wokinginashearerwonderland Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 21 hours ago, RicoS321 said: The good thing about the minute's applause is that you can visibly and respectfully reject it by just not joining in. It's a fairly easy compromise. This entire charade is taking place in order to be seen. It's not a mark of respect or an opportunity to grieve, it's purely to be seen to be doing something. In that regard, I find it utterly disrespectful. I'd love to see the sadness-cams on sportscene panning across a whole stand of Dons and Hibs fans just not joining in with an enforced measure. I hope every Dons fan going that doesn't feel the grief makes sure that they are in the ground and politely not taking part. I'd love it even more if the tannoy announcer said something along the lines of: "we're about to hold a minute's applause for the death of the Queen. If you don't wish to join in, there is certainly no obligation, but we do ask you to please be respectful of those that wish to.". It'd just be nice to think that people aren't just joining in because they feel obliged to, that it's a completely acceptable thing to just stand in silence (or chatting, whatever suits). The objective of the entire thing is to show a single view of Britishness. A "national mourning". The media in this country are shaping a narrative rather than reporting on it and they want football fans to be a part of their show. Any viewer of British media in the last week would assume a nation in hysterics, without exception and that really isn't the case. The people standing in 24 hour queues to view a corpse-box aren't normal and they aren't representative of Britain as whole, less so Scotland. I think it's important that football shows that whilst being respectful of those that feel differently - which in Scotland is the minority. In my opinion, booing the dead monarch would be crass, however booing that seamless switch to new king via gstk would be a completely different proposition. I don't believe Dons or Hibs fans will have that shite forced upon them today though. Not a royalist in any shape nor form but this is clearly a big deal to a lot of people. My initial thought was that, like you Rico, it was more of an english thing but the queues at the cathedral in Edinburgh last week suggests otherwise. That aside and whatever you think of the monarchy, it saddens me that some people would feel the need to make an arse of themselves and shout abuse during the minutes silence or the playing of god save the queen/king. Says a lot about people if they cannot stand quietly for two minutes of their life without acting like a dick. I get the impression many non fitba followers think fitba fans are arseholes and these kind of things don’t do much to help. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 25 minutes ago, wokinginashearerwonderland said: Not a royalist in any shape nor form but this is clearly a big deal to a lot of people. My initial thought was that, like you Rico, it was more of an english thing but the queues at the cathedral in Edinburgh last week suggests otherwise. That aside and whatever you think of the monarchy, it saddens me that some people would feel the need to make an arse of themselves and shout abuse during the minutes silence or the playing of god save the queen/king. Says a lot about people if they cannot stand quietly for two minutes of their life without acting like a dick. I get the impression many non fitba followers think fitba fans are arseholes and these kind of things don’t do much to help. There is a huge difference between respecting a minute's silence for a deceased person and sitting through a religious song for a political institution. It's massively important that we differentiate the two. People can stand quietly for a couple of minutes, they're choosing not to. There's a difference. When you bring a political a t into the realm of fitba and try to force it onto people, a reaction should be expected. There's no more lack of respect in that than there is the scum exploiting a fake love of the Queen in their faux sectarian British v Irish pathetic dickfest. With that backdrop, the Arab's action was both understandable and hugely crass. There was no need for any marking of the occasion at football matches. There's a silence tonight for those that need it, and a funeral and day off tomorrow. Other than the scum, everyone else was "seen to be doing something". A completely disingenuous and disrespectful action from mature adults who should have just politely not joined in. The real arseholes are the people that forced the position knowing the reaction. Also, it's worth putting the Edinburgh crowds in perspective. More people turned out for Hibs' Scottish cup parade, and it hadn't gleaned wall to wall coverage on every single news outlet and electronic billboard. The number of people videoing the passing death wagon showed a distinct voyeurism rather than mourning from a large portion of those crowds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 9 hours ago, RicoS321 said: There is a huge difference between respecting a minute's silence for a deceased person and sitting through a religious song for a political institution. It's massively important that we differentiate the two. People can stand quietly for a couple of minutes, they're choosing not to. There's a difference. When you bring a political a t into the realm of fitba and try to force it onto people, a reaction should be expected. There's no more lack of respect in that than there is the scum exploiting a fake love of the Queen in their faux sectarian British v Irish pathetic dickfest. With that backdrop, the Arab's action was both understandable and hugely crass. There was no need for any marking of the occasion at football matches. There's a silence tonight for those that need it, and a funeral and day off tomorrow. Other than the scum, everyone else was "seen to be doing something". A completely disingenuous and disrespectful action from mature adults who should have just politely not joined in. The real arseholes are the people that forced the position knowing the reaction. Also, it's worth putting the Edinburgh crowds in perspective. More people turned out for Hibs' Scottish cup parade, and it hadn't gleaned wall to wall coverage on every single news outlet and electronic billboard. The number of people videoing the passing death wagon showed a distinct voyeurism rather than mourning from a large portion of those crowds. As I said prior i wouldn't have disturbed the minutes silence (though winding up all those huns at mordor would have been tempting and I did laugh my ass off when I heard the utd fans getting stuck in from the moment the whistle blew) though I would probably have gone to the khazi instead of taking part in it. Gstk is fair game, I'm an atheist republican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gio-van-bronckhorst-set-leave-28304430?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Assuming they'll have already sourced a replacement, so little chance of playing us without a manager. Was really hoping he had it in him to last until the semi-final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Sniffing around Kenny McLean on a pre contract according to the rumour mill. I would be sad to see him pitch up there but he left us the right way so I wouldn't resent him too much for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokinginashearerwonderland Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just signed a new contract at Norwich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Lou's grandson (think about it).gets the Hun gig on a three and a half year contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Looks line they might be taking Porteus off Hibs on January. He'll probably be quite a good fit there 2bh but the seethe from hibees should be quite amusing at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy89 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Ideal player for the huns, dirty cheating cunt, soon to have new improved immunity from the referees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Have to say Porteous doesn't sit very high in my liking of Scottish footballers, but the one thing I do like about him is is complete dislike of those fuckers. Suffice to say my dislike of him will go off the scale if if turns out he has been a fake and joins them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, BigAl said: Have to say Porteous doesn't sit very high in my liking of Scottish footballers, but the one thing I do like about him is is complete dislike of those fuckers. Suffice to say my dislike of him will go off the scale if if turns out he has been a fake and joins them Sounds like agent pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee toon red Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 I know that, this week of all weeks, we’re not exactly in a position to be laughing at anyone but wtf is this hun-ac/dc love in pish all about?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 11 hours ago, wee toon red said: I know that, this week of all weeks, we’re not exactly in a position to be laughing at anyone but wtf is this hun-ac/dc love in pish all about?! I’m sure I read somewhere that some of them are huns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, manc_don said: I’m sure I read somewhere that some of them are huns? Which ones? Some claiming its inspired by ACDC's first ever gig in Scotland but some say that was actually in Edinburgh. Only good news is apparently there is going to be a 2024 tour Edited January 28, 2023 by tom_widdows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgindon Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 3 hours ago, tom_widdows said: Which ones? Some claiming its inspired by ACDC's first ever gig in Scotland but some say that was actually in Edinburgh. Only good news is apparently there is going to be a 2024 tour The Young brothers are the only Scots left,as was Bon Scott.There's images of them with Scotland tops on pre Argentina '78,but can't recall any hun links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaarDon Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 ACDC are fucking garbage!!! I could make an ACDC album in around an hour. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, HaarDon said: ACDC are fucking garbage!!! I could make an ACDC album in around an hour. Suuuuuuuuure you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Elgindon said: The Young brothers are the only Scots left,as was Bon Scott.There's images of them with Scotland tops on pre Argentina '78,but can't recall any hun links Brother (singular). Malcolm died a few years back and his son has taken over in rhythm guitar. He was also born in scotland though but entire family was from Glasgow East end so barring a link to religion id be more inclined to put them in the green section. Anyway this isnt the first time their merchandisers have done tie ups with sports teams so nothing special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordDon Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 AC/DC? Are they going to rename themeselves the Current Buns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Schocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgindon Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 OHMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 29/01/2023 at 00:10, OxfordDon said: AC/DC? Are they going to rename themeselves the Current Buns? 35 minutes ago, Elgindon said: OHMG I kind of feel I might have missed something here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 A him with a conscience. Thon boy Beale won't be around long. Superb hearing the Huns booing his decision to let the Harry Wrags equalise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65337701 Administrators of a sportswear brand are proceeding with a multi-million pound legal claim against Rangers following a kit sales dispute. A lawyer acting for the administrators of Elite Sports Group Ltd said it was going ahead with the case at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Elite wanted £9.5m compensation over an alleged breach of contract after Rangers signed a deal with Castore. It claims Elite was contracted to provide the team with kits at the time. Elite, the exclusive brand partner to Danish sportswear company Hummel, had instructed lawyers to proceed with the case in Edinburgh last November. It wanted £9.5m from Rangers but Elite went into administration soon after the case called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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