kennyblack'sshot Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I really hate how people like Hughes (would include Calderwood and McGhee, the SFA and most of the media in this) have a go at foreigners then go all quiet when the same things happens involving Scottish players. McGregor's dive was much more blatant than Velicka's but check out the difference in Hughes's reaction: From the BBC today... Hughes also brushed aside another incident in the game, where Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor fell to the ground clutching his head when there was no contact from Hibs striker Derek Riordan as the pair stood toe to toe. "Derek and Allan are the best of mates," said Hughes. "That's football, it's an emotional game, there are plenty of incidents and we talk about them. That's why we all love it." Contrast this with Yogi's reaction after the almost identical Velicka-Barr incident, when there was actual contact from Barr: "The referee was conned and fell for it and I feel an injustice, especially as it happened to a young, up-and coming Scottish laddie. I expect better from a professional. Even the Scots boys in the Hearts team were laughing coming off the pitch." He ended by telling the media: "You've all been in football a number of years and all know what the Scottish game is like. It's as honest as the day is long. Write it the way you see it." If I was a Hibs fan I'd be a bit annoyed at Hughes not making more of this given how his whole public persona revolves around being "honest" and only playing "honest laddies" as he likes to remind us in every interview. Can anyone say "hypocritical"? I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I really hate how people like Hughes (would include Calderwood and McGhee, the SFA and most of the media in this) have a go at foreigners then go all quiet when the same things happens involving Scottish players. McGregor's dive was much more blatant than Velicka's but check out the difference in Hughes's reaction: From the BBC today... Contrast this with Yogi's reaction after the almost identical Velicka-Barr incident, when there was actual contact from Barr: If I was a Hibs fan I'd be a bit annoyed at Hughes not making more of this given how his whole public persona revolves around being "honest" and only playing "honest laddies" as he likes to remind us in every interview. Can anyone say "hypocritical"? I can. Hibs: Celtc's feeder club since 1888. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Just more inconsistency, most managers are just as inconsistent. The good thing is his teams on the slide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercats Are Go Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Its obvious that Hughes is part of the worldwide conspiracy to keep the Old Firm in a position of dominance and keep the rest of the clubs including his in check. That or perhaps he is friends with McG and doesnt want to strain that. I prefer option 1 as its sooooo much more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 He didn't exactly have a lot of Scots in his team though did he? I'm not sure where the keeper is from but even allowing for that the majority of the starting line up weren't Scottish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I really hate how people like Hughes (would include Calderwood and McGhee, the SFA and most of the media in this) have a go at foreigners then go all quiet when the same things happens involving Scottish players. McGregor's dive was much more blatant than Velicka's but check out the difference in Hughes's reaction: From the BBC today... Contrast this with Yogi's reaction after the almost identical Velicka-Barr incident, when there was actual contact from Barr: If I was a Hibs fan I'd be a bit annoyed at Hughes not making more of this given how his whole public persona revolves around being "honest" and only playing "honest laddies" as he likes to remind us in every interview. Can anyone say "hypocritical"? I can. He's wanting walter smitty's support if he decides to appeal mcbride's red card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I really hate how people like Hughes (would include Calderwood and McGhee, the SFA and most of the media in this) have a go at foreigners then go all quiet when the same things happens involving Scottish players. McGregor's dive was much more blatant than Velicka's but check out the difference in Hughes's reaction: From the BBC today... Contrast this with Yogi's reaction after the almost identical Velicka-Barr incident, when there was actual contact from Barr: If I was a Hibs fan I'd be a bit annoyed at Hughes not making more of this given how his whole public persona revolves around being "honest" and only playing "honest laddies" as he likes to remind us in every interview. Can anyone say "hypocritical"? I can. Good bit of digging - if only our media had the same tenacity to expose hypocrisy in the modern game as you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahgrassyshoes Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Its obvious that Hughes is part of the worldwide conspiracy to keep the Old Firm in a position of dominance and keep the rest of the clubs including his in check. That or perhaps he is friends with McG and doesnt want to strain that. I prefer option 1 as its sooooo much more likely. Well that's ok then. Please Mr McGregor, continue to be a ******* cheat and everyone will continue to let it slide because we're all "football friends". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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