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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Paul67
Is the headline to today’s article designed to get some extra hits from unsuspecting websurfers?
disnae look like del potro will last long in this match
6 million for Johnjo Shelvey from Liverpool to Swansea .
Seriously?
buick makane-cheers mate,working out schedule for a pre gig drink in the Vogue.HH
Any commentary that includes the word pen instead of penalty is cringeworthy.
borgo67
6m for Johnjo Shelvey,even with only 1 year left on his contract Hooper surely is a better option.
Bada Bing
Saw them about 12 years ago and they were very good! Enjoy!!
Hope you had a good hols!!
Cheers GMB
TopTips; Magners why not take a leaf from Coke’s book and print the names
Shug, Pat, John Paul – on the side of the bottles?
Using up the ole cash. Is this why they are getting rid of the likes of Black and Shiels and signing so many others?
Hmmmmm
Independant internal administration at Sevco.
7 players to leave to pay for the morale boosting bus?
Maybe McOist is going to play the bus as a back four as a tribute to Walturd.
Is ole Jonjo Shelvey not covered in tattooes?
fanadpatriot
To be honest had no idea how long was left on his contract ,
only seen him a couple of times and they seemed to be bigging him up in the same way all oldco youngsters got promoted .
Gary Hooper much much better .
I respect Laudrup so maybe he sees something
Speaking aboot this Egyptian Face- Doon…
Ah Predict :
Despite, Mursi’s Bluster…
Mursi ,will .. Blink.. back peddle.. and Bow oot!
Noo, why wid he dae such a thing as That?
Ye may ask..or No Ask..
Well.. That is Exactly whit Kojo wid Dae.
Fur.. Ah always know when AH AM Licked..and Poor Mursi . is ..well and Truly
Fornicated!
Because..
If he refuses tae accede tae the Egyptian Army’s Demand that he Vacate The Premises, Forthwith..
and..
He chooses tae Ignore.. that.. “Forthwith”.. then he wull… No Live???…or Live?? eethur Wan.. tae Regret it.
Ah remember Ah made the same Mistake and Chose tae Ignore A ..”Forthwith”..
and Ah sure Lived tae regret it..
so..
Ma Advice tae ma Readers is This..
“If any of ye Dae Happen tae Get a ..”Forthwith”.. noo..or ..in the Future.. do not choose tae Ignore it.
Fur ,in Mursi’s Case..
if
He chooses tae Ignore..his.. “Forthwith”…
Then that wid set up a Serious Confronto.. wi the Powerfull Egyptian Armed Forces.. in which his Under Powered and Under Armed Followers wid be Decimated…Pulverized and Blown away…
By the Much Superior Fire Power of the Egyptian Armed Services.
Noo.. Mursi, widnae like tae See that Happen..fur in wan Fell Swoop..
He wid Lose a Big Doze of his Fanatical Followers.. which wid no dae his Chances of ever Getting Back in power. a whole Loatta Guid.
Na… the Prudent thing fur him tae dae..
Wid be tae.. Acquiesce.. tae The Will of the Over-Whelming Majority of the Egyptian People. .. and Relinquish his Presidency..
er… Forthwith!
Fur.. He kin always re-group.. and Make anither Bid fur the Presidency.. at a Later Time.
and,in order tae dae this.. He must Haud oanta the Bulk of his Fanatical Followers.
Although ,Ah hiv always found that…
“He who Refuses tae fight and Runs away.. Wull be jist as Scared tae Fight..
anither Day!”
Kojo
Still Laughin’
Driving past a Barlinnie jail, I saw a very small prisoner climbing down a wall.
He turned and sneered at me, I thought “that’s a little condescending”
Lunch over back to work CSC
bournesouprecipe
lol moment :)
Sevco fan I bet, he was probably climbing back in…
kojo
13:58 on 3 July, 2013
Funny…
Ayrshire is Green and White
HH
bournesouprecipe
14:02 on 3 July, 2013Driving past a Barlinnie jail, I saw a very small prisoner climbing down a wall.He turned and sneered at me, I thought “that’s a little condescending”
Also funny, had to read it twice lol
HH
roy croppie
14:04 on 3 July, 2013
bournesouprecipe
lol moment :)
Sevco fan I bet, he was probably climbing back in…
Would that be asscending
At Sevco, sign a four year contract, or one year, whichever comes first.
Cliftonville v Celtic to be shown live on BBC Scotland and BBC six counties..
HH
I would like to say a big thankyou to paddybhoy 1888 for going out of his way to drop off two cqn golf tops for me today at work.
I’m over the moon with them…believe me… if you want to get under a huns skin they’re a must ;-))
P.s. There’s some still left and it’s all for a good cause.Hail Hail
BSR @ 13.50
VIZ TOP TIP
Blackthorn Cider, why not also take a leaf out of Coke’s book, and print Billy, Wullie, William, Willy, Bill, Williamina, Elizabeth, Lizzie,and Fud on your labels.
A sure-fire winner down Govan way!
Bring back Norfolk Dry!
Salve Salve
GrannyMacsBhoy-Cheers,got your new phone number.HH
So Shiels and Black are for the off if Sevco can unload. They paid over the top money to get them in a moribund market to win a third division and they are making the same mistakes again for their division two campaign.(Love saying that last bit)
Even the hordes must now realise how poor a manger McCoist is. His full timers struggled in many games last year and he unashamedly commands the second largest budget in Scotland. It’s not a bus they need.
They never learn…thank God!
BSR – brilliant! Keep em coming!
T4
Sipsini
Let me see them when you get home. I quite fancy one, but want a wee look/feel first!
Fnarr fnarr!
Salve Salve
googybhoy ♥ Celtic
like it :)
hh
ASonOfDan 13:09 on 3 July, 2013
Agreed on Atajic mhate.
Hope he makes the step up myself, with goals like this he can’t be far away!!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xv2sxg_bahrudin-atajic-amazing-goal-u20-celtic-vs-hearts_sport
HH
/Bishop B
Whilst Cardiff have proved fruitful for us in terms of Sooper Joe and Matthews (though perhaps not quite so generous in respect of Loocens), I sincerely hope the club hold out for there full valuation around any move for Victor. If its good enough for Southampton…
Cavani news .
Yesterday , he was going to Chelsea .
Today , he’s not .
It’s PSG’s turn today but he is still saying Real Madrid , please .
6 million for Shelvey ?
” Looks like an extra from a horror movie , plays football like an extra from a horror movie ”
Italian commentator –England v Italy Euro Under 21s.
Lovely day , beach time , way down south.
Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn’t seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, “My friend is dead! What can I do?” The operator says “Calm down. I can help. First, let’s make sure he’s dead.” There is a silence, then a gun shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says “OK, now what?”
SpikeMilliganCSC
Sipsini
Ceasar safely ensconced indoors!
Salve Salve
“He’s either dead or my watch has stopped!”
GrouchoMarxCSC
Atajic won’t make it.
Watt won’t make it, not at Celtic anyway.
We don’t bring through young guys from the academy or whatever it’s called now.
Close it down and spend the £6,000,000 pounds on a creative midfielder.
You know it makes sense.
Wasn’t it Ian Black who was quoted last year as saying that “(Sevco) will be back in the SPL next season”?
https://t.co/4iV0Ievuca
Reply from SFA on mem num http://t.co/BiYzODaOwR
Check this out still a phobia of mentioning the big L word.
A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree.
Spike Milligan