Dundee are nine points adrift at the bottom of the SPL but made a good fist of it against Celtic last night, after a rocky start. They held their own for a good 30 minutes either side of the interval. They are clearly the worst team in the league but they are a pretty decent worst team. Armageddon-SPL is strong at the bottom end.
You and I know the Celtic support, as a group and to any statistically significant level, are vastly better behaved than any supporters of any other large football club. This is a source of enormous pride but comes at a cost. Over 20 years later you will still hear about fruit thrown by one idiot, I do. This is a good thing. It means that there has been little to talk about these past 20 years.
When you benefit from the greatest reputation in football you are held to the highest standards. No one will blame Chelsea fans when we drop the ball. I’ve heard no reports of damage or injury at Dens last night, but 20 years from now someone will tell you what was said by a representative of Dundee today. This will be a good thing.
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Celtic mac
From ‘afar’ exactly what ‘sectarianism’ was evident from the Celtic support last night?
That Dundee mob must have made a brave few quid out of the Celtic support last night.
Perhaps they should hand back all the ticket money in protest considering how annoyed they appear to be.
Even Dundee fan in that ground last night was stone cold sober by the way.
MWD
Ta for that made ma day!! H H
ht,
What were they searching the supporters for, firearms ?
Everything else seemed to get through.
I see we’ve got the clowns we were expecting last night arriving in droves now
Vmhan
It was good to catch up.last saturday
Do you recall the words of your mate from.the gb regards boxing day
He suspected a set up
BT
Honestly didn’t see anyone drinking inside the stadium last night and that included being in the toilets at half time.
Ntassoolla
Very sad and one would hope that a combination of stewards, police and CCTV would identify such people…….
Spreading the enduring value of consideration and care for others through education will always be applicable, no matter who expounds it.
There was a Brother Walfrid taught at my school in the late 60′s and I have to say he went down a bit in my esteem when aged 12 I realised he and the founder of Celtic were not one and the same.
Paul67,
It only takes a few to spoil it for everyone.
Was reading back at the last blog, and feared another songs debate, thankfully not, but the theme is very relevant to me at this time. There was a guy who used to be the convener of the 33Club bus in Paisley in the sixties, seventies and early eighties. He followed Celtic, home and away, and in Europe (a guy who convinced his wife to morph Lisbon’67 into their honeymoon!). Probably known to older CQN’ers involved in the CSA at the time.
One day on the bus, he took exception to a few pups singin reb songs (it wasn’t his scene) and with no back-up from anyone else, called it a day. When I say called it a day, that’s exactly how strongly he felt. Never went on the bus again, listened to games on the radio, watched every Celtic game on the TV, and his love for Celtic never died.
Yesterday, sadly, he passed away. Gerry Milne R.I.P
HH
Evening all
Celtic Mac at 21.48
I watched the game on telly and when not getting annoyed by Craigan and enjoying a generally good show by the Bhoys I too was struck by how ‘raucous’ it seemed. I accept some were out of order – and I suspect rather more than the four who were lifted come into that category.
But the game – and your post reminded me of when I went with my uncle Alex to a match in the early eighties. It was Alex’ first non-big match since booze was banned in 81 – it must have been around 83 and it was at Fir Park and he remarked on how quiet things were compared to when he’d last been on a regular basis c.79. Sure the crowd under the roof made a lot of noise but generally the crowd just watched the game and made noise only when we scored (6 on the particular day). I hadn’t thought about things as all I’d recently thought was that the crowds were more sober than they’d been.
And yet now I think of things when I went as a child,adescent and young man the whole atmosphere was different. Raucous, occasionally scary but usually great, life affirming experiences. I am pretty sure that when I went to Dens on the early seventies that if only four of the visiting fans had been lifted the crowd/security chief would have said nothing. Times have changed and maybe things have become more genteel than I’d thought. Sure that when I was 21 and not 51 I’d have thought last night was great
Sorry for rambling on
H x 2
Last chance Saloon – You have been rambling on,hysterically about this all day long.
Give yer head a good shake ya big girl’s blouse ye.
There is no perfect world.
And as for that mickbhoy1888 – he is never happy unless he’s gurning about something.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Yo-ho-ho!
Canamalar
I did miss ye, cannae fib ye!
V
“Celtic ya bass”
Nietzche 1889
Oh ah up the RA
dixiebhoy69 the description is from M1888. And as I said, I believe him.
I agree it is sad.
Let’s make sure it doesn’t cause police in other towns to revise upwards the numbers needed at a Celtic match.
canamalar
Brother Walfrid was a Marist Brother, (as you well know), and a Teacher. That work is never done.
emusanorphan
Barcelona,if you get chance go up to olympic diving pool ,free entry and a stunning view.
Bhoys/Ghirls
I know its a long shot but if anyone isnt using their season ticket allocation for the juventus game it would make an old man very happy
Hamiltontim
Do not expect me to spell it out for you! If you do not know, you do not know!
I took in Big Ambrose’s first game against Raith Rovers, he was a stand-out that night and has been a great success ever since, however I do worry about him dealing with cross balls, he needs lessons in “heidin the baw”
More of the Christmas spirit
Away are the Rangers,
No chib no forehead,
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head;
The huns in the heavens
Looked down where they play,
Ibrox BeJesus
They’re still there today.
Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
OddballCSC.
Having to endure my mrs.’s need to watch that scurrilous pap, Downturd Flabby.
She likes the romance and the costumes. I drive her mad with my class consciousness.
I suppose that’s marriage for you.
Still getting used to it.
Mind you, in two hours she’ll have to tolerate me on the xbox with Halo4.
StayForeverYoung CSC
So the chief steward admits to aiding and abetting many to break the law ?
Police directive of course.
Extensive body searches yet life threatening bangers still being let off ?
Lets not talk about the scheduling time ?
That would implicate and call into question the wisdom of the authorities
Lawwell asking the fans to get together to solve the problem
Lets not talk about Kelvin being pulled to the ground and trying to shrug it off ?
Same old same old
Zzzzzzzzzzz…………..
roberttressell
>>>>>>
Got it.
How kind of you to forego the royalties.
But….given the title, so you should.
: > )
theweegreenman
I assume in his role as Sales Manager at RFC there was an element of PR and marketing in his role.
He has done a good job with this story!
dixiebhoy69
Even King Billy avoided Scotland back then. Never set foot in it!
BT
Por favour
If I text you an email to Paul67, Can I ask you to forward to his cqn gmail addy, I got a new mobi and its not sending emails but I can receive……..
Anyway BT tomorrow will be fine old friend.
V
no probs V
Celtic mac,
When state took over from charity for the starving of the east end brother Walfrid became unemployed on that front.
In fact Celtic FC booted brother Walfrids ethos out as soon as they seen how quickly they could turn a buck, so don’t try spout yer condescending claptrap with me, appeasing middle class sensibilities does not impress me. Had the same effort demanding the rights of Celtic support been made, that was put into culturing the charitable reputation, we would have come a lot further, they reaped the rewards of a divided society and played the game in the name of capitalism.
Little Billy,little Billy on a dusty road
You were told a million times
That your debt heavy club would fold
But you wouldn’t listen,you wouldn’t listen
And you called sensible folk Kerrydale accountants
I have to be honest and state that I did not celebrare with gusto this year due to the birth of the saviour. The gusto came from combining it with the death of the huns and the subsequent freak show. I will be doing so again next week. I think the fabric of Scottish society is well aware of this.
HH
Celtic mac
There’s no need for your condescension.
I’ve asked you what sectarianism was evident amongst the Celtic support last night.
Please have the courtesy to answer the question.
One hun and his dog,went to follow Sevco…
Hopefully, by March29th. Mafia F.C. will be blootered, skint and torpedoed yet again.
Any of you Bhoys got Sky check out Premier Sports channel 428 at midday tommorrow. Celtic TV coverage of the Barca natch.
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
22:17 on 27 December, 2012
Saw the whole game yesterday on cable TV in America. First one I’ve seen in its entirety since the Motherwell game. A bloody refereeing disgrace! I was actually suprized Hoopers goal was allowed to stand! Nae conspiracy here move along move along nothing to see except some bad behaviour from you Tims somewhere…
Just been having a skim back on last article.
Good to see CRC taking a little time back on his second home.
Awe Naw, you still in your LOVING BUBBLE
Monteblanco, just raising a wee glass to your wee pal. http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/?cqn_match_reports_=dundee-0-2-celtic&cpage=3#comment-1669186
MWD