TITLE: 13 defeats in 8 years, Rangers bottle it at Celtic Park AUTHOR: Paul67 DATE: 4/26/2008 08:40:00 PM ----- BODY: Since August 2000 when the world discovered that the balance-of-power in Scottish football had shifted, Rangers have visited Celtic Park on 18 occasions. They scored 11 goals in that time (seven of those came in three games) and failed to score 11 times. Celtic scored 31 goals in the same period, failing to score three times. There have been three draws, two wins for Rangers and 13 wins for Celtic. Of the five games Rangers avoided defeat, three league games, one win and two draws, came long after the outcome of the championship was determined in Celtic’s favour, meaning Rangers have only achieved one meaningful win (0-2 in 2005) and one draw (3-3 in 2002) at Celtic Park in eight years. There have been 13 ‘meaningful’ games, played when the league was still in the balance, or in a cup competition; Celtic won 11 of these games. The stats indicate Rangers bottle it before massed ranks of the Celtic support; make sure they know where they are tomorrow. There can hardly be a 'derby' in world football worthy of the name which such an imbalance in results at one venue exists. Sing loud, sing proud, give the bhoys every encouragement for 90 minutes – and then the rest - and enjoy yourself. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Dick Byrne COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:42 COMMENT-BODY:From the previous thread;

celtic_first,

A couple of interesting points mentioned by the commentators on Sky Sports.

1. Villareal are ahead of Barca on the head-to-head so Barca will need to overtake them to get 2nd place.

2. Depor coach Lotina is going for his first ever win against Rijkaard tonight. If I caught the stats properly, he has had 6 losses & 2 draws in 8 games against Rijkaard.

A question for you - wasn't Lotina Celta's coach when we beat them en route to Seville? If so, how do the Depor fans take to having an ex-Celta man in charge? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dontbrattbackinanger COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:43 COMMENT-BODY:2 points clear having played 3 games more.

Perfect

We have them in our sights and will hunt them down like dogs -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

mouldy67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:45 COMMENT-BODY:Paul,

Great Stats,

Lets add to the 13 wins in what is a meaningful game

Time to blow them away

Hail Hail

Mouldy67 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Paul67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:46 COMMENT-BODY:From previous article:

Gordon, that summary from 1969 has put me in the mood for some icy professionalism.

See if I was playing tomorrow.... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon_J COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:49 COMMENT-BODY:Great call to arms Paul. I wish it was kick off time...

A win for the good guys tomorrow follwed by another defeat for them in Italy next week will shatter what confidence "Walter's" battered team has left.

roaronthebhoys cfc -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

BSM71 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:51 COMMENT-BODY:Have no doubt, a poor or average team does not get to the semi final of the UEFA cup. They are a team good enough to always seem to be able to win or get through by doing just enough.

They know by winning tomorrow they will win the league and give themselves a massive boost before the second leg of the semi final.

However, I have no doubt we will win tomorrow. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

BSM71 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:53 COMMENT-BODY:It's time to turn it up to 11.

Incidently, the non stop sectarian sing on thursday was a scandal.

Scotland shame. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

bankiebhoy1 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:54 COMMENT-BODY:They Don't like It Up 'Em, as someone funny once said, and Paul's stats certainly back this up. Funny how we haven't seen these stats shouted or even whispered in the mainstream media, yet we all know how they love to force our euro away form ( or lack of) in our faces at every opportunity.
These games can turn on a Sixpence (whatever that is) but my tuppence worth is going on the 'tic. Buckle up this one's gonna be as bumpy as all the rest.

Bankiebhoy1 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Celtic_First COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:54 COMMENT-BODY:Dick Byrne

Sorry old chap. I just left a long rambling answer to your excellent questions at the end of the last thread. Some information that I hope might interest you and a few things that I'd be willing to bet the Sky team didn't pick up on.

Unfortunately, I addressed it to Thom the Thim. Apologies. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

antsman COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:57 COMMENT-BODY:Paul67

This is not a loaded question, but a while back you suggested it was time for Gordon to move on.

Has your view changed? and would it if we won tomorrow? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Celtic_First COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 20:57 COMMENT-BODY:All over. Three league matches without a goal for Barcelona. Half-hearted at best tonight.

Frank Rijkaard will probably walk if the go out on Tuesday night.

I wonder what odds Nutsy would give on Barcelona prevailing. I'm not a betting man but I feel pretty sure they will do it, possibly with a score draw.

The thought of Barcelona going another game without scoring seems irrational. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

tinytim COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:00 COMMENT-BODY:During the last of match at CP we totally dominated the first half when Rangers played the 4-5-1.

Despite this total dominance it took a long range wonder goal to break our recent duck against them.

When Rangers changed to a more attacking 4-4-2,i felt that they took control of the game and looked the more likely to win it,until that piece of magic from Shoonskie.

The sending off forced them back into a more defensive mode.

That being said ,i did not think that we were actually going to score, against there ten men.

I felt that it was a mistake to take off Robson.His dead balls,and ability to strike the ball with power and accuracy ,from distance, will be vital tomorrow.

I think ,that despite there injuries you will see a much more attack minded Rangers than ,the last time.

McDonald will get chances,he must take them.
This game may have more goals than many think. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Thom The Thim COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:04 COMMENT-BODY:Celtic First,

No apology necessary. :>)

It's nice to get a communication, even if it is an error.

IsolationCSC. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Zbyszek COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:05 COMMENT-BODY:smelltheglove 17:15 from the previous thread

I've checked the Russian sites for that story.
I can say that if Daily Record quotes are true then Dick Advocaat is farcical man.
He is in conflict with Konstantin Sarsanya who is responsible for the transfers in Zenit.
Advocaat accused Sarsanya (and fans)of racism without giving any evidences of that.
The point is that Advocaat who has still valid contract with Zenit tried to sign the contract with Schalke and one other German club.
These talks ended without success for Dick...but Russian media say he signed a contract with Australian Federation. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Dick Byrne COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:06 COMMENT-BODY:celtic_first, read your reply - very interesting, just as you promised. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

greenlion2 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:09 COMMENT-BODY:Tinytim I agree with you Aiden first goal and 5-1 gets you 155/1.

In saying that the bookies raped me today so i might not be the best to follow form on.

DBBIA Carlisle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whitedog any chance of posting a link to the picture or e-mailing to me as I like his paintings. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Celtic_First COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:11 COMMENT-BODY:Error earlier (another). Real Madrid play Athletic Bilbao tomorrow, not Racing. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:17 COMMENT-BODY:EDB from last thread...

I am looking at a photograph from that 1969 Cup Final where Billy McNeill is on his knees holding his head with Ferguson standing over him.

The caption reads that "Ferguson has an "I didn't mean it look" while Bobby Murdoch looks on."

Like you though I am sure that Ferguson butted Bobby Murdoch during the game.

I was right in the middle of the North Enclosure that day (on the front line) and shared a barrier with a well dressed gent in a Rangers blazer and tie.

He left well before the end! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

lurgan53 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:23 COMMENT-BODY:Tinytim
Really can't argue with anything you say regarding the last match.

I think Walter will go with his tried and trusted hoping to get the point which would almost certainly deliver them the title. However to a certain extent the last win has gotten the monkey off our backs and with a full house cheering us on I hope to collect three points. Naka and Aiden are key so I expect them to come in for some special attention. Hope Naka especially can remain up for it - if he can then happy days. Would love it - realy love it if we could give them a real thumping but a scraped 1 - 0 in the final minute will suffice!

Don't know if both teams will finish with eleven men.

Standing up for the Good Guys!! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Han Solo COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:23 COMMENT-BODY:Good post,Paul-

Let's make the sure the monkeys know it's OUR title they're chasing.

Go on Barry Robson....... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

gweedorebhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:25 COMMENT-BODY:Paul I admire your confidence but the huns are the masters of killing a game.

We have to be hard tomorrow robson and hartley getting the first tackle in what ever it takes. Donatie must not be allowed anywhere near a jersey.

I am confident we will win tomorrow as the huns have the best centre half in scotland out and will miss him big time.

My only concern is over selection. In our dismal display against aberdeen bobo was a stand out whilst GG a scorer having a shocker. He is a frustrating player full of potential with the first touch either sublime or shocking. An impact player in my view.

I would like to see GG replaced with JVOh and Bobo kept in the team. Obviously the first may happen but the latter will never occur as Caldwell will be a certain starter.

Early start tomorrow but it should be a great day and always great to hammer the huns.

Such an important game lose or draw and its finished win and the miracle could occur.

Imagine if we had got the selection against motherwell right and had a midfield that day but hey let's hope for the miracle. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Lawrenzo67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:26 COMMENT-BODY:Hi Paul,

great call to arms and i have no doubt that we will put them in their place tomorrow. I just hope that its enough to pull the league back from the brink.

Only our professionalism will carry this through but I doubt this team has enough physicality to put the boot in where necessary.

Hail Hail!

Lawrenzo

ps - exceptionally rare poster, but your site is a must read everyday. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Paul67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:31 COMMENT-BODY:Mouldy67, aye, great stats indeed.

Gordon J, I’m ready for it too.

BMS71, turn it up to 67!

Bankiebhoy1, they sure don’t like Celtic Park.

Antsman, I don’t know what Gordon needs to do to be accepted at Celtic Park. Win three in a row? Maybe, but maybe not.

I think he is fighting a losing battle.

Tinytim, I never felt Rangers looked like winning last week, in fact, I don’t recall a single save from Artur all game.

We controlled the first half but there were few clear cut chances as they were defending deep and in numbers.

They changed things in the second half, but we created the only clear cut chance (Nakamura shot which resulted in them going down to 10 men).

I also did not agree with the Robson substitution, I would have taken a full back off, but the winning goal came from a move involving:

Wilson, Samaras, Caldwell, McDonald and Vennegoor of Hesselink.

Two defenders would not have been that far forward if we had taken off a full back.

See what we know!

Gweedore, let’s take a look at their CP record in the last 8 years:

Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Draw
Draw
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Win
Defeat
Defeat
Draw
Defeat
Win
Defeat

They may well be able to kill a game, but they seem to lose their composure (and everything else) at Celtic Park.

Ciao Lorenzo67, many thanks for your kind words.

Han Solo, indeed. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

lurgan53 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:32 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon
The '69 final was my first Celtic game ever! I remember very well the press lobbying for Colin Stein's suspension to be overturned to allow him to play in the final.

Big Caesar's goal in the second minute was the end of Ferguson at Rangers. Apparently he was supposed to pick him up at set pieces. As I remember it He did head butt Bobby Murdoch but for me it wasn';t apparent from watching the game - I read it some years later actually.

Anyway - it was a fantastic day for a teenager over from Ireland. First Celtic match - first Cup final.

Goosebumps! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Thom The Thim COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:33 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon,

I was definitely Murdoch that Ferguson butted that day.

As well as having a graphic memory of the incident, it was referred to by Hugh McIlvanney.

Bobby won the Player of the Yeqr award that year and in his tribute in, I think, the Observer, HMcI said that not alone for his ability did Bobby deserve the award ,but also for the way he failed to react to Ferguson's assault. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Paul67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:33 COMMENT-BODY:Lawreno67, sorry for the mis-spelled name, I suppose that renders the “Ciao” redundant also. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

bankiebhoy1 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:35 COMMENT-BODY:As both my older brothers are wont to tell me -

"Ye know nuthin' about football wee man",

Paul's excellent post on the cumulative statistical advantage we have over the "darkside" in recent encounters would support the brother's view ( as shamefully I hadn't worked this out for myself). More to the point,hands-up, when I first saw big Virgo I thought to myself, there's a "player" and perhaps I was wrong......pause for comedic effect. I'm glad to say I thought Robson was duff when we shelled out 2 mill for the wee fella, now I'm just hoping my oft-erring radar is still wonky and the wee chap does us a right turn tomorrow! Future Captain material!? I can almost hear my brothers shouting already.

If we all whistle together it'll feel much better. Honest. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

gweedorebhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:37 COMMENT-BODY:paul i just hope your right

I can never get to confident about the huns games as i fear i may jinx it.

I do agree they are there for the taking.

Do you think caldwell will play? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Danny Gall COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:40 COMMENT-BODY:This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made.

We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it .... (repeat ad infinitum)

the old one truly ARE the best

Picked up on an interseting article in the Irish Post the other week re some do's and don'ts re the tricolour

The protocol for flying the flag contains 23 guidelines relating to its display, as issued by the Department of Taoiseach. Here are a few of them:

15 - The flag should be displayed in the open only between sunrise and sunset

17 - the flag should never be defaced with slogans, logos, lettering or pictures

18 - The flag should not be draped on cars, trains, boats or other transport

19 - care should be taken to ensure the flag does not touch the ground, trail in the water or become entangled in trees

I wonder how the Che Guvara Lynch
supporters - and others - feel about this

Dissapointed that there is no special dispensation for playing the FOD!!! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:42 COMMENT-BODY:GL2

CARLISLE DONE ME FOR CIRCA £260

had Peterborough/MK Dons/Forest/Hereford and Carlisle

4 away wins and not a bean back

took £120 off them with the gee gees 3 out of 4 in my yankee

TT

with any luck SmcD will be on the subs bench...i think Samaras` pace and straight running may be the ticket against the hun OAP CBs -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

jackjoecelt COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:43 COMMENT-BODY:First time blogger, but have viewed CQN for the best part of 3 years. I feel tomorrow if we dont score early we may hand the initiative to Rangers, we dont create enough clear cut chances against reasonable sides. We must start if possible with the same side that won last week. The play must be stretched the way Barcelona did against us, our better footballers will win the game for us.

My first memory of a Celtic game is our 2-1 win at Ibrox in 1988 courtesy of Andy Walkers chest. Living in the North of Ireland we get saturated with English football fans, but I count myself lucky to have a father who knows only of Celtic and passed the tradition on to me. My son lies in my arms now not knowing he will have the same honour that I enjoy of following the hoops.

I may have had a few, but we are Celtic fans,we are special, we will roar our team to glory like we always do. Hail Hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:45 COMMENT-BODY:gweedore

if WGS comments in the media through the week are anything to go by GC will be the first name on the teamsheet

i`m not a fan but thought he was excellent against the huns in the last game -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

gweedorebhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:46 COMMENT-BODY:danny gall

Heres one i would love to see

the flag should be flown over belfast city hall in a united ireland

Can't wait to see what banners the scum bring tomorrow to try and trump the scotland shame banner pure class. Probably go home ya tattie munching bead ratteling bxxx

They have such great imagination. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

gweedorebhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:49 COMMENT-BODY:pfayr

Need to agree on that watched him closely and he was excellent.

But as always the biggie is always lurking.

Your right though he will never be dropped and given how the huns play we could do with his movement from the back.

So all in all i wont be unhappy if bobo gets dropped though i feel he does not deserve it.

Perhaps a bobo caldwell combination?

Nah that would send out the wrong messages can't drop your captain.

Anyway the game will be won in the middle of the park. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Danny Gall COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:50 COMMENT-BODY:nice one gweedorebhoy -

any other suggestions from anyone ? we could get a petition to the Dept of the Taoiseach.

None of them can , of course, beat your suggestion -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:53 COMMENT-BODY:paul67

do you expect the huns to line up similar to thursday ...with Ferguson replacing Cuellar ...Dailly moving to CB

imo they really don`t have much option ...if they try to play an open game we`ll destroy them

i expect them to play the most ANTI of anti football and play for a draw

their dad`s army CB`s will be protected by Hemdani and i expect either Novo or Whittaker to double up on Aiden with the RB

should leve us 2 on 2 in midfield ... i beleive PH and BR can take a half fit Ferguson and a stage struck Davis -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Paul67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:56 COMMENT-BODY:Bankiebhoy1, you are in good company when it comes to Virgo.

Gweedore, yes, very sure Caldwell will play.

Welcome jackjoecelt and thanks for that fine comment. Your boy will inherit a wonderful tradition.

Pfayr, I spent some time on Friday looking at Rangers options for tomorrow and reckon you could be right, although in truth they have many options. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 21:58 COMMENT-BODY:thom the thim & lurgan53...

No doubt Ferguson did head butt Bobby however the photograph I am looking at clearly indicates that he had a go at Billy too.

Anyway, a wonderful day and lurgan53 what a game to make your Celtic supporting debut.

On the Monday following the Cup Final, Celtic lost 4-2 to Morton at Celtic Park with their Danish striker Per Bartram scoring three times. His goals came in the fourth, fifth and tenth minutes!

Joe Harper scored the other.

As the league was already won, Celtic displayed the three trophies (treble) before the game to the 31000 crowd.

The same evening Rangers drew 1-1 with Dundee at Ibrox before a crowd of 6400. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

fencelt COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:02 COMMENT-BODY:Can any of the auld hands here help me with the words of a ditty from Parkhead in the sixties:

'We all agree, Johnstone is better than -------
And Wallace is better than Eusebio
And Simpson is better than Yashin'

Who was wee Jimmy better than?? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

dontbrattbackinanger COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:03 COMMENT-BODY:GL2/Pfayr- your shirts aside they've gone from 2nd to 4th amd are looking for a miracle to get an automatic promotion place

I wonder what Jimmy Glass is doing these days.. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:04 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon

I was at that Morton game.

That could only happen to Celtic. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:06 COMMENT-BODY:fencelt...

We all agree Simpson is better than Yashin.

Big Yogi is better than Eusebio

And Jimmy Johnstone is better than anyone! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:06 COMMENT-BODY:DBBIA

did you fancy them today ..or did i put a bad bet on

what is more annoying was that i had considered Stoke ( who won )...but thought you were a good price at 11/10 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:09 COMMENT-BODY:EDB...

I am sure the Bhoys must have been suffering from a hangover after dispatching the Rangers on the Saturday. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

fencelt COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:09 COMMENT-BODY:Thanks Gordon, talk about half remembering it!! Going senile and only in my 50s! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:09 COMMENT-BODY:gordon

not being old enough to have enjoyed the hal;cyon days

i have only heard that song before

it was the play " the road to Lisbon"...i think

a great play which i would recommend to all -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:14 COMMENT-BODY:pfayr...

The play, a two man performance, was titled "On our way to Lisbon" and as you say well worth seeing. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

mcgrory-for-arsenal COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:15 COMMENT-BODY:paul67....
but what is smith's record at celtic park??? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:15 COMMENT-BODY:gordon

that`s the one

ta -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

greenlion2 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:16 COMMENT-BODY:Pfayr and DBBIA I backed 6 teams today 2 won.

I know nothing about football, so why tell you somethin gyou all know.

The media pack are congregating lets hunt them down like dogs..

Back the Grangemouth team as well as ours. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Bhoy Sean COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:18 COMMENT-BODY:mcgrory-for-arsenal

Won 1, lost 1 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:19 COMMENT-BODY:bhoy sean

you mean

stole one lost one -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

greenlion2 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:20 COMMENT-BODY:This post has been removed by the author. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Bhoy Sean COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:21 COMMENT-BODY:...since he came back at least. Not sure how worthwhile it would be to drag up results from around ten years ago, did we even have the completed stadium which we know today back then? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pfayr COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:23 COMMENT-BODY:bhoy sean

the huns don`t exactly have gazza/laudrup/gough et al

and thankfully our days of biggins /muggleton et al are over -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Thom The Thim COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:25 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon,

Your linking of Bobby and Billy both being involved in an altercation with Ferguson reminds me of a game at Kilmarnock where their robust centre forward, Ronnie Hamilton, was the cause of both players being stretchered off.

I think that may have been the start of Bobby's ankle problems.

Have you any recollection of that game? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

FIAGOTTPF COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:26 COMMENT-BODY:Paul - inspiring stats; though not ones we'll see in the mainstream media, as others have said.

I expect tomorrow will be a hard game - they will be fired up from the start after their poor start last time, where we dominated them easily. I expect they'll kick everything that moves, so my money is on Novo getting first use of the soap. Aiden's comments at the PotY awards made clear what he thinks of Novo's claims to have had him in his pocket and I expect Aiden to torment Novo till he cracks.

But if Artur plays to his normal form, rather than snoozing as he did last time, I can't see them scoring. I can see us scoring a few, especially from set pieces - a series of corners like we had last time with Naka & Robo delivering quality balls should get us a couple without Ugly Betty in the way.

C'mon the hoops. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

loumacarisbettingslip COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:29 COMMENT-BODY:THE FLAG

Wrap the green flag round me, boys,
To die were far more sweet,
with Erin's noble emblem boys,
To be my winding sheet.
In life l loved to see it wave,
And follow where it led,
But now my eyes grow dim - my hand
Would grasp its last bright shred.

Then wrap the green flag round me, boys,
To die were far sweet
With Erin's noble emblem boys,
To be my winding sheet.

And I had hoped to meet you, boys,
On many a well-fought field,
When to our sacred banner, boys,
The traitorous foe would yield,
But now, alas! I am denied
My dearest earthly prayer,
You'll follow and you'll meet the foe,
But l shall not be there.

But though my body moulders, boys,
My spirit will be free,
And every comrade's honour, boys,
Will yet be dear to me.
And in the thick and bloody fight
Let not your courage lag.
For I'll be there and hovering near
Around the dear old flag. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

greenlion2 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:34 COMMENT-BODY:FIAGOTTPF what is Arturs usual form?

In my mind this season Artur has not had much to do apart from against Gretna at Celtic park.

Our much slagged defence keep the ball away from him. I think its time he delivered against the FOD -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Ardoch COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:40 COMMENT-BODY:Anyone got an early edition of the sunday papers yet?

What is the Celtic scandal to be this time? It'll have to be a goodie with so much at stake. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

jonnybhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:43 COMMENT-BODY:Having returned from that most Celtic"minded" of Clydebank hostelries, Chandlers, where I encountered therein a Famous local CELTIC HISTORIAN...Maurice, I salute you,said gentleman reminded me that in circa 1916 Celtic played 2 games in the same day!!!

Wattie is greetin about his lots hard run in???

Can our CQN historian Gordon confirm this was the case??

Welcome poster Bankiebhoy 1...

My wee(ha ha)brother :)

jonnybhoy -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

irishman COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:43 COMMENT-BODY:Evening all,

I'd like to post more but I'm afraid I'm one of the followers/lurkers of this world.

There are so many knowledgeable and forceful posters on here who leave me nodding until my head aches.

Let’s face it anything other than a win tomorrow and our season is over.Whatever the result, I’d like to throw a little praise at Paul67 for his continued pertinacity and fortitude over the season.Many a time have I been picked up by your words and my belief in the triumph of good over evil renewed.

You deserve a medal for your unwavering beat of counteraction in the defense of the Celtic community and deriding of Scotland's shame.

Come rain, snow or shine tomorrow, you and all the contributers on cqn have played a blinder all season.

Hail Hail to one and all. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:44 COMMENT-BODY:hi Paul.

I've been invited to one of the Hospitality Suites tomorrow,arrive at 11-30 for the 12-30 kick-off,maybe time for a wee dram before the game.

I feel a different atmosphere building for this game as against previous encounters,I don't know why but I do feel it,Hopefully we'll win playing decent football, but winning ugly will do for me also.We can take a leaf out of their books tomorrow,they win ugly every week.
I hope we go out and support our team from first whistle, to last,get behind the team, it's our team, and if your not so favourite players are playing, cheer them on as you would your favourites.Take the bad with the good, and we should prevail.

Rangers, and Smith in particular are ready for cracking,after seeing him in the Stand with his head in his hands, ala Allie MacLeod in Argentina,he's on the verge.

A couple of lines from Dads Army,As said by private Dunn,"they don't like it up-em,no they don't like it up-em."

And after the final whistle,Private Frasers everlasting line,"Their DOOMED-DOOMED I tell yi".Thats Rangers after the final whistle. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

FIAGOTTPF COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:46 COMMENT-BODY:Greenlion

Artur's usual form - I'd say like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0zvycglhdo (sorry, can't do the link thing - you'll need to cut & paste). -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:47 COMMENT-BODY:irishman

Good to hear from you but as I'm going to the game I'd rather pass on the rain and snow:o) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:47 COMMENT-BODY:should have been aka,but there again. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:48 COMMENT-BODY:thom the thim...

Yes I remember being at that game at Rugby Park.

We lost (2-0), as we always seemed to do there in those days

It was the last of the League Cup sectional games on 29th August 1964.

As you say, Billy and Bobby were carried off.

Celtic still won the section.

Bobby was back within a fortnight however Billy didn't return until 21 Novemeber that year in a game at Celtic Park v Falkirk when the one and only Hugh Maxwell made his Celtic debut and scored after 10 seconds in a 3-0 victory. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:52 COMMENT-BODY:eldiegobhoy.

what gate do you go in tomorrow,Hopefully I may catch you before you go in. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 22:56 COMMENT-BODY:oldtim

I'll be in the Creamery car park, picnicking, from around 10.30.

I believe the car park is licensed!

The car I'll be in certainly is.

Hope to see you. I'll be wearing green and white! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Thom The Thim COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:00 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon,

I salute your memory.

It's funny how events of over forty years ago are relatively fresh, yet I'm not sure what I had for my dinner today or even if I had my dinner today.:>)

I wonder if Atoube would be a good player for us, as his first name is spelt Thimothee. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

loumacarisbettingslip COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:02 COMMENT-BODY:got a bad feeling one of our players will get red carded by a novo dive or something innocous tommorrow
got to keep our concentration at all times,especially when the rankers get a throw in or free quick ,sometimes we are caught out by this tactic ,they do it all the time now to good effect
so hopefully no slacking of, in at them hard and fair,lets give it the fast and the furious,with skill the celtic way

thatswhyimnotacoach

parksofhamilton csc -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

greenlion2 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:03 COMMENT-BODY:FIAGOTTPF I could do the same over a few years for Rab Douglas who took us to the UEFA final.

I Think Artur is 1 of the best keepers I have saw at Celtic but he needs to stop going for the hollywood save and stop reading his media.

And so do a lot of our supporters -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

bankiebhoy1 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:03 COMMENT-BODY:Advance and be recognised JonnyBhoy!
The Men Of Cork salute you, the men of the Hi-Be, Oliver Plunkett St miss you.

Corcaigh Abu, Alba Go Bragh! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:04 COMMENT-BODY:EDB.

Pablo and I will be loitering at the entrance to the Hospitality around 11.30,corner of the north&east stand,may see you there before we go in.

Enlighten me,where's the Creamery Car Park. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:09 COMMENT-BODY:jonnybhoy...

Celtic did indeed play 2 games on the same day, 15 April 1916.

In the afternoon, Raith Rovers were defeated 6-0 at Celtic Park and Celtic then headed off to Motherwell where they won 3-1.

Celtic actually offered to play both games on the same day.

The Government had banned midweek football in order that the war effort would not be interrupted.

It should also be noted that Motherwell had also played earlier that day too v Ayr United where they lost 3-0. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:11 COMMENT-BODY:oldtim

More north west corner and coming in from the Gallowgate. Phone me on the mobile number.

Sven has to be punted after today. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

mcgrory-for-arsenal COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:13 COMMENT-BODY:sorry to dampen paul67's stats...
but it wouldnt be me if i didnt ....

I stand to be corrected, etc.
but as far as i can research..
smith's record at celtic park is phenomenal it reads....

PLAYED 15
SMITH WON 7
SMITH LOST 5
DRAWN 3 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:15 COMMENT-BODY:tinytim 21:00, that is a different game from the one I was at. I only remember Rangers being in control for around 10 mins in 2nd and we had it firmly back in hand by the time Ugly Betty made that save. It still amazes me how so many who attend and watch the same show can come to so many different conclusion. The Human Brain is one serious piece of work.

Evening Mouldy67.

Paul67, great rallying call to the BHOYS. Can I just add one thing to your last sentance.

"Sing loud, sing proud, give the bhoys every encouragement for 90 minutes" and drown out putrid bile being spewed from the visitors "– and then the rest - and enjoy yourself."

Are we likely to see another banner display tomorrow? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

jonnybhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:21 COMMENT-BODY:Gordon, thanks for the confirmation. You and Maurice would get on great! Like you, he got the opponents and scores spot on. Our 100% pro Celtic pub is , like our wide Celtic Famliy, full of the most entertaining, interesting and passionate people, who, to a mhan think the Tic will do them tomorrow.

F A O Bankiebhoy 1, Maurice is Noreen,s Dad. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

greenlion2 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:23 COMMENT-BODY:EDB can i gatecrash your car as our bus will be up there around 11:30 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:27 COMMENT-BODY:Bhoys, would it be inappropriate for a rendition of Tommy Twist Tommy Turns Tommy Burns tomorrow at some stage? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:27 COMMENT-BODY:GL2

Yes. But only if you bring liquids.

The off sales are closed otherwise I'd head out to stock up. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:33 COMMENT-BODY:Early doors tonight I had a notion of an early night and get well prepared for tomorrow.

Sod it. Will now have a late night and tomorrow will take care of itself.

Hail Hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

BigChipSuk COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:36 COMMENT-BODY:G'night fholks, I'm away to my bed. It's a 6am start for me to head north for my first Celtic v Rangers game for over 20 years!

I should be back home around 8pm if I head directly back after the game.

I'll sleep well tomorrow night, hopefully with some sweet dreams! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:37 COMMENT-BODY:Eldiegobhoy, last night I had to get myself inebriated (spell checker please) before sleep would take hold. I have a feeling tonight will be pretty much the same.

WE WILL WIN. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

awalkacrosstherooftops COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:37 COMMENT-BODY:michael grant in sundays herald

sunday herald -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:44 COMMENT-BODY:20 Years Of Hun-skelping

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

awalkacrosstherooftops COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:47 COMMENT-BODY:more herald nonsense..a ref speaks out..

kenny clark -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:47 COMMENT-BODY:awalkacrosstherooftops,

2 very obvious things I note are missing from this mans article. What about Samaras goal against the sheep and 'Scotlands Shame' no mention of what the rank rotten mob may retaliate with. lAPTOP lOYAL afterall. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

awalkacrosstherooftops COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:49 COMMENT-BODY:moonbeams very true..took him a week to notice the lawwell banner as well.. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

bankiebhoy1 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:50 COMMENT-BODY:The more things change.

Tomorrows result is important in many ways, a positive result gives us all a lift,Keeps the league hope alive, makes the daily grind less of a burden, makes every encounter with brer hun something to savour and sticks one back up the pipe of all those meeja types we rightly despise - ye see we're still fightin' (sorry I mustn't generalise) I'm still fightin' each and every one of those pro R@@@@@s plamphs, the Dougies, The Traynor's, the Dawyyls the fat Derecks,The wee Chick dicks, The Smug Beggs and the Patronising Patersons who abuse their position in the media to put one side of the story in front of us and gleefully wait to cynically chide our derision with pantomime cries of "Paranoia!". Tomorrows game is important in many ways, and heres hoping the 'tic tear that mob a new one, regardless of the result however, this season has shown (me at least) the absolute depth of their antipathy towards us and our lot. ( Apologies If the prose gets a tad "purple" the vin rouge may be taking effect)As important as it is for us to be vocal on the park in support of the bhoys, we should follow the example that I think the SSM has shown recently to great effect and and actively agitate in an intelligent fashion against those who would do us a disservice.
This forum is an excellent starting point, lets keep the pressure on the bad guys. Goodnight.

Bankiebhoy1 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:53 COMMENT-BODY:the foggy dew -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:26/04/08 23:59 COMMENT-BODY:I never read the red tops, broadsheets,or any Media that's anti Celtic,So I don't get much information regarding the good things that happen to Celtic, other than what I read on CQN.

There are a lot of very good posters come on here,and it's a pleasure to read your posts,Thanks,And Thank you Paul, for creating such a good site,for most part I lurk with a vengence,probably on lurking every day given the chance.

The reason I'm posting this is,THE MEDIA,Over the last few years they have got up a head of steam against us,and it doesn't seem to be relenting,They call us Paranoid,Maybe sometimes we can be,but the overwhelming amount of times were not paranoid,our arguements are usually just.

How are they going to stop their unjust comments about our team,they seem to be digging themselves deeper into a hole that they won't get out off,how are they going to manage to call a halt to all the anti Celtic crap they come out with.

I for one will never purchase a Paper where Keevins is employed,never again.And there are more that would have to part company with their employers,before I'd go into my pocket to get out change to pay for a paper,A list to long to mention.

Whats the solution,have they gone to far with their diatribe against our Club,only time will tell,but it doesn't seem like ending soon.

What happens when the Murray man calls it a day,and the next owner of Rangers,doesn't want the same love affair as the present incumbent.Yes their on a sticky wicket,a slippery slope,an neverending slide into oblivion,if that comes to pass,I'll be a very happy man. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:00 COMMENT-BODY:pablophanque, enjoyed that. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:01 COMMENT-BODY:You wanna some more ????????

Hun-Skelping Pt 2

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gogo1967 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:02 COMMENT-BODY:Appologies if anyone has already posted this but I nearly fell off my chair when i opened this today!

www.scotlandsshame.com

Not for the faint hearted lol

Gordon
Who LOVES standing up for the champions! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

garygillespieshamstring COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:05 COMMENT-BODY:The other bit of the Simpson is better than Yashin song as I remember it was
Aye, Aye, Aye Aye,
We are the Glasgow Celtic,
Wherever we go, we fear no foe for we are the Glasgow Celtic.
For Simpson is better than Yashin etc

Tomorrow we should show them that we fear no foe. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:06 COMMENT-BODY:hunskelper -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:06 COMMENT-BODY:BTW, apparently, the hunick hordes will be displaying a banner tomorrow that describes "us" as Ireland's shame !!!???

Original thought ? You're 'avin a laff !

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:12 COMMENT-BODY:Eldeigobhoy, thanks for that.

Oldtim67, 100% agree. Hopefully oblivion is not too far away for the lot of them. I am a calmer man since I stopped buying the red tops and listening to Snyde and Unreal. Altough have to say I did catch five mins of Keevans today during a trip to my bro's. I think he had a touch of Foot in Mouth disease with his statement 'Sports writers will vote from someone from the team they support'. His reasoning behind why Ugly Betty will win sports writers player of the year. Tried to sook it back in but Andy Walker pounced. Superb 5 mins listening. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Dick Byrne COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:13 COMMENT-BODY:pablo,

Re "Ireland's Shame";

Laugh? I thought I'd never start... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:13 COMMENT-BODY:Pablo

The wee piece of paper you wrote down how I could do links is sitting beside me just now.

Many thanks. I owe you big time for other reasons as we know. T.Y.
I think I'll just go to the game blootered. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:15 COMMENT-BODY:Embdy else notice when watching those clips that we always seem to ***k the huns when the sun shines ??? And romorrow's forcast is what ???

Hun-Skelping Pt 3

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:17 COMMENT-BODY:EDB, just you dare !!!

pablophanque

Ps, I've made it my mission to aid all who want to do the "linky" bit. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:19 COMMENT-BODY:BigChipsuk, hope you enjoy it as much as I'm going too. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

garygillespieshamstring COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:20 COMMENT-BODY:Another of my favourite songs from around the same period was after Celtic beat R****** and the supporter took the defeat badly and jumped out of the window

They'll be jumpin oot the windaes when we win.

And Ah hope it's multi storeys when they jump

And a hope it's spikey railings when they land

Hope this is acceptable to post in these PC times but I thought it was funny then. (Still laugh at it yet I must admit) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

garygillespieshamstring COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:21 COMMENT-BODY:Anyone remeber the story about the guy climbing up on the statue of King Billy at the Royal Infirmary and putting a Celtic tammy on his head? I think it might have been after the 4-0 cup final. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:22 COMMENT-BODY:This post has been removed by the author. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:24 COMMENT-BODY:BTW, without wishing to come over all "sooky-sooky", what a credit Gordon is to this site. It's been a wee while since we met my friend, but I hope we can do so again over a jar or two. Your Celtic knowledge is unsurpassed IMHO, and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say thank you.

Although, now I come to think of it, I think there may be a "young" !!!??? pretender who may fancy your crown :o)))

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:30 COMMENT-BODY:Hun-Skelping Pt 4

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Dick Byrne COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:31 COMMENT-BODY:If this story is true, could League reconstruction be back on the agenda? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:32 COMMENT-BODY:moonbeams wet dreams.

The media are so bad now,I can't even watch a Scottish game unless the sounds turned off,

Good night all,Must get my rest.

Phange,get to bed,I don't want you missing the boat. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:35 COMMENT-BODY:I'll have to do proof reading.
Sorry for missing the Pablo and the u.
I better get some shut eye. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

garygillespieshamstring COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:35 COMMENT-BODY:Pablophanque,

Enjoyed watching hunskelpers3. I always used to love it when Paul Wilson scored against them because of the vile abuse he used to get so it was good to see his goal in there.

Can't remember who posted the link to the Kenny Dalglish goals but they were great to see again.

Anyone know if there is a link to a couple of goals he and Harry Hood scored against Partick Thistle and St. Johnstone at Celtic Park in two succesive games where they curled the ball into the top corner over the defensive wall? It was something you didnt see too often then. I cant even remember for sure if they were on the telly.
Can Gordon or anyone else help? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

mncelt COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:38 COMMENT-BODY:Johnstone was one of the "Lisbon Lions", the team that won the European Cup for Celtic in 1967. Jock Stein had instilled in the team the conviction that they could beat the superstars of Internazionale, but Johnstone expected that Celtic would "get gubbed". He later recalled : "There they were, Facchetti, Domenghini, Mazzola, Cappellini; all six-footers wi' Ambre Solaire suntans, Colgate smiles and sleek-backed hair. Each and every wan o' them looked like yon film star Cesar Romero. They even smelt beautiful. And there's us lot - midgets. Ah've got nae teeth, Bobby Lennox hasnae any, and old Ronnie Simpson's got the full monty, nae teeth top an' bottom. The Italians are staring doon at us an' we're grinnin' back up at 'em wi' our great gumsy grins. We must have looked like something out o' the circus."

In the tunnel before the game, legend has it that he and Bertie Auld led a Celtic chorus of the The Celtic Song much to the bemusement of the Inter players.

In the end of course, the Italians had no answer to the free-flowing total football of Stein's Celtic, exemplified by Johnstone, a style in polar opposition to Internationale's defensive Catenaccio style which had dominated European football. Johnstone described the Celtic style as "like the Dutch speeded-up".

In the immediate aftermath of the Lisbon victory Celtic formed the opposition in the testimonial game for the Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stéfano. Johnstone's performance was such that the Real supporters began to cry "Ole !" every time he dribbled past one of their own team's players. Referring to his encounter with Johnstone in the 1970 European Cup semi-final, in what was billed at the time as the football "Battle of Britain", Terry Cooper of Leeds United described Johnstone as "my nightmare", such was the quality of his opponent's play. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Danny Gall COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:38 COMMENT-BODY:i cannae wait

lets give the best team in the world ( & I mean that most sincerely, copywrite B.Monkhouse)95 minutes support in (god!) 12 hours time, nah... forget it, lets continue to give them (us) a LIFETEIME support but squeeeze our lifetime support into 2 hours later today.

I've said it before,: if, at the end of the game, any shupporter in the ground is not hoarse after the usual 95 minutes, YOU HAVE NOT DONE YOUR BEST.

TREAT EACH DAY AS IF ITS YOUR LAST, SO LETS GO

i cannae wait

god, I wish I was Doctor Who & then.... oh forget it

i cannae wait

anybody need a lift from Maryhill? If so, get a 61 bus!!!

i cannae wait

Can anyone post a link to the Stone Roses "This is the one"

i cannae wait -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Danny Gall COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:39 COMMENT-BODY:i cannae wait -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Стахановец COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:40 COMMENT-BODY:I am trying to think of something new to contribute for tomorrow, but words fail me, everything that needs to be said has already done so.

The recent passionate moments have given me some renewed confidence in GS. Is it possible that repeated skelpings off the huns was the real reason we lost faith in him?

No, it is probably more than that. If he has discovered that Scottish players play with a lot more heart in the big games than Thomas Gravesen and Massimo Donati, he might have learned one of the biggest lessons of his managerial career - buy the guy that wants it the most. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

mncelt COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:49 COMMENT-BODY:Been going through some of my Dad's old stuff (GRHS)

I have some signed picture postcards that he sent off for, maybe from the Evening Times, of Bobbie Collins, James Delaney, John McPhail, Joe Baillie and Charlie Tully. The are likely from the early 50's. If anyone wants a scanned copy, leave a message on my blog page and I will gladly see to it.

There's also one of Bobby Brown (Edward?:)) who gave Ronnie Simpson his Scotland debut in that famous Wembley victory.

Hail Hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:53 COMMENT-BODY:IMHO, THE Greatest Hun-Skelper of ALL time..........

The King Of Kings

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:54 COMMENT-BODY:Danny Gall

Treat every day as if it's your first.

Let's go.

this is the one -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 00:59 COMMENT-BODY:Situations Vacant

Hun Skelper.

Salary irrelevant, rewards and appreciation infinite.

Apply tomorrow. Emphatically. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

loumacarisbettingslip COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:00 COMMENT-BODY:This post has been removed by the author. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Ironbhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:02 COMMENT-BODY:Some superb posts on here tonight.

Thanks Guys for some great entertainment.

I have that "Jelly Belly" feeling about tomorrow. The last time I gat it was back in 2001 for OF games and Seville.

I hope we all support the players no matter the performance tomorrow...It's the result that matters and I know we can do them.

I cant go to the game but I'll be here on CQN willing every ball our way.

Come on the Bhoys.!

Ironbhoy. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

setting free the bears COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:02 COMMENT-BODY:I am ever so slightly pashed.

I left WG earlier today having visited the fabled Teser only to have a coffee mind.

But this evening has been spent visiting the youth bars (barns??) of Glasgow and consuming several vodka shots.

I will swear under oath that I consumed vodka & chlorine, vodka & wine gum, and vodka and bitter diluting orange. This trend will give drink a bad name, I assure you.

Anybody want to make sure I don't sleep through an 11 a.m. alarm tomorrow?

3:0 will do me fine. Try not to shout too loud at the start of the game.

demondrink csc -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ssm COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:05 COMMENT-BODY:Just in guys,had a few beers tonight with my mate,who is a season ticket holder at ibrox.Spoke about the proposed league extension,could't agree with each other so spoke about lots of other things.Then,all of a sudden,he asked me "How many (quality) players,do you reckon you have in your team?Without naming names I said 3,potentially 4."Why do you ask?"His response(Why,with so few quality players,have you such a good home record?)They are worried,very worried.We have 12 against 11.Celtic,don't let us down.You know we will not let you down.Hail,hail. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:16 COMMENT-BODY:Danny Gall, I believe it was Hughie Green who said "And I mean that most sincerely folks !!

Haw Shug.................. You cuttin' ma gress :o)))

pablophanque

Ps, Oldtim, I'm in my bed, honest ! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Ironbhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:17 COMMENT-BODY:Setting the bears Free,

The last time I did the flavoured Voddy thang I got a tour of Strathclydes Finest Hostelry's....Voddy and coke from then on.!

Ironbhoy. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Greenwells Glory COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:22 COMMENT-BODY:Hi Ed Are you there ? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:26 COMMENT-BODY:ssm

Uncanny. Somebody asked me tonight, of all of them who would I keep.

Answer? Glib. All, until someone better became available.

When Ballack Drogba and Ferdinand are up for it, I'll buy it. I would take Puyol for central defence, but not Cuellar.

Quality improvement only, no cheap backfills required. It's not easy to improve on having the best defence and the highest scoring team in Scotland. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Greenwells Glory COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:33 COMMENT-BODY:Paplophanque
Here is to us today
And here for your musical palate
Damn one more iece of me dropped off. if only my Doctor had noit died while telling me I was sick
Mon the Bhoys Greenwells
Click Here -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:41 COMMENT-BODY:Steve

Just trying to share the load. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ssm COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:43 COMMENT-BODY:Chennaiseabird-Fantasy football is a dream.I will dream tonight 2-0.C'mon the HOOPS.I will be lucky enough to be there.C'mon the Celts,don't let us down,you know we will not let you down.Hail,hail. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Serutiku COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:47 COMMENT-BODY:"Someone told me long ago,
there's a calm before the storm,
I know; its been comin for some time.
When its over, so they say,
it'll rain a sunny day,
I know; shinin down like water."

Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:49 COMMENT-BODY:Let's be honest. Third Greatest sriker in our club's history. But achieved in a far shorter time than those above him. IMHO, those of us who saw Henrik in his prime, should be grateful that he chose to spend those years with our club. We will wait a very, very long time to see his like again.

The players that helped him to achieve his true potential must also never be undervalued But was there a better striker in the whole world at that time ???

I am Not Worthy

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Greenwells Glory COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:49 COMMENT-BODY:Hi Guys Hers some more
We might win we might lose but it matters not
Greenwells
Click Here -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:54 COMMENT-BODY:ssm

I went for 3 earlier tonight but, whisper it, 2 would be fine.

Greenwells, what a line up. I'm surer I saw Pele Garrincha and Cruyff in there somewhere.

No competition, only acknowledgement.

Thank you. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 01:57 COMMENT-BODY:Shug........... Groan :o)))

Greenweels, my submission to you last night was not meant as a dig. And yours to me suggest that you thought it was !

pablophanque

Ps, if I have miss-construed your posts to me, my apologies -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

setting free the bears COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:00 COMMENT-BODY:My favourite dylan

I want you

Apart from "Spanish is the loving tongue" from the derided self portrait album and Jimi Hendrix's version of "All Along the Watchtower"

Oh! and this one for the mineshafters

for the mineshafters -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ssm COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:03 COMMENT-BODY:Chennaisebird-Are you up for naming names?Bearing in mind I'm talking about current Celtic squad? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Greenwells Glory COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:05 COMMENT-BODY:Pablophanque
I'm pulling your chain
honest I even have some fingers left only when my nose dropped off and I bent down to pick it up my eyes fell out. bet you feel really bad now
Greenwells -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:05 COMMENT-BODY:BTW, just in case I didn't make myself clear. Henrik Larsson is THE Greatest Celtic player that I have ever seen.

pablophanque -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

setting free the bears COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:08 COMMENT-BODY:chennai

Well if we're on to Ray Davies, we need these two:-

sexiest voice in English folk music

This song should by now be the English national anthem

English national anthem -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

TheTokenTim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:11 COMMENT-BODY:Paul,

not been on much this week as been very busy work wise, but can I just say excellent work in the rallying call today/yesterday.

We CAN do this, we MUST do this, we WILL do this!

Time to pile the pressure on the huns, I think we have already seen it beginning to take its toll - a la wattie's comments re. SSM yesterday - just wait until we are 5 ahead tomorrow night!!!

More's the pity Hibs didn't win yesterday, but it is still there for the taking.
Time to step on up and show them what being CHAMPIONS is all about Bhoys.
Something they don't have and something they can't handle!!

C'MON THE HOOPS!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Stoir Mha Chroi COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:12 COMMENT-BODY:Hail Glorious St Patrick

In the war against Rangers in the fight for the cup.
When Jimmy McGrory put the Celtic one up,
We've done it before and we'll do it again... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

pablophanque COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:14 COMMENT-BODY:GG, I'll need to find some common ground with you :o)))

Henrik's Goodbye

pablophanque

Nitol -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Greenwells Glory COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:26 COMMENT-BODY:Hi guys Just wat to share this
Greenwells
Click here -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:38 COMMENT-BODY:Greenwells

I'm with Paul on negative karma to be honest. I don't want to write any of them off. I would be happy to go into next season with anu of them, suplememnted by one or two quality players. (OK, three then Defence, midfield, forward.)

Nakamura and McGeady are exceptional football players and both have shown a physical edge to their game recently that bodes well for the future. Keep.

Caldwell and McManus are a better partnership than they get credit for. Keep, but help with an experienced quality central defender.

Boruc. Get the 10 million, but spend some of it on someone with similar capabilty. Where is the new Alan McGregor?

Hinkel. Keep. Wilson, give him a chance.

Robson and Hartley will not take us forward in Europe but they will win us games in Scotland. Keep.

Donati? And some people say Nakamura is a luxury player. You look the part Massimo, if only....

Skoosh is too young to be our lynchpin. Give him a year or two. Keep.

Front players? Keep whoever gets a hattrick tomorrow. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Benjy Bhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:41 COMMENT-BODY:and in the death as the last few corpes lay rotting on the slimy Copland road ...... mon the hoops we've nothing to fear except fear itself. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

TheTokenTim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:44 COMMENT-BODY:Pablo,

Thanks for that my fhriend!

As someone who's hero was King Kenny I never thought there would be another who could come close, never mind be right there alongside him, your link reminded me of the moment when my wife said to me that apart from the birth of my two kids, she had never seen me cry......except for that day v United when Henrik said goodbye.

(for a variety of reasons I was unable to go to the game that day, hence the reason Mrs Token saw the tears in my eyes as I watched it on TV at my in-laws)

I hope to have tears in my eyes once more come 18th May when we complete 3-In-A-Row!!!

Thanks again pablo.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:46 COMMENT-BODY:sftb

If that's the road we're gaan doon, it's rime for topical hard core folk -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:51 COMMENT-BODY:Time. Although when it comes to folk, rime is good. Spelled correctly, of course. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

chennaiseabird COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 02:59 COMMENT-BODY:pablo

To just turn up every weekend and see Henrik play was a gift.

I took the Lions a little bit for granted, because we were young and learneingtogether. But by the time Henrik came along I had learned to appreciate the exceptional.

Did I say I quite like Aiden and Naka? -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Stoir Mha Chroi COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 03:46 COMMENT-BODY:.
.
.
Pablo:

tried both those numbers both gave me message services. Didn't bother, but have sent mail.

Hoping the 'Green Persuassion' enjoy a 'riot' tomorrow in all the words' best meanings. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 07:58 COMMENT-BODY:Hi. is the blog bust. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

moonbeams wet dream COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 08:23 COMMENT-BODY:Good morning Champions.

Was there a lock in last night after about 3:46 somewhere.

Oldtim67 looks like me and you were not invited. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Tonybhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 08:34 COMMENT-BODY:Just placed my bet for today's game

£30 on the first yellow card to be to a Celtic player at 11/10 and £5 on the first red card to be a Celtic player at 15/2

tonybhoy

ps Aberdeen are making a late run for 3rd place and wouldn't it be good to see them needing a win on the last day of the season. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

StevieS COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 08:34 COMMENT-BODY:I never get invited anywhere :-( -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Stoir Mha Chroi COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 08:44 COMMENT-BODY:History is not a Meccano set. You can’t buy and fabricate it; structure and record it prosperity morphed from your hearts desire. Would be nice if we could but we can’t because we were born on the wrong side of the tracks.

The side of the tracks that, for over five hundred years, has had to endure history - rather than revel it. We’ve had our moments though. We had our heroes; we’ve won a few of the battles; but oh, what a price we paid. We still do; on both sides of the Irish Sea.

We are subservient to the history makers, the media mongrels and the feral establishment scribes and their puppet law makers.

We, regardless of persuasion, but dependant on affiliation, are viewed by many as sub-human. Believe it because it is so. They are the ‘People’ and we are not. Their right of passage is assured regardless of lives conduct, ours is not; no matter how saintly our deeds and embracing our words.

We, each and every one of us, can look back on our history of oppression and violence and pluck a moment, an individual, an event, that has caused us inspiration, to know great joy, swell with great pride in who we are and for what we stand.

In doing so, we acknowledge the achievements of others. Achievements borne of oppression, sacrifice, hardships, pain and often… death itself. They, who have gone before us, have endured and suffered so as we, might one day, be accepted an equal.

History is a retrospective fable. It is reactive not proactive (sic). It is a record of events and the peoples that populated the moment in the time. It is the product of Machiavellian politics, of greed, of cheating, of denying, of back-stabbing, of insidious strategies merciless and brutally pursued. Some are more practised in these skills than others.

There are other aspects to history but history itself denies us the platform to relate our story.

They, the quintessential, crave their glory, they rewrite histories defeats - their victories. They are legends in their own minds and they boast their no surrender.
(have they ever read the history of their no surrender)

But they despise us our solidarity. They envy and they despise us our ‘family’. They fear our commitment and our ability to endure. They cannot comprehend our faith and our hope within, and this they fear most. More than anything… it is the intangibles they fear. That which they cannot begin to understand causes them the most concern.

They fear our support; they even made a plea that this game is played behind closed doors, simply because they fear. They fear our team and they fear the support.

They, individually, fear each and every one of us, individually, and collectively.

Today it is once again Celtic v Rangers; the sub-humans, the illiterates, the taigs, the poxy jocks, the papists, against the quintessential establishment’s resolute and resplendent defenders.

Today might be a day to abandon guile and sporting chivalry; today might well be a day for the vernacular, the blood and snotters. Do unto them as they would do unto us …only do it first. And do it with conviction.

Today could well be another of these days where the establishment gets a right good kick in the goolies.

Today is not about history, not yet anyway; it is not about religion and right of passage. Today is much more than that in the parochial; it is about Celtic versus Rangers; it is simply ‘Us against Them.’.

If we win, I don’t care how they spin their histories; not any more, because as I watch from the other side of the world, so too do millions upon millions of untainted and unbiased human beings in-between. And besides, it is very hard to be objective after your nemesis has just colonised your tonsils with your goolies.

History never records the names that made it. The written history is selective and exclusive. But never forget - History is a product of the little guys who elevate their heroes to deeds of greatness. As you walk to the game today history might neglect you, the little guys, your part but the players know that history is incapable of recording the faith, the hope, the support, the twelfth man, that you undoubtedly are.
In their eyes, you are anything but the little guys.

Oh! and every single day, no matter my mood, I always thank my good god, that whatever his wisdom that day, he chose me along with you guys to be born the wrong side of the tracks.

The Green Brigade.

History is indeed not a Meccano toy but somebody neglected to tell Mr. Murray and his ‘Laptop Loyal’. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

TrueTim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 08:58 COMMENT-BODY:Everyone - Enjoy your day.

Roar the team on and then dance, drink and celebrate all day. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

ElDiegoBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:18 COMMENT-BODY:Stoir Mha Chroi

Wow!

I'll give the bhoys a special cheer today on your behalf today. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:36 COMMENT-BODY:Stoir Mha Chroi.

I'm just waiting for my lift to arrive,then it's of to the game.
Weathers lovely here,I'm going with what Pablophangue said last night,When the sun's shining, Celtic play well against the hun,so lets bask in the rays of sunshine,and gub them.

I'm having a wee glass of Crown Royal,A Canadian Whiskey thats quite pleasing to the palate,I'll just have the one,although I was a bit heavy handed when I poured it,Cheers big man.

Oh,I sent you mail last night,hope it arrived. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

jimtim COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:41 COMMENT-BODY:hi paul fellow celts .

well the big day has arrived. big day for us that is.
huge day for the club. this is the day where every celt ON and OFF the field must stand up and be counted .this is our cup final . we know what we will be up against , a team full of hatchet men , divers , and cheats . they will claim for everything .and make no mistake they will battle to the very end . and i do expect controversy from their friend in the middle . but we can do it, i have no fear .if our lads dont know what is at stake here then they shouldnt be pulling that wonderful jersey over their heads. go get them bhoys . and my last word .re banners . noticed one on their last visit to us . it read " kevin thomson . twice the player half the cost " i hope to god if he gets on to the park .that scott brown takes stock of those remarks .and starts to show us we know better .

somethinginsidesostrongcsc. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

oldtim67 COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:42 COMMENT-BODY:moonbeams wet dream.

Yes.It seems we're not in their gang,or is that clique.

I see Pablophangue, was playing music until the wee small hours,better give him a buzz to see if he's up for it. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Tic Talk COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:45 COMMENT-BODY:Stoir Mha Chroi,

Quite briliant. I hope Gordon sees it and take it into the dressing room and uses it as his rallying call before the game. I have read many well worded posts on here but that is up there with the best of them. I think that it is one which deserves to be lifted,by Paul, and put at NO 1 on the new post. Great stuff , Stoir -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

EdwardUrsus COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:49 COMMENT-BODY:Celtic to have around 70% of the possesion, 80% of the attacking and most of the game played in the Rangers half.
Loyola Novo to score with a breakaway goal then a seige round the Rangers goal.
Final score Celtic 0 Rangers 1 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:52 COMMENT-BODY:Jinky O'Malley IS a cat on a hot tin roof. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 09:55 COMMENT-BODY:SFTB -

I took delivery of anurra 14 voucher booklets (ostensibly for Arthur Lee). I don't know how the Teser makes a profit. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Serutiku COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:04 COMMENT-BODY:Morning Ed - see you've done a typo as there should be a 1 in front of the 0. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Mick COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:05 COMMENT-BODY:Morning Bhoys & Ghirls...

All I have to say is Get In to Them!

Hail Hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Historyreader COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:08 COMMENT-BODY:Perfect spring day in sunny Glasgow.

Only one winner today and its the team playing football. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

EdwardUrsus COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:10 COMMENT-BODY:Serutiku :- Believe it or not (actually don't) that's what I meant to write. Maybe my sticky keyboard is an oracle and makes sure the truth comes out :-) -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:15 COMMENT-BODY:All we are saying is 'Give Us A Goal' -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

tomc COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:17 COMMENT-BODY:not long now.........cant wait lets do them...

celts have to be in about them from kick off.we have to bully them today and then watch them squirm...

cmon the hoops

got an invite to players lounge today ....so excited

hail hail -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

inkybhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:18 COMMENT-BODY:Hail, hail

Rangers are tired, injured and hit by suspension of arguably their best player.

But their backroom staff will have them fired up in their quintessentially traditional way, 'Make sure you're up to your knees in it lads'.

But I'm pretty sure Celtic wil know what's at stake. Our bhoy from Lurgan will have been keeping things ticking along nicely on that front over the past week.

Ed, Celtic are winning today, and no apology for this.

STANDING UP...with a roll and suasage and potato scone -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:20 COMMENT-BODY:" When you've got a job to do
You've got to do it well
You've gotta give the other fella hell....."

LiveandletdieCSC,ML2 -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Dick Byrne COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:24 COMMENT-BODY:inkybhoy,

Your last post was an absolute disgrace & the type of thing that really annoys me.

I really, really hate potato scones.

I think the rest of what you said is spot on though... -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

winningemmell COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:24 COMMENT-BODY:Hemdani, I'm Not Your Daddy

August Darnell

I'm off to Paradise, see yas -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

EdwardUrsus COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:25 COMMENT-BODY:Inkybhoy :- Are you on a diet, there should be bacon and egg in that roll as well. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

inkybhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:28 COMMENT-BODY:Dick Byrne

It's in my genetic make-up to have potato scone, I just can't help myself.

Ed

The egg and potato scone roll is on it's way! Sadly, the bacon looked a bit iffy so I gave it a miss.

STANDING UP...with a huge mug of tea now -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Ulysses McGhee COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:29 COMMENT-BODY:We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.

Aristotle'sBottleCSC -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

BanglaBhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:40 COMMENT-BODY:Enough about bacon, sausage and potato scones please. Some of us have no access to such delights! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Dick Byrne COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:42 COMMENT-BODY:With apologies to T. Rundgren Esq.

The time has come to take the bull by the horns
Weve been so downhearted, weve been so forlorn
We get weak and we want to give in
But we still need each other if we want to win

Hold that line, baby hold that line
Get up bhoys and hit em one more time
We may be losing now but we cant stop trying
So hold that line, baby hold that line

If you dont know what to do about a world of trouble
You can pull it through if you need to and if
You believe its true, it will surely happen
Shining still, to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way

Somehow, today,
We need just one victory and we're on our way
Prayin for it all day and fightin for it all night
Give us just one victory, it will be all right

Time to go - enjoy the game every body. -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

inkybhoy COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:43 COMMENT-BODY:Banglabhoy,

I'm watching the game at home on TV and have two pies in the fridge for halftime.

STANDING UP..with a dribble of broon sauce and melted butter running doon my chin -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR:

Gordon_J COMMENT-DATE:27/04/08 10:45 COMMENT-BODY:Only a couple of hours to go bhoys. The sun is shining here in Glsagow and the world feels good. The natural order was restored recently, with the good guys going back to the top. Today is the day that we stamp our authority onto the league.

A fast start, quick passing and an early goal. Have them running around chasing shadows and they will tire. A couple more goals to seal a famous victory and we send them to Italy under battered, beaten and under even more pressure.

Let's all get behind our team for 90 minutes of singing.

Hail, hail! -------- COMMENT-AUTHOR: