Sunday Sermon - The Great ReturnToday 09:05
REVD OLDSHAREDOG’S SUNDAY SERMON — THE GREAT RETURN
Brethren of the SCGL parish, gather ye round, for today we celebrate not one, but two miraculous returns:
The return to dealing of our beloved SCGL share, risen from the suspended tomb like Lazarus clutching a broker’s note.
And the return of Scotland from the World Cup, arriving home with the same speed and enthusiasm as Colenal approaching a tray of sausage rolls.
Let us begin.
The First Miracle: The Share Rises Again
Lo, for many months the SCGL faithful wandered the desert of “Suspended Trading,” living only on hope, rumours, and Callit’s reduced‑size sausage rolls (which, I remind you, were so small they were legally classified as croutons).
But behold — on the appointed day, the Good Ship Crober sailed back into the market harbour, its sails billowing with regulatory approval, its crew shouting, “We’re dealing again!”
And Lemonhead, he who never invests, was seen clutching his phone in disbelief, muttering, “Verily, I must now pretend I knew this would happen.”
The Second Miracle: Scotland’s Swift Return
And then, brothers and sisters, Scotland returned from the World Cup.
Not with trophies.
Not with glory.
But with the fastest exit since SCGL’s last AGM buffet ran out of sausage rolls.
Yea, they came home so quickly that even the SCGL share price said, “Steady on lads, at least try to stay longer than a trading halt.”
But let us not mock, for their journey teaches us a holy lesson:
Blessed are those who return early, for they avoid the queues at passport control.
The Sausage Roll Parable
And now, the sacred parable of the sausage rolls:
Colenal, keeper of the sacred pastry, did once again consume the majority of the rolls before the sermon began.
Callit produced his famously diluted recipe — one sausage per 40 rolls — a miracle of multiplication that even the disciples would have questioned.
And Lemonhead, as always, arrived empty‑handed but full‑mouthed.
But Oldsharedog spoke unto them:
“Let the sausage rolls be a sign unto you:
As they return to the plate, so shall SCGL return to glory.
As they disappear quickly, so shall Scotland from international tournaments.”
And the congregation nodded, for the wisdom was deep, and the pastry flakes were plentiful.
Final Blessing
Go forth, SCGL faithful, with joy in your hearts and crumbs on your shirts.
Celebrate the return of the share, comfort Scotland in their early homecoming, and guard your sausage rolls from Colenal’s wandering hands.
Amen, and may your portfolios rise faster than Scotland’s hopes fall.
DOG BLESS YOU ALL.