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Continually learning Gordon Strachan

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I remember Scotland-England games being huge events.  They were proper derby games, fired up by a balance – a vastly more resourceful England were in the ascendancy, but Scotland had more wins in the history books.  Despite the odd hiding we thought we could take them.

The Home International Championships probably ended at the right time, just before Scotland lunged into mediocrity.  No derby remains attractive if one side dreads the game coming round, while the other considers it a formality, but our former manager has given us reason for hope.

Gordon Strachan took time off from the game to invest in his stock of knowledge before becoming Celtic manager.  Despite an, erm, memorable opening week, Gordon blitzed Scottish football as Celtic manager.  He filled the boots of legend Martin O’Neill, and within 18 months eclipsed him by reaching what we used to refer to as ‘the next level in the Champions League’.

Despite going on to reach the knock-out stage of the Champions League again, and becoming our third manager to win three-in-a-row, Gordon stopped progressing.  His time at Celtic petered out, while the entire Middlesbrough episode was a nightmare.

Gordon, like Martin before him, looked as though the game had passed him by.  His resurgence at Scotland is evidence of his outstanding attribute – he’s a student of the game who continually learns.

Roy Hodgson has by far the better players, but never bet against Gordon.

Shaun’s goal on Friday

31 years ago in Sarawak, Malaysia, a midwife, Beatrice Lo, assisted in the delivery of a boy born to a Scottish family who lived in her community.  Beatrice got in touch with a common friend after wee Shaun’s goal on Friday, very proud of the kid she brought into the world.

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  1. Granny Macs Bhoy on

    Davidopoulos

     

     

    Those were the days, when we would blow a team away in a single half!

     

     

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    We sure could, just like Henrik’s 50th party at the bigotdome!

     

     

    HH GMB

  3. Friesdorfer on

    Auldheid, Canamalar,

     

    There was a mention a few days ago that a statement on the progress of Res 12 from last year’s AGM would be published prior to this year’s AGM – which is now only 2 days away. Are you in a position to advise when this statement will be forthcoming?

     

    HH

  4. tonydonnelly67 on

    I was just lookin at that Celtic V RR game , the Ref, Paterson WOOFT, what an arse and ignorant bassa he was. But in those days try as they could, it was all in vain, we where the fekin kiddies.

  5. Geordie Munro on

    Davidopolous & jamesgang

     

     

    I was a spritely 26 and had just a few days before bought my first pad.

     

     

    I was 2 stone and 2 kids lighter :)

  7. LiviBhoy on

    weeminger

     

     

    If he signs elsewhere in January I would hope his game time in the Hoops was significantly reduced.

     

     

    LB

  8. Mea Culpa on

    I don’t know whether anyone has raised this point before but I was intrigued by the charges laid against the ‘Fab Four’.

     

     

    Fraud is obvious. But obstructing the course of justice…?

     

     

    Does this mean the heavy duty destruction of documents etc…?

     

     

    Have some of these documents been recovered?

     

     

    Would make fascinating reading – especially for lawyers.

  9. ohits on

    Bhoys it is with great pleasure I announce the arrival of the latest addition to the Celtic family Archie who was born at 9.30 this morning , Mother and baby doing well , Granda off for a well earned bevvie tonight . HH

  11. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    OHITS

     

     

    Welcome to Archie into the world of Timdom.

     

     

    Congrats to all concerned.

     

     

    Get the cigars oot!

  12. Summa of Sammi.... on

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    Can’t stop Whistling that Alanis Morrisett record..

     

     

    ..

     

     

    Mother to Son: Hey Son..Tell a Big Big Giant lie to help sell your New Book..

     

     

    Son to Mother: Yea.. then You go Tae the Papers and Call me a Big Fat Liar..

     

     

    Mother to Son: Yip..It Worked for Billy Connelly..

     

     

    Son to Mother: Yea and l will repeat it on the Radio and All the Outraged Mob will start Chewing the Fat aboot it..and Posting it on Social Media..

     

     

    Mother to Son: Yip..That’s How you Sell Books Son..and Magazines..;-)

     

     

    http://www.CQN/Bookstore:NickyCampbellBiography/CQN.Magazine;buyittodayandsavethreebob.com.Touchthescreen/MediaorLikeusonFacebook.co.lol

     

     

    Summa

  13. Bawsman on

    Mea Culpa

     

    12:06 on

     

    19 November, 2014

     

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    A photo of Ibrox at the time had a lorry outside advertising the fact they were an industrial document shredding company.

     

    Many a hamster has curled up with an EBT and side letter.

  15. leftclicktic on

    Welcome to the Celtic family Archie. Y.N.W.A.

     

    congratulations to your mam and all the family especially yer auld papa :))))

  16. Geordie Munro on

    “Have some of these documents been recovered”

     

     

    Mea culpa,

     

     

    I just had an image of dozens of wee kids in Celtic strips matching up all the shreddings a la Argo. :)

     

     

    Ohits,

     

     

    Congratulations to all neebs.

  21. The Token Tim on

    Geordie Munro @ 1205,

     

     

    i’ll see your 2 kids and 2 stone and raise ye my 4 kids and 3 stone…

     

     

    :-)

     

     

    HAIL! HAIL!

     

    Token

     

     

    #IfI’dKnownThenWhatIKnowNow

  22. leftclicktic on

    Grandweans are magic though they often stick you in to their Gran.

     

    “Who taught you to say that”

     

    Wee mhan “Papa” :))))))

  27. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    LEFTCLICKTIC

     

     

    All with an angelic wee butter-widnae-melt look?

     

     

    My nephew used to do that to me,shop me to his Mum and to mine.

     

     

    Still does,and he’s twentytwo!

  30. weeminger on

    LiviBhoy

     

    12:05 on

     

    19 November, 2014

     

     

    If he doesn’t sign up with us, would you hope the same? There’s no real difference.

  32. Davidopoulos on

    FourGreenFields

     

     

     

    12:16 on 19 November, 2014

     

     

     

    @scotsman_foot: Hugh Dallas resigns as head of referees in Greece http://t.co/Ni2wjRi3jr

     

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    Too corrupt even for the Greeks? Or has he been sending emails about the Patriarchs of the Orthodox church?

  33. Celticrollercoaster supporting Shay,our bhoy wonder along the way on

    Ohits

     

     

    Congrats to the family. It shows you that good things eventually come out of St Mirin’s Academy! :-)

     

     

    The Token Tim-just the 3 stone? You been on a secret fat bhoy slim? :-)

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  35. Joe Filippis Haircut on

    Livibhoy. I agree with you if big John signs for anyone else but Celtic in January I would play one of our own players in his place as it would be hard for him to give off his best when he knows his future lies else where. However,I live in hope that he will sign for Celtic. H.H.

  36. southside on

    fourgreenfields

     

     

    12:16 on 19 November, 2014

     

    Maybe he’s had a better offer from another corrupt FA,

  37. South Of Tunis on

    Mea Culpa @ 12 06.

     

     

    Could relate to documentation .

     

     

    Could relate to things said whilst being interviewed by plod.

     

     

    Could relate to intimidation/ threats…

     

     

    Could relate to things said in order to cover someone else s legal ass

     

     

    Prosecution have to prove it was deliberate..

  38. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    DAVIDOPOULOS

     

     

    Dallas still thinks First Among Equals is just a trashy novel.

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