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n17 galway?
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Saturday 5th of may confirmed versus rangers / 12:30 pm KO
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Curses! foiled again!
I'm away in a huff!
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Plato -
Me too also
Curly
Alwaysthebridesmaidnevertehbride.CSC
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At what stage does a CL team drop into the UEFA cup?
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Paul, just heard on Radio Scotland that we are being investigated by UEFA for alleged missiles being thrown in Milan. They say a decision is expected tomorrow.
Is this the mints PR team spreading malicious gossip.
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The UEFA cup is available to teams who finish third in their CL group,or are eliminated in the final round of qualification before the group stage.
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(1)Sunday , April 22.
Killie V Celtic 2pm Setenta.
(2)Sunday , April 29.
Celtic V Hearts 2pm Setenta
(3)Saturday may 5.
Rangers v Celtic 12.30pm Setenta
(4)may 12th saturday
Celtic v Aberdeen 3pm
(5) Hibs v Celtic May 20 th
2pm KO
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Talking about Neil Lennon
Former Celtic goalkeeper Rab Douglas has launched a vociferous defence of his former team-mate, Neil Lennon, who has recently been the victim of even more intense media scrutiny.
Big Rab, who is now at Leicester City, has eulogised about the character of the Celtic Captain, with some Celtic fans perceiving Lenny's well publicised on-pitch antics to be petulant and not becoming of a Celtic Captain.
However, Rab has defended Lenny robustly.
Rab said: “It sickens me the kind of stuff Lenny has to put up with. The very people who give him vile abuse for 90 minutes are two-faced when it comes to Lenny responding with a gesture back. Then they go running to the first available steward or policeman or phone-in and complain bitterly when really they should be looking at themselves.”
Rab continued: “Lenny's no angel and he'd be the first to admit that himself. But given what he has to endure it's understandable if now and again he reacts angrily. I appreciate it's not perfect for a Celtic Captain to react with a one-fingered salute and maybe deep down he'll regret that now. But he's only human and people wouldn't believe the abuse that's thrown at him during games.”
Rab added: “I've heard most of it as a team-mate and it's horrible. I'd find it impossible to ignore.”
Douglas, who is out of favour at Leicester City and has been linked with a move to Gretna, also provided evidence of Neil Lennon's character.
Rab said: “Lenny pays his own way to most supporters functions when he knows there are expenses available. I've known him to pay for flights and accommodation to go to presentations and he's happy to do it. When Lenny's in among the fans he's fantastic with them. He's top drawer.”
Rab continued: “He doesn't just stay as long as he has to, he goes out of his way to show his appreciation of the supporters. I've seen him give away boots and kit on the spur of the moment because it's for a good cause. Lenny's also only too pleased to make hospital visits and you can't put a price on the satisfaction that's provided for the sick children he's helped cheer up or elderly supporters.”
Rab added: “There's so much he's done that people will never hear of, simply because he's not concerned about it being known.”
However, with most of the criticism of Neil Lennon being directed at the Celtic Captain for what has happened on the pitch, Rab Douglas provided insight into Neil Lennon the Celtic player, the winner.
Rab said: “Every ground Lenny plays at he's slaughtered and in a way I think it's because he's seen as a key man for Celtic. People just want to get at him and put him off.”
Rab explained: “Lenny's a bad loser, but only because he wants to win so much. I remember him losing the plot even in 5-a-sides and we've all seen him having a bust-up with his own team-mates. That's simply because he wants to be as successful as possible. His record there speaks for itself.”
Rab continued: “There wasn't a player at Celtic in my time who didn't appreciate what Lenny brought to the team. I often wondered why he carried on taking the stick, why he didn't just get away from Scottish football. But then I'd see him laugh off the stick and be all the more determined to get trophies for Celtic.”
Rab added: “Lenny's one of the best professionals I've ever met in terms of his preparation and will to win. Being Captain of Celtic means a lot and now he's close to picking up a second successive title.”
Rab ended: “Would you rather have someone who didn't bat an eyelid when they lost? I know who I'd rather have
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Is it just me or has anyones respect levels for Rab Douglas just risen by several 100%?
Still a god awful goalkeeper..
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benbhoy@12:30
If thats true ,its a worrying development.I heard guidi or jackson last week going on about the digraceful behaviour of some fans in milan,pelting the press bus with 'a' missile and singing bad songs.
If anyone needed proof they're going to try and drag us down with them ..this is it.
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Well said Big Rab "The Cat" Douglas
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lynott67
I was genuinely shocked to hear this. Maybe a little bit of complacency is setting in on our part but on reflection I suppose we should have been expecting this. They are guilty. They are in deep trouble. They need to throw mud and hope some of it sticks.
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brattback (from last thread)
So the "british Psychological Society" gives the "KERRANG! CSC its' approval?
WHO'D AH THUNK IT!
NO mention of the Reverend Al OR Ry Cooder, I see!
The only thing inaccuracy in your post, was saying that bloggers "enjoy" my posts!
I think only you and I read them, me aul interweb mucker!
nevernegative CSC
ignoredexceptbybrattback CSC
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Who said that?
Curly
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Nothing Rab Sanschien could do or say would ever....
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Well done the SPL 'computer' !!!
Celtic can win the league in the first post-split fixture : Away to the Ayrshire darnel .
Champions elect are also away on the last day of the season to prevent a Celtic Park love-in.
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WG
How are you today?
Larsson
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Keith Jackson has a cheek, he'd be well advised to keep a low profile lest details of his nefarious South Side antics become public knowledge.
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nafos
Boss away?
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Is it not about time the weighting of co-efficient pints was changed. Surely with the CL being the premier competition more points should be given for victories in it, compared to the 'easier' UEFA cup?
Is anyone aware of other sports ranking points. Is the number of points one determined by the ranking of the opposing team? Surely thta would be fairer.
And how many points are Celtic due this year compared to our neighbours? it waould be scandalous if the totals were similar.
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If we clinch the title at home to Motherwell (which would be nice), do we think the authorities will allow us to be presented with the SPL trophy and unfurl the Championship Flag at home to Hearts (which would be even nicer!) on Sunday 29th April?
Nah, I thought not.
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Glasgow based CQN-ers -
A wee word of warning - Curly Junior Junior, myself, and a large number of north based nutters will be hitting Glasgow tomorrow, staying down there until Sunday. We are of course down to support our country in the match at Hampden.
If anone sees a kilted Tommy G look-a-like with "Curly" on the back of the Scotland fitba top, come over and introduce yourself. Don't be shy, I don't bite, and would be delighted to buy you a pint. Of course, being Aberdonian by birth, if 40 of you turn up demanding drink, I shall deny being this Curly!
Come on ye Scots!!
Curly hootsmonthenoo.CSC
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I finally managed too see the vidoe that our "hun in hiding", poted on t'interweb last night on the "Celtic Underground".
I must say that I found it highly amusing!
Why? Because in my ignorance/stupidity, I thought they only sung the "add-ons" and the "Simply Depressed" bit of the song.
But No! They actually sing the WHOLE song, whilst gayly clapping along!
I found it quite bizarre!
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OOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPSSSSSSS!!
"Vidoe", should of course be, "video"
Here's me slagging our soo'side friends, and ah cannae even spell
proper england!
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benbhoy-
I have watched celtic many times over the last twenty odd years away in europe,i take no great pleasure in saying it but i've seen a few things that werent good to say the least and i dont just mean songs...
Definately not a time for complacency
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I find it a little depressing that Big Rab even needs to stand up for Neil Lennon. Not only has he performed outstandingly on the pitch for over 6 years and 300 games but off it he has faced the kind of religious intolerance and bigotry previously experienced by Celtic and many of its followers.
On the article itself, I know the benefits of a UEFA Cup run but the short term pain of reading CQN in the aftermath of the 'drop down' would be too much to handle. I often imagine a CQN prequel from the 90's when surely there would be CQN heart attacks and square go's all round!!!!!
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Very good point Paul.
Not The View published a European Coefficient section throughout the Champions League which had ourselves and befica neck and neck.
We pulled ahead after our win, and they got level(ish) after the game in Lisbon.
However, by the time the home leg against Milan came round they had started to pull ahead of us as they were playing easier opposition in the UEFA.
Seems to be a bit of Catch 22, stay in the CL and get more money but risk slipping down the coefficient rankings.
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new post on www.thelordofthewing.blogspot.com
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Actually, unless Rangers capitulate at home to ICT or away to St Mirren (which is inlikely), we cannot clinch it at home to Motherwell.
However, there is a strong possibility that Hearts could go to Ibrox on Saturday 21st April knowing that a win would render it mathematically impossible for Rangers to win the title... now wouldn't that be ironic?! I can hear the discussions at Tynecastle already: "Do we let them win and risk missing out on the UEFA Cup, or do we look after ourselves and go for the win, given that they're not going to win the title regardless?"
Whatever happens in the Rangers v Hearts game, Celtic should sew it up at Kilmarnock the following day (assuming that they first beat Dundee Utd and Motherwell!), still leaving the way open for a Championship party at home to Hearts on April 29th.
Bring it on!
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MAN!!
Reading yon "newsnow" headlines, can be bad for your blood pressure!
There is a headline "Dunne open to Hoops move", which caused me too splutter my latte and croissant over me laptop!
"NAW! NO THAT NUMPTY FRAE MAN. CITY", I exclaimed in a worried tone.
However, a feeling of relief engulfed me, so it did, when, on reading the story, he was talking about ending his career at Shamrock Rovers!!
PPPPPHHHHHEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!
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big
ICT are the only team to beat the Gers home and away in the league this season
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curly
If Scotland defeat the mighty Georgians on Saturday, will you shout out the name of the new Scotland manager, in praise of his magnificent managerial talents?!
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RED ALERT! RED ALERT!
Paul
Please, please please please, please, please, please say that this is mince!
PLEASE tell me that we are NOT interested in Tius Bramble!
PLEASE!
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It's awfy quiet!
OR AM I -
Talking to myself
So Lonely
Just a lonely bhoy
OR
Am I being ignored!
Even by brattback!
SOB! SOB!
I'm away intae another huff!
ignoredandinthehuff CSC
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for PT let all sing a long
He was born on a summer day, 1951
And with the slap of a hand
He had landed as an only son
His mother and father said "what a lovely boy"
We'll teach him what we learned
Ah yes, just what we learned
We'll dress him up warmly and
We'll send him to school
It'll teach him how to fight
To be nobody's fool
Oh, oh, what a lonely boy
Oh, what a lonely boy
Oh, what a lonely boy
In the summer of '53 his mother
Brought him a sister
But she told him "we must attend to her needs"
"She's so much younger than you"
Well, he ran down the hall and he cried
Oh, how could his parents have lied
When they said he was an only son
He thought he was the only one
Oh, oh, what a lonely boy
Oh, what a lonely boy
Oh, what a lonely boy
[Instrumental Interlude]
He left home on a winter day, 1969
And he hoped to find all the love
He had lost in that earlier time
Well, his sister grew up
And she married a man
He gave her a son
Ah yes, a lovely son
They dressed him up warmly
They sent him to school
It taught him how to fight
To be nobody's fool
Oh, oh, what a lonely boy
Oh, what a lonely boy
Oh, what a lonely boy
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NAFOS/Arthur Lee -
the birthday champers is on ice for the 22nd April, not since 1981 have we clinched the championship on such an auspicious date
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i cant beleive that story about us being investigated by uefa for throwing missiles.
has to be the "bottle throwing incident" and the press bus.
can we really not swear on here? i dont know what to do with myself - i'm fecking fuming.
titus bramble is the worst player in the premiership. thers no way we'll sign him.
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Larsson -
fine amigo but Ah canny find the mothers in the last five fixtures, any ideas ?
WonderinGemmell
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Why is everyone so prickly about Titus Bramble ?
Agios Tito, Patron of Crete
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wg
thanks for the invite but im busy that day.
got a better invite ages ago
Maccabi Tournament 2007 Entry Form »Annual Maccabi Tournament - 22nd APRIL 2007
The date for this year’s Maccabi Tournament has been confirmed as the 22nd April 2007.
The tournament will be held once again at the Airport Bowl following last year’s successful event.
We are planning to introduce some exciting changes for this year’s competition.
Further details will be available soon.
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Is JVOH with the NL squad (where he is not a first choice & where he aggravated an ankle injury not so long ago)? Was he not unavailable through injury against Falkirk?
Gary may play for Scotland, twice, over the next four days. Is this a wise approach to full recovery?
Darren is with the Republic full squad & will be busting a gut in training. Mick is suspended for the DU game.
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tcstalis
cos he's not berry good?
now where's that cagoule?
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Sir Paul
As always, I read with interest your very interesting piece, on Celtic's possible or probable standing in the Euro Cup Co-efficients Table.
Not being a student of Arcana... I was thankful for your illumination on that branch of the Alchemist's Art.
Being the patient and understanding individual that I am, I am amazed at the determination of many in over-looking the obvious solution to the whole caboodle.
No matter what or what not the co-efficient that we receive,next year in the Cup Tourney,is........
Celtic could look with confidence in a triumphant procession through te Tournament, if they, SIMPLY..
Increased, their WINNING PERCENTAGE... IN EUROPEAN AWAY GAMES!
I say this without fear of contradiction,
As long as Celtic continue to lose games in that Tourney,whenever they leave the Shores of Albion...
they shall never be a serious contender.
Paul,pal...you know that you and I have discussed this very suicidal act, of simply refusing to win or really even tie, away from home in Europe, that Celtic have introduced into their Performance,limits their ability to progress.
That habit, must be eliminated.
For every problem there is a solution!(Who said that?........ed)( Besides,me?...... Tommy Edison..Menlo Park,1888)
Why in the world,have the powers that should be,be...at Parkhead....
have failed to try, the idea of arriving at their opponents domain ..TWO or THREE days, EARLY?
Acclimatization..could be the Answer to their LEETLE PROBLEM!
It may Woik...... and it Soitenly... CAN'T HOIT!
Kojo.
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Kojo,
Who is the win away from home expert? Tony Mowbery, easy. Fast attractive football played the celtic way.......T.M. will be the next Jock, believe me it's clear from my point of view. Now or in the future send for Tony.
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Plato -
I have shouted the current Scotland manager's name out on many occasions in the past, however never once has it been in a complimentary manner!
I look forward (?) to renewing my acquaintance with some of Scotland's finest who shout positively for "Barry! Brilliant pass!", but negatively for say "Pressley, ya fanny" (since he is one of ours now).
Ho hum.
Curly
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A statistician's perspective on the recent run of results.
How many goals per game have Celtic scored in the League?
# Goals/game # Games
0 2
1 10
2 14
3 2
4 2
5 1
Hence in 39% of the games played Celtic have scored 1 or fewer goals; in 84% of the games we have scored 2 or less goals.
That rate of scoring illustrates how easily a game can swing against Celtic----one bad ref call in favour of the other side, and we have a 1-1 draw or a 1-0 loss. Two bad calls can result in 2-2 draw etc.
The influence of a small number of bad calls against Celtic can be seen even more clearly by the Margins of Celtic's victories in the League.
Margin of Win (Goals) # Games
1 15
2 4
3 3
4 1
In 65% of the games that we won the margin was 1 goal. Clearly the odds will swing against a team with that level of performance.
The message is clear, get a striker and forwad playing midfielder as priorities.
At the beginning of the season the defence was the concern. Now the priorities are elsewhere.
Rebus
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Watchow ,
Tribalfootball like its predecessor footballrumours is something similar to remember on teletext the premium rate number clubcall for celtic gossip? With headlines like "Strike sensation to sign" or "transfer of international confirmed" etc, etc.
Pay no heed. All these sites are there for is produce gossip and get hits on site or rehash old news for the sole purpose of getting viewing of adds etc.
As you have demonstrated it does get a reaction and/or clicks on its site.
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WG from 13:51
I have found your "mothers" - they are in the last 5, but apparently they are in the last 5 in the bottom half of your league, as usual!
8-}
Larsson
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Arthur Lee -
on the premis that there is no show without Punch I expect you to be in attend at The CelebrationS, you can invite Judy (NAFOS) an aw if ye must and I'll even provide a baton for any passing darnelist polis.......you'll recall my Kings Cross Arsenal briefs the same as the candy-striped tent, on that note....remember my prezzie (either alcoholic or blonde but no Leffe)
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My dear friend, Viewfromthewindae,
Great choice, for the next Parkhead Pilot!
In fact, Hibs are still vibrating successfully, from his tune-up!
If Mr.Strachan,does not halt the slide,and in failing to do so,causes the Mother of All Embarrassments to descend on the inconsolable Celtic Followers.....
Then, Mr. Mowbray would be my pick, to pick up the pieces....
Kojo.
yer pal, in Vegas.
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Rebus -
You could be a detective with evidence gathering and analysis like that.
PC Curly
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Larsson -
they will forever remain second bottom of my league of ungentlemen, may they rot in those nether reaches beyond Netherton
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Kojo -
Mother of all.....
...... no again ?
WG
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Kojo
do you believe Mr Stachan would be 'straight out the door' if he failed in our quest for a consecutive flag?
Surely No?
U.
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Kojo ,
Do I detect a lack of faith?
Are you buying into the 2 game crisis theory?
A little support goes a long way.
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soal ,
terms agreed , change the record
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Just picked up the news about Bramble on my Blackberry !!
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liam
i think you've got me wrong - my ire was directed at the uefa to investigate celtic story
i have been a regular reader of tribal football for ages, its absolutely brilliant at reporting rumour from all round the world, about 5% proves to be correct.
i read it every day to be kept up to date with what isnt happening in the australian league.
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WHAAAAAAAAAT?
one of the more surreal televisial experiences -
watching scotland vs holland world cup cricket game on tv
just heard first the sash and then the billy boys played on a load of kazoos
i'm not kidding.
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Famous Birthdays
1923-Marcel Marceau.....hopeless at getting out of invisible boxes
1950-So good a dart player, Dexys Midnight Runners immortalised him in song
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watchow,
the scottish cricket team are embarassing me enough without hearing the sash or the billy boys,
bearing in mind the former goalie will be out there, i assume his friends from uddingston and linlithgow are well gassed and going backwards fast !!!!!!!!
i will listen intently now ....
and if i hear it, i will have a major say in the cricket world believe you me.......
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Rangers at Ibrox on 5 May, 1 day short of the 40th anniversary of Jinky scoring those two goals that won the league there at the start of a very special month.
I think we should mark the occasion.
Thoughts?
Plato, no info on any recent press speculation.
Kojo, winning away from home:
Remember Anderlecht? 10 men, playing poorly with a 17 year old against Larsson and they still beat us.
No idea what we are doing wrong, though the San Siro offered a ray of hope that some lessons were being learned.
There is no shortcut to quality. Hmmm.
Viewfae, Kojo, Tony Mowbry left Hibs where he found them; eighth in the league. Pretty, but pretty ineffective, football.
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Paul,
How about the Jungle Bhoys taking all the major banners they've had done over the last few years to I8rox for a full display?
Or a new one saying:
"Congratulations on securing the second spot in the SPL this season.....Hearts welcome the challenge"
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WooHoo first post in ages.
At last managed to sort out the sign-in problems.
SOAL, nice rendition, but just as well no-one could hear your singing firsthand as I had the misfortune to in Meelan. Stick to the lyric writing/copying big man!
NAFOS, you still talk rubbish matey, but that's hardly surprising considering your playing efforts, as would be confirmed by anyone who ever saw you "grace" the old Wishy Sports centre 5's league many moons (and pounds!) ago.
Cheers
T.T.T
Ps - Have fun working out who this is, I'll give you an hour.
PPS - Bramble????? Got to be the meedja conspiring against us again, just like this much more sinister accusation regarding the bottle-throwing incident in Milan - incidentally did Anyone who was there witness this apart from the so-called media personnel on the bus?? - this is a major case of "if we're going down you're coming with us" if ever there was one.
Once again Moonbeam's sycophantic lapdogs with laptops doing his evil bidding in an effort to deflect the criticism thrown at Mordor's ugliest!
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Paul,
I'm with you on this one, Tony Mowbray for me would not get near the Celtic job. Hibs acheived little ot nothing in his time there, albeit prettily as you say.
I beleive the West Brom fans are less than happy with his management at the moment and they are by no means certs to go up to the Premiership with him in charge.
If and when Gordon goes I'd be looking a bit further up the food chain than Tony Mowbray.
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Test.
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my dear friend, Big Liam
Two game crisis?
Have you been aware,that when we examine,closely, the past past victories, Celtic have been delving deep,deep,deep,deep,..only a combination of incredible fighting fortitude, lathered generously with a slab of ole fashioned JAM... have prevented a Six or Seven game crises?
And do not hide behind, the idea that a winning attitude from the fans, is all that is required to ensure a winning team!
If you do, then I have a little starter home in the Bronx, that is just asking for an owner, who is willing to provide some T.L.C!
Mr. Strachan has done a wonderful job.....
However, my gratitude only stretches to TWO GAMES....TOPS!
That is how I am... And that is how I'll remain.
This feeling that I am experiencing... regarding the possibility... that there are Two Feet of Clay, that Mr.Strachan may be hiding under his brogans...
won't go away.
When I see his non-positive re-action to the glaring facts that are piling up........
Miller is worse than useless.
Jiri is ..well Jiri is... I do not Know,what Jiri is!
What I do know, is JIRI IS NOT A FULL TIME FOOTBALL PLAYER!
Gravesen is not dependable.
I have no time for game show contestants....."Will the Real Tommy, please Stand up!" does not do it for me!
Lennon? I am sure the St. Mirren 5-1 Smashing Vitory...SANS LENNON!....proves what we have been preaching.....
Lenno Holds Back The Team!
Beattie....... Don't make me laugh!...on second thoughts... Make me Laugh!....
I sure could use one!
I have given the above examples of Mr. Strachan's folly in sticking with a slew of Horses that have escaped from the barn, and are running freely and willy nilly.
The time to close the proverbial is way,way past.
Mr.Strachan should have barricaded that door ...long ago!
I am not joking,Liam.
Read this and really think about what I am trying to say.
The DUNDEE GAME WILL TELL THE TALE!
At the moment the Celtic Snowball is rather tiny....
If the Dundee Game proves to be a disappontment, then that little snowball wil start to grow like Topsy as it rolls... DOWNHILL!
Kojo.
Yer Pal,forever.
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Yes, back in! Obviously ma work's IT Police are not as good as their Spanish Equivalent:-)
Tony Mowbray, never, after lying down to TFOD on Black Sunday (and don't give me any of this looking after his own team crap). He gave up any sympathy I ever had for him that day.
CaltonTonguesWGS4everCSC
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ttt
AS
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Arthur Lee
Cheers for the song!
I didn't ken that you cared!
I don't care what WG calls you when your cyber back is turned, you sir, are a top cyber bloke!!
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Must dash!
I'm awa' tae paint the bog a nice chocolate brown colour!
Late-ah!
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Tony Mowbray would be perfect for everybody who looks back fondly on the magical 90's when we played football the Glasgow Celtic Way...but won hee haw!
John Collins has provided more stability and success in 4 months and with inferior players than Mowbray managed - as promising as his spell was.
Anyway, all talk of a new manager is nonsense until we need one.
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Where is UEFA's evidence for the bottle throwing incudent.Titus Bramble and Mowbray looks like April 1st has come early.
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SOAL,
Close but no cigar my good man.
I'm far more intelligent, a much better footballer and of course the good looking one!
Keep 'em coming big man.
Cheers
TTT
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stpatricksbhoy
I sure hope you're right!
Defo for the offski noo!
TA TA!
KERRANG! CSC - ROCK ON - PLAY IT LOUD - IS THERE ANUBODY THERE?
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Exactly SPB, as I mentioned earlier, was there any Celtic Fan at Milan who witnessed this act or even anyone here who knows of someone who witnessed it???
I know I didn't and don't and if anyone did I sincerely hope that the appropriate action was taken against the idiot!
TTT
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TTT ,
DS ,
Doormat of St F X parish
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The fixture list after the split has thrown up the potential for one of those horrible double headers. That being Hibs away last game of the season, and if we get our finger out, Hibs at Hampden in the cup final shortly after.
Hate that.
Mind you, every time we play Hibs in that fashion, we give them a skelping in the 2nd game.
Roll on the cup final!
Any tickets going?!
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Paul67,
What's your take on this story the BBC ran a lunch time? (I never saw it but it's on a few Celtic boards)
If this turns out to UNTRUE then I hope Celtic come out and make a statement about the stirring that's going on at the BBC.
The only reports I saw about Milan was the police and stewards applauded the Celtic fans leaving the ground and our good behavior.
I think (I've said it before and I'll say it again) lets dump the Old Firm name and ALL joint sponsorship deals that involve them.
Gerry that's none to pleased to lumped in with that mod across the river.
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I think its safe to say Scoop Guidi and the rest of the laptop loyal wouldnt be slow to contact uefa ,if an idiot did throw a missile at their bus..
Up to now ,no one else seems to have witnessed it,im quite sure the alleged incident will have grown arms and legs by the time it reaches uefa's desk.
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i assume your a "rocker" then gerry ..
not a rocket .. a rocker ..
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My dear friend,Thismancraig,@16 .01
Talk of speculation in the Managerial Market is Premature.... but is soitenly not nonsense..
One must always be alive to the possibility of a sudden tragic halt to Mr.Strachan's ebullient and soul satisfying success,which we have happily enjoyed......so far!
It is not his past success, that alarms me....it is his PRESENT HUSBANDRY, in the logical utilization of his Player OPTIONS.
He is not showing up well in that respect,no not at all, at all!
Stubborn opposition to change in his selection process is not a virtue.
The recent G.A. defeat underlines that fact......
Miller was never a wise choice.... at the best of times.
But now that Miller has settled into a total NON SCORING MODE, which is a step down even, from his former Mode of occasional scorer, did not merit him a start against the G.A.
Those two gift chances that he spurned, annoyed and inflamed my already raw disdain, for his frenetic and fumbling antics.
Then for Strachan to add insult to injury by having the audacity to fly in the face of common sense... and go ahead and start Miller against Falkirk?
Surely,because of Strachan's intransigence in refusing to bend to public opinion, you must begin to understand, why I am becoming slightly less enamored in the inherent perspicacity of our present incumbent in charge.
Yes, looking down the road and preparing for eventualities certainly does no harm
We should always be aware that Alfred did not purposely set out to burn the pastries.....
It was just.... well, simply...
He Fell Asleep!
Kojo.
yer buddy,for good.
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kojo
I hope Strachan never 'bends to public opinion', a football team needs a strong manager - not a publicity believing populist.
Again, speculation is nonsense - we have a very fine and very succesful manager. In the event HE decides to leave or circumstances dramatically change then we'll be prepared I'm sure.
tmc
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NAFOS,
ha ha, very good and with 2 mins to spare as well.
I should inform you that I am well-respected, covenant signed-up (gift-aided into the bargain!) member of the parish!
Hmmph, doormat indeed!!
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cyborgtr808,
:-)mob
that's how mad I was reading the threads on other boards, getting my b's and d's mixed up.....:-)
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no probs Gerry .. i knew what you meant anyway ..
im a bit surprised by this Milan bottle supposed story also ..
a bit suspicious as I dont think the laptop loyal would have sat on this for days .. they couldnt help themselves in printing it asap if it had actually happened..
rubbish in my opinion ... but will wait to be proven wrong .. or for Peter Lawells reponse to it ..
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regarding Milan
i witnessed one water bottle thrown at the police in the stadium a good half hour after the game was finished.
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My dear friend,Thismancraig,
One cannot argue with the resounding success, that Strachan has achieved.
As you know from past submissions, I never give a fig when presented by past achievements.
I believe that Strachan is showing a side of his character that I am not impressed by.
I used the term Public ,when I should have used Common Sense Demands that he should re-think his selective process.
After all, did the Miller inclusion at Falkirk, which flew in the face of common sense,after his horrendous effete display against the G.A. ....not smack of a.. "get in your face"...."the public be darned"... the fanning of fingers, to the nose.... attitude, by Strachan?
Being the sensitive soul that I am,
I cottoned to his message, very alertly!
And I DON'T Like to be Mocked!
Evidently your Alarm, Alarm Clock, is set for a much later time.... than mine.
That cannot be helped.
I do not require a lot of sleep...
However, so far.....
It has not done me, one bit of harm!
Mr. Strachan?...
Dundee? You are on the BUBBLE!
Kojo.
Yer pal, as ever.
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TTT
Thanks for your underground tour of Milan a bargin at one euro.
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SOAL,
If you have any aberdeen supporting friends, they will tell you that they were subject to constant attack by way of coin and drink throwing before/during/after the game on Saturday.
Furthermore, the police apparently did nothing until one of the objects struck one of their own.....at which stage they took notice yet apprehended no one.
There have also been numerous reports eminating from Spain about the Rang#rs fans throwing coins at the Osasuna fans throughout the entire match, but none of the lapdogs have so much as translated a Spanish website to gauge the general opinion of the rangers fans from their opposite numbers.
Lazy....good for nothing...agenda driven.....humffffffff
What is the saying?
'No news is good news'
How about, No tabloids is good news?
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SOAL,
One does One's Best and all that.
Glad to be of service, as it was obvious to one and sundry that you and the Camby Crew were for heading out towards Venice as we were all heading for Il Duomo at that first Metro station :)
How was the Thursday stay, heard it was a bit of a session, with a nary a glimpse of the sights of Meelan to be seen, by your eyes anyway!
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Tabloids?
Down with that sort of thing!
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TTT
there would have been less water in venice.
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Careful now!
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kojo
i think you need a holiday. possibly from yourself.
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My dear friend, watchow...
You are right.
Thanks, for pointing it out.
Kojo.
Yer pal... for good.
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No matter how far you go you can never take a holiday from yourself.
About 20 years ago I decided to hitch around America. Same weekedn The Hitcher came out at the cinema. Got three miles, walking.
RD
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Gerry, I cannot get too excited about the BBC story. It was reported on the day of the game, and I have no reason to believe that the report was inaccurate.
If accurate, Celtic should be cautioned by Uefa. Throwing items at a bus can kill someone – and did kill someone on London Road several years ago.
We are different, we are better that all others; we therefore need the highest standards.
I could tell you a whole lot more about the stirrings at the BBC; it is not a one way street.
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Paul,
WGS has done a good job, however never again in the history of the old firm will he get such an easy passage, in short Rangers were crap. Next year will be a different matter, if we don't want to watch a repeat of the 90s smash and grab we'd better get a grip, Wally's no mug.
My gripe with WGS is the style of play, how many good games have we played, have we been lucky in some games? It’s no wonder people leave early they are bored !!!! Mowbery offers character, a men well respected by everyone he meets, his philosophy on the game is compatible with Celtics history and with the resources offered at Celtic I believe he could create a dynasty similar to that of Stein. To compare his record at Hibs with that of his potential at Celtic is somewhat unfair, two different clubs with two different levels expectation. As always I could be talking rubbish, but when WGS decides enough is enough Tony might take us on a magical mystery tour around Europe.
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Paul67,
The BBC where not talking about the so called bottle flung at the media bus but a bottle that was flung inside the ground. (well that's what others are saying..:-))
Now why is this the first time most folk have heard about this?????
suspicious mind CSC
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Afternoon all,
I've tried to keep away from this, but after a few 'discussions' with our bedraggled media, a few passed comments between Noel90 and myself, and finally the laughable dragnet to get 'gen' against Celtic has prompted me to drop a word or two.
In any substantial crowd and I include Rangers' supporters in this, there will always be a few who if viewed as representative will on occasions give the vast majority a bad name.
What happened and was posted on U-tube and was broadcast on television from Pamplona and Celtic Park was not however a few people behaving badly. It was the manifestation of a mass demonstration of both conscious and unconscious cultural myopia where the gift of respect for fellow man's beliefs was trod upon in a cattle stampede of supremacist nonsense.
This is causing great wailing and gnashing of teeth in the corridors of mediaburbia as they see potentially one strand of their livelihood shrivelling up like a staked dracula.
They have to alter the agenda and guess what?..... They are successfully doing so.
Bigotry, sectarianism, and the mass-insulting of a 'fellow' Christian nation is now no longer the question of the day!
The poser now is ...Who, if anyone threw a bottle or anything else at a bus, during the game, after the game, or at anytime, anywhere in Milan or anyplace? - The Martini question!
Fishing for any incident, a hundred of which took place in Glasgow last week after the Hibs/Killie game but are not deemed newsworthy, that can be attached to the name of Celtic will lead to cries of 'there we are ...... they're just the same' and the real cancer will once again meander on its malignant path.
Anwhere in this world including weddings, funerals, rugby, tennis, religious festivals, and even parliamentary proceedings where drink is involved will lead to incidents of 'unruly behaviour'.
But that unruly behaviour is not the same as encouraging, empathising, breeding, excusing and nurturing what was in evidence in Pamplona and in the south east area of Celtic Park.
Truth and honesty are crucial in this but believe me that any daft, irresponsible and unacceptable incident no matter how isolated will be used as a by-word for open season on 14,999 out of 15,000 Celtic Supporters.
All of a sudden any one alleged incident will equate to the demonstrable medieval behaviour of 5,999 out of 6,000 Rangers fans.
In fact those with their grubby fingers on the keyboards will have achieved more as they are already attempting to do.
Morning sofa's, quotations, bulletins, and letters' pages will be devoted to the one real Rangers fan (Edward, fame awaits you) who didn't clap and sing along to Tina and her twisted lyrics, or who didn't chant the disgusting comments at Jack McConnell's wife, and he will become the spokesperson for all things Ibroxian, traditional, and cultural!
And guess what we will be back where we started; a dishonest media, reporting on dishonest football, within an Association with a nagging stench, in a country with a twisted gut.
That is not good enough for me; not good enough for Celtic, not good enough for Scottish football, and definitely not good enough for this country that in so many other things has led the world but has existed for too long in the retarded shackles of 17th Century absurdity.
The time is coming soon when all right thinking people of whatever creed, colour, race or political persuasion need to respond.
But when we do it will not be in in bite size pieces as we react to every little innuendo or accusation.
It will be a thoughful, positive and constructive response which will draw the poison from the abcess of intolerance and hatred with which too many people are still infected.
Whoever it was that posted the fuse that highlighted the deepseated bigotry has done us all a service, intentionally or otherwise.
Don't let this window shut on our fingers by responding to bait about incidents in Milan that in this context, don't matter a jot.
Let the bigots scream and wail; let them beat their heartless breasts, and gnash their toothless gums.
Let their cries of no surrender and perverted cries to wallow in blood echo from their gutless sphincters all the way through the corridors of UEFA, FIFA, all the way around the world!
Only then need we respond and we will, and perhaps then we will kick start Scotland's future!
Hail Hail
Estadio
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Jerry
If you get to the bottom of the Milan bottle story you might ask for it to returned to CQN as many seem to have lost their`s.
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Estadio,
nice post but for as long as we embrace the concept of the Old-Firm we cannot complain
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"However, none of us want to see another European campaign marred by the type of sanction taken against our club last season, or worse.
"We are delighted Uefa has seen fit to dismiss this matter.
"It is disappointing when there are other stadium environment issues around Europe that our club again comes into focus.
"Our supporters have rightly been praised by all foreign police forces involved in our European games so far and we have a wide range of measures in place to encourage positive fan behaviour.
"The club and supporters organisations have repeatedly urged fans to avoid making any kind of one-armed salute, because they will be misinterpreted, and it is important to reiterate that message.
"Rangers have been campaigning vigorously for common standards on crowd behaviour to be implemented both domestically and at European level.
"We are proud of the standards that we have set at Ibrox which we believe are among the highest.
"Our supporters have responded tremendously to all appeals from the club and from supporters organisations to show Rangers in the best possible light and we are grateful for their continued support.
"Equally, we do not hesitate to take action against anyone who lets the club down."
- Martin Bain 21st Feb 2007
An Ibrox source told BBC Sport: "The Scottish legal system provides a mechanism for compensation to be awarded as part of the criminal process.
"Where any person is convicted of an offence, the circumstances of which led to any financial consequences, including the imposition of any sanction by a governing body, there exists the possibility that a request can be made for an order of compensation in respect of the sum."
A Uefa spokesman said that European football's governing body had accepted Rangers' explanation.
"The disciplinary unit will not be taking any further action," he said.
"It is also the sign of the red hand of Ulster and this convinced the disciplinary unit to end their investigation."
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I don't know if this has been posted before.
It contains a great quote
The supporters go home on a Saturday night and if the rangers lose they give their wife a bashing about, It's more than just a club
Dignity
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Well as my Ma said to a blue eyed woman one day.
"you should be thankful he does´nt support Partick"
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Greenlion2 12.34
I couldn't agree with Rab Douglas anymore.
Neil Lennon is a Celtic great in my eyes.
He still has plenty left in the tank.
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Kojo
When an employee leaves.
It is only good news if the are replaced by a better one.
Tony Mowbray has not done enough yet to suggest to me that he could improve on what Mr Strachan has done.
My guy would be Sam Allardyce.
Now there's a winner.
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ANNAOAN.
Never use the term and don't accept the concept! Don't embrace it. Never will! But do understand why it arose!
That stance is taken by many Rangers supporters as well!
The point I was so poorly trying to make is that there exists a positive future for Celtic, Scottish Football, and Scotland in general if we really want it.
Continually responding in a 'my dad is bigger than yours way' as has been the reaction for years in most media outlets, supporters sites, fanzines, and direct conversations is a microcosm of the same symptoms that caused disputes of all shades to drag on long after their raison d'etre had dissolved.
This can be done in Glasgow and Scotland, but only by those who have a clear and rational vision of a future that builds on the best and discards the rotten timbers of the past.
Those who won't embrace such a future or only do so through the fear rather than enlightenment will merely fade and eventually die away to the point of irrelevance.
Their comments and utterances are as relevant now as they were when they allowed the hanging of Thomas Aikenhead.
Anyway, I won't post on this subject again as I am more concerned for Kojo's well-being as he seems to think that GS has one game to win or he is out!
Hail Hail
Estadio
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Could this "I am not anti-Celtic" hypocrite from The Herald letters page and repeated on NewsNow be the same Gordon Smith that was mentioned on here yesterday for being a guest at an Ayrshire sportsman's dinner with a decidedly anti-Celtic agenda?
Don't genuinely know the answer to that other than to say that the man mailing as Gordon Smith writes:
"I am not anti-Celtic, however I did have difficulty in recognising the great ambassadors for Scottish football Rob Emerson portrayed in his letter (Sport Letters, Mar 20).
Are these the same ambassadors who in 2002/03 set the record for most arrests at an English Premiership ground (source: English Police records), had a flight diverted to Cardiff following abuse of cabin crew and had a run-in with Spanish riot police in Vigo? Following these incidents, they were not only unpunished by UEFA, they were given an award.
However, this is not a time for Old Firm fans to attempt to score points off each other. In the event that Rangers are banned, who will suffer? There is no doubt, with only one team making a decent contribution, Scotland's coefficient would drop dramatically leading to a reduction in teams playing in Europe and a reduction in Champions League representation. The champions, who at present are either straight into the group stages or at worst face only one qualifier would then have to face two rounds with the increased possibility of missing out on the group stages.
Therefore, in the interests of Scottish football as a whole we should all get behind Rangers in their efforts and refrain from petty points scoring.
Gordon Smith, by email"
Having been at both the Liverpool and Blackburn matches and viewing the Celtic ends at both games from neutral territory and seeing absolutely no trouble ( apart from one idiot in a Rangers strip invading the pitch at Ewood) I have major problems with his statement:
"Are these the same ambassadors who in 2002/03 set the record for most arrests at an English Premiership ground (source: English Police records),"
Even before I set out to tackle the rubbish The Herald have published as an unchallenged fact I smelt a rat.
A very similar claim was made on a Rangers website recently listing "the Blackburn riot with the highest number of arrests at a Premier League ground" was listed in a long column of imaginary Celtic wrongdoing including such gems as Celtic Park being closed by the authorities during World War 2 for pro-Nazi chanting.
As usual with the old Old Firm "tar them with the same brush" technique there is a tiny smidgeon of fact that has given rise to the big lie e.g. The Second World War did indeed involve the Nazis and the Republic of Ireland which does have historical links with Celtic FC remained neutral so.... (just make up the rest as long as it blackens Celtic).
The facts are these:
Yes! - there was trouble at Ewood Park which the Home Office confirm involved a relatively large number of arrests for minor offences- 16 Blackburn fans and 26 Celtic fans.
Having checked with sources such as Blackburn Rovers, the police and the local evening newspaper I have been told that most of the arrests of "Celtic fans" INSIDE the ground related to a large number of forgeries which caused problems with fans trying to take their rightful places with genuine tickets for seats which were already occupied.
The police understandbly wouldn't allow people to wander around the ground once the match had started and these fans were arrested mainly to force them to exit.
And there were also problems outside at kick-off when Celtic fans with the correct tickets were locked out.
My research also reveals that there was some minor trouble between home fans and Celtic fans in the wrong end when messrs Sutton and Hartson scored.
Some Celtic fans were arrested solely to be detained for their own safety.
So as you can see the arrest figure was not a reliable guide to those actually charged with offences.
But Mr Smith's Big Lie which suggest that Celtic fans "set" the record for "most arrests at an English Premiership ground" is in fact disproved by the 2002-03 Home Office figure.
The England v Turkey game held the very same season in April 2003 produced 121 arrests at Sunderland's Stadium of Light (which you have guessed it was a Premiership ground that season).
I was there covering that match and I saw very real violence from English fans who in mobs of 20-30 attacked Turkish fans in what really was a full-scale riot.
A little bit more research from Mr Smith might have shown that in 2005, 50 Newcastle fans were arrested before during and after the Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland.
So where do you get that record from, Mr Smith?
PS:One other thing you got wrong, Mr Smith we won TWO awards for our good behaviour from UEFA and FIFA.
ENDS
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Paul,
I have 2 questions for you.
1) Is there a new blog rule that if you make 3 consecutive bad posts,you have to leave the blog?
20 How come Kojo and me huvnae been busted yet?
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Hello everyone, especially WG and BoltonBhoy.
BoltonBhoy would do well not to share his Alex Ferguson anecdote on here or the ex-seminarians' coterie will be riven.
I wanted to commend Sean South for his tireless efforts on here to set the record straight, often with privileged information that he has no requirement to share with us.
Well done that man.
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At 22/03/07 19:36, tinytim said…
Noel90 (from last night's post)
Yes, i was delighted to have Gravesen and JJ.
I still am in a way ,because it showed that the board were backing Mr Strachan and trying to match our ambition's.
£4 million is a LOT of money to Celtic.
All in all, the players have been major disappointments.
I am not being paid as the Celtic manager, Mr Strachan is.
He has got it wrong on several players this season.
Make no bones about it,there is a very fine line between winning the league, and catastrophe.
We MUST win at Tannadice.
If we were to lose the league this season. It would be the biggest humiliation that i have known as a Celtic fan.
On the back of Black Sunday ,it would demoralise the club to the level of the The Darnels, 9 in a row run.
Suicide ,would be an alternative for me.
Yet again, so would murder
At 22/03/07 19:36, tinytim said…
Noel90 (from last night's post)
Yes, i was delighted to have Gravesen and JJ.
I still am in a way ,because it showed that the board were backing Mr Strachan and trying to match our ambition's.
£4 million is a LOT of money to Celtic.
All in all, the players have been major disappointments.
I am not being paid as the Celtic manager, Mr Strachan is.
He has got it wrong on several players this season.
Make no bones about it,there is a very fine line between winning the league, and catastrophe.
We MUST win at Tannadice.
If we were to lose the league this season. It would be the biggest humiliation that i have known as a Celtic fan.
On the back of Black Sunday ,it would demoralise the club to the level of the The Darnels, 9 in a row run.
Suicide ,would be an alternative for me.
Yet again, so would murder
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My dear friend, Tiny
Before we advance any deeper into this possible quagmire.
Keep this fact in mind.
I at no time promoted the replacement of Strachan, by Mr. Mowbray or any other contender,for the future incumbency of the Celtic managerial post.
I simply agreed with the initial subscriber that Mr.Mowbray's candidacy to a vacancy, should it unhappily occur, as being an excellent one.
Furthermore, should circumstances warrant, I still believe that Mr. Mowbray would be a name to conjure with, if in fact a replacement was needed.
Your advocacy of Sam Allardyce, could also be a fine choice.
I have no idea, currently, who I would personally propose.
The thrust of my complaint against Strachan, at the present time, is mainly directed at his intransigence in selecting a side that is virtually beaten, before it even treads the field of battle.
Owing to the fact that he persists is loading it with Dead Wood.
As a compadre once remarked..
"It just ain't horse sense!"
I expect a more active reaction from my Manager,than I am receiving.
A manager must be, Ideally, Proactive, ... but Strachan is not even showing a hint...so far.... of any Reaction to the oncoming danger.
He should have adjusted his stirrups to suit the length of his legs, FOUR OR FIVE GAMES AGO!
The games are now Dwindling down...to a precious few!
The Dundee United encounter could forge a key link,in the outcome of his fate,in my estimation, if we suffer an ignominious set-back, there.
You are all too familiar with the credo that I espouse.
I do not tolerate incompetence. Never have and never will.
Strachan, despite his astounding success in reaching this point in the league program,is now beginning to struggle and show a disturbing side to his personality.
He is still dwelling, on to his past methods of team selection.
The time has come that he must reflect on what has lead to his present difficulties...and take corrective steps in his approach to team selection.....in short...
He must fish...or cut bait!
I am not being disloyal, but I refuse to be blinded by the glory of
PAST SUCCESS!
That, and Five Dollars will get you a cup o' Java at the Local Coffee house.
Kojo.
Dismounting....
Yer old and faithfull pal.
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Kojo
What if he picks the same team and it wins 0-3 in Dundee?
What will that do to your theory?
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Sean,
I appreciate that this off topic and apologise for that.
Being thinking for a while about high profile footballers plying their trade in the Premiership and why do the play for clubs like Newcastle and Spurs etc.
I realise that these are both proud clubs with a good/decent fan bases, however they never win anything and are unlikely to win things in the future as the rich will get richer and therefore more likely to win the league and cups available.
What was driving my thoughts was my pipe dream of seeing Damien Duff and Robbie Keane (hence the clubs mentioned) playing for Celtic.
The way I see it is that if we are winning our league and getting to the last 16 or better of the Champions League on regular basis then surely that would be better than playing for a mid to low placed Premiership club.
What do you believe Damien Duff will be earning per week at Newcastle (if that is not too rude).
What do you believe was Duff’s reason’s for signing for Newcastle?
Last question promise, Do you think that we will ever see either of the two players mentioned above (hoping Duff has expressed to you a desire to play for the hoops in a moment of weakness)playing in the hoops.
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Estadio-
Well said.
Sean South-
I have been monitoring the letters to the Heralds Sports section and todays offering wiped the floor with Gordons Smith falsehoods from yesterday.
Celtic 3 Rangers 2
Game Over.
Tinytim-
What can I say to that wonderful post ?
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food programme about chennnai on bbc2 right noo
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Whitedog
Any recommendations for Hong Kong?
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WDH
Any sign of Shug, or any of his servants?
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Celtic_First.
Good question...
However, you have me at a disadvantage...
Before I can couch an answer, you will have to be so kind as to furnish the names that Strachan will select for the Dundee United encounter.
Please do so.
Kojo
Yer pal.....always.
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Warning media basis Icebergs ahead(stop)
Media need to limit damage to the good ship RFC (stop)
Will go to any lenght to undermind Celtic and fans(stop)
Radio Scotland tonight (stop)
Chick Young(stop)
Rewrote history(stop)
Or was he trying to shape the next fews weeks?(stop)
He said that it was down to the Sevilla Council that there was no trouble in Seville(stop)
The 40 to 50,000 cetic fans there were not beaten up by Sapnish polis because the council wanted to attrached other events to the city so told polis to go softly softly(stop)
Note 40 not 80,000(stop)
Given this acording to CY there was only 10 to 12 arrests(stop)
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Celtic_first
of course
cheap/local
Lin Heung Teahouse
Dim Sum
try the Intercontinental.
make me jealous
joel robuchon
make Martin42 jealous
Restaurant Wagyu
Quality lite bites
Le Mieux Bistro
If you are really serious I can hook you up with somebody there who seriuosly knows food.
chin cnin one and all
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Bhoy it's quiet on here tonight.
Any views on who should be our next Captain? Not sure that "Mick" is the right candidate at this time.
Don't really see anyone obvious in the current squad.
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Kojo
I just meant the 'dead wood' you referred to earlier. My (white dog) hunch is that the boss will not make wholesale changes for the Tannadice fixture and that the people you were referring to are likely to appear on the team sheet.
White dog
Thanks. Knew you would have some tips. Unfortunately, I will be too short of spare time while there to make it worth your contact's while to highlight some 'serious' food places.
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Greetings all - not able to post much these days due to cyber police at work blocking blogger accounts - anyone got any idea how to get round that?
I find it incredible that there is even a conversation around who might replace Gordon Strachan. Sure results haven't been great recently and there has been a dearth of entertaining performances too, but one championsip in the bag, last 16 of the CL and as near as dammit to another championship and a possible cup win have surely earned him the right not to have his employment in question.
I am unashamedly a fan and hope his stay is long, and happy!!!
As for me and Alex...best not cause a fight in an empty house!!!
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And it is an empty house too! Something I said?
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Boltonbhoy
We're on tenterhooks waiting on Martin42's quiz.
I was hoping he'd just post the answers then ask for questions!
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And here was me thinking it was because of Celtic_First's scurrilous suggestion about my association with a certain Scotsman called Alex!!
Good idea about the answers first btw.
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Anyone considered the ramifications of Kenny Miller having another 'Blinder' for our dear Ecosse on our team selection for the Utd game?
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El Diego Bhoy
No sight of Shug.
Looked a nice place though.
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Ulysses - think the selection or not of KM will depend rather more on the fitness of JVH and our other strikers, no? Having said that didn't he go on a bit of a scoring streak (ok a small one) after scoring (just!) that penalty for Scotland?
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International week makes for a slow week on Celtic news.
So as we scour t'internet for items to make the work day move faster, sometimes we stumble across little gems which may or may not reflect on items discussed here in the past.
To the point (About time Kojo's editor or scribe might interject.)
I found this article on Texas Rangers (boo boo boo)where they are buying back the naming rights to their stadium.
NAMING RIGHTS
Agreement to end the deal was prompted by the difficulties currently being experienced by their sponsor, Ameriquest, in the US sub prime lending market.
The club, baseball for the uninitiated, have been trying to buy back the naming rights for some time and the current crisis in the market has prompted Ameriquest to agree.
So is there a lesson for us who saw an opportunity in the past to gain some revenue from selling the name?
JP Morgan Celtic Park anyone?
It seems the Texas Rangers (booooo) management saw better value and marketing opportunities in regaining and retaining their own name.
'GG at the end of a long day.
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Right-
tonights quiz-
1. Where is Martin42 ?
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JVOH and Maciej for me for the remaining games until the league is won.
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Sftb, always make a special exception for you.
Ulysses McGhee, the thought occurred to me that Kenny might turn a goal or two in on the international stage; might just add an extra couple of bidders for his services.
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GG
Only know a very little about baseball and that's thanks to relatives in Toronto so they took me along to Blue Jays games - a fair few years ago and they were decent then.
Bought a shirt with Joe Carter on the back. I thought he was pretty good. Got to enjoy baseball after understanding the rules and tactics etc.
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GG-
Basically -you are saying that it would be a good idea for Rangers to buy back the jerseys from JJB ?
Even though they can't ........
At least not for the next 8 and a half years........
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EDB - next captain? Artur Boruc!
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Boltonbhoy
Yes. Thought that as soon as I posted. Hope he stays for a bit yet.
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EDB - I've never been a fan of goalies as captain but I would make an exception in Artur's case. I absolutely love the way he shouts right through the game and everyone in the team knows the box belongs to him. He has areas of his game he needs to improve but he is a born leader. Like you, I hope he hangs around for a bit yet.
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Kojo - Referring to one of your earlier posts: -
a) "Miller is useless" He's not, he's just not a goalscorer.
b) "Jiri - Not a full time football player", nice play with words! of course he's not he rarely sees more that 70 minutes, and as you've agreed in the past has been consistently played out of position so what can we expect?
For what it's worth since I read on this blog another Celtic fhan referring to this Celtic player as a "Diddy" I've been watching, when possible, JJ closely - he's not the worst player on the park, has been defensively good,and for some reason has replaced Paul Telfer as the CQN whipping Bhoy, I for one hope Strach keeps him for Lenny's place. For what it's worth I thought the bad parts of the Falkirk game were when the team just couldn't or wouldn't get the ball out to him, IE - Naylor hoofing in up the park when Jarosik was in miles of open space waving to him.
Another year maybe?
c) Gravesen - Don't know, I think he CAN contribute, again seems out of position (if he actually has one)???
d) Lennon - See my past posts on the subject, emotionally - love the guy, pragmatically - thanks for the memories.
e) Beattie - Sometimes great sometimes not, time to call it a day with Mr. beattie - last season.
Strachan - Hope, no HOPE he changes course I'm also worried that he has that rare mangers disease of not seeing past certain players (of course supporters don't have do we?)
First time in yonks I've looked forward to an International week, because I think this team needs a rest, any chance all the Celtic players do a Bazza for the Georgia game?
Oregonbhoy
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Boltonbhoy
I don't think he's at the top of his career yet. Imagine how good he could become!
Sod the money - keep Artur.
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I can see the arguement for Artur as captain.
But as recent wee things have shown he needs to concentrate on keeping the round thingy out of the net.
On the other glove mind, it could be the making of him.
Got the managers autograph yesterday.
Thanks Gordon.
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EDB - absolutely agree with you that he is not the finished article, yet look at how may suitors he already, allegedly has. I think we could struggle to hold on to him as he improves. Lets make him an offer he can't refuse, give him the captaincy and continue to emotionally bind him to the club. Mind you - I don't think it is all about money for Artur.
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I think Artur should take our penalties.
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Noel 90 - at the very least he should be giving Mr Beattie lessons in training!!
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Follow Follow are freaking out as there is a VERY strong rumour that their new shirt sponsors[after Umbros deal runs out this summer]are going to be PATRICK - I can just see it now..... .
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Noel
I saw the 4 candles sketch again a couple of months ago.
The problem is I vaguely remember seeing it on its original showing.
What I was wondering about was a wee rumour we had about a financial deal with a banking entity a short while ago.
I was speculating that perhaps someone at CP like the Texans saw more merit in retaining the brand name.
'GG waiting to eat.
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Whitedoghunch - I can't really think of any other natural candidates in the current squad, apart from Pressley - and that could be a step too far.
Well done on getting the autograph. I could have got the autograph of the manager at the top of the Premiership on Tuesday - I declined the opportunity. Had a chat with him though.
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GG-
"I was speculating that perhaps someone at CP like the Texans saw more merit in retaining the brand name."-
And quite rightly so.
Boltonbhoy-
are you Geoff Shreeves ?
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Noel 90 - LOL! I wish!!
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I'm fascinated by the amount of criticism being received by Mr Strachan on his fielding of Millar and Beattie.
He has little or no option.
JVOH has been struggling with injuries.
Magic has been absent for some time due to injury, exhaustion or disinterest.
It would be too much to heap the responsibility on a young inexperienced forward.
So the manager has only to answer for his apparent distrust of fielding Riordan. I suspect there is a story we are not being told.
Let's hope JVOH and Magic come back from international duty injury free and a bit fitter.
There is no need to get the jitters.
Repeat in a dark room:
We have no pressure.
We have no pressure.
'GG confident
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Boltonbhoy
I was lucky enough to get a couple of signed pictures of Naka to me as well but the managers one really made me feel like a little kid.
What a great thing to chat to that man my envy to you.
My name drop is a ten minute chat with Noel90 most lunchtimes.
Must change that number.
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Tinytim us 2 agreeing there is hope yet....really enjoy next week.. I have lined up a 3rd person for it as well and he is a lurker on here and needs a wee bit of coaxing so when you meet him on Wednesday tell him to register.
Celtic_first dont go to Banana Joes on a Sunday night.... I just thought that all of the ladies wanted a big fat red faced scots bhoy then I came to my senses...
I cant seem to find who said it but I would not want Allardyce although I admire his forward thinking IF and only IF Gordon left I would like either Paul Jewell or Davie Moyes. But the nagain I did not want Martin.
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Noel,
Babysitting our youngest grandson, Aiden.
Hopefully tomorrow night but Friday night is sometimes very quiet when there is no game that weekend.
Cheers,
Martin.
P S,
Can you tell me what lol means after a comment.
Martin.
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GL2
Think tinytim mentioned Allardyce.
I nearly threw up.
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I meant to say I heard the end of the Bigots interview at the Jinky foundation day...Why do we let this ar****les in and give them a platform.
Seemingly he said we were as bad as them.
Graham Speirs said (im paraphrasing) that the flying bigot was very scarce in his condemnation of the huns. I have saw it recently that even tonight Alan Preston said that although both have a problem they are worse than us.... Spiers said it is not a small minority but a large minority which still says its still a minority so I took it he is talking that it is a minority in the whole of Scotland.
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Martin
Laugh Out Loud!
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Martin
LOL Laugh Out Loud
'GG
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Martin-
it means either laughing out loud
or
loyal orange lodge
take your pic.........
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EDB then its settled TT and I will never agree apart fom our love of our club
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E D B,
See the reply to Noel.
I will give you the answer to one of the questions, but you must promise not to tell anyone else.
The correct answer to one of the questions is "8"
Cheers,
Martin.
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Whitedoghunch - I have not always been a fan of said manager but do admire his achievements. He was an absolute gent - said that the games against us had been really tough but that he had enjoyed them. There are some on here who would not give him the time of day - but the man behind the public charade is quite different. Mind you there are some on here who have long held beliefs about our own manager that I know, from personal experience, to be quite undeserved.
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Martin the question is what number did the greatest living midfielder wear
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Martin the question is what number did the greatest living midfielder wear
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Noel 90 - how dare you even suggest that. LMAO!!
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Thanks, E D B, G G, and Noel.
As yto which of Noel's options I will tell you that I am the MOST LOYAL person there is.
Cheers,
Martin.
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GL2
I've never warmed to that guy Allardyce. Apart from being a crap manager, IMO, the press here would slaughter him for other, alleged, reasons.
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Greenlion2,
Sorry wrong question, surely the answer to that particular question must be "16"
Cheers,
Martin
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Boltonbhoy
What's your take on Andy Walkers's continuing criticism of Celtic>
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Boltonbhoy-
l o l !
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Boltonbhoy
I think the only factor I care about is excellence.
Both these guys have or aspire to it.
Allardyce couldn't manage my desktop
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EDB I agree he would get hung out to dry up here. I actuallly think he has done as good a job in the EPL as Martin did.(apart from 2 wee cups)
For all he gets slagged he has installed a lot of scientific / proffessional ways with Bolton. He has integrated with the old and new School managers down there apart from the the 2 London Golden Boys.
In saying that I would not touch him with edwards
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Noel
That wean could have had a friggin heart attack.
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Martin you are correct as he was TWICE as good as any midfieleder since Bobby wore the hoops..
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Noel 90 - LOL and I really mean it this time. Thank you for that!
Whitedoghunch - we will need to agree to disagree about Big Sam. Having watched him from close quarters over a number of years, and knowing the constraints imposed on him, he has done well. Whether he is a potential candidate for the Celtic job - well, we don't have a vacancy - and I don't anticipate one.
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Greenlion2,
Touche, especially about Bobby.
Cheers,
Martin.
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Talking about Bolton, that Kevin Nolan sounds like a nice boy...
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EDB - Andy Walker disappoints me - I fear he is going down the route of Nicholas, Provan, Burley - he who pays calls the tune! As a player (for both Celtic and Bolton) I had the utmost respect for him. As a journalist - not much!
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Martin my dad used to tell me the story that as a youngster I stood and the team got read out and Bobby was not mentioned. I turned round and said is Bobby a sub (just introduced) and he said no I then said lets go home.
I met the great man at St Josephs in Largs yearly fete when I was around 7 it is still as clear as anything outside my cubs biths.
My mum washed my shorts with his autograph in it....and she wonders why I dont like her......
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Dick Byrne - I would have Kevin Nolan at Celtic tomorrow!
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Boltonbhoy I would personally carry him from bolton up to Glasgow .
I have raved about him for years. I do not know why he is not an established international
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greenlion2 - I'll help you, and I know a few others who would too. He is not an established international becuase he plays for an unfashionable club like Bolton. Alan Stubbs suffered the same fate, and Alan Thompson to an extent too. But we know all about that, don't we? Not sure how much it would take to get him away from Bolton - given the new financial deals available to premiership clubs I doubt we could afford him. The other guy I would love is David Nugent and I was talking about him on this blog even hwile he was playing for Bury!!!!
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Anybody watching the darts seemingly a wee tad of trouble from Edwards team.... totally unconfirmed bit fitba, cricket and now darts...I hope they dont take up Doms
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Nolan and Nugent are perfect.
Watching Sky sports News today Nugents price was rising with every minute they were on air.
Would be interesting to have done a google search yesterday on him and today then compare the hits.
Save me a few quid on strips mind.
Boltonbhoy read my post and the Allardyce comment may have looked like a dig at you and yours.
It was not.
I just think he is a fool.
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Sam Allardyce eh, bit of a style of play issue there is there not? I did read that Bolton have exceptional forward thinking methods in player recuperation and match preperation etc though as Sam likes to maximise the advantage he can gain his team.
Guys like Kevin Nolan not being in the England squad is exactly why they'll never achieve anything in international football.
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Boltonbhoy I am 1 of the few who did not rate Alan Stubbs for a defender to be backing off twice in row against a midfielder and allow him to score the same goal then you are not a defender.
Maarc made Alan look ok, he could have made me look good...ok maybe thats stretching it
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TMC if we cannot guys like Kevin Nolan we as a support need to realise we are Morton in the european arena
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WDH
Calling anyone a fool? That's not you!
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gl2
What do you mean? I rate him and think he should be in the squad but he won't because they are so focused on fat frank and stevie g.
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TMC re read your post I thought you were saying KN was not a good player
GL2humblest
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El Diego Bhoy
You need to be one to spot one.
Therin is my ability to see them.
I can sniff a loser at a hundred paces.
Mirror image.
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Martin 9:30 tomorrow night for the quiz then we can all have a bevvy and a laugh?
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Celtic_ first:Thanks for those kind words about my earlier piece on Gordon Smith and the Big Lie about the supposed "Blackburn Riot."
I know some CQNers think I get a bit pedantic on attacks on Celtic and our players, fans and traditions.
But if our enemies get away with the sort of twisted propaganda from Gordon Smith and the bluenoses on the media bus then next thing you will know they will be claiming that 10,000 bottles were hurled at the Scottish Press coach and all the windaes put out!
Fight every lie, half-truth, innuendo and distortion about the Celtic Family with the truth and as many facts as can be provided is the name of my game.
Rangers may pay Media House a fortune to mitigate their shameful behaviour, but I will gladly give my services free to Celtic to fight the dark forces arrayed against Celtic.
And that means challenging every piece of bulls**t they try to throw at us.
Vern: You asked three questions earlier. I will try to give you a straight response- even if it may be not what you were looking for.
A)What do you believe Damien Duff will be earning per week at Newcastle (if that is not too rude).
Q)I'm told that he came to Newcastle for £65,000-70,000-a-week- which as you know is well out of Celtic's reach.
Q)What do you believe was Duff’s reason’s for signing for Newcastle?
A)Duff says publicly it was purely to get regular first team football because he was often the victim of Mourinho's rotation system. I believe that there was also the temptation of another big-money signing-on fee after the Chelsea move didn't work out and his agent was keen for him to move on.But I don't think moving to a mid-table club was very shrewd in career terms although it gave his bank balance another mighty boost.
Q) Last question promise, Do you think that we will ever see either of the two players mentioned above (hoping Duff has expressed to you a desire to play for the hoops in a moment of weakness)playing in the hoops.
Duff has never expressed any desire to play for Celtic in any conversations I have been privy to and, sadly, on his form at Newcastle, mediocre to say the least, I am not sure Gordon Strachan would want him even if he agreed to halve his salary demands. I can't see either signing for Celtic- not until they are Roy Keane-style age anyway.
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Celtic_ first:Thanks for those kind words about my earlier piece on Gordon Smith and the Big Lie about the supposed "Blackburn Riot."
I know some CQNers think I get a bit pedantic on attacks on Celtic and our players, fans and traditions.
But if our enemies get away with the sort of twisted propaganda from Gordon Smith and the bluenoses on the media bus then next thing you will know they will be claiming that 10,000 bottles were hurled at the Scottish Press coach and all the windaes put out!
Fight every lie, half-truth, innuendo and distortion about the Celtic Family with the truth and as many facts as can be provided is the name of my game.
Rangers may pay Media House a fortune to mitigate their shameful behaviour, but I will gladly give my services free to Celtic to fight the dark forces arrayed against Celtic.
And that means challenging every piece of bulls**t they try to throw at us.
Vern: You asked three questions earlier. I will try to give you a straight response- even if it may be not what you were looking for.
A)What do you believe Damien Duff will be earning per week at Newcastle (if that is not too rude).
Q)I'm told that he came to Newcastle for £65,000-70,000-a-week- which as you know is well out of Celtic's reach.
Q)What do you believe was Duff’s reason’s for signing for Newcastle?
A)Duff says publicly it was purely to get regular first team football because he was often the victim of Mourinho's rotation system. I believe that there was also the temptation of another big-money signing-on fee after the Chelsea move didn't work out and his agent was keen for him to move on.But I don't think moving to a mid-table club was very shrewd in career terms although it gave his bank balance another mighty boost.
Q) Last question promise, Do you think that we will ever see either of the two players mentioned above (hoping Duff has expressed to you a desire to play for the hoops in a moment of weakness)playing in the hoops.
Duff has never expressed any desire to play for Celtic in any conversations I have been privy to and, sadly, on his form at Newcastle, mediocre to say the least, I am not sure Gordon Strachan would want him even if he agreed to halve his salary demands. I can't see either signing for Celtic- not until they are Roy Keane-style age anyway.
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I couldn´t agree more Paul, Ironically this would have been a great season for it, with the final in Glasgow. We could have played host to the visiting fans and had a big party for them and introduced them to Celtic cuisine, the new rage in cooking lifestyle, hot on the heels of the Mediterranean diet.
Goodnight tonight.
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Noel,
when are you going to apologise to Pablo,and help him put his dummy back in his gob?
Sean South,keep telling it.
Kojo,you ever considered attaching a hamburger maker to the outside of your mouth?
Would be a good idea considering the amount of mince that comes out of it.
Waste not want not,and all that.
Let's get this straight.
Gordon Strachan has to pick his team according to "public opinion" or "common sense",otherwise we
sack the manager,and replace him with either Sam Allardyce,or Tony Mowbray.
I have never met anybody called public,and when I do I will treat his/her opinion the exact same as anybody elses who is not the manager of Celtic.
I also can't recall sense being very common.
How come if we signed any players from Bolton(including Kevin Nolan,who has been suggested as "good" target for us) or WBA,or Hibernian for that matter,they are "not Celtic class" but yet we have people on here advocating their managers,as somehow a step forward for Celtic?
One guy who is known for pretty formations,like say,the red arrows,and one guy who is known for bad moustaches,taking bungs,and a strange habit of annoying Arsene Wenger.
Never has the old manager's often used quote"I am only one or two game's away from the sack at any one time"been more apt,than on here.
Thank God the "listen to the fans" brigade are ignored.
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Kano,
i understand your irk.
However if Status quo is the answer.
What would your solution have been ,to the old board ,and to the likes of of Lou Macari,Liam Brady or John Barnes ?
Blind positivity is..... Blind.
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Kano, it's not worth it, but thanks for trying. Drop me an e-mail some time.
pablophanque
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Hey Pablo, hope you're well.
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Pablophanque.
If you check the last few posts, of the last thread .
You will see that i asked what had happened to you.
What has happened ?
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Pablophanque.
If you check the last few posts, of the last thread .
You will see that i asked what had happened to you.
What has happened ?
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TT
Mr Strachan's record cannot be compared to that of the aforementioned failures.
Yes FAILURES.
Two SPL championships, hopefully, a last 16 in the CL elevates Mr Strachan well above that level and entitles him a level of patience and respect not earned by the trio.
'GG sticking with the little people.
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tinytim
Surely you would discriminate and take a different response to the fortunes of Celtic under Lou, Liam and JB (wot, no tommy Burns?) from the reaction you take to a manager delivering 2 titles in a row, CL last 16 and a possible Scottish Cup.
Negativity when you're winning is more blind.
pablophanque
It's a 10 step programme to working your way back. You just took step number 1.
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SFTB and GG
Your are not being rational here.
You are not properly equating the standard of opposition that TB faced.
TB's side that failed to stop 9 in a row, would walk the current SPL.
Are you being serious?
DiCanio,Pierre,Thom,Cadette ,Etc,wouldn't get a game?
Before the likes of
Beattie,Miller, Magic,Jarosik ,or Graveson?
Wake up Bhoy's .
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It is much easier to follow the flock when thing's are going well.
In want so much more than ,yes men .
I know that you are Tim's ,but it is easy to behave like Sheep.
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GG ,
Yes ,ultimately it can be argued that TB was a failure.
However .
He NEVER had a greater budget that the Rangers manager ,at any given time.
Resources make horses win.
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DB and TT, thanks for asking. Best answered by e-mail. Drop me a line.
SFTB, XXXXX
pablophanque
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We are supposed to be the greatest support in the world.
Yet so many of you forget,so quickly, what our servants have done.
Martin O'neill,Tommy Burn's ,Neil Lennon,Bobo Balde,John Hartson,
But to name a few .
Deserve, so much better.
I am seen, as being a mineshafter ,however i truly appreciate what these people have done for us.
Have any of you actually attended the bulk of Celtic's matches in the last 20 years?
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tinytim
Baa
and er Humbug
You use the word rationality but then advance the unprovable hypothesis that TB's team would walk this league. I could be just as daft and say compare Boruc, Naka and JVOH to Gould, McKay and Donnelly.
The one constant feature we have, and I don't accept your argument that this is the worst standard of SPL (MON faced poorer opposition- just look at what Berti Vogts had available for selection then), is the standard of European competitiveness.
This team is performing at a similar level to the MON team and much superior to any team of the 90's in European competition.
Now unless you are saying that all the other leagues in Europe have taken a nosedive of equal proportions, there's no way you can convincingly explain why we are more competitive now than we were then.
If you are saying that everybody's got worse within a decade, could you advance any rational thought for that argument.
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BTW
If your side win the argument and get WGS sacked, you will be in the majority. Will that make you a sheep?
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TT
Where did Tommy Burns come into this?
Macari, Brady and Barnes were the names I was comparing.
Those were the ones you mentioned.
Burns was a horse of a different colour.
He failed to win a championship but I agree with better resources he may, may have stopped 9iar.
I don't believe however that he would have taken us past the CL group stages.
'GG equivocal
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Pablo ....Good to hear that you are alive and well.I feared the worst had happened to you and the other "disappeared".
In the days of my youth photos of smilimg groups of comrades gathered around Uncle Joe were featured in the papers.
Over the years the same photos would appear with a strangely diminishing group gathered at the feet of Uncle Joe.
I had a dreadful feeling of late that something similar was happening at chez CQN.
Where was P8ddy?
Where was Madmitch?
Where was Pablo?
Where was Gweedorebhoy?
Where was 109 steps?
Where was Malone 19?
Where was Alex frae Govan?
I had a vision of you trapped in a Gulag mineshaft and slaving under the mad reign of Timlord.
I am sure I am not alone in missing your sterling work in the graveyard shift and hope that you are back soon.
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Paul...Your strategic chess plays expose the shortcomings of the system I believe...I hope your pragmatism has not replaced your ambition...Can you imagine the negativite posts if.....I do not want to think about that.
tinytim...You said.
....old board ,and to the likes of of Lou Macari,Liam Brady or John Barnes ?
Even three blind mice know the difference between chalk and cheese and a classroom and kitchen....Taste in the former context in the latter.
With respect to TB's team ..... Different time and place, and they still did not beat Man U over two legs and get into the last 16.....I have always appreciated your passion but on this one your logic is lost on me...
Pablo....Pablo...Gie Us A Song.....Like This One
KOJO...... I disagree...I do not think you are a cyber netflix butcher posting mince again ....You have moved into the fishmonger business with your Red Herrings.... In the words of a famous neighbour of mine "You cannot be serious"... But you just might be dangerous....
Finally...KUDOS...to KANO!
Roll on the Future....Quick!
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Okay, since you ask................ !
A belter Led Zeppelin
pablophanque
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Tinytim
When making an argument I alays believe that you should make your case as watertight as possible.
I would admit that three defeats in three games and the misguided belief that Kenny Miller should be a first-choice centre forward have some supporters currently questioning WGS's sanity,but when you feel the need to reference three players who served the hoops with such indistinction during a relatively barren trophy spell in order to justify your case I'd suggest it's time for bed.
Bankiebhoy
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TT
I don't think anyone forgets.
We remember all too well.
Unfortunately we have a tendency to be very myopic and do not see the big picture.
Strachan, sorry, Mr. Strachan, inherited a side that was dead man walking. It was out on its feet. Past its sell by date, and like the fans shell shocked, despondent and lacking in faith, hope and confidence.
He deserves recognition for the rebuilding job which he accomplished in trying circumstances while winning the SPL.
He outwitted the much vaunted best young manager/coach in France and therefore the world.(Well DJ and the loyal laptops said so so it must be true.)
He will see off his 3rd Rangers manager by the end of next season when Wally and Ally lose the benefit of a dead cat bounce and trail behind Team 3.
So please let's enjoy these triumphs and do not demean them just because we do not see eye to eye with the manager.
'GG survivor of the late 50s early 60s.
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mr angry
Saw it...
And your Universe post the other night cracked me up....
Thanks again...after posting that I know your moniker is just a front.....
PJBhoy who still laughs at that post....
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The images showing how the earth was probably formed are stunning.
Space
Welcome back Pablo!
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PJBhoynyc
Thanks. It's been making me laugh all day.
My moniker is not a complete front. I do think it was a bad choice of name but feel I have to stick with it just like my team. How sad is that.
Sometimes I think just reading the word angry causes people to be quite hostile. Might try posting under the name of fluffy bunny to see if that makes a difference
fluffy bunny
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FSC have just said that Huntelaar is likely to start up front for Holland on Saturday.
Is JVOH in the squad?
Will he be fit enough to start?
Will Ruud ever return to the national squad?
'GG who cares nought about internationals only praying our players return without injury.
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Mr A................ er thanks ?????
pablophanque
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PJBhoynyc
See what I mean about the name?
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pablo...Glad your back....Your opening piece was great sound but you must admit....a tad mineshafterish ...Get with the beat....
mr a
'Space' ....The final frontier? Pablo making leccy?No...a sublime piece of work that could only have been produced by Henrik...
And....you have just given me a new catchphrase that might confuse my mrs radar when I head out later Friday...
'FFS fluffy bunny'...I think it will work!
:0)
'GG....The Big Picture...
EXAAAACTLEEEEEEE...
As they say in the 'hood....
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PJBhoynyc
Or gravity?
nite
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Welcome to the nightshift reunion night.
It should really have been last night to celebrate the Vernal Equinox or is it Verbal Omninox.
ALL NIGHT LONG
'GG grooving well as best as an old fart can.
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PJB, could this be THE definitive proof that the drugs don't work ?????.... :o)))
pablophanque
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Is this ...................?????
Awaken ????
pablophanque
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How many times do I have to tell you that I'm sorry for the things I've done.
It is Lent after all.
SPELLBINDING
'GG melancholic
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Can't top that so it's a goodnight from me.
'GG and a goodnight from him.
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Tinytim,
it is rather difficult to do so living in Australia.
I do not forget what any one has done for Celtic.
But I care about Celtic more than any player or manager.
You continually harp on about people who are gone to try and advance your argument against Gordon Strachan's position as Celtic manager.
Martin O'Neill was a success,didn't like his style of football,he was blessed with far more money than the current incumbent,and his last season,just maybe have given you an inkling of what life under his magerial tenure may well have been like if he did not have Henrik Larsson in his team.
Tommy Burns,great player,who lacked pace,and couldn't tackle to save himself.As manager,he painted pretty pictures,but never quite managed to get them framed.
Neil Lennon,good positional sense,calm head(most of the times)and a heart of a lion.But as Eric Cantona,may have said,a hod carrier.Every team may think they need one,but a hod carrier nonetheless.
Bobo Balde,fearsome competitor,good in the air,regularly caught out of position,and makes your heart jump out of your chest every time he has the ball at his feet.
John Hartson,great goal scorer,skillful for a big man.Overweight,unfit and injury prone.
Grateful for what they gave to Celtic?
Of course I am,but they all had their limitations too.
As you said,we are supposed to be the greatest fans in the world,so why the criticism and outright dislike of a man who has turned the club inside out from top to bottom,and at the same time brought us two titles in a row.
I am well aware Gordon Strachan has limitations,as does every manager,and player,for that matter.
The holy grail of the perfect manager,who wins all the trophies whilst playing exciting attractive football all the time with superb players in every position is a fantasy.
And dismissing Gordon Strachan,or any one esle for that matter,because he doesn't come up to these wildy far fetched ideals is just nonsense.
How can you possibly compare him to Lou Macari,John Barnes and Liam Brady.
They after all won a grand total of NO titles between them.
Of course,that would only be because all the other teams in the country were superb when those three gentlemen were Celtic manager,and they are all rubbish now.
Would it not?
Except as another poster pointed out above,for this argument to have any rational behind it,it would have to follow that all the European teams have had a similar drop in standards,as we seem to be holding out own in those competitions far better than than the Tommy Burns team who "would walk this league".
What.
Has the whole football continent suffered a major fall in standards at the same time,just so you can state that Gordon Strachan is not a good manager?
For that appears to be the only reason you have for criticising his stewardship.
Oh of course,and he aslo doesn't produce a team that plays football like tha Brazil team of the 1970 World Cup Final.
When standards are set so ridiculously high,no one can possibly meet them.
And may I ask who you would suggest would be the next manager after you have got rid of the current one?
And explain how it would be good move for Celtic?
Pablo,
stay here,and behave yourself.
We all have wee tiffs,I have hundreds my self.
Don't take them to heart.
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Hello Fellow Celts, Rumour Mill Up..Big Announcement next week ?
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Kano-
You looking for a fight ?
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Noel,
you know me .
OF COURSE I am looking for a fight
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March 23
St Turibius de Mongrovejo, Bishop
Born Spain around 1538 he exercised his ministry in South America where he was sent as Bishop of Lima, Peru. The oppression of the native population by the European community and the decadence of the clergy led him to set about treforming the Church and caring for the oppressed with zeal. He died in 1606 whilst journeying through his diocese.
The darnelists could probably currently relate to the phrase "the oppression of the native population by the European community" - let's hope so.
WG - the Voice of Reason
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There must be a CQN-Lurker working in JJBSports on Argyle St[next to WHSmith]because the front window display shows a mannikin in the negriverdi[?]standing on what looks like a podium..
Turbius-not a name you hear often these days.Is well overdue a revival in popularity.
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dontbratt -
did a Sellik fan no throw a plastic boattle it a Tourbus in Milan ?
Not anti-Celtic Gordon Smith thinks so it seems
WonderinGemmell
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The darnelists smashed up a Spanish Tourbus
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Sean South .. great response to the Herald Smithy Lies ..
did you submit it to their letters page by chance?
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As I said last night it si good that someone like Andy Goram is taking a stance against bigotry as we can all see from the attached what a role model he is for all decent people
Bears against Bigotry
Englishman against Bigotry
Flying Pig against Bigotry
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Can anyone confirm that the milanese placky boattle was Fanta Orange ?
I was hoping for Seven-Up...
jaickit
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The Northwest Frontier[of Engerlund]is one of the great motherlodes of professional football.Towns like Preston,Bolton,Burnley,Blackburn,Manchester and Liverpool have contributed many rich threads to the rich tapestry of the game.
Geographically,and culturally the towns are very close while still alowing local rivalries to flourish.
One point for Mr GSmith to ponder is that the Darnelists were prevented from playing a Friendly in Bolton[because of the fear of general mayhem and unpleasantness]while shortly afterwards Manchester was more than happy to host numerous greenbrakeclub Bhoys for a COMPETITIVE fixture in the ECL.
During the late,unlamented Anglo-Scottish Cup I know Celtic fans caused a lot of trouble at a game in Burnley but we have definitely moved on since then.Can Mr GSmith say the same about the Plankton Loyal?
DBBIA/Albert Tatlock CSC
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WG
Does the gout continue?
Larsson
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Larsson/and Gavil Ghuy for info -
I must let you into a secret - strictly between the three of us.
The blood test for gout was returned as negative as the answer to the following question :-
Q: Winningemmell, do you like Glasgow Rangers ?
Thus we are looking in other directions for the source of the week-long agony and fingers are being pointed in the furry direction of one........
Jinky O'Malley......
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I see that the Rangers management team wanted to play our Bhoys in the first game after the split because they believe that they have momentum.
Let`s remember this!
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I don't think you can catch arthritis from cats.
Cat scratch fever,toxoplasmosis maybe but not arthritis.
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I've read with interest Kojo's last few posts where he claims that if we lose to Dundee United there could be a snowball effect whereby the Rangers revival bandwagon picks up speed and overtakes us all the way to the title.
I agree with him, I think he is on the money here, complacency has set in big time, footballing wise we've been awful for months,
even getting beat by Rangers at Parkhead, unthinkable over the last couple of season, hasn't shaken us awake.
Another defeat at Brockville has been dismissed as a minor blip. Will defeat at Tannadice be seen as another minor blip?
At what point do we recognise the danger signs? When we have to win at Ibrox on May 5th to stay top of the league?
A title collapse here will make Black Sunday look like a minor blip.
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MolesRus,
I don`t think that anyone associated with Celtic would consider a loss at Tannadice to be a minor blip.
It`s game on!
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In regards to the quiet, though steadily rising murmers of hysteria - Let me first say that my father taught me never to spend time worrying about
a) things you cannot change
but more importantly
b) things that have not happened
I feel -
This team is not the Black Sunday team. The Black Sunday team was an old racehorse that had escaped a bullet for one more race around the track. Looking back I see an inevitability in it all - the gers/hearts penalty, the Hibs gubbing, 1 nil up and MON telling his players to defend the lead... Ah well.
This team is not that team.
Let's wait and see eh?
I for one have not one but two bottles of babycham (I kid you not - special offer in the Strathaven co)chilling in readiness for when we win the league.
If Black Sunday had not happened would we be entertaining these worries?
U.
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WG
Not being a lover of pussy-cats, I don't understand the desire to keep the things. Dogs are much better. Hope the tests get to the root of things and you get cured, and return to your old self. Let us (GG & me only of course!) know how you get on.
MolesRus
I have to agree there, I too am starting to get a wee bit concerned with our inability to score goals, a basic requirement for victory in football. We simply have to get back on track next weekend, and I think Derek Riordan should start, he actually seems to knows the route to goal.
Anyway, a busy weekend in front of me. Heading off now.
Take care
Larsson
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Larsson -
there's only room for one dog in my house.
Chez Moi is Jinky's Domain and like the Celts, no matter how much he blights my systems, he SHALL NOT BE MOVED
WG
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Looking back to the events leading up to the Fir Park debacle you would have seen a series of wee blips;not in themselves significant,but put togetherthey seriously weakened the title challenge.
Over the next few weeks we'll see if El Gordo cancome up with a cunning plan to keep the title at CP.Showing a bit more imagination and flexibility might be a start.
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Well done to the twit who lobbed that bottle. Substitute the "i" for an "a" in that word for a more accurate reflection of how i feel.
Of all the the places to lob it eh? Talk about playing into their hands. Moron
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We need 3 wins from 7 games or 9 points from 21 if you will.
We have lost 3 times (2 in a row) in the league this season and drawn 5 times (3 times over christmas). Clearly the timing of the defeats is worrying but to lose in the manner we did to Milan and then to Rangers is a massive blow to a team who hadn't lost in 7 months (Naylor, VofH never losing a league game for example).
So, the international break comes at the perfect time. I disagree with alot here though that I don't want to see any changes until the league is won. Getting over the line is the hardest part and we need to trust those players who have delivered thus far. I have no interest in Riordan suddenly being experimented (for that is what it would be) with up front. Likewise Doumbe or O'Dea or 'let's try Grav and Hartley'.
We have a fully functioning, entirely effective set of players who we know can deliver. They will.
Team to win the league is
Boruc
Wilson
Naylor
McManus
Pressley
Lennon
Hartley
Nakamura
McGeady
JVofH
Zurawski
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Being honest I wasn't that thrilled when it looked like we were going to win the league at Falkirk.
This wee hiccup has served to remind me that winning the league is a cause for celebration not apathy.
Win 1 out of the next 3 league games and we can win the league at Ibrox. OK, it won't come to that but it's a helluva fallback position to have.
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Kano
In response to your question.
Sam Allardyce.
What he has achieved with a small club in the biggest league in the world is very impressive.
He also work's Bosmans well ,and we would be very much in that market.
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tinytim
Share your admiration of Allardyce's achievements and have read some really good things about his off field attitude. One question though, would his chosen style of play not put you off? I know there is criticism of our current style but I'd like you to disregard that if you could.
I guess where I'm coming from is that for me, neither O'Neill nor Strachan had the credentials to be Celtic manager yet both have exceeded my expectations.
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tt
sam allardyce has spent money - its just been spent on wages not transfer fees
the brand of football he playes makes me feel sad. its not the game i grew up loving. i'm with wenger on this.
he's a crook
he hasnt won anything at bolton
he has a bigger head than seboooooooo
every time we are after he a player he seems to try and hijack the deal. he either buys ageing/proven players at a premium or tries to nicks other peoples signings. not what we need at the moment.
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Allarlice is it ?
Nay, nay and thlice NAY
fweind of swalex and dwanelist
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watchow
I'm not advocating Allerdyce but the brand of football I grew up loving isn't offered by Wenger either!!!!!
Worth bearing in mind that Bolton play the style most likely to offer them success - like MON at Leicester for example.
First time I've ever stood up for Big Sam.
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TMC
Remember that McManus will miss the next 3 games as far as I'm aware and I'd prefer Paul Telfer to play rather than Mark Wilson.
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EDB
Is it really 3 games? Straight swap for O'Dea then.
Would probably agree on Telfer however I suspect that (like Naylor) Wilson will be given the chance to play his way out of his poor form. Might be wrong of course, but with the golf season starting I suspect Telfer is happy to ease himself out of the limelight!!!!
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I remember with rib bursting laughs when all the paid pundits, pre season predictions were regurgitated here, on CQN. Oh how stupid their mouths made them look.
I see we have a few wannabe amateur pundits on here now preaching doom and gloom and dissecting the worst possible scenario weeks before it is unlikely to happen.
For the love of god don’t get out of bed today, you might get hit by a bus, run over by a train or your London shuttle might not land the way you’d like it.
For the love of Celtic whatever happened to Faith, Hope and Confidence.
I’m glad I don’t drink in the same post code as some of you whining, doom mongrels.
If we win the league it will be because we more than deserved it.
If we lose the league no excuses we would then just not have been good enough.
To predict, almost wish, defeats, resulting in us coming second, is derogatory of the efforts so far and insulting to the commitment and desire of the players, staff and fans thus far in the campaign.
I hope you guys don’t get tickets for the Ibrox game because with tour attitude you just don’t deserve to be present.
You want to moan and groan every week about how bad your team is?......................
Go support Airdrie.
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Kitalba -
please exclude the ML2 drinkers, we are the confident Bhoys who do have tour attitude, oh yes we verily do
WineGuzzlingflyingcolumnofML2
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.........or in the words of the ML2 Playtex Appreciation Society
We'll Support You Evermore
.......must look ooot ma kilt
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kitAlba
Have you mot been a readin' and a listenin' properly?
If we win the league, we will have won it by default, coz everyone else is p8sh!
We're just less p6shier than the rest of the p8h!
When MON won the league, the league wisnae p8sh. It is just got mair p8sh in the last two years!
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tmc
wengers football may be frustrating sometimes - i wonder if he sees that defending can be as much a part of the game as attack.
however, boltons football is just plain ugly. he said recently that after their poor run of results they were going to go back to the old way. which means running aorund kicking people. seems like he cant win any other way.
truth is i have always had an irrational hatred of the man. he struck me as being a big dishonest fat-headed gum-chewing balloon before he was outed by panorama. he's a quintessentially english sort of manager
funny how his threats of taking panorama to court have never come to anything
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winnie,
take me away officer I done a spelling mistake.
PlatowasaTim
Even I know that.
Credit?
What does Credit mean?
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All hail Rab Douglas!!
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watchow -
Arsenal frustratin'.....
......tell me aboudit,
you got allarlice sussed amigo, he looks as if he breaks wind frequently, loudly and smellily, he also looks like a banger of a big bass drum as observed in the MLs annually January to December inclusive
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kitalba -
let he who is without typo cast the first rucky
:-)
GW
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Allerdyce?
Not for me, thanks!
Watching Michael Bolton Wanderers, is akin too watching paint dry, in my opinion!
If some people are scathing of the standard of football on offer just now, imaging the amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth that would occur, if good ol' Sam was in charge!
He even signed "Spit the Diouff", FFS!
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re bolton
is kevin nolan the new robbie keane?
in an interview yesterday:
Rangers or Celtic?
Celtic. I've always been a Celtic fan. I used to have a few of their kits when I was younger.
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Tiny Tim Sam Allardyce you must be joking!!!!!
NO!!!!!!!
yOUR BEING A SILLY BOY....NOW RUN ALONG.
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watchow -
Rangers or Celtic ?
he must have been up aw night wi that wan, no exactly Mastermind is it?
rangers or rubbing yourself with a cactus every minute ?
Pass me the cacti darlin, no not that one, the jaggier one please
Silas
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We have a prefectly good manager why would we want to change that?????
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rangers or vomiting hourly ?
fetch me a larger bucket, Ralph
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rangers or an end to your ongoing autosexuality ?
My mother's prayers have been answered. I'm cured, Ralph.
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Kevin Nolan?
Is he the scouser who plays for Michael Bolton Wanderers?
If he is, then he was the chap who predicted two easy Liverpool wins when we played them in the UEFA Cup, during the run to Sevilla!
Now, he claims he likes the 'Tic!
MMMMMMMMMMM
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rankgers or being pakistan cricket coach?
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other searching questions included:
Snooker or darts?
Coronation Street or Eastenders?
Tom or Jerry?
Trinny or Susannah?
Salt and vinegar or ready salted?
Cheddar or stilton?
Pro Evo or Fifa?
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rangers or battery top licking ?
Ralph - when I close my eyes and stick out my tongue, daub said battery thereon. Prepare a large glass of South Devon red for the recuperation process, kind sir
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He did sign Jay-Jay Okocha;and got a couple of seasons out of him in which he clearly looked like the most entertaining player in England since Matt le Tissier.
I expect he's done some bad things as well,like most of us.
If you're going to have a run of indifferent form it's always best to get it over with at the start of the season,rather than when the league reaches a serious stage.
Clear eyes,full hearts,can't lose.
Turn it up to 11 and remember that life is GREEN
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Greenlion2
Paul Jewel...David Moyes......NO ABSOLUTLEY NOT, NOT NOW, NOT EVER....NO!!!!!
WE HAVE GORDON STRACHAN!
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brattback
Do you think Slammin, Sam allerdyce, listens to the Reverend Al and/or the Ryster?
Or do you think we should offer him membership to the KERRANG! CSC?
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plato
i think fat sam is more of a flowers on friday alexander o'neil man.
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Well as it´s Friday and the thread is probably about to be changed anyway. I noticed something interesting this morning on the Glasgow Herald. In the article with regards Celtic winning the league, some guy called The All Seeing Eye psoted this article. It was then pulled (i.e deleted). The exact same article is on the Scotsman buy a guy called Larsssonfixestheradio under the Kris Boyd asks fans to stop the sectarianism article and it hasn´t been pulled.
Paul67 I´d be interested to know if you would pull it from CQN and if so why ?
I´ll keep saying this until I am green and white striped in the face. There is no such thing as a red hand of ulster salute it´s a fallacy. I have yet to meet a Northern Irishman who is aware of it and proud of it.
http://www.loyalistfm.net/new/articles.php?p=1396
It is therefore a Hitler salute. A Nazi salute. A fascist salute. Nothing else. A month ago Murray and Bain made a plea in person for UEFA to accept that it was indeed a paramilitary salute. This policy or vision of Glasgow Rangers future was brought about due to a need to avoid a hefty financial penalty. David Murrays inability to see this as an invitation to every right wing Rangers supporter to arms was due to his blindness for money.It was a bad tactical move in the eyes of the civilised world, hence why it was not reported in the Scottish media and embraced by a Rangers support as a minor victory after all their recent roubles with UEFA. UEFA not wanting to get involved in a high publicity campaign about Scottish & N.I loyalists performing the Nazi salute in Tel Aviv of all places were only too happy to brush this one under the carpet.
So it is in the history books that Rangers´s present management team appealed to UEFA to allow them to perform Nazi salutes and Uefa allowed them. Guess what ? four weeks later and at the next European away game. Thousands of Rangers fans are caught on camera singing Fu(k the Pope. The vast majority of their fans were up to it anyone witnessing the videos can clearly see and hear this. Lets be honest nobody is surprised and the continual reference to a minority of the Rangers support is a contemptable lie that is deep rooted in a bigoted nations psyche. Why is it only Rangers fans need segregated? The riot police waded into the Rangers fans deservedly who were throwing coins and objects at locals who were wearing Celtic strips and displaying Irish flags and blessing themselves. In Spain and in the rest of the world this is not a crime. The Rangers fans present in Spain were far too stupid and bigoted to realise this due to a lifetime of living in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Spain (their hosts) are predomintaley catholic and not to far away from Villareal and the insultsfrom last year are probably still fresh in the mind. Pamplona is the land of the red rag and the bull. How stupid and insensitive can a group of people be ?
Rangers at no time announced that anyone performing a Nazi salute will be banned for life from Rangers games and they are in a quandry with regards banning anyone from Ibrox or Rangers away games due to sectarian singing due to the ongoing inquiry about the recorded constant sectarian singing at the San Siro against Inter Milan in a stadium where no fans were allowed entry. They can´t exactly start to ban their own board of directors and high level officials and employees.It begs the question that Rangers´s chief executive is now advocating that no person in Europe should be subjected to such a bunch of violent raging drunken Nazi´s when Rangers are required to play away in Europe. Why should we have to put up with it in Scotland ? This is coming from Rangers themselves for goodness sake. Surely Jack Mc Connell should be doing something about it rather than trying to get his votes of of them by criticising the Spanish police. I think the majority of the Rangers crowd at Celtic Park got it mixed up when referring to his wife. Whatever next ? He´ll be advocating free school meals for every kid in Scotland soon to ensure his relection. Only in Scotland huh ?
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In his biography he states that after a long evening spent negotiating with various shady characters over the signing of a container load of Bosmans big Sam likes nothing better than to relax with a glass of chilled Hock while listening to the rarified vocal gymnastics of wee Jimi Sommerville.
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sam also revealed that he has a screening room where he hosts a weekly slide show with pics of his african safari, himself and sam jrs annual carp fishing trip to france and photos from the glamour shoot that he bought the wife for their twentieth wedding anniversary.
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MAN!!
His musical taste is even worse than yours brattback, me aul' cyberweb nuckah!
well.
I am offski for an appointment with my quack at Clydebank Health Centre.
Toodle-pip, y'all
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PlatWAT-While you're there get your ears syringed`¬)
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KitAlba 11.52
Sincere apologies for having an opinion which is different from yours, wont happen again Guv.
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I hate international weeks
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I spy with my little eye,something beginning with...V.
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al o -
at least the Hoops canny get beat wi some red,white and blue clad clodhoppers fae Govan or Grangemooth this weekend
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Vernal ?
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I'm all for international weeks as they are good for supporters club 'organisers' to chill out and have a Lenten weekend of recollection, prayer, fasting, almsgiving and self-examination (within certain limits)
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Wiz Vernalequi John Knox's brother ?
remember......it can be in confidence
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Was he no Peter Equi's brother - the fish friar
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Fact
Our planet is not 6000 years old as the bible says its aprox 4 billion.
WG
How do you explain this?
I look forward to your reply but will not be able to check back till this evening.
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Mystery -
it's a
Mystery -
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who let Toya Wilcox in?
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wg
mythtery surely?
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Mr Angry @ 14:13
"That would be an ecumenical question!"
Father Jack
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Youse are not even frozen,you're so far from guessing it.
It's on my desk,next to the PC.
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your vibrator?
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Vicks ?
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Cyb-habloodyha!I suppose I asked for that-if only..
Anyways,if the Earth is'approx'4 billion years old,is that a'fact'or an educated guess?
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DBBIA
Vicks Inhaler
(Well that's what I've got next to mine)
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FBh-you are so warm!
You rattled the woodwork with that effort.
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Vaseline
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educated guess id reckon.. based upon the "available scientific knowledge at the time" .. ie/ next year new discoveries in science may shift peoples perception of the age of the earth to being older (or younger)
the only way I can see that its fact is if youve lived that long yourself and can prove it ..
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Mystery has finally irked me, imagine thinking for a minute I was a fundamentalist?
I might be fun
I might be damd
I might be mental
but i aint no fundy, never in a month of fundys.....
De Profundys
Al Ofundy ?
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TMC-Correct-for chapped lips,I hasten to add`¬#
Anyways,your go..
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WG
Commiserations on your continued suffering. I assume a victory at Dundee will ease the pain and the worries of the pessimists.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/gout/page5_em.htm
Check this out for tests for gout.
If it isn't the aforesaid affliction did the medics give a hint as to what else it might be?
Look upon it as an addition to your Lenten fioretti.
'GG resuming work after a wee tea.
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Velcro underwear
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Pseudogout?
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Catnip
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Palindromic rheumatism?
Familial Mediterranean fever?[commoner in Sephardic Jews]
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New referee for the SPL successfully completes his training.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvYI7xRc0NY
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Darnelesia -
acute gout exacerbated by walking the queen's highway and excessive autosexuality, spread by castrated cats with Irish names
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just done a bit of low level research and ive concluded that the earth is approx 4 billion years old .. how else do we explain David Weir then?
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cyborg
a man who stil uses a tr808 knows all about ancient relics.
mind you, i can talk i'm an sp1200 man myself.
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i bought that beat box 2nd hand from David Wier when he gave up the tunes and decided to play football.
Still waiting for him to actually play "football" though instead of his rugby style of game.
Thats been 4 billion years ive been waiting ..
SP1200 . its the size of a house .. quite versatile tho .. saw one in McCormicks window in Glasgow when they came out and was fascinated by it .. big monster machine it is!
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apparently there was a helicopter rescue on the clyde last night ..
bloke in my work was on a night out in town; stays on the riverside. walked it home along the north bank .. gets to the footbridge that goes over to Carlton Place .. hears a commotion.. looks round .. some (alleged) junkie lassie chucked herself off the bridge into the river ...
her female friend then jumps in to rescue her .. hits the water gets shock from the cold and scrambles to the bank leaving the original junkie bobbing about in the water ..
bloke in my work turns to the board with the safety ring.. and is about to chuck it in when male friend of two females shouts "gies that thing" and proceeds to chuck it into the river .. hitting the 1st junkie bird on the head ..
she dissappears for aout 10 seconds under water .. then pops up again .. and climbs into the ring .. then just lies there like its a jacuzzi party or something ..
a few minutes go by with no-one knowing what to do .. then a whirly bird appears and air rescues her from the river and disappears ..
no sign of any coppers anywhere .. so the bloke in my work sloped off home without giving any eye witness statement about the incident ..
quiet night out on a school night eh ..
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cyborg
watched the last 30 mins of the wangers osasuna game the other day on rangers tv (i know, i know)
how we didnt tear weir and ugliog another one is completely beyond my ken. still it looks like he's gettgin offered a deal for next season so we'll have another few cracks at it.
the sp1200 is one of the least user-friendly peices of kit ever, its all floppy drives and sampling to a 2 second memory and all that guff, but the sound you get out of it is amazing. none of the software emulations get close to the grainy, crunchy analogue sound, so i'm told. 12 bit sampling an aw that.
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still .. i liked them.. although ive never owned one .. (as yet)
12 bit you say .. sounds just about as good as my S950 classic ..
its the raw vibe we all love; clarity is for BBC monkeys ..
12 bit rocks!
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its the converters on the sp that make it sound so good, apparently.
i learned on an s950, sold my s3000 a while ago. i dont think i would know my way around either of them now.
when i actually get round to doing it my stuff is almost entirely done on my mac now, sampler, synths, drum prog, fx everything. i'm too much of a techno spaz to be learning all about programming outboard gear on tiny lcd screens.
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ive got an s3000 also ..
sad old git with my retro machines ..
2 X Technics SL1210 Direct Drive Turntables, Vestax PMC 05Pro QBert Limited Edition Scratch Mixer, Vestax PMC 015 Mixer, Numark DM 3 deck Mixer, Numark PPD DM1775 SamplerMixer, NumarkSoundcraftsmen PPD DM 1975 SamplerMixer; Roland TR808 Drum Machine (with Kenton Midi kit), Roland TR909 Drum Machine, Yamaha RY30 Drum Machine, AlesisD4 Drum rack Module, Freebass FB383 303-emulator rack module X 2 (TB303 clone to replace my missing 303), Roland U110 Multitimbral rack module, Roland JX1 synth, Roland SH101 Bassline Monosynth, Korg VC10 Vocoder, Boss VT1 Vocoder, Akai s950 Sampler, Akai S3000xl Sampler, (both Akais with Iomega Zip SCSI Drives), Studiomaster 164 mixing console, Fostex Model 1100 124 Mixing console, Roland DEP30 FX Unit, Art FXR FX unit, Compaq Armada Laptop with Cubase VST, Kenton Pro2 midi to cv, B&W Monitors, Quad 306 Amp, Modfx Phaser unit, Aphex Aural Exciter. Emu Planet Phat module. Zoom rack FX unit. 2 x P&R48 patch bays, Roland JD800 ,...& Various other wee bits & bobs
I upgraged Abelton live to v5 the other week ..
PC has now went on a freak out .. and powers down half way through boot up .. so having real probs now .. not a happy bunny
im not a big fan of technology .. gies a tambourine any day!
:-)
whit u using on the Mac for writing?
Cubase? Abelton? some other? Cakewalk?
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whitedoghunch 23:15 - realise no offence was intended and none was taken. We can agree/disagree - no need to fall out about it, is there? Hail! Hail!
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Great post earlier on Aw Naw @13.02.
I get the feeling that we are now getting more Rangers "fans" from different parts of Britain hitching themselves onto their supporters, pushing an evil political agenda, with no interest at all in football. Some of them are very well-heeled and the wee teds will follow follow them.
The Rangers support needs reforming, they need a kind of pedagogical John Knox. Archie Knox could have been a contender.
A ban from Europe may make some of their real supporters react.
Something tells me that Rangers will be bought by a Russian.
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Given her recent Oscar winning performance then some would say the ideal Russian to buy them would be Dame Helen Mirren[nee Illiana Lydia Vasilievna Mironova]but I'm sure she'd rather spend the money on a new frock.
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Don't think the Nazi salutes would go down well with a Russian owner.
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dontbratt -
Monica Lewinski widny spend a cent on a new frock
WG
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Is They Was _
They Was Is _
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Maybe one of the Russians from their 2006 World Cup Squad has a few bob, take yer pick:
Whodyanicabolicov
Ticlycov
Chesticov
Nasticov
Slalomsky
Downhillsky
Risky
Swedishshev
Mastershev
Sodov
Usodov
SUBS:
Rubitov
Gechakitov
Pastryshev
Najinsky
Ivorripabollockov
Taykitov
CaltonTonguesNaerublesCSC
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This is not a quiz question - does anyone know where Euro 2008 is being held?
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EDB,
Austria & Switzerland
CaltonTongues
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"I was surprised Walter Smith left Scotland to go to Rangers, especially after helping his country to nine points and first position in the group," said the woolly-haired eccentric. "It just doesn't happen like that in Germany. There, the national job is No.1 and it doesn't matter if Bayern Munich come looking for you because you just don't do it.
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"He left a very good situation with the national team and now Alex can benefit from that. It would not have happened in Germany, though, I am certain of that."
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CaltonTongues
Thanks mate.
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Jim
Have you been getting my emails? Have you just not been replying because you couldn't get me a ticket for the Rangers game? If so, I forgive you. No. I thank you.
How are you?
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Listening to a bit of the phone in tonight..Wish i hadnt!
The huns are swamping everyone with videos of us and emails about the on going witch hunt against them.
It gets worse Cameron,the real radio guy now saying the orks should actually be commended for their behaviour for not retaliating to the police brutality,when all they did was sing a few songs.
Havent heard anyone mentioning the coins and lighters being thrown at the Spanish police and fans.
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Hi, a'body!
Docs appointment was a bit of an ordeal!
MAN! Those "seaside snappers" are pure murder, so they ur!
It's awfy quiet the nicht!
Anything happenin'?
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Shug
I've just e.mailed you.
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cyborg
thats some list of outboard. i'm now down to a novation ks4 a midi keyboard and controller and some interfaces, along with the sp1200, a yamaha 01x and some monitors.
i use cubase for most of my stuff but i actually went out and bought ableton live 6 recently - i got a new intel powerbook recently that i want to use for sketching stuff and you cant get any cracked stuff that will work on them. ableton is amazing - it makes everyhting so easy, still gettgin my head around it, its a completely different workflow from cubase but the baisc stuff that it does it does really well
sign of the times is that i sold one of my sl12s a while back and dont even have a mixer anymore.
i'm slowly getting my old vinyl down onto hard disk and convert any cds i buy now straight to aif quality audio files and was thinking about looking into traktor or one of the other digital dj software progs. any experience of any of them? i went to see kool keith last night and his dj had 2 decks and one of those fancy digital turntables with a powerbook and he made it look so easy.
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watchow and cyborg
Does Ray Clarke know about you two? You must have a decent striker and a midfiled holder in ther somewhere. Are you communicating with the right people, or do you need an agent?
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Watchow-
That speedboat of yours sounds a belter........
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Terry O'Neill
Are you lurking? Yer pal has just mentioned you tonight. Did you catch it?
I think he has nightmares thinking of you :o)
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watchow and cyborg
I have not understood anything in any of your posts today.
Spookscsc
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El Diego Bhoy ah heard him,thinks ah dont like him wonder what could have given him that idea.
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Terry
He conjured your name out of nowhere tonight!
I'm surprised they let you on last night.
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Anyway, I know I've been out of circulation for a while but I've been doing some research.
This weekend our team could do something that has only been done twice before in my time. It could go fourcompetitive games in a row without scoring a goal.
Sack the manager I hear you say.
Well, history has some interesting precedents. The last time this happened was in 1992, and sacking the manager was as good a response as any. Although to be fair, the board was trhe real problem.
The time before that, if we'd sacked the manager (and the nil run cost us our place in a European final and the Scottish Cup) we'd have rewritten club history. If we'd sacked the strikers, who'd have got us to the European Cup Final?
Yes, Jock's team went four in a row with no goals at the end of 65/66. In a season in which they scored 166 goals in 60 games,they managed just 5 goals in their last 7 games. And one of those was very late. And it won us the league. At Fir Park. Isn't that good?
But Gordon, don't feel obliged to wait for Ibrox. Rugby Park will do fine.
Sack the people who want to sack the manager.
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El Diego Bhoy i emailed Paul Cooney a couple of days ago about the ratio of my calls taken to getting on the show, it was running about 1 in 15.
It may have been coincidence but lo and behold i was on the next night.
I also mentioned to him
that i had the strange experience that when i rang they would just hang up without taking my call and yes that has stopped as well.
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Terry
Keep telling it as you see it.
His heart sinks when he has to mention your name.
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el diego bhoy thanks for the encouragement,am goin out to quaff and get rid of the dust of the day from my throat,have a good wan.
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sorry for going so off topic there, everyone.
in my man-flu haze i must have forgotten where i was for a while.
anyway isnt gordon strachan rubbish etc.
the more i hear whats going on in this phone-ins and the more i read the lazy rubbish in the press the more i think that its websites like this and the more extreme ones like followfollow and celticminded that actually set the agenda. it worries me a little that a concerted campaign by the mongos on followfollow can actually create a bit fo a stirr now. they do actually believe that there is a mhedia (as they put it) conspiracy against them. it all ties in with some srot of undermining of the traditions of scotland and some sort of dark papal plot to make scotland catholic. at least thats what i think they are driving at - i dont speak orc.
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Scotland to put Mr Bean and Co. to the sword tomorrow ?.
Shota Arvaladze was on player who could have done a job for Celtic.
He was wasted at Ibrox-constantly played out of his natural position -in a diddy team.
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one player even.
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Noel
Noo my laptop is functioning as it should, thanks to Laptop Direct in Dumbarton Road (Paul hope that's o.k.)can you send me the Diego things you'd sent me last year.
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El Diego-
which ones ?
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avarladze did very well thank you very much while he was at rankgers.
then he decided it was time to go back to playing football and not just earning money.
they were talking about a testimonial for dado and klos on ff the other day. their generosity knows no bounds.
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test
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I think showtime shota would have been the same for us, a frustrating underachiever. Sometimes, the style just doesn't work for people who are prolific elsewhere - Brattback springs to mind.
The problem with Shota was he couldn't play through the middle or link up with a big striker (Ok, it was Stevie Thompson) unless it was on the counter attack.
A bit of topic but in these days of domestic apathy I quite enjoyed this, helps that it is a classic tune...
sunshine on hampden
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Had a wee listen to Tam and Stuart on radio Scotland. They are talking to Rob Jones of Hibs. Hardest player he`s played with/against, Justin Whittle. A Luigi Macari signing who couldn`t play because of the army holding on to him. (The other fellow, Gary Holt went on to play for Scotland.)
Big Rob was skillfully avoiding Tam Cowan`s inuendo. :-)
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Ianinjesi-
Stuart Cosgrove can burn in hell.
Uber-racist.
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OK, I'll leave you with this.
I’ve just watched The Wind That Shakes The Barley. A film for freedom fighters everywhere.
We play at it now, freedom. I grew up as free as it gets. Who wants to play for Rangers anyway?
My children grew up that free too.
But still,I love the freedom songs, the good tunes, the noble words, the heroic deeds. Would I be that heroic? I hope I never have to find out. Not much chance now.
But it’s heroic, how it starts. Irish opressed against British opressors. (I wish I could say against English opressors, but the Scots assimilated a long time ago.)
And then, how quickly it became, for a time anyway, Irish against Irish. And lost its nobility. But then, we had our Glencoe, Scots against Scots, a small affair in the grand scheme of things, but great in the psyche.
And yet, we still have the flag wavers. Do they know, the flag wavers, how quickly that can become something else? Another film, Cabaret, where at the end they all sit in silence or stand and join in when the young, patriotic, National Socialists stand and sing their anthem of freedom and self determination. Look what happened next.
It has crystallized for me the disturbing feelings I’ve had at Ibrox when I saw the Union Jack waving guard of honour for the gladiators entering the ring. And when I saw the spectacular red white and blue corner at Celtic Park with their huge Butcher’s Apron. It’s not football, it’s a visceral rejection of that kind of nationalism.
A people that desperate about their National identity easily slips over into Nationalist Tyranny. As easily as did the Freestaters against their kind. Our kind, maybe.
This I think may be a seminal period in Scottish social history. It may be the last flutterings of an illness that poisons all of our lives. I hope so. It’s ironic that football should be the vehicle.
(Remember, when we all said wait till Rangers try to sing their traditional anthems in the Stadio del Alpi. Or the Stadio Olimpico. We knew, how could they be so thick? They didn’t even have to get to Rome.)
We need a leader, brave enough to stand above the divide. To save us from the flag wavers of any kind. Where is he, or she?
Estadio, is that leader in your book?
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TMC-
When Arvaladze played against Celtic in The Champions League qualifier-he was their best player by a mile.
His best position was just behind two [half-decent] strikers.
Rangers didn't have one.
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Its certainly not Joke McConnell anyway. How any man can turn a deaf ear to his wife being abused by 7000 neds at CP is beyond belief.
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John_H
Well spotted.
It will not be a politician.
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John H-
One reason-
There's an election coming up.
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Noel
Well spotted.
It will not be a politician.
Did i say that already?
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Noel
Never thought of that one, watched the home leg whilst on holiday in Portugal - one man running down the middle of the street at full time.
They could ruin anybody so you might be right.
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Guys.
Chicken George has just equalised at Pittodrie for the Hoops. I sense a 3-1 victory for the Hoops...and a defeat for that wee niaff Strachan...
SMB de lorean time travel agent
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Terry
Did you hear that imbecile Keevins with his latest contradiction on the Clyde phone in on Wed?
Tim: Why are you constantly bringing Celtic into the sectarian song debate re: Osassuna?
HK: No one is bringing Celtic into it but if you had a Celtic v Rangers game there would be questionable singing from both ends.
FACT: NO questionable singing at Ibrox on 17 Dec from the much maligned away support and certainly none at CP 12 days ago...but I did hear that I was a fb who was only happy when skies were grey...but it's only the MINORITY of Rangers fans isn't it?
Since when were 7500 a minority?
Incidentally that young no8 at Pittodrie looks a bit of a maestro
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Shug-
would YOU believe a politician ?
TMC-
You were not alone that night.
SMB-
Time-travel yerself back here .
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tmc & n90 - Louis van Gaal describes Shota A as 'the best striker since Marco van Basten' .... he never misses an opportunity to pour praise on the Georgian .... cue Gladys Knight, Pips & the ghost of Ray Charles
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smashin,
i bet McStay scores on his debut
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SMB-
Heraldos Tribute To The Maestro .
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Noel
Your digital rewinder pre80's machine seems to be working just fine. If I give you the necessary co ordinates and mathematical equations can you get me back to the final and make sure I am awake?
Jim din't fix it for me. I wanted Pans People in my bedroom.
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or Randy Crawford
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Cubist Funk
I can top your Gladys knight and Ray Charles for Georgia.
not brook benton unfortunately
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I was watching the basketball earlier and the utah jazz have the best partnership ever.
Ronnie Brewer and Carlos Boozer. A match made in heaven
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RELIVE THE GLORIOUS YEARS.
A CELTIC QUIZ; VOLUME 1.
1. Which Scottish club did Celtic play in a friendly in the Isle of Man in 1965?
2. Which club did George McCluskey join when he left
Celtic?
3. Which League of Ireland club did Jimmy Johnstone play
for?
4. In which month and year did Jock Stein’s career end?
5. How many goals did Celtic score in the 1989/90 Scottish
Cup campaign ? was it 6, 7 or 8.
6. Which Celtic player scored 2 goals in a league match at
Ibrox in March 1977?
7 WHERE did Jim Craig sign from?
8. Which club did Danny Crainie sign for when he left
Celtic?
9. Against which club did Bobby Collins make his first team
debut?
10. What age was Ronnie Simpson when he won his first
Cap?
Cheers
Martin
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I'll respectfully leave this quiz for the aul hauns...
tmc81
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Martin heres my first attempt
2. Leeds
6. Roy Aitken (famous for the scarves coming down when he equalised for the second time)
8. Barnsley? (everyone else seemed to go there at that time)
10. 35
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Martin
I only know 2
3. Shelbourne
7. Glasgow University
I'll guess these
8. Wolves
10. 14
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4. 1956
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5. 8
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1 motherwell?
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congratulations to Sbyszek (and Artur) on Legia's away win this evening.
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1. Maybe St Mirren
2. Leeds
3. Shelbourne
4. If you mean his playing career May 1956.
5. Guess 8
6. Roy Aitken
7. Glasgow University
8. Wolves
9. Dundee
10.36
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Having tried repeatedly to contribute to CNQ tonight, I’ve decided to recall to you all of an evening match at CP a long time ago.
I was standing there with my pal in front of the Stand, when Bobby Lennox suddenly
ran past us shouting: I’m no f***ing swearing”, to Billy McNeil, and ran on.
My pal and I looked at each other and said “good grief”, being Catholic and all that,
we were quite put out about it all, I even forget the score!
Anyway,
Hail Hail
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Well done to all,
Thisman,
Surely they were not that difficult,
gl2,
good answers,
Questions,2, 5, 6, 8,10 correct
SFTB,
3, 7, 8, correct, 10, wrong.
Ianin,
Question 1 correct and this one and question 9 were probably the most difficult.
The answers then are,
1, Motherwell,
2, Leeds,
3, Shelbourne,
4, March 1956,
5, 8,
6 Roy Aitken,
7, Glasgow University,
8 Wolves,
9, The only one nobody got was
Rangers,
10, 35.
These questions and all subsequent questions in the coming weeks come courtsey of Whitedoghunch.
Thanks W D H,
Another quiz on Monday night, (hopefully).
Cheers,
Martin.
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Ronnie played his first Scotland game against England in the Famous 3-2 victory in 1967 at the age of 36.
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Martin
Thanks for the quiz.
I just checked my Ronnie Simpson answer and noted that he was capped by the GB Olympic fitba squad at age 17(not 14 as I said- that was his Queens Park debut) in 1948.
Scotland did not honour him till his mid-30's.
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Martin and WDH cheers for the quiz.
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Goodnight Bhoys,
Off to the land of nod.
Cheers,
Martin.
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naka's boots up for grabs
hail hail
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hail hail
a few videos to watch, and comment on
tiger, want 10000 hits
need another hit guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpTfe81H-Fg
heraldo
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wheres Pablo and his jukebox??
Come on the Reps!!
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Pablo's Juke Joint
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BhoyMolloy :- I'm not sure what happend there, a problem with text vanishing, but there was an explanation with that post, until he comes on there are lots of his tracks at the above link with more in the comments section
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EdwardUrsus said...
BhoyMolloy :- I'm not sure what happend there, a problem with text vanishing, but there was an explanation with that post, until he comes on there are lots of his tracks at the above link with more in the comments section
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Whats that eddie???
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BTW, come on the Reps!!
Reps 3-0 Wales
:)
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Well if pablo won't play any Irish tunes, how about this:-
get the party started
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BhoyMolloy :- I seem to be getting hit with the posting gremlins, this link should have been above the last post
Pablo's Juke Joint
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Keep dancing and singing for the ROI
some pogues
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STRANGE
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k k k kkkk kool keith
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And to bed with a wee tune for Scotland.
one for Scotland
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best live band i have seen this year
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Mr Angry...Are you still around?
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Yes I am.
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Comic Relief
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I am going back out to the pub... Still early here.
But must say...
Quality Sounds this evening Bhoys...
Mr A....You are in education it appears...We must talk!!!!!!......You have mail....
Sorry to bring politics into this but the the Herald main story...? If their reporting of facts is true to form.....Hmmmm.....
I despair......
It is just not cricket...Or maybe it is....
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london calling
go
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pjb
does mchales still exist - the best buyga joynt in new yoyk, but i heard it was getting knocked down?
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Not familiar with it...Where is it watchow...
And thanks for the Clash btw...a timely piece of seasoning to this evenings music and news...I will be playing that on the juke box in the local Irish bar to the yanks shortly....The bhoys behind the bar pump up the volume for me...
I frequent bars on the upper east side...downtown Swifts, Rocky Sullivans, Dempseys and the Parlour on the west side.....And yes I do like drinking...!!!
:0)
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At 23/03/07 21:07, chennaiseabird said…
,,, a bunch of stuff.
Chennaiseabird, I usually enjoy your posts. However, I don't think you have a full grasp of Scottish/Highland history.
Stick to what you know, Gaelic Scotland is not what you think it was....
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Mr A.
Drop me a line soon and we will compare teaching stories....But...
That Comic Relief piece you posted....
Now maybe it is me being a history teacher or my cynicism as I get older......
But...It reminded me of one of my favourite mantras...
All Comedy is Based on Tragedy....
And the Ironic & Sad Thing is..
People Ain't Bovvered...How True and Tragic
G'Night Y'All
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Weeron
If you mean Glencoe was more complicated than Scots againsy Scots, I know that. But still.....
Anyway, I'm not asking you to write me a history lesson, but I'd like to know what it is I've got wrong:)
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Back when football was a mans game .
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Heraldo
Thanks for the video of in my opinion the greatest sportsman in the world. Some sensational stuff in there from the man called Eldrick and not a driver in sight.
May be worth noting that after his shot of the year at Augusta (when his ball stopped briefly to show the Nike tick) he proceeded to finish bogey bogey and needed a play off to win. Just proves getting over the finishing line is the hardest part...
Away now to have my own humble golfing existence before watching Kenny Miller dazzle in the blue of Scotland (is there any doubt?).
tmc
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here is this mornings nae chance signing target
too small and unpopular
hail hail
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Very quiet on here today, has everyone gone to the Scotland game?
In fact its that quiet that i`m not even going to post this, so if you see it, it wizny me, right.
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Italy <21s Christen the New Wembley with a goal after 29 seconds.
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DOW..........................
1.................................1
bigJoewhoJustCannyLISTEN2enGerland2day
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£798........................million
That’s £ 798 MILLION POUNDS............
for the new Wembley.............
I think Scotland got 4 or 6 million……………………………….......
to put some seats on the terracing in Hampden
And they wonder why we are bitter……………………..
BigJoeWhoalwaysSupportswhoeverenglandISplaying
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let's hope all the celtic boys do well in the international games. I'm looking forward to the scotland game mainly obviously and i think we'll win. Good luck to Ireland even though i quite like the Welsh.
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Test
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Been off the blog for a few days now, thanks Paul for the help.
Does anyone know the lineup for Scotland today?
BF
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Been off the blog for a few days now, thanks Paul for the help.
Does anyone know the lineup for Scotland today?
BF
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The above linked article to the official website states 12 Celts have been called up for national duty but then goes on to list only 11:
1) O’Dea
2) McGeady
3) Boruc
4) Zurawski
5) Sno
6) Nakamura
7) McManus
8) Pressley
9) Caldwell
10) Hartley
11) Beattie
Is someone missing from the list? JVoH? Or Mister "I need more club games to secure my position in the national side"?
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Miller is missing off that list. Hopefully he'll get a goal today. I'm resigned to him never making it at Celtic but i suspect we might make a nice profit from his sale though. Another goal for Scotland would help keep him in demand.
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This one just wont go away.
Celtic target Shairie Joseph of New England Revolution says he wants a move to further his ambitions following a dispute with his club.
The American side have already rejected two bids from Gordon Strachan's outfit for the defensive midfielder
The 28-year-old, who has two years remaining on his contract, said: "I deserve better than what I'm making.
"What I make is a great paycheck, but it's not what I deserve - I just want to further my career somewhere else."
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McGeady on the bench for the Republic
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My dear friend, Andycol1,
collie has done tole ye.... FOUR or Five Times.....
Celtic are not above raiding the Foxes Den....this June.
Kojo.
Yer pal, always
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Hope the dug has called it right. I likem what I see of this guy.
cheers mate
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Big beats scores 2-1
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Well done Scotland.Beattie scores the winner for Bcotland,2-1 final score.
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Scotland even
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Well! A win for Scotland and a win for Ireland. What could round off the day nicely?
Come on The Sons Of....
Abraham.
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Just noticed a wee item in the Herald saying that Harald Brattback is retraining as an airline pilot.
Would you expect a smooth meeting between undercarriage wheels and landing strip if your Captain was anounced as Harald Brattback or...
Kenny Miller?
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So the combination of Beattie and Miller win the day for Scotland. Wouldn't have predicted that.
Miller looked decent today in as much as he got his shots on target. Beattie fell down at every opportunity. And Boyd confirmed for me that he is
a) not a team player
b) not a footballer
but can't help but think he will make the difference in our qualification as he is able to out the ball in the back of the net. I just don't get it.
Does anybody rate this guy?
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sftb
Tony Hamilton from the Celtic View is doing an interview with Harald out in the States this week.
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Jagshemash- Borat's boys have turned over Serbia. Very Naice. High Five.
Good start for Artur and Maciej. Poland are two up already against the team favoured by Danny the Azerbaijanny.
Now its the turn of the Hearts reserve team against France and, of course, the Sons of Abraham.
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Bangkokbhoy,
Boyd has goals in him which is no bad thing. If he lost a stone in weight and improved his attitude he'd be a great player.
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EDB
Aye, but what would he say if Harald offered to fly him back home?
I think dontbrattback will let me off with teasing the man who put the lid on 9IAR, since Carlisle had a big win today.
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Kojo & Collie,
Sharlie Joseph desperate to sign. This lad must be a player. Third attempt to sign him. WGS must really want him.
Any news regarding Mr Sidwell?
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Ah cud still slap Beattie after last weekend and that goal for Scotland makes me feel worse.
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Kojo & Collie
Forgot to say there is a good chance a PET could be returning to win some prizes again.
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WG, peace brother. Let it go.
There is great solace for sore Celtic hearts in the readings at Mass tomorrow. How about this from the second reading (Philippians 3.8-14): "I have not yet won, but I am still running, trying to capture the prize. I am far from thinking that I have already won. All I can say is that I forget the past and I strain ahead for what is still to come; I am racing for the finish, for the prize to which God calls us upward."
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Taken from Randalstown
tokyo csc
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There's a great wee documentary video of St Alban's CSC on Celticunderground.net. Only lasts 10 mins. and is well worth a look.
WG
Is that you sitting in a bar with about 30 seconds of the video remaining?
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chennaiseabird ...
I just checked my original comment. In retrospect it appears rude. I didn't intend that, and I do apologise. I fired it off quickly without re-reading it.
Broadly speaking, I was thinking of the myth that somehow Scotland was one nation for a long period. In fact, Gaelic Scotland developed in a different manner than that of Lowland Scotland. History presumes/pretends that Scottish kings summoned their loyal Highlanders every time the english became particularly annoying.
In fact it took a long time for the Lands of the Lordship of the Isles to fall within the rule of the Scottish monarchy. Many myths survive in relation to the Campbells and Clan Donald. However, together, and in different ways, they long resisted becoming subjects of a Scottish crown.
Short answer is that you picts are a strange lot....:)
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Soccer-Nakamura inspires Japan to 2-0 win over Peru
Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:00PM GMT
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[-] Text [+] By Alastair Himmer
YOKOHAMA, Japan, March 24 (Reuters) - Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura inspired Japan to a 2-0 home victory over troubled Peru in the Asian champions' opening match of 2007 on Saturday.
Nakamura whipped in a free kick from the left for striker Seiichiro Maki to head home after 19 minutes in drizzly Yokohama and produced a carbon-copy delivery for Japan's second goal.
Still wearing a bandage after breaking his left hand last month, Nakamura swept the ball into the danger zone for Naohiro Takahara to double Japan's lead nine minutes after the break.
Nakamura's free kick was lethal but Eintracht Frankfurt striker Takahara was given too much space by the Peru defence to turn and smash the ball into the roof of the net.
Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi was underemployed on his 100th international appearance as the home side made a strong start to their preparations for the Asian Cup in July.
Defender Tulio almost made it 3-0 with a powerful header which thumped against the cross bar in the 90th minute as Japan underlined their dominance over a below-strength Peru side.
Japan coach Ivica Osim called up his European-based players for the first time since taking over after last year's World Cup in Germany
"It was a clean trap and a nice feeling to put it away," Takahara told reporters after his 18th goal in 48 games for his country.
"We didn't have much time together before the match but we had some decent moments and it was nice way to start the year."
Julio Cesar Uribe's second spell as Peru coach began two weeks ago amid injury problems and a row between Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro and the federation.
Four players pulled out of Uribe's first squad because of injury while Ukraine-based striker Andres Mendoza was unavailable for the friendly because of visa problems.
Pizarro, banned by the federation in October after missing the second of two friendlies against Chile, was also called up but refused to play.
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El Diego-
the length of time you have been posting on here........
and you haven't passed your Linkmeister exams.........
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Noel
Just showing my age!
Thanks for your help last night with Maradona.
Quiet on here today.
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Winningemmell@17.54,
Just said the same tp P67 five minutes ago on the phone.
Looks like he got big Ek out of jail.
Cheers,
Martin.
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Did Aiden, Darren, Majec or Artur get a game today?
DBBIA I had a wee pound or 2 on Carlisle today. Im glad they just managed to struggle by.
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Had to laugh at this pic from FF.
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Geweldig Schotland, prima! Ik ben blij!
Ik ben Joodse vavavond, voor 2 uren of so....kom op Israel!!
Hail Hail
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GL2 Artur and Majec both started in what was a 4-0 win for Poland. Neither scored any of the goals.;-)
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GL2
Majiec and Artur both started - Magic managed not to score in a 5 goal rout...
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Im Really happy that Craig scored the winner today becuase
Im Scottish
My Daughter was at the game and thought it was brilliant
He will come back to us with more confidence and I think that is all he is lacking
If he is to leave the more goals he scores for the national team then the more money we will get. (Hedging my bets here)
The only thing that will be interesting is how much credit the greatest tactician gets for the team he fled from!!!!
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Boyd is another thug, leads with his left arm every time he goes for a high ball.
What about that miss today. Not much being made of it since Scotland got the win.
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Noel good picture
John_H (im not ignoring you this time)and Michael_67 for the info. Maybe Majiec laid the 5 on. I noticed there was only 12000 at the game.
sdstim have you been on the vodka early?
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EDB about Boyb I'm with you. When he stretched to miss that sitter that could have cost the match I was shouting "too many beers ya ####, too many kebabs". Fact.
England goal chopped off, still a good day.
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You should have GL2. I got the score wrong.doh.
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Boyb..? 300 yrs and bullshit marches today, Freudian slip mixed in there, sorry...:)))
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Boyd was dreadful today, a good goal does not detract from the 2 good chances he missed. His attitude totally stinks, what a horrible character he looks.
I was very impressed with McManus, no doubt he will be blamed for the goal but for me Weir takes the blame - stop the cross, right?
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John_H I dont understand wh yanyone on here can get a typo and not be embarrased....
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noel90 8:06
Strange contribution. Spending too much time on FF.
A worm turning??
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Steve McLaren is one of the most inept individuals who could have been chosen for that job.
What's not in doubt is they have a number of top quality players but continue to select diddy managers.
Apologies to Ken Dodd :o)
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GL2 Jawel !!
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SDStim-
I SAID THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY.
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?
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TMC I was out and about with the other cubs so I listened to the game on Radio Scotland. The riase of Stephen before the game and during the game was very high especially from a certain Willie Miller who knwos a thing or two about defending.
When we lost the goal the commentator tried to place the blame on Stephen. WM put it firmly on Weirs shoulders. Billy Dodds who I think is the most impartial hun on the radio tried to say that Weir thought the ball was going out. WM said thats what wrong with him as a defender you should never assume. He got enough hassle that he had to say Stephen was a bit at fault for turning off as he would have thought his partner would have dealt with the situation easily.
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Thismancraig
Was plesently impressed with McManus today. Thought he had a really good game...
Certainly no blame attached to Big Mick from me, the full back should never have let the ball come across...
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What are the chances the Sunday's will be looking for McLaren's head?
We always knew McLeish was a lucky manager. What further proof do we need?
I wonder of he will adopt our Milan tactics in Bari?
'GG
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Radio Scotland were comparing Stephen to a young Eck. If he turns out as good as he was as a player then I will be happy.
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noel WHAT YOU FIND THERE FUNNY I DONT. Your problem. Stay off FF. It twists your humour. IMHO.
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EDB
I think they have as many diddy players as diddy managers!
GL2 / M67
Thing is, I'm not surprised by McManus today - international football is a step down from the Champions League and Mick strolled it at that level (other than Kaka).
As an aside, met Mark Wilson in Jenners today...Graham Alexander at right back?????????
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I didn't see it today. Not because I'm in India. Because, sadly, I'm not that interested.
Kris Boyd? I hope he stays at Rangers, with Walter.
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sdstim-
I find it funny because it is the only thing Rangers fans give Seeeeeebo credit for.
WATP.
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sdstim,
Chill out young man,
I do not think Noel said anyone else had to laugh at it, it was a funny picture in HIS OPINION.
Cheers,
Martin.
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TMC
I dislike Boyd for a number of reasons and would never wish him to play for the Hoops.
I'm trying to put that aside when I say that I could have scored the one he did today. I think KM and CB could also have put it away.
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Noel appreciate where your coming from. no offence, just my momentary judgement and not read earlier humour/posts. Feeling Bolshy, Scotland, Eire win, England don't, happy day! Hail Hail Amigo.
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and mine....
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weeron
Thanks for the perspective.
I didn't take your comment as rude. I just knew I'd touched on something you cared about.
We lowlanders have a lot to answer for. And I was moved by the film.
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EDB
When it comes to watching Scotland, I always try and put the dislike aside but watching Boyd today I can understand why Rangers fans phone Clyde saying he's a dumplin. Same with Ferguson, as a Scotland fan for the day he frustrates the life out of me.
Totally ineffective sums the two of them up.
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EDB
When it comes to watching Scotland, I always try and put the dislike aside but watching Boyd today I can understand why Rangers fans phone Clyde saying he's a dumplin. Same with Ferguson, as a Scotland fan for the day he frustrates the life out of me.
Totally ineffective sums the two of them up.
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EDB I'll reply you later on.Quick anser here. Maciej and Artur played today in our 5:0 won game. Artur did not have to much to do. Only a few tauches. Every one of them caused a big applase at his home Legia stadium. Maciej worked very hard, had two good chances but could not score the goal. His play was better then average. It was clear, he's lack of the games. Only 12 thousand becouse our stadium is small and wait for converson to be national stadium.
Quiz for everybody.
In the game England:Israel, the were two playerswho could play for Poland. In every team one. One of them asked two years ago to be our player.
The other one was asked to be our player, but he decided to be onother country player.
Give me two names.
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I'm trying to figure out Noel's humour twisted. I suppose it depends on the direction you twist it. One way it just becomes straight, the other way knotty.
What do you think Noel, straight or naughty?
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Shug
Hope you're well.
Mrs EDB was talking to your sis today.
Going out for a meal tomorrow but maybe not tell WDH about it.
Seems he disnae like Burger King. LOL
Bryan only kidding.
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Noel90 :- If it's any consolation I found it funny, and in case anyone thinks "well he would" I find a lot of your pics funny no matter which side is being laughed at.
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Ahh 500. Why not?
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Zbyszek Davidovitch and Carrick?
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Shug,
If I thought for a moment that Noel was in any way twisted, I would take down his name and skelp his address.
How are you my friend,
I have met both yourself and Weeron and I do not know if I would care to upset him about his beloved Highlands.
Cheers,
Martin.
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Anybody else fancy their chances......?
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Martin
I'm well, thanks. Missing home as always.
I hope weeron can make it to our next curry, and then he can tell me where John Prebble got it wrong.
As far as Noel is concerned, you can skelp anything you like. He'll just put it on YouTube.
Hugh who answers to Shug. And many other things.
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TMC im taking it you are Scottish I could be worng so anyone else who identifies with the question im going to ask please feel free to answer.
Why do you find it hard to support the country you wee born in. To take what TMC said 'I always try and put the dislike aside' if Boyd signed for us (in this case Celtic) tomorrow he would get my support so when he plays for Scotland he gets my support for the 90 minutes.
I did not want us to sign Steven or Paul from Hearts but now when they put on our strip I support them fully.
I argue with my mates on this all of the time. I have them who support Soctland at Rugby but not at football. Their reason being that the football is full of people against us, my arguement is the rugby probably has more bigots than football.
The only team I would ever want to see beating Scotland at anything is us and in a competitive gane that cant happen. Please remember there were a lot of people walking today to celebrate 300 years of the union we were not.
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greenlion2
Not right answer. Anyway, thanks mate. Among the others on here you were the only who was very close to the right answer.
Andy Johnson
Ben Sahar
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Zbyszek
My son is in ploland over the weekend as part of a schooltrip
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Hiy Nole
Shoin pictures o'other folk tryin ti be tuff disnae make you a hard man yi no. Speshly if theyr no vry good.
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Zbyszek what is the connection with the 2 guys to Poland? Is it parents or grand parents?
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Really pleased for Craig Beattie today, who would have thought it, Beattie and Miller, a winning international partnership? That Falkirk must be some team. The win will have done Stephen McManus and Paul Hartley no harm either.
Pleased also for Maciej and Artur (and Zbyszek); hope Artur comes back fit.
P.S. new Blogger works much better with Firefox.
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celticbhoy
I hope they are not looking for dinosaurs :),or for wifes :(
If I can be helpfull you can find my e-mail address in my profile.
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GL2 -
dunno about 'Scotland' but its national football team wears the insignia of the Scottish Football Association, how any Celtic fan who knows his/her club's history can support that mob will forever mystify me
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paul67
I never saw the game today I was at Bannockburn with my younger son (ryan is in Poland this weeekend) so i donn't feel so bad about missing the game though I have got it on Sky+.
P.S. any spelling mistake?
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Paul -
safe,sound and confidence intact/restored I can live with
hope you and yours are .....er....well
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Shug-
er......was that not the point.....
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greenlion2
Johnson's grandparents were Polish. His agent, two years ago apllyed to our President for Polish Passport and asked our Fottball Associacion for possibility to play for us.
Ben Sahar's mother is Polish, his father is Polish Jew. If I'm not mistaken they went to Israel when Ben Sahar was 6 years old.
The biggest shame for me is Dawid Sikorski Austrian NT player. I know his father very well. He was my neighbour near Warsaw. Witold Sikorski was Legia player and our NT player. He tried to interests our coaches in his son.It seems without possitive result. I met Dawid and his father two years ago in Vienna. They were dissapointed. Now Dawid is Bayern Munich and Austrian NT player.
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Zbyszek
No not looking for dinosaurs but I have a wife who is one or should I say thinks I am one :(
Thank you for the offer of help they are going to Auswitch tomorrow and are in KRAKOW tonight.
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hence Johnson's Polished head
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