ray 105 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Whatever happened to sporting integrity, they can stick the Glasgow cup right up their shiters. Glasgow Cup proposed as vehicle for Old Firm fixtureMichael GrantChief football writerSTAGING full-scale Old Firm games in this season's Glasgow Cup will be discussed at a meeting of the Glasgow Football Association next week.The tournament has already been scheduled to continue as an under-17s event for the coming campaign but that has yet to be ratified by the Scottish Football Association.When the Glasgow FA holds a scheduled meeting next week, there will be talks on whether to seek a change to the competition in order to guarantee Celtic versus Rangers games at senior level in the coming months, assuming Rangers newco are granted SFA membership to play football at all.The SFA and representatives of Rangers newco held a second day of discussions over the membership application yesterday but have still to reach a resolution. The SFA want the newco club to accept sanctions relating to the oldco, and the governing body also wants more information on who is in the consortium fronted by Charles Green. Talks will continue today.Unless the clubs are drawn in the cup competitions, Celtic and Rangers newco are not scheduled to play each other until 2015 at the earliest, and only then if the newco gains three consecutive promotions through the Scottish Football League divisions. That could give the Glasgow FA a unique platform to stage the derby and potentially generate lucrative television rights to one or more derbies."We have had the competition in different formats over the years, it is constantly under review," said John Taylor, secretary of the Glasgow FA. "The reason for going to under-19s and then under-17s level for the past few years was simply that it was harder for the Old Firm to get dates into their schedules. So we've had a commitment to promote youth football in the city instead and it's been a great tournament for the youth teams. The coaches are still enthusiastic about that."The Glasgow Cup has not been held as a genuine first-team event since the mid-1980s, notably when more than 40,000 watched the Old Firm final of 1986, which gave Graeme Souness his first trophy as Rangers' player-manager. Subsequently it began to slip way down the two clubs' priorities.Both Celtic and Rangers' representatives will have their say next week, though, and the absence of four league derbies each season – each of which guarantees a capacity crowd – could lead to a move to resurrect the Glasgow Cup as a senior event. Partick Thistle, Clyde and Queen's Park are the other Glasgow FA member clubs.Meanwhile, lawyers acting for Dunfermline Athletic have formally requested an explanation of the SPL's decision to hand Dundee the "Club 12" place vacated by Rangers. It is understood it may take up to a fortnight for a response to be forthcoming and chairman John Yorkston will pursue an explanation and potentially financial compensation, without attempting to block Dundee's promotion."We need to get on with the league," said Yorkston. "There has been enough turmoil and we don't want to cause a delay to the season or it could all end in more farce. We have already been placed at a sporting disadvantage by the unnecessary wait we had to find out that Dundee were to be invited in. It may be that we pursue financial compensation instead." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'o'rangerblue 89 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 So they want us to have a transfer embargo and face cellic with what would basically be an under 18 squad...seems fair Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissg910 110 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 not interested in any wee special cups to make others more money. we will survive easily. the taigs can fuck off to there wee cleak Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiebreak54 151 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We better not agree to this under any circumstances. We are going to be entering a period of rebuilding and it would be unfair to ask us to play Celtic at this stage. We would make money, but there is a fair chance we would get thumped and it is something we could do without as a club and as a support. No gimmicks, no crazy marketing drives, just leave us in peace please to stride through the leagues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Another Timmy thread. You sad bastards. Most of you are on here more than me. How does that make you feel?Can you feel it? Describe that feeling?Do you feel empty? Hungry? Bitter or thirsty?What drives you?I would love to understand it... I am interested in the psychology. I could help.If I gave a shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 YES ---- Only U-19 players are eligible to participate. See how much TV interest that generates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue72 8 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We better not agree to this under any circumstances. We are going to be entering a period of rebuilding and it would be unfair to ask us to play Celtic at this stage. We would make money, but there is a fair chance we would get thumped and it is something we could do without as a club and as a support. No gimmicks, no crazy marketing drives, just leave us in peace please to stride through the leagues.Agreed, There is always the chance of a total humping when we are at our weakest.Can just imagine the special DVDs and all the rest of it.Fuck that. We will be back and at them in our own sweet time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,535 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No thanks, fuck off ya dirty cunts, use us when you feel like it for money, not for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeonBlue 378 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We better not agree to this under any circumstancesHold on, take a step back, we tell them, well, if you want us to participate in this competition then you need to drop the embargo on players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Bang it up your hoop, Regan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ray - gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Carpintero 546 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Aye, fix a competition so a club from the SPL and a squad full of internationals can play against an SFL3 club with a squad full of kids. For fuck sake, this is unbelievable. Level playing field? Sporting integrity? The game is up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,731 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'd agree on the basis it's an U21 game and they stop the sanctions and this title stripping shite right here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1690 793 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think we should say "yes ok then" & demand tv money upfront.. They will want the Glasgow Cup Final to be us v them. Which means we will play either clyde, thistle or queens park in round one. Lets just turn up & play 16 & 17 yr olds & lose. That'll fuck it up for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,667 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Tell them to shove their tainted cash up their tarrier arses. When we come back it will be on our terms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 OI think we should say "yes ok then" & demand tv money upfront.. They will want the Glasgow Cup Final to be us v them. Which means we will play either clyde, thistle or queens park in round one. Lets just turn up & play 16 & 17 yr olds & lose. That'll fuck it up for them.It's funny because normally you would get it tight for playing a weakened team in a cup competition but a team full of youngsters could well be our team next season and there is no guarentee we would get past partick thistle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Is there no level that the football world and tv companys in Scotland will not lower themselves? We should tell them to fuck off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,074 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 get tae fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowingmonkeyhead 62 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 no thanks Selick can go fuck themselves Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No thanks,ya bunch of wanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AljayBoy 2,324 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Fuck off and die tim cunts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Get lost , its astonishing what they will do in desperation.If CG agrees to this then no Rangers Fan should attend it.Simple as. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giff 0 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have no problem with fielding under 18's as they will still shit themselves at the sight of the jersey. I would be surprised, though, if they were prepared to allow us to field 11 players to load the odds even more against us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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