Scott Brown Clydesdale Bank Player of the Month

let the people sing

ulster-celt

podium

podium

congratulations Scott.

Really enjoyed your football of late.

Drat and double drat.

well done scott B ..

Richly deserved Scott Brown

Well done Skoosh.

Just as an aside..............I am amazed at the number of English people that I have spoken to recently who think that Celtic only sign Catholics and Rangers only sign Non-Catholics and this has been said to me without exception !

A lot of work still needs doing down here, but with the English media's total dis-interest in all things Scottish, I can't see how this mind-set can be changed, but it does go to show that we are "them" in many people's eyes !

pablophanque

Ps, This is well worth 10 minutes of anybody's time.

Paul67 - "yesterday I decided to devise a plan to solve the country’s economic problems instead of reading CQN; managed it too, I wonder if the Chancellor reads CQN?"

So were you the genius behind the idea to "spend, spend, spend" our way out of recession?

Who inspired you most, Viv Nicholson or Zsa Zsa Murray?

From wednesdays match , Craig Levein, articulate and accurate as usual stated that Scott Brown had now also improved his "decision making".

Last season in my opinion he over ran the ball too much, and was too quick to get involved in battles in ever game. too easily distracted, but there were glimpses of something.

This season we see a more focused, determined and intelligent footballer emerging. He does have the skills and is now beginning to show the decision making required to make a difference to a game.

In the recent international I personally thought he was the stand out player for the Scots.

Another attribute I like is his support of team mates, there is no shouting, screaming moany face or hands in the air reaction (a la the other Scot McD)to a poor pass or a mistimed run, instead there is a clap of the hands a shout of encouragment or more likely a lung busting effort from him to recover his colleagues mistake.
The fire in the belly is getting redirected to winning for the team, in the right way.

The fans need to keep in context the personal tragedy the young man endured last year, and now give him the support to grow and florish in the hoops.

Which he most surely will.

Auldheid are you a conriocht?

My favourite wolf is Wolfgang Wolf who use to manage Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. A close second is Wolf Blitzer CNN War correspondent (he sounds like a panzer division).

I use to be a Werewolf but I am alright noooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Lon Chaney Jr CSC

From the last thread
I never have or ever will wear a poppy. My granda's brother spent 28 years in the army but I will say my own prayers for him as I pray for my famiy dead every day of the year. However I have no objections to anyone else wearing a poppy but to make it an offical thing at Celtic Park when we have Japanese and German players as well as a sizable Irish support is madness, and as has been witnessed here a receipe for division.

With respect to you Scottish bhoys, you can never understand how much the poppy has been politized in NI or you have never been held for hours by the British Army just because of your name, they have not killed any of your family or raided your house in the middle of the might and numerous other things.

I forgive all that happened in NI over the last 40 years but I don't have to stand up in support of them.
I don't know if there will be a minute's silence at CP next home game but I won't be observing it, if I attend the game I won't be in the park until its over.

Perhaps the Irish support should stay at home next Sunday, I for one am considering it.

Well done to Scott Brown. Now we have all had our say maybe we should get back to discussing football and our team

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Paul67....

Told Ye....Ye Wir Due a Scott Brown Atricle....

Brilliant....His Family will Have a Happy Day Today....l Hope....

Go On Skoooosh.....Hail Hail....

o1bhoy

PS. Too All The Rumour Mungers....Where are You Now CSC....

Well the east side of Glasgow
Is the baddest part of town
And if you go down there
You better just beware
Of a man named Scotty brown

Now Scotty more than trouble
You see he stand bout five foot nine
All the downtown ladies call him treetop lover
All the mens just call him sir

And its bad, bad Scotty brown
The baddest man in the whole damn town
Badder than old king kong
And meaner than a junkyard dog

Now Scotty is a gambler
And he like his fancy clothes
And he like to wave his diamond rings
In front of everybodys nose
He got a custom continental
He got an eldorado too
He got a 32 gun in his pocket for fun
He got a razor in his shoe

And its bad, bad Scotty brown
The baddest man in the whole damn town
Badder than old king kong
And meaner than a junkyard dog

Well friday bout a week ago
Scotty´s shootin dice
And at the edge of the bar
Sat a girl named Hammil
And ooh that girl looked nice
Well he cast his eyes upon her
And the trouble soon began
And Scotty brown learned a lesson
bout messin with the wife of a jealous man

And its bad, bad Scotty brown
The baddest man in the whole damned town
Badder than old king kong
And meaner than a junkyard dog,

Well the two men took to fightin
And when they pulled them from the floor
Scotty looked like a jigsaw puzzle
With a couple of pieces gone

And its bad, bad Scotty brown
The baddest man in the whole damn town
Badder than old king kong
And meaner than a junkyard dog

nomoreopiatesCSC

Well done broonie

Outstanding young man

Am delighted for Scott Brown. Apart from Lee Naylor, he probably takes more stick than anyone else at the club from the fans and, like Gary Caldwell before him, he's risen above it to be the player I always thought he would be. He's been outstanding in the last three Scotland games, and has now proven his worth to (some of) his doubters in SPL as well. Now if he could just convince that idiot that sits in front of me at Celtic Park who gives him pelters for 90 minutes every week...

I'm still trying to work out why none of the three men at the bus stop called a taxi. They could even have shared it. There would still have been space for a wolf in the back.

Italiabhoy

Is this the Phil Spector program you were talking about? I've now downloaded it to watch later.

Arena: The Agony and Ecstasy of Phil Spector

Can I just add a comment on any booing on Sunday, a purely personal perspective. My father joined the Royal Marine Commandoes in 1938. He served until 1946 as he was a career soldier. He remained in the Royal Marine Association all his life and when he died (almost 20 years ago now) he was buried with the Royal Marine flag over his coffin. As a member of the RMA he paraded at George Square every remembrance Sunday with his colleagues, as the years rolled on there were fewer and fewer of them. It was a big day in our household.

He was also one of the biggest Celtic supporters you could meet, he gave me Celtic and I am grateful. He was also a great supporter of the Irish right of self determination and disliked the bitter huns he came across in his life as much as we do.

On Remembrance Sunday, I pay my respect to my Dad and his colleagues that I grew up respecting. I will do so on Sunday.

So if you feel you can't keep quiet on Sunday at Tynecastle, stay outside until the minutes silence is over then come in, for my sake and that of the many Celtic supporters who have loved ones who server in the forces, particularly WW2.

Hartleysmy hero ,

There is no minutes silence.

Lets be clear.

pablophanque at 1.07pm,
I work in England and have done for nearly 20 years, having spent some considerable time in most of the major cities ( though mostly the North West ) I have never heard anyone say anything about Celtic in that context.
I would say that the English ( or certainly most inhabitants in England) view of RFC is that they are an establishment based protestant organisation who live in a bygone age of British supremacist, anti-catholic views ( as opposed to the citizens of Manchester who just see them as a bunch of rioting football hooligans who are the scum of the earth)

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Maw Broon.... Paw Broon....Hen Broon....Daphnie Broon....Fat Boab....

Where is Wullie....????

o1dandybhoy

Philvisreturns, ha! You should know better than to suggest that my idea would be anything related to Zsa Zsa’s.

O1bhoy, you did, and I was thinking of your comment when writing the above. In truth, I would have preferred to wait a while longer before penning it.

My wee student has gone back to Kilwinning for the weekend. She is really making excellent progress and has lost much of her irrational dread of windscreen wipers, or 'the Devils Eyelashes' as she insisted on calling them.

Well done to Scott Brown definitely deserved. Playing like the player we know he is. With him, Caldwell and Hinkel all improving, does it not confirm that sometimes, we are too quick to judge players and we underestimate how much pressure is on them when they join one of the biggest clubs in the world !

See End of Previous Thread For Latest Episode of TGITW

WBG

Narrowboat Tim

Are'nt we all?

There's a term here I don't recognise - 'the irish support', we're the Celtic support.

There is no minute's silence next week so it's hypothetical but I think the Celtic support would behave as the Celtic support do. If there is away to protest correctly we will find it avoiding any offence to others, unlike our neighbours. My personal view would be that Remembrance Sunday offers everyone an opportunity to remember their war dead, irrespective of whether that is the relation of Scott Brown, Paddy McCourt, Shunsuke Nakamura, Massimo Donati or Andreas Hinkel.

IT’S gone way past a bad joke.

It’s gone way past the point of no return.

Mike McCurry is way past his sell-buy date.

He was once one of the finest referees in the country.

Now he is a comic figure, blundering from one hapless mistake to the next.

Once is understandable, twice is forgivable, but beyond that and it becomes wholly unacceptable.

And, for me, last Saturday was the final straw.

Kilmarnock v Falkirk at Rugby Park.

Jim Jefferies’ home side are throwing everything at the Bairns in a bid to get back on level terms.

But John Hughes’ visitors break and at the other end Graham Barrett cuts across Killie’s Jamie Hamill inside the box.

There is no contact, no foul committed — Barret simply throws himself to the ground.

Everyone inside Rugby Park could see it, yet somehow McCurry points to the spot and awards Falkirk a penalty.

Bairns star Scott Arfield scores and it’s game over.

Game over for poor old Mike, more like.

I simply could not believe the decision and McCurry has no excuses.

He could see the incident clearly, no one was blocking his line of vision.

He must have seen there was no contact, yet he was pointing to the spot before Barrett even hit the deck.

It was a shocking decision and the latest in a growing catalogue of cock-ups.

When I was still playing Mike was up there with the best in the business.

You could approach him, you could talk to him, you could tell he had an understanding of the players and how the game was played.

Of course, he’s now that bit older, but that’s still no excuse.

The reputation he worked so hard to build is crumbling before his eyes and that’s why I urge him to go now.

He has three years to go before he hits retirement age, but I honestly can’t see him officiating at the highest level for another three weeks!

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It’s time for Mike to do the decent thing and retire.

And if he doesn’t see that then the powers-that-be at Hampden should take the decision out of his hands.

He’s become a washed-up joke.

Everything has snowballed since he took charge of that infamous match between Rangers and Dundee United at Ibrox last May.

The conspiracy theorists had a field day as he chopped off a perfectly good United goal and denied the Tannadice men a clear-cut penalty.

Of course, those weren’t his first high-profile howlers of the campaign.

Back in January he’d allowed Barry Ferguson’s opener in Gers’ CIS Cup semi-final clash against Hearts to stand, despite the Rangers captain using an arm to control the ball. But for me, McCurry’s refereeing career began to unravel with those revelations about his private life.

He went from the back pages to the front pages and he simply hasn’t coped.

I don’t care who you are or what job you’re in. If your love life is splattered across the front pages, if suddenly the whole world knows your business, then life as you know it has changed forever.

You somehow have to find the mental strength to get through it.

You have your day-to-day life to live and you have to find a way to function.

McCurry hasn’t dealt with any of that.

He’s carried his off-the-field problems on to the pitch and as a result his performances have suffered.

McCurry is now in danger of being remembered as one of the worst refs Scotland has ever produced and he doesn’t deserve that.

He’s better than that.

But week after week now it’s mistake after mistake with him. The situation is ridiculous.

If the ordinary Joe in the street had made as many blunders his work would have sent him packing months ago.

That’s life. That’s reality.

McCurry has too many things on his mind at the moment and it’s clouding his judgement on the field of play.

We are not blessed with top refs in Scotland, so we cannot afford to continue with one who is not pulling his weight.

His decisions are changing games and costing teams points.

That is unacceptable in my eyes.

I liked Mike. I rated him among our top whistlers.

But those days are long gone and if he does not want to damage his image further he should just leave quietly by the back door.

It’s time for him to hang up his whistle.

Not just for his sake, but for the sake of everyone in Scottish football.

BBC PUNDIT Billy Dodds

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Paul67....

Truth Will Out....

All Hail Brooonie....2day....

o1afanofskooshCSC

Not only is there no minutes silence, fans are not being asked to wear poppies either.

Not much left for fans to get their knickers in a twist then.

However I'm sure someone will find a bit of elastic to stretch further interesting discussion around.

Well done to Scott (Skoosh) Brown, well deserved and loves playing in the Hoops, as was quite evident with his beaming smile after scoring against Hibs.

Rock On Scott

gsu

Some great debate on here re the Poppies and glad that we can all agree/disagree without drawing swords as such. Some atrocities from all sides we should remember for whatever reason but pleased we are all mindful of an inividuals opinion. No more from me on this.

Absolutely delighted for Scott Brown, I always thought his not so good performances were as simple as trying too hard to please and glad the coaching he received slowly moulded him in an obvious positive way, THE CELTIC WAY. If anyone will want to stick it up the Hearts this Sunday it'll "oor Broonie".

GONNAE NO' DAE THAT GUYS AND GIVE THOSE THAT ARE WAITING IN THE WINGS TO POUNCE ON ANY UNNACEPTABLE STUFF FROM OUR END!

Big_Liam
Thanks

thismancraig
Ok technically the Celtic supporters from Ireland.

Another podium finish.

My 1962 BRM V8 is pure class, just like me.

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" The Scott Brown Story Part 4,400,000....GIRFUY...."

Nuff Said.Com.Speek.Rumour.thomsonsaDiddy.lookandsee.EIRE

o1skooshdeManCSC

have ticket for Man U game..email me at jinkybhoyatgmail.com if interested 31pounds...living in cavan meath area...

why can't we simply have the minute's silence half way through the first half of a home game as we normally do?

oneantonrogan, I'm not the idiot who sits in front of you at Celtic Park. I'm the idiot who sits elsewhere. I never give Celtic players pelters but as I've said before, and I know Big Liam will disagree, Scott Brown for me is better on the right side of midfield as opposed to CM.

I'm delighted that he has won the award and I hope it's the first of many.

Fine Girl Y'Ar.

DBBIA

"My wee student has gone back to Kilwinning for the weekend. She is really making excellent progress.."

Surely the first sentence will have a detrimental effect on the second.

Sir Paul

So... Master Brown,gets his recognition that we have been acutely aware of....since the Beginning o' This Season.

My "Fair Haired Bhoy.

And, how did he turn things around... from the Basement to the Pent- Hoose?

He did it the auld fashioned wey.. by... Gettin' Bettah, And Bettah..and Bettah and Bettah.

Fargo's famous plagiarized question...foist coined by "You know who"...a remarkable man, who's name is maistly unknown to maist o' the reader's, oan here..except fur... You and Me,kiddo..said it foist...

"What have you done for me,lately?"

This question is the sole Criteria that should be used in the Celtic Team Selection Process.

An answer, in the negative... can be accepted... ONCE..and ONCE ONLY.

However,the implication contained in that answer, should be considered to be an Official Warning...to the answerer.

If one went thru the Present Celtic Eleven.. here are how the answers would stack up...that is, according to me, who in this town, is the sole arbiter:

Boruc...................... " Fine,Boss"

Hinkel....................." Fine,Boss"

Wilson....................." Nothing Much, Boss"

Caldwell..................." Fine,Boss"

O'Dea..................... " Fine,Boss"

Naka...................... " Fine,Boss"

Brown..................... " Fine,Boss"

Donati.................... " Fine,Boss"

McGeady................... " Fine,Boss"

Molly..................... " Nothing Much,Boss"

Macko..................... " Fine,Boss"

So...whit hiv we here?

A quick glance thru, will tell the glancer..this..

Both Wilson and Molly are... oan REPORT.

No a good thing...tae be oan Report..fur it means, anither succeeding "Nothing Much " performance, from eether or baith of these unworthies.. and it is "Oot o' the Pool, fur Yese~"

Who said it wiz tough tae pick a Successful and Winning Team?

Soitenly, no me...

Awe is takes is a we bit focus oan making sure that the correct type of Cumminication is in vogue.

That's Awe.

Kojo.

Glad for Scott but don't think he's been that great in all honesty.

WhodisnycarewhoGitstheseawardsatanytime

Headline in the Greenock Telegraph

"Man attacked schoolgirl with iPod"

That is, he used the iPod as an offensive weapon (probably had Phil Colins on at the time) rather than he attacked a schoolgirl who had an iPod. The description "5 seconds of madness" was used so presumably not listening Phil after all.

Paul

How do you asess the chances of player movement come January? And Which positions (aside from Left Back - i hope!) do you think we will look at?

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NotafanofWG....

sTop Drinkin Wae NAFOS....

o1bhoy.....;o))))

winningemmell

What exquisite ales have you been supping lately in that fine establishment you happen to frequent in ML? and do you have vouchers?

Barnsley Bitter CSC

Auldheid, just came online. How do you know there will be no minute's silence if you don't mind me asking ? Has there been a statement ? I hope you are correct as it was an issue which was causing a lot of division among the support.

Funny how poppygate has come about just when Rangers are under the cosh regarding TFS. Wouldn't be surprised if the boys from Media House had made a wee phone call to one of the brethern for them to propose it at a committee meeting of Poppyscotland. We're in the midst of a dirty war after all.

The support must stay united at all times and refuse to let some slick operators drive a wedge between us. ( And between some of us and the club.) The pressure is on the FOD. Let's keep it there.

Fine Girl Y'Ar

According to this we better just hide:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2008/oct/31/spl-rangers-celtic-barry-ferguson

Strange, not one creative player is mentioned there!

Nothing to fear!

Respect?

Who is it the boo bhoys might be affecting where there is a silence at a game(pick any occasion)?

IMHO observing any silence firstly and foremost is a matter of respect to Celtic FC. A silence properly observed or disrupted is only ever reflected on Celtic FC, not on individuals or groups in the ground.

Just about every non-Celtic silence is a challenge. The challenge is whether the club, Celtic FC, will emerge with its reputation in tact.

On such occasions, your opinion as an individual supporter is unimportant and irrelevant, for it is the Club, Celtic FC, that is judged not you.

Silence does not mean assent. It is perfectly possible to be silent and personally disagree with the issue in hand. Your silence is required for the club to protect it, not by the issue at hand. History is full of examples of silent protest.

Be sure there will be nothing that sticks in the craw of the crawers more than having to praise Celtic FC for its decorum in such matters.

People will be able to come on here and argue the rights and wrongs of each individual case which will be futile in achieving a consensus. Just remember, observing a silence is respecting your club, Celtic FC. You are neither asked to nor are making any other statement (irresepctive of how others may wish to interpret this). Anyone who brings the club into disrepute by failing to be able to control themselves for 60 seconds must accept that they disrespect their club Celtic FC and are happy for it to be thrown to the hyenas in the LLL who will, you can be assured, have a feeding frenzy the likes of which you want but can't get for TFS.

So stand up and respect the champions.

Cadizzy
Did the fish reach London intact? Did you enjoy it? `Madness` is an appropriate topic for you!
(Formerlt TicTalk)

My dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,friend.. Winning Gemmell

I agree, entirely on your pithy opinion, regarding Master Scott...

He, Soitenly has no bin...That Great.

Howevah.......

What he has bin... and that really is awe Ah evah,evah, ask from a Performer or a Soccer Player.. this wan thing...

Master Scott, has shown.. STEADY IMPROVEMENT.

Improvement, going from So so.. to Bettah, Bettaher,Bestest..is the Key to success in any Profession..

It can be done... but only in one applies him/her self intensely, and shows...

UNDIVIDED DEDICATION TO THE JOB, AT HAND.

That is why I am so Harsh in my judgment, if I see that a PROFESSIONALL .. is quite content to turn in.. so so performances, time after time.. I become quite upset.

Mr. Naylor is a Prime Example..

He has not made the slightest effort to improve on his well known deficiencies... He still canny be relied oan.. tae make that final pass to a friendly colleague.. he still canny complete after a telling run, a reliable cross into the box...he still gets caught oot of poseetion, time and again..he still... and on an on

I would send a Taxi to that Guy's hoose.. to take him tae the Railway station and see him safely aboard the "Flying Scot" gangin south~

Kojo
yer pal..who ayeways hiz time fur you

TMC

We have nothing to fear but fear itself!

The Dubai Mafia. . .

Just to demonstrate that Greenock possesses wit and not just half wits (new readers see earlier post), here's a wee story from the shipyards long before the devil woman got her hands on them.

My father served his time as a joiner in the early fifties in Lithgow's. At that time, you were not allowed a tea break in the morning, but everybody took an unofficial one at ten o'clock anyway. Working in the joiners' shop, nobody wore a watch for fear of damage, so they had to rely on the "big clock" that stood way above the yard. However, you could not see it from the joiners' shop, so a lot of guesswork re the time was required.

One morning, old Johnny McCready who had worked there for decades, was going to the top of the yard where you could see the clock. Since it felt about 10 o'clock, one of the guys asked him to shout down the time so they could get the flasks out .Now, over the years Johnny had had his fair share of accidents with saws and so forth, and had fingers and bits of fingers missing from both hands.

That morning on seeing the clock, Johnny shouted back down to his workmates "10 o'clock....10 o'clock" Of course with the noise of the shipyard, nobody could hear him so Johnny held up both hands with his fingers splayed open to get the message over.

"God almighty" said a workmate. "Half past four already"

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Sorry I A m Dream-Time Cometh....

Crossing Over with Kenny Miller….

Martin Bain:Bears and Bearettes today we welcome Kenny back from Timmyland…. From an early age…. Kenny Miller displayed remarkable psychic abilities…. predictions and premonitions he couldn't explain….even scoring goals…. At 15, a reading by a psychic changed his life…. Kenny was told what millions have witnessed…. He can reunite people in the physical world with those that have….crossed over the Timmy divide….I give you Mr Kenneth Miller….

Kenny Miller: Welcome to "Crossing Over"…. Before we begin…. I must stress again I’m here to score goals and Never kissed that badge….Also the importance of remembering the details that come from these sessions. Specifically, the things that don't seem to make sense at first. It's imperative that you remember everything I say…. Okay…. I think I'm Aye Ready…. And…. I'm going over here…. in this direction…. right here…. And someone over here….I'm getting a J…. A…. J…. a Man with a T connection…. Who's got a Man with a T?.... [ no response ] Maybe F?.... F or T?.... A Man with a F…. or T…. [ no response ] Or…. R?.... K, T, R…. or W. Yes W….

Moonbeams: [ raises hand ] Oh! I know an W!....

Kenny Miller: Okay. Okay, what is the name?

Moonbeams Walt Walt….

Kenny Miller: And has he passed recently?....

Moonbeams: No, he's sitting right here….

Kenny Miller: Okay.. maybe it was Walt I was getting…. Walt, did you have someone pass recently?....

WaltDisnae: Yes, I did…. I know someone who Passed [Smiling]

Kenny Miller: Okay…. And did their name begin with a T or a F?

WaltDisnae: No….

Kenny Miller: pause Or a P?.... Or a B?....

WaltDisnae No…..

Kenny Miller: T…. A…. or F? ….

WaltDisnae: No….

Kenny Miller: Or…. S…. or W?.... A taller person…. name begins with a T…. or an F…. [ no response ] B or a G?....

WaltDisnae: No…. I'm sorry….

Kenny Miller: Could be a player…. who couldn’t pass…. or score in an bordello.... @ Ipox….. or @ Stampford Bridge?.... [ pause ] It might have been a man with blonde hair…. or small last name. could be a Johnny foreigner ….or he stayed in a Hotel .... or a apartment…. or his parents' home…. or in a dormitory…. Name begins with D or S…. or U…. or an F.... yes I’m sure it’s F

Moonbeams: [ excited…. hand in the air] Ooh…. ooh! Kenny Kenny…. Flo! ….We knew an Flo!....

WaltDisnae: Oh, which one was he? ….

Moonbeams: Oh, was signed by that other Wee Dick…. the one with the carpet on his heid!

Kenny Miller: [ full of it ] I'm seeing a carpet….. Is that a man with a carpet on his heid?.... Who signed a diddy called Flo?....

Moonbeams Oh, yes! It was him who signed the diddy!.... It wisnae me honest Kenny.

Kenny Miller: Yes…. Yes…. And he had a very bad carpet….like a German helmut,

Moonbeams: No, it – was his real hair….

Kenny Miller: It's shorter. It's shorter. Like a young Adolf. …Or, even shorter, like a Ernie Wise. …

Moonbeams: Not really..Kenny….

Kenny Miller: [ getting angry ] Well…. I'm seeing a carpet, are you calling me a liar?

Moonbeams: No. Keep going. [ Whispers ] “Heh ….Walt can this Wee Pr*ck really Read My Mind?”…. Whit if he finds Oota boot the Aqua Dome Lies?....

Kenny Miller: [ sighs ] Okay…. I see him working….. with something….. his hands are holding….. a thing….. a.. a ball….. [ quickly ] No, no, no!.... I take it back, that was dumb!.... That was dumb! ….He did hold a thing….. he did a hold a thing..

Moonbeams: Yes! He held a ball, he was a tactical genius! ….

WaltDisnae: This is incredible! ….

Kenny Miller: A Coach… Okay, he was a Coach..... he was a Coach…. and, for some reason, I'm getting a Fernando….. Does that mean anything?

WaltDisnae: Yes! I remember, He Coached a Fernando!.... I wanted him for Everton.

Kenny Miller: Yes. Yes, he Coached T-t-t-to-to….. T-t-t-t-ta…. he Coached…. he Coached Total Foetball?....

Moonbeams: Eh, No….

Kenny Miller: Beach Foetball? ….

Moonbeams: No….

Kenny Miller: 5 a sides?

Moonbeams: No, he bought – Konterman FF’s….

Kenny Miller: Sshhh! Ssshhh! Sshhhh!.... Swimming?.... [ no response ] Swimming?.... [ no response ] W-w-w Water Polo!.... [ no response ] He Coached Water polo?.... Yes I see it now he Coached Water polo….!!!!

Moonbeams: FF’s He can see the Aqua Dome….Were F*cked….Walt…. Get Bain, Bazza, and Edwards….

Kenny Miller:[ Dazed ] Okay…. he wasn’t a real Coach…. I'm sorry….Okay…. how am I supposed to get that?.... How am I supposed to get that?.... Okay…. screw you guys….you guys are dead to me! Okay, screw you guys…. Okay…. I'm going over here now….. I see someone…. who ate food a lot of food….i see a B yes a B Barca maybe?…. Bobo maybe?…. no wait it’s a Bazza?.... yes Bazza …..he’s fat yes fat….and I see a limp….. yes fat and limping….

“Kenny Kenny wake up” [ Kenny’s Mum ] George Burley is on the phone….

o1dream-TimeBhoy

CADIZZY! FISH? OK?

The artist formerly known as Tic Talk

Jim, I was looking out for your posts, not realising you had changed your name until I noticed it on Wednesday. I posted then that the fish was terrific though I had to share it with my in-laws. It got here in one piece just about. Many thanks again and hope to see you in BBs before we embarrass Swalex

John

Well done Scott Brown. Very well deserved award. He has been one of our standout players so far this season along with Samaras and Caldwell. He seems to link very well with Aiden, Shaun and Skippy and when those four are exchanging passes and moving for each other, our football is a joy to watch.

Paul: You said you could make a case that the forthcoming SPL fixtures are more important than the Champions League ones. I think that case is already open and shut. We have to win the SPL this season if what I read about next year's Ch Lg qualifiers is accurate.

While the league winners go straight into the group stages, the 2nd place team could face the 2nd placed Russian, Dutch, Czech, Romanian or Ukranian teams. If they clear that hurdle they could be drawn against the 4th placed English or Spanish teams or 3rd in Italy or Germany. If this is right the SPL becomes even more of a priority.

Beating the Jambos this Sunday would give us our 7th straight league win and our 9th straight domestic win. It would give us two weeks of home games where we could put Rangers under a bit of pressure and it would clear one of the most difficult fixtures from our schedule. It would also prove that results and performances of recent weeks can be maintained in what is one of the most difficult away ties outside Ibrox.

Mon the hoops!

Craiginho

Kojo, aye, Jack’s phrase is always insightful.

As for the man in question, I noted a considerably improvement in his performance AFTER his goal against Hibernian; perhaps confidence was all that was needed.

Don’t worry about Molly, his off-the-ball work is doing a trick.

Dobbo, apart from the obvious, I have no info on where we will be looking in January. It will reflect perceived weaknesses at the time.

Craiginho, agree. Scottish football is in vicious/virtuous circle territory when it comes to European qualification.

A FEW VIEWPOINTS.
In my lifetime, Jimmy Johnstone deserves the accolade of being The Greatest Celt ever. Jimmy deserves it for his astonishing dribbling skills, his bravery both during and after his carreer and his obvious and continued love of Celtic.
Danny McGrain deserves to be recognised as Celtic`s most consistently superb player and possibly our only player who was, for several seasons, the best in the world in his position.
Henrick Larson was , by miles, our best overseas player and our best player since Dalglish.

Sorry John,
I`ve got a ticket for the All Blacks game which means I will miss the Motherwell game (why Swalex?) but will be in BB`s for the next home , Saturday game.
Had to change my sign in as I had PC problems (called them Huns)

Jim, I meant the Man U game and Ferguson. I too will miss the Motherwell game.

just been told i have a ticket for sunday which is great news.

i think it very very unlikely anyone would disrupt a minutes silence.

The black and tans may have fought in world war one but they have no right to respect.

That aside the fallen of world war 1 and 2 are not the scum who patroled the streets of derry or belfast.

I don't forsee any issues if they have a minutes silence.

Then we can sing the bhoys to victory.

Good news...both Mick and Naka trained today. Gordon says if Caddis were 6'2" he'd play every game.

Hotsmokedsalmond,

I was just telling one of my grandsons last week that my 4 best Celtic players from different eras were Jinky, Kenny, Henrik and Naka. And they all scored special goals against the huns too !

Jinky's in the penalty shoot-out against Rangers at Hampden when the ball was on the spot and he ran full pelt from the halfway line and without stopping blasted it an inch under the crossbar. 1974 I think.

Kenny's penalty at Ibrox in 1971 when he stopped in his run-up to tie his lace before sending the Girvan lighthouse the wrong way. (I did say LIGHThouse there, didn't I ?)

Henrik's all-time best-ever in 2000 when he nutmegged Bert and dinked it over Klos in the 6-2 game.

And lastly, Naka's wonderful banana shot in April this year which helped to send us on our way to 3 in a row.

Fine Girl Y'Ar.

Gallowgate,
Thanks for the memories. I, too, am a big fan of Naka and am certain that, if he goes in January, many who have described him as a luxury will realise what an essential he really has been.

TokyotimsCSC

Glasgow Celtic Champions

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

thismancraig, aren't newspapers supposed to be "objective" !!??

Ferguson returns to super-charge Rangers' engine room With the return of Barry Ferguson, Rangers have midfield strength that Celtic can only dream about (wit !!??)
Barry Ferguson could return this weekend to revitalise Rangers.

As Celtic's worries edge towards injury crisis stage, Rangers fans are preparing for the latest welcome to their prodigal son.

Shunsuke Nakamura, Glenn Loovens, Georgios Samaras, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Stephen McManus are among Gordon Strachan's walking wounded. McManus should recover for Sunday's trip to face Hearts but the others represent a significant combined loss. With Manchester United just over the horizon, Strachan can perhaps bemoan the same poor fortune that saw Rangers lose a series of players to injury last season.(musta missed that ! Fergiehun receiving dubious injections all season notwithstanding !)

Walter Smith, conversely, should unleash his captain, Barry Ferguson, for the first time this season as Inverness visit Ibrox. Ferguson turns 31 in February and is therefore no longer the youngster everyone fondly (beginning to wretch here now !) he redeemers making a first-team debut as an 18-year-old.

Whether or not Ferguson's game has modified much in the intervening 12 years is open to debate. What is certain, though, is that the captain could and should,(beginning to see where this "reporter" is coming from now !) if he can remain fit, be the driving force behind Rangers' bid to wrest the title from Celtic's grasp. Towards the end of last season, particularly in Uefa Cup matches as Rangers marched towards the Manchester final, Ferguson displayed the very form people recall from his injury-free days. For too long, however, he has been dogged by, and played on through, everything from niggles to significant damage.

The freshness of Smith's midfield, supplied by the arrival of Pedro Mendes, Maurice Edu and Steven Davis in the aftermath of an embarrassing European exit in Lithuania, contrasts markedly with Strachan's issues in that area. Nakamura's injury aside, Aiden McGeady and Shaun Maloney have flitted in and out of the team,(so choosing the onform player is now "flitting is it ??) Paul Hartley is apparently deemed worthy of only cameo appearances from the substitutes' bench and Barry Robson has been utilised as an emergency left-back. Only Scott Brown has flourished in the Celtic engine room this season.(and which one of "theirs" would you take over ours !?)

Mendes and Davis, meanwhile, have been among Scotland's most impressive performers (this'll be the same Mendes that hasn't played for most of last month then will it ?) while Kevin Thomson, maligned in many quarters, has also produced his best Rangers form. Smith says a "small tactical change" is all that will be required to facilitate Ferguson's return alongside those three regular performers; Celtic should (in your twisted little mind you mean !!??) and will be worried by such a midfield four as Rangers prepare for seven SPL matches in November.(unless they ask to extend November that is !!)

The key to Ferguson's influence as he moves into his 32nd year will be discipline.(which he hasn't, or ever will have be able to control) Heavily criticised by former manager Paul Le Guen on account of his failure to remain in position on the field, the Scotland international has never displayed a willingness to allow play to rage on around him.(fist, boot, head, you name it, he'll use it to stop whomever and by however !)

But having only just recovered from serious ankle surgery in the summer - he also went under the knife two years ago - and following the knee damage incurred during his brief flirtation with Blackburn Rovers, now is the time to ensure he remains an influential part of Rangers for the next four years at least.(for this "journo !) For that to happen, Ferguson must appreciate the merits of those around him rather than get caught up in personal crusades on a weekly basis. There is no questioning the mutually - and nationally, given Ferguson's status as the captain of Scotland - beneficial nature of such a policy.(couldn't keep it down any longer !!! Embdy know how to get diced carrot out of a keyboard :o( !)

pablophanque

Paul67

Scott Brown wins POTM Award.....Hmmmm....Congrats to him and hopefully one of many.

I doubt it would have happened if Mr Strachan had listened to the advice on here.....What was it "Gordon Strachan is the last man in Glasgow to learn......".

I too was amongst the sceptics. I am pleased he is finding his best form. Long may it continue. I'm sure he will be desperate to keep it going against the Hertz on Sunday.

I have 2 main concerns re the proposed reaction issue of the minutes silence on Sunday.

Firstly, we were absolutely correct (and joined by the rest of the world) in our indignation of the booing of the minutes silence of JPII. I believe that if we have negative reaction would be hypocritical.

Secondly, most of those being remembered are ordinary men forced into fighting and certainly for WWII a far greater ideological enemy than we have ever faced before or since. I am glad that there were those brave enough to fight then that I have my freedom.

This is in no way to excuse the actions of the British Army in Ireland or anywhere around the world where they have tortured or killed th innocent indigenous population. But we have to distinctly separate the 2.

We should ensure our ire is turned on those at teh other end on Sunday who have not quite reached as far as most on the evolutionary ladder.

Fur embdy wot missed it............................

The Gate In The Wood coninueth...

SFA HQ Yesterday

Wilma: ...... anyway you seem very happy today, Sir Gordon, like the cat who got the cream

GD: Yes, today's my last day on the Worcestershire Sauce Crisps anal diet

W: And the whiff of smoked haddock is begining to recede by the week

GD: The credit for the cure goes to Brother Brown Browning. Ensure he receives complimentary tickets for tomorrow's Hampden Homecoming Halloween Hooly

W: Who else merits a place on the guest list, Sir ?

GD: Fridge magnate, Willie Chaughey. Ensure the chill chief receives a VIP invitation for him and his associates.

W: Any others ?

GD: Let me think, Wilma..... Tom Craigson deserves a pair for booking Japanese bad-bhoy, Suzuki MacNamura. Hold on a moment - Wilma, check if that dead-ball-flukester has Scottish ancestry.

W: He doesn't. I investigated already, did the family-tree research.

GD: He doesn't qualify ? With a name like MacNamura ?

W: He's Japo-Irish

GD: What ? Another one ? Like Seansushi Macushla. There's something fishy going on here, Wilma.

W: Tell me about it.

GD: No, you tell me about it.

W(picks up her notes): Suzuki's grandfather, Mick MacNamura, was a Japanese Native American martial arts expert who settled in Limerick in 1916. He was involved in the Easter Rising Sun Rebellion. Cofflick-side, obviously.

GD: A Mick-Mack Indian ?

W: A Limerick man of oriental culture, Sir Gordon; a sort-of Sean East of Garryowen. There's a short verse about him here :

" There was an Indian-Jap-Paddy called Mick
Whose family emigrated to Limerick
His grandson Suzuki
Could hit yir bahooky
Wi a 70-yarder free-kick "

Anyone else for the guestlist, Sir Gordon ?

GD: Is anyone in Scotland eligible for Scotland ?

W: Only Loyola Novo

GD: Invite her. Courier her two complimentery tickets immediately.

W: Loyola is male, Sir Gordon. He has stars tattooed on his arm.

GD: In that case he probably qualifies for the USA instead. Invite US Presidential hopeful Osama Bin Whatsisname.

W: I'm afraid Osama is confined to barracks. What about the other one ?

GD: Clint Billton ?

W: No, John McKane. He's got to have Scottish heritage.

GD: McKane's too old to play for Scotland, Wilms

W: He's not as old as Presbyterian Journal and Wavy Deer. Good lord - will I invite Sir Murray David ?

GD: On no account has David to be invited. He would upset the dookin-fur-applecart. Our job primarily is to entertain Willie Chaughey and his Cofflick companions.

W: In that case the 200-strong guestlist is complete.

GD: Good work, Wilma. Advise final numbers to Brother Ramsay Gordon for catering purposes. Happy Halloween. Will you be in fancy dress, Wilma? I'd love to see you in a ....

W: ... I wouldn't like to spoil the surprise, Sir Gordon. Good things come to he who waits.....

TBC

Wonderfulgemmel

Why are people presuming there will be a minutes silence at tynecastle? Next sunday 9th is remembrance sunday.

tooheys_new............THERE'S NO MINUTES SILENCE !!!!!!!!!!!

pablophanque

Ps, sorry fer shoutin'

Pablo, stop mumbling! Is there a minute's slience or not?

Let`s have a minute`s `slience` for Cadizzy....or even from!

Pablo

That was my minutes silence in typing mode

Gallowgate

I picked that up from a statement by oneanotoinrogan backed up by another by Big Liam.

Next came common sense. Why would Celtic or any club for that matter set themselves up as an Aunt Sally? Applause has been the way of avoiding past criticism, why go back to something that is inviting criticism?

The Daily Record article makes no mention of a minutes silence. I imagine that had they requested that the clubs would have said "mair bother than its worth, but we'll wear poppies"

The minute's silence is a meaning some read into the article. A great example of making something up and then acting as if it were true - when it wisnae.

Daily Record

SPL sides to mark Remembrance Day with poppy shirts
Oct 29 2008

EVERY SPL team will wear special Remembrance Day jerseys next week.

The tribute will take place after poppy appeal organisers wrote to the 12 clubs asking them to wear the one-off kit - and all agreed.

Some clubs will have a small red poppy woven in to team jerseys on the day. Others will make their own tribute with players sporting a stick-on poppy.

Referees, their assistants and fourth officials will also join in the tribute by wearing a poppy on their outfits.

The jerseys will be worn in SPL matches to be played over the weekend of November 8-9. Remembrance Sunday falls on November 9 this year.

A spokeswoman for Poppyscotland, who used to be known as the Earl Haig Fund Scotland, said: "All the SPL clubs are involved and all their players will wear the special Scottish poppy which will greatly increase public awareness of the poppy appeal."

Last year, Hearts wore a special strip when they played a Remembrance Day match against Aberdeen at Tynecastle.

The decision was taken to honour the players of the legendary Hearts squad of season 1914-15, who died in World War I.

The club's entire first team squad had enlisted with the 16th Royal Scots, a battalion known as McCrae's Own.

Seven died in service. The strip worn by the Hearts players in 2007 had the names of the dead - John Allan, James Boyd, Duncan Currie, Ernest Ellis, Thomas Gracie, James Speedie and Harry Wattie - embroidered into the sleeve. The jersey also had a poppy on the chest.

Remembrance Day commemorates the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians since World War I.

Poppyscotland support war veterans and their dependants in Scotland. Last year the appeal raised a record s1.76million.

Pablo,
How long is it then?

Clarification: I imagine that had PoppyScotland requested a minutes silence the clubs would have said "mair bother than its worth, but we'll wear poppies"

everywansacomedjin !!!

pablophanque

Paul67

I am delighted that Skoosh has won this award and sure it will help his confidence and drive him onto even better performances.

I thought Gus MacPherson as manager of the month with 2 victories and a defeat in the SPL was a bad decision !!!!!!!!!!

weebobbycollins

I was falling into that trap until I read the DR article.Sometimes it pays to check the facts first but sometimes when you walk into the middle of a discussion the very fact that so many are wading in just makes you think there is actually something to wade into.

Pablo

I picked up the miutes silence from others. I had presumed the Farts had done so as they are not and home next week and they thought it would rile us.

Hopefully, there will be a hole host of silence from the home end for much of the game.

Not becoming of you gweedorebhoy. I hope others like me won't rise to your bait!!

Byraway..................whoever invented this MARS™ in a cup malarky his a loat tae answer fur !!!??? Ah blame Yclru for showin' me it in the furst place :o(

pablophanque

On Scott Brown: Glad to see him performing as his best Hibs form suggested he might.
Craig Levein was spot on when he pointed to Brown's better decision making. I watch a lot of good amateur football and what lets down a lot of good technical players is their decision making. It is no different at professionall level.

Auldheid

The record article says that some teams will wear a "stick on poppy"

Is a "stick on poppy" anything like a "stick on penalty" as we never get many of those either

01bhoy

From earlier

Im thinking its Champers champers chocolate for you mate!!!

Ive been out all day and havent got the internet on my phone so was incommunicado ! They sell excellent pasta in there.

Pablo

This journalist isn't usually so bad but I think midfield would feature rarely at the top of the 'we're all doomed' merchants!

As I said, Rangers midfield - when all are fit - remains limited due it's lack of creativity. Plan B remains 'Boydie might score'!

Stick-on poppies will surely just lead to a littered pitch like last year when everyone wore yellow Madeleine McCann ribbons that all fell off as soon as they started moving.

winninggemmell
pablophanque

Great to see Limerick get a mention in TGITW
The Republic's 3rd City doesn't get enough
good press these days ;-)

craggy island gaa

Pablo -this 'Mars in a cup' is not new- just ask Mick'n'Marianne.

Steelica, I don’t think my earlier assessment of Scott Brown was wrong – and still think it’s a little early to proclaim the transformation complete.

Jinkysboy, aye, but Gus deserves it for beating Rangers and putting Celtic back at the top of the league.

DBBIA, I don't think there was a cup anywhere near that two :o)))

CIG, no credit to me mate, I'm just the conduit !

pablophanque

Modern European competitions is rubbish

PoppyScotland! Is that really the name? Sounds like an opium importation cartel - or perhaps one of Bob Geldof's kids

Back on football matters, congrats to Scott Brown. £4m player blah blah ... We bought him for his potential which he is now beginning to show.

Important game on Sunday. Three points would be a great result and keep us where we belong: on top of the league.

Boredwiththepoppydebate csc

interesting site

http://www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk/

Pablo -

cheers for that

LudditeCSC, ML2

WDH-How much for this lot?

GordonJ- the Poppy Debate- what we do on CQN when the baseball season is finito `¬>

Sectarian condoms.........is that Barry Ferguson on the packet ?

http://www.smartpaddy.ie/acatalog/bbbox.html

And the daleks were apparantly Catholic...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-5-RC-Dalek/dp/B000EOOT86/ref=pd_ys_ir_all_11

hello all hoopsters

whits the craic? oh and happy Friday!

vmhan

Carla

can't afford it I'm in the race for the daniel o'donell tickets.

vman

home from work :)))))

Sir Paul @ 3.58

Ah didnae miss that remarkable remark,frae ye,pal..

And I totally agree wi' it!( whit?...ed)( so ye missed it...so whit else it noo?)

Improvement, is good.. but, excellence, has still not been attained.

Of course..I believe that Master McGeady, is in much the same frame of reference.

He is far removed from excellence of performance.... but, he has improved and continues to do so.

I am more tha willing to suffer thro' the the odd and not so odd times..when both of these young tyros..for, really, that is the propah description of the stage of development they have reached.. as they continue to frustrate and fumble and stumble.

As long as both youngsters show application... I can await their full Matriculation.

In long or in short,pal.. I believe that you are correct in your assessment( Aboot whit?...ed)(Look, ah dinnae explain it..I jist write aboot it)

Kojo.

Kojo -

thanks for the multidears ( a niner no less !)

I thought of our man Scott on listening to the parable of the barren fig tree from two Sundays ago. The owner was sick of it as it had produced no fruit for too long and asked his gardener to cut it down. The gardener had other ideas and pleaded with his boss - ' I will dig around it, manure it and prune it - give it another season and see if it produces fruit next time around.' I believe the owner agreed to the gardener's request........

HOWIVVVVVVVVVA

.....

we are not informed as to the fig tree's fate, did it pass muster the following season ?

Broon has not produced, has had manure thrown in his direction and buds are....... er..... shooting but we still await THE HARVEST.

ThingswethinkabootitMassCSC

thomthetim,from last thread,i'm sure,like everyone else here,you have enjoyed,on many occasions,Henriks goal against rangers,you know the one,goalkeeper punts a hopeful ball up the park,Chris Sutton bravely holds off the atentions of amoruso,and heads down to the feet of the onrushing HL,his actions thereafter are the stuff of legend,climaxing in his,sublime,glorious,magnificent,awe-inspring,chip over the despairing claws of the rangers goalie,would you suggest that the goalie,you remember him,the one who originally punted the ball upfield,is to be praised for his part in the goal?Of course i write with my tongue in my cheek and mean no offence,i am willing to agree to differ as to MD's contribution the other night,that after all,is what makes for lively and healthy debate,but to give him credit for a goal which was scored after two corner kicks,is,at best tenuous.if you thought he had a good match,then you are right,and nothing i,or anyone else can say will change that,just don't feel that your case for prasing him in this particular instance,is valid.Having said all that,i hope you are at BB's next Saturday,perhaps we can debate it over a pint of black stout.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqkpWuQaE64

Ulster-Celt

Dear CQNers,

Could I ask everyone to read the following and decide for themselves whether to sign or not. I don't really want to start any discussion about such a topic.

I have been approached by a friend of mine, Dennis Edney. Dennis hails from Lochee and is a big Celtic supporter. He is now a Canadian lawyer. Currently, Dennis is in Guantanamo Bay, defending a young boy, called Omar Khadr. Dennis, I think, I'm right in saying is the first non-US lawyer who has been given permission to appear before the Supreme Court in Washington DC, because of this case.
He writes: At this time, there are groups of Canadians across the country trying to put pressure on our Federal Government to stand up for Omar and demand a fair trial and his repatriation back to Canada.
If this issue is of concern to you, I ask you to consider signing the following petition. It is one of a number that I believe are circulating in the country.

www.petitiononline.com/omar567/petition.html

I have already emailed Dennis asking whether being outside Canada made any difference. He replied that he was anxious that as many people as possible be alerted to the situation. One of the main reasons for Dennis' action of behalf of his client is that Omar was only a minor when he was taken to Guantanamo. He feels betrayed by his own Government's lack of support for one of its citizens.

The second matter is a lot less serious. I was visiting a missionary priest friend today over in Liverpool. Fr John Doran is his name. He works in South Africa. He was telling me that he was up in Scotland around the time of the 1st ManU game. He was on the train travelling back from Edinburgh when he met in with a group of Aberdeen Celtic supporters heading for Old Trafford. Suffice to say, they raised £600.00 for his work there and then. Wonderful stuff. Fr John was even more impressed that they mostly were going simply to support the team, as they all expected to get beat. They're real supporters, says he. I was tempted to say (but didn't): yes, real CELTIC supporters. If any of you are reading this, YOU are a credit to our club.

thismancraig
And all celtic fans rankers are about to UNLEASH 32yr old bazza fergusgun on us so be very very afraid,i was absoluteley bricking it when I read that ,until I remembered tonight is halloween pheww what a relief

dookinforapples csc

narrowbhoat tim at 1:23pm

Yes that's the one!

My dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,friend.. Winning Gemmell.

You have earned each and every wan o' they thingmies.

By dint of yer hard woik and stick to it ness.

And...

The threed o' yer tale has not broken.. which is a testament to either to your cleverness in pursuing yer manifest destiny..or...eether than that.. ye mebbe hiv moved tae, Paisley~

I like yer Allegory, which is a brammer... Fargo, wid hiv bin prood..as ye know or mebbe ye dinna know.. Fargo, is an Allegorist. He is miny anither thing, as weel..which is neether here nor there... but, as an Allegorist, he shone/shinned..( Sure ye dinna mean an Allergist?..ed)( Na.. Doctura Detroit.. is an Allergist..ah think.. but I wull need tae check that wan oot...get back tae ye latah)

I am prood o' ye,pal

Keep on Keeping oan.

Kojo.
yer pal...who likes ye an awful loat.

Celtic Bob

Im August we took the power away from the monkey.

Today the organ grinder, with no monkey to support him, has given up his throne.

The king is dead - Long Live The King.

WwwwwwwGemmell -this parable from the Bible- is this the story where Christ was hungry and he came across a fig tree which was fruitless; whereupon he cursed it and it withered away.

Johnnyquest,

Only for the quick thinking and accurate long pass from, I think, Gould, the ball would never have bounced off Sutton's chest in the fortuitous manner that it did to land at Larsson's feet; only for him to misshit it through the legs of Konterman and then sclaff it over the head of the stumbling goalkeeper, who was on one knee, due to being hit by a missile thrown by the ball boy, allegedly,David Marshall.

Still, I'll accept a fluke over them, any time.

Mo's contribution was to break the pattern of playing across the midfield, to break forward and attack their right side of defence.
No action from Mo, meant no Celtic corner.

Unfortunately, my trips across the water to CP are rare these days, but if you are ever in Donegal....it's very nice here.:

Dontbrattbackinange

Shame on you!!

Marianne confirmed in her biog that the mars bar story was made up hype by The News of the World (no surprise there).
She deserves better than to be remembered for an sleazy incident that never happened.
She fought drug addiction and rebuilt her life to be struck down by cancer, she is currently once again rebuilding her life - an absolute stunner of a woman and a brave one at that.
She must be a Tim too good looking to be anything else!!

Well

That's the first bunch on con artist's been to the door

No Britain's got talent hopefull's in that bunch

as the door goes again so it's time to get rid of the plain crisps saved up from all those multipacks

Later

"I thought the rug was big enough
to cover three women. There was
nothing improper in the way she
was wearing it". - KEEF

SatanicmajestiesCSC

Benjybhoy- she certainly deserves to be included with Brian Jones and Gram Parsons in the list of people who came to great harm from getting too close to the Glimmer Twins.

When she emerged from a drug-induced coma she said' Wild horses wouldn't drag me away' which became the inspiration for one of my favourite Stones' tunes so she should get credit for that, instead of mythical confectionary gymnastics.

ItaliaBhoy

Thanks for alerting me about Arena's film on Phil Spector (mad hair for a maddie).

I started downloading it and I began to watch it just with the intentions of only a few minutes, needless to say I watched the whole 100 or so minutes of it (don't tell my boss) it was excellent. You forget how many great songs he produced, I didn't realise he was actually in the "The Teddy Bear". The biggest surprise was to find that he is such a Modest Guy :-)

BTW whats with Phil Spector and Tony Bennett he kept slagging him, he must of stole his coke or something.

Dontbrattbackinanger

What confectionary sweet does Mrs Sarkozy eat? please tell me it's Hairy Macaroon Bars?

A wee cartoon I received today, thought it was amusing.

Enjoy

Ayrtim

Is it Casper?

Happy Halloween everyone

Any help with decent halloween jokes for kids would be a big help, I'm under pressure here!!

[IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/dw2whs.jpg[/IMG]

Hope this works this time!

Sorry lads never uploaded an image before!

Who won the skeleton beauty contest?

No Body

What's a monster's favorite play?

Romeo and Ghouliet

What happened to the guy who didn't pay his exorcist?
He was repossessed

Cartoon

Tried again, hope this works this time

it wasnt a effin ghoul ....jim jefferies on Nakas freekick

Blantyretim.........yip hame via the shopping thingy as jockspice is in Portugal. I'm not missing anything as its teeming doon over there.

I was away from the post while preparing the nosh for no.2 son.

vmhan

Ayrtim

Funny but try posting it after the watershed mate

Smashing milk bottle alert. Any room on The Champagne Express on Sunday? If not, then just call it The Express. Or sing,
`
Nae Smoked Salmon
Oh we`ve got nae smoked salmon
Nae smoked salmon.....

you get the drift.
Oh, and you`ll miss Johnny Q too

ayrtim

i feeling for you here - try using imageshack

SOAL

Cheers, your first is the favourite so far!

Ayrtim, Let me oblige...

Dick Byrne,

Cheers mate!

Your a gentleman and a scholar!

Is this the next money making scheme for Celtic PLC?

The Estadio Vicente Calderón Espacio Memorial is now reality

Their doors have been opened and one of Club Atlético de Madrid’s new project is now reality. The Vicente Calderón Espacio Memorial was officially presented in a ceremony that took place on Friday 31 October. GIEM Sports, a pioneering company and leaders in this sector, has turned the Calderón into the first football stadium in the world which houses an area of these characteristics. In this way, the staunch supporters of Atlético de Madrid can place the ashes of their loved ones in a place that is sacred to many of them. This pioneering initiative allows the remains of the team’s followers, or those of their loved ones, to rest in columbaries built into the wall. The columbaries create a warm environment far from the cold image of conventional funerary areas. With this initiative, Atlético de Madrid isn’t just offering a pioneering service to their fan club members, but also one that projects an image of modernity.

In attendance at the presentation of the Estadio Vicente Calderón Espacio Memorial were, on behalf of Club Atlético de Madrid, Mr. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín (Managing Director, Mr. Lázaro Albarracín (Vice-President of the Social Department, Mr. Felipe Hernanz Gaona (Chairman of the Rojiblanco Senate), Mr. Juan Carlos Moya (Commercial Director General) and Mr. Fernando Fariza (Director General of the Social Department). GIEM Sports was represented by Mr. José Huertes (Chairman) and Mr. Santiago Bach (Managing Director). Other figures who didn’t want to miss the date were Mr. Kenny McLeod (Business Development Manager of Glasgow Celtic), and Mr. Adelardo Rodríguez (former Atlético de Madrid player).

Mr. Lázaro Albarracín wanted to point out that “it will be a special place for all our supporters. It will allow us to offer the chance for all football fans to have a space to gather and remember. There are many people and fans of this sport that have openly expressed their will to be able to rest close to that which they have loved and which has been important in their lives.”

For his part, Mr. José Huertes, Chairman of GIEM Sports, wanted to make it clear that “I would like to thank Atlético de Madrid for having placed their confidence in our company. Through the Espacio Memorial, we will be able to keep the memory of our most loved ones alive. Death is inevitable and we want to make it less dramatic.”

The Chairman of the company explained that “Atlético de Madrid is more than a club, it’s a feeling. It goes beyond titles. That’s why the supporters will feel the need to be close to what was their travelling partner during their entire lives. That’s how the Memorial Spaces respond to those needs of fans.”

The Atlético de Madrid Espacio Memorial occupies 600 square metres and houses 2,490 comubaries, with a capacity of 4,210 funerary urns. The price of the columbaries ranges between 1,500 and 4,000 Euros, depending on whether its capacity is for 1, 2 or 4 urns.

Whats next "Youth team to Euthanasia" all your needs met at Celtic Park.

Burn Baby Burn

ArthurBrown CSC

Warning........... to all Celts who are travelling to swinecastle there are some SCARY people around there.......

Here's a wee clip o a few you could meet.

Not for the fainhearted.....lol

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=Scary+Video&docid=2478001684809&FORM=TVVR10#docid=2910391108115

vmhan

Could anyone tell me if the Hearts v Celtic game was always down to be played on Sunday,or was it shifted at the behest of Setanta TV.

Halloween pt2

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=Scary+Video&docid=2478001684809&FORM=TVVR10#docid=2910391108115

watch oot fur the bus big man

vmhan

vman

and that's the better looking huns, wee swinecastle huns

Marianne defo a tim,I blame her catholic school education,

Faithful through and through csc

Paul67
Have to agree that Scott Brown is starting to show some real good form now,lets hope he can keep it up.

Another thing the ladbrookes guy just on radio saying that Celtic are 7/2 to win next Wednesday, the longest oods he can ever remember in 20 years ..surely worth a wee flutter.

Lynott67

Halloween pt 3

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=Scary+Video&docid=2478001684809&FORM=TVVR10#docid=2910391108115

vmhan

KTF reporting that S.McM and Naka were training today.

vmhan

vman

just back in from pub

leave the kids to the wife.

i remember we beat juvi on halloween what a match

i mean the kids at the door for haloowen

Oops sorry that should have read odds in last post.

How ironically ludicrous is it to "honour" the brave men and women who represented Scotland in the Forces, by a club hoaching with renegades who turned their backs on their country- and that's only for football.

i can't spell all saints days eve....

i was wondering as my two are 22yrs and 24yrs !

Hallowee Pt 4 in a row.....

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=Scary+Video&docid=2478001684809&FORM=TVVR10#docid=2910391108115

vmhan

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=vXJfIP8KR_Q&feature=related for the young at heart.

tum te tum decisions decisions....should I go into Blackpool to see Thistle (Irish band) or local venue for rock band....... or quicknews tonight n work tomorrow.......it's a toughie.

When Jockspice is away the vman will play.

Halloween Pt 5

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=Scary+Video&docid=2478001684809&FORM=TVVR10#docid=2910391108115

vmhan....

vman
i'm going to the spineker hotel for a couple tonight pity your down the road or you could have joined me.maybe meet a couple of our old classmates.

local venue for rock band

oops meant for rock music.....sorry aw ye perfectionistic folk

Halloween pt6

warped

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=rocky+horror&docid=2770694242515&FORM=TVVR20

vmhan

vmhan

jamiebaby......................

Jockspice and I used to live across the road from the Spinnaker (Gourock) a long time ago.....25yrs ago, ground floor, crackin views onto the clyde (and the spinnaker of course).

Enjoy yir night......tell them 9whoever it is) I was asking fur them and the drinks are on...............jamiebaby!

vmhan

weebobby.................

brilliant, I saw that a few years back but couldn't remember how it panned out..........nice one bud

ps that was halloween pt 7 .....ye get the best no. lol

vmhan

Jamiebaby......away n get ready or ye'll miss yir lift doon the water.

who r ye meeting?

vmhan

awfy quit on here, is it because yir aw sitting wae the lights aff in case the weans come tae the door?

tum te dum.........

where's pablo, travelling up the road from engerland?

GL2......r u oot wae the cubs? galloushins (they say trick or treat doon here)...they're getting to old fur that surely.

vmhan

vman, Gourock is a horrible place.

young port.

An Arab family were distressed to find that the only old people's home which could take their father was Jewish.

"I'll only stay three days " said the father "but if I don't like it - and I don't expect to - then you can come and get me out!"

It was with some trepidation that the family gathered in their father's room three days later to see what he thought of the home.

"It's wonderful, just simply wonderful!" he announced to their amazement. "I'm staying!"

"What is so wonderful about it? asked the first son amazed that his father had taken so to an Israeli old people's home.

"Look around you" he said. "The surroundings are luxurious! And the food? You could not get better in a 5 star hotel. And the staff? They're so respectful!

"Do you know?" he said conspiratorially, "there is a doctor here who hasn't practised in 20 years and thet still call him Doctor?

AND there'e a judge who hasn't made a judgement in 25 years and yet they still call him your Honour?

"AND as for me? Do you realise I haven't had sex for 15 years? And they call me "The F***ing Arab!"

awfy quite on here, is it because yir aw sitting wae the lights aff in case the weans come tae the door?

tum te dum.........

where's pablo, travelling up the road from engerland?

GL2......r u oot wae the cubs? galloushins (they say trick or treat doon here)...they're getting to old fur that surely.

vmhan

The Narrowbhoat Tim @ 6.27

I hadn´t heard about today´s meeting and I live only a couple of hundred metres from the stadium!! Interesting to hear that Celtic have contacts at Atletico de Madrid.

I would have loved to have gone along to help Mr McLeod if he had needed any help with the translations. "Aleti" have a fantastic support, and there is a real family atmosphere at the matches. Although they do have the "Frente Atletico" which has some nasty hangers on.

Almost everyone in the city of Madrid is either an Atletico or a Real Madrid supporter and though the team currently managed by Javier Aguirre are in the clear minority, the passion and loyalty of their followers is second to none. I can imagine therefore that quite a few will choose to be laid to rest in their stadium.

St Stephens

I won't argue that bud, if I said anything against the Port Sinnfienn ma missus (jockspice) would hiv me.

2 things......how wid ye know aboot Gourock? sure the only time ye leave the toon is to go tae the Cellic games and the other is

How young r ye dae ye know any o the Bakers? they're rearrangers but I'm working on the younger wans.

vmhan

vman,

YPSR if you dont mind.

Janies at the Bay Hotel around 1982, thats the first step for a young Port Onion venturing into Gourock. I didnt fit in with my sta press and crombie while the new romatics were applying each others mascara.

LOL.

Now if you really want to know about a scary halloween, let me take you back in time to a much more horrific place .....

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DWQAGZWBeS8

vman, did you manage to ask Alan Campbell if he had a cousin called "spider".

Was given the Bertie Auld book today - any embdy reviews?

embdy any reviews even

Saint stivs.......forgot sorry, bumped into him when we came off the Celtic bus last weekend, he was driving and took myself, son and Danny Tonner out to Cleveleys, it would have cost a fortune....some ghuy.

Will see him in the club for the man u game unless he's going up.

vmhan

Bloke-109 haven't read it.

is it a new book?

if it is I'll have to drop some hints for Chrimbo.

I met Bertie a few years back over a couple of days in the marine Celtic bar in Donegal, what a great person and the life and soul of the pub.

vmhan

greenlion2 r u out there?

I've a wee question to ask ye?

vmhan

3 in a row posts......going for 4

its an omen 4 in a row celts it is

vmhan

6 ?

7 in a row

8

9

10 in a row hello

you'll never get ten in a row

spirit.....ye'll hiv tae get up earlier than that compadre

oh oh oh its magic ye know

I'm happy with 10 in a row

I hope the Celts are singing this one day.

its an omen I tell ye, if (ok when)we win the league this year I'll stick a wad on at the bookies.....wonder what the odds would be?

Any bookies oot there?

vmhan

Interesting Ebay listing

Chippies a plenty. Chinkies...ditto ! Injins ????? Nae chance. WTF is that aw aboot. And don't start me oan Walkers Tomato flavour crisps Grrrrrrrrrrrr

pablophanque

Villarreal has left itself with a mountain to climb in the second leg of this Copa del Rey last 32 after this humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Poli Ejido in the first leg match at the Santo Domingo stadium

With a performance that Club President, Fernando Roig would later describe as “embarrassing”, Villarreal crashed to a 5-0 defeat against Polideportivo Ejido at the Santo Domingo municipal stadium in the first leg of its match in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Molina helped himself to a hat-trick (9`, 37` and 51`) while Gregory hit a brace (79` and 89`) to give the Almería outfit a thumping victory against a hugely disappointing Yellow side that now has a mountain to climb if it is to progress any further in this season’s Spanish Cup.

vman

I think it's just out. It's called 'A Bhoy called Bertie' and was written with Alex Gordon. I'll lend you it when I'm done :-)

If there's a player
who hasn't yet proved worthy of a regular start but in my limited thinking still has a chance it's Massimmo.

I'm probably wrong as usual but I still believe in the guy.

Bloke_109........aye but I don't know ye cause ...well, how do I put this.....yir jist a bloke lol

Is it past the watershed yet? I do hope so as I wouldn't want to get all you hot blooded young uns of 20 odd years getting to excited.

Shakira baby......mmmmmmmm.....shake it.

http://www.myvideo.de/watch/5202975/Shakira_Parody

hello Pablo

vmhan

EDB, good luck !

pablophanque

Well done scotty!

EDB

The trick is to have a pool of players to win the league rather than a team.........therfore Mo D fits into that category, he's still young and will get better (I hope).

oh and hello EDB que pasa amigo?

vmhan

Bloke................I definately want to own that book myself, Bertie Auld is such a barrel of fun that I'll read it a few times and it would be great to get it signed as well......so.........

Can ye sign it fur me Bloke-109 :-)

vmhan

vmhan, how's about ya !!??

pablophanque

The young Bhoy has returned from collecting from the neighbours

No Splicer Bars, Spangles,space dust,cabana bars,argentina chews,pacers,

Those where the days

Sweet

Hi Bud.......

I've been thinking of going oot but I'll be going to work tomorrow, so it's probably best to stay in go to work and go oot the morrow night. Whilst her indoors (jockspice) is not really indoors, she's in Portugal wae ma Derry friends and son No. 1, so I'm in charge o the laptop and the telly as well.....oh and the drinks are coming free and easy....happy days.

So whits happening with you mate have ye travelled up from engerlund?

I noticed you posted in the afternoon and then went aw quiet.

Saint Stivs.......forgot to say congrats on yir 1st post, same uld port always winning.

vmhan

Paul67

Do you think that there was any significance in Martin O'Neil's comment in todays press saying that Celtic could be the biggest club in the world if they were to get into the EPL?

He was saying that the EPl would benefit from both Celtic and Rangers joining it.

The topic is not a current one.I am hoping Celtic are pushing for this again.

eventheolivesarebleeding ;

I only wish he had kept the bigots name out of things.
Why should they benefit from our global reputation while they bring only shame to the table.
Hope one day we go our own way and leave them to it in the spl.

Didn't go home this w/end mate and got caught up in work. This wireless connection is playing up something rotten I've re-connected to someone elses but I've no idea if it'll stay the course.

pablophanque

Bloke-109

But when he sent off bertie and told him he was dirty Bertie told him to go to hell.....

oh one, two and then kick.

Racing Club song
vmhan

what about the sweeghers tonight bhoys/ghirls?
young bt better get to bet soon

overeageroverweight bt

right ye are Pablo...........

A wee song to start off the music hours, not to exclude the footie minded of course, we're inclusive here...

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=sawdoctors&docid=2660733419589&FORM=TVVR20#docid=2846766006627

vmhan

blantyre
you got a tip for tomorrow.
hail hail

Ashley Cole's a bampot
He married Cheryl Tweedie
And when she's cuddling Ashley
She thinks of Aiden McGeady

CleanedUpVersionCSC :-)

I prefer to wait until after the witching hour mate :o)

pablophanque

fergus

everton to beat fulham....

BT 42tomorrow so get the tip now. the whisky starts now...;))))

eventheolivesarebleeding

Martin O'neil is nobody's fool........so there ye hiv it.......I wonder if he still owns all those shares that were part of his stay in Glasgow? In any case he's still a Celt I think, it's nice to have a well respected Celt in the EPL.

I agree he shouldn't have mentioned them in the same breath as us, but things have moved on a pace since then, when MoN was at Celtic the talk was always about Celts and them joining the EPL, nowadays none of us want to be associated with them (rightly so IMO).

I don't want, and have never wanted Celtic to be part of the EPL as I think there would be a lot of agro with the locals down here and the publicity would be bad for the club (Argentina chants etc).......however where we (the supporters) really shine and belong IMO is the European arena.

I think this day will come TAL.

vmhan

vman

i was in blackpool 2 weeks ago, stayed at martyn meer? caravan park.
asked where to watch scotland game but got blanked,so went back to caravan park.didn't want to go to crazy scots.

next time?

the perils of internet miscommunication

I prefer to wait until after the witching hour mate :o)

pablophanque

blantyre cheers .thatmakes three
colchester
portsmouth
everton
just need two more ..any more tipsters out there

Anyone partaking of a beer or two pre ManU game on Wednesday,I should be there for opening time.

pablo.......I done a whole load of Halloween posts (6 or 7)about 7:40 going back the way, also, I've done 10 posts in a row tonight , although some dastardly beggar tried tae pull a fast one on me (spirit o Artur Lee), anyhow I think I've earned the right tae throw in a few musical toons.

So..........come join us hand in hand............all across this ancient land throughout the test of time.

vmhan

oldtim67

my ticket has falling through so won't make the game but hope to get to pub for acouple before going home.(to blantyre)
..vat69 ok fot the toady?

Blantyretim.
Aye.

blantyretim.

Keep asking if there's a spare ticket going,there's a lot of kind people out there.

Vman

If i am a beggar please let me share my banquet

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LVjj-7nyyEI

Please to meet you

oldtim67

as always i keep the faith.

in the whisky and the bhoys.

blantyretim

Thats a pity, if I knew I would have come in to Blackpool and met you, I was out watching the game with my son and his mate, but all the south shore rebels fae Blackpool would have been in the Crazy Scots.

Why wid ye no go there ? all the huns go to the Jaggy Thistle...it's the only pub in Blackpool who don't do anything for St Pats day, there's bus loads o them every weekend.

Awwe song for the ma ain folk.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P6JIBYaZQVI

vmhan

H...ooooops

Awwe song for the ma ain folk.

that was meant to read a wee song fur ye.

vmhan

vman

we had the kids as the wifes where at fleetwood shopping, crazy scots not for the kids,
plus a bit of history with the blantyre bhoys and the crazy scots....

damnblast.........ye could have all travelled up to fleetwood and you and the wee yin could have met us in Cleveleys to watch the footie......we tried about 4 pubs here and eventually got it, then about half way into the 2nd half they turned it over to watch the build up to the engerlund game, I told my son who was at the bar not to bother we were leaving.......they turned it over lol...

walk tall, walk proud and look the hun right in the eye

next time let me know afore ye go.....I use to own a holiday home at Marton Mere.....maybe I should have kept it......I advertised a few times in the Celtic View but too expensive.

I'm blabbering.

vmhan

vmhan at home

Good to see your using your spare time productively with jockspice in portugal

Remote control, laptop and a dram. heaven eh

10 in a row - im up for a few bob on that

The Spirit o ..............

It's nice to meet you as well.......good stuff.

vmhan

vmhan

my brother gets a good deal, we got a 3 bedroom for £100 for the weekend.spent the sunday at the pleasure beach, after 12 at sacread heart.st monicas was closed.

will keep in touch for next visit..

KTF

jinkysboy

Whits the craic , Que pasa, whits happening?

Ye've been a wee bit quiet when yir normally always there n there abouts.....I canny spell omnipresent lol.

Question to all.....anybody know how to do the link thing...properly,

I cut n paste and I know it's looks a bit crappy........oooops, or as ma dug would say pooops.

vmhan

vmhan

Been at the docs then went into work to tell them Im back on monday

No idea how to do the smart link thing - someone please tell us dafties how to do that

Fair play tae yir brother.

Let me know and we'll come into Blackpool and meet for a meal and or beer or two.

Dublinbhoy........If ye huvny kicked us into touch,,,,,,,,

Any Irishman would be proud of this period when Ireland was 1st declared a republic.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ATucV4Ugqsw

vmhan

Dublin Bhoy

Will ye no come back again?

Jinksyboy............

There ar some clever cookies on here and I'm sure I'll/ we'll know the answer pretty soon......Pablo does it so we'll know shortly.

In the mean time take me to Clare Island.......

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=sawdoctors&docid=2660733419589&FORM=TVVR20#docid=2848309903953

Pablo yir wanted......where ur ye bro ?

vmhan

aye......I concur.........haste ye back Bublinbhoy yir attendance is required the noo.

vmhan

vman

more from the saw doctors please

Dublinbhoy

Your among freens the night - we wont tell the others that you came back on for a gab

seriously mate - if others opinions bother you that much just skip by them.

WordsmithGemmell I just have to voice my appreciation of your wonderful TGITW series. It just gets better and better. Seansushi Macushla?...brilliant!..had me laughing out loud like a lunatic. If it was on the telly on new years eve I'd stay in the house to watch it! It will leave a profound gap in my day when it ends. Long may it continue. Your fan, HellBhoy

Blantyretim

it's fur you

http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=sawdoctors&docid=2660733419589&FORM=TVVR20#docid=2846839210488

Vmhan

Dublinbhoy

This is for you if your lurkin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13MQFCfCYdQ

chelsea whoppers

blantyre tim

More for you

Irish rap song

girls aloud for the slightly older gentleman

beech nut

bobby

pk

Texan bars

Any soulsters out there

Heres a great version of Sam Cookes change is gonna come

Penny caramels with chocolate on them

Lhads

Check this f band out

i would do the link but do not want to show off

Pablo have you heard

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JwtsVaIcW2A&feature=related

Class

And some one help me here - there was a bag of psuedo baccy which was in fact some sweetie concoction - little help?

u

I keep thinking Pirates - don't know why...

Jinksy....

Sinnead O'C ....foggy dew.....the song was perfection personified

ta much

vmhan

Apple Strudels

Amazin Raisin bars

Flying saucers

Dandelion and Burdoch (horrible)

push ups

UM

Coconut ice

vman

cheers

jinkysbhoy (got it right)

my fathers fav and my second fav after boulavougue...

superb sinead o'conner

Wasn't there a Bar 5 thing?

Linking stuff:

If you just want to post a clickable link, cut it from the address bar and paste it in the comments box.

If you want to be fancy and call it something else, do this:

<a href="paste the weblink in here">type in what you want us to see here</a>

So if you typed <a href="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=smv8MI2q29g">Frankie Boyle slags off Maggie Thatcher</a>, it would show up as Frankie Boyle slags off Maggie Thatcher

HTMLmasterclassCSC

SOAL

Thank God - I was going bonkers - too many pennies for me when the van came round...........

.......... after Chapel.........

I kid because I love......

jinkysboy

how about these old ones - this is an age thing

aztec bars

five bhoys chocolate

rhubarb rock

lucky potatoes

spanish gold

puff candy

Wasnt it a Bar 6

too much sugar and not enough spice

yir teeth wullny like it in the morning.....

and if yer no a wean......well, whits yir belly gonny be like!

get aff the sweeties CSC

Liked this when a wis 20yrs still like it the noo

Bad Co.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HnCjw5VLqMA

vmhan

I am very pleased I managed to circumvent the HTML trickery after several glasses of wine.

sftb
i am one of the older bhoys. 42 in a few minutes. thats my 8 yo just in...god help me in 10 years time....:))))))

Friends - forget Mrs Thatcher - for we have new enemies. Worst of it is - England will probably want the Tories...

Tough times ahead

jinkysboy

yir surely thinking o bar 6777777777

yir in a sugar haze a yell ye

vmhan

any one got a rocking chair and a twelve bore?

Dublin bhoy? :))

Bournesouprecipe

Do they still sell sweetie cigarettes or did they do away with them

Did the Alpine van come around your way - we had that and Struthers of Lochwinnoch

How safe is your dosh?

BT - Happy Birthday - I've been 42 for a few months now...

Um

We used to go to chapel to get money for the van

Icecreamwars

Alpine ginger - Pineapple Cordial - aye right!

jinkysboy

we we had the alpine man.

massive big bottles of the stuff - happy days

came on a friday 6 bottles done by saturday night

anybody remember everlasting bars?

ulysses magoo

not until all saints day but thanks all the same...

soal chapel?

bt

...when it comes

Blantyre

Happy birthday

from

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=u2NnelGxpg8

Love

blantyre tim

Happy Birthday, Fella.

It's a tough life in middle age-

stay a spring chicken.

ballad of a middle aged man

oneantonr.....

god bless ye pal......if I was sober I'd say cheers bud....so,

ye got both thanks for taking the time mate.

a wee song for all.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OJU2kyE3Xio&feature=related

vmhan

Blantyre Tim

Happy birthday - hope you have a great birthday weekend with a famous victory for your favourite team on Sunday.

blantyre tim, a wise man once said that 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything. Was going to post some Level 42, but decided against it on the basis that they weren't very good.

SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFishCSC

jinkysboy

sweetie fags

with a pc name, don't think they lasted

bloke_109
loved her..gregories ghirl...(sp)

i got attacked with an alpine bottle,
my uncle dropped me off at dalmarnock and i walked up to celtic park,3 neds chased me and threw an alpine bottle at me. it hit me on the arm and did no damage.(apart from the mental scars)
hate that wee shit for droping me off instead of taking me to the park
(kojo stuff there sorry)

it was the wed night when aberdeen beat us at celtic park, we had been 12 points clear and went on to loose the league.

early 80's i think under ceaser

thepainandtheglorycfc

Cormac Mccarthy has this thing, this thing where he thinks - according to luck - you could lay every single human being in a line from lucky to unlucky - badda boom - to - badda bing...

... I choose to think we must be round about the middle if we can administer to each other...

... Half Full...

u
m
a
g
o
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Macjay - From two threads ago (Paul's getting more prolific)
Thanks for the reply, yes your right about the poem.

Quite why anyone of us is fretting over the rememberence of so many dead in WW1 (or 2 for that matter) sort of gets to me, I've been in the region where there WW1 graveyards and it's sickening.

Anyway enjoy the next game.

It's pouring down in Shanghai.

Oregonbhoy

soal

magic M? used to like that one

sftb the wife is a lovely ghirl

jinkysbhoy as long as we win it will be good for me.

oneantonrogan good bass player, i have a photograph of your namesake and myself at mcconnels from a few tears ago...hail hail..

testing CSC

a song from 1580 follow me up to carlowCSC

vmhan

tears?

drunk and its not my birthday yet...

good night and god bless...

hail hail and keep the faith...

Bournes

I think the PC theory was the sweetie fags would get kids into the "habit" and want real ones. I just liked the candy taste and never smoked a baccy fag.

I remember that Alpine bottles had a very small deposit of maybe 1p but were about the same price as a normal size.

Cream soda ice cream drinks

Vmhan

I love that Sinead / Foggy Dew. Sends a shiver down the back of my neck

Well feck me gently wae a sledgehammer, the vmham is in with the modern crowd.......away to get a song in celebration.

Blantyretim ........happy birthday, I've only known ye this wee while but yir a star and I love ye lots.

god bless ye.

vmhan

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" Her Outdoors " Left Me Babysitting Last Night....

Does Anyone Know How Ye Git Felt Tip Off You Face/arms/Legs/Belly/Hair....????

o1bhoy

PS. When She Came Back in She Asked if There was a Adult Present....

Jinksyboy me too also.......she has a very distinctive voice that is haunting.

o1bhoy

I hear that sulphuric acid takes felt pen marks off your skin

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We Replied...."What Do You Want a Present For"....????

Happy Birthday Blantyre Tim ♠♠♠♠

o1bhoy

o1

Googled it and came across:

The easiest and quickest way to remove permanent ink from skin is with a spray on, mist-style sunscreen. Just spray it on the spot to be removed and then take a dry cloth or paper towel and wipe it away. (If it is not removed completely the first time, repeat and all will be well.)

Please ignore my tip of fakey-tan.

Vmhan

I didnt think she could top Nothing Compares to You but Foggy Dew does it for me.

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jinkysboy....

l Used to Run Aboot Wae Adamksi So l Ken Whit Acid Dis Tae Folk....!!!!

o1killerbhoy

good luving gone bad

vmhan

its my party and i'll cry if i want to...

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Should Read....Adamski....

o1bhoy

For blantyretime@12.02am

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Blantyre Tim....

A Greet 5 Times a Week....But i'm Thankful Home & Away Hisnae Goat a Omnibus Edition....

o1Alf&MavisCSC

Ulysses

I was sure that tobacco had a pirate type name but this is all I could find

sweet tobacco for Ulysses

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oneantonrogan....

Tell Lesley Johnny Turned Up in The Shining.... Years Later....

o1jackNicholsonCSC

Blantyre Tim

Are you Gazza in disguise

Jinksyboy

Sinnead O'C ....live ....Jools Holland

Famine song .......whit a wumin she is

famine song for clever folk

vmhan

Blantyretim

Many happy returns

As a present I'd buy you some Celtic coloured Opal Fruits

Or Pacers as they were known, Spearmint flavour

Dynamite

As they're not around anymore, accept this as a gift instead

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RHTN0sSXDEQ

craggy

Get your macaroons (and lucky tatties and spearmints chews and tooty frooties) here

I'm well chuffed the noo and all thanks to oneantonrogan

I was at that famous cup final....if it was the centenery year?

anyway in gratitude

fur 1 anton rogan sensei

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Blantyre Tim....

Since Your The Birthday Bhoy.... Pick Me a Winner in The Victorian Derby Today....

The Derby

o1bhoy

That link I posted at 12.08 for ulysses has a link to a web site that sells loads of sweeties from years ago including Spearmint Chews, mojos, fruit salads and jars of the olde boiled sweets

My teeth will be like Shane McGowans by Christmas

SOAL, loved yer 'Stones earlier :o)

oar, yer too smart fer yer ain good :o))

Did you see my post re. yer B'doomtch (sp) ?

Check oot the vmhan an his linkin' skills !

Now this is wit ah caw music !!!

Honaloochie Boogie

pablophanque

oneantonrogan

do they chew-chew kolas as well?

remember them?

Nae Googlin' !!!!!!!!!

Who played this most famous opening base line EVER !!!???

Walk On The Wild Side

pablophanque

Blantyre Tim........tum te tum waiting ......I'll be putting it on as well, tum te tum

vmhan10inarow

has anybody ever posted more than 10 posts in a row paul67/ anybody?

If not, then I'm the championee.

oh and I'm talking oor time not oh youse bliddy mericans n aussies

of course now that I'm a Red Sox fan I have a friend or 2 across the water who could keep me appraised o the situation....

too many big words I'll need tae go methinks.

vmhan......looking fur his mate fae Bublinbhoy

Pablo

That was a wee bit easy mate

Vmhan

I never heard that Famine song before - worth a listen indeed

Pablo......I'm just guessing was it Mink De Ville?

BTW, if I disappear, it's either 'cos this crappy wireless has crashhed, or I have !!!

And another BTW, the guy I work with actually said "tinternet" today and I nearly fell aff ma seat when ah realised he wisnae takin' the piss :o)))

And another great opening base line.............

Dancing In The Moonlight

pablophanque

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Somebiddy....Wake Up.... Blantyre Tim.... It's His Perty....

o1bhoy

pablo....maybe he was just trying to be ....friendly with you....lol

pablo,

Will you be attending the match on Wednesday or is your lad going again?

o1bhoy

I think he got that Oldtimers disease.

A guy in my work asked for time of a while back as he looks after his granny and she has "old timers"

I said "pardon - did you say oldtimers" and in all seriousness he said yes.

When I told him it was alzheimers - he said he thought because it was old people who got it it was called oldtimers.

he complained to my boss because I burst out laughing

tEgypt, tinternet

jb, an answer would have convinced me :o)))

BTW, I think this place could have been re-named Jinkysboyquicknews due to the amount of time you're on here !!!

BTW, as yer Mhan will tell ya..............!

Some names just seem so wrong !!!

Yer Mhan is now vmhan aw and vmhan at home, but your's just drives me crazy 'cos it isn't Jinky'sbhoy................aaaaaarrrrggghhh

*ahaem*..........sorry 'bout that :o)))

Where was I............

And anither great opening base line

Peaches

pablophanque

And another on the bassline nightshift (off to bed now though)

Nirvana - Come As You Are

csial, it'll be "the son of Pablo" again mate and do you have any idea how much that's gonna p me off again!!!???

Money

pablophanque

Sinnead O'C- No Sacrifice pure dead brill

Elton John eat yir heart oot

vmhan

Pesky quotation marks !!!???

Money

pablophanque

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jinkysboy....

That's Like When Ma Da in formed Me Bazza hid Tae Go Tae Hospital Tae Git a Operation....

A Said " Oh l Hope It's Nothing Trivial...."

He Repied " They Won't Know Tae They Hiv a Look...."

o1dickEmeryCSC

Pablophanque

Apogolies for not conforming to the Celtic spell check - it was deliberate as explained a while back as Im allergic to Hs. Does anyone here say "haitch" when they spell out a word with an H in it. Thats not right !!!!!!!!!!

And i have written permission from my psychiatrist to be on here all day every day. She said if you think your nuts - try CQN !!!

Anyway - good bass lines my mhan.

Original better, but always like the bass on

... the bass on this

aye but is it son o Pablo or simply....SoS?

did ye get the double entendre?

he'll blead ye dry Pablo my two did and the thing is.....it wis wae a smile on my face ....sometimes lol

in all honesty...I'm proud to say I'm still mates with my bhoys and their mates and that's the way it should be and probably is wae you're young un.

with a better video :-)

jc, just messin'with you mate as well you know and I for one appreciate all your contributions to jinkysquicknews :o)))

BTW, by my calculations yer about a year older than me !

Ah hid a few more great opening base lines, but "things" have robbed me of my memory !!

pablophanque

Pablo,

Nae luck.

Tell him to look after me as I have the week off and a few of us might be in the pub earlier than usual.

p.s. While in Cleethorpes have you sampled the delights of Relfex/Flares bar yet? ;)

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Mary's Prayer....

o1bhoy

Pablo

Im a young 47 now

The boy Mark King was a cracking bassist but dont remember any that had a bass intro with Level 42.

One of my favourite drum and bass intros from when I was a 17 year old punk rocker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylOCIP54PIQ

bloke_109...........

yir a star......so funny.....I'm away back fur more.

ps anybody know how to save these videos? I've got real player but unsubscribed so not very reliable.

vmhan

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For Strange People....

People Are Strange....

o1bhoy

Congratulations Scott Brown.

I suspect things are coming together for Scott Brown and the whole team this season. Its looking good for the Big One.
Roll On Four.

PS
Had to smile at what happened today on the subway in Harlem. Crammed like sardines we were. A very large, well dressed African American squeezes his hand up and bangs the ceiling, holds up his metrocard and shouts to the other sardines...

"S'CUSE ME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN (obtaining total silence)

I, like y'all, paid two dollars for this train ride. I do not believe we should have to travel like this. Especially paying two dollars for it. However I just gotta say...

I am wearing a pair of shoes that cost six hundred dollars. If anyone stands on ma shoes then we are gonna have a very big problem.

Thank You..And Y'All Have A Very Good Day.

People moved away the quarter of an inch that they could...
...Never did see the shoes.

PPS
Bass Lines? Who directed this video?

I'd keep Gordon Strachan for years and years to come - at least for the next 7 in a row. But afterwards, can we get Peter Cook. Love this.

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Psycho Killer....

o1bhoy

PS. "Am l The Only One Who Is Talking Too Me....!!!!"

V, yes I got your double entendre and it's funny you should say what you posted 'cos I asked my son quite recently how his friends viewed me. I didn't want to ask as I felt it wasn't appropriate but I was curious to know how I was perceived by his peers and what he said to me will live with me 'till I die.

He informed me that all his mates thought I was "cool" (which I obviously am lol) and that I came across as his best friend (which he informed them I was). My heart almost burst out of my chest as that is and was the most important thing I have ever wanted to be for both my children as the complete reverse is true in my case, but that's another story !!!

Anyhoo, kids, I luv um.

So who played lead on this pop pickers ??

While My guitar Gently Weeps

pablophanque

PJ

Top 'o the early evening to ya - this here would be the BLue Nile song I told you about

Give Ireland back we had no right to be there in the 1st place.....

just give it back">Give Ireland back

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l Thought So....

o1memyself&lCSC

vman was in the spinnaker never seen anybody that we were in school with

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Something Else....Sid....

o1bhoy

csial, I'll tell him and I have no knowledge of the place you speak of, Any more details ?

JB, I'll be the same age next April mate. You and I need to have a wee "sesh" some time.

PJ, I would have paid good money to see that and I have no idea, but I'll guess at Julian cope, although I'm only listening while I type and not looking *blush*

:o)))

For years immeasurable, Stanley Clarke was the fastest base player alive until this guy came along.

Mark King

pablophanque

vman
only person i saw was bod o'donnell's big brother fae the wren road

o1bhoy

You will never blog alone mate

pablo,

We kit all the lighting and sound out in it.

Reflex is the 80's part of the club and Flares (surprise, surprise) is the 70's part of the club.

It's located on the seafront. Not much help I know but I've only worked in it a couple of times.

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Jinkysbhoy....
Vmhan....
Pablophanque....
PJBhoyNyc....
Bloke_109....
Jamiebhoy....
Chris Sutton is a Legend....
....EH HELLO....!!!!

o1bhoywhofedupbeingignoredCSC

Bloke_109......................yir flying and I'm well happy for ye

party on.........................................

Pablo.....I think yir a wee bit younger than me or ye just look it / talk it lol....anyways....exactly what you're saying is the way it is for me and oor family.....jockspice, Ryan and Jonathan (nearly said the missis) anyway when me and the missus go on hols or go to the pub they both trail along it's great but I do want them to find some nice lassies and move on, religion, colour , creed no problemo.......it will take many generations for the inbreds to take the same tackt.

vmhan

o1bhoy,

My apologies.

I'm mixing my blends with my whisky liquers so I may be a little slow reaction wise.

No harm intended.

(My spelling is still surprisingly good though) :)

V

Give Ireland Back To The Irish

pablophanque

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2 Down 5 Too Go.... ;o((((

o1it'sallaboootmeCSC

Pablo

Im 48 at the end of May

My son was my best friend and I was his. I was a single parent so I was probably his worst enemy too. Such is life.

Its a great thing to be "cool" in your chidrens eyes - I always remember he started a new job when he was 20 and when he came home he had one of my suits , shirt and tie on. I pulled him up and he said "you have loads of cool clothes" end of reprimand.

Next time your up we can meet up for that drink at BBs or I sometimes go to the club before the game

Bring on the Trumpets

Jamiebaby.................if yir still around

whit the feck ur ye going away doon there fur whin ye huv some good pubs aside ye?

vmhan

Hey o1bhoy

I neva eva ignore you or the pooch

You didnt fill me in on the dugs accident BTW

My son is 4 and thinks I'm cool when I put on Ben10 or Thomas the Tank Engine on the internet for him.

Does that get me into the 'cool fatherhood' stage yet?

Chris Sutton

Every journey starts with a single step.

Do you think he will get bored with Thomas before you?

o1Bhoy, yer mad and I luvs ya. My apologies if you feel ignored. The only thing that bothers me is not knowing what your recent "problems" were about, but I'm glad it was resolved to your satisfaction and that isn't a hint to know what it was btw :o))

And another BTW, I have no idea what this song was about, but I loved it.

Mary Had A Little Lamb

pablophanque

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jinkysboy....

Wisnae a "Accident".... it Wis a "Incedent"....

Will Write it Doon Sometime....Pwomise....:O))))

Still 5 2 Go....:O((((

o1bhoy

Jinksboy..........I'm listening to ye and I'm wondering is that the London Rd club?

It's where we arrive at around 12:30 for a 3pm game, it's where I 1st met Pablo although it wi ootside.

sinnead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2shR99NnwCA&feature=related

Vmhan

Whats the score in the baseball anyway !!!!!!!!!

Come back Dublin Bhoy - the nightshift miss you

Im off to bed now - to dream of 4 in a row

Keep the faith

Jinksboy afore ye go......

A question, where are ye fae?

vmhan

Vmhan

Yeah I was in the Celtic Supporters club before the Hibs game last week. I live near junction 1 on the M74.

We spoke about the band that played on saturday and the conga round the floor

jinksyboy,

Sad thing is, he's already wanting me to turn it off before it ends and I like to see how each episode finishes!

JB, can you drop me an e-mail to my user name at g mail dot com and I'll be in touch ?

Cheers mate.

And another that I'm sure had an alternative meening that I was far too young to appreciate at the time !!!!

Little Willy

pablophanque

you great big fat idle ugly wart he said
you great useless spawny-eyed parrott-faced wassock

he had a way wi' words me father
he'd been to college y'know

Capstick comes home

Vmhan

Im a nomad - ok Im a bit mad

Started out in Govan, Penilee, Hillington, Shawlands, Mansewood, Manchester, Wisconsin, Kings Park, Queens park ( I live in Royal areas eh) and finally now in Cambuslang

Got jet lag now

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Pablophanque.....Phanque....

I/We Pleaded Insanity....And I/We Won....The Trial Was Hilarious (Now....But Not @ The Time)....I Will Now Be Paid Off
Which is Ghood for My Ghirls/Parents....Hopefully....

Me....I Jist Hope We Gub....Hertz of MidTableaThon....;O))))

o1insaneinthemembrainbhoy

Pablo

You got mail

Im really off to bed now as its gone 2am

night all

keep the faith

CSIAL, I know you'll do alright mate. After all, you're a Celt right :o))

School discos, yeh canny beat 'um !!!???

Float On

pablophanque

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jinksbhoy....

Stiy Up....

o1afanojinkysboyCSC

Glasgow looks forward to 2014, only beating Stoneybridge cos they didn't enter the Commonwealth Games 'cos they're crap'.

How to book a flight G for Gnome...

To all quicknewsters........

vmhan is a wee bit tired and going to bed shortly (Jockspice would say I'm pissed lol)

I'ts great to be in yir company and thank you all....a big thank you to Paul67.

Work tomorrow .....so one of the best smootchie rock songs ever to all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v8UAnNIY_Q

I feel like making love.......wae Jockspice ya dafty

vmhan.......at work the morra at some point.

Slan

Bloke109
Cheers for that link. And my best to the good lady.

01bhoy. Awright. Great party btw! Alas I must head lot fur maid beer.

Pablo. It made me smile. Director was Spike Lee film student. Lawrence Fishbourne playing the dealer.

Will leave with a comment from a colleague at work. One,he later pointed out,only he could say. If I did it would be deemed racist. He asked me if I knew what Obamas slogan was. Yes I replied Change. Yeah but do you know what that stands for? I waxed on about hope, the future and appealing to the needs of Americans...and how it was an inspired piece of marketing.

No man..... It means Come Help A N@@@@ Get Elected.
He said roaring with laughter.

That made me smile today too.
Is this a racist post I wonder....

G for gnome this time...

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They Hiv Awe Gone Tae Bed....

Every Body Say....Awwwwwwwwwwe....

Nite Nite Dinae Lit The Buggers (Huns) Bite....

o1storytellerBhoyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

o1, it looks like it's just me, you and PJ mate !!!

Wish Leo would post more, his five and sides cracked me up :o))

When I Need You

pablophanque

Haven't posted a link in a while so treat this as a test, although it is a wonderful song.

Cry to me

Looking back Jinksy...ye were wearing a packers hat ?

we should meet next home game, although i am only a part time supporter these days as my 2 bhoys have stepped up to the mark (other family stuff as well) .....the biggest Celt is the youngest....he hated Reb songs when he was young,,,,,and now all day every day.....goes to work in engerlund mind ye wae a hard hat painted as the Irish flag ....took a lot o stick when the hordes from ibORCS came down for the final, but like aw his family he can take it.

He's never been to an away game so any hoopsters out there who can get 2 tickets for any away game (his birthday is coming up), I'm yir man.....we would respect and be following the wishes o the club so no danger there.

vmhan

CSIAL, I'll raise you....................

My Eyes Adored You

pablophanque

No idea why I ended up here !!!???

Rock On

pablophanque

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vmhan....

Noticed Yir Fae Blackpool....

Dae Ye Know Wubber Fae FoxHall Fame....

o1bhoy

pablo,

I wouldn't dream of challenging your musical knowledge but...

Frankie Valli against Solomon Burke?

Since I Met You Baby

o1bhoy,

Who's on top with this?

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CSIAL....

Solomon Wins Heads Down....

Me Mam's a Jazz Singer and Me Da Wis a 'Baber' (Tossin)

o1bhoy

CSIAL, your musical tastes are incongruent with your age, but I would never take you to task on that :o))

Broken Wings

pablophanque

I now see that pablo has posted a David Essex song so he was obviously treating it as a wind up. :P

I'll change direction -

Elusive - Scott Matthews

Not heard this in years !!!???

Camouflage

pablophanque

pablo,

Great 80's song. I'm 37 but I was a mistake.

My brother is 50yrs old. 13yrs more than me. To say my mother was a tad surprised when she found out she was having another was an understatement. I get a lot of my musical flavour from my much older sibling.

But seeing as you've moved into my favourite decade,

Heart and Soul

oregonbhoy 11.45
My take on these events is coloured by family ties to them .
You mention the war graves.
My 15 y.o. is due to visit next Northern Spring along with schoolmates from Sydney.His grandfather was at Gallipoli and the Somme.
Can I recommend BHOYDELL`S post @ 1.24 and DUMBHOY`S post @ 2.18 to you. Respect is the the word.
By the way,Shanghai is it?
I hope you`re keeping off the milk.
Campai........or however you spell it.

Run To Me

pablophanque

CSIAL, so this should be right up your street ??

Alone

pablophanque

Or this ...............????

West End Girls

pablophanque

And if this isn't, I'll eat my hat !!!!

Life's What You Make It

pablophanque

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Pablo....

Jinky Was A gOOOD fReind of Mine....

Play The Video Yooo Did Fir Him....

o1bhoy

pablo,

That was right on the money! I loved Heart. Anyone who liked them always fancied Nancy but I always prefered Ann. I remember when Jonathan King was fairly popular, before his sordid secrets caught up with him, he used to host Entertainment USA on BBC2. Alone finished 2nd to this song for song of the season on that and I was gutted.

Still, Bad Animals still gets played on my CD player let me asure you.

Who Will You Run To

That's not to say that I don't like the song that finished first. Just that I had more of a soft spot for Heart. :)

;

15Mins Too 'The Derby'....

o1bhoy

When it comes to The Pet Shop Boys I always preferred this -

Heart

Off to bed.

Will leave you with a song with a highly controversial cover sleeve.

Cant Stand Losing You

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1 Min 2 'The Derby'....

o1bhoy

Nottm For v Derby...?

Isn't that about 11hrs from now? :P

Good Morning Just had the privilige of a Halloween Party...Bizarre Ladies in attendance... Wisely left before my time was UP.

Some great stuff on the nightshift....
Some dodgy stuff as well...
As they say in the best shows...You Decide.

This is an all Time Classic ......
The Musical Equivalent of... The Personification of....The Worldwide Emasculation of...

Chic Addressing Sir Minty...SING ALONG...YOU KNOW THE WORDS

Pablo...from much earlier

Don't know if anyone answered your question about "While my guitar...." but of course it was old "Slowhand".

I got a couple of music books for my birthday and have just finished the Clapton autobiography.

If you get a chance to read it don't bother!

A more boring, self-obsessed, self-pitying man would be hard to find - no more heroes, I suppose.

Still I did read it all which is more than I can say for Sting's book. Got to page 12 before being overcome by pretentiousness.

Now reading "Thirty miles from Paradise" - Hoorah !

BTW after having "Give Ireland back... " banned by the BBC, McCartney decided to record the most unoffensive, saccharine song he could think of, hence "Mary..."

I see rangers will get a 2nd chance in Europe next season after they get knocked out champions league again, according to spiers in the times today

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Rebel Raider Won The Derby @ 76/1 Didnae Bet It.....

o1rebelbhoy

morning all,sorry for leaving my party early last night

thanks for the grretings ;)

jinkysboy i was greetin cos my man ure ticket has fallen through.

vman aw hope the work isn't too bad today.

craggy island mb bars?

anyway it's stornaway black pudding and free range eggs for breakie, then of to 10am mass; it is all saints day after all.

o1bhoy did you pick the winner?

Great to hear of Scott Browns award, hopefully it insires him to greater things.

Wonder if Inverness will be as rough as they were the other week?

I know Hertz will be doing their bit for the 'lets kick The Champions of the park' campaign.

Happy Birthday BlantyreTim.

o1 bhoy

i wouldn't have picked that either. :(

.

Blantyre Tim....

It Had A Wumin Oan Board....

o1bhoy

cheers estadio national

got the black pudding in before you start the sausage debate ;))

no wonder i'm scarred, ma faither missed my 1st birthday,

celtic lost 2 1 on this day in 1967 to racing club.(buggers)

BlantyreTim

I couldnt go to the bother of Stornaway, its burnt rolls from Blantyre City centers finest red headed asian man.
Sausageless, links to poor health and all that.

Estadio National

did you leave some for the rest of blantyre? ;))

The Gate in The Wood continueth....

Hampden Homecoming Halloween Hooly

Top Table Guests

01. Sir Gordon Duffield, SFA Chief Executive

02. Sir Fergus Alexanderson, Main Speaker

03. Mr Brown Browning, Master Baker, Browning Bakers, Kilmarnock

04. Mr William Chaughey, Chief Executive, Chaughey Chill

05. Mr Curry McMichael, SFA Referee

06. Mr Clark Kenny, SFA Referee (Retired)

07. Mr Ramsay Gordon, Celebrity Chef

08. Cardinal Brian O'Keefe, Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh

Happy Feast Day one and all, some to look after us

RIP

WG

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Blantyre Tim Estadio National....

'Her Outdoors' Say's I'm More Like Jack Nicholson (As ood As It Get's) Than Jack Nicholson....!!!!

I Have Had French Toast & Streaky Bacon.... Twice a Day For 4 Weeks....

Is She Right....????

o1bhoy

PS. I Need 2 Go Now It's Gettin Dark Here....I Need 2 Turn The Lights on 10 Times....!!!!

Try this for size. Jonathan Bardon is a lecturer at Queen's University in Belfast and has written a massive tome on the history of Ulster. I quote from p.171 ;
"...a string of harvest failures in the 1690s brought about such a terrible famine in SCOTLAND that perhaps a quarter of the population died ; many survivors sought to make a new start for themselves on the far side of the North Channel [Ulster]..."
well, well, what irony. Tell them the famine is over in Jockland so why don't they come home ?

night night o1 bhoy...

Keynote Speech - Sir Gordon Duffield, CE SFA

My Lords, Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Hampden. Welcome to the Home of Scottish Football and welcome, indeed, to my place of work. It is most certainly an honour and a privilege to stand at the very forefront of Scotland's national sport and look even further forward. As we welcome our exiles back to the land of mountain and heather I welcome all here to what I hope will be an entertaining evening of friendship and shared aspiration. We move together as one for the benefit of the bonnie, yes the bonnie, beautiful game. I will refer to the forthcoming challenge match against a formidable Argentinian Select XI in my closing speech but, firstly I would like to introduce you to your Top Table.

To my right is a man known to every single person in this room. The most successful manager Scotland has ever produced, Sir Fergus Alexanderson, returns to his native Glasgow. Sir Fergus starred for our... er... his boyhood heroes, Rangers, in the 1960s and despite, having to leave the marble halls of Ibrox on account of his wife's poor health, we all hope he will return to G51 in some capacity in the near future. Sir Fergus has also given service to Rangers' near neighbours, St Mirren; to the Ibrox club's domestic rivals Aberdeen and is currently manager of Banchester United, the city where, of course, the Light Blues came close to winning yet another European trophy.

My Lords, Ladies and Gentleman, please show your appreciation for Sir Fergus Alexanderson, the Hero of Harmony Row.......

(applause breaks out)

o1bhoy

Ive been told the same but Im sure Ive not not not not got that problem.

BlantyreTim, he has plenty left but he is still not taking me up on my clean up the paper stand idea, still selling comics.

estadio

does the priory open today?
might go for a pint after the bookies on the way to the doonin.

Duffield's Keynote Speech continueth...

They say that variety is the spice of life and if Sir Fergus regularly finds himself in the sporting spotlight then the gentleman to my left prefers a more modest role(Duffield pauses but naebdy laughs). Brown Browning and I share a friendship that goes back to our childhood in the non-denominational Killwinning(Duffield whispers the word Gemmell)Primary School where we regularly starred for the school team against the local enemy, no offence Cardinal O'Keefe naebdy laughs again. Time and custom have..er.. thankfully marched on since then - Brown has become and always was a Master Baker (naebdy laughs again) whilst I, to quote Frankie Valli, climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame, worked my fingers to the bone, made myself a name .

My Lords, Ladies and Gentleman, please show your appreciation and say Aye Tae A Killie Pie, I give you - Mr Brown Browning...

(Muted applause)

GD to CMcM : I'm dying on my feet here, think of something Curry

CMcM : We need to get the Tims oanside, say nice things about Chaughey

TBC

Blantyretim, happy birthday sir. I hope you are enjoying that well earnt black pud. Giving me indigestion at the thought of it.

pitty about the manure ticket. I do not have a spare for that game but I still have a spare for Vilareal going abegging.

Anyways sir I hope the hoopees round of your birthday weekend with a good drubbing of the miniREARS.

Hail Hail

I've just finished a book called, "Irish", written by John Burrowes. It's about the Irish and their relationship with Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
I enjoyed it even though in straining to be "fair" it, in my opinion at least,occasionally distorts the truth.
The lumping together, for example, of James MacMillan's "Scotland's Shame" speech and Donald Findlay's video appearance as gaffes of equal proportion, was, I thought, an ill-judged gesture towards, "balance".
Perhaps though this is mere carping. The book was good and dealt with a subject I've previously read little about.

Paul (and others)

Something that's been bothering me - I know Jinky was voted the GReatest ever Celt, but for me the one person who embodies everything that Celtic as a club stands for is Billy McNeil.

From the '65 Scottish Cup winning header, to the European Cup and then the Centenary Double, I think Billy is a class apart.

The club did not fully recognise Jock Stein's contribution until after he was gone and even then under pressure.

I feel in generations to come Billy's contribution will be recognised as ranking among the greatest of Celtic Legends. I just wish that the club would recognise tis just now. He still travels the length and breadth and is still a wonderful ambassador for the club. I would like to see that recognised by an appointment such as ex officio Director.

I can think of no greater person to represent the Club.

Any Views?

On Scott Brown POTM. Persoanlly I do not think the guy has played that well throughout the month but his last 20 mins against Hibees was the best I seen him play in the hoops. His performance against Killie was brilliant too. I have stood by Scott Brown in the past as the potential of this boy will raise him to Legendary status one day if he sticks around long enough. What we have seen these past 2 games from Skoosh is only a drop in the Ocean of what he has to offer.

ym spleling si retrible.

moonbeams

thanks

hope your wee bhoy enjoys his champions league experiance... :))

off to church,

KTF

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Moonbeams Wet Dweams

Would Bwee Worwrse Would Hawva Aw Wisp....

owonwhoy

WG - Who is this "naebdy", and why does he keep laughing?

o1bhoy

If yer still there - I ran out of matchsticks at 2am and couldnae keep my peepers open.

Mrs Jinx says Im obsessed with "that blog thing"

Havanalaugh ,

I may be wrong but Billy may be involved with the club already in some sort of capacity.

Recently though Billy let the side down with comments to the daily rag over the Lennon assault.

I don’t know about anybody else but when I paly football and things get a wee bit nasty, as they often tend to do, I don’t hope for back up from my team mates… I expect it. Just as each one of my teammates, expect the same of me.

Martin O’Neill was spoilt for enforcers. Bobo Balde, Chris Sutton, Joos Valgaeren , Johan Mjallby, Neil Lennon, Stan Varga, Alan Thompson, John Hartson, amongst others. All good guys, who although never in search of a barney, they were not shy of it either. Martin O’Neill was wise enough to appreciate their SPL necessity.

Gordon Strachan is a different breed of manager to Martin O’Neill. Although Gordon Strachan played a lot of his football in Scotland, he never did so as a Celtic player. I don’t think he fully appreciated the obstacles and prejudices that court our club; week in, week out.

Now he does though, and I think that the signing of Glenn Loovens, along with some previous unsuccessful signings was a lesson-learnt attempt to address the physical deficiencies in the squad. In the interim, we have to make do with what we have and maybe react to what others lack in the skills ability locker. i.e. they are toilet and to try and drag us down. They, the toilets, will resort to physical intimidation to try and escape a gubbing, every time.

When this happens, and it quite frequently does, we, each of us, more or less know which Celtic player will be targeted for the ‘Thai-boxing’ school of soccer skills. (Anybody ever noticed how European teams tend to target another genre?)

Celtic are a wee bit lightweight now; the only players who appear to ‘welcome the fight’ are JVOH, Darren O’Dea and the intrepid Scott Brown. (Paul Hartley is not shy, but he is seldom there, and Artur, Gary and Mick take too much arousing and/or, too long in arriving) ((my opinion)) (Barry Robson, yet to see him square up yet, but I don’t think he’d let us down)

Does anybody else see similar character traits in Scott Brown that others such as Billy Bremner, Graham Souness, Davie Hay, Nobby Styles, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and a few others had.

I am glad, really glad, chuffed to bits even, that Scott Brown has had some begrudged recognition from the most begrudging of quarters and I am further amazed that more family orientated observers are even more begrudging with their diluted accolades whilst so quick to malign on any other Saturday.

The thing that makes me most glad vis-à-vis Scott Brown, the 23 year old ‘MAN’ plays in the hoops.

Havanalaugh, have to agree re Caesar, always has/had a dignified stance re Celtic, even though he had once or twice been unfairly treated. The same goes for Big Jock, treated very badly by the club when he stepped down. "Thanks, Jock, for 9 in a row and that big trophy, how would you like to run the pools?" But that was the old board, they didn`t deserve the success, although i`m still glad we had it. Big Billy should most definitely be in the employment of Glasgow Celtic F.C., as he is a wonderful ambassador for that very club.
Now back to Smashinmilkbottles. Is it to be the Bollinger Bus, aka the Veuve Vehicle, or are you having a `dry` run? Let me know so I know how many slices of lemon i`ll need to cut, and how much grinding of the black pepper mill will have to be done.
More Than You

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Jinkysboy....

Am Always Hear....!!!!

Tell Mrs Jinkysboy it Jist a Fling....

The o1ghirls ir Stayin @ The 'Big Hoooose'....

o1bhoy&DugCSC

Big_Liam

He is involved as a lisbon Lion but that is more about Corporate Hospitality etc. I mean in an Official position, similar to that extended to Bobby Charlton by Manu U.

I think his comments on that particular (Lennon) issue may have been inadvisable and disappointing, but whilst in no way condoning I think he merely meant that in his day, after a derby game, you stayed out of the way to avoid trouble.

Help, please.
Where I live , there are many supporters of Dundee Utd, Aberdeen and , of course, Celtic and Rangers. Without exception,the fans of Utd and Dons prefer Celtic but STILL brand us and them as being` as bad as each other`. I want a list of FACTS to show them the error of this viewpoint. For example, it is a fact that Rangers had a sectarian signing policy and that Celtic have always been all inclusive. Any more of that type of fact, indeed, ANY type of fact for the list would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

o1bhoy
do you have a tip for the accumulator today we have 3 teams so far .
colchester
portsmouth
everton.
hail hail

Hotsmokedsalmon

You should contact public officials in Barcelona, Villareal, Manchester for starters and get there perspective on the difference between Celtic and REARS.

Kitalba

Thought provoking and very true regards MONs team. I always said that Sourface and Smith built teams to stop us playing, then MON to a certain degree did the same to them and they didnt like that. Compare hately with Sutty - although Chris had quality too bit guys rumbled up the others defence. Same in midfield and bif strapping guys at the Back.

I think it was Ramon Vega who said after he left Celtic that although he was a big boy the 3 we then had Joos Bobo and Johan were giants.

One point about barry robson though - he has shown his mettle in games with the first minute of a Rankers match at CP in the run in last year being an example when he took dailly out early.

And remember the day he squared up to naylor when he was at utd and got sent off for it.

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Fergus....

I'll Stick With Liverpool....Away....

As They Have Done the 'Buis' So Far....

o1bhoy

o1bhoy

my postings will reduce dramatically when I return to work on MOnday after a 9 week absence. Will then be a daytime lurker and night time poster.

Have a great weekend with the girls - dont make them watch Taggart though.

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jinkysboy....

My 7yr and 10 Month Absence....is Probably Pernament Now.... But That The Movies.... 4 Ye.....

o1bhoy

Moonbeams,
Thanks for that butwe KNOW the diference but hard evidence is what I am after . The response to Barca, Villareal and Manchester will always be `Ah, but it is only a minority` response.

Long time lurker.

Just wanted to wish my mate Biggus a happy birthday.

Let's hope for a Celtic victory this weekend to celebrate.

I think 1-0 Skippy. In fact I think I'll put the money I was going to spend on a present for Biggus on it!

fergus slayed...

If you're looking for some tips for your Saturday coupon click on my name above.

Good luck :)

o1bhoy

Can you hear the Ozzies sing "why dont you go home"

Its cold wet and windy in Glasgow now - better where your at no doubt.

And theres always CQN to keep you in touch with all things Celtic

Whitney Houstons nappy

Welcome to the blog

Keep the faith

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jinkysboy....

We/They Sing it Too The Kiwis....in a Different Text/Manner Tho....

o1bhoy

hotsmokedsalmon

what about the signing policy?
our board asked the support to refrain not to prevent them beind deducted points or thrown out if europe..

Hotsmokedsalmon:

if your mates have a week spare to read and digest, then point them to Pablophnques blog. You, and they, will be utterly dismayed.

I personally have forwarded 'Pablo's' litany to several people and “astounded of forehead” is the normal response.

Jinkysboy:

I don’t doubt nor question Barry’s resolve, I remember the ‘tackle’ well (but don’t remember the Naylor incident). However, that was not my point, my point is simply that there are few, who presently wear the hoops, who have an enthusiasm for ‘aggro’.
An essential ingredient to successful teams.

Opposition teams play to their strengths, whatever they might be, and our deficiencies.

Scott Brown, for a 5” 9”, 23 year old, oozes ‘gallus’ attitude, and most opposition players tend to not test the mettle. The Celtic squad are a wee bit lacking at present in the ‘gallus’ attitude department.

At 27 and a stone heavier and wiser, I think Scott Brown would be better than Paul Ince and a host of others. I would love to see him still in the hoops at 27. I’d love to see him grow with the other youngsters that we have in our team.

morning all..........

from newsnow ....footylatest

Celtic offer £3 million for Israeli international
It has been reported that Celtic have now made an official £3 million bid for the Israeli international Elyaniv Barda after watching him playing for Genk in every game for the last month.

The 26 year-old has stalled on signing a new contract with the Belgian side, and with other clubs also said to tracking him, Celtic have decided to make their interest official before he gets sidetracked.

Barda's agent, Dudo Darhan, said: "Celtic, PSV, Twente and Heerenveen are interested in my client, but Celtic and Twente are the only ones to have made their interest official so far."

Barda has already scored 20 goals in 39 appearances for Genk, and has made 9 appearances for the Israeli national team in the last two years.

vmhan....

Kitalba

I take your point and agree we dont have enough scrappers in the team right now. We need a mix of skill and brawn and yes a gallus streak like skoosh has.

The support should see that and not get on his case as confidence in his role is vital. yeah in 4 years he will be a fantastic player if he continues to develop.

I think that many of our players suffer from a lack of belief at times - Naylor, Wilson, Skippy at times, and even aiden looks shirt of confidence at times.

I dont rate Mick as an inspirational captain - Lambert and lennon were leaders of men - I dont see that in Mick

vmhan

did you not go into work today then?

Would you think that this signing would mean JVOH leaving or an additional striker?

Vman, this is a snippet on him from Wikipedia;;

On 21 November 2007, he scored his second goal for Israel in their 1-0 win against Macedonia. Recently Barda has been linked with a £4 million January move to Scottish premier league champions Celtic F.C

Finally Scott Brown is getting some credit (and I don't mean from the League sponsors)... what makes his last three games more impressive for me is that he's excelled in Centre Mid with 3x different partners in 3x games; Caldwell, Hartley, Donati...

He's class.

Hotsmokedsalmon,

give them the URL's for CQN and FascistFascist and then let them make their own minds up.

Jinkysboy:

"Lambert and Lennon were leaders of men"

I agree one thousand percent.

I think Mick might be a better player if the responsibility of 'Captaincy' was removed from his shoulders and I think Scott Brown is a ‘Captain’ in the making.

I only hope if he stays in the SPL… it is as ‘our’ Captain.

blantyretim -

Ad Multos Annos

WG,ML2

re. the captaincy, I agree there don't appear to be many natural leaders in the team - if they were featured more regularly, I could probably make a case for Hartley or Robson. I seem to remember this was part of Strachan's thinking when he signed Elvis, it was to bring in a leader, someone for his young team to look up to and learn from. Like him as a player or not (and I'm not exactly his biggest fan), off the field Elvis is a very calm and articulate man, and on the field demonstrated good leadership. Mick speaks well for the club, but doesn't bring much in the way of leadership on the pitch - when controversy and/or tempers flare, more often than not it is Gary Caldwell who steps in. Could there be a case for a club captain as well as a team captain, like when Lambert captained the team but left the off-field PR stuff to Tom Boyd?

Kitalba

Strachan had a tough choice to make when lennon left - no obvious captain at the time. I have no doubt Micks development as a player have been hampered by the responsibility of captain. Difficult to take it off him now though especially with 2 SPL titles as captain.

I agree that in a couple of years Skoosh would be my ideal captain.

I love his snarling attitude and he is a fine player too and will get better as he gets older and wiser and as you point out physical stature will grow and help too

I have always believed that Celtic should offer Billy McNeil the title of Club President.

Hoople, thanks for the reply mate and correct ! And thanks for the heads-up about his book.

Hotsmokedsalmon. plenty of amo here

pablophanque

Jinksyboy r we married?.........I just spoke to jockspice in Portugal and she never asked that lol.........

Seriously bud.......maybe wee gord is boosting his attacking options........don't know what he's like to be honest although we could do with another striker right now,

cheers Bobby R....

ps the missus is beeling, I'm sitting with the back door open enjoying the sun (blue sky and no clouds to be seen) and she's freezing said it's like Largs in the winter lol

vmhan who is going oot tae get steaman the day

steaman vman get it!

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oneantonrogan....

Elvis His Left Ra Building....!!!!

o1bhoy

I'm tired of the captain debate. McManus is our captain until he leaves or retires, to take it off him while he's still playing for us would be an immense slap in the face.

By questioning this you just provide ammunition for the media to claim that the celtic support is uneasy with the guy.