“News” broke this morning that Carlton Cole has left Celtic. Next they’ll be telling us the Berlin Wall has fallen.
Carlton had ‘left the building’ some time ago. Last month I asked about him in unflattering terms “Didn’t look like a Celtic player on paper or on the field, so why did we sign him?”. He was a pay-as-you-play punt, available to sign between transfer windows. If he could cut it, he’d get a game and be paid, if not, he wouldn’t cost a penny.
He didn’t work out (of course), but there’s no real harm in taking punts like this. I suspect Celtic also had a break option in Colin Kazim-Richards contract which allowed them to encourage him out of town this month. He was another bizarre looking signing who didn’t work out, but unlike Carlton, at least we got the odd shift out of Colin.
Don’t look for top-level strategy in all this but you’ll find a low-level strategy known at Celtic Park as ‘Keep the receipt” business. Get them in, get an option to make the move permanent, but give yourself an out, in case the warning signs have substance.
In short, the Carlton Cole-Colin Kazim-Richards strategy looks indiscriminate but it’s not really. Making transfer mistakes is a problem for all, but if you’re going to do it, and every club does, make cheap mistakes.
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BGFC
Thanks for your special comments.
As you say it is often the expressions of love from those outside the immediate family and friends network that are so touching. Our most unexpected joy today was the comments which we got from her podiatrist when we cancelled future appointments
Right. ..need some sleep now so I bid everyone good night
Doc-I never thought we would see a sold out CP ,a la MON,cannot wait,it is proving to be self financing re Brendan,can you imagine the noise at a CL Group Game next season if we get there? HH
Should credit that stat to BSR, he mentioned it, some years ago.
HRVATSKI JIM on 16TH JUNE 2016 10:10 PM
May flights of Angels sing Margaret to her Rest.
Ye canny whack ….
The Bard C.S.C.
imagine also if we nout a lubo type or a provemgoalscorer/
Bada Bing, it is incredible, I was doubtful(of a full house) but Brendan coming in, and the momentum with Res12…….:-)
The first CL game will be incredible.
I’ll be in Englandshire, so Miss Doc will enjoy:-)
HRVATSKI JIM on 16TH JUNE 2016 10:10 PM
Today was a 10% sad : 90% happy day for me.
My mother, Margaret Brannan, died at the age of 91 (and three quarters) in the Royal Infirmary. She died at 10.16 on 16/6/2016. This was the 10%
She led a very happy life and loved and was loved by many and I thank God for her life and times. This was the 90%
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Beautiful memorial
God rest your dear mum.
YNWA
ok, dont want to get all stopedy about it, but
what is michael o’neil talkin about when he says
“our country ”
?
now NFL nearly saying the same on BBC,
HVRATSKI JIM
Just logged in and scrolled back.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mum.
May she have Eternal Rest and may you and family be blessed with happy memories of her long life. HH
HRVATSKI JIM
Sincerest condolonces on the passing of your dear mum.
May she rest in peace.
Hvratski Jim
Very sorry for your loss.
RIP, your dear Mum.
Hrvatski Jim,
Very sorry to read of the loss of your mum.
A lovely tribute on a very sad day.
HH
Interesting
https://twitter.com/moo_ted/status/742710839786934272
MWD
MWD
Why were they refused?
Clunks
I know moo_ted and he is in with Hamilton AC. They were ore have been refused due to no euro coaching licenses with any coaches or management at club. He’s not aware of DDU’s or Killie’s reasons.
MWD
Cheers MWD
HRVATSKI JIM on 16TH JUNE 2016 10:10 PM
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May your Dear Mother rest in peace and perpetual
light shine upon her.
Prayers and thoughts with you all.
HRVATSKI JIM
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So sorry to read yer sad news pal.
Thoughts and Prayers to all who
are close, so sad.
The goodwill that you will always
receive from here will help you like
you never imagined.
Take care my pal.
YNWA.
HRVATSKIJIM,
RIP your mother.
Jo Cox
RIP.
Thoughts and Prayers to
all who are close, so sad.
YNWA @ Celtic.
……..bed-zzzzzz……..
First Aid Kit – Waterloo Sunset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYe3irFevcQ
HJ – Sincere sympathy for Beal Feirste.
HH.
Hrvatski Jim,
Deepest sympathies.
You’ll never walk alone
Hail Hail
HRVATSKI JIM
Condolences to you and your family.
Your mum has obviously left you all with fond remembrances.
She will live on through her legacy.
saltires en sevilla on 17th June 2016 12:20 am
HRVATSKI JIM on 16TH JUNE 2016 10:10 PM
Today was a 10% sad : 90% happy day for me.
My mother, Margaret Brannan, died at the age of 91 (and three quarters) in the Royal Infirmary. She died at 10.16 on 16/6/2016. This was the 10%
She led a very happy life and loved and was loved by many and I thank God for her life and times. This was the 90%
–///—///—///—
Beautiful memorial
God rest your dear mum.
YNWA
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Sincere condolences to Jim and also to the young MP who was conscientious, hard working, a Mother and everything you would want in an MP.
Amazing.
I’m off oot but the ‘hand made’ gun narrative was out there instantly. I wonder how that could be?
The Bigger the Government, the worse things will be, Room 101, isn’t that right Ernie? ;))
Hrvatski Jim,
Sincere condolences. Thoughts with you and your family.
TC 45
Morning all
A classy start to the day
Ellie Brooks
Lilac wine
http://youtu.be/N0RfTsZvk4M
HH
In Copa America, USA beat Ecuador 2-1 to advance to a semi final berth against either Messi or Venezuela.
What a brilliant game in Seattle tonight.
Both teams playing with 10 men after the 50th minute.
USA 2 up but Ecuador pulled one back in the 75th minute.
Ecuador then laid siege to the US goal and it was do or die till the final whistle.
Dempsey scored one and had an assist in the second.
For excitement, effort and drama it was much better than any game I’ve seen in the Euros.
Talking of Brooks, John not Elkie.
The USA Centre half was strong at CH for USA.
I just found out he came through the youth ranks at Hertha Berlin.
6’4″ mobile and fearless under great pressure.
Utopia is what?
Meantime, in a secret dank dungeon far beneath the Hampden turf,
Darryl Broadfoot and Sandy Bryson are toiling over their Commodore 64,
Finalising the fixture list prepared by the SPFL and amended by Dave King.
The changes requested will be incorporated into the morning press release.
Fixture list priorities from GASL.
First Celtic Sevco game at Ibrox to ensure 2 home games against us.
Initial away games for Sevco ALL against teams from bottom six last season.
Celtic away games to Inverness, Aberdeen and Ross County to immediately precede CL qualifiers.
Paranoid? Moi?
What is Utopia that Mankind can CREATE?
The Almighty is taking back the deeds to his Property Soon. Jubilee means a cancelling of all contracts…. And Giving back to the Origi…….
When Osbourne is warning people that their House Prices will go down…..Think about the Ones coming behind?
Hypocrisy is Rife – Everyone is an Incredible Sinner.
JESUS CHRIST – Ta.
The Pyramid Zombie Nation.
40 Year Mort Gage
Thanks Dad.
It is my Speculative OPinion….. that House Prices will crash Well if we Leave the EU.
Some people are so self centred, and it takes a long time to extract it out of them, they are hiding it by their personna, even call the Worst of names,despite not having a Clue, really, despite Knowing so much.
Yeshua.CSC
Jubilee means debts are cancelled.
C’mon the LaW.