JudyJudyJudy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, lewis2006 said: Steven Naismith out there plating up meals for the homeless. Leigh Griffiths out there blowing thousands at the bookies and banging bingo up his hooter. Think I’ll pass up on the well wishes. LOL charming in its accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 28 minutes ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: Nah. Your agenda comes across more as Hearts’ racists should be treated with more sympathy because they happen to follow the same football team as us. In my opinion of course... seeing as how there is no obvious evidence to back up your assumptions that folk are offering more sympathy towards Griffiths compared to the wankers in our support. Again, all in my opinion obviously... Just what I reckon y’know. Cool. I reckon he’s not particularly fussy about people being racist, and that he places who someone supports above their behaviour. And you are entitled to your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Just now, Ron Burgundy said: And you are entitled to your opinion. Thanks Ronny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 40 minutes ago, lewis2006 said: Steven Naismith out there plating up meals for the homeless. Leigh Griffiths out there blowing thousands at the bookies and banging bingo up his hooter. Think I’ll pass up on the well wishes. Exactly this. £250K owed to the bookies. Full of the Ching. Pumps any Nidron with a pulse. Merry Christmas Sparky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, ZEUS said: Exactly this. £250K owed to the bookies. Full of the Ching. Pumps any Nidron with a pulse. Merry Christmas Sparky. Even snidier using the old “mental health” comfort blanket. Naw mate yer just on a come down because your in a mountain of debt racked up due to your own stupidness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 What is this chat about money owed to the bookies? Have they started running credit lines like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 He's got 5 bairns and for thier sake i hope he sorts himself out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, Victorian said: What is this chat about money owed to the bookies? Have they started running credit lines like? I do believe that certain bookies / casinos may offer a line of credit to the more discerning customers, but in the case of Thumb (and Lafferty) it is more about owing large sums to loan sharks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, Geoff the Mince said: He's got 5 bairns and for thier sake i hope he sorts himself out . Agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tasavallan said: I do believe that certain bookies / casinos may offer a line of credit to the more discerning customers, but in the case of Thumb (and Lafferty) it is more about owing large sums to loan sharks. Not convinced. Surely someone of the Thumb's high earnings would have substantial credit facilities of more conventional means. If he is (as suggested) around £250k in the red then that represents about 3 months net earnings for him. He's on a long contract as well. The easiest thing his club could do is to advance him that money from his future earnings. The immediate debt problem is instantly eased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Common human decency makes me hope he sorts himself out.Most of the pricks on social media treating him like a hero figure will be the same ones who walk past the truely desperate who are forced into begging on the streets.Cant bring myself to wish LG any harm but a bit of perspective from some would be grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 My mum and dad were quite friendly with his mum years ago due to her running the Galleon in Portobello. Met Griffiths a few times and he was sound. Hated Hearts but I wouldn't expect anything less from a dyed in the wool Hibs fan. I wouldn't wish mental health problems on anyone. Has he made mistakes? **** aye he has but the human in me never wants someone to suffer. Guess I am not a majority speaker on here but from someone who went through a marriage break up on his own and felt suicidal at times, I would never wish that on anyone. Hope he gets the help he needs. I honestly hate the guy on a football park but I do that with everyone who tries to score against my team. Football supporting and being humane are 2 different things. I find people who can't differentiate between the 2 quite strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Victorian said: Not convinced. Surely someone of the Thumb's high earnings would have substantial credit facilities of more conventional means. If he is (as suggested) around £250k in the red then that represents about 3 months net earnings for him. He's on a long contract as well. The easiest thing his club could do is to advance him that money from his future earnings. The immediate debt problem is instantly eased. Perhaps they already have - a good few times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Inch Hearts said: Perhaps they already have - a good few times? Maybe. It's possible that his losses are eye watering. Speculation of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonic Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 On 14/12/2018 at 18:18, Victorian said: Maybe. It's possible that his losses are eye watering. Speculation of course. id highly doubt the amounts wagered were nominal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 Hibs fans taking the moral high ground against anyone speaking out against LG, while continuing to sing songs about Wallace Mercer. They're a confused wee bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 On 14/12/2018 at 18:18, Victorian said: Maybe. It's possible that his losses are eye watering. Speculation of course. Allegedly £250k in the hole to some rather unsavoury characters. Went to a casino with £50k to try and win it all back and lost the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 To be fair to Leigh, it must be hard having nightmares about this every single night: Would take a toll on anyone's mental health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogemz Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) On Friday, December 14, 2018 at 15:08, Tasavallan said: I do believe that certain bookies / casinos may offer a line of credit to the more discerning customers, but in the case of Thumb (and Lafferty) it is more about owing large sums to loan sharks. Having spent the best part of 10 years working in the casino business I can say there are absolutely no lines of credit for anyone. There would need to be a major relaxation of gaming laws. Edited December 20, 2018 by jambogemz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonic Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 20/12/2018 at 14:40, jambogemz said: Having spent the best part of 10 years working in the casino business I can say there are absolutely no lines of credit for anyone. There would need to be a major relaxation of gaming laws. independent bookies do it all the time over the phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 20/12/2018 at 13:50, tian447 said: To be fair to Leigh, it must be hard having nightmares about this every single night: Would take a toll on anyone's mental health. Absolute classic that!!! woukd love to read that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) I see he's not covered himself in glory after ending his self imposed social media silence. "Never kick me when I'm down because when i get back up...you're ****ed" Edited December 22, 2018 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I see he's not covered himself in glory after ending his self imposed social media silence. "Never kick me when I'm down because when i get back up...you're ****ed" Just another in a line of poorly educated players who lack the brain power or ambition to make the best of the opportunity given to them to climb out the gutter. I'd say that clubs and agents should teach these guys when they are young and earning a lot of money relative to their mates, how to manage money, to develop themselves as people. Advise them on how to conduct themselves on social media etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 20/12/2018 at 13:15, Phil Dunphy said: Hibs fans taking the moral high ground against anyone speaking out against LG, while continuing to sing songs about Wallace Mercer. They're a confused wee bunch. Whilst exploiting a mythical debt to a poppy charity for point-scoring purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gizmo said: Just another in a line of poorly educated players who lack the brain power or ambition to make the best of the opportunity given to them to climb out the gutter. I'd say that clubs and agents should teach these guys when they are young and earning a lot of money relative to their mates, how to manage money, to develop themselves as people. Advise them on how to conduct themselves on social media etc. That's what Hearts are doing and TBF I think Romanov mentioned this and was attempting to implement this attitude as well. We seem to always produce and attract a classier player than Hibs. And when they do atttack the decent sort I.E Sauzee they leave hating the club. Edited December 22, 2018 by AlimOzturk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I see he's not covered himself in glory after ending his self imposed social media silence. "Never kick me when I'm down because when i get back up...you're ****ed" Attention seeking racist tea leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Attention seeking racist tea leaf. Him I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Him I hope! Ha ha. Yeah. Vermin Leigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I see he's not covered himself in glory after ending his self imposed social media silence. "Never kick me when I'm down because when i get back up...you're ****ed" But Leigh, you may not get back up. Wouldn’t that be ironic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 9 hours ago, 1874robbo said: Absolute classic that!!! woukd love to read that again. Teckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 He clearly makes chronic decisions. I dont know if that's mental health or sheer stupidity. I suspect the latter. Dont feel one iota more sorry for him than anyone else with addictions- if he does have addictions. Singing the refugee song said a lot about his character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Can’t imagine the heirarchy at Celtic being impressed with his coverage in the tabloids today . Attending Newcastle races, betting “wads of £10 notes” and drinking pints . A nice bit of humour thrown into the article in the Sun saying “he stuck out like a thumb in his bright red jacket “ ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Meadows said: Can’t imagine the heirarchy at Celtic being impressed with his coverage in the tabloids today . Attending Newcastle races, betting “wads of £10 notes” and drinking pints . A nice bit of humour thrown into the article in the Sun saying “he stuck out like a thumb in his bright red jacket “ ?. Stinking little vermin *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Meadows said: Can’t imagine the heirarchy at Celtic being impressed with his coverage in the tabloids today . Attending Newcastle races, betting “wads of £10 notes” and drinking pints . A nice bit of humour thrown into the article in the Sun saying “he stuck out like a thumb in his bright red jacket “ ?. I dont mind the boy tbh...he can give and take the banter...but in the cold light of day his conduct off the pitch has had a drastic negative effect on his playing career...if he had screwed the nut and been more focussed he could have had a sensational career outwith Scotland, named his price and maybe helped us get to a major tournament....quite a sad situation he has made for himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 20/12/2018 at 13:15, Phil Dunphy said: Hibs fans taking the moral high ground against anyone speaking out against LG, while continuing to sing songs about Wallace Mercer. They're a confused wee bunch. A song that LG sang as well as the one he was charged with in the Roseburn pre Derby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 A lot of bad decisions / life choices made , his employers have stood by him more than once . On the same day his team mates fly out to Dubai , Griffiths decides to go drinking and gambling in Newcastle ! Shoogly peg time methinks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokHearts Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 He's not 'mentally ill' he's just an erse. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, BangkokHearts said: He's not 'mentally ill' he's just an erse. The end. I'm with this . The boy is just another of many Hobo Verminous neds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 hours ago, BangkokHearts said: He's not 'mentally ill' he's just an erse. The end. Correct. Disrespectful for those with genuine mental health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hibs class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 31 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: They say the first stage of overcoming addiction is admitting you have a problem. He's only kidding himself on if he thinks anyone is going to believe this pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: Whatever the reasons are for his problems ; gambling and drinking are not going to help ! If he's seeing someone about his issues it's obviously not getting through to him . He's a silly silly lad who shows no signs of growing up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 A silly boy. If he had been properly mentored he might have gone on to be a Scotland Great". To late for him now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I thought he was being given 'every support' by his club, per Boring Brendan? Did they drive him to Newcastle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, lewis2006 said: They say the first stage of overcoming addiction is admitting you have a problem. He's only kidding himself on if he thinks anyone is going to believe this pish. Aye that’s what I thought too. Either isn’t ready to admit there’s any problem or is too thick to realise a gambling addiction is also part of mental health. There is probably more to the story than the public know and tbh part of it makes me uneasy getting into some guys issues but just doesn’t sound like he’s getting the help he needs if that’s still how he’s behaving. Sounds like Celtic are doing the right thing but I’m sure Griffiths probably has a fair few of “hangers on” in his social circle who will encourage him to be like that as he fuels their lifestyles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 He'll be another Hibs ***** who has completely chucked his career away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 14/12/2018 at 14:10, lewis2006 said: Even snidier using the old “mental health” comfort blanket. Naw mate yer just on a come down because your in a mountain of debt racked up due to your own stupidness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 hours ago, BangkokHearts said: He's not 'mentally ill' he's just an erse. The end. This is also . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Phil Dunphy said: He'll be another Hibs ***** who has completely chucked his career away. He’ll probably end up back there in the very near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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