Zhan_Zhuang Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Can remember when that Romanov guy took over Hearts and they were top of league with about 8 straight wins and signing some decent players. Then he sacked George Burley for looking at him strangely or something and they soon fell down the league...his approach reminded me of how Cellino did things at Leeds. That was probably the last time an outsider could've at least challenged for the league but as far away as ever now. I remember this well. Living in Aberdeen the locals desperately wanted Hearts to fail as they could not stand to see anyone other than them break the dominance. So bitter it was unbelievable, most people would have been delighted to see another team split them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 16 hours ago, maqroll said: Looking at Rangers celebrations and fans etc. How satisfying can winning that league really be? It's a hollow achievement. Nobody cares. I’d imagine pretty damn satisfying to stop your arch rivals being able to claim 10 in a row... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted March 8, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Can remember when that Romanov guy took over Hearts and they were top of league with about 8 straight wins and signing some decent players. Then he sacked George Burley for looking at him strangely or something and they soon fell down the league...his approach reminded me of how Cellino did things at Leeds. That was probably the last time an outsider could've at least challenged for the league but as far away as ever now. Burley was doing a great job till Romanov replaced him with his own son I think and then it was downhill financially for mad vlad from there........eventually the authorities caught on!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, villa4europe said: Surprises me how many people care Rangers seemingly have a decent following from villa fans Aren't the lions in our respective badges the same? And aren't Villa Park and Ibrox connected in some way? Same architect or something? They are obviously massive off the pitch with their stadium and fan base etc but for the first time in possibly 20 years they are a decent side on it too, by which I mean they are competitive in Europe over and above just being far better than everyone else in Scotland, and most of their starting XI would get into Premier League sides. Well done to them, cheerio ten in a row! Edited March 8, 2021 by wedge 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted March 8, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, newhavenhibby said: Once is understandable. Trouble is yesterday was the third "celebration" and gathering as they have congregated at Livingston last week, Ibrox on Saturday and Ibrox and Glasgow city centre yesterday. With the Celtic game at the weekend, I expect they will be there also........mind you the Green Brigade may have something to say there! At one of the last games they will be presented with the trophy so expect them back then. Sevco who are usually very good at issuing statements have said nothing apart from it is to be expected and Gerrard and his players have been encouraging the party firstly after the game on Saturday and then at and outside the training ground yesterday. Police officers attacked, fighting amongst themselves and smashing all the memorial benches in George Square just a few of their "expected" antics along with, I expect, singing about, up to their knees in Fenian blood. Scottish footballs shame. As one Motherwell fan has just said..........it is good to see a club other than Celtic or Glasgow Rangers win the League ah i wasn't aware that there have been other gatherings previously. in which case i think they're all tw*ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted March 8, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, wedge said: Aren't the lions in our respective badges the same? And aren't Villa Park and Ibrox connected in some way? Same architect or something? They are obviously massive off the pitch with their stadium and fan base etc but for the first time in possibly 20 years they are a decent side on it too, by which I mean they are competitive in Europe over and above just being far better than everyone else in Scotland, and most of their starting XI would get into Premier League sides. Well done to them, cheerio ten in a row! Aye, amazing where debt gets you. Hopefully they have enough left to help pay for all the memorial benches wrecked last night in George Square. Both stadia were designed by Archibald Leitch , hence there similarity. He deigned over 20 main stadia in the UK. Edited March 8, 2021 by newhavenhibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, wedge said: Aren't the lions in our respective badges the same? And aren't Villa Park and Ibrox connected in some way? Same architect or something? They are obviously massive off the pitch with their stadium and fan base etc but for the first time in possibly 20 years they are a decent side on it too, by which I mean they are competitive in Europe over and above just being far better than everyone else in Scotland, and most of their starting XI would get into Premier League sides. Well done to them, cheerio ten in a row! Yes they are similar. However Villa began to use the Scottish Lion and the motto 'Prepared' from our inception (circa 1874) it became more prominent when McGregor joined the club due to his Scottish roots. Allegedly he felt an affinity with Birmingham as there was a large Scottish community in the area. Rangers began to use the Lion around 1959, they also seemed to 'steal' the idea of 'Prepared' but changed it to 'Ready'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, wedge said: Aren't the lions in our respective badges the same? And aren't Villa Park and Ibrox connected in some way? Same architect or something? You are correct mate. Our lion and the Rangers lion are very similar, as too was our motto 'Prepared' with Rangers being 'Ready'. William McGregors wife, Jessie, was a Hearts fan and he himself a Rangers fan - our colours come from these two teams, the Claret of Hearts and the Blue of Rangers. Our stadiums similarity come from both being designed by the same scottish architect, Archibald Leitch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted March 8, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) Anybody on here also at Villa Park in 1976 when the Glasgow Rangers game had to be abandoned after some of the worst violence seen at Villa Park.........................and in the 70s that is saying something. I remember going to the Den in that era and that seemed like a cake walk Edited March 8, 2021 by newhavenhibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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newhavenhibby Posted March 11, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/191747-rangers-league-win-merged/page/9/#comments Expand and learn the new sevco firework code Would be funny if it wasn't so sad. Edited March 11, 2021 by newhavenhibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Eddie Howe in talks in for the Celtic job, I wasn't expecting that.It would certainly be a big culture shift from Bournemourh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Eddie Howe in talks in for the Celtic job, I wasn't expecting that.It would certainly be a big culture shift from Bournemourh. Liverpool wont be happy with that, no way Celtic will give him the money that Bournemouth did to buy there shit players 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: Eddie Howe in talks in for the Celtic job, I wasn't expecting that.It would certainly be a big culture shift from Bournemourh. I thought Burnley was too north for him!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted April 2, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2021 Haven't been on the Smeltic forums to see what they think, but as said, it will be a huge cultural shock. He has spent his entire playing and managerial career at Bournemouth apart from a couple of games for Pompey. Has to consider family life as he cannot commute to Glasgow. He will also get no time to settle in as the green faithful will want the side to hit the ground running and he will have to match or better Sevco right from the first game. Pressure on him from the word go will be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Great appointment. Do they have a DOF? Hope so. For the love of God don't give him the chequebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted April 2, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, rodders0223 said: Great appointment. Do they have a DOF? Hope so. For the love of God don't give him the chequebook. If Howe goes there then Desmond wants Richard Hughes from Bournemouth as Director of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, newhavenhibby said: If Howe goes there then Desmond wants Richard Hughes from Bournemouth as Director of football. Can see high bids for that Neco Williams, the Greek left back and Origi. Bournemouth style deals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Another good win for Rangers against the Hobo's today to stay undefeated this season and also maintain 100% record at Ibrox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted April 11, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Another good win for Rangers against the Hobo's today to stay undefeated this season and also maintain 100% record at Ibrox. Pity a perfectly good goal by Ryan Porteous was chalked off ..........for nothing in particular........otherwise the dynamic of the game could have changed . Where's VAR Anyway we have come to expect poor ref decisions at Ibrox ( as do all clubs) .........the kick by Hagi to Newells head in the last game by the penalty spot with nothing given is still the best. Mind you the retrospective red card for Morelos for stamping Porteous at Easter Road didn't help us, as he scored the winner later in the game, comes a close second. Gerrard certainly knows how to keep the refs in check. Certainly sevco are the best team in the League but don't get me starte................................ GGTTH Edited April 11, 2021 by newhavenhibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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