Popular Post Uilleam 5,948 Posted January 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 You may recall that fitba' has a Joint Response Group, created to provide a cordinated response to Covid 19 and its affects. This group comprises of the following experts: Rod Petrie; Ian Maxwell; Neil Doncaster; and Dr John MacLean, the SFA's Chief Medical Consultant. These are permanent members of the Group. You may recall also that, following Dubai Daredevils FC's middle eastern adventure, and publication of photos, etc, indicating, pretty clearly, to this observer, at least, that SFA protocols, requirements,etc. may have been honoured as much in the breach as in the observance, Mr Maxwell publicly defended that club. He declared that it had had 'permission' of some -unclear- kind to go, but he either erred, or deliberately deflected (you choose), by failing to mention the apparent breaches of strictures by the happy campers. Subsequently, if memory serves, Maxwell suggested that the Compliance Officer (who may or may not be in post) "may" deign to look at the photographic evidence. To date we have heard the square root of, ahem, SFA about this enquiry, this inspection, whatever: we do not know if there is, currently, a Compliance Officer, whether this official has considered any evidence/behaviour, whether this official has opined on the matter, or referred it to a quasi-judicial committee, as seems to be the procedure. You will certainly remember Mr Neil Francis Lennon's intemperate and completely unseemly tirade against, well, just about everyone, really, at a Press Conference just the other day. The authorities have reacted to this with surprising -for them- alacrity, almost within hours, and have taken action. However, they have not charged Lennon with "Bringing the Game Into Disrepute", which he did, in excelsis; even the meanest intellect in the Gallowgate would consider such a slam dunk, however regrettable to him. The beaks, in the form of the Joint Response Group, have commissioned a "review" of facilities of every Club in Prem and Championship. This can only be in response to Lennon's unsubstantiated, and potentially slanderous, criticisms of St Johnstone and Hamilton Acas. both of whom have responded, the former gainsaying Lennon's rant, utilising both barrels, the latter being more measured. We must surely wonder at the speed of this action, compared to the administrative sloth displayed with respect to the misadventures of the club like no other in the Persian Gulf. Lennon opens his gob, lets loose his tongue, and the authorities jump to attention, and seemingly each incumbent kicks himself up his own backside, the quicker to respond to a reprehensible, wild, and inaccurate tirade. We must surely not rule out the possibility that those in charge of the game are looking for an excuse, no matter how slender, a reason, no matter how slim, a sliver of justification, to enable them to abandon the season. Next week. On the grounds of public health, etc. and on the inability of clubs to meet, and guarantee, whatever standards they deem appropriate, and necessary. Abandoning the league, in this manner, would -make any investigation into the the Arabian Nights irrelevant -possibly provide an excuse not to arraign Lennon on "Disrepute" charges. -royally fuck Rangers. As an extra, it would absolve Nikla and the Shinners of any blame for termination of the competition Sometimes paranoia is merely knowing what the bastards are up to. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,570 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 We'd do well to stay alert but I don't think that we (by that I mean the SPFL/SFA) can afford to consider null and void from a financial point of view. Some sort of circuit breaker, perhaps but even that's unlikely. I'd suggest that's why wee Lenny had his tantrum but nothing ever surprises me now in this country. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,948 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, Frankie said: We'd do well to stay alert but I don't think that we (by that I mean the SPFL/SFA) can afford to consider null and void from a financial point of view. Some sort of circuit breaker, perhaps but even that's unlikely. I'd suggest that's why wee Lenny had his tantrum but nothing ever surprises me now in this country. I know what you mean, but Scottish Fitba' has demonstrated, in the recent past, that it is capable, -well capable- of self harm. Apart from which, would anybody in their right mind trust, in the slightest, those characters who comprise the JRG? They are up to something, it's just that it may not be 100% clear yet. As Milo O'Minderbinder once (nearly) observed: "What's good furra sellik, is good for Scottish Fitba'" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,016 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, Uilleam said: They are up to something They are going to cancel the competition for season 2020/21. But they’ll have to hurry to get it done before thirty matches have been played. Old established precedent (2019/20) set the bar at thirty games for that season’s winners to be annointed. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 if Dubai does not bring sanctions after they repeatedly admit to breaches then no further punishments should be accepted by any clubs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,678 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 What made me laugh was both Killie & St Mirren saw their opponents awarded the 3 points for games postponed due to them breaking covid regs but soon as the yahoos return from the infamous Dubai trip both Killie & St Mirren win their appeals. ?? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said: What made me laugh was both Killie & St Mirren saw their opponents awarded the 3 points for games postponed due to them breaking covid regs but soon as the yahoos return from the infamous Dubai trip both Killie & St Mirren win their appeals. ?? more or less an example of my point. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,378 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Uilleam said: no matter how slim, Watch for the scum waiting for the Martindale "fit and proper person" result and if he is found not to be they will pursue overturn of results. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, MacK1950 said: Watch for the scum waiting for the Martindale "fit and proper person" result and if he is found not to be they will pursue overturn of results. Absolutely no chance that would, or even could, happen. Wait, this IS the SFA/SPFL.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,052 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Scott7 said: They are going to cancel the competition for season 2020/21. But they’ll have to hurry to get it done before thirty matches have been played. Old established precedent (2019/20) set the bar at thirty games for that season’s winners to be annointed. I believe if you take it on a points per game ratio were well ahead of their figures of last season so in my opinion we would be crowned champions 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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