I was slightly miffed at Neil Lennon’s TV comments on Efe Ambrose yesterday, “He can’t cross”, but on reflection, better Neil points out the player’s flaws to the nation than gives him a ringing endorsement. I’d a similar sentiment after Emilio Izaguirre’s dangerous looking forward step against France, which was never in danger of making contact with an opponent, when an ever-unhelpful commentator assured us Izzie, “has that in his locker”. Anyone who has watched him for four years will know he doesn’t.
Based purely on what’s been offered up on UK TV, neither player will be attracting an offer, which is good.
Both Honduras and Nigeria have a difficult task ahead if they are to remain in the tournament beyond the group stage. Fraser Forster’s England also have it all to do. It’s been great for the three of them to get to the World Cup but the sooner they’re home, uninjured, the better.
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@Zbyszek.
Nearly right bro…. the ole Ruskies done us out of 700 brick
Boohoocsc.
turkeybhoy
22:22 on 17 June, 2014
Oh FFS,give the new management team a chance.Players not even back,and the wee”Sweetie wives”on already.Pity the “Steamies”are closed down,you would have been stars there.
Disgusted listening to you supposed Celtic fans.
Welcome John Collins.
Well said that man!
Watched the Brazil v Mexico game in deepest Mayo tonight. The Tall Poppy syndrome was prominent there too. This is the year of the anti-championees it seems.
Thought England looked really good against Italy, especially their young guys. Gerrard (sadly) looked old, Rooney …..well ? Italians were much fitter and it showed in the last half hour. Thanks Big Jock for building a super fit Celtic for 1967.
Good luck Ronny and JC
After the first games have now been completed, and we are looking for teams to Advance into Round 2, here are some statistics for you to ponder from previous World Cups with 32 teams in the Group Stages:
Won the Opening game and Advanced
1998 11 of 11 100%
2002 9 of 12 75%
2006 11 of 13 85%
2010 8 of 10 80%
Total 39 of 46 85%
Drew the Opening game and Advanced
1998 5 of 10 50%
2002 6 of 8 75%
2006 3 of 6 50%
2010 7 of 12 58%
Total 21 of 36 58%
Lost the Opening game and Advanced
1998 0 of 11 0%
2002 1 of 12 8%
2006 2 of 13 15%
2010 1 of 10 10%
Total 4 of 46 9%
Sorry went before finished – so far 14 Round 1 winners. Lowest % in previous 4 cups 75% therefore should expect at least 10 to go through. Now looking for odds and bets.
WelcomeRonyandJohnCSC
Delia?
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/john-collins-rejoins-celtic-as-delia-s-assistant-1-3447516
hello everybody
How is the early morning Glasgow weather ?
That bad eh? sheeeeesh
John Collins is a professional. He applied for the job, he got it. I like that. He is not an unaware person. He will accept being number 2
Am I the only tim in the whole world reading this ? I cannot believe this.
Drambowiecel Oh well, this could be good win. On the other hand, who would guarantee Putin would not invade South Korea to get Ki if Russia had lost?.
Naw mungolian boy yer no _ I’m in Guanghzou and reading it thru my insomniacal haze.
Feckin typical based in Rio and where does my work take me for the month of June ?
China FFS !!!
MONGOLIAN BHOY
I have questioned why the euphoria about Ronny (for me a bit of an unknown)
However I have never said he is not good and I will hold judgement on them both until they actually have some game time behind them. JC was one of my favourite Celtic players during a very had time for the club.
For me the CL qualification games will tell a lot
Domestically even 2 monkeys wearing celtic track suits and fitba boots could lead us to the title this year. It really should be that simple. Its all about Europe for me
Morning all.
Usual shambolic Russian defending. Were they to visualise 11 Napoleans or Hitlers in the opposition shirts, they would kick backsides. They don’t though. Don’t bet on them.
Ra C A. Oi kak zhal.
Zbyszek
You have mail.
EDB, Magic! How did you know :-) I’m late with replies, including proper mail to you my friend. Will do all this week.
eldiegobhoy
05:59 on 18 June, 2014
Good morning mate, your on early today.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy
Been up since well before 5 and heading out shortly to work. In work by 7 every day now. Never before had so much flexi to use up each month! Cannae beat it.
eldiegobhoy
06:12 on 18 June, 2014
Love the old flexi, get to work around 7:30, catch you soon mate.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Early start means early finish. Always worked that way…8)
Good morning friends from a heat hazed (some call it foggy) covered dry and muggy East Kilbride.
I’m also in the early start / early finish club whenever I can. Today’s one of them as the golf course beckons this evening ;-)
Winning captains
Just reading back.. Page 2 i think u mention something about tony watt interview .. Whats that about ?
Read few comments from him and seen twitter updates.. Seems he is really knuckling down. Delighted to see it, love him to save us millions and be great goalscorer.
Last couple of hours in the zante sun, back in city of The Champions tonight, if any of The Kano team are about today can you drop me an email to usual address with any details/updates of seat sponsorship for weans seats for coming season, sorry for hijack lost contact details on this new phone.
YNWA
I understand the 1st home game will be the 3rd game of the season due to the new pitch.
Malorbhoy – thanks for posting details of Johns funeral. Unfortunately work commitments prevent me from attending.
Quite a few from the Cumbernauld bus will be there.
RIP John Aitken just like his Dad one of life’s good ghuys
proudbhoy
There’s a couple of interviews doing the rounds
First one on Scotzine
http://www.scotzine.com/2014/06/exclusive-interview-with-celtic-striker-tony-watt-part-one/?
Second from BeNeFoot
http://www.benefoot.net/exclusive-celtics-tony-watt-would-consider-belgium-return/?
HH
Good morning CQNers,
Best of luck to John Collins.
Soap box time I’m afraid –
The following statement is from a report produced by the respected Commonwealth Fund.
“The United Kingdom ranks first overall, scoring highest on quality, access and efficiency,” the fund’s researchers conclude in their 30-page report. Their findings amount to a huge endorsement of the health service, especially as it spends the second-lowest amount on healthcare among the 11 – just £2,008 per head, less than half the £5,017 in the US. Only New Zealand, with £1,876, spent less.”
It debunks those who would have us believe the NHS is a failing organisation and is a welcome piece of good news about the NHS.
There may be problems with the NHS as highlighted by the Francis inquiry but the crux of that matter was the balance was skewed by the administrators trying to balance staffing levels with efficiency savings. The administrators were prepared to let nursing care standards drop in order to meet financial targets.
This morning we hear the NHS faces a £2 Billion deficit over the next year yet the Dept. Of Health spokesman has stated the necessary saving will be met.
One can only conclude this government’s agenda is akin to that of the failed Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust who sacrificed quality to meet politically driven targets.
Morning all.
This must be Scotland at its best. Wall to wall sunshine from first light. How often does this happen? Brilliant down here at the moment.
Things may be on their way to being brilliant at Celtic Park, imo. Just a feeling I have. Although I was prepared to have Neil Lennon as manager for life, if he chose, after the nonsense he has had to deal with for his love of Celtic, I am beginning to think we have won a prize in our new manager and his assistant.
Besides the fitness levels improving, hopefully our European “nous” will improve too.
Any news on the in-fighting in Govan??
Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine..
rioskorrie
05:08 on 18 June, 2014
Naw mungolian boy yer no _ I’m in Guanghzou and reading it thru my insomniacal haze.
Feckin typical based in Rio and where does my work take me for the month of June ?
China FFS !!!
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Had to laugh, sorry, at the unfairness of life. I thought that type of thing only happened to me. :-))
RIOSKORRIE
Just finished work and read yer comment.
Bad in a previous life? Killed a black cat? Walked on the lines on the pavement?
I dunno,but you certainly didnae deserve the boot in the hawmaws of a month,THIS month,in China!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
Did you bet Hootenanny yesterday?
LEFTCLICKTIC
Got it at 8s in the morning,bud.
Only one on my lucky-ha!-15,but got a 4-1 double with the two hotpots,early 5/4 each.
Couldnae believe it when I saw it on the race card,trained in The States which is where the FLEG is currently holidaying!
Now,if I can only see a horse running today called erse-lickers ball,I know where my money’s going!!!!!!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
:))))))
Till later all
Good morning CQN
Hope you are all well
Welcome back John Collins into the Celtic family once again
Looking forward to the start of a new adventure at Celtic park
Hail Hail
MT
Fixtures out…..first game away to St J on a weds night
http://spfl.co.uk/premiership/fixtures/
HH
Fill yir boots
http://www.celticfc.net/fixtures
BMCUWP.
Nice one :) _______ Erselickerscfc.