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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Why would any CFC fan not support Resolution 12 ?
Sid
Bare faced cheating
Kojo
I think his goal celebration also said a lot. Victor’s Celtic career started slowly but he went for a fortune. It is obvious Amido has the same inner confidence.
You don’t mess withZohan
The prominence of the Zohar lately is significant.
Movies are the vehicle, you wanna know what is coming, look back 20/30 years.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective
Hiya, Palomine?
Great tae greet ye,as Alwiz.
Yes, Fisher is one fur the Book.
In Ma opinion. he could be Bettah than .. Vic..
If..
He is Handled right..and is Brought into the Mid Field.
He has the Mien n of a Professional..that belies his tender years.
And… If one has The Mien of a Professional. then that is no Mean Attibute ,fur a
young aspiring Celtic Player tae Hiv..
Right?
Fur..It’s Awe aboot Attitude.
He is also…gonna end up being Built like the Proverbial.. when he has finish Growing..
And.. beig Built like wan o’ those..
Canny.. Hoit?
Right?
Ah Agree,you are correct..
Fisher ,should be getting as Much First Team experience as he Can.
But.. Ah hiv ma Doots that that wull Happen.
Because of the Neil’s.. Propensity tae..
Dally over his tea and biscuits.
Nice Chatting
Kojo
Still,Laughin
@Guido why lurk?
You convey your message in the most articulate manner,
leave the lurking to me.
H.H
Sid
Interesting post
I seem to remember a stonewall pen not being given for a foul on Sammi …or was that least season ??
Meanwhile sevco continue to have opposition players sent off at world record rates and garner pens almost as frequently
drambowiecelt
22:27 on28 October, 2013
I raise you a
I dreamed I was the president of these United States I dreamed I was young and smart and it was not a waste I dreamed that there was a point to life and to the human race I dreamed that I could somehow comprehend that someone Shot him in the face
Oh, the day John Kennedy died Oh, the day John Kennedy died Oh, the day John Kennedy died Oh, the day John Kennedy died
HH
Drambowiecelt
available on play .com as a twoffer from £6.99
well worth the money
Hail.Hail.
soulboys cfc
pfayr supports weeoscar @22:38
Perhaps they think that Resolution 12 is too Revolution 9… :0)
If you’ve not already done so, why not spare a couple of minutes of your time and sign up to Big Nan’s petition. Help get his count over the three thousand mark.
Hail Hail Celtic men n wummin
acgr
PJBhoynyc
22:28 on 28 October, 2013
Thanks for the detailed comment.
Interesting Times ahead, how long can the devaluing of currencies go on as the Stock Market Soars.
I’m coming round to the idea that the Nazi’s did win the war as they just disseminated themselves outwards. Like a planted seed.
Put the East and the West against each other. A New Age conspiracy.
Awe Naw see your raise, and raise you bigtime.
Then with no fiery throbbing pain
No gradations of decay
Death at once broke the vital chain and,
Freed his soul, Freed his soul, Freed his soul the nearest way.
canamalar –
Just been reading back.
Glad to see you back posting.
Hail Hail.
A jist hope oor big, new hero disnae mak the mistake o’ consorting wi’ any o’ oor fine wee Glesga weemin.
A dinnae look kindly oan that kin’ a nonsense.
How wis it a pit it again.
O’ aye…..
‘ Plough horses & thoroughbreds’.
Gottae go, Ami-do.
@Bognorbhoy thanks mate will purchase tomorrow
Skabhoy H.H.
Petec
As currencies devalue invest a wee flutter in Bitcoin.
Be back for the Moonhowlin shift.
HH
Have got a lot of hope for Balde,but please,can we stop all this gushing praise,and (at the moment)wild forecasts about the boy.Listen to Lenny.Yes he has scored 3 very well taken goals,but the rest of his game is as rough as a Badgers bahookey.A long way to go.Would hope he will get a lot more starts in the second half of the season,but after Lenny playing Lustig and not Fisher on Sunday,dont hold your breath.
Good to see you are still with us Canamalar.
Anyone else catch articulate Ally on TV…’I never seeked any’.
Must do better McCoist!
Yer name looks better without the LE lol
.
I’m starting a Teak Clique..
Wood Embdy like to Joiner..?
I’ll get My Undercoat..and Hat-chet..
Summa of PunnyCliquesCSC
drambowiecelt
22:52 on28 October, 2013
Yes I am mother nature’s son And I’m the only one I do what I want and I want what I see Could only happen to me
I’m so free I’m so free
HH
….pfayr supports weeoscar @ 22:38 on 28 October, 2013
‘Why would any CFC fan not support Resolution 12 ?’
I’m using all my shares to vote against it.
drambowiecelt
22:52on28October, 2013
P.s
I conceded. Your takings.
HH
Petec
Thanks fur the Link,pal.
Whita . Verrrry Interrrrestin’.. Concept..
Ah hiv nevah heard or Read ,anything, like it.. before.
You kin bet yer Sweet Patootied ,that Ah wull Hasten tae get Ma Hands on that Book by the
remarkable..
David Flynn,
Thanks fur drawing Ma Interest tae that facet of the Mystery of the Godhead.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
It does :-)
Awe Naw I thank you
Its cleaner on the inside.
H.H
We now pronounce you Bognorbhoy. lol
H.H.
Watched the St. Etienne v PSG game earlier. Like the Bundesliga, this was another advert for standing terraces behind the goal. Probably 40000 at most but great atmosphere.
Spurs and Man U have very recently came in for stick due to poor atmosphere, even with full houses. Time to follow the continent’s lead in my opinion.
With sweet soul vibes, and obscure lyrics
this is like a fri Pabloh night. Discovering new takes
on the blues ,new shakes on the electric scene, and some good
ole bhoy country moosic.Make Mon. Friday.
Resoloution 13.
HH
How’s that ?
Pfayr –
I am not a shareholder, so am unable to support the resolution.
I am sure I am not alone in that.
It remains fascinating as to just why music plays such importance in life. Can’t pretend I am grieving but certain musicians really are pivitol to expanding artistic endeavours.
The Daily Mail is being condemned again. Would laughing Lou really care about such a paper? He swotted aside lefty, middle class NME types for years. I doubt he would care about the righty types.
Singing D, I would make you listen to Sister Ray on a loop. That would sort you out. You would be converted.
@Bognorbhoy
Looks great Mr Boyle
Marrakesh Express –
That’s why the Celtic fans were behind Borussia Dortmund in the recent poll for best stadium atmosphere.
The Westfalen Stadion has up to 25,000 fans standing shoulder-to-shoulder behind the goal at every game. A tremendous spectacle.
You can’t get that in an all-seated stadium.
Kojo
Didnt they say Fisher came to Celtic as a mid-fielder and was then converted to a fullback.
But I thought the same as you that he looked like he could be a good in midfield . Something about his accurate passing I think.
I accept the name bognorbhoy
H.H.
Now, all night long you’ve been drinking your tequilla But now you’ve sucked your lemon peel dry, so why not get high, high, high and Goodnight ladies ladies goodnight
Goodnight ladies ah, ladies goodnight It’s time to say goodbye
Goodnight sweet ladies ah, ladies goodnight It’s time to say goodbye, bye-bye
Ah, we’ve been together for the longest time But now it’s time to get high come on, let’s get high, high, high And goodnight ladies ladies goodnight
@John
As in music so in life
As in life so in music.
The Great Enigma.