SPFL Posts

30 Mar 2026 16:34:04
white horse, how is your lad doing at Dunfermline mate? I follow him on instagram he seems to be playing regular and enjoying himself and he's scored a few goals eh?

Shouldn't have been released imo a longer contract with maybe 2 years on loan he'd been great squad player to have going forward for us Imo mate

30 Mar 2026 20:10:42
Stevie, have a look for the story in the Sun over the weekend where Robbie talks a bit about it. Seems another one of Martin's decisions. He talks about how he is loving his time at the Pars and feels he has a bit of a chip on his shoulder about how it happened.

30 Mar 2026 22:56:39
It actually feels like Russell Martin was another lifetime.

31 Mar 2026 07:46:29
EHL, it does, and surprising how quickly on the pitch at least we seem to have got back to half decent.
You might not know or be willing to say, but it does seem though that if players like Robbie Fraser were given buy backs that someone knew that there needed to be a bit more thought of what happened after Martin had gone.

So giving the manager his way short term but planning for after.

31 Mar 2026 18:08:59
Angus, it's pretty standard for us to insert buy back options in pretty much any home grown talent we sell on.

Often we opt to insert a buy back clause and waive our development fee on return.

31 Mar 2026 22:32:25
Cheers EHL, thought it might be someone at the top thinking it was wrong decision and putting a clause in to reduce the damage being caused.

01 Apr 2026 15:17:34
Exactly, EHL, been doing that for a long time. Rangers took the decision not to ask for development fees as most teams could not afford them and it effectively put kids out of the game.

30 Mar 2026 00:27:15
Are Celtic adopting the old Rangers model signing ex Premier League players that simply are not worth the wages for example Kieran Tierney is on 50k a week ox chamberlain 55k a week now apparently they want Robertson would be on about 70k a week.

30 Mar 2026 07:42:18
Robbos still a good player and always said he wants to play for Celtic, but let them take all these older players on high wages and no sell on. Works for me lol.

30 Mar 2026 17:07:37
Robbie, a class act for me, he'd be best player in the league if they got him.

30 Mar 2026 17:17:21
Stevie, Andy Robertson isn't the same player now, mate. I'd be happy if Celtic sign him, only because of his and Tierney wages when only one would play, minimum 120k weekly for a couple of lb's. Do get Tierney can play lcb, but he'd be up against it with some big lumps in our leagues playing cf.

30 Mar 2026 20:40:09
Robertson could get over a hundred grand in Prem for a couple of seasons off one of the other clubs, (playing well or not), probably a couple of years before he puts on the green and grey hoops.

30 Mar 2026 20:54:38
I agree with you, Stevie, still a level above any player in our league.

30 Mar 2026 22:34:12
I hope he never joins them. Been one of my favourite players.

31 Mar 2026 10:02:13
Robertson is done. Legs have gone. Wouldn't be concerned at all if they broke the bank to sign him.

31 Mar 2026 11:16:43
Same, Kaiser, would tarnish how much I like him. What a player, could rip it up in SPL for a season or 2.

31 Mar 2026 18:07:49
Boys, I'd agree he's not the same player, of course not. If he was, Celtic couldn't attract him.

He was the best left back in the world for a couple seasons at one point, no question.

He's still on a different level, as Storm says, to anyone in Scotland.

29 Mar 2026 18:35:33
Don't know why but that incident involving John Hartson and a team mate just came up on my phone. What a horrible man this guy must be to do what he done. To think that he is given contracts to write articles or appearances on tv is beyond belief. Horrible, horrible human being to do what he did.

30 Mar 2026 08:03:43
John Hartson shouldn't be writing or on TV due to being a terrible pundit, and doesn't half talk nonsense. He makes Dean Windass sound clever.

30 Mar 2026 20:44:43
Terrible on TV, he never bothered me much as a player for them, as he was open about what he did on pitch. Sutton was the sly one and got away with murder.

29 Mar 2026 10:58:47
whether anyone chooses to believe or not
I'm going to watch every game very closely on the run in
Conspiracy hats on
But my thinking is I will see referee decisions going more for Celtic than anyone else
How many goals will we have chopped off for a potential foul that happened 10 minutes before the actual goal 🙈

it's a shame I can't honestly be assured all we have to do is show up play the game without anxiety that referees will have a huge influence on where the title potentially goes

Yes this post is ridiculous yes it's completely conspiracy but it's my thoughts at this precise time 🤢

How many extra minutes will be added to there games if they need it

this is what could totally ruin a great run in to the title this year all I'll say is it better not.

29 Mar 2026 11:25:21
The way to avoid this from having any effect, Stig, is for Rangers players to go out and give 100% in every game, dominate the opposition, create chances and take them when they come and win, win, win.



Do I think there have been many dubious decisions in ours and others' games this season, yes I do. But it's in our hands to go and ensure this is not a factor in where the title ends up in May.

29 Mar 2026 11:38:36
Absolutely, Cooper11. 👍 💙

29 Mar 2026 12:54:43
Hopefully the refs keep on giving them decisions and added time to finish 3rd. Possibly the worst run conspiracy of all time to get a team to 3rd place, unless Lawell has a big bet on that happening.

Stig, we will win the title if we beat the other teams, and we will lose if we don't. So it is all on us, I'm afraid.

29 Mar 2026 12:55:07
I've also been thinking this, and have said DR needs to make sure the team are well up for this and give it their all 110 %.

I'm sure he will, as he knows what's at stake and will have his eye on the prize.



If they do that, then they have a chance to win this regardless of any dodgy refereeing. I have no doubts, though there will be some dubious decisions.

29 Mar 2026 12:57:26
Perception Vs Reality

This season, the average total match length in the SPL is 97 minutes and 16 seconds.

Matches involving Livingston last the longest on average, while Celtic games are consistently the shortest in the league.

1 Livingston 98:07.
2 Dundee United 97:53.
3 Aberdeen 97:53.
4 Rangers 97:41.
5 Hearts 97:30.
6 Dundee FC 97:09.
7 St Mirren 97:02.
8 Hibernian 97:00.
9 Falkirk 96:58.
10 Motherwell 96:52.
11 Kilmarnock 96:44.
12 Celtic 96:35.

The second half is where the majority of additional minutes are concentrated.

Longest Second Halves: Rangers matches lead this category, averaging 50 minutes and 25 seconds.



Shortest Second Halves: Celtic matches average 49 minutes and 43 seconds.

Consistency: There is only a 42-second difference between the team with the most second-half added time and the team with the least.

The "Late Goal" Narrative:

Celtic have been the most prolific in late-game scenarios, scoring 8 goals beyond the 90-minute mark this season.

Rangers have scored 7 injury-time goals.

I wonder what the referees are trying to achieve by giving Livingston so many extra minutes? Conspiracy theories on a post card.

29 Mar 2026 14:13:42
Probably because Livingston wastes the most time in a game.

29 Mar 2026 14:17:26
Free talcum powder. 👀😇

29 Mar 2026 14:28:59
I like it, EHL. 😅

See if I never posted that, then you wouldn't have posted that crucial information. 😅 👍

29 Mar 2026 17:05:42
EHL, incredible analysis you provided in that post. No wonder you are employed in your role. Well done, sir.

30 Mar 2026 13:19:31
EHL, or is they numbers just because the match ends at 90 mins if Celtic are leading. 😜

28 Mar 2026 18:09:26
Classic Clarke!

A friendly and he can't go for it or make any significant changes.
No changes
No new players from the start
Same old p! sh!

Sack him now for me. Let him go to Celtic.

29 Mar 2026 10:29:06
He's just not that kind of manager and we know it. He had to give Gunn minutes as he's not playing for his club, Patterson also, but he hasn't played much for Everton and Conway hasn't played much for Scotland. At least Curtis got a first run out. Would've thought Mccrorrie would have been on instead of Ralston and the likes of Miller given some minutes.



Having forked out many thousands of £'s to go to the Haiti game, that wasn't the kind of performance that fills me with any confidence. With Doak not available up front, we really lack any real creative spark.

Expect the midweek game will be a different starting 11.

27 Mar 2026 22:38:29
Hi,

The way the Celtic fans/GB have treated the board/money men is just unbelievable, the money the board etc have had in fines alone is huge over the years, and have continually warned them to stop!

The board can not just give in to them, the fans need to behave better to help the situation.

When fans destroy property etc the clubs pay up to put things right, show respect to receive it.

Yes our fans are not much better, and have been similar for as long as I can remember!

The longer their problem continues, the better for us.

28 Mar 2026 07:32:39
We have the same problem, and it was ongoing for a while previously, seemed to quieten a bit, then blotted their copybook going on the pitch by taking the bait. Both as bad as each other, no middle ground.

28 Mar 2026 08:21:50
If you just change Celtic for us and UB for GB, you could actually put your post on the Celtic rumours site. That is how close the two sets are.

28 Mar 2026 08:24:29
Correct. 👍

27 Mar 2026 14:57:27
On the Celtic topic. What vile fans at times. Fans happy when winning then constantly having a go at the board when not. Even their messia oniel was getting shouted at to get to fck. Look at lawlell who had to give up his position over family safety concerns.

What a toxic bunch of fans and with behaviour like that what board members are actually happy getting that abuse and as for attracting a top class manager with fan behaviour then good luck with that 1 lol 🔴⚪️🔵 all the way.

27 Mar 2026 16:26:28
Davie, did you not see our team bus being attacked after a game; did you not hear about and see our last manager being smuggled from a game. How about the two top executives at the club being verbally abused in an airport.

I think all that was done by Rangers fans. Is there any difference in those sort of behaviours or was it acceptable by using Russell Martin as an excuse

Sorry, but two ends of the same s***** stick at times. 🤷

27 Mar 2026 17:13:55
At the end of the day, the Tims want it easy, competition doesn't work for them.

27 Mar 2026 18:39:18
Was our bus attacked, thought fans stood in front of it waiting on manager, don't think the bus was trying to move either, to be fair, as it was not full. Could be wrong.

27 Mar 2026 19:05:59
Coopers possibly correct, but the Celtic fans were just standing behind the police/steward cordon shouting.

Stories at time for our fans:

The supporters' presence had meant the players were forced to be kept inside the ground for almost half an hour, effectively trapped inside the tunnel.



When the players did emerge, they were met with a barrage of abuse.

But carry on giving excuses and things never change. 🤷

28 Mar 2026 04:48:25
So fans shouted at players, Angus. I've been going from the John Grieg era and the Rangers support have never been shy at shouting at players and manager.

28 Mar 2026 05:15:55
Our behaviour wasn't great, not making excuses, but we did not attack the bus.

28 Mar 2026 08:28:31
So they stopped the bus from leaving. The players were trapped in the changing room for 30 minutes and you are all choosing to pick on the semantics of it.

So what about the verbal attacks at the airport. What about the ex manager being smuggled out the stadium as they couldn't guarantee his safety.

Lawell resigned as well just because of verbal and social media threats. So where is the difference.

Recent picture someone put up was fans standing shouting and threatening behind a cordon.

So where is the difference there.

If you are happy with any of that behaviour and willing to condone it then carry on.

John Greig possibly was shouted abuse at but I can't remember a Rangers team bus being delayed leaving as the police were unsure they could keep them safe. So the threat was there.

Just carry on though excusing poor fan behaviour above the normal fans shouts at players in the stadium.

28 Mar 2026 08:30:38
I think what happened if I am informed correctly was the fans said if Martin got on the bus it was getting smashed. We didn't touch the bus as he didn't get on it.

Celtic on the other hand are too used to winning for nearly 20 plus years that they now know nothing else.

The younger fans are the ones who are at the forefront of all the protests and banners and the unrestful behaviour aimed at their board.

If we become a dominant force for the majority of a 10 year period then it changes again expect our fans to do the same.

It's like all aspects of life it works in cycles.

28 Mar 2026 08:59:21
My argument was the bus was not attacked, why just add to a story when it didn't happen. If police arrest any fan in stadium or for violence outside the stadium, then ban them for life, but this crusade against young men who have done more for our club than most fans is getting boring.

28 Mar 2026 09:58:06
Young men, are u talking about the UB, the same mob that cost the club thousands, get threatened with section closures which would affect other fans and club revenue, which they have done repeatedly, and to top things off invade the pitch on a pretence, we're protecting our club, knuckle draggers nothing more who continually ignore the clubs requests, aye, done more, to embarrass the club more.

28 Mar 2026 12:38:06
Yeah, the same ones that put thousands into displays, that have made song books and actually last ones out stadium, the same ones that kept young people interested in going to games when we were in lower divisions playing no better than junior football.

Rangers supporters have had a reputation for generations, and, like others past and present, if they get arrested then ban for life, pretty simple.

28 Mar 2026 13:04:44
So ignore their bad behaviour, because they put up a tifo n spend money, plenty of fans put a lot into our club, so because they do that that gives them the right to ignore the costs to the club or other fans, or the club's requests to behave, you're coming across as an apologist for their behaviour. Carry on. That's why things won't change.

28 Mar 2026 13:28:33
Stevie, put up "Rangers bus blocked the sun" into Google and there is a video of it. I saw it at the time, so wanted to remind myself on it. Young neds in masks and hoods up were trying to stand right behind the bus to stop it leaving. Police and police horses had to hold back and push back fans to prevent them getting to the bus. When the bus did its 3 point turn, the police and the young neds were scuffling with the police as they were trying to get to the bus. It only didn't get worse due to Police presence, not because the neds didn't want to.

They may not have attacked it, but possibly as Police weren't allowing them to.

So semantics, as I say, and you make a habit of it, so it seems.

So are we saying the getting a big banner printed, singing sectarian songs, and leaving last, is being claimed to have done more for our club? Some of those displays and most of those songs have got us countless fines. Them standing in exits have got us countless fines. So I would suggest they have done more damage than good. Does staying till the end cost more for a ticket than the fans who leave early?

But we know where your loyalties obviously lie, so not worth discussing any more.

28 Mar 2026 13:38:24
Stevie, huge apologies to you as not all of my last post was aimed at you. Just the part about seeing the bus video was. The rest of it was aimed at Coopers and thought the text may make that more obvious.

It sounds as if it is all aimed at you and it isnt.

So once agin my huge apologies for even making it seem like it was you.

28 Mar 2026 21:35:51
How many times do I have to say if supporters lifted in and around stadium banned for life, there is a reason the chairman does not ban the UBs in mass and most supporters want them in the stadium home and away.

28 Mar 2026 22:16:25
Angus, I was going to write to u there and say I think u have misread a post, mate. lol

No worries at all, it happens. I did it just 2 weeks ago to Storm and he was souked about it too.

I'm not sticking up for them btw.

They were bang out of order that day 💯 in the wrong.
I was only putting across what I thought was the case regarding Martin and the bus, not defending them like I did do with the pitch invasion.

28 Mar 2026 22:19:31
Coopers, most supporters don't want them there so that isn't true. However, I can't be 100% either as I don't know most supporters. There was the stadium booing last time the UBs held their walk out protest, which is what I base my opinion on though.

I think they don't get lifted as Police don't play the active part they should do in the ground. Club and stewards are in charge in stadium, and they have no powers to lift and ban, but even if they did, I doubt they would act at all.



I do agree that the club needs to do more and take action against the fans who break the law, but I think this is down to the risk of upsetting the fan funding element.

It needs something to happen to move that line and I suspect it will be a stand closure from UEFA eventually, which will shift fan opinion; and perhaps even the clubs as it will hit their pocket.

29 Mar 2026 11:14:05
Cheers, Stevie, and appreciate your understanding. I also knew you weren't defending, but the video shows what they did. Doesn't look the worst like the game the other week, but still shows they weren't just standing around as some are trying to claim.



So, busy typing my view, I didn't break the post well. Didn't want to have 2 in a row either, but think I will now have done that. 🙈

30 Mar 2026 07:53:44
Just to note, Angus, on your reply. I condemn the UB on their behaviour, as much delight they bring, they also bring demise. As I've said before, every fine club gets from UB behaviour just add it onto their season ticket price. Club knows who they are. Simples.