We can take some comfort in the fact that Salzburg have lost three games on the bounce but they sit in second spot in the Austrian Bundesliga, Celtic are fourth in the Scottish Premiership and have won only one of their previous five games. The Austrians will see just as much comfort in our form.
Success on Thursday will be determined by who manages to overcome their frailties most effectively. As far as Celtic are concerned, that will mean trying to find the kind of defensive performance that we put in last season.
Our reason for most confidence should be the speed which we can break at, and Salzburg’s only defensive issues. They shipped three goals to Sturm Graz and Malmo in recent outings.
Many thanks to everyone who has already taken our ‘Who we are and Our Values’ survey, it took just over 1 hour to register 1,000 submissions. It’ll take you little more than 5 minutes to share your view on some important matters, take a look here.
I’m a wee bit late to the party but I’ve signed up for the Great Scottish Run on 5 October to assist Celtic Foundation’s work in the areas of health, equality, poverty, and learning. If you’ve already registered with the event, or you have a pair of trainers and an outrageous disregard for the aging process, get involved.
You can register for the Great Scottish Run here and with the Foundation be emailing them, details here.
This is our club, they are your trainers, that is your outrageous disregard for the aging process. Let’s do it.
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Ooooft Hate being bandied about?
In the words of the Jewish Barber in the Great Dictator:
“You don’t hate, only the unloved hate; the unloved and the unnatural.”
Sevconians basically…
Just popped in to pop back out again
The zombies didn’t need to destroy CQN … It imploded
Williamf,
First off, are you a hun ?
Initiation complete
Secondly, surely you mean Israel and Palestine conflict, or don’t you recognise Palestine as a sovereign state ?
I must admit, I have heard nothing about sectarian assaults on the Jewish community increasing, it is not acceptable, in the same vein that sectarian behaviour is unacceptable on any level in any so called civilised society. I believe it may be a sign of the times that the anti-Jewish sectarianism may be related to the increase of the Islamic population in Scotland, it may also be, as you say a backlash against Israels handling of the Palestinians.
There are many factors and I sincerely hope it is not a trend, however I do not see it as a purely Scottish issue.
I have read that there is an increase in anti Islamic sectarianism and there’s also the anti catholic sectarianism which has been rife since the reformation, so to be honest I don’t know if independence will make the problem worse but I do suggest that it will be easier to highlight the issue and demand action from a smaller and more sensitive representation as it will take fewer votes to change or remove governments.
TBJ says Wee Oscar Knox is in heaven with the angels
17:35 on 16 September, 2014
Just popped in to pop back out again
The zombies didn’t need to destroy CQN … It imploded
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Crushed by the weight of its own genius?
Just like Hemmingway…
b2k
17:11 on
16 September, 2014
RSC Socialism was well smashed by Thatcher and subsequent governments. Politics moved so far to the right that even the Labour party felt compelled to ditch their beliefs in order to gain the votes necessary to win power. In Scotland those of us with left leanings have had to grin and bear it up to now because as part of the UK we knew that the choice was either Tory or Labour and Labour was certainly the better of the 2.
Most of the socialists from the Labour Party I was a member of are supporting independence. They are doing so not because of any belief that Scotland is any better than anywhere else but because they believe that in Scotland there is a stronger attachment to policies that are less focused on profit and more focused on people. They also believe that weakening the Westminster stranglehold on power will help all parts of the UK.
If Yes wins the current Labour Party will be absolutely finished as will the SNP. New parites will emerge of left thinking people from these parties and the Greens and the SSP etc. The idea of socialism hasn’t died it’s just been repressed for many years. I very much look forward to this re-emergence of hope and I believe that Scotland would flourish.
It’s not too romantic to think that Scotland can lead the way. The early Labour Party was very well represented by Scots who had visions of what might be possible. These days that thinking is within the Yes movement and that is where all Labour party members and supporters should be.
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You sir, are in for a huge shock……………..Think about it man?
Where are these ‘left wing’ idealists you dream of?
Where have they been for the last 7 years, are they hiding in the wings?
They’ve had the opportunity to raise income tax by 3%, why did they not?
SNP to disband? Is that correct?
Who will form the left wing? Who will lead this mixed bag of duffers (as a Labour Party member and Trades Unionist thats a sore one to admit BTW)?
There is a huge rump of Royalists/Loyalists (of the unsavoury variety) ex Tory voters who went to the SNP in their thousands who will just LOVE the chance to act naturally in their homeland, now that they have gained power. Edinburgh justice, get used to it, 16% of the nation is Catholic…………..do the sums.
ernie lynch 17:29
The YES case needs and welcomes immigration
I think your comment is speculative and irresponsible to a poster who made a genuine enquiry from a distance away.
Good one mate must have taken a while.
You bitch constantly about being attacked then spend most of the day on here attacking people,do you actually ever read what you post? Are the double standards deliberate?
Just Vote YES.
squire danaher:
But it does not welcome opinion which is not in tandem with its own.
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williamf
17:10 on 16 September, 2014
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They That Sow The Wind….
May Reap The Whirlwind…….?
[Hosea 8:7]
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B2K
Thanks for your response, which is appreciated. Unfortunately the attacks on Jews, mostly verbal, but often physical, in recent years have come from the left of the political spectrum, not the right. It starts of as something along the lines of supporting oppressed Arabs against the Israeli aggressors and then it rather quickly morphs into full blown hatred of Jews. Some of the language used is right out of pre-war Germany. There is a fear that it will gain momentum in an independent, and more left wing,Scotland. Jews have always been the canary in the coal mine. Such intolerance often starts against Jews, but it rarely ends there. The question is, what will the ethos be of an independent Scotland. Will it truly be a beacon to others, a welcoming kind place as Scots can be, or will it be run by and for its own exclusive establishment to the detriment of minorities.
Neganon
The ‘calm down’ bit was copied and pasted from the previous post.
It was just a humour out quotation from Michael Winner (an Englishman if ever there was, and a Braw one at that!) to lighten the mood.
It wasn’t directed at any individual.
So please be assured that I wasn’t patronising you.
As for the pages of anglophobic bile you read on here I would say that given what’s at stake the campaign remains very much under control on both sides. And I think levels of anglophobia are far lower in Scotland nowadays.
I hate if when I encounter it and one of the greatest steps forward from a Yes vote would be Scots being forced to take responsibility for their fate.
It’s too easy for too long to blame the English.
Yours still in Celtic
HH jamesgang
Bawsman
17:38 on 16 September, 2014
By inference are you suggesting that 84% of Scotland is anti Catholic? Or just bigots in general?
timmy7_noted
17:43 on
16 September, 2014
Bawsman
17:38 on 16 September, 2014
By inference are you suggesting that 84% of Scotland is anti Catholic? Or just bigots in general?
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I’m saying that 16% is a very quiet voice.
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire,
You ask if I am a hun. Why would you think so ? For the record, I have been a fan for 50 years, followed Jock and Jinky and the Lions probably before you were born. I watch every match with my (mostly Catholic) mates. If that makes me a Hun, then so be it. I think an apology is in order.
Rangers slammed by Malaysian businessman after club claim convicted fraudster Rafat Rizvi arrived in Scotland as his adviser
Sep 16, 2014 03:00 By Keith Jackson 48 Comments
LAST week the Daily Record revealed how Rizvi had been part of possible bailout discussions with a group, which included Datuk Faizoull Bin Ahmad, from the Far East who were given a 48-hour VIP tour of the troubled Ibrox club.
RAFAT RIZVI’S role in the ongoing Rangers crisis was at the centre of a new storm last night after a Malaysian businessman shot down the club’s claims that the fraudster was his adviser.
The Daily Record revealed last week how Rizvi – who features on Interpol’s most wanted list – had been part of possible bailout discussions with a group from the Far East which was given a 48-hour VIP tour of the troubled Ibrox club .
Our exclusive photograph showed Rizvi and Rangers director Sandy Easdale sharing a joke after the party enjoyed a slap-up lunch in one of Glasgow’s most famous restaurants. Within 24 hours of our story the club’s top brass issued a statement in which they claimed convicted criminal Rizvi, a long-term associate of former owner Charles Green and his right-hand man Imran Ahmad, had arrived in Scotland as an adviser to the Asian tour party.
They insisted it was to discuss a possible youth development tie up with Malaysian minnows Felda United.
Quick Quiz: Sport
But Felda’s chairman Datuk Faizoull Bin Ahmad, who was part of the delegation, has driven a horse and cart through those claims by insisting to media in his homeland that he had no idea who Rizvi was until news of the meeting was broken by the Record.
And an embarrassed Bin Ahmad went on to admit one of the men in his group, whom we named as Azman Bin Ismail, has “the intention of buying” the club.
It’s understood Bin Ahmad felt forced to explain himself after our pictures of the meeting were published by the Malaysian media, sparking an angry response from prominent politicians.
Bin Ahmad is quoted as saying: “I have no idea who Rafat Rizvi is. He somehow wound up together with me and the media picked it up claiming that I know him.
“The men in the photo are Malaysians and my friends. Neither of them is Rizvi.
“The report claiming I know Rizvi is false.”
This flies in the face of the official statement which was released by Rangers in response to our bombshell exclusive.
It read: “Rangers this week welcomed a delegation of Malaysian businessmen led by Datuk Faizoull Bin Ahmad, Chairman of the Malaysian Super League club Felda United.
“The visit was organised as part of ongoing discussions between Rangers and Felda United with regard to a potential youth development partnership.
“It was at the request of Mr Bin Ahmad that the trip was kept confidential. While here Mr Bin Ahmad also looked at our community and social inclusion strategies.
“Mr Rafat Rizvi arrived with the Malaysian delegation without our prior knowledge. He is an advisor to Mr Bin Ahmad.
“Subsequent media reports suggesting Mr Bin Ahmad is in discussions with Rangers regarding anything other than youth development are untrue.”
Bin Ahmad also insisted he has no intention of getting involved in any investment in the financially-stricken Ibrox club.
But, as Record Sport revealed last Thursday, it’s understood he was present at the discussions chiefly because of his background in Malaysian football. The man seen in our picture with a cigarette in his mouth is Bin Ismail, who claims to be part of the Malaysian royal family.
Rangers were told Bin Ismail is the uncle of the Sultan of Kelantan, Muhammad V, who hopes to be the country’s next king.
It’s claimed Bin Ismail’s role throughout last week’s fact finding mission was to make an on-the-spot assessment of an investment opportunity being offered up by Easdale – and to report back to the Sultan.
All of which has caused questions to be asked back in Malaysia where Bin Ahmad is also director general of Felda Global, a hugely successful company with close government connections.
Tom RossBin Ahmad, centre, looks relaxed after his lunch dateBin Ahmad, centre, looks relaxed after his lunch date
Leading politician Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad released a statement calling for Bin Ahmad to explain his part in the trip.
He said: “Faizoull’s actions are very suspicious and bring up all kinds of questions. In addition, there is speculation that he is planning to buy the Glasgow Rangers football team.
“Therefore I urge Faizoull to give an explanation on this issue because as a Felda director general, he needs to be accountable for his actions,”
Bin Ahmad responded by claiming that it is in fact Bin Ismail who is considering a potential buyout of Rangers.
Bin Ahmad said: “I went there because I like the way the club is supported by its community. I didn’t know it was in trouble.
“I went with Felda Utd FC’s good intentions at heart and was thinking about how we could benefit from the community involvement the Scottish club possesses.
“I want to incorporate that into Felda Utd. So, when my friend invited me over to take a look at Glasgow Rangers, I went thinking that it was a great opportunity for Felda. Nothing else.
“The photograph that was published of the three of us. The man on the right has the intention of buying Glasgow Rangers and the one on the left is my financial advisor. I was happy a Malaysian wanted to buy a club.”
Rangers last night declined to make any further comment.
timmy7_noted
17:43 on 16 September, 2014
Bawsman
17:38 on 16 September, 2014
By inference are you suggesting that 84% of Scotland is anti Catholic? Or just bigots in general?
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In fairness to Bawdman that inference was created in your own little imaginarium.
But Bawsman can fight his own battles…
jamesgang
17:41 on 16 September, 2014
One of the benefits to a no vote for me would be the removal of the crutch,there would no longer be anyone to blame we have to take responsibility for our own actions,I’m definitely up for that.
Just vote yes.
Right ta ta unlike some of you in here I have things to do.
Got my P3 homework to do……………:-)
williamf
17:46 on 16 September, 2014
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire,
You ask if I am a hun. Why would you think so ? For the record, I have been a fan for 50 years, followed Jock and Jinky and the Lions probably before you were born. I watch every match with my (mostly Catholic) mates. If that makes me a Hun, then so be it. I think an apology is in order
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Sorry about that, you cannae take this lot anywhere…
Btw its just a wee in-joke….ya hun
Williamf
if you have been reading cqn for any length of time you would know that new posters are met with the question are you a hun…..
canamalar has nothing to apologise for….
Neganon2,
So you think the pendulum has fully recovered from the thatcher years, IMO she took us back to the 20s as far as social justice is concerned and we have not recovered much since then.
The Labour Party done nothing to improve that bar a few token gestures. Everything Thatcher set in motion continues apace and IMO the only way to arrest that is to undermine the power base that is administering that decline, IMO independence for Scotland will benefit the English working class as well and it will upset the whole of the political establishment and envigorate the English people when they see that voting will make things happen.
Bawsman I’m too old to be shocked by any political event. The left wingers have been quiet here and elsewher in the UK because the context of all debates has been austerity and the need to sacrifice for the good of all. Had the government in Scotland stepped out of line on this and raised taxes the press in the UK as well as every other political party would have savaged them.
If we get a Yes vote in Scotland then decent people in the main trying to do thier best for soceity will be able to sit down and create a strategy to rid us of poverty and raise the asprirations of us all. Prior to htis referendum our country was moribund with no one hoplding out any hope for anything. We have watched the rich get even richer and had to stand by apparently impotent to do anything about it. I think that in a new Scotland more quesiotns will be asked and more actions taken to make a fairer society.
Thats why I’m voting Yes. My decision is based on Hope rather than Fear
Williamf
Where in Chicago do you live? I love the city.
Are you Irvine Welsh ;)
The Green Man @ 16.44 hrs.
I have no wish to be confrontational and I apologise for reposting out of possible context, however
” The last thing I am…is a nationalist.
Im an anarchist voting yes.”
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Surely that is a contradiction. Anarchists do not vote, they take no part in the legal constitutional process.
Anarchists by the very definition believe in chaos /complete disorder.
On second thoughts maybe that is compatible with a Yes vote.
HH.
The LAST thing Scotland Needs…
is
IMMIGRATION!
If Scotland Picks that Card fae the Fanned Pack..
It wull be Sorry!
Immigration , in the Lexicon o’ the Wise…
Spells..
TROUBLE.. wi a Capital…. “T”…
Noo, Immigration .. USED… tae be The Wey tae Go..
But..
NAE LONGER!
The Present Immigrant POOL .. that is noo Available..
Represents a Very Poor Selection..
Kin ye no See??
Probably , No.
Immigration.. at This Particular Phase in the History of the World… is a Ticket tae… Doom n Gloom.
Ach.. Why should Ah warn ye?
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
williamf
It’s ok mate.
It’s a joke/initiation!
I was spitting feathers when I was asked on my 1st time on here!
Split ma sash and tripped over ma cardboard bowler hat so a did!!’
HH jamesgang
Bawsman
17:46 on 16 September, 2014
Thanks for the courteous response,I get what you are saying I just don’t understand why it matters.In my lifetime I have seen Scotland go from aplace where I could not get a job because of the school I went to until a point now where my sons have the world at their feet and no one (or a very small minority) asks or cares which school they went to? I’m just surprised at the number of Tims still playing the victim card I personally have moved on and no longer feel that way.Nice talking to you need to go,homework to do.
jamesgang
17:54 on 16 September, 2014
williamf
It’s ok mate.
It’s a joke/initiation!
I was spitting feathers when I was asked on my 1st time on here!
Split ma sash and tripped over ma cardboard bowler hat so a did!!’
HH jamesgang
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Totally laughed out loud in the office there…then scowled at anyone who was looking at me…
Williamf- it’s a standard wind up question for new posters…….. yer no…..ur ye? :)
RELIGION THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL
17:54 on 16 September, 2014
So the nats are calling Richard dawkins (probably the best human being alive) a scumbag as it,s his quote and brilliant tv programme
Relgion is the root of all evil,made up stories ,that followers corrupt and then go on to kill those of another religious belief or athiests
the cruddy scottish flags one royal one christian what feckin country
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how can anyone associate this comedian with dastardly Darwin.
This is solid gold material
Kojo
If you live in nevada(?) aren’t you an immigrant?
And if so are there Native Americans presently posting on the Washoe, Paiute and Western Shoshone Quick News sites bitchin’ about you squatting on their land?
Or is it different when white Europeans do it?
Just askin’ like.
HH jamesgang
!!Bada Bing!!
For the record, I am not a hun and not a first time poster either. In fact I wrote a three page article published in the very first edition of CQN magazine
religion the root of all evil
17:54 on 16 September, 2014
So the nats are calling Richard dawkins (probably the best human being alive) a scumbag as it,s his quote and brilliant tv programme
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My sister would probably call him that and worse cos she’s uber religious.
And she’s a No voter.
Go figure Einstein!
HH jamesgang
Neganon2
Just caught your good wishes there, as I am tucking into some chilli chicken, beef terryaki, and some rather nice garlic rice:)
Whatever happens In the referendum…happens.
HH
Is Williamf a new poster?
I rather thought I recognised the name.
Someone has been smoking too many spliffs
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
17:51 on
16 September, 2014
Neganon2,
So you think the pendulum has fully recovered from the thatcher years, IMO she took us back to the 20s as far as social justice is concerned and we have not recovered much since then.
The Labour Party done nothing to improve that bar a few token gestures. Everything Thatcher set in motion continues apace and IMO the only way to arrest that is to undermine the power base that is administering that decline, IMO independence for Scotland will benefit the English working class as well and it will upset the whole of the political establishment and envigorate the English people when they see that voting will make things happen.
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Sorry for butting in but i’m of out for a Thai meal in a minute.
Thatcher not only destroyed Scotland, she made us an engineering desert of a nation, confined to call centres, insurance and banking.
Labour tried to swing the nation back to the left but the people (Scotland included) refused to pay extra on their income tax to fund the ‘left wing’ manifesto for 3 parliaments on the bounce.
Labour only grasped power by saying income tax would not change, that is why we have so many stealth taxes.
People don’t like paying extra tax, that gets governments voted OUT. The Scottish Government had the opportunity to raise taxes by 3%, Salmond is anything but stupid, he knew that would be his death sentence.
Don’t kid youselves on that folk will love the new ‘left wing’ government, I don’t even think that will happen (previous post). You ask folk to cut their income and you are out of power.
It’ll be alright eh? Alex says so.
OK…it has been threatening for some time but…the lunatics are attempting their coup d’etat…
“…Richard Dawkins (probably the best human being alive)…”
Dearie, dearie me! Some people have a real low opinion of the general quality of the rest of the human race.