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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Gene,
Italy have been the best so far in the tournie – this will be a very interesting game. I’d say they have a massive chance to win this – especially as Ange name checked Italy as being mega defensive fitba when he was very young.
SAME OLD ITALIANS……………………..ALWAYS CHEATING!!!
Sumbdy pump them please!!!!
PHILBHOY on 26TH JUNE 2021 8:47 PM
SAME OLD ITALIANS……………………..ALWAYS CHEATING!!!
Sumbdy pump them please!!!!
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Not tonight Philbhoy …we’ve got a bet running here :O)
After 45 minutes, Italy and Austria displaying how Scotland are light years behind, in all aspects of the game. The speed, instant ball control, one touch, no look passing, and movement makes us look like clodhopping Clydesales.
VOGUE PUNTER
No problem mate!
The next round will be fine!
C’MON THE REST (EXCEPT engurland)
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?
“We are working very hard” is the stock answer.
mmmmm
Ya beauty!
Offside I think!
Drat!
The Italian side remind me of a movie I once saw about the Second World War.
It was about a submarine and it’s crew.
It was called –
DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!
The joke would’ve been funnier if you’d said Das Boot :O)
Hancock resigns!
Midden!
Italy huffing and puffing
Cant recall celtic ever being so active in the team emptying department. Hope to see 5 perhaps 6 first teamers signed up with the academy and youth players told to be ready to step up. Filling our squad with journey men is not a good use of limited resources, does my head in and demoralised young players.
First pick Gk, Rb, lb, cb, lw, fw thereafter any players that come in should be youngsters from our academy or outwith if better than what we have.
HH
HH
Up until this evening I thought the Italians were the best team in the tournament. Maybe they’re having an off night.
I know I’m tempting fate, but what if it’s adraw?
Extra time, penalties, goalden goal?
Philbhoy on 26th June 2021 9:08 pm
One thing that disappointed was that neither CQN or Sentinel Celts were there/asked a question.
Looks to me like Italy peaked @ the start of the tournie.
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Anyone find out from who Lindsell Train bought so many shares from?
PETEC
I don’t think either is considered big enough.
With respect.
5 mins added – spent that on var never mind subs etc.
SAINT STIVS on 26TH JUNE 2021 7:51 PM
anyone check in on big jimmy ?
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SS – I sent him a text today but no reply.
He normally answers my texts early doors so I’m hoping for a text tomorrow if not I will call him.
D :)
Philbhoy on 26th June 2021 9:47 pm
PETEC
I don’t think either is considered big enough.
With respect.
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I find that a bit hard to believe – I’d hazard a guess that it was more the newer/younger sites there as that is the target audience going forward.
PETEC
I’d hazard a guess…
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Aye ok.
Switching between footy and the last series of Bosch on prime, I noticed Bosch now has a watch on his left hand covering a tattoo of an Irish Tricolour. Never had that watch in the previous 6 series.
Paranoidamazonprimecsc
D :)
Hopefully Big Jimmy is alright.
A real character and although I’ve never met him, I’d expect him to be just like he is on the blog.
Kicks like a Mule
TLT
Good to hear the positive news of your Cuz. 👍
HH
Gene- injury time is a bugbear of mine,VAR ,stop the clock,simple, time runs on ,referee goes to the TV and eventually a decision is made….watch how much is added…
I’d be a millionaire if fitba had stop the clock like Basketball when the Ball isnae in actual play (always go over in goals/corners) – not really as the bookies would adjust the odds to suit. :)
Game on.
That was a beauty of a header, old school
DAVID66 on 26TH JUNE 2021 10:07 PM
Switching between footy and the last series of Bosch on prime, I noticed Bosch now has a watch on his left hand covering a tattoo of an Irish Tricolour.
The actor Titus B. Welliver also has a Claddagh ring tattoo above the Tricolour.
He has loads of tattoos, which the producers did not try to cover.
However I imagine the positioning of his watch may be to prevent viewers wondering why an LA detective called Hieronymus ( Harry) Bosch has an Irish flag and an Irish wedding ring tattoo.
The Onlooker
PeteC on 26th June 2021 9:45PM
I enjoy watching Italy defend a lead more than them trying to score when it’s level. Their goalkeeper is fantastic and the substitutes showed they’re an eighteen man force. Formidable.
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Lindsell Train
I can stand to be corrected here and time will reveal all in due course, for me there’s been no significant trading in shares to warrant this interest. Certainly not shuffles in the millions.
The LSE Notice doing the rounds recently indicated a change under DTR, i.e. disclosure guidelines and transparency regulations.
Lindsell Train’s holding is split between a UK Equity Fund and a Global Equity Fund. My guess is the aggregate total has to be separated into its component parts. Maybe a brexit thing, the global fund is based in Dublin I understand and I doubt the UK fund is there. Maybe a legislation change somewhere.
DAVID66 on 26TH JUNE 2021 10:07 PM
Switching between footy and the last series of Bosch on prime, I noticed Bosch now has a watch on his left hand covering a tattoo of an Irish Tricolour. Never had that watch in the previous 6 series.
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I binge watched Bosch spring/summer 2020 – great series.
I can’t remember the series number that I finished on…series 6 I think.
Didn’t realise series 7 was released this week.
Defo need to get back into it. Cheers.
GuyFawkesaforeverhero,
Thanks for that info.
A Sonic – I had no idea it was Sonic the Hedgehogs 30th anniversary. It was always Mario and that platform for me. Nintendo until I die!!!!
Anyway the sonic – Who needs Information?
St ,S
Wr are brothers.
HH
Morning all from an absoloutley beautiful sunny morning in the Garngad
Big Ange excites me – Oops that sounds pervy.😂
Big Jimmy – If you are lurking let’s know you are ok or I will be forced to call you and talk a load of my usual pish.😂
The Onlooker – Thanks for info on Bosch.
Call me Gerry – I think the 7th series has just been released in the uk.
What a day yesterday watching my wee 9 year old Grandson play 2.5 hours of football, he was knackered last night.
1 game x 3 x 20mins, then onto a wee football festival of 6 x 15 min games. I was knackered just watching him.😂 He played every minute and the left winger in the hour game looked about 13 and was 5foot at least.
The wee man never let him by him once.
His coach at the end said the left winger and centre mid have signed pro youth with Motherwell.
I’m so proud of the wee man.💚
D :)
“Because that’s how I grew up. I wasn’t reading stories about Harry Potter, I was reading Roy of the Rovers.
“I was gutted when I found out that Hotshot Hamish wasn’t a real footballer.
This from ANGE when i was a wee bhoy.
HOT SMOKED on 25TH JUNE 2021 8:03 PM
Big Jimmy
You OK? Haven`t seen your Merry Mac style jokes today and I know you are often a bit under the weather.I hope you are just having a wee CQQN break.
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Sorry mate I am just in the process of reading back and I saw your Post.
I have not been very well all week, and I had some Tests done on Wednesday, and it wasnt too great. My weight has balloned to 19stone 3lb, which is probably due to being at home for 8 Months during the last Lock Down and eating too many Iced Doughnuts, Coconut snowballs, Chocolate, Peanuts and other lovely stuff ?
As Ive Posted during that Lock Down, I NEVER had a Sip of Beer as I do NOT drink at home….so it wasnt the Beer to blame this time LOL.
Ive never been more than around 17 and a half stone, and this further weight gain MAY also mean that I am am also Diabetic ? I will find out in the next couple of weeks when I return to see the Nurse etc.
Ive been having some stomach problems for the last few months ( NOT Surprising), which has prevented me from going out. ive ONLY been in my Local Pub 4 times since they reopened over 4 weeks ago.
I MUST Cut down on eating so much lovely Crap ?
I hope that you are well.
HH Mate.
Big Jimmy – Good to see you on big man.
D :)
DAVID66 on 26TH JUNE 2021 8:10 AM
Good morning cqn from an overcast but very warm Garngad
Big Jimmy – If lurking let us know you and Rocky bhoy are ok.
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DAVID….
Ive just seen your Post on here from yesterday and also the TEXT that you sent me on my Phone.
I am not too well at the moment and very overweight as Ive explained to HO SMOKED in a Post a few minutes ago.
I will send you a TEXT later Today before the Fitba starts at 5pm on TV.
Cheers mate.
HH.
HO SMOKED ?….Should have been HOT SMOKED…My apologises.
HH.