Appetites wetted, consequence of intimidation

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For some, short holidays are over. Batteries recharged, appetites wetted. The international break is not the period of worldwide travel and mockery it is for others. If you think you are champing at the bit to get to Celtic Park on Saturday, Scott Brown and Kolo Toure could probably sprint there from Lennoxtown right now.

For others it will be a chance to put disappointments behind them. A few (well, maybe just Moussa) will return having achieved new heights for their country. As ever, Tom Rogic will pitch with jetlag having played in two continents in the last six days.

You know they will all want to see and impress Brendan. This is the way of it at Lennoxtown right now. They are bursting a gut at training to get into the team. Be alarmed, Motherwell.

You know when your PR is on nationwide TV, intemperate and pointy, that you are in special hands. Asking the same question four different ways lacks courtesy (and a whole lot more), but PR can’t let the journo leave knowing he’s got what he wanted from the encounter. I’m no PR expert, but you know when you see someone mis-control a proverbial back pass.

Still angry at that newspaper’s attack on Celtic yesterday. I didn’t buy it, so didn’t realise at the time they printed Peter Lawwell’s home address. You know what you are doing when you publish someone’s home address.  It rarely happens because the consequences are so uncontrollable.

It’s one of the most insidious acts legally possible by a newspaper. It has an immediate consequence of intimidation for the family – that’s a given when you make the decision to print something several hundred thousand times.  Utterly deplorable.  We are back in the era where attacks were incited on Neil Lennon.

Apologies for issues accessing the blog recently.  I’m on the case.

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  1. ‘GG

     

     

    Kojo is sorely missed.

     

     

    Especially now we have the Kids ready to…… You and I KNOW, Paul67 knows, Martin Knows.

     

     

    Maximum Respect.

  2. Chargers beat Broncos, in orange, 21-13.

     

    Dodgers lead 4-3 top of 8th after Nationals left the bases loaded in 7th.

     

    At least I now only have 1 game to monitor

  3. 7 games in 21 days.

     

    Motherwell, Borussia Monchengladbch, Sevco, Ross County and Aberdeen all in October.

     

    November sees BM away and ICT at CP on Guy Fawke’s night

     

    What a few weeks in prospect.

     

    Makes we wish i was

     

    On the Glasgow Road

  4. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    ‘GG on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 4:27 AM

     

    Maggie @ 3:22

     

     

    MediCARE is mainly meant for the over 65 population who have made contributions from payroll tax.

     

     

    It does not cover abortions.

     

     

    However, MediCAID does in certain states.

     

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    The moral dilemma.

     

    For me , always governed by my education in morals . Differently from how others were taught.

     

    The sanctity of human life.

     

    Having ” moved on ” in so many aspects , this is one where I have retained the moral compass .

     

    A wee understanding of embryology informs you that birth is simply a change of environment.

     

     

    However , current attitudes leave me with a great feeling of disquiet.

     

    The ” West ” is an uncomfortable ” place ” for many of us.

     

     

    There`s a price to be paid for ” If it feels good , do it. “

  5. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    ‘GG on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 4:58 AM

     

     

    Glasgow Road.

     

     

    Dean Ford. Marmalade.

  6. macjay1,

     

     

    I hope Tom is not playing against the Well.

     

     

    We need his Genius against the highly Motivated BMG.

     

     

    He is Growing in Confidence.

  7. Macjay

     

    I come from a large Catholic family.

     

    I have four kids, four grandkids and another on the way.

     

    I could not imagine life without my many brothers and sisters or my kids and grand kids.

     

    I get really emotional about abortion and am constantly reminding deacons and pastors about our Church’s reticence about preaching about it.

     

    A few years ago a young priest in our parish gave a strong sermon on the sanctity of life in the womb. At the end I stood up and applauded much to his surprise and happily was joined by most of the congregation.

  8. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    ‘GG on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 5:12 AM

     

     

    You stood up to be counted.

     

     

    Always difficult to go against the grain and to be shouted down ( Kojo , anyone ) but the conscience is supreme and must be followed.

     

     

    Courage , mon brave.

  9. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    PETEC on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 5:12 AM

     

     

     

    Pete.

     

    He has the skill to unlock defence in depth .

     

    His footwork ( futsal educated ? ) alone is worth the price of admission.

     

    Should he play ?

     

    Brendan`s the man .

  10. ‘GG on 14th October 2016 5:12 am

     

     

    Macjay

     

     

    I come from a large Catholic family.

     

     

    I have four kids, four grandkids and another on the way.

     

     

    I could not imagine life without my many brothers and sisters or my kids and grand kids.

     

     

    I get really emotional about abortion and am constantly reminding deacons and pastors about our Church’s reticence about preaching about it.

     

     

    A few years ago a young priest in our parish gave a strong sermon on the sanctity of life in the womb. At the end I stood up and applauded much to his surprise and happily was joined by most of the congregation.

     

     

    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

     

     

    Maximum Respect.

     

     

    Conservative Christianity (Catholic and Protestant) is being trashed…….. That means one thing.

  11. macjay1,

     

     

    Will Saturday bring the first 5-0 half time score of Brendans reign?

     

     

    Motherwell will be run ragged by our movement. It may happen straight away……….but

     

     

    If a team holds out for 30 minutes they will be doing well. :))))))

     

     

    Celtic will be Relentless and score at least 4 in the last 15 minutes of the half.

  12. I wouldn’t play Tom at all against Motherwell.

     

    He has crossed God knows how many time zones in the last two weeks.

     

    Let him gets his body back to Celtic Park time well before the BORUSSIA match.

  13. Brave move by the Dodgers in the bottom of the 9th leading 4-3 but with Nationals having two n and 1 out.

     

    They bring on their starting pitcher, Kershaw, from game 4 to close the game.

     

    He threw > 100 pitches in game 4.

     

    Managers earn their corn.

  14. Dodgers win to meet the Cubs in National League Championship.

     

    And it’s well past bedtime.

     

    Be safe, healthy and happy wherever you are.

  15. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    ‘GG on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 5:31 AM

     

     

    My wife and latterly , her sisters came to U.K. from Mexico mid `70s as “Spanish assistants ” in local schools.

     

    They stayed in High Coats flats . I used to visit. As you do.

     

    They got jobs in the ” Casanova ” where later on , Del Shannon performed.

     

     

    His other goody………….

     

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SntWlpY4hFM

  16. The Inane Rambler on

    First they came for Aiden McGeady, and I did not speak out—

     

    Because I was not Aiden McGeady

     

     

    Then they came for Neil Lennon, and I did not speak out—

     

    Because I was not Neil Lennon.

     

     

    Then they came for the Green Brigade, and I did not speak out—

     

    Because I was not a Green Brigader

     

     

    Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

  17. Macjay ola to your good lady and hail hail to yourself.

     

     

    Interesting what yourself , Peter and GG think about a woman’s choice to make a child or not.i respectfully disagree with your values, they are not mine. I come from big families on both sides which means I am lucky , blessed even. I don’t think that any man has any right to tell a woman what to do with their body, even if they have made a donation. Just my opinion.

     

     

    Hail hail

  18. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    PETEC on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 6:22 AM

     

    macjay1,

     

     

     

    Celtic

     

     

     

    Celtic

     

     

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    No argument from me , pal.

     

    :-)

  19. The Inane Rambler,

     

     

    I’d Give you a shout out.

     

     

    YUCAN Dance if you want to.

     

     

    Francis has the weight of the Left and the Right pushing on Him.

     

     

    There is no doubt who needs Prayers.

  20. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    TAURANGABHOY on 14TH OCTOBER 2016 6:36 AM

     

     

    Hello , pal.

     

     

    It was great to meet you . And to break bread. And a schooner or two.

     

     

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    No way I want to get into what is a highly contentious issue.

     

     

    ” I don’t think that any man has any right to tell a woman what to do with their body, even if they have made a donation. Just my opinion.”

     

     

    Male decision ?

     

    No. Ethical and moral decision.

     

     

    it`s not ” their body ” we`re talking about.

     

    It`s the body of a different individual.

     

    Not the woman`s body.

     

    Although the body of the aborted foetus may be female.