John Reid, you are fucking laughable

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/9206945.stm

Celtic chairman John Reid demands bold action by SFA

Celtic chairman Dr John Reid says the days when his club can be treated as less than others "are long gone".

His club have complained about a series of recent refereeing decisions.

And Reid said "bold, radical action" must be taken to combat "stories of lies, conspiracies and cover-ups" within Scottish football.

"We're not asking for special treatment, but neither will we be treated as less than anyone else," he said. "Those days are gone."

Reid, addressing around 200 shareholders at the Glasgow club's annual meeting, backed a suggestion by an Scottish National Party MP that referees should declare which teams they support.

"Maybe Peter Wishart's proposals about referees declaring their allegiances should be considered as part of the process," said Reid.

The Scottish Football Association has previously been keen on television pictures being used to help referees, but this was rejected by Fifa.

However, world football's governing body has recently decided to look again at the possibility.

And Reid said: "Maybe we should ask about video technology to help referees."

Celtic wrote to the SFA seeking clarification over decisions to overturn a penalty award against Dundee United - and a spot-kick given against them in their defeat by Rangers.

The Tannadice incident led to referee Dougie McDonald being warned for giving a false explanation to Celtic manager Neil Lennon - and to the resignation of assistant referee Steven Craven.

It led to a meeting between chief executive Peter Lawwell and his SFA counterpart Stewart Regan, who has promised an overhaul of the refereeing system.

And, despite criticism from some quarters that Celtic were putting undue pressure on officials, Lawwell defended his club's stance to shareholders.

"We lost the league last year because we weren't good enough, but we reserve the right to query decisions," he said. "It's not sour grapes or paranoia.

"Stewart Regan has promised us a full review of referee procedures. But, not just that, a full review of the SFA as a whole."

Lawwell saw a brighter future for the club under the present team management, led by Neil Lennon, who took over after the sacking of Tony Mowbray.

"Last year on the pitch was clearly unacceptable," said the chief executive.

"We have a new young vibrant managerial team led by Neil Lennon that will be here for a very long time."

Reid shouldered the blame for the appointment of Mowbray, the former Celtic defender who was previously with West Brom and has recently taken charge of Middlesbrough.

"We got off to a false start under Mowbray," he said. "But we managed to avoid some of the catastrophic financial failures that others fell into.

"Tony Mowbray's appointment was a mistake and I ultimately take responsibility for that."

Is this ever going to end?

Seriously though? Is it?

They could be in a league of ONE and they'd still argue with a fucking signpost.

Makes my blood boil.

Never beaten; always cheated.

FUCK OFF

[keithgersbear 3,225]

Why does it matter which team he supports? You can't question the ref.

[Boab 73]

He was asked the question, calm down man.

[Doc_Gorman 3]

The chunt should be taken to task over this comment..........

"Celtic is not a dividing name. Anything wich incites hate is to be deplored. Our level of sin is less than OTHER`S though."

Who? Others? Cmon you evil wee bastart who are these others who have a higher level of sin than Celtic FC?

[H72 265]

Why does it matter which team he supports? You can't question the ref.

To be fair, I actually do agree with it. The referees in the Premier League have to do it and I don't see any harm done in doing the same.

[OceanRain 2,845]

They've got some nerve kidding on about conspiracy when that picture looks like an Opus Dei convention.

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Talkin about liars reid ya cunto how did yon lucrative tour of Japan go the year we couldn't get accommodated by a fixture extension the year we were in a European Final ? Mainly due to your fuckin lies ya horrible cunt ye !

[OceanRain 2,845]

To be fair, I actually do agree with it. The referees in the Premier League have to do it and I don't see any harm done in doing the same.

Aye, right enough. Let's just get Parkhead to issue the SFA with a list of things they want and they can all get ticked off

[H72 265]

Aye, right enough. Let's just get Parkhead to issue the SFA with a list of things they want and they can all get ticked off

I think you've misunderstood me, mate.

I've always thought it's pretty reasonable that referees should make public what team they support. Just because the issue was raised at the Celtic AGM doesn't mean it's a solely Celtic related issue.

[rossDas 1,071]

They've got some nerve kidding on about conspiracy when that picture looks like an Opus Dei convention.

Well that inflatable cock at the back looks like he's being garotted...

[OceanRain 2,845]

I think you've misunderstood me, mate.

I've always thought it's pretty reasonable that referees should make public what team they support. Just because the issue was raised at the Celtic AGM doesn't mean it's a solely Celtic related issue.

So how many refs do you think are going to come out and claim they're Rangers fans after this fiasco?

[H72 265]

So how many refs do you think are going to come out and claim they're Rangers fans after this fiasco?

I agree it isn't really the perfect time to implement the idea, and may be more difficult to put into practice, but I think it should be done, nevertheless.

[DietofWorms 2,041]

So how many refs do you think are going to come out and claim they're Rangers fans after this fiasco?

Aye I know, It'll end up like Radio Scotland with every cunt being a "Partick Thistle" fan.

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It would never work because the refs would lie about who they really support and majority would be Old Firm fans.

Thus meaning none could actually referee a Rangers or Celtic game.

I'm sick of this garbage, the sooner McDonald rightly fucks off the better as it's given those scumbags scope to use allegations against all refs.

[OceanRain 2,845]

I agree it isn't really the perfect time to implement the idea, and may be more difficult to put into practice, but I think it should be done, nevertheless.

Complete and utter waste of time, in my opinion.

But I respect yours also.

[OceanRain 2,845]

Why the hell do they want to know who refs support though?

So they can turn around and say "It's because so and so isn't a Celtic fan?"

Just because a ref isn't a Bluenose doesn't mean they wear a green and white scarf.

John seems to think otherwise though.

'Cos everyone loves ra sellick.

CUNTS.

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The Premiership refs do it confidentially with the FA and they state which teams they would be uncomfortable referreing.

That is different to the plan Reid's talking about.

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Celtic chairman John Reid is calling for the resignation of referee Dougie McDonald as well as a complete review of the Scottish Football Association.

McDonald was warned by the governing body after lying about his reasons for overturning a penalty award.

"If the SFA had any sense of their own integrity, they should look at it again," said Dr Reid.

"His position is completely untenable. The SFA's position on this issue is also untenable."

That's just been added to the same article.

[H72 265]

Why the hell do they want to know who refs support though?

So they can turn around and say "It's because so and so isn't a Celtic fan?"

Just because a ref isn't a Bluenose doesn't mean they wear a green and white scarf.

John seems to think otherwise though.

'Cos everyone loves ra sellick.

CUNTS.

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It avoids accusations like this being made.

It's sad times when an openly neutral referee has to take charge of Old Firm games but it will avoid so much bother.

[rossDas 1,071]

I can't see it working from any angle: would a non-OF fan be bias towards non-OF teams; could a Rangers fan referee any celtic game at all, and vice versa?

The whole thing just reeks of their usual smokescreen nonsense.

[H72 265]

The Premiership refs do it confidentially with the FA and they state which teams they would be uncomfortable referreing.

That is different to the plan Reid's talking about.

I didn't know this. Having considered the referees coming out publicly, and comparing it to the one you just reitterated that's already used in England, I have to hold my hands up and agree with the latter.

Much better idea.

[OceanRain 2,845]

It avoids accusations like this being made.

It's sad times when an openly neutral referee has to take charge of Old Firm games but it will avoid so much bother.

How is that going to avoid accusations?

[we_are_the_people 2]

That's just been added to the same article.

I just heard that part on the radio there and I actually agree with him on the situation that McDonald has to go and the SFA have been horrible during this incident.

However I don't agree with his opinion that referees should confirm their allegiance as it just won't work.

End of the day the referee's are just awful.

[H72 265]

How is that going to avoid accusations?

Na, I agree you're right here.

But I still believe the referees should do it at some level, possibly based around the FA example, mentioned already.

[we_are_the_people 2]

Na, I agree you're right here.

But I still believe the referees should do it at some level, possibly based around the FA example, mentioned already.

Well I would say ask any fan of a Premier League club down in England(Especially Yid fans)if they feel Howard Webb and Steve Bennett regularly show biasm towards Manchester United and majority would say they do.

I would argue it does not work down in England and referees are just as poor and make controversial decisions as up in the SPL.