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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Kittiwakes detectable with a Geiger counter!!!
Tbj
would be good if u could meet for a shandy but by the time you finish work it could be too late…
HT
I find it as obnoxious as I am guessing you do, but I have this childlike belief that the decent on this blog will outweigh the bad.
So **** ’em!
eddieinkirkmichael
19:59 on 10 June, 2014
I think you are right. Our fitness was an issue recently.
We had Dr Gregory Dupont from 2007 to 2009 as head of sports science, and for me that’s when we were at our fittest (well not actually me). It is to this department that we need to look.
I’m not at all sure what the problem is. Have we cut back on investment? Might have. Are the fitness programmes falling behind what the best are doing? Looks like it.
Whatever it is, I’m not sure John Collins would be the answer. He has no day to day involvement with the best in class.
I agree that the players fitness needs to be analysed and invested in. I’m just very doubtful that John Collins is the person to do it. He has been away from a high level for too long.
Just dipped in and saw a few Cromwell comments.
Did anyone mention that ‘ by hook or by crook’ is his quote?
If not – he was landing in Ireland with an invasion force and hit a storm. There were 2 places to land; Hook Head in Wexford or Crook in Waterford. Legend has it that his crew wanted to ride out the storm but he said ‘ by Hook or by Crook, we land tonight!’.
BBC Alba’s Jock Stein Programme…
Is Available Now On BBC i-Player..
Up The H-O-O-P-S..!
Evening CQN’ers……
Can anyone tell me the difference between purchasing an online/premium UK subscription of Celtic TV, except, ofcourse for the obvious being the price of £40 online & £80 television. Also, I would like to know if I can purchase through Virgin Media or just standard television as I don’t have an Aerial on the roof.
Thanks in advance!
Hail hail!
greeninbingley
I was going to say not child like at all but then I noticed that we’ve got BT, VP and TBJ all posting at the moment.
So maybe you’re right :-)
I like John Collins, but the only worry I have with him as No 2 is that he is too similar to Ronny.
I mean, the last thing we want is a Tebbit/Cromwell axis.
John Kennedy sounds like a very good fit to me.
Most of us noticed we wilted in latter stages of cl games last year, whomever comes in will need to work on the fitness of the squad
That new away strip is absolutely honking
HT
Call me childish again and I will throw all my toys oot the pram ;)
Evening Timland from a very wet and humid hun free mountain valley.
Caught the Big Mhans docu earlier, emotional stuff, surprised Billy wasn’t in it.
Quality programme.
HH
jamesgang
20:08 on
I think JK is being groomed as a future leader of our club, I think he’ll get a promotion at some stage and will for now be the link between the youth and the first team squad.
blantyretim is praying for the knox family
20:12 on 10 June, 2014
Text sent, Friday 16:00 in the BV?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
BT
By the time I finish work your all pissed :(
My wee big brother is supposed to be up this weekend but I’m still waiting on confirmation of that
Will get dragged around all the relatives houses if he’s up … I reckon they believe I live darn sarth too cos I only go see them when he’s in town :)))
I see Jack Bauer wearing our new away strip….
Maybe he should get the No.2 gig…..
He’ll live & breathe Celtic 24 hours a day
Tbj
aye I know how that is after the last hootenany
Lennybhoy
see you then…
ktf
iPaddy McCourt
20:31 on
10 June, 2014
That new away strip is absolutely honking
Indeed, it is one of the best shirts I have seen for a few years. Can’t wait until thursday week!
dj67ynwa
20:22 on 10 June, 2014
No idea.
As you say nothing on website differentiates the packages except the price. Very poor. There must be something somewhere, but not obvious.
blantyretim is praying for the knox family
20:38 on 10 June, 2014
Cheers mate.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
By
Text the auld yin
“Hiya it’s meeeeeeeee”
He replied with
“Hi Chris……”
Must still have some numbers :-)
I have just realised that my previous post advocating John Kennedy as Ronny’s No2 means that I am, de facto, agreeing with Kojo on something.
Into each life a little rain must fall.
Ht
maybe he was just looking to speak to some of you…
Bt
Why would he pick him?
bemusedC.S.C
Vp
must be confused…8)
BT
Aye……Get the ole yin his medicine.
iPaddy McCourt
20:31 on
10 June, 2014
That new away strip is absolutely honking
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Better still travel rug and scissors.Cut hole in middle of travel rug ponch style.Wear with Celtic badge and hold yer head high . Belt is an optional extra……….Another idea in action lads.
eddieinkirkmichael
20:32 on 10 June, 2014
jamesgang
20:08 on
I think JK is being groomed as a future leader of our club, I think he’ll get a promotion at some stage and will for now be the link between the youth and the first team squad.
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Hope you’re right mhate. The Bhoy is class.
HH jamesgang
blantyretim.
I got a few texts and my phone has seems to have had a new lease of life,it’s working fine and the phone numbers have come back.
Oldtim
at least they haven’t all fallen out with you…
Tamrabam Nat Know & BMCUW
A 4B2s offshoot
Pope Paul & The Romans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrpKa02nPI0
Still got the New Zealand Hilton’s phone number……:))
Great help! Thanks : )
On the topic of our new no2,if it’s between
JC and JK, and it might no be…..think I would
have to go for JK, for I believe he would be a
better fit……if JC is the cats pyjamas, why is
he no the boss?
Just seen this thread on Sevco Media site ” Cowie is next on McCoist’s Rangers hit list”.
Can someone warn Doc and Cowiebhoy to be on the lookout. Is there a Greggs in Cowie?
Oldtim. Mibbes dem fumes knocked it dizzy for a wee while?!?! ;-)
HH jamesgang