May
18

Life Without Rangers……

By Fanzone · Comments (5)

Is Neil Doncaster Setting The Stage?

Every man and his dog knows about Dignity FC’s years of cheating by using dual contracts to gain an incredible unfair advantage over every one of their competitors, both domestic and European.

The SPL have yet to disclose their findings, officially, but the statement from Doncaster that ‘Rangers will be treated like any other club’ could be the warning shot the blue half of Glasgow needs to convince them that they are the perpetrators and not the victims.

For months now, though it feels longer, the Scottish media have peddled out this ‘poor Rangers’ and ‘Scottish Football needs Rangers’ line. What they are effectively saying is, ‘we condone cheating, as long as it’s Rangers.’

Don’t they realise how close the judicial panel were to making the ultimate decision for the SPL, expulsion? Yip, they seriously considered throwing the Govan Mob out of Scottish Football for good, such was the scale of their wrong doings.

And that’s before the ‘dual contract’s’ fiasco is considered.

So, my friend, if the authorities follow the lead made by the judicial panel and punish the Establishment team like they should be punished, then you will see their history ripped to threads with titles and cups stripped off what will become a ‘roll of dishonour’.

And Scottish Football will finally get it’s house in order and move forward with a level playing field, safe in the knowledge that those who cheat never prosper.

 

Sammy’s Season Was Almost ‘Back From The Dead Like’

I’ll never forget Lenny being asked during one of his usual press ‘grillings’ about the form of Georgios Samaras, when he made the assumption that players like him ‘could get a manager the sack ‘.

At that time Sammy was living up to the billing of a ‘Greek Tragedy’ with performances that were most of the time woeful. He certainly got plenty stick on this site, and I’ll put my hand up for giving him that stick, which was merited in all honesty.

In all fairness to the player still believed in his ability, and was desperate for a run in the team, instead of two or three games on the bounce. Everyone knew what he was capable of, it was just a matter of getting some consistency into his game.

Lenny, in his infinite wisdom decided it was flush or bust with the big fella and gave the player an extended run in the team. That coincided with the Hoops putting together a string of results that saw the Bhoys turn the title race on it’s head.

Ultimately, Sammy has been rewarded with a place in the Greece squad for the forthcoming European Championships. Our very own Lazarus gets up to walk, at last…..

Authorities Must Prepare Now…

With the Judicial Panel upholding Rangers’ appeal and imposing the fine of £160,000 and enforcing the much disputed 12 month transfer embargo, preparations have to get under way for the Ibrokes clubs fixtures next season.

Although the transfer ban look to be hefty, in all honesty they don’t pay for players they sign anyway so it shouldn’t have that much of an effect.

And as the panel pointed out, they already have more than 40 professionals on their books as it is, so why do they need to steal anymore?

Having read that the Givan mob will appeal the appeal, much like FC Sion did last season, but still ended up with the same verdict, I think it would be prudent of the SFL to extend the hand of friendship to Rangers and invite them to play in the Scottish Third Division.

Then, and only then will be know if the Clyde v Rangers game will be all-ticket!

May
16

Celtic’s Unsung Hero….

By Fanzone · Comments (8)

Well In My Opinion He Is!

It is easy to get caught up in all the title celebrations over the last few weeks, it’s expected after all. As the goals flew in for Gary Hooper and the Bhoys with their families took a bow at the end of the game on Sunday I took a minute out to think of the tougher times.

You know, when the walls were crumbling and the rumours of dressing room unrest were rife. A time when no matter how we played we just couldn’t get the results we deserved.

Well for me there was a man who stood firm, faced the cameras and told the world that we would keep working and everything would be alright.

That man? Johan Mjallby.

Maybe it’s a Scandinavian thing but he never once lost his cool no matter how awkward the laptop loyal’s questions were. And there were plenty put to try and trip ol’ Johnny Bravo up!

Lenny needed a trusty lieutenant. One that he could rely on. A cool head so to speak. And he’s got one.

So, as much as Lenny and the Bhoys will get the credit for bringing the SPL title back to Celtic Park, spare a thought for big Johan, an integral part of the Celtic Family who kept  a cool head when it was needed most.

 

 

Just Who Are Charles Green’s Top Twenty?

You would think that NOW is the time for transparency over Govan way considering they’ve publicly demanded it of the SFA.

Only a couple of weeks ago we had the media darling McCoist DEMANDING, for the sake of Scottish Football and for the fans, who sat on the judicial panel that ruled on his clubs catalogue of discrepancies.

In front of the TV cameras, the Sneaky One made himself look like the ‘people’s champion’, like some kind of justice seeker. In reality, the Ibrokes club knew exactly who the panel were.

McCoists outburst was enough of a signal to the ‘bampots’ of which there are many, to embark on a campaign of intimidation. This is the norm for the Govan mob when the don’t get their own way, or even if they just  don’t like you.

Of course he declined to apolgise for his comments. They don’t do apologies over the Southside of Glasgow. (Or responsibility, or paying tax, or……)

Surely in his search for transparency, the Blamegers manager MUST want Scottish Football fans to know just who are Charles Green’s band of merry men?

Or is the cheeky chappy scared of what he might find? Could there be another Craigie Whyte lurking in the twenty?

If he doesn’t find out, WE will, nothings surer!