It is worth more than a passing observation that in yesterday’s game Celtic had players from 11 different countries in the starting line-up:
England, Sweden, Honduras, Scotland, Nigeria, Netherlands, Finland, Israel, Ireland, Greece and Wales.
Recruitment came from clubs in 7 different league structures:
England (3) and Wales, Scotland, Norway, Honduras, Israel (2), Netherlands and Germany.
There were a further four different nationalities on the bench.
Of the starting line-up only Fraser Forster is not a full international, although that is surely only a matter of time, but Fraser is the only player we have from a large football nation, perhaps an indication that it is more difficult to recruit nationals from England, Germany, Italy, France and Spain than elsewhere.
The signing of Emilio Izaguirre from Honduras three years ago came two years after the player’s representatives had him on trial in England. It’s likely Emilio’s CV was in every mailbox in the British game, so I doubt we have much of an infrastructure in Central America.
Celtic have obviously matured links in Israel recently, Beram Kayal and Efe Ambrose have delivered value, while Nir Biton fits the profile of the player Celtic should be looking for. Embedding relationships in similar markets offers a higher likelihood of value – and therefore football development – than taking our chance on the mainstream British and European circuits.
Prize to anyone who can point to Guinea-Bissau (Amido Balde’s country of birth and location of a Sporting Lisbon-associate club) on the map. There is a lot of work to do to catch up with the Portuguese.
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CultsBhoy, 21.49
maybe, just maybe you hit nail on the head, the younger reporters dont seem to be as accepting of there bull$$$t
lilys
Derbyshirebhoy
Ah like Amido..and Ah see that You do too.
That tells me aloat aboot you,pal..
Anywey…..
People say .. The ones who like the big Fellah..
that..
There is something Different aboot the Guy..
Well.. Ah maybe able tae help you guys .. and Help ye tae find oot whit that is..
Listen tae this..
There is a Great Big Difference aboot , Amido..from the average run of the Miller..
which a loata folk hiv noticed,but hiv no bin able tae quite describe it..
Well..Ah kin..
And it’s THIS..
Amido, is awfy Hard tae Stop.. when he is in FULLL possession of the Foot ball..
Did Ye notice.. That the way he scored His Second goal For the First Team..
was a Carbon Copy.. well. almost…of The First Goal ,which he scored for the First Team?
Well, Ah noticed.. Simply because… Ah was Fully Expecting it tae Be!
in fact, Ah wiz watching fur it tae occur.. AND..
It did!
When Amido Gets up a Heid of Steam.. he is awfy hard tae stop..
And Know that Ah said that,before.
But , Ah am Repeating it tae mak sure the Ma readers Full Understand whit Ah mean.
Most of the Celtic Players,when they are oan a Run with the Football in their Possession..and are being Harried by a Corresponding Opponent in a Chase..which will take baith of them into oor Opponents Goal Area..
Will.. more likely , be Brought tae Earth , by the opponent, long before oor Player , gets very far into that dangerous Area.
That is Standard Operating Procedure, by oor Opponents.
As Ah hiv Pointed oot…It is a very Likely Scenario… and it occurs ,frequently, during a Typical S.P.L encounter between us and wan of oor Provincial Opponents.
Howevahhhhhh..
That Tactic will Nevah work , oan oor Big Lad.
Because.. For the Want of a Suitable description. Ah hiv likened Amido as being Made of Pure Rubber..
because
He is So Resilient tae the Efforts of His Harrier ,tae Bring him to Earth..and those efforts, which become more and more desperate.. are easily rebuffed by oor Laddie.
He just will Not Go doon!
As a matter of fact.. It is HIs Opponent who is the More Likely tae go Doon.
Amido, is a Very Powerful Chap. Strong as an Ox.
Indeed,he is Just the Fellow tae Lead oor Line.
Ah expect Big things from Him in the Future, once he Settles in.
Nice Chatting
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
PJBhoynyc,
Whilst yer fine self is still on, what is your opinion on the United Nations now?
I know you are a person who is in tune with local Americano politicos.
Oh Gawd Peetsee Naw politics you were daein so well there.
Nice wee Smiths vibe.
Seems a big stooshie here over little last few days an still folk miss point an claim conspiracy. At no point did Paul say he monitored every post. He said if he receives complaint he emails person an until he hears from them they are unable to log on. Due to problems with spam emails this went on bit longer.
So can we end thoughts that Paul is selective on who he bans. Fact is lots of people on here cud have been banned but no complaints were received. Maybe cliques play a part but maybe if we respected each other bit better an were bit more tolerant towards each other an accepted differences in opinions more civilly then this blog may begin to get bac to the quality it was a few yrs ago.
Fanadpatriot
Have you seen Denny J ?
It must be very difficult to judge young players.
Only a couple of months ago after some good performances in friendlies, lots of folk were raving about Jackson Irvine, but he hasn’t done a lot since going on loan.
Kojo,
Amido’s stride is one of the biggest I have seen in Scottish football, actually I don’t think I’ve seen bigger.
He is going to be a superstar in Europe and to a lesser extent in Scotland, especially if he can finish like that, all the Time – Time is very important. Timelines are there for us all to see, if we choose to Luke.
Timing is everything.
BEN E KING AWB
http://youtu.be/z8_Jiwo5WnM
Mncelt
“I see for our next 2 CL games we have a 3pm KO at home both Saturdays prior. Surely there must be some mistake? I thought a Noon KO on Sunday in Aberdeen or Inverness was mandatory for us.”
Never had anything other than a Saturday game before out 3 previous cl games this season.
Ernie, re Chick Young.
On the beeb at the weekend he stated that the killie fans were staging a protest in the 18th and 72nd minutes as thats when they were formed.
scotlands shame
22:01 on 28 October, 2013
Well said
HH
gsu
I was lurking, gently surfing when I read the blog Who is on the other end talking
are they on the bog
Did you see what she did to him did you hear what they said Just a CQN conversation rattling in my head
Oh, oh, my, and shall we play fair Oh, oh, my, and who really cares
Just a CQN conversation gossip all of the time Did you hear who got Awenawwed to happens all the time
Who has touched and who has dabbled there with our infallible board, deadlines, bungs and spivcos everybody knows
Oh, how sad but what can we do, I’m so mad that you have the balls
I am calling, yes Paul I am calling just to speak to you For I know this night will kill me if I can’t speak with you
If I can’t speak with you
HH
Drambowiecelt
22:00 on 28 October, 2013
Oh Gawd Peetsee Naw politics you were daein so well there.
Nice wee Smiths vibe.
__________________________________________
Hands up.
Sowwy.
Cultsbhoy
Well done!
scotlands shame
22:01 on 28 October, 2013
You need to say FACT not fact, that way we all believe your message :-)
CQN FACT no 1
HH
CRC
My Dear Friend……Kojo
Very Disappointing That Fisher Did Not Start Against Partick….
He Looked So Comfortable Against Hibs
Lustig Struggles With His Fitness….
NL Has Indicated That He Needs A Hip Op….
So Why Not Keep Him For Vital Games…
Especially When We’re Still Involved In Europe….?
He’ll Also Have The Word-Cup Play-Off Ties Shortly….
To Decide Whether Sweden Get To The Brazil WC….
So He Should Be Spared From Our Less Meaningful Fixtures….
Especially If Sweden Qualify…..
Fisher Could Be Gaining Valuable Experience….
Familiarising Himself With Our Central Defensive Pairing….
So He Would Be Another Option….
For Our Big European Games…..
H.H.
God Bless The Tea Party….!
Scotlands shame,
I think if one poster had untwisted his knickers earlier today it woulda moved on quicker.
Clashcity, you are right. It’s very hard to judge before they play first team games. The Jackson one was simply ridiculous.
He played one ok game that most of us seen and he was the new Paul mcstay.
Just noticed another news article and Ajax moaning about how unjust the result at Celtic Park was.
One thing that strikes me about these complaints. They always mention how on 3 occasions Ajax players were in scoring positions but the Celtic keeper pulled off fantastic saves.
You know what? Fraser Forster is a member of the Celtic team. His job is to keep the ball out of the net. The fact that he did so last week with tremendous skill and dexterity does not equate to Ajax being “extremely unlucky”.
It’s a bit like saying Inter were very unlucky in Lisbon because the 11 Celtic players were on top form that day.
@Bognor Best 7min since well, erm you know the last lurve round
with Angie .What a find duly downloaded.Kudos Bro.
H.H
CQN predictors, just in case you don’t read your emails.
The Champions and Europa League games will take place on Game Weeks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21.
So mundane league business this week, good luck.
Clashcitybhoy,
Yes I have seen young Denny,I tell you now this is a player,I would love to see him and Balde together,may be a bit early,give it two years this could be our strike force,and I don’t say this lightly,after all I have my reputation to think about.
Tom McLaughlin
22:12 on
28 October, 2013
I had a look at come dutch comments and although on-line translation apps are not 100% they do give you a feel for what they are saying. Basically all this passing outside their box thereby obtaining 60%+ possession gains nothing – they are getting a bit fed up with it. Apparently they did they same against Milan.
Kojo
What you say is exactly what I think. I believe in time he will terrorise defences who just don, t like such beast running at them.
Paolosboots
Sorry went off blog before you asked. Of course I didn’t google it sir!!! :-)
Malorbhoy
If you’d looked more lovingly any longer at each other last Tue I was worried that I’d end up a page bhoy!! :-)
With regards Lou Reed performing live, i was fortunate enough to see him at the outdoor Burns an’ a’ that festival concert at Culzean Castle in May 2005. He only did a few songs, but he was in top form. It was a truly magical evening, with music from Eddi Reader, Dougie Maclean, Duncan Chisolm and Phil Cunnignham. All backed by a full orchestra. Great night.Great performer.Sad to hear he’d passed away.
Drambowiecelt
22:14 on
28 October, 2013
@Bognor Best 7min since well, erm you know the last lurve round
with Angie .What a find duly downloaded.Kudos Bro.
from the album /cd ben e and us
Petec
Hiya, Bruvver?
NIce chatting tae ye, wance mair.. Ah hiv missed ye.
Amido, does run rather well.
and.. He has a Giant stride,jist like ye hiv pointed oot.
Also..
He is the Kinda guy.. who is dear tae ma Hert..
fur.. Although, Ah have ,nevah,evah, played the Beautiful Game..
Amido takes his Goal Scoring opportunities
.. the exact same wey that Ah wid..if.. Ah hid ever played the Beautiful Game..
He takes his Goal Scoring Ops..
Gently, as Bentley, wid..if… Bentley hid ever played the Beautiful Game..
and.. by that Ah mean..
Amido, disnae try tae Burst the Stitching( if there is any) o’ the Fitball, when he Tries tae score..
Na..
He diz.. whit Ah wid Dae.. (That is. If Ah ever Hid Played the Beautiful Game)
Amido..jist
Sends the Football towards tae the Area of the goal .
Where the Goalie.. Ain’t!
That is all is takes.. A Gentle Flick.. and
It’s a Goal..
No Fuss.. No Muss.
His last Three goals hiv bin struck by him in that same
Gentley, Bentley!.. Manner..
Did Ye notice?
Well… Ah did!
Yes, Amido ,in Ma opinion..
Is a Very Intelligent Fellow..
and … Ah like tae see that In a Fitba Player..
It is a Big Help.. Don’t you think?
NIce Chatting.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
cultsbhoy loves being 1st forever & ever
21:49 on 28 October, 2013
English, Speirs etc are young enough to know 2 things:
1. They have many years ahead of them so need to survive
2. Only the truth can save them
Chick on the other hand only has months of work ahead of him, he is a busted flush who has already been down graded by the BBC. In short he has little to lose.
>>>>>>>>>
Chicks has burned his boats!!! aye, mibees there is plenty waiting to fill his position, if he gets the boot.
Best, we all stand back and look at the real picture….
We’ve watched as their club went to the wall.
Reincarnated in our eyes but in the eyes of the media they are the same.
They glorify they have no debt.wtf.
We all know what they left behind them.
geordie munro
You not talking to me , or do you just not want a pint ?
sipsini
22:23 on
28 October, 2013
and they have no credit facility which is why its soon to be bye bye
That said, I do recall that Lou Reed caused a riot in downtown Auckland NZ (early 80s) when he came on stage, out of his face, unable to sing a note. Fans decided to trash the place. (Wonder if the Huns were doing a footy tour at the time!) :-)
When nightfall comes around and the light of day is gone
The dark closes in as the last candle burns out;
Is something wrong? they are lurking in the dark.
Heavy breathing but nobodys there
That’s what you think Better beware. @Awe Naw 22.05 classic. from you sir.
and right back at ye.
H.H
Petec. Sorry was feeding the weans…
Cheers for the compliment but it may not be deserved. The UN? My opinion shifts. During Colin Powells chemical weapons show 10 years ago I thought of the UN the way Canamaras employers think of him, too impotent. In recent weeks I thought the security council did a good job over Syria, but maybe it was Russia and China that did a good job alone. My default position is it makes one helluva traffic jam when having one of their meetings. At its inaugral meeting, back in 53 I believe, the elected President of Iran asked the UN for help against external forces undermining the security of his country, after he had nationalized Irans oil industry. His appeal for help fell on deaf ears and the rest (The Shah) is history…. Oh, and some here say it is apt it was built on the site of a slaughterhouse….
I thought after 10 league games in to the campaign it might be a good idea to assess what influence the MIB have had to Celtics results.
By my reckoning we have been on the wrong end of game changing decisions (ie goal, penalty, red card) in 6 out of 10 league games. So I dug out the calculator and we have been wronged in 60% of games.
Celtic 2 RC 1(Stokes denied stonewall penalty) Ref William Collum
DU 0 Celtic 1(Ref and linesman miss petulant kick(similar to Broonys) on VVD subsequent red card issued no benefit to Celtic. Ref Crawford.
Killie 2 Celtic 5 ( dive for free kick then blatant foul in wall allowing them to score) Ref Beaton.
Celtic 2 Mwell 0 (stonewall penalty on Matthews and possible red card) Ref Brines
Hibs 1 Celtic 1 (blatant offside for Hibs goal) Ref Murray
Partick 1 Celtic 2 (offside given against Broony when onside a mile stopping the ref award what was definite penalty) Ref William Collum.
Now as we know these honest mistakes will even themselves out over the course of the season and all incidents except Killie game were when game was in balance.
Have we been on the right end of a call this season? Possible penalty not given against St Johnstone.
And to think some people do not want to question our club with regards to SFA.
geordie munro
Forgot the wee smiley thing .
Derbhyshire
Ah knew that you hid,also, Noticed.. whit Ah noticed
But. You had simply failed tae Bring that .. tae Ma notice!
Noo We that we hiv bin apprised of whit Each of us had Noticed aboot
Amido
An feel a loat bettah, aboot the whole thing.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Poster stooshie
I try to keep up to date with Paul67’s blogs but I find it almost impossible to stay current with responses. However today I;ve tried to do so.
Firstly, I’m glad that Canamalar is active again. I support resolution 12 and I’ll be proud to add my support to it at our AGM.
In my opinion, we should not stand aside and meekly allow our Board to accept the SFA use of the Sandy Bryson defence again, “….at the time the information we had was such. Subsequently, that information was determined to be thoroughly bogus. C’est la vie, as our bon ami Monsieur Platini might say….”
Not good enough PL and I don’t care that you’re quid pro quo might be sales of booze at games again.
Secondly, I’ve lived my entire life in various places, all within two miles of the the River Clyde. My perspective is black & white Clydeside.
A joy of this blog is to receive colour perspective from both Scots who have moved away from here and non-Scots who have vicariously arrived here.
I hope to be able to continue enjoying Letters from Poland, Zybszek.
Ok, back to lurking two days behind the posts.
@Bognor. Never heard of that L.P. cheers Bro must hunt for it on you tube
or whatever real class methinks.
H.H.
Sid
I have watched one domestic game away to Hibs. Your post does not surprise me. I decided to pass on the Partick game. They could show the banking industry a thing or two about cheating.
HH