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Well, Holy God!
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Well, holey socks!
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Lynne’sgreen, Marty the Maestro; ears syringed and hearing 100%. Let’s hope there is something worse listening for.
Had to go home and get changed, what a messy business.
Ulysses, the ambiguity was deliberate, though I did need to see the nurse.
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Weeron (from previous thread)
I find myself at a total loss to understand it though I thought Tiny Tim got closest to helping me understand when he said
“I don't want to feel this way about him, but i do.
He just rub's me up the wrong way.”
I aplauded his honesty and can deal with that. I can even share the fact that he sometimes makes me cringe as also he makes me laugh but bottom line is he's always impressed me as extemely talented in football matters and to have achieved what he has done from the base MON left him with is nothing short of miraculous imo so I'll put up with my periodic cringe, my odd moans about some dire play and my shaking of the head at some decisions simply because I appreciate what he's brought so far and I firmly believe he will bring much better in terms of both style and winning ways.
That may be the essential difference between the two camps - simply a matter of trust and belief.
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This being the case Paul we should expect last 16 at least most seasons then.
I've always thought that though, money or not. It's been the get out clause for too many Celtic managers over the years. If Porto and PSV for example can do well in european competition so should we.
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Long overdue update on Celticdelia
WG
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paul67.
glad your ears are sorted.
so what you were saying was you are under the impression you needed that done before 2moro.
was that for the golf or for something before u go to aberdour???
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Someone at work pointed this picture out to me.
From todays BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/07/uk_on_the_march_in_belfast/html/6.stm
(someone can add the link as i'm unable to manage it).
Distancing themselves.......?
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I think that is a little unfair, TLW. I don't think that the guy had any official link to them.
You can not blame the club because some numpty is selling their gear at a rally.
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the left winger
Dignity
he certainly brightened up a dull day in belfast :)
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Jonny Mac,
If you look closely enough, he's got the official club tie on, and is issuing official club invoices too!!
TLW:AtTheWindUp-PointTakenCSC
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Porto ? Porto sold Pepe (who ?) to Real Madrid this week for 30 million Euros. They get to bring in promising Brazilians for peanuts and sell them on for vast sums.
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Danny,
You'd think the currency would be Brazil nuts as opposed to Peanuts??
I've already got my coat...........
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Paul,apologies for continuing on from the last thread.
I hear what you are saying.
I have never been a proponent of moving to the EPL,as you well know.
As some independent finacial head said recently.
The amount of zeros are the same.
It is the percentages of expenditure that counts.
Derbyshirebhoy,
that is what I feel is different.
Really,until the nineties we had no managers who had not been a former player,there is other "issues" with managers since then.
Now before anybody gets on with their "background" bit,hear me out.
The six non Celtic playing managers we have had,have been Liam Brady,Dr Jo,Wim Jansen,John Barnes,Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan.
There has been only one that most Celtic supporters genuinely disliked when they were players.
For me,Wim Jansen is the one I would dislike the most,for being part of a team that took away the European cup from us in the final.
But,because of the fact that he played for a Scottish team,who had no problem giving us a good going over,and frequently,being the main wee annoying instigator in most of those going overs,we cannot take to Gordon Strachan.
I know,believe it or not,what Tinytim is talking is about,when he says I don't know what it is,but he rubs me the wrong way.
The commentators in the press(and this includes sensible ones like Glen Gibbons),are guilty of confusing the "background" thing with being Irish or Catholic.
I happen to think the "background" thing is more to do with the wee sh*t taking the p**h out of us in the eighties.
At least.I fervently hope that is the case,unconsciously or otherwise,I fear for the wee man's future.
Don't get me wrong,I do not believe he is any Stein or Shankly,yet.
But given the backing,do we feel that the chance is not there?
Or could he be?
And I really love the way he treats the "press".
With no more contempt than they deserve.
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Ardoch
The difference between us and Porto or PSV is the work permit laws, or in short, Brazilians!
There's so much talent available in countries like Brazil (and various countries in Africa and South America) that we cannot tap into. PL seems like he is trying to get some exceptions in the laws but it really is a disadvantage.
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And then you've got the Dutch and probably Portugese youth systems which we in Scotland are years, decades even, behind.
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As I understand it there is only one champions league slot available next season, so will we retain the SPL championship so we can keep the fod skint and we get richer?
Is Walter building a big physical MON type team so he can bully us around like in the nine in a row days?
To me the key man here is JVOH. Is he gonna be the striker we hope he is or will he get pushed around like in his last couple of games against the fod?
What about Scott MacDonald - where does he fit in? Chris Killen - any chance? Tommy G - how will that end? John Kennedy - will he get back in the team?
Will we get off to a flyer in the SPL and qualify for the CL proper?
Wee Gordon - will he continue his one man demolition campaign against the interviewers or will he start being nice to them?
Canny wait for the season to start, if Celtic was a soap opera it would be best in class and win all the prizes.
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Ardoch, PSV were a different case last year. As they were the only Dutch team, their TV pot income was €19m.
This would normally be shared with other Dutch clubs.
Rev Davie, who knows?
itz, your understanding is incorrect, Scotland will have 2 CL spots next season and will most probably have an automatic qualifier.
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Paul,just as well you didn't need good hearing to get a jist of the blog the last few days.
You would have missed a wee bit of fun.
Edward,
immediatley after you telling me that wee smiley things help the humour be understood in a post.
You posted something completely void of them(about funny grips and 1690 and 1873 and the rules of football) that had me quite literally,having to get up from my seat,cos I had stitches in my side from laughing.
You disproved your point with the best humour I have seen on here.
Good on you.
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malone86
I know what you're saying but somehow I doubt we could mirror PSV even if the work permit system changed.
I don't know why exactly but I don't think we could bring in youngsters from around the globe and make them great players.
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TheLeftWinger - Excellent line...lol
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Danny
Something to do with the attitude in the stands perhaps? I think we could, at the very least make a good shot at it. The language barrier would be difficult and the weather more-so but pressure cooker that is playing for Celtic would be the most difficult part. Still if they're good enough...
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Paul,i think that you have had your ears cleaned so you can hear the compliments you will receive tomorrow perfectly well.
As you should my son.
You thoroughly deserve it.
And if I may say.
Dae yourself a favour,forget the "time" nonsense,get yourself a cheap set of golf clubs and play once every 4 or 6 weeks.
Don't take yourself seriously and have a laugh with some pals on a public course.
If you forget about trying to be good at golf,and enjoy 4/5 hours with a few friends with no interruption.
You may well look at the game diifferently.
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Kano - Good point on the golf...it took me until my mid 30s to realise I ws never going to be a star on the course and to just enjoy the walk and the company.
I have never been unhappy on a golf course since then
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I think the difference in countries like Holland amd Portugal is two fold. Firstly they produce young players with the basic skills of the game learned from a young age. Like controlling a pass, being able to play a pass with both feet, etc. The kind of thing that few 16 or 17 year olds seem to learn over here. Or indeed that many seasened pros never learn.
Secondly they gradually introduce young players to first team football at an early age. And the fans don't seem to get on their backs the way we have a bad habit of doing, or expect miracles right away. Instead, they allow younger players to concentrate on the basics and gradually build up their confidence.
But I've never worked out why we can't mirror the sort of youth set up that Ajax and others have had for so many years.
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Johnny Mac,
I would much rather be hitting a wee white ball aver the top of it,than be out the back garden cutting it(grass I mean,and we shall say nothing about inhalation)
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Thats good news Paul, thanks for that, leads to another question though, should we prioritize the CL or should staying ahead of the fod in the league still be the priority? We managed it last year but no PLG to help us out this year.
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All,
there has been a couple of good articles recently in 4-4-2 magazine about the Dutch youth system and the grass root set up.
They are becoming more and more irate about "lazy British clubs" picking off the best of the talent, rather than rearing their own.
G.
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itz
Doesn't staying ahead of Rangers in the league mean that we will be proritising the CL each year?
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Georgiebhoy,
Conversely, i hear that the Austria Vienna fans are still wetting themselves laughing at Rangers 'picking off the best of their talent' in the guise of Seeeeeeeebo, and London InterBank Offer Rate Sionko.
Saw them coming? You betcha!!
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TLW
LoL (can I use that acronym today?)
Whilst watching pictures of the latest signing for the dark side, it struck me as unusual to have him undergo a medical at the Nuffield. I thought these things were all done "in house" at Murray Park? (Or is that one of the areas that has been moth-balled up there?)
Anyone any idea?
G.
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Kano, thank you for your kind words. I would genuinely love to take the game up, but I fear divorce may accompany the clubs, not least of all from my boys. Going to see Celtic, watching Celtic, Celtic Quick News and a small local planet means something would suffer if another pastime was added.
Hopefully one day.
Itz, the league is the first priority, always. Do this right, and you will have time to build a campaign in Europe.
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paul67
i wondered if u had and idea or inclination if we were actively looking to reduce the squad size
every passing weeks it costs us more on the wahe bill, more on the travelling bill going away etc etc.
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The Forces of Darkness are obviously accummulating a physical team for the season ahead & whilst players like Kirk Broadfoot & Lee McCulloch are hardly of the calibre of a Mario Kempes or Franco Baresi, they will definetley make it hard for us.
Strachan's philosophy is all about high tempo football, however we will need a few more quality recruits & be generally smarter if it's to be three in a row.
My main concern is that we are building a forward line around a guy who doesn't look up to it - JVOH
Bring back Jorge Cadete CSC
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Derbyshire bhoy 1429,
No, thats a conflict. Playing a couldn't care less side against the fod before a CL game is what I mean. AC Milan prioritized the CL last year at the expense of their own domestic league.
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Varga
More recruits needed for the CL - yes.
To beat Weir, McCulloch etc - no need.
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I'm off tonight for a week in Majorca. Paul could you have wee word with Mr L and Mr S and ask them to hold off the WoW siging for a week so i don't miss the fun, I'd appreciate it.
Paul I sympathise with your scheduling issues with golf.
About 2 weeks after my first daughter was born (12 years ago this weekend) I went for a game of golf with my brother and a few friends. It took us about 4 hours for 18 holes but the 19th was a killer. I got home 12 hours late.
I've only managed about another 6 games since and I'm always home early :-)
Golfers and dinner guests enjoy the day and good luck with the auctions. Afraid the bidding now way outstrips my disposable income but good luck and big well done to those who can afford.
Be back lurking in a week.....Hail Hail.
PS The content has been great these past few weeks, but I can't wait until the serious stuff get going and we can really see where we are.
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itz
Take your point but I reckon that for now its all about winning the league to (almost) guarantee entry to the competition group stages year on year. That means we will become financially stronger and more attractive to new and existing players in which case the rest will take care of itself. At the moment there is no other priority than winning the league. All else wil be thrills and a bonus along the way to the next Lisbon.
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Fair comment derbyshirebhoy, would love to see us have a real go at getting way beyond the group stages though, but I dont think we can do that and maintain domestic dominance.
What has me a little puzzled though is the 2 CL places up for grabs. If that were a permanent circumstance then maybe we could
one time just go for it, assuming of course we were confident of getting 1 of the 2 CL places up for grabs.
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Danny - i too thought we only needed new recruits for our CL assault, but when you reflect on the last 2 Old Firm games of last season, we were second best in many areas of the park.
JVOH was marked out of the game by David Weir
McGeady was nulled by Alan Hutton
Hartley was bossed around by Charlie Adam
They are going to come at us next season screaming & biting & we'll need to ensure that we have players in key positions who can hurt them & have the mental strength to win the one to one battles.
I don't want to mention names but there are at least 7 players not up to it.
Anyway- hopefully we're close to news of a new arrival that will make us all aPPy
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Vargas
Have you heard a whisper?
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derbyshirebhoy..................
WHAT WHISPER IS THAT??????????????
bIGjOEwhoWouldLike2KNOW
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AT 10.32 Kitalba said........
What do you know about Coventry?...
Not much. just born here, work here, live just outside.. Used to play for the Rugby Team at Coundon Road....
When WGS signed I was most vocal in my opposition to him, predicted the signing of Telfer that very day in fact. Probably gave Paul and others eyeache with ny whinging.
The problem that most Cov fans have with Gordon (my mates, wife, colleagues, boss etc), is the fact he made promises and didn't keep them (e.g. he'd stay after they got relegated but in fact jumped at the first opportunity as he left the Board with little choice but to sack him with his attitude).
His teams, which he spent a fortune on, were really not very good. Full of very skillful players, but incapable of playing with any consistency as a team. He did spend a lot of money, bringing in 60 odd players during his time as Boss, while moving on over 50.
Some Cov fans argue that some of their present problems stem from the poor players on massive wages, they were saddled with after they went down that Gordon had bought. The likes of Marcus Hall and Mark Edworthy for example. These couldn't be moved on while on massive premiership wages, leaving them in a financial hole (which they are still suffering from) The days of signing £6m players are long gone from the present Cov fans minds. Although he made a net profit from the transfers over all, when wages were fitted into the equation he left Cov over £30m in debt.
When Cov went down, I cheered like mad (as you would being a Celtic fan growing up down here, often seeing the split Cov/Rangers Beanie hats on sale about the place). Remember Dave Phillips wearing one on the Victory Bus Tour around the City, the day after they won the Cup in 1987.
When we lost to Cov in that 'friendly' last year, I would have been arrested if I could lay my hands on Gordon that night. 31 years I had waited for that - it still hurts.
The Benfica link - what about it? They have had the Beast and Svengerland as managers in the past. Neither regarded as being among the best at present in their field.
Similar to the Liverpool link, he may well have been interviewed but I can't see the Kop ever accepting an ex-Man U player as boss. Would we ever accept an ex-Rangers player as boss - I hope not.
My point is this - Gordon has done all that he has been asked to do on paper, won trophies and spent less money etc. However as much as I am greatful for this, equally I cannot change my opinion that a proportion of this is down to envionmental circumstances in addition to the work put in by Gordon and his team due to the complete and utter retreat of the big and mini FOD.
Sorry for not being among the concensus but like others that is my honest opinion and before some may say it, no I wanted MON to move on as well. His inability to use subs was my biggest issue with him and Black Sunday still hurts. I just felt and to a lesser extent than I did, still do, that there was better out there at the time. What had WGS done to suggest he deserved IMO, the greatest job in football? Just being honest.
Hope those attending Aberdour enjoy themselves and I will keep an eye out for Estadio's Jersey at both London Rd and Loftus Rd this weekend. WIll say hello if I see it on the terrace tomorrow night (unless you are in the posh seats?).
All the best
Hailhail
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Antsman, I have not heard specifics on reducing the squad size, though I do know they want to shed specific players.
Jsm69, I will insist that no business is done until your return.
Baldymeister, Gordon “jumped ship” at Coventry by getting sacked!
“His teams, which he spent a fortune on”, “although he made a net profit from the transfers”!
I do indeed remember your comments when Gordon became manager, you were totally and utterly convinced he would lose the league.
I also remember your comments last close season, you were similarly convince the Le Guen revolution would put him in his place.
You were wrong. Time to reassess the information that led you to your conclusions (and read over the comments I have selected above).
Enjoy tomorrow night. If we win, I hope we hear from you about how important it is to win a friendly, because you reaction when we lost one a year ago still lingers in the memory!
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Just been to Loftus Road and got three tickets for Sunday.
There was a queue of Celtic fans when I got there so hopefully there will be a big turn out.
It will be my boys first ever Celtic match so if you are going along sing loud and long. I've been telling him what to expect.
I can't wait now....
Jama
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Interesting piece and contributions....
Playing catch up here....Some heart to hearts about GS taking place.
I think Kano nailed it at 13.58. I do believe that perspective of 'background' is correct and explains the negativity some posters harbor. I agree with Kano on his handling of the media. I love it too... but I do not believe that he treats them with the contempt they deserve...More the 'patience' they deserve.
But Hey....Who knows.. Maybe GS harbors a little negativity towards the central belt dominated media from his days in Aberdeen.... Would not surprise me if, to paraphrase tinytim, they rub him up the wrong way too...
Heraldo
Do you speak spanish? Congratulations on your record breaking youtube posting.
Everyone enjoy The Celtic Quick News Three in a Row Charity Golf Day. I am sure it will be a great success................. If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt. Personally I prefer fishing... But there is a very fine line between fishing and just standing on the bank of a river.
PS Roll on the Future...
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Baldymeister
QPR Game - Block X row B Ellerslie Road Cargiant Stand.
Peterborough game - Don't know where the hell I am going to be. Get ticket tomorrow.
Hail Hail
Estadio.
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Paul67.
I took the forecasts for Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy for to-morrow and it comes up with,
06.00-09.00,clear skies.
09.00-12.00,sunny intervals.
12.00pm-15.00,cloudy.
15.00-18.00,slight chance of a shower.
18.00,onwards rain.
so hopefully, as the last match should get in about 18.00 it'll be a fine day for the golf to-morrow.
Celtic lover.
From the last blog. You came up with prices for individual players,is there going to be a bookie at Aberdour,would'nt mind a bet on someone,although theres not much form to go on.
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To all who are going, enjoy the day tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lest I forget have the time you all deserve tomorrow. Without doubt you'll be in great company.
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Celtic move for Freddy Adu. 17 year old Ghanaian American winger. Largely famous for being a wonder kid in football manager. Wide cover mind you.
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Paul,
I believe,what you are failing in is the most basic of concepts.
Time management.
If you manage your time so well,that you end up with no time to play golf,maybe a wee course in time management is required.
A/ Spend less time on everything other than your family
B/ Spend more time on golf.
Believe me,instead of enjoying it,you will be made aware that you have stolen the game from decent people!
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PJ,as I said earlier.
Cheers.
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Yoshimi
Surely its much Adu about nothing?
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Paul - have a great day and best wishes to all the CQN gowfers!
I'll be working tomorrow then off home to my missus and my knitting. I'm working on some ear muffs before my next boll**king!
TTTTknitonepearloneCSC
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Took a trip down the coast today with Monteblanco to meet a real Celtic legend. With one flash of his right boot he added a glorious chapter to our club's history.
I'm still buzzing.
Get your bid in for the shirt and Dvd signed by Stevie Chalmers.
Let's hope the golf is as successful as the Five-a-sides.
hail hail
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At 12/07/07 12:50, derbyshirebhoy said…
Tontine
You probably simply moved in more knowledgeable circles than me enough to realise that there was a Bob Kelly.
Afraid round me the grumbles were all toward Jimmy though later improved knowledge correctly revised that.
*just listening tae the punters on the ould Vale of Leven and Renton CSC busses which my da used tae take me on, they were definately NOT Bob friendly which is quite surprising since the Kellys originated in the renton and the Fountain Bar oot the Vale which James owned weeks after signing for Celtic while still serving his time as a joiner. James Edward was looked upon with sympathy as he was reckoned to be too have too much respect for the Chairman of the club.
At 12/07/07 12:52, Weeron said…
Tontine...I'm confused. What other board?
*KTF in a story about Charlie Tully, yer "Uncle Tom" speaks well of you, well I think it was you or else I've got the wrong Ronnie in mond.
Great post re Mr McGrory. A wee bit of history can always add some perspective......
*undoubtedly.
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Adu has been excellent at the U20 World Cup, although his performance in the game last night was a bit poorer.
His record in MLS seems to be going downhill as well. He stormed onto the scene in 2004 scorng 5 goals in 14 starts (plus 16 as a sub), 2005 he scored 1 less, 2006 he scored only 2 goals in 29 starts. This season has seen him score 1 in 11 starts.
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Albert Kidd-
Quality piece of video .
Well done.
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Messi Is Rubbish
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oldtim67
I will be there wearing a bunnet, a satchel around my shoulder, a big flashy Rolex, a tanning salon tan and a wad of notes. I also will be carrying a board with the ever changing odds.
I like you am taking a shot in the dark but it should all be fun.
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Dick Byrne last thread posted footage of Capone in a Cagliari game,he's like Jarosik wae a tan,hopeless.
Slow cumbersome,naw wont day.
Maybe this guy would light the place up,commentrys good Erchie eat yir heart out.
Freddie
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Terry-
Archie is a veritable commentating GOD compared to those wallahs.
They would give Jock Brown a run for his money tho'.
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Noel juice seen Messi's goal how good wizat ?
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I did see Freddy Adu against Poland.Wonderfull player. I also heard he has a pre contract with Fenerbahce.The other one excellent USA player was Danny Szetela, midfielder, son of Polish emigrants.
I wonder who will be better tonight Poland or Argentina.
TSFOG
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Watching the video of Freddie Adu reminded me of the recurring flaw in David Marshall's game.
He seemed to have difficulty in judging the pace of the ball from distance.
I first noticed this in a pre season friendly against Feyenoord. I think it may have been his first game. Anyway, he was beaten from about 35 yards by PVH.
Many keepers have been beaten by the big man and allowing for the fact that he was stepping up in pace, allowances had to be made for the boy.
However, he continued to misjudge pace, distance and angles throughout his spell at the club and were it not for the fact that it would be obvious to the coaching staff, I suspected that he has a problem with his vision. All his good work was done from close range. Just a thought.
Enjoy the golf and nae fightin'.
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Tom the Tim yir right aboot Marshall,he went doon like an auld wardrobe.
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All the best for the golf day, wish i could be there.
My take on Gordon Strachan is that he was the right man for the job and he has pulled it off in his first two seasons.
1 Gordon and the players
The least we know about this the better. It only matters what goes on on the pitch.
2 Gordon and the media
The least he has to speak to them the better.
3 Gordon and the fans
Gordon has to do a lot of catch-up here, he cannot know the ins and outs of the club. Cruyff only won the league with Barça in his third season there and Fergie at Man U took even longer. This season it will be all about displays rather than results. With our hegemony in place we need to turn on the style. However other teams, the referees and the SFA will have something to say about that
4 Gordon and the rest of the teams in Scotland
Gordon is fairly unique here as he has close links with Hibs, Aberdeen and Celtic. The three best Scottish football teams ever. He will always be "up" for a game against Hearts and he will understand the importance of getting results against Rangers
(The wins against Rangers were his salvation in his precarious first season)
5. Gordon and CQN posters
This forum has generally given Strachan the benefit of the doubt
but will rightly continue to question who he plays at right or left back.
6 Gordon and MON
Following a legend is not easy and comparisons are odious. We may not be getting that much out of Jiri or Thomas but how much did we get out of David Fernandez? And did we hold that against Martin?
7 Gordon and Europe
Without Naka at full fitness we will struggle to make it through to the Champions league group stage.
8 VENUS WILLIAMS
I was absolutely furious that Venus was seeded 23 at Wimbledon even though she had won the championship three times previously and is still only 27 years old. Wimbledon had always paradoxically seeded its own winners higher than official seedings, why the difference with Venus? Mmmmm.
But I was deeeelighted that she won so handsomely and picked up her prize money. The tepid response from the Wimblebores in the Centre Court to her tremendous play against her opponent in the final was evidence that if you are brilliant it is not necessarily recognised by society.
9 Gordon and the future.
Strachan does not have to please everyone in society, only the Celtic family and true football fans. My favourite quote from him, which was in an interview I saw on the web and his most poignant in my opinion, was
" Celtic fans are in love with their team "
If he understands that then he is halfway there. He has to nurture that love.
10 rimtimtim and the future
In my last post I wrongly stated that our next match was against QPR not Peterborough. I was smarting from the 4-1 loss and not thinking straight.
Write twenty times!!
Peterborough,
Peterborough,
Peterborough...
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Could it be true ?
A new Freddy nightmare furra huns ?
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Noel
MeSSi
The new LarSSon?
And did I see that big dafty Veron in that clip?
U.
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Terry,
Think you're being a bit unfair to Jarosik there comparing him to Capone in that video. Even Jiri isn't that bad.
Is he?
To be honest, I though twice about posting that link but then I figured that if I didn't then somebody else (probably Noel) would. If the guy does end up signing for us I wouldn't want it to look as if I had a downer on him before he even kicked a ball.
In a way the fact he looked so bad made me think that it must have been a one-off - he couldn't possibly be as bad as that & make a career for himself in Serie A.
Could he?
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TerryO,
It's like that lad has been about for years and he's only 17.....
is this a WoW signing???
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Ulysses-
you did indeed see Juan Sebastian Veron there.
He has been reborn as a player since returning to South America.
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Dick Byrne-
I heard that he isny very good.
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Terry...you did notice that the comment from Adu was made almost exactly 1 year ago.
Zbyszek - Freddy is contracted to the MLS until the end of the current season, with MLS having the option to extend it for another 2 years. If the MLS invoke the extension (and there is no reason they won't) then he is going knowhere without a fee. Adu is not is a position to negotiate with anyone.
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The Freddy Adu comments are from an article last year. If you look at the beginning it says Jul 16 and mentions beating Sellick 4-0 last week, so the comments are just after the D.C. United pumping.
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Johnny
I'm not sure about Freddy Adu pre contract. Our commentator said that he is very close to Fenerbahce.
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Well done Johnny Mac ah wondered who would notice first.
Dick Byrne i think you can tell even in footage as short as you posted if a guy has pace,he hisnae so therfore you really need to be outstanding in other areas of your game ae looks like a dud.
Jiri is that bad.
If i could pick a value for money player for Celtics central midfield it would have been Darren Fletcher but Donati's got the gig so he'll get ma support.
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Noel,
Did you see his video?
HOWLER
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Watch young Freddie in action against Poland in the U20 WC. He scored the 2, 3 and 6th goals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IxLXQj2YNw
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Johnny Mac
It was not fair from you. Why do you put here goals against Poland? I go to see Argentina v. Poland.No friends in here.
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Johnny
But we won against Brasil.
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Dick-
I take it that was his "best bits" video.......
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What's in a name?
C A P O N E
N O P A C E
N A E C O P
O N E C A P
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Is there any truth in the rumour that during their sports bulletin, STV showed the St Valentine's day massacre?
Hail hail
Estadio
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At 12/07/07 21:07, Zbyszek said…
Johnny Mac
It was not fair from you. Why do you put here goals against Poland? I go to see Argentina v. Poland.No friends in here.
At 12/07/07 21:09, Zbyszek said…
Johnny
But we won against Brasil.
Sorry for posting the goals from the Poland game.....my shame and I will never, ever, post goals against them again.
You did win against Brasil and deserved the win.
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Johnny
I hope tomorrow you will see some goals scored against Argentina. Yesterday I mentioned that our 19 years old Dawid Janczyk was sold to CSKA Moscow for 4,2m Euro.You could have him one year ago. Today Legia confirmed that transfer.It was also said that the other one offer was from Atletico Madirid. It was 3,5m Euro.
Noel
Thanks. They were supporters.I will be sad for another two years.Yesterday Legia was banned I got fine from UEFA for hooligans behaviour in Vilnius.
I got to go. Game starts in 13 minutes. You can see that Janczyk in Eurosport.
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Kano, all true.
TTTT, thanks, good luck with the knitting.
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CQN Quiz Night!!!!!!!!
1. How many players have Celtic taken on 'trial' over the past 5 years?
2. How many of these trialists were eventually signed by the Club?
The winner will be presented with a bottle of fine malt courtesy of Noel 90 at tommorow's golf extravaganza!!
Enjoy.
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Zbyszek - The game is only on ESPNU today (right now) and I am stuck at work. Unfortunately I will not get to see it. I will have to make do with some highlights, unless I can catch the rerun.
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Good evening Zbyszek.
Keep smiling and keep that flame burning for your club. The more that your voices are heard, the more pathetic will be those who use the club as excuse for violence and mayhem.
They will fade away and decay in their own manure.
Anyway, when I was over in Poland you looked a bit taken aback about the area where I had booked my hotel.
Believe me at the outrageous price of 17 Euros per night, the Felix hotel with its on suite rooms, outdoor bars, barbecues every night and free internet access was better value than anywhere else I have been.
The area itself was a little like 1980s Beirut on a bad night, but so what, the people were great and when you come over here I'll show you some comparable areas of Glasgow, but only in daylight!
I'm off to Peterborough and London tomorrow for a couple of games, but I doubt if the atmosphere generated will come anywhere near that of the Legia fans (or even the Krakow fans).
I WILL get back one day.
A marvellous country, a marvellous people, and the most beautiful women outside of my imagination.
The 10,000 varieties of Vodka are delightful challenge as well!
Best Wishes
Estadio.
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GM
Was Doumbe signed, as a loan deal, following a trial?
I remember Corridon got a game at CP but was not signed.
All of Rab Douglas's games were a trial for me.
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Remember Charles Eduard Corridon ?
He had a good game in the pre-season friendly with Spurs.
That was it.
Where is he now?
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Frank McAvennies Finest Hour ?
Look out for the Riquelme-esque from The Maestro for the 1st one.
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"pass "
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GM,
Does Derek Riordan count?
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No idea Noel. Wouldn't surprise me if he pitched up at Ranagers under the guise of " RANGERS STEAL EX CELTIC STAR".
I do not have the first clue as to the answer to question one; but I'm pretty sure the answer to question two is a big fat zero.
I'm sure the tabloids will be able to part a few more gullable fools with their cash before we part company with him.
Anyway, enjoy the day tomorrow. For what it's worth, Mrs GM has invited a squad of work chums over to our house for a BBQ, so while you guys fun, I'll be slaving over a hot stove (hopefully I'll sneak in a few beers:-)
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Setting Free The Bears - I'm still scarred by Rab Douglas antics in Seville. It reminds me of a terrifying moment from my childhood when the next door neighbour ran into our living room wearing an Old Man Mask with long grey hair. I was puzzled by the whole affair at the time & couldn't understand why my parents didn't attempt to lamp the intruder, but the scuffed Adidas Samba & Celtic CR Smith top maybe gave the game away.
Anyway i'm a lot braver now, though i don't know if i could stomach Bobo Balde playing a one two with Adam Virgo at Ibrox
Also - I see that our good friend 'Vinnie The Dog' is back on CQN. I was thinking to myself maybe his wee bundle of joy will have mellowed The Dug, but i'm no so sure. It's a pity Vinnie because you do on occasion make sensible points about the tic, but why they're laced with such aggression is a puzzle.
Anyway glad to see you back - hope your wee girl is doing well.
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Vargsshampoo:
wow, you have just given me a major flashback. My granda used to be in the habit of getting steaming, then sneaking out to put on a horrible Scary Old Man mask and frightening the bejeezus out of his grandweans.
I don't know why he needed the mask - he WAS a scary auld man.
He definitely didn't wear Adidas Samba though - he was a cobbler, so didn't agree with gutties.
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vinnie the dog........
the original keyboard hardman
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When we were discussing CB combinations preciously, I don't remember anyone nominating Bobo and Adam Virgo as an ideal partnership- well, maybe Edward would.
I wonder whether those of you with traumatising granpas generalised your fears.
Were you scared of clowns?
Lollipop crossing men?
Anyone with a bag of Werthers Originals?
David Weir?
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Traumatic granda experience no2:
Full of rum;
Celtic got beat;
On the phone to Jimmy Sandison (sp?)
Them were the days!
