An article on STV this week brought an old memory to mind. Days before Rangers’ goalkeeper, Chris Woods, was set to break a Scottish shut-out record across all competitions he gave a media interview when he said, “I just hope when we do lose a goal it is not an important one”.
Woods duly broke the record in a Scottish Cup tie against Hamilton Accies but that game, 27 years ago last week, is not remembered for the achievements of Chris Woods, it’s remembered for the fact that Accies left back, Adrian Sproat, found himself in nosebleed territory as he thrashed the only goal of the game into the net. Records count for nothing when you’re knocked out of the cup.
Fraser Forster has demonstrated remarkable concentration in recent games, when he has been called upon to make incredible saves after long periods of inactivity, but there are only so many times he’ll be able to pull off ‘save of the season’ acrobatics. We need to protect him and close down space well away from the Celtic goal.
These records may matter little if they are recalled through an embarrassing defeat but, just consider how often and fondly we refer to the 25 league game winning run in season 2003-04. History is always worth making.
Many thanks for everyone who for getting your seats confirmed for our CQteN St Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Kerrydale Suite on 14 March. As we stand there are a few non-confirmed but from tomorrow we’ll be able to allocate seats to the waiting list. Will let you know if we have space available soon.
The dinner is to raise funds to build a kitchen for Mary’s Meals at the Kholoni Primary School in Mchinji, Malawi, which has 1200 students and no catering facilities. Children often are faced with the choice of working to eat of going to school. With a kitchen in place this dependency will flip, those who go to school and get an education, will also get a meal – often their only reliable meal of the day.
Marys’ Meals perform minor miracles, feeding each child in Malawi for £7 per annum, while employing locals to work in the kitchens (which will be used as a classroom outside of meal times). It will be a remarkable legacy to mark the first 10 years we’ve had out of CQN.
Two new badges will launch at the CQteN dinner to record the decade and raise funds for the Malawi kitchen. The designs have now been approved (see here) and they are about to go into production. If you would like to register interest, email Celticrollercoaster on cqnbadges@gmail.com
If you would like to read the new CQN Magazine, GO HERE to read properly, and for FREE, the graphic below is just a taster.
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tonydonnelly67, 11:39
‘Now that the light has been shined on…’
I blame Kafflik schools
Earworm of the day;
Wonga wonga wonga wonga,
Wonga wonga wonga.
All together now!
Joe Filippis Haircut
What’s Swally’s playing and managerial record in the Scottish Cup like?
Anything can happen. Like our game tomorrow the first goal is vital.
LB
Kev Jungle. For me I think there should be a statue of wee fergus outside Parkhead I will be forever grateful that him and his team saved Celtic and put us on the road to where we are today. H.H.
Kitalba
“I’m just wondering what is buried under Ibrox”
Rangers 1872-2012 I’d imagine :)
LiviBhoy. I hope your right but based on the evidence from that league game there was a big gulf between the two teams. H.H.
Kevjungle….
Tremendous post mate.
Chapeau.
KITALBA
Re your query about mining mineral rights.
When William the first conquered England he adopt the Feudal system that the Normans had
implemented in France .
The King owned all the land.
The King decided to whom he would lease the land ,and the terms of the lease.
These terms would almost always include the right to mine the land,and the proceeds of the mining.
This clause is still written into most title deeds.
He then granted title.
The land was leased to Barons,and was known as a manor.
The Barons became known as The Lord of the Manor.
They kept whatever land that they wanted and then sub leased the land to Knights.
The Knights then kept what land that they wanted and subleased to Villeins( Serfs).
Quite ironic that there is such ambiguity about who actually now has the Ayebrokes deeds,and even more ironic that The Blue Knights and KIng now want them.
As in days of yore i expect that The King will end up with the ownership of the title deeds.
TT
Ryecatcher
Kevjungle….
Tremendous post mate.
Chapeau.
Seriously… You believe that Fergus McCann deliberately worked to prevent Tommy Burns from winning the league?
ryecatcher
11:59 on
7 February, 2014
Kevjungle….
Tremendous post mate.
Chapeau.
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Tell me you’re winding up ole Kev ?
Productive morning…..3 tickets purchased for the morra.
Fin75, Fin#2 son and Fin#3 son will be in attendace – section 111 this time, we change of scenery.
Really looking forward to it – Hail Hail
Good afternoon all,
Odds from a large bookmakers online for tomorrow,
2/5 win
10/11 Asian handicap -1
5/2 Asian handicap -2
13/2 Asian handicap -3
16/1 Asian handicap -4.
Could obviously be a very tight game as the nerves of a cup game take over. For me though, the way we’re playing with movement we have, an early goal and Aberdeen being forced to come out and go for it, I think I’ll have little on each of them HH
Doc is Neil Lennon
11:33 on
7 February, 2014
Doc, I replied to the email from CRC in relation to the badges.
I also got a request yesterday to join the Google+ CQNbadges circles…..i can’t do that just now as I don’t have admin rights on my laptop. But will get my IT team to get me sorted on Monday.
Hail Hail.
JOE FILLIPIS HAIRCUT,
You are only missing one thing the huns are a very poor team.I thought at the last game that Dunfermline played well.As usual having no strikers of any great note was their undoing.I think the huns will go through,but with the fat one in charge,and it being a cup,we live in hope.
madrarua
11:38 on 7 February, 2014
Three friends from the local congregation were asked, “When you’re in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?”
Pat said, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.”
Brian commented, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives..”
Paul said, “I’d like them to say, ‘Look, he’s moving!’
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At my funeral,I want played “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd.
Instead of me,ya bassas!
The Battered Bunnet
10:44 on
7 February, 2014
Now there is a man who talks sense— that would be a great we motion to formulate and put before the next AGM.
I would support it wholeheartedly as I agree a PLC does give you openness and rules — exactly what Fergus intended — anda good working structure, The current exit route of any major shareholder has to be changed and that will take all of the minor shareholders uniting.
Celtic Mac
I agree with all you say there as that is exactly how I see it. Celtic is not mine to dispose of in whole or in part — but it is mine to play a part in, promote, influence, fund and hopefully pass on to whomsoever is next — and in doing that we should always remember what others perhaps forgot for a period and that is the ideals at the start.
The club or foundation does more for charity these days than ever happened in the Kelly/Grant/White eras.
Robcfc11
Yes an administrator can terminate a contract of employment like a boss but 3rd party contracts are more difficult.
Turkeybhoy
First goal in the cup can be crucial. I think Morton have proved that.
LB
LIVIBHOY
And as the blog goes round in circles,so,did Adrian Sprott!
Remember a surreal game at Ipox just before they went into Admin…..Scottish Cup…..Dundee United spanked Thems 2-0 in front of around 4 men and a dug……Only the dug remained after the 2nd goal I think it was waiting for the Mrs Michael Mols lookalike competition at half time.
Anyways…….history to repeat itself tonight ….2-0 Pars….Admin soon after…..Rottweiler dug to win Mrs. Barry Ferguson lookalike competition at half time.
2-0 Pars……get the bevy money on it!!
RYECATCHER
Bad enough wi you being a hun,but a pimp for the bookies?
Shame on you…
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon @ 11:10 on 7 February, 2014
DBBIA,
Iron Pyrites? That wins the “Best Chemistry Joke On CQN” award. Mind you, there have probably not been too many others …
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Ge Ni U S ……. and what about the guy who threw H2O2 at Father O’Brien and was charged with ‘bleach of the priest’ ??
Hat, coat, taxi ….
Vogue punter….
Apart from booing wee McCann….Agree with everything Kevjungle said in that post.
The black badge that says CQN 2004 – 2014 looks a little … final. Or funereal.
We’re not having a CQN newco are we??
HH
I need a CQN badge.
Paul are there gold ones for ” good deeds” like Blue Peter.
I think they should be introduced.
A gold CQN badge.
Better than a Professorship!
Can t wait for match this week..
ryecatcher
12:22 on
7 February, 2014
“Rottweiler dug to win Mrs. Barry Ferguson lookalike competition at half time”.
Is Bazzas wife not a Tim? If so she can’t possibly be as ugly as a one of the Hundead. Genetically it is an impossibility.
BMCUWP…..
I know mate…..need to find some money for my Quarter season ticket for the League run in for the Mighty Bears.
HelloHelloCSC
Gordon J – what if th 3rd guy asn’t drinking beer?
wasn’t
Where can one purchase this CQN paraphernalia?
Phyllis Dietrichson,
Then he can say no for definite – if he isn’t drinking then “everyone” isn’t drinking.
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Thoughts and Prayers for Gold Coast Tom who had to Fly home this week as his brother has been given Days to Live.
2 Great Celtic men at least get to say their Goodbyes..
001Bhoy
FrankRyan….
Bazxa’s missus regardless of religion, is ermmmmmm….aesthetically challenging.
EuphemismsCSC
RYECATCHER
Quarter-season ticket?
Reminds me of the scene in Father Ted wi Dougal,head inside the couch,”looking for spare change”
I have left instructions that my funeral – whenever it might be – should be a joyous occassion, with live music and plenty to eat and drink.
Hoping to have Neil Young and Crazy Horse do a set. If they’re still alive that is.
HH!!
Castlemilk the jewel in the crown of my lovely City ;)
http://www.scotcities.com/cathcart/castlemilk.htm
new article posted.
TALLYBHOY
They’ll never all fit intae The Lonsdale!
Betcha I miss mine,why do you think I’ve been practicing so hard?
LiviBhoy – God bless wee Oscar
10:51 on 7 February, 2014
Good mate of mine is a huge Pars man.
Him and his family shelled a lot of cash into the Pars to save them.
He reckons shankland is the man for tonight and fancy’s the pars to get a result.
Shankland FGS is 16/1 and Shankland FGS and 1-0 or 1-1 for the Pars is 115/1 with Skybet – Double Chance. If you fancy him to score and win 1-0 it’s 400/1. Surely worth a £1!
LB
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He is 5/1 to score anytime in 90mins with Wm hills