There’s always a bit of trepidation before Celtic play a meaningless game, like they will do in Turkey tomorrow, the propensity to pick up injuries feels higher, although this is possibly not borne out by statistics.
Before Sunday the team look like they needed a break but no injuries, please.
It’s been a long time since I’ve heard allegations that some or other council are controlled by, and for the benefit of, an ethnic or religious minority. This is an old-time prejudice, up there along with allegations of criminality or the personal hygiene habits of the minority. But like Corporation buses, they come in groups.
Anyone can report Celtic for whatever they like, and believe me, many do. Which is a great pity, as there are real targets worthy of attention elsewhere….. For years, while others were buying football bling, Celtic were acquiring land, all appropriately, as is their borrowing. More importantly, they have been able to establish all of this without question. Confirmed.
Just because one club was an omni-shambles doesn’t mean any others are. Enjoy the laugh.
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hen1rik 15:23 on 8 January, 2014
HMRC: To investigate the pheonixism of The Rangers Football Club (1872) by Sevco 5088. http://t.co/6xwt0OyX6b
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hen1rik, petition signed.
HH
Its a strange thing for me to say, but I dont care about auld Brenda coming to Celtic Park.
I dont mind its a “Commonwealth” games.
As holders of the Exhibition and Coronation trophy’s and for the moment British taxpayers, why shouldnt she enjoy the facilities.
The photo oportunity the moment she walks throught at door and looks at the Carpet, and says one wants one of those ……….
the huns will be revolting.
hehehehehhehe
Internet troll jailed for racist abuse to kyle Bartley and edu.
You couldn’t make it up.
No problem with a jail sentence for the troll, but it seems that abuse of Irish and Tiims doesn’t count for anything. Where do I sign to get independence for the most bigoted wee country in the world?
Hamiltontim
I’m of Irish descent and I take your point. I don’t wish to derail the blog and I’ll speak to you at the next get together.
HH
brings me to another point, over the holidays I read some of the Govt released 30 year papers.
bad thing, Thatchers treatment of every part of society that didnt fit in, the plan for further partition of ireland was really discussed,
but
funny thing, some govt minister did think Paisley was a loon tune, and that there was nothing loyal about the Fleg wearers at all, if they were they would have done what they were told and not attacked police or army at any time.
away to find it again.
Thought the zombies might have clicked to that fenian so and so wullie haughey getting a deal for gorbals land for his business … its all part of the plot to drive the rats out ;)
lights blue touch paper and slowly backs out the blog ……….
you know that SNP white paper , about Independance,
you know that bit that auld Queenie will still be head of state,
does that mean we have to pay a percentage of her upkeep ?
Stivs
NW just charge her council cil tax for her properties in Scotland
McGeouch to Coventry is the rumour…..not a loan.
Going to Coventry these days is much like being sent to Northampton. It’s not like the old days…
From RhebelRhebel twitter
BBC journalists happy to run with spurious land deal nonsense but willing to ignore prominent Scottish business men laughing at child abuse
Bada Bing If true we wont get much for him Coventry are in dire financial straits. H.H.
Twitter
@BBCDouglasF @RhebelRhebel if you want to look at land deals look no further than DUFF&PHELPS IBROKES SLURRY PARK + ALBION CAR PARK
Stephen Fletcher – – I’d rather have Norman Stanley Fletcher
KINGLuBO
joe filippis haircut
16:15 on 8 January, 2014
16 Roads Reducing the capacity of Parkhead has been under discussion for some time and is very likely to become the norm for SPL games as well.There is no point in staffing the ground and all that goes with running a 60,000 seat stadium when you are getting less than 40,000 on a regular basis. It can be returned to 60,000 for European games if needed it is a sign of the times im afraid we are not attracting the supporters in the number we used to. H.H.
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I understand and accept what you are saying mate,entirely.
But six weeks before the game?
Do people in the greater Glasgow area not just sometimes decide to go to a game that same day?
How can anyone predict the attendance of an event so far in advance.
I will bet anybody that the attendance for that game is over 40,000.
The Empire ?—————–
Britains Empire : Resistance, Repression and Revolt
Richard Gott ( Verso 2011)
Well worth a read.
The stuff on land deals really is desperate from the hun….
Joe Fillipi – you are in denial about why people arent turning up at CP. There are many reasons but a massive one is celtic’s persecution of the support.
16 Roads I would imagine Celtic have made the decision known this early is to get the 40,000 seats sold as quickly as possible I would imagine if there was a much bigger demand they can still open parts of the top tier if they wish.H.H.
Petition signed
KINGLuBO
FIFA and UEFA have long argued that the system rewards those clubs that develop young players and that the fees provide a financial lifeline for smaller clubs. They argue this in turn redistributes wealth from the bigger clubs and means the smaller ones are more able to compete in competitions against them.
If the above is true then the Pope is the King of the Jews, Barak Obama is the Messiah, & Satan is the Ruler of Heaven. Oh yeah Thomas Hitzelsperger said Happy April Fools Day!
From owensybhoy0
Land purchased by GCC from Celtic was independently valued by James Barr, Chartered Surveyors & not by Labour/Celtic supporting councillors.
Strong statement on the official website re “baseless accusations” about land transactions.
HH
Neg Anon 2 I am not in denial of anything it is a fact gates are well down this season where is the denial there ? I think there will be many reasons why. H.H.
Celtic Football Club statement
By: Newsroom Staff on 08 Jan, 2014 18:03
IN response to stories in today’s media concerning Celtic, the club has released the following statement.
‘Celtic Football Club operates to the highest standards and with the utmost integrity. At a time when the Club is committed to investing in and improving areas around Celtic Park, not only for Celtic supporters but for the benefit of the local community, it is sad that these baseless accusations have been raised with the European Commission.
´Any suggestion that Celtic has been the beneficiary of state aid is preposterous – as ludicrous as any suggestion that we have benefited from soft loans from our bankers. The historic transactions referred to were negotiated with the Council on commercial terms at market rates.
´The Club will assist the Commission fully with the process and will not be deterred from our work to improve our local area.´
From paullarkin74
Part of law change Murray got. As mentioned in @asteriskyears Shady deal anyone? http://t.co/swcB6D6DRi
Good to see lazy journalism is alive and kicking.
From wikipedia:
McGowan started his career with Scottish Premier League club Celtic, he made his debut in 2007. However, he failed to break into the first team and was sent out on loan several times. McGowan spent the 2006–07 season with Second Division side Morton, where he won the Second Division title and was also named SFL young player of the month for January 2007. McGowan then spent the second half of the 2008–09 season with Hamilton Academical in the SPL.
He moved on loan to another SPL side, St. Mirren, for the 2010–11 season. After this Celtic released him from his contract and he signed with St. Mirren permanently. In December 2011 he won the SPL player of the month award.
From the BBC:
McGowan started his career with Celtic, where he made his debut in 2007.
He failed to break into the first team and was sent out on loan several times.
The midfielder spent the 2006/07 season with Morton, where he won the Second Division title and was also named SFL young player of the month for January 2007.
McGowan then spent the second half of the 2008/09 season with Hamilton Academicals in the SPL.
He moved on loan to SPL side, St Mirren, for the 2010/11 season.
After this, Celtic released him from his contract and he signed with St Mirren permanently.
A lot of work involved in plagiarising Wikipedia. They don’t even give credit to the source and of course it is all anonymous.
Scotzine
Despite claims from one ill-informed Rangers supporters blog – Celtic bought Lennoxtown from the Greater Glasgow Health Board not GCC.
Embramike…,
How do, the boards ire would be better served by bringing legal action against these slanderous accusations for a change, they would protect the club better if they refuse to accept any apology this time and simply follow any case throught to the end and ensure compensation for damage to the brand was won, this could then be used to deal with the BBC on all future articles.
Celtic Football Club statement
By: Newsroom Staff on 08 Jan, 2014 18:03
IN response to stories in today’s media concerning Celtic, the club has released the following statement.
‘Celtic Football Club operates to the highest standards and with the utmost integrity. At a time when the Club is committed to investing in and improving areas around Celtic Park, not only for Celtic supporters but for the benefit of the local community, it is sad that these baseless accusations have been raised with the European Commission.
´Any suggestion that Celtic has been the beneficiary of state aid is preposterous – as ludicrous as any suggestion that we have benefited from soft loans from our bankers. The historic transactions referred to were negotiated with the Council on commercial terms at market rates.
´The Club will assist the Commission fully with the process and will not be deterred from our work to improve our local area.´
Scotzine
Lennoxtown also falls under East Dunbartonshire Council land not GCC – and at the time of purchase the council was run by the Lib Dems.
Land purchased by GCC from Celtic was independently valued by James Barr, Chartered Surveyors & not by Labour/Celtic supporting councillors.
The human turpedo
Good old Chris ‘Nostradamus’ Graham. It’s not often he’s right, but he’s wrong again. http://t.co/gWS4xic7or
all thats missing from the celtic statement is a Tony d – huns giruy
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire @ 18:25
Totally agree – but will it happen??
Joe Fillipi – you talked as if falling crowds was just an inevitable fact of life. it isnt. Celtic have caused much of the problem.
Its interesting that celtic chose to release a statement tonight on this land nonesense but havent released statements on much more important matters.
Tinfoil heed aka Cwissy Gwaham it’s clown shoes you’ll be getting naw brown brogues.
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=5212
apologies if posted already.
Our enemies really are getting desperate in their attempts to ‘land’ us in it
Embra..,
I hope so