917 191 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 7 hours ago, barca72 said: Maybe the police objection to a 3 p.m. kickoff on a Sat. will be removed, since the amount of scum around who can cause trouble on a matchday will be so greatly reduced. There is no police objection to 3.00 on a Saturday. The reason we haven’t played them at that time since 1998 (except Scottish Cup finals) is because every single one has been live on the telly, and live TV games are not allowed to be shown between 3 & 5 on a Sat due to UK wide football authorities banning it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,293 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 But we play them on Sundays often enough, which renders that reason obsolete. The games are on early because Timmy can't behave after drinking in the afternoon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 57 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: But we play them on Sundays often enough, which renders that reason obsolete. The games are on early because Timmy can't behave after drinking in the afternoon. Which is actually mental because as we know gonzo all that happens is folk carry on from the night before for noon KO. No time for sleep stay pissed/mad wae it and have more time for idiocy (should they choose) after the match. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Policing 'dynamic' set to change for Celtic v Rangers say Police Scotland POLICE Scotland have admitted the ‘dynamic’ of policing and stewarding the Old Firm game is set to change on the back of Celtic and Rangers’ ticket spat. Rangers released a statement on Thursday revealing Hoops fans would see their 7000 allocation at Ibrox chopped to around 800, while a Parkhead statement around an hour later suggested the Premiership champions would do likewise at Celtic Park when Steven Gerrard’s fans come to visit. Over the years police bosses have fine tuned their security operation when the two clubs meet for both getting fans in and around the ground as well as throughout the city. However, it now appears the blueprint for policing the most intense fixture in the Scottish football calendar could be set for a rethink. Inspector Jennifer Aird of Police Scotland’s Operation Planning division told Herald Sport: “It’s likely to change the dynamic of the policing and stewarding operation. “However we will continue to work closely with the clubs and relevant agencies to ensure the safety of supporters in the stadium.” Rangers cited a spike in season ticket sales as the reason behind the decision, which will see Celtic supporters moved from the entire Broomloan Stand and squeezed into the corner between the Broomloan and the Sandy Jardine Stands. Celtic’s statement moments later said the Parkhead club would be happy to ‘reciprocate in terms of ticket allocation’, meaning the agreement between both for around 7000 away tickets each being abandoned. A source said: “For years the police operation has been fine tuned for dealing with these games. The plan for each Old Firm match is plotted out on a game-by-game basis. “However, dealing with safely getting 7000 visiting fans in and out of a stadium and potentially only 800 presents all different types of complications. “The clubs and police will want to make sure the games pass off as peacefully as possible but the way the event is looked after in terms of police and stewarding will need to be looked at.” It emerged earlier this year that over half a million pounds has been spent on policing the Old Firm game in the last two years. That included £206,796 on matches at Ibrox, £168,194 at Parkhead and £109,713 for cup matches at Hampden. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/16251895.Policing__dynamic__set_to_change_for_Celtic_v_Rangers_say_Police_Scotland/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,188 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Would be nice if we could win our home matches and the polis forced their support to stay in their seats for half an hour after the FT whistle. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, buster. said: Would be nice if we could win our home matches and the polis forced their support to stay in their seats for half an hour after the FT whistle. I suspect that will be the case anyway. It’s getting the Tim’s to and from Ibrox that I’m concerned about? How do they get them in without walking past thousands of bears? Potentially bus them in early? Would be similar at the piggery I presume? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I wonder if the Rangers board finding its courage has anything to do with recent director departures? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,039 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Give them he Haw 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,293 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 33 minutes ago, Bill said: I wonder if the Rangers board finding its courage has anything to do with recent director departures? Doubt it. Maybe King has just taken a bit longer than the rest of us to get sick of the constant anti-Rangers stance of Scottish football. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 ''Over the years police bosses have fine tuned their security operation'' Rephrase that to, Police Scotland need to refine their security operation so that they can continue to overcharge Rangers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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