Should Gersnet feature on BBC Scotland?

[26th of foot 6,119]

I think Frankie is the perfect choice.

 

I hope he demands to be introduced as, 'Mad Frankie'.

 

If questioned, he can say it is a Sellik state of mind.

[Bill 13,717]

41 minutes ago, Devil's advocaat said:

Aye, go for it.

 

In life you can sit and greet about the situation you find yourself in, or you at least attempt can do something about it. 

Or you can make it worse by actively giving false comfort to those who you know at the outset want nothing more than to damage your cause.

 

Is there anyone here who honestly believes the BBC will act more honestly and more impartially because Rangers fans participate in a Sportsound discussion? Good luck with that. Time, as always, will tell.

[ian1964 10,761]

5 hours ago, gaspard said:

I've read @26th of foot excellent posts on PQM, I assume everyone else has too. I'm utterly bemused that anyone would think interacting with this vile organisation is a good idea. 

 

Agreed.

It does not matter what you, or any Rangers fan, say. IMO no Rangers orientated person should entertain the BBC ever!. Nothing will change their agenda regarding Rangers!. I personally don't see the point, and should be told why!.

[Gonzo79 15,299]

I voted yes because I believe in individual freedom and responsibility and think Frankie should decide for himself.  

 

I doubt he'd get much freedom to speak his mind though.  

[compo 7,212]

8 hours ago, ian1964 said:

Agreed.

It does not matter what you, or any Rangers fan, say. IMO no Rangers orientated person should entertain the BBC ever!. Nothing will change their agenda regarding Rangers!. I personally don't see the point, and should be told why!.

Sometimes you have to get someone behind enemy lines 

[JohnMc 2,801]

Sycophant alert. 

Frankie has spent over 20 years promoting all things Rangers, particularly our support. He's been involved in books, thought pieces, organisations, committees as well as this website, message board and the podcast. Not only does he posses a deep knowledge regarding Rangers and has a unique understanding into the culture and views of our support, but his past also arms him with an insight into professional football that most of us will never have. He's also surprisingly tall in real life. 

 

All that said, we're considering him appearing on a national broadcaster here, where a potentially global audience awaits. That's why I must vote 'no'. For all Frankie's strengths he has one huge, over-riding handicap; his accent. Is it fair to subject the good people of Scotland to someone from Tranent? We must consider the reaction of the traveller on the lonely road from Ulan Bator to Almaty, tuning into hear how the Highland League climaxed and who might stop and think 'do all Rangers supporters sound like that?'. His inflections, clearly influenced by centuries of mingling with traders from the Low Countries, generations of inter-breeding and life times spent underground, will startle all right thinking people. I'm greatly concerned that at some point Frankie might ask for 'salt and sauce' and make us all a laughing stock. 

 

There is a reason why both the BBC and STV are based in Govan, and it's not because they were offered shedloads of public money to relocate there and it has the best internet and digital communications network in the country. No, it's because of it's proximity to how proper English should be spoken. It's how King Charles would speak if he'd been sent to Govan High instead of Gordonstoun. Perhaps a crowd funder to pay for elocution lessons could be arranged, for both Frankie and our head of state.  

[Bluedell 5,679]

Hmm. It's a difficult one and it's good that you're seeking opinions.

 

I know that I won't have anything to do with the Rangers Review as it helps subsidise The National as well as being part of the hateful Newsquest group.

 

However I don't believe BBC Scotland have been as bad as they were and the advantage of agreeing to take part gives you the option of stepping away and explaining why on social media, which would be more powerful than just saying 'no' now, which would just be ignored by everyone.

 

I guess there would be some level of criticism within the support if you do take part.

 

I'm abstaining from the actual vote as I can't bring myself to vote yes.

[Bluedell 5,679]

6 minutes ago, JohnMc said:

 

I'm greatly concerned that at some point Frankie might ask for 'salt and sauce' and make us all a laughing stock. 

Surely he'd be a good advert for the "Everyone, Anyone" campaign.

[Gonzo79 15,299]

I'm sensing some salt'n'saucephobia on this thread.  

[26th of foot 6,119]

I prefer mayonnaise on my French fries.

 

In the Languedoc, the potatoes have a waxy consistency, aioli is the very dab.