Scottish Football Thread

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They play for opposition teams, even at amateur league level I won't even acknowlege an opposition playing friend until after the game. While I'm playing my mates are the one wearing the same shirt as me.

You shouldn't waste an opportunity Hawkesy. I would have thought someone like yourself needs all the mates they can get.

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last year i watched mcmanus and ferguson in the tunnel and they did not look at each other

Why would they? They play for opposition teams, even at amateur league level I won't even acknowlege an opposition playing friend until after the game. While I'm playing my mates are the one wearing the same shirt as me.

its more than just a normal not look at your opponent, there is spite in the eyes, like how you feel watching it is x1000000 when you look at them in the tunnel

[ForzaChievo]

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

The Scottish FA are delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Levein as new national coach.

Craig joins from Dundee United, where he has enjoyed a successful three years as manager. He will begin his duties with immediate effect.

Scotland national coach, Craig Levein: “As a proud Scotland fan, it is a dream come true to take charge of the national team.

“I very much enjoyed my time at Dundee United, and would like to thank the players, backroom staff, supporters, directors, chairman Stephen Thompson, and everyone associated with the club for their support, but I felt that this was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.

“I was delighted to put pen to paper today, and now I can’t wait to get started, as we prepare for the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.”

Gordon Smith, Scottish FA chief executive: “Craig was the unanimous choice of the board and brings a wealth of experience as a player – including 16 international caps for Scotland – and as a coach.

“He has established a firm reputation as one of the most respected managers in the country and has already expressed his excitement at leading Scotland into the qualification campaign for Euro 2012 and beyond.

“I am sure the players, the Scotland supporters and media will share his ambitions and I urge the whole country to get behind the new manager in the collective aim to return to a major championship finals.”

George Peat, Scottish FA president: “Craig has already demonstrated his ambition to succeed with Scotland by leaving a coveted position as both manager and director of football at Dundee United. I am delighted we have managed to conclude the recruitment process successfully and ahead of schedule.”

http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa ... ewsID=5393

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basically derails uniteds tilt at the title as i doubt they will be able to replace him
can hibs keep the charge going and make an interesting year?
a lot rides on the jan old firm

[ForzaChievo]

basically derails uniteds tilt at the title as i doubt they will be able to replace him
can hibs keep the charge going and make an interesting year?
a lot rides on the jan old firm

I think Hibs can keep it going for sure, there best start for 60 years & they have a pretty solid squad.

John McGlynn is tipped to take over United.

[ForzaChievo]

What a start. Hibernian up 1-0.

Stokes scores, 12 seconds in.

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What a start. Hibernian up 1-0.

Stokes scores, 12 seconds in.

pity it didn't stay this way
next old firm massive
samaras had a shite game for us and fortune could push him for a starting spot next game, mcdonald doing well creating chances, would like to see him have a few more goals to push his world cup chances but has been having a very good player and hopefull proved himself to mowbray, who did have reservations about him early on...

[ForzaChievo]

Great win be Hibs overnight, really puts the pressure on Celtic now.

Please take that last Champions League spot Hibees.

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Great win be Hibs overnight, really puts the pressure on Celtic now.

Please take that last Champions League spot Hibees.

mogga is reshaping the squad so we were always going to be a bit inconsistent this year, the next month will tell if we can mount a challenge and eat into the 10 points and build doubt in rangers...

need to win the cup though

mowbray is building to next year and removing the shite...

[ForzaChievo]

Queen of the South v Celtic @ Palmerston Park, this Saturday.

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Queen of the South v Celtic @ Palmerston Park, this Saturday.

celtic have dunfermline

[ForzaChievo]

celtic have dunfermline

Sorry, it isn't Celtic proper.

It's a friendly match, with Celtic Select coached by Neil Lennon.

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celtic have dunfermline

Sorry, it isn't Celtic proper.

It's a friendly match, with Celtic Select coached by Neil Lennon.

we have done heaps of these this year... is it being streamed online?

[ForzaChievo]

we have done heaps of these this year... is it being streamed online?

Not to sure mate.

[ForzaChievo]

It's good that they're talking about it, but i can't see it happening.

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

The Scottish Premier League is considering possible expansion and a play-off system.

"We have been talking to supporters and there does seem to be some desire to freshen things up," revealed SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

"That could mean more teams in the SPL but we have to be open to all ideas.

"The play-offs in the Football League have been a tremendous success and innovations like that can create much in terms of excitement and revenue."

The idea of a second tier for the SPL has long been mooted but several managers have expressed their backing for taking the number of top flight teams from 12 to 16 instead.

The SPL, which formed in 1998 with 10 teams, has never employed play-offs.

Doncaster, who assumed his post in July, was behind the launch of a wide-ranging online fans' survey in January, and has always stressed that he is open to change.

However, any amendments to the league would have to be approved by a vote from the 12 clubs.

"Anything we propose has to be embraced by the clubs if it is to become reality," explained Doncaster. "The starting point is us generating ideas. We then need to talk to clubs and see if there is a consensus."

Meanwhile, Celtic and Rangers were warned that they would face SPL expulsion if they attempt to negotiate their own television deals.

Doncaster admitted that the loss of one Champions League qualification spot next year would increase the pressure for change.

But he insisted the Old Firm could not go it alone in terms of TV deals.

Speaking at the Soccerex conference in Manchester, he said: "The coefficient being as it is leading to the loss of Champions League representation for one of our teams will certainly increase the pressure for change.

"There's no doubt in my mind that we need to look very carefully at where the SPL is going.

"There are two very big clubs in our mix and they certainly in the past made no secret that they may be open to invitations from elsewhere.

"The (English) Premier League made it unequivocally clear where they stand on that last year and that means that the two clubs, Celtic and Rangers, are likely to be here for the foreseeable future.

"I don't think it has any impact at all on individual selling because that is not allowed under the SPL constitution.

"I find the idea of individual selling very difficult - for me that's not what football is all about. Collective selling makes a more level playing field for the game."

Doncaster also expressed his opposition to Uefa's financial fair play plans, which would stop rich owners from bankrolling clubs. That proposal has already been watered down but Doncaster warned that such action could harm teams.

"It's very important that it doesn't close off the avenue for wealthy owners or sugar daddies who have the best interests of the club at heart being able to invest in the right way, through equity or a gift.

"That's just part of living the dream.

"So long as you avoid the plight of clubs such as Portsmouth with debts they cannot pay off, then you need to keep wealthy owners being able to finance clubs - it's the way many clubs have been financed for many, many years.

"If you kill the dream you stand a real chance of killing football however much it might be attractive in the short term."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/footbal ... 548227.stm

[marooned]

Does a bear shite in the woods?





Right now we bears can shite wherever we want.

[ForzaChievo]

Cracking match between Aberdeen & Rangers at the moment, HT 2-1 to The Dons.

[ForzaChievo]

Decent match between Celtic & Dundee United on the weekend, both teams played fairly well throughout, thought Celtic were slightly better.

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Decent match between Celtic & Dundee United on the weekend, both teams played fairly well throughout, thought Celtic were slightly better.

pitch made it even, was a shocker

[Knight7]

Good to see United having a crack, most teams 'park the bus' when they play us - that includes Rangers

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Good to see United having a crack, most teams 'park the bus' when they play us - that includes Rangers

the big blue bus lol, there already queuing up for it on sunday
dundee united did have a go, especially in the second half, but goodwillie looked off of his game, crowd got to him i think, and celtics quality got them over the line

[Knight7]

Doc you should play for the Knights 5 of us heading over on Friday for Sundays game

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Doc you should play for the Knights 5 of us heading over on Friday for Sundays game

just for the game? lucky bhoy

[ForzaChievo]

Weatherston with the hat trick away at Morton, comfortable 4-0 win.

Hearts still putting on a bit of pressure at the top of the SPL, Aberdeen smash Killie 5-0.

[swannsong]

Doc you should play for the Knights 5 of us heading over on Friday for Sundays game

just for the game? lucky bhoy

bhoys...there's 5 of them over there!

[Judge Judy]

celtic 3 - rangers 0 81th minute

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celtic 3 - rangers 0 81th minute

its all done 3-0 hooper with 2 and commons with the other, great game celtic all over them

hope the southern knights boys had a ball, cracking atmosphere, non stop chanting

JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH

[yogi]

I just can't get enuf, I just can't get enuf.................
3-0, what a result, we played them off the park.
Bring on the F.A. Cup replay.

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say no more

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say no more

you could say

I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH