Virtuoso 27,180 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Rangers, The Media And Chris Graham Written by: BB Friday, 13th March 2015 ....'this righteous flock turned into a baying mob and in that moment we saw their duplicity in all its ugliness. For these people, the ***** ****** wasn't an affront, it was an opportunity, a chance to hound a man they have had a grudge against for years and an association they've harboured bitterness about for generations'. No, this wasn't the Chris Graham tweet, and the association is not Rangers. This was Tom English referring to the hounding of Hugh Dallas after an email poking fun at the Pope, but the similarities are striking. How ironic then that Mr English himself is guilty of duplicity in his ludicrous assertion there is no witch hunt against newly appointed Director and fans rep Mr Graham. It's fair to say Chris Graham has made more than a few enemies over the years, even some within the Rangers family I am sad to say. I am not here to address the rights and wrongs of the 'blue on blue' side of things however, Mr Graham at times has not done himself any favours, but that is for another day. There is a bigger picture here and it is this – this was the first test of the new Rangers board. What is without question is Chris Graham has raised his head above the parapet time and again in defence of Rangers and railed against the concerted attacks on our club and fans from various elements in the media, from the swathe of opposing bigoted fans and even the footballing authorities themselves. Well now it is payback time. The minute he is employed by Rangers, BBC Scotland digs out a tweet posted over two months ago! It wasn't an issue for them then in fact it probably wasn't an issue for most people given the capital punishment meted out to cartoonists in Paris for what some may have seen as offensive satire. Chris Graham may have used an offensive and unsavoury picture himself to make a point, which I am not defending, but it is abundantly clear there are people-opposition fans on social media as well as journalists jumping on this whose faux outrage was nowhere to be seen at the time. Make no mistake. This is not about a cartoon, rather a story cynically exploited by those who seek to harm the club. IT IS ALSO A VINDICTIVE WITCH HUNT AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB. A witch hunt kick started by terrorist supporting Celtic fans online, and pushed on by their friends in the media to such an extent the Hillsborough enquiry is second fiddle to Mr Graham's picture on the Herald's front page for goodness' sake! Even last night we have James Cook studio hopping from BBC Sportsound to Reporting Scotland to give us the story. And there's the rub. This is the same BBC Scotland who on the Monday night following an old firm game blanked completely the shocking story of the young Rangers fan being struck in the face by a bottle in a sickening sectarian attack. Belatedly, they were shamed into mentioning it two days later following a press conference at a Police Station. Better late than never, eh!? It's assuring to know now however, that their 'archaeology' department is in full vigour ....as it always is with Rangers. If nothing else BBC Scotland are consistent at being inconsistent. Jim Spence sunk the boot into Rangers without taking account of any mitigating circumstances whatsoever (of which there were many), yet this same journalist thought it was a 'wonderful day for Scottish football' when Aberdeen reneged on millions worth of debt. You really couldn't make it up. We could go on, and for some time, but it is exactly this kind of duplicity that the Rangers family are sick and tired of. It might be a new regime at Ibrox, but we have been well warned, there is no new regime at Pacific Quay. They still have employees such as Stuart Cosgrove who in the past has made fun of Ian Durrant's sickening injury and who also referred to Rangers fans as H*** and Orange Wankers. It appears offensive cartoons are out, but sectarian slurs on Rangers fans is deemed acceptable. As a result of this story being promulgated for all it's worth, the club, it's employees and not least its fans may well be on the radar of Islamic extremists (god forbid this wasn't a consideration by those pushing the story...) Security advisors have to be consulted. The club should have distanced itself from the ill-advised remark an individual made when he wasn't an employee of the club. It should also re-affirm its position that the club is welcoming to people of all faiths and none. Attack is the best form of defence. By all means have a word in his shell like behind closed doors, but in the context of this story, if at all possible, Rangers Football Club should not only have kept their employee on their books, they should reinstate their interview ban on BBC Scotland. IN FACT, THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE SO REGARDLESS. If people are going to lay down markers, then the club should lay down a few of its own. We are all Rangers Football Club. BB http://www.vanguardbears.co.uk/article.php?i=49&a=rangers,-the-media-and-chris-graham# Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Jorno's 12 - Rangers 0 We did have 1 but Murray let the Rebel back to Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonok 1,245 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We are the enemy in our own country its a fucking disgrace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysblue 709 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Good article and bang on the money. The BBC and their Rangers hating employees should never be welcome inside Ibrox. Just look at the heirarchy at BBC Scotland- tells is own story Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 another...http://www.thecoplandroad.org/2015/03/mark-mcgivern-reporter.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Pedro had been a busy man canvassing over these last 10 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedart1952 1,378 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We have a newly installed board and the media are still getting stuck into us at every chance, as they have done for years and now we have halfwit murray congratulating the daily rheb and DK thinks we should be apologising to everbody, i'm afraid we are in for a truck load of shit because nobody wants to fight for Rangers or their fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer 43 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A lot of piss and wind.Graham is a million miles away from being of Rangers' board calibre. I've no love for shite like sharia law, and it feels a bit like getting Capone for income tax, but we really shouldn't be appointing twitter loudmouths to our board, even if they have the necessary business nous.Graham's a gobshite. Our gobshite, sure, if you like. But board material? Give it a fucking rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutonblue 1,974 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A lot of piss and wind.Graham is a million miles away from being of Rangers' board calibre. I've no love for shite like sharia law, and it feels a bit like getting Capone for income tax, but we really shouldn't be appointing twitter loudmouths to our board, even if they have the necessary business nous.Graham's a gobshite. Our gobshite, sure, if you like. But board material? Give it a fucking rest.pretty much this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefarm 1,055 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Been told some of the bheasts shouting the loudest are about to get it back in spades from the VB's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedart1952 1,378 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A lot of piss and wind.Graham is a million miles away from being of Rangers' board calibre. I've no love for shite like sharia law, and it feels a bit like getting Capone for income tax, but we really shouldn't be appointing twitter loudmouths to our board, even if they have the necessary business nous.Graham's a gobshite. Our gobshite, sure, if you like. But board material? Give it a fucking rest.I agree cg should never been invited onto the board, but the wider issue is the hate driven media in Scotland constantly attacking Rangers FC and the support for years. The fact we are in a weak position these bastards are going to keep kicking us while we are down hoping we don't get back up, so who on the board can we look to that will fight to defend our club and its fans, because I cant see any of them taking the media of Scotland to task. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We will always be weak with the media when we have Murray bowing down to them like some grovelling schoolboy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,263 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 No matter how you see it CG made his own mistakes, should be an example to anyone seeking a position of respect Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviecooper01 826 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I remember a time when paranoia was the exclusive preserve of the denizens from across the city....Just a few short years ago.Now however. ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helicopter Sundae 6,227 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thought the whole Charlie Hebdo was about FREEDOM OF SPEECH.Then that cunt Choudary spouts his islamist-loving bile, and CG gets skewered for tweeting something Hebdo would have taken pride in publishing.Pathetic double standard; typical of a socialist shit-hole of the country that is Scotland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thought the whole Charlie Hebdo was about FREEDOM OF SPEECH.Then that cunt Choudary spouts his islamist-loving bile, and CG gets skewered for tweeting something Hebdo would have taken pride in publishing.Pathetic double standard; typical of a socialist shit-hole of the country that is Scotland.Don't look any future than our own forum. Who knew we were so worried about offending religions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer 43 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thought the whole Charlie Hebdo was about FREEDOM OF SPEECH.Then that cunt Choudary spouts his islamist-loving bile, and CG gets skewered for tweeting something Hebdo would have taken pride in publishing.Pathetic double standard; typical of a socialist shit-hole of the country that is Scotland.Freedom of speech doesn't mean "freedom from consequences".I agree CG is well within his rights, and the police involvement is a horrendous indictment of where we're heading as a society. But there are standards other than "within the law" to which a Rangers director must adhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 75,139 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Excellent article.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Freedom of speech doesn't mean "freedom from consequences".I agree CG is well within his rights, and the police involvement is a horrendous indictment of where we're heading as a society. But there are standards other than "within the law" to which a Rangers director must adhere.Throughout the entirety of their existence? Because within the law doesn't seem to be a standard that is required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdchoiceleftback 5 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A lot of piss and wind.Graham is a million miles away from being of Rangers' board calibre. I've no love for shite like sharia law, and it feels a bit like getting Capone for income tax, but we really shouldn't be appointing twitter loudmouths to our board, even if they have the necessary business nous.Graham's a gobshite. Our gobshite, sure, if you like. But board material? Give it a fucking rest.You've hit the nail on the head there for me. John Gilligan is in the same category for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 21,196 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The hatred and ferocity the Tarriers attack our club is frightening at times. And the truth is they get a way with it and I doubt it'll change anytime soon, in fact Itll only get worse! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 If anything,the debacle over the pic showed that CG doesnt have the complete backing of the Rangers support so therefore had no place on the board in the first place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murzo 7,449 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 If anything,the debacle over the pic showed that CG doesnt have the complete backing of the Rangers support so therefore had no place on the board in the first place.But neither does King or Murray. I'm sure if the corrupt media have they're way then King won't get to be a director. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 But neither does King or Murray. I'm sure if the corrupt media have they're way then King won't get to be a director.Kings there because he payed to be, hes also an experienced business man. CG is a punter with a big mouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murzo 7,449 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Kings there because he payed to be, hes also an experienced business man. CG is a punter with a big mouthAye fair point Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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