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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ibleedgreenandwhite1
What did he say about keeper ?
Good news ghuys,HT is on his way home ,will open Awe Naws e-mail asap.
lionroars67
16:32 on
3 September, 2012
Jungle Jim
16:28 on
3 September, 2011
Yes no problem communication overlap
glad you seen i was joking
BTW trying to join the cycling club so far no success at trying to snare a bargain on e bay
HH
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I got back into road cycling about 15 years ago ….went to the bike shop on the High Street up from Trongate/Rapunzel’s tower ;-) 50 quid road bike P Elite no less…a trusty steed for many years until I upgraded
sold it 5 years ago for 60 quid ..must have put 10,000 on the clock ..superb value
They didn’t have much selection but you should get a decent aluminum frame with front shifters and about 3,000 miles left in the wheels for under 100 quid.
Just do it ;-)
HH
Good early evening,
SSN pashing me off
LC draw home tie shock.
Murderwell v Sevco only going to be one winner there.
saltires en sevilla
http://www.thebikestation.org.uk/
might be worth a try ?
TimJim
I replied to your post – second page of this thread i think.
Champs sports pub will sort you out. there is a link in my first post.
OG…,
is AT folloiwing up on his investigation into our polis lack of prosecution on threats
Auldheid
Check out below another of Platini’s ‘ideas’. He is becoming as crazy as Sepp Blatter. All Platini cares about is garnering enough support to replace Blatter as FIFA president in 2015
Wembley in pole position to host Euro 2020 final as part of continent-wide tournament
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Wembley could host the Euro 2020 final as part of a radical plan to host the tournament across 12 different countries.
The ambitious blueprint is the idea of UEFA president Michel Platini and will be put to delegates in December ahead of a vote in January or February.
UEFA hope to create a ‘Finals Week’ with the semis and final played in one city.
And according to the Sunday Mirror, London is among the major contenders to land the honour.
Turkey had been favourite to host the event in 2020, but their bid has hit difficulties due to a desire to host the Olympic Games in Istanbul in the same year.
Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have also formally declared an interest in hosting Euro 2020.
Earlier this summer, Platini said: ‘This matter will be discussed very seriously. We will have a great debate about 2020 and discuss the pros and cons.
‘It’s an idea I feel really passionate about, it will be a lot easier from a financial perspective.
‘We are not going to wait until we know whether Turkey are going to get the Olympics.
‘It creates a problem for us. We do have other candidates. Everyone has the possibility to host it.
‘It is easier to go from London to Paris or Berlin than Cardiff to Gdansk. It would be four games per venue. It is a great debate.’
Jim White on SSN, ‘Rangers first game with SPL opponents since they were relegated’.
Eh, that’ll be liquidated, muppet.
And so it goes on.
SPF
lionroars67, I’ve just come home from work to two letters telling me that my seats are being used for “UEFA partners”.
The same thing happened for the helsingborgs game and I called and was relocated seats further back in the section. The day after I’d moved seats I got another letter telling me my seats were no longer required by UEFA and I could relocate back there. I said I would and the ticket line dude told me I had to call another number to relocate back to my own seats. He also informed me I would be charged the £3 booking fee again for the privelage of relocating back to my own seats. WTF?
I told him to shove it.
I’m in 402 row E.
charles kickham
17:14 on
3 September, 2012
Gincher67
you’re talking to yourself again – what have i told you about that
i work from home, consequently any interaction, albeit with myself, on a blog site, is frankly welcome…
charles kickham
17:47 on
3 September, 2012
saltires en sevilla
http://www.thebikestation.org.uk/
might be worth a try ?
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The info was for lionroars67 who is looking for a road bike
a good link tho’ saved for future reference -expect my Qube Attempt to last for a good few years yet..maybe outlast me lol
Thanks
HH
Here is the link Bhoys & Ghirls for The Hoops CL Away Fixtures provided
by Thomas Cook, and the link is:-
http://www.thomascooksport.com/Football/Scottish-Football/Celtic/Celtic-European-Travel?ac=clsl_0812
Spartak is £599 that’s including over night stay
Barcelona is £299 In & Out (A Long Day)
Barcelona £385 or there about’s for over night stay
& Lisbon is £269 In & Out (Another Long Day)
These offers apply to Season Card Holders only
17 .46 correction
Sevco v Murderwell
saltires en sevilla
my apologies
HH
TimJim
Just back from spending a week in Budapest.Fantastic city.
Other poster (Jim) recommends the Caledonia and I would also thoroughly recommend it.Patrick,the owner,posts on here and is an all-round good guy.He will definitely have the game on.
I tried to check out Champs bar as well,but it was a public holiday and was closed so can’t say anything about it.
Taxi from airport around £20.
If you go to the Caledonia,they do good grub as well.
If you are into Indian food,there is a cracking curry shop around the corner.
If you like Italian food,there is a great wee restaurant right across the street.
If you are there for a few days,I would recommend buying a travel ticket (I got one for 72 hours) It allows travel on all public transport (buses,trams,trains) and was great value…around £10…get them at the main stations.
Hope this helps
medtim
charles kickham
lol the info was very helpful mate
thanks again
HH
As for CL Home Match Seat Re-Allocation
Yeah my Seat is taken up by The Press/Media
So I get moved as well.
I managed to get the same Seat I was in for the
Helsinborg match for all the Hoops Home CL
Matches I just hope it does not rain on those night’s
or it’s a case of being soaked to the skin
Never mind if we get good result’s who cares
saltires en sevilla
18:01 on
3 September, 2012
charles kickham
17:47 on
3 September, 2012
Thanks for the bike advice lads, much appreciated
site to pre-order phils book
@KBG1888 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Downfall-How-Rangers-Self-Destructed/dp/1904684262/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345555347&sr=1-1 …
NEXTGEN SERIES AND EUROSPORT SIGN 4 YEAR BROADCAST DEAL
http://www.nextgenseries.com/News/Comments-and-Features/2012/September/NEXTGEN-SERIES-AND-EUROSPORT-SIGN-4-YEAR-BROADCAST-DEAL
STV
Rangers in there knew form face murderwell
WTF Does that mean.
TimJim. You will be made very welcome at the home of The Celtic Supporters Club Budapest. We meet at The Caledonia Bar in the 6th district. Mozsar Utca 9. Not far from your hotel. The fixed price taxi will cost about 13 pound to your hotel. The airport minibus a fiver. Public transport 2 quid. If you email me at info@caledonia.hu I can come to the airport and meet you.
18.11 correction
knew = new
sorry bad day at hun infested work.
Patrick62
18:15
That my friend is superb!
HH
charles kickham
We are at home to Sporting on thursday, can’t see it anywhere, any idea if it’s broadcast at all.
Shocking that we are not on that list btw.
Patrick62
Hail Hail mate.
Hope you are well.
Say hello to the troops
B and L
AKBW1888, I dont mind the being relocated part. The letter states that “We will try to seat you as near to your regular season seat as possible, subject to availability”. I’m ok with that.
What annoyed me was the money I was expected to pay to move back when they decided they didn’t want my seat after all. Plus ten minutes on the blower at probably a quid a minute.
Then again, I’d sit on the roof in the pashin rain if I thought it would guarantee a result against Barca.
Mon the hoops
Patrick62
A great gesture mate.
patrick62
18:15 on
3 September, 2012
That’s what makes Celtic fans The best in the world
Hail Hail to ya mate
THE EXILED TIM
Doesn’t look like we’re one of star attractions according to Eurosport
Might be covered by CelticTV
Two bobs worth on the games the media play …
I think that there is a joint prize on the go.
The SFA and the Print media ludges are running a competition full of guile, sleekitness and general wind-uppery.
Who can diss the club and big up the TFOD2 with the most obscure headlines, slanted reporting and Sly digs. It is a points scoring system so volume trumps quality.
They have no shame so be prepared.
My only question is at what stage will the whole enterprise be criticised by Civic Scotland?
I fear we may have a long wait.
MadMitch
Absolutely spot on
PS MadMitch dodgey
I would expect Toxico to continue to get home draws in the Cups.
Wink wink
Evening, Some friends I know want to go to Benfica away, only problem is that only two of then are season ticket holders and they can’t book through Thomas Cook as they would all need to be book holders. Is there any other companies that he can book tickets and flights through.
Hail hail.
Jim @ 17:03 on 3 September, 2012
TimJim at 16:31
Been to Budapest a couple of times and both times English football took precedence in the Caledonian bar and they only had one Sky box.. A better bet is John Doyles, he has a couple of recievers and IMO its a better pub
Tim Jim,from earlier on,
resort hoppa will take you to the city centre for just over 20 quid
return,per person,in a taxi
Does anyone on here follow Phil on twitter ?