In the early years of our re-emergence as a ‘proper’ football team under Martin O’Neill, Celtic were patronised by the suggestion that they ‘don’t play friendlies’, largely as a result of Martin’s ability to win games against teams from south of the border.
That comment is seldom aired these days, as for many years, Celtic have stretched their muscles in friendlies without worrying too much about the score. Gordon Strachan’s teams would lose the meaningless games with regularity but would largely win the important qualifiers which followed. So much so I’d probably feel uncomfortable watching Celtic apply themselves too much when it didn’t matter.
We will get a good measure of how match fitness needs to improve ahead of Champions League qualifiers in two weeks when we face Ukrainian aide, Sevastopol, tonight. Ukrainian football is one of the most sought-after properties in the game at the moment; the Russians have been making amorous overtures to the entire league, as they hope to build a super-league by joining up with the Ukrainians. I’m sure Celtic officials will have an active interest in the subject ahead of the game.
No injuries, please, you can forget about the score.
Delighted to hear Roy Keane is coming up for the Celtic Charity #19 game for Stiliyan Petrov’s Foundation on 8 September. Stan played with some timeless Celtic heroes (Roy’s 13 games doesn’t give him enough material to qualify for this accolade) in his seven years at the club; my money is on the event selling out (ticket details at bottom of page) as they are confirmed one at a time……
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Hh
May as well claim.
Standing up………….
for Stan.
HH.
Ok, I’ll go for number 3 too.
I can think of a few attractive Ukranians
Wasted journey to Manchester. Get to check in to be told that the foreign office have cancelled flights to Egypt. Sitting in car at Tebay on way home. Gutted.
KTF
HH
Or Ukrainians even
Gooooooooooooooood afternoon
What time does the kick about start tonight ?
I see 19:00 but is it 18:00 celtic park time ?
Ps mon the Fuglafjørdur
Sick mighty tim.
Not the news you wanted. ..o ((
Eastern Europe and Scandanavia have some great players, we have been really imaginative in the last few years with Izzy, Naka, Vic, Kayal all coming from far flung fields, our scouts are top notch.
And here is one of them attractive Ukrainians
http://www.millaj.com/
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Paul67..
Hey My Wife after the 4th one was Ukrainian..
Summa of RussianBridesCSC
My wife and I have been using the Duckworth Lewis Method for a few years.
She sets me a cricketing scenario just before bedtime. By the time I have worked it out she is sleeping and I have a banging headache.
Is tonight’s game being showed anywhere?
You might be gutted mighty tim but the food at Teabay is excellent! Best service station bar none.
mighty tim
12:07 on 3 July, 2013
Wasted journey to Manchester. Get to check in to be told that the foreign office have cancelled flights to Egypt. Sitting in car at Tebay on way home. Gutted.
Sorry to hear that.
18.00 CPT
Zimmerman.
Celtictv.
Cheers BT.
Bawsman
Thank you
Bada Bing
If your lurkin.
Dunno if you got a reply about bon jovi last night but they are scheduled to be on at 8.00,latest they can finish is 11.00
HH
I’m a bit concerned about Kelvin Wilson’s comments about how lonely he was when he first arrived. I think we should have an induction programme for our new players to make sure that this never happens to them. As well as helping them to play better we have a responsibility as employers to look after our staff, most of whom are young lads.
@AgentScotland: Dean Shiels will be allowed to leave Ibrox for nothing if he can find a club, still has 3yr on £7k p/w so unlikely he’ll move without payoff
@AgentScotland: Ian Black would also be allowed to leave tho still has over £1m in potential wages to collect from Ibrox which he wont get anywhere else
Fire Sale at Ipox.
Is my understanding correct that the game is free to view for everyone on Celtic TV tonight ?
Mighty Tim
Sorry to hear that Mate, I know you were looking forward to yer trip..
Inside The SPFL@AgentScotland3h
Dean Shiels will be allowed to leave Ibrox for nothing if he can find a club, still has 3yr on £7k p/w so unlikely he’ll move without payoff
@AgentScotland @MTHForum basically they are having their own private administration
@AgentScotland @MTHForum Perhaps disciplinary problems? Daddy’s boy been releasing confidential info?
googybhoy ♥ Celtic
Im getting slow in my auld age :))
Smoke and mirrors fae Govan
googybhoy ♥ Celtic
I hope they both told Swally that they don’t do walking away!
LB
proudbhoy
11:55 on 3 July, 2013
summa of sammi….
11:25 on 3 July, 2013
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Yes mate u did, didnt want to keep using incase the lawell tried to hunt me down.. Hopefully get it in before season starts.
I’ll get that lead in dick smith, my broadband is good so should be ok.
Im due to go away to work for 4weeks at a time, on my week off will i be able to watch the celtic games i missed ? Internet signal where im going will not be strong enough.
Sent u an email summa
Mighty Tim
Ouch! Sorry to hear that. My understanding of the situation is that travel to the Red Sea resorts was still ok. Where do you stand re. refund or compensation?
Salve Salve
Mighty Tim – sorry, but I’m glad to hear that you and your family aren’t being placed in any danger. That’s the most important thing.
I worked near Alexandria in ’87 – ’88 and arranged a trip to Luxor/Valley of Kings/Asswan. It was incredible.
Later in ’88 or possibly ’89, Islamic extremists slaughtered two busloads of German tourists near Luxor.
I haven’t been back to Egypt since, even though I would desperately love to show my wife where I had been all those years ago.
I hope you get all your money back mate.
HH
TTTT
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*Note to Self*
Don’t give Celtic TV Login Details to People Who Continue to Abuse YOUR Trust..Bla Bla Bla..
Ask You where to Watch Celtic in Melbourne for a ‘Friend’ ..
Jeezo..
Feck Sake..I Will pay Celtic TV for You..
Summa
MrJohnnyClash[ FTLT] – the ole Duckworth Lewis method have a new album out.
I have some discs by the Unthanks on which the Grimethorpe Colliery Band feature prominently.
New D-L M album is called ‘Sticky Wickets’.
Mighty Tim
I’m due out to start work in Hurghada on Saturday. I thought all flights to red sea were fine?
PMJS
They will probably play songs form the album on the BBC R2 folk show tonight.
I am bhoycotting show since they got rid of Mike Harding for playin’ too many songs about bould Fenians and not enough Mumfords.
Ggggggrrrrrrrrr.
More attractive Ukrainians
leftclicktic
12:20 on 3 July, 2013
googybhoy ♥ Celtic
Im getting slow in my auld age :))
Smoke and mirrors fae Govan
Got to be quick to beat a taxi driver to a good rumour.