Celtic went into the home first leg of their European Cup semi-final against Dukla Prague at 1-1. Two second half goals from Willie Wallace added to Jimmy Johnstone’s opener were enough to ensure a British team would eventually reach the final of Europe’s premier tournament. The return leg finished goalless.
The clubs met 14 years later in the Feyenoord Tournament, when two first half goals from Murdo McLeod secured a 2-1 win. Since then, European football has been robbed of its meritocratic principles, which allowed talented clubs a route to the top, no matter how rich or poor their domestic TV contract was. Nowhere has been so brutally robbed as east/central Europe.
The 1960s-through-80s saw teams from Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia and Poland regularly dominate clubs from Scandinavia, south-eastern Europe, France, and occasionally, all comers. Eastern Europe remains one of the world’s most productive areas for developing talented footballers, but even the average ones are stolen for a pittance while still in their teens.
In the 60s, Dukla were a genuine leading light in the game, producing seven of the Czech team who collected runners-up medals to Pele’s Brazil in the 1962 World Cup, with peerless midfielder, Josef Masopust, picking up the European Player of the Year award that year. They would have fancied their chances against Celtic in ’67.
Where great tradition and sporting affection exists, so too does commercial opportunity. The people of east/central Europe just need to figure out how to harness it. Uefa are Europe’s maker of competitions. Their job is to establish the structures which allows great and successful sport to take place. A modern-day Jules Rimet is needed.
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Neustadt-Braw
Condolences on your loss.
I am going to the cathedral here in Oslo tomorrow to light a candle for someone who was very dear to me so I will light one for your dad as well.
RIP
Interesting Daily Record headline
“the moment that Killed Rangers”
surely hope they mean Rangers the company!!
same club don’t you know
Neustadt -Braw
sorry to hear the news on your father.
.
We also lost Charlie Haden yesterday
Spiritual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s4SDCC15GM
Ah Ernie the sound of nits being picked. The absence of law and order and/or rule/government. What did you think of the game last night? What do you think is our starting 11 for Tuesday and should we get Sammi back? Hail Hail Hebcelt
embramike do you sup in the Rosevale? Know Big Al behind the bar? Staying at his place for the game , maybe grab a beer with you. Hail Hail Hebcelt
ticket just came thro’ for tues night can’t use it!
anyone?
If you have not read the latest article On Fields Of Green by James Forrest
http://www.onfieldsofgreen.com/singing-the-blues/
then I commend it.
It tackles a subject dear to our hearts – lazy journalism. Actually its more than lazy, it is irresponsible journalism and this nonsense from elements of the SMSM simply has to stop.
It is ill thought divisive drivel produced by lazy hard of thinking “journalists” who are no more than propaganda mouthpieces for the ongoing promotion of the SSFI ( Scottish Sectarian Football Industry )from which they earn a living.
James Forrest’s article is as accurate as it is timely and everyone, especially visiting journalist, should read it..
It is not all bad of course, Graham Speirs has already called out this “We Are The Victims ” lie whose promotion, even though it is untrue, is intended to sell tickets and newspapers.
I posted the following comment on James blog because this is an issue for Scottish society to address not just Scottish football.
” There is a group in the Scottish Media who have much to answer for in stoking division in Scottish society and it is time they were called out by Scottish society.
We need a charter for responsible journalism even if only in the reporting of football matters, because it is a strong thread in the fabric of Scottish society.
The message of social responsibility in this (James’s) article needs to be conveyed far and wide in a year when Scottish society could be in a position to start to govern itself.
Media behaviour should be a top policy issue in the Independence agenda on both sides as it can be a force for cohesion rather than division ”
This is not a Yes/No issue intended to sway one way or another, but the irresponsible media promotion of sectarian football to serve only their ends is an issue that if not addressed by either side will always be divisive and so harmful to every one of us.
I would therefore like to hear what both sides intend to do about tackling irresponsible journalism in football (if not wider).
So far our politicians have just turned a blind eye or legislated (badly) to deal with the symptoms and not the causes, of which elements in our media are a major part.
Neustadt-Braw
Condolences on your loss.
YNWA
hebcelt
13:44 on 12 July, 2014
Pointing out a fundamental misrepresentation and denigration of a political philosophy is not nit picking.
I didn’t see yesterday’s game. Pre season matches don’t interest me unless I’m present. I’ve no particular views on team selection for Iceland.
And Sammi won’t be back, that ship has sailed.
We are in for a few seasons of downgrading until the old firm are re-established.
It’s not a prospect that interests or excites me.
Neustad-braw, sorry to read of the loss of your father. please accept my condolences.
Hail Hail bruv
Neustadt-Braw,
Usually just lurk on this site but wanted to express my condolences. Enjoy reading your posts.
My own father died on this date two years ago. Wish I had let fellow CQN’s know as I believe their support helps at this terrible time. They demonstrate our compassion as a community.
Neustadt-Braw
I’m a dad getting older and with four grown ups kids and I worry for them when it is their turn to be where you are now, for I’ll not be around to give them the hug we need at such a time of loss
I can send my “hug” to you but it wont be the same, my condolences.
Deepest condolences Neustadt.. thoughts with you and all who knew him.
Neustadt -Braw, sorry for your loss….
HH.
Neustadt-Braw,
Sincere condolences to you and all of the Griffin family, I will be thinking of you tonight.
May your father James rest in peace.
AR
AULDHEID
They’ll think they’ve gone deaf!
How you doing,bud. A real delight meeting you at last a few weeks back.
God willing,there’s a fair few decades in you of raging against the machine.
HH
Ernie so I made a fundamental misrepresentation and denigration of a political philosophy!!! Please accept my humble apologies for this unforgiveable error, into the corner with the hat on.Jeez Ernie lighten up why not come back at me with humour/wit? I second guessed you on the football questions, so it was good to have it confirmed. KTF Hail Hail Hebcelt
Neustadt-Braw
Sorry to hear your sad news about your dad.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
NB
From what you posted on here about your beloved dad, I am sure he will be in a braw place tonight. Will light a candle for James Griffin rip at this evenings vigil mass.
YNWA
BMWCP
I’ve been told to shut up by a Lisbon Lion. It does not get any better than that. :)
Neustadt-Braw
Sad news about the loss of your Dad – my condolences and thoughts with you and your family.
AULDHEID
I have been told to shut up by the entire Jungle during my usual tone-deaf rendition of The Song Book.
Frequently.
But yours tops that!
Murrayfield tickets just dropped through the door. And I can use them ;-)
Neustadt Braw
Condolences on the loss of your Dad.
KTF & HH
1234 All Gone RIP Tommy Ramone
Just got back from Frankfurt and had to come on to say thanks to Awe_Naw and his good lady for the hospitality and generosity they showed.
I’m sure Awe_Naw will be on to thank/berate me for allowing him to discover a visit to the opticians is overdue, blind as a bat until he put my reading glasses on.
I can also confirm he doesn’t use Grecian2000, either that or it doesn’t work!
Cheers Awe_Naw, I had a blast and look forward to the next time.
And yes, it is great to be a Tim.
BMCUW
Your fellow Ayrshire great Tim Ger57 serenaded me with Delaney’s Donkey last week in Kirkcaldy. CQN’s own Val Doonican. :)
Look after our bro Petec in Bristol tonight.
Neustadt Braw
Your loss brings everything else into perspective.
Football, Politics, Finances, ..only family and love matter.
Hope you and your loved ones are coping with the loss.
neustadt
condolences on the loss of your father.
Neustadt Braw
Condolences mucker and chin up
Love
Neustadt Braw – very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad over three years ago and it’s not something you ever really come to terms with. You just adapt and you get on with your own life.
I drew a lot of comfort from the messages of support placed on here at the time. I hope these messages today help you too.
HH
TTTT
Neustadt Braw
Sorry for your loss…
Neustadt Braw
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
I hope you and him had some great times together for you to remember him by.
YNWA
The Austrian Tour.. Ma Thochts…
Yes, Virginia, Celtic, ur in Guid Hauns.
Ronny Dee.. Wull.. Dae.. Fur Me!
He has .. Mallum.. Aforethought….Yes, He Hiz…
This wiz Loatsa Guid thngs.. that Ah Noticed..
Didnae Ah tell ye Ah NOTICE THINGS?
Sure , Ah did.
Well.. Ah noticed that We hiv Unearthed anither Wee Gem..
Owenie O’Connell.. This Kid is only gonna get Bettah n Bettah.
n.. Another Wee Gem..
Leonardo Fasan.. This Kid,is a Keeper o’ a ..well .. A KEEPER!
Anither Young C.B. whom Ah like aloater..(but, who didnae Get a Game..)
is..
Eighteen Year Auld..
FIACRE..( Huh?) KELLEHER… he is a real Up n Comer.. C.B.
Is he Bettah than Owenie O…?
Toss Up!
Ownie n Fiacre, baith wur signed fae the same Irish Boys Team… Avondale..
Wan day we may see baith of these Kiddies… Celtic, First Team Regulars..
Virgil.. kin head fur the “Tall n Uncut”.. Anytime!
In Fact ,Ah hope he diz… fur Right Noo he is a Hoat Commodity.
n.. Folk , who Know Ma thoughts.. wull Know that
It is Always a guid thing tae SELL a Commodity when it is Hoat.
Young McCormack..( Who?… ed)
O.K. MC GREGOR.. ( Ah wiz jist trying tae find oot ..if Ye wur Peyin’ Attenshun!)
Young McGregor.. HIZ ..Improved..
Ye know that Ah didnae think that He Wid MAK it..as a Celt?
YOU didnae? Well… AH did .
But,it looks like fur the FIRST TIME ..in MA Memory… which, is Kinda Shoart.. Ah must Admit..
A Young Celtic Player ,who wiz Sent oot oan Loan..
Well..
Actually.. Benefitted , Frum That Experience..
So..Mark one Up..
Celtic Successful Loanees: 1
Celtic UN-Successful Loanees: 15
Heck..don’t Knoack that Score~
It coulda bin… a 16 tae 0 .. Waashoot!
Tell Me this..n.. Tell Me Trew..
Is it a Guid Idea fur us tae Send oor Young KIds oot oan Loan?
Na.. Says Kojo..
In Ma Opinion.. if Ye hiv doots aboot a Youngster , ye should Skip the Loanee Part..
n.. jist gie him .. the Auld Pat oan the back …n.. wish him Luck.. in his Future Endeavous….
As ye wave HIM GOOD-Bye!
Saves a Loata Time..n..
Besides,We hiv Plenty Mair Young Hopefuls, aboard the Celtic Yoof Train, acoming roon the Bend.
Tony Watt, during his Micro Minnie Exposure,in last Night’s Confronto…
Looked thae Part.. He alwiz Diz.
Ah like Tony.. aloater.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Hebcelt – heading for the Roseburn tonight for the footie. Will check if Al is in.
Always happy to buy a pint for a CQNer on my turf.
Heading for the Murrayfield Lodge gathering before the game and probably Roseburn after
Neustadt-Braw
12:53 on 12 July, 2014
My dad passed away this morning …. Rest in Peace James Griffin…..
………………………………
Condolences and RIP James Griffin
Neustadt-Braw
Sad News,pal..
My Sincere Condolences to You and Your Immediate Family,in this time
of Grief.
Kojo
embramike probably meet you at one or both venues. Hail Hail Hebcelt