Mr Toon Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I don't think it is fair to suggest that a huge number of footballers aren't very bright and aren't pleasant people. There are multiple intelligences some of which let you get a really good academic qualification, some which apply more closely to music and the arts and some which are most ably demonstrated in team games, and a range of others. Of course some fortunate people, although relatively few are gifted in each of these ways. My experience of footballers is that like the rest of society they are a mixed bunch with some exceptionally pleasant, intelligent and articulate and others less so. However I agree entirely with your comments re Twitter and social networks in general since it will normally be the less thoughtful and considerate who will be likely to embarrass themselves in the ways in which we have seen recently. The vast majority of the "heroes" will not post, some will post innocuous comments like "great result today" or the like and others will post stupid or offensive stuff. That's websites I suppose! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etta crouTON Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I don't think it is fair to suggest that a huge number of footballers aren't very bright and aren't pleasant people. There are multiple intelligences some of which let you get a really good academic qualification, some which apply more closely to music and the arts and some which are most ably demonstrated in team games, and a range of others. Of course some fortunate people, although relatively few are gifted in each of these ways. My experience of footballers is that like the rest of society they are a mixed bunch with some exceptionally pleasant, intelligent and articulate and others less so. However I agree entirely with your comments re Twitter and social networks in general since it will normally be the less thoughtful and considerate who will be likely to embarrass themselves in the ways in which we have seen recently. The vast majority of the "heroes" will not post, some will post innocuous comments like "great result today" or the like and others will post stupid or offensive stuff. That's websites I suppose! Little (cow) boys should be seen and not herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Aitken's Love Child Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Andy Graham and Mark McLaughlin have both signed new one year deals with Dumbarton. Expected Graham to sign up again, but really surprised to see McLaughlin sign up again, I actually expected him to retire this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobton Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 McLaughlin has, by reports, been playing well at Dumbarton. He's playing at a decent level for an up-and-coming manager and his lack of pace isn't left exposed because of Dumbarton's style of football. I dare say he's not getting paid peanuts either, no reason for him to chuck it! Pretty galling when he was sh..e for most of the time for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsilitis Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Congratulations to Chris Millar on his cup winners medal. He had a good game breaking up play for Saints. Hard lines on Brian Graham who could have scored 2 and maybe should have scored one of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vikingTON Posted May 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2014 Brian Graham is a slithering reptile - his last minute missed sitter was the silver lining to another black day for this once-proud football club. 5 The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Edwards Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Brian Graham is a slithering reptile We'll take it that you're not very fond of him then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainMorton Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Can't believe I have greenied a VT post, a first time for everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappiecat Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 another black day for this once-proud football club. How is St. Johnstone's cup win a black day for Morton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 How is St. Johnstone's cup win a black day for Morton? Five years ago we were in the same league (and coming quite close to matching) the very same provincial diddy club, hosting a smaller fanbase than ourselves. Since then, the trajectory of the clubs has spun wildly in opposite directions: Morton backed a poisonous player coup against a successful manager, and have since slithered down to a completely embarrassing relegation from a division stuffed with pub teams and glorified social clubs, and will be playing seaside league football. St Johnstone - being competently run from the very top - have papped Rosenborg out of European football, finished in the top six of Scottish football, have just lifted a major trophy that we haven't had a sniff of for 60 fucking years, and have of course in the process guaranteed further European jaunts for their delighted fanbase next season. It puts into full perspective just how piss-poor the current regime at Morton is, and just how laughable any claims are that we should still somehow be grateful to the current chairman for his personal backing. Not to mention yet another provincial club effortlessly sliding above our own as it heads further down the route to Ayr United levels of complete insignificance and pity. So yesterday was an absolutely vile result. 2 The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinwoodTON Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Five years ago we were in the same league (and coming quite close to matching) the very same provincial diddy club, hosting a smaller fanbase than ourselves. Since then, the trajectory of the clubs has spun wildly in opposite directions: Morton backed a poisonous player coup against a successful manager, and have since slithered down to a completely embarrassing relegation from a division stuffed with pub teams and glorified social clubs, and will be playing seaside league football. St Johnstone - being competently run from the very top - have papped Rosenborg out of European football, finished in the top six of Scottish football, have just lifted a major trophy that we haven't had a sniff of for 60 ****ing years, and have of course in the process guaranteed further European jaunts for their delighted fanbase next season. It puts into full perspective just how piss-poor the current regime at Morton is, and just how laughable any claims are that we should still somehow be grateful to the current chairman for his personal backing. Not to mention yet another provincial club effortlessly sliding above our own as it heads further down the route to Ayr United levels of complete insignificance and pity. So yesterday was an absolutely vile result. We haven't been anywhere near St Johnstone since the 'Dundee Utd' season in 95/96. St Johnstone caught us up, and overtook us, around the late 80's. Apart from the year above we have always trailed way behind them. 1 <span style='font-size: 14px;'><em class='bbc'>"That LinwoodTon's a c*nt, eh?"</em></span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We haven't been anywhere near St Johnstone since the 'Dundee Utd' season in 95/96. St Johnstone caught us up, and overtook us, around the late 80's. Apart from the year above we have always trailed way behind them. St Johnstone won the league against Morton in their own midden five years ago. Prior to the came (and more so before the previous week's loss to Partick), Morton were credible challengers for that title. There was little reason then to suggest that Morton would not be following them into the SPL - other than of course the standard display of clown-car incompetency from the boardroom level down. Yet of course we should still all be grateful to DDFR and his wise, benevolent leadership of the club. The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappiecat Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 There was little reason then to suggest that Morton would not be following them into the SPL LOL, When was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuariGMFC Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Grant Evans has been released by airdrie. "I'm a swine, you don't wanna know me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdc Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Jim Duffy has become the manager of Greenock Morton. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Jason Walker re-signs for Barrow. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27471953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinwoodTON Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Michael Tidser's Rotherham win the play-off final on penalties. 1 <span style='font-size: 14px;'><em class='bbc'>"That LinwoodTon's a c*nt, eh?"</em></span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymcc1874 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Kevin Cuthbert the hero in the penalty shootout against Hibs to earn Accies promotion to the "Premiership" TTG JIM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvineTON Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I played for an RAF team against a local Cypriot team last night. I was up front with...........Gary Tweedie!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluebirdTon Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hibs The Ton Survived & Your Pipe Dream Died 18th September 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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