SonOfLuther 3,400 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Fuckin' mongo. Letter to Ian Maxwell, not expecting a response. Postby Joe O'Rourke » Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:53 am I have written once again to Ian Maxwell, i have had no response to my last letter, so i'm not expecting one this time either, but we need to keep going at it until we get things changed. Dear Mr Maxwell, It didn’t take long after your summit at Perth for us to see it bearing fruits, about two days later celtic Football Club were once again the beneficiary of another “Honest Mistake” Assistant Referee Ralph Gordon, although in perfect position manged to call for offside against Scott Sinclair when he was very clearly onside. No-one outside of the officials will ever know why he made that call, and that is clearly wrong. You can call for the introduction of VAR, or for Referees to be full-time (would that include linesmen?) but the most basic ingredient has to be honesty and impartiality, and I‘m not inferring that Mr Gordon was not acting honestly. It’s not the first time this season we have suffered from so-called honest mistakes, this time it did not affect the outcome, but previously this season it has. One of the previous instances was at Ibrox on December 29th, there were at least three incidents, and I believe four, where the officials made calls that needed further explanation, that was almost three weeks ago now and nobody knows why the decisions were made, I don’t know if even Brendan Rodgers was afforded an explanation, surely that is not right, that is probably the major reason why ordinary supporters come to their own conclusions, what else can they do? I have heard and read all the comments about John Beaton, about what team he supports and what pub he likes a pint in, and apart from some photo’s I don’t know the definitive answer to either. But should it make a difference? The vast majority of referees come from the central belt in Scotland, they probably grew up favouring one team, but should that make a difference? Of course it shouldn’t. It shouldn’t make a difference because they should leave any allegiances at the front door of the stadium they are officiating at. They should not need to worry about explaining incidents if they were called honestly and impartially, everyone can make mistakes in any job, the most important factor is admitting you made a mistake, why should anyone be afraid to do so? There needs to be a root and branch overhaul of the disciplinary process in Scottish Football, there is far too much ambiguity involved. The most important stakeholders, the supporters, (who are rarely consulted) do not understand the procedure, I’m actually not sure the people implementing the procedures understand it fully either. There also seems to be referees reaching Elite Status at a very young age, therefore having little experience of top level football. I understand that Andrew Dallas is following on from his father, and I believe there are others similar, but why do we not have young ex-players coming into refereeing? There must be lots of good players in their middle twenties with good knowledge of the game who aren’t going to make any fortune out of the game, can some of those guys not be persuaded to covert to refereeing? Surely their experience would be invaluable. Honesty in Scottish Football should be across the board, every part of football should be based on “Honesty and Integrity” and that means the authorities as well. All the rules need to be applied equally and fairly to all the professional teams in Scotland. I accept that you are reasonably new to the job, and it takes time to settle in, that’s not a problem. But the natural follow on from Honesty and Integrity is Transparency and Accountability, which needs to be not only done, but seen to be done as well. Your job will be to lead Scottish Football for the benefit of all the teams in Scotland, and for that I wish you well. Yours in Football, Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, celtic Supporters Association. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,137 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 They won the fuckin game But the toilet brush was denied a fuckin hatrick. Embarrassing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,686 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, ritchieshearercaldow said: They won the fuckin game But the toilet brush was denied a fuckin hatrick. Embarrassing Didn't they get a dodgy penalty? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,137 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Straight-Edge-Loyal said: Didn't they get a dodgy penalty? No idea mate, didn’t watch them and don’t care but in all probability you’re right. Straight-Edge-Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,686 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, ritchieshearercaldow said: No idea mate, didn’t watch them and don’t care but in all probability you’re right. I didn't watch them either but I am pretty sure I read they got a dodgy penalty again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 It is actually so bad that it does nothing but help us! It is so utterly ridiculous, biased and tinged with sectarianism that any right minded person will laugh at it and understand how delusional these folk are. Any genuine grievances that they might have (of which I can think of none) or may have in the future will be diluted with this nonsense. If I was receiving these emails, I would be in hysterics and showing them all round the office and laughing my ass off at this weirdo. Paisley Blue Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,510 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 spot on imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,149 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 yours in football 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayWilson 3,381 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 That probably took the clown weeks to think up and a day to write. And its all been a complete waste of time. Does he honestly think any sane person would give a flying fuck what a paranoid bigot like him would have to say? Unfortunately he does seem to think that. Oh well, if it keeps him happy I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 If it's so dishonestly against sellic, why have sellic have had so few cards, yellow and red, in comparison to us over the last 15 years? Bears r us, Bears, TEFTONG and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 'And I'm not inferring that Mr Gordon was not acting honestly.' Are ye no, naw? Doesn't even understand the content of his own letter. 😂 TEFTONG and Blueshoff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayWilson 3,381 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I would like to think that one day this silly old bastard will take stock and realise what a complete waste he has made of his life with all his paranoid pish. But I doubt that he will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 30,853 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Varanoid. Blueshoff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Inigo said: 'And I'm not inferring that Mr Gordon was not acting honestly.' Are ye no, naw? Doesn't even understand the content of his own letter. 😂 Which; begs The question; wHy bother writinG;; the fuckin lEtt;er Joe?;;. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, SonOfLuther said: Fuckin' mongo. Letter to Ian Maxwell, not expecting a response. Postby Joe O'Rourke » Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:53 am I have written once again to Ian Maxwell, i have had no response to my last letter, so i'm not expecting one this time either, but we need to keep going at it until we get things changed. Dear Mr Maxwell, One of the previous instances was at Ibrox on December 29th, there were at least three incidents, and I believe four, where the officials made calls that needed further explanation, that was almost three weeks ago now and nobody knows why the decisions were made, Yours in Fuckwittery Joe O’Rourke, General Secretary, celtic Supporters Association. Three incidents Joe, deliberate handball in the box no penalty, no booking. Lego Eater going in studs up and leaving the leg in. Lego Eater throwing an elbow ar Scott Arfield. Your right Joe all decent fans deserve an explanation for these decisions. coopsleftboot, Bears, Bears r us and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, They Gnu said: Three incidents Joe, deliberate handball in the box no penalty, no booking. Lego Eater going in studs up and leaving the leg in. Lego Eater throwing an elbow ar Scott Arfield. Your right Joe all decent fans deserve an explanation for these decisions. They are the vicTIMS not the abusers, you're not trying to imply they are breaking the rules are you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Gnu 11,553 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 46 minutes ago, Malvern said: They are the vicTIMS not the abusers, you're not trying to imply they are breaking the rules are you? Sorry mate I got a wee bit carried away, anyone but celtic and all that. Pretty much sums up my social circle. Malvern 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,750 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Paranoid catholics Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howsitgoing 4,281 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 “Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie, O, what a pannic's in thy breastie! Thou need na start awa sae hasty, Wi' bickering brattle!” I often wonder if Robbie Burns had a bit of Nostradamus about him, reading that Tim bheasties paranoia increases my wonder. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 11,772 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 This fucking mob are starting to get boring now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,611 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Honesty and Integrity,Transparency and Accountability, sadly joe your club lack all these traits Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Did he write a nice letter apologising for all the trouble outside the football ground? Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 12,905 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Should his letter not have gone to Neil Lennon as he is the appointed spokesman? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,791 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Absolute nutter, but very funny to read especially when he was being serious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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