Wellfan1984 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 According to Mr Broadfoot on Twitter, if the referee saw it, it would have been a straight red card for using "offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures", per the laws of the game... Not a fucking chance. Wouldn't have battered an eyelid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 As far as ive read anyone , you or I included could instigate an investigation by giving Lunny "broadcast quality" footage of any incident you think deserves punished. Sounds like he's being badly or certainly selectively advised. If your reading Vinnie , is there a time bar ? If not what about that Hooper incident or have you been told to leave Celtic alone after they took on the SFA last season ? Folk should bombard them with clips of such incidents which haven't been punished, will have to adress the issue then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I am not quite a technophobe, but I do not use twitter. If I did I would ask Daryl B if he would have issued such a statement if it was Celtic or Rangers involved...or better yet, as an SFA employee should he be making such a comment/statement about a member club. It does not seem overly impartial.... This decision today has opened the floodgates. If I see a ST Johnstone player so much as fart on Saturday I will be onto the SFA with my complaint. I hope all the Well fans who are on Twitter give this BOZO a hard time......just because..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 This whole process is utter shite. what was it meant to address? Don't we have a fourth official who can chime in during the game if they see anythin? If noe of the 4 of them see anythin then leave it at that. BUT if broadfoot is correct and all clubs agreed then worst case we have to live with this crap till next AGM when all the clubs can agree to GITF. or bestd case all the clubs get together and call a meeting to end this shite now cause it is certainly not helping the game any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 it's not very hard to find clips of games where gestures have been made. Perhaps we should be helpful to the SFA and supply such clips! Perhaps like an old firm game where passions run high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Not a fucking chance. Wouldn't have battered an eyelid. Given some of the other refereeing decisions we've seen recently, I wish I could be so sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 So the SFA are employing failed journalists to do their bidding are they? Daryll Broadfoot was as good as journalist as his namesake Kirk is a fitba' player. He should not be commenting in such a fashion given his position so who do I complain to so's I can get him sacked for being a fud. MInd you he was employed for being a fud in the first place so not sure if that would be considered a sacking offence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The injustice of the nonsense has got my back up more than anything else football related for a while now. I find Daryl Broadfoots tweets jaw droppingly inappropriate and unproffessional for the SFA press officer to be making. Not too surprising from him though since he once described the Motherwell support as "the most cretinous in the league". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsey12 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The injustice of the nonsense has got my back up more than anything else football related for a while now. I find Daryl Broadfoots tweets jaw droppingly inappropriate and unproffessional for the SFA press officer to be making. Not too surprising from him though since he once described the Motherwell support as "the most cretinous in the league". The whole thing is beyond stupid. Totally over the top and inconsistent. Only way to avoid offence is to stop playing altogether..I am offended every time the opposition score against us! No more goal celebrations - just watch it go in, turn and go back to the centre...do not breathe - it may be offensive! Lol Seriously, the idea isn't necessarily wrong but the process and application of it is a mile out. How Broadfoot can keep saying "the clubs agreed and only moan when it suits" just makes it even more laughable. We all know why clubs, not just ours, are finding this ridiculous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 i think our club should take Celtic's approach, i.e. get some lawyer to kick their arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 it's not very hard to find clips of games where gestures have been made. Perhaps we should be helpful to the SFA and supply such clips! Perhaps like an old firm game where passions run high! Camera phones ? Or would that be breaking the no film footage rule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 To be perfectly honest if the compliance officer deems that gesture to be offensive he shouldn't be in the job, simple as that. Anyone who backs him up is also unfit to hold office in the administration of this game of 'ours' (Ours, hah that'll be fucking right) You surely must have a modicum of knowledge of the game to be employed within? Broadfoot, Looney Toons, Regan all clearly displaying symptoms of #notknowingverymuchatall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_tony Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 So the law of the game that's been broken is using foul and/or abusive language and/or gestures? In that case, I want a player to be suspended every time TV cameras catch them mouthing a swear word. There will be wholesale suspensions each and every week, and all that will happen is the passion will disappear from the game, causing the already low numbers of fans to dwindle even farther. Broadfoot and Regan's behaviour on Twitter is totally unprofessional and if club representatives were to behave in that manner, there would be sanctions imposed. It's not that hard to have an official Twitter account and keep your personal bias to yourself and those who actually give a shit. Who are this 3-man panel they keep talking about and what qualifies them to decide what is or isn't offensive behaviour? This whole thing stinks to high heaven and just shows the SFA up to be the corrupt, self-obsessed old boy's club that it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Reading through some of this twitter stuff. So according to daryl broadfoot, it is common practice for journos to phone the sfa on a sat night and flag up areas of concern. The game is well and truly fucked! I also had the misfortune of reading recent match reports from the suns Paul Hughes. What a prat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Every single time i see a player swear im going to Email vince. They started this farce and im more than happy to show it for the farce it is. FARCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sportscene will be fun this weekend. We will all be on offensive gesture patrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 To be perfectly honest if the compliance officer deems that gesture to be offensive he shouldn't be in the job, simple as that. Anyone who backs him up is also unfit to hold office in the administration of this game of 'ours' (Ours, hah that'll be fucking right) You surely must have a modicum of knowledge of the game to be employed within? Broadfoot, Looney Toons, Regan all clearly displaying symptoms of #notknowingverymuchatall Here is the reply I got from Stewart Regan, this is the Chief Executive: Dear Mr Irving Many thanks for your feedback. With the greatest respect the one point you haven't mentioned in your note below is the fact that the player, Michael Higdon, chose to make an offensive gesture after he scored his goal. It was not the raising of his arm, it was not the raising of both arms, it was the 'get it up you' gesture not dissimilar to the offence committed by Leigh Griffiths of Hibs recently. As an organisation that is trying to promote positive behaviour we are not prepared to accept such behaviour. This is the matter that was considered by the panel and the reason for his suspension. Kind regards Stewart Regan Stewart M. Regan Chief Executive The Scottish F.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Here is the reply I got from Stewart Regan, this is the Chief Executive: Dear Mr Irving Many thanks for your feedback. With the greatest respect the one point you haven't mentioned in your note below is the fact that the player, Michael Higdon, chose to make an offensive gesture after he scored his goal. It was not the raising of his arm, it was not the raising of both arms, it was the 'get it up you' gesture not dissimilar to the offence committed by Leigh Griffiths of Hibs recently. As an organisation that is trying to promote positive behaviour we are not prepared to accept such behaviour. This is the matter that was considered by the panel and the reason for his suspension. Kind regards Stewart Regan Stewart M. Regan Chief Executive The Scottish F.A. All I can say is although I could maybe fit in a wee afore ah finish for the night. He needs the bullet, that just confirms he does not know what he is talking about, nor does he understand anything about the game of fitba'. Mr Regan, kindly take yirsel tae fuck and yir good idea gone bad wi' ye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 "Get it up ye" "Get in there" "'Mon" ^ All three are the same gesture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzer Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Here is the reply I got from Stewart Regan, this is the Chief Executive: Dear Mr Irving Many thanks for your feedback. With the greatest respect the one point you haven't mentioned in your note below is the fact that the player, Michael Higdon, chose to make an offensive gesture after he scored his goal. It was not the raising of his arm, it was not the raising of both arms, it was the 'get it up you' gesture not dissimilar to the offence committed by Leigh Griffiths of Hibs recently. As an organisation that is trying to promote positive behaviour we are not prepared to accept such behaviour. This is the matter that was considered by the panel and the reason for his suspension. Kind regards Stewart Regan Stewart M. Regan Chief Executive The Scottish F.A. Thats a pretty good reply to be honest ! I think he was swaying towards Higdons intentions more than his actual Gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Here is the reply I got from Stewart Regan, this is the Chief Executive: Dear Mr Irving Many thanks for your feedback. With the greatest respect the one point you haven't mentioned in your note below is the fact that the player, Michael Higdon, chose to make an offensive gesture after he scored his goal. It was not the raising of his arm, it was not the raising of both arms, it was the 'get it up you' gesture not dissimilar to the offence committed by Leigh Griffiths of Hibs recently. As an organisation that is trying to promote positive behaviour we are not prepared to accept such behaviour. This is the matter that was considered by the panel and the reason for his suspension. Kind regards Stewart Regan Stewart M. Regan Chief Executive The Scottish F.A. So in other words, they don't want to have footballers to show emotion during goal celebrations? It was such an important occasion for the club as it pulled us out of our slump in form. Scottish Football - Passion = SFA's Perfect world => Non existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 What griffiths incident is regan referring to? His gesture in front of a travelling rangers support or the gesture that was accompanied by a foul mouthed rant at cowdenbeath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_tony Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thats a pretty good reply to be honest ! I think he was swaying towards Higdons intentions more than his actual Gesture. But they can't possibly prove intent so they come up with some half-baked excuse to ban him for his "offensive" gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Absolute farce. This is why Scottish fitba will be dead inside 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsey12 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The can of worms is well and truly open... Fans everywhere are going to make a mockery of this by flooding the SFA with complaints... Get in there! (oops...I mean, woohoo..darn it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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