WilkinsBullet
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First time I saw Harper he was busy sticking a penalty past the post Vs us at Pittodrie in a 0-0 draw 1978. Didn't take Fergie too long to punt him either. All said Harper was pretty quick for a fat guy.
oh yeah, that rings a bellUntil he got caught dipping the till.
Maybe as a boy, coming from Greenock he possibly favoured us. However, he made his debut at 16 years old for Morton, so I doubt he's ever been as an adult to watch Rangers. Had spells at Huddersfield, Morton again, the sheep and Hibs as I recall. Didn't know he had the Shieling in Largs, which I think was a Rangers pub for years.I read somewhere years back he actually supported us
He worked in it, my mate ran it at the time.Used to run The Shieling in Largs for a bit. Knew him to talk to. Seemed OK.
No chance that was a ratbag called Wilson who hates us. Joe Harper was a Bluenose born and bredDid he not put the Rangers Crest in the urinals in his pub in Union street for the customers to piss on it ?
I know his daughters very well. Never a Tim.He's actually from Greenock, and pretty sure hes not a tim. Was a decent striker in his day.
He may have been a bluenose after allMaybe as a boy, coming from Greenock he possibly favoured us. However, he made his debut at 16 years old for Morton, so I doubt he's ever been as an adult to watch Rangers. Had spells at Huddersfield, Morton again, the sheep and Hibs as I recall. Didn't know he had the Shieling in Largs, which I think was a Rangers pub for years.
That was the Paramount bar just off union st,Nope.
Among the many rumours at the time was that DJ had been on the same treatment as Bud. I don’t believe that for a moment, as DJ was on the bench and susceptible to being drug tested like any other player. No, it was McLeods bloody mindedness and unwillingness to admit he was wrong.He played against Northern Ireland and Wales in the end of season Home Internationals. Both games were 1-1, DJ scored both Scotland goals.
Got dropped mysteriously for the England game, and didn't come on even though we lost 1-0. Went to Argentina and didn't get a single minute.
Whatever happened before the England game, McLeod was an absolute dick for not sorting it and playing the best centre forward in Britain that season.
Player of the yearAm i right in saying DJ didnt play a minute in Argentina?
Correct mate, he was definitely a Rangers fan as a boy.No chance that was a ratbag called Wilson who hates us. Joe Harper was a Bluenose born and bred
Absolutely disgusting by mcleodPlayer of the year
Top scorer in the league
A goal in each of his last 2 internationals.
Ally puts on Harper.
Copyright Only a World Cup Excuse
I think the word disgusting is a bit OTT.Absolutely disgusting by mcleod
Thats right. I remember McLeods daft reason was that he thought it gave a better balanced squadAlly McLeod took that to Argentina instead of Andy Gray who had just won Englands POTY and YPOTY!
Rangers were brilliant that day, but in truth a team going to the World Cup should not have been getting pumped by a club side. And if memory serves me right they got off light at 5-0.Re DJ and McLeod in 78
I'm pretty sure DJ has said in the past he spoke to McLeod after the England game saying he'd play up front or in defence (McQueen being injured at the time) in Argentina for Scotland and McLeod's reply was along the lines of DJ will play wherever, if I (McLeod), even consider you.
I've heard the fans who were at John Greig's Testimonial where we won 5 0 I think say that the alarm bells were ringing among some fans at the time but McLeod and his cheerleaders didn't seem too bothered
A wee blast from the past there with the name Robert McAuley, he could teach the filth with laptops a thing or two about smearing the club and lathering us with negatives.That was Mike Wilson back in the 90’s who had the Paramount Bar in Bon Accord Street.
He shat himself when the Follow, Follow fanzine got involved.
This is not the first time that "Follow Follow" has hit the headlines over its controversial content.
A few seasons ago the magazine was investigated by Grampian police following veiled threats made against an Aberdeen publican.
Mike Wilson, then owner of the Paramount Bar in Aberdeen, had enraged fans of the Ibrox club by installing video screens in the urinals of his pub which featured Rangers videos, and then inviting Dons fans
to urinate over them.
In response "Follow Follow", in a stinging article, said: "Treating your opponents like this will lead to violence.
"Why don't we visit the Paramount bar next time the Bears are up there and piss on Mr Wilson?"
Mr Wilson took the threat seriously enough to contact his solicitor and Grampian Police who investigated the matter.
SECTARIAN CRACKDOWN: FOLLOW, FOLLOW!; ..just don't follow into Ibrox. - Free Online Library
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He had a real soft spot let's say for all things anglo, spl top striker on fire scores in 2 consecutive home internationals the goal against wales was one of the best headed I have ever seen ,then gets dropped for the england game gets taken to argentina and doesn't play one minute in the tournament !! ex sheep manager puts on Joe harper of the sheep as a sub, it was disgusting all rightI think the word disgusting is a bit OTT.
Anyway, I don't get the gnashing of teeth over DJ not being picked.
History will show he was never tainted by association with this farce.
And remember there were Scottish hacks tipping Scotland for a third and fourth play off place.
Led the line in Argentine,while big Derek sat on the bench.Nope.
Was at Cappielow hospitality years ago and had the good fortune to share a table with Joe Harper and Allan Mcgraw. Their stories were brilliant. Harper told a few about Argentina and him and DJ were good mates. After going out they knew they'd get pelters even though DJ didn't play and Harper only got 16 mins. All the squad left the plane on London and only these 2 flew to Glasgow where they were met with a baying crowd. They weren't too chuffed at their teammates for bottling it.iirc Morton sold Harper 3 times.
£ for lb Morton's best ever player.
Oh as a man tooMaybe as a boy, coming from Greenock he possibly favoured us. However, he made his debut at 16 years old for Morton, so I doubt he's ever been as an adult to watch Rangers. Had spells at Huddersfield, Morton again, the sheep and Hibs as I recall. Didn't know he had the Shieling in Largs, which I think was a Rangers pub for years.
Harper only got on as a sub v Iran with 16 mins to go. Didn't play in the other games.Led the line in Argentine,while big Derek sat on the bench.
still scratch my head with that decision.
Didn't Sam Torrance frequent there too?He worked in it, my mate ran it at the time.
100% this.Among the many rumours at the time was that DJ had been on the same treatment as Bud. I don’t believe that for a moment, as DJ was on the bench and susceptible to being drug tested like any other player. No, it was McLeods bloody mindedness and unwillingness to admit he was wrong.
Yep I remember now.No chance that was a ratbag called Wilson who hates us. Joe Harper was a Bluenose born and bred
My old man, who is long gone told me a few times, that Joe Harper had a King Billy tattoo on his chest. No idea where he got that story from.No chance that was a ratbag called Wilson who hates us. Joe Harper was a Bluenose born and bred
At least give McLeod credit for picking Eskandarian. He got us the draw.Absolutely disgusting by mcleod
Who was it that got the start,joe Jordan ?Harper only got on as a sub v Iran with 16 mins to go. Didn't play in the other games.
Wouldn’t have thought so given his leanings.Didn't Sam Torrance frequent there too?
Memory jog there,that’s when I got so mad,expecting Derek to come on and get us the winner,and instead McLeod sends on Harper.Harper only got on as a sub v Iran with 16 mins to go. Didn't play in the other games.
Exactly my feelings too.I really hated him, probably because he scored goals against us.
Being brought on v Iran in the 1978 World Cup instead of DJ made me despise him even more.
He's definitely not from the dark side. In fact the Blackpool True Blues end of season event back in the late 90s he was in attendance and sure he declared himself a bluenose.He's actually from Greenock, and pretty sure hes not a tim. Was a decent striker in his day.
Agreed, he went to the Mount secondary school in Greenock.He's definitely not from the dark side. In fact the Blackpool True Blues end of season event back in the late 90s he was in attendance and sure he declared himself a bluenose.
I only recall that chant being directed to Alfie ConnBarrel of shite
Yeah, I also agree with that. 70s bear.I only recall that chant being directed to Alfie Conn
Probably the same guy that spread the rumour that Jock Stein had one too...My old man, who is long gone told me a few times, that Joe Harper had a King Billy tattoo on his chest. No idea where he got that story from.
Very proper spoken as wellWent to the BB's in Greenock - worked in the Shieling in Largs and came across as an ok guy. Like a tipple and a punt.
We definitely sang it towards Harper as well.I only recall that chant being directed to Alfie Conn
YesWho was it that got the start,joe Jordan ?
I just know I was more than upset that Big Derek never got a start.
Rougvie is a Bear. Well he was when I knew him at school in the early 70s.Before my time, so I just asked my old man about him, actually got him into a mild rage. One of the few players he apparently hates as much if not more than the mentally challengeds.
Always tells me how he bumped into Doug rougvie many years ago at Lochore and had to walk away as he hated him as well.
Got it right mate a right twatHe comes across as a bit of a twat in that interview.
Before my time though.