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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 51,094
    Good to see good old fashioned sectarianism is alive and well on these pages.
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,305
    Hilarious that English football is catching boring strays on a Scottish football thread!
  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,402
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,370
    edited May 17
    AberystwythAddick said:
    TelMc32 said:
    AberystwythAddick said:

    Not overly bothered by Scottish Football, but this absolutely stinks. 

    Scottish football is rotten 

    Already been explained on here. Hearts had already played Celtic twice at home and once at Celtic Park. 
    Surely the point is not why are Celtic’s at Home and Hearts away. It’s why are Hearts not playing a home fixture against whoever? It didn’t necessarily have to be Celtic, there would’ve have been other teams they had left to play at home
    There’s an explanation of the SPFL system here. Essentially, Hearts and Rangers had two home & three away fixtures to fit in. Celtic had three home & two away. TV and Police Scotland have a say. For example, derbies are not allowed on the final day, whether in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee. The last two games have to be either home/away or away/home…not two homes or two aways.  

    All a bit of a faff, but a consequence of the split system. Falkirk, for instance, over-performed and ended up with 20 home games instead of 19 because they ended in the top 6 instead of the predicted bottom half. 

  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,305
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,627
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    I have just seen a clip. Horrible little cnuts goading Hearts players. Easily identified. Look forward to them all being banned for life by Celtic. 
  • Chaz Hill
    Chaz Hill Posts: 5,251
    Scottish Cup final next weekend. More overtime for the old bill  :#
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,195
    edited May 17
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    Did they? If they did, it would be all over social media.
    If so, anyone involved should be prosecuted. 


  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,305
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    Did they? If they did, it would be all over social media.
    If so, anyone should be prosecuted. 


    It's all over social media.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,195
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    Did they? If they did, it would be all over social media.
    If so, anyone should be prosecuted. 


    It's all over social media.
    Video evidence of the assaults?

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  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,305
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    Did they? If they did, it would be all over social media.
    If so, anyone should be prosecuted. 


    It's all over social media.
    Video evidence of the assaults?
    Loads. It's being investigated by police Scotland and Hearts are reported their players were assaulted. Interesting how you know nothing about it yet are able to find various angles of a dubious penalty decision.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,195
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    Did they? If they did, it would be all over social media.
    If so, anyone should be prosecuted. 


    It's all over social media.
    Video evidence of the assaults?
    Loads. It's being investigated by police Scotland and Hearts are reported their players were assaulted. Interesting how you know nothing about it yet are able to find various angles of a dubious penalty decision.
    The only thing I’ve seen, is a fan who shouldn’t be on the pitch running up to shankland, the player defending himself by pushing the fan. Not sure it that counts as a hearts player being assaulted.
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,305
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    Correct, they also assaulted the Hearts players. It'll be forgotten about in a few days.
    Did they? If they did, it would be all over social media.
    If so, anyone should be prosecuted. 


    It's all over social media.
    Video evidence of the assaults?
    Loads. It's being investigated by police Scotland and Hearts are reported their players were assaulted. Interesting how you know nothing about it yet are able to find various angles of a dubious penalty decision.
    The only thing I’ve seen, is a fan who shouldn’t be on the pitch running up to shankland, the player defending himself by pushing the fan. Not sure it that counts as a hearts player being assaulted.
    From this day on you will be known as Arsène.
  • raytreacy
    raytreacy Posts: 261
    Another case of big Club bias.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,640
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g9ww4p09do

    The SPFL has confirmed Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts on Saturday was not brought to a premature conclusion

    Definitely was, though, wasn't it?  Given they scored at 97.26 when there was a minimum of 8 minutes injury time.  But that will be that.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 19,206
    North Lower Neil said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g9ww4p09do

    The SPFL has confirmed Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts on Saturday was not brought to a premature conclusion

    Definitely was, though, wasn't it?  Given they scored at 97.26 when there was a minimum of 8 minutes injury time.  But that will be that.
    Proper wash your hands and ignore the situation stuff that. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,195
    Rothko said:
    North Lower Neil said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g9ww4p09do

    The SPFL has confirmed Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts on Saturday was not brought to a premature conclusion

    Definitely was, though, wasn't it?  Given they scored at 97.26 when there was a minimum of 8 minutes injury time.  But that will be that.
    Proper wash your hands and ignore the situation stuff that. 


    SPFL Statement

    "Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian following an incredible campaign.

    “We would also like to thank the referee and his excellent team of match officials for their cool heads on such a dramatic day. Given the speculation about the conclusion of the game, we would like to make clear that, prior to awarding the trophy, we were informed by the match referee that the match had ended and had not been abandoned.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,696
    edited May 17
    guinnessaddick said:
    Rothko said:
    North Lower Neil said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g9ww4p09do

    The SPFL has confirmed Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts on Saturday was not brought to a premature conclusion

    Definitely was, though, wasn't it?  Given they scored at 97.26 when there was a minimum of 8 minutes injury time.  But that will be that.
    Proper wash your hands and ignore the situation stuff that. 


    SPFL Statement

    "Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian following an incredible campaign.

    “We would also like to thank the referee and his excellent team of match officials for their cool heads on such a dramatic day. Given the speculation about the conclusion of the game, we would like to make clear that, prior to awarding the trophy, we informed the match referee that the match had ended and had not been abandoned.
    Fixed that for you :)

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,834
    guinnessaddick said:
    Rothko said:
    North Lower Neil said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g9ww4p09do

    The SPFL has confirmed Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts on Saturday was not brought to a premature conclusion

    Definitely was, though, wasn't it?  Given they scored at 97.26 when there was a minimum of 8 minutes injury time.  But that will be that.
    Proper wash your hands and ignore the situation stuff that. 


    SPFL Statement

    "Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian following an incredible campaign.

    “We would also like to thank the referee and his excellent team of match officials for their cool heads on such a dramatic day. Given the speculation about the conclusion of the game, we would like to make clear that, prior to awarding the trophy, we were informed by the match referee that the match had ended and had not been abandoned.
    Ended yes, but before full time because of a fan invasion.

    If Hearts took legal action they would surely win, but as they were unlikely in the extreme to score twice in a minute they have likely decided to leave the matter with good grace.

    This season will be remembered forever as the year that Hearts were beaten to the title by a number of the "governing" bodies/officials.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 37,282
    The Red Robin said:
    It is boring, but English Premier League football is no better at the moment either. Same old teams. Money dictates.
    Arsenal are about to win the Premier league for the first time in 22 years.

    And yes of course money dictates, can you show me a league in world football where the richest and biggest clubs are not near the top?

    But even so, the PL is far better than most top leagues for competitiveness. The pre-season title favourites are currently sat in 5th.

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  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 4,540
    North Lower Neil said:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g9ww4p09do

    The SPFL has confirmed Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts on Saturday was not brought to a premature conclusion

    Definitely was, though, wasn't it?  Given they scored at 97.26 when there was a minimum of 8 minutes injury time.  But that will be that.
    Being Catholics Celtic should know all about withdrawing prematurely
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,511
    edited May 17
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    Chippycafc said:
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    Chippycafc said:
    DamoNorthStand said:
    Chippycafc said:
    DaveMehmet said:
    Not knocking anyone on here but I’ve never understood how English fans get so worked up over Scottish football. To be fair, I’ve watched a few games this season which have been exciting but really couldn’t give a shit who does/doesn’t win.
    Tune in tomorrow night then mate to watch a cracking end to end Premier classic.

    Arsenal V Burnley... 

    Both Burnley and Wolves will come straight back up. Exciting times in England. 
    It is exciting. Arsenal haven’t won it for years.

    Since inception there have been 7 premier league winners. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City and Liverpool.

    In the same time it has been boooooring in Scotland 

    It is what it is. I was just cheering the underdog for a win that would have finally breathed life into a tinpot league.

    I honestly think Celtic and Rangers would have benefited from it as well as maybe they would finally get a bit more recognition for winning in the future. 
    What's exciting watching arsenal gub Burnley 4 or 5 nil. The premier league is almost a closed shop. Coventry and Ipswich will go straight back down with pots of Premier league money making it more difficult for other championship clubs to complete.

    Just looked at the Premier league table the top 15 are almost and usually safe, the fact spurs are in it is rare as like Leicester winning the PL and look where they are now.

    Next year it will be arsenal or city again. Very exciting.

    I think the vitriol re the Scottish PL is cos Celtic won it. If rangers were in the same position the comments wouldn't be as bad.

    Up the celts few more Stella's to enjoy tonight. 
    The Premier league is about to have it's third different winner in three years.

    Arsenal will also be the sixth different winner in 14 years. No other major league comes close to that competitiveness.

    In that same time period:

    Italy - 4 winners
    Spain - 3 winners
    France - 3 winners
    Holland - 3 winners
    Portugal - 3 winners
    Germany - 2 winners
    Scotland - 2 winners in 40 years.
    Cracking stato... And our 2 cup finals this year.. City arsenal and Chelsea great variety. And I am sure without bothering Google in the last few years you may add a utd or Liverpool to that list. They make the majority of the finals. 

    You will never see another Leicester in our life time. 
    I'll humour you just because you're so completely wrong.

    FA Cup: 6 different winners in the last 7 years. 2 of those were Leicester and Palace. 
    League cup: 4 different winners in the last 4 years. 1 of them was Newcastle.

    So yes, quite a lot of variety.

    Not even sure what point you're trying to make here. 
    Apologies for the late reply just been out celebrating bayerns 15th title in the last 17 years with my German friends. 
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,511
    The Red Robin said:
    It is boring, but English Premier League football is no better at the moment either. Same old teams. Money dictates.
    Absolutely right but sadly some people just don't get it. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,834
    Chippycafc said:
    The Red Robin said:
    It is boring, but English Premier League football is no better at the moment either. Same old teams. Money dictates.
    Absolutely right but sadly some people just don't get it. 
    Yes, but it’s the same 5, which is better than Spain, Italy & Germany.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,511
    se9addick said:
    I will say, it shows that English people will take interest in Scottish football if we have a decent title race. The same calibre of people who were virologists during Covid and have been Middle East experts during the Iran war are now bang into the SPL which is brilliant. Look forward to their input in 40 years time.
    110 pages on here and this is the best post ever. At least we both know which part of the divide we are on and have a bit of banter in between. And both don't pretend we're here for the beer and deny which side we support in order to poke ridiculous comments on the other half.

    You can add fuel shortages and climate change too as lots of experts on there but you've covered it nicely. Well done. 
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,627
    I am a follower of Motherwell. I dislike Celtic and Rangers equally. I have no bias towards any church, so there's none of that malarky involved either. 
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 7,496
    edited May 18
    Algarveaddick said:
    I am a follower of Motherwell. I dislike Celtic and Rangers equally. I have no bias towards any church, so there's none of that malarky involved either. 
    Glad to hear she's doing well, unlike poor Malik that plays for Stockport
  • Gisappointed
    Gisappointed Posts: 1,209
    redman said:
    Am I right in saying that the referee hadn't blown the final whistle in either of Celtic's last 2 games before there were pitch invasions which effectively ended the games? 
    I'd say 3 point deduction incoming.
  • Gisappointed
    Gisappointed Posts: 1,209
    Algarveaddick said:
    I am a follower of Motherwell. I dislike Celtic and Rangers equally. I have no bias towards any church, so there's none of that malarky involved either. 
    Is Malarky worth signing if he is not getting gametime?
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,305
    One of the highlights of the season.

    https://oldfirmfacts1.medium.com/the-2025-26-alternative-scottish-football-awards-7fbb97f5258b

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