Scottish football

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Mark McGee rolling up at Dens..
Shocking imo.
Could be wrong, but who knows

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

My one and only daughter played camogie, the female version of hurling. She was lucky enough to win a number of County final medals. I was usually dragged into being an umpire - the one that stands behind the goal and signals points, goals and wides.

I've been a ref for plenty of games.
Not official black kit sort.
And I've shouted at the crowd many a time,especially when they show no sympathy for a kid who's been hurt,it's quite funny cos the whole place goes quiet and everyone looks at the parent who shouted .

 

[Bluerover]

I've been a ref for plenty of games.
Not official black kit sort.
And I've shouted at the crowd many a time,especially when they show no sympathy for a kid who's been hurt,it's quite funny cos the whole place goes quiet and everyone looks at the parent who shouted .

What I found amazing was some of the invective from the mothers of the girls. Really vicious at times.

 

[COYBL25]

Lots of factors.

Firstly, the population thing. The Glasgow ‘metropolitan’ population is much bigger than Edinburgh; about 2million+ compared to 800,000.

Glasgow is traditionally more ‘industrial’ and working-class than Edinburgh and is a true ‘football’ city like Manchester and Liverpool. Edinburgh is a football and a rugby city.

Edinburgh might have a population of 500,000 but many who live there would struggle to point Tynecastle or Easter Road out on a map. Hearts in particular draw much of their support from outside of the city boundaries.

There are loads of Old Firm glory-hunters who are born and bred in Edinburgh, just like any other Scottish town or city. Bus loads of them head to Glasgow every week.

Hearts and Hibs have been spectacularly unsuccessful over the past 147 years. Hearts have only won 16 major trophies. Hibs have won 10.

I’m not going to speak for Hibs here but Hearts average around 17,500 fans this season; pretty good for a club that severely restricts away numbers and that rarely picks up silverware.

Hearts have a brilliantly loyal support and frankly, I am glad our attendances are that good.

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Also rugby union is quite popular too.

 

[bigjonny]

Mark McGee rolling up at Dens..
Shocking imo.
Could be wrong, but who knows

And a 6 match ban to be served before he can sit in the dugout.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

And a 6 match ban to be served before he can sit in the dugout.

12 games to go.
Only there till end of season?
So the dugout for minimum of 6,depending a miracle in the cup/play off.
Its not gone down to well with the fans.

 

[Verbal Kint]

I think the usual tinpot league loudmouths will be quiet this evening, Rangers currently 4-1 up in Dortmund.

 

[Devanski]

Look more like Livingston than Dortmund ?

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Just seen this...

 

[COYBL25]

Cracking win for the EVIL CLUB.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Some result that.
Gritted teeth....'well done'.

 

[RFCbluenose]

What a result! 4-2! C'mon lads, credit where credit is due. Putting 4 past Dortmund? Nobody gave us a chance before this game. We've still got the 2nd leg to play, but we're in a chuffing good position.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Talksport probably won't mention this tonight

If Rangers go out in the next round though then I'm sure they'll be complaining about the standard of the league

 

[laudo9]

Must admit, was fearing the worst before this match, but outstanding to a man tonight. Bassey, Kent and Lundstrum all superb.
Buzzing for the return at Ibrox next week!!

 

[blue to the bone]

@davek tuning up his flute to celebrate that win