AndyDD Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Celtic have still to play Glasgow City. If they win their remaining 11 fixtures, including tonight, then Celtic would only theoretically require one additional draw from Glasgow City in any of their remaining fixtures. Celtic won't win the league because they aren't good enough to, but they are very clearly still in the race as it stands. The poster was very clearly being misogynistic - he used the term "wee sisters" and also put "Old Firm" in quote marks. It is very clear that his point was "oh they're so obsessed with the Old Firm that they'll even put women's (WOMEN'S!) football at the top of the page if it involves them". Like I said. A remote shot. The chances of such a scenario playing out are self-evidently remote. The inference is obviously that the poster did not think they would ever put women's football at the top of the page if it was not the Old Firm, because they are casting the bbc Scotland sport coverage as Old Firm obsessed. That was the source of their ire and it is quite blatantly obvious. The use of 'wee sisters' is no more and no less dismissive than the sort of terms fans would routinely throw around to refer to the old firm colts. They are having a pop at the media and the prominence they feel is only ever given to the old firm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 It's possible to think women's football gets undue prominence without being misogynistic.It'd be nice to have a conversation about such things without accusations of prejudice being thrown in at the first mention of gender. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: It's possible to think women's football gets undue prominence without being misogynistic. It'd be nice to have a conversation about such things without accusations of prejudice being thrown in at the first mention of gender. Only if you think the quality of/interest in womens football is some kind of force majeure and not directly linked to misogyny and lack of opportunity. I say give them 140 years to catch up and if it's still played to no crowds with shite goalies bin it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Patterson Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) The SWPL Highlights Show got higher viewing figures than Sunday or Saturday Sportscene last week, so one of the biggest games of the season that's live on BBC ALBA deserves to be prominently displayed/previewed. Edited April 21, 2021 by ArabAuslander 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Only if you think the quality of/interest in womens football is some kind of force majeure and not directly linked to misogyny and lack of opportunity.It's still possible to be given undue prominence though. They still have to try and find the appropriate level.Thinking women's football is over exposed doesn't make you any more of a misogynist than thinking there's too much rowing in the Olympics makes you an aquaphobe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambieBud Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 It's still possible to be given undue prominence though. They still have to try and find the appropriate level.Thinking women's football is over exposed doesn't make you any more of a misogynist than thinking there's too much rowing in the Olympics makes you an aquaphobe.I agree. No problem with Women’s Football being covered in the press. Nothing to do with misogyny. It is over exposed for political correctness reasons. Fair enough if there is a demand. However, where is the coverage of professional male football out with the top league? Clubs with decent supports who get next to no coverage in the MSM, unless one of their players/coaches/ ball boys has a connection to either half of Scotland’s disgrace? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Champions League, Europa League & Conference League: What awaits SPFL clubs next season? - BBC Sport Any Scottish team not called Rangers or Celtic should expect a good skelping in any European tie...apparently. What a load of shite that article turns out to be. Yes, other Scottish teams havent exactly done well in Europe recently, but the tone of "well, they might get embarrassed" is a piss-poor and needless spin to put on it IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said: Champions League, Europa League & Conference League: What awaits SPFL clubs next season? - BBC Sport Any Scottish team not called Rangers or Celtic should expect a good skelping in any European tie...apparently. What a load of shite that article turns out to be. Yes, other Scottish teams havent exactly done well in Europe recently, but the tone of "well, they might get embarrassed" is a piss-poor and needless spin to put on it IMO. Now that really is dreadful stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofarl Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 God I was really looking forward to the possibility of seeing hibs play in Europe next season. Won’t even bother now because we might get beat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G51 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Took a look at the teams Aberdeen and Livi can expect to face in the ECL, because curiousity got the better of me. The below is all dependent on Rangers or Hibs winning the Scottish Cup, otherwise it'll be Hibs and Aberdeen (unless Aberdeen win the Cup, in which case it's Hibs and Livi. I think). As it stands at the moment, both teams would be seeded in the second round of the ECL qualifiers, and to be honest there are some tricky enough ties in there. The second place side in Switzerland (Servette), Greece (Aris), 2/3/4 in Sweden (Djurgardens, Hacken, Elfsborg) are all potential ties. The rest of them are pretty straightforward. Third round, both are unseeded, though Aberdeen have a chance to be seeded depending on upsets and when the draw is made. Seeded side range from some really soft ones (Dundalk, Dudelange, Suduva) to some proper scuddings (Basel, Copenhagen, CSKA Moscow, Feyenoord). You can take a look at the teams here, but tbh I doubt either side are getting close to the ECL groups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said: Champions League, Europa League & Conference League: What awaits SPFL clubs next season? - BBC Sport Any Scottish team not called Rangers or Celtic should expect a good skelping in any European tie...apparently. What a load of shite that article turns out to be. Yes, other Scottish teams havent exactly done well in Europe recently, but the tone of "well, they might get embarrassed" is a piss-poor and needless spin to put on it IMO. That article is an embarrassment to who ever wrote it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, CambieBud said: I agree. No problem with Women’s Football being covered in the press. Nothing to do with misogyny. It is over exposed for political correctness reasons. Fair enough if there is a demand. However, where is the coverage of professional male football out with the top league? Clubs with decent supports who get next to no coverage in the MSM, unless one of their players/coaches/ ball boys has a connection to either half of Scotland’s disgrace? What's wrong with political correctness? Political correctness (adjectivally: politically correct; commonly abbreviated PC) is a term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. Edited April 21, 2021 by invergowrie arab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Didn't it originate in Soviet Russia where one had to say the politically correct things to progress/survive in the Party? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, Lofarl said: God I was really looking forward to the possibility of seeing hibs play in Europe next season. We all were. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ranaldo Bairn said: Didn't it originate in Soviet Russia where one had to say the politically correct things to progress/survive in the Party? They were miles ahead over there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: What's wrong with political correctness? Political correctness (adjectivally: politically correct; commonly abbreviated PC) is a term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. Your spelling causes offence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, G51 said: Took a look at the teams Aberdeen and Livi can expect to face in the ECL, because curiousity got the better of me. The below is all dependent on Rangers or Hibs winning the Scottish Cup, otherwise it'll be Hibs and Aberdeen (unless Aberdeen win the Cup, in which case it's Hibs and Livi. I think). As it stands at the moment, both teams would be seeded in the second round of the ECL qualifiers, and to be honest there are some tricky enough ties in there. The second place side in Switzerland (Servette), Greece (Aris), 2/3/4 in Sweden (Djurgardens, Hacken, Elfsborg) are all potential ties. The rest of them are pretty straightforward. Third round, both are unseeded, though Aberdeen have a chance to be seeded depending on upsets and when the draw is made. Seeded side range from some really soft ones (Dundalk, Dudelange, Suduva) to some proper scuddings (Basel, Copenhagen, CSKA Moscow, Feyenoord). You can take a look at the teams here, but tbh I doubt either side are getting close to the ECL groups. Not sure that’s the point m8. The tone of the article is very much ‘whoever is in a qualifier will embarrass themselves lol, and whoever gets to the group will make money, even if they embarrass themselves lol.’ it’s hardly a thought out analysis of the qualifying prospects. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G51 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: Not sure that’s the point m8. The tone of the article is very much ‘whoever is in a qualifier will embarrass themselves lol, and whoever gets to the group will make money, even if they embarrass themselves lol.’ it’s hardly a thought out analysis of the qualifying prospects. I know aye, I was just genuinely curious as to what kind of teams we should expect to see in the ECL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I agree. No problem with Women’s Football being covered in the press. Nothing to do with misogyny. It is over exposed for political correctness reasons. Fair enough if there is a demand. However, where is the coverage of professional male football out with the top league? Clubs with decent supports who get next to no coverage in the MSM, unless one of their players/coaches/ ball boys has a connection to either half of Scotland’s disgrace?There are 20 Championship games a season shown live on the BBC and the league is regularly featured on Sportsound. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I’ve yet to see a report anywhere about last night’s Aberdeen Celtic game that even mentions Turnbull’s assault.Quelle surprise 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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