SPL Digest

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.

[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.

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?

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.

Early January Transfer Rumours

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:52:00 +0000

Ok, i am reliably informed that Caley's 1st Jan signing is going to be Michael Gardyne from Ross County coming in.

We are also going to make an audacious move to try and get Koki Mizuno in on loan but i very much doubt it will come off, unfortunately .

Also, Gary Mackay Steven is apparentely close to signing a short term contract with Caley, i know this as i spoke to him in Thurso last night so brace yourself for the announcement Caley fans.

No game

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:37 +0000

Come along to watch Newtongrange Star play Musselburgh Athletic at New Victoria Park Newtongrange. Sat 4th Sept 2.30 ko.
only �5.00 OAP �2.00.

http://newtongrangestarfc.com/

junior fixtures:- http://newtongrangestarfc.com/?fixture=27

Transfer window closed, how do you think you will do

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:29:33 +0000

As a killie fan I remeber back in June when we were nowhere near getting a manager and our squad barely had a starting 11, even when mixu was announced as manager I was completely underwhelmed. However now I am quietly confident that we will be comfortably clear of relegation and could maybe have a good cup run, which is a lot better than I initially though we were going to do. The players we have brought in look better than the ones we lost, although we could still do with an out and out goalscorer I hope we still have enough goals in the team to be okay.

Now looking at the squad we have competition for places and mixu has us playing some nice football, a far cry from the JJ days of long ball to Kyle.

John Hughes Walks Out On Hibs

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:11:11 +0000

Just reported as a rumour on radio.

SPL Players with Full Caps...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:48:25 +0000

When I was listening to Sportsound last week: at the time of the Celtic getting humped by Utrecht = Scottish football dying, nonsense... there was a general bemoanment from the pundits of a lack of international players in the SPL. With the window having closed - I looked at SPL club totals:

(Totals of players with full, B or Olympic caps)

Celtic... 19
Rangers... 18
Hearts... 11
Hibs... 11
Dundee Utd... 9
Aberdeen... 7
St Johnstone... 7
Kilmarnock... 6
Motherwell... 4
St Mirren... 2
Hamilton... 1
Inverness... 1

So there are actually 96 players at the 12 SPL clubs, who have adult-level caps. That actually strikes me as quite good? + The order also roughly corresponds to the comparative strengths of the clubs (logically), too.

Are there too few internationalists in the SPL? Are there too many?

cowboy wins case

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:38:48 +0000

cant see it anywhere else.

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-central/ 195143-football-coach-who-told-players-to- strip-in-front-of-female-physio-wins-dismissal- case/