I read Wales defender Connor Roberts say “99% of the world” will support Denmark in their last 16 tie tomorrow and thought- the underdog, fighting against the crowd. 99% of the world will not support Denmark, not me, for a start, but the ‘us against the world’ narrative is one of my favourites.
As a rallying call, it is surely more effective than the alternative. Today’s footballer is an immensely well catered for athlete, apart from his 90 minutes on the park and (relatively few) hours on the training field, he will struggle for little. What does he have to fight against, if not perceived ranks of people wanting him to lose?
Beaten, humiliated in Europe, trophy-less, written-off by many among our own, singled-out by the Government. Ange Postecoglou will not have to work hard to convince the players is really is them against the world. This squad really does have plenty to fight against.
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31003 on 27TH JUNE 2021 6:54 PM
`I think we should all club our vouchers `…..and buy a player.
Now there`s an idea ! Who can we get for two and a half million?
Of course, every subscribing supporter must be allowed a say in said player so this venture might take a wee while :-)
“FAIRHILL BHOY on 27TH JUNE 2021 6:56 PM
who’s the phoney:
McCoist.
TIMGREEN on 27TH JUNE 2021 6:59 PM
Very good :-))
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HOT SMOKED-thank god for that 😉
A wee sleepover in Balloch yesterday.Great wee time
“FAIRHILL BHOY on 27TH JUNE 2021 7:12 PM
HOT SMOKED-thank god for that 😉”
Don`t think you are off the hook yet !!
A friend of mine said today that smaller nations have a chance of progressing if they have at least 2 world class creative players. The way the tournament is panning out I have to agree. When you look at the Czechs, Croatians, even the Welsh, have all progressed from the group stages based by and large on that premise.
Scotland also have 2 world class creative players (Tierney/Robertson) but the problem being they play in the same position
Fourstonecoppi
I donated my 2 vouchers to the Kano Foundation.
contactus@thekanofoundation.com
For details of where to send.
HH
In Scotlands case it’s a case of that old Medicine Head song
🎶One and one, is one🎶
That was for you older chaps
I find the comments on the Ange and Dom Press Conference interesting.
Most posts were positive and reflected encouraging hopes of success.
This is pretty much the opposite of so many posts on CQN over recent week/months.
The reason for this difference?
I would say it is that much of the negativity was based on guesswork and assumption whereas the positivity came from listening to words from the horse`s mouth.
HOT SMOKED-awe I know 😉
FRIESDORFER on 27TH JUNE 2021 7:21 PM
Fourstonecoppi
I donated my 2 vouchers to the Kano Foundation.
contactus@thekanofoundation.com
For details of where to send.
HH
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ta, i was away searching for a twitter announcement i thought i ha seenm but no success,
SS-7-09pm thank you
“31003 on 27TH JUNE 2021 7:19 PM
Scotland also have 2 world class creative players (Tierney/Robertson”
What about Patterson?
….and, of course, the unbelievable Billy Gilmour .
I am happy to see the Oranjee Dutch Mob getting GUBBED.
Well done the Czech Rep. I again took young Patrik Schick for the 1st goalscorer with the Bookie…only for that Dutch Captain to deny him a clear run in at at goal, which led to the Oranjee boy seeing RED, when it was 0-0.
Even better to see that Glakit looking Frankie De Boer being a loser yet again. Maybe the Dutch FA will sack the Oranjee Chump ?
I must assume that many Huns would have bet money on the Dutch with the Bookies…they have ALSO Lost out
LOL
HH.
Joao Palhinha came on as a sub for Portugal the other night and I thought he changed the game.
He’s starting tonight and is worth watching.
He plays for Sporting and the reason I’m saying this is I hope Dom n Ange are reading this and throw in a cheeky bud for him.
He’d kick ass in our tin pot league.
I’m guessing a €10m bud would seal the deal
I can dream
Question : The Celtic trust have voted to boycott Celtic merchandise.
What are they going to do with vouchers for merchandise ?
HH.
31003 on 27TH JUNE 2021 7:21 PM
In Scotlands case it’s a case of that old Medicine Head song
🎶One and one, is one🎶
That was for you older chaps
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Thats just one of the older songs that I play quite often on my Pubs Juke Box.
The Land Lady likes it a lot.
HH.
31003- I don’t think Wales have any world class players now.But there most capped player Chris Gunter said it all after last nights game.Sorry I can’t do the linky thing
Bud……ffs…..BID
How many times do I need to correct predictive text?
BIG JIMMY-hope yir on the mend auld yin 👍
I’ll take a bud🍻
SFTB
Posted by me yesterday.
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PHILBHOY on 26TH JUNE 2021 9:08 PM
Wee bit disappointed in the fans questions to Ange and Dom.
Not asked –
Do we have a war chest?
Is it dependent on player sales?
Have we identified targets we are pursuing?
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“We are working very hard” is the stock answer.
mmmmm
So build up to the Belgian game so let’s talk about Engerland
Big Jimmy
I remember sitting in the dinner hall on a Tuesday at 1.00pm, listening to someones tranny to see what was No 1 in ye olde charts
You always wanted Slade, T Rex or Bowie with some upbeat song to get you through the afternoon
When Med Head we’re pronounced No 1 a pal just made it to the toilets on time to cut me down from the noose I had stuck up.
Nothing worse than a dirge to get you through the day
Saying that, I’m feeling quite nostalgic now
31003
I thought you meant offer a case of Bud for Palhinha 🍺🍻🍺🍻
I’ve thought about it.
If the €10m euro bud for Palhinha dosentyentice them, offer a straight swap deal for Mikey Johnston
31003
Now yer talking 👍
Brilliant
Apparently Lukaku was a fat bassa because of a digestive problem
Note to self…..use that in future
HOT SMOKED on 27TH JUNE 2021 6:55 PM
PS I don`t know what Saint Stivs stands for but I am guessing something to do with St Stephen and school?
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Tis indeed, I attended 78-82. No getting away from the gang-culture, republicanism and celtic. Place was wild. A great education in life, if not passing subjects. The view was incredible.
Several people went on to high profile industry jobs , away from scotland. Several others went into prison for bad bad stuff.
My daughter thinks I make the stories up, and the peoples names.
Driving along esplanade few weeks ago, i spied one of the good guys and gave him a shout out the windae “” “hows it going”
“alright higgie bhoy”
whos that says daughter
“its frannie mcgeachie”
you just made that up.
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I liked the first to ban the belt comment, several of the teachers used them as a first resort. the banjo anyone ?
https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/14012788.pupils-and-staff-say-final-goodbye-to-st-stephens/
https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/4441267.jpg?display=1&htype=0&type=responsive-gallery
31003 on 27TH JUNE 2021 7:43 PM
Brilliant
Apparently Lukaku was a fat bassa because of a digestive problem
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as in he couldnt stop eatin the biscuits
GREENPINATA on 27TH JUNE 2021 1:03 PM
Seemingly Murrayfield ran out of alcohol and had to shut bars early. Lol.
But what it does show is the demand. Why should football fans be discriminated against. Citing historic events is no excuse for blatant discrimination.
*nae need for historic events, George Square x 2 is close enough. I’ve been fortunate enough tae have a drink at Parkheid due tae the SB I had access tae, really civilized and enjoyable but how could you legislate for that nutty mob that follow follows them, they had the lap of honour banned as well as alcohol prohibition due tae them losing tae us, 56 and 41 year ago respectively and they have never learned, animals.
TONTINE TIM on 27TH JUNE 2021 7:45 PM
GREENPINATA on 27TH JUNE 2021 1:03 PM
Seemingly Murrayfield ran out of alcohol and had to shut bars early. Lol.
Guess who the Huns will blame for that
Kano and the vouchers – found it.
https://twitter.com/KanoFoundation/status/1402936738352353284/photo/1
£2 on Palhinha for 1st goal scorer
25-1
Why not?
SAINT STIVS on 27TH JUNE 2021 4:21 PM
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 27TH JUNE 2021 4:03 PM
I don’t like that a CEO gets to deliver a 10 year plan, as much as PL delivered his owners objectives, he got 10 years too long in the seat, and financial rewards way beyond any similar enterprise.
*Most big organisations that I’ve been involved with have 20/25 year long term plans that are looked at every 5 years. If that’s the case here then we’re on the right track.
Big Virgil in an ad for Just Eat with Cantona
He wouldn’t have got that if he was still with us
Another reason players want to play in The Best League in the Wurld