Let’s be clear about this, there are Celtic fans who believe we need a club called Rangers to survive in the manner which we’ve all become accustomed to over the last couple of decades. That without them, we will wither on the vine.
Some of this is correct. In the years following the liquidation of Rangers we lost TV, commercial, mechanise and season ticket income. We play in a league with significantly less competition, which blunts players’ edge and makes Celtic Park a less attractive place to play or be a spectator.
The important question for Celtic fans is what do they actually want from their club? I’ll cope when we were only a few points ahead of Aberdeen, or getting knocked out of the League Cup by Ross County, while being eliminated from Europe by increasingly obscure teams. I’ll still be there supporting my team.
I accept that not everyone will, some of us want the edge of your seat tension – and that’s all right. But I’d ask anyone who pines for the old days to consider the omnishambles of a football team we glimpsed over the weekend. There was no wonder era in the past when we benefited from a great rivalry without destructive contagion.
They were never good for us. Whatever about Celtic is dependent on them is not worth having.
This afternoon we welcome our new manager, Brendan Rodgers, to Celtic Park for the first time. This morning I recalled Ricky Fulton’s words in the video clip below, “It only remains for me to welcome you to the club, Brendan.” A different club, of course, but there’s a morality tale within.
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Another kite being flown by some media……. when the old Rangers invaded the pitch in Barcelona then the old Rangers were banned from Europe competition and so now that Hibs invaded the pitch then Hibs should be banned from next Scottish Cup competition.
Mad enough as that is, the fliers of that kite do not see that their logic would lead to the Newco being banned , too because they also invaded the pitch.
Verdi? i thought it was Gilbert and Sullivan?
Oh. And I forgot to mention a bit of arm twisting from my Bhoy.
MWD
MWD
That’s great news bud. I’m convinced you’ll not regret your decision to renew. I genuinely swithered myself, but I guess I was fooling myself into thinking I wouldn’t.
If my utterings played any part then I’m pleased about that.
I’m trying to plan next season better so I can get to more games, and I’ll def catch up with you I’m sure.
Enjoy the matches!
MWD
You never telt me you’d be there!
Popped my envelope in the post yesterday.
See ya @ the Corner you handsome bassa
:-)
HH jamesgang
DBBIA
Yeah but that was in 1879 seemingly ( pirates of Penzance)
Preceded by the Verdi one
“The Scottish FA’s Compliance Officer has also started the process of investigating potential rule breaches from a football regulatory perspective.”
A dangerous wee worm of a comment there. Watch this space.
Maybe the limit of two loan players was breached. Two goals for Stokes, two assists by Henderson. That’s 4, right?
usually when they’re lookin’ for volunteers to take part in an ole invasion the Horribles find a few rivets that urgently need firin’.
DBBIA/OverlordCSC
TBB
Just saw your post. Apparently
It all starts in 1853 with the Opera Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), written by Verdi. In act II, scene 1, the gypsies sing the famous Anvil Chorus
That’s from Cektic wiki .
Maybe wrong?
Twisty- good artists copy, great artists steal
DBBIA/PabloPicassoCSC
TBB
…and now I’ve read your post.
Superb.
BlantyreKev
I nearly spat my tea oot oor my wee cat there :-]
MWD
KevinBhoy
Now that is restraint!
DONTBRATTBAKKINANGER on 24TH MAY 2016 10:42 AM
usually when they’re lookin’ for volunteers to take part in an ole invasion the Horribles find a few rivets that urgently need firin’.
DBBIA/Overlo
Brilliant.
Now that the footy related posts are in can we get back to the merits or not of a Jewish state in the Middle East? :-]
MWD
Hibs ban from Europe would not mean that Sevco would get in. Hibs won the cup and it was decided many years ago that the runners up would not get a European place if the winners were already in Europe. The extra place would got to the next placed Premiership team. Likewise if the winners are barred, then the next place Premiership team would get their place.
However if the Cup was to be stripped from them after a “breach of football regulations” that would invalidate the result and by default the European place awarded to the cup winners would be awarded to the other finalists of the voided qualifying game. Hmmmm.
The SFA Compliance office is now on holiday, I understand Sandy Bryson is currently filling in*.
*Not true
Moonbeams on ya good to see you just can’t get enough. High expectations from the Bro. Season six will be a cracker. Hail hail
Twists
The Anvil Chorus is a classic piece of musical theatre, but it’s not a cue for With Cat-like Tread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZN01_pAxro
Apologies if this has been covered. Was a precedent not set when Neil was assaulted at Tyncastle by a fan on national tv. What was the fine imposed on Hearts. Who imposed it. Was there a ban on future competitions,?
MOONBEAMSWD
“It may well be the side effects of Metronididazole that has me in fits of confusion and hallucination though!”
Thanks, Noo a no whits wrang wi me, por ciert0
MWD- only once we’ve decided the merits or not of the poppy bein’ the national flower of a Scottish state in Scotchland.
MOONBEAMSWD
PS
Great to see you back in Paradise (Brendanbau) por cierto.
Eleven arrests at Hampden on Saturday
Hmmm CSC
MARSPAPA
Left a message on your moby!
Cheers LENNYBHOY!
Morning Celts
Ive just recovered from four days of side-splitting laughter, mainly at the comments and stupidity of sevconia.
They truly are the most idiotic fans in football history.
I was on CQN lapping up the gags, but when WC put that article up, highlighting the comments of the sevconians, that nearly finished me.
I was sitting with tears of laughter rolling down my face….Mrs Green Man, told me at 1am, to stop laughing, i couldnt.
Total uncontrolled hilarity.
It then dawned on me like never before….these sevconians are lost to reason, they have no moral compass whatsoever….they are really warped.
Funny though.
Morons.
Joey Barton ffs…..now there is someone with no awareness whatsoever….he will regret selling his arse to bigots that hate him,…which is nice:)
They are gripped by fear of Brendan….they know Celtic will be solid steel next season.
Magic:)
HH
if there is ANY way they can change rules to overturn final result they will. they have no shame
With all the belittlers, begrudgers and ole glory hunters renewin’ I’m off to cancel my direct debit.
DBBIA
Why not prescribe whatever MWD is on and we will have a waiting list again
If they can alow a new club with no players,stadium into league they can do anything. nevermind saying playing a whole team of illegally registered players for 10 year is OK. and not even investigating the previous 20 years of cheating. the moment it was announced Judas signed for them because they would ‘take care of taxes’ SFA should have been all over them
Good statement from Hibernian. Can be roughly translated as follows ‘if you think your going to blame us and only us you’ve got another thing coming’.
THE BATTERED BUNNET on 24TH MAY 2016 10:50 AM
3.10 in. Gilbert and Sullivan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov4RMQQRRnw
Now…id suggest, that its fun to kick them hard when they are down.
Get after the SFA, Refs, and Sevco cheating.
Investigate them…..properly.
They are corrupt.
Dont allow themto cheat us anymore….end of.
They are terrified of exposure, Brendan has sent them over the edge…..they know whats coming.
Hell and Damnation.
Lets kick them hard….stick the boot right in till they squeal.
I want Justice.
HH
DBBIA
That is a important debate that is on the neverendim. :-]
MWD
SFA Compliance Officer, Hampden Investigation, Training Video:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoDErol3AuQ
B/Tim- aye; that should empty the ole waitin’ room.
DBBIA
I’ve signed up for the new moaning section. It takes up 97% of stadium.
MWD
Video footage of assaults
BSR
Hilarious:-)))