SJFCtheTeamForMe Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Swello said: They are definitely not pro-football - but they might keep games on just to enjoy the massive backlash from the sort of people who have twitter handles like WeeNippyHater_1690 They're also the kind that post "I'm not racist but" If the Gov were in touch with the population, especially those interested in football, they'd say go ahead. Issue here is gov's are not known to be in touch with societies views. For what it's worth I don't think the Scottish Gov will get involved at all. "It's up to you to decide" I reckon they'll say to the SPFL etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: Official mourning guidance If ever you needed an example of just how cartoonish society is about this shite. Yet we can all manage to make it to our work. Load of pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Foot Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Anyone know if the next episode of Archetypes will be cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_Kahn Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, AngusTheBull said: Is there any precedence for what would happen if they refused to play and every other game was going ahead? I suspect that rather than hand us a 3-0 win the SPFL would bend over and do whatever they want. Someone else pointed me in the direction of this account of the Belarus international that was delayed 24 hours to avoid clashing with the Diana funeral. I knew some of the story, but not this part: Belarus were prepared to move the kick-off back a few hours but that idea was blown out of the water when the Rangers players in the squad - Ally McCoist, Gordon Durie and Andy Goram - told Craig Brown they would not play on the Saturday at any time. https://www.scottishsporthistory.com/sports-history-news-and-blog/archives/08-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, sergie's no1 fan said: Yet we can all manage to make it to our work. Load of pish. It reminds me of covid, Mon - Friday the virus didn't count when you had to board a crowded train and work in a crowded office, however at the weekends it was "just too risky" to mix with people or have any sort of enjoyment. As you say, this country is just a total screw up !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressball Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 42 minutes ago, AngusTheBull said: Staunch. I really can't see our game tomorrow going ahead, especially given the opponent. They can have a 3-0 loss if they refuse to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 19 minutes ago, Orbix said: this country is fucked beyond belief. I needed a shit just before the announcement but now I’ve got to hold it in for the 10 days of national mourning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AngusTheBull Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, O_Kahn said: Someone else pointed me in the direction of this account of the Belarus international that was delayed 24 hours to avoid clashing with the Diana funeral. I knew some of the story, but not this part: Belarus were prepared to move the kick-off back a few hours but that idea was blown out of the water when the Rangers players in the squad - Ally McCoist, Gordon Durie and Andy Goram - told Craig Brown they would not play on the Saturday at any time. https://www.scottishsporthistory.com/sports-history-news-and-blog/archives/08-2017 Thanks for that, interesting article. Shouldn't be surprised given who it was, but imagine being this pathetic and craven over a game of football going ahead on the scheduled date. "Even though a halt had been called to referendum campaigning that week because of the tragedy, he seized the opportunity to point out, 'this is what happens when Scots try to run their own affairs'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Stiles Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, O_Kahn said: Someone else pointed me in the direction of this account of the Belarus international that was delayed 24 hours to avoid clashing with the Diana funeral. I knew some of the story, but not this part: Belarus were prepared to move the kick-off back a few hours but that idea was blown out of the water when the Rangers players in the squad - Ally McCoist, Gordon Durie and Andy Goram - told Craig Brown they would not play on the Saturday at any time. https://www.scottishsporthistory.com/sports-history-news-and-blog/archives/08-2017 You mean the warm, cuddly, loveable, cheeky chappie Ally that was brought up on 60/70/80's Rangers and was DEMANDING their songs and traditions had to be saved when they died is as staunch as they come? I for one am shocked and stunned. Still, he's funny so we'll just overlook him being a raging bigot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Swello said: Aye but that's just to make sure the plebs don't get a day off 'normal work' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 The thing that mystifies me here is that, outside national broadcasters, the world is continuing as normal. Every shop is open except the bookies. Leisure centres are open, bins are being collected. Why is it that organised sport should carry the mourning burden for the nation? If you want to mourn, mourn. If you want to mourn but you're due at your work, it doesn't seem as though there are exemptions. People should make their own decisions on whether they attend events or not. Cancelling stuff when the rest of the economy is cracking on is daft. Either all shut or all open. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arab_R_us Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Government has said its upto the SPFL - minute silence is enough, get the games played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 hour ago, WATTOO said: Don't know if this has been posted but utterly unbelievable, “A determination regarding the remainder of this weekend’s scheduled fixtures will be made following a review of the official mourning guidance" Is there official afternoon guidance as well? Spoiler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressball Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, The Master said: Is there official afternoon guidance as well? Hide contents Booooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Clown Job said: Up here Queen's Park asked for a postponement but Hearts refused and SFA said play... in the end a snowstorm put the game off. It appears the only cancellation was Renton v Vale of Leven in Dunbartonshire Cup. Little midweek football then but a Scottish Cup replay was played at Dundee Wands. Funeral was Saturday 2nd Feb 1901: all football off, including Scotland v Ireland. Edited September 9, 2022 by HibeeJibee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Sevco currently putting the SPFL under pressure to get the game off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, big al said: Sevco currently putting the SPFL under pressure to get the game off. Well that's at least one thing in our favour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdu98196 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Some people presumably taking time off work to mourn at home watching the BBC, or stand in the rain and lay flowers. Human nature and the human mind works in different ways, we don't all process the same and cant just mourn on demand no matter what the media or state tell us - some feel grief immediately, other hours later for some it could be days r weeks then there's the others where it wont be until 20th Nov probably lasting 4 weeks. In times of mental health struggles I really hope employers are as supportive for those with delayed emotions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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