Gandalf the Blue

If Jack can perform that kinda turnaround, I dont see why Dorrans can't. If he can come in and remain fit, it would feel like a new signing.

SIMON JORDAN: “I mean I really want… of the two Old Firm, I’m more leaning towards Rangers. “I’ve always had a greater affinity with Rangers and I really want Rangers to come back. “I think over the years with Craig Whyte, even David Murray and certainly Charles Green, what was done to that football club was shocking. “And I think to some extent, what the SPL did and what the other owners of the SPL did by booting them down the divisions, actually worked against them and I can understand why there’s a conspiracy theory that everyone is against Rangers because they all wanted them out of the league – and for bonafide reasons. “So I do want to see Rangers being successful. I do want to see Rangers challenging celtic because I think it makes the Scottish Premier League a far more interesting place and a far better opportunity for players to be developed and a better Scottish national side as well, doesn’t it?” ANDY WALKER: “I can’t let that pass Simon without just correcting you. The architects of Rangers downfall were themselves. They went into administration, and then they were liquidated.” SIMON JORDAN: “Yeah, I know that. But the glee and the commitment to ensuring there was no help available for Rangers from the other owners was pretty furciferous as well.” ANDY WALKER: “Yeah… well if they didn’t have many friends, I think the bigger truth is that they were spending money that they didn’t have and they left behind a trail of debt…” SIMON JORDAN: “In EBTs and so forth – I know, yeah, yeah…” ANDY WALKER: “Well the trail of debt is shameful and embarrassing and I don’t think we should forget the amount of people, the amount of businesses, the amount of industries that just weren’t paid. You can’t just put that to one side. But let’s get back to talking about the football…” Feel the beel Andy!

However, former Hearts captain Michael Stewart echoed Miller's sentiments. "To suggest that Scottish football is always about Rangers and celtic, all the teams are going to be trying to catch Rangers - that's a short sighted view to take on the game of football in Scotland," said Stewart. "When you look at the fact that Rangers in the top flight have never finished second, I think it's slightly disrespectful to the teams, for example Aberdeen, who have been strong for a number of years. "You've got a top six who are going to be very competitive." The irony of disrespect is lost on poor Michael. Another wanker who I cant wait to see spewing every week.

Hibs head coach Neil Lennon described UEFA's decision to hand him an additional one-match touchline ban as "absolutely scandalous". Lennon's initial four-match touchline suspension from 2016 came to an end after Hibs' dramatic second round first leg win over Asteras Tripolis. But the Easter Road boss confirmed he has now been served with a fresh ban that will see him forced to watch next week's second leg in Greece from the stands. Alongside a one-match touchline ban, Lennon has been fined 5000 euros after he was perceived to have gestured for a substitution to be made during Hibs' rout over Runavik in the last round. He said: "It's ridiculous, it's absolutely scandalous, I'm disgusted. "They said I made a substitute signal, we were 5-0 up at the time so it had no bearing on the game whatserer. "I was actually doing it to the guy sitting next to me, we've submitted an appeal but it's pointless. "There's a fine involved as well, I just can't get my head around that at all, it's very harsh to say the least. "It's unbelievable, I think we'll just accept it and get on with it because an appeal would probably be futile anyway." ?

Hearts fined 10K and deducted 2 points for fielding and eligibile player. Expected then to be booted out tbh

If they do pursue it, no doubt we will still get the blame for costing the Scottish game the money

Read a report that Gerrard criticised Morelos reaction to the penalty, but dont remember hearing it in his post match. Can anyone remember what was said?

Did we ever say we were cutting the allocation for Scottish Cup matches? Seems like a bit of a non-story. SFA trying to assert some dominance. They can sit the fuck down!

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola "often has problems with Africans", says ex-Blues midfielder Yaya Toure. The Ivorian, who left City in May after eight years at the club, says he wants to "break the myth" about Guardiola, whom he describes as "jealous". "Maybe we Africans are not always treated by some in the same way as others," said Toure in an interview with France Football. Premier League champions City have declined to comment on Toure's views. Before his departure, the club named one of their training pitches after him and unveiled a mosaic of him at their training complex. This summer they are set to sign France-born Algeria international Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City. Toure, an Ivory Coast international, played for Guardiola at Barcelona for two seasons until he was sold to City in 2010 for £24m. He won six major trophies in England but started just one Premier League game in City's latest title-winning campaign - their final home fixture of the season against Brighton. Prior to that game, Guardiola said: "Yaya came here at the start of the journey. Where we are now is because of what he has done. "The Brighton game we will give him what he deserves, one of the most beautiful farewells a player can receive." Toure completed 86 minutes against Brighton, having featured for 142 minutes in the league prior to that this season. He believes that was "not down to physics", saying he sought data from the club's trainers to compare himself to younger players. Guardiola won six league titles as a player at Barcelona and has added a further seven as a manager during spells with the Catalan club, Bayern Munich and City. Toure said: "I do not know why but I have the impression that he was jealous, he took me for a rival. As if I made him a little shade. "He was cruel to me. I came to wonder if it was not because of my colour. "I am not the first to talk about these differences in treatment. In Barca, some have also asked the question. "When we realise he often has problems with Africans wherever he goes, I ask myself questions. "I want to be the one who breaks the myth of Guardiola." Toure started 22 league games under Guardiola in the 2016-17 season, and says he was asked to stay for another year, but then used sparingly. Toure has always struck me as stereotypical spoiled footballer. If someone doesn't recognise his sheer greatness, then there must be something wrong with them. I think Pep is just harsh on all his players.

A chasm you say Neil? Well then, you better..JUMP EH CHASM!

http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/28/man-loves-football-so-much-he-tattooed-his-teams-shirt-on-his-body-7505179/

Im talking in more of a comparison with Murty

He has also won things. Obviously hes not a candidate for the full time position, but as an upgrade on Murty, its an improvement. Do I have faith in these players turning it around. Sadly not.

One thing you can say is that JN is no loser. Too bad the majority of the squad are.

Surprised to see Docherty dropped

Murty sounds like the players let him down. I agree to an extent. No matter what the tactics or setup, those players on that park had chucked it from the get go. He sounded raging by the end. "I expect high tempo and aggression" meaninv if they aren't, then its not his fault, its the players.

Robbie Nielson mentioned this morning. Have zero faith in the board getting this appointment right.

From what I heard on the radio, Aberdeen took a roasting off the pundits. "Show me Aberdeen in a big game and I'll show you failure"

Halliday cannot start

Lets trot out some negative Rangers stories before an OF game. Rinse and repeat. Getting boring now.

Sensible move for both. He was never going to play.

Yeah. Stand up guy, but we need better.

It was reported ahead of an appeal for witnesses for a rape suspect. Was driving home the yesterday and Sinclair getting abuse on a plane was the priority. Not a mention of racist or sectarian, just abuse. Fucking flabbergasted at the press grovelling for these cunts

Sorry to hear this mate

Gives me the fear hearing this type of thing. Terrible.