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Costs less to watch than football, at club level at least.

It's interesting that Ayr and Kilmarnock drew 25000 to Hampden. Something meaningful was at stake. If we were currently sixth in the league, with a chance of a play-off place, our crowds would be bigger. Something meaningful would be at stake. Could you imagine the buzz in Edinburgh if Hearts and Hibs were slogging it out for the title? Something meaningful........ Motherwell on top of the league? Imagine the crowds. Something meaningful......... I could go on. I remember Jim Leishman saying that Dunfermline got bigger crowds winning the first than getting humped in the SPL. There is no way Rangers will disappear. There is no way Celtic will either. But God, I wish they would. Then we could have a sensible league structure with benefits for all clubs, as well as the national team.

Is there not a scenario in which Whyte ends up with the lot? It's reasonable to assume he has a secured loan to Rangers for 18 million, which is the bank debt he took over when he bought the club for a squid. That loan will be from some holding company or other. Since his loan is secured, he has first call on the assetts (the ground, the brand etc). Could he not change the ownership of the club to the said holding, and the name ever so subtlely, and then say that the tax question has nothing to do with the "new" Rangers? I read something akin to this on the BBC today, but the story seems to have gone. If this is indeed the case, then the law should be changed to stop people like Whyte pulling stunts like this.

I've never seen her live, but judging by the stuff she does on radio, and of course what's out there on youtube, I think Sarah Milican is pretty good. Also, I saw Janeane Garofalo in Sydney, and she was excellent, thought-provoking as well as funny: humour with a political rather than a surreal edge. Know what you mean about Shappi, though.

"Hate" is too strong a term, but I feel Gerry Collins deserves a mention in this thread, if only for his cringeworthy media presence. Who can forget his proclamation that John Paul McBride was the "best passer of the ball in the SPL"? I would take exception to his choice of pals in the press box, too. Incidentally, I too am intriguied by the hints about McCall, and would happily receive a PM that would shed some light, or even perpetuate some scurrilous gossip on the subject.

I've been away for seven years now, and things must have changed drastically for this to be true. 50 grand a year? On benefits? Are you sure? I taught in primary schools across Glasgow and there were unemployed parents who were struggling to feed their kids, never mind raking in that kind of cash.

All very interesting. Just a thought, but could they buy over an English club, thus opening up a means of gaining entry to the EPl, or are there rules to prevent such an outcome? I remember there was talk of Wimbledon relocating to Dublin a while ago.

Smashin'.

......is talking about Cameron, judging by the hand signals! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/euro-slides-despite-merkels-call-for-patience/article2271595/

Anyone on the forum enjoy getting sworn at after a bad day at work? Applaud the opposition by all means, but the rest is beyond the pale, regardless of the circumstances.

Still don't know why he resigned. And if Jackie Mcnamara were to leave soon, I would agree that experience is vital. I'll get pelters, but Jimmy Calderwood could do a job.

I'm sure I've got a CD by Billingham Synthonia somewhere.

Always had a soft spot for him. Liam Miller has pitched up in the same league. Remember him? http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/madaschi-bound-for-heart/42230

Kaiserslautern

One of the reasons I don't post very often is that by the time I've woken up over here other people have made the points I would have. Rarely, however, have my sentiments about an original post been so admirably articulated by PaleGreySky and CJPTFC. I don't dislike much, but I don't like hypocrisy and I don't like Dundee. Incidentally, is the missive from the Dundee fan assuredly genuine?

My twelve-year-old asked me today why certain penalties are described as being "stonewall". I've used that term for years. Where on earth does it come from?

Wizadora

Inspector Gadget

Quince

Yoda - Weird Al Yankovic

William, It Was Really Nothing (the Smiths)

Stretching the point a bit, but I reckon we'll struggle for Q, so I offer Quiche Lorraine by the B52's, which was a song about a dog of the same name.

Qwest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks American Football side.

Old Trafford

Violet