The comment in today’s Telegraph by Joe Ledley confirming that, in the event they win the league early, Celtic have considered giving players some extended rest period before the end of the season has a lot of focus about it.
We have Champions League qualifiers starting on 2 July and hopefully extending six games later in the last week in August, all plans must be made with the objective of being as strong as possible for these games.
Last season APOEL Nicosia got through the Champions League group stages, beat Lyon in the last 16, before being stopped in the quarters by Real Madrid, but their European adventure this season was ended in August by Neftchi Baku. Rangers run to the Uefa Cup final in 2008 was quickly followed by an August elimination at the hands of the mighty Kaunas. We don’t need reminded of what happened in 2005, when the club formerly known as Artmedia Bratislava, and no longer playing top flight football, caught Celtic cold. Five times.
I’m keen to hear from Celtic on policing and stewarding at games. The club have to be attentive to all season ticket holders who feel they have been poorly treated, by police or stewards. Processes to deal with such matters must be open to supporter groups to audit, perhaps even to administer. Delegate thus, and you resolve many concerns.
The Lions Roar event at the Kerrydale Suite on 1 March, with a film of the 1967 European Cup final, will have commentary from Bertie Auld, Stevie Chalmers, Bobby Lennon, Jim Craig, John Fallon, Charlie Gallacher, Billy McNeill, John Clark and John Hughes. Mike Jackson will also be there with Billy. Tickets went on sale six days ago and there are only a few left…..
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Paul67 et al
Used to be that if you were arrested and charged with breach of the peace in Glasgow, the two members of the public whose peace had in fact been breached, were the same two police officers who arrested you in the first place. Saves time! With the new football offences legislation, it is possible that the police did not manage to be offended in the first instance, but on reviewing film/camera evidence after the fact, decide that action must be taken against those who escaped justice in the first place. A seat number may suffice, especially if it belongs to a season ticket holder, following which the Glasgow Police may request the identification of said party. If supplied that could lead to an arrest away from the place where the “offence” has taken place, ie at work, at home, at a port, or even, it is alleged, at the CSA London Road. Such a scenario would involve cooperation between Celtic PLC and the Police, and indeed it may on occasion, be justified, but given that there are few if any convictions what is the purpose and objectives of these prosecutions. Health and Safety is paramount, but is it mentioned in any of the charges? I doubt that.
paecepta and TET
I think the catalyst was not so much the GB banner but rather the the placing of the poppy on the Hoops. I think that, not the Willo Flood signing, should be on PLs gravestone.
I honestly believe that the club itself caused the tensions with full knowledge that there would a major outcry from the support. The GB banner highlighting this was a reaction to this.
Hail Hail
When it comes to being a witness at criminal proceedings, there is no discretion on the part of the witness. You’re cited. You appear. Or you’re held in contempt.
Utter bollocks to suggest otherwise.
Anybody see more than a passing resemblance between brother W and Lennie on the banners either side of the door to cp. I could be onto something here – some serious Celtic da Vinci code sh-*
Anyone know anything about this ,
I am here asking you to join a new singing section that will be placed in section 122 of Celtic Park. We alk know how successful the Green Brigade have been to the North Curve so seems only fair the South Curve get a voice too, do you not agree. If you would like to join or have any enquires don’t be afraid to contact us at stormbreaker151@aol.com Please when sending an email put subject as Section 122. Let us know before the start of the season if you would like to join, it is a £10 membership fee which will go towards displays. Regards, Section 122 spokesperson.”
My son just told me about it .
che
16:14 on
18 February, 2013
Vmhan
Gerry Breslin of Pangur Ban fame?
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Sorry for the delay I was travelling back from Derry via L’pool.
Aye Che it was indeed, of Wullie and Danny (song) fame.
V
jimmci
17:48 on
18 February, 2013
Good statement from Celtic. The GB’s Cxxx head being out in his place in my view.
Personally, I would not even have replied to someone with so little respect that he would even think of using such a name
Jimmci, please be aware that the author of the GB is not Cxxx head. this issue arose yesterday after a CQN poster copied a link to a twitter page. The owner of the page had merely copied the GB’s post:
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/l2rqlh
TBB@18.20
I’m unclear as to why GB would muddy the waters this way. Are they unaware he has no choice, if they have a lawyer I assume not. What then did he say in court? Was it not the truth?
BMW, Thanks for that. I’m genuinely pleased to read your response.m
Cheers
Coorslad ,mcdowellcelt
Many thanks lads HH
starry plough
mailing it to you now
Waited all day to see Stuart Dougal on tv with his comments on Bobby Maddens
decision to award Dundee United a penalty, in which two Celtic players were also booked.
Still no show
Stuart come oot , come oot , wherever you are
You were all over the media last wednesday defending that spanish ref.
What is the story on stv, refuse to give them viewin figures an my wee girl has the remote!
rebelbhoy72
Fom my post: – block bookings were allocated at Hampden and Tifo displays were allowed and actively encouraged (including the recent Barca display).
I am well aware that the GB raised the funds for the Tifo – my comments state: allowed and actively encouraged!
FF beyond delusional:
‘the news that we are apparantly setting up a link with Juventus & also have recently help talks with the team from OZ got me thinking. ‘ [Nothing will ever get you thinking – and you’ve already got a “link” with Juventus.]
‘Green said, the way forward for Rangers is to buy the players not getting a game at the big Clubs, for example Juve say, Barca B, or players who are 21, 22 and no chance of a game at these big clubs.
Buy and then sell for profit’
A Rival..for the G.B.??
Ah could See THAT.. comin’.
Great!
That’s good old fashioned..Competition
Which.. Ah Like.
Competition is always.. Healthy..
That is Jist whit the G.B. need..A Rival..
Noo.. If the G.B. don’t get aff the Dime and sort oot.. and Dispose of That
Recalcitrant Element,from within thur Ranks…they may be sorry..
This Noo Rival.. organization wull ..Push them
And.. That’s Awe fur the Good.
Kojo
Still…Laughin
Stv can expect a lot of complaints from disgruntled huns the way they dwelled on the four horsemen of the apocalypse banner.lol
scotlands shame
Short interview with Neil regarding GB , he says that nobody is conspiring against them as far as he is concerned .
scotlands shame
Also showed The Four Horses of the Apocalypse banner .
If I were arrested as described by the GB I’d have it out with them in court.
PR men carry no weight there. In fact they won’t even appear because doing so would carry a go to jail card given their adversion to the truth, the whole …
Thanks for info will expect the cracked crest in tabloids in morn
HH
Interesting all this GB hassle should surface around the time Sevco are due to get news and provide explanations for tax dodging etc. it suits many parties if the Celtic support appear to be unsettled…
Lets call on Minty and Sevco and the MSM for answers. Let the police ask questions of million pound liquidators!!!
Do not let parties divide and conquer our unique support. We ARE above that.
Let common sense prevail. Together we are stronger..
HH
Great point arranmorebhoy
The board will say and do whatever is needed to enter the holy land of the EPL.
Including moving the whole show to Dublin if necessary.
SKY don’t want rebel songs or anything that remotely suggests an anti-capitalist or socialist leaning.
Kojo, in the early days, the GB had rivals e.g. The Jungle Boys – guess who “won”.
N,,,,
Ye must be.. kiddin’?
Right?
Whit’s goat intae ye?
Ah hid ye pegged .. fur a guy who .. wid mak a Fine Contributer ,tae this Hallowed Spot…noo.. Ah am no sae sure.
Kojo
Still…Laughin’
Has PC/Sergeant/Inspector… McCrindle – or whatever rank he is – come out and made a statement yet?
I am hearing that his ‘pest control…’ job description from his social network site has suddenly disappeared.
Expect the msm to track him down and ask him some questions.
HH!!
Who gave the parrot an Acid???
Tallybhoy@18:55
I don’t expect McCrindle to be on duty at CP on Saturday or for the foreseeable future.
I’m sure they’ll find some other ‘neutral’ officer to take his place :)
For Saturday = Sunday
Found this in a wee book today.
One for the grammar school bhoys
Ubi didicisti gubernare currum? In fuga ab Hunnis?
praecepta
I agree, it’s no as if the GB sneaked in and set up the Barca display…..
There is obviously an underlying problem, it might never surface.
I never suggested that Brannan did or didn’t have any choice in the matter, I know that if cited he has to appear, I suggested his credibility as a witness, other posters take note.
Dublinbhoy
Aye, you have a very valid point, the banner was the straw etc.
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By the by, it’s no just the GB that are getting bother from the polis, a young fella from Falkirk got remanded for a month today for his part in a bit of bother, or banter as he called it, at a recent game against Hamilton.
SpikeysauldMan..
Hiya.. Pally… Nice tae greet ye..
Ah never knew much aboot the “Jungle”
But, Ah hiv learned .. awe aboot it.. whit is wiz.. and how it ..is..
Missed??
Mebbe, no “Missed”.. missed..but.. is viewed .. by a Few.. wit Regret and Nostalgia.
Ah hiv no doot tha the G.B. is a Great Asset and adds a Great Deal.. tae the Over All Entertainment Value.. to those ..of us.. who Go tae Celtic Games..
But..
The G.B. need tae change thur ways..
IN MA OPINION.
Possibly, the Reasn Ah kin be sae Sang Froid aboot.. suggesting that..
is
Befause..
Ah hiv..
NAE IRISH..in Me..
No ..even a wee tate.
And Ah believe that is The Main Reason..for this G.B. Farrago..
the Irish Influence, which is a Very Important Influence..tae Many a Celtic Suporter..
and..
The G.B. represent a good Deal of The that Rebellious Attitude…which..
Is part and Parcel..of.. A loata Folk.. who have an Affection fur the Irish Rebellion
agin the British..
Ah hiv nae Problem wi them hauding that View..’
They are Entitled..
Howevah..
Ah believe.. Rightly or Wrongly.. that that Rebellious Attitude.. which some folk
oan Here and elsewere..within the Celtic Support Base..
Have .. towards.. Not only the British.. but
Tae
All…AUTHORITY.. and Authority Figures.. In General..
This is .in Ma Opinion..
It lies at the Crux of this Matter…with the G.B.
and Maks itsel Known by an entrenched DISTRUST of the Polis and the Celtic Administration.. especially,, Mr. Lawwell.
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Vmhan
First time I heard the bold Gerry was in the swinging doors in parkhead, a fine singer…he was some fella then, I hope he remains well,
For anyone interested pangur ban CDs still available on amazon!
Reading between the lines of the Celtic statement,Celtic keep mentioning Health and Safety if supporters.
It appears to me that they have a concern with lateral movement and fireworks.
TT
Paul67
What’s up with CQN? I’m getting a ‘Microsoft Security Alert’ message when I open this site.
Clear statement from Celtic. Let’s see what happens in the weeks ahead:
– do the Police continue harassment of innocent Celtic fans who have not committed an offence? This should be detailed and shared with Celtic and all fan groups and the Police so we have a common view.
– do the Police charge Celtic fans inside or outside the ground. As I a phase mentioned previously I have seen several times close to kick off a police van stopping teenage individual Celtic fans and 2 officers stepping out to talk to the kid. Intimidating for any lad making his way late to the game I would imagine.
– if there is a pattern of harassment and the details are there ( inside or outside the ground ) what action do Celtic take, shared with the supporters groups.
– if Celtic are telling the truth and are not colluding with the Police ( they should explan if GB season tickets are being revoked even for 1 game ) then the Police have to answer.
– who is controlling the Focus group. Is it Campbell Corrigan. What are their KPIs that determine success or failure. Is it the number of arrests , ejections, songs sung, photographs taken, prosecutions. If the Focus Group fails it’s mandate will it be closed.Who and when is that decision made?
This has a long way to run. The GB have released their statement, now Celtic. When does Campbell Corrigan take the microphone or does he throw the Focus Leader ( Allegedly an Aberdeen fan with loyalist mates on Facebook ) to the wolves. Is Campbell Corrigan a modern 21st Century Policeman or Campbell Ogilvies reflection ?
Until Campbell Corrigan breaks his silence the ball is at his feet.
Once we have his official position then we have a baseline and we will find the guilty party soon enough I would imagine.
THE EXILED TIM
19:03 on
18 February, 2013
praecepta
I agree, it’s no as if the GB sneaked in and set up the Barca display…..
There is obviously an underlying problem, it might never surface.
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The GB spent a lot of time, effort and money – with the help of donations – to set up the full stadium display for the Barca game.
Ok – they were obviously given access by the club to do so, but as far as I am aware that’s as far as it went.
The whole display was coordinated by the GB, and resulted in the fantastic spectacle that was seen worldwide.
Since then the club have made a ‘nice little earner’ by flogging prints of that night.
HH!!