You did this

Amazing!
1st?

Podium

Paul,

This is what it is all about. CQN take a bow.

Angus Young.

Paul

fantastic - glad you saved that for today

makes all the hard work you put in worthwhile

Well done and well done all at CQN

This is my first year here and its brought me much joy and too many friends to mention. You all know who you are.

I have to admit a wee tear is in my ete right now

So best wishes to you all and have a blesses Christmas

Stuff the turkey tonight - and we will stuff the turkeys on saturday too

God bless Kano

keep the faith

Congrats to all for all the great work - the of Brother Walfrid lives on.

Happy Christmas to Tims everywhere - hope we are all smiling on the 27th!

Hail Hail!

well done Paul and all who gave to the various charities..

have a great time...god bless
hail hail and keep the faith...

BT

btw top ten....:0)

Paul,
It wouldn't be possible if you hadn't provide this great blog site for us to use.

Many thanks to you and all others who make this site possible.

/Bishop B

Happy holidays everyone!

Paul 67

Happy Christmas and a special and sincere thanks for all your efforts re CQN.

I have absolutely no idea how you combine the massive amount of work involved in running CQN aswell as your own work commitments and most importantly your family.

I know you love Celtic, as we all do however the selfless lengths you go to to provide an excellent fans forum is truly appreciated.

I believe I speak on behalf of the vast vast majority of CQN ers.

I personally wish you and your family nothing but joy peace and prosperity over the festive period and beyond.

Hail Hail Roccobhoy.

I don't know if it's because i'm not hungover today, or if it's because i finish up work for a fortnight in a couple of hours, but reading that gives me a nice warm feeling.

Another great year on the park, another rewarding year off the park.

Well played fholks, wishing a prosperous 2009 to Paul67 and all who frequent these pages

Here's hoping we can finally make it beyond the semi's in next years CQN 5's tournament!!

TLW

Paul and all CQNer's
Well done.
This is part of what being a celt is all about.
Family and charity.
Hail Hail
And seasons greeting you all

Paul67

A great topic to post at any time, but particularly at this time of year when among all the celebrations and food and drink it's easy to forget about those a lot less fortunate than ourselves, in different ways.

I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and I hope your bhoy enjoys one present in particular Santa is about to bring down the chimney tonight!

A Merry Christmas to all on CQN, I hope you all have a great time.

I'm proud of all who post on here and contributed to help CQN make a difference to all these people's lives.

sorry that should have read seasons greetings to you all!
2 nil to the celtic you know when..can't wait!
hail hail

Angus Young, it sure is.

Jinkysboy, it does, no question about that. Well done for keeping the vigil for Kano each day.

Kano, if Ramie gets the chance to pass on my thoughts, your friends look forward to hearing from you as soon as you are ready.

Blantyretim, you too.

Len, it’s a joy.

Roccobhoy, thanks for your kind message, I appreciate it. Take care and have a great one.

TheLeftWinger, a semi-final appearance in the CQN fives is something special.

‘The private memoirs’, it is indeed the essence of our club.

P&B, he’ll enjoy it whether he likes it or not! Some fine words.

Seeing those kids in the hoops was truly heart warming especially at this time of year.
All the very best to fellow bloggers around the world, please have a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous 2009.

Great stuff Paul. And many thanks for giving us this little oasis of calm (well, most of the time) in the midst of a chaotic world. Your hard work in setting up and maintaining this wonderful blog has given us a place to debate, discuss and disagree, but all in the name of Celtic.

And the CQN Charity Fund embodies all that is good about our club. It really has been a privilege to be involved in the events held over the year. And I just know that next year will be even better!

Well done everyone. Just signed up today to be able to post this comment.

whooosh> yo! paul67.. a big well done for this blog and all the hard work that it takes.
Also a big well done to all who post on here. very humbling to be part of such a charitable community.....
Wishing all peeps here the best compliments of the season and all the best for 2009.
bedlam is forgotten unitl the new year....
slan
aldo
Nollaig chridheil agus bliadhna mhath uhr....

Well done to everyone at CQN and all contributors. Football debate may rage on this site but the circumstances of those who benefit from this puts all of that into perspective.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas.

From previous article:

By ElDiegoBhoy1 on December 23, 2008 10:10 PM
TT

Brian,

You've made my Christmas. Good to hear from you.

Best wishes for a happy family Christmas to your good self and family.
Jim and Gordon.

*cheers Jim didnae get on last night as it was a poor drive up the road and had tae stop in at the mall on the way.

Getting ready tae head oot again so I'll probably pop in during the day with my Christmas greetins tae the blog.

Well done everyone.

Best wishes to all CQN'ers.

Kano - thinking and praying for you and yours.

Away to hang up me stocking.

Nollaig hunna duit agus ard mhor ort!

The jaiket

Welcome on this fine day - a great time for your first post.

BTW many on here say they get you on their way out the door !!!!

what can i say that all you fantastic people have not already !!
happy christmas to all
and thanks again to paul 67 your forum brings joy to so many
hail hail

Congratulations Paul67 - without you none of it would have been possible.

The Brother Walfrid spiirit is very much alive and well and is evidenced via CQN. Apart from what Paul has posted above I would like to say a personal thankyou to all of those who sponsored my wife during the Race for Life held in Bolton in July. We estimate that she received sponsorship to the tune of nearly £200 from cqners, none of whom we have ever met.

I very much doubt that I will get much chance to post between now and the end of the year so I will take this opportunity to wish Paul67 and all the cqn family (for that is what we are despite our differences)a happy and holy (if you wish) Christmas, a great end to the old year (on Saturday) and a fantastic 2009. Hail Hail and Keep the Faith!!

Paul67,

What a wonderful post on xmas eve. This blog and all the hard work many of you have done to raise money for people more unfortunate than ourselves is remarkable.

Brother Walfrid will be proud.

This confirms if we didn't know already that the Celtic support are World Class.

If the Celtic Support were a football player we would be Maradona, Pele and Cruyff rolled into one.

The work people do on here to help others really gives me hope for the world we live in despite all the doom and gloom around us.

To all CQN'rs - Have a merry christmas will your loved ones, a great 2009 and 3 points on Saturday

HAIL HAIL!!!!!!

Cheers jinksyboy. Does anyone have the info on how much Celtic contributed to charity this year?

Hi Paul

Just like to wish you and Martin and all at CQN a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. All the best to Gordon and the squad for a great result on Saturday and the remainder of the season. 4IAR would be just brilliant? We'll be watching it Live on Saturday night here.( Behind the sofa of course.)

Had a couple of beers the other night with Kevin and Angela in Muddy Murphy's. They are both well and enjoying the nice weather we are having just now. Lots of tropical rain and less humidity than usual.Only 30 Degs C today and about 70% Humidity instead of the usual 95%.

Have a good one guys and take care.

Hail, Hail.

Timoot - Singapore

Thanks for the kind words Paul; in truth most of the credit should go to Pablo- he was the George Michael in the poptastic world of the CQNBadge and I was the Andrew Ridgely.

There are still badges available at CQNBadge@Gmail.com for those of you who wish to start the New Year on the right foot fashion wise.

On the subject of the New Year- Alec Salmond wants 2009 to be 'Homecoming' in Scotland, unlike our good friends at the RST who want it to be the 'Home going'..

My dear friend Paul67, my most humble thanks for the acknowledgement although quite undeserved IMHO. I would personally like to thank my friend DBBIA for all his sterling efforts in distributing the badges. I had the idea but he had the administration skills. We are both delighted to have made a contribution to the now legendary Celtic Quick News Charitable foundation.

I would also like to say, your ability to produce articles which fit the times, is quite remarkable and I hope you still have the desire to produce more of the same next year. I’d also like to pass on my personal thanks to your wife for having the patience and understanding that is required to be the wife of the most popular Celtic site in Cyber-space.

I would also like to pass on my own personal good wishes to all visitors and contributors of this fine blog. It has been my very good fortune to have some of those contributors as friends now and without this site, this would not have been possible. So again, I say to you all, I wish each and everyone of you the very best that this season’s holidays will bring you and I look forward to another year in all your company.

At some point in time, we hope to have a wee link in the main page for the badges, but I think Paul, quite rightly, is reluctant to do this until the robustness of Movable Type is established. So in the mean time, if you wish to purchase one of these outstanding pieces of Celtic-related memorabilia, just drop a line to

CQNBadge@Gmail.com

pablophanque

Congrats Paul67 and CQN for your hard charitable work.

Hail Hail Merry Christmas Timmites, Paul 67, Lurkers, Mineshafter, Happy Clappers and everyone else and off course EU and a special Merry Christmas to Kano, may God look after you during this festive season and I am looking forward to your first CQN post in the New Year.

Beat the huns with goals from Sammi,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
MythGregor will be crying for his mammy,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our beloved Hoop apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
We stroll the game Huns are in peril,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing goals from us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Four-in-a-row will be our chorus.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow Strachan in buckie measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
SPL Title will be our treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new signings, ye Bhoys and lasses,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Laugh at the huns and their racist bleather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

WhyIamsohappy CSC

Gordon_J, you are very welcome.

Welcome, The Jaiket.

Yo! aldo67, glad you have a well deserved rest from bedlam, take care.

Wicklowbhoy, enjoy the season.

Boltonbhoy, fine sentiments, thank you.

Jamesielegend, you nailed it.

Timoot, I heard all about it. It’s great that you can travel the globe and meet kindred spirits.

DBBIA, yes, Pablo told me that was the case (only joking). You both deserve a lot of credit.

Pablo, Mrs 67 shows remarkable patience.

Narrowbhoat, same to you too.

Paul67,

also glad you kept this for today, such a relevant post for Christmas eve. Well done to all on CQN and particularly yourself for providing the forum to make this possible.

Merry Christmas one and all.

LAwrenzo

Paul67,

Many thanks for your efforts over the year, great thanks to your family for allowing you the time to run this wonderfull site, many thanks to all CQN'ers for the marvellous debates over the year!

The generosity and goodwill for all that contributed to the causes above, a hearty very well done!

I would like to wish all of you and your families a very merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year!

It is great to be a Celtic Supporter!

Gebhoy

Paul, what a great article for Christmas Eve. I think it shows that beneath all the petty squabbles we have on here, we all have a common respect for humanity. I am even prouder to be a CQN badge wearing Celtic Supporter today
I wish all CQN contributors and lurkers a happy and peaceful Christmas.

LFT

I havent been on the site long at all but still feel very proud,it puts the football into perspective and also shows how much its communities can serve the wider society locally and internationally.

Great work Bhoys.

Folks,
Let's hope the viewfaethewindae is of a few new faces and a couple class acts. Best wishies to you and yours for 2009, onward to 4IAR.

Go on you Celts.

Paul67 / all fellow CQNers (posters and lurkers!)

A massive congratulations on this charitable achievement - as others have said it makes me even prouder to be a Celt and a CQNer.

Here's to rounding the year off in fitting style by pumping the FOD on Sat (or a lucky offside goal off a backside if necessary!).

Merry Christmas to one and all.

EHIY (currently out of exile and back in Glasgow for a wee while...)

Paul and all

Have a great Christmas and all the best for the new year,I'll look forward to being in all your company in 2009.

Bradford Bhoy.

Paul,

I would like to echo Boltonbhoy's sentiment that Brother Walfrid would be very pleased with Celtic Quick News community. His blog name would be BallymoteBhoy and he would be desperate for a left back to come in!

Brian Wilson wrote in 'Celtic - A Century With Honour' in 1988, "The rapid flourishing of the St Mary's Hall enterprise was entirely due to the fact that several quite outstanding individuals invested their enthusiasm in it."

Exactly.

Well done Paul67, and have a Happy and Holy Christmas.

EHIY (currently back in Glasgow for a wee while)-

Do you drive a Range Rover and were you chasin' Mary Doll last night?

Ha!

Hi Paul

Great post at this time of year. Is there an ongoing CQN charity fund and , if so, how does one contribute?

Hail! Hail!

Final Post

Spare a thought for all the millions of people who find Christmas a truly lonely and sorrowful experience.

Yes without question it is a time of great happiness for millions but unfortunately it is a time of great sadness for millions also.

I firmly believe it is a time of mixed emotions for so many also.

I myself will quite tearful tomorrow as well as being happy as my father has now massed away 3 years.

He had a massive influence on my life.

I know there for a fact there are CQN ers who have suffered heartache and I,ve no doubt they will feel some sadness tomorrow.

Overall I know I am very very fortunate but I am equally certain there are millions less fortunate than myself.

one of the many things however I will be focusing is the genuine warmth and goodness from the people who post on CQN towards myself and others - I fully appreciate it.

Happy Christmas to everyone and God Bless our friend KANO - He will be in my thoughts and prayers this evening.

Hail Hail Roccobhoy.

hi ghuys

i would just like to wish everyone a merry xmas,and a happy new year,,cheers everybody

in the immortal words of sant claus,,,,,ho ho ho,,,,hokey cokey,cokey,,,lo lol lol

hail hail

Boltonbhoy.

Happy Christmas to you and yours from Lurgan. Have been talking to Pat a few times recntly. She's glad to be off now after a tough year. My self and my good lady also bumped into Paula last week. She was doing a little shopping having just come from the hospital. Here's hoping for a better 2009 for both of them. Take care.

Hi All, eventually signed up to say well done to everyone involved at CQN for your tremendous work throughout the year.
You are an inspiration for Celts the world over and an invaluable source of information.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and 4IAR New Year.

Adelaide Celt

What an inspiring video that is from Glasgow The Caring City.
I've got a bit of work to do to support this great charity, so the film is all the kick I need to get that done.
And awrabest to Paul and all at CQN for Christmas and the New Year.
No matter our honestly held views on players, etc, we all remain committed to the Hoops.
Here's to the perfect present on Saturday.
Hail! Hail!

I have a signal in the middle of nowhere. Is this a sign! Great work Paul and all the CQN family. We can all walk a wee bit taller, CQN has grown to fit the jersey.
All the very best to each and every one, those I have been fortunate enough to meet and those I may never meet.
Now on to victory.
Hail hail

Paul et al,

I just want to add my best wishes to you all. This truly is a remarkable community, and one fitting of the club we all love.

May your Ghord walk with you.

Therags…

Jinkyredstar, are you in Deepest, Drakest D & G !!!???

pablophanque

Drakest,eh? For ducks sake...

roccobhoy,

A fine post! The holidays can be a sad period for many and we all know that the suicide rate climbs dramatically over xmas.

The end of the year and the prospect of the start of a new one is a time of reflection and of introspection. And often a time to recall those we have lost along life's journey.

I hope that we can all remember the good times, take strength from getting through the bad times and look forward to a happy and prosperoous 2009.

Even when I looked at it, I just couldn't see what was wrong with it !!!

pablophanque

To all the Bhoys and Ghirls around the globe Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.3 points on Saturday please Santa.

4IAR

Lurgan53 - same to you fellow Celt! Good to hear you spoke to Paula - I know she is having a rough time of it. Take care and best wishes for 2009!

Paul67 :- Kudos to you in setting up the vehicle that has done so much good work, yo have something that stands way above just being a football blog. Congratulations to everyone who donated.

To everyone on the site, I'm just heading out and doubt if I ill be back on today so I'd like to wish each and everyone of you a fantastic xmas and hope that all of you get both what you want and what you need (except in a football sense)
Enjoy your family, enjoy your holiday and be happy. (depression is both allowed and understood on the 27th)

My take on the current Christmas Number One:

I heard there was a secret ball
Wee Strachan dreamed it would beat them all
But you don’t really play the long ball do ya

It goes like this the full pitch width
McGeady’s cross and Skippy’s flick
The baffled keeper can’t stop Nakamura

Nakamura Nakamura
Nakamura Nakamura

United stood 10 yards back in the wall
And Naka placed down the ball
But you don't think that you can stop it do ya?

Well he smashed it high and round the wall
The dip and swerve confused them all
And from the jungle the fans shout “Nakamura!”

Nakamura Nakamura
Nakamura Nakamura

Defence was strong but you needed youth
Big Mick and Captain Square-hied too
Just to stop the huns from running through you

Well he tied Donati to the physio’s chair
With Koki’s and Sammi’s hair
But from our team they can’t take Nakamura

Nakamura Nakamura
Nakamura Nakamura

Did my best it wasn’t much
Was praying for Maloney’s touch
To find the golden boot of Nakamura

For 3 years now it’s not gone wrong
Come Saturday the special one
Be shouting to McCurry, Nakamura

Nakamura Nakamura
Nakamura Nakamura

Pablo
Much worse-deepest darkest Sussex,I actually lot fishing to escape various Turkey rituals. A drake has just swum by!
Cheers
Phil

Paul67 - excellent timing with this article. It's been said before, but this Celtic community would not have existed without you. Not for the first time, your family should be very proud of your efforts this year.
Looking at the Caring City video, then that soaking you got at the 5's was well worth it. :-)

Well done to all the CQNers who organise the 5's, Aberdour and the "Badge Clique". DBBIA - are youm inferring that Pablo is gay?! ;-)

Well done to DBBIA, Jinks, Oldtim, Kit, Ramie and everyone else who has tried to help Kano's recovery. Get well soon, Martin.

Hope to see some of you on the 3rd of January for the Utd game.
A very Merry Xmas to you all from me and Mrs TTTT.

tommytwiststommyturnstommyburns

Mherry Christmas one & all.

Paul, you're an inspiration, I hope Santa's good to ye this year!!

What an amazing year for Celtic.
From the sadnesses of the passing away of Phil and Tommy to McGeadygate via the sunlit uplands of Helicopter Thursday.
I'll just add my voice to those that congratulate Paul for all his work and to wish all the posters here a very Happy Chrismas.

TTTT- CQNBadge Massive turn the Wassailing up to XI.

To Paul67

And his CQN Apostles well done to everyone off you

have a good Christmas and a good 27th also

Arthur Lee

SOAL

If you see our old mate WG can you please pass on my best wishes and tell him Im still waiting on TGIW Christmas Special.

Paul

I would like to personally thank you and all contributing CQN'ers, for the charitable donations, but especially for the donation to Mac Millan.

I have always known of Mac Millan Nurses, but until this year I have been effectively, for a word, ignorant, to the work and nursing support of this organisation.

This is one year, I will sincerely be glad, to see the back of.

Here's hoping for a far better one, and 4 in a row.

Happy Christmas & New Year CQN!

PAUL 67

wonderful sterling work again this year ..and my language was much improved :¬)

MARTIN 42

thanks again for your encouragement in the spring ...

STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS

to all

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MUCH JOY AND CELEBRATION ON THE 27 TH ( EDWARD BEAR ..EXCEPTED )

PF

Merry Christmas to all on CQN and your families. Fantastic work on the charity front, i'm sure everyone who has benefited is eternally grateful.

Just chilling today waiting on Mrs Celt for Life bringing our first child into the world, due today, ( she's been advised that Sat is not a good day for an appearance)

Cmon the hoops

Congratulations to Paul and everyone for such a kind gesture.

Merry christmas, be well then lets look forward (hopefully) to some more cheer come Saturday.

WCM

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2477630.0.0.php

Paul 67

Congratulations on maintaining a unique and excellent facility for Celtic fans. The standard of contributions from you and other CQNers is consistently high and, while I don't make many contributions to the blog, I derive significant pleasure from reading it daily.

Many thanks for the enjoyment you provide for me and many like me.

A very happy Christmas to every CQNer, culminating in the biggest smile on Saturday afternoon.

Best wishes.

Paul67

A very happy Christmas to you Martin42 and all your family!

The blog you created exceeds anything before or since--and for that we are all grateful.

To all CQNers-- sincere greetings for the holiday!

Nollag shona dibh uilig!

One of funny things about this site is the ability of others to sum up one's feelings. Pete the Beat, you've done that simply for me. Thanks - and very best you, and to all.

I witter on a bit on here as I find it bizarrely cathartic. Easier to share from a keyboard than from my lips possibly. Since April, I lost a best mate, two aunts and we discovered my dad has Alzheimers - I really don't say this as search for sympathy, but I have over the year gained strength from the words of strangers on here. My mate I'd known since day one at primary school, my best man, me his, the whole lot. The day after he passed, with me in bits but brave-facing it, I mentioned this in brief to a work colleague I have known for twenty years - 'ah well, circle of life and all that' was his comment. Meanwhile in stream of consciousness I mentioned it in one of my warblings on here. Immediately I had words of sympathy and support, from loads of folk, none of whom I know. Silly, I know, but I find that amazing. I still do. I pray for Kano and I have no idea who he is, for others too. And this on such an inspiring lead article.

I can do some French and Italian but no Spanish, but we are mes que un club, mes que un blog, mes que un support.

Have a joyeux noel everyone. Forza Celtic.

IDoCheeryTooHonestCSC :-)

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_4695094,00.html

good to see the madness starting early this year

Guys you make me very proud to be a member of the Celtic family.

A healthy and happy Christmas
To Paul67 and all CQNers from all over the world
glasgow the caring citys video shows what Celtic
and this hallowed blog are all about

heres to 2009 and 4inarow

Paul 67

Many thanks for a wonderful site, and many thanks to all who contribute on a regular basis, ive had the pleasure of lurking on this site for at least 2 years now (in Australia) ive probably made about 10 posts because all of the great people on here say everything so much better than i ever could. Im moved but not surprised by the generosity of the people that inhabit this site, and the one thing i am going to miss the most in my time offline is the banter on this site (i always think of myself as the guy in the corner who is always listening but doesnt need to say anything because you guys say it better)
Im moving from Aus to Sco in jan (after a few yrs in Melbourne) , so if anyone cares to tell me where BB's is i'd be more than pleased to make your aquaintance.

I would just like to wish everyone who has ever made a post on this best of sites a most happy christmas time and my sincerest best wishes for the coming year, and a special thanks to paul 67, i have no idea who you are, but you have provided more hours than i can count of entertainment for me, all the best to you and yours.

15 mins to Christmas here, ive had a few hours on you guys :) Hail Hail and all the very best

Happy Christmas to all CQN but especially Paul.

I hope Santa brings you, at least, some of what you wish for.

Jinky

I will see Wenceslas Good in the tesser over the festve period (apart from christmas day ) and pass on yer best.

I think he may post soon anyway

Take care

A Lee

Niar not Far- if you walk up the High St from the Tolbooth you will see Mcchuills on the right. Opposite is a bookies and a pub called the Black Bull; BBs is a few yards down the lane.

Wear your sunglasses as we're all dazzlingly handsome;~)

.

Merry Christmas Team CQN.... from Down Under....

To you all and your family’s may Hope and Happiness fill your day.

To Mr Paul Brennan thank you for yet another year in all things Celtic.

To Mr Martin Brennan thank you for (him) above.

I will come out of 'As good as it gets', mode to wish everyone in the CQN family a healthy and prosperous 2009.

The real message of Christmas is all about hope in the midst of depression. It is about light at the end of the tunnel. It is about joy in a joyless world; love and peace when hate and violence appear to be winning; grace in a rude world; kindness to those who least deserve it; and a message of good news to counter the daily, negative headlines in our newspapers.

Celtic is our life and our life is Celtic, who would want to change that.

A little word on CQN, my Celtic World has changed since I started actively taking part in CQN, I am a more Informed Celtic Man that’s for sure so thanks to the....
auldhauns.... you know who you are,
eloquent wordsmiths.... you know who you are,
stat men.... you know who you are,
comedians.... you know who you are,
americanTims.... you know who you are,
lurkers.... you know who you are,
and anyone who I have conversed with in our 24hr Celtic pub.... you know who you are,
and last but not least to all my imaginary friends.... only you know who you are,

To all the.... BhoysOfOz.... aka The Sofa CSC a 11:30pm KO Saturday night in OZ Let the people sing. In every city in every State....Hail Hail.... Kano….Ramie….Kingo….Kitalba….Macjay….Tauranga Bhoy….Hola Hoops….Micheal Collins….Prince Myskin….Aussie Tim.... aka Wing Commander….

o1 Bhoy….001….

Thought for the day: What if this is.... 'As good as it gets'…. “Jack”….

Great post, Paul. Many thanks for this great site. I am a long time lurker, love the banter and good sense (sometimes) spoken here.

Festive greetings to all Celtic supporters, the world over.

DBBIA

Many thanks :) I have no doubt! I have 3 pairs, which should i bring?

Black Bull....that spells BB?

All the best to you this festive season, Merry Christmas to all of you who are still on christmas eve!

Afternoon all.
Unlikely I'll post again before Tomorrow, so can I just wish each and every one of you and your families, whether near to or far from you, a very Merry Christmas. All the best for the day.
Also, a special thought for Kano. God bless and get well soon.

On the article, well done one and all.
Glasgow, the caring city.
CQN, the caring cybercity.

Hail hail.

.

Paul67....et al....

Congratulations and a Big Up for all the Charity Work throughout the Year....Well Done to All....

Pablo & DIBBA....Ditto....

The 2009 Golf Day will be the First Charity Event l can Physically take part in and Looking Forward to It....

The 27th....Who Knows It's all Greek.... To Me.... ;o))))

001

PS. Can someone loan me a Phillips Screwdriver....Santa&RudolfCSC....

Merry Christmas to all on CQN...
with a special Happy Christmas to you, Paul and your family.

And a happy New Year to all

After 3
1-2-3

Adeste Fideles laeti triumphantes,
Veníte, veníte in Bethlehem.
Natum vidéte, Regem Angelorum:

Veníte adoremus,
Veníte adoremus
Veníte adoremus Dóminum

Deum de Deo, lumen de lúmine,
gestant puellae viscera
Deum verum, genitum non factum:

Veníte adoremus,
Veníte adoremus
Veníte adoremus Dóminum

Cantet nunc io chorus Angelórum
cantet nunc aula caelestium:
Gloria in excelsis Deo:

Veníte adoremus,
Veníte adoremus
Veníte adoremus Dóminum

Ergo qui natus, die hodierna
Jesu, tibi sit glória
Patris aeterni Verbum caro factum:

Veníte adoremus,
Veníte adoremus
Veníte adoremus Dóminum

NNF- BB spells Babbity Bowser; it's painted a fetching shade of battleship grey. If the barman is wearing a black eyepatch you're in the right place. The CQNers usually sit on the LHS as you go in.

I once spent a fruitless hour in BBs [not]meeting Kitalba when he was over from Oz; now thanks to the world renowned CQN badges these faux-pas should be less common.

Merry Christmas everybody.

Paul67 - thank you.

TSOAL

Where is Winningemell these days, this blog sadly misses him unless he blogs under a different name and he is not as funny, if you see him in Teser wish him a Merry Christmas, I'm sure he will receive lots of Teser's vouchers in his stocking from Santa tonight.

And a Merry Christmas to you.

A special thank you to Captain Unbookable - You Did This

Therags...

Paul

I'd just like to add my congratulations to all on the great charity work that has gone on this year.

Festive greetings to all and their families

3pts on 27th
4IAR
3 will have to do

Hail hail

PF

Well done, everyone involved in CQN. This has been my first year posting, and with the highs of Tommy Burns Thursday, the lows of the passing of Tommy Burns, the boredom of Rangers attempting to win some stuff by boring their opposition to sleep, the entertainment provided by all and sundry on here, it's not been a bad ol' introduction to the place.

Looking forward to meeting a few of you at the quiz night in February. I'll be off the internet in the frozen north for the next week or so, so here's to a happy hunskelping Christmas to the lot of you.

To Paul, his family and the CQN family very merry christmas to one and all.

A truly great site.

I'd just like to add my congratulations to everyone who made this possible, but especially to Paul without whom, none of this would have happened. You make every Bhoy and Ghirl here proud.

To Paul67, all posters and lurkers, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, a happy 27th and and a very happy New year.

A massive Hail Hail to all for their efforts over the year.

Unless massive transfer stories rouse me from my slumber I may not appear over the next few days so to all my fellow contributors and lurkers alike, all the best for the festive season.

Now Paul, If we could get back to the songs debate.... ;^)

Happy chrimbo everyone.

The video is wonderful, life affirming, sure the football club is our primary focus, and Paul has given us this awesome vehicle to converse, but as a collective group of people its much much more than that.

Its just goodness in their hearts.

well done everyone.

Rocco, the sadness is there for everyone, I am sure we all have our own mixed emotions on these days. remembering loved ones.

Take care everyone ......

carpe cervisi.

DBBIA many thanks, battleship grey, is that the same shade as atlantic ocean grey? does the guy with the eyepatch say "Arrrr" with any regularity?

All,

merry Christmas and a happy new year.

And thank you. Thanks for letting me, you, us, be part of this special thing that Paul has created.

Kano - my thoughts are with you and your family and friends.

Hail hail.

G.

Paul67.....................great post...

vmhan, and myself would like to thank you again for the work you do to make this site possible.

The friendship, laughs, craic, shared knowledge, kindness and respect (most of the time lol) shown by all CQN'ers are a credit to you and themselves.

Lets hope in 2009 some of the many lurkers will join the fun for real.

aw the best amigos

Vinny

Paul, et al,

Fantastic stuff.

This time of year it's easy to forget that there's a lot more pleasure to be obtained from giving than ever there is from receiving.

...so Feliz Natal and continued success for 2009 to one and all from everybody in the Americas (Soothern bittie, Brasilian Chapter).

Paul 67
Thanks again for the blog and all the work in continuing it. A very Happy Christmas to all on CQN.

.

NiarNotFar....

Don't Know if you go to The Celtic Club (City) to watch Games....

A Crowd of Us (30ish) are Going for a Indian before the Match on Sat....You are Welcome to Join Us....or Make yourself Know in the Club....We Expect a Good Crowd....

If You Fancy It ....l will Post My email Later....

001

Timmy7 09:46 earlier,

Sorry to hear about the demise of the Highlander. When I lived in Paris (03-05) it was run by a good Celtic man who moved to Thailand (Jimmy, where are you now). The Canadian girl (Michelle) who took over the running (and still is, as far as I know) also has green leanings.

I've been up to the Harp a few times myself and agree it's a good venue as you can get.

PS. Dunno if it still is, but the Auld Alliance (famous for the Satan Collymore/Ulrika Johnson fight in '98) used to be a gathering place for the Snake Mountaineers.

PPS. On the subject of international travel. Estadio - when you get a mo' can you drop me a line (I canna log onto your blog, for some reason)

The Spirit of Brother Walfrid is alive and well and existing on this wonderful website.

well done to everyone, you are all true ambassadors for our great club and country, indeed I am very nearly in tears and they are tears of pride in you all, God Bless you all.

Paul67, I would just like to extend my thanks to you for this wonderful site, a site with a rich diversity of opinion and with only a few exceptions(sorry Ed)a desire to experience the best for our great club, Celtic.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes.

Unto us a Saviour is born........

Hail Hail

To All on CQN from Zbyszek.

As he's unavailable to come on CQN today he asked me to pass on his regards,And wish you all a Happy Christmas And a good New Year.

zbeszek.

Merry Christmas to all at CQN - posters, lurkers, happy clappers and mineshafters, infiltrators and old media snoopers, Rearrangers supporting regulars, 4-4-2 ers and 4-5-1 ers and all visitors to this wonderful, genuine world-wide virtual supporters club created by Paul67.

Well done Paul and all who worked so hard to make a difference. All very humbling at this time of year.Shows us all the true spirit of Christmas

Unlikely to get back on here again this side of the New Year, so best wishes to everyone including our resident Teddy Bear aka Ed Ursus. Here's hoping for a great 2009 for all Celtic supporters, particularly for those posters on here who had a hard 2008.

Feeling more confidant now about Saturday's outcome and hope the flight to Oz on Sunday sees me beaming all the way back. 3-1 Celtic!!!

Well,

It's Xmas Eve already, though it's still only the 238th of May in David Murray's Ibrox Re-construction Calendar.

All the best to all on here without any exceptions.

It has been and will continue to be, a pleasure.

A very happy Christmas to you, Paul, the family, Kevin and to your Dad, Martin.

Congratulations on the excellent work you do. Don't kill yourself.

Frohliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr!
Buon natale, buon anno!
Joyeux Noel, Bonne annee!

Toodle oo, the noo. Arrivederci Erchie. Auf weidersehen is the Italian for I love you.

SFTB

All the best to you and yours. Hope to see you next year at the Biggest Ever Donegal CQN Convention.

Charity begins @ CQN. Well done everyone.

Paul67..........this CQN luv in is becoming a wee bit unhealthy....we all know you're jist a front for...Kevin and pater who don't like to be in the limelight ha ha :¬)

Footy stuff....Sky news reporting Portsmouths interest in Scott Brown......hmmmmmmmmm (copyright Paul67).

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_4695094,00.html

Vinny

.

Yarranabbe Bhoy ....

Merry Christmas....Buddi....

I Knew l Missed a Sydneysider (busy building dolls houses etc....) Hope the Family are Enjoying the Holiday....

Hail Hail....

001

thomthetim.....what CQN convention ? where in Donegal?

any details appreciated mon chara.

happy Christmas day to all our aussie tims (and New Zealand CQNers)

Vinny

thom the thim

Now that the family accommodation is of an acceptable standard, I may even persuade my wife to accompany me next summer or Easter.

Meanwhile, keep the place safe for us.

And all the best to you and yours!

Heading out soon to visit some of my close ones.

Not very Christmasie but the bhoys are in for El Diablo, on other news Big Jan and Robson lining up to make an appearance at the Home of the Badgers this Saturday.

01bhoy...........building dolls houses.......watchit bud Murray will want ye to build his new super dooper minty dome.

Vinny

Spurs in talks over Craig Bellamy. Looks like that ship has sailed - not that it ever left it's port. Or it may do if it goes to Spurs.

I had thought the Real Madrid for Jermaine Pennant was silly season taking over. They've apparently bid 3.5million. Pounds.

Well done CQN

Best wishes to everyone.

Towel

Chris

Rioskorrie 2.15pm

Lost all my e-mail contacts from before October so yours has disappeared into that big blackhole with them.

You can contact me on msincent@yahoo.co.uk

Hail Hail

Matt (Estadio)

vinny bhoy

There was a wee meeting in Gweedore last year on licensed premises. A resolution was passed to the effect that more of this would be considered a good thing.

The original point of the meeting was to consider climbing Errigal or some other physical feat but the delegates to the Donegal Convention, being seasoned practicioners with a wary outlook, decided that further careful planning would be needed in order to avoid undue casualty. So, we will return in due course to licensed premises for further thought.

You cannot rush these things. We have no word in Gaelic to convey the degree of urgency you find in Spanish words such as mañana.

.

TNT....Fellow Punters....

Anyone Looking for a 'Omen' bet on Sat 27th....Look No Further....

Over the Last Few Months the is Celtic a Irish or Scottish Club has Raged from Time to Time....on CQN....

Paddy Power Dial a Bet Chase....on Sat 27th....Horse....ScotsIrish....Price 7s....

001

For the kids

www.noradsanta.org

With the link this time

http://www.noradsanta.org/

Apparently Wigan are in pole position to sign Pennant, Real Madrid cannot match his wages, football has gone crazy

Paul & Everyone on CQN. To all you guys who made both the site what it is today and made such a contribution to the charity events this year i'd just like to say a big BIG well done. You guys make me proud to be part of such a distinguished "Extended" family. Charity is what our club stands for and even in todays financial climate where million pound players come and go without raising an eyebrow we have not forgotten that indeed every penny counts to those less fortunate.

I take my festive green and white santa hat off to all you guys!

Keep the faith and no matter what happens on sat rest assured we will still be top of the pile next year!

Merry Christmas one and all.

Hail Hail
Gogo

Thanks for the site Paul.

Merry Christmas eveybody and a happy 27th.

001 Bhoy

Sure thing on the 26th Kauto Star in the King George

Paul great blog
Merry Christmas to all
The very best for 09
Upwards and onwards to plentyinarow

Post of the year Paul. Fantastic.

A Peaceful Christmas to one and all, may your God go with you.

Many thanks, firstly to Paul, for giving us this great site and then to all the contributors who make it such a good Celtic place to visit..unless we get beat.

Best wishes to Paul and everyone who posts on the Best Celtic Site in the world. A more inspiring bunch i've never come across. God bless ye's, from a long time lurker and (very) occasional poster.

Steve

Paul67 and everyone on CQN,

A very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2009 from a very snowy Vancouver. (Global warming, bah humbug!).

As others have noted, this blog is addictive, in the nicest possible way, of course. It is also heartwarming to read of the excellent charitable work that has developed over the life of the blog.

Best wishes to all and especially those who are ill or missing loved ones at this time of year.

NSN

A very well done in all efforts by Paul67 and all involved in charity works this year and ongoing efforts.

This is truly the greatest football supporters site there is.

To all CQNers and their families have a great Christmas.

If I could get off here I may just manage to get some wrapping done.

Taking Strachan's quotes out of context!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_4692710,00.html

The great escape comandant thing was about Boruc wanting to go out when questioned about the curfew!

celt for life

I went on your noradsanta site and in the 3D satellite mode I found my old house in Yoker, clear as a bell, so for a laugh I traced my way to Celtic Park. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the satellite picture was taken while a game was just about to start as there is a crowd outside, Santa must be a Tim (St Nic off course).

Paul67
Well done, great post.
I havent posted in a while but just thought id say many thanks for this great site and the work you do.
Im glad you didnt call it a day a while back even although, i think you did consider it.
Youre a credit to yourself and all things Celtic.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone who posts or reads this fine site.

Lets hope we're all still smiling after Saturday.
Lynott67

Now this is what you call a labour of love !!!!

The History Of Celtic Programmes

pablophanque

Signing Off until after the New Year

Merry Holidays and A Guid New to You All (an a right guid New Year to Mr Strachan)

Heres to a weekend win !

When WGS in the interview said "I love Arturs Personality" is that a wind-up aimed for the Laptop Loyal and the Huns.

As Awe Naw say if WGS left Celtic I would keep him on a retainer just to handle the media.

Paul, another great year for CQN, well done!

I only manage to get on to a pc for a few hours each day but when I do it's the first place I visit. Most of my time is spent reading (catching up) on all the posts and is something I enjoy very much. Good debates, stories, information, links and the occasional fight, excellent stuff.

The web page of choice,
giving all you Bhoy's your voice.

Kind and gracious to a man,
giving charity when you can.

Wear the badge with pride,
a CQN'er in his stride.

Merry Christmas One and all.

Serenity.

Some people have way too much time on their hands !!!

Very Impressive tho' !

pablophanque

Paulus LXVII and all CQN'rs very many congratulations to you for your generosity and warmth of spirit. You stand as a beacon of hope to all who are fans of football teams. In a class of your own.

RRC my favourite hymm which I shall be singing at midnight mass.
A very merry and hopefilled Christmas to you all and your families.
Edward may your Christmas be joyfilled and peaceful but hopefully not too much joy on 27Th. Ma you take comfort that our third goal could have been offisde :>)).
Prayers and thoughts for Kano may he come back to us strong healthy and free.
Greenwells

pax vobiscum

Pabbers

I know its way too early in the day to start the tooons off but I was out and about there and listening to my music and this song just fills me up at this time of year - the word classic is as overused as start these days - but this is a CLASSIC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEOkxRLzBf0

That should have read as over used as STAR - not start.

Christmas Bloopers 2008

Jinks, I know that you know that I'm the only person qualified to apply that epithet in a musical context, but on this occasion, I concur :o))

And a wee tartoon (as my son used to call it before those stoopit hormones started)

The Meaning Of Christmas

pablophanque

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Jinkster....

It's 3:25am Here....Santa is AWOL....Top Toon....

Yoko's Daughter Name...."Kyoko"...."Baby Apricot".... ;o))))

001

Paul

Great site, love lurking ,seldom post found this site early this
year,helped me out through a hard two months, you laugh, you cry,we all hope kano pulls through,it is good to see that the ethos of the club comes through in the charity work.All cqners a very merry christmas from from somebody who knows how much it really maens to be a small part of the celtic community. Thanks for the help lads you really did pull me through a real low.Merry christmas, onwards to 4 in a row.

God bless

If like me you can't stand Rab C, here's the "huns" clip courtesy of CM

Gordon Ramsey's A Hun

pablophanque

test from new phone, last one was 'dropped' when watching the hibs game a fortnight ago!

Merry Christmas to all CQNers hope Santa is good to yous all and your families and US on Saturday all the best for 09 take care and God Bless you all.
A special prayer at mass tonight for yous all and KANO i will light a candle for you.
Hail Hail

Pabbers

Im glad that my taste in music is not as gash as "some might say"

Liked the tartoon - oh for those days again when kids were kids.

BTW - the RabC sketch - Ive went off the rails since I stopped drinking too.............

o1bhoy

Another amazing coincidence - baby apricot eh!

BTW -that santa must put in a fair few air miles cos he is due round this way in a few hours too. Probably stopped off for a beer with Vinny and Vmhan in Blackpool

001 Bhoy
Merry Christmas already!!

Just listening to Peter Martin's interview on Radio Clyde (courtesy of pablophanque' web link). Celtic are extremely fortunate to have such a talented, articulate and enthusiastic manager whos is sensitive and protective he loves the club and says emphatically being celtic manager is the best job in the world (hope you are listening donegal danny, hugh maxwell's fan c club and gweedore boy you have all been conspicous by your absence folowing our excellent 3-0 victory over falkirk)

Gordon Strachan is a winner and thank goodness he is celtic' winner !). HAIL HAIL GORDON STRACHAN !!! ONWARDS TO 4-IAR (gordon also wants to win 4-IAR !!

"wishing you all a happy christmas and hope that all the football you see in future is worth the admission fee !"

STANDING UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS, FOR CQN,AND ALL CONNECTED WITH CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB

Pabbers

Sorry for pushing the master VJ out the road for now but another of my faves - and this ones for my good friend Dick Byrne. God bless you mate

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

Have to say I hadn't been feeling very "Chrismassy" up until now, but Paul's post has given me a much-needed boost on the festive front, reminding me of what this time of year is supposed to be all about, and to put stuff like football - no matter how much we love, live and breathe it - into context.

Some fantastic deeds being done by people on this site, that have an impact near to home and also in places all over the world. Take a bow, all of you.

I'd like to wish everyone on CQN and their families a very Happy Christmas, and a peaceful New Year.

harryhood

Oh, and Santa, if you're lurking, I'd like a 1-2 win on Saturday, with Sammy to get the first. If you could make him first scorer in the 24th minute that would be great, thanks :-)

Jinks, painful mate. My deepest thoughts to you and Dick and to all others who may have suffered this tragedy.

BTW, a must-see "Classic" about to start at 16:50 on Five, so don't expect to see me for a wee while :o)

pablophanque

Pabbers

Not a Christmas one but a tune that touches a spot for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjRo_CHSdt0

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harryhood....Said....

Oh, and Santa, if you're lurking, I'd like a 1-2 win on Saturday, with Sammy to get the first. If you could make him first scorer in the 24th minute that would be great, thanks :-)

Post of the Day So Far....IMHGreekO.... ;O))))

001

i'm looking for a programme of celtic v athletico madrid.
can anyone help. tried many of the collector shops but to no avail.
i have family living in a small village outside madrid. most are Real supporters but one of them is athletico (celtic is their second team. i've spread the faith over the years).
i want to frame the programme and send as a gift.

UNEW MIKE

Sad basterward that I am I listen to Radio Clyde Superscoreboard on the listen again feature through the internet. I usually keep it until I'm doing something in the kitchen which is where the computers located. I was cutting brussel sprouts when Gordon was talking about the "curfew" imposed on the players. When he said that Artur stopped the meeting and asked "Where's Falkirk?" I nearly cut myself laughing. Still chuckling about it actually!

Lawrenzo67, it’s a fine way to bring in Christmas.

Gebhoy, you are welcome.

LambosFrontTeeth, well said. I’ve lost my round badge, so it’ll be the long one for me today.

Bradford Bhoy, look forward to seeing you, take care of yourself.

Abbot of Clonmacnois, “BallymoteBhoy”, love it. Many thanks for your kind words.

may67, there is an ongoing CQN charity fund, ‘Celtic Quick News Fundraising’, the online thing is on my ‘to do’ list, so donations are only accepted by post for now (address available by return).

Take care and best wishes.

Roccobhoy, aye, it is a difficult time for many, this year including the Rangers supporting friend who suggested I started this thing.

Where to begin?

Welcome Adelaide Celt, Merry Christmas!

JohnBhoy, they are a great bunch of people, inspiring indeed.

Therags..., best wishes to you too.

Edward, have a great Christmas, and a great Boxing Day, and, maybe not so great next day. Take care.

TTTT, you’re right, that soaking was well worth it.

Southbhoy, same back to you, thanks.

PeteTheBeat, keep the beat rolling.

SOAL, Merry Christmas to you too.

Lovejoysalegend, Macmillan was the charity chosen by my Rangers supporting friend who lost his wife, all too young, in May. There is nothing we can do on so many fronts, but they do plenty.

PF ayr, your language is showing some improvement, well done :-)

celt for life, everything you know until this point doesn’t count; your life is about to start.

Saturday is a great day to come into the world, some fine Celtic fans were born the day we played at Ibrox.

Dobbo, thank you.

Jheelyeater, thanks for sharing those kind words.

Spadetim, thanks. Martin42 is v busy serving butcher meat this week but I’ll pass your regards onto him.

Bloke_109, you take care tomorrow.

MurdochauldandHay, Merry Christmas to you too.

NiarNotFar (smile every time I read that name b.t.w) you are very welcome. Merry Christmas.

Amaca, I’ve got all I want for Christmas; more of the same will do nicely. Take care.

001, well said, well done to each one, they know who they are.

Welcome Bhoys4ever, thanks.

RRC, belt it out! Best...

Cubist Funk, thank you, you are welcome.

Paradise Found, it has been a great year. More of the same.....

jeromek67, thank you for your kind words.

MDCCCLXXXVIII, hope the MMVIII’th Christmas is great for you.

CelticSephiroth, aaaaaargh!

vinny_bhoy, I love every minute, best to you (both!).

Rioskorrie, take care oot there.

Dessybhoy, you are v welcome.

Faithfulthru&thru, I’m well in the mood for it now, take care.

Zbyszek, you have been a great friend to many here this year, thank you.

Yarranabbe Bhoy, thank you, have a great time.

Martin 47, best wishes to you, Veronica and the girls. Take care.

celt for life, that’s the link I was looking for.

Gogo, well said, agree with every word.

Myboysnowatim, it is my pleasure.

Footstepsinthefog, thank you.

Weeminger, I’m in a fantastic mood.

Stefferano del Bhoyo, best wishes to you too.

NorthShoreNinja, take care out there, wrap up warm.

Estadio Nacional, thanks.

Lynott67, aye, I did, but you know addictions...

Serenity, it was indeed.

Greenwells Glory, thank you, take care.

ld67, thank you for those kind words for everyone on the blog.

Harryhood, you’re right. Reading this today has put me right in the mood.

Jinkysboy, words feel useless. I hope you and Dick Byrne find some comfort in the friends here.

UNEW MIKE

Just finished listening to that as well, good stuff from our manager.

I dont think I have heard an interview with him where he didnt mention being Celtic manager was 'the best job in the world'.

A very intelligent man.

Since GS mentioned he gets most of his music from YouTube these days (the nightshift?) heres a decent bit of music.

So This Is Christmas

001

Happy Christmas to you and yours.

.

Jinkster....

Played this After the Well@Paradise Debacle....

I Believe in Miracles....Jackson Sisters....

001

To paul and everyone part of the CQN community have a very merry christmas and a fantastic new year.

This post and the difficult time that kano has had to endure puts the important things in life into perspective.

Im proud and priviledged to be welcomed and part of this community and hope to get more involved particularily with the fundraising/outings.

thanks paul for this fantastic site.

Pabbers and Paul

I get immense support from the friends on this site - my thanks to all on here who have suffered me this last wee while.

In case I forget later once the Appletiser (green bottle) kicks in best wishes to all on CQN and their friends and families.

As its a time for peace and goodwill to all men I also extend these wishes to all Rangers supporters as well. (just for the 3 days mind)

One other thing - got mail from Ramie today to confirm that he has received the Kano shirt and is delighted with it. Lets all keep our Oz Bhoy in our hearts, minds and prayers at this time

God bless Kano and his loved ones this festive season

To Paul 67 and everyone in CQN;

a happy and holy Christmas to all.

Thanks for all the interesting, stimulating, infuriating, informative and funny reading thoughout the year.

But what you've added today, Paul, is what gives all this its true meaning.

Looking forward in hope to 2009, not least at BBs on the 3rd.

Peace and goodwill!
D.

001 Bhoy,

You've got me seriously thinking about putting my money where my mouth is for Saturday :-)

hh

Well done to Paul and everyone else involved in raising funds.

More than a regular football site.

Happy Christmas to everyone and 3 pints please Santa.

.

HarryHood....

My Bhoy Georgious Gave me a Wee Early Santa Pressie on Sun....

Sami and 3-0 Scorecast @ 25/1 + 2 more bets Up....

If Skippy would have Missed that One in the 93rd.... ;o((((

Sami and 1-1 Would do me Fine on Sat....Tho....

001

Paul67

The best article of 2008.

I'm a hardbitten cynic but I was welling up reading it. Shouted Mrs Swanseabhoy over to read it and she had tears running down her face.

Thanks for the site. Reading it daily is a must.

All the best to everyone on CQN - you have enhanced my life.

SeasonallySentimentalSwanseaBhoy

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Estadio National....

All the Best to You Buddi....

You already Know What will Happen in 2009.... ;O))))

We Will Leave that Bet Till after Festivities Are Over....

001

my turn...

a very merry xmas and a most happy new year to all on cqn!!!

my daily fix of news, views, opinions, and interesting things is very important to me and i wouldn't want to miss it for the world. i look forward to sharing the rollercoaster to 4IAR with you all.

a big thanks to paul for all his great work in keeping it all together and bringing us together.

i did start writing this earlier, but was called away as my dog got run over! thought he wasn't going to make it, but although he is still at the vets and sedated, he looks like he will pull through, so am a happier bhunny now.

an especial big shout out to those away from home and missing people they would like to be with over the holiday season.

powanfish

Paul,
Just took time out to have a look at the posts.
This site is something special!
Have a great Christmas.
A wee song for all at cqn people tonight- one of my mams favourites.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6_4f2nhNnVo
God Bless You All wherever you are in the world tonight.
Bob.

UNEW Mike, Estadio Nacional, Pablophanque - anyone...

Can you guys post a link to Gordon's interview.

I'm looking back but can't find it.

Cheers.

Season's greetings to everyone!

Let's hope our Southside cousins are seasonally greeting come Saturday evening!

ST

001

Once I get a bit of clarity I will have a look into the future.

Im hoping for Samta to deliver on Saturday.

Lovely post Paul. Is this our 4th or 5th CQNXmas?

Either way, to all the Brennans, to all CQN'ers of all persuasions and indeed to the global Celtic family...

¡Felices fiestas!

...and let's hump the huns the day efter, the day efter the morrin!

McGrain

matt (estadio) - you got mail...

kano... keep on keepin' on

To Paul67 & all CQN Bloggers,

Have a Happy Christmas tomorrow. This site has has got me really engrossed over the years and long may it continue. Your are a credit to club.

Onwards and upwards for 2009. More player recommendations on the way in 2009 :) :)

WGS

Serpent's Tongue

Our Manager

Warning contains the sounds of Take That.

Paul67.

Over the year you've been congratulated for bringing very well written threads to read,and for us to pass comment.
Today is for me your best yet,light hearted and full of the good work done for charities,you deserve the accolades that are coming your way today.

I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.

Estadio Nacional

Thank you. I'm rather impartial to the keening strains of Take That.

(I jest.)

ST

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Celtic Bob....

Greetings To You and Yours....

Look after the "Wee" Man on Sat....Let Him Sing that WGS Song Again....

001

TO ALL WHO POST ON CQN.

I'd like to wish all,Avery Happy Chrismas and a Happy New Year.

Getting closer to four in a row and onwards.

o1bhoy

Celtic Bob may get to meet old Mrs Jinks pre match - and no doubt will tell him "I hope its a draw so theres no fighting" ha ha

Poor old dear lives in Govan and has witnessed the running battles in the streets on the old days.

My favourite site from her windae is the Bhoys from the Govan Arms standing on the roundabout on the corner of Govan Road - with shirts on and scarfs held aloft as the Buns buses drive past on the way through the Clyde Tunnel.

001 Bhoy
Cheers, will do.
Bob.

To Paul 67;

To all the CQNers I've had the pleasure of meeting both in BBs & elsewhere;

To all the CQNers I haven't met (yet):

I offer the most sincere thanks for your friendship & support this year & my very best wishes.

Paul67 and all CQNers,

Merry Christmas to one and all. (that also goes for you Ed)

Onwards to 4iar

Paul67,

only had time to read your article today. Outstanding, you should be very proud of what you have acheived with this fair green site. Well done also to all CQN'ers, you do yours and my club proud.

Hail Hail to every single one of you.

Paul67, I think you deserve a day off tomorrow. Sit back, relax, eat drink and be merry. Forget about us for a day as I am sure we will all cope.

Please wish a very merry christmass to your wife and kids from me also.

See you all boxing day.

Merry Christmass CQN'rs.

MOONBEAMS WET DREAM.

Paul67,

Have a very happy Christmas. Thanks for your time and energy with this site over the past year. It keeps growing thanks to your hard work.

A fine post which endorses the generous people on CQN who have brought the ethos of Celtic to the underprivileged where ever they may be.

A job well done.

Ironbhoy.

Pauloantony, have a great time.

Lhondondave, totally agree. Take care.

SwanseaBhoy, I know fine well you are not a hard bitten cynic :-)

Best to you and Mrs S.

Powanfish, you are very welcome. Good luck to the dog.

Celtic Bob, it sure is. Take care.

Mcgraininspain, this’ll be our fifth Christmas as a community together. Thank you.

WGS, you too, take care.

Oldtim67, thank you for all your help this year, and for plenty of your stories.

Dick Byrne, tomorrow will bring its challenges; you, L and P will be in my thoughts, as of course will Chris.

Gerry, Merry Christmas.

Moombeams, I just did, thanks.

Ironbhoy, same back to you. Take care.

to paul 67 and all the many characters on this wonderful blog, many thanks for the great debates and entertainment for the last year. Belfast is not that far away from Glasgow when i am on this site. I hope one and all have a peaceful, happy Green and White Christmas. Hail Hail

Anybody watching Deal or No Deal? Do you think the boy looks like THG? (a wee bit).

BB

Who - Noel Edmunds?

he is king of the beards

Jinkysboy @ 4:48pm.............

Hi Bud...I know the thought behind that song, that singer is also a favourite of Coorslad who has reason to feel the same at this time.....God bless you both.

Derryghirl reckons if ye like that singer then ye'll probably like this yin:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kDy1IsGMD88&feature=related

Also, 3rd of January ........after the game ..BB's/ gallowgate etc? Son no.2 will be there also but will have to go to London Rd Social club to get tickets pre -match.

Yir mucker...Vinny

Bradford Bhoy..........Derryghirl she say no (chance).

Vinny

I’ve been on this blog for a wee bit now and must say that by far it’s the best sellick site out there.

Well played Paul and also Martin for instilling the faith in yer lhads.

When I was younger and asked why I supported Celtic and not my nearest local professional team Dumbarton, I used tae reply, “because my da’ did, and he supported Celtic because his da’ did and he supported Celtic because he was Irish”.

Ironically my da’ was brought up within a corner kick of Boagheid.

As Willie Shakespeare said in the Merchant of Venice act III, sc. V, l. 1 "The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children."

In our case it’s the “Faith of our Fathers”.

We do at times have issues with each other but by and large we get over them.

Sadly some bloggers have taken the cream puff and left, they are the losers.

One thing I try to keep in mind is that in my days of going tae the gemmes I usually went up with mah carolinas, having a drink on route, and back again usually singing and dancing and discussing the events of the day.

Never remember any barneys as any disagreements were ironed out on the way back.

We all see the gemme differently; one man’s hero is another’s dumplin.

Unfortunately when we meet in cyberspace the passion that surrounds supporting the bhoys seems tae flair up.

If this was in a rub-a-dub-dub we would not be so personal, this Tim paranoia we all have embedded within us if not from birth but our first sellick involvement comes across as aggressiveness.

Time tae relax, take a deep breath or a large drink before replying and remember the phunter that’s supposedly urinating you off also bleeds green and white.

We are all, except Ted, in this together, the phunter you are venting at is probably the same one you wrap your arms around ecstatically when the ball hits the back of the darnel net.

So at this time before I head up the road on this dreich Christmas Eve, it's grey and overcast and RAINING, wish one an all a Happy and Holy Christmas as well as a prosperous New Year and a quick return tae health for Martin/Kano and also to the new generation of Celtic Minded players the following:

Wesolych Swiat i Szczesliwego Nowego Roku
Froehliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr!
Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
Kala Christougenna Kieftihismenos O Kenourios Chronos
Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok;
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!

For the rest of us where be we are Irish or Scottish or a bit of both:

Nollaig Shona Dhuit and Nollaig chridheil huibh

Finally for all the G82 and G83 phunters out there I just received a book yesterday called “Renton between the Wars” and one item in it discusses Renton becoming the “Champions of the World” in a 4-1 victory over West Brom at the second Hampden on May 19, 1888.

Nine days after this two of the victorious Renton side turned out for the greatest wee team in the world, our first captain and goalscorer.

In another sellick connection they were selected to play this match as a result of a 6-1 Scottish Cup Final victory over Cambuslang a score line that has never been bettered in a Scottish Cup Final but repeated in 1972 when we beat the Hibees.

Football's first World Championship trophy is housed in the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park and seemingly in the Nou Camp there’s a wall that immortalises the teams that won the World Cup and Número Uno is The Renton.

3iar

Vinny

Tracy Chapman - Joan Armatrading.

Love them both

Coorslad - if your lurking - my thought are with you

this ones for all of you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3uPuiQOn9w

Vinny

Is she feeling offended? haha!

From some angles he his double tell her! haha

By jheelyeater on December 24, 2008 12:30 PM

Oh aye and where are you fae

Bradford bhoy........she loves the Celtic players (some o them ha) but for very different reasons from you and I :¬)

Labbi Siffre......brilliant.......sometimes words cannot say exactly how you feel, but through song we can all understand just a wee bit of you're pain.

Vin

Paul you are a great Tim and deserve every accolade. This site and the money raised for those less fortunate in health or wealth is a credit to yourself and Celtic.

The beaming smiles of those kids is a lesson to us all,we sometimes dont count our blessings.

At this happy and for some sad, time of year i wish everyone of you cqners whatever you need.

Well done Paul another great post. I don't post that often but I visit a lot to connect with the Celtic family across the globe. It's a good feeling and though I'm not far, just sitting in Edinburgh, I appreciate the chance to link up. For those of our group across the world I'm sure its even more valuable. Wherever you are,I hope you all have a very happy Christmas and we all have a very happy season.

Hail Hail

Brendan

Paul

Merry christmas.This sight is now part of the fabric of the celtic family.

You should be very proud.

b2k

I lived in the US in 2002 / 2003 and although I got to see all the games on Celtic TV one of the things I missed most was the chance to talk about the events with fellow Celts.

I can tell you now if CQN was up and running then I may still have been there now.

BTW i didnt miss the buns

At this time while we all make merry lets spare a few minutes to remember a dearly departed man of Celtic that we all miss but his family will be missing him very much right now.

God bless Tommy Burns

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

a very merry xmas and a most happy new year to all on cqn!!!

fourstonecoppi, have a look on here.

Celtic Collectors

and here

Celtic Programmes

pablophanque

Ive just read R.S McColl of sweety n newspaper selling fame played for Scotland n scored a hat trick against England in a 4-1 gubbin'.....Scotland wearing pink hooped jerseys!

ToffsC.S.C

Happy Christmas Paul, and to all CQNers everywhere.

BallymoteBhoy would be immensely proud of all that you've achieved.

The Baby King in Bethlehem means the foreigner is your friend and the stranger is your brother (so says Leonardo Boff). No football club in the world gets that the way Celtic does. No media source in the world reflects it as accurately as CQN.

God bless all here.

Paul67

Whilst on the charity thanks thread, may I thank the following CQN'rs who kindly donated to the charity Get Kids Going. My wife and sister in law ran the New York marathon early in November and in doing so raised £4240.00

Thanks to OldTim67, Kitalba,PJBhoyNYC, TerryMac, Bobby Russell, Begley61, JimTim and Larrybhoy.

Merry Christmas and a merry 27th!

Smashin milk bottles

A great feat by your Mrs and sis in law. Well done and a great amount raised. Well done to all

Time for me to give my Mrs all the attention she seeks - wrapping stuff and writing cards etc

Goodnight and God bless you all

God bless Kano

Keep the faith

Paul 67

Best wishes for a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. Keep up all the good work.

Paul67:

I don’t post often...but I find the site a wonderful and unique way of relaxing after a hard shift...it becomes an addiction at times...Mrs tim in the chamber can vouch for that ... I have had loads of cold dinners since discovering CQN.

Congratulations to you on another excellent article and to all who contributed to the marvellous achievement of raising so much money for charity.

Keep up the good work.... Happy Christmas to you, all your family and to all posters and lurkers on CQN.

jinkysboy: December 24, 2008 7:02PM

Good post...Hope Tommy Burns and his family are remembered over this festive period and I hope the effort by WS and Ally McCoist helps to remove some of the bigotry in our land.

Another great post and at the right time Paul 67 (The legend).
This blog has kept me going this year when the brown stuff has been hitting the fan.
My name gives it away, but thats how i feel about the CELTIC and this SITE when we play or when i come here.
I never made any comment on the Aiden and Gordon debate cos most of the questions and answers were on here and not in the meeja.

Saturday is Saturday and will take care of its self.

To Everyone enjoy the next few days with family,friends.
And if your on your own you will always have friends on here.

Positive thoughts lead to Positive actions.

God bless CELTICQUICKNEWS All who sail in Her.

And God Bless Kano get well soon Friend.

FIAR

PS 1-0 Saturday Mcdonald.

Paul67 and all,

Well done with the charity work this year.

Nollaig Mhaith

Slán

Ard Macha

Any thoughts on this possible starting XI for the big match against "Plucky Cash Strapped Rangers aka Dignity XI"?

Holy Goalie,
Hinkel, Caldwell, Big Mick, Naylor,
Hartley,
Nakamura, Brown, Robson, Koki Mizuno,
wee Scott

To get a point come Saturday we will need to score at least 1 goal; to win we will need to score at least 2 goals me thinks. Cannae see the 'Sieve' delivering an away clean sheet at Mordor unfortunately....

C'mon the Hoops; 2-1 to the Ghood Ghuys......!!!!!

Congratulations on a great post today,Paul.Like a few on here today only an occasional poster but very frequent lurker.Unquestionably the best Celtic site on the net.Keep up the good work.

Merry Christmas to all on CQN and here's to 3 points on the 27th.

Ps LeftWinger- loved the Nakamura(Hallelujah) song(AT 11.47AM)!

Nice sentiments, Terry O.

congratulations to all at cqn for the fantastic
efforts in charity raising
Merry xmas to everybody
To those who agree
To those who disagree
To those who agree to disagree
and in the immortal words of tiny thim
God Bless Us Everyone!!!

Vinny and Jinkysboy for the earlier post,Thankyou,great singers sing great songs,thanks for the kind thoughts and have a nice Christmas.

can only add my congratulations to Paul67 and all others for making this site and its associated activities so very special indeed
it has been quite a year, the end to a league title we shall never forget, losing one of our greatest sons (and incidentally, great to see the divisions which scar us forgotten for a day, and hopefully longer). I was personally elated to have been able to meet Billy McNeill in Sydney (along with 150 or so others, including macjay and his lovely family) a couple of weeks after we won the title. having him sign his 1968 autobiography for my dad's 65th birthday and thank him for hitch-hiking to Basle in 1963 to see Celtic is very special indeed to me. I also now have a '67 top signed by the captain of that team. quite something.
best wishes to all and to macjay, neilr and setting free the bears in particular. you know what you did. and here's to 2009, may it bring four in a row and the happiness and health that flows from such an event!
it's clear from being on here and communicating with the participants that we will, literally, never walk alone...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YTBC7ckTWpo

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Mary's Prayer....

001

since it is after the watershed and the bhoy is in bed for five hours

001 Bhoy for u

Lyric warning

Kevin Bloody Wilson

Chris Rea may be next

Paul - Carlsberg don't do Celtic websites, but if they did....

001Bhoy - what time is it in your part of the globe just now?
I'll hopefully get some peace & quiet on Boxing Day to ferret out some winners on the GG's and me, you and TNBT can compare notes!
Welsh National at Chepstow on the 27th as well, but I think that there's some other minor sporting event on that day!

Ten past nine and still waiting on the chinese takeaway I ordered at half seven. Tis the season to be jolly, la la la......

TTTT

Paul,

good to see Desi Mond giving you a seasonal message in the Rich and Famous article today. You are in esteemed company indeed, but I would have thought SDM would be there too...maybe not quite so rich these days and infamy doesn't count!

Going between, Keep the Faith, E-Tims and CQN I need to buy no rag for information and get loads of laughs to boot. Well done, and thanks, to all.

Tinytim Asked me to pass on his best wishes to all on CQN,And he wishes you all a Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year.

Re Tinytim.I forgot to say he's in Florida.

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SoAL....

Happy Crimbo....Chris Rea???? ....Chris Sutton.... ;o((((

TTTT....

8:20am and the Ghirls are Still Sleepin....Bin Up All Night Building Stufff....Ah Well....They Look after me All Year....

All the Best TTTT....

001

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Not a Day Goes By Without Thinking of The Wee Man....

A Bhoy's Life....Jinky....

001

Good to see some posters predicting a win for the Bhoys on Saturday. Happy Christmas to the glass half full and the glass half empty Celtic supporters!
Hail! Hail!

I do believe this was banned by the Beeb back in the day !!

Father Christmas Do Not..........

pablophanque

pablophanque

Have a great Christmas pal. I've lost everybody's contact details so have lost touch with too many good guys.

Drive safely.

Beautiful !

Little Drummer Boy

pablophanque

The LoTW Christmas Awards

Well done to all CQNers.

Merry Xmas Paul...

Forza

Meery Christmas

Nat King Cole

Anyone hear Stan Collymore there on Talk Sport about revamping the champions league. His idea is that all previous 20+ winners be given automatic entry every year, now wouldnt that just pee off our neighbours from Govan. His argument is they are masters and have contributed to european football.

EDB, cheers mate, same to you and yours. Can you not still access the "List" ? If not, drop me a line and I'll add your new addy.

What Christmas Means To Me

pablophanque

I feel a bit of a fraud writing on this particular story as I did not take part in any of the money raising - but as many have said before it is a fantastic effort by all who did take part. One day I will make a point of donating.

The time and work you Paul67 must put into this site and all that goes along with it is greatly appreciated. As I have said before it is my sole source of information about Celtic and of course all the other bits of news and insight added by others to the site.

I wish everyone on CQN all the best for Christmas and New Year and a special thought for Kano and anyone else who is dealing with other issues at this time.

I'm hoping for 3 points on Saturday and of course 4IAR in 2009, I don't consider that too greedy.

Hail Hail

Beechbhoy

SOAL, meery christmas to you too my friend :o)))

Thought you would have been Teser-ing tonight ?

Silver Bells

pablophanque

Christmas Eve Sarajevo

pablophanque

Christmas Bop

pablophanque

EDB - James, best wishes to you and the ghirls in your life.
Will you be showing yer well kent face to the "BB Clique" on the 3rd of January?

TTTT

EDB, you got...................

Christmas Day

pablophanque

Pablo

I am testing out my Bhoy's Ds and games the now then after that his Wii has to be tested.

King Shane

TTTT

Unlikely as things are at present I'm sorry to say. To make things worse I'm starting a week of nightshift from the 27th.

That fiasco the other week really screwed my internet ramblings and I eventually was made aware of how others were being contacted.

Paul67 correctly said naive didn't cover my own doings in the matter but these scammers are very clever. Well more clever than me!

Have a great one my friend and that goes out to all the great CQNers, some I've had the good fortune to meet and those others who I'm sure I will meet eventually.

And Ed, I hope this time of year allows you to spend quality time with your family. Take care.

Sleigh Ride

pablophanque

Paul 67, Martin 42, Taggsybhoy, Blantyre Kev, Celtic Lover, ThusPrakezaraMoravcik, Burnley 78, Awe Naw no Annoni, OttoKaiser, Timotay & everyone else on the blog have a Merry Christmas

I'm away to leave a glass of milk out for Santa

Hail Hail

Merry Christmas To CQN.

pabl

Back at ye.

Santa's on his way....

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

Merry Xmas all

For those of you not tracking Santa on NORAD he is presently having drinks with Lubo in Slovakia.

When You Wish Upon A Star

pablophanque

In keeping with sentiments expressed earlier, a wee tribute to TB from KDS via CM

Tommy Burns

pablophanque

best wishes to all on cqn,cant believe the best Christmas song has not been on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niIJ9Yb-xwQ

strand67, hope Belfast is warm tonight, take care.

Tontine Tim, for once, the dissonance has dissipated. Thanks for that enriching comment.

TerryO'Neill, thanks for your kind words; take care.

b2k, thank you, we are indeed a connected community.

Notthebus, I am indeed, thanks.

Celtic_First, I think the Abbot has hit on something with BallymoteBhoy. Merry Christmas to you too.

smashin milk bottles, congratulations for that excellent performance.

Molly Malone, the New Year will bring its challenges, but we’ll be there for them.

tim in the chamber, I know what you mean, as does Mrs 67,

OpTIMisTIC, aye, we came close to the smelly stuff this year. Take care.

ArdMacha, Slán (I think).

celtic soul brother, thank you for your kind thoughts.

holahoops, thank you.

TTTT, Carling, it’s Carling!!! :-)

Yarranabbe Bhoy, I’ve not got to Desi yet, will do.

Lotw67, same to you, take care.

Beechbhoy, thank you for your kind words.

EDB, I’ll nip in and delete that email address. See you, see asking for trouble from spammers!!!

VargasShampoo, hope the wee one is sound asleep.

thanks for posting that pablophanque

Hey Rudolph

The Jackson Five Santa Clause is comming to town

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Paul and the rest of the CQNers have a great Christmas. Hopefully be back on sooon but ive got to wrap up the lioness gifts......

Ive only had a quick look at the story at the top and not watched the video yet but Paul and the rest of the bhoys and ghirls should be proud of their work for charity and also for Kano this year.

God bless

Guys

The main man is in Denmark now. Time for the weans to be in bed and get the milk out of the fridge.

bruce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVIiLrpVWl0

SOAL

This was gonna be my next choice...

The Boss...

Hi Paul,

Not posted in a few months but have remained an avid lurker. Just wanted to take a few moments and wish you, your family, the blog and the contributors a joyous and memorable christmas. Like your article states Paul, this blog, the blog you alone started and its members do make a difference to people in this world. May god preserve a place in heaven for you and yours. God bless and Hail Hail.

Remember troops, one of our own need our thoughts and prayers tonight and everynight. Get well soon kano, my family and their thoughts are with you and your families.

Feed the world

Hail Hail

no he's no , he's in Sweden

I swear it's taking longer each year to wrap presents. Or maybe I'm having one too many wee whisky's while doing it.

Either way, I wish a merry christmas to one and all on the wonderful place that is CQN.

Thank you Paul, for all your hard work and considerable talent, in making CQN the terrific place it is today. I stumbled upon it about a year or so ago and it's the best stumbling I ever did.

glas mac1888

Nice One!

ramones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA-HMqBQpQs&feature=related

Just like to wish everybody-

lurkers and posters on Celtic Quick News-

A Very Happy Christmas.

Hail ! Hail !

Well done Paul !

cheers RRC

Merry Christmas guys!
Hope you have a good time.

Paul67, I read on etims RM a few days ago about the posibility about Aiden playing in the Glasgow Derby. Appologies if someone has asked the question but is this really likely?

Me, I can't see it, although I would admit throwing someone an opportunity like that as a challenge could possibly bring out a good performance although if it does not work it would bring ridicule for the manager. A gamble.

Lets all Hope for peace on earth and a Humping of the Huns on the 27th!!!

You put your right hand up, your right hand down......

Has anyone played The Waitresses yet?

CSIAL,

I think it might be the whiskeys m8 :-D

Merry chrimbo to you and yours, have a great day manana

Hail Hail

great job paul67, forgot to say. merry christmas

Nakagod,

Had an absolute nightmare trying to wrap a bike. Needed the whisky to steady my hand... honest.

.

NakaGod....

A Very Merry Christmas to You and Your Family....

and a Guid New Year....Buddi....

001

Noel

Same to you. Great to see you on here. You are much missed. Happy Christmas.

don't know Chris,stick it on.
hope you guys don't mind me butting in,don't post that much

Santawatch has the main man in Belgium.

Get ready mums and dads.

The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping

CSIAL,

:-)))

That reminds me of the time I tried to wrap my eldest's bike about 6 years ago Chris. I remember starting at 10.30 and finishing at 4am with 3 quarters of my tools from the garage all over the floor. The kids thought I had taken them all on as employees the following christmas morning. Oh the joys of building bikes from boxes. Your on the right track with the whiskey my good mhan.

Great post Paul67 - thanks for this and all the work you put in all year round. Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you and yours. And the same to all CQNers - it's a joy to be part of this great community. I look forward to meeting more of you at the quiz night in February. All the best,
GAB

glas mac1888,

Butt in. Butt in. The more the merrier.

Christmas can be a sad time for many, memories of loss or fears for the future. But we all have it in us to not only endure but prosper, so here is to a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year for everyone at CQN.

And if you need a little inspiration to face the day, spend a few minutes here.

http://www.wisehearts.com/yaam.html

Superspy,

How u doin? Thought I would come back to the fold. Thought u were getting back for the peely wally chrimstas here. What gives? Courts not obliging? You know one day good sir, and i have seen the vision, I am going to wake up in a glasgow police station becasue of you. Hurry back Buddie.

in all seriousness, hope you have a great day erm right now. What did santa get you dreamman?

Hail Hail and Hail

Santa has hit gay Paris

Nakagod,

If he falls off it then I'll blame the black ice rather than my poor workmanship.

Having a Bells blended with Famous Grouse liquer. It's too sweet to have on it's own.

will do Chris, metallica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhehMbXW8Ro hail hail

Silent Night

It's never too late to say sorry.

pablophanque

Auldheid

I've thoroughly enjoyed your contributions to CQN and your other fella's contribution elsewhere this year.

Keep telling it.

any of you bhoy's think it would be great for koki started on Saturday?

Fholks -

Not had much time to post lately due to being busy at work, plus moving to the new hoose.

Just a quick shout from me - to Paul67, and this wonderful creation of yours, which has helped so many people over the last few years, and to the real heart of CQN, the people. I have had the privilege of meeting quite a number of you, and it makes me proud when I read the words that Paul and others has put up there today, to say that I know you all, at least by blog-name!

I hope you can all have a peaceful time over this Festive Season. My thoughts are with those of you who have suffered over the last year, and I can only hope that the kind words (and deeds) of the good people on here has helped a wee bit.

I am heading off now, so from Vicki and me, have a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa is good to you tomorrow, and exceptionally good to us all on Saturday!

Hopefully I will meet up with some of you again on the 3rd Jan in BBs.

Hail! Hail!

Curly

Andorra guys.

CSIAL,

Your the mhan with the plan. That sounds a delicious combo. I'm away though as the missus is subtley holloring that she needs her wine glass refreshed.

Have a great Christmas everybody

Hail Hail

A wee reminder of what that gutter-snipe Quisling McGuire said about us before we won the league last year. From CM

"The reasons for his side's failure this season have been well documented by me in this column. Sadly, the players I have been critical of have contributed nothing over the last few weeks to suggest they are capable of raising the standard.

I've listened to Georgios Samaras, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and countless others all bleating on about how they can win 12, 11, no 10, oops nine, wait a minute, eight games on the trot to win the league.

We've even had the king of the one liners, Gary Caldwell, telling us that "Celtic are a better team than Rangers" before Walter Smith's battlers once again defeated them at Ibrox.

This is a results-driven business and I am gobsmacked that some pundits are suggesting Strachan deserves another season because of two titles and two last 16 appearances in the Champions League in the last 24 months.

O Holy Night

pablophanque

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NakaGod....

Listen....♠....♠....♠....Stay Here....No More Run Offs or Microbiobalisims....(Whit)....

We (Me) Are Good....But the Ghirls are Still Sleeping 10:15am....l have had this Santa Suit on for 10hrs .... ;o))))

The Legal Eagles Have Till 20th Jan to....Well You Know....

Looking Forward to the 1-1 Draw @ Ipox....

What Did Santa Get Me....ask MoneyPenny....

001

Merry Christmas to all at CQN - posters, lurkers, happy clappers and mineshafters, infiltrators and old media snoopers, Rearrangers supporting regulars, 4-4-2 ers and 4-5-1 ers and all visitors to this wonderful, genuine world-wide virtual supporters club created by Paul67.

Paul,
That's santa done his bit in my house tonight.Children fast asleep & presents out.Time for a beer.

I just want to take this opportunity to wish you,your family & cqn'ers a happy Christmas & healthy new year.

You have created a truly wonderful site,which I don't often contribute to but daily lurk.Your post today was quite remarkable & what makes me proud to be a Celtic supporter.

Believe you me.You are a CELTIC LEGEND.
Well done & please keep up the great work.
Hail,Hail.

Morocco ghuys.

Do You Hear What I Hear

pablophanque

Only put up today !!! How spooky is that ???

Mary's Boy Child

pablophanque

pablo,

Great stuff tonight... I'm enjoying every moment.

As a great man once said.." I wish it could be Christmas every day"..

Hope you have a swell time.

Ironbhoy.

Paul,

Everyone,

Have a fantastic Christmas!

Was that Noel on a wee while ago?

Smash the Huns.....Darren O'Dea!!!

See you all later on Saturday!

emusanorphan!

Paul,

Everyone,

Have a fantastic Christmas!

Was that Noel on a wee while ago?

Smash the Huns.....Darren O'Dea!!!

See you all later on Saturday!

emusanorphan

evening all..

just a quick post and a musical calling card befrore I got and have a swearing match with sellotape and wrapping paper..

would like to with Paul and all the CQN bloggers a merry xmas and hope you all get what you wish for..its been a pleasure to be on here and to be part of the community..havent(knowingly) met anyone on here yet but hope to/should rectify that in 2009..and well done to all on the monies raised for charity..

have a great one..

will leave with one I posted on saturday night..the main man..

silent night

Here Comes Santa Claus

pablophanque

Senegal now.... Mr Claus is leaving it late

As others have pointed out already a truly wonderful effort by all involved for raising so much money for so many well deserving casues but in particular to Paul for being the driving force behind this vehicle.

20 minutes to Christmas. Away to check if the weans are finally sleeping (they've been 'sleeping' since before 10pm) so I can clear the chimney for Santa to drop off their presents.

Merry Christmas to one and all.

ironbhoy, it's my pleasure mate and thanks and all the best to you and yours.

The following remind me of Christmas but I'll gladly post any Christmas requests that you care to offer.

BTW, sitting in a bed-sit on my own, what else do you expect me to do :o)))

Victims

pablophanque

Take A Look At Me Now

pablophanque

Pablo

As the resident DJ, how about U2, with or without you.

Pablo All the Best

sometimes it's the good that men do which lives after them

minutes to go

sharing Christmas with a bunch of cybernuts

I would not have it any other way

God Bless us all

all of my best wishes to all of you and yours

U

celt for life, not very festive, but a good shout non -the-less.

With Or Without You

A very merry Christmas to everyone on CQN from me. I give you the Greatest Christmas song ever recorded,

Merry Christmas CQN

pablophanque

merry christmas to all on cqn

A Lee

happy christmas

pablo,

Sorry for slipping The Waitresses earlier. You probably loaded it up earlier in the evening.

Keep the tunes rolling out.

merry xmas et al
best post name?

Cheers Pablo

Merry Christmas to all those still lurking. Hope today is a happy one.

pablo:

How about a wee bit of YNWA?

Merry Christmass everyone!!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone on CQN.

To Paul, fellow posters, fellow lurkers, mineshafters, towel throwers & clique members. Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas. Keep up the good work on CQN. It wouldn't be the site it is without everyones contribution. A bit like our club!!

Pablo, you may be in a bedsit, but you're never alone!!

Hail Hail to one and all.

Merry Christmas.

sorry pablo whoever,
best xmas song

the pogues and kirsty
night night

Right, just in from t'pub.

Not too good, Scott Brown to Spurs in January, according to Hoops Bar/Willie McKay prick of an agent/provacatuer? Is He talking pash mmmmm.

Unfortunately No.

Merry Christmas to all and sundry!

Greetings Paul67,

I have been sent by the Admiral to your frame to drop of gifts of commodities. I am currently airborne over your rooftops dropping potatos, veg, fruit and grapes galore. I must confess though, this christmas you have is very odd. Since when did giving things away freely make someone feel richer? Your frame is so very neanderthal. Also why do I need to dress up in a silly suit with holographic deers (whatever they are). My machine can instantly transmutate to anywhere in the entire history and to certain frames of the future timverse. Well I suppose I have to keep timverse stable and if this is what is needed then so be it. I thought the Admiral could at least have sent my inferior, Agent Lingus with me. At least she would have kept me entertained. You may be glad to know also General, these holographic deer stink as much as a hun without a wash in the last year. The things I do for timverse.

To Infinity and Backwards

Peace To Y'All

Well, Santa has just dropped off the boys' presents, American Dad is just finished, and I am now sitting alone, all alone, posting this to anyone who cares to take a passing interest.

This time of year is particularly painful to me, I have lost a great deal of family members at this time. too numerous to count. The thing that keeps me going is my own young family and the belief that my departed siblings and others have gone to a place where there talents are appreciated. They may not have had the greatest lives, little money and lonely, but they are in a place where they can be themselves now.

I hope all who have suffered loss at this time of year, take solace from the fact that as Bob Dylan sang, Death is not the end. It is merely the place where we are appreciated as we should be, and our families should think on it as such, and celebrate it appropriately.

When I think on those who have left us, and me, in the past year, I smile. I think of the great things these people have given me. The laughs, the pain, the completely bizarre moments. They all make me laugh.

Bud Ice has a lot to answer for, Goodnight and everyone have a Happy and Joyous Christmas.
And God Bless us everyone(especially on Saturday).

CaltonTongues

Was the £10 million figure mentioned? It was Portsmouth earlier on. They have £20 million burning a hole in their pockets!

pj, we miss you :o(

Y.N.W.A.

pablophanque

velvet underpants and nico, thanks for sharing. You know you are amongst friends on here.

Hail! Hail !

pablophanque

Happy Christmas Celtica.!!

Pablo,

"Bedsit"...surely not..? !!!

Ironbhoy.

I think it would be the best christmas ever if someone offered that amount of euro for Skoosh.

A Lee

SOAL, cheers mate, fitted right in with what I'm doing now, but I know You Knew that :o))))

West End Girls

pablophanque

Pablo,
There is no other place I could divulge such personal stuff,nor would I choose to do so elsewhere, not even to Mrs Velvet Underpants (no she doesn't wear 'em).
Very much appreciated.
Feliz Navidad and Hail Hail
V U A N

001 Bhoy

Sorry about the late reply, just woke up! Thanks for the invite id be honoured :) where and when?

Merry Christmas Everybody

velvet underpants and nico ,

Why dont you hang about a little longer with yer pals on here...?

Ironbhoy.

Paul & all CQNers.

Not posted for quite a while. Still adjusting to life back in the UK. I'll need to change my posting name I suppose.

Anyway, just wanted to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

Here's hoping for a good result on Saturday.

Cheers everyone

Hoopyathome

Nope, just walked in and the mad Republican's (ma pals but, hate me cos I'm no a rabid Republican), they're no too fond of Celtic fans who don't know the words: Never let it be said?

Merry christmas everybody.

Pablo-YNWA-Come on my friend,give us the version we love.Gerry & Pacemakers.
Hail,Hail.

Don't You Want Me

pablophanque

Another Y.N.W.A.

pablophanque

The Fixx

Ironbhoy.

Merry Christmas to all out there.

I hope you all know peace this day.

Had to post it

Ironbhoy,
I would dearly love to stay on all night, pour out my soul, and have a we greet at ma keyboard. But, alas, I need to get to my bed, so that the boys are surprised in the morning, as Santa has delivered everything and more, as per.
One day I will stay on for a prolonged period, rather than just the odd post. Tonight, I don't think I could handle the emotion, nor the tiredness.

Goodnight and God Bless, or may your God go with you.

V U A N

Let's Dance!

Paul67

Taking time off from the noise and debris of the grandkids opening their Xmas presents here in Sydney. Another contribution made to the Chinese electronics juggernaut!

Had to point them in the direction of your "You Did This" article and videos (fair play to you btw) as a reminder that Xmas is not just "all about them". Their wee faces tell me the message is sinking in.

Howevvah...
it was probably their parents I was really aiming at... :-)

Magnus

On the streets, even!

RRC,

Stupendeous , so glad you had the urge.

We do indulge the classics pal.

really good.

If I may repeat one of my other offerings made last night...

It is a peach.

Who, where, what, ever you are, if you cannot be touched by this...

Allegri Miserere

I hope you enjoy.

Ironbhoy.

Bet you've never heard this version before ! I'd urge you to listen to it all as it's a timely reminder of where modern fund-raising really started.

Do They Know.................

pablophanque

ironbhoy
I saw your previous postaround 4 am yesterday(wed.
Excellent.
Reminded me of Shrigley Seminary, latin masses, sung!

took me back I can tell ya.

Happy Christmas to all fellow bloggers and peace and goodwill to all for 2009 (especialy paul 67 - you do a great job).
Brian.

Christmas '85

Broken Wings

pablophanque

A bit late logging on tonight, as Christmas here in Denmark starts with the evening meal on the 24th. Presents exchanged and unwrapped. Santa was very good to me.
Paul, et al. well done ghuys. Makes me feel very humble, indeed.
God bless you Merry Gentlemen!

Christmas '79

Pablo,

Mrs Iron sends this for you pal. ... Hope you likey.!

The Stones

Ironbhoy.

Mull Of Kintyre

pablophanque

Christmas '63

RRC,

Cheers pal, I knew some may like it...!! ;)

It was outlawed by the Pope (17th Century) to be played outwith the Cistine Chapel and was considered at the time to be the voices of angels. I could go on here ... but ... I know... I'll get my Jacket whilst I can....!!!

Ironbhoy.

well that will be be the good christmas songs finished

Street Spirit

A classic any time of the year

64

Always struck a chord 'round about this time for me :o(

These Are The Days..............

pablophanque

Christmas 65

On a bit of a roll, those guys.

Only one other band has that treble.
Any guesses?

.

NiarNotFar 12:26 AM....

The Curry House is Just round the Corner from The Celtic Club Crn La Trobe & Queen St....We are Meeting Just after 8pm (ish)....

Drop me a Line @ bhoysofoz@gmail.com and l will have full details Tomorrow....

001 Bhoy

I had an uncle who once played with Red Star Belgrade

King Billy Bragg

RRC, prolly stupid Westlife !!!

December Will Be Magic Again

pablophanque

pablo,

Mrs Iron is off to bed so did she post a good one..?

She has to know...?

Blink once for yes.. twice for...

Ironbhoy.

Mrs ironbhoy, it was er.....interesting :o)

pablophanque

One of JC belters

pablophanque.

It is Worse!!!

As a daily lurker,but very infrequent poster,just wanted to wish everyone a happy and peaceful christmas,thanks paul67 for an excellent site to keep me up to date with celtic news,and the good bad stuff about the huns.Pablo cheers for some excellent night shifts with the music,a wee bit of the saw doctors or the cranberries would be apreciated

I give you 2 words....
Girl Power!

pablo,

" It's a classic love tune if you dont have to look at whats his face... or should I say lips..."...Mrs ironboy,.

Paul67

Taking time off from the noise and debris of the grandkids opening their Xmas presents here in Sydney. Another contribution made to the Chinese electronics juggernaut!

Had to point them in the direction of your "You Did This" article and videos (fair play to you btw) as a reminder that Xmas is not just "all about them". Their wee faces tell me the message is sinking in.

Howevvah...
it was probably their parents I was really aiming at... :-)

Magnus

Linger

Thank God It's Christmas

pablophanque

Poppers
Suede

The King!

RRC good choice,cheers gordybhoy64

Suede Beautiful one's the Tic

Have You Heard The News...

pablo,

She's away now... :0)))

Party Party...!

Ironbhoy.

It's Gonna Be A Cold Cold Christmas

pablophanque

Keeping The Dream Alive

pablophanque

001 Bhoy,

You have mail

cheers :)

Rock & Roll Christmas

George Thoroughgood & The Detroyers

Why the hell this isn't in more christmas compilations is beyond me !!!

Pipes Of Peace

pablophanque

Felt obliged to point that out

pablo

Good one, man.
Forgot all about that wee Macca gem.

I think we might be only ones left, good buddy

Mud

Ironbhoy.

merry Christmass all,

the treble will have to do

hail hail

Wish I Was At Home ...

A minimum 5 hour drive tomorrow ! The heart says "keep going", the head says "Git tae yer bed", so my last contribution for this evening is this :o)))

Merry *ahem* Christmas

Thanks to you all and have a good one. Prolly wont be back on until the weekend.

pablophanque

pablo,

Goodnight and Gods speed..

Have a great one when it happens for you.

Ironbhoy.

pablo

all the best
safe home, bud

Hey Rockin Roll

Ironbhoy.

Merry Christmas to everyone but especially to Paul67. If I got half of the abuse he suffers on here, the blog would have lasted 10 minutes, not four years.

Bhoy is 19 and I (that's me and the wife)bought him Guitar Hero for the PS3. It's 2am and we are playing Band on the Run - who needs the VJ's on CQN. I was on vocals, Bhoy on guitar and daughter on drums. Finished it successfully.

Now on to Eye of the Tiger.......it's going to be a long night1

The Cars

Ironbhoy.

Caledonia

Magic

Ironbhoy.

Has anyone seen Santa... or Setanta yet.?

Deep Purple

Ironbhoy.

fatherandbhoy

I had a wee chuckle at that comment.

Talkin of Guitar Heroes

May 25th 1975

Underground

Ironbhoy.

ironbhoy
Did you by any chance have the same train of thought?

Anyone got any Rizlas
Skin Up!

RRC ,

Ha.!! who knows... it happens alot on here..!! :-)

Ironbhoy.

ironbhoy
Where will you see the rangers game?

Will you be at Ibrox?

Merry Christmas to all, but especially Paul for a fabulous blog.

Hope people get a laugh out of these couple of sketches

The Black Knight always triumphs

Chewin the Fat Part 1 of 3 - Hogmanay 2000

Chewin the Fat Part 2 of 3 - Hogmanay 2000

Chewin the Fat Part 3 of 3 - Hogmanay 2000

RRC,

Just cause its Christmas...

Los Rizlas

Ironbhoy.

RRC and Ironbhoy

I'm 57 and deep purple and Led Zepplin were and still are awful (IMHO). I prefer the Mamas and Papas and Mikki and Griff!

Daughter is playing Are you Going to go my way by Lenny Kravitz.

You guys should buy this game - it's phenomenal. You get drums, bass guitar, lead guitar and the words go along the top of the screen so the vocals into the mic (supplied) are a dawdle.

Could be up for a while yet!

ironbhoy
fkn creased, man

Paul67
Congratulations on surviving the squabbling, name calling and all the other CQN family fallouts for another year.
I hope you and your extended family have a great Christmas together with your father, wife and kids getting your undivided attention.

Where's winningemmel? I hope my fellow sufferer has found relief from the gout. I'm hoping for the omnibus edition of the soap opera in my stocking.

PJBNYC. Has the stork arrived yet? If so let us all know and congratulations if it has.

To everyone on CQN, have a great Christmas and long may the goodwill persist, even beyond Saturday, regardless of the outcome.

'GG

RRC ,

Re the huns game.. No mate I wont go near it.

I used to go nearly all the time.

The last game I went to was a frightener... to much for an old fogey like me now... the walk home is a nightmare from thaT place.

Nah, telly for me that game..!! Too much hassle trying to get home.!

Ironbhoy.

fatherandbhoy
I am 53 and sometimes, both Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin were and are awful.

Havin said that....
Glad to oblige.
One of my favourite songs

California Dreamin!

RRC

Mammas and Pappas....... brilliant

Will you be at the midden on Saturday?

I'm in row S in Broomloan rear.

Spacer

Ironbhoy.

ironbhoy

I have'nt been to a game for years.
I been on the move for a while been away for 8 years this time.

I had a few scary moments at Ibrox though in my time going.
Can't remember last game I was at at Ibrox.
First was 02/01/1971
That was one to remember.

You can call me Al

I'm off ...

Have great Christmas and be happy for your blessings.

I'll leave you with this one...

Dylan

Hail hail

Ironbhoy.

RRC.....

thanks for replying

Ironbhoy..... my 31 year old daughter doesnt even recognise Sheila B devotion so I've no chance.

But she is still trying to complete Some might Say on Bhoy's new Christmas present, but has failed miserably on her last 6 attempts!

ironbhoy
The last word should always go to the Master.
We will leave it at that

Excellent choice
Merry Christmas
to You and Yours.
God Bless

Merry Christmas one and all...

To Paul67 for a wonderful site..

To jinkysboy and everyone else who has done so much for Kano over the past few months...God bless you all.

To Ed who has shown over the years that there are some good guys on the other side!

I have been posting on this site since it's infancy but not so much lately for various reasons but it's still a place I return to on an almost daily basis because it reminds me just how good it is to be a tim!

RRC ,

Your a bit older than me...:0)))...!!

Have a great Christmas my friend.

Goodnight.

Ironbhoy.

fatherandbhoy

Sounds like a party.
Here's hopin for a result and 3 points on Saturday.

Sing till yer hoarse, buddy.

I head off now.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
Merry Christmas to You n Yours.

C'Mon The Hoops.

fatherandbhoy,

After 31 years its a losing battle my friend.

At least we can remember Sheila B as the first Kylie..!!

Best wishes to you for Christmas.

Ironbhoy.

RRC

Thanks for that...........

even at my age Christmas is still magical. It's still possible to surprise weans aged 31, 28 and 19. Who says Santa Claus doesn't exist? Older daughter is still trying to complete that Oasis tune on PS3. God, I might have to pour another glass of sauv blanc!

RRC,

Cheers and its goodnight from Him.!!

Ironbhoy.

To Paul, Michael, EDB and all

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S

and I hope you all have to wait 2 more days to receive your main present!

Have a great time, hail hail,

Kevtic

RRC and Ironbhoy

Goodnight to you both

I can’t let a thread such as this pass without adding my tuppence worth. In doing so, I’ll add my wee contribution to the tunes. Not Celtic related other than it oozes ‘class’, just like our club and it’s support.

Pachelbel

Like so many others, especially those who are not local to Parkhead, this site has been an oasis of information, smiles and entertainment that often invokes thought, empathy and joy. It has certainly stoked many an emotion with me. Sometimes not the best ones though, but don’t blame me... blame Celtic and the passion.

It has been a pleasure, a sincere pleasure to be in the company that is so often to be found on Celtic Quick News. Reading the likes of James Forrest and Estadio among many another, often leaves me wondering why, with their undoubted talents, they are not wealthy authors in their own right. God knows they have the talent and the heart. I am just glad that they found this place too and they take the time to share their thoughts and words. Class is a word that springs to mind when I think back of some of their and other posters offerings. Class, unadulterated simple ‘Class’. For that, I thank you.

Humour often abounds here too. So many nights I have had my spirits lifted with one of the little gems that so many posters have thrown into the pool. For that, I thank you.

Arguments, debates, tiffs, differences of opinion. Dogmatic opinion, obtuse opinion, acute opinion, selfish opinion; cognitive dissonance, paranoia, dummy spits and good old ding dongs. For that, I thank you.

I have spent my life avoiding cliques, never did like the ‘exclusivity’ associated with them, so I belong to none and never will. However, because of these pages I have made a few good friends and met many people who under different circumstances I know we would be good friends too. Oltim, Ramie, SMB, and Kano (God bless him and give him strength) are just some of those I am glad I have met. I hope the future will be so kind so as one day it’ll allow me to once again meet up with those guys, and others like them, and once again share a few bevvies and words. Without CQN, I would never have met those gems of Celtic ‘Supporters’ and find myself on the edge of the ‘you have mail’ clique. For that, I thank you.

All the gossip, all the facts long forgotten, all the stats and all the analysis. For the songs debates, the ‘poppy debate’, the book recommendation club and the ‘Good Celtic Pub Guide’. Essential stuff. For that, I thank you.

For the opportunity to help others less able to look after themselves and have the good name of Celtic enhanced as an unsought by-product, for that, I thank you.

For the match day updates, often a life saver. The music, the nightshift, the weather reports,the badge sellers, (I will buy a couple too) the links to articles, the jokes, the ‘Irish bhoys’, the ‘American Bhoys’, the Bhoys of Europe, the Bhoys from the Southern Hemisphere, the Transient Bhoys, all the best of Celtic Supporters (New York City has a few of them) communicating on all things Celtic through a simple unpretentious forum such as this. For that, I thank you.

For giving us this forum so we can stay in touch and be befriended. To be ‘supported’ in times of duress and grief, for that and all the rest I thank you Paul and all those unsung guys in the background who help oil the juggernaut that is CelticQuickNews, your efforts are not without appreciation.

The blog at the moment is reflective of the season and in that spirit, I hope each one who visits here has a great Christmas.

You did all of the above, and more, Sir. Class. There is no other word for it. Pure Class. Thanks.

Kitalba........

I love all your postings on all things Celtic and agree with most of them. But I ain't going to listen to 5 mins 45 secs of Pachebel while oldest daughter is trying to master Oasis on her brother's Christmas gift :-)

Your Christmas is nearly over.... so I better go to my bed soon!

Please everyone spare a thought for Kano this Christmas.

I pray his family find him in full recovery very soon.

Happy Christmas everyone.

'GG preparing to read 'Twas the night before Christmas to his grandkid.

Ho Ho Ho. Who's that on my snowy roof.

Paul,
I hope that you and yours have a great Christmas. Say hello to you Dad for me. All the best to all at CQN.

Weeronn...previously known as weeron.

HE’S BEEN, HE’S BEEN…oops..Happy Christmas to all on CQN. :O)))

Merry Christmas to everyone.
Have a lovely day.
I'm definitely not going to think about Ibrox at all today.
Definitely not.

Before I uncork another bottle of mulled Toilet Duck I'd just like to say a very merry Christmas to all on CQN.

Wherever you are, all over our small greenandwhiteplanet,

from C to shining C,

God bless you and your families.

Hoopy Christmas!!!!!!

DBBIA -

"mulled Toilet Duck" - love it!! So did V. She says hello by the way. Was Santa good to you?

Ulcyr

A Merry Christmas to all have a fantastic day.

Fantastic dilema of finding 7 hours some time soon to watch The Offical History Of Celtic Football Club when there is CQN to be catching up on after today.

Another wee great thing about Christmas, theres no old media productions.

Kitalba 03.19

Very well put, fantasic.

Wooooooo Hoooooooo

Merry Christmas to all the hoops all over the world AND Edward.

Hope you all have fantastic time over the festive period!

Mick

To Bhoys and Ghirls everywhere, have a wonderful Christmas, and a Peaceful New Year, particularly to those who may be facing heartache or difficult times.

Paul- thank you for your charity fundraising and hard work maintaining such an excellent blog, essential daily reading for me and many thousands others.
You epitomise everything that is great about our wonderful club.
Have a Good One!

Here's to Saturday!

Hail hail!

Goldstar10

DBBIA,

I hope you are using the "mulled Toilet Duck" to wash down some festive Empire bicuits.

To all and sundry

Have a good one.

in anticipation of the annual festive xmas celtic quiz name 5 exceltic or current to have played for a liverpudlian team a mancunian team/a london team and a brum team.

are there 5.

cant think of any yet/

Merry Xmas to all CQN'rs - ESPECIALLY Ed.

Have a great day. Eat too much, Drink too much. Do it again tomorrow.

And Cheer the Bhoys 'til you're hoarse on Saturday.

The SwanseaBhoys

It's sharing your gifts, not purchasing them;
It's not wrapping presents,it's being present
and wrapping your arms round the ones you love;
It's not getting cards out on time, it's sending
any card, anytime, at the right time;
It's not having the biggest and best Chrixtmas lights display,
It's displaying the light in your heart;
It's not Santa coming down the chimney,
It's about Our Saviour coming down from Heaven
bringing us eternal life.

A Happy, Holy and Peaceful Christmas Day to every single person on this oasis of a football blog.

From Martin and Maureen 42.

Merry Mithras

Nice one Martin42.......happy Christmas.

just a wee short note to Paul67.....re you're headline post.

Paul although all of us on here are contributors in varying degrees, you are the person who has initiated it and breathed life (the Celtic spirit) into CQN.......so take a bow my friend, you've earned it and I look forward to 2009 with you at the CQN helm, thanks for everything.

PAUL67...YOU DID THIS!

Vinny

Merry Chrimbo all!

Kids busy on this Wii Fit thingy - all quite entertaining but pressing these keys is more than enough exercise for me!

MrAngry :- A very happy saturnalia to you.

Hail, hail

Happy Christmas everybody

STANDING UP

inkybhoy - all the best to you an yours...maybe catch you for a jar on Saturday if you're about...If a ticket doesn't appear I may watch in the safety of the nest before I head out...

The boys of the NYPD choir
Were singing 'Galway Bay'
And the bells were ringing
Out for Christmas day

A very Merry Christmas to Paul and ah'll.

A special mention to the East Kilbride crew

Stephen67, Man in a suitcase, More Keith than Pink. and Paul(Dec)and Martin who I know lurk but i don't know your monicors.

See most of you on Saturday for a few ales and a few Celtic Goals.
Hail Hail.

Kittoch

Proper Crimbo to the extended Celtic family!Santa was good to me,bringing us a left back.Hope the players and their families have a great day.Then hopefully all focus on storming castle greyskull on Saturday.
Hail,Hail!!

just after a fantastic christmas dinner and a few lovely irish coffee's aye life is grand being a tim so to all my fellow celts i wish you all a very merry christmas and prosperous new year and to Paul take a bow for this is fantastic site for all and to edward we are all the richer for having you in our midist so have a good one mate and we will sort you out on saturday.

onward to 4inar, hail hail hail the celts are hear

All the best to one and all....

Many thanks Paul for providing this great site and yet another great CQN year.

Merry Christmas and a Hoopy New Year when it comes to you...wherever you are on the planet.

Here's hoping to a great festive spell and another 3 points on Saturday!!

Hail hail

Bhoys and Ghirls

Just popped in while the puddings on - presnt from Lizzie and Phil and i aint Bsing you.

All the best to all of you - God bless you all

God bless kano tonight

Keep the faith

Paul67.et al.

Since the blog seems to have run it's coarse for the day can I pass on some thoughts as to the game on Saturday.
There's many have posted that it's a must win game,I say to myself "A must win game",why is it a must win game.

A must win game,is a one off game where there's no second chances,The game that has to be won in one go.
Years ago you may have got the chance of a replay,but now you get extra time and then penalty kicks,these are the must win games.

Seville was a Must win game,As 1957 in Lisbon was a must win game, A cup final,when your in that final it's a must win game.
But to class the Ibrox game as one of those games is not so.It's good to get that win agains't them but it ain't a must win game.

Celtic should be going into that game knowing that no matter what happens we will still be top of the league come the end of that day,
If there's any team that have a must win game that day,it certainly isn't us,The southsiders can class it as their must win game.

I think this is going to be a good transfer window for us,not so much by us getting in players,but by the southsiders,If their true to their word,they shall be of-loading some of their better players,just to raise cash.

All in all Celtic should have the much stronger team in the second half of the season but strength alone won't get us to the winning post,Referees must control the game,and all we ask is for them to play fair,is that to big an ask.

There are a couple of games that I'd like to mention that stick in my head.

The first was when I saw a bit of magic,it was a nothing game,a round of the Scottish cup when Charlie tully had the audacity to score direct from a corner,and the referee also had the audacity to chalk it of for a mystery infringment(they had the power to do that in those days)But with the retaken corner,the bold Charlie sent it over,and scored again.
The second was in the League Cup Final of 57,I forget the score but I'll give you the scorers, Wilson, Mochan,McPhail,McPhail,Mochan,McPhail,and one of my heroes of that era Willie Fernie who was the star that day scoring a 90th minute penalty,While a hail of bottles poured down from the Rangers end,a happy day that was.

There was another game that I was going to mention but first I would like to give you a wee bit of interest from a Celtic Book that I just noticed today(maybe Gordon can enlighten us further) This is taken from a celtic book.
"Celtic made one of their most important signings ever on 4th December 1951.Assistant trainerJimmy Gribben suggested a player who he thought could do a job for the club and his advice was acted upon.The man in question,Jock Stein,joined a side struggling in the lower half of the First Devision."

If ever a person should be awarded by Celtic for anything,it should be Jimmy Gribben.But for the foresight of Jimmy we may never would have reached 9iar,The European Cup Final,And the many other accolades that have been bestowed on Big Jock and Celtic at that time,Maybe a wee bit should have gone to Jimmy Gribben,For having the foresight to mention a player who never lit up any team where he played until he reached Celtic,Well done Jimmy.

Finally another game that should get a mention,Its My Greatest Moment ever in Football,The European Cup Final,I can only wish that at some time in the near future we can reach another European Final,Just so you can get the same uplifting experience that we managed to get when there.I've never been so proud of being a Celtic Supporter,as I was that day.
If it ever comes,that we reach another final I think we would end up having a charter flight for CQNers rather than when in 1967 six of us set of in an old Ford Consul and once over the Channel,One of us admitted that he only had the equivelent of £14 for an eleven day safari,into what was the unknown at that time.

Just some of my thoughts on a Chrismas day.

Edward.
I received your best wishes,I posted on the blog last night wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and A happy New Year,But,As I thought that was rather impersonal.
I also thought I'd be smart and e-mail everyone at the same time with the same message,Somehow I think I screwed it up.

A Merry Christmas to you and your Family,And hope you have a Good New Year.

Oldtim67.
Memories are made of this.
Merry Christmas, my friend.

Oldtim67

How you doing - good meal in your belly and a few drams?

I have my mum sister and nephew here with Mrs Jinks - stuffed now and they are watching Corrie - cue CQN

paul 67
a very happy and peaceful christmas to you and yours,
keep up the good work.

to all cqn'rs, have a good one..(especially on the 27th)

Did McCurry brake the blog again?

Hail, hail and happy xmas everyone =)

just listening to WGS's interview on clyde,...interesting stuff.

bhoys r us.
Merry Christmas to you also.

Jinkysbhoy.

Yes I have eaten well,But never had a drink yet,I opened a bottle of 20yr old Glenkinchie Malt Yesterday had one glass and decided that was enough.

When does "Pabbers" start his long haul up the road,Wonder if he gets home tonight.

Hope all Hoops people, no matter where, have had a great day.

I was sorry to hear of the death of Harold Pinter. I've posted this before, but I read something of his during the summer that made me think immediately of Celtic.

Pinter took pelters from critics at the start of his career; his plays were panned and closed down in the West End only days after opening as a result of what the main London newspapers had to say about The Birthday Party et cetera (to paraphrase, 'I hadn't a clue what Pinter was on about, therefore the whole thing is rubbish'). He never forgot or forgave this, and although he contributed regularly to The Guardian and The Observer, he spoke with tremendous contempt about the press in the United Kingdom.

He said in one essay that the way the media ridicule anyone and anything who refuses to conform to life as they think it should be lived is a modern-day form of censorship. If people or institutions know they'll get slaughtered on the front or back pages of a tabloid, or lampooned on radio by jesters like Tam Cowan, they often stop putting their head above the parapet and just try to shuffle along like everyone else hoping no one notices them.

It didn't work when they demanded the flag come down and threatened to close Celtic Park, insisting that we fly the same flags as everyone else. But even today, there are those who are still trying to censor Celtic by continually chipping away at what we hold dear. The poppy and Hokey Cokey debates are very recent examples, as is the treatment of Artur Boruc and the press's attitude towards Gordon Strachan.

Individual writers of limited talent (most of those covering Scottish football, sad to say) are probably doing this at an unconscious level. This is the culture they work in; these are the words they have to produce to get along. But the thinking behind that culture is exactly what Harold Pinter described in that piece of writing.

It's something I don't think I've ever heard argued before, something I'm sure would never have occurred to me. The man was a glittering star because of his clarity of thought and brilliance in sharing his ideas with readers and theatre audiences. He was also a great lover of Ireland, by the way.

Celtic_First

Excellent words as ever.

I hope your Christmas has been all that you would have wished for.

Tonel for Rangers?

Not according to his agent.

Marcelo Cipriano was quoted widely in Portuguese papers yesterday pouring water on any suggestion that the defender was moving to Rangers.

In sports paper A Bola, he actually said: "I know that, at the moment, Glasgow Rangers doesn't have any money to sign new players in January."

He said Tonel was happy to stay at Sporting Lisbon. His contract runs until 2011, although his agent said a wee pay-rise wouldn't go amiss as Tonel was one of the most poorly paid players in the Sporting squad. No figure given for that.

Wee Chris Morris posted a theory that Rangers were trying to put together €1.5 million from the AC Milan friendly to finance the Tonel transfer. Marcelo Cipriano said it would take €5 million for any club to capture his signature in this window. Lazio and Panathinaikos have watched him, but have made no offer. He thinks the lad will be staying in Lisbon.

There were interesting comments from the player himself on the Sporting website on Tuesday. He said: "I've been told that there are quotes attributed to me saying I would be interested in playing for Glasgow [sic]. This does not correspond to the truth because I gave no interview and spoke to no one; I don't even know who Bert Mitchell, the journalist whose by-line appears beside the news item, is. It's all completely false."

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Hurray!

The mother in law has gone home!

I can now enjoy the day!

ApologiestothosewholiketheirmotherinlawsCSC

Jinkysbhoy,

How are you, was thinking a lot about you last night during the Christmas Vigil.

I hope you and the family had a happy day.

Martin.

Oldtim67,

Happy Christmasmy good friend.

Wish you all that Jinksbhoy wishes you.

Martin.

E D B,

Got your mail and will reply tomorrow,(not working).

I hope you and the women in your life, your mum and dad and G,have enjoyed Christmas Day.

Martin.

Martin42.

And the same to you my friend.

Dick Byrne,

Got your mail and yet again tou make me feel very humble.

Will get back to you soon.

Be strong and keep the faith,

Martin.

Yes.

Beat Them

Is there anyone around tonight?

I have had some SERRIOUS problems logging on here since the blogger changed server.
THIS is my first post!
as it turns out it was down to my mrs playing about with my email settings. The confirmation emails were going straight to my junk mail n deleting!

anyway, being the season of good will i overlooked the fact she was in my emails at all, and forgave her. And now my rant is over!

on to the big day.....

is everyone of the idea that we will go with one up front?
or do we need 2 strikers to get a win?

i think one up will suffice, especially with the way skippy was holding the ball up and linking with midfield.
He has been workin up on his own for the last few weeks anyway, cos sami has been non-existent.

I would rather have the dogs of war (Robo n Jeebus(Hartley) ) in the middle, brown in the hole, with naka n koki either side.

or maybe Caldwell in the middle too, with Robo out left (might be too soon for koki), which then gives us Loovens on the pitch for set pieces
caldwll mick n loovens would make them work at set pieces, n naka n robo would give us variation.

and if we get a pen, it has to be Naka taking it, he scored the last one, and its more than anyone else can say!

merry christmas to all on CQN and that goes out to Ed too, untill the 27th anyway ;)

Skippy