There will be no mention of ‘Drama Queens’ from me, but those who were uncontrollably distressed by ‘defeats’ in meaningless friendlies will no doubt be delighted to lean a Celtic team largely staffed by undergraduates got the better of Brentford yesterday. The rest of us remain unmoved, although I was pleased Amido Balde received some encouragement.
As many of you will know, the LostBhoys have been broadcasting podcasts covering Celtic’s history in recent months. It has been an incredibly professional, informative and entertaining look at our club through the years. This weekend they broadcast a decade I helped them cover, 1950-1960.
It encapsulated a seminal period for Celtic. When the SFA ruled the club would face suspension if they continued to fly the Irish flag, we could have gone out of business, or forever been robbed of our heritage. The decade saw many of the great names in our history at Celtic Park: McGrory, Tully, Stein, Fallon, McNeill, Chalmers, Auld, Gribben and Hogan, as well as the ever-influential, Sir Robert Kelly, but to those at the time it looked like we were heading nowhere. Celtic lost more games in the 50s than in any other decade, but as we know, it’s darkest before the dawn….
There are great contributions from Charlie Gallacher and John Fallon, and Terry Dick, son of Glen Daly, who recorded The Celtic Son, told us how the song came into being (it was basically the work of Charlie Tully).
You can download this episode here but catch them all, you’ll be glad you did.
Two days until football returns to Celtic Park; can’t wait.
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OHITS
Waila won well eh!
My nag goes tomorrow, more later. Awaiting the gallop report but she did her last serious piece of work on Thursday and did it well. 400+ days off though. Long time. As I say, will update ya later.
….alas……..poor Murdo……….!….
…..etc etc
Next thing he’ll be saying, the leagues dull, title foregone conclusion…..the scoddish game is on the rack………….what the SPFL needs is a strong………’the ranjurs’.
Who writes his stuff……….?
……jackanory?
HH.
macdubhghaill
08:27 on 22 July, 2013
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It’s lazy journalism, Celts already have a gazebo, I think Bournesouprecipe is holidaying in at at present.
:>)
Man and a woman came to my door today,
“Hello sir,were carrying out A survey in the area, would you mind answering A few questions?”
I says “No fire away.”
He says “You know its reputed that the best lovers are Red Indians and Scotsmen?”
I said “Is that right?”
He says “Can I have your name please?”
Sure “Geronimo Mcdonald.”
Good morning Timland.
When do the ticket’s go on sale for
the next round of the CL?…….not on
the ticket scheme, and have to buy
as the games come up………is the
TO opened at the weekend?
Valentines day , from the official website, fill yir boots!
Via 24-hour booking line (subject to booking fee) 0871 226 1888* *Calls cost up to 10p per minute, telecoms provider dependent. Mobile and other provider charges may vary.
By visiting the Celtic Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening Hours
The Ticket Office is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am til 5pm.
The Ticket Office opening hours for matchdays are as follows:-
Saturdays (3pm kick-off) – 9.30am til kick-off
Saturday/Sunday (early kick-off) – 9am til kick-off
Weekday matches – 9.30am til kick-off
Green Edge
Cheers pal…..I don’t finish work till 6
and usually just go up on my day’s off,
working all week,……with the tie coming
up so quickly thought they might open
at the weekend……….phoning the TO
or doing it online not an option …..due
to my high blood presure.
If this spanish kid is on trial then barca must have released him..
Anyone know why ?
Gary hooper … Whats latest ? Fed up with the situation now.
Auldheid,
Just caught up on your posts from last night re the LNS decision. Very interesting stuff, and clearly well researched.
My take on it would be that Doncaster was hell-bent on newco “Rangers” being in the SPL. The contrived new Sky deal with the four “old firm” games highlights this.
However he knew that there would be a huge backlash from fans of other clubs, so had to be seen to be doing something to “punish” “Rangers”. Charlie spilled the beans regarding the deal they put to him re title stripping.
Now remember how the SFA licence took until the last minute to go through? And Charlie kept saying he simply wouldn’t accept title strippping? How was this resolved?
I’m totally guessing here, but I’d say Doncaster (who remember didn’t get his way in getting “Rangers” into division one) told Charlie (without actually telling him if you know what I mean) that there wouldn’t be title striping, but that the enquiry would have to go ahead. Something along the lines of “Charles – there are a RANGE OF OPTIONS available to us regarding punishments”- nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
So it may well be that the SPL (accidentally on purpose) put forward a case (as per your theory) that was never going to carry much weight.
twists n turns
I wonder if Ole Murdo posts on here,I wonder what his nom de blog is if he does!!
Sevcomedy forensic team publishes its findings:
“The attacker – and arson is an attack – must have had very powerful motives. Was it because the garage housed the new super Rangers bus – a symbol of the status of Rangers as the biggest and most successful football club in Scotland? It is a valid question. And one which, imo, the police should be asking.”
——
“I honestly believe our bus was the target and that the initial motive for this serious crime was because of it’s registration. R 1 WTP. That’s the message I see in it, from those who torched it. We were more the target as a club and fanbase than the bus was. It was just a shining symbol of that though, who we are. The People…..Everything here is just speculation on my part but it’s not rocket science. Our new state of the art bus in the midst of the towering inferno with a regi’ on it that represents the entire ethos of RFC. Case closed. They torched it and they did it for that regi’. An arson attack like this is as serious as it gets, add sectarian and we must be talking lengthy time.”
——
“The bus registration can be transferred to the new bus hopefully”
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A Photo on FB of a Met Cop Seemingly at Brentford showing his Celtic Tattoo..
I Don’t think He will like that Somehow..
Summa
RIP Lawrie Reilly.
KTF
HH
GlassTwoThirdsFull
09:27 on
22 July, 2013
Cheers. If not on the lines as ou suggest then something parallel happened. There never should have been a TV contract based on 4 Celtic V Rangers games (if there eve was). It immediately compromsed sporting integrity and if Sky asked for it the answere should have been No!.
This is why there needs to be checks and balances in the system with SFA safeguarding integrity (don’t laugh) and the SPLFL pursuing commercial gain that does not brig about the downfall of our game.
Going back to integrity and the SFA – those in charge have compromised themselves way past savin.
Hiawatha McGinty
Hot hot hot ….:)
Another week begins, European progress to be secured – and a signing or two to look forward to, maybe??
Cheers Auldheid,
I’m currently working on a “timeline” re the Sky deals (there were several!). Offers up loads of questions for a journo (yeah, I know!).
Oh, and regarding “observing the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship in accordance with the rules of fair play”, these are some of Murray’s quotes from the transcript of the FTT:
By making contributions to the Trust, the company would be able to contribute a larger amount than an equivalent bonus or salary payment as no income tax or national insurance contributions would be deducted.
I think it was a method of us acquiring, especially football wise, better players in a more cost effective manner than we would be able do so.
As a club, we have been very successful, because we’ve been able to attract players of a certain standard that, perhaps, we may not have been able to do otherwise.
Auldheid, forgot to say. Re the DOS – according to Charlotte, Moore joined them in April 1999, but only received “the keys to the money box” in September 1999. We might have to put 98/99 down to our own turmoil at the beginning of the season :-)
Fair point though, why was its use never investigated?
Random ramblings —-
Italian media claiming that the next Manager of Barcelona will be ——-
Gerardo ” Tata ” Martino.
Napoli’s pre season training disrupted by Ultras who turned up to hurl abuse at Zuniga . The Colombian’s crime ? Being rumored to be moving to Juventus . Go anywhere you want but come on — Juve –those b’s ? Traitor !
Juve’s pre season training disrupted by Ultras who turned up to hurl abuse at Vucinic and Quagliarella. Those Ultras think those 2 are lazy and need encouragement . Vucinic took the bait and responded ” with colorful language “.
Scorchio , way down south . Much work to do , holidays soon come !
had my wee sweep over the message boards mminus the Sevco ones. Not much mention of Brentford anywhere but the hearts fans just can’t help themselves.
The hatred is coming to the boil nicely for the new season.
http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/130584-celtic-shame-themselves-again/
Hearts are worse than Sevco fans at times!
http://www.weareperth.co.uk/wapforum/index.php?/topic/20014-celtic-fans/
Praise? Well I never!
http://www.wearethistle.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/8323-the-visit-of-celtic/
Looking forward to going to Firhill?
That concludes the round up.
LB
The contrasting Celtic fans perception of saint Victor, but sinner Gary?
This one could go to the last day of the transfer window and Celtic may
be quite happy to let it run.
Last January Celtic were in an impossible situation of selling CL tickets whilst potentially selling their No;1 striker, and correctly resisted. Nothing has changed in that Gary Hooper is still, the best goalscorer at the club, but the alleged unattractive suitors can’t match Celtic’s valuation.
It’s unlikely if Gary leaves now he’ll feature in any euro competition, if I was in his boots, I’d opt to sign on again for Celtic ensuring the club get the right future transfer fee, he plays on again in europe and continues to score goals.
He could easily negotiate a clause allowing him to leave when the fee is met, and the buying club is of his choice.
Simples CSC
Hi CQNer’s
I’ve not been on the blog for a wee while(lucky youz :)
But – I dropped in this morning and read back a wee bit
and there’s two wee points I’d like to make if youz don’t mind.
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1. Sumdy said sumthin aboot – Keevins being given a ‘showing-up’ or words to that effect
when – Alex Thompson was in the Snyde studio.
Well….I think what has to be considered at that moment in time – Hugh Keevins and the guy from the Sun(canny mind his name) were being grilled by callers about all the hun-carry on etc…when AT jumped in and told it how it was and should be. OK – but…what has to be considered is – would AT be so brave with his opinions IF – he had to live up here amongst the ‘peepil’ – every day – like Keevins ?
Ah would say – naw he widny.
2.
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GlassTwoThirdsFull
09:57 on 22 July, 2013
We might have to put 98/99 down to our own turmoil at the beginning of the season :-)
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Would that be the turmoil brought about when – Fergus got rid of Wim & Murdo and led the club through almost FOUR months to search for a manager – Dr Jo ?
Only asking M8
HH
Allez LeCoist used to appear every week on a ‘A Question of Sport’ – but gave it all up to pursue a career with Greggs.
starry plough
09:29 on 22 July, 2013
twists n turns
I wonder if Ole Murdo posts on here,I wonder what his nom de blog is if he does!!
******
Why would you want to know my nom de blog?
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Bourne..
It would be Simples but He Isnae really Prolific in Europe..
Unlike out Un-Prolific Goalscorer..:-)
Summa
A suspected fire-raising attack on a coach depot has destroyed Rangers’ new team bus, the club has confirmed.
The coach was among several vehicles which went ablaze at the Bruce’s Coaches garage in Main Street in Salsburgh, Lanarkshire, on Saturday.
Rangers manager Ally McCoist said: “It saddens me. It really does. I think it’s pathetic that people would go to these extremes.”
An investigation is under way. Police are treating the blaze as suspicious.
The building was badly damaged by the fire when the roof collapsed. No members of staff were in the premises at the time.
Mr McCoist added: “It sounds like a premeditated attack on Rangers’ bus and I’m gutted about it, but thankfully nobody’s been killed.”
Police said early indications were that the fire was set deliberately.
They have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
Swally thinks burning a bus is pathetic, premeditated, people going to extremes.
When a fellow manager is sent bullets and explosive devices in the mail he says nothing. The cheeky chappy really is a loathsome man.
LB
GlassTwoThirdsFull and Auldheid
Always interesting to follow this discussion.
However, one element I haven’t seen you mention this morning is the potentially significant blog entry on the SPL website attributed to Neil Doncaster. It isn’t dated, but it definitely pre-dates the LNS decision. I know because I wrote about it on CQN before that.
It came up for discussion, you may remember, on a Radio Scotland programme when Stuart Cosgrove referred to it in discussion with Doncaster. Cosgrove assumed that Doncaster had only just written it, and this was in the days following LNS. Doncaster didn’t correct him.
That doesn’t really matter, I suppose. Perhaps this was just part of Doncaster’s attempt to tell both sides of the debate what he thought they wanted to hear. It’s hard-hitting, though, for him. It seems 100% clear from this that Doncaster does believe Rangers gained a sporting advantage from their non-payment of debts, which of course they did.
http://www.scotprem.com/content/default.asp?page=s109
Auldheid,
Did you get a look at the resolution a d my references ?
Looking at the cooperation doc, it clearly states the responsibilities of each party I am using this as the definitive for their responsibilities which is as fee back as 2004, and clearly requires transparency :o)
Sad to hear of Hibs Legend, Lawrie Reilly passing away….
He was a real gentleman. My mate was a regular in his pub in Leith and he invited Lawrie to his wedding. I spent a great 45 mins or so in his company where the Coronation Cup Final was discussed in detail.
This was approx 20 years ago, and to that point (which would have been 40 years or so after this game) he still could not believe the performance of John Bonnar, our keeper…….anointed was the word he used….
God Bless Lawrie, rest in peace.
thomthethim
Don’t think Ole Murdo has quite your eloquent style!
From Celtic Trust on twitter:
Cairns case Not Guilty again! Sheriff didn’t believe police evidence – Act in tatters now. Salmond needs to accept defeat and abolish Act HH
10:40am – 22 Jul 13
no joke – I just seen a cellic ad on rangersmediaforum – broonie doing a broonie !!
canamalar1
10:39 on
22 July, 2013
Just a quick one and I saw what you were introducing. Let me chew it over.
KevJungle
Yep. Also, wasn’t there rumblings about bonuses for CL Qualification?
Big Roy joost scored on – ITV4
….Chatlie Nicholas as well – ah the memories :)
Charlie Nicholas even
SOS
Not surprisingly – you’re being Sammi-ist.
And the fact QPR or yada, yada don’t play in Europe, might help your theory.
The extension therein is that we never have Sammi bids to consider, *thank the lord* despite his very special wizardry, flashes, bangs and goals in Europe.
jackie mac
The ads will be tailored for what you seach for. It won’t be on everyone’s screen.
LB