Club 1872 Statement

[Gman36 3,456]

2 minutes ago, plumbGER said:

Excellent letter mate but i would have left that out if it was me.

He is welcome to adore the club he supports as much as he wants, it's the hatred of us that is the issue.

Still though, well done.

It's unhealthy if it's impacting his professional life, which in this instance it has.

Top letter @Falcoholic well done 

[plumbGER 24,518]

Just now, Gman36 said:

It's unhealthy if it's impacting his professional life, which in this instance it has.

Top letter @Falcoholic well done 

It's unhealthy if it crosses over into hatred of us, which it has tbf.

I just wouldn't have included it, the rest of the letter is spot on.

[kelvd1873 7,311]

1 hour ago, Falcoholic said:

My letter to the rat:

 

On the morning of July 2, 1937, 30 coal miners lost their lives in one of England’s most tragic mining accidents at the Holditch Colliery in North Staffordshire, England.

A number of fires and explosions below ground accounted for the lives of the men who had returned into the mine in an effort to rescue their colleagues who had been attempting to extinguish fires that were burning at the coal seam.

News of this tragic event reached Scotland, hardly strangers themselves to mining disasters, and, in an act of solidarity, Scottish football League Champions Rangers FC travelled to the Victoria Ground to play Stoke City in a benefit match for the victims of the disaster. While the match ended goalless, it raised a much needed £2,000 for the relief fund and families of the lost miners. For their efforts, Rangers FC were presented with a limited edition Loving Cup from Stoke City President, Sir Francis Joseph, one of only 30 that had been made to celebrate the silver Jubilee of King George V. Identical Loving Cups were presented to the 22 English First Division clubs of the time, with the others going to the British Museum and various organisations. Sir Francis Joseph had only request, that the vessel should be used in perpetuity to drink to the health of the reigning monarch prior to the club’s first home match of every year. And so it is to this day, the New Year toast is celebrated in the Blue Room at Ibrox by the assembled directors and guests of Rangers FC and the visiting team at the first home game of the year.

It is then with some surprise, and a not inconsiderable level of disgust, that I find you, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council, openly mocking the tradition, the ceremony and its significance on social media platform Twitter comparing it to an episode of Only an Excuse. Scotland has seen more than its fair share of mining disasters over the years since coal mining first began and there are many accounts of the horrible conditions these men worked in and the horrible deaths they suffered and the loss and suffering experienced by the families they left behind. Yet, you see fit to mock that ceremony. Could it be that your judgement is perhaps being clouded by your contempt for coal miners?

Further observations on your Twitter account would suggest an association with a certain Mr Phil Macgiollabhain . Mr Macgiollabhain, (not his real name) was once a staff journalist with An Phoblacht, a newspaper published by the IRA and author of the contemptible anti-Rangers FC blog entitled “The Incubator”. Could it be that he despises coal miners as much as you?

Mr McDonald, you and I both know that you and Mr Macgiollabhain probably don’t dislike coal miners but what we both know, and is very apparent from your Twitter account, which after your numerous vile sectarian tweets were exposed you hastily set about protecting and deleting your previous posts, is that you do share an apparent and delusional hatred of all things associated with Rangers FC and from your many Tweets, an unhealthy adoration of celtic FC. So much so that you used you abused your position at Glasgow City Council to influence your colleagues at Glasgow Life, to circumvent due process and to overturn the decision to allow a “Fan Zone” to be established at Ibrox. Perhaps you might advise me of any other entertainment licenses you have used your position to have revoked. Strange how so called “Fan Zones” would only enhance the supporters experience if they were established at Hampden and in the East of the City

I believe your behaviour is unbecoming of an individual within an organisation of Glasgow City Councils magnitude. You have been elected and installed in the exalted position of Deputy Leader of the Council that you may represent all of your constituents not just the ones who share your apparent love of a particular football team and your political party.

I look forward to your response. 

Well written??

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

1 hour ago, Falcoholic said:

My letter to the rat:

 

On the morning of July 2, 1937, 30 coal miners lost their lives in one of England’s most tragic mining accidents at the Holditch Colliery in North Staffordshire, England.

A number of fires and explosions below ground accounted for the lives of the men who had returned into the mine in an effort to rescue their colleagues who had been attempting to extinguish fires that were burning at the coal seam.

News of this tragic event reached Scotland, hardly strangers themselves to mining disasters, and, in an act of solidarity, Scottish football League Champions Rangers FC travelled to the Victoria Ground to play Stoke City in a benefit match for the victims of the disaster. While the match ended goalless, it raised a much needed £2,000 for the relief fund and families of the lost miners. For their efforts, Rangers FC were presented with a limited edition Loving Cup from Stoke City President, Sir Francis Joseph, one of only 30 that had been made to celebrate the silver Jubilee of King George V. Identical Loving Cups were presented to the 22 English First Division clubs of the time, with the others going to the British Museum and various organisations. Sir Francis Joseph had only request, that the vessel should be used in perpetuity to drink to the health of the reigning monarch prior to the club’s first home match of every year. And so it is to this day, the New Year toast is celebrated in the Blue Room at Ibrox by the assembled directors and guests of Rangers FC and the visiting team at the first home game of the year.

It is then with some surprise, and a not inconsiderable level of disgust, that I find you, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council, openly mocking the tradition, the ceremony and its significance on social media platform Twitter comparing it to an episode of Only an Excuse. Scotland has seen more than its fair share of mining disasters over the years since coal mining first began and there are many accounts of the horrible conditions these men worked in and the horrible deaths they suffered and the loss and suffering experienced by the families they left behind. Yet, you see fit to mock that ceremony. Could it be that your judgement is perhaps being clouded by your contempt for coal miners?

Further observations on your Twitter account would suggest an association with a certain Mr Phil Macgiollabhain . Mr Macgiollabhain, (not his real name) was once a staff journalist with An Phoblacht, a newspaper published by the IRA and author of the contemptible anti-Rangers FC blog entitled “The Incubator”. Could it be that he despises coal miners as much as you?

Mr McDonald, you and I both know that you and Mr Macgiollabhain probably don’t dislike coal miners but what we both know, and is very apparent from your Twitter account, which after your numerous vile sectarian tweets were exposed you hastily set about protecting and deleting your previous posts, is that you do share an apparent and delusional hatred of all things associated with Rangers FC and from your many Tweets, an unhealthy adoration of celtic FC. So much so that you used you abused your position at Glasgow City Council to influence your colleagues at Glasgow Life, to circumvent due process and to overturn the decision to allow a “Fan Zone” to be established at Ibrox. Perhaps you might advise me of any other entertainment licenses you have used your position to have revoked. Strange how so called “Fan Zones” would only enhance the supporters experience if they were established at Hampden and in the East of the City

I believe your behaviour is unbecoming of an individual within an organisation of Glasgow City Councils magnitude. You have been elected and installed in the exalted position of Deputy Leader of the Council that you may represent all of your constituents not just the ones who share your apparent love of a particular football team and your political party.

I look forward to your response. 

Outstanding mate. ??

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

39 minutes ago, eskbankloyal said:

 

Some political support as well now... 

More like it, well said Adam Tomkins. ??

[Smile 26,622]

Should come from the board rather than a fans group.

[geronimoo 1,488]

Everybody has to hound these people, David Mcdonald holds his surgery near where I live so I will popping down when he is there. 

 

We need to put pressure in them via face to face, email, telephone, and social media.

[Gman36 3,456]

4 minutes ago, geronimoo said:

Everybody has to hound these people, David Mcdonald holds his surgery near where I live so I will popping down when he is there. 

 

We need to put pressure in them via face to face, email, telephone, and social media.

Play it smart though. We've done nothing wrong here. Don't give them the opportunity to take the moral high ground. 

[Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696]

Well done Club1872. 

[OnwardsandUpwards 834]

First class mate?

Wonder if he will reply. I replied to his twitter post asking why it was a parody and like all of his SNP kind not only did I not receive a reply but his tweets are now private. Good to see our politicians being open and accountable for their actions eh!!! Post whatever crap they like then hide away when confronted.

[Teamgers 1,214]

2 hours ago, Falcoholic said:

My letter to the rat:

 

On the morning of July 2, 1937, 30 coal miners lost their lives in one of England’s most tragic mining accidents at the Holditch Colliery in North Staffordshire, England.

A number of fires and explosions below ground accounted for the lives of the men who had returned into the mine in an effort to rescue their colleagues who had been attempting to extinguish fires that were burning at the coal seam.

News of this tragic event reached Scotland, hardly strangers themselves to mining disasters, and, in an act of solidarity, Scottish football League Champions Rangers FC travelled to the Victoria Ground to play Stoke City in a benefit match for the victims of the disaster. While the match ended goalless, it raised a much needed £2,000 for the relief fund and families of the lost miners. For their efforts, Rangers FC were presented with a limited edition Loving Cup from Stoke City President, Sir Francis Joseph, one of only 30 that had been made to celebrate the silver Jubilee of King George V. Identical Loving Cups were presented to the 22 English First Division clubs of the time, with the others going to the British Museum and various organisations. Sir Francis Joseph had only request, that the vessel should be used in perpetuity to drink to the health of the reigning monarch prior to the club’s first home match of every year. And so it is to this day, the New Year toast is celebrated in the Blue Room at Ibrox by the assembled directors and guests of Rangers FC and the visiting team at the first home game of the year.

It is then with some surprise, and a not inconsiderable level of disgust, that I find you, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council, openly mocking the tradition, the ceremony and its significance on social media platform Twitter comparing it to an episode of Only an Excuse. Scotland has seen more than its fair share of mining disasters over the years since coal mining first began and there are many accounts of the horrible conditions these men worked in and the horrible deaths they suffered and the loss and suffering experienced by the families they left behind. Yet, you see fit to mock that ceremony. Could it be that your judgement is perhaps being clouded by your contempt for coal miners?

Further observations on your Twitter account would suggest an association with a certain Mr Phil Macgiollabhain . Mr Macgiollabhain, (not his real name) was once a staff journalist with An Phoblacht, a newspaper published by the IRA and author of the contemptible anti-Rangers FC blog entitled “The Incubator”. Could it be that he despises coal miners as much as you?

Mr McDonald, you and I both know that you and Mr Macgiollabhain probably don’t dislike coal miners but what we both know, and is very apparent from your Twitter account, which after your numerous vile sectarian tweets were exposed you hastily set about protecting and deleting your previous posts, is that you do share an apparent and delusional hatred of all things associated with Rangers FC and from your many Tweets, an unhealthy adoration of celtic FC. So much so that you used you abused your position at Glasgow City Council to influence your colleagues at Glasgow Life, to circumvent due process and to overturn the decision to allow a “Fan Zone” to be established at Ibrox. Perhaps you might advise me of any other entertainment licenses you have used your position to have revoked. Strange how so called “Fan Zones” would only enhance the supporters experience if they were established at Hampden and in the East of the City

I believe your behaviour is unbecoming of an individual within an organisation of Glasgow City Councils magnitude. You have been elected and installed in the exalted position of Deputy Leader of the Council that you may represent all of your constituents not just the ones who share your apparent love of a particular football team and your political party.

I look forward to your response. 

That's absolutely top notch mate, fantastic piece well written, I'd get that out into the public domain if you can, the more publicity this gets the better.

[born a blue nose 90,993]

4 minutes ago, Teamgers said:

That's absolutely top notch mate, fantastic piece well written, I'd get that out into the public domain if you can, the more publicity this gets the better.

one of they pieces you don't just read, you feel. 

[Falcoholic 1,348]

Thanks for the feedback folks.

I have taken the reference selik out and then emailed it to Adam Tomkins MSP so far. Has anyone else got any ideas where might be a good place to forward it on to?

[Dazzler 2,428]

25 minutes ago, born a blue nose said:

one of they pieces you don't just read, you feel. 

Did you get a copy in braille? 

[born a blue nose 90,993]

Just now, Dazzler said:

Did you get a copy in braille? 

whey ?

[Smile 26,622]

38 minutes ago, born a blue nose said:

one of they pieces you don't just read, you feel. 

Like Braille. Bastard someones already said it.

[quabba 440]

fantastic piece @Falcoholic, well written

[born a blue nose 90,993]

2 minutes ago, Smile said:

Like Braille. Bastard someones already said it.

? too late to the party 

[Bristoe1872 2,614]

I think we can dispense with the services of Sherlock and Hercule on this one. 

[born a blue nose 90,993]

25 minutes ago, Falcoholic said:

Thanks for the feedback folks.

I have taken the reference selik out and then emailed it to Adam Tomkins MSP so far. Has anyone else got any ideas where might be a good place to forward it on to?

maybe @The Dude could help 

[Gman36 3,456]

30 minutes ago, Bristoe1872 said:

I think we can dispense with the services of Sherlock and Hercule on this one. 

That last one is sectarian 

[Drumloyal 15,062]

51 minutes ago, Falcoholic said:

Thanks for the feedback folks.

I have taken the reference selik out and then emailed it to Adam Tomkins MSP so far. Has anyone else got any ideas where might be a good place to forward it on to?

Well worded piece brother.  

 

Maybe Stoke City FC or an organisation/charity for ex-miners might be interested to hear of the mocking of the ceremony? 

I don't do social media so wouldn't know how to link you mate. 

?

 

[LochendBilly 8,422]

59 minutes ago, Falcoholic said:

Thanks for the feedback folks.

I have taken the reference selik out and then emailed it to Adam Tomkins MSP so far. Has anyone else got any ideas where might be a good place to forward it on to?

NUM?

http://num.org.uk/contacts/

[Heshootshescores 1,905]

The bigots intervention on the fanzone allied with his pro celtic tweets confirm that he has abused his political office for sectarian reasons, and his position is now untenable. The SNP is already suffering from high profile sexual misconduct allegations, and the last thing they need is simultaneous exposure for their bigotry too. 

Let's turn up the heat on this.. And watch them melt. 

[Sparkle 53,757]

2 hours ago, eskbankloyal said:

 

Some political support as well now... 

What a nasty country the SNP have created though, where a football club and it’s fans have to get political support just to be treated fairly in their own city.