Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, irish said: The problem was they knew they were defying the rules which are completely reasonable ones to have as they avoid having any potentially controversial displays at other international games. Also they risked (however slightly) a points deduction and I think if Scotland ended up losing out on a playoff spot because of a points deduction, you can pretty sure the support wouldn't be long drying up and heads would be called for. It would been a far better gesture to organize or donate something for the Royal Legion or other veterans groups IMO, there was absolutely no way that FIFA were going to dish out a points deduction, and that is backed up by a token 15k fine being given as punishment, therefore I don't think there was any risk at all. Of course we will all have differing views on this, but I think they did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I thought it was a 2 part fine , the other being because we booed the queens anthem ? Will stand corrected if wrong ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 minute ago, fishcumnock said: I thought it was a 2 part fine , the other being because we booed the queens anthem ? Will stand corrected if wrong ! I am not sure, but if so, those that booed, but also complain about the Poppy situation can get tae. Not really a story here. I hope they don't appeal though. Has that been decided yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 No that i ken ,i also buy a poppy through family histoty and choice but that is it its a choice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ah, the "show some respect fir oor troops you fücking cünt" poppy zealots are out again. The kind of idiots who changed their twitter profile pic to a big poppy with "lest we forget" written under it and think that shows how much they care so much more than everyone else. If you don't agree with them then you are a officially terrorist loving commie who spits on the grave of all the war dead. Keep all this "poppyfest" nonsense well away from football. FIFA are quite right to ban it and fine us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, BlueGaz said: I am not sure, but if so, those that booed, but also complain about the Poppy situation can get tae. Not really sure what you mean by this? If you booed that dirge, then you can't complain that the SFA knowingly broke FIFA's rules? Or am I picking you up wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, ErsatzThistle said: Ah, the "show some respect fir oor troops you fücking cünt" poppy zealots are out again. The kind of idiots who changed their twitter profile pic to a big poppy with "lest we forget" written under it and think that shows how much they care so much more than everyone else. If you don't agree with them then you are a officially terrorist loving commie who spits on the grave of all the war dead. Keep all this "poppyfest" nonsense well away from football. FIFA are quite right to ban it and fine us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 43 minutes ago, Reevesy said: Not really sure what you mean by this? If you booed that dirge, then you can't complain that the SFA knowingly broke FIFA's rules? Or am I picking you up wrong? If you booed and got us the fine (not sure if that was a fine or not) then you cannot whine at the fine for the poppy saga. Surely you are either happy to do what you want and accept the fine, or you're not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, BlueGaz said: If you booed and got us the fine (not sure if that was a fine or not) then you cannot whine at the fine for the poppy saga. Surely you are either happy to do what you want and accept the fine, or you're not? Were we pre warned not to boo by FIFA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, ErsatzThistle said: Ah, the "show some respect fir oor troops you fücking cünt" poppy zealots are out again. The kind of idiots who changed their twitter profile pic to a big poppy with "lest we forget" written under it and think that shows how much they care so much more than everyone else. If you don't agree with them then you are a officially terrorist loving commie who spits on the grave of all the war dead. Keep all this "poppyfest" nonsense well away from football. FIFA are quite right to ban it and fine us. What the fk are you on now? We are talking about appealing a fine, or not. No one having a go at one another, until you popped up with your usual shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Reevesy said: Were we pre warned not to boo by FIFA? No. Is that an excuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, BlueGaz said: No. Is that an excuse? Well I'd say that it means your point isn't a fair comparison, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Reevesy said: Well I'd say that it means your point isn't a fair comparison, at least. ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, BlueGaz said: What the fk are you on now? We are talking about appealing a fine, or not. No one having a go at one another, until you popped up with your usual shite. You've only just gone and demonstrated the typical kind of response from a poppy zealot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: You've only just gone and demonstrated the typical kind of response from a poppy zealot. Whatever you say Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevesy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Poppy season just keeps on getting earlier every year. February ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Reevesy said: Poppy season just keeps on getting earlier every year. February ffs Should be, but only in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, BlueGaz said: Whatever you say Walter Very sweet of you indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Very sweet of you indeed. No sweetness from me, to you, and as I could do with a break, your posts are utterly mad. You have a go for absolutely no reason, total bellend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, BlueGaz said: No sweetness from me, to you, and as I could do with a break, your posts are utterly mad. You have a go for absolutely no reason, total bellend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, ErsatzThistle said: Then come back with your wee rolly emojis. I just keep wishing your profile pic is actually you, but then realise its only a finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, BlueGaz said: Then come back with your wee rolly emojis. I just keep wishing your profile pic is actually you, but then realise its only a finger. One good un' deserves another.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 5 hours ago, BlueGaz said: IMO, there was absolutely no way that FIFA were going to dish out a points deduction, and that is backed up by a token 15k fine being given as punishment, therefore I don't think there was any risk at all. Of course we will all have differing views on this, but I think they did the right thing. If you think it's the right thing to do to wear a poppy and you do it then it's your freedom of expression. If the suits at the SFA decide do it on behalf of Scottish football it's autocratic lunacy. Stick to the purpose for which the association exists, i.e. promoting and organising Scottish football. Leave the political posturing to a more appropriate arena. I don't support the poppy in its current incarnation and I don't want to see my national football team wearing it on my behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 4 hours ago, adamntg said: If you think it's the right thing to do to wear a poppy and you do it then it's your freedom of expression. If the suits at the SFA decide do it on behalf of Scottish football it's autocratic lunacy. Stick to the purpose for which the association exists, i.e. promoting and organising Scottish football. Leave the political posturing to a more appropriate arena. I don't support the poppy in its current incarnation and I don't want to see my national football team wearing it on my behalf. I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 2/10/2017 at 11:42 AM, aaid said: There is another more subtle point though. Not only did they know that they would be breaking the rules, as part of the IFB, the SFA are also the people who make the rules. So there is a perception of "do as we say, not as we do". Excellent post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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