I’m not convinced that any meeting of minds between Celtic and Legia Warsaw to allow the latter to take the place of the former in the Champions League play-off round would be recognised by Uefa. Having researched as thoroughly as possible, I’ve found no precedent for such an arrangement to be invoked.
It would, therefore, probably be safe for Celtic to take the high moral ground and acquiesce with Legia, but that would be a cheap shot at being generous, Celtic have no intentions of becoming involved, whether they have the opportunity or not.
The utter distress Legia are enduring because of an administrative oversight will cause untold damage. The club have to try everything possible, including an appeal which invokes Willie Maley and Jock Stein, but they must find a clear path through Uefa, which does not appear to exist.
What Celtic can do, is appeal to Uefa to have processes changed, just as we did in 1970 when we profited from the toss of a coin. Instead of clubs having the responsibility of checking available players, they could be issued with the same list the Uefa observer had on Wednesday, making this mistake less likely.
Current processes allow a minor infraction to cause disproportionate harm to a football club, and the tournament itself. Celtic should not hesitate in saying so.
Registration partially tightens tonight on player eligibility for our Champions League play-off round against NK Maribor. After today, clubs can only add one player to their squad for these games.
While it is important to get players in ahead of Maribor, I’m not convinced the arrivals will be able to have a transformational impact. It will largely be those already at Lennoxtown who will exorcise the demons of Murrayfield.
For what it’s worth, Maribor think they are absolute certainties to progress. Planning to analyse them in detail tomorrow; I’m not betting against them.
I was mystified as to how relegated Hearts managed to win away from home in their first game as a lower league club but now I’ve heard Ally McCoist blame the off-field input of Charles Green it all makes sense. How could any footballer reasonably expect to put in a shift with a former director speaking to the media some time earlier?
Delighted to hear the Daily Record swooped in to asset this as the reason for Newco Rangers demise yesterday. It’s the same deflection as went on during Murray/Whyte/Green years all over again. Why do they do this to themselves?
Let’s hope Ally sticks to his guns are clings to that contract like a fudge doughnut.
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Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has little sympathy to Legia Warsaw following their desperate attempt to persuade Celtic to give up their Champions League slot.
The Polish champions were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player in the second leg of their 6-1 third qualifying round clash with Strachan’s old side.
“That’s the rules,” said the Dark Blues boss. “It’s the same in golf. If it’s a windy day and the ball moves or oscillates as you’re addressing it, that’s a penalty,” he said.
“Every sport has its rules and you have to stick by them. But most of us have all been hit by these rules somewhere along the line.”
LB
Siesta time zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Livibhoy
Turning up without yer kit! Amateur stuff.
Back in the 70s I appointed referees for teams playing in the Civil Service Saturday Morning League.
On the week after the following incident it took me twice as long as each ref wanted the story verified then hooted about it.
The game was at Huntershill in Bishopbriggs and one of the 9 National Savings Bank teams of the day ( DNS I think) were playing there. Kelvin might have been the opposition.
The DNS manager of the time was a good Calton friend of mine from a very LARGE family of mum n dad and 11 kids – more boys than girls. At least three boys played for DNS.
The manager arrived late as usual and put the kit bag on the table. The boys delved in to pull out bras n knickers and other assorted items of ladies laundry.
I think DNS were able to borrow kit so the game was not forfeit, but the little embarrassment kept the 40 odd other league teams and referees amused for weeks.
Jim Callaghan whom Yogi mentions in his book used to referee those games after the SFA did the dirty on him.
Great character and great ref who kept the fun in the game.
tonydonnelly67
There was more on the steps protesting when Judas signed than there was when their club was dying.
There is one bigot in my scheme who blames everything bad that has happened to both hun clubs(including yesterdats result) :))) on the day they signed Judas.
Ohhhhhh how I love to come across him these days :)))))
t67
“Superb post” at 14.15
Post of the year from ff
quonno I agree but my point was ST,s calculations are far too simplistic FF sold for £10m in bank,question did Southampton pay £10m up front or installments? Newcastle,s % cut was there VAT to pay. Yup I,m sure Celtic have a stash in the bank but does anyone on here know how much, all guesstimates I think. I,ve got a business account and I,m sure like Celtic,s it fluctuates daily. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Are we signing Billy Sharp?
Can we just agree to call him Liam Sharp?
:-)
lct
Ta. Was getting a headache there!!!
borgo67
I believe the answer is yes. I asked the question at a meeting of some business types were a number of solicitors were in attendance (very mixed YES and NO meeting) and the consensus was that all ongoing cross border legal cases will follow due process as per the courts they started in. All new cases after Independence as at 24th of May 2016 would begin and end in the duristiction of the sperate state courts. I did not temper this question of a footballing basis as I imagine that would have skewed the answer somewhat.
MWD says AYE
Good to see Henrik doing fairly well at Falkenbergs. Had doubted him previously but seems to be serving his apprenticeship well.
Why do posters insist on saying that the manager said he did not want loan players? He said loan signings were not his ideal scenario. There is an obvious difference.
On another point. Would those who are so afraid of Maribor like to explain this from William Hill: 17/10 NK Maribor;9/4Draw;13/8 Celtic ? These are the odds for the first game in Slovenia.
JJ
NatKnow
Would you call Billy McNeill Liam?
LB
LiviBhoy
15:06 on 11 August, 2014
NatKnow
Would you call Billy McNeill Liam?
LB
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Ache – jist a wee joke! :-)
Thinking about it, I’d probably call Billy McNeill “Mr. McNeill”!
:-)
NatKnow
Yeah I know mate.
If he scores a barrowload for the Hoops I will be calling him Caesar!
LB
MWD
Thanks for the reply.
I have been wondering about it since Paul said the court of session would never go against them .
Re Kojo , I am the only one who struggles to understand or decipher the garbage he spouts? His way of posting may have been humorous the first few times however he has now been added to my scroll down on past list.
Kojo nobody else still laughing zzzzz
ClashCityBhoy
Pal..
Sandy..that’s Alexander..tae his Bulgarian Maw…
Wull light up oor Lives…
According tae.. Nutsy..n..
Nutsy, is Nevah Wrang.
n..
Sandy… remember..kin Kick wi eethur Fut…
Noo, THAT’S very Interestin’
Because…
If…in Ma Opinion..
Young McGregor, could Stoap relying… ALMOST ENTIRELY.. in Controllin the Fiba.. wi his LEFT foot.. while his Right Yin.. jist tags Alang..
Then.. Young McGregor wud be a .. Brammer..
A” Two Fitted Player.”. as Sandy is Called… in the Jargon of the Fitba’ Initiated..
Is A Wondrous Asset..
There ur No miny aroon..
Ah suppose that is why.. wan of those Beauties..iis called so… coveted.
Yes.. A Player who Kin be as skillful .. with his Right or his Left Foot, while
Manipulatin the Football..
Kin be the Makin of This New Team.. that Ronny is Abuildin.
So .. Tonev, according tae Nutsy… n.. Nutsy .KNOWS ye know..
Is .. A wee bit .. Slow… of Limb..in the running Stakes.. but.
His Two Fisted Two Fittedness..
Wull .. Mak up fur that..
En Passant… Nutsy ..ALSO
INFORMS..
that Sandy..
“Is the MAIST Accurate PASSER of the Fitball..since…well..
Boabby Murdoch.. Ah kid ye not, folks..”
Sounds Guid tae Me, kiddies…
Right?
We need a Guy like That in oor Team..
OOr Passing Game leaves much tae Be desired…
again..
Right? .. Sure..it’s Right.. Awe Right.
Oor Passing game is Woeful . tae be Trewthful.
That is oor Let-Down.. time after Bloody Time..
Nice chatting Pal..as evah..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Celtic should do and say absolutely nothing with regard to the PR war with Legia….at the moment.
As the appeal date looms , and when it is rejected, the noises coming out of Poland will get more and more extreme, and sympathy will turn to us.
Clashcitybhoy @ 14:49
That is a good point you make. As anyone who has played sport understands, confidence is a massive factor. Some guys might believe the hype of the EPL and wonder if they are good enough for it. The resulting lack of confidence can lead to a bargain sale. The player feels more comfortable in the SPFL with us , confidence returns and we have a player. I like it.
JJ
LiviBhoy
15:09 on 11 August, 2014
NatKnow
Yeah I know mate.
If he scores a barrowload for the Hoops I will be calling him Caesar!
LB
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Ah! Now there’s an thing! Big Billy was actually “Cesar” and not “Ceasar”. His nickname came from the actor Cesar Romero rather than the Roman emperor!
The team had all been to see Ocean’s 11 (the original).
:-)
Coolmore Mafia
15:05 on 11 August, 2014
I met with a Swedish guy through work, he was carrying out an audit on my place.
At the end of the (successful) day, I decided to break from professionalism and mention Henrik to him and shyly told him he was kind of like my life time hero and role model..
He was very enthusiastic about Henriks achievements in management thus far – a million miles away from what we were led to believe was the case by the media.
Seemingly he exceeded all expectations in his 1st job and has done again in his current job, the team mentioned had no right to be in the top league but yet they are.
So keep watching that space.
Hail Hail
If we sign Sammi will he be fit to play or will he require to do a “pre season”?
If the latter he would not be fit for Maribor.
IMO.
El Maestro
Ah am Delighted that You Hiv Informed ..ALL n Sundry
that Kojo.. ( that’s Me) has Bin Added tae Yer
“Scroll Past” List..
Noo.. Ye wullnae Be reading Ma Stuff… alang wi the Ithers
My that List is Growing..!
Still..
Not tae worry..
Your Loss, Kiddies..
Kojo
Still,Laughin..
KOjo,
A decent player can become an excellent player by being able to use both feet – Murdo & Lubo spring to mind
JJ & CCB
I believe Sutton and Hartson prove you wrong! :-)
MWD says AYE
If we re-sign Samaras (for all i like the big guy) he will purely be be re-signed because he has lovely hair.
MWD says AYE
Tom mcglaughlin
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
14:52 on 11 August, 2014
Proberly because he’s not that good mate, he’s decent but can’t remember him playing well against us ever. He’s maybe found his level at sheff wed HH
Tom maclauglin
Seriously, what’s is so absurd about my idea? I am genuinely interested to hear.
I’ve spoken to numerous celts who are of a similar opinion
MWD
They were up my sleeve for any dispute!
KS
what is your idea?
MWD says AYE
JJ
oh what big sleeves you have? :-)
MWD says AYE
At least there’s some sense out their in the media:-
https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/desmond-kane/open-response-legia-warsaw-poison-pen-letter-celtic-134213042.html
their = there
ClashCityBhoy
Yes..Pally..You are SO RIGHT~
Lubo,wuz quite the Wizard.. as he could Duke. tae the Right..or the Left with..
Such ease,when he wiz confronted by a Defender..
Big Advantage.
If Ah wur King..
Ah wid INSIST..Nay… Declare.. By.
Royal Proclamation..
that
Every Celtic Player must be equally ” At Hame”..in Manipulating the Fitba..with EETHUR.. Fut.
Lucky Fur the Present Bunch ,at Celtic..
that ..
Kojo is No King..
Nice Chatting,pally.. as evah.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Celtic awards hattrick goals to potential new signing.
11-08-14
CELTIC has invented a fictional potential new signing to take credit for the three goals it never scored.
The club was awarded a completely made-up 3-0 Champions League qualifying victory over Legia Warsaw after the Polish team accidentally fielded an invincible football robot for two minutes of injury time.
Now the Glasgow club has honoured the achievement by awarding the goals to the fictional attacking midfielder, Declan Sanchez.
A club spokesman said: “Declan is a working class boy from Galway whose grandfather was an Argentinian human rights activist and a close friend of Che Guevara.
“Declan joined Celtic at the age of seven after being spotted by Kenny Dalglish, adopted by Charlie Nicholas and trained by Henrik Larsson. When he is not creating and scoring magnificent goals he writes poetry about imperialist oppression.
“And he has the voice of an angel.”
the long wait is over
14:17 on
11 August, 2014
Monaghan1900 or anyone else
What happened between Mccoist and the player McGregor ?
——
Apparently, Sleekit gave him dog’s abuse outwith the dressing room after yesterday’s game. Both Sommers and Nash intervened telling Sleekit his behaviour was unacceptable and ill befitting of a Sevco manager.
Given that behaviour such as taking a man out in a rowing boat and drowning him is acceptable, God alone knows what actually happened.