Pacific Quay Musings?

[Gonzo79 15,299]

6 minutes ago, ian1964 said:

"To the critics, he's an irredeemable hot-head and a liability, a bit of a flat-track bully "

Critics...ie Everyone who doesn't support Rangers.

[Uilleam 5,960]

Diego Costa, Sergio Ramos,........Willie Johnston

 

I'd have them in the team.

[Bill 13,717]

Yup, that's the BBC that some of us are so keen to re-engage with, that some of us think will change its spots on the mere expediency of "issuing a statement". Dream on.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,808]

I'm no great fan of English but I can't disagree with much of what he has said there. I think most people on here would agree that Alfredo can be and has been a liability at times. On the plus side his work rate, tenacity and goal scoring can also be a great asset.

[Soulsonic5791 408]

There's no doubt in my mind that Stevie has nailed his colours to the mast with Alfie and possibly left himself open to some flak for doing so so unconditionally. Alfie needs to reciprocate, keep the head and repay his manager's faith by keeping himself available for selection.

 

He should adopt a mindset that he isn't going to get any dubious decisions go in his favour, and use it to propel himself forward in the correct way. By all means protect yourself but be cute and don't draw attention to yourself unecessarily. He received little in the way of yellow cards during his time in Finland but he has been targeted by Scottish sides and he has reacted in the only way he knows how. He's due some criticism yes, but there should also be some recognition that he has fell victim to some underhand tactics in an attempt to nullify him. Not only that, but some referees have also been at the mercy of this purposeful dirty tricks campaign to get him to self-destruct.

 

English could, if he was interested in being evenhanded, highlight this but he chooses not to. Yes, some of his observations are valid but again, his tone resonates and his article adds to the gathering feeling that Morelos is an uncontrolable hothead. Which isn't necessarily the case.

 

Over to Alfie. He's the only man who can make the real difference where he's concerned.

Edited September 30, 2018 by Soulsonic5791

[Walterbear 557]

What amazes me is how forwards attract all of this attention with respect to discipline but defenders in Scotland scythe through opponents without penalty. Morelos  hasn’t commited one bad foul in all those 58 games that I can think of but he is Al Capone according to the media. 

 

He does need to be more clever simply because they (media and refs) are out to get him. 

Edited September 30, 2018 by Walterbear

[Bill 13,717]

I'm sure the attention being heaped on Morelos isn't personal. Anyone who is a successful goalscorer and hence match winner at Rangers would be treated with equal contempt.

[26th of foot 6,117]

Better late than never.

 

Saturday saw a mustering of the Red Army at the PQ gates. Big Dick lead Wullie Miller, Liam McLeod, and Jonathon Sutherland to Sellik Park. Michael Stewart joined the gathering throng, whilst Billy and his EBT squeezed into the Beeb's VAR studio. It was interesting to note Sutherland doing the tunnel/dug-out/ pitch side gig, I suspect Chris McLaughlin was consigned to Lawwell car washing duties?

 

Such a gathering of Dandies(we should have a collective noun) is normally confined to games against Rangers at the Hill'O'Dung, it had the same effect though. Remember our last two visits amid the grey granite? A penalty that never was awarded against us, and a sending off that was duly rescinded. On both these occasions, all Dandies swore the refs' got it right, one hundred per cent spot on. When all other organisations covering the games reported differently, PQ reported their takes, but did not change their minds.

 

Similarly, on Saturday there is a two footed lunge from McKenna on Edouard in the penalty box, all say penalty. Big Dick apologises on the Sunday for not mentioning the incident on the previous day's Open all Mikes, they didn't really think it was significant. It would appear that an exaltation of Dandies only see matters red, when they want to. They are easily prickled all the same, they bristle with offence at the merest slight. Post match interview with Brenda and he mentions the incident to Sutherland but deliberately refuses to mention McKenna, "I don't know who the Aberdeen player was"? Sutherland is not quick enough to counter but Big Dick is waiting, "of course he knows it's Scott McKenna, he bid £3 million for him last month".

 

Sunday was a fun day at PQ, Big Dick hosted, Al Lamont was pitch side at Livi', Liam McLeod commentated, Billy and his EBT provided colour. The Ryder Cup was being promoted heavily before our game kicked-off; however our piss-poor performance soon had PQ juices flowing. Big Dick quite correctly pointed out, we have not won an away league fixture since the 27th of February.

 

The League Cup semi-final machinations are heavily slanted too, the red army invited jolly Jambo duo of Alan Preston and Michael Stewart to offer support, and they did in spades. DrStu' and Tam Cowan were advocating Dandies and Jambos boycotting the semis, the rest were too busy raining heavy artillery on Doncaster et al. Darryl Broadfoot points out the SPFL is a members' organisation, ignored. Chris tells us that Sellik are sympathetic to the plight of both Aberdeen and Hearts, whilst most aware of their problems in returning to Glasgow from Germany in the early hours of Friday morning. Constant demands from all echo on and on, reference supporting the Scottish game. The emotions of Sell Out Saturday are sooooo strong?

 

The one thing you will not hear is a Rangers voice. Bears travelling to Dingwall, Inverness, and Aberdeen for Sunday noon kick-offs; RSCs from Northern Ireland and England making games via ferries and several hours on motorways are confined to a vacuum. PQ are stoking the flames of a fans' boycott, whilst supporting both Aberdeen and Hearts in calling for a fifty-fifty split in ticket allocation. Finally, Big Dick and Michael Stewart constantly referenced the support to their cause from Police Scotland's Federation spokesman, Calum Steele. Rangers supporters remember Calum, he provided the content from selected unnamed members to the Daily Record's Jane Hamilton for a four page liturgy of lies in the immediate wake of the 2016 Scottish Cup final against Hibs. Apparently, we were throwing our children under the wheels of responding Police vans, mimicking the actions of Unionists in Northern Ireland. Imagine continually quoting that clown?

 

Tonight, and for the rest of eternity; the PQ dandy Dons will scream, "west coast bias"!    

[JohnMc 2,801]

The BBC Scotland coverage of the semi finals is approaching hysterical. At what point is someone going to point out that 150 miles actually isn't all that far do you think? It's the same distance as Newcastle to Manchester and I've never heard anyone complain about that being some kind of insurmountable distance. 

From a players perspective it evens out, both sides will stay in a hotel locally the night before. Lunchtime kick-offs aren't perfect for preparation but it's the same for both sides. 

For the support of both sides Sunday matches create inconvenience. Public transport is generally less frequent and non-essential road works take place. This isn't news, it's always been that way. Add to that the fact that Aberdeen in particular were one of the main driving forces behind the SPFL and are directly involved in the running of the body and the appointment of its officers I find the hysteria over this hard to stomach. 

 

Now they want half the tickets, for a match they apparently are unable to attend because their entire support takes the fuckin train everywhere. 

[Gonzo79 15,299]

1 hour ago, 26th of foot said:

PQ are stoking the flames of a fans' boycott, whilst supporting both Aberdeen and Hearts in calling for a fifty-fifty split in ticket allocation. 

Illogical.