Did you know that in Switzerland it is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 PM? Or that in Thailand, it is illegal to leave your house without wearing underwear? In Los Angeles, a man can legally beat his wife with a leather belt or strap, but the belt can’t be wider than 2 inches, unless he has his wife’s consent to beat her with a wider strap.
And in Scotland, failing to check the paperwork prior to a Scottish Cup game can have you expelled from the competition. Crazy. Continue reading →
In another action-packed weekend of Scottish football, Aberdeen fail to capitalise on last week’s epic win against Rangers, Hamilton record a rare win but a tunnel fracas after their game with Hearts will keep the SFA busy this week. And it’s a sign that all is not well in Scottish football when only 16 goals are scored in the Highland League and Fort William win again. Strange days indeed…
Phew, what a relief to have good ‘ole regular football back at the weekends. I can’t be doing with international breaks, which I put in the same category as a commercial break in a really good film – annoying and totally pointless.
But it’s all business as usual as the Highland League need only three games to outscore the entire SPL in one day, George Burley is not the only manager to lose his job, and Dundee lift the first silverware of the season.
It’s back to earth with a bump this week for the Old Firm as League action resumes. The Second round of the Scottish Cup also takes place this weekend, so there’s plenty to get our teeth into as we pick the four games you should follow. Continue reading →
Two games aside, in todays 5th Round Scottish Cup games, the results pretty much went with our expectations. Ross County nearly reach double figures against Stirling Albion to reach the quarter finals. They´ll be joined there by Dundee, Dundee United, Hibernian and Kilmarnock.
Who needs an official winter break when the weather has pretty much taken care of that. More games are cancelled in Scotland as the snow melts, turning football pitches into swimming pools.
The Highland League attempts to sue David Smith, a 16-year old student who has been videoing matches at Highland League club Buckie Thistle and posting them onto YouTube. Sign the petition here!
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