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1st?
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He shoots! He scores!
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WinningGemmell... Dose this help...
Top TEN Signs Mikey ��YELLOW HANDS�� McCurry is not ��CELTIC MINDED��
10. Asks linesman if his Granny is going on holidays on the 24th�
9. Needs to do 20 minute warm up before Shaking Hands�
8. Asks fourth Offical if they are from ��BURNS country���
7. His address book is full of LODGERS�Who� ��follow follow���
6. His favourite watering Hole is Larkhall miners�Favourite drink� BITTER Lennon�
5. His nickname on BEBO is� 9 in a row� fav number 24th�least fav 46�
4. Books Nakamura for backchat Claiming�He called me a ��GIANTPANDAS��� twat�bear�
3. His favourite Movie is �� THE BLUES BROTHERS ���aka Bazza n Derek� fav Fiction writer Shoe Heevens�
2. Sends Wattienaccio to stands for NOT playing Boydchenko�
1. Phones Burnsy @ Lennoxtown to ask ��How do you Spell� McGeady� AGAIN ???���
�o1bhoy�
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Cmon Killie
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Sitter missed Darch
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Kitalba
I was in Rosie O'Grady's and met some of the local's from the Perth C.S.C. (briefly).
I was in the night before the Hib's game.There was an Irish band on.
It was the day that the CL draw was made against Barca.
They were making a big fuss over an ex Aberdeen player who scored against us in a cup final.
He seemed a nice bloke actually.
I watched a rerun of the DU away game in Durty Nellies.
Perth does have a lot of Scottish expat's ,so i was not too surprised with the number of Jungle Jim's over there.
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Boyd goes down under no pressure, nothing given, is McCurry on the mend?
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lets hope Killie can do something today.Just as McCurry gives a decision AGAINST Rankers. He must be getting them in early!
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I cannot see anything but a comfortable win for the Darnel today.
However, i am sitting here ,praying for an upset.
C'mon Killie.
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You're dead right Paul, Barcelona are worthy opponents for us.
But I look forward to meeting someone a bit less familiar in the next round.
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Just by the post Killie
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Tinytim
Agree, we can but hope!
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Killie are mince
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From SoS via Celticminded.com.
"In the name of the father
By TOM ENGLISH
THIS is a tale of father and son and it begins at the McGeady family home on the southside of Glasgow and with a video tape that in 10 minutes tells you so much about the making of Aiden McGeady.
It was filmed in the early 1990s when he was eight, when he sat before the camera of aspiring film-maker and friend of his dad's, Malcolm McKissock, and spoke about his life's dream, how he would like to play for Celtic (and then for Liverpool), how he loves John Collins and Pierre van Hooijdonk (because they take great free-kicks) and how great his dad is (because he's there all the time and watches him play).
There is glorious footage of the boy performing on a red dirt track in the Gorbals, a slow motion film of him weaving his way through the traffic of a seven-a-side game for the Govanhill Cubs, a slaloming run and a thing of beauty that finishes with him rolling his foot over the top of the ball to deceive the goalkeeper before calmly passing into an empty goal.
Then there is John, the father. John is on the film, too. But he's not looking to the promise of tomorrow like Aiden. He's thinking about the what-might-have-beens of his past. He's talking about his own time in football, his departure to Sheffield United at 16, his terrible homesickness, his five years as a winger and his injuries that left him with a busted knee-cap and a broken career in his mid-20s. Mostly, he is talking about his father, about the problems they had, about the lack of interest he displayed in John's own football life. When you connect it to the close bond between himself and Aiden, the poignancy and relevance of it is obvious.
From a distance John might appear as another example of a man trying to live his life through the glory of his son's success. No doubt people have said that at some stage but that is not the case. All he's tried to do is steer his boy clear of the problems he himself encountered.
John switches off the video tape and talks about his old man. "Until about five years before his death I never really spent much time with him," he says. "Himself and my mum were raised within a few minutes of each other in Gweedore in County Donegal and my father was a typical product of his generation. He was a tough boy, not given to sentiment. He didn't really take an interest in my football, didn't really understand the game to be honest. Years later I found out that when he was down the pub having a few pints with his mates he'd talk about me, he'd tell the lads how I was getting on. I never knew this. He'd talk about me rather than to me. He was probably no different to many other fathers in those days."
Is it any wonder that John has been there every step of the way for his own boy? Hardly.
The sense of pride in his son's career is huge. Last weekend John visited his mother in Donegal. The family went down to the local hotel to watch Celtic play Aberdeen and they smiled their way through Aiden's performance. He has never played better, Gordon Strachan said as much. This week he will face a bigger and better challenge when Barcelona arrive in Glasgow. Word has it that Aiden is more than a little excited at the prospect.
John tells you they've had some right barneys in this very room we're sitting in. "I'm very honest in assessing his performances. Always have been.
"We go through it after every game and I don't go easy on him because I don't think that's the right thing to do. He's not going to do everything right in every game so what's the point in pretending. Oh, we've had some discussions, put it that way."
Theirs has been a hell of a journey. He tells you all about the interest from down south, the expeditions to the top clubs in England for trial matches, Liam Brady's pursuit of his signature for Arsenal and the disbelieving words of other youth team coaches. There was one time at Everton when a development officer from Goodison Park invited McGeady down for a game, prefacing the invite with some caution. 'Your boy will have to be very good to get a look-in because we've got the best here'.
The guy started talking about an 11-year-old on Everton's books. This kid was special. That day at the trial McGeady played in the same side with a young man that John feels sure was Wayne Rooney. And McGeady excelled, just as he did pretty much everywhere he went.
These were promising days in the young life of John and Elaine McGeady's son but domestically things were tough. A little while before John had hit the wall as regards working on the buildings, the allure of digging holes and laying slabs and pouring concrete having worn off after seven or eight years of that hard life; John was a restless spirit. 'What do you want to do?' Elaine asked. 'I'd love to teach,' John replied. So he did. He went to university and became an English teacher.
"I'm 49 now and I've been teaching for 10 years and I love it. But in the beginning it was hard going financially. We were living in this house and we had a substantial mortgage and kids. Some nights I'd be sitting here with my head in my hands worrying about how we'd survive the following week. A former teammate of mine, Gary Hamson, who is now Aiden's agent, rang me one day and said, 'look, you're entitled to a retraining grant from the PFA, and sure enough I got a cheque in the post for £2,500 and that made a hell of a difference.
"Around this time loads of clubs wanted Aiden but I was determined that he wasn't going to England. I remember what I was like down there at the start and Aiden would have been the same. At such a young age he'd have missed home as much as I had.
"Clubs made offers, not overtly, not a promise of a briefcase full of money but overtures were made from certain places that would have sorted out our financial plight at the time. But that was never going to happen. Just as long as we got by and kept the house we were fine. Aiden was always going to stay in Scotland."
The crunch came on an afternoon in Blackburn. Another day, another trial, another pressure game for the young man. This time McGeady failed to live up to expectation.
'How did I do, dad?' he asked
'Well, you didn't cover yourself in glory, son. You didn't get much of the ball but when you got it you didn't do a lot with it.'
'Oh.'
The conversation developed. Decision time was at hand. 'Are you happy going to these trials, Aiden?'
'Well, I feel under pressure all the time… '
'I don't think it's fair on you. I think it's too much. Do you know what you want to do.'
'Yes, dad, I want to sign for Celtic.'
The deal was done in a day. Celtic had the player they coveted for years and McGeady had a stable footballing environment he could flourish in. And how he has flourished. It hasn't been a bed of roses for him but he's worked his way through it. There was a time, pretty early in Strachan's new era, when you thought that McGeady was going to be one of his victims, one of those faces that just didn't fit. He was dropped, there was talk of him leaving, there was even more talk of Strachan being especially hard on him and now there is just sweetness and light and glowing tributes from the manager about performances so good that Strachan feels McGeady will be showing the DVDs to his grandchildren in time.
There's been worshipping at Celtic Park but abuse away from it. This is the downside, much of it traced back to his decision to declare his international allegiance to the Republic of Ireland. John remembers a friend phoning and warning him about the possible ramifications.
"Aiden was only 15 at the time but we knew there'd be stick down the line. We just didn't realise how much stick. I mean, to hear your son being called a traitor is a little hard to take.
"To be fair, it was a lot harder a year ago than it is now but those people who abused him that way didn't know the family history. Look at the video again. He's eight and look at the top he's wearing. It's an Ireland top. He absolutely loves Scotland but this thing goes deep. It wasn't him being opportunistic but some people won't believe me when I say that."
Has it bothered Aiden? A little, for sure. But he's got broad shoulders for a young man and has an amount of inner-confidence, "much, much more than I had when I was player," says John. "I got very nervous before games. He doesn't.
"He just revels in it, the same as he did when he was out on the road there doing keepy-uppy with tennis balls and golf balls and annoying the neighbours."
John says he used to go to an upstairs bedroom to see how his boy was doing. Now the view is shared by 60,000 others, all hoping and praying that a little more McGeady magic on Wednesday will lead to another one of those heady, heady Parkhead nights."
pablophanque
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01bhoy -
.......and the rest :-)
Arthur Lee -
bigger fish to fry, ooo ahh up the RA
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Smashin Milk Bottle:
never mind the wee huns, what about the 'fiddlers'?
Paul67:
I nailed my colours to the post when we signed him and I stand by what I said then, I think (Henrik Larsson aside… for the moment) that Scot Brown is the best signing we’ve ever made. That is just my opinion and within the confines of that opinion I include Joe McBride, Alfie Conn, Artur Boruc, and my favourite player ever in a Celtic jersey… Bertie Auld.
I really do think he, Scot Brown, has it all. I don’t think he is a headless chicken. Time alone will tell. He has just got to simmer a little bit and let his ability do the talking.
On a separate issue… whatever happened to all those ‘Aiden haters’. Are they now like retired ‘Hells Angels’… cringing in their boots as they slaver over their rice pudding.
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nearside linesman starting to show his true colours....took a while
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1-0 huns ...game over
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Excellent story about Aiden McGeady and his father.
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Cuellar clearly pulled players shirt.
Free kick given no card....hmmmm
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The confidence of the team at the moment is great to see, and I'm sure they must all be relishing the prospect of showing what they can do against Barcelona.
I'm a glass half-full type but I honestly believe we can win on Wednesday.
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All Killie right now ....we live and hope
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McFlurry on form. Even radio commentators raised eyebrows at free kick given against Killie when McGregor came out.
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almost 2 there darch another one on one miss
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cuellar right through the back of the head of killie player , free kick no talking to even.....
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ht 0-1
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huns tactics are just the ball over the top.
We should batter this mob.
How Cuellar is not in the book is a real mystery.
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Mcurry keeping his powder dry till kilmarnock equalize
guyfawkes csc
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Pablophnque... Great Article on Aiden McGeady...Sound like he's got good people round him, Sometimes it's better to have a Mentor who made the wrong moves...And a Agent you can Trust...
o1bhoy
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Tom English writes some good stuff.
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Really enjoyed our game yesterday,cant wait until wednesday now.More of the same please.
Onto Kilmarnock today honest Mike has had a very poor game so far and probably Ranger worst player , I expect a big improvement from him in the second half..but the linesman has been very consistent for them.
Lynott67
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1st boking g locke. here we go
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Paul67....
On a slightly different topic, you stated that our merchandising was around 15m last year. This obviously dwarfs Rangers guaranteed 4.5m but two questions....Did Rangers make much more than the money promised by JJB for merchandising and secondly, how much of ours came from Japan? In other words, how reliant are we, if at all, on our Japanese star to keep our noses infront of Rangers in terms of merchandising and commercial spin-offs?
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Great story about Aiden and his dad.
The young man can mature into a world great.
His attitude when he loses the ball now is brilliant.
In the past it seemed that he was playing for himself.
He is now a team player.
When he clicks ,he is on another planet from those around him.
This has come from an extra yard in pace,improved upper body strength ,and better decision making on when to release the ball.
Allied to his improved work ethic.
The goal's are now more forthcoming also,and he still has several years before he will be at his peak.
His Dad seems like a salt of the earth type of Ghuy.Who has helped Aiden make all the right decisions ,so far.
I would explode if i had to listen to my own daughter being criticised, the way modern players are.
I'm sure Aiden is just as proud of his dad ,as his dad is of him.
Mr Strachan is also due praise for how the Bhoy is being nurtured.
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offthe line nearly 1-1
come on
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Hamill booked pen huns
2-0
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McCurry starting to come onto a game now penalty for the huns boyd 2-0..well played again honest Mike.
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I usually agree with what you say...
BUT I have to say I was disappointed with Scott Brown yesterday - as I have been for most of the season - and have strong doubts about the cohesiveness of our midfield.
Donati is useful in front of the back four but he is not linking up well with Brown.
Easing Robson into Brown's position could be the answer.
Naka is also still leaving us exposed on his flank.
I think a lot of the flak the defense has taken this season is a result of the porousness of our midfiled.
Unless we tighten up we will get well beat by Barcelona, and will struggle for points in the three remaining games against Rangers.
For what its worth, Samaras is outstanding and I would like to see him replace JVOH asap...
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killie bench spoken to
goal; from handball from a dodgey free kick originally
1-0 sheep
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fernandez on
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2 n's on for huns
nais an nov
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LenSpol - ?
Dont mean to be rude, but where you at the game yesterday? Donati was man of the match, he was excellent.
Scott Brown was also excellent, reminded me of Neil Lennon when he first signed for us in the way he helped out our defence.
"Unless we tighten up we will get well beat by Barcelona, and will struggle for points in the three remaining games against Rangers"
We may get beat on Wed, personally I think we will win. But your comment about the hun games is so way off mate, we will skelp them.
As I said earlier about a Celtic "fan" who placed a large bet on the huns to win the league (tell me a true Celtic fan who would do that) I will bet anyone £10 per point between us and the huns come the end of the season. Ill expect to be £100 up at least.
Hail Hail.
mcurry is a cheat and sasa papic is pure ugly.
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I liked the Setanta comment on Novo there. He totally messes up in box, looking like a tube.. the comment.."it wasn't quite a double drag back was it?"
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fernandez rounds keeper and pulls it wide
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Bazzabhoy -
We have the resources to win the league, and I am optimistic we will.
But Scott Brown is not producing the goods, and just because he bothered to show up yesterday - as opposed to other games when he barely features apart from making a few reckless challenges - does not cut it as a Celtic player.
The Hibs team revolved around him, and perhaps that is why adapting to life at a team with quality all over the park is difficult for him. But a bit of bloody elbow grease will greatly help his game.
Donati is good defensively, and he has a good work rate going back. But he and Brown have failed to form a solid partnership leaving our whole centre midfield exposed, and our shape ragged after failed attacks.
I think Robson should definitely have a role in our midfield.
And Bazzabhoy - I would never put money on friggin Rangers to win the league...
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Ah well 0-2
Plus side if Broadfoot plays against us he will be roasted.
The only way they can come close to us is through the MIB we wait to see.
Scoreline flattered them.
Killie did not have a goalscorer today but loads of possession.
Huns defense at times just looked desperate, clearing as high and as far as they could.
Darch goes to ground when you as much as look at him.
Cuellar slow and clumsy but fortunate.
Weir.. well enough said read Cuellar.
Fast flowing football and Samaras up front and we will take a barrel load off this mob.
Still waiting for somebody to go at them and have a go but this yera I cannot see it apart from us.
Roll on the next meeting.
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Kris Boyd - the man who, famously, never smiles. Kris Boyd - the man who gives Mike McCurry a warm handshake and even warmer smile at the final whistle.
Mmmmmm.
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LenSpol - Was not you mate who I was referring to backing the huns. Cant mind the name of the "fan" that said he done it. Just really annoys me.
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Kit
Hope you have a good trip abroad and look forward to some of the black stuff @ fenians when your next here
I am quite sure by hook or by crook you will get to see/hear the game some way along the line
Have a good safe trip and enjoy the alcohol ,women, martial arts(delete as required)
always hail hail
Ramie
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may67
noticed that as well
that together with the wee friendly chat with bazza after giving them a free kick
unashamed bias
bazzabhoy
think you`re man was sean south...kitalba offered to take his bet don`t know if it was struck
had been wondering to take you`re bet up ...if i lost £100 i would be the happiest man in the world if i won £100 i`d give it to SVDP
on the hun game
most of their players are very poor
both full backs are guff
the goalie whilst reasonable is a hot head who can`t catch a cross
Boyd scores goals does hee haw else
Novo and Drasticville ...well ..
as for the sand dancers Naismith and Burke ...soft light weights with only moderate skill at beat
the huns were not a patch on us ...three games against them to come on current form we will win all of them and the leagues in the bag
games against these bar stewards can`t come quick enough ....must be the reason the league are trying to avoid arranging the postponed one
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS
HAIL, HAIL
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Having been inspired by our great performances lately, decided to throw a few of the hundreds of photos saved on my pc to make my first You Tube offering.
Starts with a few oldies right up to yesterday.
Hope you enjoy it
Born a Lion
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Decided to have a wee look at the age of our team from yesterday.
Nobody over the age of 29. Not even after three substitutions.
Interesting fact:-
Two pair of players share the same date of birth - Artur and Massimo who will both be 28 when we play Barcelona on Wednesday and Barry Robson and big Jan who both turned 29 on 7th November.
Boruc (28 on Wednesday)
Hinkel (25)
Caldwell (25)
McManus (25)
Naylor (27)
Nakamura (29)
Brown (22)
Donati (28 on Wednesday)
McGeady (21)
McDonald (24)
Venegoor (29)
Samaras (23 on Thursday)
Robson (29)
Hutchinson (19)
From what I've seen of Samaras he could become a bit of a star at Celtic over the next few years if he were to sign permanently, as will McGeady and - despite his patchy form as the main man in midfield - Scott Brown.
Brown has went from being a youngster at Hibs to being the big hope at Celtic, we will see the best of him in the next couple of seasons I'm sure.
With Skippy only 24 things are looking bright for the next couple of years.
This is a crucial season - if we can get 3 in a row I am certain this club will go on and make it 5 or 6.
GO GET IT BHOYS.
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sdstim...
Great video, some cracking pictures in there!!
Hail Hail
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Radio Clyde unable to cope with facts yet again.
Well Said Terry O.
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sdstim,
Excellent work man! I didn't want that to end.
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Estadio
What was Terry talking about missed it?
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Lenspol
Perhaps you and I have been watching games through different lenses.Scott Brown has centred a team who have scored 13 goals in 3 games.Our resurgence in form has coincided with Naka,s return yet you see weaknesses?Also our struggles after a good start to season when Brown was moved to wing when Naka was injured.To blame midfield for defense is a joke.
All season long i have complained about defence backing up to early and not getting forward to compress the space.They create most of their own problems.
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The ned scowl you get from boyd when he scores is really tiresome.
He really is a an angry young man.
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Terry O as usual well said and keep up the good work, although I thought on this occasion Keevins drew you in with his "cutting to the chase" question.
In my humble opinion, you should have put it back to them, by asking why a referee who continuously "misses" important decisions like McCurry does and the facts speak for themselves, continues to get high profile games and hasn’t been dealt with by the SFA?
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another weekend, another goal gained
WSNBM
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arch stanton your correct ah should have put it back to them.
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Luca Brassi
He stated several facts about McCurrys booking campain.
Apparently there were several bookable offences in the game today that went without a card. I dont know about them, I dont watch anti-football.
Facts were also stated about various other bookings this season.
Fraser Wishart now saying that McCurry should get serious and ask his legal team to ask for a transcript from Terrys call, unreal.
They ended up saying they dont want any more calls on McCurry.
A wee snippet I came across elsewhere.
''When Mike McCurry blows his whistle at Rugby Park on Sunday he will have completed his sixth Rangers game of the season, more than double that of any other referee. That's not the interesting fact, although you may think that is interesting enough...
Of those 6 matches, 5 of them have been SPL matches. Nope, that's not it either.
Sunday's game will be Mike McCurry's 14th SPL game of the season, meaning that an incredible 35% of his SPL appointments have been Rangers. Yip, every 3rd SPL game is a Rangers game for Mike! Is it his last season or something?
And, if you haven't dozed off yet, having dished out a total of 40 yellow cards in his 13 SPL games so far, he gave Celtic players more yellow cards in that one match at Ibrox than he has given Rangers players in all of the SPL games combined.
When coupled to the fact that no player in the SPL has received more yellow cards than Aiden McGeady, that big brut of a hammer thrower, it does make you wonder when things will start to even themselves out. Doesn't it?
Aiden has received more yellow cards than Cuellar, Weir, Papac, Adam and Ferguson combined.
Celtic have had 37 SPL yellow cards in total.
Mike McCurry has issued 12 of them in 4 games. That means that 32% of our SPL cards have been issued by Mr McCurry in 17% of our games.
Or 30% of his cards have been issued against Celtic players."
Keep up the good work TerryO, if required Im sure legal fees could be covered, now that would be a court case. It would not be lost.
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Anybody having problems with C67? I keep getting a DRM license error message when I go to stream the first half. This is rubbish, even though I was at the game yesterday,( great performance again this week) I still want to watch the match to analyse the performance, this is not good and I still havnt had a reply from celtic to my email about it this morning, very disappointing
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sdstim, great vidjo mate, you'll have to show me how to do that the next time I'm over :o))))
Here's another one from seanmwalsh10 who's brilliant at these sort of things.
Fortress Parkhead
pablophanque
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Thanks Estadio.
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For anyone who hasn't seen it, this is a must!! (PG)
Deadline Day
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Missed Terry on Clyde,sounded like a fair question.
Sounds like they're getting a bit touchy on this subject by all accounts as the stats dont lie.
Yep honest Mike must have misplaced his yellow card again today re some of the hun tackling.
Didnt catch the final stats but at one point it was 15-5 fouls in favour of guess who?
Lynott67
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Lynott67 @15.22 :- Are you honestly trying to say there was something dodgy about that penalty? If you are I would suggest youask your guide dog. The player jumped with his arm above the head of his opponent and cleared the ball with his forearm. It was a clear, obvious and fair penalty.
PFAyr :- We may as your opinion states not be a patch on you but the league table shows otherwise. Four points ahead with the same number of games played would perhaps lead others to disagree with you.
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Edward
Can you explain how Rangers came through today's game with no cards against?
I'd really love to know the rational, fair-minded person's explanation for that?
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ted
if you disagree say so what`s with all the third person rubbish
we`re the better team you have the most points
your greater points total is for a variety of reasons and influences some of which we have no control over
if you are happy to share in McCurry et al assisted victories then that is up to you ,we will never know what it`s like to have cheating referees helping us out
on the penalty today ...stonewall a bit like JVOH last week
but
we were denied it
there in lies the significant palpable difference
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CelticFirst :- Because we are the fairest, sweetest playing, most pure football side on the planet :-) OK fair enough I doubt if ebven the most loyal Rangers fan would go along with that one either lol
I thought the standard of refereeing today matched the football, poor, insipid and lacking in skill. I commented on the penalty incident as I have watched it replayed on any other incident I hope you don't mind if I watched the game on telly first before giving a comment. An initial opinion is that it didn't seem the sort of game that would have passed without a booking.
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Ed
I did not see the game.....
But.....
Your views on McCurry's recorded numbersas highlighted here and elsewhere...?
I would second celtic _first.
We know you are a rational fair minded person.
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Edward,fair point..Honest mike did well to spot it,unfortunately wasnt so eagle eyed with Barry,s handball assist in the semi against Hearts.
Why do yous rarely get booked for offences other teams would?
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PFAyr :- First off the third person writing style can I offer in mitigation a couple of Jack Daniels :-)
As you are no doubt unsurprised I do disagree, my own opinion is that the at the end of the season the table never lies, it shows a seasons efforts and skill. I kniow we are only just over the halfway mark this season and there is time to go before things are settled. I'll give credit to Celtic, the past couple of games they have shown hunger, determination and skill, they have win games and scored goals for fun so I'm not dismissing them in any way. However when you look at the table all if's buts and maybes cone second to points and we are still four ahead. The way the past few games have gone I'll admit that you have the more freeflowing high scoring team but it's form over the full season that decides it. This season I think we will be the team to take it, we aren't playing with the same verve as your own team but we are still winning and maintaining our lead. I feel that is what can decide a championship, still taking the points when playing badly.
P.S I thought you would be celebrating Kilmarnock getting beaten that seems to be the usual in your neck of the woods :-)
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FC Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o was reportedly fined $17,607 by the Spanish football federation for singing anti-Real Madrid songs.
The federation ruled that the Cameroon international's actions during the 2005 Spanish league title celebrations were "very grave'' and amounted to "initiating violence.''
Eto'o, who recently set the Africa Cup of Nations scoring record, helped lead Barcelona to back-to-back titles in 2005 and '06, the same year the Catalan club also captured the Champions League trophy.
Somehow I don't see this catching on at the SFA, otherwise RFC's youth team would be ' up to their knees' in err ... fines
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Ed
I suppose if I were watching Rangers every week, I'd also take to the drink, but i'd need a helluva lot more than a couple of JD's
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Ed-the table never lies.
Didnt Juventus say that before they were relegated and stripped of a couple of titles.
Good job we have fair, honest and impartial officials and it could never happen in this country :-)
Lynott67
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ted
thanks for your reply ...well articulated in spite of the JD`s
i think what is frustrating us Bhoys is that you have been playing awful ( in the main) for two months yet haven`t dropped any points
this togeteher with the continued performances of the MIB is doubly annoying
as a fair minded currant bun ( beat that for an oxymoron) what is your take on the McCurry stats
do you know why he is getting to constantly ref your games ?
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ted
btw i don`t care who beats Rangers ...even Killie and i`m no fan of them
lastly
if i was in your situation i would be suggesting that the league table be studied and thereafter invite supporters of the team second in the league to GTF
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Glasgowsellick
the funniest thing i have seen for some time
glad i`d put the beer bottle down before i watched it other wise the contents may have been sprayed all over the screen
so funny i`m away to watch again
excellent
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Do any of the esteemed statisticians on the blog have penalty/card count stats for seasons when the league has been fought closely? Celtic have won most of their recent championships by miles and those lost by inches - that's when dodgy refs make a massive difference.
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Paul
Is'nt Donati great? Didnae Ah tell Twa weeks ago, mate?
He is a man who kid pass da Ba',
Acroass the Channel, nae Bother at Awe!
His Loopin' Passes tae Mr. Naka, Ghod,
Were a Joy tae Watch... They're... Magna Cum Laude!
Donati, he is gettin' Bettah...an' he moves so Sleek...like an Irish Setttah!
My next tip for you...is aboot Gary,noo!
I'll tell ye straight he lights ma Lum!
A surprise tae some,who still think Gary's... a Bum!
He's faur frae dat!... and as time goes by... He'll prove dem Wrang...
an' gie dem... a Smack in da Eye!
He is building up a Fine Reputation,
An' is bettah dan Bobo...whose Train's left da Station!...
An' dinna forget Oor Gary is Younger...
He still wants tae improve...
He's goat Fire an' Hunger!
An' Paul Hartley must Play on Wednesday Night..
He's goat grit,He's goat experience...He'll gie ye a Fight!
He must play instead o'da IMMATURE, Young Paul...
Fur HE'S just too YOUNG...dat jist says it all!
Robbo, o' course..He must mak da Celtic Team..
Fur he's goat loats o' Calm...As well as a DIG!....
It would Seem!
Samaras is da Best Center, Ah've seen fur a While...
He's goat Jvoh.. well licked...by a Guid Country Mile...
Although, he's fast an lusty... George is still a bit rusty... he needs some mair games,
But eftar a couple o' mair outings..
He'll burst intae Flames!
Oan Wednesday, I widna START him jist yet.. but he'll come oan later... in the second half... You Bet!
So dat's da main components o' ma Wednesday's Team...
An' If Gordo agrees...
Den weel be right oan da Beam!
collie
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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GlasgowSellick 17.30:
Superb.
Well done that man !
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Roll on Barcelona Paul67. Playing in the SPHell is one thing but being on the world stage is the only place to be.
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Every time we mention referees in the media we are portrayed as paranoid.
What would UEFA make of a member country doing nothing about substandard refereeing?
Guys like Terry O can put forward excellent arguements but to hear the self styled experts laughing when they think they are of mike at callers and stupid private jokes is an embarassment.
I think we should ignore the phone ins and let the sponsors and advertisers know why.
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PJBhoynyc :- I have to admit it's hard to find a rational explanation for his record this season.
Lynott67 :- I can only give an answer like the one above, sometimes it does seem like a bit of bias. I don't think this is intentional but maybe more on a subconcious level
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GlasgowDave :- I need more than that myself, but after seeking solace with Mr JD on Wed the wallet limits me to a couple.
PFAyr :- As I said earlier about Mr McCurry it does seem hard to find a rational reason. Normally I would say wait to the end of the season then judge but I can't seeing it be much different in the ratio of games allocated.
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Zbyszek.
you have mail.
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They may and probably get away with their corruption this year, but there is no way that Celtic PLC will allow their business to be undermined in this way.
As was mentioned, there is precedent in football, Juventus et al, for corruption to be exposed and dealt with. Only in Scotland, it won't be the SFA who will act, as they are complicit in the fraud.
UEFA will be involved ,at some stage, as will possibly the Office of Fair Trading, or whatever it is called now.
Remember, football is not parochial any more. There are too many major investors involved in the game now and weqlthy men don't become wealthy by letting small minded people p... all over them.
I wonder if anyone can come up with a rational explanation for McCurry's record?
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Ed-
So subconsciously Honest Mike thinks hes still a fan sitting in your club deck instead of being an unbiased official on the park.
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Coward, yes, cheat perhaps. Why go down that road. The way Celtic are going it won't come down to the men in black.
I prefered the sequel.
3 in arow!
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Edward Ursus:"I have to admit it's hard to find a rational explanation for his record this season."
Nothing hard about it mate-McCurry is a cheat.
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What I meant to say is that I preferred the sequel.
Is it true that after scoring a goal Jim Melrose was physically sick?
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Some posters on this site were wondering why the odds on a penalty award in the Rangers: Killie game shortened yesterday.
My theory is that young Mr. Hammill invested heavily in that outcome and was getting scared by the Rev's tendency to leave the award to late in the game.
Well, Killie were never gonna get a win bonus out of this fixture.
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Terry O' ,
Keep marking McCurrys card. The focus needs to be kept in his direction. Someone , someday will have to be answerable from the SFA. We know something isn't naturally right with McCurrys brand of refereeing as the stats are mounting up and strange decisions the are becoming more frequent.
The reaction today after your call says a lot. A lot of squirming being done.
Interesting.
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Twosheds-i remember similar things being said in 03 when we lost the title by a single goal to the penalty kings of europe that year.
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roybainestache- when they resort to personal insults it is normally a sign they are losing the arguement.
I agree this is one of the most degrading parts of these phone-ins when they try to insult the intelligence of the callers.
Two facts have emerged over the past few weeks which are now taken as read, thanks to Graham Spiers-
1. There IS toadying, sychophantic behaviour towards Sir Minty Moonbeams by many in the Laptop Loyal (Winalot Journalism).
2. Caltic HAVE been the victim of refereeing and administrative injustices in the past. No indication though when this stopped, or, IF it has stopped. the genie is out the bottle and this is now fair game for debate.
Had Terry O or others offered these 2 facts they would have been laughed off the show as paranoid fundamentalists.
In the past I have suggested a bhoycott of their advertisers goods and services. Maybe it is time to get organised on this?
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Today’s penalty award to Rangers was a stonewaller. No hassle. But, Cuellar fouled Invincible in the first half by dragging him back by the shirt when the Killie player was moving forward. The foul was given. No card! Compare it to McGeady’s yellow last Sunday. Blatant, brazen, brass-necked favouritism. And that’s what helps Rangers week-in, week-out. Ferguson grabbing a throat, McCulloch punching the ball out of a goalie’s hand…etc.
There’s at least one practically every match when stats expert Crocker (that’s the 15th time this season that a player who was born in June has taken a throw-in from the wrong position) says “he was lucky to have avoided a booking there”. Luck has nothing whatsoever to do with it!
Looking at the appointments discussion on this blog this week made me very curious about McCurry doing 4 out of 24 Celtic games and 5 out of 24 Rangers games. I see that Dougie McDonald has done 5 Celtic games and 3 Rangers games. No-one else comes close to these two for being ‘appointed’ to Celtic and Rangers matches. Why?
There are 35 referees on the SFA ‘Category 1’ list.
Out of these 35, 6 are described as ‘FIFA referees’. The ‘FIFA 6’ are Iain Brines, William Collum, Dougie McDonald, Callum Murray, Charlie Richmond, Craig Thomson.
I’m making an assumption that the ‘FIFA 6’ are the SFA’s top bananas in the refereeing fruit bowl. Otherwise, I further assume, they’d be at the likes of Almondvale and Stair Park most weeks.
Of the 6:
Brines has done 1 Celtic game, 2 Rangers games.
Collum has done 0 Celtic games, 1 Rangers game.
McDonald has done 5 Celtic games, 3 Rangers games.
Murray has done 0 Celtic games, 0 Rangers games.
Richmond has done 2 Celtic games, 3 Rangers games.
Thomson has done 3 Celtic games, 1 Rangers game.
What am I saying?
I’m amazed, like the rest of you, at the number of our games and theirs that are being refereed by a man who is not on the FIFA list. A man whose stated refereeing highlight is the CIS Cup Final in 2004!
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lynott67 fair enough. Put some money on McMcurry refereeing another Old Firm game before the end of the season.
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Paul67
Seems you have been nominated for an award.
Should we be voting?
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Away,
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
Hibernian v Celtic, 12:30
Tuesday, 04 March 2008
UEFA Champions League
Barcelona v Celtic, R1, L2, 19:45
Saturday, 08 March 2008
Scottish Cup
Aberdeen v Celtic, Sixth Round,
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
Motherwell v Celtic, 12:30
Sunday, 23 March 2008
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
Gretna v Celtic, 14:00
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
Rangers v Celtic, 15:00
Let's revert to type. 5-1s all round
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Abbot of Clonmacnois
These are good statistics.
You should get yourself a bit of maths tuition work, and prepare for it in your employer's time.
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It is clear that despite the stats re McCurry only celtic supporters are concerned .
The huns, obviously ,are delighted with his performance and the media are choosing to ignore it.there is enough info available to make a real back page stoater out of this , .....not a mention .
Some may say that they are concerned about defamation....GUFF
All they would have to do is highlight the stats in a non pejorative manner and let the reader fill in the blanks
Thay have no intention of doing this as it is not in their interests to upset the majority of their readership
The only way it can be brought to the fore is for our club to raise the question ...........are we going to sit back and be cheated or are we going to protect ourselves
Dr Reid ...great interview yesterday and a brilliant pash take on the huns ...however this is more serious let`s hear you
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brilliant result saturday nice to see ben hutchison make his debut.
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anyone know of any tickets going about for the barcelona away trip?
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anyone know of any tickets going about for the barcelona away trip?
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I too thought Donati was man of the match yesterday. I think maybe he got the same sort of motivational jolt felt by JV of H last week when Samaras arrived. Hartley played so well against Aberdeen that I for one thought he would start.
With McCurry reffing today I didn't entertain the slightest hope of an upset.
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Have we excepted Dr. Reid in to the Celtic family?
Make a sentence out of coward, cheat, Iraq and John Reid.
Agree it was good to see ben hutchison make his debut.
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setting free the bears.
I've just casted my vote.
as the voting is secret,I can't tell you who I voted for,near Motherwell, is as much as I'll say.
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Rangers play Gretna next Sunday then their run of easy games comes to an end. We just need to be patient for a wee while longer.
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twosheds
My post from the last thread incase you missed it.
At 17/02/08 12:59, tinytim said…
Dr John Reid
Let me nail my colours to the mast.
I luv ya.
"I was brought up a Celtic supporter as a child,that's how long i have been a Celtic supporter."
"when they take me out in my coffin i will DIE A CELTIC SUPPORTER."
I was in favour of you when you were appointed.I had a lump in my throat listening to your interview with Chic Young.
I loved Brian Quinn.
I know that you are a magnificent replacement.
Well done Mr Desmond.
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oldtim67
Thanks for reply.Mail back to you.
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Twosheds
It's not for us to accept John Reid into the Celtic family.
John Reid made his choice decades ago.
Celtic is open to all.
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twosheds.
I haven't excepted him.
I have accepted him.
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tinytem
Shame on me. I have an English degree as well.
I take it your last point was in favour of Dr Reid?
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Jerryd777
The Celtic allocation are like Hen's teeth.
And if the tie is still alive come Wednesday evening, then there will be one almighty rush.
Your best bet will be to try and get a ticket whilst over there.
I believe, if any are left, after all Barca members have taken up their allocations, then these will go on sale to non UK citizens, the Monday before the game.
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Twoshed
We dae not like the way ye think,
for from Political Opinion, we ayeways shrink...
The reason is... we never hiv awe da facts,
We dinna really know,who did whit acts.
Tae insinute that Dr. Reid's a Cheat,
Could be actionable... and a Lawyer's meat.
I wid be careful, if ah wiz you...
fur remember oan da Net, ye kin be sued,the noo...if ye canny prove whit ye said wiz true.
Politics is fur da Boids...
Tae denigrate Mr. Reid...
Is quite Absoid!
collie
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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After going to all the bother of registering for the football blog vote.
I am really cheesed off that ,i could not vote for my preferred option.
Is there a conspiracy against FF?
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Twosheds
My grammar comment was meant to be funny,but as is often the case ,the humour is lost in cyberspace.
You are correct.
I luv Dr John Reid.
We have no way of knowing what he was or was not responsible for.Therefore your accusation's against him are unfounded IMHO.
I know this ,he will do his best to fight Celtic's corner.Obviously this is just IMHO.
I trust him.
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Twoshed
For what it's worth, I was strongly opposed to Dr Reids appointment.
However, he is now insitu.
I want what is best for my club, and as Celtic chairman, he now has my full support.
glasgowdavethepragmatist
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Collie, who's denigrating? I asked for a sentence you gave me a poem...
Reminds me of Rabbie Boins!
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Twosheds.
You have a degree in English.
Are you Aidem McGeady's dad?
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tiny tim
There was a Gers' website on the short list.
And I thought oor Edward was the only one capable of stringing words together.
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Collie
How are you coping on your lonesome,
are the home helps coming in with regular meals ?
And more importantly, have the guys arrived in Alba yet ?
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tinytim
I took your grammar as funny. I for one love puns.
We all love Celtic that's the main thing.
Any word on Jim Melrose doing a ZeZu?
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twosheds
Thats what i get for being a smart arse.
I cannot even spell Aiden.
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Abbot of Clonmacnois
Brines has done at least 3 Celtic games this year
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I’ll probably need the tin hat for this post, but here goes.
I’m a glass half full type of guy, but I have a niggling feeling that winning the league this year will be a lot harder than some of us are thinking.
Rangers are on a run of 8 straight wins (since 23rd December) and are not conceding many goals at all. We may accuse them of being ‘anti-football’ or uninspiring, but they know how to win and crucially, they seem to know how not to lose. More of this later.
Celtic are on a run of 7 straight wins since 22nd December. We are winning well, the team is playing good football and our squad has been strengthened. Some on here even think that the league is a formality. However, we need to remember that we still are four points behind them.
March will be an extremely important month for us. We have one home game and three away games - not to mention the Barcelona games. One of these away games is against rangers, a game which we absolutely cannot afford to lose. On the other side, they have three home games and only one away game. We must go into April no further behind than them we are today.
If you allow me the assumption, for discussion sake, that Celtic and rangers drop the same amount of points against the other spl teams. Therefore the crucial games are the 3 remaining derby games. To win the league, Celtic must win at least two of these games and earn a draw in the other. Winning two and losing one will not be enough. In fact, only two points from the last three derby games will suit them.
A chilling thought.
My real concern is that rangers seem to have the ability to stop other teams winning. The Cardigan will know this and set them up to play for a draw.
Our destiny is in our hands, that’s for sure. We need 7 points from 9 in the remaining derby games. Otherwise we need them to slip up, but I just can’t see that happening. I hope that I am wrong though.
I’ve listed below the remaining fixtures. (Not sure if it is 100% accurate as I’m unsure about the postponed games)
Remaining Celtic Fixtures
St Mirren v Celtic Sun 24 February
Celtic v Inverness CT Wed 27 Feb
Hibernian v Celtic Sat 01 March
Celtic v Motherwell Sat 15 March
Gretna v Celtic Sun 23 March
Rangers v Celtic Sat 29 March
Celtic v Motherwell Sat 05 April
Celtic v Dundee Utd (TBA)
Celtic v Rangers (TBA)
Split………………………………..
Celtic v Rangers (TBA)
???? v Celtic (TBA)
Celtic v ??? (TBA)
???? v Celtic (TBA)
Celtic v ??? (TBA)
Remaining Rangers Fixtures
Rangers v Gretna Sun 24 February
Hearts v Rangers Wed 27 February
Rangers v Aberdeen Sat 01 March
Rangers v Hibernian Sat 22 March
Rangers v Celtic Sat 29 March
Dundee Utd v Rangers Sun 06 April
Celtic v Rangers (TBA)
Motherwell v Rangers (TBA)
St Mirren v Rangers (TBA)
Split………………………………..
Celtic v Rangers (TBA)
Rangers v ???? (TBA)
???? v Rangers (TBA)
Rangers v ???? (TBA)
???? v Rangers (TBA)
Lubo.
UsualyUpbeatButWorriedCSC
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Jerryd777
Barca tickets. When we went over ticketless for the 0-0 game in the Uefa Cup a couple of years ago,we got tickets off taxi drivers outside the ground. They were supporter's season tickets, so we had to give up our passports to make sure we returned the tickets.
The tickets were for great seats and we were treated very well. The downside was that it cost us about £120 each.
HAIL!HAIL!
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No worries tinytim.
Still have issues with Dr Reid. Everything you said in your earlier blog, replace Celtic with Tony Blair and I can believe you.
btw I have no real interest in Politics.
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Whitedoghunch,
Not in league games according to the SPL website, which I accept could be wrong.
CelticFirst at 19:43, that's a great idea!
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Abbot
I take it you got that snippet about McCurry's career highlight being the 2004 CIS Cup Final from the SFA ref site. It's wrong on there. Willie Young reffed that one, McCurry reffed the 2005 final, where Rangers beat Motherwell 5-1. Yes, that's his highlight.
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Lubo
No tin hat required
Your post is spot on
This title race is the real thing. and your correct, the waistcoat will use spoiling tactics when we meet.
I am however the eternal optimist when it comes to the Bhoys.
i honestly believe that our quality will win through.
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We are champions of Europe and we have won this competition five times. We know how to handle these occasions. We have experience and we also have cunning, especially when it comes to ties over two legs.
"I liked the way Celtic played against us - with their hearts. You never know, a team like them could win the Champions League. Porto won it in 2004 with a simple team."If you believe in your own capabilities and remain humble, surprises are always possible."It was hard to play against Liverpool in last season's final. But Arsenal will present a different challenge.
That will be the Seedorf to Celtic rumours gathering speed again.
Clarence been ver complimentry about us. Jan's best mate as well.
Hmmmmm......
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Lubo-
I don't want to inflict more misery on you buddy, but is the M'well game on 15th not at Fir Park?
That makes it 4 SPL away games and 0 home games in March- unless the Rangers or Dundee Utd home games are slotted in.
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Put money on Celtic 3-1 Barcelona. 20 pence.
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goldstar10,
Aye. You're right about the fixture.
Apologies and thanks for spotting it.
Lupo.
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If you are stuck in Barca and desperate for a ticket
go here
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Paul67
Following on from Chic's audience with Chairman of the Board yesterday, we should be pressing for a Podcast interview for CQN.
It should have been done here first before granting it to an outlet which consciously works against our interests. The most recent example being their "Celtic slash debt but profits dip" headline.
We could have a thread which would solicit football club related questions from posters, and the most popular and incisive could be put to the Chairman.
If the good doctor shows any reluctance, let him know that I can expose the smoke filled bathroom, backhand deals which propelled him to class captain at St Pat's old annexe in 1959.
'GG
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I do share your views and concerns Lubo, if they get 3 points at Swinecastle then there will be absolutely no room for error, 2 wins and a draw in the 3 Huns games is the absolute minimum requirement.
I also think it is important that the rearranged home game v Huns is played before the Ibrox game, for form and psychological reasons.
But good will prevail over evil, I am sure!
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I'm not alone
Dr. Reid
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Does anyone know when the Celtic store closes on Tuesday night.
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GlasgowDave
Nae word yet, frae dat unworthy shower,
But I expect tae hear a woid,before da night is ower.
I am sitting here by an unlit fire... the blinds are drawn...
ma thoughts are dire..
Fur when Ah think o' they lucky stiffs...
Shoot!... I've every Richt...tae be darnwell miffed!
But later...I'll come oot o' ma gloom...
and call up da fair Gabrielle...
And we'll decant tae a room...
An' we'll enjoy a Wee chat, and a bit o' this 'n that,
Ye know whit ah me... we'll be makin' da scene!
An we'll be indulgin' in a Drinky Poo...
An' soon ah'll feel bettah...efter hivin' a few!
So, somehow Ah'll manage tae sodjer on...
An' creep back tae ma hoose...
Jist Afore Dawn!
collie
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Quick Quiz~
Name the ONLY captain out of ALL 92 League clubs in Britain-NOT to have been yellow carded?
Even after an elbowing offence[worthy of a straight red on it's own]
Followed [in the same game] by the attempted throttling of an opposing player.
Also guilty of leaving the field of play to celebrate goals with his own supporters/team-mates/lodgemembers(delete where YOU find it appropriate)at least FIVE times.
Stop3inarowatANYcostloyal.
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oldtim67
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glasgowdave, Cheers mate.
goldstar10, agreed, it would benefit us to play them at CP first. Also agree that we will overcome them. But we can't afford to be complacent, that's my main point really.
Lubo.
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Collie,
If your suggesting Hartley will be playing right back on Wedensday then you have just lost the plot.
Henry and Zambrotta will roast him. If it isn't GC playing there then PC it has to be then. A game of this magnitude requires players that play proper positions. I would stick PH in the holding role to look after Messi when he drops off.
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villasurreal
you forgot the right uppercut on Severin as McCulloch was fly kicking him
which despite being plain to see on the tv there was no video panel investigation
what makes it more difficult to accept is that he is such an odious wee ned fud who has been given hero status by the establishment .....a mgnificent example to all........ aye right
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Collie
I once had a dug like you.
The wife got him neutered, he never though of 'this and that' ever again.
I've got to admit neither did i for a few weeks after that.
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Not worried about home or away SPL fixtures. We should NOW have a squad to win em all. R*****s have not had their squad tested yet by injury - and they will.
Bazza the Unbooked is carrying that team and fair play to him for a great season so far. But it won't last.
Although getting bundled out of Yoofa cup by average Greeks may help. 4-5-1 at home last week - I wonder if the Cardigan was thinking ahead?
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twosheds
I find your anti John Reid stance very tiresome and I don't believe you should be using CQN as a showcase for your views.
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Paul,
I have been in deepest Yorshire for the past 30 odd hours. I know little of yesterday's game. But the euphoria that runs through your article is what I have been since the Aberdeen game, which is why I felt that Wednesday's game was the more important. I feel we can be worthy opponents; in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if we win the tie. I think our team is on the verge of being something very special. I always felt that JVOH would come good if we played the football he thrives...to his feet. As for the rest, we have players of great ability and now they seem to be believing it themselves. This is the best I have felt since the '60s.
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lubo et al
if we get to win 2 points of them the establishment will ensure that the first derby is at greyskull ....in an attempt to give them maximum advantage
i say bring it on ...a victory at they`re bit then two games at CP , with us top of the league ....nice end to the season
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twosheds
Come oan ...spit it oot... whit hiv ye goat agin' Dr. Reid?
Whit's it aboot him, dat maks ye SCUNNER, at yer FEED?
Ye must hiv a reason...or ur ye jist hivin' us on???....
Dae ye goat somethin' tae say?...or ur ye jist runnin' Con?
Nae mair of ye Hidin', Behind somewan else's VIDEO!...
Come oan... spill oot yer guts!...
Fur we ur sae anxious tae know!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Great article in todays Sunday Times, "Caught In Time" slot.
It is about our return leg against Barcelona in November '64 in the Inter-Fairs Cup.
We drew the match 0-0 and went out 3-1 on aggregate.
It talks about why the competition was so called, describes our performances both away and home ans then goes on to show how that match hsad a direct link to Lisbon some 29 months later.
A couple of great quotes from Bobby Lennox to boot.
Well worth a read but I cannot do the link thing.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin.
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Collie, any, our man Massimo has started to fine his groove; and what’s more, there is more to come.
Bhoy Molloy, aye, we can relax and enjoy the Champions League experience this week.
SFTB, first I have heard about it, I won’t ask which way you voted.
Oldtim, near Motherwell, that rules out the Aston Villa blog.
‘GG, good point.
Villasurreal, really? Worthy of some further exploration. Can you point me in the direction of the stats?
Parkheadcumsalford, I am sure Barca will not underestimate Celtic this time.
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Lubo, you are spot on with your post on the league.
Goldstar,i agree with your theory that playing the postponed rangers game before our trip to ibrox would be in our best interest for the reasons you gave but i was under the impression there was no chance of this happening as there are no free dates. I hope i am wrong but if there was a free date before the end of March wouldn't it have been pencilled in by now? I know it may depend on who progresses in Europe but does anyone know if there is any possible dates for us to play them before the end of march?
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Glasgow Dave.
Ah sympathise wit' yer unfortunate mutt...
Whit happened tae him...wiz Indeed... da FINAL CUT!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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ElDiegoBhoy if your tired go to bed.
Collie you remind me of Wordsworth
"I Wandered Lonley As A Cloud..."
To be honest I was just seeing if the link thing was working. I wasn't hiding behind anything.
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billy stark etc
my sentiments exactly
lets win all our remaining games
it should be perfectly possible with our squad
btw
mrs PF is watching that Lost thing....wtf is that all about ...does anyone get it ???
amortisation seems childsplay when trying to understand that madness
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fred c.dobbs.
Cheers for your help,Just after I posted, my brain(whats left of it)came into action,and I went to the Superstore site.But thanks for your help.
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Spent a couple of enjoyable hours in the company of the greatest supporters in the world yesterday, just before the game.
Most had been before but it was great to meet the newest two, both called Dave, ie, Daveinlondon and Glasgowdave.
Both enhanced our get together and I hope to see them back again.
Oltim keeps telling me that BBs is getting too small for us, so while we may use it for the rest of the season, we will look for a less crowded meeting place for next season.
I sat with Daveinlondon for the game yesterday, the man is a gentleman, knows his football and is certainly one of us. It was my pleasure to be with him.
I hope his dad gets well quickly.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin
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Oltim67 You've got mail.
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E D B,
Tiresome is not the only word I would use.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin.
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blogger ex chico5- you are no doubt correct re Euro dates, all the more reason to hope Pana turn them over!
But we might not be available due to Champions League commitments!
Yes the Huns have been racking up wins but they have recently failed to beat Hibs and Panathaniakos which proves they are well capable of dropping points against mediocre outfits.
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Martin42
I went to school with Bobby Lennox's youngest.
I'm sharing a hotel in Barca with his oldest and namesake.
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Thanks for making the newcomers feel so welcome yesterday Martin.
And as we are all slim and in the prime of our lives, I thought there was room for a few dozen more.
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I will be arriving in Glasgow around lunch time on Wednesday. Where is BB's? Is it a bar? What time do fans gather there?
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Whitedog,
I hope you enjoy the away leg.
I met Bobby a few times at games and have always loked his company.
I think we will get a result on Wednesday and keep the tie alive for the return leg, when we will knock them out.
Thanks for you kind words bout my mum,
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin.
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Martin42
BB's is a girls pub.
Call me and I'll make arrangements for a meeting place.
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Martin
You have mail.
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Martin
we will win the European cup tis year.
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Marda,
Babity Bowsters is a pub in the Merchant City, in Blackfriars Street, just off High Street.
If you know the Celtic Shop in High Street, walk up the street, you come to Blackfriars Steet on your left.
It is a few minutes from the Celtic Shop.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin.
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WGS
As ye hiv gleaned...dat's exactly wit Ah hiv meaned.....
I'm suggesting Paul Hartley fur playin' Right Back...
An' if Young Caddis is Playing..den SOMEBODY, should be gettin' da da Sack!
In dese Type of Games it's EXPERIENCE, dat's already made...
It's no da TIME or Place, tae start tae learn aboot, yer TRADE!
Na! Dat's no whit it's About!
Hooever, am no in charge o' pickin' da Team...
Ah'm only a wee dug...
So forgie me... But... I kin still dream!
If ye get yer wish...who wid ye play at Right Back?
I'd be interested tae know...
If ye gave Hartley da Sack!
collie.
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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My wife's name is Reid. Good nicht!
YNWA!
TS
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goldstar
the huns have been very poor in their last few away games
Gretna and ICT were both a real struggle where they were fortunate to win each time
their performance against Killie today was incomparable to our recent visit their
as for their home games
Dundee Utd ...forced to play their 5th game in two weeks after enduring the horror at fir park ( with an offside goal ...REV MC overruling the lineman)
and, St Mirren who had the best of the match until they had a man sent off
when an undesrved 0-0 at easter road is thrown in
they don`t seem to be as invincible as the media are trying to suggest
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Lubo's 8.39 post tells an unpleasant truth which some Celtic men try not to think about.
We are NOT a certainty to win the title. In fact, as things stand, we are clearly second favourites. I am still hopeful that we will prevail, but if we don't, it is not the end of the world. Such things happen in sport.
The difference with us & THEM, is that they MUST win the title this year.
Their very survival as a credible SPL force depends on it.
In the event that we should fail, we can, & will, move on to next season KNOWING that we will be very short priced favourites to take next season's title. We would still be in excellent shape on & off the field, & progressing year on year.
If they lose this title, they have nowhere left to turn. They are in queer street.
They are drinking at the Last Chance Saloon. They WILL implode.
So, where as we will feel the pressure in every remaining fixture, try to imagine what the more cerebral & sentient of THEM are feeling.
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whitedoghunch
If/when we get a result on Wednesday, then that pub in Barca could well have thousands flocking to see the game.
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WDH
Bacchus is full of fat , bald ex rugby players ...and the DJ is crap :¬)
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Hi All, this short article in today's Observer is worth a read.
Just a wee hymn to Aiden ahead of the game on Wednesday.
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E D B,
You got mail and if the answer is OK , just say, YES.
Martin.
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Thanks Martin42,
Are colours allowed?
I always enjoy a pint or two in the Toll Booth after a game before heading back to the hotel. Glasgow could do with a few lessons from Ireland in "late pint" culture.
Still love the "Scotia". Best bar in Glasgow.
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Bloke109
Re. McCurry and his 2004 CIS Final 'highlight'.
You're absolutely right on both counts. I got the McCurry highlight from the SFA website and noted later when I checked, that the 2004 final was ref'd by Willie Young.
All the best.
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abbot
just wait for his highlight
Celtic -Hun Scottish Cup Final
wouldn`t that be a hoot :¬(
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Madra,
They certainly did not object to Estadio, in a hooped top.
We will not make it on Wednesday to the pub, but enjoy youreslf anyway.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin.
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Collie, Marshall and Kennedy both had outstanding games Vs Barca and both were rookies.
Kilbowie Kelt, Excellent points, well made. When you look at it from that perspective, I'd rather be in our position.
Lubo.
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E D B,
You got mail and I am still looking for a YES,
Martin.
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Collie,
I would play Caddis before Hartley at right back.
If Caddis is deemed good enough by Mr Strachan to have been in most squads recently he's good enough to play. Remember a certain goalkeeper play out his skin against Barcelona with little or no experience not so long ago!
I feel Hartley is harshly criticised at right back as it's obviously not his prefered position.
And lastly and most importantly Hartley is a must in the holding role in midfield for Wed, a role that he has been outstanding in this year in my opinion.
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Bloke109:
Of course,
it could be the case that Mike McCurry's refereeing highlight is watching Willie Young do his stuff.
Mike at the final to the guy beside him:
"look at Willie's position there,... that is a superb movement of the whistle to the mouth there...textbook...what a guy, look at the shine on his boots, look at his three watches..."
(too far, I know)
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I met Bobo at the Glasgow Science centre this afternoon during darkside's game v Killie - I thought, it's a sign, it must be , surely they'll drop some points.......
Aw well, bring on the spaniards by the score
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Madra Rua
There is some dispute about which bar in Glasgow is currently the oldest but the Glasgow Tourist Board opts for the Scotia Bar in Stockwell Street, built in 1792
Thankfully, the pipes are cleaned regularly.
A great wee pub, for some live music.
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Hartley at RB against barca
why not try Samaras he`s taller and faster and equally as out of position
play defenders in defence please
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Madra Rua
Oldtim and myself are staying in Glasgow overnight Tuesday and meeting up with Zbyszek and his friends for a few beers and a meal with other CQNers.
We'll be passing the day in Glasgow on the Wednesday so if you want to meet up in BBs we'll make a point of being there.
Let us know of your intentions. As Martin said colours won't be a problem
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Zbyszek,
I understand you will be in Paradise for the Barcelona game with some friends. I'm sure you will find the Bhoys who are going to look after you the best kind.
Welcome to Scotland, to the Celtic family. I'm sure your experience will provide you with a lasting memory for life.
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Evenin' all. Got a spare ticket for Love Street on Sunday if anyone is interested, face value of course.
Hail Hail
Balla
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Paul 67
So you did not know you were up for an award. The other Celtic site nominated has a campaign highlighted on newsnow to get people voting for them. If you're in a competition, you might as well try to win.
There's only one Gers site nominated. Typical divide and rule tactics:-
Any CQN'r wanting to vote for this site can get the link from my post of 19.37.
Edward U
What can you tell us of the Fat Eck site nominated for the Gers?
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Go raibh maith agat ElDiegoBhoy,
I will post here on Tuesday re plans.
I pick up my match ticket tomorrow, not sure of the seat.
Starting to to get the goosepimples already, a married man with a grown up family !!What are we like?
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E D B,
You got more mail,
Martin.
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Zbyszek
I have been amazed at the atmosphere at your own team's home games.
I think you will find Parkhead to be different but no less amazing.
It is a romantic hypnotic stadium.
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full of steamers
Barcelona Real Madrid who the...
We will win the European cup this year.
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EDB
Are the Hotel staff prepaired for what is about to hit them ? -:)
I hope the boys have a trip to remember.
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Lies,damned lies and statistics...
A quote attributed to the Conservative politician Benjamin Disraeli who was prime minister in 1868 and 1874.
It is not known if he was a follower of the Glasgow Rangers football club.
I don't know what the following statistics prove or disprove.
However with the debate over the impartiality of Scottish referees, particularly Mr McCurry, becoming
the "talk of the steamie" I thought that it was only fair to EVERYONE concerned to have a cold calculated look at the FACTS.
The statistics cover the SPL only and therefore seasons 1998/1999 to date.
Hovever Mr McCurry (T M McCurry) as he was known back then first came to prominence in 1996.
It appears as if he officiated at 6 Celtic league games in the 2 seasons prior to the start of the SPL.
Celtic won 5 and lost 1 match, to Motherwell, at Fir Park. The game where Jamie Dolan played in goal for Motherwell for the last 30 minutes.
Admittedly, the match reports are taken from the Celtic View however in 4 of the games the following incidents were reported :-
v Aberdeen (02/11/1996)
2nd minute - Di Canio was then felled in the box, resulting in penalty claims. No penalty awarded.
v Dundee United (21/11/1996)
29th minute - Jorge Cadette tumbled as he came under pressure from Pressley as both raced to collect a Thom through ball but his appeals for a penalty fell on deaf ears.
v Kilmarnock (08/01/1997)
39th minute - Di Canio ws felled in the box after dancing past the Kilmarnock defence but no award was given.
v Dundee United (15/03/1998)
The game began badly when Stephane Mahe was for a foul on Lars Zetterlund with just 17 SECONDS on the clock.
Incidentally, all these games were played at Celtic Park.
Now to the SPL.
Season 1998/1999
Mr McCurry refereed the following
Celtic 4 times, won 1, lost 2, drew 1 - no penalties.
Rangers 2 times, won 2 lost 0 drew 0 - 1 penalty.
Season 1999/2000
Celtic 5 times, won 5, lost 0, drew 0 - 0 penalties.
Rangers 4 times, won 2, lost 2, drew 0 - 1 penalty.
Season 2000/2001
Celtic 2 times, won 2, lost 0, drew 0 - 0 penalties.
Rangers 4 times, won 3, lost 0, drew 1 - 1 penalty.
Season 2001/2002
Celtic 5 times, won 5, lost 0, drew 0 - 1 penalty.
Rangers 5 times, won 4, lost 0, drew 1 - 1 penalty.
Season 2002/2003
Celtic 6 times, won 5, lost 0 drew 1 - 1 penalty.
Rangers 2 times, won 2, lost p, drew 0 - 0 penalties.
Season 2003/2004
Celtic 1 time, won 1, lost 0, drew 0 - 0 penalties.
Rangers 3 times, won 3, lost 0, drew 0 - 0 penalties.
Season 2004/2005
Celtic 4 times, won 3, lost 0, drew 1 -1 penalty.
Rangers 3 times, won 2, lost 0, drew 1 - 1 penalty.
Season 2005/2006
Celtic 4 times, won 3, lost 0, drew 1 - 1 penalty.
Rangers 2 times, won 1, lost 0, drew 1 - 0 penalty.
Season 2006/2007
Celtic 3 times, won 2, lost , drew 1 - 0 penalties.
Rangers 2 times, won 2, lost 0, drew 0 - 1 penalty.
Season 2007/2008 (24 games played)
Celtic 4 times, won 2, lost 1, drew 1 - 0 penalties.
Rangers 5 times, won 4, lost 1, drew 0 - 4 penalties.
(SPL) Summary :
Celtic 38 games, won 29, lost 3, drew 6 - 3 penalties.
Rangers 32 games, won 25, lost 3, drew 4 - 10 penalties.
Mr McCurry has also red-carded 1 Celtic player, Bobby Petta at Pittodrie and 2 of Celtic's opponents Colin Cameron of Hearts (who thumped Johann Mjalby at Tynecastle - lucky for him he got sent-off!) and Martin Baker of Kilmarnock.
Five of Rangers' opponents have been dismissed and the only Ranger to have seen red was Prso at Motherwell last New Year.
So, in the SPL Mr McCurry has flashed 53 yellow cards at Celts, 43 at Rangers players.
Coincidentally, he has shown an equal number of yellows, 68, to both teams' opponents.
I will let you all decide what all this means?
I only know that during a lifetime following Celtic I have seen sufficient evidence, on and off the park, at least to question the impartiality of the Scottish football establishment.
Yet it isn't a disallowed goal, or a penalty denied that has reaffirmed this long held view.
This season at Ibrox in our 3-0 defeat, I saw the most blatantly biased refereeing performance I have ever seen.
Last week's outrageous "booking" of Aiden McGeady was another sinister example of what we are up against.
The charge of paranoia will of course be levelled against those of us who suspect we are not quite playing on a level playing field.
I am looking at the Celtic View dated April 7 1993.
There is a series of photographs taken by a supporter from the main stand at Celtic v Rangers game (20/03/1993).
John Collins has just scored to put Celtic 1-0 ahead.
You will remember the game.
The first photo shows 7 of the Celtic players celebrating in front of the jungle and right on the toucline at the halfway line.
Only two other Celts, Paul McStay and Peter Grant are apart and just in the centre circle.
The second photograph, shows the 7 celebrating Celts still out on the touchline.
However, Rangers have just taken centre and McCall, Hateley and McCoist (and believe it or not the referee - Hope I think)) are making a bee-line for the Celtic goal.
It is an extraordinary photograph and as the Celtic View article reports captures an "unprecedented moment in football".
Not surprisingly, the incident, was cut out of the STV highlights of the game and ignored by the pundits.
The Press, who failed to mention the incident in their reports, criticised the club for drawing attention to the matter.
When the charge of paranoia is levelled against me as a Celtic supporter I just ask myself the question.
"Would this happen the other way round?"
I always come up with the same answer.
All the very best to the Celts on Wednesday
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SFTB :- It's a good site, the writer has a very humerous style of writing and doesn't mind dishing out critisism when needed.
It's at WWW.fateck.com
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glasgowdave
Zbyszek told me that he phoned the hotel and spoke to the receptionist in English - only to quickly realise she was also Polish!
No doubt we'll have a few laughs.
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Lubo
So ye ur sayin' dat Caddis Should Play...
Based upon whit ithers, at a similar stage in der career did dae?
Wit' Dat kinda a Logic..ah kin nevah agree...
Fur everyboady is DIFFERENT.. at least... dat's da wey, ah see!
Ah ONLY know... dat Caddis hiz only hid WAN Start, under his Belt..
But mebbe an wrang...mebbe he is gonna be an EXCEPTIONAL CELT!
If Caddis plays oan Wednesday... Ah'll be right there, backin' Him...
For although, he's no ma foist choice,
he'll be wearing da Joisey o' a Tim!
collie
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Collie,
I would go for Caldwell at RB with Bobo and Mick in the centre. That first ball must be one when Barca attack in the air on the ground. Our present two at the back seem to have some difficulty winning the first ball in the air especially. We need a presence in that area. However Bobo may be injured. If so then it's either Caddis at RB or O'Dea at CB with Mick.
GC although not the greatest RB would do for me on Wedenesday. As playing PH at right back would be an act of folly on Wedenesday. Wedenesday not a time to be playing people in the wrong positions. The whole of Europe is watching us, Don't be stupid Gordon. If you do and it costs us big time then the criticism will be justified.
One word??? Falkirk!! I felt sorry for PH that day at RB. He was hung out to dry that day. Caused the goal by not pushing out and got taking to the cleaners.
Mr Hartley would start in the holdin position with Naka, Massimo and Aiden in front of him.
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I know its not Politicaly correct; But I can't stop laughing at Homer Simpson doing singing the Holy Goalie on UTube. Also someone posted in last night, Transfer Deadline at Ibrox, hilarious!
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WGS,
It would appear Bobo is ruled out.
Balde blow for Bhoys
Lubo.
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Gordon at 22.29
Interesting set of stats.Also remember the incident you describe.
A similar one you might recall was at Castle Greyskull in season 77-78.The ref concerened was JRP Gordon I think. Joe Craig was pushed in the back in the penalty box and no penalty was awarded. RAngers took a quick bye kick with all our players surrounding the ref in the penalty box. I think the bye kick was also touched inside the box. Rangers then broke up the field. The only two in our half were Peter LAtchford and Frank Munro.
The got past Munro (hard to believe I know) and drew Peter Latchford from the goal. The ball was then hit forward past Latchford (the very last man) to a Rangers player beyond him who put the ball in the net from an offside position. Goal awarded. Our players were kicking the ball off the centre spot refusing to start the game. Neilly Mochan was sent on to tell them to get on with it. If it appeared in You Are The Ref you would have said it was impossible that it could be a real example.
Later in the game, Alex McDonald, standing on the goal line, saved a shot from Roy Aitken with two hands. No penalty. The Sunday Mail carried a photograph of the McDonald incident on the back page.
thatswhywereparanoidcsc
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Abbot
Brilliant. Or McCurry may be a Livi fan delighting in their 2004 CIS victory while observing a flawless Willie Young performance.
So let me get this straight. McCurry appears to only have reffed a CIS final once, no Scottish Cup finals, never been on the FIFA list, yet appears to be the most prominent SFA ref in this, I believe, his final year, to the extent he has reffed Rangers far more than any other. And in today's match he booked two home players and no away players.
Gordon
Top work. Forensic examination.
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garygillespieshamstring...
I remember that game very well.
Mr Gordon would later fall foul of the authorities for accepting "gifts", from AC Milan, I believe.
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*****Kitalba or anyone who knows how to contact him.******
I just read CQN and your requests for info,I have info on a place you can watch the Celtic v Barcelona with other Celtic fans in Manila Phillipines,just email me on
andyat170@yahoo.com as soon as you can and i'll give you a number to call.
Cabbage McFlabbergaster
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Gordon, sorry for the confusing re-post of your comment, I copied it to my clipboard to read later and posted the wrong comment.
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garygillespieshamstring-
Remember it well, that was indeed the infamous JRP Gordon game... was it not John Greig who scored that goal?
Both penalties were in the JVoH category of stonewallers, McDonald's was at the Celtic end goal and it was the most blatant hand ball ever seen.
That was some season!
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Gordon,
You are absolutely correct in your recollection of the wise man from the east arriving bearing gifts. Cant remember what happened as a result. Probably given the cup final and the next season's Celtic v Rangers games.
I had a wee rant about the refs last week and his name came up. Ironically the great man took J Callaghan's place in the 1970 World Cup finals after Callaghan was suspended for failing to send Big Yogi off against TFOD.
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Paul, no problem.
I will need to be buying a new anorak at this rate!
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Gold star 10
It was indeed the greatest ever Ranker who scored that goal.
That still ranks as the worst season in my memory of watching Celtic. I can only hope it remains that way for a very long time.
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Just been flicking through our results over the season - astonished to see (according to the Beeb) that we had NINE players booked that day against the huns, I thought it was only 7, which is unbelievable in itself.
Who was the ref that day, I'm guessing it was the good minister?
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WGS
Ah wull say tae you whit ah wiz gonna say to Chicho,
But,how wiz ye tae know?
Ye hiv goan an' spiled Ma Mid-Field set-up ,
Ye HIV... Ah'll have ye Know!
Ma master plan, for Mid-field wiz....
Naka, ROBSON, DONATI and McGeady...
Noo ye've goan an' SPILED it awe!...
Ye hiv.. Oh, Yes!... INDEEDY!
Well, Mebbe yer Right, and Mebbe yer Wrong!
Say!... jist a wee minute... Ah've hoid dat, before!
Here, let's ask Gabby... she's just walked through, da door.
She hiz jist Hummed da Tune ..and helped ma memory along...
She's right!...but, o' course it's da woids, o' an auld Song!
Noo, Ah must go!... Ye guys'll Understand...
Ah Boid in da Bush...
Kin NEVAH Compete....
Wit' a Boid... dat's right at Yer Hand!
Guid Night
Tail's Awaggin', Awaggin'
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Collie,
I noted today, some had to say, the defence was hanging left.
So am on here, my have no fear, lined up a team for the best.
boruc
caddis McManus naylor
heartly caldwell robson
Nakamura donatti McGeady
Samaras
When ragged they've ran, I'd be changing the plan by bringing on jan for donatti
aye scotty too, into our view,
I'd bring him for a burnt oot samaras
just my humble opinion.
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Interesting quote from WGS in The Observer
"Andreas Iniesta is a proper midfield player, who is a master of all aspects of that role. He is strong skillful and sees everything. When we saw Barca take the lead aginst Rangers in their Group match earlier in the season some of their players seemed to switch to half-power. Not Inesta he sustains his high level of perfomance throughout the match."
I reckon Paul Hartley will be keeping a very close eye on him on Wed
VertWolf
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Pfayr:
I would offer you a ‘pretty intellectually gifted, fair minded currant bhun’
(Directed at the 'oxy' not you Ed.)
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Cabbage:
finally worked my way to the bottom of the pile and spotted your post.
I have sent an e-mail so you'll be able to lift my address from that.
Cheers mate.
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prices for Wednesday
Celtic 3/1
Draw 11/5
Barcelona 5/6
McDonald to score first 10/1
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prices for Wednesday
Celtic 3/1
Draw 11/5
Barcelona 5/6
McDonald to score first 10/1
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just home from the celtic rally tonight at the royal concert hall
Naka as usual his shy and reserving, almost embarresed look when he got his award
What struck me though was how young the team looked ,stood beside skoosh and mick getting pics taken and was surprised skoosh was the same size as me
whole squad was there and they just looked like bhoys or im i getting old ,watched skoosh all he did was laugh to whoever was sittin next to him bit of a lad that bhoy ,Aiden skippy ben georgeio lee zico bobo artur,all giving it "walk on " before they departed
Bhoys this bunch of lads were like on boys on a schools outing lol,was great to see the bhoys all together looking happy and exited ,think this was a first celtic rally for a few and were really surprised by it,big artur trying to nick the mike at the end and sing walk on by himself bit of a hoot
celticrally csc
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Tonybhoy
either take barca or celtic.
first scorer is the bookies money.
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Edward
Thanks for getting back to me... and thanks again for proving my reading of a character to be right. You are indeed a rational fair-minded person.
Lubo @20:39
No need for a tin hat.... You wrote nine words I wholeheartedly agree with.. (even with Murrays McCurry)...
Our destiny is in our hands, that’s for sure.
Too Right.....KTF Lubo
twosheds
Four months ago I was very vocal about the annointnent of Dr John.....The matter on this site was highly emotive and divided friends. Now is not the time to focus on that matter. We have battles on too many fronts to be arguing over that contentious issue. Focus on total support for the team making history please...
DivideThemNotUs CSC
For the run in the pundits should be forced to talk about McCurry, Murray's Financial Folly, Winalot Journalism...And Last but certainly not Least....
The Young Exciting Entertaining Celtic Team....The Talk of European Football
Not dr john...
smelltheglove....
What is your take on the GS transfer window signings now....
If you have the time. I would be interested to know your opinion...has it changed?
:0)
Roll On the Best Teams In Europe....
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PJB
Roll on or BRING on?
'GG
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'GG
:0)
You are right too....
Just meant Roll on Wednesday and Beyond...
One for Mr Strachan Doubters...
G'Night 'GG
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Tinytim,
the ex Don you are referring to is Derek McKay,known to all and sundry as "Cup-Tie"
He scored two goals against us in the 1970 cup final.
Coincidentally,I had him over at my place for a a drink or twenty on Saturday night.
As you said,nice fella.
Twelve going on sixty.
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Gordon @ 22.29
Congratulations!
Indicates lots of selfless research done for the benefit of all of us who,over the years , have felt we were not getting a fair crack of the savaloy,if you know what I mean.
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a 17yr old romanian richard filaret, signed and moves in the summer, anyone know anything about him. apart from you Mr Park.
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whitedog
first scorer is only bookies money if they price it up correctly
the percentages when pricing up first scorer are well weighted in favour of the bookies and should not be a punters bet because of the percentages but if there is an error in the pricing/opinion then value can be had
i had Zander Diamond yesterday at 50/1
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Previously unseen image of Alain Mouton's departure from the good ship Dignity
Gordon- excellent piece of unlazy journalism last night on the antics of Ayatollah Mccurry.
Subt- thanks for the choons. The Howie Gelb may be the long lost 'Lou Reed in Nashville' album.
Country is the new Punk.
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Repost from last night:
Got a spare ticket for Love Street on Sunday, if anyone is interested, can meet up to pass it on before the Barca game.
Hail Hail
Balla
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Hiya can someone help? the game on wednesday is on the interactive channel on sky? i have virgin media and cant get to a pub is there a site on the internet that i can see the game live? I reside in Glasgow.
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Mick -I thought Sky1 were showing the game? UEFA.com should be showing it online.
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Game is on sky 1
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dontbratt
That may be the case but virgin does not show sky 1,
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Good morning all,
First time blogger. What a great site Paul67 you really do a great job.
All the best to the Celts on Wednesday.
Brenlox.
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michthetic,
It's only on Sky1.
BUT I understand that you can also pay to watch it online. Never used this, so can't give any clues as to how good it is....
http://streaming.skysports.com/ucl/public/homepage.aspx
tolazytodothelinkthing.csc
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oops! sorry for the namechange mick :-)
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StevieS
Thx i will try that
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Graham Speirs today
“Even as we speak, through one or two of his ever-attendant media poodles, Murray is already plotting a financial counter-blast on behalf of Rangers, as he always does when anything positive comes out of Celtic. It is a strange ailment, whereupon any good news from across Glasgow seems to be a wounding personal slight for the Rangers chairman.
Prepare for a moonbeams-tinted propaganda blast in the sports pages soon. You can put your house on it.”
James Traynor today
“Just the other day on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound programme Celtic's chairman John Reid made it cl his club don't have to sell players. He said Celtic are not in the same position as Rangers, suggesting his club's financial stability means they don't need to get rid of anyone. Rangers were asked to comment but quite rightly preferred to note Reid's words and say nothing.
However, an announcement, expected to be made soon, could be the catalyst for a complete Rangers' makeover. Don't be surprised if this club are suddenly in a position to re-invent themselves.”
ONWARDS TO THREE IN A ROW
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The Celtic v Barcelona game is being shown on UEFA.com, price £2.00- see here for details
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From Celticminded.com
Barca president hails best fans in the world
Paul Cuddothy
"BARCELONA President Joan Laporta has hailed Celtic supporters as the best travelling fans in the world and is looking forward to their visit to the Catalan city in two weeks time.
Speaking ahead of the first leg of the last 16 UEFA Champions League tie between Celtic and Barcelona in Glasgow, Sr Laporta also spoke of the great bond the two clubs share.
And the Barcelona president is anticipating the game at Celtic Park, which he describes as “a great venue.”
Sr Laporta said: “We are very much looking forward to our visit to Glasgow this week, when we will meet our old friends, Celtic, once again.
“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.”
Celtic have been working closely with Barcelona club officials as well as the city council and the relevant authorities ahead of the return leg in the Catalan city on Tuesday, March 4.
The Barcelona president continued: “We are also looking forward very much to welcoming Celtic supporters to Barcelona in early March.
“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.”
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “We are delighted to be making another trip to Barcelona, one of Europe’s finest cities. We would like to thank the people of Barcelona in advance for once again hosting our club and our fans in their great city.
“In recent years, our fans have travelled to the city and enjoyed tremendous hospitality and a very warm welcome from the Barcelona residents.
“Once again our fans will travel to Barcelona, looking to enjoy the city, to enjoy football and to represent their club in a positive and friendly spirit.
“Our fans will be looking to support their team in a positive manner, to respect the city and at the same time make more friends as they always do when they travel.
“We are pleased that our supporters have developed a reputation for excellent behaviour when they travel to matches throughout Europe.
“In 2003, our fans were awarded the official Fair Play Awards from both FIFA and UEFA in recognition of their excellent conduct at the UEFA Cup final, when 80,000 fans travelled to Seville.
“Celtic has been fortunate to have developed a great relationship with FC Barcelona. We have very similar histories as football clubs and in recent years have become very close. Like Barcelona, Celtic is different - much more than just a football club.
“Many Celtic supporters travel to Barcelona to watch the Barca team. We know many stories of Celtic fans travelling to the Camp Nou to watch Barca matches in recent years, particularly after Henrik Larsson signed for Barcelona.
“We hope this great relationship with Barcelona continues. We look forward to welcoming all Barcelona supporters to Glasgow for the match this Wednesday and we look forward to making our visit in March.”
pablophanque
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I see we DO have a positive relationship with Barca despite alarmist reports in the press.
LAPORTA SPEAKS
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A couple of points. Murray can't afford to keep making headline grabbing claims then not delivering on them. I think that he will come out with something, but lets be honest he has to do something.
Good to hear Sr Laporta talking up our club, this guy has quite an influence at UEFA.
Hail Hail.
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dontbratt
Your a gent(or indeed a lady) thats me regestered and ready to watch, 4mth old baby girls do indeed change your life :)
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Mickthetic,
Wait til the swimming classes, ballet classes, brownies, etc start.
THEN you’ll find out how much your priorities need to be "adjusted"!!
:-)
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Ibrox 'spy' Nacho gives Barcelona dossier on Celts
By STEPHEN McGOWAN - More by this author »
Last updated at 09:03am on 18th February 2008
Nacho Novo has given Barcelona the lowdown on Celtic and labelled the Parkhead defence as aggressive, Scott Brown bad-tempered and Artur Boruc as a goalkeeper capable of calamities.
As the Catalan giants prepare for their Champions League showdown with Celtic, Rangers forward Novo has highlighted the weaknesses he sees within his city rivals. He also found time to list their strengths and singled out Shunsuke Nakamura as their most potent weapon.
While Barcelona will undoubtedly have done their own homework on Gordon Strachan's team, Novo's crib notes will be a valuable addition to their pre-match build-up.
"Defence is where Celtic are strongest, they are very aggressive," Novo told a Spanish newspaper. "If you go into a 50-50 challenge with them, they are going to crush you.
"People like Leo Messi or Bojan Krkic may suffer. They won't hold back and when they tackle, they will take you and the ball."
On midfielder Brown, who is suspended for the first leg, he added: "Scott is very, very aggressive and runs many miles during the game - he can be a key player. But he has a very bad temper and if you are looking to annoy him, then you can.
"Scott McDonald up front has scored many goals and is in good shape. He's small but he is a nightmare. He uses the ball very well and is not afraid of anything or anyone. Artur Boruc is a very good keeper but it depends on what day it is. He has games where he is excellent but there are games where a very easy shot goes underneath him.
"He has saved them many times and got them into the Champions League but he can be peculiar."
Yet, despite identifying weaknesses, Novo insists Barca will have to be at their best to take anything from their visit to Glasgow. "Nakamura is their leader. A great player. He has also scored many incredible goals from set-pieces," the Spaniard continued. "Celtic have an advantage because they will have learned a lot from when we played Barcelona. And they have made some good signings in January.
"Celtic will go for it in Glasgow because they know that is where their best chance lies. And if they get a win, I can assure you in Barcelona they will 'park the bus'."
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After two long years ML2 is again awash
with
Teser Vouchers.
EDB -
would you kindly switch on/answer your mobile phone.
WetherspoonGifts
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new article posted.
Welcome Brenlox, thank you for your kind words.
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Mick - no probs. From memory if you have a bhairn that young 90+ minutes is quite a long time to have no interruptions to your viewing!
It is the hardest work I've ever done, looking after my son when he was that age and his mum was just going back to work.
And when it was his wee sister's turn I managed to get through a whole day of changing/feeding/changing/ready to go to the shops/changing/pram to the shops/feeding/changing/settling her down for her nap completely oblivious to the fact that Maggie T had resigned!
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StevieS
Hope that does not mean no Celtic or golf? ballet god noooooooooo
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Robson has played against them before and Barca were pretty complimentary about him as he played very well against them. Time for revenge Barry !
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StevieS
Pings going cheap!
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swoop
thanks that makes me feel a bit less anxious, as i would hate to miss it
