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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Delaneys Dunky on 16th September 2016 4:12 pm ,
Need info, I am Sorry for being a HORROR.
HH
TSOAL
Washing ma nae hair that night. :))
If we are not at least 3 up on Sunday with 10 minutes to go….? ……..then will somebody check ma studs, I’m going oan!
What a game of tennis, couldn’t get a fag paper between them in this match.
Moan the Argiebhoy !
Petec
Drop Sannabhoy a note. Paul 67 has posted his details in the header article.
HH
Bigjimmy- come on tae eff- this is Andy playing. Scotland’s greatest after Jock and Allan wells
Wobbly Warbo reminds me if the Egyptian who fell into the water…….he too was in DENIAL !
Andy 2-1 up in sets, gripping stuff…
OK Cool more, C’monAndy.. But I still have soft spot for Argies v Brits !
I do like the Argies myself. 1978 World Cup was my earliest memory. Kempes. That strip. Ticker tape. And for having the gumption to retake the Malvinas
Don’t like tennis but switched on BBC2 to see what others were posting about.
Crowd resemble the away end last Saturday.Channel switched asap.
Great Press Conference from Brendan Rodgers.
Final question was if he had a view on Barton being suspended: “Not Really; not really. I’ve not spoken on Joey since I’ve been up here and I wouldn’t start now. It’s none of my business.”
Class!
FAC the Act
KTF
With Joey being ” suspended”….does that mean he is a blow up ……?????
Additional 3 match packages now available. Restricted view.
FAC the Act
KTF
BABASONICOS71….
Andy and his brother are Hibs fans.
SIPSINI on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:03 PM
BABASONICOS71….
Andy and his brother are Hibs fans.
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I know mate,naw many Hibs colours on view,though.
Too much union jackery for me.And tennis is pash.IMHO,of course.
Is it just me…or does anybody else believe that tennis is a ” racket” ?
Every tennis player has a girlfriend/wife with the same name……..Annette ?
When was the last hibee game that the Murray’s went to ? Only asking.
If the Argue tennis player breaks all his rackets…can he no just use a hand ?
wonder if br will play gamboa on sun
lovely highland bhoy – hope it goes on tour
2-2 in sets….if Andy loses this match will his union jack waving fans wreck the lavvies ? Just wondering.
BABASONICOS71….
Know what you mean mate, och well, as long as Andy wins feck them with their flegs. HH
So funny…Murray loses 4th set and the PA play stealers wheel song” stuck in the middle with you”…the first line of that song is…”well I don’t know why I came here tonight” ! Wonder if andyboy saw the irony at that precise moment ?
beat those moves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wQT3YRk4ME
rock steady Ross County – not an easy place to go
October could or might or might not be fun
https://johnjamessite.com/2016/09/16/oktoberfest/
MWD
CQN Saturday Naps Competition
Lads, for those in the CQN Naps competition, latest results are updated here :
http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/weve-not-lost-the-joy-in-supporting-our-team/comment-page-23/#comments
Cheers, fleagle1888
I’VEHADTOCHANGEMYNAME on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:29 PM
beat those moves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wQT3YRk4ME
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Damn,that lady can sing.
Funky wee tune too.
MOONBEAMSWD ‘STAND UP ON 15 FOR THE GB’ on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:34 PM
October could or might or might not be fun
https://johnjamessite.com/2016/09/16/oktoberfest/
MWD
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On 1st October you will wake up and will still be a Tim – October is going to be wonderful! :-)))
Natknow
It is but still extra fun is always appreciated. :@-)
MWD
darn tootin baba
Who is Andy Murray?
lacrosseCSC
MOONBEAMSWD ‘STAND UP ON 15 FOR THE GB’ on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:43 PM
Natknow
It is but still extra fun is always appreciated. :@-)
MWD
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Hard to argue wi’ that! Tee-hee!! :-))
Wonder if Barton will be headline news on reporting scotland. Probably will. Last time he farted it was all over the news.
Anyway, Im off out for some night fishing on the south esk. Mibby strangle a seatrout or two. Canny beat a bit of fish strangling.
BURGAS HOOPS on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:43 PM
lacrosseCSC
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Did Artur naw get a polis warning for playing that? ;))
BURGAS HOOPS on 16TH SEPTEMBER 2016 5:43 PM
Who is Andy Murray?
lacrosseCSC
The greatest Scottish sportsman of all time
how good was p mc b?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtb-pGE1ABQ
Unlucky Andy, an epic game…. Next time.
BABASONICOS71
You could be right :-)