There are parallels between Salzburg and Celtic. After an outstanding season Salzburg lost their coach, Roger Schmidt, in May to Bayer Leverkusen, appointing Adolf Hutter (commentators beware), who previously managed Austrian Bundesliga club Grodig and is largely unknown outside Austria.
Unlike Ronny Deila, Hutter has not tried to change Salzburg’s system, but the period of transformation has been blamed for Salzburg failing to overcome Malmo in the Champions League play-off round (Malmo taxed Juventus in Turin last night before two second half Tevez goals settled things). New instructions, new training techniques and, in some cases, new personnel present challenges.
Ronny has had a few false starts but the return of Scott Brown at the weekend, the return to form of Kris Commons, who will surely start, and the addition of Scepovic, Tonev and Wakaso to the squad give reason for confidence.
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I’ve just cast my vote. It struck me that what unites us all is that voting card. We are united as democratic Scots. We are united by a passion for the future of our country. My dearest hope now is that this very bond will not come to divide us fatally. Regardless of Yes or No, the worst result for Scotland will be if the fissures that have appeared between us are not healed. This is a momentous day for our country, but tomorrow and the day after Will be more momentous again. I do hope with all my heart that those on this blog who have come to verbal blows can find again what bound them to each other.
How’s it going down there in England HQ Che? Squeaky bum time for you lot.
Come on Scotland ..Yes
Ernie.
I heard my Ernie doll say that last night.
You are so yesterday.
But I love you.
How did that vote go BTW?
MWD said AYE
NegAnon2
Well I imagine land reform will be speeded up in a free Scotland. I just want to get in early and make sure I get my share.
Greetings from the ICE 583 train to Munich, a wee visit to Salzburg to see the mighty Hoops then back to Munich for the Oktoberfest. I hope to wake up tomorrow morning as a member of the world’s newest independent country. Hardly seems a year ago when I met that youngster Awe_Naw for a couple of scoops in Munich Central station.
Hoping for at least a draw tonight but will settle for a win, COYBIG.
Hail! Hail! PMTYH (_!_)
ernie lynch
08:34 on 18 September, 2014
Thanks for that Ernie if only you has posted it before I would have changed my vote :-)
Thought for the day……..
If Scotland gains its independence in the forthcoming referendum, the remainder of the United Kingdom will be known as the “Former United Kingdom” ….or FUK.
In a bid to discourage the Scots from voting ‘yes’ in the referendum, The Government have now begun to campaign with the slogan “Vote NO, for FUK’s sake”
They feel the Scottish voters will be able to relate to this.
West End of East End
08:13 on 18 September, 2014
If you have a spare 12 minutes have a watch at what Charlie Mulgrew tweeted last night and if you don’t have a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye after watching this then I don’t know what would move you…..
http://youtu.be/x-ZMwp1elXw
Reality hurts. Thanks for posting that.
Right am away oot to spend some of my Smackeroonies,
Oh
That’s themorra :-)
After I vote Yes
More importantly ( for me anyway) COYBIG tonight
Hail Hail
Ernie Lynch – I’ve been meaning to look into that Jim Mather quote ever since you started bandying it about here’s his own reflections of it from an article on the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office
A recent Herald interview quoted Mather as advocating the creation of more millionaires, proclaiming that “any notion that an independent Scotland would be a leftwing country is delusional nonsense”. While he is clearly unhappy with the quote – which he claims was taken out of context, Mather is philosophical about the incident: “I was delighted (not at the time) that I was misquoted like that and it is exceedingly helpful that I have been taken out of context and painted as some sort of right wing Genghis Khan who has infiltrated the SNP”. At pains to stress his social democratic credentials, Mather insists he is “totally relaxed” about progressive taxation. The biggest issue facing poor communities today, with the reduction of absolute poverty, Mather feels is relative poverty – “where you feel you come in the pecking order”. Speaking about the damaging effects of poverty on self-esteem and on health, quality of life and life expectancy, he insists he “couldn’t be more motivated to fix that … What I was trying to do was shorthand for saying ‘I want nothing to do with a communist-style command-led economy'”.
I also don’t think an independent Scotland would have a communist-style command-led economy.
Top of the morning to you all from a dreich Fife which is brightening as I type.
Time to vote YES and put an end to illegal foreigne wars in my name.
That prospect cheers me on this grey morning more than the sight of the sun does.
IPREDICTALANDSLIDE, IPREDICTALANDSLIDE.
Don’t post very often. But just wanted to wish all the Scottish people the very best of luck on the truly momentous day. Excited for you all.
neganon2
I think bamboo may have been having a wee giddy laugh mhate. Nae pitchforks or eat the rich banners today.
As for jmccormick I think he’s expressing deeply held views and is correct in how a failure to vote Yes would lead us to be viewed. Jim Sillar’s old allegation of 90 minute patriots had now been superseded by kevin bridges’ acerbic wee observation – Scotland, the only nation who sh&t it fae independence?
Biggest rogue is timmy7 who seems to be doling out season books in return for Yes votes!
HH jamesgang
weeminger
09:02 on
18 September, 2014
With all due respect weeminger the context of Jim Mathers quote taken from within that speech you have just posted has been pointed out to EL before, it made no difference…………….
I know why
pogmathonyahun
Lucky bassa!
Enjoy!!
Ernie
I’m not a Nat!
I’m an internat!
HH jamesgang
jamesgang
09:05 on 18 September, 2014
Just doing my bit!! :-)
Have you voted yet? ;-) I may be able to help………….
weeminger
09:02 on 18 September, 2014
He got caught telling the truth and the best he can come up with is to claim he was quoted out of context.
If that’s what you’re claiming quote the context.
He said it.
He meant it.
And he was telling the truth.
The nats have been shamelessly and deliberately lying to people about what a yes vote would mean.
You only have to look at what some of the poor deluded souls on here have been posting to know that.
West End of East End
You made me greet mate.
My partner and i were in a similar position every month for a few years.
We tried to spin the money we had out…..as long as we could, but once it runs out?
We tried to do without to make sure that the kids ate……but when there’s only a pound left in the electric meter, the wages are gone and there is still 2 weeks until we got another pay……what do you do???
We pawned anything we could some months in an attempt to get as far as we could.
It’s an awful place to be.
Should really do a big long post but i don’t have the time or words…..maybe 1 day.
Thanks for posting that link though.
Today when the whole of scotland will be pre-occupied with the referendum, what are the chances of sevco releasing an armagedon statement on the sly?
lionroars67
09:06 on 18 September, 2014
”Any notion that an independent Scotland would be a leftwing country is delusional nonsense”
Jim Mather SNP
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‘the context of Jim Mathers quote taken from within that speech’
It’s not from a speech, it’s from an interview.
You clearly have no idea what you’re talking about.
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”Any notion that an independent Scotland would be a leftwing country is delusional nonsense”
Jim Mather SNP
CELTIC can confirm that we plan to re-open Section 111 in the North East lower corner of the Stadium to season ticket holders, beginning with the forthcoming match against Motherwell to be played this Sunday, September 21.
The reopening follows a period of positive discussions with former Season Ticket holders within the section, during which it has been agreed that the safety of spectators must always be of paramount importance and that the reputation of the Club and its supporters must be protected at all times.
As is the case with all fans attending Celtic Park, compliance with ground regulations, competition rules and the law must be observed.
Celtic considers this move to represent significant progress in fan engagement and acknowledge the role played by supporters from the Section who have agreed to work with the Club to provide positive backing for the team in a safe environment, with further agreements in place that any breaches will result in a review of Section usage.
The Club was instrumental in establishing this section for supporters and we look forward to working together to ensure its long-term success in providing strong positive backing for Celtic manager Ronny Deila and the team.
timmy7_noted
Well I’ve cast me first vote.
Thought I might go back before tea and then nip in for a final quick bit of enfranchisement just before electoral last orders.
Oh and you don’t need to buy me. I’ve already got a season book!
Free&FairElectionsCSC!
HH jamesgang
Really can’t believe how exhilarating voting YES was this morning,I feel fantastic,best drug I’ve ever taken.
I’ve been on 7 year journey to get to this point,I never ever thought that a big mad Tim household like mine would generate five YES votes!! Its really quite incredible.
No going back from here.Keep on going until the union is no more.
Oh go on…. Since you all asked.
ernie lynch.
12:09 on 9 September, 2014
I like taking 3 action men in the bath with a plastic shark and recreating Jaws, The one difference is that Hooper and Brody become lovers in the end, embracing each other on Mount Hairy (which is my leg).
It’s a moving and powerful bathtime which leaves me sobbing every time.
Ghordybhoy – I wasnt casting it up against you. I am trying to show the general demenour and atmosphere here. Its febrid. The latest you should be ashamed of voting no shows what I mean.
Celtic let the GB back in after the referendum – who would have thunk it!
Ernie if this is how delusion feels then I’m deluded,my name is Timmy7_noted and I’m delusional!
I’m also proud that I did the right thing for my family and friends.
No more Union.
Good Morning CQN.
Jobo doubtless reported earlier that there was a new dawn breaking.
Does Jobo have the gig for the announcement.
He’d do a cracking ‘let’s get ready to rumble’ version….
Ernie
I’m not a Leftie really. A progressive middly really!
You don’t strike me as a Leftie so I thought you’d welcome the type of nation that you claim Jim Mather alludes to?
Aff oot. Glasgow. Capital of new Scotland. Or will it be cowie? Or EK?
Love n peace to ALL Tims.
HH jamesgang
Ah bamboo so you are like dexter and will repatriate all the land for the mother country?
NegAnon2
if you feel bullied , fair enough. I don’t know you but your aggressive posting of late suggest deep felt anger, frustration and worry.
Just an opinion , no need to fret. I heard someone once say that “if all the big dugs had the attitude of all the wee dugs, there widnae be any wee dugs ”
I understand that, we all have to live together and feeling bullied by a blog post is a bit too much.
Enjoy your day.
Big Nan – all those masons will be salivating at getting unbridled power in scotland.
Excited?
ernie lynch
09:10 on
18 September, 2014
I’m not claiming he was quoted out of context. He’s stating it (all the way back in 2003). He’s clarified what he meant and it’s clear his use of ‘left wing’ in this context differs widely from your interpretation.
I’ve a busy day ahead and I’m logging off. So we’ll need to leave it there.
Ernie,
as Neganon2 has replied to a post of mine,obviously they are not invisible,
any chance you might answer my question
Neganon2,
cheers for the reply,dont think either side comes out of this well,
apparently yes voters are delusional and plenty of them cant think
according to a certain poster
jamesgang
thanks , your interpretation of my post was correct, funny how differing opinions can rile some people.
They must be going through a keyboard every week…
Vote YES and end Tory rule forever! It’s a no-brainer for the Working Class.
Lets not be the first country to reject its own independence and in doing so say we are happy for Scottish resources to prop up 4 countries leaving us fighting for scraps when we COULD be one of the richest nations on earth if we say YES
HH