Big Dave Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oh dear...shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Not good for Scottish football though. We may be spared the antics of Rangers' fans in Europe but as a Scotland fan I like to see as many Scottish players as possible playing in the Champions League. Playing at a high level of football can only be good for their development, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Not good for Scottish football though. We may be spared the antics of Rangers' fans in Europe but as a Scotland fan I like to see as many Scottish players as possible playing in the Champions League. Playing at a high level of football can only be good for their development, IMO. So that would be erm Naismith, McGregor, the hearts lad and the old guy. Yeah, sorry take your point. Oh and Whittaker, let's not forget him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Not good for Scottish football though. We may be spared the antics of Rangers' fans in Europe but as a Scotland fan I like to see as many Scottish players as possible playing in the Champions League. Playing at a high level of football can only be good for their development, IMO. Nahh FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-R Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Scottish football has been going no where for some time now, says it all when apparently Rangers have won 1 of their last 22 European games and they're meant to be the best we can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Not good for Scottish football though. We may be spared the antics of Rangers' fans in Europe but as a Scotland fan I like to see as many Scottish players as possible playing in the Champions League. Playing at a high level of football can only be good for their development, IMO. But the minute one of the ugly sisters starts to make real cash out of the Champions League they start bringing in foreign players and before you know it there's hardly a Scot getting a game for them in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Had a tenner on Malmo at 6s Had won £50 on a wee forecast on the horses and i was going to put it all on Malmo. but when I heard they were 6s i changed my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oh dear how sad, never mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 a number 7 called Larsson comes back to haunt the h*ns, fcukin magic, you couldn't write that shizzle I've had my Rangers supporting mate and uncle text me greeting tnite after the result, my uncle said Ally is the new Paul Le Guen, I text back saying, 'More like the new John Barnes' that was about an hour ago and I've not heard back, must have touched a nerve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucatoni Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Had a tenner on Malmo at 6s Had won £50 on a wee forecast on the horses and i was going to put it all on Malmo. but when I heard they were 6s i changed my mind wonder what the odds are on mccoist lasting the season :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Get it round them!! R O F L M F A O FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 FTOF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 wonder what the odds are on mccoist lasting the season :lol: I think joker Mccoist will be found out this season!!!! I hope he still has Sue Barkers mobile number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 wonder what the odds are on mccoist lasting the season :lol: I have a bet with my H*n supporting Dad that McMoist will be out by January 31st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Stronach Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Not good for Scottish football though. I think it's an excellent result for Scottish football. If either of the Old Firm do well in the "Champions" League, it simply means the gulf between them and the rest will increase. It would also mean that they would be even more likely to spunk all their money on expensive, average foreign players. Also, the more our clubs are embarrassed in Europe, the more pressure there is for radical change in our game which can only be a good thing. But to be honest, apart from a Thistle win, nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing the scum from Govan failing in Europe. McCoist had better make peace with the BBC as soon as possible as I have a feeling he might be needing his old job on a Question Of Sport back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vom Itorium Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 a number 7 called Larsson comes back to haunt the h*ns, fcukin magic, you couldn't write that shizzle I've had my Rangers supporting mate and uncle text me greeting tnite after the result, my uncle said Ally is the new Paul Le Guen, I text back saying, 'More like the new John Barnes' that was about an hour ago and I've not heard back, must have touched a nerve! Exactly what I was thinking. Signing a lot of foreign nobodies and looking out of his depth already.. shame eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afghan Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I always like to see Scottish teams do well in Europe, and here's why. The more Scottish teams lose, the harder it becomes to qualify for European tournaments due to the falling co-efficient. Also, pre-pre qualifying ties against teams from countries with a similar co-efficient are generally less attractive than games against sides from the more successful countries. Now, it is not outwith the bounds of possibility that Thistle will be in the SPL in the not too distant future. Once there, it is again not outwith the bounds of possibility that we qualify for Europe, by reaching a cup final, for instance, or via the Fair Play system (I draw the line at suggesting winning the SPL, however). Thus the stronger the Scottish co-efficient, the more chance we have of going out to a glamour side than we do losing to some unknowns from Eastern Europe, who will be in the midst of their season while we will have just dragged our sorry unfit arses back from the beaches of Spain and are nowhere near match-fit. So by all means have a go at the Sons of Satan for losing to Malmo, because it'll be all their fault when we lose our qualifier to Havno Bogpaper of the Faroe Isles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Brilliant result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I think it's an excellent result for Scottish football. If either of the Old Firm do well in the "Champions" League, it simply means the gulf between them and the rest will increase. It would also mean that they would be even more likely to spunk all their money on expensive, average foreign players. Also, the more our clubs are embarrassed in Europe, the more pressure there is for radical change in our game which can only be a good thing. But to be honest, apart from a Thistle win, nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing the scum from Govan failing in Europe. McCoist had better make peace with the BBC as soon as possible as I have a feeling he might be needing his old job on a Question Of Sport back. I totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigesige00 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Failure of any Scottish team in Europe means the decline of the position of Scotland in the UEFA Ranking. That means that non-Old Firm teams have less chance to play in Europe. Therefore we cannot celebrate defeats of the Old Firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Failure of any Scottish team in Europe means the decline of the position of Scotland in the UEFA Ranking. That means that non-Old Firm teams have less chance to play in Europe. Therefore we cannot celebrate defeats of the Old Firm. A lot of us don't care. The Old Firm don't want to be Scottish, and neither do their fans. Every defeat of the OF, regardless of whether it's a domestic competition, a friendly, or in an international competition, is cause for rejoicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonjag Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 A lot of us don't care. The Old Firm don't want to be Scottish, and neither do their fans. Every defeat of the OF, regardless of whether it's a domestic competition, a friendly, or in an international competition, is cause for rejoicing. European ranking for Scotland? Who cares? Listening to OF fans whinge about defeat MORE THAN makes up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I always like to see Scottish teams do well in Europe, and here's why. The more Scottish teams lose, the harder it becomes to qualify for European tournaments due to the falling co-efficient. Also, pre-pre qualifying ties against teams from countries with a similar co-efficient are generally less attractive than games against sides from the more successful countries. Now, it is not outwith the bounds of possibility that Thistle will be in the SPL in the not too distant future. Once there, it is again not outwith the bounds of possibility that we qualify for Europe, by reaching a cup final, for instance, or via the Fair Play system (I draw the line at suggesting winning the SPL, however). Thus the stronger the Scottish co-efficient, the more chance we have of going out to a glamour side than we do losing to some unknowns from Eastern Europe, who will be in the midst of their season while we will have just dragged our sorry unfit arses back from the beaches of Spain and are nowhere near match-fit. So by all means have a go at the Sons of Satan for losing to Malmo, because it'll be all their fault when we lose our qualifier to Havno Bogpaper of the Faroe Isles. I've read this about 5 or 6 times now and i still can't work out if you've got your tongue in your cheek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) Failure of any Scottish team in Europe means the decline of the position of Scotland in the UEFA Ranking. That means that non-Old Firm teams have less chance to play in Europe. Therefore we cannot celebrate defeats of the Old Firm. Oh, yes we can! Sorry, but you must admit, the game was a bit of a pantomime. Edited July 27, 2011 by Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east lothian jag Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 A lot of us don't care. The Old Firm don't want to be Scottish, and neither do their fans. Every defeat of the OF, regardless of whether it's a domestic competition, a friendly, or in an international competition, is cause for rejoicing. correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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