As news of the goal deluge from the Bernabeu arrived last night it must have caused some reflection at Celtic. Real Madrid thumped Malmo, our eliminators, 8-0. Malmo are not, after all, this season’s surprise packages.
European football is an unforgiving environment, not just for the minnows. Roma, who are currently second in their Champions League group, lost 6-1 in Barcelona two weeks ago. That result came on the back of Bayern Munich taking a 0-5 lead inside 36 minutes in front of 70,000 fans in Rome in last season’s tournament. Bayern went on to win 1-7 in what was supposed to be a game which changed Roma’s ways.
Roma are a good team, currently fourth in Serie A, but their expansive tendencies have earned them humiliating results against teams capable of exploiting them.
Rule No. 1 in Europe is to be defensively disciplined. If you don’t have that aspect of the game figures out, you are as well not competing.
While John Collins was no doubt sincere in saying he could see tonight’s game far enough, he should be relishing the opportunity to test his defence against a European team. This is our last chance before next season’s qualifiers. It is a precious occasion to test tactics.
Thanks to everyone who has bought Winds of Change, and for the fantastic feedback on what was an incredible era to be a Celtic supporter.
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PhilBoy- to play i should have written
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 52 secs53 seconds ago
Judge notes that this case has already cost both sides “north of £400,000”
Judge notes that this case has already cost both sides “north of £400,000”
Judge using Kings ‘north of’ patter. Hmmm.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 1 min1 minute ago
Counsel for Rangers says their costs so far are around £300,000
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 20 secs20 seconds ago
Judge asking why Ashley and King met on same day as Rangers EGM. Was Ashley “just trying to cause trouble” he asks?
Well looks like SD and Mike Ashley are not as in control as they thought they were if you take on the Rangers you take on the whole Masonic Establishment . I think what has happened and is happening at Ibrokes is shocking but those who believe it will all come tumbling down are kidding themselves in my opinion. H.H.
Judge asking why Ashley and King met on same day as Rangers EGM. Was Ashley “just trying to cause trouble” he asks?
This is hideous. Is the judge there to preside over the law of make the case for the defence?
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 24 secs25 seconds ago
Judge notes that King did not criticise Ashley during the Sky interview “I can’t see what the harm is here” he notes
The SD team now know what it’s like to take on Sevco with Wullie Collum in a wig in charge. Waste of time.
They would be as well flinging their papers in their satchels and flouncing off for a pint.
This country is beyond the pale sometimes.
Pathetic.
Seems like the judge must have read the Guardian’s SD expose yesterday.
I smell Fish.
HH
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 43 secs44 seconds ago
“What is so damaging about revealing the existence of a meeting that a man should go to jail?” judge asks SD counsel
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Agreed. Shamefully obvious whose side the “judge” is on.
Looks deffo that Ashley will have his ass kicked on this one. The fact the Huns have repaid the loan though the source of the repayment has not yet been established changes the dynamic of the situation. Presumably the Sports Direct deal on merchandise etc still stands.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 17 secs17 seconds ago
Judge pressing SD counsel on issue of what “harm” was done by King’s comments
Ach well move on timmy nothing to see here. H.H.
This judge is amazing, what does it matter what the harm is, he broke an agreement made in court sanctioned by a judge. Doesn’t this judge want to adhere to law?
Judge pressing SD counsel on issue of what “harm” was done by King’s comments
Surely it’s s question of whether the order was breached?
Expect a swift appeal if Glib cleared.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 2 mins2 minutes ago
Judge gives counsel “one last chance” yo answer the “harm question”
Dont make any agreement with King and his mob because they can break it at will.If you break it you can bet it would be a different matter, level playing field your having a laugh. H.H.
Danger now is that Judge is likely to award both sides costs against Ashley.
Can’t ever remember a judge intervening so heavily on one side as the case proceeded. Fine if he heard all evidence and then came down heavily on one side but this guy had his mind made up from opening moments.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 2 mins2 minutes ago
Judge “Mr Ashley is an investor in 2 football clubs, that attracts comment, often critical”
Looks like 2 court case’s going Sevco way. Justice will never be done. We can all wait on superb pieces from John James, Phil and James Forrest.
The judge sounds like a pub philosopher, ” mon mate whit harm wis done?””
Maybe I’m confused I think there are two motions, one about damages and one about the order. This one is about damages I think.
Well fellas, we were definately not paranoid enough as it’s turning out.
I hope Ashley’s next shit is a hedgehog, he is a horrible creature.
However, should he get his danglies handed to him for his dinner here (as it would appear is happening), I imagine he will be mightily pee’d off.
Gloves deffo off.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 44 secs44 seconds ago
Counsel says concern is not about Ashley personally but the commercial agreements made by Sports Direct
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 38 secs39 seconds ago
Judge to counsel for SD “3 out of 4 of your complaints are just Mr King discussing existance of meetings”
Biawsman. Ashley is being made and will continue to be made impotent by the Masonic Establishment. He has sat down and supped with the Devil.There is only one winner and it aint SD. H.H.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 42 secs42 seconds ago
Judge says Ashley may not like being in the public eye bit could “just ignore” press speculation
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 1 min1 minute ago
Counsel for SD says cant confirm if Ashley and King have had further meetings ‘are you worried your client is going to sue you?” Judge quips
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 2 mins2 minutes ago
Counsel for King tells court there have been no further meetings between Ashley and King
Joe Filippis Haircut…………….The has been concerted actions against Sports Direct over the last couple of days.
Only this morning I got a petition to sign (on phone) to highlight SD treating their workers as scrouge would have done.
I signed it of course as Sports Direct are disgusting but you wonder at the timing of all of this.
Personally, I think there’s a lot of jealousy amongst businesses against SD. They seem to get away with stuff other businesses only dream of.
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 57 secs58 seconds ago
“you’ve made your bed and you have to lie in it” judge tells counsel for Sports Direct
To someone who is very much a layman, the Judge in this case seems biased. Any of the legal Bhoys on CQN able to clarify why he is saying the things he is saying?
JJ
James Doleman @jamesdoleman · 1 min1 minute ago
Judge says that he has still not been told what part of the meeting with Ashley King is alleged to have revealed.
Bawsman. So the Rangers and SD make good bed mates but they are making a mockery of the legal system.Scottish football im afraid is in a serious situation why would you pay good money to watch football containing major cheating without retribution ? H.H.
Bawsman on 10th December 2015 12:39 pm
Did you see the Guardian piece on them?