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I fear Snow may feature tomorrow.
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First,
Thanks son.
Dad
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whit?
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Malone 19
Cheers bud. I see it. Says off to Man Utd, debatable if its true. In fairness i agree. Needs to sort himself out if he wants to make it.
Paul,
Do you know of any suprises that we missed out on?
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Slow, Slow, Blogger.
I think the first one who should be looking over his shoulder would be JVOH.
Either the Scottish game does not suit him, or he is just lazy and slow.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS.
Martin.
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Mmmmmmmm. . . . . .
"Thanks son.
Dad"
Sounds like a Central Belt cooncil meeting. 8-)
Lurcy
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Can anyone tell me the weather for tomorrow?
Is their any chance of no game on the Costa Del Ayrshire?
Kitalba are you oot there?
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Paul67....
That notoriously unreliable site FansFC says that Strachan still has some unattatched players in his sights. Is this the case and what decent players are without clubs right now?
Also, not including players sold, what would our budget likely to be for the summer and would CL qualification have a bearing on this? You were bang on the money with Rangers spend in the summer. Would you expect a similar outlay or will the tighten the purse strings do you think?
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Gee Bee
The only name that springs to mind is David Albelda.
Perhaps it means Bosmans.
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As well as the Unflying Dutchman the others who may wish to up their game are -everyone but Aiden and Artur the Great.
Curly- what do you call your hotel again? Definitely Wiggins' Kendal Mintcake weather where you are!
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You've got to figure that Big Jan and Mo donnati will both be looking over their shoulder, I think Massimo has a lot of skill and obviously has a physical presence given his height but he needs to get stuck in more and dominate the centre of the park
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"On 20th December 2007 Albelda, along with Santiago Cañizares and Miguel Ángel Angulo were axed from the Valencia squad by recently arrived coach Ronald Koeman. On 2nd January 2008 Albelda's lawyer claimed that Valencia have ignored his client's plea for an amicable end to the player's contract, meaning that legal recourse is now the only possible avenue. With news of this hitting the media, several teams, although he will not be able to join any Spanish team for the remainder of the season, having played more than 4 league games, have studied the possibility of signing him in the winter transfer window and are hoping that he will be given a free transfer."
Could we get him if he was released or would we have to wait till the summer?
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Jarosik (farewell), JvH & Donati, 3 big guys but I wouldn't be looking to any of them for 'hauners'.
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Kano:
I'm here
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Martin42,
I agree with you about JVOH. I think he is a class act and would thrive if he had real service and not have to feed off scraps coming from the big punt up the park that seems to be the only tactic our CDs' seem able to use. Play the ball to his feet.
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dbbia -
The Crown Inn is only a wee pub I am afraid. It has both lounge and public bars, and offers entertainment through a Music Box on the wall (c/w impressive selection of Jimmy Shand "hits"), a television with a extensive range of free to air channel (nae Sky there, too expensive, don't you know!!), a dart board and two recently recovered pool tables. As well as a selection of crisps (some in date) in all of your favourite flavours, and a fridge possitively brimming in bottled real beer (none of your plastic lager crap, thank you very much!), such as Arran Blonde and Dark, various Belhaven (60/- & 80/-, St. Andrew's Ale, etc), Whitbread, Red McGregor, Caledonian 80/-, IPA, etc, etc.
The Crown Inn is of course, known the world over as being pablo's favourite bar in Turra.
As to the weather, a wee bittie chilly today, sitting just below zero with a 40 knot northerly and drifting snow. May have to put on a second tee-shirt when heading down to the afore-mentioned Crown Inn later this evening. Och weel, it's just anither Scottish summer's day.
Urylc
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got it
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Curly,is that where you are?
Or are you near Kilmarnock for some reason
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Curly- just don't let him near the jukebox!
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Paul67 re previous thread
I can't think why you would want to beat yourself up over your standards.
It's out of sight compared with the paid scribes, by whatever measure they or anyone cares to use.
Accuracy, Balance & Content.
I know which site I use to garner Celtic news and opinion. Even if I disagree with a poster, I at least get to read a perspective which mainly reflects a desire to see a successful club.
This site is a green oasis in a sea of anti Celtic hysteria.
'GG
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Kano -
I am here too, but not the same here that has Kitalba, unless he is hiding behind the sofa??
Here is Turriff in lovely (ahem!!) Aberdeenshire.
Right chaps, offski for a wee while - have to pick up the motor from the garage after a service.
Later
Clyur
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dbbia -
I had mine host remove all reference to the average four (or whatever they were called) in advance of him coming here (wherever here is - Kilalba? Help?)
Lost Lucyr
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Have to remember that when I see that I occupy the 'last post' for 20 minutes it doesn't mean you are all contemplating the brilliance of my point but that perhaps Paul has started a new thread ....
cheap cut and paste coming up...
" Robson has scored 12 on his own"
Can we all please remember that Robsons 12 goals include 6 penalties.
He also has a few free kicks.
In the SPL this season I think he has scored 2 in open play from his 9.
If we build up an unfair expectation of the player we will have the headcases screaming abuse at him after two games without a goal. His role is to provide balance and energy not to be a goal machine.
Onlooker
PedantCSC
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Paul,your earlier main post at 11.36 is total mince(well most of it anyway).
You have a family!!!!
Screw the nut.
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from last post
I think Robson will turn out to be the type of midfielder we don't have in the team hard working, old fashioned not scared of a challenge. Maybe we'll give the thugs in th midlle of the park for huns a game next time.
Goals from him on the left naka on the right hartley holding aiden attacking in a diamond servicing sammy and skippy.. Jvoh on the bench and donati working in pizza express
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namet1888 @ 16:03
I find myself despairing at the lack of respect shown at Donati - "working in pizza express". Pretty poor show IMO. Watched on Setanta, he seemed to be the only midfielder able to make a pass against Falkirk.
He still plays for Celtic, isn't that worthy of your respect at all?
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Curly -he's still in D and G. If he tries to leave we'll turn on the tractor beam..or possibly the tractor.
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peter
yes he does get my respect.
what you've read above is humour.
cheer up mate
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namet1888
Not having a go at you but your description of Robson was used this time last year for Hartley.
Also no Brown in your diamond.
I have to confess I don't have any answers to our midfield imbalance.
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Kano:
some IT Nazi gave my e-mail a right KB there.
The answer to your question is yes.
Just name the pub and the time and I will be there.
We can lift a glass to absent friends. And those who although miles away, share our faith's.
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121 days til the transfer window opens. Cannae wait!
Ouvre la finetre pour le centre half!
c'est miserable francais.
Boff.
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McKay awarded libel damages over transfer-fraud claims
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Paul67,
After the signings of both Samaras and now Hutchinson will Magic get his move to MLS now?
i noted a sentence in the evening times today that said, "Colombus Crew have moved closer to agreeing a fee with Celtic for Zurawski."
Will the Pole be off to America in the very near future, or before March when the MLS window closes?
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Email to yourself Kit.
Rosie O'Grady's
Don't mean to make any of you people feel bad,but just nipped oot for a fly puff,and it is 28 degrees C at 1am.
Apparently Kilmarnock is quite nice!!!
Danny,what is wrong with the description of Paul Hartley?
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Are you working tomorrow Kitalba?
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Because other windows close at different times.
Does this mean the "window" is only applicable to buying clubs?
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danny,
the reason i left brown out is that i don't invisage him being a celtic player next year, which is a real shame i wish he was committed. Hartley is being played all over the place by WGS , in scottish team he's been great at DMC
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Why was hutchinson not unveiled to press today?
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Just heard that Zurawski has done an interview with Gazeta Wyborcza in Poland.
He has stated that he's accepted a contract offer from Larissa. Currently he is waiting on Celtic and Larissa agreeing a fee.
Is the Greek window still open? i thought that the Scandanavian countries had an extended window to March but i assumed that Greece would be the same as the rest of Central Europe.
Anyone have any info on this?
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" Robson has scored 12 on his own"
Can we all please remember that Robsons 12 goals include 6 penalties.
He also has a few free kicks.
In the SPL this season I think he has scored 2 in open play from his 9.
He will not get 6 penalties with Celtic.
I think he'll be a good role player, the recent game against Falkirk comes to mind for a game we could have used him in, to think he'll equal his scoring at Celtic Park is a dream I hope comes true.
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Miketw10,does that mean everybody apart from Artur is safe in their place in the team??!!!
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namet1888 @1609
what you've read above is humour.
I would suggest you hang on to that day job a wee while longer!! 80)
DBBIA @ 1532
As well as the Unflying Dutchman the others who may wish to up their game are -everyone but Aiden and Artur the Great.
Why is Aiden exempt? Isn't Barry Robson a left-sided midfielder too? From what I've seen, a more direct one too.
IMO, the ONLY one who should be avoiding the proverbial stiff neck is Big Artur.
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Kano
I saw Hartley as an attacking midfield player at Hearts. He's never played this role at Celtic due to our tactic of playing the central midfield players in deep positions. For me his goal in Moscow showed what he could do in a more forward position.
I don't see Hartley or Robson as the tough tackling types they have been described as on here.
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MTWX-Aiden Mcgeady will be POTY if we make it 3 in a row. He has improved so much this year and has done it off his own bat.
Artur the Great of course marches to the beat of a different drum and isn't interested in Earthly baubles.
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I think Hartley has played the defensive midfielder role excellently for both Scotland and in the CL at times.
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Sorry Kano... In case you're wondering I moved the post because of a typo...
To answer your question... No, not at all Just in my humble opinion. I don't think anyone's position should be safe. It's just that I reckon Big Artur's position is untouchable at this moment in time.
I think he is the only person in our team who could walk into any other team in the galaxy tomorrow!
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He was definitely an attacking midfielder at Hearts, he is now unfortunately a "utility" player which means struggles to get in the team anywhere unless the first choice is injured. For the money think he has been more effective than Brown. WHo occasionaly looks brilliant but mostly runs around a lot fouling people and dragging shots well wide.
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new article posted.
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Aiden will be happy with the winter window as the two main contenders (other than Skippy)to him winning POTY have lessened their chances.
Robson coming to us and getting less games probably will make it harder for him to get POTY.(I know he could come in and play loads and therefore enhance his chances but I do think his chances have reduced)
Hutton away severely reduces his chances and although they will still want to give him it, the fact he hasn't played in the 2nd half of the season should be enough to see him out of contention.
Just keep it going Aiden and POTY for you my son
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My dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,
Friend, ...Johnny....
He's alive! He's Alive! He's Alive!
Glad tae see you have still time for us.....
You big shot Journo!
Now, let's hear more of your interesting stuff!
We have bin starved for Yoof Noos.
Fargo's tip...is sure doin' what we expected....
However, I am told that the pipe-line is adryin' up!
Say it's no true, John!
Although,we may get some youngsters who were switherin' vis a vis .....Us or the G.A.
Our dispicable Rivals...
They Shot themselves in the TENDERLOIN, if the reported Salacious SINGING emanatin' from their YOOFS D.R......did take place!
( Salacious?....ed)( Wella, that's ma opinion.....so live wit' it,pal)
That little incident...once the penny drops...will change a WHOLOTTA MINDS!
That show of Venomous, Vile and Vituperative, TRADUCEMENT!....(Huh!...ed)( Don't ask!... I just copied that line, from an old Review of ma Act!)
Anyway, look at it this way.....
They did us a Favor.... and ,it was the Best Noos that I've Hoid ....ALL WEEK!
Whadya T'INK!, Whadya T'INK?
Kojo.
Yer pal...who says..."Johnny we hardly k .... check dat... "Johnny Welcome Back!"
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Mike,I have never noticed it whilst watching games against Rangers when you are jammed against the walls.
Will let you know,but I have a feeling you might be talking about the Aberdeen?
Kitalba,think it might be time for your bed!!!
Early game tomorrow.
9pm kick off.
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Just watched the press conference.
Very impressed by Barry Robson,and Koki appears to have a far better command of English.
Actually answered a question in English.
And Kitalba,have never even owned a diary.
Filofax?
What is that?
A drug company or something.
You are showing your age there pal.
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Well looks like a good bit of business was done during this window. I notice there have been some complaints re the left back and centre half position, as far as the former is concerned we do have Willo on his way back, Bazz can also fill in there and both JPDD, who it seems may be ready by next month, and Andy Hinkel can also play this position. As Paul stated but for injury the Madrid 1 may have arrived and this may be the reason we still have Big Bob who it looks as if is playing well over in Africa, let’s hope he stays free of injury.
The squad for me looks very strong now and with the youthfulness there it all augers well for the future, after we retain the title this year I can see us going on a run that could emulate our own NIAR.
This past year in the market has pleased me no end as we have shown we are definitely soaring away fae the monkees as we did during the Big Mhan’s reign. However, as we all know it wasn’t always this way.
In the summer of 1962 the St. Mirren left half, one of the brightest talents in the Scottish game, was put up for sale.
The season before we had lost our own cultured left half and captain when he retired and returned tae the “Black North”. This was a position we were struggling to fill and although John Clark would become our sweeper 5 years later he evidently was not ready for it at the time.
Our team announced over the tannoy at the time was Haffey, Mackay and Kennedy, Crerand, McNeill and ???????????.
All fine players who were either internationalist or would be, so the opportunity to sign a sophisticated left half was a dream for the Tims.
Three teams bid for “Dandy” as he was called, Us, Them and Sheffield Wednesday, unusually all three offered the same amount, £27,500a Scottish record at that time, which was accepted by the Buddies and it was now down to the player.
Dandy opted for the darnel, now interestingly although they had just clinched the Scottish Cup they were NOT at that time the best side in the country as Dundee were champions and the Jambos had won the League Cup.
Also they already had two left halfs on their books including Slim Jim and Billy Stevenson, the latter having emigrated to Australia due to losing his place to the Fifer before returning in October ’62 to sign for Bill Shankly’s Liverpool, as the huns still held his registration they received a transfer fee of around £20,000, this indicates the talent already there in that position.
So here were we left still struggling for a player for this position and although we did sign former Falkirk and Airdrie player Billy Price, he was only a stop gap as was moving Jim Kennedy forward after the emergence of Tommy Gemmell until the Hoover was ready.
As it was big Dandy was played at inside left alongside Jim Forrest where they formed a prolific partnership, gaining 2 League, 2 League cup and 4 Scottish cup medals, however, his eyepox career came to an end shortly after the infamous Scottish Cup defeat to Berwick where both he and his striking partner were deemed entirely to blame, and both were dropped and transferred within weeks.
It should be noted here that he never played left half for the huns and never gained any full or league international honours, IMHO a wasted talent who was only signed tae stop us fae getting him.
That’s why I gained satisfaction when we nipped in and signed the likes of Wispy, wee Provan and Murdo who were all coveted by the huns.
Although they later on out muscled us with the wee ratbag who is over here in TO, big Lurch fae the Arabs and McLaren fae swinecastle, it all tastes sweeter now that they cannae even compete with us, Deeks, Paul Hartley, Skippy, Skoosh, Georgios and Barry Robson are testament tae that.
