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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Zico-was impressed by Ludogorets,very unlucky,a Sevco penalty beat them.If we had brought guys in for pre season,we would have qualified but agree,a couple of draws at best.HH
Sandman, see that last comment……….. ..explain ya walloper
No smiley!
Kris Commons reminds me of Andy Ritchie; there, said it, on my mind all day.
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if kris had 20 percent of andys genius/
if andy had another 500 percent of kris application
we might have had another paddy mccourt
My dear,dear,dear,friend..The Singin Detective.
Hiya,Palomine..?
Great tae Greet ye..
Aboot the Inteligence Quota.. Thingmy..
Native Intelligence , the Kind that we Awe hiv..in Varying Amounts..
Is Good..
Ah Like It.. Aloater..
But…
Yer, Must remember ..this..
. Intelligence, is MERELY… the Soil…in which the Seed of Knowledge grows..
If it is Stuffed wi… a loat of.. Useless.. Impractical.. Knowledge…then a Rotten
Intellectual Crop wull be. .well.. guaranteed..
As is Happening,Right Noo. thruoot the Land of Alba…
Well..then ye must see Where Ah am Going Wi this. so…
Let me tell YOU Whit Ah believe..
A Guy who has an over Dose of Mallum or Mallam , as some say.. wull Trump.. even..well.. an Einstein , when it comes tae Worldly Matters…
N.. Running A Country sure … comes under That Particular Category. .. Big Time~
Thur is No a Politician Alive the day.. in Scotland or England or Wales, who Has the Mallum..
Na.. they ur awe Jist A Bunch of Self Interested.. well…Selfies~
Oh they hiv Plenty Of the Intellectual Stuff..wi honors galore.. but..
The loat o’ them .awe Fa doon, Badly.. when they Come up agin a Guy Wi Pure n simple… Mallum..
Such as..well
Vladimir Putin
Noo There’s a guy .. who Knows the wey tae the Cross..if ..ye Pardon the Expression!
Ach… Wit is the Use.. Pal..
Ah dae Ma best tae Edicate the Masses..but… They Simply wullnae Listen..
Which..when ye think aboot is..is Great..
fur Us guys..
Who hiv .
The Mallam!
Nice Chatting ,Pal..as evah..
Kojo
Still,Laughin
bbc2 now
peaky blinders
Polls showing continued momentum to Yes.
One last push.
To all you CQN Yessers, talk to your dunno pals.
If they’re that lukewarm about the Union, they can’t think it’s that great.
Life can be better.
Vote YES
Art of War
23:55 on 16 September, 2014
Sandman, see that last comment……….. ..explain ya walloper
No smiley!
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My favourite line in Jaws?
‘We’r gonna need a bigger boat…’
SMILEY
;))
Tom Molach
23:37 on 16 September, 2014
I agree with you that it is important that countries take responsibility for their mistakes.
I do not agree that ‘Icelandic’ were the architects of their own downfall.
Sure there were a small cabal of Icelandic bankers and willing politicians who had access to easy money, or money for nothing, but not Iceland as a whole. The same could be said of people all over the world who have had their lives ripped from under them during what is called ‘austerity’. This was a deliberate campaign of financial fraud aimed at people who do not have the time or knowledge to comprehend credit default swaps, derivatives,financial regulations, and how Larry Summers changed The Game..
Below is a link to an review of an excellent documentary that explains what happened (and is still happening), with respect to the Global Credit Crisis, with accurate reviews from people who know. Iceland plays a major part in the story….
Who to Blame?
Would like to know your thoughts…
As I think the negative campaign from WM relates to the above…..
Currently the people of Scotland recognize they are in a mess and are trying to fix it. There are powerful interests do not want a Yes, they do not want an example of Civic responsibility and Political engagement that Scotland is currently exemplifying.
Other citizens are watching with keen interest too…
Ayes on the Prize…
Sandman- very droll.
tom molach
23:00 on 16 September, 2014
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Just about the same reasoning I have had. Would much prefer to stand or fall based on our own decisions.
Westminster’s interests, and the interests of the South Eastern centre of power, are their own – and fair play to them. It is unrealistic to expect there not to be an element of self-interest in how a London-centric power and finance base acts, and makes decisions.
They act in their interests.
We should act in ours.
Like Tom, I’ve changed from a Naw to a very firm Aye.
And as Tom also says – everyone must get out there and make their mark. People died to win you the right to vote – use it, whatever your view!
HH
BGFC
Tom Molach
23:25 on
16 September, 2014
auldheid
23:16 on 16 September, 2014
“If we do make a mess will that mean independence was a success regardless”
Yes. You finally get it.
It is called responsibility.
I like what you write about fitba.I disagree with your on the referendum.
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I get responsibility and standing on your own two feet OK and I also think you learn from that experience, often painfully if you make unwise choices. I did.
However taking responsibility means thinking through what you are doing to achieve whatever end you wish to be responsible for (without the pain if possible.)
Without purpose, without an aim what is there to be responsible (and accountable) for?
Voting Labour, Tory, SNP etc is not an end, it is all a means to an end as set out by each party when they seek a mandate.
Indy is no different , it is just a means towards going about achieving the ends that we vote a party in to achieve.
A sign of maturity is taking responsibility, but the evidence responsibility has been taken responsibly is in what it achieves.
Saint Stivs
23:55 on 16 September, 2014
Kris Commons reminds me of Andy Ritchie; there, said it, on my mind all day.
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if kris had 20 percent of andys genius/
if andy had another 500 percent of kris application
we might have had another paddy mccourt
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Yes. His general movement in possession harks back to big Ritchie, can see a pass and sometimes we get a spectacular finish; just that mercurial magic lacking ultimately.
Andy Ritchie under a Deila/Collins fitness regime would have been a sight to see. Or a coronary.
Kris Commons?
He is a Glory Hunter..
He scores the goals.. Fur Himsel..
Oh.. He kin Rocket em home.. Spectacular Fashion.. n ..
We Must be thankful fur That..
But..
Aye.. there it is Agan..
But…
Soccer, tae be played..Properly..n Ah believe the Ronny n Kojo are of Similar Bent ..in this..
Is a TEAM SPORT..
It is..or should be.. Awe aboot the TEAM.
Commons, jist disnae Fit into this Application of the sport..
He is..well…
Ah pit is rather Succinctly , when Ah said..
“Kris,is a Glory Hunter.. ”
So he should have No future in Ronny’s.. well.. Future.. Plans.
Maks Sense ..tae Me.
Kojo
Still Laughin
Art of War
00:01 on 17 September, 2014
Sandman- very droll.
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Aye, fed up with pages of serious referendum babble; thought I’d go fishing with my first post of the day.
Got a bite there quicker than expected… ;))
Expect a few more for breakfast reading from the knee-jerk nightshift, lulz.
Yes. His general movement in possession harks back to big Ritchie, can see a pass and sometimes we get a spectacular finish; just that mercurial magic lacking ultimately.
Andy Ritchie under a Deila/Collins fitness regime would have been a sight to see. Or a coronary.
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the genuis footballer gene doesnt work in a training make you better regime.
they just work.
di stefano, best, johnstone, dare i say it gasgoine,
….PFayr supports WeeOscar
23:27 on 16 September, 2014
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I know what you mean.
There is only three possible outcomes,that’s how i look at it.
Celtic are more than capable of winning that game,all things considered.
Well worth a wee investment at those odds.
Good luck.
HH.
Ah, so that’s a YES Auldheid?
Glad you agree that our Scottish collective of no chin wonders can trump their WM equally chinless wonders. :-)
I’m starting to get embarrassed,
Somebody…
ANYBODY…..
Kojo
00:04 on 17 September, 2014
Kris Commons?
He is a Glory Hunter..
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On Saturday he unleashed a 30 yard effort that flew high and wide. On the tv replay from behind him you see Scepovic making a run into the clear directly ahead of Kris; no more than a 5 yard straighforward pass to put Scepovic in on goal.
Instead, Commons wasted the opportunity with the wild shot.
It half backs up your theory – looking at it, it’s so obviously the selfish choice. Commons football brain is much better than that; he saw the run, but I believe chose the shot due to either greed, or, I lean more to, attempting to prove himself with the spectacular to cement him in Deila’s plans.
But I can’t see the latter transpiring. He’s not the archetype Deila wants. Guile will be sacrificed for fitness and efficiency; certainly in the major games. The only way RD can make his system work is primarily with athletes.
That may be his undoing. You need a bit of…the metaphysical; some left-field instinct to bedazzle at the top level.
We need someone. We only have Commons; he is as close as we get to the undefinable. But the price of a top athlete with footballing sorcery in his boots?
Sandman, fair enough. It’ll be over soon. We can get back to slagging players, managers and formations and the country can go to hell in a handcart ( no don’t know what that means either). :-)
Saint Stivs
00:08 on 17 September, 2014
Yes. His general movement in possession harks back to big Ritchie, can see a pass and sometimes we get a spectacular finish; just that mercurial magic lacking ultimately.
Andy Ritchie under a Deila/Collins fitness regime would have been a sight to see. Or a coronary.
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the genuis footballer gene doesnt work in a training make you better regime.
they just work.
di stefano, best, johnstone, dare i say it gasgoine,
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Yup, so true. You can’t manufacture genius.
dexter
23:58 on 16 September, 2014
Polls showing continued momentum to Yes.
One last push.
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Three polls released tonight show identical leads for No.
Not a great momentum to yes it would seem?
The more glory Kris discovers the better off Celtic will be.
Would like him to have had the opportunity to self indulge in the CL qualifiers…
Delia wont be here this time next year…..blah blah blah !!!!!!…..see likenesses Mowbray..Barnes……no mention of Macari or Brady must have been the prohets favourites and as for that other guy who took 5 years to win his first trophy as Man Utd manager he wasn’t much better eh work that one out……all im saying is give RD a chance and let fellow fans be the judge…..if you don’t like whats on show, take a break and give us all peace……probably got their wee scripts prepared and ready for after match Thursday nite…ie if we lose
Sandman
Thanks fur yer Shrewd Observations, regarding..oor Kris.
Yes, Indeed.. He has his good Points.. but..oan the Value tae The Celtic Scale..
Kris, wull always come up shoart..
Kis.. Again.. Ah hiv bin saying this fur Months..
Breaks up .. Many Promising Celtic Attacks.. because of his Inability tae Tame that
Bouncing Ba’.. in a Precise n workmanlike Manner.
He is not at his Best in Neatly n Carefully.. collecting the Ba’… CLEANLY.. n.. Swiftly.. when he has received a Pass..
This Hesitation kin be Fatal.. n..Like Ah said..
Kin Break up . a Very Promising Celtic Attack.
Kris, is jist not Kojo’s Cuppa…
Who Is?
Ah Must admit..No Miny in this Celtic Team..
We wull Improve ,Ah am sure..as Ronny, if Ah am reading the Entrails Correctly…
wull slowly but surely n.. carefully Prune n Weed oot.. this Celtic Garden.
n..in Doing so.. Ronny will Topple a Few Icons…
like well… Commons…
Broonie..?
Good Question.. Ah wull Hivtae thing aboot that…yin
Charlie?
Noo there’s a guy who Ah liked but. He disnae Quite fit the Ronny Template of Whit
Ronny wants a Celtic Player tae well.. Fit.
Interesting Stuff..’
Ah wull enjoy Ronny’s Forays intae.. Making the Celtic Team intae the Fabled…
Silk Purse..
Nice Chatting ,Pal. .as alwiz
Kojo
Still,Laughin
K.C.
32 goals.
Speaks for itself.
22 goals this season? Thank you ,Kris.
Carry on.
Well done, Sandman.
Yer a true christian.
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macjay1 for neil lennon
23:28 on 16 September, 2014
The Singing Detective Demands The
Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie
23:13 on
16 September, 2014
Watch it,fellow Tims.
We`re surrounded.
:-):-)
~~~~~
My Dear,Dear Macjay….
The Royal Family….Are ‘Surrounded’ *!
How Can Wee Prince George…
Become ‘Defender Of The Faith’ ?
[Wheesht,TSD….You’ll Upset Them All..
Doon The Ludge…! Ed]
The Current Archbishop Of Canterbury..
Discovered That His Estranged Father Was Jewish….
Only Three Months Before He Took Up The Post….
Genealogists Have Ascertained…
That Cameron’s Great Grandfather…
Was A Direct Descendant Of Moses….
Ed Miliband Boasted In A Recent Visit To Israel
That He Will Be The First Jewish Prime Minister Of rUK !
And The Pope Has Discovered Th….!
[Surely NOT !? Ed ]
What’s Hebrew For ‘SLAM DUNK’ ?
*Princess Di’s Official Biographer,Tina Brown(Editor Of ‘Vanity Fair’,’Time’ Magazines..
Claims That Diana Confided In Her..
That Frances Shand-Kydd,Her Mother…
Was Jewish…..
(As Revealed In A ‘Vanity Fair’ Article)
Furthermore…
It Has Been Speculated By Some..
That Diana..
May Be The Love-Child Of James Goldsmith..
From Their Long-Term Affair…
(As Revealed In The Autobiography..)
Wee petec Won’t Sleep Tonite…!!!! ;-)
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Art of War
00:09 on
17 September, 2014
If I knew the aim of Independence I might be able to gauge better if it would meet it.
I heard Salmond say it was for a fairer society.
I agree with the idea OK but just what is it when it stops being an idea and becomes reality ? How will I know? What will be done to achieve it? What are the risks, how will they be minimised?
As it stands the “plan” sounds similar to the one Charles Green sold the SFA after Rangers dumped their debts in liquidation and whose successors are running without a line of credit.
All on the SNP’s watch too.
If one of the aims of Independence is to get rid of bedroom tax or stop decline in social spend, which I think would be indicators of a fairer society, why not use the tax varying powers to tax only us Scots if a fairer society is our objective?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-26630498
I’d be more than happy to pay more, in fact the reduction in benefits cost me a good few bob to help a family member. I’d been even happier to help more than one through extra tax.
Its not that I’m a No, its that I doubt Yes is the only answer to producing a fairer society.
Gotta Scram.. Sam
Seeya..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
pjbhoynyc
00:01 on 17 September, 2014
I need to go to bed, but I have a fairly simple view of the 2008 collapse.
(1) Property prices in USA and Europe were rising and “going to rise forever”;
(2) Governments loosened controls on banks;
(3) as (1) was true it was “safe” for banks to lend money to anyone as the rising prices would cover any default;
(4) bankers earned bonuses on lending, not on the returns achieved;
(5) the borrowers in (3) defaulted;
(6) The governments (us) picked up the bill. The bankers picked up their bonuses;
(7) Elves were not involved.
Iceland bought into (3) more than most countries and the Icelanders ended up with (6). I well remember the interest rates their banks were offering.
Fortunately I also remembered the old adage that “if it is too good to believe, it probably is”. Others weren’t so lucky.
I still think Iceland was the architect of their losses. The Icelandic have also taken responsibility for their recovery. They never tried to blame their problems on elves.
I like Iceland. I like the Icelandic and their elves.
That’s mair like it.
A kin gang tae ma kip contentit noo.
TSD
My sister had an interesting thought on the monarchy today when chatting.
She has no time for it and indeed we think it is the totem around which the WM elite dance. However she did admire the Queen as a person doing a good job and respected the persona but not the paraphinalia.
Her thought was that when the Queen dies the Monarchy will be a lot less respected in England and be on a shoogly peg.
I would not rule that out.(if rule is the right word)
Kojo
The intelligence scale that your using British Thermal Units has been replaced by Kilotits
You have amasses a great deal of Kilotits
Maybe you should burn them in a carbon free way
“Would like him to have had the opportunity to self indulge in the CL qualifiers…”
Cultsbhoy,
We did have.
And we were going through before he came on.
TSD
Have you ever read War and Peace
Naw?
How about
Gee Uz peace?
It’s a cracker!
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Kojo…
Ignore The RACIST XENOPHOBE…!
Gotta Go..!
P.S. Do You Ever Listen To Michael Savage:The Savage Nation…?
We Can Get The Episodes Here On Youtube…
He Really ‘Went Off On One’ At Obama.
In Yesterday’s Programme…
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=k8hDVOZjIyo&fulldescription=1&client=mv-google&hl=en-GB&gl=GB
Michael Savage Podcast Savage Nation 15/9/14 100min
(Advert-Free)
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Oops. Smiley omitted