fatcalf Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 It’s not often we at One Step Beyond find a cause to support but the Heavy Hands – Empty Stands campaign gets our unequivocal backing in the latest issue of the best Motherwell fanzine named after a Madness song....ever! The ins and outs of this bill are being discussed the length and breadth of dosserdom no doubt, with fans arguing both sides of the coin but our belief is that the authorities cannot even implement the existing powers in a fair and rational manner. What chance then of a new, ill thought out and obviously premature bill being fit for purpose.All that will happen is that ordinary fans could find themselves unfairly targeted in the drive to combat sectarianism, while the intended targets are largely ignored, just as they are now. We all want action against sectarianism but it has to be done properly. This bill, as with everything the authorities in this country seem to do, will not make much of a difference to the thousands of Old Firm fans who go largely protected by their massive crowds. Police officers have openly admitted they don’t want to go into an Old Firm support for fear of sparking further unrest. Therefore it stands to reason that this will continue under the new laws, but to make it look like it’s working smaller crowds like ours will find themselves targets as has happened in the past.But aside from all that issue 93 of the No’ too bad fanzine offers more of the same nonsense really. Nothing much changes down No.9 way. We still get upset with referees, officialdom in general and the state of the game in Scotland, but we have our usual diversion into the ridiculous with a humorous (we hope) look at the sartorial exploits of Big Shaun AKA The Heid AKA Biffa. A get well soon message for Bambi (Steven Saunders) and a wee congrats to Stevie Hammell for his milestone 400th appearance shows that we can be gentle though.All in all this is the best issue since the last one so hopefully you’ll make this the first one you’ve bought since that one as well. See you outside the ground on Saturday.Still only £1, cheap at half the price 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 93? Groovy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Send one to Alex Salmond MJ. Great Avatar Mr B ................................ any chance you could send me a copy so I can get a T made ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Great Avatar Mr B ................................ any chance you could send me a copy so I can get a T made ? That would be quite cool actually. Would be good if someone could get them made up in bulk and sold them or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Skaville postie has just dropped mine thru the door .................... cheers Excellent front cover, although not one David may cherish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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