“It’s just a dream come true”, the words of 20-year-old Holmbert Fridjonsson, who today signed a pre-contract agreement with Celtic and will join the club on 1 January. 5’ 9” manager, Neil Lennon, told Celticfc.net that the 6’3” striker is “a good size”, perhaps giving a glimpse into the innermost thoughts guiding Celtic’s recruitment policy, for those who have not noted the collection of Amazonians now in hoops.
Holmbert will push for a place with Anthony Stokes, Teemu Pukki and Amido Balde; Georgios Samaras is seldom used as a conventional striker. He has made 45 career appearances, five fewer than Victor Wanyama when he signed for Celtic, also as a 20-year-old.
A year ago, when Victor was busy declining a new contract offer, we talked about the window of opportunity, when you have enough appearances to judge a player, but not so many that the world and their grannie knows about him. We concluded that less than 30 appearances would be enough. Victor made a total of 61 Celtic appearances but was his stock rose stratospherically after 30-odd games. The stats suggest we should catch them between 30 and 60 appearances.
Stunning result for Gordon Strachan’s Scotland last night. Keep an eye on that guy, he’s got talent.
Really looking forward to another great charity night at the Columba Club, Blantyre, on Friday, starting at 8pm, where we are having a Q&A with myself, Phil Mac Giolla Bhain and Paul McConville, in aid of the Lourdes Fund. These are always great nights, tickets are available at the door, get along and say ‘hello’.
Many thanks to the hundreds of you have now ordered the CQN Annual, and for all the encouraging feedback. It’s a bit big for a stocking filler, unless perhaps you’re an Amazonian.
See you Friday.
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let’s hope the boys get justice today in Amsterdam
The Red Telephone, condolences on the loss of your Father, I hope the memories you have help see you through the tough days ahead.
Thoughts with you and yours.
Oh,and the SFA are not interested in non football creditors.
Has Lawell pursued the invoice for 40k that Deadclub owe the Hoops?
Hmmmmmmm
Neil Lennon & McCartney 06:15 on 21 November, 2013
Good to hear you are fine.
Red Telephone take care of yourself and your family. Remember the good times with your Dad.
Red Telephone…..
Your dad was a fine man and Celtic to the core.
May he rest in peace.
Good morning CQNers,
psy-ops definition – tactics intended to manipulate one’s opponents or enemies, such as the dissemination of propaganda or the use of psychological warfare.
The following quote was taken from a member of the Military Reaction Force as reported on the BBC’s on line report of last night’s Panorama programme.
“We were hunting down hardcore baby-killers, terrorists, people that would kill you without even thinking about it.”
Another couple of lines from the BBC report.
The MRF’s operational records have been destroyed and its former members refused to incriminate themselves or their comrades in specific incidents when interviewed by Panorama.But they admitted shooting and killing unarmed civilians.
In Scotland, it could be construed that certain sections have identified Celtic and its supporters as the enemy and are using something very similar to psyops tactics.
An alternative take on the media coverage of NI.
http://leargas.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/british-journalism-and-psyops.html
Good Morning one and all.
Was on the Ayrshire Coast at Seamill yesterday where the greats used to go and train.
I couldn’t help thinking that the Hydro must have seen some footballers in its time– and plenty of high jinks too.
If anyone has not ordered the annual yet then why not? Go on– you will enjoy it and besides the Post Man could do with the exercise as it will land with a thump.
Good to see so many coming to join us at CQNten — I have spoken to more than a few who are coming and it should be a great night–we are trying to line up the odd surprise piece of entertainment.
If anyone has any prizes, ideas for prizes, for the charity auction and raffle can you please e-mail the usual address and let us know as we also want to raise as much money for charity as possible. If there is anyone you think we should approach to ask for a prize etc then again get in touch.
Lastly, today is the day that some of our lads go to Court in Holland.
Technically, they are on trial — but the truth of the matter is that Dutch Justice and the Amsterdam Police force are the ones that are on trial— and I hope UEFA are watching because football cannot continue in that city if it treats visitors and citizens as things to be cleared off the street by any means necessary on a whim.
Morning all. Brightish and cold down here once more.
The ole Co-op in trouble. Are we affected?
How does this SPFL attempt to get money from sevco affect the deid team?
Just in to say…
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Red Telephone
So sorry to hear yer news pal
Thoughts n Prayers
to all who are close.
Parkheadcumsalford……
Need to be in Ardwick for a meeting around 12ish….
Should I put my Celtic long johns on to fight the Mancunian cold?
Morning All, snowing here already…
Bring on The Sheep..
Bring the Dam Bhoys Home…
ryecatcher,
I haven’t been in Salford for 4 years. It was my home when I joined CQN the best part of 10 years ago. Sorry, I can’t help. I call Ayrshire my home these days.
SP
good to see you back..
hope all is well..
TBM
phone me if you need any help. my dad is originally from the Halfway…
ryecatcher
googybhoy is yer man..
taxi driver in manchester..
BRTH……
This issue seems to be getting more attention in the Dutch media than the Scottish MSM.
One of my Dutch customers tells me the media in his country are not entirely unsympathetic to the Celtic fans.
Hopefully this ends well for the Bhoys.
Blantyretim….
Have probably been poured out of Googybhoys cab into a Piccadilly hotel on at least one occasion up there.
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
All good BT, wee one is in nursery over there, Mrs Starry landed a translating job, hopefully the first of many and I took a mullion foties!!
How’s tricks?
Hx2
From rhebelrhebel & brattback
Rangers Club & Company
Certificate of Incorporation
27th May 1899
https://t.co/6k52kDVLE0
Died – 14th June 2012
TBM
Glad you are all safe and well! If there is anything we can do to help from this end please let us know
Take care
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family 08:33 on 21 November, 2013………..
Thanks BT. Will do for sure……..
Knew your Dad was from Halfway; a few of the guys in the Machan are originally from Halfway and also know T.O.H.G.
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
minx1888 praying for Wee Oscar 08:50 on 21 November, 2013
TBM
Glad you are all safe and well! If there is anything we can do to help from this end please let us know
Take care……………..
Thanks minx. Appreciate the thought. No doubt we’ll see you on the bus for the away games. Again, thanks.
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
jackie mac
18:38 on
20 November, 2013
why cant the polis be charged with assault when they’re caught doing that
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They can be……you just need super hard evidence and deep pockets unfortunately
With the Building works now going on at The Park is there a New Site for the ole CQN Gazebo?
Aussie Tims –
Celtic v Milan live on ESPN TV Wednesday 07:45 EDST.
New Article Posted
tom mclaughlin
09:00 on 21 November, 2013
Aussie Tims –
Celtic v Milan live on ESPN TV Wednesday 07:45 EDST.
Tom
Don’t do that, my kids would be late for school with tht K.O time……ESPN2HD Ch509 K.O 06.45am for NSW/VIC types :-)
HH
Apologies in advance if I have misunderstood earlier posts but has Pat Woods , the Celtic historian and author, died?
auldheid
23:24 on 20 November, 2013
Is it possible that BDO and UTT are ‘holding off’ (under ‘political’ instruction) until after the Commonwealth Games …..!!!!??
From dksglen twitter
The @ScottishFA blocked people like @RhebelRhebel for asking for transparency now. So much for a clean game? Something to hide I’d wager.
Does anyone know who and where we play on Saturday 8th February next year?
Parkhead….
Nowhere .
Could be another Int. Break.
Game on 2ndand15th.
Ryecatcher I was in Salford 1/2 hour ago and can report its bright and clear and showing as 8deg on my dashboard… Hope that helps :-)
the long wait is over
09:28 on
21 November, 2013
Apologies in advance if I have misunderstood earlier posts but has Pat Woods , the Celtic historian and author, died?
it was his UNCLE PAT who was 96 years YOUNG PAT is 68 years.
Good luck, on Saturday , lads,, show what we can do, the Celtic way,, shocking vid at start,, Amsterdam shock troops should b in the dock,,,,,,,