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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Moonbeams..
Hope Yir Guid..
Have You seen Your New Nickname..
Mamil..aka Middle Aged Man in Lycra..Ha..
I Like it..:-)
Summa of MamilsCSC
“David Conn @david_conn
Coventry City owners’ proposal to play at Northampton Town being discussed by the Football League board. Shocking decline of a club.”
Steinreignedsupreme
In order to balance the books the bus has been transfer listed!
LB
Citibhoy
Don’t assume there are many “politically correct” types in senior management within cooncils
The senior management all jump to the tune of the elected representatives
Somebody had a comment on here yesterday regarding one such worthy who happens to be the local Grand Master of the OL – hardly the most inclusive of organisations
Lilys 11:11
Decision was likely made in good faith after consultation with service users. So the Daily Record knows what’s best for disabled weans more than their families?
The decision is only wrong according to the Daily Record, and on the basis they can take a shot at “heartless cooncil” “stuckup arrogant barstewards”
No offence taken and none intended
Tallybhoy .
Gelato ?
I was in a Siracusa ice cream shop last weekend . 51 flavors plus a choice of 11 different types of granita. . Woman behind the counter told me that ” a Brit from a cruise ship ” had asked her —-” do you sell Magnums ? ” and had got a -” try Malta ” in reply..
Buona giornata ! Auguri ! Vado fuori .
Talking of Iran and mullahs, does anybody else think that Charlie looked a bit like a jihadist last night? He needs to have a word with his hairdresser.
charliemullahgrewcsc
BT – agree as far as respite for families is concerned
However, I would not insist Shakira made my cocoa, I would offer to take my turn every other night – even Horlicks if she wanted
squire danaher
10:57 on 4 July, 2013
I tend to agree.
Things have changed a lot in the last 40 years, both in terms of provision of services and societal attitudes. Changed for the better. The taxi outing, albeit those involved are unquestionably sincere and genuine, does seem a bit of an anachronism today.
Squire.
Ok….o)
LiviBhoy 11:34 on 4 July, 2013
“In order to balance the books the bus has been transfer listed!”
Did you see the registration of the ole bus?
RFC 1 WTP … The Zombies just keep the laughs coming.
Squire
Common Purpose are one of the main groups driving the PC agenda – they have graduates in elected and unelected postions throughout the UK.
It is fundamentaly at odds with representaive democracy
Citibhoy Shoulder to Shoulder with Neil Lennon
11:42 on 4 July, 2013
Who’d win in a fight, Common Purpose or the Masons?
And anyway, isn’t the world controlled by a Jewish/Islamist Bolshevik cabal?
Or are they just a smokescreen to protect The Stonecutters?
squire danaher 11.35
If the decision was reached after consultation, then it was the right decision, but nowhere was it stated that that was the case. Its a little disappointing to think, you believe, that I think the DR knows whats best for “the weans”, wish is definetly not the case, but if the decion was taken summarily by the council, in my opinion its wrong.
lily granpa
ps. None taken, none intended
The term ‘politically correct’ is almost as misused as ‘dignity’.
#FACT
Steinreignedsupreme
I saw it and thought there is no hope for them.
Have they paid the road tax on it?
LB
Heading oot but caught this -.
Sicilian radio stating that the new FIFA Rankings have Italy 6th and England 15th..
Newsreader opined —–
” 6th seems about right —– but we could climb higher if we could find a striker and persuade Buffon to retire “
Political correctness, what is it good for?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IYx4Bc6_eE
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
10:38 on
4 July, 2013
Disgusting, but they will encourage thousands of hate ridden zombies to walk on our streets on sat with the councils full backing.
Political correctness ”
” big in Sheepland “.
Eddie Izzard.
Music Update
Lisa Stansfield still can’t find her Baby
The beauty of being domiciled in Corcaigh………..?
………………..no Oranj Ordure to befoul the streets…………………….
…..altho’ the coos do their bit!
;)
HH
Soal.
Nice to see you posting.
Dont be a stranger
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
10:38 on
4 July, 2013
Disgusting, but they will encourage thousands of hate ridden zombies to walk on our streets on sat with the councils full backing.
They don’t do walking away, they just do walking about…
blantyretim
Yeah! you’re right, it is a bit dated but it interesting that the government feels the need to commission such reports and almost ten years later it is freely available to the public when much more interesting, and associated reports just happen to get deleted.
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SOAL..
Ditto..
Lindy Chamberlain..
Summa
One of life’s great mysteries is why some many people in the Orange Order are overweight.
Will all that walking during the ole extended marching season – these peepul really should be in better shape.
Steinreignedsupreme
They must all travel around in big fancy buses with ovens and beds on them.
LB
NEW ARTICLE BHOYS….
On which I was first. No podium shouting from me though. …o))
summa of sammi….
11:16 on 4 July, 2013
Just like SDMs £10 boast, sally’s comments will come back to haunt him on ‘A Question of Sport’ next year, if they can find a seat big enough for his erse….