After full time on Saturday Celtic fly east to play Shakhter Karagandy in Kazakhstan, which is five hours ahead of UK time, but fortunately kick off on Tuesday is 9pm local time, 4pm in the UK, so the team will not have to adjust body clocks. Such a long flight immediately after a game is not without risk, though.
Muscles need to stretch and move freely after exertion. Players will need an exercise routine for the plane to mitigate the risk of the kind of strain injuries we see so often. Get a schedule for them to walk up and down the plane every hour.
I expect Celtic will have a scout at the Astana Arena for Friday’s game between Astana and Shakhter Karagandy but it might not be too revealing. The Shakhter coach and first team squad didn’t even attend the game prior to their last Champions League qualifier against Albanians, Korce. They were locked away in preparation as the second team were deployed for the league game.
It’s back to the Astana Arena, with its plastic pitch and closable roof, which is 135 miles from Karagandy, for the visit of Celtic, who will be hoping the pitch is a better standard than the one they played on in Sweden last week. Neil Lennon could perhaps put a call into his former team-mate, Aiden McGeady, who played on the surface for Ireland 11 months ago (Ireland won the World Cup qualifier after being a goal down with a minute of normal time left).
Longmuir to Rangers International
It was a clear five months ago we ran the story, Longmuir and the Newco job, saying “Speculation that Mr Longmuir is taking care of current business until he is ready to move to Newco is becoming hard to ignore”. Back then CQN suggested that if Longmuir “loses his ability to be a dealmaker” there might not be much he could offer such a high-flying football team.
If the SPFL are surprised, they shouldn’t be. Anything other information Mr Doncaster wants I’ll be happy to help.
The March article linked above also speculates that Newco could go into administration this season, lose players and suffer a points penalty, resulting in relegation. Don’t know how I missed the target so badly with that one……
Charlotte Fakes revelations from last night will have been news to no one here, but they will embarrass more than a few elsewhere. What the Scottish football authorities must now consider are actions, and guidance and advice to Scottish Football League clubs during the last year.
“Have we actually offered him a job”? There’s one chief exec who is delivering £500k of comedy value per annum. Here’s a phrase which might come in helpful soon, “It’s too late, we’ve no money, you can’t deliver what we wanted and you’re useless”.
Has anyone suggested that being owned by a Hedge Fund is like a new signing? Positions are being adopted for the bun fight ahead. It will not be pretty.
Have you signed up for the 1254125 Great Scottish Run yet? For serious runners there is a 10k or Half Marathon to choose from, but there are shorter distances, from 1 mile, for the less-athletic and for kids. With the soul of our game being chased by so many unappealing influences this is a great way to anchor Celtic back where the story started.
Get involved, guidance tips here.
Anyone else who presents a Daily Record transfer story to me as fact is getting a right dirty look.
Plug for a show at the Fringe about a Leeds-based part of the Irish diaspora.
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shreck was onside there..well said ally
Bourne
:-)
Rooney was onside but his hair weave was at least 3 yards off
TBJ/HS – as far as Celtic is concerned, jury out on JF for me, but NFL and WGS clearly see something we don’t!
T4
alien heeds been poor
Hun skelper
That’s not how your comment read …
Though Kenny Misser was playing?
T4
Hes talented… but needs to mature
well done scotland 1:1 ht
….pfayr
20:45 on 14 August, 2013
Hun skelper
That’s not how your comment read …
Can’t believe he gets a game for either he’s shite, is that any better for you HH
Scotland lying too deep.
Maybe they should bring Forrest on to get them further up the pitch:-)
Wee Jamesie away home to bed early bath then bed to count sheep.
Your’e Playing CSC
Wayne Rooney is not a patch on Martin Chivers
Norn iron beating Russia 1 0 shockeroooney
Hey the old Jocks playing well
Broonie Scotland’s MOTM in the first half. Forrest playing an alien role to that he plays at Celtic, he is like a 2nd right back and spending most of the time defending against Baines’s forward runs. Good learning experience for him, will help make him a better all round player.
Wilshere is a class above anyone else on the park, unfortunately for him, like many great individuals in the past (Best, Giggs, etc) he plays in a crap international team.
Half time 1-1
Didn’t know danny wellbecks dad was a hero … bomb disposal unit …. first name Stan ;)
fook sake! another beckam advert
Doc
Cheers mate. Itv hd it is then.
Ok everybody – fingers on buzzer
can you tell me any pub in Glasgow city centre where I can watch the game on Tuesday?
Thanks in advance
Tommysbhoy,
It will be the same excuse everybody gives their fav ‘no getting the service’ to me usually means, isolated himself and no making space.
Wee James looks like he has lost confidence?
Billy Bhoy – the admiral in Waterloo street –
Paul67 et al
Good first half for a friendly. If Rhodes is on the bench then Gordon needs to get him on. Miller does not lack effort but I am not sure what he is offering in terms of position.
Glad I dont have to listen to Brazil very often. Think he’s got a nut stuck in his throat. <:o)
steinreignedsupreme
20:33 on 14 August, 2013
Zbyszek 20:29 on 14 August, 2013
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS & Vmhan
I’m pretty sure Gene Simmonds is Jewish.
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Yes I think that’s correct.
tommytwiststommyturns
20:28 on 14 August, 2013
He’s by far the worst player on the park. Does he even play for anyone right now either?
Doc is Neil Lennon @ 20:30
“Morrisey 23rd, maybe we did, doubt it though.”
What is your thoughts if we did?
“There is no proof for Celtic to comment on.”
I suppose that is why Canamalar has stuck to only points we do have proof about.
http://thecelticnetwork.com/resolution.pdf
“Really doubt the 5way aspect of your comment.”
Celtic could make that clear to the supporters with a statement.
BTW What would you think if Sevco 5088 refused to sign it and the SFA went ahead with the ‘agreement’ anyway? Basically, what if there was no agreement? Just a…. hand-shake.
Kayal – agreed about Broony, having a very good game.
I’ve seen JF have worse games for Celtic, so surprised to see him singled out for criticism tonight. Who’s on the bench for his position?
T4
Ch113 for STV HD. I see no difference btw!!
Allen Brazil “don’t worry about that” how many times has he said that?
Hope WGS takes both Celtic players off now, big game, lots of travelling next week.
Misser …………..Joe Jordan like up front …………toothless.
Watching their goal again, Whittaker atrocious attempt at a tackle.
Think Snodgrass doing OK also..
Broonie looking very assured in midfield. Its obviously the company he keeps normally having a good effect.
Well done so far Scotland. Hopefully can keep their shape at the back as they tire and the game stretches. Well done WGS and Mark Mc Gee. Wee bit hope restored.
Scotland lost centre back before ehgland scored. Down to ten men at the time I think.
tonydonnelly67
Since you have declined my offer to buy me a beer at a bar near CP before the next home game. How about I buy you one?
blantyretim
20:55 on
14 August, 2013
Think Snodgrass doing OK also..
He is, would like to see him on the right, doesn’t have the pace to take full backs on the outside and always cuts inside. Being left footed he’d cause more problems out there.