Author Topic: The Meh Scottish Football Thread (Read 374292 times)

KillieRed · « **Reply #600 on:** April 24, 2015, 02:02:22 pm »

It makes you think that the SFA did in fact seek to do a quick whitewash job on Meekings for the sake of making it look as if they were doing something. If so they spectacularly misjudged things. They stirred up a hornets nest.

It`s either that or they backed down given the opinion of the general public.

Either way they look weak and incompetent.

helen the llama · « **Reply #601 on:** April 24, 2015, 03:50:09 pm »

Dangerous Territory here.

Incident was seen by refereeing team and therefore the SFA did not have the authority to suspend Josh Meekings.

However there is precident for when Livi's Jason Talbot was booked for a high challenge on Sam Nicholson and then retrospectively banned.

KillieRed · « **Reply #602 on:** April 24, 2015, 04:05:53 pm »

You would think that retrospective banning was a good idea, but apparently not...

archie · « **Reply #603 on:** April 24, 2015, 04:34:28 pm »

All seems a bit messy.

Still, they seem to have pissed everybody off. So, consistent if nothing else.

helen the llama · « **Reply #604 on:** April 24, 2015, 05:09:12 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on April 24, 2015, 04:05:53 pm

You would think that retrospective banning was a good idea, but apparently not...

for off the ball incidents the ref has not seen yes.
but on ball incidents/incidents the ref has seen then no.

KillieRed · « **Reply #605 on:** April 25, 2015, 02:31:34 pm »

A nice piece on Killie`s League Championship win {and the way Scottish Football was} 50 years ago:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32441931

helen the llama · « **Reply #606 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:12:53 pm »

The SPFL might have a sponsor next season. I shall believe it when they have one.

Could have had one 4 years ago if certain people in Hampden (and I am not talking Queens Park!) had not undervalued the league. Ditto a decent TV deal..

edge · « **Reply #607 on:** May 2, 2015, 08:32:39 pm »

So Celtic won the SPL after Aberdeen lost tonight.

Delighted for my fellow Norwegian, Ronny Deila. Cup and league in his first season in charge!

ghirl67 · « **Reply #608 on:** May 3, 2015, 12:49:15 am »

Quote from: edge on May 2, 2015, 08:32:39 pm

So Celtic won the SPL after Aberdeen lost tonight.

Delighted for my fellow Norwegian, Ronny Deila. Cup and league in his first season in charge!

I am absolutely delighted for him in particular. Rough start to the season with a horrendous pre-season schedule he inherited, could do nothing about and did not want. He hasn't been slow to hide the fact he has made it clear he doesn't want that for us again this summer.

The man just talks a lot of sense.

worth a watch - Ronny Deila speaking at a conference
Saw this on KDS. Video is in Norwegian with English subtitles.

I believe patience is still going to be required. He still lacks experience in terms of european football, but the way we acquitted ourselves against Inter Milan highlighted our progression from earlier in the season. Some players beginning to look tired and given the tempo Ronny wants us playing at and effort he rightly demands, that is no surprise.

Whether or not he was initially intended to be manager, he now is and he deserves to be backed by the board and the fans.

Well done, Helen, on coming right back up.

helen the llama · « **Reply #609 on:** May 19, 2015, 08:30:48 pm »

The "Glib and Shameless Liar" (That's SARS term) can join Paul Murray and co on the board of Rangers.
Passed Fit and Proper by the SFA this afternoon.

Only in Scotland.....

Mad Max · « **Reply #610 on:** May 23, 2015, 01:57:29 pm »

Hibs 1 Rangers 0

andy07 · « **Reply #611 on:** May 23, 2015, 10:28:19 pm »

Come on Gers against Motherwell

KillieRed · « **Reply #612 on:** May 24, 2015, 01:53:02 am »

Quote from: andy07 on May 23, 2015, 10:28:19 pm

Come on Gers against Motherwell

GawdtheyareloathsumplzNo

helen the llama · « **Reply #613 on:** May 24, 2015, 04:11:19 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on May 24, 2015, 01:53:02 am

GawdtheyareloathsumplzNo

This!
Also a promoted Rangers will hemorrage even more money than they already are. £1.5 million loans are lasting 1 month At the moment. They have been relying on loans for day-to-day expenses for the best part of the last 18 months. Dave King has already said that the wage bill needs to be at least trebled if not quadrupled (depending on what Celtic does) upon promotion. Add in half a million to Newcastle for the loan deals.

ghirl67 · « **Reply #614 on:** May 24, 2015, 04:27:13 pm »

Quote from: helen the llama on May 24, 2015, 04:11:19 pm

This!
Also a promoted Rangers will hemorrage even more money than they already are. £1.5 million loans are lasting 1 month At the moment. They have been relying on loans for day-to-day expenses for the best part of the last 18 months. Dave King has already said that the wage bill needs to be at least trebled if not quadrupled (depending on what Celtic does) upon promotion. Add in half a million to Newcastle for the loan deals.

Hopefully motherwell can delay the nausea that will accompany them coming up for another year.

helen the llama · « **Reply #615 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:06:35 pm »

Quote from: ghirl67 on May 24, 2015, 04:27:13 pm

Hopefully motherwell can delay the nausea that will accompany them coming up for another year.

Fingers crossed.

KillieRed · « **Reply #616 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:39:26 pm »

Quote from: ghirl67 on May 24, 2015, 04:27:13 pm

Hopefully motherwell can delay the nausea that will accompany them coming up for another year.

The trouble is Motherwell are rubbish.

andy07 · « **Reply #617 on:** May 26, 2015, 10:20:29 pm »

Scottish football is dead on its knees at the moment, without the biggest club in the top league it will be up shit creek without a paddle.

KillieRed · « **Reply #618 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:28:57 am »

Quote from: andy07 on May 26, 2015, 10:20:29 pm

Scottish football is dead on its knees at the moment, without the biggest club in the top league it will be up shit creek without a paddle.

I could have sworn Celtic were still in the SPL...

archie · « **Reply #619 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:49:41 am »

Quote from: andy07 on May 26, 2015, 10:20:29 pm

Scottish football is dead on its knees at the moment, without the biggest club in the top league it will be up shit creek without a paddle.

Aren't you about 3 years too late with this?

helen the llama · « **Reply #620 on:** May 28, 2015, 12:04:20 am »

Quote from: andy07 on May 26, 2015, 10:20:29 pm

Scottish football is dead on its knees at the moment, without the biggest club in the top league it will be up shit creek without a paddle.

Sounds like you really don't know Scottish Football.

Quote from: KillieRed on May 27, 2015, 08:28:57 am

I could have sworn Celtic were still in the SPL...

You know I was pretty sure about that as well.

Also by rights Rangers SHOULD be in either the South of Scotland League or East of Scotland league at the very best, Juniors at the worst like other failed clubs such as Gretna.

helen the llama · « **Reply #621 on:** May 28, 2015, 08:37:17 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on May 25, 2015, 04:39:26 pm

The trouble is Motherwell are rubbish.

Motherwell may be rubbish. Rangers are just worse.

Mad Max · « **Reply #622 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:00:22 pm »

Rangers 0 Motherwell 3

helen the llama · « **Reply #623 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:17:35 pm »

and their best defender is suspended on Sunday

ETA - The Motherwell keeper has been fantastic.

elsewhere · « **Reply #624 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:20:23 pm »

I got the over 2.5 but never thought Motherwell would score all 3.

elsewhere · « **Reply #625 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:29:37 pm »

helen the llama · « **Reply #626 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:42:46 pm »

Yes.

Well done Motherwell. Keep it up in Sunday.

KillieRed · « **Reply #627 on:** May 28, 2015, 10:46:07 pm »

Quote from: helen the llama on May 28, 2015, 08:37:17 pm

Motherwell may be rubbish. Rangers are just worse.

Apparently. All that money spent on the new club and they are really, really bad.

Miles Brookson was more successful in raising a new club to the top league via dubious funding.

helen the llama · « **Reply #628 on:** May 30, 2015, 04:55:39 pm »

Well done Inverness Caledonian Thistle on their First Scottish Cup win.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #629 on:** May 30, 2015, 05:01:08 pm »

Although he missed the game isn't that the David Raven who was in our youth team?

helen the llama · « **Reply #630 on:** May 30, 2015, 05:07:08 pm »

yes and Tranmere too.

And Tremarco used to play for Tranmere.

helen the llama · « **Reply #631 on:** May 30, 2015, 05:11:13 pm »

Btw it was Caley's coming of age (21st) season in existence. Highest league finish (3rd), qualified for European football for the first time, and now their first scottish cup.

oojason · « **Reply #632 on:** May 31, 2015, 03:27:56 pm »

Well in to Caley Thistle - great season for them - can't believe they only average 3700 for home games, goes to prove how effective supposedly 'smaller' clubs can be.

Good luck to Motherwell in the playoff today too.

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #633 on:** May 31, 2015, 04:13:47 pm »

Brad Jones would be embarrassed by that

Mad Max · « **Reply #634 on:** May 31, 2015, 04:30:21 pm »

Motherwell 2 Rangers 0

archie · « **Reply #635 on:** May 31, 2015, 04:33:02 pm »

On your knees in praise.

helen the llama · « **Reply #636 on:** May 31, 2015, 04:34:36 pm »

some quality motherwell trolling

Quote

down with the hibees their staying down with the hibees

Mad Max · « **Reply #637 on:** May 31, 2015, 04:54:04 pm »

Motherwell 3 Rangers 0

helen the llama · « **Reply #638 on:** May 31, 2015, 04:58:33 pm »

Ref was quick to give that M'well pen at the end. They scored from that play anyway.

helen the llama · « **Reply #639 on:** May 31, 2015, 08:08:55 pm »

Police Scotland investigating the FT brawl.