The optics of being a called a racist were more important than people dying of covid.Serious question, why were the BLM crowds allowed to gather before there was a vaccine? I don't remember this amount of seethe. Oh yeah, bitter mentally challengeds weren't involved then!
It's irrelevant that people might not be looking. If the Police asked, they could have just done it.Sorry? Come on mate -
Like everyone out celebratIng is checking their phones waiting for a statement from Rangers telling us all to go home?
Gerrard said all that needed said from the club. Stay Safe.
I would even go as far as to say his words may well have kept the crowd numbers significantly down.
Put out a tweet or a tannoy message.And what exactly did they expect the club to do ?
How exactly would you Police it ? If every Cop in Scotland was deployed in Glasgow, they'd still have been outnumbered 2-3:1 yesterday.Think the govt hoped it would blow over but they and cops were taken aback at the scale of the crowds and then the backlash from Celtic/SNP Rangers haters on social media. They obviously expected Stevie Gerard to predict a Celtic draw v DUFC and when they did he would jump in the Gerardmobile stationed in the Auchenhowie Bearcave, and careering through George Square would skittle Rangers fans back over the Clyde to where they came from. Meanwhile a couple of hundred cops on double time would according to their book of tactics do fukk all and whilst their horses and dogs were having a day off in the farm. I mean if they want to police it then police it, if they don’t then just stfu.
That’s the point. If they don’t want to or can’t then stfu or say they can’t - don’t blame Rangers FCHow exactly would you Police it ? If every Cop in Scotland was deployed in Glasgow, they'd still have been outnumbered 2-3:1 yesterday.
The response was always going to be what it was.
They’re just trying to deflect criticism away from themselves. It wasn’t Steven Gerrard escorting thousands into the city centre, and what the f*ck have Rangers FC got to do with anything that goes on in George Square.
Where was all this hatred and venom when BLM protests and marches were going on for weeks? Politicians actively encouraged them and our Police Officers were on their knees.
Hypocrites of the highest order. They can sook my plumbs.
It isn't irrelevant. It would have been a waste of time. There are plenty of different things the police could have done to prevent it and didn't.It's irrelevant that people might not be looking. If the Police asked, they could have just done it.
"to understand how these events took place".
I’m sure there was a leaked email from the police last week, stating that all leave was to be cancelled for Sunday. Specific mention given to crowds in george square. Policing wasn’t adequate, if it was that much of a deal, then why weren’t they prepared as they knew all about it."to understand how these events took place".
We've been miles ahead in the league for weeks.
Folk openly talking on social media of meeting at George Square when we win the league.
After beating Livi last Wednesday there was a widespread feeling we might win the league this weekend.
Folk were openly discussing on social media about welcoming the team on Saturday morning.
We beat St Mirren setting up real possibility of winning league on Sunday.
We win league on Sunday and supporters celebrate.
How do I apply for CID job in Police Scotland.
Ah, the letters usually seen scrawled in green paint. I thought we were better than themAcab
Phoned 5000 taxis, or laid on a fleet of Parks coaches to take fans up the road?And what exactly did they expect the club to do ?
Yep, the day they unified the force and removed local Policing boards and independent decision making, they made the Police a political tool.Its one more example of the sinister hold the SNP seem to have at senior level in Police Scotland. Any Police force should be at arms length with everybody and not dependant on anybody. I know a few serving officers and they admit there is apathy and dismay at the way they are used as a tool of the natzis.
No they're not. The politicisation of the police force is the problem.Acab
Would just be the craic wouldn't it?God forbid but had “ they “ got the “ ten “ there would have been similar scenes with the only difference being the reaction of the media and the MSP’s.
Would have been along the lines of “ fantastic achievement “
“ History is made “
“ They should be celebrating such a wonderful achievement “ etc etc.
You get the j
But the numbers wouldn’t have been near ours.
A large problem which by and large has gone under the radar.No they're not. The politicisation of the police force is the problem.
If you were planning for so long why didn't you have something in place? Its sheer lies to say you've be planning for a year yet had no measures to offer an alternate way for supporters to celebrate.“We’ve been planning for the conclusion of the football season for some time since the league was allowed to resume and the sport is in a very privileged position given the restrictions seen across the country for almost a year.
I don't think the PC on the ground is SNP but the high ups like this AH most certainly are every one of them are in control because of their view on politics, they will retain their post only as long as they are needed, hence the outcry tonight.And this is why the SNP done the whole change to "Police Scotland" thing. Easier to control and have them do as theyre told to from Nippy and her minions.
Or the list of names given to them by Gerry Mcsherry that mysteriously disappearedWhy don’t they investigate the unlawful killing of thousands of Scottish pensioners?
The care home scandal, why not investigate that, or should the families of the bereaved have done more?
The plan to meet at George Sqaure was common knowledge for days maybe even weeks. On the day, all approach roads to George Square were open, no restrictions at all. Police manpower was clearly available on a Sunday. The police patrolled the perimeter in numbers, friendly and approachable, a friendly nod to bears arriving and walking past them to access he square. The only form of policing was to stop people openly carrying alcohol, take it from them, then allow them to access the square freely. I was there, I was standing next to them, not once was I asked to leave and go home.
How the %^*& in anyway does that reality square with the statement form this clown?
They ain’t seen nothing yet, the party has just started .Make no mistake
The nats are loving this
And so are we
Welcome to the Party
I'm suprised Gerry McSherry hasn't disappeared.Or the list of names given to them by Gerry Mcsherry that mysteriously disappeared
Was there not pics doing the rounds of Police posing with fans? Seems a bit of a mixed message.
Officers have expressed concern over a lack of social distancing at the rallies.Genuine question; did Police Scotland criticise the BLM organisers?
You've summed up the SNP in one sentenceLooks like the police “ bosses “ are in position because of their allegiances not capabilities
I see policing and politics have become one yet again in Sturgeon's Scotland.