We all love them.
Big Peaty has now decided to come out the woodwork after 10 years and state that a top chairman from a prominent club asked him not to help Rangers in any way.
So, let’s break it down in to some good old facts.
1. Rangers had to play their last 6 games includingthe European final in 14 days.
Let’s break that down, until the uefa final, Rangers had 3 days between games, something that’s a regular occurrence in football. Rangers were still playing every 3 days until they had their game against St Mirren which was played 2 days after they played Motherwell. This in turn was 3 days before their final game against Aberdeen.
2. Rangers were granted special dispention to cancel their game against Gretna to prepare for their CL tie against Lyon.
That’s right, Rangers were actually given a week off by the SFA to allow them to prepare for a CL tie. Gretna were the opponents in said league game, flooking Gretna
3. The season was extended.
Oh yes indeedy, due to Rangers inability to take care of Gretna before a CL tie and subsequent replay matches (2) in the Scottish cup taking over their free midweeks where games could be played, the SFA decided to extend the SPL season by 4 days to allow Rangers to play their last 2 games. This of course was before the Scottish cup final due at the end of that week.
4. Celtic’s season in 2002/2003 was NOT extended.
Yip, there are a few who seem under the impression Celtic got an extension in that season to allow us time to prepare before and after the UEFA cup final. In fact, at one point in May, Celtic had to play 3 games in 7 days.
5. This is more of a quote than a fact, but it’s one that’s relevant:
“I don't know what they're complaining about, they should just get on with it, I wish we were in their position," Alex McLeish, 2003.
And a good morning to all of you gents
NNH
FACTS
posted on 18/9/18
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 2 minutes ago
Very harsh bringing the guy’s wife into it POV, no need really.
Laudrup what part do you think is made up? Everything is 100% true and I’m sure even google would help you with a lot of it.
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If it's not on twitter, it doesn't exist to Laudrup
posted on 18/9/18
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posted on 18/9/18
Tbf you weren't much better using O'Donnells death as a petty attempt at point scoring.
posted on 18/9/18
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posted on 19/9/18
comment by NNH (U10730)
posted 14 hours, 34 minutes ago
Very harsh bringing the guy’s wife into it POV, no need really.
Laudrup what part do you think is made up? Everything is 100% true and I’m sure even google would help you with a lot of it.
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Replied to this last night-don’t know how it’s not here.
You’re right-it was harsh, which is why I retracted it.
As for Curly, I’ve no doubt his reply contained some less than subtle dig at me. I’ll say it again, this site is better for his limited posting considering his comment about O’Donnell today, and would be better if he limited it even further.
posted on 19/9/18
comment by Curly # rangers are very bad and Celtic are fabulously great 👍 (U1103)
posted 10 hours, 34 minutes ago
comment by JukeboxJunkie (U10162)
posted 7 minutes ago
Tbf you weren't much better using O'Donnells death as a petty attempt at point scoring.
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TBF I was highlighting how despicable Celtic were for asking for an OF match to be postponed after the death of Phil O’Donnell but did not do the same after Tommy Burns death
It’s fairly obvious why they done this
Using the deaths of former players to get one up on your rivals is as low as it gets for a football club
Legends eh
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Possibly because the league had already been postponed for the benefit of Rangers?
posted on 19/9/18
As for “using” O’Donnells death.
I guess compassion doesn’t exist as far as Rangers fans are concerned then?
Absolutely heartless to try and point score over his death. Thought you were above that.
posted on 19/9/18
The old firm game was scheduled to take place before O’Donnell’s funeral, which is why the game was cancelled.
The last game of the season took place after Burns’ funeral-we had no game in between his passing and the funeral.
That’s the difference.
posted on 19/9/18
‘Absolutely heartless to try and point score over his death. Thought you were above that.’
I know you’re far friendlier with him than me, but I don’t know you thought that. He let his mask slip a long time ago.
posted on 19/9/18
comment by My POV (U10636)
posted 2 minutes ago
‘Absolutely heartless to try and point score over his death. Thought you were above that.’
I know you’re far friendlier with him than me, but I don’t know you thought that. He let his mask slip a long time ago.
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