Sense of Injustice, Joy, Then Back Wie a Bump
Big Mick tries to shake of a monkey
Being a Celtic fan always comes wie the tag that yer paranoid and have a over whelming sense that everyone is against you, from ref's to the SFA taking in all others in between. Yesterday i found that urge sweeping over me when a Hearts player dived, cheated simulated his way to a pen at Hampden.
Now, i don't do emotionally involved where Scotland is concerned, watch the games, want us to win but don't lose sleep over it if we don't, don't care if English media types see us as a joke, would like to see us at major tournaments but would watch them anyway and there is always the r*ngers factor, which seeps from the SFA's pours.
Maybe it was because a Hearts player, maybe it was because i have seen enough injustice in ma time that i wanted the guid guys to win for once but i suddenly became emotionally involved in the game rather than a game i was just watching wie ma mates.
So when Big Mick scored i jumped, shouted and was smug in the fact that for once justice was being done and it was Tim- aided by an ex-tim or soon to be tim- that was dishing out the vengeance.
Unfortunately ma new found attachment to Scotland lasted until 3 Tartan Armyites returned into the pub i was frequenting. I don't know them from Adam, it wisnny ma usual watering hole, but ma nee'bour was talking to them aboot the game.
There take on the game was sensible until the comment "I wish it hadnae been a taig that scored" at that moment ma new found attachment to Scotland vanished.
And all these radio phone in's wonder why us Celtic fans really don't care aboot Scotland or internationals?
Forza
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Funnily enough I cheered more than usual when Mick scored.
Forza Mick!
Your tartan army comment is so believable, unfortunately.
Scotland were never going to win the match until the taigs managed to replace the uglies on the park.
:o)
The guy who made the comment is obviously an idiot of the hun persuasion - get over it and don't let them affect how you want the Scotland team to do.
The BIG mystery for me is the Mr Average hun supporter that wears an England shirt.
Doh! a dear, dear me !
Is the France v Scotland match on TV? The weekly TV guide has England v Russia.
I don`t have SKY or Setanta.
I don`t really care about Scotland or any international results but it`s a day out.:-)
The three tartan armyites were of a Jambo persuasion...the pub i was in has the the nickname the Bearstane so i should have known better.
Oh i've gotten over it.ma feelings still huvnae changed i just want us to go to Paris now and put on a show esp the Celtic and Ex Celtic players...but i won't lose any sleep over a humping if it is dished oot.
I'm just looking forward to watching the game wie ma mates and having a bit of a laugh..withoot being too bothered aboot the outcome...
Just want all Celtic players to come back fit.
Aye, that is a mystery to me as well..theres a few of them kicking aboot today in Stirling...
Ian- the Scotland match is on Sky.
The Scotland rugby jersey, is that shoulder straps? :-)
Och I`ll just have to install Sky by Wednesday, or maybe not. This could be a chance to hear if David Begg is as down on the French as he usually is on Celtic.
Talking about commentators that English chappie doing the Scottish rugby game must have Portuguese blood, or was it Port in his bloodstream?
Rugby is on so have been sitting glued to the box all weekend.
Caught the second half at Hampden with my Dad, missed the ROI match as on the beer, great to see Mick score.
Good to see 'Taigs' score the goals!
Scotland were poor with their tactics last night against Portugal. Tried to pass round their opponents rather than run through them. That should have been a cricket score.
Ireland, really look off form at present and I was very disappointed with the Irish front 5. Best, who is the Ulster hooker, really disappointed me and I felt D'Arcey had his worst game in ages, at centre.
Still at least England are next up against the Springboks. Am going to enjoy next Friday!!!!
All the best
baldytheeggchaser
Baldymeister,
that`s far too technical for me! It`s the biggest team that wins, is that not it?
That Scotland jersey is a cracker! I suppose it`s only fair to come up with something different for the people who want to buy it. Fair play to the designers!:-)
Bolloxs just posted a great reply to ye all and it’s been eaten by cyber monkies.
Och, Ian and Baldy, u piped me at the post I was going to compare the Scottish Rugby jersey to oor CL white panel number. But wait until you see the Colin and Justin designed number the fitba team wear in Paris….
Baldy thought you were talking aboot big Eck when you said tactics were poor..read today that Feed The Bear didnae want to make the change, to bring on Maloney, as it’s an unwritten coaches rule you don’t make subs at corners…guid joab Eck is a lucky manager.
The ROI game, never missed much game should have been well won by the Irish before the 91st Min but Aiden’s nightmares in Bratislava continue.
I have been watching the rugger, I have enjoyed the games I have watched, Scotland, France and a bit of the Ireland game but I don’t get the tactics but have been impressed but the pace and power of the games.
Maybe an off shoot site “Hooker of The Wing”?
Eggchasing background - apologies.
Nah if it was always the biggest team that won then England would always be World Champions. It's the most committed team that wins generally, which is why the All Blacks have only won it once as often they have turned up thinking all they need to do is walk on the pitch and they will be presented with the trophy.
The All Blacks are the best team again, but if I was a betting man, I fancy the Springboks beating the Aussies in the final. The All Blacks just always seem to choke in the semi finals.
Scotland top is made by Canterbury of NZ, same as Ireland & Australia. Does look pretty good I must admit, unless you are a fellow member of the front row union when any hint of a beer gut is highlighted by the said skin tight jersey.
Have to say considering I live in the birthplace of the game, you would hardly know the tournament is on. Few posters on a few lamposts is it. Real opportunity missed in the town to market itself (again!). No street party, picnics in the park - nothing. Considering the ammount of things they do each year for 'Cultural' events they could have at least done something for the kids to coincide with the World Cup.
Right end of my political rant at Rugby Borough Council - Offski!!
Baldythetechnicaleggchaser
I know about that sub thing but isn`t it when you`re defending? FtB is obviously a tad confused.
:-)
I`m sure that the slow start to the rugby WC will pick up at the home of the game. The last 20 minutes has too much say in the result against the wee teams.
Baldy- i need to disagree...the rugger jersey is just not Scotland don't understand the grey bits.
Should just be dark blue and white.
Ian the last twenty mins in any sport sometimes see the wee team collaspe..if you huvnae noticed Celtic get stronger in that period while others wilt.
Does that mean we are more commited or just fitter
At least they haven`t put red in the jersey. I probably won`t buy one unless it`s reduced to about £5.99.
True Kevin, Celtic have come on strong in the last twenty minutes but the wee teams are the bad guys when they play the Bhoys! :-)
Just poppin in before going up to a wedding in Hamilton
The grey bits are supposedly covering the padding which players wear for scrummaging purposes. I suppose its supposed to be designed to look like a suit of armour etc. This is only really basic padding not like what the girls who play American Football wear.
Local council under real pressure to get a big screen to show the games now in the local park. local paper full of angry residents.
Rumours of Arsenal getting ready to put in a bid for Artur. Fine but the minimum should be £15m as that is what he is worth to us with his penalty saves etc. No point in selling him cheap if we have to.
Is it rude to leave wedding receptions early to go and watch the game, quite like to see the France match tomorrow night?
I have turned down the chance of tickets for the game (I could have bought them ages ago myself).
Reason being I went to the last Fr V Scot (when dear Bertie Volts was in charge) and I have never, EVER suffered so much in my life.
Sitting there, trying to put a brave face on it while Zidane and Co were playing shooty-in. And that's exactly what it was - shooty-in. I don't think we crossed the half way line that night.
At least when you watch on the box, you can switch off go to the fridge, and you don't have upwards of 75000 frogs laughing at you and yer team. Thank God Paul Lambert was playing that night otherwise the 5-0 would have been a real rugby score.
Could be 5 tomorrow again, lads.
Henry was crap against Italy so they won't miss him that much - Anelka is THE danger man & Trezeget will probably bang a couple in.
Hope I'm proved wrong.
:o(
Baldy- Mrs G said it was meant to look like armour, but her reason that it was to do wie the armour Robert the Bruce wore just made me laugh...
The Arsenal rumours..well nuthin will happen until Jan at least and a £15m bid will be not to difficult to turn doon.
Oh yes, it's no problem to leave a wedding reception to watch a game of fitba..i've left christenings, birthday parties...no turned up to birthday parties to watch games...it's no hassle..just make sure the wife understands.
six- i wondered if you would be going tomorrow, est 20,000 doe a deers in paris for the game..poor paris.
I agree Anelka is the danger and Trezeget could run riot..will try and do a article tomorrow but found news really difficult to float ma boat this week....
will have a wee scout aboot tonight to see if i can find any gems under stones...
Just watching the rugby and was thinking that a few things could maybe be introduced to the fitba'.
I quite fancy the idea of yellow card and your sinbinned (let's say for 20min in a fitba game). As it stands, they offended team doesn't get any benefit. A persistant fouler will calm down a bit but that's about it.
I like the way the ref indicates that he is playing advantage, but when the team doesn't actually gain any advantage he goes back to the place of the incidentt and gives the foul.
Talk back to the referee and he'll tell the other team to move their free kick 10yards in front. That would end the yapping, nae bother.
But in general, I like the way the refs seem to take a lot more responsability and help to play to develop.
4pts for a win plus bonus points?
Bonus point for 4 goals or more, maybe?
2pts for a score draw and 1pt for 0-0, maybe?
Injured player being subbed but can come on a bit later if he recoveres - why not?
Nae rolling in pain on the deck allowed for fear of being a pure embarassment to yourself and your teammates - nah, that will never catch on in some dark places like Porto and Ibrox.
:o)
Any thoughts?
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