Spanish football, like its economy in general, in mired in difficult financial times, which, apart from one or two well-funded clubs, has restricted the budgetary scope of a large number of teams. I had hoped all summer to hear we were on the case but it wasn’t until the final day of the window that solid opportunities materialised.
Marseille-born Tunisian international Lassad Nouioui is a complete unknown to all of us but his profile, earned at Deportivo La Coruna, fits the bill. He scored a handful of goals as Deportivo finished 18th and dropped out of La Liga in season 2010-11 but hit the heights last season as they secured promotion. It would be practically impossible for Celtic to sign a striker with the equivalent profile in English football, despite the apparent gap in standards between La Liga and the English Premier. I’m also delighted to hear Levante, who finished 6th in La Liga last season, were so keen to capture him.
There is also something I like about the port-town mentality the people of Marseille have. It’s very Glaswegian. Lassad should flourish here.
I’m not sure what Phil Mac Giolla Bhain’s reaction was when The Sun called asking for an interview about his new book, which details the mainstream media’s failure to report the demise of Rangers. “Are you joking?” may have been appropriate. I had no prior notice they were running an interview yesterday and couldn’t believe the promotion they gave to a book detailing the failure of their industry.
This was not without consequences, of course, and The Sun got themselves into an incredible mess, today trying their best to backpedal, which is pretty much what the theme of the book predicts (irony #1). Meanwhile there is a book publisher in Glasgow who cannot believe his luck. Thousands of unwitting critics and a leading newspaper have ensured Mac Giolla Bhain, who would struggle for a platform without the anger of others, has a bestseller on his hands (irony #2).
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….PFayr
16:07 on 3 September, 2012
London. Libel. CFA.
Sorted.
PF Ayr
It’s a Snooker instructional video
Charles K, watching BB 5,08 when I get home from work! Outstanding show.
Didn’t think you could top season 4 but 5 is amazing too.
Last weeks was magnificent. Can’t wait til tonight!!
BB- best show ever
SffS
On Breaking Bad…I can’t help it, but SPOLIER ALERT!
….stuff happens
Interesting blog from Roy Greenslade on the Mac Giolla Bhain / Sun shenanigans, with some new information:
http://t.co/cZakpKfb
Phoned up this afternoon to book my three game Champions League package and was told I couldn’t have my usual seat in 103 despite the fact that my mate, who sits two along from me, got his usual seat without any hassle. He is on the home ticket cup scheme and I’m not, so it looks like they differentiate on that basis.
Ironically, I was offered (and accepted) a seat in 105 which is closer to the halfway line and which will give me an even better view of the games.
….PFayr its about a school chemistry teacher who has never really achieved or lived up to his potential who is diagnosed with cancer, who then becomes a crystal meth producer and dealer.
he moves from beginner level dealer in series one to big time schemey dealer in series two, in series three they go state wide and by series four and five its getting bigger and more serious.
basically a chemistry teacher goes from nobody to don curly wurly
PFayr,
a crack dealer
Pfayr,
Chemistry genius, now high school teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. 2 years to live. Decides to cook the purest crystal meth and sell it to make as much money for his family befores he goes.
Honest to God, the best show ever. And thanks to James Forrest for getting me into it!!
SffS
Richie I still can’t get over Mike that rocked me
Well, now.
I have just read this edition of the Roy Greenslade blog on the Guardian website. here is the link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2012/sep/03/sun-scotland?CMP=twt_gu
It seems the real reason for pulling Phil MacGiollabhain’s article was all to do with the Sun’s fears of another “Hillsborough” article boycott. The Sun’s Scottish editor has erred considerably in deciding to publish extracts from the book when it was recommended by Alex Thomson and Roy Greenslade, neither of who are part of the succulent lamb brigade.
Oh, and who was it who recommended to the publisher that Phil Mac should write the book?
That’s right. it was a Sun journalist.
‘Sources’ in the Spanish press are reporting that C Ronaldo has asked for a transfer!
Maybe he’s going to Russia – their transfer window is still open!
HH!!
Awe Naw – ya big tease!!
Jim Traynor said today in his opinion
Someone probably Ally is going to combust with rage before this is over and Doncaster should be aware that unless there is a change in approach the division between Rangers and the SPL could widen to a chasm which even Brunel couldn’t span.
For you Jim and Ally
Hi (Hi!) We’re your Weathered Tims (Ah-huh)
And have we got news for you (You better listen!)
Get ready, all you lonely Huns
and leave the Buckfast at home. (all right!)
Humidity is rising (mm huns) – Barometer’s getting low (how low-ho)
According to all sources, (what sources now ??)
Barlinnies the place you´ll go (you better hurry up)
Cause September the 12th for the first time
Just about half past ten
For the first time in history
It’s gonna start raining Pies.
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah! – It’s Raining Pies! Amen!
I’m gonna go out to run and let myself get
Absolutely soaking wet!
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Pies! Every Specimen!
Big, fatty, burned and lean
Rough and tough and strong and dead
God bless Greigs the Baker, Allys a single woman too
She took off to Sevco and she did what she had to do
She taught every bellend to rearrange the sky deal
So that each and every hunn could find their perfect pie
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Pies! Amen!
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Pies! Ame – – nnnn!
I feel stormy Weathered Huns Moving in about to begin
Hear the thunder Don’t you lose your head
Rip off the roof and stay in bed
Rip off the roof and stay in bed
oh
God bless Griegs the Baker,
Allys’s a single woman too
She took off to Sevco
and she did what she had to do
She taught every bellend
she rearranged the sky deal
So that each and every hun
could find their perfect pie
It’s Raining Pies! Yeah!
Humidity is rising
Humidity is rising
Barometer’s getting low
According to all sources,
According to all sources,
According to all sources,
Barlinnies the place you’ll go
Cause September 12th for the first time
Just about half-past ten
For the first time in history
It’s gonna start raining Pies.
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Pies! Amen!
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Pies! Amen!
It’s Raining Pies! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Pies!
Hallelujah!
oh oh whoa whoa whoa whoa
Raining Pies
kiss me
it’s Raining Pies
Big, fatty, burned and lean
right away
Rough and tough and strong and dead
come on
Hallelujah!
judgement time
It’s Raining Pies
I got more
Raining Pies
whoooooo
and I’m gonna see you
She taught every bellend
running near
I rearranged the sky deal
fall on me
Hallelujah!
drop the perfect pie
It’s Raining Pies
Greigs the Baker
Hail Hail
TBB
Interesting link …thanks
Would confirm for those who are interested that Breaking Bad is fantastic. I’m near the end of Season 2 and can’t get enough of it. It’s up there with the Sopranos and Homicide: Life on the Street.
HT you have my email you want to pass on the juicy info from awe naw. Please.
HH
TimJim at 16:31
Try the Kaledonia Bar in Budapest.(www.caledonia.hu)
The address is: 1066 Budapest Mozsár Street 9
Ask for Patrick and expect a great Celtic welcome.
Enjoy ! HH
Jungle Jim
16:44 on
3 September, 2012
Looking for a road bike frame size 49-51 cm
proudbhoy
check usual online sources – plenty of it about
hoopeddreams, 16:54
There were death threats as well
weeshauns freekick that decked b bag barry
No spoiler from me – you’re safe
Hi guys,
A poster the other day thanked a CQN-er for recommending a TV series recently. Can anyone remember what series it was?
Cheers
ha ha, just scrolled up. breaking bad….
Gincher67
Was it Star Trek?
HH!!
Gincher67
you’re talking to yourself again – what have i told you about that
Breaking Bad seasons 1-4 all available on Netflix. If you haven’t previously signed up you will get at least one month free otherwise about £6 a month. Just started season 4 myself. Definitely up there with the Sopranos. Can’t for the life of me understand why it hasn’t been properly picked up by UK channels.
joe_joe_john_bobby_teddy
16:07 on
3 September, 2012
Anyone know any prices for lisbon, looking to fly out day of the game and then straight back.
———————–
£300 with Thomas Crook plus the cost of your ticket.
Cheers ht
vclxi – cos in greenock they think its the open uni instruction series on being a dealer!
JinkyvJohnGreig-saysitall
16:57 on
3 September, 2012
You are right and I should have kept my mouth shut. Pretty happy chappy today I have to admit.
Great being a Tim so it is :-))))))))))))
Hail Hail
Last series (5) on in the States just now. Episode 8 shown last night , need to download tonite. I think it’s taking a break for a couple of months.
Yeah it’s being done in two parts the other 8 are later in the year talk about a cliffhanger
wow 7 games in november
03/11Dundee UtdClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00A
07/11BarcelonaUEFA Champions League19:45H
11/11St JohnstoneClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00H
17/11AberdeenClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00A
20/11BenficaUEFA Champions League19:45A
24/11Inverness CTClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00H
28/11Heart of MidlothianClydesdale Bank Premier League19:45A
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
Knowing that you know something that makes you this happy will do for me. :)))
patiencecsc
HAIL HAIL
ScotPatsFan
15:53 on
3 September, 2012
Lionroars67
It has been a contentious issue since we’ve been involved in the CL.
There is nothing the club can do about it.
=========
Yes, there is.
The club can make better arrangements.
People are moved then discover that another ST holder is moved into their seat!
There is someone near me who has not been able to have ‘own’ seat for more than a decade.
Add to that the way in which some counter/phone staff talk to a guy who has been attending Celtic games for more than 50 years !
The customer comes second far too often.
Off topic,,,but does anyone else think that Di Canio is bang out of order for what he said about his young Keeper!!!
Di Canio’s problem is he wants to be the centre of attention all the time,,,dont have any time for the little racist!!!
HH
reference: wow 7 games in november
03/11Dundee UtdClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00A
07/11BarcelonaUEFA Champions League19:45H
11/11St JohnstoneClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00H
17/11AberdeenClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00A
20/11BenficaUEFA Champions League19:45A
24/11Inverness CTClydesdale Bank Premier League15:00H
28/11Heart of MidlothianClydesdale Bank Premier League19:45A
At least the good old SPL have done the best they could to help us out in Europe, glad they take our co-efficient so seriously
OG Rafferty
Were the threats just to Phil Macgiollabhain or to others as well?