Celtic will almost certainly face HJK Helsinki in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The Fins are 7-0 after the first leg of their second qualifying round against KR Reykjavik.
HJK were the first team to beat Martin O’Neill’s Celtic as they overcame a first leg deficit in the 2000 Uefa Cup to force the tie into extra time. Chris Sutton scored late to prevent the tie going to penalty kicks. HJK are also top of their domestic league after 17 games, so will be a well-oiled machine by the time the arrive at Celtic Park on 31 July or 1 August.
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Auld Neil Lennon heid on 20 July, 2012 at 14:56
Good news.
Keep up the amazing work m8.
Traditionalist88 at 11.22
(repost to finish where my fingers had not caught up with my brain)
You are singing from the song sheet as me with regard to involving the World Wide Celtic support, but the epicentre of the Celtic world is the centre spot at Celtic park and everything reverberates from there.
What I mean by that is everyone who has support for Celtic and the incredible ethos on which it is founded in their heart, is a part of the world wide suppport.
Some are lucky enough to attend in person, others for various reasons, geography, finance,health etc cannot do that but would willingly share the load of supporting if the mechanism existed to do so.
There has been a change in the development of the Membership Scheme but one that is so much in line with our ethos I welcome it warmly should it come into being.
I cannot say much more until the ins and outs are thought through and the green light given, which I hope will be sooner rather than later but be assured that your thinking very much resonates with those at Celtic looking at how to develop matters.
The more folk in the wide Celtic world who buy into the concept that supporting Celtic is something all supporters can play a part in, to not only share the load, but spread the charitable Celtic ethos out into a world that badly needs reminding that it is love that counts, not love of money, the better a place the world will be.
Now THAT is some legacy to leave our children and grandchildren.
GINCHER67 1501
Would he get away with locking the door on kids nowadays?
(I know a lot of parents do it,to keep the little sods out,so as to enjoy some quality time,but that’s not quite the same)
Is it possible that our hero was once locked out,and vowed to become the bestest bestest ever if he was only allowed one more chance?
And do you think it is even remotely possible that the real reason he was late was a strike by the rail unions?
By jings,I think we have it!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the tip-off,bud. 50% of the credit is yours…..
I often wonder if this site’s Blessed Trinity of Trough Gorgers are actually guys with a sense of humour that is too finely honed for most of us.
As John McEnroe loved to say,….’ THEY CAN NOT BE SERIOUS. ‘
SOUTH OF TUNIS 1503
Fortunately,you’ve been pissing yourself laughing at the huns since then,so no harm done,really!
Philvis on BBC news 24?
http://youtu.be/P-nEkpLnsEU
The Singing Detective Demands The Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie on 20 July, 2012 at 14:The Singing Detective Demands The Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie on 20 July, 2012 at 14:49 said: …
.. you have converted BMCUWP to the ‘True Glories of Ethical Capitalism”.
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Ethical Capitalism? Possibly exists as a concept but in reality you have as much chance of encountering it as you have of meeting a mermaid in Shotts.
Watch the bankers on TV – no conscience, no morality, a sub species of humanity hard-wired from birth to be acquisitive at the expense of the vulnerable.
I see guys on this blog extolling the virtues of private education with priests as tutors but what they’ve got to say bears little resemblance to Christianity. Was that their parents’ intention?
Auld Neil Lennon heid
Even without your final sentence, it was a cracking post, that was a killer line to put in and deserved to be reposted with it fully.
Are you an Angel? :))
Auld Neil Lennon Heid
Thanks for the insight, its great to know its a work in progress and hopefully it will all come to fruition sooner rather than later, as you say.
The potential of Celtic is absolutely massive but as we all know we operate with one(or both) hands tied behind our back in the current market.
The worldwide support can help the club on an ongoing basis hopefully via the membership scheme- we have to be confident about its success as our worldwide support is an active one(CSC’s everywhere) in comparison to the likes of the millions of Man Utd supporters worldwide…they ‘pick’ Man Utd, but they don’t have it in their heart the way the ex-pat Scots and Irish Celtic fans do, and new supporters we pick up along the way are not just in it for the glory of supporting the Champions league finalists every year. Theres something more there too.
We have more supporters clubs in the east coast of the USA than any other European club I believe.
We have to hope the worldwide support can help catapult us to the next few levels. You’re right about the charitable aspect too- it can only help attract supporters to the club.
And if our support can do this, we will truly be able to say we did it ourselves, and not thanks to some billionaire or having unsustainable debt levels or an unrealistic TV deal.
HH
Philvis: If statistics lie, why do you quote statistics on the bad news?
Because it is a lie masquerading as good news.
Besides: who would win a pie eating contest, like the Guns of Navarone style, between Super Sally and Michelle MacManus…or maybe the Pies of Shettleston?
Plant Report………….from the Rebel County
Canna Indica Durban….quarter size of last year…..and no sign of flower buds
The Hiberno micro-climate is producing a new plant genus – liliputiae
…although today is beautiful and warm……..
Geoff Hamilton CSC
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 20 July, 2012 at 15:12 said:
Especially when little Philvis’ (and mine to be fair) parents were paying handsomely for the privilege of being taught. He did let the late arriving pupils in, but only after the daily quiz was completed, based on the 10 minutes homework he asked every child to complete the following evening. That is all. But it must be done EVERY night with 1 evening off homework during term – Christmas Day. If you followed this rule, you were guaranteed an A at Higher.
To say this man made an impact on young Philvis I would guess is almost certain…
Last day of his class…’I’ll leave you with a few words of warning. It will mean nothing to you now, but will do in later life…..always avoid the one guy at the party with the white tux……’
Ethical Capitalism? Ha-ha-ha-ha…woo…that’s a hoot man! I like cuddly tigers can I go into a cage with one? Is that not a bit like a law-abiding gangster?
Just to annoy TSD,here’s an article from The Record.
Trust me,it is well worth a read in our greatest wee country…….
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2012/07/20/interrogation-cops-who-removed-gail-sheridan-s-rosary-beads-during-interview-face-religious-hatred-charges-86908-23910417/
Sitting in Düsseldorf Weeze airport waiting to fly to the Algarve. Any bhoys in Albufeira, see you in Jinky’s for a drink or ten. Not overly confident v Helsinki :-(
Much missed excellent CQNer Lurgan53 enjoyed the ole garden.
fine effort from yer man Snedeker today
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currently 5 shots ahead after 2 rounds
http://0.tqn.com/d/nashville/1/0/J/n/1/BrandtSnedeker12ig.jpg
I agree with PeteC about Auldheid’s very heartening message on membership scheme developments.
In the immediate term, supporters all over the world can already make an important, affordable and rewarding contribution to Celtic by subscribing to Celtic TV. The club should do more to push Celtic TV, I think. It’s great value for money and the quality is all right.
fritzsong on 20 July, 2012 at 15:17 said:
Watch the bankers on TV – no conscience, no morality, a sub species of humanity hard-wired from birth to be acquisitive at the expense of the vulnerable.
CEO’s are the worst. They are the scum of the scum in the corporate world, they make the lowest primeval slime of thieves and liars look like Prince amongst men. They get paid the big bucks because they have developed the capacity to be utterly shameless, they will carry the can for every crime against humanity you can imagine- they are always wheeled out after some toxic spillage or some other biological/human disaster…they don’t even blink, or redden with embarrassment or feel any normal human emotion…their nervous system is hardwired in a completely different way from this rest of us- the CEO is very often the psychopath of the Corporate world.
Ah Agree Wi’ Neil.. There is No need tae strengthen,if we dinna get “Over The Hump.”
Nae need fur fresh boadies,if we dinna get intae the, “Big Time”
My thoughts are Pinkety Pinkety wi’ Neil, oan THAT.
Why should be knoack oor Budget fur Six, needlessly?
Guid thinkin’, Neil..
Fur..
It is a Racin’ Certainty, that we wull Win oor Domestic League ,this upcomin’ season.
So…
We hiv a whole season, therefore , tae season a few mair o’ oor Young Farm Hands.. like..
McGeouch, Watt, George, Jackson.. et al.
Besides..
We really only need One Mair..Prolific Striker …in Ma Opinion.. should we Get over , “The Hump”.. and ascend into the Euro League Proper.
There is No need fur anither Center Back..
Ah know that Ah am buckin’ the Trend , when Ah say That.. but, Honestly, we are weel set up in oor Center Back Dept..
We hiv.. Four C.Backs,already..
Mulgrew, Wilson, Rogne, Victor, …and there is also. Young Fraser, and Toshney.. waiting in the Wings..
Sure, injuries kin occur.. but, ye canny live yer life.. stocking up the shelves, wi
excess Inventory.
Hey..”So an’ So”,Happens!
Ye canny prevent it. As they say.. Let the chips fall as they may..
We wull always.. be able tae Handle it. That’s Life in the Big City.
Kojo
Still, Laughin’…like Anythin’
DBBIA
Hopefully he is cajoling Geoff Hamilton into supporting the Bhoys from their celestial potting shed…………………although Geoff always struck me as one o’ the Bhoys…
HH
bankiebhoy 1
Canna Indica Durban loves a lot of sun -it doesn’t like no sun.
Mine is bigger than yours -way down south.
Kojo
We can strengthen the team without a net spend. We could buy a 30-goal-a-season striker for the money a midfielder would bring in. We could buy now, play the new player in the qualifiers, and sell a current member of the squad later if needed (if we don’t make the CL groups).
This is speculating to accumulate, but with a safety net.
GINCHER67 1521
So he enforced the rule on Good Friday?
Tut,tut………
I always enjoy locking horns with people whose opinions differ from mine. It is a very boring discussion with a bunch of nodding heads,always agreeing with each other,and besides,I usually learn something I didn’t previously know,as they are more likely to read something which I would avoid.
And vice-versa,of course.
I learned long ago not to argue in order to change someone’s opinion,but I think it is always worth persevering to change how they arrive at those opinions.
It is,of course,a complete waste of time when the other person has a closed mind or an absolute knowledge of always being absolutely 100% right.
Arguing with Philvis is like arguing with my Mum.
TSD,KOJO
PINKETY?
Hmmmm.
A most uncommon word to crop up from each of you.
Howevah……..
My Dear Dear Friend,BMCUWP..
I draw your attention to yesterday’s article on the inspiring “Wings over Scotland” site.
An amusing(and prolonged) exchange between the Rev. Campbell and an intellectually challenged troll in the comments section of the item,”The Brick Wall of Bigotry”,which gave an account of the “Marching Band Incident” outside St. Patrick’s Chapel on the Twelfth July…
Enjoy…..
The Brick Wall Of Bigotry
Stepney born Geoff Hamilton was a Millwall supporter.
Celtic_First
It is the Charitable aspect that will drive as many people to take part more than anything else.
The Great man has that underpinning the whole vehicle.
I am astounded of forehead.
These are perilous times when secularism is trying to bully Christianity into submission at levels not even comprehensible by most people because they have been taught that Angels and Demons are nonsense, when nothing can be further from the Truth.
Bankiebhoy -to sat nothin’of Hoopsminded Charlie and Her Dimmocks.
I stand and salute as I post:
“RST Board Statement
The RST is angered at the suggestion Rangers should be stripped of nine trophies won since 2000. This is a ludicrous suggestion from discredited individuals in two governing bodies whose behaviour has brought Scottish football to the brink of collapse due to their lack of competence.
Not content with Rangers’ relegation to the third division and the loss of the vast majority of our first team pool, these vindictive and sinister individuals wish to hamstring the club further by imposing an effective ban on new signings.
The pomposity of suggesting that a kangaroo court impose penalties for alleged breaches of the operation of EBTs whilst three judges continue to consider the case in a tax tribunal is staggering.
The recently leaked wish-list of sanctions strains the credulity of any sentient human being that such juvenile mind-games are being played at this time of crisis for the whole Scottish game.
The RST urges the Board of Rangers Football Club to remain resolute and refuse to consider such ludicrous and vindictive sanctions. The club and fans have suffered enough and do not deserve and will not accept additional punishments for the crimes or omissions of others imposed by bodies whose own credibility is in tatters.
Our manager has been inspirational in leading the club over the last five months and we urge all to follow his example in refusing to consider sanctions which impinge on sporting endeavour and fairness. ”
Amen to that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Rangers_F.C.#top
Had a laugh at the bhun fight on Wiki cos someone reposted the oldco article for Rangers in the past tense! Never knew Internet boffins could get so het up!
Funny anyway!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 20 July, 2012 at 15:34 said:
Quite. I happen to agree with a lot of what Philvis says. I also enjoy being challenged by other opinions on the site. All highly amusing usually.
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THE SINGING DETECTIVE 1538
A good friend pointed me in the direction of,if I remember,circumambulation.
I’m having trouble opening links at the moment-I can post them,though-so can’t check yours at the moment.
A major drop-kick of laptop tomorrow required,but I will be sure to check back to this one-afterwards!
Thanks.
midfield maestro on 20 July, 2012 at 15:50 said:
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gerard butler
Time fer ma cot.
When you showerabampots are doing yer usual Friday nightshift drunken ramblings,I’ll be doing,well,a nightshift!
Nae fa’in’ oot noo…….
My dear,dear,dear,friend .. Celtic First.
HIya,pal?
NIce tae meet ye..
There is Naething Wrang with ye Thinkin’
Sure, it his Some Merit..
The only trouble tha Ah kin see with yer suggestion… is..
Where are ye gonna Get a THIRTY YEAR OLD STRIKER.. fur Pennies… Who could dae a Bettah joab ,fur us, than the Younger Strikers , which we hiv ,already?
Sure,the Are a Few Thirty Year old Strikers,aboot ,who, Ah am Sure… could SOITENLY ,dae a Great Joab ,fur us..
But .. Guys like Those…Wid Coast a Heckava Loat Mair ,than a Few Pennies!
In fact.. Ah wid go as faur as tae say..
There Jist isna ANY.. Thirty Year Old Strikers, available,whitin oor Budget.. fur the Kind of Money which we kin afford… who would be able tae fulfill oor Hopes.
In Ma Opinion.. fur oor Next Striker we must be prepared tae Pay that little extra, than whit ye hiv in Mind..
We don’t want tae buy.. anither .. Fortune or Murphy.. fur examples.
Two or Three Million type Strikers.. usually, dinnae live up tae expectations..
In Ma Opinion..
Of course, nothing in this life is always Black and White..
Occasionally. a Two or Three Million Pound Striker..turns oot tae be the Real Deal..like.. Hooper or Stokes.. but tae tell ye the Truth..
Ah want oor Next Stiker tae be a Class ABOVE. either of these Two.
and Ah know that .. He wull coast a few boab mair,than they did.
We must be able tae Go up tae the Five Million Mark, at least..
Guid YOUNG talented Strikers are as scarce as Fair Haired Orientals.
and .. fur us tae get oor hauns oan. Five Million. we must .. get intae the Euro League Proper..
Which… Ah am confident , that we wull.
Failing , that.. we must sell wan or two of our Present First Teamers..
It’s an Either or Situation.. all the way.
Nice chattin’ ,pal..
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye ,already.
Still,Laughin’…of Course!