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Scott Brown was certainly on his game as was Donati, who was back to winning tackles. What happened against St Mirren?
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cmon chris, it was for the benefit of scottish fitba!!!! ;-)
the stadium was half full last night and the boos for evander were
evident just b4 he took the field of play, not around me i might add in section 408 north stand upper. it sounded as though it was coming from the "rangers end".
we were in 2 minds about going last night after enduring saturdays terrible display (5 of us in total usually) but as the game got nearer it was a no brainer. but something i did notice was that a lot of the moaners and whingers (a hell of a lot) were not evident. part time supporters suck, big style.
im glad we went to support our team. a great display by all who played. fair enough some are not great but at least they put in the effort which is a lot more than can be said for all the "supporters" who never bothered turning up.
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and boy can that massimo ping a pass. he even makes the 10 yarders look classy. when naka is not around to make us a passing side, hes yer man. with the two of them in the team...lets just wait and see. as long as we have a tackler in there somewhere.
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Although the staduim was only half full last night, i realy enjoyed the atmosphere, and very reminiscent of early eighties games. On the subject of two teams from the same city in the last 16 i will settle for Milan and London?
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the right rev. david hay (preaching pure football).
Bit confused by your post old Bhoy. Why would you have thought about NOT going last night because of Saturday?Personally I am MORE excited about going to a game when we have played bad/ had a bad result/ we are getting a hard time from the media etc. Don't know why, must be the adversity thing but I love it.
Agree totally with your reference to the crwod last night ( Paul touches on it also). The old quality not quantity thing, and I noticed too the ones there stayed till the end. Obviously there would be people who could not be there last night for genuine reasons, but basically what you had was the real fans there last night. And I meant what i said there; the REAL fans. You can just tell.
On the way out funny enough we were talking about it. I reckon we were about 24-28,000 last night and ofcourse it seemed pretty empty buyt I pointed out to the lads with me that only 15 years ago that was a GOOD crowd coming out of a Celtic game, and it was!But I'll tell you something, don't even TRY and compare atmospheres to then and last night.Last night indeed was living proof that we need terracing back ASAP.
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Paul67
I was also impressed by Moutinho.
To add to what you already said, he could also hold up play to allow the support from midfield,
has a good shot and his scoring record is not bad
Dependant on age ect could he be a decent addition to the squad for a very moderate outlay
The raw talent seems to be there
whether it can molded is another story
getaffsnosback csc
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the right rev. david hay (preaching pure football)
You are going to accuse me of bullying soon here mate!! But I need to say this; are you being sarcastic about Donati? Yes, he can pass a ball but, I'm sorry, for ever one he gets right he gets two wrong IMVHO. I have never seen a game yet where he has not given the ball away to the opposing tem for them to start an attack. Sorry pal.
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Yes last night was a lot better, Aiden was brilliant (again) and as Paul said a big improvement from Scott. I was very please for the fringe players, young Ryan looked an excellent prospect, was cool headed, calm under pressure, had a bit of pace and best of all, could put in a mean cross. Look forward to seeing more of him in the future.
Who really impressed me from the fringe was the Snoman, young Evander had some excellent touches and has got that rare ability to see the pass that most cannot.
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Good point as usual Paul67 about the fine tuning it takes for players to get up to speed with the club. I'm hopeful that Massimo, as well as Scott Brown can now fire on.
Interesting that Scott has been immune to the Sno treatment despite some ropey performances and arguably a more immature european performance than Sno (as evidenced by his ban). Does the difference in treatment come down to the continued preference in this part of the world we seem to have for those who run around frantically versus those with a more laboured continental approach (miller v Jarosik, Brown versus Sno or Donati).mmmm....I wonder...
The Jan thing, whilst he looked more up for it, seems soooo flat footed and lacking match sharpness. I guess it's one of those hopes that you play him into a run of form rather than react to the crowd and bring in Riordan for example, who poses questions for his cameo roles but hasn't done it for me in totality when he gets a starting line up.
RRDH - Is Hartley in there not our tackler perchance ?
Why don't we go to 3-4-3 when at home against 1 up front and a packed defence ?
Hail hail
Big Wavy
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I am completely sick of the Boo’ers and jeerers among the Celtic support.
Before you enter a stadium you should first of all have a realistic opinion of your own foot-balling ability. Passing and running at SPL level is beyond 95% of us. Let’s face it, football is a very hard game to master and changes from week to week depending on the ball, the surface, the weather, the atmosphere, the team-mates and the tactics. Young Sno shows enormous talent if you know what to look for.
For some time now on here I have pleaded with the McGeady detractors to give him a break and now look at him. He is not a vastly improved player because of the crowds jeering, he is a vastly improved player because of, natural ability, good training and a lot of hard work from the lad himself.
Go down to your local park with a regulation size 5 ball and see just how wonderful you are at passing and shooting, (don't even think about taking a man on) and get a realistic assessment of your ability before you criticize another Celtic player.
And I am not interested in “I pay my money, so I can have an opinion” by all means have an opinion, but have a positive one. If this cap fits with you, please wear it.
Lookatyourselffirst.csc.
Kittoch
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neverbeten
I don,t know how far back you can go supporting celtic and cp in general
I remember the old celtic end with the overhang and the river of
p*££ cascading down
The whole of cp was a nightmare
Move on and don't look back
If its an atmosphere problem, by all means suggest a remedy, but please do not take us back to the
dark days of standing.
erzs yir chewing gum or macaroon
Sorry red card on this one.
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Hi Mickybhoy,
I certainly wouldn't advocate an all-standing stadium but I think what we could benefit from is a safe standing section to help generate some noise and atmosphere, and have the young uns in there like we did when we were their age (but without the obvious health and safety issues you mentioned)...They do this mixture in germany and it seems to help generate an atmosphere.
big wavy
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mickybhoy, hope you are well today. I have accepted your red card but I am not happy. I am trudging off the pitch but I am shouting back at you asking why? Why a red? Are you MAD? What? For saying there was no atmosphere and not providing a remedy?
READ IT AGAIN REF ! I did so provide a remedy I said we need a terraced area? I NEVER said we need the whole darn place terraced, I said we need a TERRACED area.
So to surmise;
THE ATMOSPHERE IS PISSSH, ITS GETTING WORSE, I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS AND I PROPOSE, AS A SOLUTION, AN AREA OF TERRACING.
Now if you are still struggling with that, i WILL appeal the red.
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big wavy, you say -
Why don't we go to 3-4-3 when at home against 1 up front and a packed defence ?
Falkirk never played like that last night. If anything at times they were playing 3 up (yes 3) which there man in the middle dropping back into midfield when needed.
I think the big difference between Saturday and last night was the way Flakirk tried to play instead of St Mirren just packing the defence.
Anyway glad to give a team a good humping and get back on track.
Hail Hail
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Big Wavy, 100 million percent spot on my friend.The atmosphere at some of these German games is fantastic. From my own experience, Stuttgart and Dortmund were like the old days in Paradise.
Not too much to ask.
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Sorry the spelling in that last post is atrrocius ;-)
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Wasn't at the game last night as I had a Christmas night out but just watched the highlights on You Tube (Celtic v Falkirk Dec 2007) and McGeady looked like he was unstoppable - he's added so much to his game. It's not just the extra burst of pace but he's stronger, fitter and his finishing has improved. From the highlights alone he set up about 5 excellent goal-scoring opportunities through long balls and crosses. We have a world-class player on our hands!
Brown looked excellent as well - Using the two of them down on the wing should be a trick that is repeated - they ripped Falkirk to threads!
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Hi big Wavy
I once went to the safe standing enclosure area at ibrox and was treated to a steaming hot bovril shower from the sporting chaps in the upper stand
but joking aside, I know that seated areas are easier to police that standing areas and that is why they have tried the family section. The german experiment would be well worth a look and thing some of the premiership would welcome this ,especially if the entrance price was lowered
accordingly.
Also agree on your point re SB and big E Sno
Maloney (unlucky wee man)also received an easy ride
while Thommo was verbally abused
constantly
The fickleness of fans what know better.
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Can anyone explain the complexity of the last 16 draw, should the Darnel get through?
We could feasibly get Inter and they could get AC, meaning we would both be travelling to the same city at the same time. The same could be said if we got Chelsea and Arsenal respectively.
There is also the problem that we could have two sets of away fans travelling to our city.
My thinking is that they would need to change one of us to an away game first, which i think would suit us, but does anyone else know the actual facts?
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Paul Shun
have to agree 100%
Atmosphere was excellent.
I was in the No 7 for my dinner and then seat outside and I well enjoyed last night.
McGeady even came into the No 7 to accept the man of the match.
Special mention also to Gary Caldwell who was OUTstanding
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Would just like to say about last night, that some of us just couldnt make it because of work etc.
Reading a few comments that basically the folk not there last night where not real fans.... makes me sad.
I have also just been informed by a source whom I trust (texted me the team line up for milan in the san siro in march and against the huns as soon as he knew, ie after the manager had told him) that a certain ukranian will be joining on half a seasons loan in january.
personally i dont believe it, but if its true, would make the roy keane signing look really really itsy bitsy small.
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neverbeten
Ok my son I have recinded your red card and to help in your atmosphere quest I will take off my gloves and become one of those happy clapper people mentioned on cqn.
The atmosphere question very difficult to answer but very different on european nights.
For eg,I used to hate going to Livvie with they mad drummers banging my ears off and I believe the fod have a band to try and raise some atmosphere.mmmmmmmmm
Most of the good songs have been binned due to being non suitable
and replaced by a load of banal crap
I think Roy keane summed it up
prawn sandwich brigade
Were going corporate (behave and wear a suit)
I'm off to listen to Russ abbott's
classic " Oh What An Atmosphere"
Now thats music
redcardrecinded csc
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In my opinion also
most of the Whan**r boo boys didnae even turn up which meant the people that were there actually supported the team
I would rather we had 40,000 every week rather than 60,000 as the 20,000 or so (maybe not as much) are all part timers and prob havent been going that long.
BOO BOO BOO BOO, some people just love to boo
guy behind me had a right go at venegoor for not moving onto a pass, and i mean a RIGHT go
I had to correct him in that if venegoor did go for the ball he would have been offside
absolute T*T
Hail Hail Shun
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neverbeten
i just was in so much of a downer after such a poor showing.
MON has a lot to answer for, bringing back the glory days, the cheek of it.
me going to the game last night was never in any doubt (my wife said) after i got home.
the st. mirren game just left such a negative imprint in my tiny mind. a few games have
recently thats why ive resisted posting recently due to negative vibes. i dont enjoy posting when
in that frame of mind. its ok now as i think the st. mirren game could have been just what
was needed to snap everyone out of it.
i never bring the media into my celtic thoughts...scum every last one of them.
i stopped listening/reading most of it a long while back.
agree re the terracing though, bring back the jungle i say.
the next home game v. hibs will be full quota as well with us garnering an un-asailable lead
over satans hoardes.
it could be a bit rough though, the 22nd?
im sure thats the day after many a xmas work nite out.
a midfield of naka donati brown mcgeady is a mouthwatering prospect, maybe Jvoh will get
a supply route off that quartet. come to think of it...
the jan venegoor of hesselink quartet, now theres a moniker.
i think, and ive not been enjoying his displays of late, hes pretty unlucky isnt he.
last night for instance, handball on the line from his header, scott browns (i think) shot coming
back off the bar and squaffing past him as hes sticking out everything to try and reach the ball (ooeerr mrs) the ball just being a hairs breadth behind him as it went to mcgeady for the second. the referee (if i can call him that the $%£^&*) determined to book him from the word go depsite being bundled all over the place and
i reckon he won about 90% of his flick ons and arial duels last nite.
its gonna click at some point, january 2nd will do for me.
jvoh skippy mcgeady hatricks all round 9-0
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bazzabhoy...
You don't mean a certain misfiring Chelski player, do you?
Just nod once if correct, twice if not! 80)
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I sat in an empty seat at pitch level last night, just for a change of scene. I had plenty to choose from!
It wasn't great for following the ball, but the sense of what the players were putting into the game was a real eye-opener. (And I saw Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink's pants).
Scott Brown was absolutely awesome. A helluva shift. Frightened the life out of me.
Well done him and the rest.
Neverbeten.
I think Jim Devine MP (Livingston) is interested in pursuing a re-introduction of a terracing section at football grounds in Scotland.
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Miketw10 - hmmmmmmmm, which misfiring ukranian chelski player could you mean?
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What needs to change is not so much the physical nature of the Stadium[ standing areas are not coming back any time soon] but the nature of the support. The supporters are less patient because people in general are less patient.People you work with, share the roads with, queue up in shops with, are less patient, less forgiving of errors.
Further evidence that modern life is..rubbish.
Oh, minor paradox is standing at the back, frantically waving its hand. Smallest crowd of the season- diddycup v Hearts. So perhaps the 20,000+ who turned up that night are the'most-committed' Tims. And when was the booing of ESno loudest- the diddyCup game v Hearts.
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bazzabhoy...
There is only one! I think!
My next guess was going to be the Irish/Ukrainian Tim O'Shuk... 80)
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Please stop the self-congratulating for going to the game lastnight. Its official, you are clearly much better and bigger fans than those of us who didn’t go. Its as if you pine for a game where the attendance is low so that you can blow your trumpet to the tune of “I was there, where were you ?” Descriptions of “real supporters” and derogatory comments about “part-time supporters” and ‘”supporters”’. I could make many excuses for not going lastnight but it all boils down to this - I couldn’t be bothered.
Crisis, I’ve been outed, I’m not a true fan, I’m a moaner, a whinger. What should I do? Should I give up my season ticket ? If not then stop patting yourself on the backs. I purchase the season ticket, I make the choices. And get this, the club relies as much upon the 25,000 season ticket holders who didn’t go lastnight as it does upon those who did attend. And at a time when season ticket sales for next season are likely to fall (call it a hunch), the last thing required is sanctimonious individuals telling those who didn’t go lastnight, not to bother in the future.
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Jock, I think for the group stage draw they split the qualifiers into two separate draws, in effect, which ensured that the likes of Inter & AC Milan, Celtic & Rangers, Arsenal & Chelsea, Liverpool & Man Utd, and others were kept in different "halves" of the draw. Hence our games always being on a different day to Rangers' games, and likewise for all those other "paired teams".
It is likely that a similar system will be used for the last 16 draw.
So by the time Celtic's name is drawn out, we will probably have only 3 or 4 possible opponents, as they'll have to come out of our side of the "local pairings equation".
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Oh Miketw10 -bringing culture to Scotland's most dismal town over the Festive season? Are you up for the Hibs/Corinthian Casuals games?
I can't see Shevchenko being allowed to leave until they see how Drogba's knee is after his surgery.
Unless of course you mean your[ and my] patronymic namesake?
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paul67
Talking of CL here is something i found interesting
We alwasy talk of our away form and inability to get any points away
look at this years CL qualifiers
Group A
Besiktas could of won last night and qualified with 9 points
Group B
Shalke qualified with 8 points
Group C
Real and olimpiakos would both of qualified with a draw last night, the would of both qualified with 9 points
Group D
we qualified with 9 points
Group E
Rangers can qualify with 8 points
Group G
Fernabach could potentially qualify with 8 or 9 points
Look at how many teams can or have qualified without potentially needing a point away
My point Home form is the key don't worry so much about away 9 from 9 at home seems generally to be enough
the dynamic in the CL seems to be changing, i.e. its more competitive and winning the home games is hard enough never mind the away.........ask valencia
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bazzabhoy
but will it compare to the great
Boydychenko capture
you also had me gaun for a minute there,as I worked out your source must be the great clairvoyant Derek Pakora, who has told you the team for the forthcoming game v the huns and a re match with milan in march
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DBBIA...
Not up until the Rangers game on the 2nd. Busy season, and I think I've got one on New Years Eve an' all, down in Kent.
P.S. I thought Ballack was German???? 80)
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dont think any signing could compare with boydshenko, only player that could would be mark kerr, but only in the size of his backside.
haha, derek pakora (or whatever hes called)was prob a better player than my source. Whom paul can back me up on as i emailed him the team line a good few hours before it was released.
miketw10, you where right first time.
I also cant see him coming but you never know. I never thought id see the day when Celtic fans roundly booed a 20 year old player, but hey ho, you never can tell.
dreamscancometruecfc
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sorry, for mark kerr, read stewart kerr.
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Not only is MBallack a German he was born the same side of the Iron Curtain as Hoopslegend Andreas Thom.
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bazzabhoy...
Just wait till I tell the Mrs. She's a Chelski fan. Not much of a 'Shevva' fan though, and even less of a Ballack fan.
If this was true, WoW! I'm of the firm opinion that good players just don't lose it overnight. He, for instance, is definitely playing in the wrong system. Just like Big Sutton was in the same team.
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neverbeten
no i wasnt being sarcastic. we need a passer in midfield, weve lacked it of late.
if hes not there no one tries to pass the way up the pitch.
i also happen to think for 1 wrong pass its two rights, but there you go.
thats your opinion and thats mine on massimo.
bullying...lol. u must be massive if yer bullying me ;-) as its all about opinions...
unless you are a bully????
big wavy
i wont say what i think of hartley playing that role.
but yes he is playing that role.
bazzabhoy
i dont think i read anyone saying that the whole 30K who never turned up
were not real fans, just the ones who did were.
shevchenko in the hoops. ill have a pint of what yer mates drinking.
carvalhohoho, bridge and essien too please.
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DBBIA...
I know. I was being flippant and fishing for who you were on about...! 80)
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mickyboy, thankyou for the rescind.
bazzabhoy, never said that mate; here is what I said re the missing fans;
Obviously there would be people who could not be there last night for genuine reasons
right reverend, know exactly what you mean and feel ( I had an entire year feeling like that when I never attended a game, and that was hard for me, about 20 years ago). Keep the faith pal. Together, we will never be defeated "!
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the clear implication of referring to those who did attend lastnight as constituting "real fans" is that those who did not, were not.
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From a purely playing point of view, I'd have no problem with Shevva coming to Glasgow. But from a purely logistical P.O.V, it's a no-goer.
He would be cup-tied for CL games, and he also plays better for Chelsea in CL games. They of course, being still in it!
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Just been reading the Hokie Cokie Goalie A McG going on about Fortress Ipox in Europe as they have gone 14 games unbeaten.....
Does anyone know the list just to see how many i know or could spell even if i knew.
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Interesting contrasting opinions on Massimo today. Having watched both Brown and Donati all season I'd say Brown gives it away as much, if not more - how often does a barnstorming Brown run actually end in a product?
I'm a massive fan of Brown, delighted we signed him and really look forward to watching him in the Hoops but his final ball and decision making needs to improve. I'm still impressed by Donati in flashes and more and more he reminds me of Nakamura at a similar stage in his Celtic career.
Both are in my Celtic Park starting XI, away from home there are times when Donati can be limited - just as Nakamura was.
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I meant this son of Michael
Hmm,Corinthian Casual holding a trophy. I'm surprised the pic's in colour.
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neverbeten - wasnt a direct comment aimed at yourself mate, and the "makes me sad" was intended tounge in cheek, sometimes the intended emotions of comments on the blog dont come across.
Trust me, i cant stand some of the folk that turn up at Parkhead, last 2 games (not including last night) have caused me serious thought to giving up my ticket, the moaning and constant negativity aimed at the players is serioulsy getting to me, im going to end up bonjoe'd, banjoying, or lifted.
Re the ukranian, source is an ex hoop. As i said i cant see it either, but hes said a few things all of which have happened. mind you also said he would be a good player for us !
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Subterranean,
I think the SPhelL's computer must be a hun causer these are the fixtures before those dates and we seem to be getting it right up us, with the Orc's getting the cousins and the worriers.
Saturday, 16 February 2008
Celtic v Hearts
Kilmarnock v Rangers
Saturday, 01 March 2008
Hibernian v Celtic
Rangers v Aberdeen
/Bishop B
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Finally got to challange one of the eejits who boo'ed Sno last night, For a celtic supporter to stand up and Boo a celtic player when his name was announced and then stand up to Boo him again as he ran on the park is a disgrace.
I asked the boy why he was booing and he told me its because Sno is %&$£!£, I said fair dues your entitled to your opinion but why boo a celtic player wearing the Celtic shirt, i told him then he's a *&^$£ celtic supporter he didnt take this to well i think. At this point a few more people backed me up and challanged the boy.
We got to ask these people why they do it...i've had enough, i've seen far worse players than Sno through the years but i dont think i've seen a braver player than him, for a young guy to put up with that abuse and still have the bottle not to hide gets him my vote anytime.
I'd rather have celtic park half full every second week than take those extra few thousand moaners back...
Faithful through and through.
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Len,
I posted U19 fixtures by accident - doh ;-D
Chris
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Kittoch 12.32
You have the credentials to pass judgement as you had tons of natural ability in your day.
Still waiting on that pass though !!!!!!!!!
Had a change of seat holiday last night and ended up beside a McGeady 'detractor'. He steadily got quieter as the game wore on and even gave two quick claps when the hat-trick was completed. The mind boggles.
Un , deux, trois
au revoir gers
hail hail
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BigChips,
My understanding of the last 16 draw, is that teams that finish 1st in their group will play away first, either Tue or Wed. As both ourselves and the Darnel would have finished 2nd we would play Home first either Tue or wed the same week, causing problems with travelling support etc, not to mention if we are in the same city?
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Antsman, alternatively:
Group A
A Besiktas win and Marseille v Liverpool draw would have seen Liverpool qualify with 8 points.
Group B
Schalke qualified with 8 points.
Group C
If Real had lost by the odd goal to Lazio and Bremen had beaten Olympiakos, Real would have qualified with 8 points.
Group D
Celtic qualified with 9 points.
(But if Celtic hadn't scored in the last minute against Shakhtar, the Ukrainians would have qualified with 7 points.)
Group E
Rangers can qualify with 8 points.
Group F
Roma have already qualified with 10 points.
Group G
Fenerbahce could qualify with 8 points if they lose to CSKA Moscow and PSV don't beat Inter Milan.
Group H
Arsenal have already qualified with 10 points.
Thus it is not inconceivable that three quarters of the CL groups could have seen the runners-up qualifying for the last 16 with less than 9 points. Equally though, should both PSV and Fenerbahce win tonight, PSV would go out with 10 points!
So while 9 points should be enough to see a team through, it is not necessarily so, and to guarantee progress teams should aim to win all their home games and at least one of their away games. Any less relies on favourable results elsewhere... Just ask the Celtic Bhoys.
Alas, should Rangers prevail tonight in their "must not lose" match (their favourite type!) against Lyon, then perhaps this will further emphasise the English media's rights to talk their teams up... as England will be the only country other than Scotland to have had more than one team in the Champions League group stage and achieved a 100% qualification rate!
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Let's hope there's plenty of this in G51 tonight.
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Does this mean that if Rangers qualify tonight with a draw, they would be privvy to qualifying for the last 16 with the lowest points total? 7 & 8 respectively? Surely a case for negative (anti) football. Can we then expect a 5-5-0 formation tonight?
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Indeed Bigjock, Celtic & Rangers would be playing home games on consecutive nights. As the visiting support for each match would number in the hundreds, many of whom would be flying out of the country the next morning, there is no great reason why there should be a problem.
In the event that a significant number of visiting supporters chose to hang around Glasgow for a few extra days, and went seeking trouble with the other set of visiting supporters (which is unlikely, as most visiting supporters are fairly civilised), then I am sure Glasgow's finest would deal with any situation that arose in their usual fair handed way. ;o)
We might have greater cause for concern should Celtic be drawn against Inter Milan and Rangers against AC Milan, with 10,000 of them visiting Milan at the same time as 20,000 of us, and 80% of that lot being out of their skulls for most of their time in Milan.
In which case, perhaps Celtic could offer to put their away game back a week (as we had to play our last CL game a week early)... which would then guarantee that we became the first Scottish team ever to qualify for the last 9 of the Champions League twice!
And in order to avoid any potential problems at the home games, Rangers could offer to play their home game in Lyon, as they seem to perform much more effectively there!
Mind you, they have yet to qualify...
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if the Corinthian Casuals do get through their next opponents can be revealed.
Already extra stocks of Calpol are being purchased for what may be a bruising encounter.
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And John Reid has identified the first transfer target of the January window.
Bad news for Tims that wanted the Left of the team strengthened..
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Paul67 Question; 'scared to ask' posted 5 or 6 times now..below is something that looks a wee bit like a Trash can.. 'scared to hear'
but will listen to hear
o1bhoy
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01 Bhoy- the icon just means you can delete your post.
Trash can- are you the other side of the Atlantic?
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Albert Kidd
Hope you are well, it's good to see you still looking for a through pass.
don't remember you squandering too many.
Kittoch
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See we are now linked with Christian Daily.
Question: When was the only time Daily wore the Hoops?
Kittoch
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bigchip
U see my point tho, away points in the main are not as crucial as winning home games and certainly not central to qualification it would seem
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Sorry Dailly has 2 L's.
He also scored for Celtic
???
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O1bhoy :- I have this helps and I'm sure you name a couple of them :-)
In the UEFA Cup - Molde, Maccabi Hiafa, Patizan Belgrade, Happoel Tel Aviv, Ossasuna,
In the C.L - Barcelona, Stutgart, Internazionale, Artmedia, Porto, Famagusta, CSKA Moscow, Copenhagen, Stutgart (again), I make that 16 since we were beaten by Man. U and Panathanikos in year 2003 - 04
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PFAyr :- I don't knw if you are around but if you are you may be interested to know that the bricking is rising :-)
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At 12/12/07 13:58, malceye said…
the clear implication of referring to those who did attend lastnight as constituting "real fans" is that those who did not, were not.
Pretty well my feeling on the matter mate. If you bought a season book and never attended last nights match without a decent reason then I think thats pretty poor myself. I see the effort some make, from ireland and beyond, and I really admire and respect those who made the effort last night as it was one of those that, IMO, a lesser fan would find an easy excuse to miss.
OR PUT ANOTHER WAY, IF IT WERE RANGERS OR MILAN WE PLAYED LAST NIGHT AND YOU WOULD HAVE WENT THEN YOU ARE A PLSTIC FAN IN MY EYES.
You ask yourself the question.
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There must be a lot of Rangers supporters in Yorkshire as there is currently a "sickness & diarrhoea" bug doing the rounds...
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...mind you, while the diarrhoea seems to have already leaid low a few of my colleagues, I suspect that the sickness will only kick in after the result!
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MikeTW10 :-In the C.L this season
Rangers Played 5 Scored 7 goals per game 1.4
Celtic Played 6 Scored 5 goals per game 0.83
In the league
Rangers P 14 gpg 2.5
Celtic P 16 gpg 2.8
Total
Rangers P19 gpg 2.21
Celtic P22 gpg 2.18
Not much of a difference considering we are being perceived as so negative and although it's very slight we actually have a better gpg ratio than yourselves.
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Ted The Bear
Lies - Damn Lies - And statistics.
Good luck tonight..
Lyon.
Kittochwhoisfrenchtonight.#
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Neverbeten - one man's 'decent reason' is another man's poor excuse. You're in extreme danger of making yourself a hypocrite if you adopt that attitude.
For the record, I didn't go last night. I have my reasons, they're decent enough for me, although I'm sad to have missed what sounds like a good performance.
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Kittoch :- Ne vous inquiétez pas d'être français pendant une nuit où je suis sûr que la science médicale trouvera un traitement pour elle. :-)
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neverbeten
no i wasnt being sarcastic. we need a passer in midfield, weve lacked it of late.
if hes not there no one tries to pass the way up the pitch.
i also happen to think for 1 wrong pass its two rights, but there you go.
thats your opinion and thats mine on massimo.
bullying...lol. u must be massive if yer bullying me ;-) as its all about opinions...
unless you are a bully????
big wavy
i wont say what i think of hartley playing that role.
but yes he is playing that role.
bazzabhoy
i dont think i read anyone saying that the whole 30K who never turned up
were not real fans, just the ones who did were which created a better atmos.
shevchenko in the hoops. ill have a pint of what yer mates drinking.
carvalhohoho, bridge and essien too please.
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neverbeten
this seems like an appropriate time to repeat my post at 13.35. Thus,
"Please stop the self-congratulating for going to the game lastnight. Its official, you are clearly much better and bigger fans than those of us who didn’t go. Its as if you pine for a game where the attendance is low so that you can blow your trumpet to the tune of “I was there, where were you ?” Descriptions of “real supporters” and derogatory comments about “part-time supporters” and ‘”supporters”’. I could make many excuses for not going lastnight but it all boils down to this - I couldn’t be bothered.
Crisis, I’ve been outed, I’m not a true fan, I’m a moaner, a whinger. What should I do? Should I give up my season ticket ? If not then stop patting yourself on the backs. I purchase the season ticket, I make the choices. And get this, the club relies as much upon the 25,000 season ticket holders who didn’t go lastnight as it does upon those who did attend. And at a time when season ticket sales for next season are likely to fall (call it a hunch), the last thing required is sanctimonious individuals telling those who didn’t go lastnight, not to bother in the future"
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Ted the Bear:La science médicale peut effectivement me guérir et le mien, mais quel espoir les ours
Kittoch
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dontbrattbackinanger, Pacific i'm afraid, thanks for the response
edwardursus, thanks more impressive than i thought...
Oh last defeat Auxerre Dec 2004 omen me thinks 'vive le france'
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Edward, well done with the stats, you are spot on!
However, you miss the important facts:
Celtic are the Scottish Champions. Rangers are not.
Celtic are in the last 16 of the Champions League. Rangers are not.
Celtic are top of the SPL. Rangers are not.
Admittedly, one of those statements may change in the next few hours; another in the next couple of weeks; and all three by the end of the season... but I'll revel in the glory of the present.
Oh, and good luck for tonight. It's one of those games that I will be following with a degree of indifference, in that I want Rangers to progress "for the good of Scottish football", but at the same time I want them to be unceremoniously humped.
That said, from a selfish Celtic-minded point of view, I suppose the ideal scenario would be that at Ibrox Rangers outdo Lyon by 24-4 on shots at goal and 14-2 on corners, whilst dominating possession by 62% to 38%, and Lyon win 3-0. Then Rangers go all the way to the semi finals of the UEFA Cup winning every game, home and away, right up to the second leg of the SF, where they lose, eventually going out on penalties...
Just think how many UEFA coefficient points Rangers would thus accrue "for the good of Scottish football"!
:o)
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WeeMinger, at the end of the day its up to us all as individuals what we do. Its no-one elses business.I do believe, however, that last nights crowd was , in numerical terms, embarassing. The worst ever since the new Celtic park was built. That concerns me thus the level of "anger" I feel not only at those who kept away but at those very same people now trying to convince me that their decision to NOT support the team was okay. Yes you can chose to stay away, but for me that makes you questionable as a real fan.
Or, again, I repeat, would you have been there if it were Milan or Rangers? If the answer is yes, and it undoubtedly would be, then that doesn't impress me.
I understand I am being a little controversial here, but its the way I feel after the ridiculous attendance last night, which will be picked up on by others and rightly so.
It was a PATHETIC show of support.PATHETIC.
We get praised together, we get awarded together and last night we let the Club down together.
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Kittockh :- Touche :-)
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BigChpsUK :- Much as I want to continue in the C.L I have to admit that the scenario you paint wouldn't be a bad run at all.
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Neverbeten...
I chose to stay away last night...
I live in London...
I've supported Celtic for well over 40 years...
Does that make you a REAL Celtic supporter and me less so?
Christmas is just around the corner. Given the straight choice between AC Milan last week and Falkirk this week... What would you choose?
The game last night was rearranged from a weekend when it is easier for a lot of people to attend...
You are not being controversial at all... Just guilty of talking rot!
Judge not lest ye be judged, I think the big man said...
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Agree with most of what was in the opening article (bet that pleases Paul no end) BUT Scott Brown ...Deary me.
Apart from a few cameos and an obvious potential, Scott has not dominated a game from midfield in the way that I would expect our number 1 target to do.
Last night when he was on the right he rarely either got in front or even in an advanced square position of GC. Gc was forced to play the ball behind himself, thus slowing down the attack, or play the long pass down the wing for Scott McD to run on to.
He did that very well, but since SB offered no alternative option of a one two or even a pass guaranteed to go forward while still retaining possession and preserving Scott M’s energy for shorter sprints, I don’t think he contributed anything like the impact that some on here would have us believe.
In fact, SB was as usual noticeable by his absence for most of the game, but came onto a more influencial role when Falkirk were reduced to 10 men
The above opinion must be viewed in the light of the facts that I think that Evander is a footballer (couple of wee turns from him were a delight if fruitlkess) who will mature quickly into a great Celtic assett (if the crowd give him time) and JVOH is being harshly treated, although I also think he is destined to never ever score again.
A McG was outstanding again and in the age old cliche and truth - is worth paying the entrance fee to see. – did you see all the kids trying the McGeady turns at half time.
Now if we get a Shaun back, not just as a valid first pick to challenge Naka, Scott B, and Aiden but also as potential cover for Skippy up front, I think the competition will spur us on to a healthy future.
The obvious things still need sorted.
Although Ryan C showed a lot of composure last night as a linking attacking and overlapping full back, we still need more solidity wide of the middle defence.
Elvis and Mick get pulled out of position when the full backs are beaten and don't deal with pace very well. The return of MW, JPPD, and LN may address that.
Rangers are built to bully Celtic this season. So far they've done that. Don't know thge answer to that one, other than to play them off the pitch.
Motherwell done it, Dundee utd done it, Hearts done it, even Inverness done it for large portions of the game. So maybe we should stick to GS's vision and keep the ball on the deck and passing to feet.
Apart from one flap from Mark Brown last night, I thought he played quite well.
Just to end wae a wee bit of controversy – there is a big huge bit of me that wants Lyon to wipe the pitch with Rangers tonight, but there is a wee streak that says it would be a right GIRUY to the press south of the border, UEFA, and the likes of Marcotti to realise that their prescious leagues and stars are not light years ahead of a our small and irritating nation.
Mind you, I thik the big biased bit will win out once the folk music starts.
Bazzabhoy!
Pavalyuchenko? (Sp)
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Personally Edward, I'd have preferred it if Shakhtar hadn't frozen in the lights and Celtic had gone on a UEFA Cup run all the way to a final in Manchester, winning every game home & away en route, before beating Rangers in the final!
I'd rather have another 4 European nights at CP and another European Final, than getting dumped unceremoniously out in the next round of the CL.
(And just think how many coeff points the above scenario would be worth for Scotland!)
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boudoin noir Rodney
boudoin noir
neverbeten
I supported from the comfort of my house.
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"Remarkable does not mean desirable". Brilliantly put, Paul. The Glaswegian part of me would be proud if they qualified but a much greater part would be sick to my back teeth.
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neverbeten
"Yes you can chose to stay away, but for me that makes you questionable as a real fan"
Over the last 2 seasons, how many games have you missed, home and away ?
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The right rev davie hay - as i said ealier "the "makes me sad" was intended tounge in cheek, sometimes the intended emotions of comments on the blog dont come across"
i was not saying that anyone said all 30k who did not attened where not fans.
I also then want on to say i also couldnt be doing with half the folk at Celtic Park at present anyway.
Anyway, Mon Lyon.
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Christian Dailly aka Presbyterian Journal
Some gubbin at Anfield ?
WG
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For all you havin a go at Neverbeten, I suggest you look at his qualifier that referred to those without a reasonable excuse .
Everyone will probably look at their own 'reason' and say that it was perfectly reasonable, but if you look at those who were there last night there will have been many who had bigger barriers or different priorities.
There are few ways of determining the quality of a supporter but attendance against the odds is undoubtedly one of them.
Nothing abot your attendance makes you a good or bad person, nor does it kake you a bad supporter or good supporter, it just differentiates you in terms of others who ignored similar circumstances.
As for 'let no man judge, lest he be judged...'; nearly every post on this site contains an opinion, some of them scurrilous and even insulting to players, supporters and management.
Remove the judgementalism and you remove the core of the site's input.
ps I missed Hearts and Falkirk, nae ticket but did get to Switzerland, Peterborough London, Newcastle and the States as well as Moscow, but not Donetsk.
All other games - present and correct sir!
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1987
SPL
Celtic 2 (Walker p, McStay) Hearts 2
The day we knew we'd win the Centenary Championship.
Att - 43,968
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My dear,dear, friend,Miketw10
Go, Yer Sel'.... pal!
Thou artst a worthy man!
I am in full concurrence, with your sentiments..re. the "Holier than Thou" approach, of many of our esteemed Brethern... who are, with us, Mutually PRIVILAGED, to inhabit this isolated Celtic refuge.
To those, I propound the following advice...
Nevah Judge!.... lestest ye be,as wellest!
In a past dictum....I have tried to advise as you have, Mike...malheuresment...my pleas have obviously fallen on deaf ears.
People! Ye canny control da WOILD!
If Thouest Dinnaeest Booest....... be satisfied....
Dinnae attempt to enforce your dictums( A fine wan tae talk!...ed)( Quiet! Ah'm oan a roll!) of what is right and proper... on others!
Everyone, has the same right to display APPROBATION!( I didn't know that!....are you sure it's legal?...ed)(Don't worry pal... you will nevah receive it, from me!...you are quite safe!)
Under the Goose and the Gander corollary.... Everyone, is therefore ALSO entitled ,to display their DISAPPROBATION, whenever in their opinion...it is WARRANTED!(Whit a Fickle, BUNCH!...ed)( Ain't dat da Trut'!)
Mr. Sno earned his Fan Disapproval... the fair and honest way.....
HE EARNED IT!
Now, that he has IMPROVED his form to a more acceptable degree... He shall no longer be a target for Fan abuse...( Do YOU MEAN TO TELL ME,THAT... THERE IS SUCH A THING AS CAUSE AND EFFECT?....ed)( I AM AFRAID THAT ...THAT IS A FACT!)
If and I say...IF....
Mr. Sno maintains his re-newed approach to the game...... as he seems to have done...in the last TWO GAMES..... then...
Bob and Fanny... are suddenly promoted to your family tree!
On a related subject...
Nevah, be so short sighted as to Promulgate the idea that a SMALLER CROWD at Celtic Games!
The idea being ,that REDUCED ATTENDANCE...would somehow, STRAIN the Boo BHOYS, from the Pottage!
Thereby, leading to an ALL ROUND Improvement in Fan approval!
No... NO WAY!...NOT NEVER!
Should this Nonsensical Suggestion ever come to pass....
that is... a REDUCTION, in the number of Spectators at CELTIC matches....then...
Please be willing to live the rest of your life... SANS Proboscis!
The object of any Enterprise, in the ENTERTAINMENT ARENA ...is thus...
Always aim to put the MAXIMUM NUMBAH... of MAXIMI GLUTEI..... IN THE SEATS...PERIOD!
So THERE!
Kojo.
Yer Pal.... who likes ye
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No judgement in there is there Kojo?
BTW it isn't us who are isolated, nor do we live in a refuge.
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Wine Gums
of the three games I remember that is one.
I believe it is now on Noel's blog.
We were walking from the jungle through the celtic end on our way back to cambuslang when 8 blasted that 20 yard won into the roof of the net.
A nice season.
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BigChipSuk :- It's an interesting dilema, at what stage in the C.L ddoes it match or beat a very good UEFA run. My opinion right now is that reaching the last eight in the C.L would match anything short of winning the UEFA.
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wdh -
hard to believe twenty years ago today, happy memories
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109 steps
The player you mentioned earlier is Russian and Man.City are tracking him. Possible price tag of £10million
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EDB -
are you back in the pink ?
WG
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My dear friend, 109Steps...
I see that ye ur of the same opinion as my friend...ed...not Ed... but ma ed!
Like I done toled him...."Quiet! I'm on a Roll!
Yout opinion of ma ADVISEMENT...NOTWITHSTANDING...
My woids on this matter ring with truth!
If your Bell is minus a Clapper.. my advice is to rectify the matter at the local Hardware Store.
I stand by everything I say...
With a Gold Bond Guarantee.
If my woids do CHAFE , thee... den so be it.
Your comment only serves to identify on which side of the Blanket you reside.
Enjoy the solitude ...when Celtic go Belly up... if the ideas that you seem to agree with...do come to pass.
Kojo.
Yer pal....who likes ye.
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There's a big big difference between having an opinion and judging others. Neverbeten does the latter. I find that one of the more unacceptable traits of Celtic supporters.
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WG
Great thanks, particularly as Mrs EDB has gone darn sarf today until Friday.
Did you get my e.mail earlier this week?
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Pre-requisites for attending most matches imho
The Dosh
The Location
The Ticket Source
The Inclination
WG
Some of Celtic's greatest fans have never seen the team or G40 (many are of the fairer sex and many have sacrificed their own presence in order that others might attend - that, my friends, is what we call LOVE)
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Awesome result last night given the previous 3 results. Hopefully the ship has been steadied as we set sail for a glorious 3 in a row.
Sheva for Celtic is surely the funniest pre transfer window rumour so far, with the King Henrik one not far behind. Although I would love to get both these players, I have lurked on CQN for the past 2 or 3 windows (right up till the deadline once wih Paul67 still hmmmmming his way all the way till 11.30 before admitting defeat). I am refusing to get involved this transfer window and would advise anyone new to the site to do the same - it'll all end in tears.
So can I officially be the first CQNER to start the Robbie Keane rumour for this January 2008 window.
Oh and let's hope that Lyon can get the right resut for Scottish Football tonight.
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Any big games on tonight? I haven't heard of any.
Well I’m bored so I thought I would think of the best Celtic Foreign 11 and then I thought of the best Celtic Nickname 11, can anyone beat this eleven or come up with other themes like best Irish eleven or unsung heroes 11
Best Celtic Foreign 11 4-3-2-1 (bit offensive, I like my 3 up front)
Boruc
Agate , Edvaldsson, Rieper, Valgaeren
Nakamura, Petrov, Jarosik
Di Canio, Moravcik
King of Kings
Subs would Kennaway (G) Malby, Viduka, Bobo, Skippy, Sno (for the boo bhoys)
Manager Wim Jansen
Best Celtic Nickname 11 4-4-2
Boruc
Shuggy, Caeser, Big Lionel, Feed the Bear,
Jinky, Maestro, Peter the Pointer, Yogi
Buzzbomb, King of Kings
Manager The Perm
Themes CFC
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Doh! That should be Holy Goalie instead of Boruc for the best nickname 11
Error CFC
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My dear friend, 109 Steps...
On the disagreement as to whether we reside on a Celtic Refuge or not....
If you think that we do not...
I suggest that you take a trip.... around da Horn...
You will quickly be apprised of the fact that ....
"Hey! I Believe dat we dae,dae!"
This particular Refuge for the Discrimination and Entertainment of Celtic Supporters.... is LA CREME DE LA CREME.... there is no argument.
And don't you forget it!
Sir Paul has wraughtest a mighty wraught!
Kojo.
Yer pal.... who likes ye.
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Kojo
Thanks for those words.
Whenever I get a few spare years in barlinnie I'll make a point of rearranging them into a well known saying, phrase or passing wind..sorry I mean coherent thought.
As for Aiden McGeady, surely 'just a one hat-trick pony'!
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The Narrowbhoat Tim
no sno as per the forecast last night
apart from a late flurry
p.s. jarosik in best foreign 11? (:-)
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Thanks Kojo...
Although when it comes to booing what yer meant to be supporting... I'm not a fan of it at all. Never understood it, and never will! Don't think that 'cos I don't boo, that I'm not satisfied either!
Positive feedback! Have ye never heard of that? I'm sure ye have! Much more likely to have a positive effect than negativity does. I remember a fellow band member would jump down anyones throat if they made a bummer on stage. The result of that was even more mistakes, because of nervous worrying about NOT making mistakes, therefore performance suffers big time.
Although quite how you're supposed to show positive feedback at a football match is beyond me. Or is it?
I was always told when I was young, that if you haven't got anything civil to say to anyone, don't say anything at all. Targetting a 20 year-old before he comes on the pitch is as bad as the huns when they boo... well they boo anything with a pulse, don't they? It's their way!
I'm also quite certain that it's a topic we're destined never to agree on.
109 steps...
You can have a difference of opinion without being judgemental!
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EDB -
mail back to you, cross-court pass
Smack Duffield
WilliamiteGobshoite
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On the subject of Moaners,
It is everybody’s right to moan; I do it, and everybody else does it; however, having a go at a player who is actually playing well, and then dares to make one bad pass, is the mark of a classic “moany git”; someone who is ready to have a go at an individual, no matter the circumstances.
This is prejudice, pure and simple. We have all had to endure the “moany git” who is happy to be cursing the team at 0-0, no matter how well they are playing, whereas it is OK for misplaced passes or wrong decisions to be made at 2-0 or 3-0 up (that’s something I’ve never understood, and never will), unless, of course, it is that particular player that they were just dying to have a go at. The most recent one, which was quite laughable, was the ball played by Evander Sno for Derek Riordan’s goal on Saturday; you could hear the “moany gits” having a go big time on the ball played, and within 3 seconds were shut up when they realised it was a great pass; I almost felt they were upset it turned out as it did, as they were denied an opportunity to denigrate a player they don’t see as being Celtic class – utter nonsense of course.
I do believe that the Moan of the Match Award should definitely be a regular fixture on CQN. Anyone who feels they are so fed up they can’t take this sort of stuff can maybe find the best answer to this sort of “support” – humour.
“Always look on the bright side of life, doo, doo, dee, doo, dee, doo! “ :-)
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Hail Hail
Long day work pirating the Grand Union, I was trying to think of a foreign leftsided player, I know I should walk the plank for that one, do you have a better suggestion?
Nice Snoshoeing by the Sno to almost score late in the game. He is not the Abominal Sno man that some fhans think he is.
Yeti CFC
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BREAKING NEWS ON SKY
Fabio Capello and his aides have just held a press conference at Heathrow Airport
Saying that he believes he is the man to take over from a Manager who
A.Could not get the team to Euro 2008
B.Had never managed a club team of any significance
c.Had no tacticall awareness
D.Never managed any big time players
E.Had recieding ginger hair
F. Was ugly and couldn't speak with an Italian accsent
At this point his aide leant over and asked him
So why the FECK did we not fly to Glasgow Airport nehhhhh.....
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The Narrowbhoat Tim
why regi blinker - of course
here's another
best {: / ) english celtic eleven
jonathan gould
chris morris
paul elliott
alan stubbs
lee naylor
stuart slater
martin hayes
andy peyton
wayne biggins
chris sutton
alan thomson
hail hail
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o1bhoy :- Do you really think Mr Capello would be interested in going to Celtic Park :-)
E.U
whoisnowheadingouthopefullycomingbacksinginganddancing
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How about a moan 11 with greetin Jefferries as manager and Beezabulb Bazza as its Captain.
Grumble CFC
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Hail Hail
I was leaving Regi for my Cockney Rhyme Slang 11.
Bow Bells CFC
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Just heard oor Terry on Snyde there.
Excellent stuff, well done!
Canny mind the journos name that they put forward for writing the Artur tale in the Herald, anyways, Terrys answer "Is that the guy that used to write for the Rangers News"....pause....."yes".
Well done Terry, you got your Christmas card from Screech-vins yet?
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Hail Hail
I have to challenge your Gould and Morris, granted they were born in England but they played for Scotland and Ireland respectively.
Pedantic CFC
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EdwardUrsus
good luck tonight ‹(•¿•)›
hail hail
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From SPT Subway:
Rangers fans travelling to tonight's game are advised to travel early to avoid delays and congestion. Late shoppers are advised that due to the game at Ibrox, the optimum times to travel to avoid football supporters are between kick-off time of 7.45pm and 8.30pm, when the match will be over.
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My dear friend,109 Steps...
Your elegant riposte, has been so noted.
Hmmmmmmm!
I am glad that you turned our attention to Mr.Aiden.
Now, there is a wonderful example of Cause and Effect..if I ever saw one.
Aiden was fast becoming a Target of Fan Disapprobation( Him an awe?...is der nae end tae dis?...ed)( I am afraid..no!)
His performances had become... stilted...stodgy... and not stunning!
The Boo Birds were a gathering on the telephone lines.. the abuse towards our Hero... was slowly mounting ...the mutterings of disapproval in Aiden's Performances were agrowing and agrowling!
But, fortunately.... Aiden is Made of the Right Stuff....
So what did he do?( Yeah! Whit did he dae,dae? Ah'm dyin' tae know,ye know...ed)( Wheesht...an' Ah'll tell ye!...)
Aiden responded to his REVILEMENT by the Faithful( Is der such a woid?...ed)( Ah'm no too sure!... Ah'll get back tae ye oan dat wan,pal)
By Instilling an.. IMPROVEMENT in HIS PERFORMANCE...
And soon the Fans.....ALSO RESPONDED!
Their cries now turned to....PRAISE and
APPROBATION in the matter of his Performances!....( Like ah said... A Fickle Bunch...urn't dey?...ed)( Ye goat dat richt!)
Wella....can ye believe that?
Sure ye can... ye ur no sae daft!.....
The old CAUSE AND EFFECT...KICKED IN.....nevah evah fails.....
Newton had something eftah awe!(Ur ye sure his theory, applies here?...ed)( Mebbe, no! But ah thought ah wid jist throw it in.... everyboady likes da Scientific Approach!)
The rest is as they don't say... A matter of Historical Record.
Aiden has BLOSSOMED!
He has discovered that the Fans know best!
Give them what they want....and...
Holey Moley!
The Fans will Garland you with OLIVE LEAVES!
Like ah keep tellin' ye....
Give da Audience what it wants....
THEY ARE THE BOSS!
DEY PAY DA PIPER!
Kojo.
Yer pal....who likes ye.
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the narrowbhoat tim (mr pedant)
born in england cfc ‹(•¿•)›
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Star striker for the moaning and greeting eleven:
Thierry Ennui
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match review on www.thelordofthewing.blogspot.com
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Miketw10,
Of course you can, I never said otherwise.
What I did say was that almost every post on this site was judgemental in one way or another.
That is what I judge to be the truth based on the evidence of my reading.
If however you are gauging the word in terms of non-evidential conclusion, there are loads of them as well.
The occasional polite but logical discourse is rare although not totally absent.
As far as I'm concerned anyway, the more repartie, acid rejoinders, and opinionated blasphemy (without the sweary words of course), the better.
Scott Brown remains unproven and has contributed little to this Celtic Team!
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Hear,hear! Well done Terry.
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Another star striker for the moaning and greetin eleven Jimmy Grieves.
GetitCFC
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Here's a positive solution to the Jimmy Sanderson Question if you were unable to go to a match
gie the kids a shot
Will this be made easier by the seat exchange initiative Celtic signed up to?
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Kojo,
Got to go on a bit of French leave!!
But, as far as Aiden goes you are so incorrect as to make incorrect seem almost right.
Aiden blossomed because the vast majority of Celtic Fans believed in his skill and his potential. Aiden blossomed because he is an outstanding player with a strong community and a almost certainly a strong family behind him. Aiden blossomed because Gordon Strachan and the coaching staff, suppotrted encouraged and at times cajoled him. They believed in the Celtic way.
Aiden blossomed despite the 'boo boys' and not because of them.
Evander may be the next one to prove that the above is true. Hopefully Scott brown will also benefit from all that, or does your theory mean that we have to start booing him before he makes a £4.5 million contribution.
Tell you what.
Let's get rid of coaches and managers and just boo everyone on the pitch until they start winning, or let them disintegrate.
That's the law of the jungle (not the law of THE JUNGLE)
109steps (who likes ya, but doesn't have a clue what you are on a bout at times!)
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At 12/12/07 16:13, Miketw10 said…
Neverbeten...
I chose to stay away last night...
I live in London...
I've supported Celtic for well over 40 years...
Does that make you a REAL Celtic supporter and me less so?
Christmas is just around the corner. Given the straight choice between AC Milan last week and Falkirk this week... What would you choose?
The game last night was rearranged from a weekend when it is easier for a lot of people to attend...
You are not being controversial at all... Just guilty of talking rot!
Judge not lest ye be judged, I think the big man said...
YOU EVIDENTLY DID NOT READ MY FIRST ENTRY MATE. I UNDERSTAND SOME WOULD HAVE GENUINE REASONS FOR NOT BEING THERE.
BUT LETS BE CLEAR ABOUT THIS; LAST NIGHT WAS NOT A ONE OFF. IT WASN'T UNIMPORTANT. WE HAVE PLAYED AGAINST FALKIRK BEFORE. WE NEEDED THE THREE POINTS. IT WAS AN OFFICIAL SPL MATCH. ITS NOT XMAS EVE. THE WEATHER WAS FINE. THE MATCH WAS IMPORTANT.
And the crowd was the lowest ever attendance for a Celtic match at home.
What Im saying is this was a first, and not a first that I wanted associated with Celtic. I cannot tell people to go to watch Celtic. No-one can. But for me things are changing too much and , sorry, i don't like it.As silly and whatever that it sounds, I think alot of fans could have made a little more effort last night. I think their non-attendance and their lack of effort let the Club and the players down. I really do. This is not the Celtic support to me of old. I remeber playing Partick on a FRIDAY night around 1997/8, Rangers having won the League that week and the place was packed with over 45,000 ( the Celtic End was being built).
I don't want to fall out with any Celtic man here, but wee things like this make me feel they have the upper hand. I want THEM to be the ones who have 28,ooo at a home game, not us.And remember we got three massive points last night. The team needed us, thats what its all about at the end of the day.
Yeah, you can pick and choose, no-one can stop you but if thats the way its going to be from now on then I'm saddened.And angry. I'm angry that if we have to play at Tannadice or Fir Park again, or reach another European Final then the ones who stayed away will be back claiming this and that and you and me won't get a ticket again... ( smiley face)
let me stop there but repeat. Last nights attendance was a disgrace and embarassing.
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Bloke109
the proverbial game of two halves then (not )
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Graeme MacPherson-
Ex Rangers News-
soon to be ex-Herald hack.
Caught telling dirty great big lies about Artur Boruc-
in an attempt to take the pre-match heat off Rangers.
The Viz are looking for clowns like you Graeme-
as are The Midlands Flying Squad,
Jonathan Aitken needs a P.A.
Maybe a wee number washing the dishes at Enron would be tailor-made for you.........
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Duck people
Kojo's compartmentalizing the only way he knows how - throwing hand grenades...
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My dear friend, Miketw10
If I gave you the impression that I was implying that YOU approved of the Booing of any Player... I want to go on record, right here....
That was not my Intention!
My sole purpose was to High Light the fact...
That EVERYONE WAS ENTITLED TO VOICE HIS DISAPPROVAL OR NOT...
Naturally, as a member of the AUDIENCE...the Best... and really the only way.....is by VOICE.
Letters and Telegrams will just not have the same effect!
SO the options that are extant, in order to get one's message across in a TIMELY MANNER.... to the Performers is limited, to....
The BOO and The Cheer....
Or, to be more Poetical
The CHEER and the JEER!
I stand by my belief, that there should be no Limitations( Within CERTAIN LIMITS,of course..ed)( I did not say UNLIMITED!)... as to how or why the Fan decides to voice his opinion of what he is witnessing on the field of play.
NO RULES, CONCERNING FAN RESPONSE SHALL BE TOLERATED!...
Ye pays ye dough... it's up tae ye tae ye... if Boos or Cheers ye throw!
And... that Message does Penetrate... believe me!
If the receiver of the Boos is affected in a deleterious manner...
It only achieves the purpose of Weeding the WEAK NELLIES from the STRONGER PERSONALITIES.
Always a good thing!
The last thing that we want to be playing for CELTIC
Is A WOOS!
It's a Tough woild out there...
Darwin has already said ..all that is to be said... on that subject.
I hate to repeat, what I have already written about how Mr. McGEADY has responded to Fan Revilement( So it is a woid, after all?...ed)( Ye can bet yer sweet Booty oan dat,pal) so I won't!
Kojo
Yer pal.... who likes ye.
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The darnel are not even bothering to play a striker tonight.
Who would dare suggest...................ANTI-FOOTBALL???????
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Two more exclusive signings for the moaning team.
Shinji Oh-no
Pierre Wo(is)me
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kojo
You've cited Pavlov, Einstein and, now, Darwin in support of your thesis.
I still think the argument needs the backing of a more pertinent and popular social scientist.
How about...
SUPERNANNY ?
Let's put Evander on the naughty step csc
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A quick scan of the blog and wow the moaners and whingers are out in force,real supporter debates, some of you need to get get a life go out more,go places and do other things.Celtic and football are great ,not life and death and who care how many go to Ipox.We buy our season tickets to go or not to go is our perogative,season tickets are not free so we can boo ( foul and abusive not acceptable ) cheer or sing as the mood takes us.Players,manager and the board are all well paid,more than most of us so if we supporters (customers ) get annoyed at times then the poor little shrinking violets will survive I am sure.
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Major quandary.
Rangers game on ESPN.
To watch or not?
I usually give their games a swift bodyswerve.
However, as I was at home for the Stuttgart game a few weeks ago, I did watch them being beaten and thoroughly enjoyed the result, if not the game. Ask my son's neighbours about the noise when Stuttgart hit the winner.
So do I work at my desk or watch the game unfold with all its twists and turns? Potential highs and lows?
Do I risk my 100 per cent record of Rangers losing when I watch?
Or do I put my record on the line for the cause?
I'll decide in 30 minutes.
PS I am backing improving Scotland's standing in Europe by raising the coefficient.
Rangers to fall into the UEFA cup.
'GG Allez Lyon.
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My dear Friend, 109 Steps...
What do you not understand about the rule of Cause and Effect?
To me it causes no mental strain.
Aiden was dithering, he was wool gathering, his distribution was unseemly, for a man of his inherent abilities.
The Crowd did not like it!
The Crowd said so!
Aiden, after digesting the Crowd response...
to be not poetical....
PULLED HIS SOCKS UP!
Voila!
The Rule Woiked!
In other woids..
AIDEN MADE ADJUSTMENTS...
His Latest Performances have be nothing short of Exhilerating and SOUL SATISFYING...
And to Whom....may I ask...
WHY THE FANS!
Now come the Kudos, the Accolades, the Praises......
And what kind of effect does that have on Aiden..
Bingo!
He Thrives on the Adulation. he Luvs it!
See the System WOIKS BEAUTIFULLY...
GOOD BHOY! BAD BHOY!
The System not only woiks....it is SELF SUSTAINING....
The Better Your Performances... the More Hero Worship is invoked in the SPECTATORS!
On the other hand?
Well, I do not need to tell you how the Crowd will respond to a Less than Excellent Performance.... Do I?
Kojo.
Yer Pal... who likes ye.
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GG Go ahead risk the 100% record I have faith in you.
Some more players for the Moaning/Greeten Eleven
Sobby Stiles
Stephen Carp
Quality Stuff CFC
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Neverbeten
For what it's worth I think the debate on last nights attendance and the merit of those fans who went against those that did not is being taken 2 far by some of us on this site.
Ed the Ted, good luck 2nite btw, mentioned in an earlier post a few days ago about someone being addicted 2 celtic. I suspect it was said in jest nonetheless I reflected on this and came 2 the conclusion that , yes, for some, supporting celtic is an addiction and can have the same negative effects as can other addictions. I know personally a couple of supporters who have told me that their desire 2 put Celtic b4 everything else has cost them their marriages.
It is only a game m8 and we all support in our own way.
Oh and I couldn't make it last night, I was winning at poker at the casino but getting pumped at roulette!
Hail Hail
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Paul Telfer has just voluntarily cancelled his contract with Bournemouth to help the club out of their financial difficulties.
Before you all clamour to get him signed, I should point out that he's injured until the summer.
No return for the KoK and now this. How will we cope?
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watched the reserve game against sheep to see more of young Conroy as i liked what i seen last night,this bhoy could be a wee gem.
He played a game pre-season 2005 containing McGeady, Wallace, Ferry, Hasson, McGaughey, that beat AEK Athens 13-0, Afterwards the Greek coach commented that Conroy was'the best young player I've ever seen, bar none'.
Best o luck young man listen to your Coaches not your fans ha ha ony kiddin on that bit
o1bhoy
P.S. what was Keane's remark to top shelf utd fans?
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Just settling in to watch the Lyon game. Wouldn't it be ironic for a French team to put them out after M Le Guen?
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kojo
if you ignore the overwhelming weight of evidence that has been pointed out to you on numerous occasions, it is little wonder that you suffer no mental strain in sticking to your point.
Surely some of the booing coming your way from other posters should have improved your performance by now?
I'm off to watch the lambs lie down to the Lyons.
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I've just scrolled to the end before reading the other comments. I know...
Whingers were in evidence near me, 403, last night. One idiot began berating JVOH when his name was read out before the game. "Come on ya big useless Dutch c*** ye'd better score tonight." Until we were 2 up this moron continued to scream abuse. I didn't hear any booing of Sno and I was straining to hear it. My relief, though evaporated when the boy hesitated once (howls of outrage) and misdirected one pass (screams of indignant disbelief). When he took the ball in the area, controlled it beautifully then sent a great shot goalwards I could almost taste the disappointment in the air.
On a nicer topic, the tiny wee bhoys who were playing at half time were absolutely brilliant.
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EDB.
You've got mail.
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In the absence of an update thread from Paul, it's ESPN for me.
I really hope Lyon help improve Rangers' finances by RELEGATING, now I wonder if we'll see that word in tomorrow's headlines, to the UEFA.
ALLEZ LYON
'GG
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3 Man Utd fans stabbed in Rome.
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Rangers in white and Lyon in black. Interesting.
Allez les noirs!
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Interesting about the strips, funnily enough Marseille did that last night, choosing on their own to play in their pink away top.
Any reason why? Is it a new fad? Will we see the hoops on display in a european away game?
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Govou misses a sitter. Eugh.
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Lyon should be ahead. Juninho split the defence to send Govou through but he shot wide.
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crax
what about Hutton`s defendding at t5hat one
touch tight :¬)
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Let's not forget, Rangers losing is for the good of Scottish football. By losing, they will gain us more co-efficient points from the UEFA cup than they would have in the rest of the Champions League!
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First booking of the night for Thompson. Cue Juninho.....
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FK to Lyon, Juninho territory!
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crax
almost as bad as my spelling
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Up and down, not enough to get past McGregor, corner though.
Rangers try to clear, smacks Cuellar in the face, almost dribbles in!
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On target but McGregor saves. Rangers all at sea from the corner.
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pfayr
This has a Lyon victory all over it, no jinxes can defy that!
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My dear friend , Setting Free the Bears..
Why do you not come out and say it?
Well, I will.
You simply do not like me!
There is always an Acid Tip to your pen.
Read over what you have just written.
The vitriol is peeking.
So what do you want from me....?
I never intentionally go out of my way to be sarcastic, I always treat my opponents with respect... I always try to argue the point...
Never do I consciously try to insert digs or aspersions towards my disagreeer...( Is dat a woid...ed)( Sure it it... in Patagonia!)
My friend, you have much to learn....
What this blog is about...in fact ANY BLOG....
Is all about DIFFERING OPINIONS.....
Now it is obvious that you do not agree with the woid DIFFERING....
Opinions are of no use if they are
ALL THE SAME!
That, my friend....is why I
WELCOME YOUR OPINION.....
I SHALL NEVAH ATTEMPT TO STIFLE A DIFFERENT OPINION from my own.
I always try to ARGUE THE POINT....
I Nevah attempt to win my point, by DENIGRATING ANOTHER'S!
I repeat...
I TOTALLY WELCOME A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION...
IT MAKES THIS BLOG WHAT IT IS...
A wee bit of friendly advice...
DROP THE SARCASM... it is so pointless...and only highlights your lack of a more Profound response.
Kojo.
Yer Pal..... who likes ye.
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Where to start?
Last night's attendance:
"And the crowd was the lowest ever attendance for a Celtic match at home".
Ach, why bother with facts, neverbeten?
Anyway, as a season ticket holder, I didn't go to last night's (rearranged) game cos I couldnae; but I'm going up to Inverness on Sunday cos I can.
But you, neverbeten (in close competition with one or two others whose names I can't be bothered checking) are the bestist Celtic supporter ever ever ever in the whole green universe.
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yyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaassssss!
Ball across the box going nowhere, McGregor gets his hand to it, Govou taps it in. 1-0 Lyon.
yyyyyyyaaaaasssss!
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YA WEE BEAUTY.
'gg
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Defence split open again by simple passing and movement. Bad error by McGregor.
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Goal Lyon good defending
Can't believe I am watching the huns game, the one good thing it is in French, the commentators keeps Le Huns la Merde does anyone know what that means.
Bonaparte CFC
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Now I've read the rest of the comments I'll say this. Attendance seems to be a real and worsening problem, and not just this season either. Last night was bad, but crowds have been sparse for ages. They're now trying to sell Second Half of the Season tickets. I don't know what the problem is, but it's worrying.
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Is merde not applicable as a certain swear word beginning with 'F'?
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Well done Lyon! Watching the game here in vancouver and I could have sworn I heard ...the sash...being belted out. The TSN/ESPN commentator relays to a TV audience of a "fantastic atmosphere"...he is a Scot. I wonder where his allegiance is? They will never change.
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Hutton picks up the second yellow of the night for a wild challenge near the half way line.
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OH THE HOAKIE KOKIE GOALIE
OH THE HOAKIE KOKIE GOALIE
HE PUT HIS RIGHT ERM OOT HIS LEFT ERM IN.......
HE FLAPS AGAIN AND LYONN ARE ONE NIL.......
OH THE HOAKIE KOKIE GOALIE
OH THE HOAKIE KOKIE GOALIE
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Is that not our friend Lubos Michel refereeing?
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First dive of the night from Hutton. Even McAllister admitted that there was no contact.
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Hutton's yellow card means Hutton misses the next Champions League game..............they don't even realise they're doing it.
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The french commentators just keep on saying Huns La Merde. Bad tackle by the white Cafu the french commentator now saying Hutton Grande La Merde, can't figure it out.
Tolouse Letrec CFC
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I thought JVOH normally takes our penalties.
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It is Michels, yes.
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Nasty challenge from the Lyon player, Papac down for treatment.
They have as many sub left-backs as us don't they?
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Was at the game last night with my two bhoys and two of their pals for a birthday treat. First time I've been since giving up a season ticket, eighteen months ago.
Really enjoyed the game and being back at Paradise. Wasn't really surprised by the lack of numbers last night but was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere.
I must admit if I still had my season ticket I probably wouldn't have bothered with the travelling but since it was a treat, made the effort, which was repaid by a good game.
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narroowbhoat:
Merde is a swear word basically, hope that helps!
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Hutton woefully exposed again by slick passing, Govou can't find anyone with the cross.
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Lyon all over the huns, Papac getting carried off in a stretcher he is so embarassed about the huns defence.
Looks cold at the home of the Badgers as Smith has 5 cardigans on.
De Gaul CFC
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The natives are getting restless....
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Another chance for Benzama...just high and wide.
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Natives are getting ugly, wait a minute they were born that way.
Edith Piaf CFC
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I can see a second goal coming soon for Lyon.
Asterik CFC
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I confess to a certain amount of concern at Lyon's failure to convert the chances they have had to put this game beyond Rangers.
'GG
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My dear friend, Dennis47...20.03
You Betcha,it's worrying!
Income is the life-blood of any Enterprise.
How to increase income?
Easy!
It is by persuading MORE PEOPLE... TO ATTEND our Games!
Next question... yes!... the fellow in the back row... him with the Bad Hair- cut!
"An' How dae ye propose, tae dae that,mac?"
I am glad that you asked.
Give the FANS WHAT THEY WANT!
"An' whit wid that be, then" bad hair-cut persisted.
The easy answer, would be to give the fans.... a WINNING TEAM...
Howevvvvvvvvah.....
Man does not live by Bread alone!
" Whit ur ye talkin' aboot,noo?... Stick tae the question!"
As I was about to explain...
That is the Easy Answer.. but the answer is much more recondite, than that.
The Winning must be accompanied by ...for the lack of a More Simpler woid..... ELAN!
"Who is he? and who dis he play fur,anyway... his name disnae ring a bell!" Bad hair-cut, IS a Cut Up..... isn't he, though?
The Winning of the Games must be accompanied by ...Style, Skill and Magical Technique...
Otherwise, the mere matter of Winning.... does not..
FULLY SATISFY ,THE FANS HUNGER FOR BEAUTY AND GRACE .... which is always there... simmering, perhaps... but, there... believe me... though, admittedly, the Fans themselves would be loath to divulge that.
Everybody loves the BEAUTIFUL GAME!
That is why that Title is so APROPOS!
"Ye know pal....Ah think ye hiv goat somethin', there."
He may have a Bad Hair-Cut... but he has a Load of Good UNCOMMON SENSE!
Kojo.
Yer Pal... who likes ye.
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HT and it's good for Scottish footbal so far, 1-0 Lyon.
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HT 0 - 1.
Lyon: scored, could have had another, controllign the midfield. Juninho and Kallstrom outstanding.
Rangers: outclassed.
Will Wattie go wild and play a second striker? Could he be so attack minded?
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Half time, Huns diving all over the place, strong refereeing though.
Wattie begining to sweat, takes one of his cardigans off.
Voltaire CFC
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Gordon
He's already said he disnae know how to play for a draw - is that them gubbed.
I don't care I'm watching last night's game as I was a bad teammate, I mean supporter, and didn't get along.
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Don't get to optimistic yet, lads. Only one goal in it and they will get a chance.
I think Lyon need at least another one.
Is it my imagination or have they pulled their famous narrowing of the pitch stunt?
Anyone else hear Rab C Nesbitt on the soundtrack?
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damn missed the darnel first half
just heard the white cafu has been getting rumped
kings of lyon cfc
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gg
so far so good your 100% record is still intact.Keep it up for the second half don't you dare stop watching.
Gerard Depardieu CFC
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Gerard Depardieu
Brigitte Bardot
Johnny Halliday
Edith Piaf
Charles Haznovoice
Your bhoys are doing us proud.
'GG
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Sorry for the late reply.
Firstly Edward U - I have great respect for a supporter who has the sheer guts and courage to comment on his rival teams' website. I'm not sure which section of the support I would fall into as TBH I don't actually know what half of them mean lol! I'm sure it's been mentioned but hey Lyon are currently winning 1-0! Not heard BFDJ on Radio Snide for 10 mins or so, he'll be heartbroken!
Thanks Paul 67, I have a feeling WGS had his targets identified early again, like in summer. Here's hoping for Wee Shaun to come back!
Does anybody think that Naka could be on his way? Let me stress I don't want him to leave, however I find it suprising he's been out injured for so long, could it be because of the pre-season period when he played for Japan? Or is he simply unlucky with his current injury?
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I actually don't give a fu
rristence for their result.
rickifultoncsc
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Terry O'Neill on Radio tonight was class. Two points I would love to have made. They couldnt name there sourses.
Terry maintained his dignity by not naming his. No idea where he got the truth from.
Like the result from the CL, even though I have bets on Lyons (The Times spelling) I cant bring myself to watch the football perverts.
Wouldnt mind Sevilla winning for a possible destination.
Its great to watch the CL without a care, sitting with feet up watching the destinations being decided.
Ive got a feeling it will be Inter. At least we would be in the other end of the San Siro. Most fholk will be on 1st name terms with hotel and bar personnel.
Been on Milano underground more times than the Glasgow middle earth train.
If it is and since Celtic have been there so often I think UEFA should move the away game to somewhere neutral. No idea where though...
Madrid would be good, but does anyone else think a trip to the home of the Spanish royal team might be a bit dodgy?
After the Aberdeen carry on and the incontenents trip to Catalyuna it might not be very welcoming.
They wouldnt be too keen on McGeadinhos tribute to Jinkys 67 performance either.
Also the Bernabau always looks full for CL games, apparently a lot of Madrid supporters from elsewhere in Spain save their Madrid trips for CL games.
Porto would be prefered.
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ALLEZ LES GHARCONS
'GG
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Kojo...
You never gave me that impression, so no problems there. I still agree with 109 Steps P.O.V though. People improve in spite of the boo-boys, not because of it.
You have a point about the survival of the fittest theory, but I can't see that applying to 20-y-o footballers though.. Especially ones who are not playingparticularly badly, but for some reason the boo-boys elect them to be boo-flavour of the month.
I'll tell you what the Darwinian theory does though... Certain talented players could just get the proverbial hump, decide that they don't need that sort of nonsense and go elsehere and thrive. All becuse the boo-boys don't know a good player when they see one.
The boo-boys have got to learn that the game is evolving, and we've got to evolve with it... We can't play kick & rush all the time. Now there's Darwinian for you!
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Rangers have just asked for the second half to be postponed.
UEFA verdict awaited.
Jim White, you can hear the pain in his voice. Fantastic.
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Lyonn finish strong in the second half remember 4years ago tonight? a reverse 3-0 me thinks
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estadio:
Funnily enough, last night I dreamt that we drew Inter Milan in the last 16.
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Fantastique.
Mi-temps. Un - zero pour Lyon. Les Lyonnais sont fantastique, et les Huns sont merdes.
"C'est un grande demande pour Les Huns en le deuxieme parti" a dit Gary McAllister.
Elle n'y a qu'une equipe dans le jeu a ce moment, et elle n'est pas les Huns.
Alles L'Olympique Lyonnais
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Right, so in what minute of the match will we here the commentators tell us that rangers will win the UEFA cup? im going for 75min.
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Tides coming in, got to set sail now for plundering the nearest pub. I thought the commentators were speaking french, it turns out to be Danish, go figure le merde.
Au Revoir mon amis.
common Lyon
Cyd Charisse CFC
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Pardonnez moi
Je dirais
Allez L'OM
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Keeper completely flaps at a cross from Hutton, but gets a slight touch and defender clears from underneath the bar.
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lyon goalie has a touch of the mark browns about him
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need a 2nd goal here
c'mon Lyon
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That's why Artur is so important to our ambitions.
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Lyon sitting back too much for my liking. 2nd goal would be nice.
Cuellar booked, another chance for Juninho.
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Juninho free kick off the bar with the keeper well beaten.
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Juninho on the FK prowl again as Toulalan is brought down by Cuellar just before he is about to skin Hutton and score..........
..and the FK hits the bar!
So close to 2-0.
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If Mr. McGowan my, and John Reid's old French teacher is looking in:
Me te se nous vous, before
le las les, before
lui leur, before
y, before
en, before
the verb.
'GG
Juninho hits the bar with a free kick.
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juninho hits the bar again
huns done all ends up there
Bazzabhoy....:¬)
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wolfmans wee brother hits the cross bar for lyon from a freekick
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Does anyone else hear the crowd quite clearly every now and then?
Latest soundbite from the home fans is
"Anurr striker wid help!"
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Commentators listing great free kick experts. Seem to have forgotten Naka for some reason....
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Edward...
You said earlier that you were starting to brick it...
They must feel more like brieze blocks now!
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Стахановец...
I never heard that, but the boy pointed that out to me!
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An hour gone and now I am bricking it.
Lyon allowing Rangers too much of the ball.
But I will not move, as I want to keep my 100% record intact.
'GG
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is that milan baros on the bench for lyon?
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Стахановец
I think Inter is a cert, a campain of familiar places. Ending where it started?
0-1 Inter.
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GG...
Keep going! We're all rooting for you. You can do it!
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I take it Rangers signed Naismith so they could emulate us signing Derek Riordan?
I mean, the boy was top-scorer for Kilmarnock, yet when they are 1-0 down at home and needing a goal to qualify for the last 16, they stick him on the left wing and play McCulloch up front on his own.
Madness.
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GG
How they fare tonight surely doesn't matter. They'll carry on rampaging through Europe in the UEFA Cup.
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Pen claim for Lyon .... not given.
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Very very very close to a penalty there.
Replays show Hutton doesn't get the ball. Red card and penalty, or at least a free kick 18 yards out, should have been awarded.
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Hound of the Barkervilles about to come on.
Cue press stories about Boyd wanting away.
Juninho deneied a stick on penalty.
'GG
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Lyon are sitting a bit deep for my liking. Rangers not looking too clever in their build up, but I'd like to see Lyon hold possession further up the park.
Allez!
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Villa swapped Baros for John Carew
Sevilla 2-0 up so topping the group
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Darcheville on in what must be a fitness gamble...2 up front you say? I reckon Whittaker to left-back, McCulloch back to midfield, and a safe 4-5-1 to make sure they don't get a thumping at home.
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Baskervilles.
Rangers shoot across face of goal.
Now that would have been ironic after the denial of the penalty.
'GG
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Lyon need to slow the game down, play posession football for a bit.
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Rangers throwing caution to the wind and going 4-4-2 at home.
I thought JC Darcheville was injured?????
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GG
Keep taking the tablets!!!!!!!
I notice Big P is keeping his powder dry at the minute.
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15 minutes left.
Allez allez allez allez Lyon.
'GG
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Was that an attempted stamp by McGregor?
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Surprisingly Alan Green on 5live doesn't have a good word to say about Rangers
how did Lyon not score then
I can't take it
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Benzema misses 2 sitters
Darcheville returns the favour
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I cannot believe Benzama did not score there.
Whittaker messed up a header, he raced clear, rounded the keeper, and somehow hit it off Whittaker!
Rangers go up the other end, Ferguson to the byline, squares it in, open goal for Darcheville, and he skies it from three yeards!
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Lyon clean thru - can't score!
Seconds later, D'Archeville misses an open goal.
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you have to be joking me !! how is that not 2.
hahahahahahahah how did he miss that
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Three attempts from Lyon striker and he missed.
Then Rangers miss an open goal.
D'Archeville is my hero.
'GG
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Darcheville, not to be outdone by Lyon player, misses a bigger sitter. Over the bar from 3 yards!!!!
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thought the rangers were on £100 000 a man to get past Lyon and into the last 16
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the most ridiculous passage of football i have ever seen
lyon had 3 chances in 10 secs to score spurned
huns up the pitch in a flash
drasticville makes Van Vossen look an accomplished player
3 yards out ..........over the bar
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boydichenko coming on
lyon are not very good
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commentator on sky is a joke, he must be on first name terms with all the huns, "super save by alan" "get the shakles off barry" fud
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Benzema had another run into box.
7 or 8 minutes left.
Rangers with wide open spaces at back.
Boyd coming on.
'GG
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Boyd stripped for action...
3 up front now... Wooooooooooooo!!!!
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Yas!
2-0!
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2 - 0!!!
Game set & match.
Thank you and goodnight.
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Goal from Benzema
'GG
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Oh Dear!
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Benzema
Je t'adore
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Substitution takes immediate effect! 2-0 Lyon and Rangers progress to the UEFA Cup!!
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Is it me or is Ibrox emptying?
Wonder why!
Frank
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Ibrox hero Cuellar misses his header at a free-kick and Benzama puts it through the keepers legs.
They are going for the time-wasting now as well, this is going to be a hilarious last five minutes, how many more yellows to come? What odds a red?
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"such a crushing blow for this football club, you have walter and ally on the sides" The boy is gutted hahahah roon ye, mcallister sounds like hes going to cry
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champions league...your having a laugh!
champions league...your having a laugh!
champions league...your having a laugh!
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Radio scotland are raging that Boyd is not on yet. If they go out I can see Smith getting it in the neck from the press. 2-0 over now. Fans streaming out of the stadium, commentators gutted, cue clear out of all Johnny Foreigners.
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No bouncy bouncy on the underground tonight.
'GG
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3-0!
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
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3-0 Revenge is sweet!
19 Y-O striker!!!
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Will the "rested" Rangers players have a big finish aftert he weekend off??
Er no. 3- 0 Benzema!!
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3-0
Benzema
Allez allez allez allez
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yaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
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Gary McAllister an old nieghbour of mine and a bigger hun mason bigot there never was
first name terms with all the lads GIRFUY
0-3 BTW
:¬) :¬) :¬)
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This is a disaster for Scottish football.
darchville and yon french laddie, thank you.
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Red for Darcheville - blatent kick at a Lyon player.
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JCD off for a stamp on a Lyon player, hahahaha.
I said there would be a red card.
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I would just like to thank David Irons for agreeing to last weekend's postponement.
This result is made even sweeter.
D'Archeville sent off for stamping.
'GG or even GIGI
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Darcheville sent off for lashing out.
He thought he was allowed to do that at Ibrox
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"mind crushing" thats a new one gary. have to mind that for 2nd jan.
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The pain on Radio Scotland is worth the licence fee.....almost.
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3-0 now. Billy Dodds raging that no-one gave him an old fashioned scottish kick - charming.
Oh, Darcheville has heard him and got a red for stamping.
Dodds says he is stupid and ref had no choice - I lnow his team are getting beat but he should at least try to think about what comes out his mouth.
Darcheville will need an escort out of glasgow tonight.
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Another dive attempt from Hutton at the end there, should have been a second booking!
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All over! 3 - 0 a fitting reflection on the game. One side wanted to play football and the other didn't know how.
I'm glad it was a drubbing, no hard luck stories in the press tomorrow.
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And my 100% record is intact.
Go Rangers and improve the coefficient.
No chance of both sets of fans being in Madrid.
'GG the grinning garcon
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Coneybhoy...
I fear for their fans getting out of Govan...
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Where now for Gretna ?
:)))))))))))))))
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JIm White looks like he's shed a few tears there.
How many empty seats there. Shocking. Greatest fans in the world
Helsinborgs in the UEFA CUP?
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Simply beautiful!
And just HOW gutted is our Gary McAllister???! :)
I hope all you lads will be supporting the Dons next Thursday against Copenhagen up at the Pitt!
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The chickens come home to roost for The Govanites and their pals at the SFA.
They didn't land on Lyon... Lyon landed on them.
Queue 'They were robbed, we were fluky' banners.
Ah well I thin kmy thick thick Irish hide can just about take it...
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mwaah,,mmmmwwaaAAH....
...MMMWAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAAA..HA HAAA!!
Poor Fergie, Master of the Duff Freekick..dubbell chilli sauce on the kebab tonight should take away the bitter taste, the bitter Truth that the rangers are SH....SHHHHHHH no language violation puleeese:)))
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Now THAT'S comedy gold!
Perhaps the most entertaining last 15 minutes of a football match in living memory.
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Last 16 draw a week on Friday:
Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, Inter Milan or Seville!
I fancy a wee return match with Porto.
And I still stand by my prediction from last week of Rangers v Helsingborgs in the UEFA Cup.
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Just tuned in - good timing.
Seems like the rest over the weekend really paid dividends - for the opposition. Rangers went too long without a game and likely couldn't get into any rhythm for tonights game. A bad tactical error by the genius that is WS.
Personally I couldn't care less either way. Whether they are in the CL or the UEFA is irrelevant to me.
We need to look after our own business and that includes playing better than we did last night.
Hail Hail
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7 points from first three games and still not qualyfing. Surely Wattie will be getting mutually consented? So much for who will the O** F*** get in the next round as was discussed on Snyde last week.
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oh deepest joy should have been 5-0
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Strengthen from a position of strength chance 2. What does tonight’s result mean for us? Better TV money, so can we indulge in a centre forward of class. Forget the fullback/Centre back nonsense, get a dynamic centre forward and let’s have a go, you can cover up defensive weaknesses but not up front, so c’mon Celtic, if you are going to spend, spend up front.
Hail Hail
View
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Carlsberg dont do subs?? I have never laughed so much at Darcheville's input to the game :)))))
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Touching picture on Sky there of a Rangers supporting father consoling his son. Brings a tear to the eye.
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i dont have sky, anyone know where i can get a laugh at the interviews on tinternet?
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that'll be a glass eye
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Guys,
someone needs to phone Clyde and ask why Alan Gow was not on the bench and brought on.
Seville67 founder member of the Darcheville CSC fan club.
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A most enjoyable evening.
Walter has one tactic. It worked for, oooh, two whole games in the CL.
Then he was found out.
Result?
0-3.
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BBC Scotland Highlights.....?
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Benzema is only 19 yet looks a hell of a player. That's the kind of quality our youth team needs to produce.
Inrox deserted apart from the Lyon fans who are still being penned in by the police.
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Someone should ask why Barry Ferguson wasnt playing tonight. Oh, he was??
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sir David Murraymint should be happy, just saved over a million in draw bonuses:))
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It does not become us to gloat. Ho ho ho. Bring on the mighty Gretna!
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Good shout, mncelt. While enjoying the schadenfreude (excuse the tautology) as much as the next man, it's been a while since we hammered the govan mob. Let's focus on Celtic.
Well, ok, fifteen minutes of laughing allowed........
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Paul had a previous article about teams racking up co-efficient points by beating inferior opposition in the UEFA cup. I think it's Bulgaria or somebody like that who have achieved extra places in Euro football by their teams doing well in UEFA cup.
I would just like to thank Rangers for their efforts in helping the Scottish co-efficient by dropping into the UEFA cup in the hope of picking up some extra co-efficient points.
What a selfless attitude by the teddies:-)
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Couldnt help myself just had a wee lurk over on FF. First post I seen was this:
same old walter.
we wanted him out the door years ago, why did we take him back, hes a medicore scottish manager. its that simple.
So so funny !
Oh la rangers sont merde !
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mncelt - aren't we forgetting their 'wee sneaky' against 'borough which resulted in Nocha Nava getting pranged. Another 'Rest' period game methinks.
Just think. That music, next year, 2008, Tuesday or Wednesday night... In one part of Glasgow.
Who needs Carlsberg?
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Ho! Ho! Ho!, Wit a hoot! I was seriously rolling about come the 78min mark!! Ho! Ho! HO!, I'm trying to think of something positive to say about the hun's performance at "fortress ibrox".........oh! yeah!.....................They looked well rested!!! HO! HO! HO!
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Enfin. Le Wattenacio est casse.
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OK i'm gettin in first got the result right 3-0 reverse... but....
HOALIE GOALIE VERSUS THE HOAKIE KOKIE GOALIE......... no contest
I might have to admit my 10 MILLION ART HEIST theorys wrong way wrong don't cash in, not just yet cause ART'S probably worth double that i.e. after EURO 2008
Edward your probably no dancinmatesoahopeyegetbenficaindafinal
Cause it will get us straight into the group stages the next 2years ceoifficent wise goed morgen slapen geod so.....
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Is Hutton the biggest diver in Scottish football ?
For a so called hard man he goes down like a Russian pr......
Clyde is brilliant they are trying not to blame anybody but are running out of people to pardon.
Seville67
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Just enjoying the joy that is the Radio Snyde phone in!
Mibbe the Dons can draw this mob if we get through against Copenhagen!
hahah...our Dawwyl is GUTTED
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Hail Hail,all a sudden on Snyde,Lyon are a class act,going to the Uefa cup is an achievement.
We can brag all day tomorrow.
Terry O well done give snivenns hell.
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It's been a good couple of nights! Now on to the weekend.
Looking forward to the draw to see which giants of Europe will be visiting Fortress Parkhead in February.
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BHOYS,
STAND UP FOR ALL TEAMS IN THE LAST 16 OF THRE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.
Martin.
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If there is any consistency in the press, then WS should be fearing an absolute mauling tomorrow...
1. 7 points from first three games- yet still not qualify?
2. 1 point required from last home game- yet still not qualify?
3. 1 point required, and a weekend off beforehand- and still not qualify?
4. Boyd, Gow, Naismith- you signed them, where were they?
None of this will happen. Walter is the most well connected coach in Scotland, he has friends all over the media. He will be protected.
The truth, however- as the poster on FF quoted above realises- is out there.
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Thanks Lyon, that`s Scott Brown paid for in full.
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:-) :-) :-)
SaveWallyCSC.
Lubo.
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PJBhoy
Brilliant. Laughed so much.
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stpatricksbhoy,
Missed Terry's call - what was discussed? Ex Rangers News Journalist Darryl King not a happy chap.
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test
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pjbhoy,
LOL - A Bogie "giruy ya Hun" :-)
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Laughable comment of the night,
Rangers are playing against a World Cup winner Grosso.
Ok what about...
Dida, Pirlo, Oddo, Maldini, Nesta, Gilardino, Insahgi, Ambrosini, Gattuso and on and on
and don't forget the world player of the year Kaka.Plus Sedorf who as 43 Champions League medals.
Funny how Milan were a poor team.
Seville67
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dont know whos on the slide, think it may be keith jackson.. jumping to the defence of walter rangers havent done bad in this group seemingly?
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Early rise for me so laters good friends.
Enjoyed last night's banter so much and looks like tonight could be fun too. So enjoy all.
Last week Gordon gave us an early xmas present.
Tonight the fates did too.
Sleepsville Express leaving ML3. All aboard.
UMcG
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12/12/07 21:45, PJBhoynyc
A Classic in every way Sir!! lol:)))
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I think its time we actually acknowledged the vision of the SPL decision makers.
Given the reality that TFOD have more chance of racking up co-efficient points for Scotland in the UEFA Cup, it was true bue skies thinking of the powers that be to allow Rangers a whole week on the burgers and the bevvy to facilitate this eventuality.
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Juninho is the spit of Sylar from Heroes
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Tout d'un coup , Walter n'est pas un bon entraineur, a dit quelqu'un en Le Radio Clyde.
Paul Le Guen a dit que les Rangers sont merde.
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Just when I thought there could be nothing funnier than Jim White's mush... I turn over, and there is the Beast himself, shiny suit, face like a rhinocerous just been stung by a wasp... complaining about all the money in the English game and how this disadvantages poor wee Dignity FC...
Where did that money come from? Oh yeah, Sky TV. In whose studio Souness sits...
Subject hastily changed by Richard Keys!
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What's the financial implications for Celtic after tonight's Lyon win? I thought we only gained extra TV money if Rangers failed to make the group stages, not the knockout stage.
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Havnt sat back and enjoyed watching a game so much in ages.
Rangers crossing and set pieces were absolutely awful.
Ive a feeling there could be trouble in the camp there with Cousin. I'm sure he will be made the scapegoat for his comments in the papers.
What a player that Benzema is, hes got everything and he's still only 19.
Wudnt mind going back to Milan for the next round, it was great craic there last week and it shouldnt be a problem getting tickets for the next round.
Other then that id say the easiest draw is Porto. Very happy we wont be facing Arsenal for starters
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Only team from the British Isles NOT to make it through to the last 16 ?
The "Quintessential" British Team
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mcmanus69 Tery had a real go on all the press crap re AB,he was quoting from the factual translation of Arturs interview in the Polish press as usual snevinns would not answer him and cut hom off.So Terry continues to take him to task and show him up for what he is,no better than the laptop loyal
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Just released in all good book shops:
European Rough Guide 2008.
Top spots for short trips
Milan. (Inter)
Madrid (Real)
Sevilla (Sevilla)
Oporto (Porto)
Barcelona (Barca)
London (Arsenal, Chelsea)
Manchester (United)
Moscow
To be avoided:
Zenit St Petersburg
AZ Alkmar
Nürnberg
København
Lokomotiv Moskva
Basel
Brann Bergen
Dinamo Zagreb
Rennes
Bolton
Aris Salonica
Braga
Helsingborg :pray:
Panionios
Galatasaray
Austria Wien
Getafe
Anderlecht
H. Tel-Aviv
AaB
AEK
Mladá Boleslav
Elfsborg
Aberdeen
Gretna
Whitehill Welfare
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I only caught the last 10 minutes, can anybody tell me why the game was played behind closed doors ?
Bet they're well sick in Gretna too.
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is that right McManus69, that our Dawwyl was a journo for the Mordor news???
Makes perfect sense now.
Keevans is spouting his anti-celtic views now....all very sad if you ask me.
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Gordon Strachan a dit " Est-ce que tout l'argent est pour nous manintenant. Peut-etre nous acheterons Ronaldinho!"
Souness a le visage comme le tonnere.
Tres drole
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1st time ive listened to radio clyde before... cant believe people fall for keevins patter and phone in
hes just said all tonight was about is west of scotland bragging rights, celtic will never go through blah blah blah.. i didnt realise Celtic where playing tonight.
why does keevins still have a job, talks some amount of gash, also cant believe some of us get wound up by him, obvious what hes trying to do.
Terry get clean about him.
walters gettin it tight, pundits tryin to save him.
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21:40, Gordon_J
Agreed, Porto would be sweet, if we don't get them I would like Real Madrid!
What do u mean we can't pick!
Just no "Battle of Britain" please!
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Chi Chi Ching Ching......!!!!
2 full backs
1 midfielder
1 striker.
Dot the I's and cross the T's Mr Lawwell!!
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Hugh K. on Clyde says that tonight was not about the Champion's League,
but simply about BRAGGING RIGHTS IN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND.
Hugh, you are priceless.
STAND UP FOR ALL THE TEAMS IN THE LAST 16,
Martin.
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Do you ever think there really is a thing called destiny?
On my way back up from London on the Stansted to Prestwick rat run yesterday ( was down seeing Zeppelin, did I mention...) was sitting beside a bear who was, now take a deep breath, reading. A book. With writing and everything.
I knew he was one of the people because of his fetching and tasteful polo shirt, with the five stars and all.
The book was by Robert Goddard.
It was called 'Never Go Back'.
Someone ought to tell uncle Walter.
Oh, my back, bwaaah bwaaah.....
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You are all a disgrace. There is far too much crowing on here tonight. Your parochial attitude overshadows the serious fact that Rangers long unbeaten home run in Europe is now over.
During this impressive run of games, Rangers managed to avoid defeat at Ibrox against some of the most notable clubs in European Football which included the following :-
Maccabi Haifa
Partisan Belgrade
Hapoel Tel-Aviv
Osasuna
Anorthosis Famagusta
Artmedia Bratislava
Maritimo Funchal
Will the RST shortly issue a press release commending the club for this mighty feat?
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do you think J White will get a good nights kip tonight?
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At 12/12/07 21:45, PJBhoynyc said…
Top quality ;)
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What a great evening's entertainment. I was watching Sky and listening to the Huns on Radio Scotland for maximum effect.
The numpty's on the radio even managed to bring the inability of Derek Riorden to get a game in to the conversation.
On another note, I went along last night and wasn't too impressed by the atmosphere at all. It was no better or worse than a normal Saturday.
For those who would prefer 30k fans at every game, consider this: 30,000 season books at an average price of, say, £450 translates in to £13.5m of lost revenue and would wipe out our profitability.
Be careful what you wish for.
LOL!! The Scottish media tip-toeing around Wattie at the press conference as we speak.
Richard Gordon now bring up our game against St Mirren. I give up.
Can these prats not grasp the fact that Rangers only needed a draw and were pumped 3 nil??
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Wasnt at game last night or saturday due to exams but wish I was.
Have always been critical of McGeady due to his lack of vision and determination to ignore the easy pass but by sounds of it he was outstanding last night.
Can anybody tell me if their shout cleared off the line by Conroy was a penalty, commentators seemed convinced that it was although obviously they will have had their blue tinted specs on.
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Currant Bun in Literacy Shock.
Re my previous post, I Googled that book which the Frere was reading.
Here's a wee snatch of the review.
'. The plot is not bad, with a few twists, but it's not too hard to work out early just what is going on.
There are one or two slices of good luck which are a bit of a cop out designed to move the plot along'.
Really, someone must tell the old yin, it's just too, too distressing......
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oh deary deary me didnt sound very christmassy spirty over at castle dracula :)
but then i suppose we should take a moment and consider the coefficent
arf :)
has the all singing all dancing edward returned yet
be of good cheer edward at least one team from glasgow has made it through in the champions league :)
and i suppose as it is the season of good will to all men let me add
ta very much lyon for the fab early pressie :)
once again the french resistence throw a spanner in the works of the riech! liberty egality fraternity :)
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Been out all evening. Listened to Allan Green's commentary of the last five minutes. He was sick, although Pat Nevin seemed to be enjoying it immensely. Edward's team seem to have been as bad as we believe they are.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!!
Will the Scottish media round on them? Will they h***.
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Lyon keeper was the worst i have ever seen in the CL
Huns did not manage a decent cross all night
Hutton a faster , diving Caldwell with less precision passing
his positional sense is poor and his distribution is murder
£8M ...aye right
Naismith .p1sh did SFA all evening , wouldn`t get anywhere near our team
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Establishment club? Listening to the radio this was never more true!
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I see some members of the media are getting the excuses early for Walter.
Been hearing Keith Jackson was so far up his ass in his column it was unreal.
What about Peter Martin. Lyon, Barca and Stuttgart spending power in the group and Rangers puching above there weight?
Hello Peter but Shaktar, AC, Benfica spent more of us as well. Deary me!!
7 point from the first three games. If he had more bottle in Germany he would have done it.
Gerry McNee can't stand your articles but Sunday you were spot on. More of the same please this Sunday.
Let's not forget Rangers have had more than a week to prepare for this. We played Shaktar, Hearts and AC within a week.
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hooptastic
regarding the penalty shout last night, in normal time it looked a penalty.
I only seen the replay once from behind the goal but it looked like it hit conroy on the chest
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hooptastic
as much a penalty as JVOH`s shout ......niether was a penalty both chested ...viewed both at the game and on CTV tonight
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Italiabhoy...
Let's not forget, it was that self-same manager (Souness) with that self-same commodity (money), which all but brought Scottish football to the brink of oblivion. Certainly set it back for a good 10 years!
I know I'm a big supporter of Scottish football and the national team, but if that muppet gets the manager's job, it'll seve to disenfranchise even me!!!
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Souness speaketh the truth
£15million is the real story. We've got it and they haven't
can't believe it really is that much.
this after he quickly changed from a 'we' to a 'rangers'
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Useless Champions League info.
Every time Celtic have qualified from a Champions League group, they have done so with a negative goal difference.
Every time Celtic have finished a Champions League group with a positive goal difference, they have failed to qualify from the group.
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Look out, the Huns are on about our away form in the CL.
At least we're in it ya muppets.
GIRUY!!
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Unbelievable.
Sky are saying Rangers were in the most difficult group!
Yet again they were in a group where 2 others were as poor representatives as their countries have ever produced. Almost the same as 2 years ago except this time, Stuttgart and Lyon got their acts together in the 2nd half of the group.
Surely Barry will get 10/10 in the papers tomorrow. He was a colossus. Hee hee .
Big DJ is priceless tonight.
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The Rough Guide to Europe 2008 has just been released
Ideal places for short city break in March
Milan. (Inter)
Madrid (Real)
Sevilla (Sevilla)
Oporto (Porto)
Barcelona (Barca)
London (Arsenal, Chelsea)
Manchester (United)
Moscow should be good in May apparently.
Places to be avoided.
Zenit St Petersburg
AZ Alkmar
Nürnberg
København
Lokomotiv Moskva
Basel
Brann Bergen
Dinamo Zagreb
Rennes
Bolton
Aris Salonica
Braga
Helsingborg
Panionios
Galatasaray
Austria Wien
Getafe
Anderlecht
H. Tel-Aviv
AaB
AEK
Mladá Boleslav
Elfsborg
Aberdeen
Greetna
Whitehill Welfare
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Margins are thin at this level.
If Donati hadn't scored in the last minute of injury time, with the last kick of the ball by a Celtic player, we would have finished fourth.
If Darcheville hadn't hit the bar from 2.5 yards, a chance he would score 999 times out of 1,000, then Rangers would have been 10 minutes away from finishing second.
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Hiro_Nakamura
have to correct you "the beast" said rangers were in the hardest group
hail hail
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..and Van Vossen must score!!!! What do you mean it wasn't Peter!!
R U Sebo in disguise!!!
Oh work is going to be sweet 2moro!!
Lost 3 cl games!! Crisis beckons!!
Bring on the UEFA cup against the Dandy Dons!!!
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Noel
Please tell me 02 is tucked up for tonight.
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ItaliaBhoy
class tells in the end thats why darcheville missed
hail hail
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italiabhoy
we`ll have no more of that prctical/pragmatic thoughts
all together now
Champions league your having a laugh
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Excellent point Italiabhoy but let's deal with facts here mare.
They are out. That has crucifed Walter from being re united with Kenny Miller. Probably buy a left back to try and win him the league and that will be his lot unless he manages to get money in for Cousin, Hemndani etc...
I see he's getting linked with another hard man in todays paper in Paul Robinson from West Brom. They guy is all energy and agression. Not a player at all.
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Rangers FC
Well rested and well roasted.
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cant celtic ask for rangers game before we play them be called of so rangers can prepare properly :)
and the cry was we surrender! :reasons to be cheerful 1 2 3
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italiabhoy
if your grannie had baws
eh
:¬)
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Change of subject
Guess which ex-Celtic striker this refers to-
"After suffering a stop-start campaign due to international commitments with Scotland and a host of niggling injuries, the Albion boss is sure the forward can carry his scoring form into the home visit of Charlton Athletic (KO 12.45)."
Scoring form? 3 goals so far
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You have to give the huns fans credit, didny hear any booing...:)))
Darchys miss will live long in the memory, forget Ronnie Rosenthal that was a classic, looking at the net before he kicked it:)))
MWaaahahahaaaaa:0)))
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Big problem bhoys - just heard that Wattie had his fingers crossed behind his back and shouted 'keys'.
The result will obviously and rightfully be declared null and void.
P.S. Anybody got any links to the goals whil Big P isnae looking?
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Sure sure, not for any minute suggesting that the fates of either of us was undeserved- we definitely deserved to go through, they definitely didn't.
Just reflecting that failure and success are often inches apart.
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I have heard a few posters suggesting that us getting to last 16 means we get a huge wad of extra cash and them not getting their makes a difference to how much we get. THis was not my understanding of it. The tv money is divided at the group stages so the only extra cash we get is a 1.7 mill bonus for qualifying for last 16. Is this right or did I dream that? Can anyone clarify?
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HN
BEAT SURRENDER
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hiro nakamura
craig beattie by any chance?
sdstim
the booing was great,couldnt wait to hear it at the end,its a pity most of them had left the stadium by that time.
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After his performance tonight and diving do you think that BFDJ take back Saturday's mad comment and will now value Hutton at 5,4,3,2,1 Million ?
Seville67
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sdstim
didnt hear any booing maybe cause after the second goal went in there wasent any one except perhaps edward left to boo :)
seriously though did hear a boo or two :) at the final whistle on radio rangers
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ITALIABHOY
no serious comment please
huns oot we`re in GIRFU them
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Hail hail
Sorry. Just disappointed at the coefficient nosedive!
Snyde - sorry - Dj and DK saying Cousin terrible. I thought he used to be brilliant, no?
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belfastkev
def booing , barely audible as only 50 or so remaining:¬)
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Evening, i have refrained from re-texting all those who did so after their first two games, oh how they laughed so,how they gloated. How they all turned out in the pub last Tuesday to see us crash and burn with their Shaktar/Milan double bets, showing them off like a goldust Led Zep ticket for the other night.
Life was just great in their usual triumphalist sort of way.
Funny i never received any texts tonight...bar one " he who laughs last....."
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A wee dittie for wattie.
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greencube
your right, the money a country gets, is divided between the teams that qualify for the group stage so we will only get the 1.7 million bonus for getting out of the group
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Timbhoy 86
What gave it away?
The Shugster particularly peeved or keeved now.
I'm loving it
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Souness hurting SO much!!!!
Now complaining that all the teams who finished second were rubbish!!!
I feel this is a little karmic payback for many an unhappy moment in the late 1980s...
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If Helsingborgs finnish 2nd in their Uefa Cup league, guess who could be heading back to Glasgow?
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Estadio Nacional-
what chance the huns ending up in St Petersburg and wee dick giving them a humping ?
oooo-er missus.......
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hiro nakamura
what gave it away????
the fact that phil o'donnell is playing in the SPL and JVOH is playing for us :)))
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King and Keevins mlting down.
King just ended a call with "for God's sake".
How much are these guys hurting.
Keevins' last comment on Tuesday was " I'll be back in the morning with the aftermath from Celtic Park".
Well we are still waiting as this morning he only wanted to sell the holy goalie.
This is just too good.
Seville67
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Have to say-
that WAS the poorest Lyon team I have seen for a long time.
Still wiped the floor with Wattenachio.
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Carling don't do crucial Champions League games at Mordor, but if they did...
Gloat , moi??
Radio clydes DK finishes jousting with a Celtic fan on the radio with the truly cerebral "Sakes!"
You couldnt make it up
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On no
That's Darcheville hit the bar again.
Didn't he used to be brilliant also?
Kris Boyd , didn't he used to be brilliant also?
Barry, why was he not playing?
Naisy; Hope you're sleeping better now that you've got your dream move.
Loving it.
Bring on the Gretna
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ciaras dad
was just considering that glourious possibility myself :)
wouldnt it be a larf :)might possibly be a few strange looking swedish supporters with surprisingly good grasp of english in the helsingborg end at castle dracula that night :)
about that pfayr and that was probably only the catering staff trying to get rid of the last of the champions league bluenose burgers :)
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Noel,
that's not fair - they had a world cup winner in their team.
Unlike Milan
who had 8
Seville67
Noel get over to FF and cut and paste a couple of posts - I am banned for being a Timposter.
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Martin42 - I'm standing!
In between wetting my pants and wetting my pants again, I do feel a bit sorry for Ed and my father in law. None of the rest of them mind you. How are they ever going to face Gretna now?
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My dear friend, BelfastKev...
Nae Booing of the G.A. tonight?
Just proves my point.... it just gets more Prover and Prover!( Huh?...ed)(So whadya waant fur nowt... WILL SHAKESPEARE?)
That was the sole reason the the G.A. failed to impress...
Their fans let them down...
Their fans were much too forgivin'...much too Saft and Tolerant to the G.A.'s Dismalality!( Whit?...ed)( Who ur ye,anyway?.... Jamie Boswell...ye ain't!)
Hey... look how the Celtic Fans....
Cured Aiden?
Convinced, yet....?
Na? I didnae think so.......
You guys....jist canna get it!
Vive la Booing....under soiten extenuatin' circumstances...that goes withoot saying... and Ah am sorry that Ah said it!
Kojo.
Yer Pal....who thinks yer greeeeeeeeaaaaaaaat!
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Kojo @ 19.56
Poor form mate.
I don't know you and can only argue with your opinions. I can't have a personal dislike of someone I don't know though there was an old aphorism that said taking an instant dislike saves time. That's a joke, BTW.
Your passive aggressive response is unworthy. You put an opinion out there. I disagreed. This is the second time you've accused me of personal spite. Your first attempt was based on a blatant misreading of a post of mine that was not aimed at you. I explained this but got no apology for the attack and accusation you made. You posted later that apologies are a sign of weakness.
And, to be honest, I'm not really sure enough about when you're at the wind up and when you're being honest, even with this complaining post.
The idea that you or I or any other poster here are free from the vices of sarcasm, personal attack, stifling opinion or being patronising, is simply deluded.
Try reading what is written, please, before you respond to some imagined attempt to stifle you.
And, for the record, we've had non-rancorous exchanges about your transfer rumours in the past but, on many other issues, we disagree, but then, in my opinion, half the time you disagree with yourself, sometimes in the same post.
Ach, this is too fine a night to waste on any more of this.
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Timbhoy
Loving it.
And why was Thomas Buffel not playing tonight?
Just when you think it can't get better ;))))
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Should have played Steven Naismith-
he would have made a difference.
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So Rankers are oot!
Who cares?
If they win their games in hand they will be above us in the SPL.
Falkirk came to play football and we won - at least 6 of the others will do a 'St Mirren' - a hard task for our shape.
For the first time in years this league will go down to 'head to head' - I ask this (despite tonight) - how confident can we be against them?
I believe we have the better technical players but I still worry that 'the cardigan' has built a lumpebn machine which (with the support of TMB) will have aclean sweep this season and those of you who know me will appreciate how hard it is for me to say this.
We seriously need to win at CP against them.
Hail hail
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Where was Alan Gow ?
Seville67
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i'm scared incase i pee the bed laughing tonight
tell all the hun5 you know that we're going to Moscow & they're no.
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This weeks CL was supposed to be an anti-climax, Celtic having played and qualified already. Rangers certainly changed that tonight!
Really glad that Seville won their group- so that we can avoid Arsenal and the dream of a return to that beautiful city lives on.
A lot of CQN'ers seem to prefer a draw against Porto- I am very wary of the same. I would prefer Seville (nostalgic), Real Madrid (Novelty) or Chelsea (If the African CON affects them at that stage).
Great to lisen to Souness tonight on Sky. He claims that Rangers were in the toughest group of all- only a couple of weeks ago we heard how lyon are not the force they were, Stuttgart are languishing in the lower regions of the bundesliga etc. Also great to see the glum faces of White and McAllister.
I also find it dumbfounding how RTE can show the Rangers game tonight whilst not doing likewise for the Celtic game last week, considering the implications of BOTH games.
Finally, I feel that there is so much more pressure on Celtic when they play in the CL on a weds after a good hun result the previous evening. I think this extra pressure certainly contributed to the downfall of Rangers this evening whereas Celtic stepped up to the plate each time this year!! A sign of stregth of mind?
Why o why the weeks wait for the draw??
And sign that benzama kid up, or at least buy him a drink!!
Hail Hail.
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Whoops - meant 'Lumpen machine'
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Jinkyredstar,
tell ussomething we don't know.
tonight is a night for having that childish grin on our face , there is time for that stuff tomorrow.
Seville67
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jinkyredstar - I actually share your fears, but even a staunch mineshafter like me can recognise a night of undiluted hilarity when I see one. Good point, bad time (IMO).
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On naw,
Now Shug's saying Boyd wouldn't have missed Darcheville's chance.
Almost as funny as Jimmy Carr live.
I'm gonnae need the mattress protector tonight!
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Sky finish their all-singing all-dancing coverage with the song "Blinded by the Light".
Somewhere, deep in Sky's west London HQ, a Tim is having a right laugh at the Forces of Darkness!
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HUNS FC
PIZZAKETCHUPSTELLAINBIGGSLASSESCSC
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BFDJ:
"Huge game for Rangers at the weekend...Hearts went to Celtic Park a couple of weeks ago and took all 3 points"
Eh?
Why has that man not won the Pulitzer?
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About to go to my scratcher, but will be setting my alarm early to read CQN and the online papers. The Scotsman comments is always a giggle initially but usually degenerates as the day goes on.
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Lyon were missing their first choice keeper and his deputy was very weak. Their Brazilian forward, Fred was missing and so was Cris, the Brazilian defender.
Rangers were missing...
well, sitters and Buffel, it seems.
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well at least edson arantes do boydy kept up his fantastic scoring record against teams who can play football :)
he must be worth at least 25 million by now
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My dear friend, Setting Free the Bears...
Gotcha!
Sometimes I feel like a Nut....and sometimes I don't!
So blame da Catholic Educators of my yoot!
Like ah hiv said... inumerably and withoot number....( Hey wait a minute...don't look noo,but ye jist made a superfluous redundancy....ed)( Ah did? An' everybody thinks dat Ah am jist a Pretty Face!)...
You guys... jist dinna get it!
Kojo
Yer pal.....who likes ye.
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Is Cousin a double-agent? First the well timed "All my team-mates are fat boozers" article, then a 45 minutes of utter ineptness.
Sterling effort 007. However, I fear your cover might be blown...
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Kojo,
Extra lolly on the way. Surely Pierre will be dooting those I's and crossing those T's.
By the way Mr Sato from Japan. New hero emerging from Japan with this guy. Sign him!!:)
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Given the hyberbole on Clyde about Benzema -- world class etc etc I assume he must have been the player who recently won the Ballon D'or, and not , presumably some has been from that AC Milan mob who are , of course a "spent force" (c)The Beast, whose disappointment goes so deep hes lost all sense of arithmetic.
If only we did get £15m for getting into the next round.
STILL laughing MAO
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Were was Kirk Broadfoot??????
If he was playing as a one man defence tonight we would have had a boring 0-0 draw but still two Glasgow teams into the last 16
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From FF-
" maccloyalist I-
would love to know what WS has been doing in training - Gross negligence
for the past week or so? As many suspected, there would never be a plan B tonight if things went wrong, only more of the same pre-historic tactics and long balls.
If there was a football court, Walter Smith and McCoist would be up for gross negligence tonight, as despite having many days to come up with various plans for tonight (depending on how the game was going), they chose not to or were incapable and maybe didn't even try to.
Walter Smith has failed each and everyone of us again tonight.
Vidmar -
I think you'll find the players needed a rest on Sunday.
An utter shambles from all involved. Smith has stolen his £1.5m p/a tonight.
Rod the Prod -
Gross negligence
11 days and we didn't have a plan A, never mind a plan B.
naismith -
Whats beyond me is darch warms up for 20 mins then he is stood standing with mccoist /mcdowall and his board and pen drawing pictures for another 15 minutes telling him what to do before getting on.....
TOTAL FARCICAL
no wonder we have players with injuries!!!!!!!!!!
The Rubber Mallet -=
Tonight showed him and his tactics for what they are.....from the dark ages. We watched it in the mid 90's and it's happening all over again. I've said it a thousand times, we haven't and won't progress with him as manager.
Smith's handling of Rangers has been shambolic all season. Poor signings coupled with a refusal to use our squad to it's fullest left us not only devoid of ideas but in the nightmare position of having 7 unfit subs on the bench who at best lacked sharpness and at worst were still carrying injuries.
Tonight's game was made for Thomas Buffel, if only as a bench player to make an impact in the 2nd half. The fact that he wasnt involved against Killie, we cancelled the Gretna game and had Amdy ****ing Faye on the bench tonight tells you everything you could possibly need to know about Smith's use of a football squad and dealings in the transfer market."
The word "fickle" comes to mind.....
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Un........Deux......Trois!
Bonsoir mes amis.
Ou est l'argent de JJB ?
Tully Cinqaunte Sept
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What? Only £1.7M for qualifying? It may have been better to go to the UEFA cup!
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Edward
congratulations to your team for amassing 3 points more then I predicted they would - I just hope for your sake you don't draw a certain Swedish team
VertWolf
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Can't wait for the January game against that lot. It's obvious how to play against them - Watty's tactic (songular) has been well and truly found out.
Fast football. Passing and movement. Keep the tempo up. Their big strong defence can be bypassed with ease. Aiden and the two Scotts should be the match winners.
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.....and if we go Intertoto we will follow on.
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Hiro...
In fairness to shug... I wouldn't have missed Darcheville's chance!
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I'm Alan Gow !
My prediction from a couple of weeks ago has come to fruition - I assured everyone that Lyon would pummel them.
I'm lovin' it
Kevin K
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The Beast didn't look a well man tonight, or was he just pig sick? Perhaps it was wishful thinking on my part.
Hope they get Bayern.
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noel
i`ll defend Wattie and Ally in the sports court
i`m used to dealing with crap cases and don`t mind losing :¬)
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JinkyRedStar,
Panic not.
I've had those horrible thoughts as well.
Our young players might well get battered to bits by Wattie's Wonders 4 times this season, but as long as it's batter the ba' from front to back and batter anything and anyone in your road, they will drop many points.
Panic not. The road to three titles is going to be fraught with danger and pain, but Celtic's manager and his lion cubs know what's where and how they're going to get there.
Salut et bonne nuit.
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too many to choose from who is the beast?
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'Will rangers be the team to fear in the next round of the diddy euro cup' asks an excited and giddy Radio Clyde woman reporter to davie weir.
Let me answer that deary. No.
I was giving it to Sunday before we started seeing,' We can win the Uefa Cup ' headlines in the papers.
They've started earlier than I thought.
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Been out all day, just logged in to see 445 comments, what have I missed, has the Ronaldinho news broke?
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Front Page of the Daily Record tomorrow
Farsley CELTIC 1-2 Torquay Utd
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The Beast , pf ayr , is one G. Souness, Esq.
Pity the penchant for breaking into their players houses wasnt prevalent when he was at the 'Pool.
Only joking of course :¬)
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pfayr
popular nickname in celtic folklore for souness
hail hail
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Paul...
Surely you mean the Shevchenko news...???? 80)
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Jackie "I took a piece of turf from Lisbon on ma school trip" Bird was beaming even more so than usual at the end of the Scottish news. At least there's one happy face at BBC. Although fortunately I have not viewed the coupon of that well versed and articulate Mr William Dodds, I'm advised that a couple of milk cartons exploded in the studio - (face that would turn milk, gettit ?)
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TLWIO
cheers
thought it might be
could think of worse to call that barsteward mind
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Just watched the Bluebells live phone in after watching the Darechyville Horror 2yrds....
had been watching about 30 min before they mentioned this poor lookin wee guys name shock horror it was wee derek wee barry's a wee bit wee'er big brother has he got the virus or something
i've no seen him since thon night in Bothwell him and barry had their shell shuits on. goin at it with some bhoys, funny though it was all about pizzas thon night as well
seriously is he down on his luck or something the host asked him if he had any inside info on the Cousins situ.... He said he read on teletext thet he was misquoted quality.
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Tully Cinquante-sept
L'argent du JJB est perdu.
C'est une connerie, n'est -ce pas?
Moi, je ris jusqu'a je crois que je vais mourir.
Vive la revolution.
Peut-etre que David Murray va dire a Paul Le Guen "S'il vous plait, je vous en prie, retournerez-vous a Mordor. Le football francais est le mieux.
Vous etes les vainqueurs, nous somme les wankers"
Bon soir , mes amis.
Dormez bien
Monsieur Hiro Nakamura
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Pink Floyd on the TV The huns get beat... I take it the phone ins and press will be shouting for the head of Wattie due to having 3 games to get a point and not achieving it.
Did any of the gang of 4 get on?
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noel90 (or is that now deepthroat90?)
any other filched quotes available for cutting and pasting from that esteemed RFC website?
Thats the TENTH time Ive used the words "Rangers" and "pasting" in the same sentence tonight.
STILL laughing MAO.
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Re "the Beasts" comments, a la, "The group winners will never have it so easy"
In our group we beat the group winners and they beat us, so in my opinion a fairly even contest. Anyone tell me how the other head to heads went between winners and runners up in the other groups? I'd be surprised if there are many group winners who had 2 wins over the runners up in their group
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o1bhoy-
" *
He said he read on teletext thet he was misquoted -
quality."
Quality.
:)
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TLWIO-
Manyanah.
nite.
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WALTER SMITH IS BACK! Great to see he hasn't lost his Euro magic.
Sorry that should be "Good to see he hasn;t discovered any European magic.
Anyone phoning a Phone-in tomorrow to gloat should start with
"You know it just goes to prove YOU HAVE TO WIN YER HOME GAMES".
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night night
great laugh tonight bhoys
hail hail
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oh and by the way Alan Presthun was only 1 team out last night when he said it would be good to have 6 british teams in the last 16... Close but not close enough.
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Still cant believe Darchville missed that chance.
Anyway lads off to my leaba, we'll sleep well tonight.
Dont be to hard on your Teddy Bear work "mates" tomorrow :))))))))
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31003
three huns on sky with the beast leading them off
i would swear he was dyin to say the group winners
have never had it so good ' they could now get celtic'
sick as a pig he was
paul 67
now that your on can you give us the financial bad news for the huns tonight
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paul
you missed the news that apparently only one scottish team made it through to the last 16 after all cant call to mind who it is at the moment
maybe edward could enlighten us :)
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for any celtic supporting ghirls out there with rangers supporting hubbys or boyfriends
if you feel like a bit of hows your father tonight please please always remember to practise safe sex and please please insist they wear a french letter :)
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Song for Sunday
To the tune of Sebo
Darche Veeeeeel
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tonight was classic Rankers. How often have they been gifted the advantage of a home game whether it be the final game of the CL group stages or a 2 leg Euro match, only to see them blow it big style. After Auxerre, Victoria Principal, was there really any doubt about tonight's outcome ? Some major Euro cities will be letting out a big sigh of relief ! Now its Uefa Cup, and the disappointment of the hordes will inevitably move away from benign p"%&ing in the streets to something uglier
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12 years ago today Paul McStay testimonial.
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The clue is in their songs - Follow Follow, for example. There actually is no other team like the Glasgow Rankers !
Tonight makes the Record's Champions League Final Special today look even more ridiculous.
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Walter Smith is very honest.
He said before this game that his rangers team did not know how to play for a draw.
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as for their finances
cue bbc scotland offering them 25 million to screen their uefa cup game and big feck activating the 80 million buyout clause in boydies contracoh and probably get the men in again to bump up the worth of ibrox to 600 million :)
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My dear,dear, Friend, WGS....
Ah didn't know that...about the 15 million...I hope it is true...
Years ago....I gave up trying to figure out all of the ins... and none of the outs... in the matter of Guesstimating, the CL monetary reward system!
I leave that up to my bettahs... like Sir Paul...
Sato... would be a coup...
However.... I am told that the embarrassing state of Monetary Impecuniosity( Easy fur you tae say!...ed)( Mebbe, but a heckava lot harder, tae spell!), that is reflected in the near emptiness of our purse, being what it is...coupled with the formidable determination towards frugality that rests within the spirit of Pierre..... all adds up ...to.....
A Very Tight Budget this Window!
We have touched on this before... and we will do again...
Gordo and his Cadre of Lofty Thinkers... have reached the not too difficult conclusion...
That Big Spending does not ALWAYS, equate to Big Returns...most of the time... well, mebbe some of the time... but, soitenly...
NOT EVERY TIME!
I shall not bore you by providing examples... but I am in a mischievous mood...so ...tae Hades! why no?
Examples of Frugality in Spending..
Naka... Caldwell... Miller... McDonald.... Riordan...Naylor..Donati, Boruc!!( wow!..jackpot!... ca-ching, ca-ching!)
What do all these names tell you?
Forget it ....they cannot possibly tell you anything...
But I will...
All of the above examples...
Were acquired for next to Nada...
(Who's dat?...did ah miss somethin'>...ed)(You are beyond help...forget it!)
So..... having enjoyed the success that we have enjoyed....makes sense?... barely, barely!
Why should we delve into the Transfer Market...and Blow all of our Bride's Trouseau Gelt?
Not on your Nellie Duff!
We shall replenish our plenish, with at least 3 Noo names....
At Bargain Basement Prices.
One Defender...mebbe two.. but I don't guarantee .
One Striker.... a guid young man with bags o' potential... and mebbe... ah said mebbe...
A second Striker... a more distinguished and elderly chap!
A mid-fielder...... ??
I am told... No
Kojo.
Yer pal... who likes ye aloat.
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last 1 defo cause i'm goin xmas shopping with a two year old,
i am still in shock about wee deek,
but you need too give credit where credit is due Boydshenko has been screaming all season just give me a chancein Europe and i'll show you i can make a difference.........
jings crivvens help ma boab you did son
I made it 1.2seconds you sure made some difference son,,,,,,,,,,,,
wee derek is teletext free?
Edward just do what i do walkinbalkwardsandtheywillthikyourleavinnuffsaid
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setting free the bears
when he said that did he pause slightly after the word play and add for a draw as an afterthought:)
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The Celts have just won 3 in a row tonight. Wasn't that Lyon forward a joy to behold. This guy allows the ball to run past him while still in control, measuring the pass. I haven't seen any other European player having this skill. He did it several times tonight. Can we sign him for two years?
Come on ABERDEEN.
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malceye
'classic rankers' ‹(•¿•)›
rofl
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someone said,they're rolling out the 'European away records', the phrase "humped in yer ain midden" sprigs to mind!!!
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Times must be really hard in G51.
You'd think they could afford a telephone link for Wattie to give instructions to the dugout.
It would certainly have saved him the embarassment of being told by his Chairman that his team were one down on his return... PRICELESS. Well at least worth one months Sky subscription!
Then again, maybe the London Polis have confiscated all the phones as well.
Also, well done the Lyon fan who held up the Celtic Top.
Finally, Edward, remember posting this :-):-):-)
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:-( :-( :-(
Before reading any comment about the game I said earlier if after the start we had we didn'tgo through then we simply didn't deserve to.
I would give my real thoughts on the game but don't want to break Pauls decency rules.
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A moments silence please for the emergent star Alan "Greg Louganis" Hutton.
P s Could hear the evil loud n clear on radio telefis eireanns' strategically placed mike Fookin great!!
Overheard 2 dyslexic huns wan says "Hi sammy can you smell gas?", Rab says "Smell gas , ah canny even smell me own name?"
Ps Another lesson from King HL awaits, when the tears dry up .Now am goin fur another bottle powers and the beads hahahail hail
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Guys
I know I have sinned - pessimism crept into my heart.
However - I take heart from your replies and from the fact thet myself and GL2 at least have been watching the Flotd on TV and am just about to watch TFoD getting h****d.
My spirit is replenished.
Hail hail
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Edward,
Spooky, or is just not your night?
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I have just watched the highlights on another Celtic website. For anyone who has not saw them do yourself a favour and tune into STV at 12 to watch a masterclass in goalkeeping...
how to watch a free kick hit the bar, how to do an assist, how to be nutmegged.....
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Rangers 0-3 Lyon
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cheer up edward
we will fly the flag in the champions league for scotland
just that it will be a tricolour rather than the union jack not mch to get upset about surley :)
belfastkevwhothinksbfdjforthenextrangersboss
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Any nioe ideas for song titles for thos less fortunate, sorry, much much less fortunate than ourselves...
Im still buzzin
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Sorry I cant get clear link title thing to work, just made my 1st video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnzMNg6uh-w
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Ed as usual admiration for you coming on here tonight but do yourself a favour and go over and seek comfort among like minded people as we are just going to gloat all night.
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Edward, well done for coming on tonight, I don't know if I would have the fortitude.
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Hiro_Naka
....et tu aussi!
Touché mon ami.
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Do we remember the abuse we took for struggling against Man U reserves in a pre-season warm up?
Just look at the line up they fielded tonight in a CL tie against Roma and they did not lose.:-
Man Utd: Kuszczak, Simpson, Pique, Evans, O'Shea (Brown 54), Eagles, Fletcher, Carrick, Nani, Saha, Rooney (Dong 71).
Subs Not Used: Heaton, Lee, Hewson, Brandy, Eckersley.
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paul
i second that
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Edward,
Lurker here.
Believe it or not, I aways believed that Lyon would gain 2nd place as Rangers struggled past a poor Stuttgart team in the 1st game and never looked like scoring at home against Barca.
Plus the added pressure tonight of Cltic having already qualified ad Lyon having a score to settle after their no-show in the Gerland game, yous were up against it.
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My dear,dear, friend, Ed...
You my friend are a true Mensch!( He is dat...wit a feather touch... o' Chutzpah,as well.....ed)( Now,Now... that's going a wee bit too far!)
Ed, you are a man to ride the River Wit'....an' accordin' tae da DUKE... that says it all!
It is an honor to have corresponded with you.
Okay...enough o' da Schmoozin......
Vito...has just piped in....
"Ed....... babe.....
FUGGETTTTTABOUTITTT,pally!"
Words to live by!
My heart goes out to you in your distressssssssssss..........
And... if the truth be known?...
Well ... let's no say anythin'
mair!
Kojo...
Yer pal..... who likes ye, aloat.
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Champions League Yer havin' a laugh.
Just as well the Darkside took a few days rest before the game tonight, it saved them from the 6:0 defeat they richly deserbed.
I also like the fact that they wore their Gretna Replica strip because they played like them - nice touch.
Does this mean extra money for us now that the FoD missed out or is the money now allocated differently?
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Nothing left to say, so I'm off to bed.
Night folks, it's been fun!
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Back from the pub.
Met many disappointed rangers supporters.
Had a laugh, joke and ribbing with them.
Come in here to find a bunch of 'behind the bike shed' 'sniggering wee insecure wasters' who only live for another team's failure.
The real rangers fans were better company.
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It must be quite disturbing for the hun support to see their manager running up & down the stairs to take advice from someone else!! I'm still trying to work out if the guy he was taking advice from was the next rangers manager or the next Scotland manager........ian durrant!!!! Outragious!! Maybe, but I've seen enough over the past year or so to expect anything!!
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Fair play to you Edward for coming on. I suspect what you read will not comfort you much...
Been lurking on FF, and, to my amazement, there are a few really perceptive threads about Walter, his tactics, the influence of McCoist on morale (too jokey) etc.
A lot very critical of Smith, pointing out that 1 out of 12 points in 4 CL games is a choke of the first order. Strange that the media will protect him from his own fans...
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Timbhoy 86. eawhy. You comments are well balanced and educated. You know your facts. I believe was a turning point for the media if they are smart they have plenty provactive headlines tomorrow, eg Cousins, inadequate, one dimensional. Hopefully they go far in EUFA and hand Celts the league, no more postponements, and you Celts have a problem wtrh St. Mirren result. Tip have a few £ds on Grenta getting a draw when they play. I believe in fate and expected a negative result with the Saints.
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WillieMillersBushy, I heard our manager today name the man behind the tash as the joint top player he played with alongside Bryan Robson. “Hard as nails”, “only man to stand up to Fergie”
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Loved the video.
Bit pro-Rangers for my taste, but not to worry.... ; )
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109
What was the difference between the ribbing you dished out (?) in the pub and what you read here?
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109steps,GIRUT!!! I give them nothing and get there bile in return, GIRUT!! I'm sorry that you can't experience the sheer and utter JOY!!! GIRUT!!!
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Shutdown Number One - Scots Gubbed
Shutdown Number Two - Huns Gubbed
The fools, the fools.....
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Caltontongues :- Now that one was spooky as opposed to my team tonight who just seemed to be dead.
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109steps -
include me in all those categories only make sure I've got the title LEAST MATURE OF ALL, they are all I am not.
Ed - always friends
WG
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Ed, If its a comfort to you, I coached a team in Ireland and my captain thru college and graduates over a 10 year period was a big Gers fan. To Be honest he had that hardman quality and showed leadership and I could relate to him and enjoy our rivalry more than most guys who supported English teams, which I could not understand. Saying that it was at the time when we were not in the ascendency. I have enjoyed meeting up with him in recent years. I look forward to meeting up wtth him over next 8 years.
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Ed if you are still about is Buffel still with you's? I saw a few comments about him.
As I have discussed with you in the past I always thought he had a touch of class.
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Edward ,
What's the difference between rangers and my wheelie bin?
Nothing.
They both get put out on a Wednesday night.
Jean-Claude Sebo , you made my night along with this line from Radio clyde ,
"Where was the media darling Barry "Eight out of ten" Ferguson tonight?...Viva Le France"
To that Caller , I salute you.
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I would love to have that sense of fairness and nicey niceyness, the benefit of Scottish fitba at heart.
But Ah wisny made that way.
Too many groggers oan ma school blazer.
Too many orange walks (there was one here on Saturday) - an adventine stroll ?
Too many many many decisions in their favour by referees and the SFA in all their disguises.
Too many other Scottish fitba clubs giein them a scouty up.
It kills them because they will NEVER win the European Cup and they know it.
Merde et ils savons ils sont (Je pense)
WG
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A couple of posters wonder why I come on here on a night like this, I'll admit it's far from pleasant but if I don't at least show face to take my lumps then why should anyone on here listen when I dish it out. Now if you will excuse me it's time for this bear to go and sleep and hopefully hibernate.
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I feel that there will be drastic repercussions from Cousins exposé (French word)of the Darcheville Syndrone that exists at Ibrox.
Too many players hitting the bar!
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It's miserable and freezing in Oregon tonight but for some reason after reading CQN today I'm feeling marvellous, think I'll go down the pub and give the locals a tanking at pool.
Edward - Fair play to you coming on here after that, I wish you well.
Oregonbhoy
HeeHeeHeeeCSC
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109steps said...
"Come in here to find a bunch of 'behind the bike shed' 'sniggering wee insecure wasters' who only live for another team's failure.
The real rangers fans were better company."
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I take it, then, that none of them walked into the room and immediately insulted those present? That always impresses me. ; )
You been overdoing the J-P Sartre, 109? Time to chill un peu, peut-etre...
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I think wattie just said f***ing Stupid C*** about his center half wee miss in the air there
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but he said it with Dignity
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gl2
You haven't put in enough asterisks to spell Cuellar there
or was it Stupid W***r ?
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Reves douces
WG x
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SFTB it panned to the dug out after the goal and honestly im sure thats what he was saying to his assistant.
I was laughing out loud sitting myself ... as usual
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Felt Wattie was rather rude to the press tonight, in the wake of the game.
Some pretty reasonable questions from the Chickster were given extremely short shrift, then he stalked off refusing to answer everyone else.
Now at risk of appearing paranoiesque, if Gordon had done likewise (and he would at least have carried it off with some wit) the media would have descended on him like a pack of dogs the next day.
Let's just see whether Waltzer gets comparable treatment...
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wg and sftb as discussed on Saturday the calf is being fattened but the wicked step mother is not for moving...
night night
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Is that because Widow T'wankey only has Buttons for paying off that Dick Watt'n'co?
night night
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109steps
too much Chateau JeanPaul Sartre methinks. Away and join yer pals and have a greet together.
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109
move along hunothy
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Yogissannies - Cracker!
Oregonbhoy
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Just in from work, and what an enjoyable night I had taking all the angry bears of Greenock (or so it seemed) home after watching their heroes get a right good going over.
I tried to keep the huge smile from my face and gave it the old 'you must feel what i felt like after Basle, yet look what happened that year!' and most actually thought they could go all the way in the UEFA. They forget we had Sutton, BBJ, Lambert, Lenny, Thommo and Henrik whilst they have erm, Naismith, Whittaker, Weir, Cousin and Boyd!
I was a wee bit disappointed with the way the start of this discussion was going with regards the fans who haven't shown up for the past two games. The SPL knew exactly what they were doing when they re-arranged this Falkirk fixture. Why wasn't the Rangers game v St Mirren not played last Wednesday for example? For me, I have been going through a wee bout of depression and getting up out my bed has been a major achievement this past week never mind taking my bhoys up to Parkhead in the weather we had Saturday and last nights game being re-arranged exactly two weeks before Christma
