It is clear to me now that the word ‘exclusive’ has a different meaning among the stenography classes.
This breathless copy about Dominic Solanke was brought to my attention yesterday.
I allowed myself an ironic smile as I headed over the mountain with Rusty to see the sun settle down for the evening.
Each part of the day brings new smells for her to assess and grade.
Her ability to sniff out a turd is second to none.
If the Daily Radar had employed her back in November 2010 then she would have been able to detect the unmistakable aroma of shite from the ‘billionaire’ press release.
She’s got a nose for that sort of thing.
If regular readers had occasioned upon this award winning stuff at the Daily Radar about Dominic Solanke then it might well have seemed to be rather familiar.
That’s because the story first appeared here two months ago.
When I sat down with my source in this back in March Rusty’s nostrils scanned the air for any traces of shite.
Thankfully, there was none.
The story was good and that is why I ran with it.
Back in March, my readers new that the Chelsea kid was high on Brendan’s list.
Dear reader, you may wish to ask why a chap in the west of Ireland can be across this scéal in March, yet it takes the sports desks in Glasgow until May to catch up.
If you find out you can let me know.
Sure, you can claim it as an exclusive.
I know that Mrs Rusty will be well impressed…
I have just read Downfall, which is a tightly-packed narrative on the wrongdoing that was going on from the days of SDM, through Whyte’s purchase to Green’s tenure. There’s at least one more book needed to take us from Green and the takeover by RRM King and whoever comes after.
Unlike Phil, who produced an evidence-based and verified story, the scribblers and cut & paste journos at the Record simply reproduce press releases and their gleanings from stage managed press conferences as the alternative.
Will one of the stenographers ever have the courage to set out the story that they know to be true? I guess not. But it must cripple a journalists soul sitting on the truth and producing lies and distortions for a living.
Bravo, Phil, for the work you have done.
Bitterly upset you didn’t include my quip about Miss Rusty being a newshound. That’s the kind of comedy gold missing from Scottish football since the demise of The Rangers Casino.
I ran it by her in editorial and she sniffed at the suggestion…
A lot of lost memories in Glasgow at the moment,maybe Rusty can help in finding them!
*knew
Phil are these stenographers bona fide members of your illustrious union, which I understand you to be a representative or office bearer? There would seem to be a conflict of interest surely between the twelve principles of your code of conduct and the constant delivery of delusional,delusionary pish and downright lies on a daily basis. As a former union man,now retired I would fit the bastards erchies out the door.
Keep up the good work Phil. That dog of yours must have some nose.
Rusty thanks you kindly.
She’s got class…
The DR has a piece today with the headline…
“Pedro wants a recruitment drive, however, history shows that less is sometimes more”.
I guess Pedro will be getting (ahem) less than he expects in the summer window.
Spot on in March Phil.
Any further info on the young Serbian centre back?
Hopefully we can round up the summer signings with Paddy staying at Celtic Park.
My only additional info was that he as an U21 International.
Pacy and technically very good.
Brendan thinks highly of the kid-I don’t have a name for you.
Thanks for the info. We’ll watch out for any forward movement.
The reason they’re that far behind Phil is they don’t have a Rusty to rely on..Woof Woof
She’s a discerning lady…
Hi Phil
Any update on your story yesterday about the possibility of the main stand being redeveloped at Celtic Park?
Any updates will be published here as and when it is possible to do so.
Once again I have been removed from your distribution list. Why ?
Phil,
Peter L, has stated recently that it currently does not make economic sense to increase the capacity of the ground. I personally believe that if we were part of the ” premiership” we could get 80,000 at home games with 60,000 season tickets. That Scenario I know is unlikely, but I feel like our CEO that , that would be the only reason to increase capacity.