26th of foot 6,082 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 On 20/01/2024 at 17:14, Frankie said: Today, BBC Scotland accepted the Presenter of their BBC Radio Scotland programme, 'Off the Ball' committed a breach of standards. RAB(Rancid Auld Bigot) Cosgrove made an unacceptable claim about former Rangers skipper, Richard Gough. The Swedish born Scots international was not involved in the show when subjected to the Cosgrove assertion, "ah don't think Richard Gough was against apartheid". A listener complaint was upheld by the broadcaster because the comment gave the impression of being a personal attack on someone who did not have the opportunity of responding and, went beyond what would be considered acceptable in a programme of this kind. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26th of foot 6,082 Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Hating More Carefully. There is quite a delicious irony in the reporting of the RAB Cosgrove breach of standards story. If your actions have cast you in a dark light, ensure a mate/fellow traveller takes control of the ensuing story. Today's Herald carries the information and the Journo controlling the narrative is Gabriel McKay. The previous dozen years saw the then, Gabby McKay work for the Peter fanzine known as, 'the Daily Record'. The Anderson Quay blatt had a Chief Reporter, Mark McGivern during this period and he would occasionally scribble some nonsense inbetween his real purpose, leading worship at the altar of ra Sellik. Mark McGivern over egged the rancid pudding, he lead on the front pages demanding Rangers sever connections with a new media partner, Heart and Hand. The reasoning being an investigation into the social media history of two of the contributors found questionable outpourings. Heart and Hand suspended the pair and carried out their own investigation into numerous Daily Record Journos. It took a day to discover discover numerous sectarian social media outbursts. Mark McGivern was quietly paid off, Jane Hamilton disappeared and, Gabby McKay was sent on diversity training. Gabby was the star in the firmament, attending the opening of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at his beloved Sellik Park, he could not remain disciplined. During the late Queen's opening address he Tweeted, "where are the IRA when you really need them"? A decade after and lots of further hate, Gabby was sent on a course to learn to hate more carefully. He was allowed to quietly resign and Herald Towers employed him. A now, more careful Hater directly reporting upon a fellow Hater but, showing the way to contrition is real control. On the next page, Gabriel is relating the catholic church view that the new proposed Assisted Dying bill is a dangerous idea. Strange, when Gabby was urging the IRA to assist in the dying of the Head of State, the church said nothing. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 26th of foot 6,082 Posted April 1 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 1 The Great St Patrick's Day Mystery? It is over a fortnight since the designated day where we get to acknowledge/celebrate the life of a teenage Scot lifted by Irish pirates fifteen hundred years ago. Apparently, he banished snakes from the Emerald Isle and raised 33 folks from the dead. Believed to be the son of a Roman tax collector that travelled the length and breath of Britain, he could probably qualify for three different passports. St Patrick's life is as big a mystery as what occurred in PQ on the 17th March'24. RAB and Tam presented Off the Ball as normal on Saturday the 16th March'24, even told us the next day's guest was Author, Christopher Brookmyer. You may remember the Sunday, Dundee were due to host Rangers in an SPFL Premiership match. The Dark blues Chair, John Nelms had been forking the pitch since five that morning but to no avail, Dens Park was deemed unplayable for the fourth time this season. Off the Ball was scheduled for a three O'Clock start but, was brought forward and aired between two and four O'Clock presented by Ray Bradshaw and Stephen Reside. Where were RAB and Tam? In new, modern Scotland; transparency is most important and the listeners are always told in advance of changes. The ensuing episodes will have numerous references to holidays, illness and, other work commitments. Thirty years of constant hosting has conditioned them on the ongoing importance of securing and promoting their more lucrative side earnings. There has been no explanation as to why both of them performed an Agatha Christie like disappearance. I doubt they were holed up in a Harrogate Spa hotel? Tam has school fees for his daughter thus, if he preferred to take a wedge for hosting/doing the MC for some middle class St Paddy's function, I am sure the listeners will understand. RAB's uber Scots nationalism has a rival, his obsession with Ireland means he does not allow Twinnings Tea in the house. The good friends of the show ie Gerry Braiden, Kevin McKenna, Angela Haggerty, Susie McCabe, ......... etc and, the other ie License Fee payers will understand if RAB wants to cement his place in the new establishment ie a good position at the overflowing trough. Plastic Paddydom demands obedience. Could the mystery have a more simple answer? The following weekend, RAB was flying solo because we were told Tam had man-flu. RAB shared the show with Susie McCabe, Paul English and, Stephen O'Donnell. It is a Sellik State of Mind. This weekend, RAB is off on his Easter break and Tam has sahred presenting with Ray Bradshaw. Lots of man-flu references have been over egging. Could it be that both having been found in breach of standards, the St Patrick's vanishing act is a euphemism for the necessary diversity training? Remember, when the Irish ladies team won at Hampden last year and were caught on film giving it the full IRA karaoke in the national stadium's dressing room? RAB enacted a euphemism, wondering why all the fuss including a full apology from the FAI when he said, "all they did was sing Paddy McGinty's goat". As for the great St Patrick's day mystery, why both were posted missing? Silence is compliance, we should be told. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,602 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 This is the Stick to Football podcast - which I would recommend - with Rio Ferdinand as the special guest this week. I post it because in a discussion about punditry they mention Michael Stewart and his "spell" at Man Utd. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,292 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Rousseau said: which I would recommend - with Rio Ferdinand as the special guest this week. Wait, people actually go out of their way to listen to Rio Ferdinand? Extreme aural masochism. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,602 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 55 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: Wait, people actually go out of their way to listen to Rio Ferdinand? Extreme aural masochism. I didn't recommend this parlicular episode - outwith that particular segment as it (negatively ) mentioned Michael Stewart - but the podcast as a whole. However, it was a good episode. Ferdinand's thoughts on his career were quite interesting. And the discussion(s) as a whole was quite good. I wouldn't go to Ferdinand for tactical insight, but he seems to be interested in the mental side of players. He also mentioned that he'd like to see the press get more access to the players, like in the NFL which I hadn't thought about before. I dislike following the Americans for most things, but this sounded interesting. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,030 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 35 minutes ago, Rousseau said: I didn't recommend this parlicular episode - outwith that particular segment as it (negatively ) mentioned Michael Stewart - but the podcast as a whole. However, it was a good episode. Ferdinand's thoughts on his career were quite interesting. And the discussion(s) as a whole was quite good. I wouldn't go to Ferdinand for tactical insight, but he seems to be interested in the mental side of players. He also mentioned that he'd like to see the press get more access to the players, like in the NFL which I hadn't thought about before. I dislike following the Americans for most things, but this sounded interesting. Would like to hear their views on the FA thinking of abolishing the points deduction punishment after Everton and Forrest have been deducted points they intend bringing in some kind of luxury tax 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,602 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 14 minutes ago, compo said: Would like to hear their views on the FA thinking of abolishing the points deduction punishment after Everton and Forrest have been deducted points they intend bringing in some kind of luxury tax That news has only just dropped, so they'll maybe discuss it next week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,082 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 3 hours ago, Rousseau said: This is the Stick to Football podcast - which I would recommend - with Rio Ferdinand as the special guest this week. I post it because in a discussion about punditry they mention Michael Stewart and his "spell" at Man Utd. I note Rio Ferdinand relating Roy Keane stating Michael Stewart, "you'll end up playing for a pub team, you'll play for the Swan". Sub Editors missed out on, 'Ugly Duckling turns out for the Swan' because Michael did not possess the footballing ability to make the Swan's first eleven. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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