13 June and Celtic have signed a striker! Do we have some important games coming up early in the season? 6’4” Amido Balde joined Sporting Lisbon three years ago but never made an appearance for the club.
After three loan deals he joined Vitoria Guimaraes a year ago, where he caught the eye of Celtic scouts. At 22-years-old, he is right in the sweet spot of Celtic’s recruitment strategy: fully developed physically, old enough to be considered prime first team material but with many years of prime football ahead.
Playing for Celtic is quite different than playing for Vitoria Guimaraes, so it may take Amido a period of adjustment to settle into life as a Glasgow sporting celebrity, but he is clearly the man Neil Lennon and the scouts wanted. Based on that, I’m happy.
Despite what could be described as cover, and the fact that the player has declined a new contract, I’m still not happy to sell Gary Hooper. We have lots to do this summer before that moves up the agenda.
Welcome to Celtic, Amido.
The raffle for a signed Celtic top in aid of 1254125 ends early tomorrow morning. THIS IS THE LAST CALL FOR TICKETS, which cost only £1 each. Get in there…..
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LEFTCLICKTIC 1202,1210
Keep posting this stuff,sir-never let them think we will simply go away.
As with JACKIE MAC,I am sorry to hear of your recent health problems. I have little doubt that each of you will draw strength from the good wishes on here.
My best to you both….
tusker
09:36 on 15 June, 2013
A Stor Mo Chroi
For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristeros – Viva Cristeros
Looks a good movie on later and a less known Mexican( but as usual violent) history. I’m not religious but highlights mans need for something to look forward and to aspire to!
Noted the statement from a KKK on KOC fund raising in USA. ” for every million they raise we will raise 10!!
Now where have I heard the like of that before??
………
What channel is this on Mo Chara?
HAMILTON TIM
Luminous green?
You’ll look like a lava lamp,ffs!!!
bjmac –
you deserve a medal for sitting next to me for so long. Might stick to soft drinks next year.
BJMAC
Quite right-curtains drawn,letterbox nailed shut,and heid under the duvet for the day. Having ripped the offending page out the diary first.
Didnae see it,didnae happen!!!!
I believe I look resplendent in my bright greens trunks today, attractively decorated with nice white and gold (alright yellow) markings and lots of them
Considering making a splash in the pool, before lunch
Hail hail
BMCUW
I’m sure I won’t, I don’t have the height!
Hedging my bets so that if ever I get punted I can prove I high have the credentials to be a lollipop man!!
Right better get ready to make sure that I’m as punctual as ever :-))
.
Cannae see All the Excitement for The Stone Roses at Glasgow Green if Sheena isnae Topping the Bill Again..
Summa of RottenTomaeaetosCSC
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
Plenty Tims on stage at Glasgow Green today.
Great line up and a cracking gig for the cash.
LB
Anyone know when the league fixtures will be announced ?
SOT,
the truth survived and was passed on by word of mouth, they attacked the builders and like the cathedral, parishioner’s turned up to defend their right to worship. Today’s meeja are only using long established tactics when it comes to suppression of the facts.
Attacking children’s processions between St Peters School and St Peters Church was an annual event until the late 60’s, we shall not be moved.
Hail Hail
BT
thoughts and prayers with you and yours today.
Your post got me thinking again about just how much of an influence my uncles Neilly and John had on my celtic way of thinking.
I took it for granted when they were with us but as the years go on my appreciation and gratitude to both grows by the day.
On my first visit to parkhead my Da wanted to leave early as we were winning easily, my uncle Neilly didnt miss him and hit the wall, “thats some example to set the Bhoy,we are here to support the team that means for 90min”.
I can honestly say whenever I get to a game i dont think I have ever left early(I know some people have reasons).
When I gave up my seasonn ticket for stupid reasons, I cant afford one now, my old uncle John just saidas he was nearing the end of his life ” If my legs could carry me and I could afford it I would love to be able to go to Parhhead every opportunity I had”.
I phoned my uncle John to take him to the pub to watch the St Mirren celtic game Gary Hooper scored a late winner in a 1 nil victory.
He could not make it as the illness was getting the better of him, when I phoned him when the final whistle went, he said”I,m done son the day a canny get tae the pub tae watch THE celtic whits the point” (he always called us THE celtic)he passed away shortly afterwards ,
But like my father I hear what they said to me more today than when they said it,
So to any youngsters getting a bit of advice aff yer Da or an auld uncle in relation to THE celtic or anything else for that matter,Listen carefully.
YNWA
is this the first picture from super IQ inside ibrox plotting to take over?
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KK… Terrible day. Pity. A lot of guys going to Glasgow Green tonight… Stone Roses.
Mrs KK… What are Stone Roses ?
KK…Think it’s some kind of pop group.
Mrs KK… What were their hits ?
KK… Dunno. I’ll look it up on Google…. Here we are—-
“I Wanna Be Adored” – 4:53
“She Bangs the Drums” – 3:50
“Ten Storey Love Song” – 4:23
“Waterfall” – 4:39
“Made of Stone” – 4:16
“Love Spreads” – 5:47
“What the World Is Waiting For” – 3:51
“Sally Cinnamon” – 3:25 [A]
“Fools Gold” – 9:54 [B]
“Begging You” – 4:53
“Elephant Stone” – 4:51 [C]
“Breaking Into Heaven” – 6:59 [D]
“One Love” – 3:35 [E]
“This Is the One” – 5:00
“I Am the Resurrection” – 8:13
Mrs KK… Never heard any of them.
KK…Me neither, but apparently they’re big.
Mrs KK… Ah, well. Hope it dries up for them.
KK – brilliant
Wellies at the ready it’s going to be great!
Kieran Prior is a very sharp investor. He is happy to generate a bit of publicity. If the Sevco share price goes up by a few pence, he stands to make tens of thousands of pounds quite quickly. For very little effort.
Nice work if you can get it.
An Dun
This coming Wednesday
CRC,
That’s great stuff from the outstanding SFTB.
A-Z really applies to so many. Personally, I’m glad I only come under B for bampottery.
While nightime bampottery gets the most abuse here from a peculiar daytime snobbery, it’s pretty clear when you see it in black and white, that it’s all the other traits the rest of you have from A, and C to Z, that are the most feckin irritating.
But I drowned my sorrows in a Global Guiness Village last weekend so can deal with this to some extent.
Also glad to see someone at last point out how the indiosyncracies of the Australian set are more than offset by the grounded and common sense contributions from the moonhowlers.
There will be no tabloids in this dojo, will there? No Sensai.
SFTB, thanks for the A-Z – really, really enjoyed reading that. Plenty of laughs, and some serious points (especially X).
Hopefully you CQNers will take serious note of the important points in that article regarding your general behaviour and hang your heads in shame. You need to work on your bampottery – I’m going to offer lessons at £15 per hour depending on what kind of demand there is.
So to counter competition from BT, Sky are increasing subscription packages by up to 10% from September so we can watch more EPL dross.
They can say goodbye to me as a customer.
Celtic_First
That is not being a very sharp investor.
It is just common sense.
Minx 1888.
Have a great time. I will finish of what power is left in my prayer batteries trying to get the rain to stop.
Good Luck.
Leftclicktic
A lovely post and if I may say, typical of you.
I’m pretty sure all 3 of those men will be proud of you.
minx – Met Office showing it drying out through the evening, so stay in the pub until Primal Scream! Hope you all have a great time….in yer wellies!
T4
KK much appreciated
TTTT – by then I’m sure I won’t be too worried :-)
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
I’m good my friend thank you for your thoughts,
Another thing my auld Da used to say and I would just shake my head at him while thinking whits that auld eejit muttering aboot noo :)), is “auld age disnae come alone” I know whit he was muttering aboot noo awright :)).
Regards to your Da from me till we hopefully meet, tell him his medal is in the post for putting up wae ye:)).
HH
The only good thing about weather like this at this time of year is that you know at least one Orange Walk is getting absolutely soaked.
So some of them today on the High Street. They had the same look of poverty and deathly palour as their club.
taurangabhoy
12:03 on 15 June, 2013
BlantyreTim your uncle will be at every game that you go too. Remember the good times and may your uncle rest in peace.
Jackie Mac hope all goes well keep the faith.
Jobo Aberdour is to far awat fro ER. What is happening to the weather down there while you are having a few asprins.
Good to hear that the annual golf tournie was anoter success. Would like to get to that one someday. Have a great weekend all.
For all you CQN’ers who can’t have Sunday breakie at Aberdour or Glasgow try this
2lb ground pork mince ( or beef but I think pork sausage meat is best)
> 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
> 1 1/2 ” pepper
> 1 ” nutmeg
> 2 ” coriander
> 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
> 1/2 cup water (if needed to bind)
>
> Mix all dry ingredients first.
> Add meat a little at a time, mixing thoroughly.
> Add 1 cup breadcrumbs at a time & mix thoroughly.
> Add water only to bind. Shape into a long loaf.
> Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until hard enough to slice
> Freeze flat..
Question about your recipe…
What are the quantities in..you write “..is this tablespoons or…
Over here in toronto and I cannae get a good sausage…
CQN finger on the pulse…..Madiba!
T4
Ten Men Won The League
13:03
How common is it, though, if only a handful of people have amassed wealth of this kind, while the rest of us earn in a year what this one transaction will yield for Kieran (if we’re lucky)?
I know which I prefer, incidentally.
Just seen the photo of the Ben Nevis ‘Highest huddlers’ …………gutted I couldn’t participate.
Unfortunately for some reason whilst in training my lower groin/top of thigh would tighten up after about 1.5 – 2 hrs walking…….possibly old scar tissue damage.
My fitness level is always very good …….lots of long swims etc so makes it harder for me to accept that I will not be taking part ………….wishing the huddlers all the very best for what should be a great day for a good cause.
Will just have to take some solace from the fact that Ibiza beckons on Monday.
HH
The Stone Roses were the Friday night headliners(last night) at the Isle of Wight festival.
Miss Tally is there, but I have not spoken to her yet today to find out if their set was good/bad/indifferent.
HH!!
ItaliaBhoy
My favourite orank walk outfit,well the one that made me laugh loudest is
the sons of the Somme (or summit like that) first world war khaki outfit.
Bet you didn’t know the OO won the war?
The Weather has just picked up….sweet!!
T4
HT
Re: your green all in one wet suit, will the granny to be have a rain mac in the same shade?
leftclicktic
That’s Celtic and Celtic men, great post m friend..
BT – Condolences on the loss of your Uncle. Hope you’re on the mend & the rest of the family are well.
And good luck to all the Ben Nevis Huddlers today
STEPHEBHOY1
Ditto dots.
So teaspoons,as above.
Running outa skwerr as I write….
When’s the football start ? I’m bloody bored.
Good luck to all the Ben Nevis hikers / huddlers, missed out due to my bhoys Christening tomorrow but will try to make the next one.
Not my cup of tea but enjoy the stone roses whoever is going, I’m sure the mud baths will be refreshing :-)
HH