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[Bill 13,717]

1 hour ago, Scott7 said:

The EDM has seven signatures.

 

There is a petition floating about which may well have 30,000 signatures but I fear neither EDM nor petition will have any effect.

I think we have a situation here where the SPFL trio simply cannot afford to allow an independent investigation because they know they're stuffed if they do. So they will do anything and everything to avoid it. Death or glory

[compo 7,051]

Why has the SFA been struck dumb concerning all this hullabaloo 

[Bill 13,717]

1 hour ago, compo said:

Why has the SFA been struck dumb concerning all this hullabaloo 

Does it suit the SFA to see a weakened SPFL?

[buster. 5,199]

The Tom English reaction after the Gregory Campbell MP phonecall was simply a disgrace. 

The quote by itself, "why was that man allowed on the show"? doesn't convey the indignant tone that it was delivered in.

 

On a PR/lobbyist note, I think having a DUP MP on Sportsound might actually have a net negative effect on Scottish football clubs and their Chairmen. Despite the fact that, as 26th pointed out, Campbell had played with a straight bat, talked openly and courtesly.

 

[ian1964 10,724]

The BBC have said DUP MP Gregory Campbell was cut from Saturday's Sportsound podcast due to time constraints.

The controversial politician, also a Rangers fan, appeared on the live show to discuss tabling a motion for an independent probe into the SPFL voting fiasco in the House of Commons.

A number of fans reacted angrily to Campbell's appearance and the interview was removed from the listen again version.

And now the national broadcaster have explained their decision.

A spokesperson told The Scottish Sun : "We thank Mr Campbell for taking part in the live discussion on Sportsound to explain his reasons for raising the issue in Parliament.

“However, due to time constraints with the duration of the podcast and as far as moving the story forward, we decided to use other contributors in the podcast.”

Pundit Michael Stewart later clarified he did not agree with Campbell's presence, thanking each of the other contributors in a Tweet.

He later said: “I didn’t know about it till we went on air.

“I’m not in favour of de-platforming people in general but I don’t see why the MP was on the show, so I don’t agree with it.”

In 2019, Campbell was one of 21 MPs to oppose the introduction of LGBT inclusive education in English schools.

He also voted against the legalisation of abortion and same sex marriage in Northern Ireland.

[Gonzo79 15,294]

Tom English is a foreign journalist and his wages are funded by the BBC licence fee, which is paid by UK citizens.

 

Gregory Campbell is a democratically elected UK MP.

 

I think it shows how low PQ has sunk when someone like English says something like that about a Member of Parliament.  

[26th of foot 6,084]

The spectre of Gregory Campbell MP continues to haunt PQ. 

 

The DUP MP, Gregory Campbell's several minute contribution from last week has been wiped. We cannot hear the motivation of his Early Day Motion. "That man" and his views have been disappeared, book burning is a rare heat will be a topic on next week's 'Off the Ball'. DrStu' cannot help himself, he is promising Sportsound will have Robert Mugabe on later this afternoon. The Jesuit/ Edinburgh University educated Marxist is dead, but DrStu' sounded confident, probably formed a bond on the Northern Soul dance floor?

 

Talking of matters Robert Mugabe, Sportsound is promising a live interview with SPFL Chief Executive, Neil Doncaster.

 

Cannae ewait.

[26th of foot 6,084]

Michael masticates upon a Thesaurus.

 

Saturday afternoon's at PQ is showtime for Michael the Lion Tamer. Biting down on his lower lip, salivating in anticipation, and gastric juices flowing; a Thesaurus is quickly swallowed. A wooden chair is thrust, on the end of an extended arm. The other hand encased in kid leather, creaks to the crack of the whip. A sh1t-eating grin masks the blue sky thinker, he's a jargon jabber, and pseud stabber. A purveyor of loquacious segacity, a peddler of logical and lexical semantics, all done on a unicycle whilst balanced on the head of a pin. Introducing Michael Duns Scotus.

 

Just after One O'Clock, Big Dick announces a live interview with Neil Doncaster, to begin 10-15 minutes into Sportsound starting at 14.00hrs. DrStu' is excited again, compares Gregory Campbell to Robert Mugabe again, then inquires, "for the benefit of those clubs that mouth off", "do you know the distinction between loans and fee payments"? This is uncanny insight and penetrative thought. A half hour before Doncaster speaks, DrStu' has predicted exactly, the main thrust of the Chief Executive of the SPFL's thirty minute contribution. I suspect DrStu' and Michael were the beneficiaries of an advanced briefing?

 

Of course, with the good Dr and Masticating Michael, it is very political. DrStu' recommends we read Bella Caledonia for the future of Scottish football and Mikey tells us, "the time has past for Rangers evidence". DrStu' anxiously cautions Professor Jason Leitch on saying anything about the First Minister, "because it will be the Herald's front page". I thought the Herald also published the National? The garrulous excitement generates paranoia. DrStu' is the Man in the Know, he explains he had lunch with Neil Doncaster in Gamba(seafood restaurant) and wonders if Neil will admit what DrStu' had said, because it has came to pass. DrStu' has been correct all the time(all very Adolf).

 

Big Dick proves the perfect Dolly, tosses up one slow ball after another for Doncaster to boundary. It was explained Neil would only accept interview from one questioner and that underhand questions would be deemed unhelpful. The bullet points as follows :

 

Ann Budge was wrong, no loans, there is a distinction between loans and advanced fee payments.

To pay out advanced fees requires a line to be drawn under the season.

It would be hugely problematic administratively to pay advanced fees without drawn line.

SPFL QC advised no Rangers resolution ie it was an attempt to force the Board to do something against their will.

No bullying, no coercion, it was all for the good of the game.

Independent inquiry, it's been completed by Deloitte.

Nothing controversial in Dundee's vote.

No other viable option exists.

There is £7 million awaiting in the bank for the 12 SPFL Premiership clubs.

Neil finished by saying, "my conscience is clear".

 

As Michael had been briefed already. He grasped the nettle, brave lion tamer that he is and steered the narrative. He awarded Doncaster every credit, screamed, "loans are red herrings", and claimed he had been correct all the time(all very Adolf). A fearless Michael went on a rant, used the word, 'existential' three times, utilised the phrase, 'need to take a haircut' twice, and threw in, 'sunset clause' twice. His main points were :

 

"Rangers have acted in bad faith"

"Rangers behaviour has has been absolutely disgraceful"

"Neil and Rod are victims"

"only those that understand semantics actually understand" Of course, that will be Mikey and DrStu'(all very Adolf).

"Neil Doncaster is a thoroughly decent guy".

 

There was almost another hour of discussion, but Michael and DrStu' had pushed the narrative, it's easy when you are pre-briefed. Tom English brought up Doncaster's claim of no bullying, "I've received a text telling me that two clubs reported bullying on the day of the vote, one of those clubs later changed their vote to yes". This was unhelpful to the narrative and was immediately ignored. 

 

The next day, success was reinforced. Another Peter placeman, Mike Mulraney appeared on BBC Radio Scotland and compared Rangers objections to the vote, "as four bald men fighting over a comb" (all very Mikey).

 

Suffice to say, as a BBC paying license fee Rangers supporter. The very least PQ can do is to provide a translation of Michael Stewart's contributions into English.

 

 

[Gonzo79 15,294]

Have Tom and Michael been for re-education in the past couple of weeks?  They seem to have gone from being outspoken opponents of the SPFL skullduggery to compliant yes men within a matter of days.

[MacK1950 2,378]

Probably been brainwashed!!! oops you got to have one first.