In days of yore Celtic would rattle nine goals past the Finnish champions on European Cup duty. That was never going to be on the cards last night but there remains a clear gap in quality between the teams. HJK Helsinki are no better than Hearts, but were clearly sharper.
The tie remains very much in the balance, a ‘Big Dan moment’, similar to what happened away to Sion last season, and the odds would stack heavily against Celtic progressing, and although HJK didn’t impress much, neither did Utrecht, who lost 2-0 at Celtic Park two years ago before wiping the floor with a disorganised Celtic a week later.
I have a few concerns.
Last season it worried me how dependent we had become on Charlie Mulgrew to create goals. His delivery from the left back position, not to mention his runs to the back post, were significant in Celtic overcoming the early season deficit.
Today we are a few central defenders lighter, if not any worse off in that department, but without Charlie galloping down the wing we are immeasurably less potent. Emilio is an able left back, but his performances are several degrees below his Player of the Year form and he is categorically not a goal creator. A double jeopardy is that when Emilio is behind Georgios Samaras on the left, instead of the more defensively minded Joe Ledley, we seem to have a real weak point.
If we are to start with a lone striker and five in the middle next week we’ll need Charlie on the left. This will stiffen up our weak spot and give HJK more to worry about.
The video moment for the players to study must surely be Georgios Samaras cross for the first Celtic goal. In case you missed it, the cross evaded the first defender. In this respect it was quite stunning and contrasted markedly to what was going on across on the right wing for most of the evening.
Early Player of the Year tip: Adam Matthews. Usain Bolt must be relieved our man is not a sprinter almost as much as Victor Wanyama is relieved he’s a footballer.
Our three raffles end at 19:10 TONIGHT! For the sum of only £1 you stand a chance of winning a painting of Henrik Larsson mid goal celebration, Scott Brown inventing the Broony or a print of our manager in his playing days.
It has never been easier or cheaper to contribute to the concept of what our club is all about, go buy a ticket.
Martin Chambers of the Ecuador Trust was in touch this morning. He said, “If you are able to help, the money will be used to fund the Soup Kitchen that we run each day feeding 150 of the poorest children in the shanty town – kids who would otherwise go hungry. Hope to hear from you soon” (he means you).
Feeding kids who would otherwise go hungry. Where have you heard that idea before?
The four beneficiaries are; The Haven, Cancer Respite Centre, Blantyre, Oscar Knox Neuroblastoma Appeal, Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust and Aberdour Primary School Parents Association.
For £1 you can win:
A celebrating Henrik Larsson painting.
A painting of Scott Brown in classic pose.
A Neil Lennon print.
What are you waiting on, do it now, there are only a few hours left! And after you have clicked on ‘buy a ticket’, DON’T FORGET TO PAY, as some people have. Just like social taxes, paying for your raffle ticket is NOT optional!
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Petec, I might gorge on Guinness :¬)
HH to ye!
Good morning from sunny Manchestet.
Paul67 et al
What channel is covering the old CQN golf?
CQN tv?
Or a dodgy stream?
Vmhan on 3 August, 2012 at 07:56
http://www.beer100.com/beercaloriesimports.htm
The counterbalance of fibre just isnae there.
The more I look into Food the more I realise why mainstream food is what it is.
There is indeed a dreadful Class war going on. I always admired the wee Nursery/Potato/Fresh Veg farm I go by often. They are salt of the earth and will be targeted as soon as the current Global crisis resonates here by people who have no belief in God, as it is the Survival of the Fittest.
The dumbing down is incredible. The L|R paradigm is working a treat in the mainstream.
A little Birdie has just told me the CQN Open,is being played today.Why wasn’t I told,I suppose thats just Par for the course,though my usual golfing partner says my clubs,are like an Albatross around my neck,have to go now the wife has her Eagle eye on me.Have a good day lads.HH
VMHAN 0756
Some fairly ugly scenes on Wednesday night,just to the GB’s right.
Seems some wannabe-GBers have arrived there,and wouldn’t sit down all game.
Very harsh on the not-so young and fit regulars in that section who had their enjoyment of the game largely ruined.
Hope you found plenty of spare change down the back of VOGUEPUNTER’s armchair-that’ll pay for some of the Guinness.
Don’t give him the money back,though.
He’ll only waste it on Perroni….
Morning. FORE!!!! HH.
No doubt if there is a dodgy stream at Aberdour golf course most of the CQN folders will find it.
Folders = golfers
Greens Sevco ’88 team are promoted ( I don’t think they’ll make it past Christmas), there will be an outcry as the div 3 teams need Sevco to prop up the league with increased attendances up to …… quite a few hundred more than normal.
They should start a petition to make greens Sevco ’88 team a permanent part of div3, it’s the right and fitting level for thems.
HH
I miss the drama of the administration liquidation shenanigans.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
What is the closing Ceremony of the Olympics?
12-8-12
I Always try to let people know about the esoteric stuff I come across.
I ain’t emailed you that but put it in yer Calender, I have talked about plenty stuff relating to…………………
Tom McLaughlin on 3 August, 2012 at 06:14 said:
petec –
I watched the game on Celtic TV online and enjoyed it, especially the second half. When we went behind I thought, I’ll take any sort of victory now, and perhaps even a draw, so I was happy at the end of the game.
I am confident we will go through and even expect us to win in Helsinki.
My wife has a property rental business and yesterday she introduced me to her latest tenant, who happens to be a guy from Helensburgh and a Celtic fanatic to boot. We shared a wee dram or 3 while enjoying a good old-fahioned gloat at the expense of the dead Huns. I invited him to ours on Saturday night to watch Celtic v Aberdeen on Setanta. The kick-off is 9:45pm which is great for us Aussie Tims, especially on a Saturday.
Really looking forward to it and hoping to see a few goals.
Hail Hail.
7;45pm for us Perth bhoys. Even better . Can’t wait to see the bhoys, didn’t see any friendlies or the Helsinki game.
Enjoy the game
Morning all, the flag weekend is upon us, good luck to all the CQN golfers today…
The newspapers must be full today of ole Chas Green’s 30 million pound funds for Sevco that he promised by the 31st of July, whit they’re not you say, surely some mistake…
Vmhan on 3 August, 2012 at 07:56 said:
Petec, I might gorge on Guinness :¬)
HH to ye!
Not sure if u saw my reply, I’m also in Perth .. Nice city.
Just miss the rebel sessions back in Derry . Need Gary og or someone to immigrate and all will be fine.
John 3:16
Football is really just a game.
Top of the morning to you all from a bright and sunny Fife where the golf course greens are in great condition for any visiting Greens.
For those who enjoy the refreshments too much a paddle in the Silver Sands will sort you out.
Funny that The Rangers never got a home draw in that pawn-shop cup. I am suspicious and fully expect a challenge to the ownership of the receipts to the first game played at Ibrox.
I don’t subscribe to the notion that Ticketus just took a hit for £27million and walked away. Either they still have the claim on the money or they will go to the courts. IMHO as a layman of course.
Kitalba and Tom McLaughlin call a peace summit:
http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article1209107.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/9021398.jpg
Only joking lads;)
HH
Why do people standing at a bus stop sometimes, through impatience, wander into the middle of the road to see if a bus is coming? By doing this, does it mean the bus may come quicker?
unblemishedredheiferquicknews
and
thirdtemplequicknews
are running wild at the moment.
It’s up2U to dig deep and see if Israel is the piece of trash that MSM wants you to believe it is.
FFS
Zechariah 2:8
The Freemasons/Quaballah are Rampant in Israelistine.
My Lord Please Help me?
There is indeed a lot of testerone in the GREEN BRIGADE, I Widnae have it any other way.
Educate yourself with Scripture and you will have no one ever who can compete.
I skim CQN because time doesn’t permit but gallagher is my kind of man, open to everything and wanting the VERY best for Celtic despite being an older chap who could relax and take it a bit easier.
He doesn’t post often so it is easy to catch his posts, that bampot philvis, he posts religiously.
I like Guys who go against the Groupthinking tide especially as they are a lot more about humanity, even if it doesn’t seem like it is.
Morning all
To the Aberdour golfers and groupies – I wish you a very happy day ;-)
Good morning from a very hot Zilina in Slovakia. It is due to get hotter throughout the day (oh joy).
Sad for Dundee United but the boy MacKay-Stevens has enhanced his reputation again and I wish him well as we need all the skillful players we can get in Scotland.
Willie Miller is in the papers saying the Dons could challenge for the title which I agree with actually – Vernon can score goals, Johnny Hayes and McGinn can also provide a threat and with Russell Anderson and Gary Naysmith’s experience at the back they will be a much stronger outfit than last.
United will probably lose out to the Russians but there is no shame in that given the resources of both sides.
There are signs of recovery in our game and we need the New Firm to be as close to what they once were as possible. We also need Hearts to be the second biggest club in the league and perform that way and it would be great if Hibs could respond to this and start competing with their rivals.
Scottish football will get back to the heights it scaled in the 1980s but only in time and by keeping a financial check on one club who thought and still think that rules and fair play don’t apply to them. A few years of them away will build up our game and make the young players step up to the plate at all clubs.
This is a bright new dawn.
SMASHING MILK BOTTLES 0849
Naw.
But lighting a fag works every time!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 3 August, 2012 at 09:02 said
So are you suggesting that to enable the impatient traveller he or she should take up smoking? (If they haven’t already)
31003 has wan o’ they e-lite fags, so, is that cheatin?
The good news for the residents of Aberdour is that Moonbeams is unable to play in today’s CQN Open, meaning their windows are somewhat safer than previous years.
Who would have predicted this reaction from Sevcomedia?
“Independent Commission to investigate EBT’s Who are the members?
Remember the criticism that Ally mcCoist received for having the temerity to demand the names of the members of the Judicial Panel? Well it looks as though we may have yet another ‘anonymous’ panel determining yet more sanctions against our club.
But rather than Ally ask these questions, I think we should seek the required information from the SPL. So, can I urge you all to send an email to Doncaster at enquiries@scotprem.com demanding the names and relevant information relating to the members of the Commission.
There is absolutely no credible or viable rationale for refusing to put this information in the public domain.
I sent the under noted email yesterday if you wish to use it – amend it as you see fit.
FOR THE PERSONAL ATTENTION OF MR. NEIL DONCASTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SPL
I have just now had sight of the under noted press release and I note that no details are provided of the members of the Independent Commission.
SPL Press Release
The Scottish Premier League today announced that it has appointed an independent Commission to inquire into alleged EBT payments and arrangements made by Rangers in relation to players during the period from 2000 until 2011.
The Commission will determine whether during that period in relation to alleged EBT payments and arrangements for players, Rangers was in breach of the relevant SPL Rules.
In the event that the independent Commission decides that such breach or breaches occurred the independent Commission will have powers to determine what sanctions, if any, are appropriate.
In the interests of openness and transparency, and to ensure natural justice, I would be grateful if you would advise of who the members of the Independent Commission are, and provide relevant biographical information on each.
Given that this Commission will ‘inquire into alleged EBT payments and arrangements made by Rangers in relation to players during the period from 2000 until 2011’, any may subsequently recommend sanctions against Rangers FC, it is imperative that the independence of the Commission is verifiable and its members seen to be beyond reproach.
There must be no conflict of interest (or, indeed, the appearance of a conflict of interest) on the part of any member of the Independent Commission undertaking the inquiry, and it must therefore be a prerequisite that its members are known in advance of its work commencing so that public concern may be allayed.
To this end I would welcome your assurance that you will immediately make public the names and relevant details of each member of the Commission, and provide assurances that each member has been requested to provide details of any interests (business or otherwise) that may give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of one.
Furthermore I would be grateful if you would advise of any specific terms of reference or instructions you may have provided to the Commission prior to the commencement of its work.
The fact that the your organisation appointed Harper MacLeod to carry out the initial investigation has already cast doubt on the impartiality of the whole process given their known (and extensive) links with Celtic Football Club, and many consider that particular conflict of interest to have already tarnished the integrity of the investigatory process.
I look forward to a positive, early response.”
The Battered Bunnet on 3 August, 2012 at 09:21
A bit harsh, I hope D wins it next season.
Monaghan1900,
For “provide relevant biographical information on each”, I take it they mean “tell us what schools they went to”.
MJM
Monaghan1900 @ 09.11
Sad sad people.
All the best to Taggsy, Kev, John and the CQN Gowfers today. Have a great time and raise loads of dosh in the ole spirit of Celtic.
HH
TTTT
Monaghan1900,
I meant to add “details of any interests (business or otherwise)” means “where do we send the threats and go to intimidate staff/co-workers?”
MJM
Petec
Harsh? He had old women scuttling off to the Kirk left and right. Children were crying. The men folk raised barriers. There was weeping. Wailing. Teeth were gnashed. No one had ever before known the terror of Moonbeams on the 14th tee.
Was fed some interesting snippets last night about goings on at SevCo
Guess who earns £60k a year for putting the bibs and cones out at training, who is not allowed to coach the squad as to quote one first team player, he is ‘effin hopeless at it?
Gio at it again!
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@DEVILSADVOKAT are you saying no 1 person owns ibrox out right ?
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@dannymc1916 seems yes
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@DEVILSADVOKAT so 6 different parties own different parts of the stadium?? Why would this be done Gio?
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@Iainang @DEVILSADVOKAT simple, easy to make money, makes it almost impossible for anyone to own it all again,
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@carson1912 I’m kinda confused mate, so is it a good thing? Who would/could the 6 deed holders be?
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@Iainang of course it’s not, 6 different investors own the parts, club has no control over upgrades etc unless that parts owner allows
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@carson1912 didn’t think of it that way mate.
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GLA82306 GLA85587 GLA33072 GLA49863 GLA65736 GLA20007 these are the title numbers in any case
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Before I release the owners of each title number I need to make a few calls first but it is an unusual situation
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stands and offices all have different title numbers
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there are a number of different titles pertaining to parts of the football ground.
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Good luck to all the golfists over in Aberdour today.
Eagerly anticipating the ‘Live updates will appear here…’ article.
Well I’m less than an hour from Aberdour and the sun is shining. Hopefully it keeps up for the afternoon’s play.
See some of you win a while.
Aberdeen bringing 1200 supporters tomorrow.
I cannot wait to see that Flag!
monaghan,
That diatribe from RM should be all that is required for the authorities, football and otherwise,to bury that crowd, once and for all.
They are beyond redemption and this is the underlying reason why Celtic have to leave.
Our club owe it to all of us, but also to the Game itself to bring it to it’s senses.
DC or BC.
Bhoys, see you all this afternoon, looking forward to the golf but think the drink is ma favourite, I hear oldtim is a scratch drinker.
HH