Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I really cannot understand why Reading v Bradford was shown on peak time BBC1 Scotland last night.
Love to see what the viewing figures were.
Love to see what the viewing figures were.
Scottish v English football
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Not sure why shown in Scotland - probably bit tricky finding and fitting something into prime time in Scotland that England wouldn't want to see also - was on as Bradford made one heck of a fuss when their previous games weren't shown live.
Adi2Dassler
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Don't really get this comparison between the two leagues..one is clearly superior to the other, and the factors for that are well documented.
A fairer comparison would be EPL vs Bundesligue.One played at a faster pace where and one probably superior technique.All fantastic stadia with high quality players on the whole, playing the game in a different way.Taking the whole package as a supporter, I prefer the German model to the English one, but only slightly.
BUT as someone who supports a team in Scotland, I'm much happier in Cowdenbeath watching Hibs on a crappy pitch with a car track round the side than watching Reading vs Bradford.I'm sure a guy watching Macclesfield or Leyton Orient or Plymouth would say exactly the same thing.
A fairer comparison would be EPL vs Bundesligue.One played at a faster pace where and one probably superior technique.All fantastic stadia with high quality players on the whole, playing the game in a different way.Taking the whole package as a supporter, I prefer the German model to the English one, but only slightly.
BUT as someone who supports a team in Scotland, I'm much happier in Cowdenbeath watching Hibs on a crappy pitch with a car track round the side than watching Reading vs Bradford.I'm sure a guy watching Macclesfield or Leyton Orient or Plymouth would say exactly the same thing.
MegaSteve
Tour Winner
Good grief didn't know the 'stock car' track was still there... Made the trip up a couple of times in the early '70s to help a mate out on the spanners... Were 'fiery' nights!
same country and just pointing out the gulf in skill level and entertainment, surprised it wasnt clear after 26,815 views and 864 replies
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
You are absolutely right here but on the flip side the inferior one is a damn sight richer than the superior one
Adi2Dassler
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same country and just pointing out the gulf in skill level and entertainment, surprised it wasnt clear after 26,815 views and 864 replies
Not the same country, not according to FIFA or UEFA anyway.And I've probably only viewed it a couple of times.
Adi2Dassler
Journeyman Pro
Indeed.As we were leaving the ground they were prepping it for the racing.It was suggested we take advantage of the local curry house offer...all you can eat buffet and 5 drinks vouchers for £20, then back in for the racing!
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
They say you can tell when it is nearly full time by the volume of stock car engines revving up!
GreiginFife
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Shimla Palace, great curry. Good offer too.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Ach but Scottish football gives you laughs and curios...
I mean for goodness sake - Alloa vs The Rangers. Including last night five times they have played each other this season - The Rangers have won ONE of them (and they were lucky 2-1 victors). ALLOA! Madness.
I mean for goodness sake - Alloa vs The Rangers. Including last night five times they have played each other this season - The Rangers have won ONE of them (and they were lucky 2-1 victors). ALLOA! Madness.
FairwayDodger
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SwingsitlikeHogan
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onsideration of your misery)
Sorry FD - but it is nuts. Last three games Rangers have played (you'll note I dropped the The there in consideration for your misery - I have family members with the same affliction as yourself and they are not happy bunnies) but their last three games - draws against Livi, Alloa and Cowdenbeath (bottom, 2nd bottom and also 2nd bottom of 2nd tier of Scottish Football). Talk of mighty falling...
But you've got a ginger in command now so easy to spot and follow follow (sorry...).
OK Mods, this thread has gone too far.
Leave me to my misery SILH, please!
Sorry FD - but it is nuts. Last three games Rangers have played (you'll note I dropped the The there in consideration for your misery - I have family members with the same affliction as yourself and they are not happy bunnies) but their last three games - draws against Livi, Alloa and Cowdenbeath (bottom, 2nd bottom and also 2nd bottom of 2nd tier of Scottish Football). Talk of mighty falling...
But you've got a ginger in command now so easy to spot and follow follow (sorry...).
FairwayDodger
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They are terrible, no denying it. Very unlikely they'll get promoted. It's painful.
Incidentally, I've called them "The" Rangers for over thirty years but never expected fans of other teams would accord them such respect.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
They are terrible, no denying it. Very unlikely they'll get promoted. It's painful.
Incidentally, I've called them "The" Rangers for over thirty years but never expected fans of other teams would accord them such respect.
Aye Ready as fans of other Scottish teams are to accord such respect
BTW - You don't really want to read comments on the game last night that have been posted on The Bears Den forum - though they are exactly as you'd expect. A wee bit of Gers fan melt down going on.
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Oh its much worse than that...
Last 10 games for them have been:
LWWLWDDDDD
while the league leaders have gone:
DWLWWWWWWW
I suspect that Rangers thread will come back to life if the SFA ever get around (forced) into holding the duel ownership case against them
Last 10 games for them have been:
LWWLWDDDDD
while the league leaders have gone:
DWLWWWWWWW
I suspect that Rangers thread will come back to life if the SFA ever get around (forced) into holding the duel ownership case against them
FairwayDodger
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lol, you won't find many rangers fans that weren't desperate for the SFA to do something, ANYTHING about that at the time. If they do act now it will be too little, too late.
Adi2Dassler
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Not looking forward to sunday now. Hibs are not usually very good and being expected to win.I anticipate a Rangers victory.
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
I agree, pretty incredible its been moved/postponed for over 4 months and now wont be held until mid April when the teams fate will pretty much be determined
but the play-offs should be fun
FairwayDodger
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You sound like my (hibby) fiancée. No harmony in our house on sunday!
