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League cup Tv Game

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:13:38 +0000

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/ football/scot_cups/8964729.stm

ICT's firms gathering.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:04 +0000

Not being the real Gumbo but an infiltrator I have to bring this to the attention of P&B it has been taken from Caleythistleonline written by the real Gumbo, named after the super hooligan from ID, ImmortalHowdenEnder. It would seem that he and his "Section Gumbo" firm normally shortened to "Section G" are planning something in Leith

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From todays Scotsman:

EDINBURGH PREPARES FOR A HIGHLAND INVASION
BY EWEN "SQUIRREL" MCMURRAY

Lothian and Borders Police have today announced that the force will be cancelling all leaves for Saturday 11th September 2010, as Leith prepares itself in readiness for a potential human hurricane. The National Criminal Intelligence Unit (NCIU) has received reliable information which suggests that two of the most notorious football "firms" in Scotland are planning to stage a full membership "union" - called the Gathering - at the Hibernian versus Inverness Caledonian Thistle SPL league game.

The two firms - "The Mob" and "The Sesh Army" have been rumoured to have been in the throes of amalgamation for several months, and Police Surveillance Units have noted that there has been an increasing mingling of the two factions at recent ICT away fixtures.

Bob Plod of the NCIU stated that "There has been evident increasing activity at many of the recent ICT matches where incidents have been monitored, reprted and observed - A fun loving Greenpeace Steward was jostled, hustled and abused at Greenock; a faction of the ICT support stood and chanted incessantly at Dumfries, the frivolity and pitch invasions carried out in Ayr were reminiscent of Wembley 1977 and there were mass expulsions from Tannadice where a steward was rushed to hospital with a scratched tupperware box."

PC Plod advised members of the public to avoid direct confrontation but reassured them that many of the potential noise makers were fairly easily recognised - half of them are bald and fat and the others are young and trendy. Their apparent battle cry is "Stand Up For The Caley Jags" and the noise levels and atmospheric problems appear to increase when they perform their War dance or "Haka" which has the curious tradition of taking off one of their shoes and waving it in the air.

Meanwhile the Leith Central Community Council met urgently yesterday. They are arranging for all local residents to be issued with free ear plugs and are in the process of soundproofing the local Drill Hall in Dalmeny Street where residents can gather as a "place of safety" on the day. It is also rumoured that the Council will be employing observers from the Noise Abatement Society who will be on the streets with Analogue Sound Level Meters. Lothian and Borders Police have also reassured the council that spot checks for megaphones and loud voices will be randomly carried out.

The only local business that would appear to be opening its doors to the Highland Hurricane is the Iona Bar. Its owner Harry, who also runs the Ship Inn in Ayr, told us " There have never been any incidents in here before. We tape up the windows, use plastic glasses and most of the regulars are tone deaf anyway. I will be only too happy to allow any highlander to lubricate their tonsils pre match.

Local Inverness historian, Ian Broadfoot, informed us that the Gathering was not a surprise to him but was probably an event that was always going to occur. He felt that "It is a natural progression, the marriage between the days of yore and the vivality of the present and the future"

"The Mob are a post merger amalgamation of the "Caley Animals" and the "Heathmount Back Bar Brigade". They are all now mature and wise individuals in their thirties, forties and fifties. Whereas the "Sesh army" have grown over the last few years and are the future of ICT - a bit of a Fan Academy really. Some say it is a bit like a Robbie and Gary reunion but I would liken it more to a meeting between Johnny Rotten and Amy Winehouse.

Reprentatives of the Mob and the Sesh Army were unavailable but we met with an AndyM of the "Real ICT Sweet Rustling and Gurning Society" who stated that " My fellow sweetie rustlers and I will be monitoring the situation and will be advocating that the throng are moved en masse if they make too much noise, preferably to Tynecastle."

The final word laid with David Sutherland on behalf of the ICT Board. He assured all concerned that " We are appalled by these rumours and wish to distance ourselves from any support and/or encouragement. We have always done our uptmost to prevent an atmosphere at any of our games. It is not in the best interets of ICT to allow laughing, smiling, singing, standing and camaraderie to seep back in to the stands - we have a repuation to uphold and the TCS is a glowing example.

Dunfermline's 200k plastic pitch from uefa

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:29:19 +0000

http://www.uefa.com/uefa/footballfirst/ matchorganisation/stadiumsecurity/news/newsid=89477. html?cid=PULSE_TW

Saw this this morning and wondered what the script was.

[rumour] Shittu back on OF radar?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:40:34 +0000

Not really sure where this thread should go, it's really EPL news however both Celtic and Rangers have made overtures to Danny Shittu in the past (with Rangers reportedly interested at the start of this year). Shittu's contract has just been terminated with Bolton and "he's looking at his options".

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/43092/ Shittu_weighs_up_offers_after_making_Bolton_exit. aspx

I'm not sure of his availability as it doesn't say exactly when he was released (before or after the window closed) and I doubt Celtic would be interested considering they have signed up a few defenders recently.

Falkirk v Hearts

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:38:08 +0000

Match and Ticket info from the OS

Roll up, roll up

Prices are not too bad

Ross County vs Raith Rovers (yes that's Rovers with an S)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:11:31 +0000

A while to go until this game but a bit of discussion could be good. Last season County only beat Raith once last season and that was only down to the worst penalty decision I have seen in my life. Last game between the teams ended 4-1 to Raith at Starks Park but it was a meaningless end of season game

The games against Raith always seem to be quite good in recent times and the rivalry in the Second Division was good fun.

The Raith footballing juggernaut travel up north having won every match in the league so far. If they play like they did in the game up here last season (round about the same time) then they will win. Raith gave County no space in midfield so County resorted to hump it and lump it football.

I'm confident that County can get the 3 points, purely because it's a home game. Lose and some people will start hitting the panic buttons - a massive over reaction I must say.

My dad is over for this game and he has never seen County win in his last 3 visits. Hopefully it's not an omen. Also, it is my step-mum's first ever football game.

Pars V Dundeh September the 11th

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:56:30 +0000

More than a week away but looking forward to a cracking game. We finally managed to get a win against the Dee last season and will go into this full of confidence. Dundee will be looking to leapfrog us in the table, and we'll be looking to go level with the Rovers after their inevitable humping in Dingwall.

What's the mood up at Dens, will a large expectant crowd make the trip down or will a mere few hundred hardy souls trudge down expecting further disappointment?

Nikola Vujadinovic

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:17 +0000

Aberdeen have taken Montenegrin defender Nikola Vujadinovic on trial from Italian side Udinese. (Herald)

Nio idea where this came from.

Anyone know anything about him?

Uefa Cup violence men in court

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:19:58 +0000

Looks like this story is coming to an end. Believe it or not, I felt sorry for Rangers on this. Idiots who beat up policemen ARE NOT football fans

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-central/ 195317-twelve-rangers-uefa-cup-final-hooligans- to-be-sentenced/

Albion Rovers Vs Celtic

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:53:41 +0000

The Jock Stein friendship Cup match will take place on Saturday at 3pm at Cliftonhill, admission is �6.

Forfar Athletic V Ross County

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:39:40 +0000

The good news is Ian Campbell is suspended.

Lets hope Stephen Tulloch is fit after getting injured last weekend at livingston.

Watson away on loan to montrose means that Brady and Divine must be nearing their comebacks from injury although i think it will be later in the month or maybe even next month before both of them are fit to be considered for starting.