Notwithstanding the fact that we have only completed two Bosman transfers from Sheffield Wednesday, there is a consistency between them and the plethora of under contract players we have been linked with. They are in their late teens or early 20s, everyone with growth potential.
Given the season just ended that strategy feels like it would have been a good idea 12 months ago. Then, we signed David Turnbull from that demographic, although it would be half a season before he was properly introduced in the first team. Risks about whatever way you spend your money but this strategy should always be high on the agenda.
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DD- putting Celtic TV on in commercial premises in the UK and Ireland is illegal……sssssshhhh
I will be massively surprised if we manage to win the league this year and almost nothing we do will change that.
Maybe the board are happy to just write the season off as one for building.
It’s utterly unacceptable that we are in this position. Everyone with power at the club should be reinterviewing for their job.
FFS
Loose lips and awe that.
Just as I drive aboot Clydebank, I see all the Tim pubs advertising the game on 3pm Wednesday.
Hello again all you young rebels.
The Bhoys game on Wednesday is live on CTV in OZ, that’s for all the
peninsula lurkers.
I can’t wait, early morn rise as usual, I know there’s loads for our club
to improve on, but I’m a eternal optimist, and I luv big Ange’s style.
Wonder when I’m up anyway I could jump a bus to BIG JIMMY’s beer
fest, might even manage a twirl with some of my old dancing ghals 8-)))))
H.H. Mick
melbourne mick
Ok, now that we understand the Fifth Province,
not to mention the Third Man, and not forgetting the Low Road,
or the 9th Configuration, and the Fifth Dimension, did anyone get around to explaining how St Kilda in Oz got its’ name given that it is a long way from er St Kilda?
I think we should be told
CELTIC MAC
He.. he.. nice one, and while there at it, add in Aberfeldy, Ardeer, Arthurs
seat down the peninsula, the main Clyde road in Berwick, they can start on
the multiple Irish place names later looool.
H.H Mick
CELTIC MAC
Your question made me have a look on Melbourne place names
of Scottish origin.
Knew there were many but it really is like being back hame at times
only with sunshine, although not at the moment lol.
H.H. Mick
melbourne mick
Of all the places that somehow transported themselves to new spaces St Kilda does tend to touch the heartstrings, though others in both Scotland and Ireland were left empty and desolate, maybe because despite being lived in and on for millennia the population was finally removed relatively recently, as in the 1930s. Maybe somebody took that memory with them.
And just before I go, whenever I get asked by an Aussie where
I came from in Scotland I always say ” Auchtermuchty ” don’t
know why but it seems to make them laugh 8-))
H.H. Mick
CELTIC MAC
You do feel nostalgic, when driving about and seeing Scottish
and Irish place names especially when we head for Mornington
our Celtic rebel town which I believe was named after the suburb
in Edinburgh.
H.H. Mick
CELTIC MAC
Back home now and you can read back in the morn.
And anyone else, interesting read that, the history of Scottish place names
in Melbourne.
And just to answer the question, apparently the town was called ST KILDA
after a cargo boat THE LADY OF ST KILDA which was berthed there in the
1800’s
H.H. Mick
My friends in Celtic,
Many of us are now looking forward to the new season. With some trepidation perhaps, but nevertheless it is a return to what we care so much about and normality.
The magnificent ST response emphasises that. We do not forget, but we must move on for our own sanity if nothing else.
HH to all on CQN.
Good morning CQN
link to fascinating read on Barcelona having difficulty balancing wages of players with La Liga rules
https://twitter.com/ZachLowy/status/1412144416500944904?s=20
Barcelona’s wage bill is 110% of its total income, and in case of exceeding this limit, they can only spend 25% of this income.
These savings would not be enough to register Lionel Messi, who makes the club more money in commercial income than he earns himself.
We’ve heard for years that Barcelona are going to be the ‘next Milan’ when Messi leaves.
Now we’re potentially at that point. Like early 2010s Milan, who brought in Riccardo Montolivo, Kaká, Keisuke Honda on free transfers, Barcelona are mainly focusing on free transfers too.
For those asking about tomorrow’s game. From season tickets FAQs:
Additional pre-season friendlies from the pre-season camp available on the Pass to Paradise, provisionally:
– 7th July (KO 15:00) Opposition to be announced
– 10th July v Charlton Athletic (KO 15:00)
– 14th July v Bristol City (KO 19:45);
https://twitter.com/GerryHassan/status/1412064419618643972?s=20
alex thomson@alextomo
So – the West is out of Afghanistan. Anyone know why all those young men died, lost limbs, got life-changing injuries – Afghan and western? Why UK can’t learn from losing previous wars here? Or US learn from mor recent defeat in Vietnam. Utterly depressing…
The reality of the unionist flag shaggers…………………..any answers why ?
aff oot fur the day
GREENPINATA on 6TH JULY 2021 6:33 AM
My friends in Celtic,
Many of us are now looking forward to the new season. With some trepidation perhaps, but nevertheless it is a return to what we care so much about and normality.
The magnificent ST response emphasises that. We do not forget, but we must move on for our own sanity if nothing else.
HH to all on CQN.
———
Genuine question.
Move on from what?
Covid?
Last season?
Our complicity in the return of Hun triumphalism?
Our complicity in Hun skullduggery since 2008?
If you mean the latter two, moving on for their own sanity means something different to me than it clearly does to you.
LIONROARS67 on 6TH JULY 2021 7:16 AM
‘The reality of the unionist flag shaggers…………………..any answers why ?’
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Complex, but basically a consequence of empire and imperialism, enterprises in which Scotland was a major player.
A detail the saltire shaggers like yourself prefer to ignore.
Maybe one of these days you’ll be aff oot to a library. God knows you could do with reading a few books.
Big Jimmy
Yesterday, I had two on bets Ajla Tomljanovic to beat Emma Raducanu . She,Ajla Tomljanovic , won the first set and was 3-0 up in the second when Raducana retired. Did William Hill pay out? Did they hell ! Stake money returned.
I accept that they would have been likely to return the stake money regardless of the score at the time of the retirement but it does seem a bit harsh on the punter.
NopoorbookiesCSC
ERNIE LYNCH on 6TH JULY 2021 8:01 AM
I can`t imagine your style of educating would have worked very well in the teaching game :-))
HOT SMOKED on 6TH JULY 2021 8:20 AM
ERNIE LYNCH on 6TH JULY 2021 8:01 AM
I can`t imagine your style of educating would have worked very well in the teaching game :-))
I had an ENGLISH and a LATIN teacher like him at THE MUNGO.
So there’s a semifinal tonight Italy v Spain I wonder how much time the pundits will spend discussing engerland.
HOT SMOKED on 6TH JULY 2021 8:18 AM
Not if you’d backed Raducanu.
Rule 1 of The Bookie Gambling Rulebook says that
If you can’t win you can’t lose.
If Raducanu match bet stakes therefore have to be refunded, then same applies to opponent.
MELBOURNE MICK…
Just jump oan a Bus mate and be in the Saltmarket for the Beer frenzy on July 16th….as long as you dont use a PARKs Bus ?
I will pay your bus fare.
LOL
HH.
Would Mrs Gilmour ever use a PARKs Bus…IF she knew the same bus had been used by Celtic staff ?
LOL.
HH.
SQUIRE DANAHER on 6TH JULY 2021 7:37 AM.
Move on :-
Move on from the endless negativity.
Recognise and address our failings, but get right behind the team, Dom Mckay and manager.
From non triers in our team.
Back to full houses and normality. To an enhanced match day experience.
From defeatist and damaging boycotts and indulgent bans.
From a season we need to forget.
From a sense of entitlement from some of us who have only known success.
From using Celtic as a political vehicle. Eg Scott Brown’s last game.
From the controlling restrictions in place.
From subservient and incompetent communication and media.
To a more hopeful future.
The ST update confounded our critics and demonstrated supporter commitment. It is a remarkable show of faith and support. There was a choice and the choice was made.
Let’s be honest, we need some enjoyment in our lives and Celtic can give is that.
Subsequently we need to move on and face the many challenges we face, as a united support with one goal.
HH to all.
HOT SMOKED on 6TH JULY 2021 8:18 AM
Big Jimmy
Yesterday, I had two on bets Ajla Tomljanovic to beat Emma Raducanu . She,Ajla Tomljanovic , won the first set and was 3-0 up in the second when Raducana retired. Did William Hill pay out? Did they hell ! Stake money returned.
I accept that they would have been likely to return the stake money regardless of the score at the time of the retirement but it does seem a bit harsh on the punter.
NopoorbookiesCSC
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Sorry to read that typical Bookies I suppose.
My Bookie ” BET365″ have CONTINUALLY taken away the ” My Bets Icon” from their Site during the EUROS.s, which means that you can NOT “CASH OUT” on ANY of your Bets no matter if its fitba, Racing etc.
Before these EURO’s started, I have NEVER known Bet365 to do that, and Ive been a customer since 2016. When it first happened to me at the start of the Tournament and I tried to ” CASH OUT” after having two correct EURO Scores up….I thought it was just a ” Fault”…and they Emailed me a few days later to advise me of the same, with an apology at that time.
However, I have logged On with NO Intention of ” Cashing Out” numerous times since then just to see IF this so called ” Fault/Gilch” was/is still happening…it is STILL happening so its NOT a coincidence…its a DELIBERATE PLOY to prevent Punters winning money…Simples !
HH.
FORZA ITALIA !
Morning all from a dry and sunny morning in Springburn (work)
Does anyone know ST sales numbers?
D :)
Big Jimmy – As 1 of my work colleague’s is from Tenerife I will be supporting Espana.
D :)
HOT SMOKED on 6TH JULY 2021 8:18 AM
………..
I placed a Bet a few days ago on TWO Correct Scores at the EURO’s.
I have Two Singles and a DOUBLE running.
The first game was Demark to beat Czechs Rep. 2-1 which has came up @ 9/1.
The second game of my Bet is Tonight….Italy to beat Spain 2-1 @ 10/1.
So IF I wished to ” Cash Out” right now BEFORE Tonights game…I cant because Bet365 have taken away the ” Cash Out” option.
I have been trying to actually SPEAK to someone at Bet365 for a couple of weeks now, but they are NOT answering their phones and blaming Covid…i will be sending YET ANOTHER Email this morning, but I know its useless.
HH Mate.
GREENPINATA on 6TH JULY 2021 8:36 AM
Thanks for the civil reply.
The only thing I take issue with from this kind of argument is the idea that people who haven’t renewed are somehow “entitled”, or reacting to the loss of the 10. That they’re bad losers and that the club are better off without such “glory hunters”.
I can accept the rest as a snapshot of where you are on those issues.
I’m not there and still a long way from being there.
Your ‘need to move on’ is my ‘moment of clarity’.
DAVID66…
Back in the 1980’s, one of my Jobs was making Italian Ice Cream….the best in Britain at the time…so FORZA ITALIA !
LOL.
To be serious for a moment Davie Bhoy…I see ITALY as being the team with the BEST chance of Gubbing Engerlund….IF the English beat the Danes ?
So I am hoping for Italy to win tonight…and even better IF they win by the 2-1 scoreline for my Bets, as Ive also got a £10 Bet for Italy to win 2-1 tonight…and the other bet that I mentioned above with the Danes beating the Czechs 2-1 already ” UP” from a few days ago ?
I also have Italy to Win the Tournament at Odds of 8/1.
That full time Job I had making ice Cream is TRUE….it was one of the best Jobs I ever had….and I made a big mistake in leaving to go work elsewhere.
The wages were very good for 1985……..and I got to EAT Delicious freshly made Ice Cream at 8.30 AM !
LOL.
I hope that you and the family are all well mate…Im looking forward to our afternoon Tea Session on the 16th July.
LOL.
HH Mate.
Howzat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/57732043
HOT SMOKED on 6TH JULY 2021 8:18 AM
……….
Bet365 ARE allowing me to “Cash Out” my Fitba bets right now……..but I will wager that they will NOT ALLOW me to do that during the iIaly v Spain match…especially IF Italy are winning 2-1 at ANY point in the match ?
HH.
Big Jimmy – All good up here on the Garngad front with the family. Thanks.
Yes I understand what you are saying about Italy, to be honest its anyone but England for me.
Small minded…..You Bet.
I cannot wait to get to that tea party also and meet up with fellow Tims.
Hope you and wee Rocky Bhoy are feeling better.
Hail Hail
D :)
Just a thought
For the first time in a long time I think we are in for a complex league title race
I think Aberdeen possibly Dundee United and Hibs if they can keep their best, will all have an influence on how we and the Huns do
I hate my thought process but the Huns are favourites – they give very little away in defence and are very well drilled
Aberdeen will dominate everyone but us and the Huns
As for us – I am struggling to get wrapped up in the hype
Celtic TV and our PR machine are trying hard to get us up for it – but I have my doubts
Also i think it was “The Battered Bunnet” that asked the question – who is in charge of Celtics recruitment ??
The biggest objective the club has today is to rebuild the playing staff
I could not tell you who has that responsibility !!!
It’s not impossible for us to win the league this year – but player recruitment is essential
Our dominance has diluted – no disappeared – getting it back is a big job
Fingers crossed !!
67ECW
Not only anyone but England for me, but also anyone but England in the final.
C’MON THE DANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on the Danes!
There’s nothing like a Dane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljm9CDRAhMQ