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Isn't Ayrshire grand?
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Aw Naw, here’s another angle:
Aiden son, if the Pope himself questioned their content then it most certainly is… without contention… worth questioning.
The NOTW???
I remember being a paper boy in the West of Glasgow in the early sixties. There were about ten of us that did the rounds and anybody that had that newspaper delivered was laughed about behind their backs by worldly wise eight year olds.
Trust me; we never knocked their doors for a Christmas Tip. (Times have changed… I know)
Even at that age we knew nobody bought that publication for its news content. We held adult Beano and Dandy readers in a higher regard.
They may well be right when they say Manchester City is considering a summer move for Aiden McGeady. I would be surprised if the boy is not the talk of numerous EPL boardrooms. I’m almost positive a few continentals are also quite aware of his undoubted abilities and are also quite interested in his future travel plans.
But the NOTW - ever heard of timing.
Brian Kerr is quoted from questionable sources as saying he (Aiden McGeady) should leave Celtic, and now we have the NOTW announcing Sven’s intended swoop.
We must have a couple of big games coming up.
Aiden Shun… money itself won’t make you a legend. Take a tip from an Auld Yin… give your respects to the Beano and the Dandy. They, at least, don’t pretend to be anything other than a kid’s comic. And for the next four years, again, at least, stay home – There is nowhere better.
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I for one hope Robson does get a start in this game Paul. I think he may be just what we need in there.
mickthetic (from previous), you may as well get the dust covers on those clubs for the next couple of years! :-)
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Did someone say something about Ayrshire?
There will be trouble, mark my words.
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I don't see where Robson fits in as it's a straight swap Hartley for Brown alongside Donati. Unless you come to the frankly shocking conclusion that Paul Hartley is playing at right back...
This game is an enjoyable side show but I'm more excited about overhauling this 4 point gap right now.
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C1st- not me!:~)
We had another exciting cameo from Samaras on Saturday. He would be an exciting signing, but the chances are we'd have to free up some of the wage bill. As Paul points out central midfield is looking well covered with Brown/Donati/Robdon/Hartley so TGravesen is the one who really needs to clear out his locker
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Paul67,
Are you thinking PH may be playing right back?
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Not getting to many live games at all, can I ask you guys who see more games (in the flesh) than me if you think young Caddis is ready for a game this size? I say, if he is then he should be played. But will bow to you're judgement.
CelticTVreplays-R-us.csc
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According to the BBC transfer rumours we are going to have talks with Jussi Jaaskelainen.
They also report that Daniel Cousin will be able to sign for Fulham. How does the fact that he played last wed affect any proposed transfer?
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Jussi Jaaskelainen is an excellent keeper. I believe he is on a Bosman so would come for free. But I can't see him coming as a no 2 keeper.
So would we be happy with Artur leaving for say £10M and Jussi coming in for free as his replacement?
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Mort,
Hopefully not at all as I believe that the fact Cousin's manager chooses to play him shows how desperate they are.
On a side note P67 and all, I think i may be correct in saying that Mark DeVries at Dundee United played this season for both Leicester and Leeds (on loan), before joining Dundee Utd. The commentator (ahem) on TV commented on the fact (during the recent arabs v buddies game) that De Vries has scored for Leeds, Leicester and now Dundee United all this season. 3 clubs? Maybe I am wrong, or more likely the closet on TV got it a over t?
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Gordon_J
Don't believe this rumour as PL and GS don't let anything out of he bag this early. I do think that Artur will move on well before his contract is out. By the way we also need new cover as I don't rate Brown as a back up.
Hail Hail
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Mort
I would rather the deal did go through, leaving them a player down and no way of replacing him.
But if it does, I think it is the start of the disintegration of the transfer window - Benjani, Cousin and Tevez fiasco just shows that the rules are not being adhered to.
Just the same as the Inter Toto is not a recognised Euro tournament until after the 3rd round. It either is or it isn't.
A transfer window that allows transfers outside the stated period (or indeed allow the monies to supposedly transfer outside the period - Boumsong), is obsolete.
As far as Caddis is concerned, I would rather play someone in their natural position, regardless of age, than someone out of position and then someone else to cover them.
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Mort
This is what I don't get.
Rangers and Fulham have made a special request for Cousin to change clubs AGAIN in the transfer window just gone.
The fact that Cousin has since played for Rangers means that they must have an addition request in place to allow the transfer to take place OUTWITH the window (a separate question, surely).
Either way, they've got to be pushing their luck.
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McCurry sights bad view as excuse:
click here
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Rammybhoy- exactly. As Matt Busby said about his babes' you don't know what you've got until you put them in'. Round pegs in round holes, so Caddis before either PH or Protractor-Heid.
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Gordon_J:
If the white ‘Cafu’ can walk for a reported 9,000 Million, after having actually achieved… what exactly? in football; then if I were a power to be at Parkhead I’d be looking for at least 15 Million for the Holy Goalie. At least!!!
And if somebody were to offer me 15 Million for the man and he didn’t want to walk, I wouldn’t stick a million on his hip to trot a long, I’d stick two million, one on each, for staying.
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Gordon J Shun
I could not sell Boruc, even for £20million
the guy is a legend and it honestly would not be the same without him
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Mickthetic,
I've used the Uefa live feed 2 or 3times. It is pretty good quality, doesn't buffer every 5 minutes. They have a test screen if it works OK on your PC, go for it. This one you cannot miss. I'd be using it if it wasn't on SKY ONE as I don't use skysports, only Setanta. And this wee place in Ayrshire has no pub with Sky.
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Kitalba
cudnae agree more mate
the Holy Goalie is a Legend
as for McGeady I wudnae sell him either, esp with rumours of £10million offers etc
what lot of nonsense
he is 2footed, has all the skill in the world, scores goals, creates goals, is rapid,
Darren Bent £18million HA!
offers start at £25million
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Kitalba.
I suppose we all better get used to the headlines involving Aiden. For what is worth Heres my take.
Aiden will leave Celtic at some stage. I would say that time is a least 4 years away. He is a young man with an old head on his shoulders. He willingly signed his recent contract knowing that to do so would be the best thing for his career. Also an extremely brave young man as he would well have been aware of the forore his decision to play for ROI would cause.
He is determined to suceed and is not afraid to put in the hours to hone and develop his wonderful talent.
He is hard working, determined and honest. Everything he has done so far has been considered and well balanced listening to those around him - his father, GS - who can see the big picture.
He' ll be around for quite a few years yet. Lets all enjoy his wonderful skill and suppport him in those times when life will get difficult both on and off the pitch
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According to Soccerbase Mark de Vries has played for Leicester, Leeds (on loan) and Dundee United this season.
I'm not entirely sure of the rules surrounding transfers between lower league teams but i'm pretty sure the two teams in one season rule is for top flight teams only.
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I don't want to see Artur go, but he will sometime in the next few years. I would rather we got a decent sum for him and had a replacement in the wings, that's all.
On the Cousin transfer, how many requests have UEFA had to waive the rule? From what I've seen reported they have agreed every one so far. So the rule is the rule - unless you ask for it not to be!
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Another mahe/Mort,
I'm sure there is an agreement that loans between English league clubs do not require some type of registration, thus these loans do not count as a different club.
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Mort
Having looked at the leicester backgroud, I see that De Vries was "mutually consented" on Jan 25th. That being the case, I assume a free agent is not restricted by the 3 clubs rule. The huns should just sack Cousin, pay him off (HA!) and then sell Fulham a squad player in the summer for the Cousin fee.
Weneedanothermahedodgyagentsltdcsc.
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Leftwinger
you're probably right, although my plan seems much more in keeping with dodgy dave's deadline day deals. Dangnammit!
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WNAM,
Your plan would only be realistic with the involvement of an unnamed Monaco-based-Super-Agent..........
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Just on the rankers/fulham situation, I heard on 5 live yesterday that rankers loan signing Steven Davis has admitted that Roy Hodgson wants to take him back to Fulham early. A couple of games then back down Souf???
Coozan along with him???
Arf! Arf! (if true).
TTT
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left wing
shhhhh!
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Celtic_first,
I really don't understand how FIFA could now give the go ahead for Cousin to sign for Fulham seeing as he has played for Rangers since the transfer window closed.
It's a very strange situation.
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I would love to think that we could keep Aiden AND the Holy Goalie for many many years. They are well revered at Celtic Park just now, and they would most definitely become heroes in the Henke mode if they hung around. Its players like that that could take us higher still, back to the position a team like Glasgow Celtic should be in. Also if wee Skippy continues to play as he does just now then we have a guaranteed 30 plus per season goalscorer. The future`s bright, and it isn`t orange.
One small request, if I may, can people put a space between the words of whichever csc they happen to be at the end of their posts, Big Joe started it, one doing it is ok but now almost everyone seems to be doing it. I await with breath that is bated.
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TheTokenTim
Surely not.
In all fairness, Hodgson needs all the players and help he can get so maybe he will take him back.
Would be funny
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Lennondinho18: / lurgan53:
I’ve no doubt that the time may come when we will have to part company with Artur and maybe Aiden too. I sincerely hope it is not this season’s end and not the following one either.
I think, in my bias, ‘today’, we have one of the best young squads ever assembled at Parkhead. I’d love two, maybe three more seasons, to see where they might take us.
Another European Final… why not? Why the hell not? They just might have it and another couple of years will tell. And if they don’t make it, oh what fun, what heart thumping, throat cramping fun, we will have… trying.
After that - Artur’s value would be cosmic… 90,000 Million Sterling beer vouchers in Scottish Newspaper terms; and Young Aiden, Young Aiden would still be… Young Aiden. He’d be 24. If he stayed another year 25.
The world might very well be there for his taking.
But Aiden, at 21… fear is their key; those that will will us harm, will will him gone.
Not for his own good, not for the good of his career... but for theirs.
Establishment Leeches. I hate them trying to talk our employees out.
When they go after a few celebrations I'll will them well.
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Good afternoon bhoys n ghirls.
I dont see what the fuss is all about.
we all KNOW exactly what WGS will do.
So do Barca.
We will play the same as we did against Milan.
5 in midfield one up front with a designated support player.
Naka did in the san siro this time last year....
robson can play on the right.
my team would be.
Holy Goalie
Caddis
Caldo
Mick
Naylor
Robson
Hartley
Donati
Naka
Aideniho
Skippy
although i think WGS will favour caldwell on the right, and bringin in either elvis or bobo (sky saying he is injured though).
might use a different support player, but those 5 (for me) will start on Wed.
Jan has been in for, but i think we will be lookin for pace, and if we see any subs upfront, it will be Samaras coming on.
maybe he will surprise us all and play with 2.
But i doubt it.
Pad
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Bobby Russell,
What?
bigjoestartedatrendcsc
:)
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I see the Nach the Ned acting in the best interests of Scottish football.
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Paul67 - do you have an e-mail address? I've some snippets of info I'd like to send you.
Hail Hail
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I don't fear Aiden leaving in the near future, he must stay for another 3 seasons at least. He has listened to all the advice given to him from the club so far which has helped him to where he is now so I hope it won't change.
If Aiden continues to perform and develop along the same lines as this season and chooses to leave the club at 25 then so be it and good luck to him. However, I would certainly like to think that he would be moving to one of the top 8 clubs in Europe, a Real, a Barca, a Manu, and not a EPL also-ran, quite simply, he is better than that.
And I have to laugh at rumours he would fetch £10m at the moment! You have to love the biased press in this country. Aiden McGeady is one of the most talented young players around at the moment in European football and his Champions League performances show that. Nani and Anderson went for a combined sum of over £30m I believe? Both talented youngsters and not exactly playing in the top league in the world at the time in Portugal so I would like these £10m rumour mongers to talk me through their calculations.
I would definitely side with playing Caddis on Wednesday. Good performance against Killie and although Barca will be a different kettle of fish I go with the round pegs for round holes argument.
Although I do think leaving Hartley out of the team altogether would be a big mistake....
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newsletter,
send them to me. I'll no tell embdy!
:-)
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Thom The Tim - Not that I particularly want to defend Nacho "Nae Caps" Novo, but I couldn't see anything particularly wrong with the Ibrox Chihuahua's comments.
The inflammatory headline and false spin that his interview with a Spanish newspaper amounted to handing a "dossier" to Barcelona that would "be a valuable addition to their pre-match build-up" shows why Scottish sporting hacks are regarded with such widespread contempt.
According to his quoted remarks, he gave a reasonable assessment of Celtic, showing a fair amount of respect for our team in the process. I don't imagine any of it will have come as a surprise to Barca.
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Phil,
I agree about the Novo article.
I put it up more as a comment on The Mail than on Novo
He obviously hasn´t seen the "bus" that we take on our away games.
My information about Cousin and it is only unsubstantiated gossip from the offices of Fifa in Zürich I may add is that Daniel Cousin will not be going anywhere quickly.
Barcelona barcelona
Barcelona barcelona
Viva
I had this perfect dream
-un sueno me envolvio
This dream was me and you
-tal vez estas aqui
I want all the world to see
-un instinto me guiaba
A miracle sensation
My guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true
The wind is a gentle breeze
-el me hablo de ti
The bells are ringing out
-el canto vuela
Theyre calling us together
Guiding us forever
Wish my dream would never go away
Barcelona - it was the first time that we met
Barcelona - how can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
Barcelona - la musica vibros
Barcelona - y ella nos unio
And if God willing we will meet again someday
Let the songs begin
-dejalo nacer
Let the music play
-ahhhhhhhh...
Make the voices sing
-nace un gran amor
Start the celebration
-van a mi
And cry
-grita
Come alive
-vive
And shake the foundations from the skies
Ah,ah,shaking all our lives
Barcelona - such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona - like a jewel in the sun
Por ti sere gaviota de tu bella mar
Barcelona - suenan las campamas
Barcelona - abre tus puertas al mundo
If God is willing
-if God is willing
If God is willing
Friends until the end
Viva - barcelona
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Paul67.
Paul.Am I right in thinking that we have two players celebrating their birthday on wednesday.
A good rendition of happy birthday is an ideal way to start off the game,Every country in the world knows that jingle.
Or, am I being too sentimental.
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Following Nacho Novo’s scurrilous betrayal of Scottish Football’s solidarity in the face of the European threat to Celtic’s potential dominance of the Champions league, word reaches our intrepid ear-to-the-ground investigator of some stirrings, shenanigans, and surreptitious phone-calls and machinations in football grounds in Barcelona and Glasgow.
“Frank, get yer big dutch backside intae ma office right away. Huv ye seen this?”
Rikjaard, still becoming accustomed tae Laporta’s accent, adopted almost 4 years ago in tribute to the cultural influence of Glasgow, its great Celtic team and its even greater supporters, rushed into the hallowed cloister.
Laporta leaned back in his black leather upholstered, buttoned, swivel chair, glamourously bedecked in his new hoops replica top, turned down his well worn original Glen Daly recording of ‘Celtic, Celtic, that’s the team for me’, and pointed at the A4 e-mail lying on top of Lisbon Lion’s mouse mat!
“Ah need a word in yer shell-like Frank. Ah think ye’ve got it a’ wrang! Don’t worry about McGeady, or Donatti, JVoH, 4-4-2, or 4-3-3. Through ma contacts ma spy in the camp o’ stalag Ibrox, has given me the hot aff the press inside diamond gen on whit exactly is comin’ o’er the hill on Wednesday.”
Frank picked up the sheet and read it carefully, slowly, and 4 times as a dawn of enlightenment suddenly broke over the horizon of his clouded mind.
“I find this most difficult to comprehend” he said finally, and looked at the big man who had now risen from his chair and was pacing the genuine Persian carpet bought from the Barras on his last trip to Glasgow’s cultural bazaar.
Laporta interrupted him.
“Ah’ve telt ye Frank, when yer in here it’s Parliamo Glasgow only. Anyway, it looks like aw that planning’s oot the windae noo. Bit o’ luck mind ye that wee nacho the nyaaf huz come up wae the goods an’ jist in the nick o’ time”.
Frank stared at his boss again. It had been almost 4 years since he had properly understood a single word Laporta had spoken, but the remarkable thing about the Glaswegian dialect was that the words were actually less important than the manner, emphasis, intonation, and accompanying stare with which they were delivered.
He could sense the triumph and sarcasm in ‘bit o’ luck mind ye’, the mockery in ‘Nyaaf’, and the triumph in ‘nick o’ time’, even though it was all double dutch to him!
Frank tried his best to effect a gallus Gorbal’s flourish but succeeded only in given Laporta a stomach aching bent-double fit of the guffaws!
“aw right son, geez a break. You can stick tae whit ye know best. So Whit dae ye think?”
“Well if it is to be believed…..”
Laporta creased again and spat out his Guinness all over the Henrik Larsson stained glass window
“Ugh a’m sorry Frank, but ye dae soud like a big girl’ blouse when ye try the language of the people….go on wae yer take on a’ things tactical”
Frank stared in bemisement, translated Laporta’s demeanour and stifled snigger, and continued…
“Well if it is to be believed it seems that we are up against a team that can tackle in defence, a Japanese playmaker who is quite good, and an aggressive midfielder. They also have a small centre -forward who is quite good and a goalkeeper who is usually good but can make some mistakes. Apparently all the rest are sub-standard…….I’ll have to change all my plans as I was expecting their Custodian to be useless, their defence to be toothless, their midfield to be quiescent, and their centre-forward to be the natural successor to Kenneth Millar”
Frank turned on his heel and left the room with the Laporta’s traditional phrase of good luck ringing in his ears……
“Frankgerootyatotalgalloot”.
Laporta picked up his Jinky-phone and pressed the direct dial shortcode.
Just over 1300 miles away in the East end of Glasgow, the capital of European sporting excellence and the home of the speshull fish supper, (BTW in an episode of Family Fortunes 100 rangers supporters were asked to name a fish beginning with ‘s’. 98 of them said ‘single’!), the phone at the other end of Laporta’s call rang to the lilting melody of the Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’.
“Oh it’s playing my song” Peter Lawell murmured as with a spring in his step and a razor sharp crease in his newly pressed mohair perfectly fitting suit trousers, he checked the caller’s ID, picked up the gleaming handset, and with a flourish and flush of expected success in his voice he greeted his peer on the other end of the line.
“Joan ma auld china, how’z it gauin son? Speak tae yer pal gasmeter and brighten up even mair, ma already sunlit and green-white-and-golden world of financial wizardry”.
“The deed is done an’ big Frank has bit the bait quicker than Jim Traynor efter a free hamburger supper. He’s away noo tae chop’n’change his tactics and all because o’ that brain wave of your’s tae git McGowan the clown tae print that guff frae Nacho Novo. But don’t furgett yer ain side o’ the deal. Peter.”
Peter smiled to himself, picked miniscule speck (he refused to use the word ‘fleck’ when at Celtic Park) off his tie and banished it dismissively and with a tch of disgust out of the window.
“Don’t you bother yer heed aboot that. The plans are afoot and you can take it as signed sealed and delivered that for ensuring Celtic’s passage into the quarter finals of the ECL, the Joab at Celtic Park is yours fur the takin, and I’ve jist checked that the religiously themed mansion in Easterhoose is in walk-in condition.”.
“Aye but don’t furgett the wee matter of the gift fur the missus, Peter” interrupted Joan. “Ah need tae oil the wheels and grease her palm wae that special wee sumthin tae bring a smile tae her eyes, a bounce tae ma step, and a bit o’ passion back tae ma ain life”
“Done and dusted Joan, believe me. I’ve jist been on the blower wae the very man. A craftsman of the first order and the only man ootside o’ St Petersburg who is officially certificated and qualified to personally design, manufacture and lovingly personalise a unique Faberge egg as a tribute to yer better half. That should be the very thing ah wid say.”
“Pure magic and dead brill” replied Joan “an aw’ doontae tae that wee unwitting jobby, Novo and his partners in crime in the meja. Life jist get’s better and better. Glasgow here a cum. By the way big man, when ur ye pickin up the egg..”
“As soon as we hing up here Joan, ah’m straight doon Paddy’s Market tae take delivery”
Laporta sighed!
“Aw ‘Paddy’s Market’, such an atmospheric romantic sounding name for an undoubtedly cosmopolitan magnet for the well-heeled and rich. We’ve got nuthin like that over here, Peter. My Gawd 2 hundred years and we cannae even git that giant ant-hill that Gaudi pretended wis gonnae be a cathedral, finished. See ye after Peter”
“Bye fur noo, Joan the Man” and Peter replaced the handset.
Now just who wis it that Rangers were after now. A wee spoilin bid tae up the ante was always good fur a laugh on a quiet day.
Hail Hail
Estadio
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oldtim
artur and massimo are birthday bhoys on wed both 28 ...i think
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Old Tim- you're right. It's Massimo's and the HolyGoalie's birthday on Wednesday. They will both be 28.
Ryan Brennan will be 6[I think ].
When Zybszek et al are over this week they can teach you how to sing 'Happy Birthday' in Polish.
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I've read it on here many a time, as soon as one of our players hits form its a stick on the media will speculate on their transfer. They've been at it with the Holy Goalie since he's been in the team, a temporary lull only when he was having that bad patch (e.g. Easter Rd). Naka had been their main target for ages until his form dipped after that summer tournament. "Keegan wants Scott Macdonald" was another one recently, and now all of a sudden its Aiden. BTW, you have to ask what Aiden is thinking about telling journos he would like to play in Spain at some point. Now is not the time Aiden, wait till your form dips, then nobody pays attn. A complete absence of speculation recently re Scott Brown is a worry, loosely interpreted it means they think he is under performing.
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Guys,
I know there's not much chance but if anyone knows of a ticket for Wed going spare I have been let down at the last minute for my ticket for Wed (not a season ticket holder I'm afraid, I share one with a mate and get it when he's not avaialable)
Anyway if for any reason you know of someone who can't go, has a spare or whatever get in touch.
Notholdingoutmuchhopecsc
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Just got my hands on the coveted ticket. Area 141 Row AA. Not familiar with that seat, but I think it's above my season ticket seat in the Jock Stein Lower.
Not much work getting done this morning. I know the league is our main goal, but there's something about Champions League Night,, when they start shaking that giant ball in the centre of the pitch and the "Anthem " is blasting out......
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The CQN birthday to have this week is tomorrow, when excellent CQN'rs reach the ripe old age of 27!
Anyway, such experience tells me we'll play 2 up front on Wednedsay. The AC Milan game was the most fluid formation of the season however it was in a league context and we were seconds away from an admirable jackpot draw. A result similar on Wednesday would not be very good!
I think our best chance lies in playing 4-4-2 as I don't think we have the players (in midfield or attack) to trouble Barcelona with 1 up top!
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FACup 1/4 Final Draw:
Sheffield United or Middlesbrough v Cardiff City
Manchester United v Portsmouth
Bristol Rovers v West Brom
Barnsley v Chelsea
I was hoping it would be Man U V Chelsea but it's been one of the better competitions this year.
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Phil, AWe Naw, Estadio,
Are youse tellin' me that Nach's dossier was slightly flawed and didn't highlight our hitherto hidden weaknesses.
Well bless his little orange coloured boots, which he must have raked out of Sam's bin.
Nacho (Behind Enemy Lines)CSC.
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Estadio
Now I can face Monday with a wide grin on my face.
'GG
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Spain may be banned from international competition if their government tries to intervene in the election process of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Fifa president Sepp Blatter is unhappy with a rule forcing Spain's non-Olympic sporting federations to hold elections before the Beijing Games.
"Spain would not be able to play at Euro 2008 and their clubs wouldn't continue in Europe," he said.
"A confrontation like this is no good for football or for the government."
Greece escaped a lengthy ban from international competition prior to the 2002 World Cup because of their government's involvement in footballing matters.
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For those who doubt do you remember this day?
Just click on the video.
Sons of Satan
Their football is comming back.
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estadio.
Your talent is endless.
You had me laughing from beginning to end,great post,no it wis stupendous.
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oldtim/dontbratt -
my bhoy, Aidan, is 15 this Wednesday
WG
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To anyone who saw the article on the Celts in Norway in the latest NTV here's a sample of the sterling work they're doing
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winningemmell.
what are you doing on Tuesday afternoon,and evening,also Wednesday.
Tried to phone you this morning, but could'nt get through.
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Thought it worthwhile sharing this quote with you.
If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion.
BY George Bernard Shaw
'GG
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WG- Young Aiden shares his birthday with Gordon Brown, dartslegend Ted Hankey and one of your alltime faves- Jimmy Greaves.
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anyone know who plays the music at Celtic Park,if you do tell him to play happy birthday,ten minutes before the game starts.
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I am going to stick my head above the parapit here.
Was good to see Mc Manus not taking any of Boruc´s petulance at the weekend. I think the Holy Goalie has to learn a wee bit about humility especially within the Celtic sqaud. I think he´s letting his growing reputation get the better of him. This is bad for team harmony.
I think he is a superb goalkeeper but he´s not the best we have had. For me he is yet to surpass Packie Bonner. Who could still learn him a thing or two about commanding the whole box and collecting crosses. I dont think he has improved upon this since he has been with us. The line about our full backs being too small has been trotted out and hidden this weakness for far too long. How big Danny Mc Grain was I´m sure Packie could tell ye.
He is the best shot stopper I have ever seen playing for Celtic of that there can be no doubt and he has kept us in many games. He has made MASSIVE mistakes this season mainly due to a lack of concentration. If we got a good price for him this summer I wouldn´t be unduly perturbed by taking it. The writing is on the cards that he will be offski. AC Milan struggling to even get a fit keeper for this weeks CL clash.
Artur Boruc owes Rab Douglas and Johnathon Gould a heck of a lot for his growing reputation imho. No man is bigger than the club.
Hail Hail
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oldtim -
I spoke to EDB at lunch time, I'll meet you for a drink in the evening but I'm not doing the eating thing.
WG
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Winningemmell.
I think I may be missing the meal also,so we can have a few
on our own,
There will be others who wont be eating either.
I need to leave space for a couple of drinks.
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I'm personally a fan of seeing Boruc and Mick argueing about that poor kick out. I don't think it is bad for team spirit, but actually shows fierce competetiveness amongst the team and a desire to win. WGS will not be complaining about it either, especially since they both seemed to have forgotten about it after the game. What happens on the pitch, stays on the pitch! It's the only way to play.
We will beat Barca on Wednesday night
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When Schmeichel[another Pole!] was between the sticks for ManU the first thing he did when he made a[rare] mistake was chew out whichever teammate was nearest to him; keeps everyone on their toes and doesn't do morale any harm.
I used to think PB made very few mistakes until BBCScotland did a wee documentary on the Centenary team- he had a few howlers.
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MADRID, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Spain will be barred from competing in international competitions if their government continues to pressure the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to hold an early election, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said.
'If the Spanish government, through their Sports Council (CSD), continue to interfere in footballing affairs they will have to recognise that their clubs and national team will be excluded from international tournaments,' Blatter was quoted as saying in Spanish media on Monday.
'It would be tough, but it would only take six hours to call a FIFA emergency committee meeting to hear and decide upon Spain's exclusion.
'Spain would not be able to play at Euro 2008, and their clubs wouldn't continue in the Champions League or UEFA Cup.'
Blatter's backing for RFEF president Angel Maria Villar comes after the CSD called for all sporting federations not involved in the Olympic Games to hold elections before Beijing 2008, which takes place in August.
'It (government intervention in football affairs) is not a new problem for FIFA,' he added. 'It first occurred in Portugal where a letter from us was sufficient to change the law governing sport.
'In Greece, we had to suspend their federation indefinitely and everything was sorted out in 48 hours.
'We don't have a crisis situation at present. The RFEF have called a general assembly to ratify FIFA's new electoral code and to call an election at the end of the year. We have a small fire but we don't need the firefighters yet.
'FIFA is like the United Nations but has more members and is more powerful.'
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Hail Hail
The team that WGS will put out on Wednesday will be.
Holy Goalie
GC, O'Dea, Mick, Naylor
Naka, Hartley, Donati, Aideninhio
Skippy, JVOH
The Team I would like to see him put out.
Holy Goalie
Young Caddis, GC, Mick, Naylor
Naka, Robson, Donati, Aidenhio
JVH, Skippy
I don't think WGS will go with a lone striker at home as both strikers are in form and it will be a tough decision to make on who do you drop. He will bring in O'Dea as he has had some european experience, the same with Hartley instead of Robson, by leaving Robson on the bench it gives him options in the midfield if Aiden or Naka pick up an injury.
Either team selection will win on Wednesday thus continuing proving my formula is worthy of a Nobel Prize ((X+Y)x(E = mc2)/Z x Q = 2008 CL Champions)
Had a good laugh a Graham Spiers column this morning when he was writing about Celtic's profits for the first half of the season.
"I wasn’t half chuckling at the weekend when Celtic’s figures were being heralded. Over in Edinburgh, within the plush offices of Charlotte Square, did I detect some familiar miffed noises emanating from Sir David Murray, he of the giant moonbeams?"
I love the line "he of the giant moonbeams" that and when he coined "Winnalot Journalism" should win him a 'Pulitzer Prize' for journalism.
ANNAOAN
I have to disagree with you when you said that "he is yet to surpass Packie Bonner". In my opinion the Holy Goalie is better than big Packie, he is not quite as good as Ronnie Simpson but he is getting there. All I know is anytime I watched Big Packie play I always had a sense of dread just waiting to happen, I always felt that in nearly every game he was always going to make one mistake. I don't get that sense of apprehension with the Holy Goalie (might be old age or the alcohol), I know Artur is prone to the odd mistake like any other goalie but I can only think of the Hibs game where he actually cost us.
Anyway I am sure you will agree with me that he is the most entertaining and insane goalie Celtic ever had.
Stand up for the Holy Goalie
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Aw Naw
Your memory of Pat Bonnar is slightly different from mine. My recollection is that dealing with crosses was one of his biggest weaknesess?
Having said that my memory is crap................oops can I say crap Paul??
Its not very good!
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oldtim-
I'll ring your mobile tomorrow, Teser voucher using tonight wi NAFOS
Hail Hail The Vouchers Are Here
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Ragnar, your memory is OK.
He usually dropped the ball at AMcC feet to score against use.
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DBBIA
Wasn't Schmeichel Danish?
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DBBIA,
I thought Schmeichel was Danish Mmmhhhhh... :-)
No I am not having a go at Boruc´s inability to hold his own hand up in front of 60,000 when he makes yet another howler. Thats his obvious weakness but his penchant for trying to pass the blame onto someone else. That´s just plain pitiful.
What I am saying is that he´s a great shot stopper but far from being the finished article when it comes to crosses and being commanding in his area.
A more commanding keeper and the general perceptions about Caldwell and Mc Manus not being commanding enough in their own area would not be so convincing.
BBC Scotland wouldn´t need to go to the length of making a documentary for Arturs mistakes. The Hibs game would suffice.
I´ll even go as far to say that Gould and Douglas had better levels of concentration than Artur. This is because Arturs is better than the both of them no doubt about it. It is not an excuse however for a lack of concentration.
Hail Hail
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Bonner,s ability in dealing with crossballs was terrible and the less we say about his dealing with passbacks when the new rules where brought in the better.The man cost me 2 sets of rosary beads after that rule was changed.He was a good shot stopper though not quite in the Boruc class.
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On Packie Bonner, all I ever remember, as hoopsididitagain pointed out, was palming shots out into the middle of the six-yard box for the opposition to score!
Nah seriously he was the 2nd best keeper I've seen at Parkhead. To think Macari gave him a free transfer for Marshall and Muggleton. Good to see the first thing Tommy Burns did when he took over was sign Packie again. Pity he never got Shay Given before he went to Blackburn as well. If we thought MON had a blind spot with keepers, what about Luigi Macari?
I cannot wait for wednesday, I felt like just sitting in my seat at the end of the Hearts match and not moving before Wednesday! I would have thought that Hartley would have been the choice for centre-mid with the experience of playing a holding role allowing Donati to get forward. I would be very surprised if Robson was in there and not Hartley but hey, that's why Gordon Strachan gets paid the big bucks. We just have to trust his judgement!
I apologise for this long cut-and-paste job but I see Laporta has been very complimentary towards us in an interview:
‘The Celtic supporters are fantastic, in fact the best travelling supporters in the world, as we have seen many times. We can assure Celtic supporters that they will receive a very warm welcome when they visit the city. I know that Celtic supporters are extremely passionate about their club, a club which I believe, like FC Barcelona, is different. We know that supporters will travel in huge numbers to follow their team, but we also know the great reputation of good behaviour which Celtic fans enjoy and clearly we are looking forward to hosting the Celtic fans in the city once again. I know that the city council, the police, Celtic FC and FC Barcelona have been working very closely over a number of weeks to ensure that Celtic’s visit will again be a great success. There will be special arrangements made in the city to ensure that we do all we can to ensure this is the case. We hope all Celtic supporters enjoy their visit to Barcelona.’
On visiting Celtic park:
‘It will be a real pleasure to visit Celtic Park and feel the atmosphere of a great UEFA Champions League night at such a great venue. We have very much enjoyed our previous visits to Celtic and I am sure we will do so again. In recent years we have developed an excellent relationship with Celtic, something which we hope to continue.’
Maybe it's my memory failing me but I remember no such comments before playing some other Scottish team they recently played!
2 more sleeps until Wednesday!
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porridgeandbananas,
Has the Scottish media caught hold of this message from Laporta and what is their take on it. Or will they just ignore as it praises Celtic.
Hail Hail.
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brenlox
I saw it was on page 405 on Teletext but my wee ghirl switched the telly off before I read it but I saw it on newsnow under some website I hadn't heard of before. I never saw it anywhere else on newsnow.
I don't see it being given much of an airing, unless they feel they can't ignore it. I thought his comment on Celtic being 'different' line Barca is interesting. To be fair though, Senor Laporta has never had anything but kind words to say regarding celtic. I think the way we dealt with the game on the night of the Madrid bombings and the respect the fans gave the occasion has left a lasting impression on him.
For anyone who was there here's a reminder and for anyone who was not this was one of the most emotional 'walk ons' I've ever sang/heard.
>Walk On
He was right, we are different.
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I meant to add the link to the comments made by Joan Laporta.
Joan Laporta
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I think that Boruc is overall better than Pat Bonner but not at cross balls. For example that goal at Kilmarnock wouldn`t have happened with Bonner there. He came out for virtually everything! :-)
As for the Holy Goalie, how holy is he? Instead of being at the Padre Pio prayer group on Wednesday he`ll be playing footy! :-)
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I saw this on the ITV site. The headline was that McGeady sets his sights on La Liga, not that McGeady is perfectly happy at Celtic. At least if he intends to go to Spain, he won't be tempted to sign for Rangers as back up to Chris Burke
"Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has revealed his desire to play in Spain at some stage in his football career.
The Republic of Ireland international is contracted to the Glasgow giants until 2011 and has been in exceptional form this season but admits his ambitions lie beyond Scottish football.
Speaking ahead of Barcelona's visit in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, the 21-year-old told The Herald: "I think later in my career [I would like to play in Spain].
"I am very happy at Celtic just now. Every player has aspirations to play in the best league.
"The top four in the English Premier League are top quality but La Liga is so competitive, anybody can beat anyone else. You sometimes see the bottom teams beating the top ones, which doesn't happen in most leagues.
"You have the top teams such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal but outside of that there are plenty of good teams as well."
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Monday evening rant
I see the laptop loyal are punting Celtic players out again before a big game. They are also starting to promote Cuellar 'Deville' as player of the year. They just don't want Aideninhio to win Player of the Year. They just can't get over him choosing Ireland over Scotland, any outstanding perfomance by Aideninhio is always followed by a dig or they raise the issue with the new Scotland, it's history get over it. I mean I'm disaapointed he is not playing for Scotland but it is his choice so you got to respect it.
I also believe there is an agenda against by certain laptop loyal members against JVOH and Donati, especially 'Bonkers' Keevins, Scoop Guidi and Darryl 'God save the King'. When they praise Celtic players like Samaras and Hartley they always have an extra add-on dig at JVH and Donati. In Donati's case I would say it is almost Libelous, hopefully Massimo has some connections with the Costra Nostra and Bonkers wakes up with a Horses Head in his bed.
It is good to see Mike 'Yellow Card for the Bhoys' McCurry campaign is gathering steam. If we keep it out in the open then maybe we can prevent him being appointed for any of our remaining games against the huns. I see McCurry is 44years old, does anybody know the age limit for MIB, is this McCurry last year and he is doing the grand farewell tour of lodges in Scotland (doing a Tait I think it is called). When he retires he then goes on the after-dinner circuit at all the Orc Supporters Clubs, speaking of after-dinner speaking and supporters club, has a MIB ever spoke at a CSC?
Lettingoffsteam CSC
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TNT, the retirement age for refs in Scotland was 50 but I remember them talking about reducing it to 47 so McCurry will still be around trying to stop 6 in a row
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Apologies if I missed an earlier question, been busy today.
Newsletter, email me via the About Page and I’ll email you back.
Oldtim67, correct and an excellent call.
DBBIA, correct!
Thismancraig, 27! Just a pup. Have a good one.
Winningemmell, congrats to Aidan.
Ragnar, you can, but not in relation to Packy; who dropped a few cross balls, but only because he had to double as a centre half.
Loved the comment from Laporta today.
Remember when people used to say that Celtic didn't know how to do PR?
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Wht's the score about our next fixtures.
20/02/2008 UEFA Champions League Barcelona 19:45 H
24/02/2008 Clydesdale Bank Premier League St. Mirren 14:00 A
27/02/2008 Clydesdale Bank Premier League Inverness CT 19:45 H
01/03/2008 Clydesdale Bank Premier League Hibernian 12:30 A
04/03/2008 UEFA Champions League Barcelona 19:45 A
09/03/2008 Scottish Cup Aberdeen 12:45 A
15/03/2008 Clydesdale Bank Premier League Motherwell 12:30 A
23/03/2008 Clydesdale Bank Premier League Gretna 14:00 A
29/03/2008 Clydesdale Bank Premier League Rangers 12:30 A
Between now and the end of March,
5 away games and 1 at home.
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Eddie Smith is our referee against St Mirren. In his profile, he says the person he would most like to meet is Nelson Mandela...a bit obvious but laudable. Mike McCurry, on the other hand, goes for the dypso Winston Churchill who sent the troops out on the miners.
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....and McCurry doesn't drink!
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Estadio.
Thanks for the smiles this mornig.
Joan Laporta. Sounds like a dignified man to me...
A Happy Presidents Day to you sir...
Anyone know why Hearts fans were ejected/arrested form Paradise on Saturday? I see Hearts are requesting a meeting with us...
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Peter Bolesław Schmeichel was born on November 18, 1963 in Søborggård parish, Gladsaxe in Denmark. His father was Polish and his mother was Danish, he was a Polish citizen until 1970 when he, his father, and his siblings became Danish citizens.
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Cadizzy
He also put the Navy on alert to bomb our own coastal cities like Newcastle in case the general strike of 1926 tried to bring down the government.
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Packie Bonnar aka Dracula as he was scared of crosses and Cinderella as he never went to the ball IMHO was a better keeper for the Free State than he was for Celtic.
Ronnie Simpson is the best Celtic keeper I've seen and the next one is Frank Haffey who made 201 appearances for the 'tic with 61 clean-sheets.
The keeper with the best record against the huns though is Dennis Connachan, think he was unbeaten.
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Paul
Agree, Agree... I really dae agree!
Play, Barry,Barry... an' dat'll dae fur me!
If Young Caddis plays, den whaur wull Hartley go?
Fur we Gotta hiv Hartley, there...to fight agin' da Foe!
For Paul has da Malum, while Caddis is mair .... MacCallum!
Playin in da CL is different dan agin da Hamers!
We need experienced MEN... no up and coming GAMERS!
But, Somewan has suggested,whit Ah entirely didnae do,
An' noo dat ah think aboot it... Dat suggestion is Due it's Due!
If Gordo plays only WAN MAN UP...
den dat may settle it,
An' da Caddis TOUTERS, wull be Happy...also Hartley wull wear a Kit!
Nae matter who's playin' Wednesday, agin dat Baloney Lot...
We'll Smash 'em,we'll Bashem...
an, mak der Manager, lose da Plot!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Wee quiz question................
...who's the only player to have played for 2 different British sides in european cup finals ?
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Just watching the replay of Saturdays game.
Donati was terrific, Aiden looks like he is getting faster and faster.
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McMenamin ? real madrid & liverpool?
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real madrid being temporarily a british side that night
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jimmy rimmer
villa and man u
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Peter Withe- Forest & Villa?
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jimmy rimmer was on the bench for Man United in 1968 and played about three minutes for Aston Villa in 1982
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kitalba.14.26. hello my friend. watched your footage of the sickening injury to big mick. and the conduct of mccoist. not surprised by that though. but has anyone noticed a real act of concern being shown. watch from 3.19 on the footage. see what you think. he,s easily spotted.
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Just seen this on news now, anyone know if there is any truth in it?
Celtic have swooped to land highly - rated Romanian kid Richard Filaret in a £125,000 deal .The 17-year old Atletico Arad midfielder was on trial at parkhead in december , along with team-mate George Tucadean.And Filaret has done enough to earn a five - year deal with the hoops , which will earn him £400 a week,according to reports in the Rommanian media. Filartet ia a member of Romanias under-19 team and is rated as a top prospect.Italian giants Saampdoria were also desperate to land Filaret, but he has opted to move to Glasgow.Hearts beat off celtic last year to land Dumitri Copil from the same club .
Last Updated ( Monday, 18 February 2008 )
T67
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NOT the Dr John Reid Interview.
Paul sounded slightly desperate on his call.
“Slabbery Wummin just called. Estadio is leading an industrial strength “shut in” of Guinness Record Book proportions at Sharkey’s with Pablo and the Polish contingent. Today, he was scheduled to interview Donald C. McIntyre, the Rangers Finance Director, in an attempt to provide a balanced financial perspective on the blog. I had to pull in a few favours to schedule this and I don’t want my contacts to feel I have let them down.”
Paul asked if I could substitute for the literary legend.
I was obviously very reluctant. Apart from the fact that Estadio is a proverbial wordsmith, I have been blessed with the map of Dublin on my face, Donegal in my name and disdain in my heart, and I did not relish the prospect of playing Daniel in the Darnel’s Den.
However, Paul quickly calmed my fears and his parting shot of “Fifty pence a word, and a steak pie from my Dad at Christmas and New Year” finally clinched the deal.
So with the thought of at least a 500 word bonus to fill my pocket, I set off for Copland Road on the Clockwork Orange, fortified by the loan of Winning Gemmel’s green Opus Dei scapular over my head, a small flask of holy Wishae Water from the Teser in my hip pocket and a well leaved copy of the “Guide to Superfluous Adjectives” in my laptop bag.
At the entrance to the famous façade, I was met by a gaunt but dignified doorman, dapperly dressed in spotless white gloves and a royal blue blazer, which scarcely concealed a gleaming sash and frilled apron decorated by a compass and set square symbol. As I followed him through the cold marble halls I couldn’t help but wonder why his trouser leg was turned up to reveal a shapely ankle and a hairy but disturbingly provocative lower calf.
My guide showed me through a number of oak paneled doors, into a room decorated with a pentagram carved on the floor. My initial fears began to return as I recalled the rumour circulating in Babbity Bowser’s last Saturday, that Follow Follow had tracked Noel90’s ISP address, kidnapped him to a secret lair and removed his typing finger, leaving him unable to post on CQN. However, my fears were unfounded as my guide pushed open a secret panel and showed me into a well lit, opulent dining room. Sitting on the end of a gleaming mahogany table was none other than a smiling, bespectacled Mr. McIntyre who gestured me to join him for breakfast.
Pressing an obolus into the horny hand of my grim faced guide, I hastened around the table and exchanged a hearty handshake with the man behind the most creative department of the Murray Empire. He motioned me to help myself to breakfast from the banquet and we exchanged small chat over rashers of Ayrshire bacon, Belfast sausage and Free Rangers eggs, washed down by copious helpings of orange juice.
I mentioned that it was not of the succulent lamb quality famously enjoyed by a certain Mr. Traynor. He nodded agreement, affirming that they had cut back on more lavish outlays due to staff members’ Lenten observances.
Comparing Celtic’s recent profit announcement with that of Rangers, I ventured the opinion that they were in danger of falling far behind Celtic in the financial stakes.
Almost spluttering in his orange juice, McIntyre contended that the media spin from Celtic was covering the real facts and was designed to delude the financial neophytes amongst the press and Celtic support.
“What we have in these results is an attempt to cover up a crisis of cracked crest proportions” said Donald with a sparkle in his eye as he warmed to the thought of ledgers, balance sheets and gearing ratios.
“Dr. Reid and Brian Quinn have presided over a significant revenue and profits fall and have sought to explain it away as a virtue.
“Unlike Celtic, Rangers have not announced a drop in revenues, and we are certainly not about to announce a decline in profits.”
“What about the comparative activity in the recent transfer window?”
“Well,” ventured Mr. McIntyre, launching into what seemed to be a prepared position inscribed on the moonbeam decorated manila manuscript to which he referred from time to time. “If you examine the position carefully you will see that we not only strengthened our first team pool, but have also come out ahead in both a football and a financial sense. We maintained our advantage in the SPL, and are still strongly favoured to sustain our run in Europe following last week’s game at Ibrox.”
“With the Hutton and Cousin transfers we have raised the headroom in our banking facility by at least 16 million pounds.”
“How do you reach that figure, when the reported transfer figures don’t exceed 12 million?”
“Well when you factor the wages we have saved on the two players, their personal employment overheads and the avoidance of charges against the amortised value over the period of their contracts, the projected figure could easily exceed 16 million. We have people working on various “what if” scenarios as we speak, and initial feedback from the models look very promising. I am sure our audited results, when they are released, will reflect at least that figure. That will improve our banking facilities and underline the success of the financial policies we have initiated under Sir David’s expert guidance.”
“After the French fiasco, Sir David, consulted with the remaining fan and it was decided that we should return to a traditional Rangers style of play. It was what was demanded and we delivered the Cardigan to implement the master plan. Consequently, we are playing and achieving results today in the age old Rangers style and our fans are returning in droves to see how we won in their fathers’ days.
“We are not Celtic and do not have to buy over priced players in the open market to be successful. We have players all over the SPL, who are anxious to join us and determined to add to our success. We have backed this up with recent investments off the field, which will help maintain our four point advantage at the top of the SPL.”
I raised my eyebrows questioning the extent and type of off field investment.
Mr. McIntyre refused to be drawn on the exact amounts or nature of these investments, but spoke warmly of the structure of the SFA, the make up of the referees’ committee and the desire of Rangers Football Club Charitable Trust to ensure football officials are cared for and are not financially disadvantaged when forced to retire from the game they love.
Interrupted by a call from Craven Cottage concerning a large cheque, Mr. McIntyre hurriedly brought our meeting to a conclusion, thanking me for my visit and requesting a transcript of my article prior to publishing, as per Rangers’ normal practise.
Making my way out, I nodded to an attentive Derek Johnstone and Hugh Keevins as they sat on the marble staircase receiving a briefing at the feet of a sun tanned Martin Bain. My head spinning with confusion, I sat on the Subway, vowing to join Estadio for some brandy vodka and a review of my notes to see if he could make sense of them before sending my invoice to Paul.
‘GG at over twelve hundred confused and bloated words. Can the blog afford it?
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Kittochbhoy
Howdyalike dat Samarai?....Huh?
His Shot dat hit da Post?
In any Sprint...he'd win dem awe,even when he'd Coast!
An' no only dat... as weel as Swift...he's Tricky and he's Brainy...He's Poifect..he's da MOST!
An'Ah Hear... he's goat sich guid Manners tae... He's recommended by... Emily Post!
In long he is a Brammer!...Into Doldrums nevah Slips...
He's gonna be da best, since Henrik...
Foist,Ye Hoid it... frae ma Lips!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Don't know if mentioned, haven't scrolled.
Wednesday's ref is:
Peter Frojdfeldt of Sweden
He has a cracking record with home teams!!!!
Games refereed by Peter Frojdfeldt in 2007/2008 Yellows Reds
European Cup Arsenal 3 - 0 Seville 19-09-2007 3 0
European Cup Chelsea 2 - 0 Schalke 24-10-2007 2 0
European Cup Porto 2 - 0 Besiktas 11-12-2007 3 0
Games: 3 Yellow Cards: 8 Red Cards: 0
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Collie
I was absolutely delighted that we have landed Samaras. I liked the look of him when I saw him at Man City at the start.
I think the post is still shaking from his shot.
Kittoch
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Name the 5 Scottish teams who start with the same letter that they end with?
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Controversial I know but I am arguing Evander Sno's case for inclusion in the starting XI for Wednesday. A cool head will be required for the game. One of the reasons Sno has a tendency to lose the ball is the inability of the front players to create space and/or movement (see Saturday during the latter period of the first half). But Sno's inclusion is dependent upon Samaras playing. I would also play Donati.
No doubt this would be a gamble but I reckon that Barca would be flumoxed by a football playing Celtic team. The argiebargy approach offered by Brown and (having seen him on Saturday) Robson, will I fear only result in freekicks outside our penalty box and the risk of yellow/red cards.
Of course, such a strategy would require the suits and the uncultured (or a combination) to provide young Evander will their full support and backing from the outset. Would that be asking too much ? Perhaps !
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Kilmarnock
East Fife
East Stirlingshire
Dundee United
And of course Celtic
Kittoch
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PS
The official Champions League press pack info is mightily impressive and mightily detailed!
According to it, it is Artur's birthday only Wednesday.
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celtic
dundee utd
alloa
kilmarnock
east fife
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East Fife
Dundee United
Kilmarnock
Celtic
Alloa
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Rangers fans on Real Radio saying behaviour in Barcelona was 'exemplary'. 25-30,000 were there apparently.
Thanks to the Independent today for issuing a free guide to Barcelona - nice, convenient touch.
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alloa athletic
1 to go
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Bloke 109
I've no gripe with those Rankers fans on Real Radio. I think that, compared with their previous trips abroad, their behaviour probably was exemplary...only that it is still not acceptable for the rest of society, Scottish or Catalan.
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Spartans
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no.
answer in 2 mins if nobody gets it
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answer. east stirlingshire
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Minceyheidman
Look at 19:07
Thank You, Thank You
Kittoch
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Kittoch
my apologies.
well done
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I see Player of the Year is almost sorted. It was Hutton, and there is still support for him. One journalist in The Sunday Herald asked why he, Hutton, should not be considered. After all, he opined, the player did so well he obtained a £9m move to England.
But according to both the Evening Times and The Herald today, you can put your money on Carlos Cuellar, who has scarcely put a foot wrong since October, and has been responsible for 8 shut-outs over the past weeks.
Forget MacDonald and McGeady. Cuellar's the man!
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cuellar yesterday pulled back a killie player by the shirt when he was away...free kick nothing said to him.
Then he went right through the back of the head of another killie player... free kick given nothing said.
Therefore I suppose he will get player of the year.
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According to google, Carlos Cuellar is Spanish for Gregor Stevens. I didn't know that.
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mincyheidman
Queens Park of Iraq
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bloke109.
Maximo's birthday is also the20/02/08.
It must be a mistake with the press pack.
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‘GG, every word is true.
Really enjoyed that, you have an emerging talent.
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Great answers with Peter Withe and Jimmy Rimmer but not correct.
Withe left Forest in 1978 before they won the cup in '79 and '80.
Rimmer was on the bench but did not play in 1968 for Man Utd.
Clue.....the player we are talking about has a famous brother....
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oldtim
How are you? The pack has Massimo as March 26 1981, as does wiki.
You may be right.
Buon compleanno when it comes, Sgr Donati.
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Apologies if this has been posted earlier. A couple of comments from Deco, from the UEFA website. The first one shows that they regarded beating us at CP as quite an achievement:
"We played them (Celtic) in 2004/05 and we were the first team to beat them in Glasgow in a Champions League match."
"Celtic supporters are the best in Europe alongside Liverpool fans. They are really noisy and you end up listening to them. Once a game starts, footballers tend to ignore the noise. But it helps a lot to motivate their team. What they do is marvellous."
The best thing here is that he was talking to a Portuguese journalist as opposed to telling a Scottish hack what he wanted (or, more likely, didn't want) to hear.
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As regards the player of the year Barry Robson would have been a good shout had he stayed at Tannadice.
Add him to McGeady, McDonald, Cuellar, McCulloch and McCormack of Motherwell and you have the contenders. But let's not kid ourselves if Hutton had stayed he'd have won it.
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St Ants, Eddie Gray, Leeds & Forest?
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bloke109.
I'm fine,thanks for asking.
If you go into the Official Celtic site,press on the players,all their photo's will come up,press Maximo's picture,and his details will come up.
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Here's one for the CQN Golfers
How many dimples are there on a golf ball?
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Paul 67 has struggled over the years to provide an idiot's guide to economic terms such as amortisation.
Well one of our well-disrespected hacks manages a succinct explanation in the last two sentences of paragraph 5 in this article:-
CQN hack
OK, Darryl, what's your sign in name?
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St. Anthony
I believe it's my old schoolmate (well, I remember him), Frank Gray.
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Well, seeing as Paul is not campaigning, I'll act as his proxy (sic) campaign manager.
vote early vote often
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Kittoch
i have just counted 346 on my penfold commando
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SFTB
i have just finished ( after 3 attempts ) reading the clubfoot article
what an appalling piece of writing
i think he was being forced to be complimentary about Celtic but found it impossible without being offensive for part of it
his self description at the end of paragraph four was the most succinct part of the article
to think i used to buy that rag ............rag is now what it has become with tadgers like that writing for them
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Paul - It was Frankie not eddie Gray but I know what you mean.
Very interesting article in the sun today about Frank who was Celtic mad as a younster. Big regret that he never signed for the hoops.
List of Celts who never quite made it to paradise.
Billy Bremner
Eddie and Frank Gray
Joe Jordan
Arthur Graham
Alan Brazil
Jim Holton
Willie Donachie
Tommy Craig
Martin O'Neill
Tony Fitzpatrick
Pat Nevin
Steve Clarke
Joe McLaughlin
Jimmy Smith
Tony Green
Anyone add to the list ?
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Spirit of Arthur lee
Most golf balls on sale today have about 300 - 450 dimples. There were a few balls having over 500 dimples before. The record holder was a ball with 1,070 dimples -- 414 larger ones (in four different sizes) and 656 pinhead-sized ones. All brands of balls, except one, have even-numbered dimples. The only odd-numbered ball on the market is a ball with 333 dimples, called the Srixon AD333
Thats all Folks
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Paul
Goat a call frae Kojo...dey ur in Glesca Toon da noo,
Mabel is disappointed,because she couldnae find da' Zoo.
She waanted tae see da "Penguin March"... dat her Da tole her awe aboot,
She wiz so lookin' forward tae see those Boids...dressed up in der Evenin' Suit!
Anyway,enough o' dat....
Kojo says look at da Price!!
You say da price o' what?
Da Celtic Share Price,he pointed oot...is noo hit 70....which is right oan da sweet spot!
An' dat tells him...dat 100 p is Doable.....
We can gie it a heckava shot!
Da Market likes whit is sees, dat Celtic are a Rising Star!
The Market knows ye know... it's seldom wrang... except,for likin'
da Edsel Car!
Nutsy says....Barca wull go doon...an' soon...jist
like a toy Balloon...
And Celtic wull win...by at least Two Goals..
Sendin', da Fans Way Over da Moon!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Kittochboy and SOAL
I see I've misread you. It's GOLF balls, we've to count the dimples on!
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counting the dimples on my golden bear golf ball is one of the toughest things iv ever done.
i dropped the bugger twice !!!!
carlos cuellar pulling a shirt and later challenging , along with what mcculloch gets away with, is indicitive of how tough it will be to retain the league.
so when we do. lets give it a big GIRUY to every single one of them.
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SFTB
At this time in bad, me? It will be sleepless night.
I would like to thank you all for yesterday's messages. Tomorrow I will see a piece of your country.It's amazing to meet so many helpful and nice people.
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Zbyszek
You can decide how nice we are once you've met us:o)
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Kittochbhoy
392 is the optimum number of dimples for a golf ball.
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At 18/02/08 20:17, st.anthony said…
List of Celts who never quite made it to paradise.
Billy Bremner
Eddie and Frank Gray
Joe Jordan
Arthur Graham
Alan Brazil
Jim Holton
Willie Donachie
Tommy Craig
Martin O'Neill
Tony Fitzpatrick
Pat Nevin
Steve Clarke
Joe McLaughlin
Jimmy Smith
Tony Green
*Widnae include MON in there as he was a Sunderland fan growing up.
As for Pat Nevin, Steve Clarke and Joe McLaughlin, might be wrong here but I believe that when we were sitting at the top of the League early 1987 Davie Hay went to the board and asked for funds to sign all three and we would win the League, he was turned down and the huns triumphed.
Oh what could have been if we had won instead, the beast might never have survived, since it was he who brought steptoe tae the pox then Scottish football may never have seen the decline that it did unless Ayr United made it to the Premier League and the current Toronto Director of Football, he's no the coach any longer, may never have signed for them.
Desmond Scheidt's frugality caused us a lot of grief.
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Zbyszek,
You got a spare? ;0)
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On way home from work,put on Real radio and caught a woman jambo complaining about Celtic stewarding and policing on Sauturday,how bad it was etc.Up pops the Jangle or is it Jingle Jackson stating thats it, enough is enough and something really has to be done about it as it has been going on for far too long now(you couldnt make this up) and they've had far too many complaints on this subject.
Couldnt help but thinking to myself ...yep something else has been going on for a long time Mr Jackson and if you actually owned a pair you might care to read and publish some of the statistical facts on here re referees and publish them on the back page of your rag.
Lynott67
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EDB
I HAVE DECIDED YET!
Sorry for shouting. Nobody likes to be shouted at. I hope you forgive me that.
bambi
Only for myself and my mates. I found good man here.
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st.anthony...
Quite an impressive list.
Jimmy Smith did at least come on loan in 1975 however his knee was gone by that time and unfortunately his career was over.
What a Celt he would have been.
Two more for the list, a couple of Celtic daft Gorbals bhoys, Frank McLintock and Jim McCalliog.
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SFTB, I am busy on the caucuses, so need a campaign manager, many thanks for drumming up support.
If this goes well I'll maybe challenge that Obama chap.
St Ants, I could have dipped into Wikipedia and checked on that one; lazy answering.
Collie
The zoo heard the Glasgow bears were in for a hard time, so they shipped out and closed the place. I see a pattern emerge.
I’ve noticed the price climb inextricably, remember when my recommendation was “fill your boots”? The price was circa 25p. Hmmm.
Tell Mabel to enjoy the delights of the Dear Green Place, it has a bit of atmosphere bout it this week.
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Zbyszek.
Have a safe journey to-morrow,what time do you arrive in Scotland.
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my betfair account has taken a healthy twist , since mickleson won yesterday.
i cant afford any shares.
so its £7 on celtic to win the champions league @ 200/1
why not ????
thats the celtic fan in me
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St Anthony
Roy Keane?;-)
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oldtim67
I'll be at 1.30 with good man pablophanque. I hope some time later I will see Jim.
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On the back of the 5-0 defeat of Hearts last August we followed it up with the unforgettable night against Spartak Moscow.
If we have a night on Wednesday half as pulsating as that evening we are in for one hell of a treat.
A good omen?
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Gordon - Do you recall Eddie Kelly of Arsenal and QPR ?
He said in the shoot around 1975 that Rangers were his favourite team although a friend of mine insists this is a noise up.
Shed any light on this ?
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Barcelona seem to be taking us very seriously if this article is anything to go by, a fair piece.
Barca blog
Apologies if this has been posted earlier but don't have the time to read through.
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On the subject of Broadfoot either posting on here or reading here I read a post earlier today arguing for the inclusion of Samaras before JVOH.
On Clyde tonight he came out with the same post almost word for word. I was doing the dishes at the time and when he started to talk I thought to myself 'I read this exactly as he's telling it on CQN earlier'.
I have had a quick scroll throught o see who it was who posted it so I could read it again to double check. I apologise to whoever it was if you are not him (he must just be a 'lurker' then) but if it is him then he's been found out, if I can ever find the post again!
After reading his 'article' and hearing what he came out with tonight there can be no doubt he at least lurks on the site if not contributes.
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st.anthony...
I do indeed remember Eddie Kelly.
I am pretty sure that he was at the wind up with that comment.
Always had him down as a Celtic man.
Time marches on...Paddy Crerand is 60 tomorrow!
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porridgeandbananas,
I do believe that we have a number of underworld dudes on here, you really don't know who you are sitting next to on the train.
Anyway, looking forward to the game, I would take 0-0 then 0-1 in the last minute at the Camp Nou, really hate it when folk say the Nou Camp.
Hail Hail.
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Gordon,
Good shout on Jimmy Smith and McLintock and McCalliog.
I saw Jimmy Smith playing a reserve game at Celtic Park but, as you say, his knee was not up to it by that time. He still looked the part though.
Another injury disappointment around that time was Stevie Murray having to retire. I always thought he was a great midfield player.
St.Ant
I think it was a wind up right enough. I saw him come on as sub sub for Arsenal in the cup final and blessed himself as he came on the park. WG would no doubt confirm this.
Frank Skinner said on his TV show that when him and his brothers saw that they started to support Arsenal in that game.
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porridgeand bananas
If you hit Edit and click Find on this page in the dropdown, you will be able to enter the word or phrase and let IE search and find the reference for you.
'GG who uses it often.
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GARYGILLESPIESHAMSTRING
Love the Steve Murray comment he was genius.
Also lets remember on goalie front Ally Hunter until the Scotland error and subsequent hounding by press he was brilliant for us.
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Gordon
Paddy Crerand would love to be 60 again.
I was watching him while i was still at school.
I believe he would be closer, much closer, to 70.
I don't have my reference book handy.
'GG who is 60.
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gordon
I wasn't around at the time but I would have thought Pat Crerand would be closer to 70 than 60 as I thought he made his debut in the late 50s?
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Paul
25p wiz a heckava shout... We dinnae need a Buffet, when you're about!
Dat, is whit ah ca' a JEWEL, o' a ca'...you made da Bestest wan o' dem awe!
Kojo, he liked Celts at 33p... but, you hid him licked ..it's plain tae see!
Ah remember, yer Exhortation... but it fell oan deaf ears...
But, dat's Ayeways da situation!...
Fur a Prophet is ignored amang his ain people...
Even if he preaches truth, frae da Highest Steeple!
When Celts go tae 400p... and More...
EVERYBOADY, wull Jumpin' In... an' Breaking doon da door!
It's ayeways da same... och! I remember... when Silver was a mere $1.70... naebody waanted it... ye could almost gie it away!
Ye wur richt... a 280 per cent profit...wus der fur da takin!
Whit a pity is wiz...dat yer wisdom, wus Forsaken!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Evening all,
Blogger GG,
Brilliant.
Everyone/anyone?
Did you hear Traynor on Radio Scotland this evening. I had to switch off after about 2 minutes. He is obviously on a one man crusade to drive Aiden out of Scotland. Ragtag. I know there is no point complaining to the powers that be in Scotland. Is there any possiblity of complaining to the main BBC? His venom was disgusting to listen to. Let's hope we win at the league a canter and Aiden just gets better and better.
Strangely, I don't feel any anxiety about Wednesday. I know we are going to win.
Oh, Roddy Forsyth admitted to Traynor that Celtic Park is a special place on European nights. Traynor tried to get him to backtrack by asking if it is better than Ibrox. Forsyth stuck to his cards, only equivocating by saying that Ibrox wasn't too bad either. If Clyde is worse than BBC Scotland it must be appalling.
Sorry, everyone. Got carried away there. I don't mind critisism of Celtic (there's planty of that on here) BUT blatant hatred makes me angry.
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GG
Thanks mate, that's a great wee tool to use. I've always had to scan through the whole blog to find what I'm looking for, which sometimes isn't easy with some of the number of posts on recent articles!
Still can't find the beggar though!
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Fan-a-tic
Agree on Ally Hunter.We thought he was going to be the next Ronnie Simpson at the time. To think that we lost George Connelly, Davie Hay and a great goalkeeper within such a short time was a real blow to us.
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I think Paddy Crerand had his first game against QOS on oct 4th 58-59 season
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garygillespieshamstring...
I remember Jimmy Smith playing that reserve game at Celtic Park.
Probably his only game in the hoops.
According to the records he joined on loan from Newcastle on 3 March 1975 and had to leave (due to his knee problem)just 20 days later.
I agree about Stevie Murray, one of those players who should have been at Celtic Park years before.
It's sad to reflect on the players "lost" in one way or another, to the club in the 70's.
Lou Macari, George Connelly, David Hay, Stevie Murray and of course (in my opinion) the greatest modern day Celt, Kenny Dalglish.
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Gordon,
While we are in remiscing mode - what about Pat Stanton?
What a player - did we only have him for one season?
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GG & porridgeandbananas...
Sorry, typographical error!
Paddy is 69 tomorrow!
oldtim67...yes, Pat made his debut v QOS in a 3-1 win at Celtic Park on 4 October 1958.
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Celticfc.net info on Massimo Donati - says his birthday is on Wednesday.....
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Born 20/02/1980
Birth Place Sedegliano, Italy
Height 6ft 1in
Signed 29/06/2007
Last Club AC Milan
Other Clubs Atalanta, Parma (loan), Torino (loan), Sampdoria (loan), Messina (loan)
Appearances 24 plus 5 as sub
Goals 3
National Team Italy
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Gordon,
I would add to my list of players lost, the great potential of Brian McLaughlin ( not the Eddie Munster one), after that dreadful tackle by McVie of Clyde. Vic Davidson was another who had his best days elsewhere.
I will need to stop posting about the 60s and 70s stuff. I am starting to sound like my old man going on about Delaney, McDonald, Crum, Divers and Murphy!
I do still watch Celtic and worry about the outcome a lot more now than I did then. Dont know if it is an age thing or a comment on the quality of the SPL but I remember the 60s and 70s better than a lot of the recent games.
Shame we didnt have CQN 35 years ago!
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Hampton tim.
Yes. He was injured in one of the fist games of the dreaded 77-78 season and never really made it back. He had a testimonial game at Easter Rd later that season and then retired to take up a coaching post I think.
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hamptontim...
Pat Stanton?
A great player, unfortunately, as you say, we only had his services for one season, 1976/1977.
He formed a great partnership with Roddy MacDonald that season
He got injured in the first game of the following season v Dundee United at Celtic Park.
He never played for us again.
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Gordon
What a player Paddy was. His transfer to Manchester caused me some grief at the time. I think it was close season '63 or thereabouts.
Mind you that didn't stop me from giving him, Charlton, Foulkes, Best, Stiles and others a good roasting when we met them at CP in a sunny pre season friendly around July 1966.
We ran them off the park and won either 4 or 5-1.
It was a portent of things to come.
The positive aspect of Crerand's departure was that it left a slot which Bobby Murdoch filled with great grace and grit.
'GG
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Parkheadcumsalford,
Traynor is only trying to goad a reply from Celtic fans. It doesn't really matter to him whether callers agree or disagree - his only concern is ratings. His attitude on "Your Call" is becoming increasingly flippant and disrespectful to fans. Don't know why I listen but I do. But I try to make it a case of "in one ear and out the other".
BTW if you want to comment don't phone . Try emailing and include a little buttering up of Annie Maguire. She is the real star of the show.
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Gordon-
Did we not lose Dalglish.McGrain,Conn and Stanton in a very short period as the huns went on to the treble that season ..or maybe my memory's gone a bit now.
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garygillespieshamstring...
I agree that Brian McLaughlin was an outstanding talent.
Horrific tackle by Mr McVie.
Brian never recovered from that.
Following the Celts in the 60's and 70's was the best of times.
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Traynor tries to be controvertial, but just comes over as a bit of a bufoon.
Although he did ridicule teams that play one up front at home in Europe.
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Andy Townsend for a Celt that never was? I remember he was linked before he went to 'boro. We were too skint at that time to sign him...
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Gordon, would I be right in thinking that this will be the longest time ever between huns' games ?
pablophanque
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lynott 67
Your memory is correct. We lost those players and brought in John Dowie and Tom McAdam with a bit of the Dalglish money. Frank Munro came in later.
Not only did we lose Pat Stanton, Roddy McDonald was never the same player without him.
Was that the same year we signed Johnny Gibson, the ex Thistle player?
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U2
Yes, the fishel site has Wednesday, but every other source I can find has an altenrative date, including uefa and KDS amongst others.
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Tommy Gravesen wishes that he had played for Celtic :~)
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Long time lurker and admirer of the best Celtic site in the world ever.
Paul 67 take a bow
Gordon:
Dalglish may be the best player Celtic have brought through the ranks but IMO this does not make him the greatest Celt.
Players who produced their greatest work while actually wearing The Hoops are more worthy of such accolades. The Likes of
McGrain
McNeill
McStay
Johnstone
Larsson
are true contenders for said distinction. McCann, Jansen and O'Neill never got the chance to wear the hoops but....
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Bloke109.
If we can organise a rendition of happy birthday,just add the two names,if it's the wrong date ,he'll have two birthdays.
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I hear that Athens is very, very cold this week. In fact they have 3 ins of snow tonight. Heaven forbid if the game on Thursday was postponed.....
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GaryGillespies
Yeh i thought that.I also seem to recall Frank Munro scoring an og on his debut or maybe second game for us.
I remember my mate chapping my door telling me that king kenny had gone,felt like a death in the family and took me and celtic years to recover from it .
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Two who were desperate to pull on the hoops. Owen Coyle and Chic Charnley. The year Henke got his leg broken I thought we could ahve done a lot worse than sign Owen as he knew how to score in the SPL. I also quite favoured signing Billy Dodds before the huns got him as a stand-in for Mols.
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lynott
Yes, scored an own goal against St. Mirren at home.He was captain that day. Strange coincidence but I think Willie Garner scored two own goals on his debut at Celtic PArk against ......St Mirren.
Could be wrong on that one.
Loss of King Kenny was of more significance than death of Elvis the same summer.
Celts who never made it : Liam Brady, although he registered himself as a player when he was manager and played in a reserve game for us. Would he count?
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Sir J. Stein
Love the name. All suggestions worthy of the acknowledgement.
Thanks for your kind words.
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Pablophanque
Yes you would be wrong. We play against Huns every week. Ask Aiden and Lenny.
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GaryGillespies-
Willie Garner now theres a name,thanks, i kept thinking it was Munro that scored a double og on his debut,you could be correct on that one.
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lynott67...
Both Pat Stanton and Alfie Conn picked up serious injuries in that opening game of the 1977/1978 season.
As mentioned earlier, Pat never wore the hoops again.
Alfie Conn missed 3 months of the season.
Danny played his last game v Hibs at Celtic Park in October '77 and never played in the first team again until January 1979, in a friendly.
Pablo...
Coincidentally as we are looking back to the late 70's.
We played them in the League Cup semi final at Hampden in December '78, losing 3-2 AET thus stopping our remarkable run of 14 successive appearances in the final.
You may recall that the winter (of discontent)in 78/79 was particularly harsh and the New Year's game was cancelled at Celtic Park.
It would later become the 4-2 game of course!
We therefore played them twice in May '79, 5 months after the previous meeting.
sir j.stein...
It's all about opinions of course.
However Kenny is the greatest Celtic player I have ever seen.
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Edward Patrick "Eddie" Kelly (born February 7, 1951 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former football player.
Kelly played for local side Possilpark, before moving south to join English club Arsenal as an apprentice in July 1966; he turned professional 18 months later.
Stevie Murray was the school captain when I was at St pats, he also played in the same school team as my late brother although a year or so younger.
He was signed by Dundee when at St Pats and the story then was his da and Bob Shankly had been in the forces together.
We coveted him for a long time but as I've said here before, similar with our trying to buy WGS, Dundee were NOT a selling club tae the 'tic so we got him via the sheep.
A verr very cultured player.
Brain McLaughlin actually replaced Jinky at the stat of the 73/74 season, the same season we signed Stevie Murray, the Big Mhan was salivating at the prospect of teaming him up with Kenny in the midfield.
Big McVie didnae even get a warning fae the MITB for that tackle which his manager former hun stan anderson said was the worse tackle he had ever seen, he was over here a few years back and said only the skin kepy his leg together, durrant's tackle by Neol Simpson was a tickle compared to what happened tae him.
There was also another protege that we stole fae Clougie's Forrest called Stevie Murray who was also lost tae the gemme early doors.
And Gordon's right; Following the Celts in the 60's and 70's was the best of times.
One more that did wear the Hoops but only on trial, Ronnie Moran who Big Billy seemingly let slip through his fingers.
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Lynott 67
Both players scored own goals against St. Mirren. One of them scored two. I am not sure which one.
Gordon
The night of the 3-2 reverse. Johnny Doyle scored for Celtic and Rangers got a dodgy penalty to bring them back into the game. Tommy Burns was sent off for protesting that the foul was outside the box or a dive or both.
The ref was Hugh Alexander and he had a deadful game. He then refereed the Saturday game at Cappielow when he gave a couple of howlers against us again. It was the first time I can remember the crowd chanting "cheat" at a referee.
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On another subject... i am very wary of Laporta's "más que un club" slogan, which i believe was mimiced at Ibrox recently. I dislike Laporta's politicisation of FCB, believing that interest should solely be based on what happens on the park as opposed to the struggle for Catalan independance... The 'Gers love a bit of tenuous marketing - remember Oranje day? - When i saw the 'more than a club' guff on the ibrox terraces i couldnt help but be cynical...discuss
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On another subject... i am very wary of Laporta's "más que un club" slogan, which i believe was mimiced at Ibrox recently. I dislike Laporta's politicisation of FCB, believing that interest should solely be based on what happens on the park as opposed to the struggle for Catalan independance... The 'Gers love a bit of tenuous marketing - remember Oranje day? - When i saw the 'more than a club' guff on the ibrox terraces i couldnt help but be cynical...discuss
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Paul67.
Why is there a bin at my comment 22.32pm,never seen it on the main page before.
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Gordon-
Thanks for the info, i thought as much.
I was only a young boy at the time but remember the double winning team of 76/77 as a great one and sadly they never recovered for a long time after the loss of these players especially King Kenny.
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oldtim
We should all have a dusty bin to allow us to delete posts if there is a need.
Surprised you haven't had one before.
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oldtim
it means your comment is rubbish :--)
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eldieagobhoy.
press that binon the main page,and see if it deletes my comment.
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Oldtim
It enable you and you alone, well apart from Paul, to delete your post.
'GG
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Did Archie MacPherson just say we had to be wary of Guti on Wed night? Are Barca so worried about our home record that they've joined forces with Real Madrid? :D
bring on the spaniards by the score CSC
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emusanorphan
Subtlety is not your thing:o)
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Chic Charnley did eventually get to wear the hoops in a testimonial at Old Trafford.
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garrygillespieshamstring & lynott67...
Both Francis Munro (captain for the day) & Wille Garner scored OG's v St Mirren on their debuts.
Oh dear.
GGH..
Johnny Gibson arrived in December 1976 from St Mirren and made 1 first team appearance v Hibs at Easter Road in a 1-1 draw.
Away now to dream of Roy Baines, Joe Fillipi, Roy Kay, John Dowie, Atholl Henderson, Francis Munro, Willie Garner, Peter Mackie, Jim Casey etc...hope I don't have any nightmares.
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GG.
Can't you see the bin at my comments on the main page.
their on every post I've posted to-day.
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I've probably left this a bit late but Zbyszek is hoping to buy Nike Dunks for his daughters tomorrow in Glasgow.
Anyone know where they can be purchased?
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EDB
JJB ?
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Gordon
Lynott 67
Is the moral of the story dont sign a centre half and give him a debut against st mirren
or
Dont sign overweight, slow, dodgy central defenders ?
Atholl Henderson : another ex Ranger who played for Celtic ?
Remember Hilary Carlyle? One friendly against Birmingham I think.
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My God,I really think I'm on the verge of senility.
I do'nt know how long I've been posting,but I've never noticed the bin after a post before.
I'll have to stop the drinking while posting.
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WDH
I'll take that as a wind up:o)
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EDB
Greaves in Gordon St are usually quite reasonable.
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wasnt charnley's game at the kop?
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Oldtim67, every contributor has a bin against his own comments. You click on the bin to delete your comment.
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Gordon-
Some of those legends did make me laugh there.
Actually met Peter Mackie recently doing some work for his mother,lovely family,nice guy.
I remember him as a great prospect likened to King Kenny,sadly didnt work out,good guy all the same.
Thanks for the memories.
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whitedoghunch.
how long are you going to Barcalona for.
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rangers join new super league
apparently the orcs are to join the elite of european football ac milan borrussia dortmund psv eindhoven sevilla in a new super league of formula car racing ,tops clubs have already designed there cars
according to irelandOn-line rangers spokesplonker say they are very interestd in this money spinning competition and are seriously considering taking part
with the first race being held at donnington park,in august and further races in italy spain germany portugal to follow
bernie ecllestone is said to be
relieving himself in his pants
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garygillespieshamstring...
Hilary Carlyle, now I will have a nightmare!
Did he come out for the second half?
I was at that game at St Andrews when we lost 1-0.
We missed a penalty too, maybe Kenny or Pat McCluskey.
There were other trialists such as Mordechai Spiegler and Dieter Knepper.
Least said about them the better.
Good night all.
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At 18/02/08 23:16, garygillespieshamstring said…
Atholl Henderson : another ex Ranger who played for Celtic ?
*ex-St Johnstone
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RoddyMcDonald took over from big billy at centre half ,jim brogan left back, paul wilson any info on what happened to these guys
nostalgiaisforoldfolk csc
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emusanorphan
Thanks. Thought that might be a possibility.
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Am I right in saying Hinkel is cuptied? If so- who? Not Caddis, surely? (I think he could handle it, just unfair to throw him in so young without enough match practice...) So- Hartley? Caldwell, then O'Dea partnering Mcmanus?
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Paul67.
I know that there's a bin there, when posting,but the bin was on the main page,I noticed it when reading the comments.anyway it's gone now.very eeire,or very drunk.
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PorridgeandBananas,
If broadfoot is lurking or posting then Darryl this is for you:
"All this time we have come a long long way, i have waited a lifetime for today":)
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Paul67.
When shall you be going to the ibis Hotel.
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Went to Jack Charlton's testimonial when we won 4-3.
Wee Jinky was again unplayable. Think that was Steve Murray's first game for us.
Seem to recall we lost a Cup Final a couple of days before. Possibly v Aberdeen?
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oldtim67
I'm going Sunday to Saturday.
I go there two or three times a year anyway so the game works in well.
Leading up to the game I will be posting numerous advice and city guides.
I will bore even myself.
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Oldtim, I have a full day at work tomorrow, so I'll not be in town until later.
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eldiegobhoy.
Do you fancy a run into the Superstore to-morrow,with Zbyszek and friends.
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whitedoghunch.
Know doubt we'll meet up for a wee drink.
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Just because I'd drop JVoH for Samaras doesn't make me Broad of foot - I like thin lassies ! My team for Wednesday -
Boruc
Naylor
McManus
Caldwell
Caddis
Nakamura
Sno
Donati
McGeady
McDonald
Samaras
I appreciate that there's as much chance of this team being picked as there is of Saint Bazza of Bothwell being yellow carded by Rev McCurry, but there you have it. A footballing side picked to outplay an ailing football behemoth.
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Anyone know if the Superstore will be open until kick off time on Wednesday?
This is another help for Zbyszek.
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Very quick one:
How many of England’s World Cup winning team did Celtic play testimonials for?
Genuine question that I don’t have the answer to.
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EDB
Superstore open before during and after the game.
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emusanorphan
Thanks again.
We have no time to waste.
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Superstore is very very busy before game! Couple of the shops in town sell reasonable stock. What are they after?
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I really don't know and I agree that the in town stores would probably meet their needs.
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kitalba,been lurking best part of night just about to wrap it for the night...
for the testimonials for the 66 squad can only come up with both charltons and bobby moore pretty sure they were the only ones...
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18/02/08 18:41, jimtim:
That’ll be wee Barry you’ll be talking about. I’ll let you into a wee secret, of all the home grown troggs over the last fifteen years or so, he is the only one that I would have in the Celtic team. He is Rangers, and if he gets injured… Rangers have one major problem. I, on the other hand, would have no problem with that at all.
I’ve noticed that about Ferguson over the years, there does appear to be a bit of a friendship between him and some of the Celtic Players.
After the France v Scotland game, Paul Hartley, Gary Calwell and Mick the Man, formed a mini celebratory huddle. Only one other player joined them. Barry Ferguson.
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Sauchiehall St probably best for choice. Think it closes at 5.30
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awalkacrosstherooftops:
yeah but somewhere in my mind I'm thinking was there a fourth.
Three or Four, academic really, but what an acknowledgement by that then team to the stature of Celtic.
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Sorry Bhoys,
My work schedule has been such that I've not had much chance to check in with you lot recently.
However, I managed to get to the Yoof Cup game at Airdrie on Sunday.
Given that I know a few of you (Kojo et al) are interested in these sort of things, I've made the time to batter out a report.
It can be found at:
Sellik Yoofs
God bless you all! (I'll reply to comments later, as I need my beddy-byes!!)
JohnBhoy
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In case you can't see that link, type in:
http://celticfcblog.blogspot.com
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Work commitments for the next two days mean I will be off-line until late Wednesday night long after the game has ended. Will logon to C67 for the replay. Good luck to the Bhoys. Do us proud. To all the fans fortunate enough to be there. Do us proud.
Here's the team I think WGS will go with:
Boruc
Hartley
Caldwell
McManus
Naylor
Nakamura
Robson
Donati
McGeady
JVOH
McDonald
Prediction 3-0
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I am sure that Wee Gordon will play a very conservative game against Barcelona as he did against Man Utd and AC Millan in recent years. I'm sure we would all agree that all three teams have got better individuals and would all go into ties against the Bhoys as favourites. However if we play it tight and sneak a goal then the pressure will be on Barca at Camp Nou (it has always been Nou Camp since I was a boy) just like the great UEFA Cup night not so long ago. It will be very difficult but with a lot of skill, alot of fight and alot of luck we might just win this. Maybe.
Hail Hail
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Talking of Alfie Conn as a Celt. One of his earliest games for the Hoops was at Ibrox and I remember being behind the goals when Alfie shot from about 30 yards. The ball was sailing into the top corner when it swerved at the last possible second and came rattling back off the post.
As the Celtic fans roared their approval of a wonderful effort, one man behind us uttered the words: "He meant that."
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ref: CELTIC'S FUTURE
JohnBhoy
Thanks for going to the time to keep us up to-date with what is happening re. out youngsters. At this age it's not the result that counts,although to win is good,it is the coaching and managing of our young talent that must be the priority.
I have mentioned a few times on CQN that a blind man could see what has happened to our youngsters since McDowall left. McLaughlan is not the man for the job and I wonder how long it will take for 'the management' to recognise this?
Keep up the good work.
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One of the many aspects of to-morrows game that I am looking fwd to is this years Scottish player of the year, pitting his skills against the best defender in Europe (inmho). Puyot is a very hard, physical player with a lot of skill, now playing in a new position at right back and McGeady is................well just Aiden!
It will be worth the admission money alone this battle.
I see a penalty being awarded against Puyol for a foul on Aiden and The Holy Goalie scoring with it (Celtic are 5 up at the time!):>)
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Gordon etc -
morning Bhoys
re could've/should'ves :-
As far as I'm aware Edward Patrick Kelly and Frank McLintock were Celtic daft and played together for Glasgow Catholic Schools.
I'm only half-way through the thread but has anyone mentioned my good friend and fellow-Neukie, John Boyle, who won the FA Cup and ECWC with Chelsea - a true gentleman.
Althjough of the blue-nose persuasion Stroller Graham actually watched Celtic as a boy. He went to Celtic Park with his neighbours (the Sweeneys ???).
Kerry Dixon told me he was a Celtic fan.
More to follow.
WG
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Another complaint sent to STV Sport.
Raman may as well get his Rangers Tie on the next couple of nights:
Subject: STV Sport - Monday 18th Feb 2008 6.20pm
Once again I feel the need to formally complain about the spin put on stories by your sports team staff when reporting on many Celtic items.
I have complained on numerous occasions and the standard has still not been improved.
The top story last night ran with how Eto was gunning for Celtic and how he has scored before and has vowed to do it again, At no stage did Samuel Eto say this, what he said was that they (the Barcelona team) were coming to score.
This is a totally different story. Why lead with the Samuel Eto non story, when Celtic are the home town club playing here. Your attention should be focused on positive Celtic stories before the game.
With regards to your Eto has scored before and he has vowed to do it again story, I would honestly not have been surprised if Raman had said “and lets hope he does it again” as it would have fitted in perfectly with the tone of the article.
The main story of yesterday was totally missed by STV Sport, in that Laporta, the Barca president had stated that the Celtic fans were the best away fans in the world, quite a statement. This was not even mentioned on STV Sport.
Why would you fail to report this item as it was the biggest story of the day and on every other media outlet except STV Sport. This is a blatant attempt to not report positive celtic stories.
It gets better, as when reviewing the goals at the weekend, after showing the 2nd goal, and as the 3rd goal was scored, Raman reported that “and the Hearts defence were posted missing again”
Are you honestly having a laugh? The 3rd goal was a brilliant piece of skill by Andreas Hinkle, beating his man and firing an unstoppable shot into the far corner. Quite how the defence were posted missing when there were 4 Hearts players in the box really is beyond me. The spin on this goal was quite amazing, and almost beyond belief.
Can you please log my complaint and come back to me with the STV Sport Team’s view against these items.
To summarise:
1) Eto did NOT say he is coming to score AGAIN against Celtic as you story implied
2) Why was the Laporta story not reported
3) Were the team having a laugh when they stated the Hearts defence were posted missing, AGAIN
This blatant disregard to report the facts should not be happening on a major news programme.
I expect a better standard of reporting that what I have witnessed on this occasion, and on many others previously.
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I apologise for saying that Broadfoot lurks/contributes here last night.
I thought I had read what he was saying on here, probably because I spend around 95% of my time on here!
It was actually this article he was quoting almost directly from, in particular the 2nd paragraph.
>Not CQN
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porridgeanbananas,
a great site, well was a while ago, my first celtic site until I was lambasted for an opinion.
Rarely join in the forum now but still enjoy the articles.
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Paul67 anybody, everybody,
I am curious to know if its only the Italians who, till a couple of years ago followed the scottish model when it comes to referee selection.
I am curious to know how the German, French, Spanish, Dutch, English, now the Italians, select their referee's, if this is done at the same time as the season fixtures are made, is there a transparent model that we could take public and demand the secret society that is scottish football adhere to in future. Unless we can point to a fairer system our protests can be ignored.
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On the subject of referees, tomorrow night's culprit is Swedish. I think that's a good thing as the Scandinavian game is a bit more physical than the continental European version and we may get a bit more leniency towards McManus, Caldwell and JVofH.
Hopefully no bizarre Markus Merk type moments either!
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B logger GG at 18.55 yesterday
The sad thing is that that was the nearest to the truth that will emerge from Edmiston Drive for quite some time.
The problem they have is one that has affected us in the past, in that you never get to the end of a nightmare when it is lived in the confines of a vicious circle.
All that happens is that puncture repair after puncture repair is made while the pedal is pressed to the floor, the bloodless knuckles squeeze ever more tightly on the simulated leather driving wheel sleeve, and the eyes pop out in manic desperation as the bends on the road to oblivion become ever harder to negotiate.
Eventually the tread peels off and the quantum impact of chaos takes over leaving only the smell of burning rubber and skid marks of the destructive collision between anti-matter and a stubborn moonbeam of arrogance. Either that or the speed causes the whole shebang to fly off into an alternate universe where the laws of physics and McCawber’s simple take on happiness and misery no longer apply.
Anyway, it was a great read and I will now forget about them for the moment.
Please return my dictionary of superfluous adjectives as the Slabbery Wummin is feeling neglected by my lack of extravagant oratorical artistry in addressing the timeless and incomparable mystery of her soulful smile, captivating eyes and irresistible crispy bacon!
Hail Hail
Estadio
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TMC- Many happy returns, young man. Let's hope your birthday is not the highlight of your week!
Warm welcome to these shores for our Polish friends. I know a lot of excellent CQNers, esp Pablo, have put a lot of time and effort into making this trip a success. Hope to catch up with them before the game tomorrow.
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Way of topic I know.
Found this game when I was having a wee look back to see who Celtic, out of charity, honoured by playing in their testimonials.
“Celtic v Real Madrid. Blue and White Trophy. September the 10th, I962. I think Real won 3-1 but I’m buggered if I can remember that game.”
I’ve been to quite a few Testimonials’ in my time and I have really enjoyed every single one of them. From Ron Yeats, Butch Wilkins, Lou Macari, etc. etc.
Now though, in this day and age, my mind has been changed.
The more I have been reading the more anti-testimonials I am becoming. I don’t mind playing a testimonial for a player whose career has been cut short by injury.
I don’t mind playing a testimonial if all the proceeds are forwarded to charities.
I do mind playing a testimonial now, when players enjoy Holywood wages, and yet still feel the need to skin the poor punter… one last time.
In what I’ve been reading there seemed to be quite a bit of animosity generated in Celtic’s direction for the amount of testimonials they play in England. Some of our rather, intellectually challenged, southern cousins, are of the mind that Celtic are paid to play these games.
If they are… it is news to me. I always thought they were a burden borne through mutual respect; Nothing more.
My understanding has always been that the player/team requesting Celtic as opponents cover all Celtic’s costs… nothing more. Celtic appears with all their fans as the final curtain call as a favour. Supporters of other teams would do well to remember that.
One last point – I have always thought it is the right thing to do when players, after their testimonials, donate the gate to charity. It would be nice too, if a percentage of that gate found its way back to the needy in Glasgow. I think it would be right, because in general, it is the supporters from Glasgow who subsidise the gate, sometimes more than fifty percent. A wee donation in reciprocal appreciation wouldn’t go amiss.
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Interesting interview with Xavi on the Celtic website.
Celtic PR on overdrive
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Hi Lhads,
I’ve been out of circulation for a while due to commitments, laziness and the mother of all computer crashes, which has robbed me of 4 weeks and half my data.
I’ve managed to read through CQN now and again, and have gone through the emotional whirlwind that this season has thrown up which has brought out the best and the worst of the bloggers on this dear site.
The McCurry saga is nothing new. These days we are simple able to diagnose and compare stats with anyone anywhere at anytime, which is a great thing and keeps us resolute in our support in the face of such cheating, it also reminds us all of whom we are and where our roots belong.
Many years ago after a huns v tic game I remember my grandfather furiously telling an inquisitive hun “it was a penalty”, after we lost.
The referees have always helped rangers. Scottish referees and the Scottish game is run by pro rangers or more to the point anti Celtic minded people. This does not surprise me any more, but I still seethe with a burning desire to have our team and club treated with the respect it commands. Actually I would rather have fairness all round, but since this is not going to happen, the blatant favoritism shown to rangers gives every other team in Scotland a disadvantage of reaching any silverware. This means we, are the only realistic challengers left to rock the huns boat.
With parity of refereeing over my lifetime, we would have had umpteen penalties and the huns would have had precious few. Celtic players unfairly booked or sent off would have resulted in us winning more trophies, cups that were denied us through blatant cheating.
These referees have had rangers in their heart and the endorsement of our media besides hand shakers in the SFA and throughout our society. We had a stiff upper lip and took it on the chin.
So….., what’s new?
What is going on with Celtic? We are playing beautiful football since the window, and look to have given the Fod the jitters. Do we smell the blood of an Orangeman?
Really looking forward to the Barca game. Once again I want to see a good performance with a positive outcome if poss. It is the coveted 3 in a row which is our goal, getting to Moscow is simply welcome distraction :-)
HHBhoy
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Canamalar, no idea.
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This must be the lull before the storm. Where has everybody gone? Don’t know what to do with myself, waiting, waiting, and waiting. I’m tired of waiting. Bring Barca on.
In between waiting for news, any news, I just skipped outside for a wee smoke. It’s quiet out there and the silence is conducive to wandering thoughts. The sky is overcast and there are no familiar stars to converse with. Sometimes there are just too many stars and when there are none…it is lonely. With the sky as it is I won’t wallow in my own thoughts. I’ll take them north to the land that heaven gave earth.
I was just thinking and praying for a Celtic WIN tomorrow night; and if we do succeed… I’ll dedicate my wee celebration to those among us whose joy may be attenuated and may not be able to enjoy the moment as much as they deserve to.
In Celtic, and out with, you are in my thoughts. Here’s hoping Celtic can bring us all a smile.
YNWA
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HHBhoy :- I wouldn't go so far as to say you have given us the jitters, I'll admit you are playing well and scoring just now, you are a far more capable team than pre window. (Perhaps that could be a future article by Paul, who stole the pre window Celtic team and replaced them with dopplegangers that are perfect doublen in every way except they can play football)
I'll admit I'm more concerned about the Celtic team just now but like a lot of our fans am still fairly confident that we can maintain our cushion.
Can I make one final point, Rangers fan and Orangeman are not synonyms.
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Kitalba
The 1962 match against Real Madrid was in aid of a Jewish charity and was organised by local Jewish businessman Max Benjamin. I can remember after the match marching back to Glasgow city centre with thousands of Celtic fans to the Central Station where there was a celebration dinner. How happy we were to lose with honour to the greatest team in the world at that time.
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kitalba @ 10.:06...
I was at that Real Madrid game at Celtic Park.
The game was promoted by a Glasgow businessman by the name of Max Benjamin with the proceeds going to assist with a Jewish Charity.
I think it was a Belgian Jewish charity that was the beneficiary.
It was a magnificent night, 70000 odd there and it was the first of the great atmospheric European occasions at Celtic Park.
We didn't play our first home european tie, v valencia, until October that year.
Despite the 3-1 reverse, Celtic did a lap of honour at the end of the game.
Puskas, Gento & Di Stefano on the same pitch as McNeill, Chalmers etc.
Who would have thought that within 5 years of that game the mantle of Champions of Europe had passed over to Celtic.
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lads and lassies, I hate to do this and I'm sure you hate to see it but my ticket for the match tomorrow has fell through,flights and hotel sorted and can't get my hands on a tic for love nor money,if any if you know of one going begging could ye drop me an email to fontenoy45@hotmail.com again sorry for interupting the discussion!
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Gretna in some disarray before their trip to Minas Morgul this weekend- DIrons has gone to Morton, and owner Brooks Mileson is seriously ill in hospital.
Pools Panel Verdict- away win.
Oh, and Fidel Castro is standing down as President of Cuba.
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Hi Ed ted,
thanks for your reply.
You know, many times when I have written in the past, and seen other blatantly pro Celtic comments and views, I’ve often thought of you reading such anti rangers letters which pour from this site.
Certainly there is a difference, as you have pointed out, between protestant and orange. It was tongue in cheek, no more than that. I’m sorry to have caused you any offence.
You are such a gentleman; I really should take a look at myself sometimes. I feel though, and I admit it, so abused by referring decisions that go against us, I do tend to go over the top.
Treat me and my Celtic fairly and you’ll see a perfectly level-headed and polite HHBhoy.
Our pre-window team was devastated with defensive injuries, one after another after another. Even Arthur went under the knife.
All the best to you, but not to the Fod whom you adhere to.
HHBhoy
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DBBIA :- I think it's sad and that we are seeing a club disintegrate before our eyes. I know they have been punching above their weight due to bankrolling by Mr Mileson but I thought they would find their level as a better 1st division team with the odd foray up to the SPL. It does sound though as if the whole admin of the club will need to be overhauled if it's to continue.
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8WTA82hGwuo
This is funny....
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dbia
Grenta marks the end of Rangers easy run, best they play them now and get it out of the way. After that they have 13 games left none of which will be easy.
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Ed- that's right, get your excuses in early !;~@
The key to all this has been the fall-out between Mileson and RAlexander- the club have not recovered from this, and I don't think it has ever been satisfactorily explained. There are the usual rumours about women, drink etc but it looks like they will be going back down as Queens pass them on the way back up.
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AlDiego Bhoy,
I will be Glasgow around 1pm. I usually meet my pal around 5pm in the "Goose" on Union St. but that can be moved. I'd love to meet up with ye for a pint, BB's ? or wherever, just give us an idea of time and place. Feck all work getting done today. If I were a betting man I'd have a few bob on a score draw, but I genuinley think we will win 1 nil. Whenever I think of a heavy defeat, i jusy recall all the big names that have failed to beat us over the years.
Bring it on !
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Mark1972, pay attention at the back there! That link has been posted on here about 5 times now. But you`re right, it is funny.
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I wish no ill will to Gretna, it is a 'romantic' story, but they are way too small a club to sustain themselves in the SPL.
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18th 20.17 St Anthony
How could you????
A glaring omission from your list
RAGNAR HAIRY BREEKS!!
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This is the natural progression for Gretna, a club with no fans and no infrastructure. I for one, will not miss them. The illness to Brooks Mileson aside, the fact that this led to players not being paid is evidence of an unsustainable club. If they stay in business I hope they do a pyramid of 3,2,1,P,1,2,3!!!!
It was a travesty they were ever allowed into the division in the first place.
Anyway, continuing the birthday theme:
Paddy Crerand (soccer) - Former Manchester United midfielder and part of the 1968 European Cup-winning side, born 1939.
Paddy Johns (rugby union) - Former Ireland captain, born 1968.
Hana Mandlikova (tennis) - Czech former French, US and Australian Open women's singles champion, born 1962.
Socrates (soccer) - Former Brazil player who captained Tele Santana's 1982 World Cup side, born 1954.
Enzo Scifo (soccer) - Belgian legend, born 1966.
Gianluca Zambrotta (soccer) - Barcelona's versatile full-back, a 2006 World Cup winner with Italy, born 1977.
Clinton Morrison (soccer) - Crystal Palace's Republic of Ireland striker, born 1979.
Nicky Shorey (soccer) - Reading's England full-back, born 1981
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HHBhoy :- Thanks for the reply, I honestly didn't take any offence, it's just a habbit of mine to point that out I suppose it's much the same reaction as Celtic fans who try to make sure folk know there is a difference between Celtic and Catholic.
One of the things I like on here is the fact that we can argue and discuss football in a fair and open manner even when we disagree.
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"DBBIA :- I think it's sad and that we are seeing a club disintegrate before our eyes. I know they have been punching above their weight due to bankrolling by Mr Mileson but I thought they would find their level as a better 1st division team with the odd foray up to the SPL. It does sound though as if the whole admin of the club will need to be overhauled if it's to continue."
Surely a misprint - and Murray not Mileson was intended?
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Gordon :- Owch :-)
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HHBhoy,
A perfect summation of the status quo in Scottish football.
It was always thus. It is not just about Mc Curry. As I stated in a previous post, he is just the latest in a long line of officials appointed to do the bidding of his masters.
It is like the Lotto draw.All the balls are jostling for position in the drum and one bubbles to the surface. Once it is removed, another swiftly takes it's place.
Therefore, this is not a rogue referee letting his natural bias run amok, but rather a continuation of the story of the SFA, who are responsible for the Referees.
I hope that comes over as a rational explanation.
It may not be 100% accurate to equate RFC with Orangeism, but it is more than accurate to equate RFC with Freemasonry.
And you can take that to the Lodge.
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DBBIA, I meant to check out whether Jim McInally had actually been sacked by Morton but they don't sell the Greenock Telegraph in London (I know, I couldn't believe it either). I guess you have answered the question for me.
Ed, I hope you are being premature re the disintegration (i.e. not 'til after the weekend). However, relegation seems to be a foregone conclusion and there must be considerable worry over the owner's health. The supporters, without being mercenary or insensitive, must also wonder if there is a succession plan (and continuing financial backing) if the worst were indeed to befall him.
There are examples in the past of teams that climbed spectacularly and fell even more spectacularly (Swansea, Luton for example) I think Carlisle had a fairly torrid time of it after top league status (DBBIA?)
Anyway, is there a CQN gathering before the game in BBs or elsewhere?
John
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Edward 11.40 You`re a class act.
I quote:
There`s a difference between Celtic and Catholic.
Dead right there is.
You`re one of us ,whether you like it or not.
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Madra Rua.
EDB,and I,are booking into the Ibis Hotel,around 3.00pm,I would imagine we shall go for a drink somewhere,But Zbyszek,is arriving around the same time,so plans can go haywire,you should come along to the Ibis around 3.30pm,
the adress is 220 west regent st.
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Went to the game on Saturday with twenty odd pals from Essex area, they had a ball at the game and in town afterwards. A certain Terry Marsh was on the flight too, I think he must be a Tim, saew him at a pub in London for the Spartak away game too
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Nice to see mention of that 1962 Real Madrid friendly. Celtic played wonderful football that night. A pity that it wasn`t sustained until a few years later.
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Re Pat Crerand (TMC's birthday honours list),I wonder if he had stayed would he have got into the Lisbon side. I don't think he was a better player than Murdoch but would Bobby have got the chance to establish himself in the first team if Pat had stayed?
John
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Any tech heads out there.
help would be appreciated.
I the last week or so I have been plagued by pop ups with the heading"CiD".
Anybody have a clue how to find it and kill it?
Have tried numerous Spyware removal tools like xsoftspy and so forth.
Anybody help?
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Macjay :- I couldn't ever be one of your happy band, apart from anything else it would leave me and my son in law with a large gap in our conversation/arguing :-)
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Im sue most of these have been mentioned on here, but seeing them together makes you pwoud. Vewwy Pwoud.
Barca quotes....
Xavi
It’s a great honour and gives me a lot of satisfaction to play in a stadium like Celtic Park in front of Celtic's support. My last experiences were incredible. The fans are really passionate but, at the same time, well-behaved, and that makes it a pleasure to play in front of them. I'm looking forward to experiencing that again. The fans never stopped encouraging their team from start to finish. Also, the entire crowd singing as we came out the tunnel. The pitch was in excellent condition and both matches were lively and exciting. It's a very special atmosphere there, very different from any other club. British grounds in general have their very own feel, but at Celtic Park it is particularly special. Henrik Larsson told me many times about his experience with Celtic and what a great club it is
Puyol
Celtic will be going for a win - but we will too, so it should be a great match. Celtic have been performing well recently and that means something. We must not make the mistake of believing we have the second leg at home to make amends for anything that happens in Glasgow. The feeling over here is they're mentally really strong and that will make it difficult for us.
Rijkaard
Celtic stands for a football culture and a way of playing that is not common in Britain.
They always place an emphasis on attack, like Arsenal and Manchester United. As a result, I expect a nice match but it complicates things for me. We cannot afford to make a mistake in Glasgow. That means cutting out any errors because we know Celtic are capable of surprising us.
Laporta
The Celtic supporters are fantastic, in fact the best travelling supporters in the world, as we have seen many times. We can assure Celtic supporters that they will receive a very warm welcome when they visit the city. I know that Celtic supporters are extremely passionate about their club, a club which I believe, like FC Barcelona, is different. We know that supporters will travel in huge numbers to follow their team, but we also know the great reputation of good behaviour which Celtic fans enjoy and clearly we are looking forward to hosting the Celtic fans in the city once again. I know that the city council, the police, Celtic FC and FC Barcelona have been working very closely over a number of weeks to ensure that Celtic’s visit will again be a great success. There will be special arrangements made in the city to ensure that we do all we can to ensure this is the case. We hope all Celtic supporters enjoy their visit to Barcelona.
It will be a real pleasure to visit Celtic Park and feel the atmosphere of a great UEFA Champions League night at such a great venue. We have very much enjoyed our previous visits to Celtic and I am sure we will do so again. In recent years we have developed an excellent relationship with Celtic, something which we hope to continue.
Messi
Aiden McGeady is a fast and skilful winger and someone I rate highly. We will have to be very careful with him because his movement can be special and he has a great ability to appear in goalscoring positions out of the blue. I really like the way he plays football. He is a natural talent, who can create a brilliant piece of play in the blink of an eye and I can assure you our defenders will be paying very close attention to him. He'd be successful anywhere in Europe but I know he likes playing for Celtic so I'm not sure he'd leave
It was incredible: Rangers just did not want to play football. They practiced 'antifootball' from the first minute and I'm just sorry that we couldn't manage the win after creating a good number of chances. Right from the start they went for anti-football and I'm left with a bitter taste in the mouth
It's a pity. They didn't want to play, and we were tired, so obviously the pace slowed down.
This match will be similar to the one we played with Rangers, although Celtic might play a little more advanced on the pitch. I think they are a more attacking side. Celtic will play a little more open and we'll have more space. But we know it will still be adifficult match. I wasn't that surprised when they beat Milan in Glasgow because in Scotland they are very hard to beat. But every game is different so we need to pay attention to every aspect, the same way they will have to pay attention to us.
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new article posted.
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Kano,
If it keeps coming up chances are it's installed on your PC.
Go into Control Panel - Addor Remove Programs. It may be listed there and you can Uninstall it.
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Hi Thom the tim (from last thread)
I’ve enjoyed myself immensely reading your own slant on Celtic and what not, on this sight.
That’s an interesting analogy you propose, which therefore means we are doomed to endure travesties of justice and try to fight the good fight without a hope in hell of getting a couple of penalties against the Fod . (I still bristle thinking about the Neil Lennon stonewaller at Ibrox the other season).
Agreed the SFA are complicit in managing the appointments, which means the natural Fod adherence of a potential ref would propel him further up the ladder to face us. This said appointed person would then exercise with or without caution his duties, which means he can’t stop himself taking umbrage at anything that moves or speaks in green and white. Therefore I do believe the individual is indeed MORE the perpetrator in this equation, knowing fine well he is backed up by McVicar or anyone else in the ref fraternity. I believe both the individual and the SFA are responsible for being unfair. It’s a chicken and egg thing, in which the eggs should be thrown back in the SFA face.
What do we do? Neutral refs for the Fod encounters? I think WE would welcome this.
What about you Ed ted? Would you have anything against such an event? Remember, gers players would often get a yellow or straight red on their European encounters. Funny that:-)
HHBhoy
BTW well said Paul, good point about the managers.
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HHBhoy,
Your chicken and egg reference is true. It is a perpetual scene.
Personally, I can go back to the "great" Jack Mowatt and every generation had one who led the way.
As we agree, the SFA are the puppet masters in this scandal and for them to agree to outside appointments for SPL games , would be akin, to continue your fowl analogy, to turkeys writing to Santa.
