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Anyone know what the problem is?
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Damn 2nd reply, almost got it!
Hi Paul67 & All..
Agree with what your saying Paul67, totally! WGS is turning out to be quite the man, eh? I was never sure tbh, but I think its time to take my hat off to the wee man.
As for the Keano debate, OMG, I would pick him in any team!!!
Hail! Hail!
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Hi Paul,
Any news about Magic (or is he one of the unnamed) ?
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Strachan still has a mountain to climb. He knows this and I hope the fans know this and give him the required backing.
I have no doubt we will get 'there' ('there' being league champions and European credibility regained)but it will take time - maybe another two to three years for the European aspect.
I like Strachan. He seems genuine and his footballing ideology is one that a Celtic supporter can subscribe to.
AS much as MON is a saint in my eyes, he left WGS with a mountain to climb. As long as we climb the mountain in unison we will ultimately succeed.
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Keane must be signed in January. It would be a huge boost to our very own team and a massive dent into Hearts challenge to us. He would be a perfect example on and off the pitch to the young players at paradise and imagine the fans clamour to see him in the hoops. With him and possibly Ian Harte in at left back it would make our team more balanced with Du Wei hopefully by then developed into the player that everyone hopes he is. GS sounds like he knows what he wants and lets hope he gets it right and bring the treble home for a start! Hail Hail
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Paul,
Did any of our esteemed Fourth Estate ask the direct question of WGS about Keane? If so what was the response? Either Keevins or the Real Radio sports guy was threatening to do so this morning.
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nakamura05
i agree with what you have said about keane but think the ian harte subject should have been closed on 31/08/05.
vclxi
strachan has issued a HUGE no comment about keane. it wouldnt be fair on him, us, man u etc...
off subject, but does anyone have the herald code. sorry if i am not allowed to ask for this but have not been able to see the sight for a while so dunno of its frowned upon.
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Sixtaeseven, Zurawski was one of the ‘unnamed’.
Agree, bigtrainpete.
Vclix, thanks for asking me a question about the Man Utd player that I can muster some interest in.
Yes, the fourth estate opened with such questions and Gordon Strachan said “I have never discussed players at another club and I am not going to start now”.
When pushed with more questions in this vein he said, “Anything I say will just give you a cheap headline, so I have nothing to say”.
For what it is worth, I think Gordon has more on his mind than taking a flier on a 35 year old player in ten months time.
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Thanks Paul.
I would have preferred the response to have been a more definite "no chance" though.
ps my name is vclxi. vclix was my Grandfather. :-)
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I think this site has contributed alot towards GS being given time, applause all round.
On the Keane issue, Celtic are on a hiding to nothing on this. The media will slaughter us no matter what:
1 If we sign him, then we are mugs for signing an old hero who issued a come and get me plea.
2 If we don't, then we are mugs for passing up an opportunity to sign a player who has issued a come and get me plea!
Could be worse, it could be Alex Rae issuing the plea....
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If Keane was to sign for Celtic how many games do people think he would play a season. I certainly wouldn't want him on a 2 year deal and would expect his wages to decrease to at most third of what they are just now (assuming they are around £60,000/wk) before I would be happy about him signing for Celtic.
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We gat to around this time every Friday and the press conference update and all the "Strachan knockers" should take note that we are yet to be dissappointed by what Gordon has to say!
He has been nothing short of brilliant!
No doubt they'll think of a cheap headline from his comments anyway,
Keith Jackson Exclusive: Strachan refuses to deny Keane claim! We must be taking him then eh Keith?
TBE
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Oh, and best regards, to John Giblin (sp), hope CQN was a good read in Thailand.
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Could I just add to my previous post that I actually enjoy attending matches these days. At least I can go home and feel I have been interested for 90 minutes. Onwards to Pleasantville..
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Strachan is the man. I feel more comfortable with him than MON. Heresy! Burn the unbeliever!
A couple of seasons from now you will all be saying 'Yes,he is the man'
Totally subjective and curtesy of a lunchtime visit to the Drum & Monkey. But Hey! En Vino Veritas.
..he's that Parma left back.
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I haven't posted on this site for a while but I have been 'keeping my oar in' with regards to what has been said.
Must say I am very heartened by the increasing degree of backing for WGS now. He seems to have immersed himself in this job and is expecting his players to do the same with increased training schedules etc. Good on him and I think there is proper team-play being shown now, rather than a lot of individuals on the park which is what it seemed like a lot of the time last season.
Roy Keane: I think this would be a good move provided the wages are right. If he is so desperate to play for his 'boyhood heroes' then he won't have a problem dramatically lowering his wage demands, will he? anyone? Bueller?
Would be good for at least a year in my reckoning and his experience would be invaluable to the younger guys.
We'll see!
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Going from what i remembered from WGS Southampton days, and what happened to them (similar to Leicester with MO'N?) it was always going to be the case we would see a Celtic that was more familiar to us (but not as effective aka successful for anyone in my generation mid 20's, i think the style of football we played under mo'n is being exaggerated here, it was only last season which may be warranted)
Here comes my controversial tuppence.
On footballing ability alone, i would love Roy Keane.
Only with Roy Keane its not just footballing ability, i dont want the guy anywhere near the place, he has divided his/our country in two, i dont want to see the same with our club.
We dont need someone strutting into the place as if we owns it, bossing people about, acting as if he owns the place and knows better than everyone INCLUDING the manager.
Their will be no more meals out for Shanshuke with Mr & Mrs Hartson, no more team bonding with evenings out, no not if their is a match in the next 3 weeks..
He thinks he is bigger than his country, why wouldnt he think the same with a football club that he has supposedly supported as a boy despite admitting he was a Spurs fan.
We have seen the shocking and deliberate career threatening tackles, and one career ending tackles against normal clubs, what would this ticking time bomb be like at Ibrox, can we say we would be confident of seeing him last 90 minutes? Thats just 1 old firm game, we could play them 6 times!
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Although I have been supporting Celtic for over 45 years and a season ticket holder for over 20 of those I feel that if Keane is signed I will not ever visit Celtic Park again. I seriously believe that with his association in the Miller affair [real or perceived] a sizeable nuber of Celtic fans would feel the same. Signing him would be one step too many. Hopefully GS sees him for what he is a selfish self centred and thoroughly unlikable individual [not a team player at all]
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I don't get up as often as I would like but I am really enjoying seeing this Strachan team develop . The possession football and interpassing is great to watch.
However we haven't really been challenged by any quality as yet and may not be until next season in Europe.
Hopefully by then a fully bedded in system with everone knowing their part will allow us to compete as a passing /possession- football team who can change the tempo of a game when needed. This is the route to success in Europe.
MON had us punching above our weight thru fantastic man management . Strachan is focussed on coaching us into a very attractive looking system.
Go for it with my wholehearted blessing.
Very soon someone is going to take a pounding . I'd like to see the stats regarding shots on and off target . My gut/heart/brain tells me that we are creating a huge number of unconverted chances and that will change as we get more composure from Beatts and Maloney in the goalscoring positions.
As for Keane...how many "first on the team list" Man Utd players would you turn down for Celtic ?
At the right price I'd take him. Even if a piece of me says we're too good for cast offs---head should rule the heart.
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Danny,
You say it right.
We should be investing in younger players with even dispositions.
Mr Keane should retire gracefully when his Man U contract is up.
If he wants to do something meaningful for Celtic then let him buy a mountain of shares.
We need to move onwards and upwards.
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I've even re-signed up to Setanta
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"Fans of other clubs would want a league winning manager sacked this far into a difficult season."
There were those of us that backed him all along. You do, however, forget all the idiots that were calling for his head after one/two games.
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Ver interesting to hear you say Paul that you were less upset at losing the league than you were when MON left. I've been supporting Celtic for nearly 30 years now and the loss of the league at Fir park on the last day of last season for me was the worst ever. Nothing comes close, maybe Maurice Johnston defecting to Rangers in 89 comes the closest. The one that tops both of them - the worst football related bad feeling I've ever had -was the death of Jock Stein, that felt literally like a death in the family. Neither MON leaving last season or Bratislava comes anywhere near those 3. Just goes to show the diversity of thought amongst the people that support Celtic.
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I would be very surprised if Magic was in the squad for tomorrows game. A poisoned toe has to be watched very carefull as do all cases of physicall poisoining. Step up young Beats once more to the breach. As I stated previously Keane yip but only for a greatly reduced wage. He will only get once chance now to play for his boyhood heroes lets test his resolve with 5-8 grand a week and a chance to take on a coaching role. His experience would be invaluble to the younger players.
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For what its worth the BEST football feeling I've had over the last 30 years was probably fairly recent - the Demolition Derby - get in there ya beauty, think I'll watch the DVD again tonight
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Keane- forget him. Although he hasn't mentioned Celtic outright this time I do feel it is a tad arrogant(Keane.. never) to 'expect' to finish his career at the club. I agree with Tom 64- onwards and upwards. If he was around the 30 mark then OK, but now, no thanks. I also think he would provide challenges to WGS in the dressing room. He's already shown that he has no qualms about causing a stir, and with the Scottish media as it generally is, then a stir would be found.
On then media front, anyone seen this
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-09/30/content_482187.htm
where the Sunday Mail tries to tie him to prostitution, credit card fraud and the triads. Lovely piece of journalism and a great welcome to Scotland.
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You know the more i listen to WGS the more my confidence grows.
His admission that we are no where near his vision of how he wants us to play sends out all off the right signals.I think i now understand what has been alluded to by certain individuals on this site for the past couple off months.
On the Roy Keane position i think that a lot off people are jumping to a premature conclusion.
My feeling is that he has fired a negotiating bullet at the old trafford board in order to crank up his bargaining position, and that they will reach an agreement which sees him ending his playing career, and then taking up a coaching position with them.
Paul is right WGS has other priorities at this stage!
If he does not agree a new contract then lets talk about it then.
4-1 the bhoys tomorrow.Maloney,and Hartson to share the goals.
Hail Hail!
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PBTL123 - Diversity of thought indeed . My worst moment watching Celtic was the defeat by Raith Rovers in the League Cup final at Ibrox a few years back, legs went to jelly, as they did on the last day of last season. Though losing an EC semi to Inter on penalties then having to attend my non-denominational school the next morning (when they the other mob had qualified for their European final the same night) has never left me . I'll be honest though, every defeat hurts like hell .
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Got a call from Setanta customer services yesterday saying that as I previously was a subscriber to their services (last season) they were going to offer me a discounted rate to take it up again (£10 per month).
They asked why I cancelled it at the end of last season, so I told them in no uncertain terms. The ladies reply was "I know what you are saying, we have had a lot of people with the same grievance".
Sounds like there might have to be a change of commentary team soon. Setanta must be getting pretty low on subscribers if they have to resort to this kind of tactic!
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Jolly Bhoy:
You would seriously never EVER go to Celtic Park again, just because Roy Keane signed.
Surely not?
Sean
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Sevilleant, you are thinking along the same lines as me. We are watching a team develop in a manner we have not seen before. When MON done it in 2000 it hit us for six, but the changes underway at the moment are different, with a different gestation period.
Hoopiness, I can cut ‘those’ fans a bit of slack, just as I can cut Gordon Strachan some. Those were historically difficult times.
PBTL123, I was so full of hope for this season with all the money I knew we would spend and the Uefa coefficient, that I got over Motherwell quickly. The subsequent matters affected me more.
Celtic Cross, Raith Rovers was just one in a death of a thousand cuts for me back then. I was too young to remember the Inter Milan game in 1972.
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So WGS says the team is a long way of what he wants!!!! I hope so.
Yes we may play some nice stuff now and again (not nearly enough)but teams just run through us.
I still cant fathom out why Paul would say Artmedia was worse than black Sunday?? To qualify for the CL would probably have done more harm than good if mediocre SPL teams waltz through us what on earth would good teams do?
Is it solely financial?? To me nothing on the planet is worse than gifting them the title, sorry nothing!!
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Paul67 - now you're making me feel old, I was at it (sitting on a barrier with my Dad supporting me) ! ! !! Still missing out on that Euro final was eased by getting to Seville (31 yrs is a long time to wait) and being on the Official Seville poster of the fans ! !
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Got to agree. Gift wrapping and handing over the league on bended knee last season was a real killer. Depressed for about 2 months.
The nature of the Atrmedia stuff is less important. We could have lost on away goals to Milan. At the end of the day we're rebuilding and losing in Europe has been part of that.
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Thought it was you, Celtic Cross. 5th from the left 2nd row??
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Not posted for ages but always check when I can. I love this site, more so the fact it remains (99.99% of the time) sensible with good banter thrown in. I must admit some posters are a wee bitty too articulate for me but, ach, thats by the by.
Anyway what I wanted to say was I hope Roy Keane does not get anywhere near the doors of Celtic Park. Does he think we run a retirement home? I'm sure he would love to play in front of 60,000 every other week whilst being well past his best and injury prone to boot, who wouldnt. But Celtic dont owe him anything, take a hike Roy, you were a great player in your day but we are a club going forward and you dont feature anywhere near our plans for the future.
Strachan will deliver given time, I am sure of it.
Keep the Faith lads
Hail Hail
Bhoy O'Bhoy
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Dont know who you're looking at Bambi but it aint me . I'm bottom right hand quarter of the pic and I'm NOT wearing the hoops . Green callaway top , green callaway baseball cap holding a camera and looking to my left . OH and behind a guy wearing a BLUE top ! ! ! Still cant quite get my head round that one !
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Vinnie, Motherwell was bad, but it happened at a time when I was looking forward to everything getting better. For a year I had been saying “pot 2” and “money to spend in the summer of 2005”, I really thought this would be a breakthrough year (for us, not Hearts).
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Can i just ask when Roy Keane actually said he wanted to end his career at Celtic.
I remember him saying something about wanting to be manager one day but thats about it.
As far as im concerned this is a non-issue.
He'll be 35 by the time his man u contract is up and i cant really see us being interested at that point.
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Have been away for a while so unable to post but have a magic device that lets me see CQN / BBC on-line commentary updates while I'm away.
Just wanted to thank those (paul et al) who did up-dates for the Aberdeen / Hibs / Falkirk / ICT games as if you know the BBC scroll it is a bit clinical and to know how the game is actually going requires somewhat more human input - your comments made all the difference to me as I hate not knowing what is going on.
Roy Keane - would be good but too dear / too much potential for disharmony.
Worst moment as a fan has to be the failed European Finals - losing something to Rangers may be tough but for me it passes quickly - losing when so close in Europe twice will never leave my memory - Valgaerens (?) lunge to stop the 3rd Porto goal going in will last longer in my memory than either McStays missed pen or that Motherwell Gits Celebration after scoring a goal that was meaningless to them.
2mrw 3-0 Beattie/Hartson 2
TB
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Celtic Cross : Thanks for reminding me of that painful Inter game and School the next day.
Mind you I can still remember my prepubescent wee heed understanding that there was something fundamentally different (in a wrong sense)about "them" when they all rioted in Barcelona a few months later. Funny that.
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im working over in Belfast for a short time. I usually go to the Hatfield to watch the Celtic away games but have just realised that the Livi game is on Sat at 3pm.
Does anyone know of a pub in Belfast where they will be showing the game due to some sort of dodgy satellite link up??
As for Keane - it's all about the wages. He's worth it if he isn't demanding a fortune but i suspect he is using Celtic to get a contract out of Man Utd
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Paul given their recent results is "This is better than that night..." not being disrespectful to artmedia.... I mean between them and basel we do have a habit of finding competitoin dark horses... our problem is the big fish in small pond scenario.. we are too used to thinking turn up and win.. how could players on virtually nowt, in a back water part of europe even be on the same pitch as our 20-30k stars... simply they feel the same way we do when we play bayern, juve , barca et al.. too those teams glasgow, belfast and dublin etc are all relatively small provincial cities on the periphery of europe.. and we know they think that..which is what gets our blood going....add to that a coach who points out " give me two agmes of your life and you may move to a club were in a week/month you can earn a years salary... and you get upset city
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Paul et Madames et Messieurs,
Aha!
The penny she drops!
Admiral Strachan, he of the wondrous technique!
Directeur de Football extraordinaire!
Soon, Celtique will be Numero Uno!
No Problemo!
Remember,Please...
Keano she will come in Janvier!
He will be the turner of the Point..
The Cle that will turn the Cadenas,that shackles the gates of Europa!
Kojo
Pablo in the Petit Miroir!
Aha!
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Paul
Very interesting take on developments of which I fully agree. However did you not suggest prior to the Dunfermline game that a failure to win would result in Strachan's departure? I didn't believe that would have happened. The football has been good this season. I am pleased with progress to date. However we do have a long way to go. But it is much much better than last season already!
SB
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Well Well!
And here's me thinking FARGO was away down Argentina way!
Another colleague me thinks ,offering a morsel on Roy Keane.
As i said earlier i think its all a bit premature,but as were all having a go here's mine.
Roy Keane could this season be the guy who pushes us over the finishing line,and if he does nothing else i don't care about his past disciplinery record.
I want the title!
I have thought for a while that we are short in midfield so give me RK instead off Alan Thomson in there and i will be quite happy.
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By the way i see we now have a French colleague off Fargo on line now.
Bonjour Kojo!
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Paul and one and all,
I share your optimism, Paul, about where our manager is taking us. But we are far from being there and, while it is a million miles better than the dross we endured last season, it is still not very exciting (to me). Wee teams put us under pressure they shouldn't. Sure, we are creating plenty of chances but we are squandering plenty too. Oh, Zurawaski would get injured when we needed him most. The goals he will provide will give the confidence any good team needs.
As I have said already in the previous thread, no way should Roy Keane ever darken the doors of Paradise. He's trouble.
My worst night as a Celtic supporter was inflicted by Jock Stein: when Dunfermline beat us in the Cup Final in 1960. Mind you, their goalkeeper had a lot to do with it!!
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Bon Soir Kojo, back in riparian interlude territory I see, or perhaps your ‘reflection’ is still seen in Silver.
Will mark down your prediction of today.
Seanbhoy, progress is being made, but as Parkheadcomesalford has alluded we can expect a few more bumps along the way, our man needs to earn his stripes against ‘them’ – always a test.
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Forget about Roy, step forward Robbie.
The dynamic duo Robbie and Majiec.
We have enough old timers at the club. Hartson, Sutton and Thompson on megabucks...yer teas oot!
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Talking about 'low points', I think mine goes back to the 3rd match against Racing in that series of infamous matches.
Celtic were just held in such high estime in Britain at the time, then seeing all that stuff on the national UK news was too much.
That was a wicked season 'cos we got knocked out in the first round of the EC by Kiev. Up till then winners always got a bye from the first round.
Fir Park last season also pales compared to losing a EC final, when you KNOW that you are the best team in the competition.
Just as well there are highs as well!
Let's improve our goal difference tomorrow (pity Magic looks doubtful) and start breathing down their necks - it could be just 2 pts difference as they go into their match (an added bit of pressure maybe)!!!
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Celtic Cross-
I,m staring at you now !
Mrs 90 kindly had my Seville Supporters poster framed for Fathers'Day.
Just who is the dude in THE BLUE SHIRT ?-SHOCKING !.
Celtic Cross-did you and I not share a cell in Craigie ST. police station when we got lifted at the 1982 League Cup Final for "standing at the wrong end"?
:>)
noel..
Kojo-will you let Miss Moneypacker know that she ........
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On the subject of setanta and there comentary team I had the misfortune of flicking past the Forces of Darknesses tv channel last night and to my amazement saw none other than settanta finest Mark Hately sitting there talking about the Huns game with that horrible goalie they used to have.
He was sitting there refering to Rangers as us and wee as you would expect form an ex player who still suported his ex team on there tv channel to beHAVE
My point being though surely when you become a so called neutral comentator with setanta for all SPL games you should be distancing yourselves from the clubs you have played for SO YOU CAN REMAIN IMPARTIAL
Surely time is right to complain about this and get him off setanta SPL team for good.
Imagine of Craig Burley came on Celtic TV and refered to us as wee and us when he is supposed to be neutral.
LETS GET HIM AND HIS MASTER BROWN OFF NOW
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Evening all, first time on but have been reading site for a while now. Great way to keep informed on all things Celtic with lots of good informed and dare I say articulate comment.
Just want to add my no vote for Roy Keane. Remember the first time he announced he wanted to play for us he got us all excited only to announce a few months later that he had signed a new improved contract. I think he is just opening up new contract negotiations with MU.
We know how much we love the club. If he had the same feelings he would have come here two years ago.
bb
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Mon Ami,Benbhoy,
Bienvenue!......A Refuge Celtique!!...
Maintenant... Monsieur Keane il est 34ans,
Bientot..........35ans.
Voila!
Maintenant, c'est jeu different de Boule!
Wonderful aquisition! No Doubt!
Adieu!
Kojo
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Like most signings for Celtic, I have little or no opinion on them until they play for us (perhaps this has developed after the cries of who? when we got Larsson and Moravcik).
The only thing I would add about Keane, is that we shouldn't ignore him simply because he will be 35 eg Sheringham is still making a good contribution at a level significantly higher than we normally have to play at and he's 38, if we were needing a striker I'd take him right now.
Of course Keane would have to be prepared to drop to around 15k max or perhaps a pay per play deal.
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I'm off out tonight lads etc. so have a nice blog in my abscence.
Because of all the sleep deprivation i have suffered at the hands off St Anthony this week,here's one just for him.
Hugh Dallas was hit by a coin thrown during a Celtic Rangers match.
Who was the guy standing immediately to the left off the thrower!
Answers on a postcard please to St Anthony care off insomniacs anonymous.
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Mon Ami, WeeMinger,
Monsieur Keane,il est un Millionaire!
Non?
D'argent n'pas de probleme!!
Keano will now play for his Heart.......Not his wallet......n'est pas??
Oui! Oui!
Adieu.
Kojo.
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Mojo,
is Franglais obligatory here?
Bon soiree mon ami, je suis off doon ra maison publique!
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Too true Kojo, but I doubt even he would play for nothing. I just don't want the board to pay for the name, although I doubt they will given their recent efforts.
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Allez les Hoops demain!. Je voudrais un humping de Livingston. (pardonnez moi Monsieur Lambert)
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Mon Ami, BenBhoy,
Imbibe in the spirit that enhances the spirit!
Bonne sante!
Kojo.
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To all of my super friends on the "Blog that Jogs"...
A little levity is the salt that seasons the broth~
Who said that?
I just did.
This site captures all that is good and wonderful in the Celtica Experience!
Allez les Hoops.......
Yes Indeedy!
Kojo.
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Well done to Noel for last night's correct answer.
Jon G - have a good night out.
Tonight's question is :
Name 4 players from Partick's victorious cup team of '71 who later went on to play for Celtic.
Out of interest I have never had a 'worst game' experience as a Celtic fan. However the worst I have felt was after the deaths of John Doyle, Jock Stein and Bobby Murdoch. It's at times like that, that you can put football in perspective and those 3 were sorely missed.
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JonG-
After studying the photo of mr.dallas for seconds,if not one whole minute,I have come to the conclusion that......
It was not a coin that caused mr.dallas to fall on one knee,holding a red coloured handkerchief to his brow,whilst staring feverishly at the press pack......
It was a word.
-when mr.dallas produced le carte rouge(like that Kojo?) to Stephane Mahe-he of the terrible Gallic temper-he opened the gates of Verbal Hell !
Unleashed from the suffering Celtic support came a torrent of expletives,swear words and general foul language....
Whether he was hit by an B word,a C word or a general FLYING F*@#,it is hard to tell.....
Who uttered the fateful piece of verbosity ?
My money is on the Fr. Jack Hackett lookalike standing 18rows from the front of The North Stand
with a clenched fist.......
Unless YOU know better....
:>)
noel.
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I am going to jump in here with both feet on the Keano for Celtic topic.
Am based in Dublin and was talking to an Irish football legend last friday over a pint, the gist of it was there are two sides to every story and Roy didnt walk out on Ireland.
Secondly I watched him play for the same country against France recently and he was superb, really a class act, I for one would be delighted if he joined.
I hear people when they talk of Lenny and how could we ask him to make way, but Keane is a player of real quality, I think he'd be fantastic in the hoops.
Celtic first, there is no room for sentiment.
Best
A
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Paul67 and all you all
On the Keep-The-Faith web site today they mention forget Kean our next signing will be from the East. "Look no further than the Capital".
Any insight
- Riordan
- Hartley
- Skacel
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St.Anthony-
I,m just having one go tonight-
I was at this game-as a young child-but the memory of such a calamitous day still hangs in there...
Did you know that day,Aberdeen were playing rangers at ibrox and when the half-time scores were announced,The Jags were 4-0 up,hordes of rangers supporters deserted their home and and headed across the city to bait the Celtic support in their most public of humiliations......
Anyway here goes-
Alan Rough
Ronnie Glavin
Jimmy Bone
Johnny someone !
We also nicked their manager,Davie Mc Parland as assistant to big Jock.
:>)
noel.
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First ever post.
I have checked this site everday from the first day I found it back in the heady days of 2004, may have been late 2003 but I dont think so. An absolutely fantastic site created by one of the bhoys, for all of us, bhoys and ghirls alike. Paul your devotion to bhour religion is an example to us all, and all our little followers of the future. How you find the time to dedicate to this I'll never know, and how you keep this missus placated is an ever bigger mystery. Anyway, reason for the post, Gordon Strachan, WGS, what do we call him, is it gordy?, is it WGS? apart from when your typing it sucks.Anyway, went off a bit there. I like what he's doing. I dont want to get caught up in this quick attacking football philosophy right away though. Modern day football takes thought, intelligence, confidence, fitness and technique. Tv has watered down the suprise of tactics nowadays and it takes an intelligent coach to understand tactics of an opponent and how to counterattack against them to achieve victory and exctasy for their supporters. I fear that a quick route back to the free flowing football philosophy, without first getting a grip of the frailties of the defensive unit would be a major mistake. The full backs need to be changed immediately. Mo Camara is hardly SPL class let alone Champions League class. I am sorry, but Iam absolutley furious why this signing was allowed to happen. This player should not be playing for Celtic, full stop. I have never met him, dont know his history, but as a football fanatic, and i mean fanatic, this guy is not up to class in a big way. his speed and stamina make up for an obvious lack of talent and ability but i am offended by our clubs tactless cheapskating biscuit tinness on this one. who out of the young ones is a left back. I know i watched a reserve game on wednesday last week on celtic tv were one of your boys looked 200% better than camara, granted against young boys but.......surely worth a run out 2-0 or 3-0 up. Telfer, I'm sorry hardly long term, good ability, but not a lot more you can say. Lennon, finished. Keane, finished. Look to our youth. Have faith. Look at Beattie, Maloney, etc, they are coming through. the club are doing a great job. Attacking, speed, style, its time to be european champions again. Hail Hail,,the mighty Celtic of Glasgow.......
GPC
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Noel90
You are spot on.
However that was no Fr Jack lookalike - it was the man himself.
I know because he drank three bottles of Jacobs Creek Chardonnay with some Jack Daniels chasers in the Gallowgate before we got near Paradise.
Father Ted and Bishop Brennan were livid - they'd bet the previous Sunday's plate on Celtic winning
2-1
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Noel/St Anthony
Johnny Gibson?
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Mon Ami quitesimplt....etc.
There is a big difference,between a Football Fanatic and a Celtic Fanatic.
Of which of the above choices is yours'
I thought so.......
Celtic Fanatic?
I figured that!
However,(" There he goes again,Nancy!"}
A Celtic Fanatic only sees in Shades of Green......
No Technicolor Vista,for he (or she)
Ergo!
Being a true Celtic Fanatic of course, has its responsibilities and one of them is:
Never ever disparage a Present Team Celtic Player in PRINT!
You have no idea how hurtful and depressing it is to read your name disparaged and condemned in Glaring PRINT!
Take it From One Who KNOWS!!!!
Bottom line..........
By all means, free free to criticise, in a CONSTRUCTIVE Manner...
There are many ,many Avenues that are open to Constructive Criticism
Investigate...... and use them all!
But as I say........If you are a FAN, that is..........Now a Supporter, is a Horse of a Different Color!......
Never ever criticize in a demeaning manner any present Celtic Player.... in Print!
It just hurts your cause....as it can only initiate a "Pile On Guys" approach, to the extreme misery of the Player in the Critique.
Other's of lesser ilk are only too eager to besmirch the Celtic Cause!
This feeds on itself.....and.....
Bingo!
The Player's performance goes rapidly downhill!
Not a Gooooood Praaaaaaaaaactice!
Forrrrrrrrrrrgggggggetttttabbboutit!
Do not for a moment believe that I am chastizing you .
It is farthest from my mind.
I am only using your written opinion of a Present Celtic Player, as an example in my dissertation.
Please do not be offended.
I know that you are a fine Celtic Man.... and love the Celts.
Kojo
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Quite_simplt_the_best_f-----_team_ in_the_world
Sorry mate but have you been imbibing the Danish stuff? The nonsense disguised as lager that they say they never want to see leave?
If so then no problem, but this site is in love with the fair Stella unless you are bibjoefraethe rigsetc......
My more articulate posters will put you right but never trump the fair stella!
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Been quiet for a while. Feeling a bit smug, and pleased, with the growing acceptance of WGS.
And apprehensive about the reaction with our next reversal.
Hearts. We have to win.
November. A big month last year, a big disappointment. A big month this year, I expect 2 out of 2, I can live with the disappointment again.
I don't think I'll have to, but let no one underestimate Rangers' defensive performance against Inter. That's what we'll face.
Come December, whatever the results in November, we'll still be building, still work in progress. The big picture. Believe.
Roy Keane? Not at any price, but any day. We need Champions.
Do you think Gordon Strachan is here to be second best, in Europe or anywhere else? You haven't watched his career. He worked with Stein, he worked with Ferguson. He won with Aberdeen (big time) he won with Leeds, he won with Man. U.
I would be very surprised, and disappointed, if there wasn't, burning deep in the heart of Gordon Strachan, an ambition to win the Champions' League with Celtic.
After all, he was a key element of the last Scottish team to win a European competition, and his team beat Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to do it.
We can all live with failure, if the ambition is high enough. Seville.
Fasten the seat belt. Accept the plunges as part of the ride. The climb back up is always hard work. But on this rollercoaster, the next peak will always be a little higher.
And if anyone is thinking, you could say most of this about Alex McLeish, you're right. But only most. Gordon Strachan is our manager, in the right place, at the right time.
I wish Paul Lambert wasn't Livi manager for a day.
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Welcome benbhoy.
Kojo, playing for the heart is unknown these days, even ‘that’ player only signed his final contract after a huge amount of money was put on the table. A fine gesture if it happens.
Quite simply the best….. welcome and thank you for your kind words – I appreciate them. I often wonder who has been lurking in the bushes all these months/
Your first point is quite true, we are always being an example to the Celtic fans of the future. I’ll avoid comment on your full-back point, as there are clearly problems there as well as some support needed. As Kojo alludes to, you would be surprised who looks in here, lets not send them away feeling even worse.
Your final point is the only reason we bother; time to be European Champions Again.
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Dougal Mc Guire-
What have you done to Pauls' site?
We now have-
Dick Byrne-from Rugged Island.
Bishop-Len-Brennan
Jack Hackett being spotted at Celtic Park and drinking wine in the Gallowgate.
Thepriestthattedkeepsphoningonhis
mobileandcausinghimtohaveterrible
accidentsbuticantrememberhisname.
Yourself-young whippersnapper.
Where is Ted ?
Where is Mrs Doyle ?
ah,well-go,wan
go,wan
go,wan
go,wan
GO,WAN !
:>)
noel.
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If Roy the bhoy is to come to Celtic why does he not come today.
Released by Man ure out of contract signed by our goodselves.
He if he is now to play for the heart and not for the spondoolies will have to fullfill his ambitions on a far far more conservative wage. If not Saudi is the first right keep on going.
Wee bazzafergushun v Keano I know who my money would be on.
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Augustine-
Johnny Gibson was the name !
You can take the credit -if its correct.
St.Anthony ?
noel.
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Noel
Don't want the credit. I just want rid of the memory, 0-4 at half time and me thinking I could never be seen outdoors again...
Incidentally, are you related to the famous Joe?
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Augustine !
Who told you about my father ?
I feel so ashamed......
You can all probably picture me......
Sitting here in my computer room....
With my wee plastic face.....
My seriously dodgy hair....
My Roy Orbison N.H.S. type glasses.....
And the strings pulling my wee plastic hands up and down as I type this out......
But my maw was a babe....
Miss Penelope.....
noel.
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Noel90
Thank you for your kind words and sort of welcome to CQN!
Mrs Doyle ran off with that scary, ugly milkman.
He really was the ugliest eejit (uglier than than the gates of Copeland itself)
I know that many of you got turned on by her kinky "go awn, go awn, go awn" and the constant rounds of sandwiches and tea (that we always hoped would be some fine Jamieson's).
Anyway I'm waiting on Ted coming back to tell me what kinky means.
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Noel
Thanks for that very frank and graphic explanation of your ancestry and personal circumstances.
With your peculiar mobility have you considered joining the centre back elite south of the river?
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Dougal McGuire, apologies, I did not know pick up that you were a new Blogger. You are very welcome.
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Paul
No apologies necessary - this is a wonderful site and one you should be very proud of and I'm just glad to be part of it.
Cheers from a windswept Craggy Island
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Augustine-
I,m still too fast for them !
:>)
noel.
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Noel90 and Augustine (and of course others)
The principal conductor of the "eminent" orchestra from Govan now believes that by a Milanese accident that he has found his perfect defence.
Do you all agree or have we another piece of southside spin?
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Dougal-
Not 4weeks ago we had alec mcleish
proclaiming to all who would listen i.e.-the Scottish tabloid press-
"i now have the TOOLS i can work with. i now have the squad i wanted
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If you have no pace-you have no pace.
If you can,t turn-you can,t turn.
You can,t magic these two basic elements of defending.
Edward will tell you himself.
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noel.
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Sorry to harp back to a previous threads "but"
dumbhoy Of Barrhead and others you should know fecks family history. Yes daddy was a hun but mummy wasn't one. A fine lady with a strong celtic heart !
And I say this as one who has less than no love for the forces of darkness.Mummy feck went to every game the cat in the hat played until an unfortunate incident at small pox towers when one of the unwashed showed her a piece of his anatomy and said "this is what your son is"
the aforementioned lady never darkened their door again.Interestingly his biography has never been serialised in the red tops .too much praise for a team in green for their liking !
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Noel90
10.50 post
I think, I know what you mean.
Ted asked me to fix a dodgy plank in the garden fence last week and all I had was a rusty saw and a broken screwdriver.
The tools were there but were totally blunt.
Now tell me what eejit would use blunt tools to mend a big fence?
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Very pleased to see the increasing positivity in so many posts.
Lived abroad so long and could only keep in touch via "normal" media, then what became available through internet - then came CQN!!!
Great exchange of views - wouldn't life be so boring if we all agreed - plus we would never learn anything new (and I learn a lot from this site)
Obviously opinions digress re. WGS, but I prefer to remain positive. The football I watch on Channel 67+ is definitely better than I saw last season, even if we are still not the complete article.
Have a question re. what has WGS acheived with previous clubs?
He has quite clearly explained what those clubs had for ambition at the beginning of each season and they did reasonably well based on those criteria.
I choose to believe that Celtic is the first club he has managed which matches his ideals and ambitions.
His credentials as a player cannot be doubted.
He seems very aware of modern thinking re. tactics, fitness, diet, application, etc, plus he has never shown himself to be afraid to stand and fight his corner in all the years he has been involved in football.
What more do we want?
I never expect to see another Big Jock and probably wouldn't accept it if his like turned up again, but I do see similarities in their approach.
It's about about team performance, tactics, the manager decides and only those who fit in have a place.
Obviously too early for final judgements, but can anyone tell me where my reasoning is wrong?
Does anyone out there KNOW better?
Less than the treble would be a disappointment.
Less than the double I can't even imagine based on what I've seen so far.
Final word to all who class MC as "worst" ever Celtic player - you ain't seen many Celtic line-ups, have you?
Regards to all
Alex
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Paul,
We had an amazing moment of agreement. As I started reading your post I was thinking how remarkable it was that GS was still in place and there was a remarkable degree of good feeling around the club.
Its astonishing given the horrers of Fir Park and Atrmedia. The loss of European football felt like losing a limb.
Yet here we are. Now our lovely friends from the South Side are helping us out slightly but it brings me back to a consistent theme of mine - the Celtic supporters really are a remarkable breed.
And also full credit to GS - he has stuck in there despite those of us (including me) who felt he had blown it. There are some signs of hope - I will leave what I see as the weakness in our boardroom to another time.
Another poster (I think it was Adam) pointed out about how people grow in the role and about the importance of giving people a chance.
Time will tell - but GS has earned a chance.
As incidentally has messers Camara and Telfer.
Vive le Celtic
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Sorry, forgot to add re what is wrong with my reasoning - apart from being an eternal optimist.
Cheers
Alex
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Mon Amis, AnotherAlex.... and Neg Anon,
AA:
A very fine piece,indeed.
Good sound reasoning and well articulated .
You are a definite plus Factor Factor.(OH!)
Look forward to further thoughts from your pen.
Neg Anon,
Subtile shifts of dedication of ideas, seem to be all the rage.
NN, I do detect a zephyr of change in your writings.
All for the best,of course.
Expansion of thought is a healthy exercise.
May you continue,down the progressive road.
Before I depart,may I offer this piece of wisdom??.....
Just you try and stop me!....
"Always Look Ahead.......Never Look to the Rear........ Already visited Scenery is SO BORING!.
Capice?
Au Revoir, Mes Amis!
Kojo.
By the way...... I hope that someone will be "on site reporting "the Livingston Affray,tomorrow.......I do not have access to Channel67 at this time.......Don't ask!!!.......But heads will roll.....never fear!
"Do not cover, Mabel.....You are too soft!"
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bonjour mes amis,
just in from backshift,Im an eejit and was out mending fences with a big huge bag of very old blunt tools...
i read much french and talk about a player from the east...cast your net further my fellow fishers of men,look further beyond our own eastern shores...try poland or pr.China...
tomorrow i think that a credible fine young manager,new to the SPL, is about to learn what managing a football team with the 'tools' at his disposal is all about.
having to meet fans expectations and board level platitudes.....
.....having to explain his last game was all about a ' work in progress'..and to look at the big picture.
... and the other one is paul lambert :-)
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Hi Bhoys and Ghirls,
I've not posted for a while, but feel it's a good time to pass on my heartfelt optimism for the remainder of the season, and beyond. Apologies for the length of the post.
I like everyone else was shocked by the embarrassing exit from Europe. However it was probably for the best this season.
On to my optimism. WGS comments today are what I was hoping to hear. His style of play is far removed from MONs, but he has been left with several players who, because of their profile, salaries and stature within the club, have to be played when available whether they suit his style or not.
Believe it or not I’m not talking about BBJ. We all know his shortcomings, but he has linked up very well at times and there is a place for BBJ in the team although he should not be a guaranteed starter.
Firstly Alan Thompson. In The MON era of power play and carefully executed set plays, he was key, especially with his delivery of a ball. He can still pass a ball very well, but time is catching up with him. When played wide he can’t get forward enough and if he plays in one he is always likely to try too much and sell goals like the one at Ibrox last season. Has a very dodgy temperament as well. No need to preach on this one, as we all know it. I think he should be punted. We have so many guys who can play on the left and with Nakamura and Maloney around we do not have the dependency on his delivery.
Then to Chris Sutton, who I love to death as a fit Celtic forward. However, if he is not up front, I feel he shouldn’t be in the team. He is a player who demands the ball and because of his regard within the squad will always be given it. He was very effective in the midfield under MON, but he is not slick enough for the Strachan midfield. I would love it to be a rotation between big Chris and BBJ for the physical forward, but if the opposition defence suits then Beattie instead of them.
I am strangely optimistic about the centre of defence. Many who have judged Adam Virgo on his unconvincing appearances so far. I think back to one of my hero’s Paul Elliot. Took a good while to settle but when he did, what a player. Unlike Elliot it is a big step up for Virgs. He is also coming back from a serious injury. Each game will build his confidence and I look forward to the game where Adam actually believes he is a Celtic player or rather feels he deserves to be in the team. There will be no looking back.
I also believe that Du Wei will be a more than decent centre back. He may take longer to establish himself as Bobo is playing well (long may it continue) and Mick is still in the frame, but being a footballing centre back, he fits in to Strachans philosophy.
If Bobo doesn’t go in January he will go in the summer. Good luck to the big fella, I wish him all the best. With Virgs, Du Wei, Kennedy and Mick I think we are looking okay.
While Mo Camera has been a weakness and Artmedia was his lowest ebb, he also showed he has bottle at Ibrox and at the very least he fits in to the Strachan way of playing.
Compared to the other SPL squads we look strong and as WGS keeps moving towards the players who can play his game, it will only get better.
Hail Hail to anyone who kept awake til here.
Bertie.
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SanFran_Tic
relating to your signing from the East (At 8:22 PM) it was mentiioned on the BBC commentary of the Hibs game last night that Gary Caldwell may be moving to Celtic in the Jan window - no idea if it is true or not but IMO it would be a good addition to the squad and more forward looking than other rumours in the nedia
Welcome to the many new posters over the last few days - it is good to get some new insights
I think one point that has not been highlighted sufficiently is the way WGS has been able to to evaluate and integrate players from the U21 teams into the first team squad so quickly and effectively - this must be difficult because previous managers including MON have not succeeded in this task - IMO this is essential for an upwardly mobile team and will lead to us going forward into Europe in the next couple of years with a core of talented Scottish players
Hail Hail
VertWolf
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Kojo,
Its always healthy to consider your views and change them when they don't work. One of my life rules (despite what some of you may think)
No-one is ever 100% right.
But (and there is always a but) - loads of people tell me to look forward. However as a scholar of history you must always look back to see where you are going.
My other rule in life is - if it doesnt make sense it doesnt make sense. Does that make sense?
GS and team have earned a chance - I will certainly give them that. Celtic remain far more imprortant to me than is healthy - but isn't that the same for all of us?
PS visiting places we have been before can be very healthy for the perspective. Its nice to see things again when you have changed.
Capice?
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My good friend, BertieBogtrotter,
If I didn't know better......Pshaw!
Of Course I do!!
One of the best summations of the present fortunes and hopes, of our Beloved Celtic that I have read.
First Class,amigo......... I would give you a tip of the old Chapeau....But somebody else is wearing it!
Your thoughts of THOMO* THOMO* are in lockstep with my own.
(Think...TORA! TORA!)
He is very, very, undisciplined and has cost Celtic dearly, as he is in love with his own RECALCITRANT ATTITUDE.
Notice I did not use the word BEHAVIOUR?.....well everyone knows that Behaviour can be revised....... But ATTITUDE is built in until Death!
You just hit a home run, my friend!
Boy! Doesn't that feel good!
Adios,amigo.
Your Buddy,
Kojo.
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Neg Anon, a fine man once said “if you live long enough to see everything”, and how I believe it now that concord has broken out – don’t be reaching for the panic button when things look bleak now.
Kojo, you raise a good point, I also have an update deficit for the Livingston game.
Is there anyone out there who can provide updates tomorrow?
If you can, let me know at 1967@lisbonlions.com. The ’67 house will be flush with balloons, cake and cola tomorrow – I sure know how to throw a party!
Bertie, your optimism seems to be the order of the day. I concur with your thoughts.
VertWolf, SanFran, I understand that matters are being considered, no more than that at this stage.
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Celtic Coss. I'm on the official poster fropm Sevilla too, smack bang in the middle of it. I also managed my picture in the accounts the following year too.
It was a great day and a disaster in one, but I Wouldn't swap the memories for the world.
On worst days, the Coca Cola cup defeat by Raith Rovers at Mordor was the worst for me. Couldn't even face a pint after it. To go from the high of thinking we'd won it to... Well we all know the rest!!
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My friend Neg Anon,
Loverly line, it was, it was, to be sure, to be sure!
I am referring to " My other rule in lfe........." which was contained in your script.
Pure Fargoese......Pefecto,amigo......
But I warn you..... It's contagious...Suddenly people's eyes will glaze over....when you are still in the middle of your exhortation.....
You'll survive......
It Can't hoit!
All in all, you have made a fine submission, my friend.
Entertain....always.... that is the aim.
Livingstone 0 Cel'ic 12
Kojo.
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Paul - my admiration for the Celtic support knows no bounds. Everything we admire is based on one another. We are the club - more than any other club.
Panic - mmmm - remember we are still allowed to criticise - though if we ever get the chance to have a pint I can tell you some fascinating stories about what our new society allows and doesn't allow!
Bertie - some defeats are useful but the Artmedia debacle can never be described as such.
As Dave Allen used to say - "May your god go with you"
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wgs camara and telfer all get cradeit in same post from neg-anon !
how many moons in the sky ? what colour ?
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credit
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RE Gary Caldwell - It would appear that some people think Gary would be a good addition to the squad.
My own view yes he would he is a decent player, nonetheless should we be looking at decent additions to the squad?. Personally I would prefer looking at players who would go straight into the first team, lets set our sights higher.
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Kojo - would enjoy that scoreline immensly!
If only I could spell.
As Tom would say - me entertain - Naw!
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Neg anon - well your not allowed to be critical towards the Labour party (cough)if your an elderly gentleman with decades of party membership. Well not untill they are shamed into allowing you entry back into the forum to do so. Could ever such a thing happen at an agm surely not. Party line now there s the rub.
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Al - you are allowed to say what you want (as long as they want you to say it).
No-one is immune - remember the concept of newspeak?
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Keane throughs a strop over a training ground in saipan......wait till he sees barrowfield on a frosty morning!
I hear we are to purchase a reclining gold plated treatment table for Sir roy keane if he were to arrive. There goes next years transfer budget.
Only one keano......robbie!!!!
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Al Obundy,
Watched Caldwell last night and thought he was utterly inspirational for a very unlucky Hibs team who were extremely badly done by as regards the final scoreline.
For much of the match they were the better team and Caldwell showed great enthusiasm (and skill) in his efforts to push them on. More than a hint of the Aitken about him.
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Paul said,
Sevilleant, you are thinking along the same lines as me. We are watching a team develop in a manner we have not seen before. When MON done it in 2000 it hit us for six, but the changes underway at the moment are different, with a different gestation period.
Paul,
I loved the tenuous link from work in progress >>>> gestation period.
Big Eck must be waiting for an elephant to pop out given the time he has taken with his work in progress over on the southside.
But, getting back to the point and our own little work in progress, that is much more precious and closer to our hearts…….
I quite like the idea of Celtic Football Club being pregnant at this time.
Fragile!
Handle with care!
That’s what is needed for a bouncing, (okay, bad adjective!) healthy baby.
Hopefully, after a much more normal gestation period than the other lot, we can all celebrate our bundle of joy next May when the baby is born with a couple of silver cup's in his mouth.
How quickly our new baby grows will depend on how well we treat him next summer.
He should have the best milk money can buy so he is ready for his first holiday into Europe.
This leaves just one question though.
Who’s the daddy?
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Dailup - MON?
With the board our anxious grandparents (but still expecting the dowry?)
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They were having a laugh on the breakfast show on Real Radio yesterday morning about a report in one of the red tops about some Rangers fans who 'blagged' their way into the Giuseppe Meazza stadium the other night for the Inter Milan v Rangers game. Apparently these guys were disguised in club blazers and ties. A jolly wheeze, or a convenient get-out (provided by the media) for the apparent investigation by Rangers into the sectarian singing which allegedly took place at the match?
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st anthony
The 4 players who were in Thistle's 1971 cup winning side and later played for Celtic were.
Alan Rough
Ronnie Glavin
Jimmy Bone
John Gibson
Gibson was a substitute that day and replaced Glavin with 17 minutes to go. He was used to hold the ball up and waste time.
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2:37 AM, BennyBhoy
To be fair (why?), BBC Scotland's very own self-proclaimed St. Mirren supporter (oh God Chick, stop it - my ribs are hurting!) did say during his pre-match shout on the news that some huns (my words, not his) had managed to convince some of the Italian chappies on the doors to let them in.
Chucky therefore knew exactly what was going to happen. Of course this DOES mean that BBC Scotland is now in cahoots (shock, horror, whoever would believe such a thing?) with those mindless bigots who sing anti-Celtic songs, who rant and rave and spout forth their sectarian bile, who . . . .
Hold on a minute - that is BBC Scotland.
The house demands an enquiry!
Hail! Hail!
Curly
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Anyone know of a free internet feed for the game today???
Hail Hail
D
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Neg anon - Then the fight for oldspeak must be a voice in these changing times. The doubleplusgood that can be done is to remind those in charge yer being watched.
Or its all ahead towards duckspeak for the lot of us.
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any one know any glasgow boozers showing the game
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if you have PPLive, then click on http://www.tvmix.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Calendario&file=index&Date=10/1/2005&type=day
click on the Celts game and have a good one.
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if you have PPLive, then click on http://www.tvmix.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Calendario&file=index&Date=10/1/2005&type=day
click on the Celts game and have a good one.
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jjon the wing, what is a pplive and how do i know if i have one?
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What an excellent thread....Pleasure to read the positive support being expressed for the gaffer.
My comments on the subject matter...
Paul67...I agree with your Spockesque perspective...Fascinating...Its fitba Jim, but not as we know it..I would add that art is work and we are a work of art in progress...
On the name Keane...anyone of that name who comes to Paradise will only be allowed through the gates on the basis of relationship with manager...IMO...and I know little of its status. I trust the judgement of the gaffer on this matter...He knows where he is going and who is going with him...
Last week I posted on the unfortunate tone of the BBC phone in. Nasty!..Fortunately I do not have access to the Brown/Hately show...As one of the original irksome twosome used to say..."Its a funny old game"..I believe it will be entertaining in the middle to long term as they find it more and more difficult too ignore or not appreciate the work of art they are paid to feast their eyes upon...
Dialupcelt 2.01am ...love it!
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a must win game for Celtic once again today. every game still seems like a win or bust for GS.
i'm enjoying the feelgood factor on the site at the moment.
hope it lasts!
c'mon the tic!
Emjay
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I've got a link for the sopftware but not sure if you would want threads like this continued
any help Paul ?
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Thats better
supercelt
PPlive is a program that allows you to watch streams of tv.
Its at PPlive
It should be on today, but you need to download the console first
The game may also be at
Livesports and the link
Livesportspreview
provides whats on the 6 livesports channels.
Hope that helps.
Dave
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Nice one Dave.
Up and running.
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Does the game not have to be on TV somewhere for PPLive to work? If it does, what channel is it on?
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celtic-Dave......got the link and downloaded it BUT.......
How do you change it into English??
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Gerry, i had an icon in the bottom right hand corner of my screen. I right clicked it an it gave me an option to switch language.
Hope that helps.
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I see young Marshall is already suggesting he won't sit on the bench forever. I think he would do well to remember that just because he had been first pick it doesn't necessarily meant that he would have kept the jersey, even if he was as good as he clearly believes he is.
He should also consider that at the age of 20 he has much to learn in a position where players don't normally peak until their late 20's and Boric might just be the man to learn from.
Silly rabbit.
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packiebonner (& anyone else in glasgow);
the game is on in the Brazen Head with a delay of 1h 30m so the kick off is at 4:30pm in there!
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Todays line-up. McManus in, Hartson on the Bench
BORUC, Artur
TELFER, Paul
CAMARA, Mohammed
BALDE, Dianbobo
MCMANUS, Stephen
PETROV, Stilian
MALONEY, Shaun
NAKAMURA, Shunsuke
SUTTON, Chris
BEATTIE, Craig
ZURAWSKI, Maciej
Subs: Marshall, Agathe, Hartson, Virgo, Pearson, McGeady, Wallace
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Some real quality on the bench even with Thomson and Lennon (and Kennedy) all unavailable. When you think of the youngsters we have coming through, no-one can deny that we have a strong pool.
CMON THE BHOYS !!
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For anyone relying on this blog for updates, first 10 minutes with nothing much to report (listening on radio scotland so having to go with commentators) Gordon Smith suggesting Nakamura looks sharp...
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12 mins corner for Celtic, came to nothing... Celtic starting to press forward more but still no close goal attempts...
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Tried the links to get the match live but no joy. Maybe after the match somebody could give us step by step help? But after the match - go on the Hoops!!!
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15 mins, long range effort for Livi but dropped over the bar... unfortunately over the bar per Gordon Smith...
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16mins: break by maloney and beattie but again comes to nothing...
17 mins: long ball from Sutton to Maloney who manages to keep it in play gets it to beattie but saved by livi keepers feet... celtic still pressing...
Rangers take the lead over Dunfermline... own goal...
19mins: Celtic putting the Livi defense under constant pressure now...
Livi break, comes to nothing...
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Timgreen i'm having problems too. I can get the ManU game easy enough but no joy with the Celtic game for some reason
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the pplive link isnt working your probably doing everything right
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22 mins: corner for livi, deflected over the bar... another corner, Balde clears...
23 mins: freekick to livi... 25 yards out... well over the bar!
Commentator beleives Celtic midfield showing up well but missing a cutting edge up front...
25mins:Beattie throws in a low cross from the left but livi clear...
26 mins: Telfer takes a shot from 25 yards, keeper saves
26mins: freekick to celtic 25 yards out...
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Nakamura takes freeckick... just wide of Livi's left hand post... Gordon Smith moaning it shouldn't have been a freekick in the first place...
Celtic still the dominant team so far...
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30mins: Commentators praising Nakamura.
30 mins: Petrov drives from 18 yard line, just wide...
All celtic at the moment
Livi attacks all petering out before coming to anything...
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33mins: Corner for Celtic
Comes to nothing...
Nakamura now roving all over the park
Sutton brought down outside the box... freekick to Celtic... bad challenge apparently but Sutton ok
Freekick comes to nothing as keeper comes out to collect the 'cross'
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36 minsBreak by Celtic... Beatties shot blocked for a corner..
36mins: GGGOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!! McManus glancing header from Corner
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happy days. no more than we deserve by the sounds of it.
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Goal from a corner? Surely not!
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If Roy is so "Keane" to come to us let him donate his wages to charity. Don't like the idea of player telling us he wants to sign and the media doing likewise...
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Sutton got a flick on at the near post from the corner and McManus came in at the back post and headed home.
It is all Celtic so far
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Delighted for McManus....Sutton played a part with customary run to back post...
Strong display from Sutton and Nakamura...Intelligence coming to the fore...
Maloney and Beattie showing great first touches and linking up well.
Magic a little quiet but working hard off the ball...Magic moments may yet come..
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sorry front post
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2-0 to Rangers now... might as well write that game off now then!
40mins: Commentators saying Celtic deserve their one goal lead at present... but Gordon Smith wants to talk about Livi more saying they will be reasonably happy as although Celtic have had most of the play, their only goal has had to come from a set piece... Dont you just love him?
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he is an incoherent clown. IMO
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45 miins: Maloney.... 2-0 to Celtic. Low strike into the corner...
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go on wee man.
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Great goal from Shaun !!!
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Its Magic time!!!
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Sounds like we are playing some lovely football. Nakamura seems to be enjoying himself.
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Half time... 2-0 surely game over! Gordon Smith almost crying... pity that one wasn't from a set piece eh?
Celtic seemed to have dominated most of the play through the first half without threatening too often. Livi seem to be offering very little up front... pretty much what I expected I suppose??
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Commentator saying Celtic 2nd goal followes some really nice 1 touch football before Beattie found Maloney in the box who turned and buried his chance low into the corner. First goal from the corner seems to have been a Glancing header from Sutton at the near post with McManus coming in strongly at the back post to finish... hope this clarifys the goals
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Thanks for the updates stephen74.
Keep them coming in the second half.
Can't get Radio Scotland online here ("Not available outside UK")
Radio Clyde is online but is Very poor.
Anywhere else I can listen to live commentary?
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HT Livi 0-2 Celtic
Similar performance to last week so far, lots of good possession and plenty of chances. We're just not putting the ball away. I sense that very soon, some team is going to get a hiding fom us.
The team has a good shape to it with Petrov, Sutton, Maloney and Naks all working well in midfield. The defense are playing solid, no frills football, I suspect just what they are being told to do by WGS. Camara is not making those long ranging runs from left back and is concentrating in holding his position and letting the guys in front of him do their stuff further up the park. Good progess.
Boruc - Nothing to do again this week.
Telfer - Great performance again. Plays the simple ball at all times - even got a good shot in from 20 yds which the keeper parried away
Bobo and McManus - These two are really playing well together these days. McManus is always there to cover when necessary and Bobo doesn't miss much. McManus never tries to do anything spectacular - just straightforward defending. Just what we need
Camara - Solid. Tendency to punt the ball down the wing but more often than not is playing the ball inside
Naka - Outstanding. This guy has everything except strength. First touch and distribution is sublime.
Petrov - Getting forward a bit more this week and playing well. Almost scored
Maloney - Great running and distribution. Finished off a great flowing move with a cool finish
Sutton - Getting back to fitness and is the player that keeps the midfield and front-line connected. Having a good game but I would personally like to see him up
front.
Beattie - Always finds space and gives the midfield an out ball. Links well with Maloney. Finishing not great this week but will surely get more chances second half
Magic - Hasn't featured much. I suspect he is still trying to find his best position in this side.
Overeall, an excellent performance and the second goal at the end was no more than we deserved. I'd like to see us press on and get a few more in the second half to build confidence.
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Beautiful one touch football in the build up fot that second goal...Nakamura, Petrov and cool turn and finish by Maloney...
First half display very encouraging. Defense is solid. Sutton back with a stormer and bossin the middle and pushing forward well..Stan uncompromising and working a shift.
magic working hard but most of the attacks on the left with Beattie and Maloney linking up well...
Great one touch coming more and more to the fore in recent weeks..It continues today.
Strachan was screaming and scowling after the first goal...the work rate is very good from all...He is becoming the gaffer!
KTF
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I'm not sure why but I had a bad feeling about today's game. Surely now at 2-0 I can't be tempting fate?!
Anyway, I'm glad we're in front and it sounds like we're playing some nice football. Also, it's great to see Beattie turning into a real contender for our front line - I'm glad to be proven wrong as I didn't think he was good enough to oust what we already had.
Radio commentator has just said "this is the best I've seen Nakamura play". Can't wait to see the game!
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Stevie - Yes Naka is outstanding today. Apart from all his great outfield play, he almost scored direct from a free-kick from about 25yds.
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50mins: Corner to Livi, Petrov caught in Midfield and Mcmanus concedes the corner...
Corner comes to nothing as Celtic bully there way out from there own box...
51 Mins: Sutton coming to life spreading the play down either wings Celtic pressure
MAGIK SCORES...
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gooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll.
Magic moments, great assist from camara (thank god)
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Fantastic cross from Camara and a 'simple' finish from Magic 3-0
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Some good play from Mo and Magic nods in - more good stuff !
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pars get one back
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2-1 'gers, gordon smith sounds gutted.
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Stevie21
Gordon Smith hasn't seen his debut against Dundee Utd. But still, if it's anything like that game then fantastic!
Zurawski scores a great header from a "devastating Camara cross" after Celtic "turn on the style"... also, that other lot have lost a goal to Hunfermline.
Is it just me that's annoyied by the commentator saying "the japanese player"?
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Lol smith sounded like he dropped his lolly.
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What do you make of that...Mo camara with a great anticpated run which Sutton picked out with perfect timing...Mo Camara then makes himself available and puts in a perfect cross for a Magic ending...Personally I think he is Super but maybe our collective psyche simply cannot contemplate considering that connection...
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yeah malone. it would not be so bad only it is every time nakamura is on the ball.
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55Mins: Nakamura getting more praise from the commentators being called a 'real fan pleaser' with celtic playing 'delightfull football'
56mins: Good break by Celtic down the left with great flick from Maloney to Camara whio squared across goal but Beattie couldn't connect... apparently Zurawski unhappy as he had held back and was unmarked...
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Commentator's just said Nakamura is shining in the sun.
Shun shines in sunshine shocker!
Reckon you could say that after a few pints, eh? I'll try it tonight.
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Great move, Camara cross just missed at near post. "Fans in raptures at how their team is playing".
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What a flowing move by Celtic there. Confidence is skyhigh now - all the one-touches ae coming off. Absolute pleasure to watch
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60mins: Freekick to Celtic... 22 yards out...
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It's like: "the little - Japanese... player" every 2 minutes. Don't want to accuse anyone of being rasict but what has his nationality got to do with it? He doesn't say the Bulgarian midfielder every time he refers to Petrov... plus Naka isn't even that small! (Maybe skinny but not short)
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61 mins:
Maloney takes the kick, deflects off the wall... GGOOAALLL SUtton finishes from the deflection... 4-0
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62 mins GOOAAAAALLL!!!
Sutton drives in after Maloney free-kick is blocked by wall.
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Sutton scores :)
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Sutton scores!!!! Maloney hits a freekick off the wall and Sutton takes addvantage.
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Naka fouled just outside the box. Free kick - goal Sutton 62min 4-0
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yeeeeeeehhhhhhhhaaaaaaa
go on big sutty.
Goals from all areas of the team good to see.
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Great finish by Sutton after the ball spun off the wall. No-one picked Sutton up as he wandered into the box just before the kick was taken - good awareness by the big man.
Maybe that hiding I was talking about at HT is happening before our eyes....
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Commentators waxing lyrical about Celtic now and seem to be saying there is a real drubbing on the cards here now... (even Gordon Smith although his voice does sound a little shaky...
65Mins: Petrov takes a knock, but comes straight back onto field... This could be the only problem with giving a team a hiding is if they start kicking lumps out of our guys...
66 mins Corner to Livi... Boruc comes out and collects... everything going well for us at the moment...
67Mins: Beattie now fouled with the livi player lucky not to get a straight red apparently... they think he wasn't quite last man
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Here's hoping for the hiding!
I for one would love Camara to get on the score sheet. I'm not daft thinking he's the answer to left back position, but he has a great cross from him like Thommo managed so often. It'd be great for his confidence and would quieten some of his critics.
I for one support whoever is fortunate enought to pull on the Hoops!
Hail Hail
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Delighted for Sutton and he deserves it..came back fighting and is IMO not only doing a job in the midfield he has enhanced it today...Finishing was clinical...
The Bhoys are bonding and smiling...
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69mins: Half chance for Livi but shot sliced...
rangers now lead 3-1
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This is the best game I've watched on the radio for a long time. ;-)
Sounds like confidence is flowing through the team. Pace, movement, one-touch play.
All this without Lennon, Thompson and Hartson. Coincidence?
OK, Livi sound murder but all that hard work on the training ground sounds like it's bearing fruit.
Greg Strong lucky not to be sent off for bodychecking Beattie.
Paul Dalglish is subbed.
Livi sound as if they're leaving the boot in as Celtic run riot.
Rangers lead 3-1. Nieto. Good that they're giving that donkey a game.
If he'd the new Batistuta, I'm the new Dirk Diggler :-0
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5-0 Beattie...
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Maloney to Camara who crosses low with the Livi keeper spilling it and Beattie taps in...
Everyone playing well today...
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Beats fouled just outside the box - free kick. Naka hits the wall.
Celtic not taking the foot of the pedal, which is good to see.
70min Boruc makes a hash of a clearance so does Livi striker!
No subs yet.
Goal from Beattie from Mo's cross 5-0!!!!!
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go on young beattie ya beauty!
the crowd chant out " super mo camara "
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Bhoys are singing super mo camara
Great stuff
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74mins: Corner to Livi, comes to nothing...
rangers score again, 4-1
Most used words by commentators today seems to be FOOTBALL... both commentators saying Celtic really playing some nice stuff... even Mr Smith!
By the way anyone know if theres a post limit per day on here as I could well be approaching it now (sorry)
