Scarlet Pimple

Scottyy I did NOT say that the BBC were entirely at fault, or even at all. I said that they were rude not to reply to my email with THEIR reasons for non broadcasting to overseas listeners. The fact that the Scottish Football Authorities (SPL?) may actually think that broadcasting this gane today, or any other game, to any overseas listeners will have the slightest effect on the bottomn line of any SPL club is laughable.Hilarious even. In this day and age,and in the current financial state of the game in Scotland, as you righly point out, they should be doing all they can to promote Scottish Football wherever, and whenever, they can - not restrict it to the the few U.K listeners who actually do tune in. For me it is like , say, a card game where all the players are hiding their cards under their vest. If you have a good had then reveal it and display it to the world for goodness sake. The footabll Beaks in Scotland seem to be living in another century--look at Cairo , it was the internet and Facebook that started, fuelled and finally brought the revolution to a climax not the efforts of the Dictatorship-controlled Government's to control and thwart the media's reporting of it. My view is that by broadcasting your prowess and game to the world you promote interest and a newer business model which is more likely to be succesful than the "living in a cave" attitude of these folks. Rant over- I am off to get my bacon and eggs and calm down.

Always thought that he played well for ICT. I have not seen anything in the local papers about any possible involvement with the Whitecaps who, otherwise, are working very hard to select their team for the upcoming MLS season. Their roster includes quite a few players from other countries and I have the impression that they are spending money on attracting the "type of player" that they want. Nanaimo is a amall town on Vancouver Island which lies just across the straits from the West Coast of the Canadian Mainland and Vancouver.The only way you can get to it from the mainland is by ferry, float plane/mini propellor-driven plane, helicopter or canoe.It's frankly a bit out of the mainstream but not exactly the back-of beyond. But, with the right coaching,good players can come from anywhere and one of the things about Canada that I like is the fact that distance is no object because this country is so huge that it doesn't really seem to factor negatively into business decisions.

So the loudpeaker is blaring out the melody from Duran, Duran the n...?

Wow--a goal already. Scotty, as far as your thoughts on the BBC "Open All Mics" restrictions are concerned it seems to me that someone, somewhere in a high position at either the BBC or the SFA or the SPL, is paranoid. A few weeks ago when all this nonsense started I wrote to the BBC Sportsound by email pointing out that there are probably only a relative handful of ex-pats scattered throughout the world whose only accessto SPL fiitball on a Saturday (or any other day) is through the Open All Mics since all otgher briadcasts to oiverseas lsiteners have systematically and progressively blocked as the last year or so has gone by. I asked why they think that allowing access to these broadcasts to this tiny fraction of humanity could have the slightest effect on their business or ratings, and so on. The email was not impolite They did not reply--which, as far as I am concerned, is very rude. If they have a case, a polite or straightforward reply outlining their reasonsis is all that is required but just ignoring it is simply consistent with modernity these days where good manners and responsible attitudesseem to be going the way of the Dodo. Neverr fgear I will be contacying them again asking for the "courtesy of a reply" but am notholding my breath. Maybe Charles Bannerman can make an enquiry or two and post their answer(s) on here.....?

Sounds like a decent chap. Could not have been easy for him, an all. All I can say is.... "Christopher,a hearty welcome to Caley Thistle. Run like fun and belt the ball like a missile. Oh...and don't forget to play to the whistle." :biggrin:

Good luck Danni. Hope the recovery goes very well. Scarlet

So that was it ...HUH.........

Good to hear from you Cooler. I once was a Hibees regular fan when I stayed in Edinburgh a looooong time ago. Sad to dee how this once big team has faded. I also notice that East Fife is bottom of their division --so that's two of my fav. teams languishing in the weeds.Oh My! Better stop talking--there but for he grace of god go I ....eh? Cheers from the Wilderness of CANADA. If things get any worse for the boys in green, why you can always emigrate......

Seasider T. Butcher is not only well-liked but something of a cult figure now after his five minute blistering rant to a reporter recently against the SFA and the things that they seem to be doing to stint our progress. I am sure that if you really want to get a good earful of honest comment that will tickle you pink then someone on here will find itfor you and either put the link on here for you or listen to or will send it to you.

Was he ho gging the ball then....?

Draw in Inverness then a bumper pay day for thr club in Glasgow. A win in Glasgow in the return match and another bumper crowd at the semi-final game. Then a win at Hampden before a capacity crowd, mostly dressed in blue and red. Thoroughly deserved and DEFINITELY DOABLE.

Donview--actually I am not a drinker ; just a stinker.

I noticed from the BBC text page that ICT seemed to have a complete dominance with their number of corners recorded over a short period of time far outweighing those of the Morton team. Long may it continue. I can't help wondering if these two loan players may be in Terry's sights for eventual paid transfers if they continue to do well. Wikipedia's comments on the "Transfer Windows" situation indicates that quite often a loan is paid with an already-agreed fee attached to cover this future possibility. These young lads may not be quite, or even nearly ready, for the big time of the EPL but they may thrive and blossom in the smaller and probably more relaxed atmosphere and stadia of the SPL.Especially under the experienced eye of Terry Butcher. So, a couple or three very good years cracking in the goals for Caley Thistle may be to the benefit of all parties. As I said....long may it continue.

One step at a time, folks. But, if we can get to the Final , we have a very good chance of winning it. Now, would that not be something.More "Press" for the Caley Thistle.

Full Time I*nverness 5...Morton 1

Attendance at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium today ....1893. Well, that is hardly inspiring is it. Sigh!

Bluidy Iris h--gotta love'em!

Shoot! :irritated:

O.K. Alex.

Sanchez--how is he doing since he came on? From the meagre info available on here sounds like he is doing something?

If Terry can get Adam to sign a contract, Adam can still leave at the end of the season if he gets a great offer and Caley Thistle will win with a large transfer feee--so surely it's a no-brainer really? So, is this correct or is the Pimple missing something.?

Which of the commentators said that Alex?

Ggoh Hogg, go!

I knew that he was a good signing.