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aghh why am i back to Joe again
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SFTB I'll join you in the boycott of the half time draw.
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Let's hope that Michel has the cojones (or whatever the French equivalent is) to take on the big boys re the CL.
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Paul
Can you get Michael to fix celtic's ticket customer services now. That should really test him.
Cheers oldtim- I know others have been luckier than me this morning in getting tickets and I am pleased for them. I can cope with the concept of losing out in an open competition. I object to being put through tawdry hoops (no pun intended) in order to become a loser.
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And more power to Platini's elbow!
It's about time more diverse nations were given a chance to take part in Europe.
4 teams from one nation entered into it's premier competition, while some countries are not represented at all is a scandal and a joke. Talk about a closed shop??? Makes a mockery of it being called the Champions League.
Platini = French = Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.
(Can't be bothered looking for the wee accents to put above the e's...)
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That should read Michel of course.
Congratulations to Poland and Ukraine.
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paul
interesting post but i'm not optimistic about changes to the cl.
the national federations wield very little power compared to the clubs. we've already seen the g14 flexing their muscles recently with their threats of breakaway leagues or alternaives to the cl.
the big boy among the runners was italy, a country with big problems. it wasnt hard to come up with good reasons why it shouldnt go there
good on platini and uefa for this decision, but i'm not holding my breath for the cl.
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Some interesting comments this morning. The Herald has had its desired effect. It has got us talking. I think the gist of it is spot on. No manager has achieved so much while attracting so little appreciation. Some of the reasons given just don't have any credibility.... I don't like his interviews, some say!! It leaves one to suspect that there is another reason.
We have done the virtually impossible....replacing a successful manager with another successful manager.
This hasn't happened often in anyone's recent history.
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BHOYS,
ON SUNDAY 6TH MAY PAUL67 CELEBRATES HIS 40TH BIRTHDAY.
I HAVE ORGANISED A CELTIC QUICK NEWS BIRTHDAY MEAL TO ALLOW THE GOOD POSTERS OF THIS BLOG THE CHANCE TO HELP HIM CELEBRATE THAT VERY SPECIAL DAY.
THE AVONBRIDGE ,HAMILTON IS TH VENUE AND FRIDAY 11TH MAY IS THE DATE.
THE PRICE WILL BE AROUND £30.00 PER HEAD AND INCLUDES A 4/5 COURSE MEAL.
THE TIME OF THE EVENT WILL BE 7.30 FOR 8.OOPM.
UNFORTUNATELY THERE WILL BE AN UPPER LIMIT ON PLACES, SO IF ANYONE WISHES TO JOIN US THAT NIGHT, CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
MY ADDRESS IS
martinbrennan42@hotmail.co.uk
PLACES WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST RESERVED BASIS.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS AND THE SCOTTISH CUP FINALISTS.
MARTIN.
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Martin...
Does Paul know about it?
Sorry, I'd love to be there, as I'm due a visit home, but unfortunately it can't be that weekend! But I'll be there in spirit!
Can't you make it a week later????
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SFTB.I got my tickets but did'nt like the way it was handled.I'd rather have gone to Celtic Park and stood in a queue.
I know that that would be unfair on the bhoys who come from afar,But phoning in is a lottery in its self.I was wondering why they did'nt want people standing in a queue,but I noticed that the ticket office has had a make over, Or is in the process of getting a make over,that they did'nt want to be annoyed with bhoys standing about.
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Platini's ideas on the CL are great in theory, but the fact is the money is only so big cos all the top clubs from the "big" leagues are in it. thats how it attracts such sponsorship and TV Money. How can you shake it up without losing its financial value. we are happy to take it when we get to last 16 for example. i think removing the parachute to uefa cup would be good as it means the medium clubs in there stay in longer, increase revenue and become more competitive
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From the James Richardson Italian football column on the Guardian website. Does this sound like any team we know?
Inter have now taken just two points from their last three games. Since their recent exit from Europe they've looked tired and deflated, and unable to rouse themselves for a title run-in that's been a cinch for some months now
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Collie - From last night, Is Mantorras one of the players mentioned in your wee poem?
I've been studying your prose and scratching my head all morning!
Kudos to Michel Platini, we may be about to see a return to football, the working class romantic way, when sides from wee nations got to play the big boys every now and again.
As a Derry man, we will never forget the visit of Benfica, managed by Sven and stacked with Brazilians and 2 Swedes (Jonas Thern and Magnusson) to the Brandywell in the European cup. Scrap the champions league I say, get back to the big one, just ask the Lions!
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Im absolutely delighted that euro 2012 has been awarded to POland and Hungary. It bodes well for the future of the "smaller" nations of UEFA...and clubs such as our's from less prestigious leagues.
Also got my ticket for the R*ngers game at Hunbrox confirmed today. My day is getting better and better!
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Just a thought..
The current Euro setup is not really different from the USA claiming that:
the World Series is the the World Championship of Baseball...but only of North America
the Stanley Cup is the World Hockey Championship of club Hockey... but only in North America...
Wouldn't want any of those provincial teams bothering the might of their protected setup.
Last week one of the hockey thugs (that can actually put two words together without resorting to crayon stick drawings) stated that the Stanley Cup was THE most important sporting trophy on the planet bar none - nothing came close.
If you tell people that their version is the best - people are gullable enough to accept it.....I'd like to see some Cuban baseball teams hit the US leagues
World series my left foot...
Same with the EPL/SerieA/LaLiga/Bundesliga - they rule the rules - so have the power....Rock On Michel..
Disappointed in the Herald, used to be a reader when I lived in Scotland....now in the trash with the DailyHun/DailyRanker/News of the Screws.....inflammatory sales driven nonsense (if the tims won't buy the rag, say somethin to get the huns to buy it!)
Reinforces the idea that I'm kinda glad I don't live there any more.
Looking forward to the weekend unfolding...my seat in front of C67 is assured and I'll be cheering like a demented person for the huns to loose and the Bhoys to win comfortably.....Can I have some more Deeks & Gravvy...Please Gord
Hail Hail
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I quite liked the ticketline queueing system, as I knew exactly where I stood...normally I'd be hanging on with no idea where I was in the queue. Roll on Sunday!
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Please let this work.....
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On the lunchtime news it was reported that 21,000 Celtic fans tried to buy tickets for the Kilmarnock game this morning...
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The wee man is back after a period of being overworked, a house move (still no broadband at LeftWing Towers), and log-in related absence.
No joy with the ticket search this morning, nor with taking Monday off work, so they'll be forced to endure a happy yet hungover bhoy for the early part of next week.
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fly_mo
Agree with your comment about baseball champions being labelled "World Championsk, but you're wrong with lumping hocley into the same category. I've been in the Great White North a long time (where Hockey is THE game) and there's no such connotation like that. You also label hockey fans unfairly when using the word "thugs" and belittle their itelligence. I've never heard of hockey thugs. On the ice, no question there are some players who warrant that label. Suggest you focus you're attention on football's thugs and leave the hockey fans alone.
Are you by any chance talking about hockey thugs in the U.K?
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Mike,
Sorry you cannot make it,
I promises to be a great night.
Paul does know about it.
Keep in touch,
Cheers,
Martin.
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Assuming we win the league at the weekend I take it the trophy will be kept until next week?
A couple of issues with this.
Last year we were scheduled to, and did, win it against Hearts at Celtic Park yet the SPL I believe withheld the trophy on what was a 'volatile fixture'. So it's OK this year?
Secondly, Hibs were scheduled to present the CIS cup to their fans after their derby with Hearts at Easter Road. Why was this allowed? Also, what a damp squib. They got beat and the Hearts fans refused to leave!! In the end most of the Hibs fans trudged out quietly, not seeing the trophy. Hopefully history will not repeat itself.
Maybe last year's tropy presentation was really delayed by Celtic to get another spin out of it at the next home game and elbows pointed quietly at the SFA. Anyone know the scoop?
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Martin...
I kinda guessed that Paul knew about it as the invite was plastered all over HIS blog! Just my wee surreal sense of humour kicking in.
I'm gigging down the south coast the next day, that's why I can't make it.
Have a great time, although I know you will anyway! And don't forget the photies the next day! P0)
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If he didn't before he sure would now!
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Good article Paul.
You hit the nail on the head with your comment
"Access to the Champions League, as well as income from it, are weighed heavily in favour of England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany, without any valid reason.
There is no football justification for awarding appearance money to participants in line with the value of their domestic TV rights"
I think Platini is looking real close to home, ie. the French Championnat, and come to the same conclusion.
They have 3 places in the CL, but year on year, their performances are average at best (exclude Monaco's blip....). This is in spite of a mega-tv deal with Canal Plus, only beaten by the EPL/SKY and the riches of CL qualification/participation given they have an advert "market" of 65M people.
Platini is probably thinking the pie divided up by the big 5 could be split a bit fairer and it may not be too long before the other 20 odd countries behind the big-5 come round to his way of thinking and start to do something about it.
The top 4 clubs in the big 5 leagues want as much of the cash available to them - maybe all of it if they could wangle it. Although CL cash is imprtant to them, I really think they wouldn't miss 20-25% of this cash if it was redistributed elsewhere, as they have large enough incomes from all their other streams.
How I'd love to see the G14 break away and form their own closed league. I don't think it would last long as the rest of European football reorganises and play more varied and exciting matches than the inevitable ManUtd/Chelsea or Bayern/Real that the CL regulary throws up. It might take 3-5 years, but would be good to see.
Also, what kudos would there be to winning the Ford Galaxy European Cup? The one with the big lugs is the only show in town !!!
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Anyone think we are chasing Brellier from Hearts as a defensive midfielder? He is out of contract in the Summer.
Also Kojo and Ken from the last thread. Kojo, I still think the midfield is the main problem. Your 50% comment is down to playing the wrong striker, or someone who is not really a striker. WE have JVOH, Riordan, and Magic, when fit and motivated, should be more than good enough to score often enough if given a reasonable number of chances. But, as you say, these are only opinions. I celebrate the right to state them, as you do yourself.
Ken, I do not think there is any shape to the front half of the team. What I see is both Naka and McGeady moving into the centre more frequently. I do not know if this is by design or because they see the void there. Each time they do it, they trail defenders in with them, making the centre congested and difficult to penetrate.
If you look at the manager's development as a player. For Dundee he played more on the wing; for Aberdeen and MU he moved inside. I wonder if he wishes Naka and, perhaps, McGeady to develop in the same way?? It worked for him, so why not for two talent guys like them. Actually, the afore mentioned Johnny Giles progressed the same way--winger to inside.
WARNING--- controversial point arriving. I thought that Ross Wallace had the skills to develop into a fine midfielder, given time, and maybe he will!
Looking forward to the Killie game and I shall be in Dublin to see it. I'd love to see Celtic score early and then maybe we would see a different team. They are fast and furious in the first 10 minutes; usually create a few reasonable chances but don't take them. If they did, I suspect we would see a fluid team. I am also looking forward to seeing Naesmith's first touch.
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On Frank Lampard
I've never been a huge fan of Frank, to me there is something dislikable about him which is hard to pinpoint and to be honest it's probably completely irrational, but the level of hatred towards him from not a minority group of people is quite disturbing I think.
Recently a fan ran all the way across the pitch to try and punch him and a lot of people joked that 'shame he didn't catch him', it is a joke I have no doubt about that, but at the same time i can't forsee many people being too upset if he did get punched. While i'm sure most non-Celtic fans in Scotland don't condone violence (and in England as well) but at the same time I bet quite a few would have a chuckle if a fan hit our Lennon. I suspect the reason is less to do with being a good, aggressive footballer for why Lennon gets abused in my opinion, but I can't find the root of the anger against Lampard.
Yesterday the West Ham fans hurled abuse throughout at him. I'm sure a lot of this was down to him being an old West Ham player but even then why treat a player who spent many years trying his hardest for their team, who's transfer gave them quite a bit of money so much stick? it is not like he left to go to an average mid-table team, he went to a club that allowed him to play at the top level whic has given him global recognition to an extent that Ronaldinho would like him in his dream team.
The reasons that people give for hating him don't seem to add up either. For example, they say he comes across as arrogant. I don't know where this has come from, because in reality Lampard has always been a to pro in his behaviour on and off the park, He is never outspoken nor does he strut across the pitch with a swagger. When he was attacked he didn't punch back but tried to avoid the situation. West Ham fans threw a brick at the Chelsea team bus (probably the same people that have a problem with Lampards personality *ironic*) and he actually defended them by saying that football is a sport that brings out people's emotions good and bad.
He players for an awful team it has to be said, but at the same time surely there are more outspoken, arrogant, egotistical, and generally players who are more deserving of abuse than Lampard in that team.
It's the same with the England team as well, everyone wants him dropped. I understand their reasoning to an extent but it seems quite sycophantic at times. Everyone doesn't seem to rate him other than top managers in the world, the best players in the world who clearly don't know what they are talking about. He is a good player, the amount of goals he gets from midfield a difficult league is incredible. Petrov only got his second at the weekend yet Lampard is always getting over 15 goals something our strikers can't do in the SPL!
I'm sorry for spending so much time writing about a Chelsea player on a Celtic blogg as i'm sure most don't care, but it's just something that disturbs me a bit like i said and I was wondering what others thought. When I see the abuse Lennon takes all the time it makes he get a bit annoyed when it happens to other players to such a rediculous level especially when Lampard, if you actually listen to him comes across as a reasonable fellow.
It all goes over my head I must say.
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Antibes like you I wish G14 would just do their breakaway league instead of just threatening, then we can all get back to real football and fair competition. 14 teams of diving, cheating primadonnas on a minimum wage of 100grand a week boring the hell out of everyone. Please do. As you say, it wouldn't take long for them to come back begging to play in the national leagues again.
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Kev
In Scotland you only get the trophy the day you win it in the event of...
Nuff said!
Under MON on all 3 occassions we had it wrapped up early we always had to come back for the trophy ('04 we won it at Rugby Park).
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Hi All,
How about this one out of left field? Sign Chris Killen who is available on a Bosman for nowt to replace Craig Beattie and take what we can get for "Shoulders" as much as I would love to see the boy succeed at Celtic his injury record and first touch make that unlikely.
Sign a top class striker in the summer as that is already part of the plan, cheerio Kenny and thanks for your efforts and start next season with JVOH, Riordan, Killen, Zuraski and AN Other as the strike force!
I reckon that would frighten the life out or Rangers myself.
Hail Hail and Happy 40th Paul when it comes, just a Bhoy says a 47 year old!
RobinBhoy
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Martin -
The Wishaw Militia will be in attendo
FOR WE ONLY KNOW THAT THERE'S GONNA BE A SHOW AND THE ML2ERS WILL BE THERE
That should keep yir numbers doon, amigo
WG
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W G,
Nice one,
But please don't be disappointed if we don't ask any of you ML2 lot to sing.
Cheers,
Martin.
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Antibes, I understand there is a fair chance G14 will disband soon. There is discord in the ranks, led mainly by Bayern.
Cheers RobinBhoy, I will be demanding a recount before the event.
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Hello everyone.
Thanks to BoltonBhoy for the suggestion for watching Sunday's - unfortunately, this is where the Bill Gates octopus has us Mac people in a strangle-hold.
One of the Asian posters went through the same when he was trying to find a way of watching the Milan game online.
Has anyone found a way of watching games online on a Mac?
I'm getting a wee bit desperate here.
Is Rioskorrie posting under a new name? Is he up the Amazon doing what he does?
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I haven't read the Herald piece. Does Broadfoot quote anybody saying the huge majority of Celtic fans have no truck with the 'not Irish, not Catholic, not former player' garbage?
Anybody can quote unnamed sources saying provocative things Darryl. What are you trying to prove?
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It's a shame for Gordon Strachan. He must wonder what he has to do to prove himself.
I just hope that the board and the people he knows and trusts are sensible enough to make him see that he is appreciated, loved even. Everyone needs a hug on their way through a sticky patch.
Personally, I wouldn't swap him for any manager anywhere at the moment. And I'm including Dick Advocaat in that.
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Sellik First -
he widny go up the Amazons in ML2 that's for sure.
How are ye amigo ? Bronzed and baffled ?
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Paul -
I'd prefer ML1 to disband than G14
WG
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RobinBhoy
Agree with your comments, however I don't think Killen will be the answer.
The reason being we already have McDonald on the way, JVOH, Zurawski and WGS does not rate Deeks as a striker. I would definentely bin Miller asap and I think Beattie is too injury prone and not that great anyway.
Therefore don't think Mr Lawell will allow more than 4 first team strikers, so 4th striker will hopefully be a CL qualified applcant.
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WG
I have never been bronzed in my puff? Wouldn't dream of it, dear bhoy.
After entire summers in Spain, I would simply turn a slightly darker shade of lobster.
Eddie O'D once told me that the human body changes radically ever seven years and that after the age of 21 I was bound to take a tan.
The way things have gone though, I think it would take more than Our Lord's figurative seventy times seven for me to have any chance.
Fortunately, though, down here in Rafael Scheidt country, lots of people are of Germanic stock and look a wee bit like me, only with a tan. And an extra ten centimetres in height. And more handsome features. And better clothes. But apart from that, I'm blending in nicely. If I could find a way of seeing the game on Sunday I'd be fine.
Your mother in law might like it here.
By the way, the Germans have been here since the 1780s. All that nonsense Scheidt had to endure about being of escaped Nazi war criminal stock was, er, criminal.
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Celtic First,
I once remember telling 67 that Dick Advocat was the best ever Rangers manager.
H was not so sure, he thought that he had had an easy ride.
Well now I would not have D A for free.
The man did not have the fight or the fibre or the guts or anything else when the going got tough.
He baled out in 4 (FOUR) months, he ran away scared.
Even A Mc L, did not run, he stayed the course.
D A. A MAN OF NO PRINCILPES AT ALL.
Cheers,
Martin.
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Hi Martin
You realise I was kidding, right? Advocaat was just the first ridiculous example that came to mind.
The point is, if we had to replace Gordon Strachan at the moment, it would be very hard to find anybody who could do the job - given today's circumstances - better.
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Celtic_first posted in your blog for you.
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celtic first
same old scheidt a bit like WG
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Sellik First -
I got sunstroke watching Sussex beat Northants in a one-dayer in Hastings and have avoided the sun ever since. Children of the Light ?
Pray hard and you will find a venue for Sunday, have you tried asking the local PP ? No Blairentian-type answers please.
WhiteskinnedGemmell who's offski for a bit
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Joe
Thanks for that. It's a question of Mac compatibility I fear. Unless you know better.
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Ye canny blame the Germans for goin to Brazil when we landed in Bonnie Scotland. Who had the compass ?
Still we got Sellik oot it Ah spose
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Celtic_first. Apologies i thought it was you did not what site. I dont know anything about Macs or as you can see technology as I cant get back to my username.
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Celtic First,
I was hoping you were kidding,
Replacing Gordon Strachan would be a very difficult thing to do.
I would not want any of the Premiership bunch, they would require millions to spend and even then we still would not be any better.
As for Continentals, well P L G certainly opened a million eyes did he not?
I say lets just hang on to the one we have, I will just take winning the league every year and put up with it.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS AND SCOTTISH CUP FINALISTS.
Martin.
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Martin
Hear, hear.
Hail hail.
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Celtic-First - I guess you will just have to watch the game sourtesy of cqn updates!! Probably the only time in my life I can imagibe being happier to be in Bolton than in Brazil!!!
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Hola CF - I'm a mac aficionado but sadly have yet to crack the live fitba conndrum.
A while ago I asked the same question on this august blog and someone recommended Flip4Mac - free download.
It seeems that (strictly non-tech lingo here) it converts movies to mac os. ANyway I've never managed to get it to work for me as it asks me to download quicktime 6.5 (which I already have) for it to work - anyway it might be worth trying flip4 mac and see how you get on.
Let me know
MacGrain
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CanajunBhoy,
I've also been in the great frozen north for a while ('bout 20 years all tolled)- I personally detest hockey in every form (shouldn't surprise too many that my "local" team would be the Leafs....need I say more! ;-).
If you watch the game regularly, amidst the scrapping and concussions, occassionlly a hockey game will break out....For every Gretzky there are 100 Bertuzzi's.
Incidently the thug was a player.....
...They see themselves as the only sport in town......nothing else exists.........Insular beyond belief.
Protectionism, Elitism called it whatever - they are the only sport in town because they hold the rule books.....as with the old dogs in UEFA....which was my point!
Don't they know the there is only ONE Beautiful Game
Hail Hail
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Thanks BoltonBhoy, but I'm with WG. I'm going to keep trying.
Does anyone know if they have made Channel 67 Mac compatible yet?
If not, is there any chance they could make it Mac compatible for Sunday, for one day only?
Plus, can you buy one game packages, or will I have to sign up for the entire year to see one match?
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McGrain
Thanks a lot. I'll give it a go and let you know.
I must say I'm very disappointed not to have heard back from Rafael Scheidt yet.
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CF - What's the score in Brazil anyway. Busioness or strictly pleasure.
A mate of mine went out there with the express intention of getting a girlfriend and in due course wife. His plan worked a treat - a total stunner. He like my good self was less than gorgeous and he then spent the next 5 years fighting (literally at times) off competitors and trying to convince strangers that he really had caught such a beauty. His life became a misery as despite their mutual love his confidence took a hammering. Well it all ended in tears, so a word or two of warning there for you.
Martin (ex of 42) - thanks for the invitation to the laddy's do - won't be there but have a fantastic celebration of all thing 42/67 (that's my number? Toots and the Maytals.
McGrain
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Boardroom minutes demanded by court
From the Evening Times
RANGERS could be forced to reveal details of boardroom discussions about a £48million club merchandise deal.
Court officials are to be urged to force the club to hand over written records of several confidential board meetings.
The move is to be made by the GMB union, which is currently in a compensation battle with the Glasgow club and sportswear chain JJB Sport.
The union, which is representing 31 sacked shop workers who claim they were unfairly dismissed, is taking the fight to an industrial tribunal.
Furious staff claim their jobs should have been switched to JJB Sport when Rangers agreed last summer to allow the Wigan-based retailer to exclusively design and sell club merchandise under licence.
The deal, which will trigger royalty payments to Rangers worth millions, led to the closure of 18 club shops in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Workers have already lodged legal papers with the Employment Tribunal Service and a full hearing is expected in the coming months.
The GMB has hired employment law specialist Margaret Gribbon of Digby Brown Solicitors in Glasgow.
Rangers are accused of unfair dismissal, failing to conduct detailed consultations with staff and failing to protect jobs by not transferring staff to JJB Sports.
The sportswear giant is also accused of breaching Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) legislation.
Today the GMB confirmed it plans a new legal move when senior official Ian King said: "We are to instruct our lawyers to seek a court order to try to obtain minutes of board meetings at Rangers months before the club made known its shops were to be shut down."
A club spokesman said: "We are not going to comment."
To the best of our knowledge here at Mon the Hoops, only one member of Rangers staff (Andy Cameron's son) was given employment after the closing of the shops. The other 220 employees are claiming compensation for loss of earnings.
Could be a pretty penny. Looks like David may have to dip into the "300 years of the Union" profits generated last month.
Yours in not shopping in JJB
Clydebuilt
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McGrain
What are you trying to do to me, man?
Members of my family read this blog and will now believe they have something on me.
What if my children log on to see if Winningemmell has re-posted his Celtic 'Christmas Alphabet' song, which was their favourite for a few weeks over New Year?
Business, strictly business.
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Looking at the Evening Times I see Alan Davidson is on top form again. East Europe rather than East Glasgow is the subject of his charming prose.
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Fly-mo 13:14
Baseball's 'World Series' is an historic anachronysm which refers to the newspaper which put up the original trophy.
"The World" newspaper (from Chicago I think, now defunct)sponsored the original competition between the American and National conference champions as a sort of title decider.
It does not mean they are claiming to be world champions.
However I do take your point.
The Onlooker
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Another Scottish Bigot.
May I please draw your attention to this nonsense below.
Nothing has made me quite so angry in quite a while.
May I suggest we use our response rights to thell him what we think?
Davidson from the Evening Times
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Another Scottish Bigot.
May I please draw your attention to this nonsense below.
Nothing has made me quite so angry in quite a while.
May I suggest we use our response rights to thell him what we think?
Davidson from the Evening Times
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CF - aye sorry pal
Onlooker/FlyMo - World Series of Walter Smiths?
McGrain
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Hello Onlooker,
I had a vaugue recollection of the history of the name (being allied to a newspaper) and only comment on the percieved status of the winners...typical american flag waving.....poor souls, they need to feel good about something as the rest of the world generally holds them in contempt...well at least I do!... ;-)
I suppose they are champions in their world....which is what the EPL thinks too...
Hail Hail
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Ole Tarantula - Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
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Celtic First.
Thanks to McGrain In Spain, the cat's well and truly out of the bag concerning your 'professional' trip to the Copacabana.
I'm telling your missus you've gone all mormon without telling her.
Or the Firstettes.
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Still being asked for help on logging in, here are the v helpful instructions from Mr 90: The easiest resolution to the problem is to create a Google Mail account.
Remember to put your preferred user name down, not your real name, as this is what will show up when you post.
You will then have to sign in with your new Google email address each time you logon, unless you tick the "remember me " box.
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Paul
Do you know for certain who Michel Platini voted for yesterday?
I've heard Italy.
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Don't buy/read the Herald or the Evening Times.
Sending complaints is exactly what they want.
As collie says - the Big C....
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Mrs First and the Firstettes - I would like to say that as far as I know, it is not the intention of Mr First to find himslef another wife in Brazil. As I say, as far as I know, but my mate did, so there you go.
CF, Blindlemon etc. Is that better?
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test.
Greenlion2-
you got mail !!!
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Embryo - Pink Floyd (BBC Live 1970)
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WG
Regards the former Martin42's post at 12.30 today mentioning Big Paul's birthday bash next month I hope you ML2ers wullnae turn up wi deep pockets and short erms!
Had to laugh later when he said you've no to sing. As if you could.
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Recall Rocco Quinn
www.tictalk.org
hail hail
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Meadow of Love - The Pale Fountains
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I'm nit-picking this but a guy just on Real Radio, an apparent Celtic fan, kept referring to Celtic as 'they'. When I talk about Celtic I say 'we'.
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winninggemmell
Pale Fountains. Now yer talking. Jean's not happening, From across the kitchen table. Cracking stuff.
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Bhoys,
On Sunday 6th May Paul67 celebrates his 40th birthday.
I have organised a Celtic Quick News Birthday Meal to allow the good posters of this blog the chance to help him celebrate that very special day.
The Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton, is the venue and the date is Friday 11th May.
The price will be around £30.00 per head and includes a full 4/5-course meal.
The time of the event will be 7.30pm for 8.00pm.
Unfortunately there will be a limit on the amount of places available.
Places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis and can be reserved by emailing me on
martinbrennan42@hotmail.co.uk
If you wish to be there on the night, email me as soon as possible.
Cheers,
Martin.
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EDB -
NAFOS, Arthur Lee and masel are rehearsing a cover of Reparata & The Delrons ' Captain Of Your Ship' but it's a big secret so don't be openin yon Dunbartonshire trap of yours
bloke109 -
lot of time for the Head brothers esp John but was a bit dissyd wi the last Shack album, The Corner of Miles & Gil
WG
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This Heaven - David Gilmour
WatersGilmour
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Amapola - Mantovani
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Embryonic Journey - Jefferson Airplane
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WG
Mibbe my doppelganger CRB will turn up.
For those in the know I didnae mean to post the word "up".
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Fresher Than The Sweetness In Water - Honeybus
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WG
Renata and her mob didnae sing aw these songs, did they?
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EDB -
Aye, we might get some sense out ay him. I heard you're paying the ML2ers taxi to and fro, any truth in this ?
Triad - The Byrds
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amapola -as it happens my youngest daughters first word read aloud
fountains, icicles, teardrops, bunnymen, dalglish and dare I say the beast - a good time for our scouse cousins
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WG
Me and my bruv are stopping overnight. Yes kin sleep on the flair of oor room. Saves taxi fares. Then a herty breakfast and offski to Paradise to my comfy seat :o)
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EDB -
" her MOB ?"
I beg your pardon, I LOVE that group.
Square Go in Avonbridge bogs eftir third course if yir up furrit
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McGrain -
spot-on, say what you like about Liverpool, but they've always had top soundsmiths. It's the English equivalent of Wishaw, land of Neil Reid, The Alexander Brothers, The River Detectives and The Purple Heroes
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WG
Am coming tooled up - in case the bogs are blocked up!
Am up for it as long as Mr90 is gien me a hander.
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EDB -
Ta for the accomm offer but MrsWG (not for the first time) would suspect something seriously afoot and I don't mean a return of the gout.
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Here's one for any lurking Domestos-doused darnelists
Uncle Walter - Ben Folds Five
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......and an eponymous one from the king of kings
Mr Lee - Arthur Lee
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and one from the heir to the throne
Arms of Love - Robyn Hitchcock
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WG
Any chance the Avonbridge will accept expired Teser vouchers?
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a tribute to McGarvey, McLintock, McAvennie, McCann and..........er.......Munro
FM - Steely Dan
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WG
Eh has big P started a new thread and abanded you, me and the man in Spain?
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EDB -
You've read my mind (okay I know it's a pencil slim volume) - I'm currently Tippexin oot the word Wetherspoons on the Teser vouchers and writing Avonbridge wi a magic marker I removed fae St Aidan's HS library in 1979. Martin42, a pillar of the Lanarkshire community, will vouch for their worthiness and validity. We are quids in amigo - buy one bottle of Turbo Tonto, get two bottles free.
WorthyGemmell
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Naw we're probably just borin everybody e
