I was pleased Hearts won last night as all season I’ve been telling people we will win the league by double figures. Dropping the ball on Wednesday night put that in jeopardy but the gap is back to 12 points ahead of the visit of Motherwell on Sunday.
Ronny is likely to deploy more first choice players for his final game as Celtic manager against a Motherwell team who staged a remarkable recovery after a dreadful 2015, which would have seem them relegated if it weren’t for the huge gap between Premiership and Championship.
It looked like farewell from Emilio on Wednesday but you have to expect a few more will possibly make their final competitive appearances in the hoops this weekend.
I see a “Five-in-a-row but Peter Lawwell just cannot win” article in The Scotsman. Aye, fair enough, but the article ploughs into the Resolution 12 guys, and accuses other Celtic fans of “breathtaking hypocrisy”.
It appears to imply Financial Fair Play rules are not applied elsewhere in Europe (citing Atletico Madrid), so there should be no issues with the rules not applying to Rangers in 2011. I don’t follow Spanish club licencing too closely, but you will remember Malaga being banned by Uefa for having “overdue payables” to the Spanish tax authorities.
The rules ARE applied, clubs are banned from European competition for overdue payables.
I’ve been in touch with both the Res 12 guys and Celtic on this matter this morning (they continue to work together on a daily basis). It’s fair to say both robustly rejected the tone in the article. I don’t know how this matter will end, but it will not be decided at Hampden, or in a newspaper office – cards marked one more time.
Zlatan on ending his stay at PSG, “I came like a king, I leave like a legend”. And then some.
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TONYDONNELLY67 on 13TH MAY 2016 2:40 PM
I’v got to much respect for CFC the board and PL, to ask him on here or any other Celtic blog, and I know your serious too, ffs? I’v seen and heard the malcontents at the AGMs that’s enough for me thanks.
Tony, I suspect we have more in common when it comes to PL and the board than we have differences. However there is nothing wrong with constructive criticism if someone thinks there is an issue needing addressed. Obviously I don’t mean those who repeat ad nauseum the same views, but I think you would find that if PL, or any other member of Celtic requested questions on here, the questions would be searching but fair. The alternative is to accept everything the board tells us as gospel, and you only need to look across the city to see where that kind of forelock tugging gets you.
I’m all for healthy, constructive challenge and debate, it can only strengthen us.
TOMTHELEEDSTIM
I did add a wee etc – which is nice!
We are trying to keep this a little vague because we don’t want to give too much away. Lessons from the last time.
The Swiss newspaper gives it an international angle in UEFA’s hometown.
The Guardian shines a light on it down south. They will also increase their Scottish availability on the day the ad runs to meet demand. They were aware of how well it went the last time!
TONYDONNELLY67 on 13TH MAY 2016 2:45 PM
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So, Tony the liar – defends PL the liar.
Hmmmmmm.
Winning Captains – got it, cheers.
HRVATSKI JIM on 13TH MAY 2016 1:33 PM
Neganon
Sorry if I offended you.
Yep,you should be,thats my job.I do think its time for PL to step down.I have no great qualms about him,he has done good and bad,but he is now affecting Celtic.Like some PMs,Presidents,just been in the job too long.Popularity wanes.Thats life.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 13TH MAY 2016 2:40 PM
I’v got to much respect for CFC the board and PL, to ask him on here or any other Celtic blog, and I know your serious too, ffs? I’v seen and heard the malcontents at the AGMs that’s enough for me thanks.
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TD, Where were you on 1st. March 1994?
So. it’s back to the grand ole days where
if you ask a question, your creating mischief ?
Winning Captains – is there a non Paypal option?
M6B
I know where he wasn’t…
HH
WC
fair play and well done to all involved.
I do wish some would take note of how a small number of shareholders have been working WITH the club on these important issues.
The problem is when people pre-judge an issue its hard to save face.
I think we all agree Celtic need to say something too within the near future and hopefully the statements in the Guardian and the Swiss paper are a precursor….
I suppose if Celtics involvement is made clear in a newspaper ad then they’ll have to say something eh ;)
HH
Tomtheleedstim
Yes just click on to purchase and you get an option to pay by card
canny be ersed wi this….
But, just remember and not to step on the ole
red carpet as it’s rolled out of the Celtic-Way to
welcome the huns back to befoul our stadium
that ‘we’ built, as they take-in the latest mibbery
of a Celtic team on the ole Celtic Park pitch.
Enjoy what you pay for.
…..off-oot…..
Traditionalist88,
I don’t think winningcaptains is going to fall for that.
KEVJUNGLE. I usually enjoy the stuff you write and often you give me a good laugh but calling folk liars does you no favours it is lazy and rude.Let him without sin cast the first stone jumps to mind. H.H.
“The problem is when people pre-judge an issue its hard to save face.”
Trad 88,
So true mate.
It seems the easy kop out is to add the ol “I hope he/she/they prove me wrong but…”
HH
cheers Dessybhoy
Dharma Bam on 13th May 2016 3:02 pm
It wasnt a trap – Peter Lawwell is on record saying Celtic will comment. We have something to hold him to.
Time is of the essence IMO
Kev J,
I told you,check those meds.
JOE FILIPPIS HAIRCUT on 13TH MAY 2016 3:02 PM
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Joe, everybody tells lies even wee whit lies.
Even me!
But, I don’t trouser a £million of Celtic supporter’s money for telling them lies.
I don’t come on and berate the Res : 12 guys for doing what they they think is best then, change tack half way down the road and try to claim that I’ve always backed them – Tony D did that.
Even if he is an auld fenian eejit :)
HH
Geordie…
So those who hoped to be proven wrong only evr use it as a cop out, are you saying they are being disingenious ?
I see many people and I include myself using it when players are signed or selected for a place in the team, have you never done it ?
white lies – typo
Summary for those who haven’t read Lawwell in the Sun/ Herald/ Mail…
Ignore falling crowds and turnover , European failures , bloated squads, poor management appointments,
We need ‘Rangers’ it provides £10m so resolution 12 guys are being strung alongim a great CEO and über celtic fan. I’m doing you a favour are£1m/ year
BUY A SEASON TICKET PLEEEEEASE!!!!
Apropos to nothing but does anyone else, whilst viewing on mobile, notice certain posters names are highlighted in green in the last 5 comments section?
And when you click on them it takes you to some weird and wonderful Web pages.
Whatzatawaboot?
HH
…..oot……
Remember a Celtic chairman mouthing malcontent line months before the club was in danger of going under
There Yi go spin again, thought we where talking about PL and the present board? Why the squirrel ?
I asked a question on the last blog
VESPACIDE on 13TH MAY 2016 12:12 PM
What happens when we win in regards to res 12, same club myth, LNS title stripping ? how will the landscape change ? The offshore report has shown the SFA is not fit or able to regulate football in this country without supervision, should Celtic not petition UEFA to find us a well run jurisdiction to operate our financially sound football club. Could that possibly be the long game for us. It’s either that or massive structural reform in the Scottish game, judging by the press and SFA cover up around these issues it would be best for everyone if they smoothed the way for Celtic to leave Scottish football then they can enjoy any kind of fictional sport they like without us scrutinising every blatant infringement of the rules.
Hail Hail.
Squire engaged with,
SQUIRE DANAHER on 13TH MAY 2016 12:22 PM
Vespacide
Point taken.
However, can we credibly go about winning that battle – which we rightly insist is not an Us v Thems battle – then upsticks and go elsewhere?
Surely if we engage other Scottish clubs in the fight to reform the SFA and SPFL, and they fight with us, it’s a bit of a boot in the hawmaws to walk away?
That obviously assumes 2 things,
1) other teams have such an appetite and more importantly
2) that Celtic does.
I rebuffed with,
VESPACIDE on 13TH MAY 2016 12:29 PM
I was under the impression that the other clubs and supporters are happy enough to play along with the SFA and the media status quo, I am not aware of any of them vociferously supporting our position either privately or in public, I see it as us alone against everyone else, tell me am I wrong ?
Hail Hail.
No further discussion, was I being a quisling or seeking to sow discontent with my question, I think not !
Hail Hail.
M6BHOY on 13TH MAY 2016 2:52 PM
TONYDONNELLY67 on 13TH MA
There is no comparison to 1994,FFS,get a grip.We are solvent,good pool of players,who I think the new manager will use a lot more wisely,have just won 5 IAR.
Compared to one hour from bankruptcy !!!!!!!!.Ridiculous analogy.
Traditionalist88,
Well then, I suppose you’ll just have to wait like the rest of us and hear it/read it when it happens.
It’s a bit like Christmas isn’t it!?
BOB LOBLAW on 13TH MAY 2016 2:47 PM
TONYDONNELLY67
Calling him a liar is constructive?
Geordie Munro on 13th May 2016 3:04 pm
Agreed – perfect storm brewing IMO.
This was never an overnight job.
HH
Tony Donnelly 2:22
See when you write contributions like that, do you ever think about reading them before you post them??
So. it’s back to the grand ole days where
if you ask a question, your creating mischief ?
Your not asking questions, you making bs accusations.
KEVJUNGLE. In my opinion it is better when you cover your criticism with a bit of humour and a wee smiley thing.Yes we all tell lies part of our human weakness but wee dont like our noses rubbed in the fact.H.H.
Dharma Bam on 13th May 2016 3:14 pm
Absolutely,its nice to talk tactics sometimes, but patience is a virtue ;)
HH
Any intelligence on early uptake of SB renewals?
Lawwell been unusually communicative… Even if he is using wrong media… Curious coincidence that it coincides with SB renewals?
I don’t think he’ll be CEO forever he’ll be lucky to make it through this season as he could die on his own conceit… He is a God of his own idolitory if ever I saw one.
He’ll never love Celtic more than himself.. Ever
“So those who hoped to be proven wrong only evr use it as a cop out”
Canamalar,
No-one has said that.
And of course I have used it. I can’t think of any times I have but I’m pretty sure I’ll have used it.
But to use it constantly and usually in and around a message of barbed criticism and ridicule it does start to carry a whiff of disengenuity.
HH
Vespacide.
My understanding is that the fans of several clubs – Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, DU off the top of my head – share our misgivings.
I hadn’t dingy-ed you, I had just thought the comment had got lost on last thread :)
TONYDONNELLY67 on 13TH MAY 2016 3:14 PM
BOB LOBLAW on 13TH MAY 2016 2:47 PM
TONYDONNELLY67
Calling him a liar is constructive?
Not its not. But as you know that’s not the point I was making. I have no truck with the serial complainers who refuse to see the nuances of the overall situation and continually repeat their same old criticisms. But that does not mean there isn’t a place for constructive and challenging questioning of the Board and PL.. If he does come on here for Q&A I’m certain that he will be treated with respect.