santheman Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 31 minutes ago, Spiderpig said: It does not matter that much this season as there are no fans in the grounds ,but moving the whole weekend fixture list around to accommodate a televised funeral that probably 75% of the country won't watch or give a shit about is fekin nonsense. But given its the SFA organising it it does not surprise me. Given the pandemic and the ongoing problems facing the country there are far more important issues to sort out, the whole response to this has been way over the top. Agreed and while I'm no lover of the Monarchy the way I look at it is that the whole of the UK's sporting community is showing a bit of respect for the old guy by reorganising events I don't really want to be the only part that doesn't as the fallout in the national media would not show us in a good light. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 As someone said, Prince Philip never changed his plans when Rangers died. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, santheman said: Agreed and while I'm no lover of the Monarchy the way I look at it is that the whole of the UK's sporting community is showing a bit of respect for the old guy by reorganising events I don't really want to be the only part that doesn't as the fallout in the national media would not show us in a good light. Tend to agree. I'm no fan either, but like it or Scotland is still part of a monarchy, and there's always going to be a bit of a fuss when a senior royal dies. And it's not like it happens every other week (although I'd guess we won't have as long to wait until the next one). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Can't wait til we're independent and we can be free of this pish. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 The cynic in me thinks if there had been a 3pm race at Ascot this weekend, there would not have been a service at 3pm. The Motherwell fan in me thinks this is a terrible kick-off time because I have my 2nd Covid appointment scheduled for the start of the second half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, weeyin said: The cynic in me thinks if there had been a 3pm race at Ascot this weekend, there would not have been a service at 3pm. The Motherwell fan in me thinks this is a terrible kick-off time because I have my 2nd Covid appointment scheduled for the start of the second half Get them to do a home visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Lobey_Dosser said: I don’t think we can have a go at the SFA in this instance. While there may not be a written protocol, there will be an understanding of what is the ‘done thing’ in such circumstances. English football, rugby, cricket and horse racing have altered their fixtures while the decision on the snooker world champs is pending. Had the SFA not done likewise, they’d be open to staunch criticism. With no crowds, the inconvenience is minimal so we might as well take this on the chin and give royalists one less thing to greet about. Very much this. The SFA will remember when Diana died and the heat that came their way when they didn't fall into line quick enough to move Scotland v Belarus to the Sunday. Whilst we live in a Union under a Monarch (if that's the correct turn of phrase) then I don't think it unreasonable to broadly follow the protocols that are in place when a senior member of the Royal family pass away. And if that means sporting events require to move a few hours or the day or before or after then so be it. That said if you no longer wish to be part of that Union and perhaps even desire a loosening of the attachment to the Monarchy thereafter there's a process on 6th May that some argue that will be the starting point for such a future. EDIT: Largely what numpty said more concisely about four posts ahead of me! EDIT EDIT: And GazzyB thereafter!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, santheman said: Get them to do a home visit I'll have time to see us wrap it up in the first half hour anyway, so I'll be back on the sofa in time to enjoy the last 15mins of showboating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, GazzyB said: Can't wait til we're independent and we can be free of this pish. Wee Lizzy would still be the boss after independence or not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Goggles & Flippers said: Wee Lizzy would still be the boss after independence or not To begin with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, Goggles & Flippers said: Wee Lizzy would still be the boss after independence or not Long may she reign. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Goggles & Flippers said: Wee Lizzy would still be the boss after independence or not Once her boy gets the jail for being a nonce (allegedly) that will be the beginning of the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, weeyin said: Once her boy gets the jail for being a nonce (allegedly) that will be the beginning of the end. It's only right Scottish football pays its respects. Andrew's been a big fan of the Juniors for years, apparently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just conveying the SNP current policy however there is a significant republican element within the party. Of course they could choose to reinstate the Scottish Jacobean monarchy that was deposed in the "Glorious Revolution" and that would be King Joseph (currently Prince of Liechtenstein). Of course we could go for a homegrown head of state, however in this day and age we may end up with President John Smeaton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, weeyin said: I'll have time to see us wrap it up in the first half hour anyway, so I'll be back on the sofa in time to enjoy the last 15mins of showboating. Hit pause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Friday night fitba’ what’s not to love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, ropy said: Friday night fitba’ what’s not to love? Maybe this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Neils40yarder Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 You couldn't make this shite up...a guy near 100 dies, and we've all to watch his planting on the telly? Fuck sake, I'll need a big carry out to get through this pish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML1 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 3 hours ago, GazzyB said: Can't wait til we're independent and we can be free of this pish. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, 0Neils40yarder said: You couldn't make this shite up...a guy near 100 dies, and we've all to watch his planting on the telly? Fuck sake, I'll need a big carry out to get through this pish You shouldn't be drinking while you're pregnant, Meghan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 6 hours ago, weeyin said: I'll have time to see us wrap it up in the first half hour anyway, so I'll be back on the sofa in time to enjoy the last 15mins of showboating. Surely you will be still laying on the floor in a faint after having a big prick ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 8 hours ago, Yorkyred said: Surely you will be still laying on the floor in a faint after having a big prick ? So I've read this 10x plus now and I still don't get it. I've tried it in different accents and employing my own punctuation but no, still no joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretband Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, Goggles & Flippers said: So I've read this 10x plus now and I still don't get it. I've tried it in different accents and employing my own punctuation but no, still no joy Straightforward double entendre nothing to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&A not the shop Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Anyway. Morton tonight, would love to be going to fir park tonight, nice night for the stoat up, couple of beers en route and then a scottish cup game. Alas. Any word on Watt or any of the other injured players? Do we go with the three up front or four in midfield? Same back 5 as against St Mirren but after that its going to be interesting who plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 In terms of attacking options much will depend on whether Watt and Roberts are fit. In the latter's case I would doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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