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First!
Git it roon yez!
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Good money for us, good move for Beattie, good championship player for West Brom.
Although, has he actually signed yet?
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Second?...I'm getting better at this
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a little off subject but did anyone read Pl comments quoted on KTF
"appiah was a quality player we were interested in as he is a midfielder of top-drawer quality. But it looks like its not going to happen now"
talks in the past tense of out interest
"we have had no indication from anyone that he (naka) wants to leave this club. there is no get-out clause in his contract. end of story"
that clears that up
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paul67
Well said.
Too often we dwell on the negative moments and the problems (for CB it was always his injury record) and then we forget good points.
It is nice you have highlighted these here
Craig had some lousy games for us but the one thing for me was that he never hid or shirked his responsibility even when nothing was working for him.
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Beattie's a done deal - all he has to do is pass the medical !!
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Beattie has always struck me as a good guy, committed to the team and has had a knack of getting a few goals when it really mattered. John Merrick may have had a better first touch but it mattered not.
However, I am glad to see that the clearout has started. If only Tommy Gravesen could be found a berth somewhere then I would be a darn site happier than I am at the moment. The one thing that I have found refreshing in recent years is that under Strachan we have seen players coming in before others have been moved on. Under MON and the 5 to midnight signings of Camara and the like (signing on fee: two private late-night openings of Symingtons every month and a year's free supply of Boot Brasso).
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Craig Beattie is never going to be Thierry Henry, but if he can stay fit he will do West Brom a right good turn i feel.
The bhoy has goals in him, but it always seemed that it was just never going to work out for him at Celtic.
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From the website of the CHAMPIONS -
In response to uninformed and mischievous press reports (read downright lies) during yesterday and today, Celtic can state categorically that there is absolutely no 'get-out clause' in Shunsuke Nakamura's contract. (are you reading this, laptop loyal?)
And just as Nakamura said a few weeks ago, Robert Takuda, Naka's actual representative, has spoken out.
Robert Takuda said: "I would like to stress that these reports about Naka are complete nonsense. Naka is currently preparing for the Asian Cup but straight after this, is very much looking forward to returning to Celtic. (once more, are you reading this, laptop loyal?)
"He and his family are very happy at Celtic and very happy in Glasgow. He has no reason to go anywhere else." (for the final time, are you reading this, laptop loyal?)
Various boldings above are mine, not from the website of the CHAMPIONS
Curly
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antsman
on PL's quotes.
"But it looks like its not going to happen now"....but we will see.
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If CB goes to the Baggies then all the very best of luck.
I agree that TM is the right kind of manager for him,and hope his injuries clear up.
He'll always be the best thing to come out of Murray Park!
Also apologies for suggesting yesterday that Francesco Jeffers could be re-united with El Cardo without blowing the Budget at the Loyal Mint.It seems that Blackburn are seeking £1M for him,which would be a bit rich for these belt tightening times.Sorry..
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I was pleased to see the Celtic website calling these reports "mischevious". Got a wee smile that one.
RE: Beattie. Will be sorry to see him go, but yes now probably is the right time. I liked him, but injuries were damning for the lad. That seems to be a rather common ailment for our CFs Often injured. Worrying, but hopefuly our bad like with striker injuries will improve next season
ByeBye Beatts.
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The injuries Beattie suffered are probably partly due to the pressure on players (especially young ones) at Celtic Park. Without having a spotlight constantly focused on his he should be able to relax a bit, not over-do things and stay injury free. The move may well save his career - and I'm talking physically not mentally.
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yoshimisgreenandwhiterobot:
Injuries...seems to be a rather common ailment for our CFs...
I think that's because the other SPL teams try to kick us off the park, and too often condoned (by their indifferent inaction) by the referees at that. Its no wonder WGS thinks he needs a pool of a zillion Strikers, not to mention midfielders and defenders!
Good luck to Craig Beattie! I am sure he will flourish under Tony Mowbray and have less injuries not playing for Celtic in the SP-give-em-Hell.
Yours in Celtic,
Jim.
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right reverand
where would he fit in when we have spent approx £7.5m on central midfielders already
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Good Luck Craig ,
Injuries prevented you from a run in the side. I'd call this one a success for the Youth setup. Set to bring in 1.5 million I'm led to believe.
Tasty.
On the subject of tasty , Rigters looks a good bet for to sign.
Collie/kojo ,
The double-drum seems to have slipped down the LIST as new targets being referenced.
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In Appreciation Of Craig
Yon Beattie
Had feet ay
Clay
n wisny
a Davie Hay.
Fur wan
say young
his hams
wur iva
Strung.
His first
touch
Aywiz
Too much.
The baw
wid hit
his fit
then skite
elsewhere.
Ah swear
he didny kno
the wey
the baw wid go
An nayr
did Ah.
WordsworthGemmell
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He goes with a bag of medals and a place in our hearts. A bit, no, a lot like Stephen Pearson really.
Good luck Craig. Please resist all future enticements to go back to Ibrox.
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antsman
we are still in the hunt for a midfielder. we are also looking to offload two.
same up front 2 or 3 out. 2 in.
1 looks like rigters.
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Shurely Tony Mowbray would love to have his former captain-Gary Caldwell-at The Hawthorns.......
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RE: Jim The Tim
Yes I agree, and this does justify Strachs pooling of talented strikers. BUT, the problem I see is that many of our Strikers (Beattie and JVOH in particular) were sustained of the pitch, in hamstring strains etc. That does casue me concern ocasionaly. But your point is true the physicality of the SPL can never help
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the right rev @13.05
Last night collie said no more strikers......well maybe rigters.
the other night he said no Appiha far toooo expensive for us.
maybe 1 or 2 full backs for back-up and that's it.
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So far and it is not end of June yet
4 players in and it looking distinctly possible that one player will leave very soon.
Suggested although not absolutely confirmed by Celtic the following transfer costs have been incurred
Scott Brown 4.4m
Massimo Donati 3.0m
Scott McDonald 0.7m
Chris Killen Free
Paul Hartley (Jan window) 1.2m
If you want to factor in the £1m we got for Shaun Maloney at the end of January and what we might get from WBA for Craig Beattie then our net spend in the calender year is £7m
It is good business but it does suggest that we may have a lot more financial scope yet to undertake trnasfers before the window closes.
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gerry.
i find kojo/collie etc v. entertaining. i always read their posts.
but dont take everything they say as gospel.
only last transfer window they said no pressley, days later signed.
no hartley, next day signed.
we cant all be right, but we cant all be wrong either.
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Noel90
i would also love Tony Mowbray if Gary Caldwell went to the hawthorns .
Love
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Rigters
"Looking forward to playing with Sno and J.V o H".
i'll say no more
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Martin
If true thats very pleasing. Id love to see Righters. Young, Dutch, U21 finalist. All promising.
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FootyMAD > MonTheHoops.co.uk > Latest > Team News
Maceo Rigters update
By Clydebuilt
Wednesday 27th June 2007
Dutch newspaper tells of official approach by Celtic
Article continues below
For the Dutch speakers amongst us
Celtic meldt zich officieël voor Rigters
Maceo Rigters van de Nederlandse Eredivisieclub NAC werd op het afgelopen EK, voor spelers onder de 21 jaar, topscorer van het toernooi met vier doelpunten.
Door het vertoonde spel en de treffers wist Rigters zich in de belangstelling te spelen van meerdere clubs. Vandaag is bekend gemaakt dat Celtic zich als enige club officieël heeft gemeld bij NAC om te praten over een transfer van Rigters naar de Schotse competitie. Rigters heeft eerder al aangegeven graag te willen gaan spelen voor Celtic waar hij dan zijn landgenoot Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink tegen zal gaan komen.
De transfervoorwaarden zijn voor Celtic volgens de berichtgevingen geen probleem waardoor de transfer een kwestie van tijd lijkt te zijn.
Reageer op dit bericht! of ga terug naar het overzicht
translated
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Celtic makes an official bid for Rigters.
Because of his excellent play and gols in the under 21 EC tournament, Ritgers has come to the attention of several clubs. Today it has been announced that Celtic is officially the ONLY club to have requested to arrange a transfer to the Scottish league.
Ritgers has already stated that he REALLY wants to sign for Celtic where he will link up with fellow Dutchman JVOH.
The transfer sum will NOT represent a problem to Celtic so it seems the move is just a question of time
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Right Rev,
I am in agreement with you. We are in the market for another midfielder. I notice today that we might be in competition with Evertom from a midfielder from Scohaux or Chatereaux i think.
Been hearing names like Diaby and Song from Arsenal getting mentioned as well.
I am still clinging onto hope that Appiah may eventually sign. The ball is in his court. He knows our offer. Up to him. Although i feel he will probably will not sign we are going to go for another midfielder.
Who??? Only the sharp suited man will know that.
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Am I the only one who thinks the Celtic Physios have let down Craig Beattie.
Seems ironic that we have the new French Guy arriving and one player who could really benefit from him is being punted!
I for one hope he rejects the deal and stays at Celtic!
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Apart from injuries Craig Beattie was unlucky to arrive in the team after the departure of Henrik and Sutton.
He kinda came to prominence when Magic started misfiring, was then paired with Kenny Miller when Magic got injured. If timing is indeed everything poor Craig could hardly have picked a worse time to demonstrate on too many occasions that he had the first touch of a chainsaw (read that on here).
No club can sustain a challenge for honours and rely on 3 dodgy strikers to score the goals. Good luck Craig, hope you are a smash hit success in England.
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Ross,
I find it hard to understand anyone who thinks Craig Beattie has what it takes to be a Celtic regular. His first touch is woeful, he is a trier of that there's no doubt but in my opinion he just isn't good enough.
His record is 16 goals for Celtic in I think 65 appearances. He has been in the first team pool for over 4 or 5 seasons and has played 65 games. 16 goals is not a good return for a striker and if Kenny Miller had a return like that we would be chasing him out the door. KM has scored half that amount in a season and we don't think he's good enough.
I know it's all about opinions but I just don't think Craig was ever good enough.
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I think the best physio we had unfortunately left under a cloud[Brian ?-it's on the tip of my brain]
He certainly got Paul Elliott back playing after he came back from serie A with knee ligaments like fusilli.
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dontbrattbackinanger - His name was Brian Scott.
/Bishop B
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Your Grace,I am in your debt once again.
For many tears during the 90s it was only Brian Scott and the Maestro who were Celtic class,so it's a shame the way it ended.
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Tears should be years,or maybe not..
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After I stopped funding the Hack Pack, but before I started reading this site, I would have came across the Naka story on Teletext or Ceefax - and it would have had the prescribed effect, I would have believed it and would have found myself venting my anger, and my time on my board - whether they heard me or not ;-)
Now I don't care.
I get my news and a lot more humour, sorry Tam Cowan (That unfunny fat man trapped inside an unfunny saggy man's body), from CQN.
Apart from that, the reality, internet based show -
ML2 - A Life?
is worth the monthly subscription alone.
What do you mean none of the rest of you pay?
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Anybody else fancy Hibs for second place next season?
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Ulysses McGhee -
We do not know each other, to the best of my knowledge have never met each other, but you dare to compare me to thon motherwell supporter?
Haruumpphhh
:-))
Curly
(That unfunny fat man trapped inside an unfunny saggy man's body), from CQN.
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The bosman keeps rolling in down ipox way. Graeme Smith has rolled in to challenge McGreogor (has their ever been a worse goalkeeper 1-2?)
and in a stunning piece of business svenson is away for an undisclosed fee to caen in Lique. Rumours that Rankers paid Caen are unfounded at this time and as this is being typed the Laptop Loyal are working out how much theu should tell the gullible the fee really was. My guess is by tomorrow the fee will be two million with various add-ons ......
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BeijingCelt
A Hibs 1-2 then :-}
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Gretna will finish runners-up next year,if they don't get relegated.
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But I know you have a sense of humour - you post on Celticdelia...
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It just strikes me that they have a decent young manager, desperate to m ek his mark. A bit of cash in the bank as a result of some pretty smart youth development, and from the rumours and news I can pick up from hear they will make some shrewd buys.
I can see them pushing for second and possibly a cup.
Also if I'm right we could see the grooming of our next manager
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I see Celtic as well as being linked with Rigters from NAC Breda are also being linked with a move for Drenthe of Feyenoord.
Given that we've already got JVOH & ES does that mean we can expect a new orange away strip to honour the commitment of the dutch? and would the FOD buy it?
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testing once again
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Paul
How about orange socks, white shorts and a green top ?
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Thank God.
I thought that I had sorted out all my blogger problems, how foolish was I?
Good luck to CB and I hope that he gets an injury free run .
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We did wear orange socks in the away tie against Leeds.It was hard to tell on the black and white TV.
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Danny:
... How about orange socks, white shorts and a green top ?
My immediate reaction was to think "Don't you mean GOLD socks?", but on reflection, I think you are absolutely right! Whilst a significant proportion of our supporters have a Catholic background (which if you are really Catholic does NOT mean anti-orange), and whilst Celtic FC was founded by Brother Walfrid (Any chance of him becoming 'Blessed' then Saint Walfrid?..), I think a green, white and orange strip would really make a statement in line with Celtic's (continuing) acceptance of players and staff regardless of their creed or colour.
...Dream on...Saint Walfirid and Orange socks... can you imagine the reaction THAT would get in Scotland?
Yours in Celtic,
Jim.
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I'd like to see the Dutch winger Roysten Drenthe as a target. The boy is superb.
Rigters looks like a young " Yakubu " .
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We did play before in orange socks, white shorts and a green and white top.
Maybe an Aul hand could tell us when and where?
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Big Liam-see my 14.52 post.
Auld age is wasted on the auld...
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drenthe i think will go to england and for more monet then we want to pay
most encouraging think every player we are linked with is quality, unlike our glasgow counterparts scramblin around for spl bosmans and faxing borduex purely for publicity they know a deal will never happen the fax was purely to add some "authenticity" to the story
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Royston Drenthe might be a bit rich for our taste I'm afraid.
Report have had the likes of Chelski and Real courting him and, as unlike Rigters, he does not have a buy out clause so fees of around £10-12 million have been quoted on various English web-sites.
So although like many I would love to see him make up the Dutch quartet I think it's highly unlikely.
/Bishop B
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brennan
my thoughts as well
i see Russell Anderson has officially signed at sunderland now as well
however u never know, but Drenthe looked a much better crosser than aiden
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This is the story I heard on TV recounted by one of the Lions, Bobby Lennox I think.
When we played Leeds in the EC semi final at Elland Road we went with one kit which included the traditional white socks. Leeds were in all white and the ref said that the socks would have to be changed. Celtic had no change and Leeds offered to supply the change, they had change kits with red or blue socks.
After much ado Big Jock said it would have to be red and tell everyone they were orange to fit with the tricolour theme and the fans would be happy, and tell them that if they looked red it was just the glare of the floodlights!
So the story goes anyway.
Why Leeds didn't just change I don't know. They wore the red socks at Hampden I think.
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At 27/06/07 15:09, big liam said…
I'd like to see the Dutch winger Roysten Drenthe as a target. The boy is superb.
According the Netherlands Metro paper this morning Real Madrid want him as a replacement for R.Carlos, with Chelsea and Arsenal showing an interest also.
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Here's an interview with one of the heroes of the tie against Leeds-
http://www.sundayherald.com/sport/shfootball/display.var.1066428.0.unintentional_man_of_mystery.php
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It certainly looks like Drenthe will be going as Feyenoord have bought his replacement today. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, a player I would have had in the hoops.
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Spot on, Paul67. Once again, like Mr Blair, you come up with exactly the right words.
Good luck, Craig, and thanks. Without your indispensable contribution, our very recent history might have been very, very different.
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BlantyreKev,
I think the socks Don Revie offered were orange. Might be wrong, of course, but that is how I remember the little bit of one-upmanship.
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Here's a fuller account of the Leeds game,including a bit more on BKev's explanation of the socks-
http://stateofthegame.co.uk/2006/09/20/celtics-1970-european-cup-campaign-part-2-the-battle-of-britain/
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curly 14.23.
I was going to give him hell, but you've done it for me thanks.
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Sky sports are also linking us with Nigerian striker Chinedu Ogbuke. Described as having a "Lethal Touch" infornt of goal. Sounds good. But then it also says Totenham and Arsenal are keen on the fella, so that one seems doubtful
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Isn't it just marvellous, almost every class player coming available, we are being connected with. Everywhere it is clear that we once again are seen as a Top Club....man oh man I hope we can really put a show on in the CL this season and we will forever be on their lips..
"Scottish Giants Celtic of Glasgow produced a stunning performance last night in the Bernabeu to move into the quarter-finals......"
An achievable dream?? You bet !
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Yoshimi
maybe he will take the golden path
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yeah the striker is "edu"
i was thinking about our transfer activity earlier at present the first team squad is
boruc/brown
lb - LN
rb - MW
cb - SP/DOD/JK/SMCM/GC/BB
RW - SN
CM - TG,JJ,PH,SB,MD,ES possibly TB
LW - AMCG,DR
ST - JVOH,CK,KM,SMCD,MZ
I still think the squads a bit imbalanced, as DR's position is open to interpritation
to me its clear full back and wide areas are where we need players, tho it could be said SB can cover on the right.
all in all we have to many central players and not enough natural players in the wide full back and winger berths
yet we are never linked with full backs or wide midfielders really?
of the above i expect JJ to go,possibly KM as well i don't see anyone else leaving i think TG will sit tight as will MZ.
Beattie is good business at that price but Paul67 i would argue beattie has not had a "huge role" i know u imply that means i have a heart of stone but a motherwell equaliser, a goal against a poor bratislava outfit and goals against hearts and hibs. i would reckon such few moments in 2 years could be found for any player nearly. KM,TG andJJ spring to mind as examples and they have been classed widely as failures
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@ 15:28 Thanks for that link DBBIA
Power to your walking George!!
Was someone saying Beatts only has to pass the medical?
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DBBIA,
Thnaks for the link to the Celtic v Leeds extract - one of the best articles I have read in ages.
I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck bristling at just about every paragraph.
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Sdstim - i watched a few of The Holland U-21 games recently & i thought that all the hype about 'Royston Drenthe' was a bit overboard to be honest. From what i seen he looked like a decent passer of the ball, but not really a player with a change of pace or a trick. I think that because the domestic season had finished & people were bored out of their skulls that this tournament received maximum exposure. Drenthe's Edgar Davids like dreadlocks may well have hoodwinked a few people into believing that young Royston has the same hair, so he must have the same ability. He also looks really accomplished on the ball - again this can be deceptive. Harry Kewell, Regi Blinker, Bodo Zenden, David Hannah all possessed the body language of the sophisticated footballer, but that soon changed when an opponent got within 5 yards of them.
I also tuned into Maceo Rigters & although he won the golden boot of that tournament, his play off the ball was pretty mediocre
Anyway what do I know - i had high hopes for Bobby Petta
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Paul67
So Clyde Beattie, has done an' went,
An' in da process, we made a few useful Cents,
We Wullnae Miss him wan Leetle Bit,
for we are hard tae Please.....
an' he jist Nevah seemed tae(be?) Fit(?)!!!
Ah know it's Uncouth tae Speak o' da Departed,
but, We hiv nevah been accused,
O' bein' Saft Hearted!
Dat is why we Nevah go tae Funerals,
Where de Lies aboot da Deid Wan, ur Spouted in, Double, Double Numerals!
We always Endeever tae tell it like it is....like...
Lennon wisnae a Guid Captain!
How could he inspire... wi' a Face like Fizz?
His last Two seasons his wiz such a drag..
He SLOWED DOON da game...
As his Talents continued tae sag!
If ye disagree aboot Lennon, den dat is O.K.
But da Proof wull be in da Puddin'
When ye see sich a big Improvement in da way dat we PLAY!
Did ye no see whit Gordo thought about Lenno's play?
When he took him aff,at Hampden oan dat Sunny last Day!
Celtic next Year, wull be playin' tae mair Strict Rules...
If ye hiv Twa bad games in a row?
Den it's.....
"Oot scoot, Jack.... Ah'm afraid ye'll hiv tae go!"
Der is COMPETEESHUN, fur Places,dat Wullnae Quit!
If ye dinna cut da Mustard,
Den, it's in da Grand Stand, dat ye wull sit!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin',Awaggin'
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Rintin,Hamps-cheers.
It's interesting to speculate what the response would have been to events in Leeds,and against Feyenoord,and GCs departure,if there had been a CQN around at the time.
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Nakamura loses to Hingis at Wimbledon. Crowd cheer but do not sing the Dambusters theme.
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Spirit of Arthur Lee
One would certinaly hope so, Perhaps he is the Superman we have been waiting for, and he will ift the sun into the sky over paradise.
Now how many more clever puns can we get out of Flaming Hoops lyrics?
General question to everyone. How many of you will be going to the Celtic Parma friendly next month. Seems lika a good opurtunity to see the new bhoys.
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Vargas Shampoo
Ah luv ye like a Brudder, so please tak whit ah'm aboot tae say,
In da Nicest, Nicest Poasible Way...
Da laddie known as MA C.E.O... is an UP AN COMER ...Ah'd hiv ye know!
Awe de Brilliance AFF da BA', is no worth worth a Nickel or Ten Cents,
If ye canna pit da Ba' in da Ingin' Bag!!..
FUR DAT'S WHIT PEYS DA RENT!
Dinna be taken in wi'awe da talk, aboot his Actions "Aff Da Ba'"
Ah dinna care whit he diz...he kin even write a letter tae his Maw!
It's whit he DIZ, when he actually HAS DA BA'!
Dat is da maist important ACTION..... Tae me.......
ABUNE DEM AWE!
Maceo ONLY... WON da GOLDEN BOOT?
If dat disnae say IT AWE?
collie.
Tail's Awaggin',Awaggin'
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Collie,
I'm away on holiday for two weeks, no news or Scottish papers, so what will I come home to ? Two or three in four or five oot? Go on gees a clue
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Whittaker to the Manky Mob 2moro. £1.8m
petrie would not sell to us as there would be a revolt.
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Collie
Golden boot, one word SALENKO!
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They've signed Damarcus Beasley today.And there's a foto of J-C Darcheville,struggling to get into a XXXXXL strip.He makes John VerylargeofHartson look like Peter Crouch.
Some way to go in the old belt tightening,JCD.
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Viewfromthewinae
Wan thing ah Nevah Evah ah'm...
is a Scaredy Dug, tae evah hiv wan Qualm...
Tae say Exactly whit ah Think...
Even ,if tae some Folks,
ma Musin's Stink!
Ye asked fur it..so here it goes....
An' any Disbelievers??...
Ah'll no blame ye ...if ye decide tae Shut yer Ears....
AN' SQUEEZE YER NOSE!
So here is whit, ah today, Propose..
Ah expect dat Pierre wull draw in His Hoarns,
His Purse is Lighter noo, dan when he Started!
Unless,he kin off-load da Three Bums, left....
an'mak dem da DEARLY DEPARTED!
Den, it's awe bets aff!!!!...
fur whit a hiv tae say,
Which is...
Ah dinna expect any Noo Striker, tae come oor way!
Whit ah dae expect is Twa Mair Defensive Full Backs....
An' if dey hiv some Speed as well...
Den ah Winny Object tae dat!
Fur oor wings are clipped,as faur as oor flanks go, ye know..
An' Wee McGeady is no quite da wan...we thocht he wiz... Surprised?
Ah nevah thocht ah wid say dat,
But, Tae ma Sorrow, it is So!
Ah dinna expect any mair Mid-Fielders....
Where Pierre has done a job Superior....
Jist noo, ah think oor noo mid-field....
Is soitenly no inferior...
Tae last season's..
Which,dey played like Puppets, Like Handy Pandy....
Oor Flowing play from der, wiz faur froam bein'...
FINE AN' DANDY!
Ah am feenished noo... ah hope ye like ma musin's..
Ah've Poiposely... made mysel' clear,
AN' No CONFUSIN'!
Hiv a nice trip...Hiv a nice day!
Come back refreshed....
An' feelin'.....
OKAY!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
P.S
Ma C.E.O..... may be da exception,
Pierre is atrying to mak him
A Numbah Wan, SELECTION!
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on craig beattie
16 goals in 65 (somebody said)
the general perception is that if the fee mentioned
is correct - then mogga, is doing a mon for us.
in all of his injury ravaged seasons at celtic craig
proved he was a big rangey striker with a pretty
poor finish (come on tell the truth)
one such poor finish at ibrox with an empty net
in sight, springs to mind.
thanks for the effort craig good luck down south
hail hail
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petrie will sell to whoever gives hibs the fattest cheque....
...he's actually quite good at the wheeling and dealing stuff....
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Paul
I endorse evry word you say with regard to Craig. I always hoped he would be a success in the hoops and I think almost every Celtic supporter felt the same way.
I'm sure success would have come to pass but for the terrible luck Craig had with injuries. I felt that the lack of a 20 game run also adversely affected his touch. I always thougtht that he was very exciting when bearing down on goal with the ball and he often had me sitting on the edge of my seat.
Good luck Craig at WBA. Better luck on the fitness front and score a barrowload for Tony Mowbray. If you come back in the future, I hope it is to sign for us again and not to haunt us.
SadiesBhoy
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barcabhoy
I am not sure if you gave your location.
If you find the time for a gin mail me at whitedoghunch@hotmail.co.uk.
he local
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the
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Collie,
Huv yersell a bone, yir a top dog.
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Collie - I tak yer point about Strikers running aff the baw no meaning a jot & it's all about hitting that net, However if you look at the best we've ever seen in Henrik, then that's a clue to what i'm trying to say. Henke & Cadete (who used to put the ball in the netty) were masters of movement & that's how they scored so many goals. Unlike Beattie & Miller, they were thinkers & knew how to find space on the park. I feel a bit sorry for Maciej Zurawski becasue i think that he has a football brain, but critically needs pacey options round about him. He too has a good scoring record.
To be fair I've not seen enough of young Maceo Rigters to completely dismiss him, however from what i seen I'm unsure whether he's any better than Naismith. Plus i have high hopes for Skippy MacDonald in that department. If there's anyone who can find the net then it's yer man from Down Under (Can't you hear, Can't you hear that Thunder?)
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VargasShampoo
Even if there isn't much difference between Rigters and Naismith there's a certainly a difference in price - about £1.7m.
I agree with you though, McDonald should be a good player.
Pacey, strong, tricky, a handful and a goalscorer. Sounds good to me.
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oldtim67 at 15:42 -
Aye, next time I am down in ML2land, his knee-caps will get it!!
Cruly
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Its always a bit sad to see somebody that came thru the ranks no make it,ah suspect Craig will be a fine player with a run of games. He wisnae going to get that wae us.
On Beattie's recurring hamstring problems,we had a specialist( back in Terry Cassidy's time) working on specific stretching exersises to prevent hamstring pulls and that season am sure we only had two pulls.The guy left over some dispute with Cassidy.
Collie i agree that unless we get rid of Jarosik and Gravesen then there will be no wow signing.
Gravesen has to learn that the name on the front of the jersey is far more important than the one on the back. Seems incapable of following instruction.
VargasShampoo have to disagree with your assessmebt of Maceo's running off the ball,i thought it was excellent apart from a couple of offsides which you'll always get playing on the shoulder as he does.He looks a livewire,has a bit about him and can score goals.
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Terry -
Gravesen has to learn that the name on the front of the jersey is far more important than the one on the back
Brilliantly said
Cyrul
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Curly thanks for the acknowlegement re the quote,wish i could take the credit but i hoovered it from Herb Brooks,guy who coached the USA Olympic Gold medal winning ice hockey team team.
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Sorry if posted before - the second last para is quite interesting:
http://www.rickyhitmanhatton.com/
The working class hero comes home by Trevor Newcombe
Ricky Hatton was greeted by an ecstatic throng of
fantical fans as he arrived back this morning from his
triumphant and rousing victory in Las Vegas . A tired
and emotional Hatton declared himself to be 'drained'
and 'extremely proud' of his dramatic victory against
the legendary José Luis Castillo.
In the quiet and relative sanity of a Wythenshaw
hotel, Ricky Hatton gave the Manchester Evening News
his first exclusive interview since his victory in the
United States .
Hatton was not surprised by the fact that he defeated
the highly rated Mexican, but was astounded by the
nature of his win.
"I got him with a shot to the liver, which is a punch
you rarely see thrown nowadays. I had been watching
old videos going back as far as the twenties and
thirties even, What you notice is that in them days,
the fighters could throw a whole range of punches the
likes of which you don't see no more.
Guys like Kid Berg, Joe Louis etc. The 'bowler' punch
is something that I had never seen before, yet if
delivered properly it can be lethal".
As for the future, Hatton has a very clear schedule
and is aware that with his stunning victory, he is now
very much in the radar of the vast American viewing
public.
"Pay-for-view is where it's at, and hopefully last
week will have shown the Americans that I am worth
watching. Financially it is a dream come true, and if
things go the way I plan, then I could secure my long
term future in the next few years".
Hatton reacted brusquely to suggestions that between
fights he indulges too much in the finer things of
life. He is notorious for loving a good fry up and the
odd pint of bitter when not preparing for a fight.
"Look, I've never hidden my liking for nice grub but
you saw me in Vegas, tell me who was fitter, Castillo
or me? As far as I know they don't have fry ups or
Boddingtons in Mexico ! What you have to remember is
that whenever I am asked to fight, I am in great
shape".
Hatton then spoke about the relationship between
himself and Wayne Rooney, a fact that astonished many
observers given Hatton's frequently stated love for
Manchester City .
"Wayne and me go back a long time, as he is from a
family of boxers. I fought his cousin David who boxed
for the Croxteth club and Wayne saw the fight, since
then he has followed my career with great interest. He
is a great lad and we don't have none of that stupid
hatred that you get between certain clubs. Wayne could
have actually been good at the boxing if he had chosen
to go that way instead of football."
Hatton was touched by the level of support that he
received in Las Vegas , among whom were Rio Ferdinand,
Joe Cole and Wes Browne. Did he see any blurring
between the sports of football and boxing?
"I have a lot of mates who are footballers, Robbie
(Fowler) and Joey )Barton) took me up to watch Rangers
as they are big fans, but to be honest I really didn't
enjoy the atmosphere at all. It might seem strange
coming from me ,but the atmosphere was aggressive
without being hard if that makes sense. I really
didn't understand them at all. I then went with Wayne
and Roy a few years back to watch Celtic and it was
magic. Their fans were passionate and supportive and
gave us a great welcome without getting in our faces
all the time. Celtic has a lot in common with City in
that they are the people's team of their city (sorry
Wayne !) and they haven't forgot their roots, a real
working class team which does credit to the city they
represent".
The same may be said of Ricky Hatton a man who has
brought great distinction to his city without
compromising his background or his working class values.
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bloke109 -
well you've got to take your hat off to him for that
WelterweiGht
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Fantastic piece Bloke109
Goan yirsel Rickybhoy
Working Class Hero
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Good piece Bloke109
Ricky tell it like it is!
Glad I'm not a boxer
The Killer Punch!
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Get Rickybhoy in the ring wi Duffield
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..... that's Evander Unholyduffield
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I've always liked Hatton,like him even more after that interview.
Reg' Beattie,like everyone else ,i was very optimistic after his goal spree a few years back on the US pre
season tour,but sorry guys,for me he has too much of the kenny miller/mark burchills about him,plenty of pace and not much else apart from dodgy hamstrings.
Saying that i wish him well.
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Bloke 109-
cheers-made my day.
Terry-
"Gravesen has to learn that the name on the front of the jersey is far more important than the one on the back"-
I agree.
Carling is better than Gravesen.........
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Noel -
Will, the eGg-chaser ?
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Vargas Shampoo
Ye ar a Rare Wan, so ye ur,
Among men ye're a Prince...
An' am glad ye didna think dat ah wiz talking... like Mince!
Dat's whit dis Blog's aboot... it's ca'ed Put an' Take...
We awe must hiv tae remember dat everywan is entitled tae a fair Shake!
Noo, Larsson wiz extra,he put da defense in da toils,
No only dat, Mabel wiz crazy aboot his Coils!
Young Maceo canny live wi' Larsson's stats,
He is only stertin' oot!
AH HIV AULDER ... TIES AND HATS!
Come back in 5 years time...den we kin compare him wi' Larsson, who wiz sae sublime!
Ah wid've compared him wi', DI CANIO...
But DAT name, a couldnae Rhyme!!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin',Awaggin'
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WG-
No.
Not Will, The Failed Princess Diana Chaser.
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