saw a bit of it last night.the football is shit two bad teams.and yet again they behaved like a bunch of animals.must be a nightmare to try police
Couldn't disagree with you anymore man. Along with the Arsenal v Barca game two weeks ago this was one of the most enjoyable games I've watched in a while (for different reasons obviously). While Arsenal Barca had all the beauty the old firm game had the blood and thunder. Maybe it's just me but I love to see some edge, fight and controversy during a game. Last nights match was compelling viewing. Couldn't take my eyes off it, the next flashpoint was always only a minute away. I don't like the catholic v protestant element to the old firm games but I love the fact that they're local neighbours in the same city figthing it out to be top dogs in Glasgow! Fair play to them and long may games like last night continue if you ask me, I've a pain in my hole watching players taking dives, feigning injury and pulling out of 50/50 tackles.
Nightmare to try and ref the game but I enjoyed watching it. I never miss the old firm games, always takling points. For Entertainment value Brilliant
Some high ranking police official was saying he's policed the Old Firm derbies for 30 years and when it gets nasty on the pitch, like last night, it's guaranteed to have a knock-on effect throughout pubs, clubs and even leading to domestic abuse in homes. There's too much scum following both clubs.
I think the Old Firm games are brilliant for the sheer passion they generate on and off the pitch The football may not be as good as the EPL but the entertainment served up is almost always worth watching
Yeah great to see, You have some characters in the old firm these days. As much as you hate Diouf you would miss him if he wasn't there. The mans a nutter. I actually thought the football from Celtic was good last night. Izaguirre was amazing and has been all season.
Rumours Celtic manager Neil Lennon reacted angrily at the end of their Scottish Cup tie because Rangers assistant Ally McCoist said "why don't you stay away from my players?" as they shook hands. (Daily Record)
Iv read elsewhere(a Celtic forum, so hardly unbiased) what "it is alleged" he said, but I don't think it is confirmed, so take it with a large pinch of salt. Apparently called him a "fenian b*stard". Whatever he did say must have been bad enough because Lennon was all smiles and hugs until McCoist said what he said. Edit: And from a Rangers forum: 'if you ever try that with my players again, I'll rip your ****ing head off Id be inclined to think the second is far more likely
I think its high time both players and managers realised they have to be responsible for their own actions and that their actions influence off field actions. Football must realise that if they don't get and keep their house in order then others will do it for them...see link below... The same will happen in my opinion to GAA as well...too many high profile bad tackles and lets call them what they are, assaults, go unpunished by weak rules and cute hoorism. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-12631956 Players/Managers especially in a small city must know this stuff goes on as a knock on from these matches....The statement by the SFA boss sums it up for me... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/9412825.stm Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan says events at Wednesday's match between Celtic and Rangers were "embarrassing". The SFA is to launch an inquiry after three players were sent off and angry scenes broke out at the final whistle. "I was saddened and deeply embarrassed to witness the scenes during what's supposed to be Scottish football's flagship fixture," said Regan. "The SFA condemns the inflammatory and irresponsible behaviour." In a stormy Scottish Cup fifth-round replay, which Celtic won 1-0, Rangers' Steven Whittaker and Madjid Bougherra were sent off - both for second yellow cards, of which there were 13 in total. Their team-mate, El-Hadji Diouf, was also shown a red card after the full-time whistle for dissent towards the referee. It is incumbent on Rangers and Celtic to ensure a far more responsible level of behaviour SFA chief executive Stewart Regan Earlier in the game, Diouf had been involved in a touchline altercation with Celtic manager Neil Lennon, who then had to be pulled away from Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist at the end of the game after reacting angrily as the pair shook hands. Regan says the events during and after the match do little for the reputation of football in Scotland. "These images were broadcast around the world and shows our game in a poor light," he said in a statement. "I acknowledge the pressures of expectation on both clubs, but last night's behaviour crossed the boundaries of acceptable conduct at a football match." Regan said indicated that the two Glasgow clubs had to shoulder more responsibility for what happens in and around their local derbies. "We have already launched an investigation into all incidents that occurred and will do everything in our power to ensure there is no repeat," he said "The events at Celtic Park, however, run deeper than the Scottish FA's disciplinary procedures. "The unedifying sight of two of the country's most recognisable and respected coaches engaged in an angry confrontation was not only unsavoury but exacerbated an already incendiary atmosphere inside the stadium and throughout the West of Scotland. "The clubs have a duty of care to ensure that the image and integrity of the game is upheld at all times. This was not adhered to last night. Cannot play media.You do not have the correct version of the flash player. Download the correct version "It is incumbent on Rangers and Celtic to ensure a far more responsible level of behaviour." The one plus point for Regan was the way in which referee Calum Murray handled the match under pressure. "Last night's actions - which culminated in three red cards and 13 cautions in total - also re-emphasised the ongoing lack of respect for our match officials," added the SFA chief. "It was a source of comfort that at least one person retained his composure amid last night's chaos. "Only a matter of months after our referees withdrew their labour, we had to witness the match official, Calum Murray, being manhandled, while another player who had been dismissed brazenly walked to his own supporters in defiance. "It is a tribute to his professionalism that Calum and his team kept calm. "A degree of faith in Scottish football was lost last night. All parties must work together to help restore it."
Are you for real!? Hopefully Rooney will be held accountable for all domestic elbow abuse last weekend so
I am not condoning what Rooney did. There is a difference between the incident involving Rooney and what happened last night...a big difference...perhaps what is needed is citing, like they have in rugby?
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I'm sorry, but you are going to have to enlighten me on this one. I'm not being awkward, I just genuinely don't know what you're talking about. I'll qualify that by saying all I saw was Diouf and Lennon having a shouting match, no more, no less. Then McCoist and Lennon having a little argy bargy. Personally think what Rooney did was far worse, not the other way round