Celtic box clever again, and the SFA know it. Aleks Tonev, who has a strong east-European accent and limited English, denies uttering racist comments against Aberdeen. Did he? He might well have, for all I know, but, with only one person contradicting Tonev, the SFA have no idea either.
When this issue first raised its head I don’t think anyone on CQN made a character reference for Aleks, but we concluded this issue was destined to remain unresolved, as there is simply not enough information to consider the matter. The SFA know this and know that the Court of Arbitration for Sport will find in favour of the player if they persist in trying to ban him for 7 games without collaboration.
Don’t let Barry Hearn fool you, it’s the SFA which is unfit for purpose, not the professional clubs or the SPFL.
It was great to see our very own Mouldy67 on the big screens on Wednesday for his Cycling Santa Appeal. He left London yesterday morning before resting up for the night in Birmingham. All going to plan, he’ll reach Glasgow on Monday.
Mouldy (Paul) is running to raise funds and awareness for Neuroblastoma Childrens’ Cancer Alliance in memory of Wee Oscar. It’s an incredible undertaking and a living example of the Celtic spirit brought to life.
You can follow his journey here, if you’re on Twitter, send him a good luck message, I know it will make a difference. More importantly, you keep tabs on his fundraising here.
I don’t get the notion, apparently widely held and reported by The Scotsman today, that Rangers (sic) cannot afford to sack Alloa McCoist (© Jobo). He’s on a contract which the club can continue to pay, while promoting Gordon Durie to first-team duties for little or no extra cash. They may even have a case to curtail their outlays to him. I can’t see how sacking him costs money in the short term, and let’s face it, that’s all this lot need to worry about.
Knowing where the bodies are buried
Super Alloa has seen the current directors, and all previous regimes right back to Murray, operating up close and personal. He knows which cupboards have skeletons lurking, while all of them will be aware of his contract negotiations, and what he has, or has not, been prepared to do for the club. It’s a classic co-dependency situation. You don’t sack the guy who knows what you don’t want revealed.
There is also the small matter of management priorities. Would the captain of the Titanic have sacked the chef for a lousy meal after they’d hit an iceberg?
If you’ve not been involved with the Celtic Foundation before there’s a great opportunity coming up next week. They’re looking for bucketeers ahead of the St Mirren game on Sunday, 14 December, to help raise money for the Christmas Appeal.
One of the beneficiaries of the Christmas Appeal is Glasgow City Mission, who provide emergency accommodation for the homeless, a dedicated Foodbank and an evening drop-in service that feeds those who are impoverished and in need of a proper meal, for, on average, 130 men and women each evening.
Graham Steven of the Mission said, “We are extremely grateful to Celtic FC Foundation and Celtic supporters for their continued generosity.
“Their much-needed financial contributions make the work of Glasgow City Mission possible. In particular, by funding our Older Men’s lunch club, you are providing a safe space for people to come and enjoy lunch and social companionship.
“Loneliness and isolation are significant factors in many of our clients’ lives – you are helping to turn that around, improving lives and strengthening communities – thank you!”
So next week, you can turn up to Celtic Park a wee bit earlier, get to meet hundreds of cheery Celtic fans, get a ticket to the game, and help to feed, shelter and provide companionship for the city’s homeless.
I spent most of the year not doing this kind of work, so I think I need to be there with a bucket next week. You are cordially invited to pick up your own bucket, email cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk or call here 0141 551 4291 now, before you forget about it. More info here. We’re lucky to be on the right side of the bucket campaign.
CQN Annual 2015 will be coming off the presses next week, order yours here in time for Christmas. There’s tons more on CQNBookstore.
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Bgx,
There’s nane;)))
Gordybhoy….remind me
BGX I still believe all of your views are clouded by your desire for independence. I have reputedly pointed out that Scotland is institutionally sectarian, not on the last but now, thus far no one has been able to argue effectively against it. Do you wanna try?
I am sorry………but there is a huge difference in driving drunk the night before, and driving after a night out. I know two people who parked their car, picked it up the next day…..and ended up charged ……..just over the limit. It is not about getting drunks off the road, it’s about money. I live in Ontario, Canada……they have been doing this here for years. Guy doesn’t drive home, but gets nailed the next morning going to work……marginally over…..nonsense.
Next it will be driving tired, driving under the influence of medication, driving upset after an argument with your spouse etc. etc. That’s where it will end up.
Marty
Considering your job, think you are the one who truly knows what he is talking about. Hope you are well. See you soon. :)
Centre and had a positive result 2 days later
I attended court in Monaghan 2 months later
The court was held in a community centre
I was sitting
Front row and saw the guard who
Arrested mé trawling up and down
The guy beside me told me to keep my head down and on no account to leave the building
I
Didn’t know that he couldn’t serve a summons inside the court
The magistrate told me there was no case against me and apoligised to
Me for not being informed and for my having to travel from Belfast
As
I walked along Glaslough street a Garda car drew up and Guard Duffy told
Me ge would get me the next time I was in the State
I got a taxi to the border and that was it
I’ve never drove and drunk
Since
Ps I
Met Guard Suffy about 2 years later in Glenties Nd he told me that when
The result of the urine test cz
Me through he prepared a writ to say I had assaulted him
Nothing to
Do with
Me but he got a bloody nose in a disco later that night
Timdom
Mrs jamesgang and I tagged onto a blane valley CSC no1 night tonight.
It was what I needed. Handsome Tim faces with a smile on their coupons to help me through.
You did. And for that I’m hugely grateful. As our Fhriend Lennybhoy would encourage us, KTF!
HH jamesgang
Bgx,
A wee song that we all sang on our way to the game…
Harry Lauder: Roamin’ in the Gloamin’ – YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qU75Xgmlww
Delanys donkey.point i was making is that things change….song you mention…i sang the version you cringed at many times….and never cringed….though my dad was a protestant..never gave it a thought…people change…things change…countrys change..
.p
DD
Doin good, hold you to that meet hopefully soon, keep well mate.
BGX
no bother,your reply at 21.34 to Delaneys Dunky,
and your reply at 21.36 to 67 Heaven,
who both answered your question about Tonev
Neganon2..is our country sectarian..
.Yes….
Can it be changed Yes….will it be changed Yes…..see where im going here..
Come on J67, you have accused me of scaremongering, point to one post where I did.
I doubt you can
Ghordybhoy…all i said was if logan was our player….i would believe him..thinking ..he wouldnt have said it if it wasnt true…
Just thinking like an Aberdeen fan would think..
Being honest.
I wouldnt doubt him…
A mate of mine was pulled years ago well over the limit. After giving them the sample at the cop shop, they released him and told him to get a taxi home. He left the station but thought of something he wanted to ask the cops so went back in. The Cops had gone out the back, the front room was empty, the sample was behind the desk on the table, My mate hopped the counter grabbed the sample and legged it. Didn’t do him much good though, they still charged him.
jamesgang
Thank you for posting
Hugs to you and yours fae ML5 A.K.A. Lennybhoy land:))))
corky
With taking the piss >}
HH
Best wishes jamesgang, thinking of you and remembering you in the CQN prayer box.
BGX
I sang every rebel song in the Jungle in the 80’s. But the “troubles” have kinda ended, the IRA had downed tools and I think we should probably retire the rebel songs from the matchday songbook.
Funnily, enough, it’s not so much the BOTOB or ROH that concern me, but the Aiden McAnespie song. If his family are happy for this to be sung every weekend then fine. But, as a parent, I find it uncomfortable and wouldn’t want drunk youths belting it out around the country every saturday if it was my son.
Got it in one TET, you are far too clever for me.
BGX,
yeah I know that,but you asked if any posters would feel different if it were a Celtic player claiming they were abused,and you didn’t believe the answers DD and 67Heaven gave you,so why bother asking in the first place
neganon2
23:29 on 5 December, 2014
BGX of course. 47. Why do you ask?,
________
What a paper run/ milk run you had in your youth :))
westies
23:39 on
5 December, 2014.
Well said …big difference ,how come this law is only in Scotland would like to know the facts/stats for the rest of the UK….
HH
BGX ah but you have a problem I’m your view it is getting better. It’s called the OB act.
Furthermore casting your fate with your oppressors and being the minority Sint particularly clever.
Neither is blind faith…..
Corkcelt
Caught out with it before, fell for it hook line and sinker >}
HH
It was hard going Sipsini man I can tell you ;)
Billy Bhoy, Absolutely true story a mate of mine who is a Tim and a top class ballad singer, was singing the Aiden McAnespie song in a pub in Kerry at a Fleadh Ceoil. (Festival of Irish Music). After he finished a man came out of the audience, shook hands with him and thanked him for singing about his son, ’twas Aiden McAnespie’s father.
BGX
From my experience………….better check with J67 if I can post about this as I don’t live in scotland
Is it Ok with you Jerome67 if I post about life in scotland ?
It may be sometime BGX before I can post to you, all depends on how long before J67 takes to get back to me.
HH
Neganon2
Never thought I would ever agree with anything you posted but have been following with interest the debate on the DD limits and Neganon2 I’m with you on this one.
Pity you couldn’t be as sensible on any other topic you post on.
TET,
away back to your cave and gie us peace :-))))
g64
Ok >}
Wait a min tho, I am in the cave !!!
HH
Well quantum I guess you and I will just have to live with that eh.
Make sure you challenge me then. That’s how we learn.
TET can I get inj your cave? Mines is rubbish. It’s not sexual mind. I only have eyes for BCW…..
TET,
never thought that out there,
right away to the back of your cave and gie us peace then :-)))
Celts playing tomorrow, looking forward to waking up already and I haven’t gone to bed yet. OK Computer about to be switched off and its a good-night from me. COYBIG.
I think every driver should be allowed to decide when s/he is sober enough to drive.
The fact that some drivers cannot hold their drink should not stop others from having a few bevvies before driving home.
Drink – driving legislation should be abolished forthwith except for those instances when my family and friends and neighbours and colleagues are the victims, of course.
Corkcelt
If I catch you before you go, thank you.
HH jamesgang
Iki what a clever and may I say grown up response