Prince of Orange 84 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Couldn't get past the 5th or 6th paragraph, über shyte. Prefer Glenn Michael and his cartoon cavalcade anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 It takes some skill to miss the truth at so many levels. This guy has made incompetence in to art form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,112 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Calling Gore Vidal an 'old controversialist' is quite offensive in itself, never mind the rest of the utter bile from his jealous gub.More 'late' than 'old'.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochooblue 342 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Where do you start with this pish?Glenn Gibbons: ‘Charity shop’ signings betray reduced ambition at Rangers By GLENN GIBBONSPublished on Saturday 1 September 2012 02:00Events at Celtic Park and Ibrox on successive nights this week brought a pulsating, almost spooky testament to the perceptiveness of Gore Vidal’s famous assertion that “It is not enough to succeed; others must fail”.The old controversialist, of course, would have been thinking in generalities when he made the observation, but, in the process, he could hardly have devised a more appropriate definition of the terms of separation that apply to that singular entity formerly known as the Old Firm.As Celtic’s elated fans celebrated the victory over Helsingborgs on Wednesday which assured their participation in the wildly enriching group stage of the Champions League, their joy would be at least a little heightened by the realisation that, 24 hours later, the other half of a long-standing, but now dissolved, partnership would be playing Falkirk at such an early stage of the Scottish League Cup that those “big guns” from the SPL with European commitments have not yet made their entry.The juxtaposition of those two occasions gave potentially significant explicitness to the contrast in fortunes of the country’s two biggest clubs. It has long been this column’s view, for example, that the most curious corollary to Rangers’ irreversible slide towards administration and, eventually, liquidation is the widespread readiness among so many of the Ibrox club’s followers not only to accept, but to embrace their change of status, from perennial league championship contenders to toilers in the hinterland of the Third Division.This almost insouciant approach to a severe downturn seems to betoken a failure – or, more likely, a deliberate refusal – to recognise the gravity of the club’s commercial situation and the problems that may arise as a result. When, at the height of the crisis, it was hinted that legislation could be introduced to allow Rangers actually to remain in the SPL, there was a clamour of protest among their fans, a declaration of their insistence on “starting over” in the fourth tier.So much emphasis has been placed by Ibrox supporters on the damage their club’s absence from the top division may do to the other members of the SPL that they have basically ignored the signs – already becoming evident – of the difficulties landing on their own doorstep.In a newspaper hotline, one deluded soul (he was probably only allowed out for the weekend) insisted that Rangers “should never go back to the SPL” and that when (not if, you will note) they reach the First Division in two years’ time “we should just stay there”.That kind of dopey gesture of defiance, a poor substitute for common sense, is quite preposterous when made by a fan possibly deranged by anger and disappointment. It is, however, quite shocking when something similar springs from someone with the responsibility of the manager, Ally McCoist.At times, the former striker seems to have surrendered clarity of thought to the impulse to take the populist route. McCoist has been quite specific, talking of being “made to feel welcome” and “comfortable” in the Third Division.It is an approach that is extremely unlikely to be shared by his chief executive, Charles Green, as he strives to regenerate the business through substantial outside investment and the establishment of lucrative revenue streams. He will already have encountered the obstacles to that kind of ambition presented by having to play in the Third Division.And, despite his sometimes bizarre public utterances, McCoist is too smart not to realise that what Celtic enjoyed on Wednesday – and the rewards that are to accrue from their endeavours – should also be the preserve of a healthy, vibrant Rangers. Instead, he is seen to be “strengthening” his squad by shopping in football’s equivalent of the charity shop, the emphasis on quantity rather than quality.Anyone who takes issue with that impression should pay attention to the Rangers manager’s own words during the week: “We need to get bodies in, and plenty of them, as soon as possible. We’ve had four or five trialists in. One or two have impressed, which is great, but we haven’t made a final decision on any of them yet.”If this undertone of uncertainty does not convey a sense of urgency modified by an inhibiting poverty, McCoist’s recounting of recent seepage from Ibrox should leave no-one in any doubt of the need for financial prudence: “In the last week or ten days, we’ve lost Alejandro Bedoya, it looks like Maurice Edu is away, Kirk Broadfoot is away and Dorin Goian is away.”For Rangers supporters looking for portents of a glorious future, it will hardly be encouraging to realise that the departures of these comparatively high-maintenance “assets” were not resisted, but encouraged.http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/football/glenn-gibbons-charity-shop-signings-betray-reduced-ambition-at-rangers-1-2500947A month or so ago we were criticised for supposedly paying £7,000 a week to players to play 3rd division , now we are being slagged for it being nothing but bargain bin . He then has a go at our support for not only accepting but embracing our position , then mocks our defiance for coming out in our droves to get behind the club . He could have shortened his column down to one sentence ," I hate Rangers soooo much " . The man is just angry that the Rangers heart is still beating strong , The numbers within our support can gain strength from this clown and many more like him . We shall never ever be ashamed of showing defiance , It will be our strength . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcale27 46 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 every time I have the misfortune to waste time reading this guy I always comment 'crap article, crap journalist' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddyp 15 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 This cunt will eat his words just like all the others when we are back at the top Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlighter 14 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 The Scotsman should just be left to die it's slow inevitable death. When it does it will take people like Gibbons with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 This cunt will eat his words just like all the others when we are back at the topHe will say we "spent our way back" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy millar 107 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Scotsman daily sales used to be over 100,000 in the eighties,current circulation 38,000,says it all,his jaicket`s on a very shoogly nail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalbluebell 38 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Why the feck are we even discussing this bitter twisted obsessive T4IG in here and giving him the oxygen of publicity. We are only adding to his fame or notoriety and that's what journos need so forget him, treat him like odious creep and their stories and rhags will disappear. Keep The Bears Den about The Teddy Bears, for Bears and by Bears. :21: Treat him like odious creep?..........Have you fallen out with him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuWelsh 15 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 The guys clearly a douchebag. Out and out jealousy that despite our league position we're still attracting the likes of Templeton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamgers 1,214 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 What a total fucking prick, his comments of the "old Firm" being dissolved, it just shows the lengths these utter cunts will go to try and convince themselves that we have no history, look it up ya fucking hate filled muppet, 115 trophies and counting, eat your fucking heart out!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Couldn't get past the 5th or 6th paragraph, über shyte. Prefer Glenn Michael and his cartoon cavalcade anyway.I meet him when I was a wean and he gave me a signed picture of him, rusty and paladin Totally forgot all about that until I read his name!!! The mind is a wonderful thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Gibbon by name and by nature,hope someone keeps this garbage on file.Scotland became a world entity on the backs of the educated Protestant ppl,these taigs grabbed hold of our forebears coat tails and are succeeding in pulling it backwards.Onward and upward Bear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgoalie 637 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Never heard of this cnut,but seems like another in the long list of bitter journalists,do like i do and do not buy any of they self-opiniated fckn rhags.Any news i need i get from this site,as anything else going on in Scottish football is of no consequence to me.This way i don't get annoyed with their RELENTLESS pursuit at anything against Rangers.So in a nutshell FCK THEM ALL.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Bitter and biased journalism and a load of pish to boot. The Scotsman's editors should be thoroughly ashamed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Saw that last night he clearly wanted to try and put a dampner on our deadline day, but as hes just a bitter unwashed then i have to say what a plonker Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgacus 88 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 When a journalist has to quote something said by a supporter in a newspaper hotline, you know he's run out of anything intelligent to say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rfc#1. 1,877 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Its fucken laughable,his shite team qualify for cl and still feels the need to mention Rangers.Obsessed much ya fucken plank? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 All that is is missing from that mickey nob jockeys piece is... But how comes they rangurs can shign aw they pure expensive esspeeelll playurs byrraway. Junkie bastard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Why do people post this shite on here? Don't give these bitter hacks the oxygen of publicity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho_nacho_man 477 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Who???? sorry but if you had not posted this i would never have heard of him . . . .so i'm not gonna bother reading his pish.exactly...who? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robg58 319 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Who is Glenn Gibbons ? never heard of the clown and after reading that I think he may have escaped from an institute, do the police know this man is at large ?Is he not funky's brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho_nacho_man 477 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Here's a wee news flash for the bitter chunt.BIG JOCK KNEW!I really do wish that some people would get their own house in order before commenting on the Queen's 11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochBear 1,613 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Treat him like odious creep?..........Have you fallen out with him?We just don't talk anymore, I think he realises he's not gonna win any battles with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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