News that we are after a second Dundee United midfield player will prove popular, Stuart Armstrong has been tipped for progress for a couple of years. He is another Ronny Deila-type player, a strong runner who can get up and down the field. As usual, I’ll reserve judgement until we sign him, and I’ve had a chance to watch him properly.
You have to admire his balls. Dave King assertion that a conviction for tax fraud is a “favourable settlement” goes beyond parody. I’m unsure if some PR flop put those words in his head or if he concocted the notion by himself, but just as you cannot shine a turd, it is impossible to spin an undisputed criminal conviction. He was convicted of criminal offenses. If this is your measure of favourable, your standards are truly deplorable.
I fail to see why King even is discussing such matters with the media, unless he’s currying favour with the Daily Record. These assertions will make no difference whatsoever to the stock market, or any reputable nominated adviser, nor will it hold sway with the SFA. It is also a futile battleground. In the event King gains control of newco Rangers, he doesn’t need to be a director to exercise de facto control, Paul Murray has been his man for years. Mike Ashley is not a director, and he owns less than 9% of the club, but he appears to be able to dictate play quite comfortably.
Without a trace of irony, King told the Record: “The enthusiasm that this board adopts to ‘media management’ and its failure to act in the interest of shareholders and other stakeholders is exactly why they should be jettisoned”.
Trying hard to avoid the merest whiff of media management himself, King then added, “History will judge this board as one of the worst the club has ever had. There is not one individual who puts the club above personal interest.”
There you have it folks, our pal Dave is a man you can trust.
Just as the Newco board didn’t have enough on their plate, interim manager Kenny McDowell tendered his notice, although in true ‘Rangers’ tradition, he’s not going without a pay-off. It’s an added vote of no confidence the regime could do without. They now face the embarrassing prospect of allowing an interim to remain in control as a lame duck, or put a second manager on gardening leave.
Mike Ashley’s prospects of a successful turnaround look bleak in the face of such uniform and orchestrated antagonism. I wonder if he’s the kind of man who takes manipulation lightly? If not, the manipulators are playing with fire.
CQN11 St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance is on Friday 13 March, at the Kerrydale Suite, Celtic Park. The focus of an excellent night’s entertainment will be funding the construction of a kitchen at Chibwata Primary School in Malawi, for Mary’s Meals.
Email me if you would like to reserve a ticket, celticquicknews@gmail.com or book directly via the links at the bottom of this page.
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Can anyone find a link to the cartoon video where the Hun say’s WATP To everything that he is asked?
TT
bournesouprecipe –
should hopefully have time for a Gazebo visit on my way to CQN corner ;-)
footinbothcampsCSC
Kayal nope.
KC nope.
Stokes nope, nope nope.
Millions of available pounds should ensure Celtic seek to improve our squad, just like proper aspirational clubs do.
Who cares about Rangers? We have our own issues.
adi_dasler
20:06 on
20 January, 2015
Ah….old times (sort of)
Played against John McLuskey when he was st CBC
Seem to remember he was called Friar
Could hit with both feet
I think big jock took him under his wing and he then had a blood clot or similar
Some guys might know
Others…….All Saints Barmulloch secondary
Played them in Scottish Schools Qtrs
13 players with school tops and CFC shorts & socks !
Phil McAveety & a guy I think called Brian Horner stood out First St mirren , latter ipswich ??????
Someone might be able to correct me
11 players out
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abi-dasler
Those names bring back a few memoriesI played along side Big Phil & Brian Horner also Joe mcBride jnr but all the talk at the time was of the submariner John mcDonald, who I thought was less than ordinary.The best player out of those I played against or seen was Murdo’s brother Gordon Mcleod.Have no idea what happened to him though
CB
Haha. I have a workmate from Iraq who supported Man Utd. He switched to Man City last season. He is known as Manchester now. :)
murdochauldandhay & wee oscar
20:44 on 20 January, 2015
adi_dasler
20:06 on
20 January, 2015
Ah….old times (sort of)
Played against John McLuskey when he was st CBC
Seem to remember he was called Friar
Could hit with both feet
I think big jock took him under his wing and he then had a blood clot or similar
Some guys might know
Others…….All Saints Barmulloch secondary
Played them in Scottish Schools Qtrs
13 players with school tops and CFC shorts & socks !
Phil McAveety & a guy I think called Brian Horner stood out First St mirren , latter ipswich ??????
Someone might be able to correct me
11 players out
murdochauldandhay & wee oscar
20:44 on 20 January, 2015
adi_dasler
20:06 on
20 January, 2015
Ah….old times (sort of)
Played against John McLuskey when he was st CBC
Seem to remember he was called Friar
Could hit with both feet
I think big jock took him under his wing and he then had a blood clot or similar
Some guys might know
Others…….All Saints Barmulloch secondary
Played them in Scottish Schools Qtrs
13 players with school tops and CFC shorts & socks !
Phil McAveety & a guy I think called Brian Horner stood out First St mirren , latter ipswich ??????
Someone might be able to correct me
11 players out
————————————–
abi-dasler
Those names bring back a few memoriesI played along side Big Phil & Brian Horner also Joe mcBride jnr but all the talk at the time was of the submariner John mcDonald, who I thought was less than ordinary.The best player out of those I played against or seen was Murdo’s brother Gordon Mcleod.Have no idea what happened to him though
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Did u play against/with them ?
Cant remember mc bride for all saints
Am I correct about Brian amd Ipswich ?
I’ve just seen that chuckles green interview….. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha :-)
Charles Greens antics aside, this whole Ashley pillaging of Scottish football will end in tears.
We have this Fruity King none sense about sponsorship of the SPFL and the same on line media source stating that Fruity King will have naming rights for Ibrox. At the same time the same mentioned company in the same media source wish to sponsor Celtic as well as some sleeping giant North of England clubs.
What is Ashley at?
Lennybhoy,
I would not underestimate Stokes. He is a very determined player who creates goal and scores as well. I would like him back for the Sevco game.
On John Parks I don’t believe for one second it’s his decision if Celtic spend £2-3M on a player. Lawwell will decide if the deal is right for Celtic commercially ( it’s not just a football decision). If Lawwell does not fancy the player or the price is too high or package is too expensive he lets it die.
In a way it’s similar to Kris Commons. Lawwell has decided it’s a one year deal max. I agree with him on this by the way. This is not Ronnys decision. He states he wants to keep the player. The player can possibly obtain a 2 year deal in England , probably with a better package, so he leaves. Lawwells commercial decision has deprived Ronny of Commons …even for a season.
So altho John Parks may not be delivering a Wanyama, Ledley, Ki, Foster, Hooper every transfer window we have to recognise that real success and failure is with the ultimate decision maker …Mr Lawwell. This also includes managers whether it’s Lenny, Mowbray or Ronny.
Some day he will be held to account for his failures. Another CL qualification failure this summer as he passes go and picks up his Bonus to deliver his £1M/ year package will be one failure too many.
He cannot blame Ronny, John Parks, Willie McStay, John McGlynn. These are his hand picked men to run the football operation and strengthen the Club/ Team.
Peter I hope you get it right for your sake and more importantly Celtics. If your decisions cost us the £30M entry ticket to the CL you will be sacked.
Tinytim
Was it “teach a hun about tax”
I nominate Chuckles for sainthood.
AT
Looking forward to the game myself tomorrow night. Have a feeling we will see a high scoring match. 5 or 6.
Great goal Sterling 1-1
Ooft, wit a goal from Sterling. Pool1-london huns1.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Mild mannered pedro Delgado
Not sure ,I think there were quite a few.
Done in an android type voice.
TT
abi-dasler
Played more against them Paisley & District V Glasgow District but played with them in the same side at the Scottish school boys trial
Was a long time ago but that’s the first time I’ve heard them mentioned as I say I cant give you any more information than that sorry. Apart from the fact that Sidney Devines son got a trial as well & he was worse than the Submariner but could belt out a tune on the bus though :)
LittelOlewinedrinkerme csc
What a great goal from Sterling; brilliant control, run & finish.
tinytim @20:43
I think the video you are looking for is called ‘explaining debt to a hun’. for some reason, it is no longer available on youtube, but it can be seen here:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzcwMzA0MDI0.html
HH
I want to say something to the blog.
In the last year I was more concerned with the Scottish constitutional question on the blog than Celtic.
Many can understand that but I must say that I was aggressive, obnoxiouS AND GENERALLY ANGRY during this time.
If I upset anyone other than those who actually deserve it then I apologize.
I also must say that recently I have been very ill. 2014 was one of the worst years of my life on many levels and recently I thought I might have had cancer. Thankfully I do not and I am eternally grateful for that. I have had a difficult time as many of you can imagine with something like this hanging over my shoulder so if I got on anyone’s wrong side then I hope you understand.
This blog has been a huge part of my life for many years and I am grateful for the love, respect and kindness of many on here. I am not in Scotland but may be back in the next 6 months. The last year has made me reflect on my life and perhaps I will return but as things stand I am unsure.
Despite our differences, we will all always be Celts. I think this is our point of reference.
I do not think anyone doubts my love of Celtic and I know that many of you are some of the best friends I have ever had.
I wish all of you well in the future.
I hope Celtic go on to show we are the best side in Scotland and we win a treble.
Hail Hail and we will see.
Embramike
Sorry I didn’t believe you earlier, thought you were doing an Awe Naw in his sale previously and a wee joke on the 10m.
Strange times
Interesting that he had a company called Lillywhites. The name for my Kildare GAA boys
Bada Bing
Thanks
I appreciate the clarification.
Tiny Tim
It was on you tube…explaining debt to a hun.
Can’t get it to work,this one similar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9ZtS64j2ks&index=2&list=PLB86A57C258CB0C7B
MMPD
I think it was from that stable.
Even when I search for Teach a Hun about tax into Google or you tube ,nothing comes up.
TT
Snake
Good news if your health is improving.
All the rest of the stuff is much less important than we sometimes think.
Good luck to you.
Why interview Green …the man is an irrelevance
Are Sky just trying to keep the Sevco story going ?
Green and his pals ripped the Huns off …Sky allow him to spout his nonsense unchallenged
I suppose this comes from the company who maintain RFC were demoted to div3
The media reporting of Scottish football is embarrassing
Weefra
Hi pal! We know a Sterling effort when we see it. ;)))
Plan on being up early at the coarner tomorrow (furra change :) Hope you make it. I think we may be due this Lanarkshire mob a heavy spanking!
Snake,
Glad your fears and worries have been eased.
Enjoy 2015.
Voguepunter
It is that type of video ,but not that one.
It’s the one where Billy responds to every sensible comment with WATP.
TT
martybhoy59
20:38 on 20 January, 2015
I am well mate hope you are as well.
coneybhoy
20:38 on 20 January, 2015
I can’t disagree with any of what you say.
latchford
20:55 on 20 January, 2015
All about opinions but never been a fan of Stokes.
On the rest of your post I can’t disagree with it.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Snake Plissken@21.06
Heartfelt post. Nice one.
I truly wish everything for you that you would wish for yourself.
HH
Snake
Main thing is you have your health and your family and Celtic, everything else is incidental
Snake Plissken
Sorry to hear of your trouble but glad it is not as bad as you feared.
You have never struck me as controversial, just intelligent so don’t reproach yourself
All comrades here when said and done. I stand corrected but I don’t think anyone here who have met up in person have regretted it
Hail hail
murdochauldandhay & wee oscar
21:04 on 20 January, 2015
abi-dasler
I went to trials at Kerswell College for Lanarkshire then trials at
tinytim
is this the one? it is called explaning debt to a hun
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzcwMzA0MDI0.html
snake
hadn’t seen your name in a while. hopefully, whatever your troubles were, they are well behind you now.
hh
SP
God bless you sir!
I always looked forward to your referendum posts.
You are respected by me for your way wi words.
Viva Slovakia, Polska & Alba.
…south of Newcastle for Scottish Trials
Mr Watson ring a bell ?
Evening, tell me has there been more tickets for the LCSF released for Celtic. Any spare for ma bhoy..?
Ayrshire is Green and White