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Concertina league, frustration, Joey for halftime draw

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We waited three long years to get there but I suspect I’m not the only one who will be relived we’re not plunging straight into another Champions League game. Most Celtic fans shrugged the Camp Nou defeat off, but I hear the players have taken it all a bit personal. They want to respond appropriately in that tournament, however, there is the small matter of a trip to Inverness to deal with first.

Wheels come of the Celtic barrow at Inverness. Repeatedly. On paper, the Highlanders have endured an awful start to the season, but if you drill down you’ll see that their five league games have seen them play Aberdeen and Hearts away, and lose a local derby to Ross County. Form will improve when they face lesser-resourced teams.

Statistically, you are more likely to drop points away from home after an away European tie than at any other time. Ronny Deila defied these odds during his tenure, let’s hope Brendan manages to channel the frustration in the dressing room into a performance and result against Inverness.

While Celtic and Hearts have opened up a gap at the top of the table, the rest of the league went through a concertina last weekend. Any team from 10th placed Kilmarnock and up could go third over the weekend.  Does that make it the most competitive in Europe?  You could make a case, the champions aside.

Joint-fourth Ross County will go third if they win at Ibrox, while Aberdeen, Dundee and St Johnstone will all fancy their chances of being third if County can only take a point.

I was pretty keen on Joey Barton heading to Ibrox this season and his actions over the last 24 hours show why. No idea what happened on Tuesday, but he issued an apology of sorts on Twitter last night, before deleting it, and then went on live radio this morning saying, “I don’t think I’ve done anything to apologise for”.

You know best, Joey. Don’t take any crap from a manager with five games of top-flight football on his CV, or team-mates who don’t deserve to be on the same field as you. Apologise for telling it as it is? I don’t think so.

Mark my words, we’ll have him doing the halftime draw soon enough.

The Kano Foundation

Sannabhoy asked me to share this from The Kano Foundation, who will support their 5000th child at the Kilmarnock game later this month.

5000 kids! I’ve no idea the extent of the social impact The Kano Foundation is having, but it’s awe inspiring. It grew from the CQN community, when our pal Martin Kane, who is no longer with us, took seriously ill.

After we Brought Martin Home, the guys involved realised they would be able to harness this force for good going forward, and the Foundation was born – out of your efforts.

Here’s what Sannabhoy had to say:

“The Kano Foundation is holding our annual bucket collection at Celtic Park before the Killie game on the 24th of September. This game also marks the 5000th child that we will take through the turnstiles to see Celtic.

“We are really keen/ desperate to have as many people help us with the bucket collection as possible as every penny raised goes towards allowing more children to get to see Celtic.

“If you can spare an hour or so please get in touch with us as we would be absolutely delighted to have as many people as possible rattling buckets. Please drop a note to Sannabhoy at Sannabhoy@thekanofoundation.com or go online to our website The Kano Foundation.

“Every single volunteer is worth about £50-100 to us so the more we have, the more we can raise and the more kids we can take to Celtic Park. We are now up to 102 child tickets at each game meaning we can now take almost 2000 kids each season.

Thanks and Hail Hail.”

You’ll speak to a hundred Celtic fans, have a great day and the weather’s going to be warm and sunny, I promise, so go sign up.

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    DD

     

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    Grilled salmon topped with tons of chopped basil and a some Californian Cabernet yummy.

     

    Desert: deep fried Mars bar.

     

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    All By myself.

  5. Margaret McGill on

    macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 16th September 2016 11:19 pm

     

     

    Agree 100%

     

    Theres a fourth time for everything.:)

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  14. Delaneys Dunky on

    M McGill

     

     

    What does deep fried Mars bar taste like?

     

    Have never been brave enough to try one.

     

    Every day is a Morrison Hotel, Soft Parade, LA Woman, The Doors day in my life. :)

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  21. sipsini on

    HUNDERBIRDS ARE GONE on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 11:24 PM

     

     

    That’s been your best written post I’ve read.;)

     

     

    Agree with you on most points.HH

  22. Alasdair MacLean on

    Well, arrived in Glasgow jist after 8….long story but jist me and the two boys. Big fella heading up to Inverary area to a gig tomorrow which leaves me and the 17yo to head to the dome …. if things work out escorted possibly by Voguepunter, courtesy of Bmcuwp.

     

    Anyway, done the film, curry carry out, beer, wine, chocolate….and now half through the brandy bottle.

     

    Ah yes, the funny bit. On leaving Dingwall about 16:30, called into ma sister’s to say bye to ma mam, the boys their granny and aunty – when I remembered – no colours. So I says to my nephew….any scarves etc?

     

    Nah, nothing good…..oh wait, I’ve got a new half-County, half-Hibs one….?

     

    Are you xxxxxkiddding I says….

     

    Young Al Mac goes “Perfect”…..and now won’t be parted with it.

     

    Think he’s winding me up.

  23. Margaret McGill on

    DD

     

    If I told you about how I wake up, work, party, you wouldnt believe me. I whip the horses eyes every day.

     

    Babsonico

     

    white denim..a phenomenon you introduced me too back in the day. thanks!

  25. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    MARGARET MCGILL on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 11:43 PM

     

    macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 16th September 2016 11:19 pm

     

     

     

    Agree 100%

     

     

    Theres a fourth time for everything.:)

     

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    I look forward to the fifth.

     

    :-)

  26. Margaret McGill on

    DD

     

    like tablet and batter

     

    I brought 64 Mars bars back with me from Scotland in April

     

    Scottish cultural thing… it was either that or the complete works of Hugh McDiarmid

  35. Delaneys Dunky on

    Alasdair

     

     

    Was on the phone to my nephews yesterday.

     

    They are up for it tomorrow. James McIntyre and uber Tim Paul Quinn have been pumping the rest of the Tims in your team up all week.

     

    Only the token blue nose Doddsy has been quiet since last Saturday. Enjoy and stay safe. I have warned my sister to be safe in that unsafe arena. I wish she wisnae going.

  36. sipsini on

    Just a random pick, minds me of a mad holiday in Benidorm when young and met up with scouters..

     

    Probably won’t work anyway :(

     

     

    Relax.

  37. Delaneys Dunky on

    M McGill

     

     

    Love a single fish in batter and could handle a bar of tablet wi a cup of tea after. Widnae like it all together though.

  40. Alasdair MacLean on

    MWD,

     

     

    Cheers, – appreciated. There will be only 400 of us there tomorrow apparently – but it’ nice to know you’ll be thinking of us.

     

    Sadly, the most likely outcome is a lucky win for them.

     

    Still dreaming though.

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