The mainstream media relies heavily on people reading or clicking on it’s material, and as a result, often tries to upset the reader, especially if that reader has decided that it cannot be trusted as a reliable source of information.
For example, a recent Daily Record podcast…it seems they want to make our ears bleed as heavily as our eyes….had Keith Jackson claiming that Ryan Kent was comparable to Lionel Messi.
So someone said, at least. I have no intention of listening to the Record sports team burble out their opinions, but such a statement can only be designed to get people talking.
Unless the listener concerned misheard and Jackson actually said “Kent’s contract is up and things could get messy. ”
Which would make more sense. As, indeed, would a spot of investigative journalism as to why the player wants away, or what it would take to make him stay.
But the mainstream doesn’t bother with that.
Another example saw Tom English, of BBC Sportsound, ponder if Ange Postecoglou would get bored of winning. Which makes no sense. If your aim is to put together a winning team, then you’re unlikely to be annoyed if it goes out and does exactly that.
As for a challenge, the manager has repeatedly said that the Champions League is there for that.
Interestingly, English also discussed with Allan Preston the idea of Scott Arfield, the Benny Hill impersonating midfielder from Ibrox, replacing Reo Hatate in the Celtic midfield, because he scores goals…. Arfield has scored four in seventeen games this season, whilst Hatate scored two at the weekend, From right back.
Again, it’s designed to provoke comment, as opposed to genuine thought, as anyone capable of rational thought wouldn;t be listening to this nonsense anyway.
The Glasgow times joined in….
Rangers’ Ibrox named best British stadium as Celtic Park pipped
FourFourTwo selected the Glasgow ground as the top stadium – pipping Celtic Park to the number one spot.
Both Rangers and Celtic earned major praise for the atmosphere – particularly during derby matches – but Ibrox prevailed in the opinion of the football magazine.
“If you’re looking for the best atmosphere in British football, Glasgow is the place. For its sheer vibrancy, passion and intensity, on and off the pitch, nothing on these shores compares to the matchday experience at an Old Firm fixture. Few games in the world can equal it – arguably only Boca Juniors versus River Plate.
“Big European nights at Ibrox and Celtic Park are pretty special too, as various legends like Lionel Messi and Gigi Buffon have attested over the years. There’s very little to choose between the two grounds, and FFT does its best to maintain neutrality on all Rangers vs Celtic matters, but by the sheer nature of a list like this, there has to be a number one (inevitably dooming us to a deluge of angry letters).
“Ibrox just about takes top spot, even though its capacity is smaller by around 10,000. Fans are close to the pitch on all sides of the ground, with good views from pretty much anywhere. Three sides of the stadium are aesthetically smart, modern two-tiered affairs, while the main stand provides the nod to history – and not only because it’s named after legendary manager Bill Struth.
“Designed by legendary architect Archibald Leitch, the three-tiered stand is a Category B listed building with an impressive red brick facade that backs straight on to the main road, and a plush interior which includes a famous marble staircase leading to the boardroom and trophy room.
“Just about within walking distance of the city centre, the local area is abuzz on matchday. Inside the ground it’s even more raucous – they don’t call it The Ibrox Roar for no reason. Whichever of the two Glasgow grounds you choose, visit for a big game if you can – you may not see anything like it elsewhere.”
“Jaysus, yerman on the Etims site has.just said he does a diary MOST MORNINGS”
Today….. what is he thinking ?
Fuck off you!! Do you fuck do a diary most mornings!!
Why change a winning run
That Ralph one has done two in a row that’s more than our “grate” club has done
Caption, I’m heading out that way bloody soon.
rangers injury list continues to grow as Mick Beale discovers the training dummy has severe rust
The mooch training new SFA refs how to say “penalty to rangers”
“Bealey gives his team (of refs) instruction on how to properly handle ‘THEM’ when participating in games involving the ‘TEAM ACROSS THE CITY’ “
And he means no disrespect, as he wouldn’t have had all the great success he’s had in his career if he was that type of character.
Caption “when the ref gives this signal that’s when the opposition have to switch to ten men and conced penalties until we’re in front”
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‘ Beale introduces new recruit ‘
442 is an overpriced fanzine for the EPL. Full of adverts and crap interviews.
Desperate for attention, they’ll pick some outdated trope in the hope that teams supporters will buy it. As irrelevant and outdated as teams playing that formation.
On the game, thought Celts played very well but Clancy is just basically incompetent.
Again, with vastly superior possession, Celts were 12-4 in fouls ! This is a continuing trend now and another way opposing teams attempt to disrupt the flow and tempo of the game by just falling down under any type of challenge.
Was about to slaughter( the otherwise very good) Mooy for his arse of a clearance when it was picked up by Kyogo who went onto score his first. Football.
Excellent anti Tory protest by the GB again.
“dooming us to a deluge of angry letters”
That’s a desperate cry for attention, if I ever heard one.
Agree on the excellence of the support the strikers banners, although I doubt that would be shared in the boardroom, nowithstadining on our new anti-corruption champion Chair.
No reflection on you Stephen , many others are similar , what part of supporting Celtic is consistent with giving a player who u think played well, does it help to slaughter. Surely when a player makes an error , supporters are meant’ to support & encourage, not ridicule & abuse
That’s how you get to Leeds Ryan!
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Right lads in the opposition box get your hand this high and scream penalty ref , then slowly lower it pointing to the spot .
Damian,
I meant in that moment when he just tried to hoof it up the park and didn’t. Don’t know what Ange would have thought and although it led to a goal he got away with it.
I only do it in my head, not out loud.
Look at it again.
Can’t do that in CL or even SPL.
Sick of the gaping holes in his defence Tavpen is sent to the dressing room.
Begone damn spot.
Ha, I think he should have a portrait done, er, em, “warts and all”!
michael Beale shows off his new yellow Castore handbag
Caption,With so many injuries with his players Bealey Bhoy takes up the ironing board
Saying the quiet part out loud?
“St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson has suggested VAR interventions provide a welcome break when facing Celtic’s relentless multi-ball approach.”(The Scotsman)
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Riiight you sevco slags, remember, my shadowing shines yellow.
Christmas exists because in time eternal, from everlasting to everlasting, there was one pinpoint of time upon which God focused all his love and spoke to the SMSM…
A wheelchair each shall Charlie, Frank and Barry (8) receive for their Christmas (bonus).
sevco want FC.
RUMOUR MILL:
sevco FC are earnest for someone panjandrum to confer an old firm arbour for the 2nd.
Your hoose is only another mile
POTY
Craig snaps, nonetheless, Allan deserves for his adherence.
The showing of forlorn is Wurldwide.
The blade of the grass comforts a side.
Hibs game? Something will be laid bare within the game. Ref will let one away for Hibs all game through his moulded positioning.
They are afraid of the accumulating strength of Matt O`Riley.
He is next red carded off, controversially?
It is but
Who of who of 11 would run 90 minutes plus VAR advertisement time of unknown minutes of the game carry on putting unnecessary pressure to the defensive scheme of your game?
Luck from a goal-frame.
We are all a dissolved weight, us Rangers.
then.