The SFA may have reshuffled the key positions in the organisation over the last year or so, but the standard of applicant seems to have remained pretty much the same.
In fact, with the Scottish cup kicking off in earnest this weekend, it might be an idea to ring the ground that you are heading to just to make sure someone has told them there’s a game on.
Celtic are at Partick , by the way, for anyone who is interested in this particular tournament.
I’m not putting a single penny into the SFA coffers, and will be taking up serious gambling later on today so that I can boycott tournament sponsors William Hill.
So, after Iain Maxwell proved he’s bloody useless, and new refereeing supremo Crawford Allan burst onto the scene in a spectacular burst of anonymity, what’s Claire Whyte gone and done ?
The SFA are noted for their moral flexibility, especially when it concerns a particular cash strapped entity over at Ibrox.
There were a couple of breaking stories yesterday that seemed to be quite flexible when it comes to the rules, stories that raised doubt also about the suitability of Whyte to do her job.
The Sunday Post more or less covers both..
Rangers have been hit with two Scottish FA charges over the conduct of staff and players during matches in December.
One charge relates to December 29’s Old Firm victory over Celtic, with the other for their 3-0 win over Hibs.
Both Rangers and Hibs have been cited under Rule 204 for a touchline incident between the two’s coaching staff at Easter Road on December 20.
The flashpoint resulted in the Edinburgh side’s assistant John Potter and Ibrox coach Tom Culshaw being dismissed to the stands.
Rule 204 states that clubs should ensure that officials, staff, employees and players “conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at all times during and/or after a match”.
The clubs face a fine if the charges are proven, and the two individuals have each been charged with misconduct under Rule 203 and face suspension.
The Old Firm charge includes the dismissal of coach Michael Beale from the touchline.
Beale faces a touchline ban after being cited individually for misconduct under Rule 203.
The two charges for Rangers have a principle hearing date of February 6, as do the charges faced by Hibs, Potter, Culshaw and Beale.
The full wording of Rule 204 states: “All Clubs and recognised football bodies shall procure that its officials, Team Staff, employees and players conduct themselves in an orderly fashion at all times during and/or after a match.
“In particular, Clubs and recognised football bodies are responsible for ensuring that its officials, Team Staff, employees and players refrain from any one or a combination of the following: (a) becoming involved in a confrontation (b) conduct that is likely to lead to or to exacerbate or prolong a hostile or argumentative situation with players and/or team staff from the opposing team and/or match officials (c) conduct that may otherwise incite disorder.”
Gestures made towards the crowd by Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos during the Old Firm game also caused controversy, with the SFA saying Morelos received a booking for the gesture he made towards Celtic fans as he walked off the pitch after being red-carded by referee Kevin Clancy.
Neither player has been cited in the round of charges issued today.
The behaviour of those in the technical area is often under the spotlight, though with those at “rangers ” , possibly down to the extreme pressure to produce results and therefore revenue, it’s often more outrageous than most.
Manager Steven Gerrard, who may be under the impression that he is “rangers “, seems to feel it more than anyone, and is often at the forefront of any bad behavior.
Michael Beale, by all accounts the man who makes them tick on the field, also seems to be a little hot headed, and it’s no surprise they’ve been called to account.
Although, of course, Gerrard himself is above the law because he’s the big name who is doing us all a favour and saving our game from extinction.
Beale was cited individually for his behaviour, whilst players Kent and Morelos are included only as part of the club charge, which means they will escape punishment personally, as the club will take the rap.
The timing of this charge is interesting, as it allows the Ibrox club to yet again play the victim card, a popular deflection of late, to enable their support to circle the wagons against those who point out that they are sailing on thin ice when it comes to paying the bills.
Then there’s the second story..the one where multiple sources claimed that Alfredo Morelos received a booking for his throat slitting gesture when he was sent off against Celtic.
This is the curious one, the one that suggests the the S in SFA stands not for Scottish, but for Shennanigans…
There are suspicions that whyte has backed down from citing Morelos for his gesture, largely to avoid an outcry of grunts and squeals from those who grunt and squeal where others speak.
From the BBC..
The Scottish FA has confirmed Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos was booked for his gesture to Celtic fans after being sent off last month.
Morelos, dismissed for a second yellow card in stoppage time of Rangers’ 2-1 win at Celic Park, drew his hand across his throat as he walked off the pitch.
It was deemed unsporting behaviour and earned Morelos a third caution after the game from referee Kevin Clancy.
The extra punishment will not increase the striker’s two-match ban.
Morelos will miss Scottish Premiership matches against Hearts and St Mirren, and also sits out Rangers’ Scottish Cup opener against Stranraer after being booked twice in the competition last season.
Lets look at what really happened, and then we can perhaps conclude why… you’ll have to trust me on the research bit.
He was given a caution…a yellow card.
BALDERDASH: Its the new board game, its based on the SFA. rules. If you are the Blue Team, you win the game before it starts. If you are in the Green Team, then sorry mate, you are Donald Ducked.
I watched the Donny Brook when Hibs played Skinto, his staunchness Stevie G. canny half move he was in a perma-rage at the Hibs bench, funnily enough he escaped a caution, now if that had been Lenny?
If you are going to Partick tonight mind and take your gas mask just in case the wind is coming from across the river.
I must be a terrorist because I am in Has Bulla!
no forrest tonight with an ankle injure, morgan and sinky gone and moi still injured
shved and arzani?
Why not m8
Dembele?
He joined Lyon m8…..:)
Caption: The Sons of Struth complain of police persecution as bear is arrested on Euro trip
Caption:
Clancy maneuvers Kent to the front line.
Celtic 3-5-2
Bain
Bitton
Jullien
Simunovic
Frimpong
McGregor
Brown
Hayes
Rogic
Griffiths
Klimani
Alternatively 4-4-2
Bain
Frimpong
Jullien
Bitton
Taylor
Shved
McGregor
Rogic
Hayes
Griffiths
Klimani
Oooft! Still no F.F.F.
It’s too cauld for him today 🙂
I got told from an impeccable source that he was in Paris last night @ The Moulin Rouge. He was heard saying Tu Y Vas Combien? she replied, and he said Haw-Haw-Haw GTF. 😉
Knife crime a serious problem in our society and a slit your throat gesture merits an SFA fudge (and no comment or reprimand). Meanwhile Scotland’s finest see nothing / do nothing………
Fecking outrageous. Do the SFA’s sponsors condone this ?
Away to look for my St Pauli T shirt now -will wear to all future games this season. Wear that however and the polis are on your case. Make a murderous slit throat gesture and the square root of feck all happens, if you have a Sevco top on.
“sailing on thin ice”
You’re just skating around the issue.
Interpol capture notorious criminal, Frosty, who’s been on the Cresta Run.
Caption: Prince Andrew get’s a escorted to HMP Bellendmarsh!
Caption ….
Beautiful Sunday hits the decks…the guy on the left is a step ahead
Caption: I don’t care what the fox says it’s my fucking Glacier Mint.
Cheer up FFS we’re playing in the cup and going for a qua..quadr…another clean sweep. Give the kids a run out and let’s put Fraqhuar’s team to the sword. Mhon the hoops, mhon the SAD light box.
Caption
Sevco new white bear investor corralled!
We can rage against the bias bigotry, sectarianism till we are blue in the face, but over the years anything perceived as against the O Order, Unionism, The Conservative view of life, the mighty wankers, is nothing but dog shit on their shoe.
The club masters has to respond our fans were called racist, the players have been abused constantly, but their attitude is suck it up.
As for financing their cups, fans should walk, by their complicity they support the establishment. Celtic players should pull out of the international team due to injuries, hit these morons in their pockets.
I always thought SFA was short for – Seen.Fuck.Aw
Caption:Polar bear is astounded by the notices of complaint issued by the polis.
It is concerning that it seems the polis is seeking to hold polar bear to a different and more stringent code of conduct than that applied to others, with unprecedented charges being levied against the bear.
Polar bear fans can be assured that it is our firm intention to resist the charges in the most robust manner possible. Polar bear will make further comment after the weekend.
Caption:
“So when did you last see your Glacier Mint?” (One for the oldies here).
Murray mints Murray mints too good for hurray mints. Toblerone our on it’s on it’s own triangular chocolate, that’s toblerone made from triangualar chocolate from triangular trees from triangular honey from triangular trees oh mr confectioner please time me toblerone. Ah pick up a penguin
That came out wrong. Glacier mints I remember. Jelli mallo raspberry ruffles walnut whips. Childhood. Penny caramels. Mckintosh toffees. All precursors to addictive drugs
Texan it takes time a chewin’
Lees, Lees more if you please
All of us ask on our bended knees
For boys and girls and grandpapas
It’s Lees for luscious macaroon bars.
Sir Isaac Newton told us why
A roof can fall down from the sky
And from this fact it’s very plain
Don’t go to Ibrox with your weans
A brick, a bolt, a bar, a girder
Might crush your skulls
It’s blue-nose murder!
And even stupid Sevco fans
With pea-sized brains can understand
That worrying about your napper
You’ll miss the game locked in the crapper
At Ibrox a fifth of huns or more
Are shitting themselves ’til their arse is sore
So let your watchword be ‘take care’
If you’re a zombie, hun or bear
And wear a hard hat on your head
Lest like your club you end up dead.
(Aye, nostalgia for auld adverts ain’t what it used to be).
“It’s frothy man” is better
Caption
Foxes Glacier Mint Polar Bear arrested in Operation Yew Tree Shocker!
I watched it was boring. Even Strahan commented on Stranraer boring tactics on the telly.
108 and counting. What a guy Leigh. Always believed in you
C S it’s nice to see Griff still has a hunger for the fame… 2 or 3 more today would be in order 🙂
Ffs fame = game
🙂
50/50 it was a slight shove. Celtic playing very well although miller should’ve scored
50/50?? You obviously see things differently in Oz. A stonewaller for a hefty shove on a player running at full tilt.
Ha,ha,ha,ha,haaaaaaaaaaaa!
41212
Frim,Julien,Balsa(Simo@8min),Taylor
Broony
Ntcham, WeeMac
Rogic
Griff, Edouard
Edouard seems to be playing like a false 9 with Rogic playing as an Engache, Griff advanced Fwd. Ntcham seems to be playing as a Carrielo, wee Mac a Mezzalla and Broony is closing down less than usual playing more like a typical DMC.
That could work. This tactic is a tad too narrow for me, but it’s good to have in the arsenal. Edouard has missed a couple chances….. Actually no he’s floudered around with the ball at his feet. He seems to be dropping off less so far this half. Rogic is playing amazingly well, but it’s the 64th min….
I look forward to reading your take on the tactic and roles.
Ffs somebody put his nosebag back on…..
The font of all pish
Come on CS that wasn’t a 433 you might convince me on a 4312, but Rogic was most certainly in the hole as a #10.
…..and asked us all to give Ronny Deila more time.
Fnar fnar fnar
It’s a very good modern tactic, but if you have both of your wide attacking players cutting in all the time you end up with a mobbed box, that’s why I like one as a traditional winger and one cutting in. When the winger has it here stretches the defence. Which is very important in Scotland with 8 out of 12 teams having 11 men behind the ball.
Uralius,
Are you trolling me? 🙂
That may happen, but I’d put the new lad on. Maybe for Rogic (dropping Edouard into the hole) or Edouard
I didn’t want that, but pretty much expected it.
FFS it’s the Bassett’s
Or is it the Mcstay’s? Cough.
Didn’t want Griff to come off…. Oh well.
Who’s Lara?
Is it aye?
Lara was played by Julie Christie in Doctor Zhivago
Potentially better than Forrest. If he gets minutes to prove it. Anyway no pressure on the lad thought rogic a class above everyone
Pish
Nonsense
That penalty was simply a distasteful disgrace. Never in a million years a penalty except in the mind of a biased cheat.
The offside by the Tim linesman in the first half was also a shocker (he is a tim, I know him and he has a strange eye!).
The panel laughing and joking about the penalty.
That decision is amongst the worst I have ever seen, the Partick Thistle player falls and puts the ball out for a bye kick! And that sharp faced that could hone granite Sevconian cheat gives a penalty.
Quadruple treble still on
You aren’t a Rebel, you are a tit.
Penalty?? Fckn joke. The game here is going to hell in a handcart.
Agree, I was screaming at the Goat Poker to get the heck out the way! Deliberate positioning in a busy area just outside the box where we work the ball.
His face just annoys me, one glance at it and you know what he is, what stock he is from, what knuckle he crunches, whom he favours and a cast iron guarantee he will have a harsh Scottish wee free name.
Prrrr!!!ck
Celtic in left back selection shocker as we actually play a real left back whose signature we chased, but used him sparingly whilst fielding a frightened drunk baby giraffe with broken ankles instead.
I never thought I cheer on a guy called Greg, but hey ho he’s actually a real left back.
si which ficking is it? they guy is a midget and a liability
Greg Taylor showed enough tonight to keep the jersey for a decent run. In the right place at the right time, unlike the scarey Bolingoli, particularly with the dreaded Rugby Park on the horizon. Good to see Tom Rogic gracing the pitch once more.
for celtic? you sure
Mensa alert ^
the guy is p1sh. today,s performance was p!ish. your wife smells of pissh. you talk pishH. hope that helps.
Pish
Caption………
Penalty to Sevco.
iths
Who claimed he is?
Another example of your head in nosebag pish.
Efe did worse & you backed him??
I take it you think Efe was a Virgil? Mwahahaha
Celtic need to bring in at least two central defenders in this window, personally i’d go for Scott McKenna who would do a good job for the squad & Filip Benkovic.
In my opinion, we are a shambles at the back.
Sort it Lenny.
It wasn’t Jozo are you for real? he came out twice to head the ball 5 seconds too late missed the ball and got caught out. Any decent team would have punished us because of his mistakes. Its bad enough the referees and their assistants are out to get us and Julien and Broony’s mistakes. No wingers only two wing backs and in the middle of the park crowded. Tell you this, now I am worried for Wednesday after seeing last night.
I’m not discussing footy with you because I have to protect what little sanity I have, find another sucker, been there, tried it, wearing the jersey. Its like talking to someone high on LSD, your hallucinations shine through a prismatic light, in that light Lennon and Griffiths shine bright, in your high, when you come down, your prismatic light obscures the other good players many qualities.
🙂
Hahahahaha
It seemed to me last night that the three blind mice who were supposed to be officiating were probably the worst that I have seen. The assistants raising their flags whenever the Partick players made an offside claim, they seemed to be very nervous, you could understand why. There is a lot of pressure on them to get it right, but that is what they are there to do, to get it right. Muir the referee made TWO penalty calls and got both wrong, both crucial calls wrong, that must be some kind of record. Two metres onside Partick players raise their arms, linesman raises his flag (two f!cking metres). WE need to improve and so must they. We have so much to overcome that WE need to be so much better.
Caption: “It’s wan thing shittin’ in the woods but sellin’ them as choc ices efter…!”.
Caption : ‘Officer, I’m amazed that I can’t dance in the street’.
Caption: I’ve already been cautioned for seal clubbing. You can’t charge me again.
the way some are going on Griffiths has just scored a hat trick against real madrid..
CS,
Are you a clown generally or just on here?
I thought Griffith played well and took his goal confidently. A fully fit and focused Griffith gives us another option up front. Given the very poor officiating we need all our player options available.
Simunovic was all over the place, he cannot be trusted & should have been punted years ago.
Benny from Crossroads.
Yes miss Diane.
BB,
The problem with that is that Griffiths hasn’t been fully fit or focused for a long time now.
I’ve always been a huge fan of Griffiths, however that changed when he decided to lead a lifestyle that negatively impacted on Celtic.
It’s about Celtic you see.
Kenny Miller probably thought, “if I die, I die.”
it was partick thistle
10 yards from goal
good to see but one goal in 400 minutes suggests he isn’t at it
lets see if he can kick on from here, but scoring against partick thistle does not justify this excitement.. its a start though
Agree and definitely cautious optimism should be mood given the past few years.
For all the 108 talk, the relevant stats are 1 in 13 and 4 all season.
Hopefully there’s a lot more to come and we can celebrate it then rather than another of the false dawns of the past 3 and a half seasons.
Glad Griff got his goal, I still think he has something to offer, having 3 strikers( not seen anything from Bayo so far) seems a luxury we have needed since Dembelle left. We are still making chances, its all been said about the penalty that wasn’t given and the non penalty that was, still there is something not quite right. I hoped it was fatigue that the break would deal with, now folk are talking about rustiness, can’t be both.
FFS are you still going???
The defence is a mess, we need at least one proven central defender brought in this window.
This must be a priority.
This is something that’s bothered me with Edouard. Some nights he just seems 5 seconds off the pace. I wish someone would teach him that a goal is a goal, even if all you did was put your toe through it.
Clyde away then is it? Fair enough. Was hoping “rangers” got Shankland in the cup. Maybe next round.
Canny get a hoose for the Pakistanis
I just sent an email to St. Pauli asking if they were aware that their club was a terrorist organization.
Caption: The Polar opposite of what happens to criminal ‘bears’ in Govania
TicToc… Clever 🙂
Cheers, Weered, hope all’s going well at home, if not at recent home game! Poor result but as we all know, shit happens! 🙁