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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“bada bing”
Thanks for the heads up r.e Petrie , did’nt know he seems to have a bad rep , not much into other teams find it difficult enough keeping up with the shennigans at Celtic Park ;))
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
He managed to turn a team of underachievers at Hibs into cup winners defeating Killie 5-1 in the final.
He would be a number 2 at Celtic and will follow Ronny’s instructions and maybe use some of his own methods. His teams are fit. He could also strike a dead ball. I’m sure a few of our players would benefit from his guidance in that area.
Looks a great fit to me.
LB
Had a great morning chatting with Tommy Gemmell while he was signing a large pile of books.
On Big Yogi Tommy said it was murder playing behind him as you never knew what he was going to do next. On a good day he was unplayable and on a bad day he would get the ball, stand on it and fall on his backside. His impersonation of Yogi in the dressing room after a bad game was priceless!
On Jock Stein – we chatted for ages about the programme last night. Tommy said that at half time Jock would simply say to players not playing well – why are you trying that? Leave that to the ones that can do it better than you. You do the things I have told you you are good at.
The player would go out and have a great second half after having a stinker in the first half. And the opposition would not be expecting the sudden change in form.
Tommy said Jock was a genius.
Shennanigans , jeezo!
Monaghan1900
“A complete shut down of ulster is called for”
They get more deluded by the day:)))
Kojo let me try and follow your somewhat bizzare logic “All the good guys are working” ergo all the unemployed managers/coaches are”bad” guys and should not be approached? Not a very sensible approach,each appointment on merit. Hail Hail Hebcelt
I like the idea of John Collins as Celtic’s number two and agree with LiviBhoy that he will fancy his chances of being manager one day if Deila does very well and moves to England or elsewhere. JC burned his bridges with Hibs and I would be amazed if he goes back there.
I almost feel sorry for Butcher. His reputation is now in tatters. Dreadful hoofball tactics that were entirely unsuited to Hibs and abysmal man-management resulted in disaster. A quite incredible season for him when you consider that he had Inverness second top when he left.
Funny ol’ game.
Livibhoy
I agree that he took an average Hibs side to cup final victory but most of what you and others have said doesn’t amount to a ‘very good coach’ in my eyes. I’ve seen qualities highlighted but not necessarily in coaching footballers.
I’m not being obtuse or looking for an argument, as I said I haven’t followed his career particularly closely but from what I’ve read so far I’d be looking for more.
I’m hoping for someone who can make players better, who’s tactically astute and can effectively convey his message to the players.
Do you think he meets the criteria?
HT,
I pop in to ye old Anchor at Upton
2 to 3 times a week. If youre ever in area
I’d be proud to buy you a drink or 5
HH
leftclicktic We are all Neil Lennon
17:09 on
10 June, 2014
Monaghan1900
“A complete shut down of ulster is called for”
They get more deluded by the day:)))
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I don’t claim to understand what that means. Is this “total shutdown of[U]lster” intended to prevent, deter or eliminate Romanisms?
Jonny the Tim
Pal.. Thanks fur the Nod..
You are a Brave Soul..
Celtic, hiv goat a Manager noo.. Wan that Ah Hiv the Feelin that Ah wull Like a Loater..
But.. that ,of course , remains tae be seen!
Tae bring in a Guy like Collins ,as Ronny’s “Little Helper”
wid be a Bad Move..
Too Many Cooks Wull Spile the Broth.. n..
Collins, wiz a Rotten Cook.. anyway..
Whit Ronny Needs is a guy..Such as John Kennedy , who Knows awe aboot the Celtic Yoof system.. He wid be a Great Help tae Ronny..in Guiding Ronny..in Finding his way..in that Part of the Celtic Forrest.
Ah listened tae Ronny.. the ither day..
n..he Used the word..
“DEVELOPMENT”.. Several Times,in his Introductory Speech..
He is One Hundred Per Cent dedicated tae..
IMPROVEMENT and DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYERS..
Ah don’t believe that oor Erswhile Manager..
Ever Used those .. Words.. “Development” or “Improvement” during any of his Speechifying…tae us..
Yes..Ronny is Sure a Breath of Fresh Air.
Nice Talkin’ tae ye,pal..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Oliver Bloody Cromwell! He’s on my grudge list. My old Irish granny who helped raise me was born in Drogheda and she hated, loathed and detested him.
Kojo
16:37 on
10 June, 2014
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If our policy is to be a progressive and developing club then I have to say that I think the best thing to do would be to promote JK to the number 2 spot in support of his progressive development!
Makes sense no?
Well it does to me…
Hail Hail!
Phil MacGiollaBhain@Pmacgiollabhain · 10m
I’m hearing that interviews for Sevco Director of Communications are ongoing Rob Shorthouse will be pleased to learn that he is front runner
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Phil MacGiollaBhain@Pmacgiollabhain · 2m
Mr Shorthouse was,of course, previously employed by the SFA and Strathclyde Police.
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Ps does his wife not have influence over one of the rags or am I getting mixed up with the skullduggery
solmick
17:14 on 10 June, 2014
Best pub in the village in my opinion. I’m hoping to get down over the summer probably near the start of July so I’ll post on here if you’re around.
If you’re in that often I’d be surprised if we haven’t clapped eyes on one another at some point.
Starry Plough
Was it you who asked earlier:))))
The Shamrock@CelticRetro · 58m
Jock Stein documentary – link for overseas viewers to watch this wonderful tribute: http://vimeo.com/97800904
http://vimeo.com/97800904
Till later all meeting time
Elvis?
George Jones!
Ggggrrrrr
Hebcelt
Ah am afraid that I am Mystified By YOU… being well.. Mystified at Ma Logic!
Pal..let me edicate Ye.. Fur ye need it..
Look..
If a Guy EXCELS at his Joab.. he becomes Target fur Ither Competitors..
Everybuddy,and his Uncle.. wants.. Pines fur.. Prays fur..
An Employee who wull Improve thur Companee..
An know this tae be a Fact.. as Ah am In a Business. where .. the Stealin of Good Employees.. Is A Thing the Ah hiv Dealt wi..several times..
Awe the Good Guys Are working..
that is A TRUISM..
If a Guy Canny get a Joab at whit he Has Worked at..
There is Something Wrong..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Was thinking , better check UEFA story and sure enough
http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2114180.html
I like
Our children need to be learned
– scrofulocution for dummies
WC,
Big TG’s memory of Yogi is the one I have and the same every single Celtic supporter of the time has. You just never knew which Yogi would show. When he was on song, he was totally unplayable.
Aikibhoy
Thanks fur the Nod,Pal..
Sure it Maks sense..
John Kennedy, is the Proper Choice..
Whether that Comes tae Pass..
Only..
Alyss,Knows…n ..She is No Tellin’!
Nice chatting wi ye Pal.. as Usual
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Vogue punter 12.50
Canalamar
Aye the idea of the Serbian FA being investigated for not applying UEFA FFP correctly is an interesting development which can now be added to the Res12 mix.
For sake of accuracy Serbian FA are in the frame for granting the UEFA licence at 31st March checkpoint under Art 50 when they appear to have ignored overdue payable until somebody blew the whistle.
Res12 established that our SFA were correct to grant the licence at 31st March but have questions to answer on what they did at the 30th June checkpoint under Art66 of FFP that may have impacted on the licence being retained and not withdrawn.
In a nutshell Red Star had debts that CL money would enable to be paid. Sounds familiar.
What the Serbian ‘FA seem accused of is the equivalent of given Red Star a bite of the CL cherry to pay the bills whose avoidance of paying, put them in a position to get a bite at the self same cherry, whilst other clubs playing financially fair, were denied that opportunity to taste the cherry themselves.
Very very unfair and not what FFP is about.
Our own SFA would not have acted like that surely?
Just had Celtic on the phone asking why I hadn’t renewed my season ticket and if I would reconsider.I told the rep that I had changed my seat and got another season ticket for my youngest.Hope this doesn’t mean the take up for this season is very very low.
There once was a club called Sevco, who tried to pretend they were DeadCo.
I would love to see John Collins back at CP as asst manager. Whether he would work under a younger less experienced coach than him is another matter .
I guess if Peter Lawwell asked Stefan Johansen for his views on Ronny Deila, then it would be remiss of him not to talk to Scott Brown about John Collins.
That might explain the delay in crowning John. After all he was a shoo-in, was he not?
Kojo
Ally mccoist is in employment , is he good at his job ;))
HT,
Usually about lunch times
Will keep an eye on the blog.
A trip up to the cathedral is on my list
Cheers
HH
leftclicktic We are all Neil Lennon
It was indeed me Lefty, you’ve made a young Tim very very happy, get a look at that the night!
HH
Whether Red Star are guilty or not I don’t know. But it stinks that UEFA throws them out of the CL while handing out a derisory punishment to Man City and PSG. Eh, Monsieur Platini?
Twists n turns – today’s RFO tips Mr Maynard.
“@CollectCelticFC: Wow base ball player saves reporter with stunning catch
http://t.co/TOj7zoDK2j”
!!Bada Bing!!
17:34 on
10 June, 2014
“@CollectCelticFC: Wow base ball player saves reporter with stunning catch
http://t.co/TOj7zoDK2j”
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Fixed the broken link for you :)
http://t.co/TOj7zoDK2j
Parkheadcomesalford
Indeed. My dad was a big Yogi fan but used to say when he was good, he was very very good but when he was bad he was horrid.
I looked up where that saying came from and it was a poem by Henry Wandsworth Longfellow
http://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/There_Was_a_Little_Girl
about a little girl named Jemima.
Luckily for Big Yogi that Google was not about in those days as Big Jemima just does not sound right.
BBC Alba documentary about Mr Stein repeated tonight 10pm Hail Hail Hebcelt also available on i player
leftclicktic We are all Neil Lennon
I often wonder if Phill MacGiollaBhain has managed to Bug the Bike such is the sensitivity of the information that he manages to gather from the ‘Blue Room’ !