williemillersmoustache Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Elixir said: Except in Mr Romanov we had somebody willing to actually take the fight to the Old Firm and the slimeballs in charge who serve only to pander to them. Unlucky. So willing that he took that fight down to the championship. Some commitment, I salute you sir. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Trying to make Romanov into some sort of heroic figure is tragic even by that stupid c**t's standards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babu Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 2 hours ago, williemillersmoustache said: Milne is a selfish, self-aggrandising c**t, but he is OUR selfish, self-aggrandising etc.. cringe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, williemillersmoustache said: So willing that he took that fight down to the championship. Some commitment, I salute you sir. A fight that gave your shitebag club an extra season with no Rangers in the top flight thanks to the way we utterly eviscerated them. 2 minutes ago, Randy Giles said: Trying to make Romanov into some sort of heroic figure is tragic even by that stupid c**t's standards. Haters gonna hate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, mrman2011 said: Neil Doncaster has [...] even found sponsors for our competitions. That's the minimum I expect from someone in his position. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 19 minutes ago, Elixir said: Except in Mr Romanov we had somebody willing to actually take the fight to the Old Firm and the slimeballs in charge who serve only to pander to them. Unlucky. What a slavering mess you are You made a fair point on that vote, which to a man every Dons fan agreed with you. You then proceed to champion the man who almost put you out of business as a reaction to no one biting to your pish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 17 minutes ago, williemillersmoustache said: So willing that he took that fight down to the championship. Some commitment, I salute you sir. 14 minutes ago, Randy Giles said: Trying to make Romanov into some sort of heroic figure is tragic even by that stupid c**t's standards. In fairness, Romanov did have the OF & the SFA's number and did call them out on it on numerous occassions...........Just a pity the way he ran Hearts was a fucking omnishambles though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Jules Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The guy is a completely clueless f**k nugget ! It's thanks to him and his genius that this year's SCOTTISH challenge cup winners could be Linfield or TNS. Just shows what he thinks about our game when he believes Welsh and Irish teams will spice it up ! Utter cockwomble. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, mrman2011 said: Neil Doncaster has done a fine job and even found sponsors for our competitions. And is willing to give some things a try and is hoping to bring Scottish football forward But you lot don't like the man because he happens to be English Stop the hate and get on with it A comically ridiculous post. The reasons for the hatred towards Doncaster are clearly outlined and have nothing to do with where he's from. If you read closely, you'll see Scottish people like Milne and Gilmour also getting attacked on here. As with Doncaster, it's because of the damaging things they've said and done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, mrman2011 said: Neil Doncaster has done a fine job and even found sponsors for our competitions. And is willing to give some things a try and is hoping to bring Scottish football forward But you lot don't like the man because he happens to be English Stop the hate and get on with it Ridiculous and insulting post. Can only assume it's a wind up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Koop Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Donkeyzaster's time in Scottish football makes sense if you realise that all he's interested in is pimping two teams to the broadcasters. Everything else, beneficial to other clubs or not, comes a distant second. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEADOWXI Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The Record criticising someone for overplaying and overhyping and generally having a w**k over the OF, Can anyone else see the irony ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Dr Koop said: Donkeyzaster's time in Scottish football makes sense if you realise that all he's interested in is pimping two teams to the broadcasters. Everything else, beneficial to other clubs or not, comes a distant second. I don't actually have a problem with him doing that if it means a better deal for the other clubs as well. The problem isn't pimping the two clubs. It's talking down the rest which is the problem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kildog Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 He's absolutely terrible at his job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 44 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: What a slavering mess you are You made a fair point on that vote, which to a man every Dons fan agreed with you. You then proceed to champion the man who almost put you out of business as a reaction to no one biting to your pish Erm... he also saved us from selling Tynecastle to play at fucking Murrayfield, saw us win two Scottish Cups, separated a decade-long Old Firm duopoly (which is about to reconvene), as well as Champions League qualification, several other European adventures and continued derby dominance. The man had his faults, no doubt, and I couldn't care less if he was a dodgy fucker - but as if every other multi-millionaire/billionaire owner of sports clubs around the world make their money through purely honest means. They're all corrupt, exploiting capitalist c**ts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williemillersmoustache Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Not that I want to antagonise you still further while in your typical, frothy mood but the whole, "sure he made a few minor errors, spent well outside our means, got us relegated and nearly had the club closed down but, we hammered our rivals and won a few cups" schtick, well that is quite rangersy of you. Just saying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Regardless of how much of a clownshoes Romanov was, the history books don't lie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, williemillersmoustache said: Not that I want to antagonise you still further while in your typical, frothy mood but the whole, "sure he made a few minor errors, spent well outside our means, got us relegated and nearly had the club closed down but, we hammered our rivals and won a few cups" schtick, well that is quite rangersy of you. Just saying. The big difference of course being that the Hearts supporters rallied like f**k to save their club, whilst the fat, BO-ridden loser Rangers fans did nothing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williemillersmoustache Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just now, TheScarf said: The big difference of course being that the Hearts supporters rallied like f**k to save their club, whilst the fat, BO-ridden loser Rangers fans did nothing. Oh sure, and I have been fulsome in my praise for that, no comparison to be made there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 This piece in the Scotsman seems to quite appropriate as it illustrates the failure of the SPFL to do anything other than the by-the-numbers approach that we're all used to... Quote Continuous failure of SPFL to champion the opening weekend The new season is right around the corner, but are the SPFL doing enough to tell us that? Picture: SNS DUNCAN MCKAY 11:15Tuesday 02 August 2016 4HAVE YOUR SAY When our league should be doing everything in its power to market a new season the silence is deafening, writes Duncan McKay The opening weekend of the SPFL season is upon us. For many of us, opening weekend is a glorious time. Everyone is equal. For those moments before the whistle blows at 3pm, your team is perfect. The possibilities are endless. It is a day that requires pageantry and build-up. Opening Weekend is a huge possibility for the SPFL which it continually doesn’t leverage. I had a look at the SPFL’s twitter account yesterday there was not a single visible tweet suggesting that the SPFL league season was kicking off in less than 100 hours’ time. It’s a small example but it points to a larger problem. No pinned tweet, no promotional video, no bold league imagery. Earlier in the day Chief Executive Neil Doncaster had talked about “real box office” appeal of the SPFL this season. In which case, he’s built a ticket hut but forgot about constructing the rest of the theatre. There’s been no build up to the start of the season. Why aren’t there billboards in prominent towns and cities throughout Scotland? Why is one of the few promotional videos of the SPFL from last season a parody video from Paddy Power? Why did the new BBC deal that the SPFL signed not include a magazine show during the week? A 30 minute show that sells the next set of fixtures, promotes the wider game, promotes the personalities involved, promotes the individuals behind the scenes, and promotes the great work that many of our clubs do in the community. Scottish football is an exciting product. But if the league can’t bring itself to tell people that, why would the fans? I have sympathy for the communications team at SPFL. They aren’t given the tools, resources and budget to sell the game. And ultimately, that’s what we’re talking about: selling the game. The clubs continue to plough their own furrow, but that has limited appeal. Neil Doncaster has built a ticket hut and forgot about the rest of the theatre. Yesterday the SPFL held a ‘Captain’s Day’. How do I know this? Because media outlets covered it. Not the SPFL itself. That’s not credible in 21st century sports. EPL, NFL, MLB, MLS & the NBA are all building their brand because they realise that the game is bigger than the clubs. Even the Northern Ireland Football League recognises that. The video above sells Northern Irish football in a way I haven’t seen Scottish football contemplate. Scottish football has one huge advantage over others: a history like no other. So there are real opportunities to play on this. Why not inaugurate new traditions? Why not stipulate that the Championship winners will open each new season on the Friday night with a home fixture when they are presented with the league flag? Similarly, close the weekend with a Sunday fixture where the reigning Premiership title holders are presented with their flag. Why not involve fans by having Neil Doncaster present them with the flag at Hampden that’s then transferred to their home ground? By creating totem events, we create a unique, marketable event, which should in turn, make them more desirable to fans. The issue is that there are plenty of passionate and talented people who love Scottish football who are locked out of it by those in charge. This detachment from the product, especially when it’s been run poorly, causes resentment and ultimately apathy. That’s the real danger for the SPFL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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