The dangerous, hoary, wee voice and football
Dr Jo Venglos was at Celtic Park on Wednesday night, not looking a day older than he was when he arrived as manager 10 years ago. Due to the sale of several players at the end of his only season in charge, Celtic made a profit, their last for seven years until the club return positive territory in the last two seasons.
Celtic sailed close to the wind during those seven years of loss, sustained only by solid ticket sales and increasing commercial income, but without two substantial share issues, our financial situation today would be little different than that of our would-be competitors.
The years of heavy losses are over, hopefully for good, as is the false belief that spending ever-more money is a solution to all of life's troubles. Since Dr Jo was in charge, fans, even pundits, realise that losses need to be recovered in future years if debt is not to become an ever growing burden.
But you know that anyway.
If 2008 has taught us anything it's that the league is not over until it is technically won, but this season, finance could provide some interesting midseason dramas.
Walter Smith was uncharacteristically terse after his team dropped points for the second consecutive week on Wednesday, perhaps with good reason. Earlier this month he told reporters he would not be signing players in January and that he was likely to sell, just as he did to such devastating effect last January.
While Celtic have planned for all likely financial conditions, and as a result can afford to spend in January without the risk of 'doing a Murray' if results go against them on the field, Rangers allowed that wee voice that says, "live the dream", "for every fiver...", "one more player would is all we need" to actually make their decisions.
That hoary wee voice is dangerous if left unattended.
With a net debt of £21m in June, if January's league table shows little promise of Champions League income for Rangers in 2009, their cash flow projections will indicate debt rising close to £30m by June and towards £40m by the next year if substantial cuts to the football budget are not made.
No wonder Smith was tetchy about dropping a couple of points, if Celtic look like winners again when the transfer window opens, he is unlikely to be able to resist any offer.
We have a big couple of months in the league coming up between now and then and I don't think we can count on Rangers dropping too many more points, but if we hold it together, the prize will be substantial: negligible debt, profitable, winners on the park, in the dugout and thousands of them on the slopes of Celtic Park.
There will be more to report on this subject in a couple of weeks, but I couldn't help but think that in the time it took Dr Jo to add a couple of grey hairs, Celtic have performed an economic miracle, something perhaps Walter Smith is smart enough to have figured out.
Celtic sailed close to the wind during those seven years of loss, sustained only by solid ticket sales and increasing commercial income, but without two substantial share issues, our financial situation today would be little different than that of our would-be competitors.
The years of heavy losses are over, hopefully for good, as is the false belief that spending ever-more money is a solution to all of life's troubles. Since Dr Jo was in charge, fans, even pundits, realise that losses need to be recovered in future years if debt is not to become an ever growing burden.
But you know that anyway.
If 2008 has taught us anything it's that the league is not over until it is technically won, but this season, finance could provide some interesting midseason dramas.
Walter Smith was uncharacteristically terse after his team dropped points for the second consecutive week on Wednesday, perhaps with good reason. Earlier this month he told reporters he would not be signing players in January and that he was likely to sell, just as he did to such devastating effect last January.
While Celtic have planned for all likely financial conditions, and as a result can afford to spend in January without the risk of 'doing a Murray' if results go against them on the field, Rangers allowed that wee voice that says, "live the dream", "for every fiver...", "one more player would is all we need" to actually make their decisions.
That hoary wee voice is dangerous if left unattended.
With a net debt of £21m in June, if January's league table shows little promise of Champions League income for Rangers in 2009, their cash flow projections will indicate debt rising close to £30m by June and towards £40m by the next year if substantial cuts to the football budget are not made.
No wonder Smith was tetchy about dropping a couple of points, if Celtic look like winners again when the transfer window opens, he is unlikely to be able to resist any offer.
We have a big couple of months in the league coming up between now and then and I don't think we can count on Rangers dropping too many more points, but if we hold it together, the prize will be substantial: negligible debt, profitable, winners on the park, in the dugout and thousands of them on the slopes of Celtic Park.
There will be more to report on this subject in a couple of weeks, but I couldn't help but think that in the time it took Dr Jo to add a couple of grey hairs, Celtic have performed an economic miracle, something perhaps Walter Smith is smart enough to have figured out.
Celtic Fans like potatoes
only if they are made into chips/curry sauce....
DAILY RANGER Friday 14th November 2008:
Kevin Thomson exclusively reveals that there are nutters on the internet.
Page 3: We've landed on the moon and it is not made of cheese!
Page 5: Grass is apparently green and cows eat it and that's where milk comes from!
Centre Page spread: Grafitti shocker at Celtic as people pay £40 each to have their names chiselled into a wall.
Page 18: Tea Break Quiz:
Q1 What is your name?
Q2 How many Rangers goals have been ruled offside this season?
Q3 If Johnny has 7 sweeties and gives 4 away how many does he have left?
Q4 If the Glasgow to Edinburgh train left Glasgow at 9:30 and takes 60 mins what time does it arrive in Edinburgh?
Q5 When was the last positive news story we published about Celtic and how late were the Glasgow trams running that day?
Craiginho
Duping the dupe-able since Ghod knows when........
Excellent headlines at the bottom of the previous article, well done to all.
The podium is over. I'm going home.
some celtic fans also like chips
with tomato ketchup
It was nice to see dr jo looking well on wendesday night..
now tell him to source some gems from the east for our christmas..
Insensitive Celtic fan seen by several witnesses jogging in Pollok Park while RFC midfield dynamo undergoes surgery on gammy knee
Skinflint Celtic fans donate 'old'strips to 'worthy' cause
Heartless Celtic make old man 'parade' on pitch in 'nasty' weather
Daily Record Exclusive
Tragic Rangers fan unceremoniously jilted by cruel slutty two timing Celtic supporting girlfriend for sectarian guy.
Poor John’s eyes mist over when he speaks of Julie and despite the fact that she dumped him for a fellow Celtic supporter, John says even now that he would have her back today.
“I know that she was cruel and heartless to pack me for Gordon just because he is better looking than me and just ‘cause he’s cool and trendy,” said poor John “ but I still want to go out with her. Her wages were all I had to live on and I am really feeling it now what with this credibility crunchie thing”
John is especially hurt given the way that Julie broke off the relationship.
“Believe it or not, we were actually watching telly when out of nowhere she says ‘Listen, John, I love you but there’s this guy I fancy ....and you’re not going to believe this bit...I don’t want to two-time you so it’s the end for you and me. “
John could not have believed how cruel Julie had been and after leaving her house, he wandered aimlessly round the “scheme” where he lives. “ I didn’t know where I was or nothing”, he now admits.” I think I must have downed about 2 bottles of Toilet Duck in the space of half an hour. I headed home via the chippy, crying and terribly upset, and would you believe it, there was Gordon (her new bloke) standing at the bus stop....and Julie was with him! Turns out he wasn’t even waiting for a bus since the two of them jump into this really fancy motor and drive off playing that sectarian Fields song. ...the moron“ Why doesn’t he just go home?”
Paul67 - do they have any assets they can sell? With the unfortunate Thomson (HmmHmm) injured I can think of no-one except their goalie who might fetch a million or two. I think they could make more money out of him though by opening up the REARS escort agency.
http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_131108131844.aspx
oh ho ho your Magic ..... Lubo
it´s going to be 4 in a row
Never believe it's not so
Hate-filled Celtic fan 'igonores' 'colourful' flute band parade
Daft Celtic fan fails to correct spelling
Who were the players sold at the end of Dr Jo's season in charge?
I remember Simon & Phil leaving for Sheffield Wednesday on Bosmans and I think Annoni went posssibly on a free also but I can't recall anyone leaving for a transfer fee....
eventheolivesarebleeding
if you are around, sorry, email should be fine. can you try either: lddonaldsonatyahoodotcodotuk or lauriedatgmxdotcom?
many thanks
Craiginho - excellent. Even by the Record's standards, I was amazed that Jackson put that in print.
I reckon I could come up with 100 equivalents through google in about twenty minutes involving other teams.
celtic fan drops chewing gum in street,picks it up,puts it in his mouth,he was quoted as saying "god kissed it the devil missed it"
Cadizzy
Posted this just before new article. Apologies if you have read this already
Good point about intent. If you consider the words used objectively, they are sectarian. There was absolutely no need to emphasise the man's name like that. I hope we agree on this.
The point I was trying to make was that W Nosurname may be capable of saying and acting in a way which, at least to him, does not appear sectarian. I heard an interesting speaker on "In Our Time" yesterday (Radio 4, 9.00 am). He explained how most of the time we act unconsciously even when we think we are acting consciously. The issue, therefore, is not really of intention. Words may be spoken which are racist but when the speaker is confronted by them he or she will deny their racist content. The effect is the same, that is to say the words are offensive to an ordinary bystander notwithstanding the "intention" behind them.
I hope you don't feel this is too pettifogging. I think we probably agree on this but we may come to it from different angles. Also, pleased to see you observed my rocktabulous advisory yesterday evening!
Crual Celtic fans mock Murray's 'financial incontinence'
cardizzy
lol lol lol lol lol lol
Cadizzy
I'm telling you man - lay off!
Now I cannae get that tune out of ma heid!!
Today Scotsman
http://sport.scotsman.com/football/Trouble-ahead-for-Rangers-warns.4694671.jp
but while there´s Moonbeams and lack of success
let the Herald tell lies none the less
http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.2467914.0.Fergusons_return_not_to_blame_for_stalemate.php
Deranged Celtic fan complains about contradictory opinions about Rangers by Graham Roberts aired on the same day.
Is his new book a work of fiction ?
"Hard as Nails" the follow up to Thick as Pigshit
Celtic fan arrested for sitting at front of bus.
Who cares what that mob do with their money? I support Celtic, and could care less about Rangers. If we never played them again, I wouldn't lose any sleep. I don't define myself,or my club, by what another club does, certainly not the Govan mob.
In fact, I would even go further than that; I don't seem them as our main rivals now; Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, now those are the teams I want to see us competing with.
As the great Mr Stein once said: "Ach, Rangers are alright, but they still haven't invented blue grass". By which he meant "let them have their quaint little traditions because just like every other dinosaur, they will die out eventually."
We have just suffered a horrendous injury list, yet that could ultimately turn out to be the making of the team, because the players have stood up to be counted; we have centre backs, midfielders, and young hitherto untried strikers steppging into the breach and scoring goals to take the Hoops 4 points clear at the top of the SPL. Surely that is worth more time than what another team does with its money?
Celtic first. Celtic last. Celtic everything.
Celtic fans Seville Lie. It never happened!
celtic fan found gloating on cqn
send him to the tower.....
Celtic fans blogging during works time scandal
Celtic fans Lie Shock goes on. Lisbon never happened either!
QUILTY AS SIN
guilty of terrible spelling also....dohhhhhh
celtic fan wears odd socks,club will issue statement shortly
All Celtic fans conscripted int the British Army after double lie shocker.
paul67
what a dreadful dilemma you pose for the Govanites
no cash when you need it most ..ie you are well behind in the league race compounded with a need to sell ie further depleting your squad who are already well behind
against
just about getting by if you are so far ahead in the title race that it`s almost a certainty ...and having no wherewithall to enhance your squad when you are in a postion of strenghth
always in the knowledge that your great rivals can strenghten even if you manage to get ahead
it`s no wonder that the cardigan is flinging his toys oot the pram
not quite the position he would have expected to have been in after the 1-0 victory at ipox last season with a handful of games left
a win for us at the midden on the 27 dec and the place will implode
maybe we will make the back pages for luxuriating in their strife ...we`re really bad nasty people BTW
Hoopeddreams,
re the Carmyle Cardigan.Yes, I think we do agree.
I am very sorry to have stuck that song in your head. In fact, I'm so upset, I'm so upset yeah yeah I'm so upset.
How about "I'm in the mood for dancin'" by the Nolan Sisters? Any better?
Vic's best friend (defiantly)
Cadizzy
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
BT
Celtic fan guilty of terrible spelling
Careless Celtic fan overtakes handsome Rankers goalkeeper Alllan McGregor's modest car in rush hour traffic. Irish Consulate General refuses to condemn act of agression.
Ponybhoy09, I get so much joy filled emotion from Celtic first and foremost (even in the bad times). But I also get a voyeristic pleasure in watching the REARS rot.
TWO CELTIC FANS KNOCKED OVER BY RANGERS TEAM BUS.
One fan, who went through the front windscreen, was charged with Criminal Damage.
His cohort landed 100 metres down the road and was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
The new Celtic Battalion to act as armoured sheilds in next British army offensive.
Scottish Criminal System in Turmoil...
Celtic fan found working in Ayr.......
Celtic fan admits to being Celtic fan
inkybhoy,
fully endorse your post re the cranking up of the
propoganda agenda against Celtic
On this blog this week, a well known poster made a casual
observation re a certain small emblem appearing on the playing strips of some SPL clubs.
This had the irish bhoys in a froth again after the Poppygate
debate
As you explained, I fully expect to see this wee snippet being picked up by the anti celtic media and hoisted up the propaganda
flagpole and this could back celtic into the same corner as Poppygate
Damned if they do ,Damned if they don't
Allgreen
if you wish to see the real wattie and rfc in interview action
clock the you tube interview with chick dung
cringeworthy stuff, obviously wee chick still acting like a dangleberry has no self esteem or self respect
I think Girls Aloud are millions better than the Nolans. That Cheryl Cole is gorgeous,even if I can't make out a word she's saying.
Not when she's singing but when she's a judge on X-factor. I can see why Simon got her in to appeal to Welsh people but maybe next year they could do sub-titles, or have her words spoken by an actor.
Celtic Fan Gets 6 Months for No Light on his Bike.
Judge William Samuel Boyd commented,
"I would have made it 2 years, had it not been daylight hours."
moonbeams
i heard about that,they are calling it "operation hide behind the celtic fans"
southparkCSC
celtic fan up in court accused of rampaging to toilet.
His mitigating plea of "Dodgy Ruby Murray " the previous
evening was dismissed by Justice of the peace Mason Boyne
Podium67
"have her words spoken by an actor" I don't know if that would help. They tried it with Gerry Adams a while back but went and got an actor with the same accent. If they did the same thing again, you'd be none the wiser.
ibleedgreenandwhite :o)
celtic fan admits to being proud to be a celtic fan,,SHOCKER,,,exclusive
Kittochbhoy -
Careful! Your previous post...
Alan McGregor, not very good, gets lucky, should be capped
Kirk Broadfoot, not very good, canny shy, must be capped again
David Weir, Older than Wattie, Still needs capped
Sasa Papac, Who, where is his granny from?,
Kevin Thomson, Careful !!!
Barry Fergushun, wonderful player, wonderful human being, missing him being capped.
Chris Boyd, Huffy, slow, sack Burley and cap him again.
Nacho McNovo, Is he no Spanish? No cap him anyway cause real Madrid want him.
....has led to the following headline in tomorrows DR: -
Fenian Internet Terrorist Threatens to "Pop A Cap" In The Ass of Entire Rangers Squad!!!
"That is why the Club took the view that the interests of our supporters would be best served by refraining from singing The Famine Song." Bain's response to racist and unlawful conduct by thousands of people in his own stadium.
"The club condemns this type of behaviour on any unofficial site." Bain's response to some individuals on a website.
The difference in emphasis is telling ...... but not surprising, of course.
Heartless celtic fans use passports midweek on european football nights, Leaving John Smeaton gobsmacked.
New US Vice President Joe Biden (codename Celtic) declares war on UK after finding the UK & British Army guilty of racism.
update
celtic fans hangover gets worse.....
i must say,there is some good stuff on here today,ive not laughed like this in a long time!
Insensitive and chronologically challenged celtic fan confesses to laughing.
Celtic fan the fires of turmoil at Ibrox by going 4 points clear
World News:
Tension rises as US Vice-President-Elect Joseph Biden shatters 'special relationship' with ill-judged choice of code name
Did Rangers fans sing the Famine Song at Matris Fontis the other night?
shocking new just in........
blantyretim logs off to do some work.......
That was a real question, not a headline by the way.
Rangers Fans Win Last Choir Standing! 32 page pullout!
Trophy parade route inside!
What site was the Thomson picture/article posted on
Celtic fan caught wearing replica shirt in public. " It wasn't even ironed," reveals Keith Jackson.
RST David Edgar asks REARS fans to boycot USA in holiday shocker after Joe Biden (codename Celtic) becomes USA vice president in waiting.
Celtic first, I dunno I was at CP.
mickeybhoy -
The press anti-Celtic agenda being cranked up? No Sh!t - even Joan Burnie in todays Daily Retard is having a go at the Celtic Chairman for the 1 minute applause (rather than silence) on Saturday!! I read it in my local caff this morning and nearly choked on my roll 'n' sausage.
The only worthwhile thing I ever read in the Retard was a letter from a reader some time ago along the lines of...
Sir - I was shocked and disturbed to read in Joan Burnie's column about her experience of being wolf-whistled while passing by a building site. What's a man with eyesight that bad doing up scaffolding?!
New Ibrox Revealed Chick Dung Exclusive!
Get it right up ye Jock Stein!
http://home.rmci.net/rbaker2/Avatars/georgia.jpg
Celtic fan is going for a walk soon.
Theiving gypo Celtic fans steel roof from new Murraywonderdome, leaving Bears soaking.
Cadizzy-who is Gerry Adam? Is he on the telly?Our postman is called Terry Adam, but I expect it's a different one.
We have to get our mail from the sorting office now.
Terry and Bowser don't get on.
When I asked my gran why Bowser is so mental she just said ' Och he's just mean, he doesn't mean anything by it. There's a lot of meanness in the World son. And not just tomcats.'
IBG+W
Celtic fan 'not laughed like this for a long long' shock
lol
mickybhoy
When Smith was at Ibrox last time round a pal of mine was reporting for a small local paper.
After the game which Rangers won easily my pal asked Smith for a few words, stating there there were a lot of local Rangers fans who would appreciate his words of wisdom.
Smith refused in his usual charming manner which shocked some officials of the local club.He advised my pal to come back when he worked for a real paper.
The follow up to this is that when Smith left the Scotland job my pal remembered his treatment of 13 years past and wrote a nice little piece from the safety of England which resulted in Smith contacting his paper for a rant.
The man is a bully.
.
Bigoted 6yr Old Celtic (Ultra) Fan Taunts Bertie Auld....
" Have You Ever Been To Portugal....? " in Racist Jibe....
o1bhoy
CLASSIC LOL!
Podium67.....or are you really another poster taking the mickey?
re your question....Contrary to what some think, Gerry Adams is not Victoria Adams's big brother (you know, Victoria Beckham before she got married).In fact they are not in any way related. He was also in a kind of band but they didn't actually sing any songs though lots of songs were sung about them (and indeed still are)though that tends to lead to heated debate some time on this site.
Got home from work last night to find a letter form the club addressed to "The Parent or Guardian of Young Bunnet".
The gist of the letter was, since they had no proof of Young Bunnet's age, and with him being on an Under 13 season book, would I kindly submit a copy of his birth certificate within 14 days.
Most of you know by now how slowly my mind works, and it has taken me till 5 minutes ago to figure out why this bothers me.
It's not the hassle of sending in the paperwork, although I admit to being somewhat knarked.
It's not the unease I feel about providing a 3rd party with further details of a minor, to be entered in a database for future use.
It's that I just remembered clearly providing this info on the season book application form 4 years ago, and I just realised that they don't believe me.
BotheredBatteredBunnet
i have enjoyed the anti-Celtic headlines but when the well runs dry maybe we should amuse ourselves with Pro-Rangers headlines.
Murray breathes in and then out. "He is an example for all of us" Full story on pages 29, 30, 31 and 32.
El Diego Bhoy right enough!
http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_141108111506.aspx
Moombeams, I reckon the goalie, that guy from Jungle Book and Scotland’s greatest ever substitute striker.
AJB, correct, my mistake.
PF ayr, a win at Ibrox next month and the place will implode.
madra rua, 11:41, brilliant.
Paul67> well said, the next month or so will be crucial, are you suggesting that the "wee hoary voice" is an auditory hallucination?
looks like some practitioners have their work cut out over govan way as it ever was thus....
i googled "hoary" and it came up with some burns poetry..Lament For James, Earl Of Glencairn
He lean`d him to an ancient aik,
Whose trunk was mould`ring down with years;
His locks were bleached white with time,
His hoary cheek was wet wi` tears!
And as he touch`d his trembling harp,
And as he tun`d his doleful sang,
The winds, lamenting thro` their caves,
To Echo bore the notes alang.
wind that shakes the barley was good last night, anyone seen 50 dead men walking...?
cscfilmcritique
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Corrib 04....
Double Thanks....From Earlier Still Got The Shades on....Tea Bags @ the Ready....
o1bhoy
Joke time:
Q. Why did Keith Jackson cross the road?
A. Because life isn't easy when you're uneducated.
Let me a hazard a dissenting voice. I enjoy Rangers financial embarassment as much as the next man. However in the wider world we are entering a recession now that most of us did not cause-- but many of us will suffer from. There is some schadenfreude (well a lot actually) to be gained from seeing City workers lose their jobs-- but the pain spreads.
Equally I shudder to think what will happen to Celtic if Rangers go into the financial meltdown that their business policy??? so richly deserves. I cannot help but think that this would make the SPL even less commercially attractive, ticket and TV revenues less, and sponsorship still harder to come by.
We are all ambivalent about Rangers-- most of us detest the 'Old Firm' monicker as we would like to disassociate ourselves from them. At the same time we have no greater pleasure than beating them. We rightly crow about our status as a European power but should recognise that the bulk of our revenues are still domestic.
Finally in what is not the best league in the world-- it will be really hard to attract good players to Celtic if our main competitor is diminished in quality. We only play so many european games a year.
So whilst I enjoy watching rangers squirm until such a time as we join a mythical euro league we cannot afford for them to go to the wall completely.
mon the tic
Breaking News - 100's of Celtic Fans using work internet to browse CQN when they really should be working! (Or is that just me?)
Hail Hail
James, Earl of Glencairn is.........deid?
I thought this was the Quick News:~}
Aldo-I went to see 'Quantum of Bollocks' last week. Comfortably the best film set in Bolivia since 'Butch Cassidy'
'cept maybes' Silence of the Llamas'
Malarkey - You can also look at the theoretical demise of Rangers in another light. Should they implode to the point of Celtic being provided with no real competition in Scotland, and income streams degrading due to that, I am sure that could be used as an argument to UEFA to allow us to jump ship to another league.
It could be sold as the best thing all round for Scottish football. A) Allowing us to realise our potential whilst B) Making all other teams left here play on a more level playing field.
Win - Win
Aldo, was that Tommy Burns?
Malarkey, I’m with you. After 10-in-a-row.
Great article Paul! Do you think there is any chance of a similar financial miracle accross the river?
Q. Was there one particular headline / article that started this all off or is it just the media attitude in general?
Cheers
Jamiebhoy
DBBIA> apologies for the ayrshire poet..just wondering if anyone else uses "hoary" these days....
I have a dvd of 50 dead men walking and noted some comparative scenes in last nights "wind that shakes the barley"...
bolivian films like santa cruz the movie..??? or is it santa claus..
amca>12.20 :-)
Sir David Murray involuntarily blinks 4 times in ten seconds..while planning a new superbigotdome... Genius at work ..Mind over matter and other exceptional phenomena..continues on page 98..
A Celtic fan falls of the platform in Central station and is killed by a train.
The following are the newspaper Headlines.
Daily Telegraph;
Dissident Republican Attacks Scot Rail.
Scotsman;
Trains Delayed Due To Minor Disruption.
Guardian;
Sectarianism Flourishes Amongst Train Drivers In Glasgow .
An Phoblacht;
Brave Patriot Attacks British Transport System.
Daily Record;
Will Walter Drop Bazza ?
Group of Celtic thugs hand out merciless kicking
The Daily Record has exclusively interviewed an eye witness to a shocking event that took place on Wednesday evening in the east end of Glasgow.
Shocked onlookers looked on in shock as 11 Celtic thugs took turns to kick an innocent ball around a large expanse of grass "just like it wis a fitba'" according to our eye witness.
"Ah hink sumdy must know who these guys wur said Billy "Four Thumbs" Boyne from Kilmarnock who wishes to remain annonymous. "Ah mean, they hud names and numbers on thir shurrts and thir must be sumdy who saw it who kin dae that readin' hing. Ah'm telling ye, it was awful. At wan point some big guy stuck the heid on it, then his wee mate kicks it back tae the big fella who then, and nae kiddin, blooters intae this big fishin net kinna hing. Then they're aw laughin and slappin' each other oan the back and aw these people watchin' joined in wae the laughin' an aw at. I wanted tae get the polis or a steward or sumhin but apparently they were aw busy wae some sort o' raid ....the Boys' Brigade ah hink it wiz"
Celtic were "unavailable for comment" when a reporter from the Daily Record phoned Ibrox earlier today. Sir David Murray, on the other hand, was only too happy to speak with us and will be covering the issue in his editorial in our later edition.
jaimiebhoy
im to blame for all of this
jamiebhoy
Record doing story that some people are saying nasty things about kevin thomson ..... story about nothing much.
Celtic fan and CQN host escapes after life sentance.
A dangereous criminal is today on the run after Sports Journalist in Scotland and throughout the civilised world were today celebrating the news that Paul67 had been sentenced to life imprisonment for insinuating in his blog headline that all sports jouranlists are lazy.
Chick Doung has declared that life imprisonment is too lieniant and that he would have liked Paul67 to face a public stoning and eventual hanging.
Keith nae dangleberries Jerkson stated that it was not his alliegance to Moonbeams that persuaded him to take the stand in evidence against Paul67 but his fear that the integrity of the nations sporting journalist was being questioned. He then added 'I can't stop sniggering'.
At this point Paul67 left the court with his head held high and raised his fist in the air shouting to the massed gallaries for what we thought would be the last time 'Celtic News, Not Lazy Jouranlism'.
At this point Panty Traynors, Chick Dung and Keith nae Dangleberrie Jerkson raced across the court room and a loud gun shot was heard as Paul67 fell to the ground in defiant surrender.
Judge the Loyal Burberry Cardigan requested that the three journalist be held until such time as he could acertain the perpatrators identity in order to offer his whole hearted congratulations.
During the celebrations a small band of insurgent CQN'rs believed to have been disguised as sports jouranlist sneeked Paul67 out of court through the sour system to what is believed to be an unscrupulous medical practitioner who found that Paul67 had been saved due to the bullet hitting his CQN badge that he proudly wore.
Judge Loyal Burberry Cardigan has stated that he will not rest while such a dispicable criminal is at large. A bounty of £1690 pounds has been put on his head due to the financial downturn, although the Judge has admitted that if he manages to sell someone in January the bounty may be doubled.
Sorry Paul, sadly it was the ayrhire poet R. Burns.....insufficient referencing..5 marks deducted...
A Muslim was sitting next to Tam on a plane. Tam odered a whiskey. The stewardess asked the Muslim if he'd like a drink.
He replied in disgust 'I'd rather be raped by a dozen whores than let that liquor touch my lips!'
Tam handed his drink back & said 'Me too, I dint know we had a choice!'
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Tam calls Easyjet to book a flight. The operator asks 'How many people are flying with you?'
Tam replies 'I dont know! Its your f***ing plane!!'
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Tam & Wully are working on a building site. Tam says to Wully 'Im gonna have the day off, Im gonna pretend Im mad!'
He climbs up the rafters , hangs upside down & shouts 'I'M A LIGHTBULB! I'M A LIGHTBULB!' Wullyy watches in amazement!
The Foreman shouts 'Tam you're mad, go home' So he leaves the site.
Wully starts packing his kit up to leave as well.
'Where the hell are you going?' asks the Foreman.
'I cant work in the fxxxin dark! ' says Wully.
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Two couples decided to swap partners for the night. After 3 hours of amazing sex one of them says 'I wonder how the girls are getting on'
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Tam takes his new wife to bed on their wedding night. She undresses & lies on the bed spreadeagled & says 'You know what I want dont you?'
'Yeah,' says Tam. 'The whole friggin bed by the looks of it!'
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Tam the electrician got sacked from the U.S. prison service for not servicing the electric chair.
He said in his professional opinion it was a death trap!
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Tam, the boyfriend of the woman whos head was found on Arbroath beach was asked to identify her.
A detective held up the head to which point Tam said 'I dont think thats her, she wasnt that tall!'
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Tam & his wife are lying in bed & the neighbours dog is barking like mad in the garden. Tam says 'To hell with this!' & storms off.
He comes back upstairs 5 mins later & his wife asks 'What did you do?'
Tam replies 'Ive put the dog in our garden, lets see how they like it!'
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Tam is said to be shocked at finding out all his cows have Bluetongue. ' Jeysus!' he said, 'I didnt even know they had mobile phones!'
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Tam & Wully are reading head stones at a nearby cemetery. Tam say 'Crikey! Theres a bloke here who was 152!'
Wully says 'Whats his name?'
Tam replies 'Miles from London !'
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pablophanque
Celtic fan suffers heart attack after reading fair and balanced article in Daily Record
Celtic fan lies about heart attack, daily record fair & balanced, yur havin a laugh.
Spirit of Arthurlie
pablo you are a sicko but the tears are streamin. cheers.
I hope there are no Tamists out there who may take offence.
Editor has heart attack after Journalist writes fair and balanced article in daily Record
pablo
lol
At least Kevin Thomson and wee naismith now have plenty of time to master the art of Checkers.
DBBIA> shiver went up my spine there with that link..i once witnessed a talbot v cumnock game many moons ago...i see nothing much has changed then! are you familiar with Q fever website? very satirical...
Pablo> good stuff :-)
huge ammounts of humour existent today..keep up the good work guys...
.
Celtic Fan ' Ejected' From Ayrshire for Being in the Wrong Area....
o1bhoy
Paul67 - Do you remember the 1980's made-for-tv nuclear holocaust docudrama "Threads"?
What's happening at Ibrox since their self-inflicted financial meltdown reminds me of that show.
* The vicious cycle of increased poverty and desperation around Ibrox
* An increasingly frantic David Murray rattling around in his bunker, unable to influence the outside world as he once did.
* Cycloptic mutant hordes following Rangers, wreaking havoc everywhere they go like the biker gangs from Mad Max.
Celtic fan soils himself and laughs after looking at league table.
With the lifting of the ban 'Bubba' can play from the 01/01/09- he could be the missing piece in the Ibrox jigsaw.
Anyways, on the subject of the Shire of Ayr- my excellent wee student is going back for the weekend in a very skippy frame of mind.
Apparently they are switching on the Yuletide Goat in Dalry and she has' GOT TICKETS!!!' [her emphasis].
TGITWcontinueth .......
From:
Duomo Di Catenaccio
Milano
Italia
To:
Wishaw Militia HQ
Trattoria Teser
Not-The-One-True-Kirk Road
That Wishaw
Lanarkshire
Mission Zone 1888
Dear Dick -
Grazie for your missive of November 13. I recall your cousin 'Joe' well as your opposite number, Captain Toby-Le-Rone Alpen, OIC Swiss Guard, had to confiscate a bottle of Buckf Asti before Seppi was allowed into Vatican City. I sampled some of the contraband with my pre-theatre meal and found the wine a wonderful testament to our Benedictine Brethern in Devon. Kindly source me a case before Gaudete Sunday and I will ensure The Holy Father has a bottle on his Christmas dinner table. Anything's better than Blue Nun !! In return please find enclosed a Liturgical Year's supply of Votiva Vanhesselinka, the slowest burning mini-candles in all Italia.
Countless Blessing,
Alessandro +
PS: That fool O'Keefe's been warned off. If he gives you any more grief mention the code words 'Brigate Verdi'
PPS: Beware a chap named CelticPrimo, he has been outed as a Spanish adherent of Opus Caldwelli
Malarkey,
Unfortunately I work for one of the banks that is constantly being slaughtered in the press. Don't get me wrong, a lot of this was down to all banks greed, however the press as always have compounded matters. Also, trust me that I am not paid millions a year and I am very worried about losing my job as I have two young children and am not to blame for the economy.
Anyhow, the banks appetite for putting money out of the door at the moment is at an all time low, and this will also be the case for Minty.
I look after a number of strong businesses who are having their rates increased based on the overall risk. These are businesses that are profitable and on a secure financial footing.
Given that the darnel rely on other parts of Mintys groups that have large exposure to a decreasing and slow property market, you can bet the financiers are getting a bit twitchy. The darnel make constant losses and overspend, they are the dog of Murray group hence this is why he is so keen to rid himself of this millstone.
The main thing I see from a banking perspective is the reputational risk. This is worth millions to banks, and given the darnel are a big name in Scotland, HBOS would keep funding them on the basis of saving their name.
However given that this bank will soon be controlled from London and the reputation is at an all time low, I don't think they will find it as hard as they did before to tell Minty exactly how things are going to be.
I would pretty much guess like Pauls article says that come January it will be interesting. However, I would put money on it that Minty is being pressured regardless of likely CL income next year.
Cillian Sheridan & Shunsaki Nakamura arrested arrested for scoring goals to win a game while REARS are held back in league domination by linesman "MURPHY".
P.S. I canny believe The Loyal Burberry Cardigan is a MURPHYIST as well as a racist and a bigot.
O1bhoy @ 1.09 :- He must have fell foul of our pass laws. If you can pass a pub your not from Ayrshire. If you can pass the bookies, your not from Ayrshire. If you can pass for being human, your not from D&G.
Look at me ma, I'm in The Gate in the Woods.
I feel like wee John Paul Murphy when he ran onto Celtic Park.
Gilbert - hope you are OK with your job.
Good point re. reputational risk. I'm sure thats exactly what goes on many times. I wonder when someone is going to do the Math of potential loss from Dignity FC versus potential loss because impressionable clients move their account?
No wonder the banks are in the poo - when they start taking straight business decisions things may start to get better for them.
Another question. Is it just one scottish team in CL next season?
Cheers
Jamiebhoy
Who'd have thought that Martin Bain and Kevin Thomson read the 'subscription only' Huddleboard? Perhaps the headline should be "Sicko Celtic website seduces Gers Chief in and then lets him down"
By the way my fellow sickos - ITS A KNEE INJURY not a brain haemorrage. He'll still get his wages, it will get fixed and he'll be back ducking and DIVING before you know it. That's what happens to footballers. I've had two myself and I'm rubbish, and no-one paid me 10 grand a week while they superglued it together.
At least he doesn't have to live in fear because of being an official with the temerity nay AUDACITY to wear a surname of Murphy in broad daylight.
You know sometimes bad things DO happen to cheats who feign injury. And Karma - if your listening - not often enough frankly.
Gilbert
Thanks for asking the question I had in my mind about how the change of ownership might affect Rangers.
I hope you come out of it all unscathed.
Gilbert
I meant answering the question.
Another question. Is it just one scottish team in CL next season?
Cheers
Jamiebhoy
Yes, because Rangers will get pumped in the first qualifying round 0-).
Actually, I don't know the answer but I think that's right.
Fair point Cad, but you know what i mean. Are they gettin pumped in CL qualifying or yoofa qualifying. Don't suppose it matters that much!!
Cannae believe I backed anything other than Hoopy in the first at Cheltenham.
jamiebhoy
question, did it win?
I met my first CQN poster, I went out for a pint or two with Canamalar, a great and sound Celtic man. I had a great laugh but I did draw the line when he ask me to wear a rubber mask with zippers. Saying that the 5 hours I spent hanging from chains in his dungeon has done wonders for my sciatica and for that I am eternally grateful
Helpi'vebeengroomedonthenetCSC
British Newspapers.
THE MIRROR, is read by the people who think they run Britain.
THE TIMES, is read by the people who DO run Britain.
THE OBSERVER, is read by the people who think they own
Britain.
THE FINANCIAL TIMES, is read by the people who DO own Britain.
THE DAILY MAIL, is read by people who want Britain run
the way it used to be.
THE TELEGRAPH, is read by the people who think Britain still is
run the way it used to be.
THE MORNING STAR, is read by people who want Britain
run by another country.
THE SUN, is read by people who don't care who runs Britain,
as long as she has big t*ts.
yep. romped home. I was on Alexanderthegreat which was 2nd. But there's a stewards enq now so still a bit of hope!
NBT
that rules out my ever meeting him in the Dolphin or the Smiddy on a Friday afternoon now.....:))))))
Ed -you've hurt my feelings.
And just when I had put your name in my' Big Book of Good things from Ayrshire'.
Just read the Daily Record article and it is final proof, if proof were needed, of the institutional bias of that paper. Keith Jackson could go on any Internet forum at any time and probably find something unkind or nasty written about someone. In fact, if he cared to read follow follow he'd find something pretty nasty on an hourly basis. So why does he choose to highlight this article on this forum at this time, when ignoring every other piece of nasty text on every other Scottish football forum?
BHOYCOTT CSC
Completely agree regarding the highlighting of one particular forum in today's press.
There is far worse wrote on many forums across the country (and I include both Celtic & Rangers forums in this)
Thats what makes CQN so enjoyable to be a part of as that sort of behaviour is not tolerated or encouraged by the members.
Jackson & Celtic First,
Thanks for your kind thoughts given the doom and gloom surrounding redundancies.
Celtic First,
The change in ownership of HBOS will be terrifying Murray at the moment for more than one reason.
Reputationaly HBOS are a Scottish bank who would not dream of putting a Scottish Institution down (Darnel).
However Lloyds TSB are pretty much taking HBOS over regardless of them telling us it is a merger.
No large football club has ever went down, and despite what English Chairmen keep saying about being credit crunch proof, in my opinion they are definentely not.
The English rely heavily on TV revenue. TV revenue in turn rely on subscriptions and advertising from business and individuals. In times of stress the first things that normally go from a companies spend is Marketing and Advertising (this can be forced on them by their bankers). For individuals, they will cancel the Sky/Setanta subscription. Therefore if we suffer a recession for longer than a year as is predicted, everyone will feel it apart from a few sectors that always prosper in these times and have no relation to football.
The reason I mention this is that once one of the English clubs fails, it will be open season on any club that is heavily debt driven as the banks will not wish to lend to these as we are short of cash. Therefore is there is no white knight with cash available, then the game is up.
Therefore in the grand scheme of things, why would Llyods worry about Rangers when they may bank far greater concerns who have similar problems? I think they will push Murray to address the debt or face the consequences!
Celtic fail to match Gers' 4 Goal Tally
Celtic v Killie. Match Report.
A lacklustre Celtic failed to come close to Rangers' impressive weekend demolition of Kilmarnock. Performing in an almost-deserted Celtic Park Strachan's duds once again struggled to overcome the Ayreshire dynamos. Big name signings Macdonald and Samaras failed once again to net and a desparate Gordon Strachan was forced to fling on not one but two Japanese players onto the field of play. Japs! What school did THEY go to? The final result flattered the so-called Champions - who 'won' the league last season after a series of dubious decisions by match officials, some of whom have funny names - as Rangers had 27 stonewall penalty claims dismissed out of hand at the weekend. A series of ugly route-one moves saved Celtic's blushes as the ball was bundgled over the line three times - each time with more than a hint of offside... Now where are those broken Celtic crests.
.
The NarrowBhoat Tim....
Whit Hiv Ye Done With Canamalar....????
He Has Been Reported Missing....Amid Reports of Inter-Shire Terrorism Threats....
MI5 Reporting Increased Web 'Chatter' Re; Barnsley Bitter Hours before His Disappearance....
o1theblackpantherCSC
Celtic have held their hands up and said they will not appeal against the UEFA fine. This seems like the logical approach as 60,000 people inside the stadium (not including the stewards who didn't) noticed the numpty. Celtic should of course take him to court in a civil action to recover costs but I'm pretty sure that Miss Murphy has spent his last few coppers on cheap cider, so it would be a waste of time. I wonder what the contract with the Security firm has in the small print, it's their job to stop him, and they didn't. In most lines of work you have to pay fines for lateness or unacceptable workmanship , will Group 4 (is it Group 4?) be footing some of the bill?
Also do we know it Manure's fans got a mention for their unacceptable singing?
Blantyre Tim
You should meet him for a pint he's a good laugh. He took me to his local in Manchester, I think it was a Working Mans Club as it was all males in there, I believe it was on Canal Street, Wonderbeard the king of beards would of like it as nearly every guy had a big bushy tache, very friendly and polite club as I lost count of how many times I was asked 'can I push your stool in' while I was standing at the bar. The rest of night was a bit hazy but it must've been good as I can't sit down now
Pablo
that was spot on.
wee Tam, the bluenose next to me wonders why you cant do pat & mick
jokes like any NORMAL person.
blantyretim -
Teser Ale Fest ends Sunday :-(
WishyGuzzler
WG
Bon accord goes on until 23rd...
port charlotte whisky £9 nip, well it was my mates birthday :)))
CQNers
Thanks once again for all the emails and posts
in support of KANO
I have saved every comment and email for him .
He is making progress very slowly but progress all the same
every day there is an indication that he has moved forward in
his
recovery
The card arrived today from the bhoys at BB's
DBBIA thanks for that it was a pleasure to read the comments
to him.......by the way......its the first time ive seen
crluy sign his name properly!
thanks again for the truly genuine support
for KANO and his family in this difficult time
Ramie
Raveheart- some of the fine would be the balance on the fine from the last time a numpty got on the park, which was suspended for 2 years[?].
We certainly seem to attract ninja numpties with incredible stealth like powers that allow them to evade the ubermensch Sellick stewards. I recommend that the Ghod-like Gary, in addition to his defensive duties, be appointed Supersteward to swoop on any pitch intruders and give them a piece of his mind before hurling them into the void.
Gilbert
I did not intend to belittle your situation. My own brother in law works for RBS in a Liverpool branch. He is paid peanuts and I fear for his job too. I don't blame him or average bank workers at all for the current problems.
Like I said, I blame 'City' (of London) professionals in investment banks, ratings agencies and insurance companies --buying, certificating, and sanctioning bundled toxic US mortgage debts that they clearly did not understand but accounted as profits anyway.
But... the pain spreads and it saddens me that you and lending by banks to tangible, profitable, productive businesses is being effected by the retrenchment. I live in London myself now and I fear how the coming recession will effect shops, businesses, councils, -- everyone.
I know little about Murray Holdings but it seems to me that..... This is the man who got out of metals just as commodity prices rocketed, This is the man who got into property just as the bubble burst, This is the man who married a sex kitten just as she turned into a cat This is the man who moved into the smart money just as the smart money moved out. This is the man who drives a Volkswagen. Everyone must have something in life he can rely on.
They should re-introduce the stocks for pitch invading idiots then everybody could take a boot at his backside on the way home.
voguepunter, the names may have been changed to protect the innocent :o)))
ramie, thanks mate and can you tell Kano I would have written a personal message but I had to sign it on DBBIA's bonnet with only my headlights to light us up !!!!
Don't ask.......................!
pablophanque
Ramie...
Glad to hear of Kano's progress.
He's in our prayers.
Gus.
Was the guy who ran on the pitch the same guy running the line at the Motherwell v Rangers game on Wednesday? Was his blatant anti Rangers, pro Ireland and pro Celtic cheating his way of making up to us?
Mr Murphy, we have a right to know?
While we're talking about Murray, I think it's also worth mentioning that he won't just be feeling the pressure from the bank over Rangers. He's moved the vast majority of his business empire into property and I'm sure we all know by now what's happening with that.
I posted a few weeks back that by the end of the year his assets might not actually cover his debts (or negative equity for some headline grabbing). With the recession now expected to last throughout 2009, it's not a position I'd like ot be in.
Ramie- He means the bonnet of the car[I think].
Pleased to hear Special K is making some headway, even if progress is slow. I only posted the card Monday lunchtime, so three cheers for the Royal Mail!
.
Ramie....
Thanks For The Update....l Will Pass it on too The Melbourne Bhoys....
Hail Hail
o1bhoy
good news on kanos condition, wish him well.
pablo> you mean dbbia has a hat like this?
DBBIA's hat
slan
aldo
Aldo- you've upset me too now. My 'Big Book of good Things to Come from Ayrshire' is getting smaller by the minute.
DBBIA> are you sure its a "big book"? i would have thought it was the back of a postage stamp... :-)
i now realise that pablo meant the car bonnet...not headwear..
this is what happens when i have a day off from bedlam.
i will return to my ways with a full double shift of long days over the weekend...
slan
aldo
ramie:-
Have only recently heard about Kano, although not personally aquainted, I have always admired his posts and i am truly sorry to here about his illness. My prayers for him and his family and hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.
Deus et natua non faciunt frusta
Greenwells
Breaking News .....
Mr William, Billy Williamson the eminant knee specialist who specialises in knees has today confirmed the Kevin Thomson's knee injury was actually caused by that tackle he received at Ibrox last season whilst playing against that Celtic team, this confirms that Kevin is no cheat as called by they tims, the good Doctor who specialises in knee injuries and has treated such star performers like Lassie, Shergar and the fish called wanda has described how in a case like this delayed reaction is normal,his good wife and sister elizabeth who also acts as his nurse has confirmed the good doctors diagnosis, aye she said"it was they tims that done him" the british medical council have have refused to comment, but Billy from Billyvill in larkhall has confirmed that doctor William has been treating him for the past four years for distemper, aye he's dead good by the way, he gave me a certificate that say's am allowed to shit on the street,
Need I say more
by jingle jingle and big fat JT
weeminger - Are you trying to say the current economic environment makes it unlikely that a £700M investment will be found to back a new stadium / retail extravaganza?
I can see Keith Jackson's article for tomorrow..."negative posters on a Celtic fan site are talking the UK into recession in a twisted plot to delay the greatest business deal Scotland has ever seen"
Headline ;-
" Always remember your never alone with schizophrenia" says David Murray
" I was in two minds whether to run this story" says Uneven Keevins
Stercus accidit
Greenwells
Tommurphycsc
THE first Clydesdale Bank Premier League Old Firm derby of 2009 has been moved back one day to Sunday 15 February. It will be the last league game between Celtic and Rangers before the SPL split and will be broadcast live on Setanta Sports 1 (kick-off 12:30pm).
Rangers' visit to Aberdeen on 24 January has been brought forward to 12:30pm and will also be on Setanta.
scotsman.
This site is far to happy today. Whats going on ????
Personally, I think fans should be allowed to sing ALL
Republican songs, Take it down, BOTOB, Black%Tans ect..
As long as they are wearing a Poppy.
Now thats a comprimise.
Sorry guys your should have been you're doh
Greenwells
from Sky News.....
"The man accused of murdering Southampton schoolgirl Hannah Foster has told a jury that he was abducted by a group of men and forced to have sex with her. Maninder Pal Singh Kohli claimed that on the night Hannah disappeared he was kidnapped out of "revenge" because he owed £16,000 to a work colleague."
Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, Do you smell sh***?
Coming to a cinema near you
a Jerry Bruckenkiemer extravagana
from the man who brought you Pearl Harbour
and The Director of Alien, Ridley Scott
The true story of David Beckams metatarsal v kevin thompsons Knee
Starring in alpbetically no order at all
keith Jog on spacey
Hugh dallas grant
martin wat a sheen bain
A murryskint production in assciation with Orcrtrustmedianet
Keith Jackson is a nice honest man who is in no way biased and all his articles are newsworthy
Maggie Thatcher is a honey
God save the queen ........... is that taking it too far!!!!!
Went to a Cannibals dinner party the other night....cost me an arm and a leg.
DownForSam, thanks. No chance of something similar for a long time.
madra rua, you’re on form.
Moonbeams :-)
Aldo, never heard of him, must have been Tommy’s brother.
Philvisreturns, I missed ‘Threads’ but get the jist.
Gilbert, agree. The words ‘distressed account’ spring to mind.
Narrowbhoat :-)
Raveheart35, the bill will be Celtic’s responsibility alone.
Ramie, thanks for the update on Kano, I’ve been asked 100s of times, please keep us informed.
Captured, are you wearing a fez?
DAILY RAG, 28/12/08
"CELTIC MANAGER DUSTS SPACE ON MANTLE AS YET ANOTHER RANKERS BOSS IS MUTUALLY CONSENTED"
GS " If this carries on we'll have to apply for an extension"
PL "At Celtic we pride ourselves on supporting our manager and will continue to do so in the next transfer window."
Wattie "I would have liked to stay on but the officials were making my job impossible, Celtic's fifth yesterday was blatantly offside, I can't believe Mr O'Flaherty never spotted it!"
Minty "An announcement on the extension to the Govan market will be made by mid Julember, the league may be over but we can still make the top six."
Paul67 "Bring out the tanks!!!"
Off topic here.
What a game of tennis, Murray Federer.
Go Murray!
Ramie and Kano
That's a great piece of news to end the week on.
Ramie - I'll drop you a note the night.
McGrain
somebody said it was too happy on here so here we go,
Lets not get carried away as some people are beginning to sound like the huns did last year, I know some huns personally who said to me 'ha ha whos the champions now, we are the champions et etc' only for it to blow up in their faces as it were.
They have played 3 more away games than us (in one of which they absolutely pumped us) and I think we should keep it in perspective a little as december and january we play 5 out 8 away from home.
Big shout out to big cillian though, met the lad at a supporters do last season and seems like a quiet big guy, although rumour has it he has a wee thing for the girl off celtic tv.
Any posters on from Co.Mayo at all??
DD
Paul67;
I'm off the drink for November, so I'm just starting to crack(or should that be craic) up.
Anyway, the humour is on me and celtic are flying with a depleted squad.
Enjoy the moment.
CelticFirst
Previous blog: " Possibly. But in any event, I don't think the West of Scotland is in favour in the Archdioces in Milan, where wounds seem to take a long time to heal."
Surely not? It was 41 years ago we gubbed Inter. ;)
Superb stuff from Murray. Excellent match
Finally some brilliant news for Murry and TFOD he's just beaten Federer at tennis, oh no wait that's a different Murry isn't it.
Celtic Fan Accused of Singing Racy Songs shocker!
"Its the only way I know to make a living claims Rod Stewart."
Jinkysboy.........................
How did yir interview go......well I hope.
I'm offski now.....away tae see derryghirl who I've hardly spoke to this week...................this work thingy is jist naw fur me...lol
Later
vman
From Sky News
"A loyalist killer has been found guilty of attempting to murder Sinn Fein leaders at the Northern Ireland parliament.Michael Stone tried to kill Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness at Stormont."
He should have claimed that he was abducted by a group of men and forced to make the assault out of "revenge" because he owed £16,000 to a work colleague.
There is actually a photo of him making his attempt. Even from that photo, it is obvious that his "mission" was mision impossible. He might as well have had "permaraging loyalist headcase" tattoo'd on his forehead. God knows, there's enough room.
Getting a walk-on part in the romantic/ banking/ masonic/ sporting/ culinary/ hairdressing/ ecclesiastical epic that is WG's TGITW is becoming something of a badge of honour for posters, on a par with a Blue Peter Badge - well done Ulysses, Narrowbhoat, Celtic First, etc. and keep it coming WG
From the BBC "A 200-year-old church building has disappeared from a village in central Russia, officials from the Russian Orthodox Church say.
The building had stood near the village of Komarovo since 1809.
It was intact in July but some time in early October thieves made off with it brick by brick, they said."
Does the proposed Bigot-Dome have minarets?
donegaldanny on November 14, 2008 3:09 PM
Wise words of caution.
I don't like this "title's won" stuff in the middle of November.
Johnny Clash
Your'e right.
Howsaboutit WG?
Easy to get me in there, you could use me as say.....part of a telephone number or something!
Auldheid, I know, but the "wee fat guy" incident was in 2001, so maybe the Lisbon wound was just beginning to heal and Cardinal Winning opened it up again.
For the record, Cardinal Tettamanzi most certainly is a wee fat guy.
http://www.virtusmilano.it/Festa_Centenario_126.JPG
For any Daily Record readers or staff looking in (except Inky) the cardinal is the one in the hat.
Afternoon all,
Bit of a panic on my part. I have just discovered that I have to be in Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday afternoon. Does anyone know where I can catch the game on TV?
agreeing with many before me on the upbeat nature of things Celtic - long may it continue.
However, one concern I have with the team at the moment is still at left-back. Is Mark Wilson playing there the long-term solution? I am a big fan of Andreas "wunderbeard" Hinkel at right back and offers something different in that role. I would play Wilson week-in, week-out at left back if the only other option is Naylor. But I cannot help thinking that we are missing a trick with no natural (decent) left-back in the squad.
Perhaps WGS will loook to strengthen there in Jan? hmmmm.....
That being said the defensive unit has being very strong recently (three consecutive league clean sheets) and i'm sure Strachan wont want to shake things up too much as its just not in his nature.
Great news about Murray. My nephew, for years, reckoned he would be a great player. Seems he was right. No chance that he'll be Sports Person of the Year, I imagine.
ParkheadcumS -if you can make your way up to Cleator Moor then the Cleator Moor Emerald CSC should be able to help.
DBBIA/Anna Ford CSC
Wreckless Italian Celtic fan runs with scissors – picture exclusive
Celtic fan still 'not correcting spelling'
Does Andy Murray have any connection with Celtic? Just wondering because so many posters seem to be cheering him on?
Hearts supporter i think, so he desrves some sympathy
Malarkey,
Don't worry I did not take any offence at your feeling on the investment arms of the bank, as you can imagine I feel exactly the same.
I also feel for all businesses at the moment as things are getting tougher, and things like redundancy did not even come up in conversation a few years back.
However for Mr Murray, in my opinion he is an egotistical megalomaniac whose number is up. For that I have little sympathy!
On another financial note, Paul67 I would love to hear your thoughts as well, the English Premiership looks like it is set for a rocky short term future. With banks unlikely to lend to any business that is highly geared with no profit (as it should be), where does this leave the majority of the premiership?
Take West Ham. They are owned by an Icelandic former billionaire who I believe will be made bankrupt very shortly. Revenues and Customs have frozen all Icelandic assets, including West Ham due to the collapse of their banking system and the loss of substantial UK cash. Therefore who is paying the bills and who is going to pay the bills unless a sugar daddy is found?
If West Ham go to the wall and the premiership requires a shot in the arm, could Celtic be invited to join? Discuss.
murrays a hibbee
dd
Celtic First
Tomorrow's Headline in DR
Was Cardinal Winning a Fatist?
Dramatic Evidence Uncovered on Celtic Fans Website.
"Although this story is really history, because it is about a deceased person who cannot say what he did or did not know, we are confident we can get away with having a wee dig at the late Cardinal Winning, who was often suspected of having a dislike for fat people.
At an event in Milan...... blah blah."
Auld Heid
If they do, Stephen McGinty at the Scotsman would be entitled to be peeved as he 'broke' this story in 2003 in his biography of TJW, This Turbulent Priest.
"Donati wears shirt outside shorts"
gilbert
did the bank of scotland not put half the spl teams to the wall to keep the gers afloat .Although the credit crisis at the moment may just be severe enough to sink the gers .
If you spot leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet in the club deck man the lifeboats .
hail hail
I'll just take the 200 while I'm here, in homage to Noel 90.
I think Andy Murray was a schoolboy player with TFOD.
Not much chance of Tim H. getting a trial...
Am I right in thinking that 'Scoop' Jackson wrote something about the CQN? Which poster? That is almost as good as getting mention in the 'Gate' (Winningemmell don't cheapen the 'Gate' by including all these wannabes fiction stars keep the 'Gate Clique small).
I've almost finish filing through the chains and escape this Manchester dungeon and escape back to Leeds.
MaxMosleyCSC
Raveheart
He is actually a hibbee
marcellacsc
"Paul McStay's Cousin in Drugs Shame" is a favourite Record headline of mine from a few years back.
Thanks for that, I knew it was some bunch of no hopers from Edinburgh
ramie on November 14, 2008 2:09 PM
The card arrived today from the bhoys at BB's DBBIA thanks for that it was a pleasure to read the comments to him.......by the way......its the first time ive seen crluy sign his name properly!
Ramie -
It was my pleasure, and in common with everyone on here, I hope that Kano gets well soon. Must have had a rush of blood to the head if I actually signed the card properly - could have been the shock after DBBIA offered to buy a drink! ;-))
Luryc
Sir Paul
Importante! Importante!
Ah Talked to collie... remember he/him/it?
Well, collie said........
O.K.
Before I tell ye, whit the wee canine said, I must preface it wit' this..
As you know and I know.. the little Mutt, has an In... with the Ins..
That is no tae say,that He also,has an In... wit' the Outs,as well.
Disn't everybuddy?
But, for our purposes.. here.. we shall only discuss , collie's Ins with the Ins.
Well.. the Ins told him/he/it.. that ...
The Talk of the Laudromat.. ( Whit happened tae the "Steamie", then?...ed)( Oh That old thing?...Na..nae mair "Steamie" talk. that's noo, Passe... remember, we're noo a Modern Fitba Club, esconsced at, Bhoys Town..so everything is noo Modern..and up tae date~ )
Tae continue... the Talk of the Laundromat... is How weel Big Mick is noo Performing since his comeback frae his Groin Injury..
Groin injury? so they say..
Anyway, the Big Guy is noo really turning in the best performances fur a while...like..fur the past... Three Years!
So...
Noo that Gary is playing consistently well.. expect .. Big Mick ti go thro a transformation that will duplicate the wan that happened tae Gary..
Naebody is sure how Gary's transformation from a No Hoper tae a Main Man, managed to take place.. and,actually..naebody cares.
Howevah..... whatevah the circumstances wur... they are noo duplicating the same magic results,that woiked oan Gary.... wit' Big Mick.( Whit Magic Circumstances..? Call it like it is..ed)( O.K. then.. ye forced ma haun.. Competeeshun!.. Competeeshun!...like, Sir Paul said.)
Believe, me.. Big Mick, is wan o the maist improved Guys at Training..alang wit ... Ange..ye know who Ange is, Ah suppose?
I watched Big Mick's last two performances on Re-Runs.. and..
Dare I say it?...... Sure Ah wull..
Big Mick is IMPROVING.. By, Gad.. IMPROVING, IMPROVING!
Ah believe that he is noo cooking wit' gas.. alang wit.. Ange..
Our Defensive set-up, is noo beginning tae resemble an Iron Curtain.. wit Gary, and Noo Big Mick and Ange..
Insteed o' the Frilly Vallance, that it wiz~
So...
Howdya like dem Apples, pal?
Kojo.
DBBIA,
Will try and find out about Cleator Moor. Many thanks.
Good news about Kano. Will keep him in my prayers.
DBBIA
My understanding is that Rangers asked him to go and train with them, but I'm not sure he did.
What I can say for certain is that this wee jaunt in Shanghai will take him through the $5 million in career earnings.
Do people still buy newspapers? At best an accurate relaying of yesterday's news, but more often than not a relaying of yesterday's news through the eyes of somebody with a vested interest. Stop buying them and/or reading them.
Daily Ranger:
"Healing properties discovered in Monster Munch, Thompson to be back within weeks"
re murray at ibrox IMO
he has been on borrowed time for the last five seasons at least .
He set up murray park to bring through his own young players (had to sell the running of the facility to four businessmen , the gers get first pick of any players they like but HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM . He tried a share issue and it was a disaster ,then it was make and sell their own shirts (disaster ),then it was player parking (see boumsong ),then it was sell the family jewels to jjb .The CL and UC run gave him a last throw of the dice for the SPL this season .
Watch out for the sandwich board outside Ibrox .
THE END IS NIGH .
re Murray
latest I hear is that the debt is approx £1bln,
cant see new owners of HBOS being very happy with that!
from wikipedia
"Andy Murray was born to Willie and Judy in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2] His maternal grandfather was a professional footballer who played reserve team matches for Hibernian and senior football for Stirling Albion;[9] as a result, Murray is a Hibs fan. There have been scurrilous and totally unfounded rumours that he had trials with Glasgow Rangers, which Murray vehemently denies..."
Good man, Andy Murray. Interesting to see how many of the glory-hunters at next year's Wimbledon suddenly forget he is a "dour Scot" and recast him as Great Britain's tennis saviour.
Story on Setanta "Graham Roberts admits that referees are biased in favour of Rankers, oh and Celtic too". He'd like to see foreign refs in Charge of games. News for him, so would we.
Parkhead- the Cleator Moor Emerald CSC can be found at the Egremont Laal Club. Could be a nice run if the rain is less than its usual horizontal.
Gilbert
sadly worst has not yet happened
for all UK banks the worst is just begining
the crisis now moves to the real economy
anyone with debt is in real trouble
A guy at work told me markk hateley said in the DR today .
there is only four points in it if rangers beat st mirren and celtic lose to hamilton there will only be one point in it .
TALK ABOUT PUTTING A POSITIVE SPIN ON A STORY .that guy should be in politics .
hail hail
bazza67
whatever happened to the old adage:
' You owe the bank a £1000 pounds-- you are in trouble.
You owe the bank £1Bn pounds, the bank is in trouble.'
or words to that effect...
FTAO Mark Hatley: If St Midden beat TFOD (again) and Celtic beat Hamilton (again) celtic will be 7 points clear!
"samaras: club is looking after next generation
Paul Cuddihy
A WELCOME sight on the touchline with 15 minutes remaining of Celtic’s midweek game against Kilmarnock was Georgios Samaras.
The Greek striker was making a return from an injury he picked up while with his national squad and the Celtic fans reserved one of the loudest cheers of the night for the moment he stepped on to the field to replace Scott McDonald.
And it has been the backing of this support which has made the striker feel right at home. So he was delighted to help launch the half season books offer, which starts for just £25 for kids.
Starting at just £25 for a special season book for 12-year-olds and under, it’s a fantastic gift for Christmas and fans of all ages can take in the action at Celtic Park post-Christmas, as the Scottish Champions go for four-in-a-row.
And speaking at the launch, Georgios Samaras said: “I’m really glad that our club is looking after the new generation of supporters and hopefully we’ll see them at the next few games, which will be good for us.
“It’s a great feeling, whether you’re playing against the likes of Manchester United or St Mirren, Kilmarnock or Motherwell, and you see a full house here - that’s something incredible.”
But the Greek striker, Celtic’s top goalscorer so far this season, shrugged off any personal praise.
“I don’t think I’m a hero,” he said. “I’m just part of a team that’s trying to win games and score goals and, of course, win titles.
“I’m glad that I’m playing at Celtic Park and I give my best in everything. I have the mentality to try and win every game and every title and that’s our destiny as a club and I hope the supporters will be pleased to see us perform so well.
“I’m glad that I’m back and playing football again because I really miss it. I’ve still got a lot to do, but it’s just a case of slowly progressing till I’m ready for full games, and hopefully it’ll not be long before I’m ready to be part of the team 100 per cent.”
In the absence of Samaras, along with a number of other key players, the Celtic squad has showed a tremendous resilience and no shortage of skill to keep winning games and establish a four-point lead at the top of the SPL. And Celtic’s No.9, for one, is impressed by the form of his team-mates.
“We’ve got a big squad with a lot of good players,” he said, “and when key players are in the treatment room like Marc Crosas or Jan, or even Glenn Loovens for a couple of weeks, the rest of the lads have kept the same form and keep winning games for us.
“That’s important for the team and for the club – to win games and stay top of the league.”
For further information on this great half-season ticket offer and the chance to see the Hoops in action as they go for four-in-a-row, fans should call 0871 221 1888 (option1, then options 2) or email homematches@celticfc.co.uk
These great season ticket offers are also available at the Ticket Office at Celtic Park and at official Celtic retail stores."
pablophanque
raveheart35
Is it just me who thinks graham roberts is one of the most irritating self publicists on the planet ,he seems to me to be the type of guy who would go to the opening of an envelope .
hoopeddreams
He's only British when he wins; when he loses he goeas back to being Scottish.
Drunken_Lullabies
Never a truer word.
My dear,dear,dear,dear,friend.. Malarkey
The ole Canard that you are reaching fur..
Is this,pal..
"If ye owe the Bank ... One Thousand Poonds.. Then,my friend.. Ye ur in Trouble..
Howevahhh..
If ye owe the Bank... One Billion Poonds... Then,my friend.. Ye ur in Even Biggah Trouble~"
Kojo.
yer pall who likes ye.
Roberts is one of my all time rankers anti-heros, sitting on his backside in the mud after Frank McAvennie had scored no. 2 and the crowd singing a song that insinuated that he had "an uncomfortably close relationship" with his right hand. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.
Graham Roberts' mum was banned 'sine die' from ladies football.
pablo
the new kids scheme maybe to fill empty seats ,do you think the club should run the seat sales like lennoxtown to make sure there are enough seats given to the young fans to ensure a future strong support .
that's how I and all my cousins are there because we were lifted over by our fathers .
FSTB
Is it true you were in your early 20s at the time?
fergus, seats permitting, I would allow all kids under 16 in for nothing !
pablophanque
Kojo,
Don't you mean THEY ur in even bigger trouble?
Therags...
An old joke but topical
A DR journalist was walking through Falkirk one day when he witnessed a big alsatian attack a small child. A passby grabbed the dog at great risk and throtled it.
Sensing a scoop said journalist goes over to him and said 'thats the bravest thing I have ever seen. I have to report it in tomorrows paper. I just need an angle. You're not a Falkirk fan are you? . No says our hero. Pity just saw the headline Bairn saves Bairn. Are you a Gers man perchance. No says our guy. Pity Teddy Bear saves Child would have been good. Who do you support then? Celtic says he. mmm can't think of an angle on that but leave it with me.
Next day guy buys the DR to see heafline Fenian B@st*rd kills family pet.
Once A Bhoy, :-)
madra rua, excellent advice.
Kojo, tell Collie I am delighted to hear that.
raveheart35
how did you guess ,my dad was best pals with angus youngs father he had been getting away with it for years .
My dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Rags.
Well, pal.. you said it.. Ah didnae.
Ah widnae want tae start a panic in Fallow,Fallow, Land.
Kojo.
yer pal.. who likes ye a loat.
warringtim
that joke reminds me of the KD taking the friday press conference into bairds bar .KD was sick of holding a PC and then reading the total opposite in the rags the next day .see the I WOULD LOVE A DAVIE WEIR HEADLINE .as of now I will be recording friday press conferences .
Been thinking this week who have they actually got thats a decent fund raiser for January?
As someone who has only watched them when they play the champions Id quickly guess the following.
The Unholy Goalie? Not much, £2m
Papac? £700,000.
Davis? £3m to a middle ranking EPL team.
Fergushun? Free to save wages.
Mendez? Player of the year, scorer of goal of the season. £3m as bought for.
Thompson? Ooops a daisy.
Novo? Already transfered to PR department, undisclosed fee.
Miller? £500k
Laugherty? They would laugh at ye if you asked for close to the same amount RFC paid for him.
Their biggest earner come the turn of the year could be self burning scarfs, a cut of the phone in/self help line's earnings and the like after their Derby defeat.
Kojo,
Panic is their default position. That's what causes them to BUY! BUY! BUY! and then SELL! SELL! SELL!
Therags...
yer pal.. who enjoys what you have to say.
pablo
with the club being run on a sound financial base do you think it may be possible in the future to take a hit on the gate receipts to allow this to happen .I think the gers found it hard to sell tickets in the latter 9 in a row years do you think the board think like many here that we could go on to a GOD and are planning accordingly . or are the just trying to fill the empty seats we see at most games now .
hail hail .
Malarkey
after a certain point the country is in trouble!!!
HBOS took massive risks in their corporate book
I hear Lloyds guys nearly died when they saw it!!!
They have so much lent to single names ( £1bln each to Murray, Hunter, Hemmings et al ) that it defies belief, normally banks will spread amounts like this out to other banks in club deals, means they are not so exposed if one name goes down
Not HBOS, they were so ballsy at the height of the credit boom they took it all on their own book
Not only that most of it is on Base Rate as opposed to Libor, this did not used to be an issue as the difference between the two rates was minimal, that is 0.1%
As its now 1.5%
It means HBOS borrowing at 1.5% over where they are lending to before margin
They are truly knackered
Malarkey
after a certain point the country is in trouble!!!
HBOS took massive risks in their corporate book
I hear Lloyds guys nearly died when they saw it!!!
They have so much lent to single names ( £1bln each to Murray, Hunter, Hemmings et al ) that it defies belief, normally banks will spread amounts like this out to other banks in club deals, means they are not so exposed if one name goes down
Not HBOS, they were so ballsy at the height of the credit boom they took it all on their own book
Not only that most of it is on Base Rate as opposed to Libor, this did not used to be an issue as the difference between the two rates was minimal, that is 0.1%
As its now 1.5%
It means HBOS borrowing at 1.5% over where they are lending to before margin
They are truly knackered
How about "We hoary voice tells keeper's dad she's here to stay"
OK, so who cares about spelling.
Anyway we have played 3 less away games than the huns, if we come out the Easter Road game still ahead of them by 4 points I'll be (w)hole lot happier with the lead than I am at this point. We could literally finish them at Ibrox. Possible forever.....
Since it seems like the day for humour, I thought I would relay a text I received today.
Guy loses his right arm in a car accident and is off work for weeks.He gets more and more depressed till one dreich Monday he finally decides to end it all.
He is perched on a bridge over the M8, ready to jump when, lo and behold, he sees a man without any arms skipping and dancing along the pavement towards him.
Intrigued by this unusual sight, he jumps down, accosts the guy and asks,
'I have lost only one arm and am feeling suicidal. You have no arms at all so why are you happily skipping and dancing down the street?'
'Ma erse is itchy!'
Hail! Hail!
Pablo.................thanks fur that post from Paul C.......
Huv a rest..... if ye've been in work since.....6am ?....
Q.
Does anybody know if any o the restuarants at Celtic Park are opened midweek at lunchtime ?
On the web they only advertise eve and weekends.
Any info. gratefully received.
Two elephants fell off a cliff
BOOM BOOM!
bazza67
If that's true, and I have no reason to doubt you, is that why the Burt-Mathewson rescue bid is falling at the first hurdle?
All this stuff about football debt and clubs going under makes me think of this story and how it coud be applied if the impact of the crunch were used positively. First the story.
Long Spoons in Heaven and Hell
A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful, but because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering. The Lord said, "You have seen Hell".
They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holy man said, "I don't understand." "It is simple," said the Lord, "it requires but one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves."
The crunch could lead to an abandoning of the tradtional barriers that no longer serve a purpose and the creation of new structures that do.
Easy example would be a British League with ground and crowd size being part of the restructuring criteria. This might include all UK (and NI?) teams or those that were left after the big supported teams had joined a European League where proper licencing and financial controls were in place.
You can play around with options.
However with football's record for greed it will probaby chose to stay in hell.
Pablo at 4:45.......letting all kids in under 16.......ha
I've got ye sussed bud........yir only saying that cause yer a peter pan lookalike!
vman
estadio
The first thing my mate said to me after the killie game was ,if we beat them at CP we would be sitting 10 points ahead of them today .
Before anyone says if ma auntie had b**s she would be my uncle ,just think about it .
they do not have to worry about europe ,have more or less a full squad to pick from ,pens ,officials .
we have CL to compete with ,massive injury list to KEY PLAYERS .and we are actually drawing away from them .
what would they be saying if it was 10 points .
hail hail
Good bit of thinking by Everton.
From Football Manager 2009 site
'Today heralds a new era for football management as Everton Football Club becomes the first club to officially recruit the services of a computer game and its developers as part of their back room team.
In a football and gaming first Everton FC has signed an exclusive deal with Sports Interactive, developers of the football management videogame Football Manager, to give manager David Moyes and his coaches unrivalled access to its database of over 370,000 players and staff. Everton will be able to instantly scan 20,000 active teams in more than 50 countries worldwide with immediate access to the largest scouting network in football with over 1,000 scouts from around the globe.
The unique database has made Football Manager the most popular football management simulation in gaming and will help Everton FC spot the best young talent from around the world. In the past, Football Manager has accurately identified Wayne Rooney’s potential talent when he was just fifteen and has been the first to predict other future stars including Lionel Messi, Ashley Young and Jose Baxter.
The game’s original creators Paul and Oliver Collyer have been approached by clubs wanting to sign the game in the past, but this is the first time they have put pen to paper to hand over the game’s database and bring virtual football management into the real world.'
Im sure Arsene Wenger has been quoted as a user of the game for info and a few on here have mentioned Mr Strachan as a possible user.
I used to play it but and remember a few youngsters from the game from years ago who have went on to fullfill their promise.
Im also sure player ratings are an average rating from various fans of the players team.
A good tool to highlight potential signings and also players who are close to being out of contract. But a socially dangerous game.
bazza67, Gilbert, Kojo
.. well thats all very depressing-- but lets look on the bright side. Celtic at least are in an excellent position to get through this. Little debt, a faithful support, and most revnues coming from bums on seats rather than flyaway TV deals.
Hoopdreams
Exactly
The two knights stuff is pie in the sky
HBOS was knackered by their management, it was actually Burt along with Gavin Masterson ( ex Dunfermline share holder ) that set up the whole leveraged debt department and started the risky corporate lending.
Not only that but they are exposed to the worst sectors property ( commercial and residential ) and retail
Its a bit like sending the fox back to save the chikens
Friday night fun on CQN
fergus slayed the blues
I had thought the same thing. However. Can't remember if it was the 2003 or 2005 season but beat them 1 - 0 (Thompson) to go 7 points ahead. So maybe 4 points gives us just enough perspective.
Boringlycautious CSC
bazza67
Thanks for that. I see Robert Peston has just posted on his blog in the last 45 minutes that HBOS have said they would have to raise more than £12 billion if the Lloyds/TSB deal falls through.
Scarystuff CSC
Vmhan
I know the mobile restaurant (Burger van in front car park) is open all day.
celtic fan farts,blamed for hole in the ozone layer
.
Which Manager Paid 10 Million for Massimo Donati....????
o1bhoy
Cappello?
bournesouprecipe
cheers bud, great start to the evening right enough.....lol
vman
Hoopeddreams
sad to say it but they are gone, pity have some good mates there
I really believe lloyds will seek to refinance all these leveraged deals on worse terms
might not be good for Davy and the bears
Steel market through the floor, ditto commercial property
Debt markets stuck
not a good mix
Malarkey.
Never a truer word spoken!
I was all for the board spending to get us to the next level, however if we bide our time, I think we will find ourselves extremely well ahead of the darnel in every area.
.
Estadio....
Sorry Buddi....
o1bhoy
Sacchi?
bournessouprecipe
Was that Oldtim in BBs on the night of the Manure game?
Vmhan - interview is next friday afternoon. Thank god as I have been at work since 6 and just home now shattered
Just checked on the BBC there - its Children in need there tonight. I was thinking it was Comic Relief day but thats apparently on CQN instead today
Bazza67
Worse news for Minty - price of scrap steel has fallen from £160 a ton to £40 lately so he cant even bin his steel business.
jinksy
maybe he can become the tin man
Anyone know where Dermot D's money is invested? All I know is that he recently sold London City airport for a fortune.
.
Estadio....
Sorry Again Buddi....Pressure Time....
o1bhoy
Expect to see him in Govan on a horse and cart.
Harold!!!!
o1bhoy
Maldini senior
A man in hospital to have his leg amputated. The doctor says "I've good news and bad news for you. The bad news is we've cut off the wrong leg. The good news....your other one's getting better.
A different guy in hospital. The doctor says "We've good news and bad news. The bad news is we've had to cut off both your legs. The good news....the guy in the next bed wants to buy your slippers
Now we're (comparatively) so minted - shopping list for the January sales window?
Also, who will brer hun reluctantly wave bye-bye to (due to previously unforeseen contractual get-out clauses of course) and who will buy for how much?
(com on, it makes a change from politics)
jinkysboy
and vinny_bhoy et all
This one is worth staying with if youv'e not seen it
Raveheart,4.38,i share your dislike for roberts,as a Motherwell player,Andy Walker and he were battling it out one time,on,and off the ball,when asked afterwards for the reason for such animosity,AW replied,"you did not see my strip after the game,that b#@star has been spitting on me the entire game",this story is absolutely factual,told to me by a rangers fan,and friend to AW.On hearing this,i paid very close attention to both of them at their first Glasgow derby,they kicked lumps from one another throughout the game,with AW taking not one backward step.If you recall the goal you speak of,it is the same wee guy who is standing,arms aloft in triumph,over the body of that scumbag,revenge is indeed sweet.
Jinkysboy do they a nice burgundy ?
off oot noo, meeting friends fae the south o England in Blackpool, then a wee Irish folk band.....
vman
Cadizzy
the old ones are the worst‹(•¿•)›
Vmhan
Burgundy brogues.
Enjoy yourself and the saturday hangover
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Jinkysboy....
Soori Buddi....
CQN O-3 o1bhoy.... ;o))))
Which Manager Paid 10 Million for Massimo Donati....????
o1bhoy
My dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,friend .. Malarky.( Great Nomme de Blog,pal)
Remember,this wide Woild Depression,that we are in..wull lower all Boats in The Waater.
That's whit Depressions dae, ye know..they dinna play favourites.
Celtic ,should thank their lucky stars.that the hid an ex-Bank of England Banker, at their Helm.. at a very critical time.
And because of that man's financial acumen and experience.. Celtic,
Managed to stoap their headlong dash..aided and abetted by Mon.. into the same Maul's Mire o' debt and imprudent schemes, that was the fate of our Neighbours.
And because of Mr.Quinn's... MIS- UNDERSTOOD FORESIGHT, which it soitenly was..I remember, Sir Paul and I.. hid tae Battle the Cash and Carry lot o' Big Spenders,who at that time .. inhabited this Fine Blog ..in Numbers...oan a daily basis.
Well, instead o' acting like the Grasshopper in the auld tale.. Celtic behaved... monetarily, speaking..mair like the Ants..and managed tae Squirrel away a few Nuts..fur the coming Financial Winter.
Things are slated tae worsen in the Financial Scene, as awe o the past indiscretions o the indiscreet Bankers,are wrung oot o the system... I believe Celtic will do alright.. although, it wull be close..especially,when the Season Ticket Re-Newal Time arrives.. jist in time fur the DEEPEST PART of the World Wide Depression.. sales of Joiseys etc, wull also be hit...
Anyway, I believe because of Luck and Godo , not to mention Mr. Quinn and the Present Heirarchy at the Helm.. Celtic wull come oot o the coming Financial Holocaust.. a wee bit Scathed, but wull soitenly survive.
A loat Of English Premiership Clubs wull be in deep Financial Difficulty, as their Sugar Daddies.. wull find that suddenly they Wull be awe oot o Sweeties.. as their Candy Jar becomes Depleted, owing to Market forces.
I am painting this picture, so that we dinna become to enamoured in wallowing in, Shadenfreude..
We are just lucky that..as ah said.. Mr. Quinn wiz in charge at that..in retrospect.. critical, time in oor history.
Kojo.
yer pal who likes tae like ye
lurgan53
do you think the team they had then is better than the team they have now
I was thinking today after hearing KM had missed a right few chances in midweek ,that's the KM I remember at celtic,he will score goals but he is not A GOALSCORER . he lays goals on for players and kris boyd is the man to score them but here is watties dilemma ,in order to play boyd he has to take a man out of midfield ,thus leaving a backline with no natural fullbacks and a 40 yr old CB open to attack .rumour has it the lee mcelbows is being trained up for CB .
hail hail .
o1bhoy
The pressure googled me to it, thought Jinksybhoy had it, a wee surprise that one.
Bournesouprecipe
Ah'll gie ye old!
Guy goes into a butcher's and asks for a steak and kidley pie. The butcher starts laughing. The guy asks what he's laughing at. The butcher says "you said steak and kidley.
The guy says "Naw I didley"
Estadio nacional
Celtic don`t need to pay for this info
just ask me and i`ll get 14 year old GF(my bhoy) to give them all the answers
he comes up with more potential signings for celtic than our top signing tipster WGS
o1bhoy
Must be Fatih Terim then
money money money blah blah blah,is that all we are about on this blog,im in agreement with john lennon,you know what i mean,no posessions and all that,,,,,,well that is apart from my season book,,,,,or my 42 inch tv,,,,or my subscription to setanta,,,,,or my PC,because no PC no CQN,,,,or my beer money,,,,aye,well you get my drift,we dont need posessions,only the necessities,which i have stated above.
im just glad i stick to my principles,and im not one these materialistic two faced gets,you know what i mean
hail hail
hypocriteCSC
PF Ayr.
Can you ask him about potential non right sided defensive players?
Dont want to break what looks like a possible record without mention.
The scene:
Paul67 is looking at his screen last Monday.
"Mhhhmmm. Blog looks a bit sickly. Might need some clinical input."
Later at the blog doctor.
BG "Come in. What seems to be the problem, Paul67?"
P67 "It's the blog, blog doctor. I have been having some problems with, you know, posters."
BG "Don't be shy, man. Just come out with it."
P67 "Well it all started with some poppies..."
BG "Ah heroin, eh? I blame the taleban, you know"
P67 "No, not drugs. Anyway, the blog's not sounding too good, what with all the songs and that."
BG "Well, I'll prescribe an anti-tfodiotic. Just take until a 4 point advantage is built up and you'll be right as rain."
P67 "Thanks ,doc. Could it really be that simple?...."
A few days later, back at the blog doctor's surgery.
BG "Hello, Paul 67. And how's the blog today?"
P67 "Great. I can't believe the difference in only a few days. All the posters are posting positive and humorous posts. It hasn't been like this for months, probably since May. But do you think it will come back?"
BG "Just keep an eye on it. Given the potency of the anti-tfodiotic I prescribed I don't think you'll have a problem for, oh, well let's just say until the next transfer window. If there's any sign of a breakout of Boarditis impecunious it may recur. Of course, you know where to come after that"
The End
Just had a listen to the (old) 'man with no surname' on the Beeb. Its his t-shirt that fascinates me - what are all those stars about then - the Plough? Seriously, those of you more 'in the know' care to shed any light? Have the huns won 5 european cups without telling anyone or summat?
WWC
That revenue stream for murray has now all but dried up , the guy is running out of get out clauses ,let's be thankful the gers fans have not sussed him yet as we could get a few in a row titles out of them
hail hail
ibleedgreenandwhite, you are such a bhuddist monk.
WW Celt
Each star accounts for ten league titles
Small minds havd small trophies on their shirts
hoopeddreams - thats drugs for you - happy, shiny people holding hands....
Malarkey, you probably have heard this also but the financial services sector in London is set to shed circa 45000-50000 jobs maybe more in banking alone. Next year asset management firms will feel the pain and there could be as many as one third of hedge funds (major culprits in all of this)being swallowed up or disappearing completely.
Any CQNer up for this
Bring a Bloke’ netball campaign
BY Luke Tuchscherer
The Celtic Dragons, the Cardiff-based team playing in the UK’s Netball Superleague, has launched a new initiative to get more men and boys involved in the sport.
The ‘Bring a Bloke’ campaign aims to change misconceptions that netball is “girly” and “boring”, according to the Dragons’ captain Sara Hale.
“Some men still think that netball is a girly sport and possibly quite boring to watch, which just isn’t the case," said Hale. "So, we’re giving men an opportunity here to see for themselves what’s really on offer.”
Any female who buys a ticket to the Dragons’ match against Northern Thunder on 1 December can bring a male partner free of charge.
Other teams in the league, including Loughborough Lightning, have used the scheme in the past.
WW Celt
Pssst- do you want to but some of that anti-tfdiotic, know what I mean? Good stuff, like.
Jinkysboy - Ah , mini stars then ;-)
Ramie
good to hear that Kano is getting better all be it slowly. Paradise still awaits his return.
Hail Hail
moonbeams
are you calling me baldy????
hail hail
.
Jinkysboy....
Hiv yersell a wee Turkish Delight....Well Done....
o1bhoy
Old Joke
Terrymac, :-)
Auldheid, interesting parable. The Euro league is the way forward.
bazza67, you have pricked my attention, £1bn in debt! Hmmmm.
Malarkey, Gilberto, aye, but I still hear “spend, spend, spend” occasionally.
Kojo, on that ex-BoE banker....
Did you know that a certain ex-BoE banker wrote an article for a financial magazine a year ago discussing the consequences of a financial ‘challenge’ for the football industry?
The article was un-attributed, so passed with little comment in the football industry, but it made for fascinating reading.
Hoopeddreams, ha! Excellent; it’s been excellent fun today.
ibleedgreenandwhite
i'm not folliculist but aye. :o))
WGS
If you are lurking… I learned, you did not see our game against Wisla Krakow. Today, we play the game against Slask Wroclaw. Kick off, at your 7 pm. You can see few interesting players. I think, the most interesting one is our goalkeeper Jan Mucha, another good product, after Szamotulski, Kowalewski (Spartak Moscow), Boruc (?), Zaluska ( Dundee), Fabianski (Arsenal). You will be delighted with a huge support. Due to the new stadium plans, today we play our last game on the old (80 years) stadium. After that game, three stands will be destroyed. Must go, unfortunately, not for the game.
Moonbeams -
Careful! Grrrrr.
Lurcy (auld n bald csc)
8-)
CQN charity bet .
any posters got a tip for the fixed odds tomorrow .
hail hail
Hoopeddreams - tempting offer comrade but with my lack of insight expect continued defence of the indefendable (otherwise known as the Scheidty syndrome), armchair rantings, singing of the unsingable (otherwise known as Wolftonitis), etc until detention and forced treatment with IV mood stabilisers (Makeblandus up to 4 x BNF limit)....
It is precisely because netball is girlie that some guys will go to watch it..all those short skirts and showing their knickers when they jump up. Mind you, some of the netball players I have seen could switch to rugby league without too much trouble.
the male chauvinist CSC
o1bhoy
I cheated a wee bit but still had to work it out as Massimo signed in 2001 but Milan had 4 different managers that year. Fatih also signed Rui Costa to play in a 4-3-1-2 formation. I was a wee bit intrigued at the 4 managers in a year stat so had a look at their managerial history
62 changes of manager in 108 years
1st manager was an englishman called Herbert Kilpin who manged them for 6 years - a record until the current manager Ancelotti who has been manager 7 years.
Capello and Leidholm managed the club on 3 occasions each
So much for consistency in management
moonbeams
i knew you had it in for people who were follically(excuse the spelling)challenged.
thats ok mate im used to the baldy jokes,im a grown man now,it does'nt upset me anymore,,,,well maybe it does a wee bit,,,,ok im feckin devastated that i have more hair on my arm than i do on my napper.
phew,glad i got that out of my system,cheers mate ever considered being a shrink?
hail hail
ibleedgreenandwhite -
I have more hair up my left nostril than on my napper!
Cyrul
Curly
you wear your baldness proudly and be happy. That's all you can ask for.
;o)
re Andy Murray and his football affiliations.
Hibs are reputedly his team because of family connections. As I understand it he has not attended any games at Easter Rd. His brother definately is a Hibee. He also likes Barca from his time in Spain when he did attend a game or two with a certain Mr Nadal I believe.
I did hear, from a reasonably well informed source,that he was listening keenly for the Rangers scores last season when they were on their ultimately doomed UEFA run.
As I understand it the only major stadium in Scotland he has visited is Celtic Park where he was a guest for the exciting Celtic 3-2 win vs Hibs a coupe of seasons ago. I know he was thrilled to meet Mogga's Hibs team in the away dressing room after the match, and to meet the Celtic man of the match as well.
So no Celtic affiliation, as always a connection, but nontheless a fantastic tennis player, and a truely world class Scottish sports person. I would love him to win this weekend.
Off to walk the dog - would still be interested in your transfer window wish list bhoys (Paul, no panicking captain, its only a wish list not a demand list!)
WW Celt
Sounds like you got it bad, mate. INR 24!! BP 250/180!!
And that's just because the pies aren't hot enough.
Loumacarisbettingslip
Bring a Bloke’ netball campaign - while the girl says she wants to show men that the sport is not girly and boring - would we not be watching girls play then?
Im sure I would not find it boring - can think of a helluva lot more boring sports than netball. Im a big fan of beach volleyball.
Cadizzy
If I had to take Mrs Jinks with me to watch the netball (or that really should be me go with her) my ribs would be black and blue by the end of the game with her elbow in them.
Sir Paul.
I did not know of that Article.
However, It does not surprise me, that Mr.Quinn would manage to Prophesy an accurate scenario of the coming Financial Storm that was on the Horizon. And was slated to have such a deleterious effect on many Soccer Clubs.
I thanked you at the time..and I wish to re-iterate my lasting gratitude to you,pal.. regarding that wonderful and insightful Interview that you managed to set up with Mr.Quinn.
It was one of your finest acts.
His words ring as true today, as they did then...
Football, he said, is a very Unpredictable Business...it does not lend itself to tried and true, fundamental Business Practices.
And.. ye know.. that a Banker nevah understates a conclusion.
In other woids..
There is no Money to be made in running a Footbal Club.
It should be always considered in the context.. as being
A Labour of Love.
The whole idea, is to keep one's head above water.
And if one succeeds..
Then .. one should be satisfied and content.
Kojo.
ibleedgreenandwhite
Now you have faced your demon, look in the mirror, rub your arm with one hand and your head with the other and smile. This will confuse your brain into thinking you still have hair. Goodluck.
;o)
.
jinkysboy....
Milan Actually had 4 managers in 2001....
Paul67....
I Changed from IE6 To Firefox Today and the Paddy Power Advert Appeared again....Has it been there all the Time or Just Reinstated....???? Curious....
o1bhoy
moonbeams
you are indeed a clever bar-steward my friend,i have some closure now!
LOL LOL
hail hail
Celtic midfielder Marc Crosas is targeting a return to action later this month. The Spaniard has been out of action for almost a month with a hamstring problem after picking up the injury in the win at Inverness.
The former Barcelona youngster is back in light training and he is hopeful of returning to action in the next two weeks.
"I'm much better," said Crosas.
"I hope to be in the team in the coming weeks. I don't know if next week or another one but I hope early.
Running
"I'm working with the physio, I saw the doctor the other day and I'm running."
Crosas' injury struck just as he had begun to establish himself in Gordon Strachan's midfield.
"It was difficult for me because I started to play," added Crosas.
"I found good form and I played good games and now I need to begin again and start from zero.
"Now we have important games. When I'm injured, all the games are important and I want to play."
Interest
The midfielder also revealed he had been monitoring rumours former Barca team-mate Sylvinho was being lined up as a January transfer target by Strachan.
"I saw that in the newspapers and on TV," noted Crosas.
"I think that he is a very, very good player. He has a lot of experience in Europe and in the big leagues.
"He's a very nice person too and he's a good friend of mine but I don't know what's happening with him.
"I've not spoken to him recently
.
jinkysboy....
Should Say 5....
o1bhoy
o1bhoy
I think I read your post earlier saying you were not sposed to stare at the screen too much. Put yer specs on - I said 4 managers in 2001.
And where you been the last few days - hope you mailed paul a sick note!
Surely when we get all our players back ,we should have a squad to go on to clinch the title .
brown
sheriden
crosas
loovens
caddis
molly
wilson have all came in and done a job .
the fact some of the teams we have faced this season have looked bereft of talent ,you can only play what is in front of you ,and the gers will face those same teams .
Some posters have urged restraint in our faith as we have played less away games than the gers ,but I think we are looking better away from home this season than ever before maybe it's just me but I think the team we have just now is better suited for away games so this holds no fears for me this season .
Seem to remember a few years ago Andy Murray won Scottish Sports Personality of the Year. They ambushed him with the award as he was arriving/ leaving an airport with Mogga advancing to him with the trophy - this because Murray was supposed to be a big Hibs fan. But it was clear from the expression on his face he had no idea who Mogga was.
is anyone listening to radio snyde?
i can honestly say i have never heard such nonsense in all my life,from daryll broadfoot,this guy normally chooses his words carefully,but tonight i imagine he has a rangers top on!
hail hail
o1bhoy
Wiki states that Tassoti has been the assistant coach since 2001 while puting his name alongside maldini in 2001.
Disnae matter anyway as he isnae a patch on oor wee ginger whinger
ibleedgreenandwhite
you have more issues to deal with than folliculs if you cannot tear yourself away from the red top radio stations. turn it off and get back to you mirror.
Kojo,
and anyone else who is interested
Own goals
Football, by its nature, has a skewed financial structure. Brian Quinn examines the faultlines of the ‘beautiful game’
Football is more widely followed than ever but has never attracted so much criticism, much of it deeply felt.
The World Cup, European Championship, European Champions League and UEFA Cup enjoy a higher profile, generate more money and are watched, either in person or on television, by audiences greater than ever before.
Yet there is a general perception that greed, corruption and skulduggery are widespread in the game. And although the financial crisis that threatened the existence of many UK and international football clubs some years ago appears to have passed, it is questionable whether the industry as a whole is financially sound.
Currently the cycle is in a boom phase, but there remains a question about the sustainability of many clubs should the cycle turn down. Are the finances of football clubs inherently unstable and, if so, what are the factors that make them so?
Is there something unique in the structure of the industry that brings exceptional pressure on boards of directors and senior management; or is it simply poor corporate governance and management?
The high turnover of football managers and head coaches, and the frequent changes in ownership are the symptoms of the problem. What are the causes? It is hard to see that investors will be able to make properly informed judgments unless uniform accounting rules for football clubs are devised and implemented; transfers and contracts are open to public scrutiny; annual reports and accounts are produced and published to a standard that complies with best practice in the company sector generally; and there is enforcement of such requirements by a suitably empowered regulatory authority.
Any attempt to alter the competitive framework so that the risks and rewards are less severely skewed than they are at present would run into even greater resistance. The football industry is not ready for a more equitable distribution of revenues of the kind that is more typical of US sports.
Perhaps that is no bad thing. Much of the glamour of the game at present comes from the brand names in the major football countries. Asia has clearly now caught the football bug, thanks largely to the high-profile clubs and players. However, it goes against common sense to think that a game dominated increasingly by relatively few clubs from relatively few countries will continue to attract both live and TV audiences in the numbers necessary to keep the game thriving.
This is the real challenge, not the current pre-occupation with corruption, greed and player excesses off the field.
This is a summary of the article "Own goals" from the September 2007 edition of Financial World online.
moonbeams
sorry freud,you are right,now where is that bloody mirror,,,oh i am a handsome devil!
hail hail
posinginthemirrorCSC
ibleedgreenandwhite
I catch it now and again to get very rumoured early team news but its not pleasant.
My take on Scottish sports radio.
Clyde - Daily Record
Real Radio - Star/Sun
Radio Scotland - Herald verging on Record.
Where is Ed these days? Did he stay away, in his tactful manner, while the Poppygate arguments were raging on here?
donegaldanny
If you want to spend every season hiding behind a couch then so be it.
I'm probably much older than you and have enjoyed considerably more ups and downs than yourself.
I'm enjoying where we are at the minute - at the top - and will continue to enjoy this feeling until mathematically we won't finish at the top.
D'you know what? We might/might not win the league this season but now when we're looking good I'm celebrating big time. Bring it on.
And if we don't win the league this season I'll be at the front of the queue to renew for next season.
I'm sorry to say, not necessarily including your good self, that there's an element of our support who have recently been brought up on success and don't seem to be prepared to accept anhything less.
Anyway
Hail Hail
Raveheart, Jonyquest:
I heard a very funny story about Graham Roberts from one of my work colleagues. My mate used to run this regular fives game for clients and they would rope in a former footy star for a bit of glamour. One match in particular they managed to persuade FRank McAvennie to come along. The players retired to a local bar afterwards for a few refreshments and my mate said Macca was exactly like his Only An Excuse character. Blondes and champagne all night!
Macca got to telling the party about the old firm game in the centenary season that we won 2-0 with the McStay pass, Morris cross and Macca side footer. In training all week beforehand Andy Walker had been bragging that he was going to score twice against the dark side and Macca said he'd never do it. This went on all week until the big game on the Saturday and when they got underway Graham Roberts put Macca up in the air. Macca got up and said "I can understand you being angry what with Andy Walker sleeping with your wife!" Cue foul mouthed tirade from Roberts.
This happened again throughout the first half and just before half time Macca picked himself up once more and said "Look if you don't believe me I'll ask him myself. Andy! How many times?" And Andy Walker shouted across "Twice I told you, twice!" Cue permarage from Roberts!
Craiginho
cadizzy
You shouldn't slag the netball given your background.
The toughest fighter in the Greater Greenock area was a girl.
Port glasgow's best fighter
IBGAW
I heard it and you are right unbelievable .
batton down the hatches for the ride of your lives bhoys .It is going to be rocky but we shall overcome
hail hail
'Celtic Fans Behave Well In Manchester'
Walter: 'It's sickening. I feel physically ill. And it's not the first time they've done that sort of thing. It just stokes up sectarianism and obesity.'
'Celts Face Heavy UEFA Sanctions Over Pitch Invasion: Players To Be Tortured By Rangers Fans And Match Officials Before Next OF Match'
Keith Jackson: 'UEFA have done the right thing. Invasion or no invasion, they've been asking for it.'
'Special Branch Identify Strachan As Mountbatten Killer.'
A police source said, 'We've always known it was probably a red-haired Tim. Strachan is the next best thing. Guilty as sin.'
ibleedgreenandwhite -
Sorry, but DBBIA and myself were told by pablo that the only good looking guy on here was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pablo!
Honest!
Cyrul
The 'Marnocks Are Disposed, Accies Await And Kate Bush.
Forza
curly
lol
.
"He's Got Bette Lynches Eyes"
Dreamtime Maybe....????
See You all in Ten Minutes....Maybe....
o1eyeofthetigerCSC
Peter Lawell on realradio in a few minutes
Estadio Nacional
Real Radio - Star/Sun/Urine Cameron (.)
Just wanted to say as I was driving up the road that Urine Cameron will be having Peter Lawell on the phone to discuss various issues very soon.
I know I shouldn't have Paul but with Mr Lawell on his show? should be interesting!
Kojo, totally agree, our man was on the money, as usual.
O1bhoy, it’s been there all the time, although it rotates with other ads.
RRC, thanks for that.
Martin 47 :-)
Was it Terim that paid for Donati? Not sure if answer has already been revealved or not? Was lurking and saw question :)
"Celtic Fan In Property Scandal-He Applies To Build An EXTENSION!"
Oh he's on Setanta 2 as well apparently
Madra rua,headlines at 11.38 and 11.41- class!!!!!
.
GTBTS....Yes Terim it Was....
Paul67.... The Paddy Power Ad Disappeared when you moved to the New Server....Never Came back....
o1bhoy
anyone there?
Ryluc, never in my lifetime has that word been uttered about myself.................EVER !!!!, and for good reason as well you and he know !
BTW, Glen Campbell in concert on Radio 2 right now ! Now this guy is a star.
pablophanque
Aldo67,50 dead men walking,think Ive read the book,the opening lines are something like "...At first it was the Fifes and Drums..." good book even though he does a Mo!"
FSTB
ST MIRREN AWAY ...they might be priced over priced
My dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,dear,friend..RRC @6.53
Thanks a ton, pal..
I appreciate you taking the time to submit that summation, of the Mr.Quinn Article, the one that was under discussion.
The contents did not disappoint.
Wise, wise, woids from oor Former Chairman.
Thanks,again pal..for taking the trouble.
Kojo.
yer pal.. who likes yer style
Not one of the SSM best performances .it took roughy to tell him what his lead comment should have been ,so you are really looking out for the interests of the deserving people .bad interview SSM .
Estadio
oracle says
Tiawo..Marseille
Illunga ..on loan to skint West Ham
and
some North African playing for Pompey..Belhadj(sp)
also some Croatian who plays in Holland
also suggested Lee Wallace of the Jambos ...i`m away to have a word about that one though
pfayr
did you finish early today or do you really think the gers are that bad
hail hail
Headlines continued
"Celtic supporters found attending mass"
celtic supporters have been seen attending mass and blessing themselves throughout, once again showing their sectarian colours
Daily Ridiculous circa every saturday
signofthecrosscsc
There's a thread running on CM about Snyde radio. I wouldn't normally open it but this is major !!! Expect to hear more about this in the coming weeks and months. It would appear that all you Timmy conspiricists (sp) may have been right all along !
Feck me. He is saying linesmen likely support a team, and in a split second they will favour the team they support.
For decades we've been told that every official is straight down the middle. A couple of tight decisions go against Rangers and we now have The Herald's chief sports writer effectively saying Murphy is a Celtic fan who is biased against Rangers.
walter should get off with though after all he said it with a smile...
Broadfoot is unreal here. Saying it again that linesman (Murphy) make decisions with their heart and in favour of the team they support.
Guy is spot on. Darryl Broadfoot is now arguing that it's okay for Walter Smith to do it because he's 60 and when you're 60 you don't get angry and it's just a bit of fun. FFS he is making such a fool of himself.
'Walter' is just being a "wee rascal".
He's "entitled to be mischievous".
Broadfoot is struggling here.
Shug is actually doing well pulling him up.
I think Shug has actually been forced into arguing with him. For years on Clyde Shug's argument is that officials are straight down the middle. Broadfoot is on tonight is saying that linesman are biased and cheat.
He's saying Broadfoot is a two faced hun barsteward? He'll no get away wi that.
Probably the most openly bigoted contribution I've ever heard on Clyde.
Aye but he's 60
This is pretty huge btw that Darryl Broadfoot has gone on the record and said that Murphy is a cheat and gives decisions in favour of Celtic and against Rangers.
Dougal, Terry O'Neill(4-2 on here)made the exact same point to Heavings a couple of years ago. Terry said that it was human nature that if an official grew up a rankgers fan then in a split decision he would favour the team he supported.
Needles to say Heavings absolutely slated Terry and called him a blind faith fundamentalist.
Hacks and double standards.
pablophanque
BTW, should have punctuated it better. All comments are from CM contributers about Clubfoot.
pablophanque
FSTB
YES AND YES
Pablo,
i cannot put wha tis left of my already pickled brain through the Radio Snyde or Unreal Radio shows anymore. I just don't listen. Keeps me sane.
pablo
that is the way I read it ,by gum we must have them shi***g themselves
they are all exposing themselves and so early in the season too .
hail hail
Pablo
Sounds like they have got under your skin there mate.
Listen to Radio 2 or Kerrang instead
Mrs moonbeams wants the lappy so i'm off for a couple of hours.
A guy goes into the doctor who asks how he can help him.
"Naebdy likes me, Fatty", he replies.
BROADFOOT IS A TOSSER ...A POOR JOURNALIST AND A MONOSYLLABIC FOOL
he is the sole reason that i no longer purchase the herald..alright ..him and the other knobs masquarading as journos
pf ayr
I too reply YES and YES .so they are in .
what a weekend that would be st mirren win and the CQN coupon coming up .
If CARLSBERG ....
Parkheadcumsalford
You may have resolved the Cumbria problem by now by contacting the Cleator Moor Emeralds but if you haven't, the game may be shown at the clubhouse of the town's football club which is, of course, Cleator Moor Celtic. They have a website with contact numbers.
jinkysboy
pablo
listen to the voices in your head, they are usually right if a wee bit difficult to understand at times
bonkerscsc
any other posters got a tip for the fixed odds .
hail hail .
kikinthenakas
A young indian brave goes to see the chief to ask for some words of wisd
Oh - I heard that one on here..............
Kojo
10 dears!!!
What can I say.
jinksyboy
two cannibals eating a clown one says to the other .....does this taste funny to you .
hail hail
Fergus
Have you got Spurs to beat anybody they are playing - they just seem to be on a run now and I wouldnt bet against them whoever they play
Don't listen to these fools guys. I don't even open links on Newsnow from any of them and I was just letting you all know what's being said. As I've said, there's some serious s... going down tonight and it will not go away.
pablophanque
jinksyboy
spurs it is ,that's 2 bhoys 3 more or I end up picking them and making an
erse of it .
hail hail .
Fergus
Whenever I try to think of a joke I always come up with -
Who was the last man to box Benny Lynch - the undertaker.
'
.
;
Coat on - flag down the taxi
Fergus
Long shot, but Arsenal v Villa draw
Moonbeams, 7:54 - happy dancing my friend and may I be the first to say how fetching you look in your G-string ensemble!
jinky
that's not the worst
hail hail .
jinkysboy
fergus
all funsters
paul67
a double glazing salesman rings a doorbell, a wee boy of 14 answers the doorin a smoking jacket wearing a cravat, he is smoking a havana cigar, has a large glass of brandy, and a copy of plyboy rolled up under his arm
the salesman says "is your mother or father in" the 14 year old says....
" whit the f**k do you think!!"
titteryenotcsc
Fergus
Is that a donut or a meringue
Naw you were right the first time
Worstjokecsc
inkybhoy
your in villa draw it is .
this is shaping up to be the mother of all accumulators
st mirren
spurs
villa draw
you have got to be in it to win it
hail hail .
Fergus
Whats the stake and how do I pay it - i know its for charidy
stella .bootles
Scilian red...fillet steak ( 2 of) hand cut chips/mushrooms/baked tomato
now a bootle of Shiraz Bonbarda
the night is going well
FSTB
LIVERPOOL WIN
Fergus
That's the maddest coupon I've seen since I saw Davie Dodds at the pictures in Clydebank years ago
Fergus:
How about Reading?
INKYBHOY
YOU OBVIOUSLY MISSED MY MOMENT OF MADNESS
3 WEEKS AGO
kikin
jinky
we are going to get a bad name for ourselves .
do you think we can rival the disc jockeys and baseball bhoys .
two cows in a field ,which one is on holiday ...
the one with the wee calf ..
Pablophanque
I remember Fraser Wishart suggesting McCurry should take legal action against Terry O'Neill for saying he was in favour of rangers, may even have been a cheat.
Keevins in another one of his verbal defeats just ranted about accusation's of referees favouring rangers as being the thoughts of a 'fundamentalist'.
Smitz started cracking a wee bit later last season and the reaction was the same.
Headline
Legia Warsaw 3 - 0 Slask Wroclaw 63 mins.
Vmhan
You have mail
PF Ayr
But was that not a slip of the pen, an erroneously filled in slip? This one is being carefully crafted and constructed on purpose to be mad...her's hoping it's as lucky
king of beards
Theres a bhoy on Weans in need getting his beard of 25 years shaved off the noo
PF Ayr
Where does your oracle get his info?
Im going to give FM09 demo a go for a few more.
Fergus
How about when Mick jagger was a wean his maw was so skint that when she went to the shops, as she couldnae afford a pram, she used to lick his lips and stick him onto the windae while she went in
Pablo-
Yep caught a bit of the Heralds head sports writer admitting that officials are likely to favour
their chosen team when it comes to tight decisions.
Rev McCurry are you lurking?
Heres me thinking i've been para' all these years too.
Incredibly Broadfoot then told us because 'The man with no second name' is sixty and smiles as he calls Mr Murphy a cheat , then that is ok!
Lynott67
Anyone who can let me know what PL was saying on RR tonight?
I hope it was the beginning of the clubs reaction th the ongoing PR war being waged by Minty's poodles. We better get in to them quick before the soosiders are but a footnote........If Carlsberg did recesssions?
Once a Bhoy who believes we do not need them to prosper & can certainly do without the filth that attaches itself to them.
Pf, where you up all night last night or just the earliest start ever !!!
pablophanque
I kid you not, the papers have full page ads from Rangers/JJB tomorrow advertising MID SEASON MADNESS 60% OFF on home strips etc.
Wait until January, and see what bargains can be had then....
youcouldnotmakeitupCSC
patmcgrathtakespenalty @7.57,
Thanks too for your help. I will contact them now.
Pablo
Quiet night in is it my friend ?
Hows your neighbours behaving this week?
Inkybhoy
I seem to recall that they had a fire sale on the Rankers kit last November too at JJB
jinky me and the mate put a fiver on the fixed odds every week with any winnings going to pay for the season book ,the mate got a winner paying £240 .I am trying to get an equaliser .
gladly some of the bhoys have given me a helping hand in recent weeks .
I have been putting a fiver on their tips to pay my season book and a fiver on the same coupon for the CQN charity everyones a winner .
feel free to put a punt on the tips if fancy .
pfayr
you have had a pick has the drink wore off
tim in the chamber
reading it is
thanks bhoys for the input
hail hail
pablo
been on the go since 0230
plenty of espresso and now red red wine turbo charged
FSTB
WORN OFF ..HAAAAA
Jinkysbhoy
Was that not a coming to the end of/unveil a new one scenario.. this looks more like a 'panic-sell-try-and-salvage-something-in-an-economic-downturn' for JJB or Rangers, I can't tell which...
How goes it in G72 anyway?
INKYBHOY
you don`t think i could have accumulated a 6 timer by intention
pf
mine too nothing like the wife coming home from work to sober you up
I take it you want liverpool then
Fergus
Are you my faither - sounds like his kinda logic.
i on the other hand would have to ask the bookie to fill out my line but will maybe try a fiver on it
Vmhan and I are looking for good odds on 10 in a row - league titles that is not league game wins
estadio nacional
a 14 year old bhoys insatiable appetite for all things football coupled with a photographic memory
we`re too old to understand
PF Ayr
No intention of denigrating your selection techniques/results.....so how many times have you had a six-timer up before then? :)
FSTB
i was scoffing ...going for it
3 rd bottle of tinto being chosen as we speak ..may try another new world ... or..perhaps a full bodied chianti
Inkybhoy
Im pretty sure they have a new 1st team shirt every year anyway and they have just launched their red top which was designed to match the red faces at the end of the season (think its their european away strip - seriously)
G72 - think I woke last week to the sound of a flute band !! And it doesnt shine much here either
inkybhoy
i have never picked a 6 timer ever by intention
i normally specialise in getting all but one correct
ie 5 from 6
4 from 5 etc
Jinksbhoy
That'll be Cambuslang Britannia, their club is roon corner from you.
They'll be first in the queue tomorrow for 60 per cent off
Imagine there was a place where you could make up your own videos and post them on the net for everybody to see? hmmmmm
and imagine getting recordings of post match interviews of the "Smiling Assasin" (of 60 years) when his team (they who request rests F.C,thats "REQUESTS REST not RACI..." you get ma meaning!),have won due to the opposing team being denied a matchwinning opporchancity.
what was the mantra again?-
Take that and give it the (fat) DJ Scratch,repeat,Max,Max Headroom technique,technique,scratch,repeat.
hence-
"These things even themsel......" (with a smile,of course!)
"These...."
"These things..."
"....even....."
".............a season."
Hit the decks Watty,hit the skids davey!
PF Ayr
My own favourite is five teams, perm and 3, any 4 and all 5, Three draws should give you about 30/1, and if you hit it right, it's a nice lift.
Inkysbhoy
Cambuslang Brittania indeed - you think I could get a membership there.
Are the XXXXXL tops on 60% off as Im looking for a new tent.
jinkyboy .
I have been looking to pick the bookies pocket for a while now ,what do you think of this one .
8 CQN posters pick one result out of one league .
epl
1
2
3
4
spl
1
2
3
4
one poster for each league ,study that league for a season and try to pick the one result out of their league only .post them on a friday ,with an 8 game accu ,odds would not matter it would pay out a few bob .if it came up with say 20 CQN posters on it the CQN charity would be quids in .
hail hail
Jinkysbhoy
Wear the Packers hat when you rock up to the door, that'll get you in!
Fergus
Sounds easy - but thats the idea I spose.
Makes sense to get specialist subjects with each having their own league.
You thinking of doing it soon or next season.
Inkybhoy
Do you reckon that the "Brothers in Blue" would think that my Gold Green and White NFL cap would signify that Im a fenian bar steward.
FSTB
YOU MUST HAVE SOBERED UP I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE FECK YOUR TALKING ABOUT
to win at the bookies requires serendipedy
FSTB
get it now:¬)
i`ll take epl 4 or spl 4
PF Ayr
Is 4 your lucky number then - if so this could be a good year for you (and us)
UNHUNBELIEVABLE!
Linesman fails to gift Boydy a goal!
(sorry if this if three hours too late!)
Hail Hail
jinkysboy
not really
however there is always a guff team in the bottom league that everyone beats
Jinkys
I think they'd play a merry tune on their fifes and drums and welcome you with open hostility, before administering the traditional beating with ceremonial brollies.
You have to hand it to the Cambuslang Britannia boys, they practice awful hard at being rubbish...now don't get me started on the Newton Truth Defenders.....
calltheguards
3 days late - but its not any less unhunbelievable
o1bhoy
you still asleep - Im watching the latest Taggart and theres been anither murrrder
PF Ayr
I hope the duff team at the bottom of the league that everyone beats is Hamilton !!
Awfy awfy quiet
Celtic fans in website shocker - some have social lifes.
I came home last night and put the kettle on, the wife says " take it off, you look ridiculous" Ha
Just because you got a nose like a banna, doesn't mean you one o the bunch
A polish guy walks into the opitician's and the optician says " Can you read the bottom line?" the Polish guy says "Read it? I know the Guy"
What did the Frenchman say when the tide came in? Merci
A deaf and dumb guy,fell down a mine shaft He broke four fingers shouting for help.
A Guy with two wooden legs house went on fire the firemen saved the house but he got burnt to ththe ground
so ther Grenwells
Inkybhoy
The Newton faith defenders - I have to hand it to the bears who make up the names - that one paints a vivid picture in my head
moanin face jefferies says his player was unfairly
booked on wednesday night by the refferee
Diddy king in his piece for the ET
says the orcs would not be four points behind celtic if it werent for dubious decisions by officials
clubfoot of the herald as previously mentioned
all this coming 2 days after the cardigans outburst
a battered, bruising, and orchestrated media campaign
celtic have recieved this week in print tv and radio
which I have never witnessed in my lifetime
The fights only just started Bhoys
the cardigan has lit the flames of disgrace
Its going to be a tough time ahead
Keepingsanitysane csc
just need to check is it considered rude to post during the interval of a Dick Gaughan gig where other people are knitting and eating sandwiches out of tin foil.
Whats the capital of Nicaragua - N
Jinksybhoy and Vmhan.
Re: Odds on Ten in a row.
After a bit of discussion on this pre season I sent a round of emails to various bookies. Emails I had saved.
Ladbrokes 28/1 max stake £100
Betdirect 33/1
And probably the best reply, dont want to name the bookies but they are based in England.
"Thank you for your email,
Thank you for your wonderful query this has got to be the best one I have ever had being a Celtic fan,
However after consulting with our Trader unfortunately there is no price available for that particular market.
It may be because we do not offer a market on a result that is already known."
This was back in the days of Sammi Ras 14/1 to be top scorer in the SPL.
Estadio and Vmhan
I would think those are poor odds given a helluva lot can happen in 7 years. Surely if you put the £100 on Celts to win the league now and the winnings on them at the start of every season it would mount to a lot more than 33/1
I think those odds reflect the bookies opinion of TFODs future prospects
jinkysboy
Just logged in so not sure if this is a trick question.......Haven't had TIMe to read previous posts, but i believe the answer you seek is Managua.
fergus slayed the blues
Sounds like a great idea, but difficult to manage. I would be up for a go at it however. You just let me know which league to study and i will put the homework in. Then pass it on to the next eight punters for a crack at the title......
Estadio Nacional, that is Legia’s last game in their stadium for the last 80 years.
33/1, not too mean.
Loumacarisbettingslip, fortunately referees are immune to fan, media and manager pressure, as we have learned over the years.
come on kevin mcintyre
ssp1 NOW
V BIG TIC MAN
Celtic TV
Once A Bhoy...
Mark Viduka. Is the title not usually 'Once A Bhoy, Always a Bhoy'?
Jinkysbhoy.
That was my thoughts, a bit too long to wait for a bet to come up.
Kellys Heroes
Today has turned into CQN comedy day (you wouldnt know that by reading through though) and tonite has been worst joke ever comp.
Q Mine was Whats the capital of Nicaragua
A N!
But top marks for geography (I am assuming that is indeed the geographic capital)
Paul67
You missed out the word USUALLY befoe immune in your last post
Ah......now i feel like a proper Charlie.
Will come up with an appropriate spine chiller to redeem myself.
Thanks
KH
To divert the chat from gags for just a second, i would like to publicly congratulate Gordon Strachan for steering us through some particularly choppy waters in recent weeks.
Well done sir!
jb, aye, and I think the screwball has hit the hay early !
Yeh hud a shave yit ya scruff ?
pablophanque
KH
No worries mate - the comedy club members are on another level on CQN.
just proves your sane
Pablo
You wont believe this but I just said to Tracey then that I really need a a shave as my face is as itchy as an Arran jumper
Paul67
I read Zbyszek's post at 6.19 and was straight on to the bookies, wee cheeky European coupon up.
Cheers Zbyszek, pity you couldnt be there.
FT Legia Warsaw [4 - 0] Slask Wroclaw
11' [1 - 0] M. Iwanski
32' [2 - 0] T. Chinyama
40' [3 - 0] P. Kumbev
69' [4 - 0] J. Wawrzyniak
K McIntyre stopped after 2mins of the 1st..........
Estadio
good punt mate
The CQN connection strikes again
Ok here goes..........
Did you hear about the alchoholic Tortoise?
He pished his shell..........
I know I know.
jb, canny believe you've lasted this long, it would be driving me crazy by now & I know it'll be driving Tracey crazy by now :o)))
pablophanque
MCINTYRE LASTS AS LONG AS A HUN REVIVAL
Pablo
itchy and scratchy
Im gonna have a shave a shower and a sh... before bed but the last one will be through the neighbours letter box
Kellys Heroes
First one I laughed out loud at, must be the bottle I opened to raise a glass to our manager.
Estadio Nacional,
Must be mate...
I know it was the cheeky wee bottle of red that i opened at dinner time that made me type it out!
Estadio
Could be a connection between KHs puncline and the vino then
KH - I am campaigning on here for
One Gordon Strachan - theres only one Gordon Strachan
One Gordon Strachan - theres only one Gordon Strachan
Can we not sing that at every game
Bhoy walks into a bar wie a giraffe, fills it full of the peruvian brandy, end of the night , walking oot the door giraffe collapse's..
Bar tender says, "ye cannae leave that lying there.."
bhoy says "its no a lion its a giraffe" ...boom boom
hail hail, excellent blog today bhoys, excellent...
Did I not hear someone on television ask if too many games was a factor in rangers struggling against motherwell midweek?
Now they are behind in the league because officials are favouring Celtic.
They are getting their excuses in early this season, methinks.
Pablo,
how about Good V. Evil for a theme tonight?
or,
Heaven and Hell?
I still can't believe a bottle of Soviet champagnskoye only costs 110 rubles...or to you guys, about £2.40.
Tastes better than champagne!
jinkysboy,
One minor change.......
One Gordon Strachan! - theres only one Gordon Strachan!
One Gordon Strachan! - theres only one Gordon Strachan!
I'm in.
Gerrybhoy
I dont normally lurk much at work but when I looked in at lunchtime today I ended up reading all the jokes and kept logging back on again to read the new posts.
Will probably get disciplined on Monday but what the hell do we care
Gerrybhoy,
An old guy from Lochee I shared a cabin offshore told me that joke about 15 years ago.
I remember walking into the cabin one night and he was watching a porn video featuring big fat women.
we had a very large girl working on the catering crew with us,
I said to him 'Imagine squeezing into the shower with fiona'
In a flash he says, 'A Shower, you couldnae squeeze into a shop wie Fiona'
Cracked me up.
KH
So how the heck do we actually manage to get a rousing corus going at CP with that !!
KH JB
Im just getting cheeky on the red stuff my shellf.
Im blaming a few on here for the celebratory drink. Dont start with the singing beejeesus.
Im all for that song though, it would be great if it took off one day/night in the same style as Let The People Sing 80 minutes Man Who moment.
Tortoise joke has been plagurised into a text and has become quite popular.
jinkysboy
Just stand up and belt it out mate! If at first you don't succeed etc etc.
What stand/section are you in? If nearby i will gladly add my limited vocal abilities to the party!
KH NSU AREA 413
Estadio
In olden days we would have stood in the one spot and the bhoy with the deepest voice would pipe out.
So who can claim to have started a song at CP after the stands were built
Estadio Nacional
Spread the good word mate(song and joke)!
Fergus slayed the blues
I like the idea of your league assignments, Id be honoured to be assigned one.
The lower leagues in Scotland an be quite profitable.
If its not just targeted at Saturday afternoon games I wouldnt mind La Liga in place of England Div Two.
KH
NSL - 106
Not the most vocal area of the ground.
GB and the Celtic End seem to be the singing champs and I guess thats why the recent influx of youguns have started moving up to their areas
jinkysboy
Good point. I truley wish that we could have experienced the great European nights that we have witnessed over the last few years in the Jungle. Christ i miss that!
Jinkysbhoy,
You are right, there is only one Gordon Strachan.
And I am so glad we have him.
I like what he is doing with our club.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS,
Martin.
KH
Those were the days my friend we hoped theyd never end
Magic memories - my first alcy drink was in the Jungle and just loved the atmosphere there. Was talking about it yesterday how we used to go into CP around 2pm so we could get a decent spot and the singing would start around then.
Ah......the faint waft of 'pot' floating past your nostrils mixed with a hint of pish of some auld jakey. Them was the days.......
Sing up Bhoys!
Martin 42
Do you sense a change in opinion on WGS with your friends?
I never hear any one bad mouth the man now and Im delighted with that.
Would love a rousing tribute to him and his face to be caught on TV as he acknowledges the crowd. I think it would then be a common occurence.
KH
Watch it - I may have been that Jakey
I remember my European night at Celtic Park
1968
In The Jungle
2nd leg of a European Cup tie, 0-2 down to St.Etienne
Celtic won 4-0
Never forget that night.
That should say my first european night, obviously
Been to many a ground in the world and nowhere.....and i mean nowhere....... has made the hairs on my neck stand up like being in the middle of the Jungle.
Fergus i love you, but you stole a small piece of my soul when that went.
RRC
My best memory was a weird night when we beat Partizan with jackie scoring 4. We went out on away goals and went through the whole range of emotions that night.
RRC, don't know how you'd do that, but feel free after the witching hour !
pablophanque
KH
Sure it was a special place
However think it was so special to us - maybe you could never get that in any place elsewhere as that place is not our spiritual home.
jinkysboy
Yeah, never quite got round to forgiving Joe Miller, whom, nearing the end of the game had the oppertunity to square the ball to Jackie leaving him with an open net and number 5! Wee Joe's shot was blocked and we were oot! Still....what a game! Rollercoaster of a night! That is what football is all about. You win some, you lose some. Thankfully we win more than we lose!;-)
KH
KH
I was nightshift that night and went to work straight from CP in a daze of confusion. Couldnt figure out how or if we were out
took pelters all night from TFOD in work.
jinkysboy
I remember being in the jungle straight across from the dug out/tunnel when Wee Jinky threw his shirt at Big Jock as he ran up the tunnel having being substituted, and about a second later Big Jock taking off up the tunnel after him, the rest is now a well nown story.
I think it was against Dundeee Utd?
Just watching Children in Need and noticed Sanjeev Kohli said - viewers in Scotland and "the north of Ireland"
RRC
Have to say that sounds like the best possible introduction to Euoropean football that any fan could wish for. It is clear to see that you have been hooked ever since my friend.
Hail! Hail!
Who was there on the night of the fox?
I struggle to remember the opponents but we were having a dire time. it was around the "always look on the bright side of life" days
Jinksybhoy
The singing does just seam to gradually start these days. If one loud fhella stands up to start it doesnt usually get it going.
RRC
I stumbled upon this a wee while ago.
Celtic v St Etienne 1968
Apparently, 1 in 5 people in the world are Chinese. There are 5
people in my family, so it must be one of them. It's either my mum or
my Dad, or my older Brother Colin, or my younger Brother Ho-Cha-Chu?
But I think its Colin.
KH
you are spot on there, man!
Funnily enough 4-0 to Celtic was the score at my first ever Celtic V Them game,
Later that same season at Hampden.
been hooked on beating them ever since too
Corrib
it could be you - have you thought of that
500
Is 04 Corrib not Wanton Soup?
Jinksbhoy
Ah...so...
PfAyr. (were you not telling us the other night how much you enjoyed the old cricket?)
Guy goes into the doctor's. "Doc, I've got a cricket ball stuck
up my backside." "...How's that?"
"Don't you start."
I thought Corrib was wanton 4iar
Estadio Nacional
Cheers for posting that link, man.
A wee trip down memory lane.
Interesting, I wonder how many times Celtic played in all white?
i can't remember many
KH, we won 5 - 4 that night and went oooot ! As jb says, I've never known a night like it and I walked away from CP sick that night. It was one of those games when you knew if we scored, they'd do exactly the same within 2 minutes. My worst Euro night at CP ever. How things have changed huh ?
pablophanque
Estadio Nacional
Cheers for posting that link, man.
A wee trip down memory lane.
Interesting, I wonder how many times Celtic played in all white?
I can't remember many from my time anyway, and I went to most games 1967 thru to 1975.
Pablo
Some experiences are "bitter sweet"
That night was "sweet bitter"
Pablo
Im sure it was around that time we christened our defence the sieve
My worst night at CP was the night Dixie blasted the penalty over the bar
against Inter Milan and we went out of The EC
Sick is how I felt right enough
E. National,
No. I cant hold my spoon. I have saw finga.
...yeah, it needs some wok.
Corrib
around 1980 we used to go to Annisland College on day release. At lunch we went to a chinese chip shop next to barr & strouds and the woman used to say that and every week we used to say "No its ok now"
Juvenile pranks indeed
Estadio
Love the quote under the vid on your link:
"Il faut dire quand même que le Celtic n'été jamais un club uniquement pour les Catholiques. Si on aime le Celtic, ça suffit. C'est comme ça depuis 1888."
Never a truer (French) word said.
For the non french speaking
"It is necessary to say nonetheless that the Celtic never been a club only for the Catholics. If one likes the Celtic, that suffices. This is as that since 1888"
Estadio Nacional
Very enjoyable link mate. Many thanks. Even with my broken French, the salient points came through loud and clear.
My Youtube stream paused on a particularly funny position, with Caesar's elbow planted in the opposition strikers face! Had to chortle!