Rumours circulated last week that is was Sepp Blatter who leaked the million or so emails to The Sunday Times, allowing them to uncover previously hidden payments between Fifa delegates at the time of the Qatar 2022 vote. That looks fanciful in the face of Blatters tub-thumping, that criticism of the voting process is motivated by racism.
The motivation behind The Sunday Times is irrelevant, Fifa is either corrupt or not. Blatter is indulging in the ancient art of Ad hominem, rejecting a claim not on its own merits, but on an irrelevant facet of the person making the claim. Sony, Adidas and others have led the way is asking for proper oversight of Fifa to protect their brands being damaged by association. This is all very well but by postponing any disclosure until after the forthcoming World Cup, Fifa have years to allow sponsor angst to dissipate. Expect nothing to change.
What a fascinating wee story that the SFA are considering leaving Hampden to Queens Park to maintain and ‘fill’ with a few hundred spectators each game. If this is a bargaining position to force Queens into cutting a generous deal, fair enough.
In the event the SFA decide to move away from Hampden, it’s worth keeping an eye on the stadium. Those who appear intent on driving Newco Rangers into liquidation could do with a spare stadium in Glasgow, just in case the current owners of Ibrox do not succumb to manipulation.
On the subject of that lot, Dundee United’s Stephen Thompson’s playing a blinder. Not only is he cherry-picking their youth talent but he’s also raised the inconvenient fact – Newco Rangers is a two year old football club. Follow the money on this one.
Well done to BBC Alba and Alex O’Henley for the outstanding Jock Stein documentary last night. It’s difficult to add much to the Stein story after all these years but they managed to do so. The level of detail contained therein was remarkable, and it was nothing short of astonishing that we heard first-hand testimony on Jock playing for Blantyre Vics.
If you’re short of a Father’s Day gift, Tommy Gemmell, Bertie Auld and John Hughes will be signing copies of their books at the Celtic Store in Argyle St from 1pm until 4pm on Saturday. Three Lions, one venue, bring your camera.
It’s also an enormous privilege to announce that after we hosted a live chat session with Willie Wallace last year and Tommy Gemmell last month, Bertie Auld will be live on CQN from 1pm this Friday. Bertie is the strong silent type, so you’ll need to prepare a few questions to bring him out of his shell.
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his tome, All the Best, freshly signed by the man himself this morning.
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Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
21:25 on
Would that mean we will all now be “what a state” aid if we wear the new strip
boab1888
21:25 on
10 June, 2014
Natknow
I was just looking at that very record yesterday down at my mothers. It’s 12 inch done by he 4b2′s I think Johnny Lydons brother sang on it
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Could well be mate – there’s very little information on the cover. Other than the title of track 1 and the band (Pope Paul and The Romans the only other info. is that it was recorded at Ibrox Park July 12 1980. Which we should take with a small pinch of salt!
The run out on Side A has the scratchings “Dedicated to MR & Mrs O’Donell”, “Strawberry” and “Celtic A2”.
On Side B it has the scratchings “Dedicated to MR & Mrs O’Donell”, “Strawberry” and “Celtic Guns B2”.
boab1888
The 12″ was touted at the Sammy Nelson testimonial at Highbury. John Lydon’s brother was involved and if my memory serves me right he was in the pub next to Highbury before the game puntin’ it. IMHO it is crap. The jukebox at said pub was brilliant though and Celtic fans had a rare terr before the game.
Any Mac users?
How do I play music in the background whilst browsing?
JJ
I remember this song from music at school, over 35 years ago, and it stuck
“Oliver Cromwell lies buried and dead, he haw buried and dead, he haw buried and dead”
Cowiebhoy
21:31 on
10 June, 2014
Nationwide ? = natknow, without spellcheck :-)
Hail Hail
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Haha! No worries mate!
Jungle Jim
21:33 on
10 June, 2014
Any Mac users?
How do I play music in the background whilst browsing?
JJ
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Open iTunes and select a track/album?
NatKnow
21:24 on
10 June, 2014
let me know if you are able to listen to the track?
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I said only that it was audible but was I “able to listen to the track?” ……… hmmmm
Aiden, we must have bullied the Bannockburn Bhoy there :-)
Cowiebhoy
Your school’s nativity play have interesting!
HH jamesgang
Evening all.
Blatter getting blasted on SKY. Hope some of the criticism sticks.
iki
21:34 on
10 June, 2014
NatKnow
21:24 on
10 June, 2014
let me know if you are able to listen to the track?
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I said only that it was audible but was I “able to listen to the track?” ……… hmmmm
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LOL! Hey – don’t shoot the messenger!! I’m a mere functional operative!!!
Cowiebhoy
Aye he’s went very quiet.
blantyretim is praying for the knox family
21:28 on 10 June, 2014
Lennybhoy
maybe he thought it was just another stick on bit of info…
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Bitchy, but brilliant :-)
Natknow
Haven’t heard that for years. I am sure someone told me at the time it was johnny rotten, so probably the story about his brother is right.
The other going the rounds at the time was that the 4b2s was a nod to a certain result from may 1979.
Doc
Just seen the ideal match day accessory for you which goes with your next new strip
http://img.allw.mn/content/bags/2012/09/6_green-plaid-wool-bag.jpg
You will be able to carry yer CQN badges in then?
Hands up who bought a badge of this man? :-)
HH
CRC
Kilbowie Kelt 18:45
A post that i would hope Paul will take note of.
You are correct .fascism racism and the supremacist nonsense should be countered at every turn on, in all its guises on a Celtic forum.i apologize for not doing so whilst defining those monikers are abhorrent and anhumane in thought ,meaning and writings. who do zero
The way I look at it.the calf is stuck in the muck! :-)
A wee mhans bag for him :-)
Natknow
Yes but when I then open , say, CQN, the Music link stops playing. With Explorer, I would minimise the music link then browse away whilst the music continued. How do I do that with my Mac?
JJ
At least with Hibs relegated we won’t need to wear that away strip so much…
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Aw crap….Hamilton effin Accies :-D
garygillespieshamstring
21:38 on
10 June, 2014
Natknow
Haven’t heard that for years. I am sure someone told me at the time it was johnny rotten, so probably the story about his brother is right.
The other going the rounds at the time was that the 4b2s was a nod to a certain result from may 1979.
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I’d never heard it until BMCUW gave me it at the Hootenanny to copy. It’s hasn’t been off my turntable since! :-)
Aw they Cowie Bhoys running to it’s defense!!!!!
How may live in Bannockburn now?
Ha.
Roasters:-)
cowiebhoy
21:37 on 10 June, 2014
Done alright of late I’ll have you know…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Natknow
I have just right clicked on iTunes and music has started playing in the background. Sounds good but I don`t know who it is! He repeats ” and now I am free fallin` ” !!!
JJ
I was away having my tea, late finishes early starts just now.
Celticrollercoaster luvs his luminious lime boots
21:39 on
I’ll look forward to seeing Doc and your goodself sautering over to CQN corner with those bags lol
Jungle Jim
21:47 on
10 June, 2014
Natknow
I have just right clicked on iTunes and music has started playing in the background. Sounds good but I don`t know who it is! He repeats ” and now I am free fallin` ” !!!
JJ
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Sounds like it might be Graham Wallace mate! :-)
EddieinKirkmichael
Ha ha very quick Edward ole son :-)
Eddie, what bags? Missed them.
Ok, seen the bags, good comeback the CowieBhoy, not.
Lots of hands went up, Greens outsold the Black badges:-)
True story.
Kilbowie Kelt 18:45
A post that i would hope Paul will take note of.
You are correct .fascism,racism and the supremacist nonsense should be countered at every turn on, in all its guises on a Celtic forum.i apologize for not doing so whilst defining those monikers as abhorrent and inhumane in thought ,meaning and writings. who do zero to advance the rich debate that can be had in Celtic on all topics.
The way I look at it.the calf is tied hand’n’fut! :-)
HH
CowieBhoy, apologies, not you that time, CRC, another roaster:-)
CRC, I I got a fair few downloaded last night.
VP hasn’t entered yet, so who will be last is still in doubt!
Get your predictions in VP, I miss slagging you on a weekly basis:-)
Doc
Any pics of the new tap??
Natknow
0:-) Apart from the fact it`s free!
Thanks for your help and cheerio for now. Have to get ready for my departure tomorrow to Eastbourne ( First Class for £ 125 return!!) en route to le Touquet for a few days of golf. Just read that and wondered what the young Jungle Jim growing up in the Garngad would have thought of the possibility of his travelling First Class to play golf in France!! Funny old thing, life .
JJ
Jude, here you go.
http://celticsuperstore.co.uk/stores/celtic/products/kit_selector.aspx?selector=217&portal=JQ1OKKMI&CMP=PSC-JQ1OKKMI
I really like it, but He Ho.
Doc
21:54
How do you enter the WC predictor etc ?
I see tickets for the MaestRio game go on sale to us Season ticket holders from Monday :-)
Yes, the Maestro, back playing at Celtic Park, yippee
Hail Hail
Jungle Jim
Think that might be Tom Petty, without his Heartbreakers.