SamP Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Squirrelhumper said: A bigger league will never happen as SKy will never settle for 2 OF. It shouldn't be up to Sky to run our games. Greed corrupts. The fans don't seem to matter anymore. I hate the thought of a two horse race again next season. Spoke to my jambo pal this morning. The only way they will be able to compete is if they qualify for Europe for the next 5 years. Probably the same with Aberdeen and Hibs. I honestly think the fans of all teams should get together in some form of protest. We are a wee country and should surely be able to run our game better. Imagine if the OF went to an Atlantic league. The crowds in Scotland would go up as they have a chance of winning the League. Anyway, rant over, but like everyone on here I care deeply about our Scottish game and mainly the national side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 5/31/2023 at 8:51 AM, SamP said: It shouldn't be up to Sky to run our games. Greed corrupts. The fans don't seem to matter anymore. I hate the thought of a two horse race again next season. Spoke to my jambo pal this morning. The only way they will be able to compete is if they qualify for Europe for the next 5 years. Probably the same with Aberdeen and Hibs. I honestly think the fans of all teams should get together in some form of protest. We are a wee country and should surely be able to run our game better. Imagine if the OF went to an Atlantic league. The crowds in Scotland would go up as they have a chance of winning the League. Anyway, rant over, but like everyone on here I care deeply about our Scottish game and mainly the national side. I agree with you but sadly, Sky call the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: I agree with you but sadly, Sky call the shots. They call the shots because the SPFL sells the game on the old firm Derby and that's it. They have zero imagination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 5 hours ago, vanderark14 said: They call the shots because the SPFL sells the game on the old firm Derby and that's it. They have zero imagination Correct. If the fans don't have the guts to do something about it then it is their fault as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Scot Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 5 hours ago, vanderark14 said: They call the shots because the SPFL sells the game on the old firm Derby and that's it. They have zero imagination The SPFL is all the clubs though so really its their fault. If Chairman had open discussion with fans about the finances involved then informed decisions could be made. Until that happens we are going to continue with it all being about the OF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Diamond Scot said: The SPFL is all the clubs though so really its their fault. If Chairman had open discussion with fans about the finances involved then informed decisions could be made. Until that happens we are going to continue with it all being about the OF. From memory the only time clubs have listened to fans is when the chairman were trying to parachute rangers into the championship and it looks like this 5th division nonsense will be fucked off too because the fans do not want it in the form being suggested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Thistle off to a flyer, 1 up. 7000 crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 County man sent off 17 mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Thistle 2-0 at halftime, hopefully they push for a winner and try to finish the tie tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 58 minutes ago, dan cake said: Thistle 2-0 at halftime, hopefully they push for a winner and try to finish the tie tonight They should have had it in the bag. Hope they don't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dan cake Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Och Aye said: They should have had it in the bag. Hope they don't regret it. Sounds strange but Malky Mackay will be the happier of the managers, really should have been 5 or 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 5 trebles in 7 seasons for celtic. That's an alarming stat....not one to be celebrated unless you're fan of celtic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Enjoyed both finals yesterday, not often watch the English one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 3 hours ago, vanderark14 said: 5 trebles in 7 seasons for celtic. That's an alarming stat....not one to be celebrated unless you're fan of celtic True, but their main rivals played down the leagues for most of them. All over Europe the team with the most money will generally win the league. Sadly. But as I said to my mate (yes I do have some!!) Aberdeen and Hearts have the Euro nights to look forward to as well. Hopefully have some good results as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Total prize money allocated after yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 55 minutes ago, EddardStark said: Total prize money allocated after yesterday That is good money and we moan about Sky etc. Still doesn't take away the fact that the clubs with most will usually win their leagues and become richer etc. I am no communist but there should be a better balance to help out the whole of our leagues imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 1 hour ago, EddardStark said: Total prize money allocated after yesterday Excuse my ignorance, but how do those Celtic prizes add up to £30 million? Is there a column missing which covers an extra 200K every time a club complains about VAR? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, Orraloon said: Excuse my ignorance, but how do those Celtic prizes add up to £30 million? Is there a column missing which covers an extra 200K every time a club complains about VAR? 😉 That made me chuckle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 4 hours ago, vanderark14 said: 5 trebles in 7 seasons for celtic. That's an alarming stat....not one to be celebrated unless you're fan of celtic At one point do these victories become very hollow? There was a woman on the news reporting how Celtic had now got the world record for the number of trebles like it was something to be proud about. Just strikes me as embarrassing, she could have equally reported it as how the SPFL is the least competitive in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Just now, Hertsscot said: At one point do these victories become very hollow? There was a woman on the news reporting how Celtic had now got the world record for the number of trebles like it was something to be proud about. Just strikes me as embarrassing, she could have equally reported it as how the SPFL is the least competitive in the world! It's been hollow for years IMO. For some reason football fans think it's worth celebrating wildly even when their team has a huge advantage over their rivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Correct to all of the above. Now we will have a two horse race at least. Which is still embarresing for our game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 3 hours ago, SamP said: True, but their main rivals played down the leagues for most of them. 5 trebles since 2016/17 Rangers back in the SPL from 2016/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, ParisInAKilt said: 5 trebles since 2016/17 Rangers back in the SPL from 2016/17 Yes but they were skint. Celtic built up a huge pile of cash and you know it is that that counts. Fortunately they were stopped from getting 9 in a row. One day hopefully Rangers and Celtic wont be here in Scottish football. Less money flying about I suppose but better for the fans and our game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Hertsscot said: At one point do these victories become very hollow? There was a woman on the news reporting how Celtic had now got the world record for the number of trebles like it was something to be proud about. Just strikes me as embarrassing, she could have equally reported it as how the SPFL is the least competitive in the world! It's also fairly meaningless as (I think) many/most major leagues do not have a league cup so only a double is possible. World record my a*se. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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