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[26th of foot 6,082]

"Diese Roundabout ist Wunderbar".

 

The above is all Chris McLaughlin should have said on BBC Scotland's News bulletins on Friday. The Chief Sports Correspondent's five and a half year experience of Ibrox is adequately contained in those four words. Rangers qualify for the Europa Cup semi-finals and the Chief Sports Correspondent is nowhere to be seen and, he is not alone. On Thursday evening we had the the usual downbeat Big Dick in the PQ studio with both Richard Foster and Mark Hateley. They talked whilst watching the game on the telly. Still, PQ did not pull the plug at ten O'Clock as usual, the game went to extra time and they stuck with it. Big Dick finished with, "it's been a glory night for Rangers".

 

The sentiment did not mature, by lunchtime Friday we were treated to another couple of Aberdonian Rangers haters, Tyrone Smith and Derek Rae. Tyrone is BBC Scotland's Senior Digital Broadcast Reporter for Sports Scotland and being based in Aberdeen, he was determined to expel the joy. He interviewed current ESPN Bundesliga Commentator, Derek Rae who began, "Rangers fans will be feeling quite confident in facing Leipzig because they defeated Dortmund but, they need to think again". You may remember Derek Rae's contribution during 2012? He took to BBC Scotland's website demanding all titles won by Rangers during the EBT years should be listed with an attached asterisk.

 

All the usual PQ suspects regularly level accusations of failings to talk up the Scottish game. The English are delighted at West Ham's progress, there is genuine joy for Liverpool, Manchester City and, Leicester City; all achieving Euro semi-final status. It's good for the country. We know football is defined by rivalry and I know the fans of Everton, Man U and, our dearest separated brethren will be spitting venom at the very thought of their rivals good European fortune. However, when Progres Niederkorn knocked Rangers out, the stick of choice used to beat us, was the Coefficient. They lined up to say we let the country down. 

 

Talking of the country, what has the First Minister said about the football club in her constituency that has competed in nearly 70 Euro games these last four years and almost single handedly dragged the national coefficient to ninth in the Euro table? Nicola has said as much as Chris McLaughlin. The SNP has 108 MPs and MSPs and, not one supports Rangers. A true reflection of Scottish life? BBC Scotland continually echo a refrain, "we want to hear from Rangers supporters" and, Tyrone Smith based in Aberdeen could not even bring himself to contact the Granite City RSC. Derek Rae's lionising of Leipzig was not for Rangers supporters, it was a comfort blanket assuring the Rangers haters that the nightmare will soon be over.

 

Fair's fair, Tom Anguish has a decent piece on the website but he doesn't want us dreaming too much because, "Celtic are a better side than Rangers". Tom doesn't say if Bodo Glimt are better than Dortmund, Red Star or, Bragga. This is new, modern Scotland and George Orwell's Dream Police are just getting interested. RAB Cosgrove is calling for a Posse. I am going to end this with a mention of 'A View from the Terrace'. The show is in it's third series and I enjoy it's eclectic look upon Scottish football. It covers everything from Ladies football on Orkney to the state of amateur football on Vatersay and Eriskay. A long shot of two teams in extended line walking the island pitch to clear it of sheep sh1t pre match, is evocative.

 

I criticised the show for not mentioning Rangers triumph over Dortmund and, I think they rectified it by hosting a discussion on the next show predicated on Rangers victory being the finest result of any Scots club in a generation? Eulogising Stenhousemuir's efforts in feeding the local community during a pandemic is most worthy and the effort in telling the story should be applauded. Why did the show not extend the same effort to a fellow Scots club attempting to scale the dizzy heights of Euro football? Our views may be different but, we stand on the same terrace.

 

 

[RANGERRAB 3,671]

Looking forward to 26th of foot giving us the BBC PQ assessment of today’s game …😀

[compo 7,042]

16 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

Looking forward to 26th of foot giving us the BBC PQ assessment of today’s game …😀

Can't wait 

[Frankie 8,562]

Our chums at PQ won't be happy to hear @Govan Rear Bear from the Gersnet Podcast on BBC 5 Live last night, enjoying the Cup win...

 

33:50 for Colin's appearance who did a fine job of sobering up to join Ben and Carlton and enjoy yesterday's win.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c1rxdt

[onevision 1,571]

Great interview excellent Colin.

[Devil's advocaat 1,541]

Aye, agreed, cracking interview. 👏🏻

[gaspard 562]

Have to take others word about the interview , wouldn't give that rancid organisation a click never mind content.

 

Each to their own

[26th of foot 6,082]

Tonight, the 27th April'22.

 

BBC Scotland have announced that Richard Gordon aka Rheinhardt Gordon aka DIG Dick aka ............................ will step down from presenting Saturday Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland at the end of the current campaign. The main Presenter for season 22-23 and, beyond will come from the other Dandy Dons; Liam McLeod, Tyrone Smith, Jonathon Sutherland and, Derek Rae. 

 

The bad news is Big Dick will be presenting Sunday Sportsound.

[Frankie 8,562]

And the midweek stuff.

 

There's stepping down and there's making sure your more than decent wage is coming in for ever more.

 

Some just can't step fully off the gravy train.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

when the licence fee goes they will have to appeal to advertisers, viewers and listeners. 

 

Hard to see many of the current spivs surviving that.