News that the Maribor game later this month is on the season book has setup a dramatic climax to what will be remembered for decades as a remarkable month in our history. We didn’t ask for this situation. As we drifted away from Murrayfield, our thoughts were only of Celtic’s abject display, but nine days and two Uefa Disciplinary hearings later, we’re through to the Champions League play-off round next week.
For Legia Warsaw, the pill is unbearably bitter. So much so, they had to appeal to Uefa, and on to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, despite scant cause. CAS who will eventually be asked to determine if Uefa’s rules were interpreted correctly. Which they were. The consequences for Legia are so abrupt their reactions are understandable.
Football affects us in ways which are not always beneficial. There was nothing Legia fans could do to remove their distress this past week, but reading comments, by fans of another Scottish club on this subject, has given a glimpse into the human condition.
The emotional investment by some Scottish football fans in Legia’s forlorn cause has evidently resulted in untold misery. Celtic fell into the Clyde and came out holding a winning Euromillions ticket. It was unplanned for, random and undeserved, but it happened and, right now, Celtic are the luckiest team in the world.
At a time when their phoenix club is falling apart before their eyes, our unearned good fortune has caused volumes of hilarious, angry, ranting. Efforts to explain it as a consequence of immoral plots (as well as running the Celtic, the SFA, the SPFL, Glasgow City Council and The Commonwealth, Peter Lawwell also manipulates Uefa’s Disciplinary Body) demonstrate classic evidence of our old friend, Cognitive Dissonance.
We were blind lucky, accept that, or continue to give the rest of the world new and innovative ways to enjoy their football. It’s not worth the dissonance.
It’s been an interesting week in the media. Neil McCann’s excitable misinterpretation of the rules on Wednesday was a highlight, but the paper which brought you ‘news’ that Celtic wanted Dan Pertrescu to be manager, who declined as he was warned the club have problems by Neil Lennon, subsequently got a second story when they ran a properly sourced article denying ‘reports’ Neil spoke to Pertrescu.
I’m also loving reading those who in the media were spinning anti-Celtic nonsense that Neil left because he wasn’t happy with the player budget, now suggesting he could take over Crystal Palace, after Tony Pulis left because he wasn’t happy with the player budget.
Nonsense like this is never random, it has a purpose………..
On a related subject, I’m gutted for Palace, their fans, and for Pulis. The economics of the entire English league structure doesn’t work. Well-run clubs with good managers will be weeded out and relegated, as crazy debt-junkies inflate the bubble a little longer. Scottish football may be poor, but there are only two of our 42 clubs in any sort of financial danger.
Flag Day tomorrow, get along early, give Fergus a warm welcome back, and bring some change for The Kano Foundation bucket collection on the way in. Remember to join Fergus, Jim Craig and others from the Celtic Graves Society for the Jimmy Quinn event at Kilsyth Cemetery.
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to Mary’s Meals by entering our competition for tickets in the comfy seats tomorrow. I’m proud of every one of you. My thanks also to Magners for helping out. The competition is now closed, winners will be informed by email shortly, so check your inbox!
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missed this
;-)
Bt
Who goat the wee yin her Celtic gear fur hur burthday ;)
Prof Doc
Watched it the other night.
Was just waiting for her to shout TAL. She was def a wee rebel ghirl.
Think it’s a brilliant way to access history.
You know mrs brown is on as part of this series? His ancestor was killed by the Black and Tans apparently.
And the Big Yin too.
HH. See you tomorrow I hope.
HH jamesgang
HT…was DD.
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Captain Beefheart 2312:-
Yes, happened at Ibrox. McCurry was the ref I`m sure.
Marrakesh Express:-
Yes, the odds look too short to me. We were 8/13 with Ladbrokes to qualify v Legia before a ball was kicked.
JamesGang, enjoying this, will watch out for the others.
See you tomorrow.
We were given a tour round Celtic Park while the North Stand was being built. My pal had an insurance policy with a company who had a tie up with Celtic.
This was around 8.30 pm. Fergus and Dominic Keane were out on the pitch looking at the North Stand.
When the group we were in reached at the changing rooms, Fergus and Dominic came in. Fergus could not have been nicer & more welcoming to us even though we weren’t scheduled to meet him. He left a very good impression on us.
Doc
Consultant told me today that with some luck she might get me running in straight lines but nothing with quick turns. So nae footie. She’d obviously never seen me play football! Nae twists n turns from me. Not now. Not ever!
HH jamesgang
Night Lennybhoy.
Mind and KTF!
HH jamesgang
Quick quiz
Who was T B first signing
HH
RWE
21:21 on
15 August, 2014
Wonderfully put.
For those going tomorrow how about celebrating the efforts of the team last year. Show some class and don’t boo anyone associated with our club. Tomorrow is not the time to be abusive or disrespectful to anyone representing Celtic FC.
We’ve seen already the hurt we’ve caused the media up here already. Don’t give them any excuse to have a go at us. It will hurt them all the more if when they see a support acknowledging the part played by the likes of Fergus.
How they wish he was one of them!
BT
That wiznae a dig btw jist incase , she goat me a ticket or ah widnae huv been there ;))
I see Willie Haughey getting it tight tonight – a southside boy who started with nothing, has given hundreds of thousands (maybe even millions) to charity, supported wee Jinky when he was on his knees – yep, what a pariah for Celtic supporters eh?
Jamesgang, I saw my podiatrist on Wednesday, she said, find another sport, no running for the foreseeable.
Very gutted.
Swimming(hate it) or cycling, don’t own a bike.
Choices to be made.
Evening all
On old posters I often wonder what happened to the poster with the best blog name EVER
One star means more.
I smile sometimes when this blog gets bad mouthed but it’s the kindness , generousity and acts of unselfishness that goes on behind the scenes and off these pages that take my breath away sometimes(you know who you are).
In here for the long haulcsc.
Doc
Did you get time for bus ?
If I mind how to find it :-)
My old man had to work abroad for a while when us kids were young which was tough for him, while abroad he wrote a letter to Fergus asking for a stadium tour. Fergus wrote back saying bring this letter and you’d get a look round the stadium.
We turned up midweek in the afternoon, think it was before a game against Aberdeen, and got a tour. Of course our crappy basic camera was a disaster and took loads of photos of the floor while in the trophy room and other places.
nakasammi
I never boo Tims. End of. It’s not for me to judge them.
HH jamesgang
Leftie
Brilliant post earlier auld yin! :-)
10:45 at Newmarket.
Doc, if you get a chance watch the American who do you think are with Martin Sheen.
One of his uncles on his mother’s side fought for a thirty two county Irish Republic and another on his father’s side fought against Franco.
He said that’s where his rebellious streak comes from.
HT, agreed.
Leftclick, I left a post saying so earlier, it was a great post.
Ah asked Ma Big Pal… The Pookah..
He is a Legal Eagle.. who knows his wey aroon the Vegas Court System..
n.. Beyond
By the way.. When the Rangers Tax case first reared it’s Heid..
Ah asked him..
“How wid the Rangers Fare?”
n.. He said..
“Ah reckon that they wull Fare Pretty.. well”
“Diz that Mean that they wull Beat the rap?”
“Aye , they wull.”
“Why,,?’
“Because..when They Did whit the did.. Gien oot Awards.. disguised as Loans..
At the time.. Doing that sorta thing
WIZ NOT ILLEGAL…it wiz Frowned upon.. but.. It did not Break the Tac Law..at that Time..”
Ah remember, clearly ,that Ah passed this Info oantae Sir Paul.. at the time.
Anyway tae get back tae the Thrust of This Submission
Ah asked the Pookah..
“Whit is this CAS ..n.. dae they hiv the Power tae Change, a verdict ,already Made.. by.. the Eufa Boady.?”
He explained this.. Firstly..
“CAS is whit is known in the Trade as an Arbitral Court.
But,they hiv Nae power tae Move, really…
ONLY…
if…
BOTH PARTIES, in the Dispute.. Make a Written Request.. fur them tae
Well.. ARBITRATE.”
“So. that is Why they ur called a.. Court of ARBITRATION… In Sport… Right?”
” Aye.. that’s Right..”
“Noo ye jist said..
the BAITH Parties ,in the Dispute ,At Hand,,Must..well. Both
BAITH must submit a Request, TOGETHER… Requesting CAS .. tae Mak
their Ruling.”
“So Ah did.”
Ah Hah!
Something,is No being fully reported here,by the Yellow Press.. Me thinks..
So .. folks..
Because… As far Ah a kin Glean..
Celtic, hiv .. STUBBORNLY.. Kept well oota this Dispute..
By .. Making sure the Celtic ,hiv Made NO CONTACT,,whatsoever with Legia…
over this .. Stramash..
No Communication.. whitsovah…
Right?
Right.
Hmmmmmmm
It appears tae me that Celtic hiv received..
Pukky Legal Advice ,,in this… Handling this Dispute.
We wull see how it turns oot..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Tosb
You’ll understand I cant say much on a blog. You just have to take my word.
The guy had big plans and for anyone doubting, consider this.
He went on to receive an award for European businessman of the year in Paris, about 7 years ago. His company was the second fastest growing business about 4-5 years ago, in Europe, ahead of Ryanair. He now employs over 10000 people.
Whats that got to do with Celtic?
As I said earlier, Willie Haughey has fantastic drive and ambition. Celtic was part of his ambition. Hopefully still is.
phyllis dietrichson
23:20 on 15 August, 2014
I see Willie Haughey getting it tight tonight – a southside boy who started with nothing, has given hundreds of thousands (maybe even millions) to charity, supported wee Jinky when he was on his knees – yep, what a pariah for Celtic supporters eh?
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I don’t think anyone is giving it tight to Willie Haughey. I’ve been in attendance at several charity functions and can confirm that Willie Haughey has given a lot of money to charitable causes via auctions.
JamesGang, I did call Mo Bangura a few bad names last season.
Doc
Was out on the bike tonight. 30 miles then a Chinese!
Was so good that it felt as good as running on sheriffmuir. Never thought that would happen.
But never got a puncture 5 miles from home when I was running. Tho I was blowing oot me erse sometimes!
Swimming was great fun as a kid. Now I try a length at the Peak and wonder if the cardiac or the drowning will get my first!
HH jamesgang
Hamiltontim
With a wee bit of tweeking with my family I may make it to game after all bud.
we’ll see:)))
weet weet weet-
Pat Bonner?
33 degree
Gives away a wee hint and tip ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ToA-kkqj4
Any idea on number of season tickets sold. A few weeks ago most areas were available Tonight there appeared to be few dotted around the whole ground, south stand completely sold out.
We couldn’t have sold that many tickets, could we?
jamesgang
Started running for a bus today, then remembered quickly why I dont run :)))
Doc
Cheers, rules should be followed :-)
CRC
Thanks very much – joined the FB group today, can’t get into website though! May just be because I’m on my phone
HH
marrakesh express
23:26 on 15 August, 2014
Tosb
You’ll understand I cant say much on a blog. You just have to take my word.
The guy had big plans and for anyone doubting, consider this.
He went on to receive an award for European businessman of the year in Paris, about 7 years ago. His company was the second fastest growing business about 4-5 years ago, in Europe, ahead of Ryanair. He now employs over 10000 people.
Whats that got to do with Celtic?
As I said earlier, Willie Haughey has fantastic drive and ambition. Celtic was part of his ambition. Hopefully still is.
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Thanks for taking the time to reply. I don’t doubt that Willie Haughey is a mega Celtic mhan and ss you have pointed out a very successful businessman.
Shockeroonee Doceroonee!
Let you off!
Leftie
You can walk on water so floating like a butterfly to get the bus? Nae probs!
HH jamesgang
Lynott,
CQN’s Tom Mc said 34, 000 or so. He has a contact.
Kojo, Legia have to accept their fate. That fate is a trip to Kazakhstan to participate in a tin pot trophy.
Keith Jackson and Graham Spiers having a right DING DONG on twitter, like they have just found out the club they used to ………