The sun shone, McStay’s Maestro’s ‘Celtic’ won from being two goals down and 25,000 people contributed to War Child, Unicef and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation. Yesterday was another defining yardstick on the Celtic journey.
Getting the balance of these games right, in order to provide an actual ‘match’, is difficult, but the two sides managed it. There were fewer Directioners there to see Louis Tomlinson than last year, but their contribution to the causes was still welcome.
Frank McAvennie scored a classic Macca goal. Hollywood A-lister James McAvoy converted a penalty kick and looked as happy as you or I would in the circumstances. We’re going to struggle when Tom Boyd retired from the Legends game. Simon Donnelly and Bobby Petta looked like they could still do a job in the pro game, but special mention has to go to Gary Tank Commander (Greg McHugh). The words “Nice, Lubo”, left my lips as I mistook Greg for someone else after a deft piece of skill. Don’t ask me to explain.
It wasn’t football as you know it, but it was Celtic supporters doing what they do best – helping those in need.
All this came a day after the Paradise to Cardenden Cycle 2014, when a group of fans cycled from Celtic Park to John Thomson’s grave for the Celtic FC Foundation.
The Foundation is not the club, it is you, me and thousands like us who believe Celtic is something greater. It works in four arenas:
Health
Equality
Learning
Poverty
There’s no obligation for Celtic fans to get involved, or to cherish any of the above, but I know many of us get a whole lot more out of Celtic by anchoring to these principles.
There’s a sense that we’ll see a new Celtic on Saturday. Looking forward to it immensely.
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Ok, we all have our opinions on the referendum, but surely we can all agree on one thing:
It should never have been a referendum. It should have been a Demolition Derby hosted at Hampden while the Commonwealth Games were going on. Winner takes it all.
That was the only fair way to resolve the matter, however yet again, we the electorate has been cheated.
Jungle Jim
10:24 on 9 September, 2014
David and Snake
I am not trying to influence your views but I am an executive of a Multi-billion dollar Company and I can assure you it was 73 % left cheek.
JJ
VG – tic(k)!
Bmcuw
thanks for the reply, just spoke to oldtim on the phone.
I never do the team selection on cqn, just hope he puts out winners….
Jungle Jim, two weeks ago a very good source told me that Broony was four to six weeks away from playing. That source got his info directly from the SB.
Thanks to all for the silver wedding best wishes.
I’m as happy as a sand boy today, I may even reach Larry status later on when these muppets stop bothering me with work pash.
HH
BMCUW
Biton?
Sorry, M, but the rest of the selection is yours. I have to go out.
Cheerio
JJ
PS Happy Anniversary to ACGR and The Boss .
Best wishes acgr,, you obviously have a very understanding wife, as do I….
I was watching a television report about the situation in Ukraine on Al Jazeera earlier. Imagine my surprise on learning the name of the reporter on the ground was…….
Paul Brennan!
He’s a busy bhoy!
JUNGLE JIM
OH,right.
You ask for my assistance in keeping the other lot out then leave me to carry the can if we fail to score?
Ok,two attacking mids in Commons and Berget and our two newbies up front.
No cover there for Izzy btw,but heyho.
BLANTYRE TIM
I rarely pick the team either. But it was a chance to change the subject.
Tell OLDTIM I was enquiring after his good health.
And obviously I wish you similar.
acgr
Happy(?!) anniversary.
:-)
HH!!
MWD
Not sure if I missed your reply to the post below?
Friesdorfer
20:54 on 8 September, 2014
MWD 1618
Is your post directed at me or Ernie? If me, you’ve lost me I’m afraid?
acgr
Happy anniversary to you both!
It’s the next 25 that are………………………….well, you’ll soon find out!
Is the game on the telly on Saturday please?
Ernie are you resident in Scotland and eligible to vote? Do you post your political views or any other blog?Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer honestly and concisely. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Celbridge Celt
10:42 on 9 September, 2014
‘Funny how Ernie was lauding an US born and bred journalists’ input on the Referendum – but is attacking a Scot living in the US… (Who still has a home in Edinburgh – not good enough?)’
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Well one article was about economics, specifically about currency and political union. Technical, difficult stuff that, let’s be honest, few of us understand or have any experience of. It was written by an acknowledged expert who understands this stuff. And was non partisan in so much as he isn’t involved. He doesn’t have a dog in the fight. He’s disinterested, giving his expert opinion on a specialised subject that’s within his sphere of expertise.
The other was an opinion piece by a declared nationalist who’s area of expertise is writing works of popular fiction. Within the piece his use of language creates the impression that he still lives in the UK, whereas in fact he chose to leave here to live in the USA.
And I didn’t attack Welsh, he’s as entitled to his views as anyone. Just as I am entitled to point out the truth about him. What’s wrong with that?
Friesdorf
not sure what was in the post. not got time to go back and search the pages for it.
Can you link to it or repost it?
Ta
MWD says AYE
Philbhoy
10:59 on 9 September, 2014
Is the game on the telly on Saturday please?
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Of course!
I don’t actually know but if we have learned anything over the last few weeks is that you should just state things you don’t know about as certainties and they will be accepted as fact. That is how facts work. FACT.
Good morning all.
ACGR
Happy anniversary, at least you’ve staying power. Hahaha.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
JFH
On the GB website that they were hopeful to be back for Sat but would know more today.
Is the game on the telly? Must be as it’s a 1230 KO.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Phhil
sky sports buddy
hebcelt
You been on the blackpudding laced with whisky this morning?
1. asking Ernie a question.
2. looking for an answer
3. using the word concise
4. honesty from a wanna be politician politician???
5. residency? Your having a laugh!!!
:-)
Can I answer for him
Well Hebcelt, bla dee bla dee bal dee bla dee squeaky bum dee bla dee bla dee bla dee squeaky bee ad infinitum…
:-)
MWD says AYE
larssonse7en
09:31 on 9 September, 2014
Not that…. This. …
http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Confessions_of_an_Economic_Hit_Man.html?id=b6a4EhZrRi8C&redir_esc=y
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And what is old Tom or is it John perkins now?
A feckin greenie.
He’s changed one NWO jacket for another. Hypocrite.
Same rulers he’s drawing his pay from another Branch Office.
BT
Thanks!
Going up to Stonehaven on Friday for the weekend so will watch the game in a pub.
Hope you are back on your foot already and back on the two of them soon!
Take care!
hebcelt
11:00 on 9 September, 2014
As I’ve said repeatedly I live in Scotland and I’m registered to vote.
It’s an issue that seems to exercise the nats on here. Particularly those who have appeared since the referendum was announced. Reminds me a bit of Sally ‘demanding to know who these people are’. Similar tactic, similar agenda and similar mindset.
Will you be demanding proof?
I very occasional post comments on a couple of political blogs. Socialist ones, not nat ones.
Ernie
Thinks “expert witnesses” are impartial!
Cheers Phil
on the crutches, stronger daily…
Vote early, vote often
http://bgdvuboy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/CELTIC-vs-INDEPENDIENTE.html?m=1
The RIFC share price is currently about 25p.
What is the point of buying them at that price when you can get 5 for a pound on the new share issue?
Also if you already own shares, why not sell for 25p and repurchase for 20p?
Logic and common sense are not my strengths.
was watching a television report about the situation in Ukraine on Al Jazeera earlier. Imagine my surprise on learning the name of the reporter on the ground was…….
Paul Brennan!
He’s a busy bhoy!
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He’s no daft. Easier to report from Ukraine than referee the debate on here.
Tom McLaughlin
10:31 on 9 September, 2014
‘Irvine Welsh lives in Dublin.’
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My understanding is that he lives in Chicago and Miami, though he may previously have lived in Dublin. No doubt it was the Guinness and not the tax breaks that attracted him.
JK Rowling lives in Edinburgh I believe.
Ernie
can you therefore advise why you have previously stated on here, directly to myself, that you resided just outside London. I’m sure, you know and I know, if I had the time to go back a couple of months and dredge through the posts i would find said post.
Ah! you must have been debating something else at that time.
You do make me laugh though. You really do.
MWD says AYE
Ernie
I think the introduction to paragraph 5 just about covers it off for you:
“When I was recently back in both Scotland and England…”
And also:
“On a related note, as well as Scotland and England, I visited Ireland, where I lived for five years…”
There really isn’t a big secret. Irvine Welsh is a UK “Non-Dom”.
Beyond his support for Yes, is there something specific you take exception to? He otherwise appears to be echoing of your own views in many of the other matters he references, but has simply come to a different conclusion to you.
It’s an allowable conclusion to draw. Just as your own opposite conclusion is equally allowed.
MWD
See below, I am assuming (perhaps wrongly?) that your post at 1618 was referring to this one at 1552?
Friesdorfer
15:52 on 8 September, 2014
Ernie
Aye, one of your better responses I must say!
5-10 years.
It won’t matter, as Milliband will be in power…, there will be border guards and they wullnae get in.
Moonbeams WD. Wee Oscar’s our Bhoy and Kano’s our mhan.
16:18 on 8 September, 2014
Friesdorf
Looks like a wee Jim Murphy planted troll to me Ernie.
do they really think CQN’ers are daft enough to fall for the racist bait?
MWD says AYE
If Scotland votes “Yes” – will the electorate get another chance to decide what shape an independent Scotland takes or does Alex Salmond have an exclusive right to that determination?
Its a serious question with neither a “yes” or “no” slant.
Did Stephane Bonnes ever play a competitive game for Celtic?
Moonbeams WD. Wee Oscar’s our Bhoy and Kano’s our mhan.
11:16 on 9 September, 2014
‘Ernie
can you therefore advise why you have previously stated on here, directly to myself, that you resided just outside London. I’m sure, you know and I know, if I had the time to go back a couple of months and dredge through the posts i would find said post.’
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Find the post.
Ernie thanks forvthe timely response, if I had known you were resident and eligiblevto vote obviously I would’nt have asked. BTW I’m not a Nat not everyone who will vote Yes is although undoubtitly sp the majority are. The first Scottish General Election will shape the future of our country. Hail Hail Hebcelt