At around 13:16 tomorrow afternoon Fraser Forster will hopefully break the 40-year record of Aberdeen’s Bobby Clark for not conceding a goal in Scottish league football. Clark’s record is next up for the Celtic keeper but the British and European records are not too far away.
Apart from Celtic Park itself there would be no better place to break this record than at Tynecastle, but the most important part of the day is to secure a win. Concede early but win the game and we have done our job. Break the record and leave pointless and we will have nothing to celebrate.
Clarity has never been a prominent feature when it comes to the analysis of football finances. 2012 threw up a slew of ‘experts’, practically all of whom swallowed lines from PR people instead of explaining HMRC’s published rules on voting for or against Company Voluntary Arrangements.
Journalists were briefed on HMRC’s intentions, which filtered to the ‘experts’, soon this PR version of events was accepted an a reality. The same was going on inside football. One journalist called me back then to dispute my challenge to his assertion that Celtic would have vote to allow Newco Rangers into the SPL, and that the SPL itself was absolutely certain to vote them “back” (sic.). Celtic were never going to that way and by then the SPL tide had turned.
It was not in Celtic’s interests to have Newco parachuted into top flight football, which has become clear in the subsequent years, although many in Scotland, including a sizeable chunk of the Celtic support, thought otherwise, and that the club would vote in favour.
It was, therefore, refreshing to watch BBC Reporting Scotland last night without the 2012 flops. A new expert was found to ask the pertinent question, a £1.5m loan is fine for a short-term fix but what about the enormous long-term problems?
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Good evening friends
Paul,
Yer missing a trick. On the South Side this would be described as a world record in the spl blah, blah, blah…
Syd Negakev
16:20 on
Syd, I think your making the case for Independance with that one sentance. We along with the other parts of the UK are being starved of investment to finance the super state that is London. How will the North East, West of England or scotland benifit from the 85% or so of the wealth being spent on London? The vast proportion of our expenditure goes to maintain one part of the Union. I’d rather choose to spend our share on creating a more equal society here in Scotland, maybe in years to come the rest of the UK will wake up and demand it’s fair share aswell.
Anyone unfortunate enough to be in regular contact with fans of the newest club in the land tell them you hope that they win all their remaining league games and sure throw in the Harry cup as well and when the usual puzzled look surfaces on the coupon just mention the bonus money the players get for winning games .more matches they win,quicker the few bob is gone.simpleeconomicscsc
eddieinkirkmichael
As much as I think independence would be a great thing, I cant see it happening, not now so many obstacles however irrational have been thrown into the gauntlet by Cameron and Osbourne, their opinion on the matter should have never been given, its not for them to decide or try influence.
JohnnyClash,
Yes, fair enough. My apologies to eddieinkirkmichael.
I am a fully fledged pedant who gets annoyed with folk like the politician on the news today who described a situation as “very unique”. And it amazes me how many Yes supporters quite literally cannot even spell independence.
Great news…….my granddaughter told me I was going to her birthday party tomorrow “because you are daft, and make my friends laugh” …….. not good, since I would be missing the game……..however, my son has postponed it until next week, since some of her friends cannot make it tomorrow……….doooo dooooo
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey @ 17.50 hrs,
Must agree with your analysis, very slight point : After Shell have announced they were downsizing, Marathon Oil announced they were closing down all their UK activities.
They specifically quoted the Brae field as a rapidly declining asset. No doubt smaller Oil companies will buy them as you say but their aged infrastructure will require lots of investment to prevent the HSE hounding them.
As for Norway would any of us drinkers on CQN be prepared to pay pro rata £ 8 a pint.? As for spirits forget it. Wages are higher but do not cover the disparity. Planning for a CQN event would need to be made yonks in advance to allow for saving up.
A minor point in the big scheme but nevertheless worth pointing out.
HH.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective
at 17.31
Hiya Pal..
Ah agree.
You Know the Score,awrioght…
The Move ,tae Destroy the Family.. in Politcs… is.. Alive n well.. n .. Growing..
Aye.. Even in Bonnie Scoltland..
Of course ,it is world wide..
N.. If… as Ah fully expect ,wull. happen..n..
Hillary, becomes the Supremo,Replacing Obama ,at the Helm..
Ah fully expect the Attack oan the Family Unit tae Quicken..in the United States.
So far.. These Family..”Breakers Dooners’,, Ur Batting A Thousand.
They are doing very weel.. in awe Fronts..
Wi’…”Political Correctness”.. daeing a Bang up Joab,in Muzzling any Murmurs o’ Protest,
Old fashioned Family Values.. Ur. Slowly being.. Knocked aff the Radar..
One by One. they ur Falling.
Morality,is getting a Complete..
Re-Vamp.. A Face Lift..
There is a Transposition of Moral Values takin Place..
Right oan Schedule,
Certain Activity.. which wiz viewed a Improper n No Nice..
is Noo…
Nice… n Proper..N Don’ t no Anybuddy say. that They Ur No..
Or.. the Thought Police, wull be ..Knockin At yer door.. Takin Names..
Yep. Hillary.. who wrote the Best Seller..
“It Takes a Village”… will Continue tae propose Ways,once she gets in Office.. tae Drive Further Wedges. between .. Parent n Child.
Fur, the Eventual Goal of the One Worlders..
Is tae Mak sure.. That if the Family Unit, shall be… Weakened , tae the Point of
Impotency..
Mammy n Daddy, ur Dirty Words ,in the Lexicon o’ the Wan Worlders..
Like, Hillary… Wrote..,
in her book..
“Tae Bring up a Child.. It takes a Village”
There being, No Need fur a Mammy or Daddy…or Nae Mention, eethur.
So..
It is Nae shockeroonee tae Me.. tae Be told that .. There is Talk of a State Children’s Guardian.. in Scottish Political Circles..
The Politicians in Scotland.. are Also . . Up tae thur Arm Pits.. in this ..
One World Stuff..
Ye kin Bet yer sweet Patootie. that any Politician ,who Isnae.. wull No get very Faur ,in His or Her… Political Career…
The Fix is In..
A Wan World ..In Coming.. n .. That’s A Fact.
Nice Chatting ..Pal..
Kojo
Still,Laughiin.
Frank Ryan’s
That’s the first time I have seen a reference to OPEC since the 1970s.
Just about summed up my week when I went for train after work today, the day when ole beyonce is in town I get landed with model train boring ole farts at the exhibition station..
I’m heading to the gang hut..
Cokcelt
I couldn’t agree with you more. I know, I know that so many fholk would reject independence to stay tied the the Tory rule of Westminster. The never ever answer to reality of the Tory party we get ruling us. The never ever mention Trident. They just ignore everything.
It was mentioned earlier that pro independent hate being faced with economic arguments: on the contrary we delight in the chance to destroy their arguments .
I seriously don’t think they have thought about what this country would be like after a No vote.
Utter devastation, and not only my opinion but much more learned commentators than me.
Another point I would make is when these people see the propaganda and easily recognised lies do they not feel things are a bit unfair? And do they not think that despite the overwhelming barrage of anti Yes propaganda our vote continues to increase. Maybe a wee bit of encouragement due: even when we urge Celtic on there are times when we appreciate the efforts of the opposition.
All I ask is that the snidely, crappy comments end and we have an adult debate.
gordon_j backing neil lennon @ 18:08 on 21 February, 2013
“And it amazes me how many Yes supporters quite literally cannot even spell independence.”
I suppose they just need to be able to spell “X”.
Frank Ryan’s Whiskey
Do mind me asking you if you have a vote?
TSD what specific impact? In your view would it be positve or negative?Btw it,s Hebridean and no my “endless” discussions have no impact on Celtic,s future much like most of your endless discussions. KTF Hebcelt
Come september after the yes / no vote and If TFOD dont go under, CQN and my twitter feed will be very quiet.
Anyone here attending the PCS Scottish conference on the referendum tomorrow?
Did anyone else think the wee fat orange obnoxious third division manager was convincing in his stv interview tonight?
The huns are delusional if they take anything this fat fud says as the truth.
Thank feck it’s Friday and the quiz is on.
HH!!
greenpinta…
Would you ‘happily’ pay £8 a pint if the NHS was twice as good?
Tom Molach,
That’s true!
Billy bhoy
Some of the YES votes biggest supporters on this blog don’t have a vote
Bada,
I looked on hunmedia this morning and an unhappy bhun was saying the Easdales sponsor Morton and pay some of their players wages
He might have been talking p..s but rumours are abound on their sites that they are shady tims.
If Scotland does vote for independence,by what measure would it be deemed a failure?
Kanos ghirl came in 3rd earlier at Dundalk 14/1..
First time out in ireland..
vogue punter, 17:01
That venn Diagram in full.
Rollins.
Shouty, former singer with hardcore punk band Black Flag, actor (Sons of Anarchy) human rights activist, journalist, pro-gay marriage.
Frazer.
Shouty, former flute player with hardcore punks Love Ulster, Fleg waver (Sons of Anarchy), hard-done-by uncivil rights activist, anti-Catholic school PE shirts on Eastenders, advocate of citizen’s militias
I wouldn’t expect to see the latter standing beside the former
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon
16:36 on
Not doing to well.
Hmm, compared to what? The main problem in SS is interference from the outside, the goverment has recently out about the UN trying govern without a mandate. The rebels too aren’t helping the situation.
My question stands, is there a country out there that has regreted it’s independance?
eddieinkirkmichael
Thanks for taking the time but I’m pretty sure which way I’ll vote.
I was told, a while back, that Norwegians do not pay tax on their income.
Now, if I didn’t have to pay income tax, 8 pounds apint might be acceptable.
Pfayr
If it is Any Help…
Let ma tellya,, that Kojo..is Dead Set Agin.. Independence,fur Scotland.
n Ah soitenly , dinnae Hiv a Vote.
n Why Should tae be..?
‘cos..Ah am a Roman Catholic.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Robert88
It’s churlish to suggest that senior members of the UK Govt should not be commenting on independence
Particularly when it’s the UK currency that an independent Scotland wants to use
Philbhoy
I’ll go for that
frank ryan’s whiskey
17:50 on 21 February, 2014,
I’m just relaying information told to me by people that work on the rigs and engineering firms…no political agenda.
Whereas, the report you have posted might have!
Eddieinkirkmichael
FFS it’s independence
justafan @ 18.24 hrs.
“Would you ‘happily’ pay £8 a pint if the NHS was twice as good?”
————————————————————
I would never “happily” pay £8 a pint.
Apologies for being flippant. I do take your point.
Talking of which, off out to savour pints circa £ 3 to £ 3.50.
Enjoy the quiz.
HH to all.
My Dear Kojo….
Wi’ Yer Relatives Resident In Haifa…..
Ah Hid Ye Doon As Bah’ai
Aye….?
Ernie
I see your still at the Nationalist jibe re Campbell Martin.
It’s a pity your reading skills are so poor- obviously you missed out on a good catholic education- or you would know Campbell fell out big style with the SNP and was expelled.
It was something to with having the courage of your convictions and standing for his beliefs regardless of the fact he knew the salary, expenses and pension were going out the windae
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon
….PFayr supports WeeOscar
16:56 on
The exact same arguments can be used to discribe the Unionist and better together campaign.
Guys..just in case you hear of spare tickets for Hearts game tomorrrow…could you let me know?…….will be in Edinburgh from 11 tomorrow..thanks