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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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  1. jamesgang on

    davidopoulos

     

     

    You sound right good craic.

     

     

    Hope to share a big portion of goat curry at CQN corner some time.

     

     

    Now it’s doubts over power in the event of Yes.

     

     

    How will we boil a kettle on Friday?!?

     

     

    Jings crivens etc

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  2. ernie lynch on

    Williamf confirms he’s not a new poster.

     

     

    That’s reassuring.

     

     

    I was beginning to think this mass delusion thing might be infectious.

  3. !!Bada Bing!! on

    williamf

     

     

    18:00 on 16 September, 2014

     

     

    !!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

     

     

    You should know the deal then , no

  5. The Green Man on

    Greenpinta@17-53

     

     

    Contradiction…yes

     

    But im taking the day off from anarchism on thursday:)

     

     

    HH

  9. paolosboots FC before PLC on

    In relation to the referendum, i saw someone earlier make a good point and I have pulled together some stats as some kind of comparison with the Irish Republic which is of similar size in terms of population.

     

     

    Irish pop = 4.6m

     

    Scottish pop = 5.3m

     

    Irish GDP in (£) = £107bn

     

    Scottish GDP in (£) = £150bn

     

     

    Irish Debt = £126bn (124% of GDP) (UK debt is at 86% of GDP)

     

    Scotland would potentially have a debt of £100-130bn (66-75% debt compared to its GDP estimated)

     

     

    However UK share of assets to Scotland would be £109bn of assets from around the World & UK over 300 years so from my addition we are nearly at a debt zero situation give or take £17bn which would be a very advantageous position to be in if Independence was voted for. Provided our politicians don’t go daft or stick their noses in the trough and sensible policies and economics are the order of the day then there is a strong argument for us to go it alone.

     

     

    My “Buts” are that in Ireland it costs £50 to see a GP, £120 for A&E and private medical insurance is very expensive for a very poor public and private healthcare system. Says it all when the current leader of the opposition ( who was once healthcare minister had to send his daughter to the UK for care says it all imo). The levels of cronyism & corruption amongst bankers, property developers, & politicians would be my biggest fear with no “accountability”! This shower stiffed their own people for the bondholders debt where nearly 600k people cannot afford to pay mortgages & evictions are becoming more & more common. This from Bertie Aherne the Taoiseach who told those who complained that the property market was a big bubble to go commit suicide! These guys made Westminster politicians look like amateurs I hope if we vote yes checks and balances are put in place for public office that will ensure such shenanigans are not repeated here.

  11. Davidopoulos on

    williamf

     

     

     

    18:05 on 16 September, 2014

     

     

     

    Davidopoulos,

     

     

    Live just North of the city in the suburb of Skokie. Work in Northbrook.

     

    ———————–

     

     

    Nice, I was at a wedding in Skokie a couple of years ago at the double tree. I like that part of the city. All I know about Northbrook is the mall I went to.

     

     

    Cubs or White Sox?

  12. Davidopoulos on

    jamesgang

     

     

    Thank you, sir. Right back at you. I’ll endeavour to find can corner at the next match I attend, which will be after the referendum. Now where did I put that passport ;)

  13. Art of War on

    Tory’s confirming on Beeb that Scotland won’t get more powers if Scotland votes NO….unless English powers are addressed first.

     

     

    So these are the same MP’s that will give us more Devo next year?

     

     

    NO- yir flush is busted!

  14. Hamiltontim on

    Jamesgang

     

     

    (From earlier)

     

     

    I hadn’t seen a post from you in particular about Commons, I just noticed a few and then, in my own wee head, added them to other recent posts about him :-)

     

     

    Kris Commons often receives the ball in areas of the park which:-

     

     

    A) are congested with team mates and opposing midfielders and defenders.

     

     

    B) are the areas where goals are most frequently scored or created.

     

     

    It’s natural that playing in this environment will result in any player losing the ball from their first touch on occasion. Commons is no different.

     

     

    Last season he scored 30+ goals and he had a number of assists.

     

     

    Few of these goals were scored with his first touch, which indicates that he got himself in a scoring position through one or more previous touches.

     

     

    All of this whilst having a poor first touch?

     

     

    I don’t think so.

     

     

    Is he quick? No.

     

     

    Is he particularly good at tracking back? No.

     

     

    Last season Commons was our most effective offensive player, the statistics support this.

     

     

    On Saturday he was again our biggest threat.

     

     

    Play to his strengths.

     

     

    As I said earlier if Ronny plays Commons he’ll score or create if played in the right position.

  15. williamf on

    Davidopoulos

     

    Mall was Northbrook Court.

     

    Cubs or White Sox-no interest in the sport. In 26 years here I have been to two baseball games and it was two too many.

  16. Kojo on

    JamesGang

     

     

    Ah Live in Los Angeles.. n.. Las Vegas.. occasionally..

     

     

    Sure Ah am An Immigrant.

     

     

    But..Like Ah hiv already done tole Ye.. if ye hid bin peying attenshun tae Whit Ah wrote in Ma Last Submission…

     

     

    Ye wid Know that ..

     

     

    Ah Said that the IMMIGRANT POOL. that is available NOO..

     

     

    Is.. Gey Poor…

     

     

    When Ah immigrated tae the U.S, the Immigrant Pool wiz … Hale n Healthy.

     

     

    Howevahhhhhh..

     

     

    Mebee Ye Dinna Know this. little thing that Happened tae the Immigratioin Policy of the United States..

     

     

    Well.. It wiz Changed..n Radically So.. by.. a Guy Call..

     

     

    President Johnston..n.. wiz subsequently.. The U.S. No longer Welcomed

     

     

    Europeans… Na.. From then oan..

     

     

    It wiz from the Underprivlleged Part of the World… where the New Americans wid Come Fae..

     

     

    Since that Time..

     

     

    the U,S. hiv bin going Intae the “TANK.”

     

     

    Big Time

     

     

    Noo ye Know.

     

     

    Kojo

     

    Still,Laughin

  19. b2k on

    williamf

     

     

    “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.”

     

     

    ——————————————————————————————————–

     

     

    None of us know what the future will hold but based on our experiences we can try to predict certain aspects of it. Currently the Yes support seems to comprise a broad spectrum of decent inclusive people and while I cannot quote from any official documents it has been my understanding that ‘being inclusive’ was very much the model we aspire to. I would have thought that this would mean that Jews were as welcome as anyone else in the future Scotland but I notice that even some of the Catholics on this site have reservations about how it will impact on them. As I’ve said many times my vote is based on Hope rather than Fear and I can tell you that with my name if the agenda is going to be anti-Catholic I’ll be high on their hit list.

     

     

    I’m very sorry to hear that you are experiencing anti-semitism at all but even more disturbed that it is from the left. I am unaware of people like that. I do hear vehement statements agains the Isreali state (which I’ve heard from many Jews as well) but these have never become anti Jewish in my hearing.

  21. Greenpinata on

    paolosboots FC before PLC @ 18.07 hrs.

     

     

    Food for thought and complements on your homework.

     

     

    One of the girls where I work stays in Dublin. She has to go to her mothers in Nottingham for a dentist.

     

     

    Not to worry though, cause Eck says so.

     

     

    HH.

  23. The Singing Detective Demands The Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie on

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    jamesgang

     

    17:58 on 16 September, 2014

     

    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.

     

     

     

    ~~~~~~

     

     

    Jings..! Crivvens..! Sammy Davis’ Wonky Eye..!

     

     

    How Did Ye Ever Get The Idea…

     

     

    That Oor Kojo Was Born….HIDEOUSLY WHITE..????

     

     

     

     

    Sure……Folk Doon The Vegas Strip….

     

     

    Thought That KOJO …And His Auld Pal..

     

     

     

    REDD FOXX….Wur Identical TWINS..!!

     

     

     

    Dontcha Know..!

     

     

    Still….Laughin’

     

     

    —–

  24. NegAnon2 on

    Timmy7 ok apologies.

     

     

    However lets try and have a debate. So you claim Scotland has become less sectarian in the last 30 years. I will leave aside the sevco debacle, the NL Edinburgh jury, losing of sectarian attacks stats, the OB act ECG for the sake of argument.

     

     

    So yes it has improved. A bit. It was only 15 years ago my brother had to leave because he was a catholic and couldn’t get promoted in the shipyards. But it has improved a bit.

     

     

    But here is the run. It improved while being in the uk and I believe the rest of the uk has a dampening effect on the worst excesses of sectarianism in Scotland.

     

     

    So why is it an argument for independence? Remember how I started this post too?

  25. paolosboots FC before PLC on

    Greenpinta, thanks, I am still arguing between heart and head. In terms of eck, sturgeon, cameron, clegg & wee ed I trust them as far as id throw them. I hope if its a yes or no its not the biggest con job from either side the people deserve better!

  26. Just Another Tim on

    CQN Fantasy Football League

     

     

    Week 4 Update

     

     

    Once again all change in the Top 20, as ever, first number is game week points.

     

     

    1. Bhoys will be Bhoys – GWP 83, Total 253

     

    2. Champions Again – 67, 251

     

    3. Lime FC – 79, 250

     

    4. Pole-axed – 74, 248

     

    5. Supreme-Mid-tablers – 71, 241

     

    =5. FC Tiki Taka – 78, 241

     

    =5. Vert & Blanc Resista – 66, 241

     

    =5. GlasgowsGreen&White – 71, 241

     

    =5. Left Wing Celts – 57, 241

     

    10. Crystal Gallus – 53, 239

     

    11. Stuggart Bhoys!! – 75, 238

     

    =11 satriales – 75, 238

     

    13. HOBBS UNITED – 80, 237

     

    =13 BayernBruInterYerMaw – 59, 237

     

    15. Bridie Bhoys – 60, 235

     

    16. Celtic United – 55, 231

     

    17. Hillend Rockies – 72, 230

     

    =17 Robbriguez Allstars – 63, 230

     

    19. The Culchie Comrade – 53, 227

     

    20. Bang It! – 46, 226

     

     

    For the full leaderboard check out

     

     

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/123206/standings/

     

     

    HH

  27. NegAnon2 on

    B2k does that include no voters? Will intimidation be the norm in a independent Scotland.mgod where is that list?

  31. NegAnon2 on

    Art of war a beautiful one sided view if the news story. All party leaders have signed a letter. Some MPs in England are concerned about their own democracy and a desire for their own parliament. But carry on. Not sure if you are trying to delude us or just deluded yourself.

  33. squire danaher on

    paolosboots fc before plc

     

     

    Try imagining the issue of who runs your country without the current leaders.

     

     

    Do you want your power to be more or less accountable?

     

     

    You are NOT voting for Alex Salmond.

  34. 67 European Cup Winners on

    kojo

     

     

    17:54 on 16 September, 2014

     

     

    Sir your opinion is welcome as are all your posts

     

    However never have you talked such rubbish disappointed does not begin to cover it

     

    Where do you think your football club came from – me to that matter Irish Mother Polish Father

     

    As for Scotland not having an immigration intake – well that’s the end of Scotland

     

    Not just the talent that can contribute to a “new” society but the workforce required to build a new economy. And don’t forget McDonalds struggle to recruit because your children and mine won’t work there (too demeaning – God help us)

     

    Controlled immigration is essential.

     

     

    Disappointed Mr Kojo

     

     

    67ECW

  36. Greenpinata on

    paolosboots FC before PLC @ 18.25hrs.

     

     

    I agree with that 100%.

     

     

    Yes or No the one common denominator for us all is Celtic and that will not change. Either way we will all have to remain vigilant and move on.

     

    ( I believe jamesgang) stated words to that effect earlier today )

     

     

    HH.

  37. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Fear not- Shortbread who are barred from huns press conferences-putting yet more money in the Sinking Ship Fighting Fund, ICT game live on the radio.

  38. Art of War on

    Neganon2- hah! So hand on heart, if/when there is a No vote, how quickly do you think we’ll see the timetable slip?

     

     

    St Andrew’s day?

     

    Burns night?

     

     

    Those were the landmark dates were they not?

     

     

    If we do hit those dates, how high a priority will it be on the vast majority of MP’s minds to come to an agreement AND vote the changes through?

     

     

    Remember, they will want at least the same powers as us Jocks. How do you think they will prioritise our timetable ahead of theirs? Won’t happen, IMO.

     

     

    England’s needs WILL be addressed first.

     

     

    We’ll be barking for scraps off the table!

     

     

    HG

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