GENTLEMEN PLEASE!

WHEN I lanuched this blog a couple of weeks ago, one of the things I looked forward to was hearing from you.

And, if you recall, after asking  you to post your comments, I made a plea for good behaviour. For reasoned remarks. For views untainted by blind bigotory.

I have never had any problem with people who don't share my own views. Jeez I've even got a buddy who, at best ,could be described as an anarchist. And a few pals, who claim to be music lovers, but who are into that pathetic three chord trick called rock 'n roll. And me an old jazzer.

But what I find hard to tolerate is intolerance. If you see what I mean. Unfortunately there have been a few comments posted which fall well short of heeding the advice I mentioned, which my old Grandad once gave me....

KEEP THE PARTY CLEAN!

Now I know not everybody thinks Jim Baxter was the best player who ever played for Rangers and Scotland.

And there are many out there  who have failed to favour my long running campaign for Billy McNeill to be knighted.

What I do know though is this..... it would be a queer old world if we were all the same. If we all believed in the same things, liked the same players and listened to the same music.

In fact, if there is anybody out there who agrees with everything I write, then allow me to advise them to see a doctor. Don't delay!

So keep on sending me your comments. But maybe those of a green and white persausion can accept there have been some pretty good players who have worn the Rangers jersey, while, those on the other side of the great divide can acknowledge there have been a few good 'uns in green and white.

Gentlemen .....and ladies, do not devalue by ill disciplined ranting or intemperate language, any points you may wish to make, either in favour of what I have written, or in taking me to task.

However, when it comes to the matter of Jim Baxter being the greatest player ever for Rangers and Scotland, it isn't worth anyone's time putting forward a contrary view. I'm not listening.