the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Lol they can't help themselves can they. Always about getting rich. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,948 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Lol they can't help themselves can they. Always about getting rich. I doubt that he and his like are getting rich on fleecing the damaged, the deluded, the demented, and the downright deranged, but perhaps they take salaries. It is clearly exploitative, no matter the return. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,747 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Back in the days when the internet was young I tried to reason with him about his site and its content. I quickly learned how futile that was. It is rather sad that his site also covers various aspects of the game rather neutrally, but when it comes to us, well ... I do wonder whether they have a blacklist of certain people at certain institutions (such as the GCC), people who spam them with they hatred. But bearing in mind that this institution - i.e. GCC - was responsible for the land deals with Scum FC, I wouldn't be surprised if some people of them happen by and check our facilities. Edited July 19, 2016 by der Berliner 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,378 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Better wear my safety helmet and protective clothing tonight just in case:lol: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,747 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) There's an article on that site right now with the neat headline: Rangers fans top Scottish football’s yob league, in which some unnamed reporter goes to great length saying that we are the worst ... but read for yourself: NB: I C&P'ed the article, so no-one is required to give that site clicks, nor needs to read the amount of hatred that oozes out of the comment section below. A good example of Mr. Muirhead themselve, stirring shyte as always. Just three weeks ago, the Scottish football season ended with shameful scenes as Rangers and Hibernian fans invaded the pitch and fought with one another. But now new figures have shown fans of the Ibrox club top the table of those charged under the controversial Offensive Behaviour at Football Act. A Scottish government report has shown that Rangers fans have been hit with 71 charges under the act [25% of the total charged], while city neighbours Celtic faced 27 charges in the same period. It is the second year in a row that Rangers fans have topped the yob league – with last year’s percentage at 30% of those charged in total.[However, these stats do not include the recent hooliganism at Hampden Park during the Scottish Cup Final.] A total of 287 charges were brought under the act in 2015-16 – a rise of 49% from the previous year – with 22% of the charges related to religious hatred, of that 87% was hatred towards Catholics and 13% towards Protestants. Of the 214 cases where court proceedings were commenced, 86 have concluded and there have been 73 convictions (85 per cent). Ibrox was the scene of the highest proportion of charges, with Morton’s Cappielow Park second highest. Half of the total charges happened within football stadiums, an increase of 4% from last year, while 23% of those charged took place on public transport. Following the publication of the report, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said: “The recent appalling scenes at the Scottish Cup final demonstrated that the unacceptable behaviour of a minority of football fans continues to be a problem. “An increase in the number of charges under the Offensive Behaviour Act shows that the legislation continues to be an important tool in tackling all forms of offensive behaviour, including sectarianism, and sends a clear message that such behaviour has no place in a modern, open and inclusive society. “I have asked Scottish football to take further steps to address this long-standing issue and I expect to see progress on this imminently.” Chief Superintendent Barry McEwan, of Police Scotland, added: “Tackling hate crime is a priority for Police Scotland and we are committed to rooting out crimes motivated by prejudice. Last year we ran a highly successful anti-hate crime campaign which reached many people and our commitment to eradicating hate crime continues. Police Scotland, with Crown Office, hosted a joint Hate Crime Conference at Hampden Park in March 2016 at which the First Minister provided a keynote address alongside the Lord Advocate and the Chief Constable, showing our collective commitment to tackling hate crime in all its forms.” Following the violence after last season’s Scottish Cup Final, Rangers issued an official club statement trying to justify their fans hooliganism by claiming they were provoked and that they took to the field to defend their players and officials – who were allegedly attacked by Hibernian fans after they had invaded the pitch celebrating their 3-2 win over the Glasgow side. While managing director Stewart Robertson later claimed that he would rather the Rangers support sing the sectarian Billy Boys song than resort to violence. Police have made a total of 28 arrests so far following the disorder at Hampden with those arrested coming from Edinburgh, Fife and Glasgow. However, more arrests are expected to be made. Number of fans per team charged under OBA 2015-16 1. Rangers – 71 2. Celtic – 27 3. Kilmarnock – 26 4. Hearts – 25 5. St Mirren – 21 6. Hibernian – 17 7. Partick Thistle – 16 8. Hamilton – 13 9. Motherwell – 9 10. Aberdeen – 8 Read the full Scottish Government report: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00501336.pdf http://www.scotzine.com/2016/06/rangers-fans-top-scottish-footballs-yob-league/#comment-145686 Of course, you wonder how many times Rangers were watched, what percentage of support/crowd numbers per charge are involved, and how much of these charges resulted in a guilty verdict. Edited July 19, 2016 by der Berliner 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Of course Rangers fans will have the most,the whole thing was set up to stifle Rangers songs!,it's all about the Rangers 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,677 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Of course Rangers fans will have the most,the whole thing was set up to stifle Rangers songs!,it's all about the Rangers Whilst others get away with their misdemeanours ? Dangerous road to go down IMO 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Dynamo 128 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 That rumour has been floating about for years. Give it a few months the rumour will die. Then they'll dig up another old one. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I would be more worried about the huge cracks in the breezeblock at the potato bowl if I was them. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,677 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I would be more worried about the huge cracks in the breezeblock at the potato bowl if I was them. It's common knowledge that their stadium was built on a low cost/ high maintenance basis whereas Ibrox was redeveloped in the late 70's on a high cost/ low maintenance. You only need to look at the brick work on the three 'new' stands to see this. That said however there are certain areas of Ibrox which need refurbished beyond a cosmetic job. As for the cracks in their ground I couldn't comment as I don't go there but have heard all about these 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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