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  1. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    GENE on 21ST DECEMBER 2019 5:55 PM

     

    Corkcelt – I think most climate change deniers are in fact doubting man’s effect on it . Climate has changed drastically over the millennia.

     

     

     

     

    Me I have no doubt

     

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    The question is whether the change is due to human activity.

     

     

    The issue.

     

    Simple .

     

    One quarter of the land mass of Victoria , five million hectares , destroyed by bushfires in……………….. 1851.

     

     

    That`s EIGHTEEN FIFTY ONE.

     

     

    Is it reasonable to assume that this catastrophic event was NOT caused by ” global warming ” ?

     

    If so , why is it unreasonable to cast some doubt as to whether current bushfires are without question due to the ultra fashionable MSM promoted climate change ?

  2. I’m not denying it was a penalty. Just agreeing that Sterling played and manufactured it.

     

    The only situation a penalty would not be awarded, would be if he had been wearing a green and white jersey.

  3. bigrailroadblues on

    Good evening all from the Star bar. Still no handsome hun. Plenty of smirking Tims though. 🤣🤣

  4. Good evening bhoys and Ghirls from a smiley, clappy happy Garngad

     

     

    Good solid performance and 3 points.

     

     

    We need to start taking more of our chances though and I am not talking about goal difference at the end of the season. We just need to be a bit more clinical in front of goal.

     

     

    28 or so Shots at goal 11 on target 2 goals.

     

     

    As I say a good solid performance and after so many games played 3 points is magnificent.

     

     

    We move onto St Mirren on Boxing Day.

     

     

    Hail Hail

     

     

    D. :)

  5. Just back, we should have won easily.

     

     

    From our vantage point we were all shouting for Forster to come for the cross ball when Cosgrove scored. Will be interesting to see it again.

     

     

    Superb second goal from us.

     

     

    Three invaluable points, well done Celtic 🍀

  6. By the way that Johnny Evans is finito

     

     

    Wonder if BR will come in for any of our 2 centre backs in January?

     

     

    Better not.

     

     

    D. :)

  7. PeterLatchfordsBelly on

    Nervy today. Started great, but dropped a few gears after scoring. Aberdeen scored with their only chance. Was a good goal though.

     

     

    Our winner was class. Applause to big Ajer for creating it. Asking to Ryan and Eddy.

     

     

    A few weak performances. Playing Jamesy & Ryan our of position didn’t work. Bolingoli was pretty much dreadful both at the back and going forward. Griff was not good after he came on.

     

     

    Still found a way to win against decent opposition and we’re having a great December for a change. Well done Lenny.

  8. Well done Celts!

     

     

    Just had a family get together at mine to exchange gifts and have a catch up!

     

     

    My wee yin kept me up to date via her phone.

     

     

    Lovely day all round!

  9. theBHOYfromU.N.C.L.E on

    John Kennedy doing the post match interview on Celtic tv…….Neil obviously still angry over some of the ref’s honest mistakes and no wonder……..blatant ABC.

     

     

    callthemout csc

  10. One of the problems with the climate change debate is the outrageous claims made by either faction, lots of it by uneducated Hollywood or DC attention seekers.

     

    Those sensationalists who predicted 20 years ago our coastal cities would be under water in 10 years and are still flying around in private jets to climate conferences.

     

    Those opportunists who have monetized global warming/ climate change. Al Gore is by far the biggest mouthpiece here. His outrageous unproven claims haven’t stopped him from making a fortune from the carbon emission offset schemes.

     

    Di Caprio lends his voice and travels by private jet.

     

    Obama poured a fortune into subsidizing allies in the renewables solar energy sector, which was a failure, but is so concerned about rising sea levels he has just bought a beachfront estate in Maine.

     

    Faced with these facts I’m sceptical, mainly due to the politicization of the movement.

     

    Coal, oil have been the foundation of western civilization progress in the last three centuries.

     

    Until renewables are more reliable, and less costly, we cannot afford to curtail their production.

     

    Personally I believe that wave energy is a more reliable source for us in the Northern Hemisphere. I would like to see some research into using the Gulf Stream, North Atlantic Drift, as a source of energy production.

     

    As a converted vegetarian, I would like to claim I’m doing my bit. Cow farts according to science, are a major factor in methane gas production, so by cutting out the middle man/ cow, I am reducing pressure on the atmosphere.

     

    One question remains though.

     

    I can’t see how my personal emissions reduce the methane in the atmosphere.

     

    Vegans and vegetarians will appreciate the dilemma. 😂

     

    Off to eat my fake bacon and veggie patty roll.

  11. jinkyredstar ‘Frimpong Merrily on High’ on

    Liverpool penalty incident- I said to my wife – outside the box and not even a foul – VAR took 4 minutes to agree with me!

     

     

    Gees a job!

     

     

    Yozzercsc

  12. 3 good points…but have to learn how to hit the target and also not give the ref the chance to penalise us in danger zone as in 89 th minute. Boli had a very good game but as usual his ball control deserts him at times going forward. Could do worse than sign big Cosgrove who has an excellent scoring record. Griff looks to be still struggling unfortunately. Have to have a strong midfield against Sevco…no one hiding out wide. They gave a poor Hibs team a doing in the first half. Have to break them down early doors .

  13. I read that Peter Mullen has passed away.

     

    No doubt his passing will evoke some memories from the Ex Holyrood members

  14. Big Shuggy @ 7:33

     

     

    I posted yesterday about Cosgrove. He would give us a different option and would be good for many of our domestic away fixtures. He has good technical skills that we could develop, and of course is an aerial threat.

     

     

    We desperately need a back up for Eddy, who again was good today, so intelligent in all he does. Imagine if he picks up a knock against St Mirren.

     

     

    Bit perplexed over Calmac at present, no lack of effort, but seemingly short of his usual spark.

     

     

    Surely we must start taking a bigger proportion of our chances soon.

     

     

    Finally, is it really worth playing Jamsie & Ryan out of position to accommodate Oli and, could this also be ‘blunting’ Calmac?

     

     

    Is Lenny becoming a ‘Tinkerman’?

  15. i'vehadtochangemymind on

    Just in from the game. Second half was great. Cosgrove’s lunge was straight in front of us- red red red. Well done Lennie.

  16. Great day in Glasgow today thanks to the hospitality of so many CQNrs. The 2-1 win and three points helped enormously of course.

     

     

    First of all Nás na Rí of this parish picked me up at the airport and treated me to some fine hospitality at his abode and kindly took me to the local bank where the teller exchanged my 40 year old sterling to the modern Brexit kind even though I didn’t have an account in her bank. She must have been a Tim.

     

     

    On into town to do a bit of shopping but only bought a Christmas card for 51% who was told a few weeks ago I was going over on the 21st or 29th – she could choose- but what she didn’t know was that I had already booked for today knowing my youngest was heading back to Toronto on Hunskelping Day😁

     

     

    Lunch in Coia’s was a bit stressful as I was keen to offload the AICSC Treble Treble calendars while enjoying the company and lovely food there. Cheers Bhoys & Ghirlandaio for the company. On to paradise to deliver more calendars and give season ticket to appreciative recipient.

     

     

    Dominant first half until they scored goal but we got there in the end and three points greatly accumulated before Christmas.

     

     

    Post match session in Babbity Bowzers with some fine current and former CQNrs before catching bus to airport where I am now rushing to gate to catch flight.

     

     

    Thanks to all who took the calendars and who provided excellent company today.

     

     

    Thank you also to the HOOPS who completed a really enjoyable day.

     

     

    Must fly.

  17. Neil Lennon has won 15 of his last 16 games, only defeat, Cluj away when the majority of his first 11 weren’t even in the same country never mind on the field of play …

     

     

    St Mirren on Boxing Day is our next objective

     

     

    Don’t believe the hype from the Sevs or the hyperbole about our manager

     

     

    Neil Lennon CSC

  18. Jeezo

     

     

    Cow farts…but lets spread manure to help grow veg for veggies..tae kidon a veggie bacon sarnie tastes like a bacon sarnie…

     

     

    Brill.

  19. RON67 on 21ST DECEMBER 2019 5:10 PM

     

    It’s time we got back to a front 3 of MJ left wing, OE centre ,JF right wing with RC in the middle, we are a more balanced team with pace and tempo in abundance with players playing in their natural positions.

     

     

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    If I had a pound for every Celtic supporter I know saying the same, as I do too.

     

     

    We’ve got results and Lenny seems dogmatic about his prefare way. I just hope it doesn’t come back to haunt us.

  20. SIPSINI @ 20:43 & RON67 @ 17:10

     

     

    I agree with what you say, however I believe today’s starting eleven will also line up on the 29th.

     

     

    Think Lenny is of the opinion that at certain times against the Ibrox club, five accross the middle, i.e. Ryan, Ollie, Scott, Calmac & Jamsie will blunt their press and also prevent the two full backs from getting forward. That would leave our back four to deal with Kent, Morelos and whoever may break from midfield.

     

     

    It is wise to try this out over a few games beforehand, and let’s be honest, in our three games since Hampden, we could/should have scored many more than two each time.

  21. MCNUT on 21ST DECEMBER 2019 9:11 PM

     

     

    I thought exactly the same when I saw the team sheet today.

     

     

    Match them in numbers in midfield and our better players will win the game. Frimpong gives them with a new problem as well

  22. That does seem a bit negative, almost like Lenny doesn’t think we have enough to go toe to toe and overpower them, we have to change our natural game to combat theirs.

  23. Some merit in the comments about Ntcham, Christie, Forrest et al but ultimately this team have won 10 League matches on the bounce and have returned a stunning 49 points from a possible 54.

     

     

    I can understand what Lenny is trying to do. Ntcham played superbly on Wednesday so he could not be dropped today. In the first half we should have been out of sight so no issues. Lenny saw the issue after the break and rectified it. Christie moved into the middle and assisted the goal. So credit to Neil. Through time we will go back to the traditional front 3 of MJ, OE and JF on the right. I think todays team will start on the 29th and we will look to win the battle in the middle and strangle the game before unleashing MJ from the bench.

     

     

    I actually think the greater concern is in the full backs areas, as neither Frimpong or Boli fill me with confidence going back towards their on goal. I would like to see Elhamed play but it may be too soon. Frimpong offers a lot going forward but he can be exposed where as Boli is a little more solid but looks nervy and passes the buck when in possession. We will need a big performance next week to get the 3 points.

  24. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    It was pleasing to see the patience we showed today against Aberdeen’s sturdy defence especially in the second half. Thhursday’s game in Paisley is like all our games this season, so important.

     

     

    Aberdeen like all our domestic opposition must know they will get away with all the pushing , pulling and man handling of our players. It was all very blatant today. Euan Anderson was the worst ref I’ve seen this season so far.

     

     

    I don’t know if anyone else noticed it near the end of the game just inside their half,

     

    Ferguson caught Jullien deliberately with his elbow as he tackled Christopher . It should have been another straight red. Cosgrove’s excellent tackle ( copyright Derek McInnes) was reckless and dangerous , the height and speed he made the tackle at made it a sending off .

  25. Good result today. Well played Bhoys!

     

     

    Could do with skelping a few more goals in.

     

     

    I took the trouble of looking through the SPFL rulebook on your behalf 😁 – all 250 pages of them – and will paste the relevant bit about who wins if teams are tied at end of season.

     

     

    IMO this won’t be a factor but it’s good to be informed.

     

     

    Here you go…..

     

     

    Part 1

     

     

    Determination of League etc. Position in Case of Equality of Points

     

    C35 If any two or more Clubs are equal in points in any Division at the end of the Season

     

    or, as the case may be, after 33 League Matches for each Club in the Premiership the

     

    higher placed Club shall be the Club with the larger or largest positive goal difference

     

    (or the lower or lowest negative goal difference where appropriate). Goal difference

     

    shall be determined by deducting the goals conceded from the goals scored in all

     

    League Matches played during the Season or, as the case may be, after 33 League

     

    Matches for each Club in the Premiership. In the event of the goal difference being

  26. Part 2

     

     

    equal, the higher placed Club shall be the Club, which has scored the most goals in

     

    League Matches during the Season or, as the case may be, in the first 33 League

     

    Matches for each Club in the Premiership. In the event of each of the Clubs having

     

    the scored the same number of goals in League Matches during the Season or, as the

     

    case may be, in the first 33 League Matches for each Club in the Premiership, the

     

    higher placed Club shall be the Club, having the greater number of points in League

     

    Matches between the relevant Clubs in the Season in question or, as the case may

     

    be, after 33 League Matches for each Club in the Premiership and in the event of the

     

    number of such points being equal the higher placed Club shall be the Club with the

     

    larger or largest positive goal difference (or the lower or lowest negative goal

     

    difference where appropriate) in League Matches between the relevant Clubs in the

     

    Season or, as the case may be, in the first 33 League Matches for each Club in the

     

    Premiership. Goal difference shall be determined by deducting the goals conceded

     

    from the goals scored in League Matches played during the Season or, as the case

     

    may be, in the first 33 League Matches for each Club in the Premiership between the

     

    Clubs concerned.

     

    C36 If the League position between any two or more clubs cannot be determined by

     

    application of Rule C35 and their positions in the League at the relevant time have a

     

    bearing on deciding which Club is the Champion Club of the League and/or a Division,

     

    whether a Club plays its final five League Matches in any Season in the Premiership

     

    between the other Clubs in positions 1 to 6 in the Premiership or the other Clubs in

     

    positions 7 to 12 in the Premiership, whether a Club is promoted or a Club is

     

    relegated to or from a Division, participation in a Play-Off Competition or

     

    qualification (or consideration for qualification) for any other competitions, including

     

    UEFA Competitions, then the Clubs concerned shall play-off a deciding League Match

     

    to determine League position on a date and at a neutral ground as determined by

     

    the Board in each case. Such deciding League Match shall be of 90 minutes duration

     

    with 30 minutes of extra time and kicks from the penalty mark if necessary in

     

    accordance with the rules laid down by the International Football Association Board

     

    which will determine the winner. The gross gate receipts (excluding Vat) after

     

    deducting expenses shall be divided equally between the competing Clubs. Any Club

     

    staging a play-off match shall be entitled to charge, as an expense against the

     

    receipts of the match, its necessary match expenses together with a ground facility

     

    fee of 20% of the gross gate receipts (excluding Vat).

     

    C37 If the League position between any two or more clubs cannot be determined by

     

    application of Rule C35 and their positions in the League at the relevant time do not

     

    have a bearing on deciding which Club is the Champion Club of the League and/or a

     

    Division, whether a Club plays its final five League Matches in any Season in the

     

    Premiership between the other Clubs in positions 1 to 6 in the Premiership or the

     

    other Clubs in positions 7 to 12 in the Premiership, whether they are promoted or

     

    relegated to or from a Division, participation in a Play-Off Competition or

     

    qualification (or consideration for qualification) for any other competitions, including

     

    UEFA Competitions then the Clubs concerned shall not play-off a deciding League

     

    Match and shall be deemed to have finished in equal positions for all purposes.

     

     

     

    As I said, not likely.

     

    And clear as mud!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

  27. THE_HUDDLE on 21ST DECEMBER 2019 9:19 PM

     

     

    I think the first 60 minutes at Hampden we’re a bit of a shock for everyone and a repeat on the 29th would be very worrying leading into the break.

     

     

    I think it would be foolish to not show them some respect after that

  28. And we can go toe to tie with them in midfield and beat them – we have better players in every position

  29. Looking forward to The Methadone on Boxing Day – hoping for a good few goals but think minds might be on the next game.

  30. Hello again all you young rebels.

     

     

    Another three points on our march to the nine.

     

    Would have preferred an easy watch with all our chances hitting the

     

    onion bag, but it doesn’t always work like that, and anyway we’ve

     

    got the quality to keep on keeping on even though some of our

     

    stalwarts looked a bit out of sorts.

     

    Thought big Jullien was immense and Ajer gets in my top 3 even after

     

    being outjumped by that big thug Cosgrove.

     

    Some bhoys advocating signing him? not for me, looks more like a

     

    hun top would suit him.

     

    H.H . Mick