I’ve spoken to many Celtic fans over the last couple of days but I’ve not met one who would have preferred Roy Keane to be our manager instead of Ronny Deila. Despite some impeccable references, Ronny is a largely unknown character, but there is an appreciation among the support that we need to come up with a plan to enable the club to over-achieve in Europe.
The man’s performance at the media conference was faultless. It’s not important to quick-witted but his use of words like “energise” and “offensive” is promising. Football is in the entertainment business and Ronny appears to appreciate the link between the way his team perform, not just their results, and the ultimate satisfaction supporters’ leave the ground with.
Our thanks to the Greenock Celtic Supporters Club for hosting last night’s CQN Lions fundraiser for the Celtic FC Foundation. We were fortunate to be entertained by Willie Wallace, John Hughes and Bertie Auld, it was a fantastic night, full of laughs.
Special thanks to those who attended and helped raise over £2000 for the Foundation, and to those who promised to get involved with the Foundation. The club is in good hands with supporters like those in Greenock last night. Big shout to Joe and Mick for bringing a familiar old friend along.
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his tome, All the Best.
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BMCUW…
after yesterday’s deluges in various areas.. going is no longer good!
Bankiebhoy
Check out williamkentigern67 post at 01:54 :)
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS:
Are you going?
KITALBA
Indeed so. With STEINREIGNEDSUPREME and a n other.
Tried on Saturday to persuade my nephew to come along but failed miserably.
Shame,he’d have enjoyed it. But as he’s only a kid,I reckon he will have other plans for a Saturday night!
SonsOfErin
thumbs up :¬)
SonsOfErin
09:51 on
9 June, 2014
TBB – “In a good place”
It’s the kind of thing you tell the kids when the goldfish has died
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Stolen for twitter
It’s the wee Quips that get me smiling:)))))))
Till later all
The whip is being cracked :)))))))))
Got Engerland in the pub sweep…..ggggrrrrrrrrr
SonsOfErin- VG
skyisalandfill
08:54 on 9 June, 2014
Seeing Andy Murray has said that he wasnt plesed with Salmond’s Saltire waiving stunt at last years Wimbers.
If I were he, I would have kept shtum.
Better Together of course seizing the oportunity to bandwagon.
:::.:;;;;
Andy was misrepresented in the Tory/ Labour/Lib Dem/ British Media.
Basically it was represented that Andy didn’t like Salmond waving the flag.
When what he actually said was he didn’t like the negative reaction to Salmond waving the flag
HUGE DIFFERENCE!
Salmond was an embarassment,trying to hijack a great win by AM
I know this has been mentioned but I just read NFL’s comments in the Sunday Times on RK.
Really disappointed and I’m hoping it was just an error rather than a deliberate intention to undermine our new manager.
I have the utmost respect for Neil and I hope he gets a decent position but I don’t think it will be in the EPL. Too many experienced managers chasing each job
Bmcwp
Thanks for the link looks an interesting articlewill read later
I have 2 toddlers running about the noo
Laters
Wee Fergus writing an open letter to the fans to get behind Ron Manager,and presumably buy STs
bankiebhoy
Judith playing tennis in high heels in yesterday’s papers. My fantasy needs are satisfied this week!
……………………………………………….
Good morning Mr Craigelachie10,
You wouldn’t happen to have photographic evidence to back-up that tantalising outburst!???
:)
BeStillMyBeatingHeart CSC
Who is this Judith you speak of?
BILLY BHOY 05
While I don’t doubt you,can you prove that?
Bawface – a permanent embarrassment and an occasional disgrace….
DOWNFORSAM
Clue.
She speaks of warm fronts and it goes down a storm.
sonsoferin
09:51 on 9 June, 2014
TBB – “In a good place”
It’s the kind of thing you tell the kids when the goldfish has died.
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As long as it’s not the cat’s stomach, that works.
Sammy – Ms Judith “Judy” Ralston – some say Beeb Weather gal – I say Meteorological Phenomenon…………..
HH
DownForSam
I think its the big weather forecaster thats on bbc scotland every morning
Dead ringer for Stanley Baxter she is
Billy Bhoy
The quote I read from Andy Murray is
“I didn’t like it when he got the Scottish flag up at Wimbledon.”
Not sure if that is taken out of context or what, but my point is that the perception is that Andy was displeased by the act of Eck.
Therefore imo, he is unwise to get into the debate. Perhaps he was pressed but as he has already said he doesnt want to enbter the debate, a ‘no comment’ would have sufficed.
HH
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS:
No promises, but look out for and auld geezer keeping himself to himself in a worn out and tired Scotland top.
Bada Bing
Totally agree.
But…. it’s Salmonds MO.
HH
Billy Bhoy 05
08:46 on
9 June, 2014
INDEPENDENCE DEBATE!
Those against Independence
Loyal Orange Order
Rangers for the Better Together
UKIP
BNP
EPL
The Tories
The Lib Dems
The Labour Party
The Americans/Obama
90 + % of the British Media
Lulu
Those for Independence
The Proclaimers
Nuff said!
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I note that you forgot to add the majority of the people living in Scotland to the list of those against the divorce.
I take your proclaimers and raise you a David Bowie,
”Hahahaheehee I’m a laughing gnome and its ‘NO’ from me”
KITALBA
Drop me a line at
bmcuwp@gmail.com
I’ll reply with my phone number.
Apart from anything else,I now have a spare ticket to which you are welcome.
Do you like a guid curry,cos one is on the agenda beforehand.
The Battered Bunnet
I was reading on twitter Wallace got booed,heckled and abused at a north american rally at weekend.i will try dig it out.:-)
HH
done.
Badabing wee fergus
Heraldscotland.com/sport/football
HH
Morning all.
Today, for the first time this year, I am wearing a pair of cut-off denims, a (Ramones) t-shirt and flip flops.
Yes, at my age!
Weather very pleasant – currently 32 degrees. As are some of the sights – and I don’t mean the buildings or the local landscape.
HH!!
…. not to mention thermals!!
An Tearmann- ta ,not opening mate.
TALLYBHOY
NO FAIR!
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hRzGzRqNj58
And not of what yer wearing,btw.
More this.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E7iXpTJk15s
Tallybhoy
Thanks for that
today I’m up to my neck in paint, weather crap, had two hours kip, missus on my case.
But youve reminded me of the Ramones, and theyre on right now accompanied with a cool beer.
Life’s not all bad
HH
St Colmcille.today is your feast
Peace with you all
Patron saint of my parish.
An Tearmann
IT is a dramatic letter from America. FERGUS McCANN: Said that massive, unwavering fan support was what set Celtic apart.
Fergus McCann, once the saviour of Celtic, has written from his home in Needham, Massachusetts, to urge lapsed Celtic season ticket holders to renew their briefs in a missive that runs to more than 1000 words and covers practical argument, emotional reminiscence and a committed exhortation for all Celtic supporters to attend matches in a season that will see three of Scotland biggest clubs – Rangers, Hearts and Hibernian – play in the SPFL Championships rather than in the Premiership, the top division.
Mr McCann, who saved the club from bankruptcy in 1994 before selling his shares in 1999, approached the club for permission to make the appeal in what he believes is a crucial period for the club. The letters will arrive at the fans’ homes later this week.
The businessman presided over an era when a new stadium was built and there was a waiting list for season tickets and he says in his letter: “The rebuilt Celtic Park has 60,000 seats for a purpose. It was built on my belief that 60,000 at every home game would give the club a key advantage. And it has. The park is seen by visiting teams as a fortress where they face the handicap of a huge home support. Just look at the comparison of Celtic’s home and away record in European competitions.”
Mr McCann, who will renew his four season tickets, also tells supporters “unwavering, consistent, massive, real support is what sets Celtic apart” and points out the financial implications of season ticket sales. “Money is important,” he writes. “Season ticket cash is essential for Celtic to buy players while TV income is a small fraction of that of the bottom club in the English Premier League. But not all-important. Personal attendance at every game – through and through – is a key part of our culture. It shows how important Celtic is in our lives.”
Mr McCann has been a long-time Celtic supporter and his letter recalls his first game in 1954 when he was 13 and watched the Hoops take on East Fife in 1954. He left Scotland to make his fortune in Canada and admits he first time he saw his favourites win a league title was in the club’s centenary year of 1988.
However, Celtic have now won three consecutive championships and are heavy favourites to lift the title next season, with the consequent belief among many fans that the destination of the SPFL Premiership is a foregone conclusion.
He tells fans in his letter: “We both know that you don’t stop being a committed supporter of Celtic because the league doesn’t include Rangers, or because you feel you could pick the few big games you want to attend. For years I went to ‘unimportant games’. In fact, I was at every Celtic game, home and away, in the year before I emigrated to Canada.”
Mr McCann was a regular traveller on the Croy Celtic Supporters’ Club bus.
Mr McCann told The Herald he believed the hard work of the board had given Celtic a stable present with the foundation for an exciting future. “I am fully supportive of the way they are operating correctly in the very difficult environment that is Scottish football.”
In his letter, he says: “You will be aware that clubs who overspend to buy success have paid a heavy price. Mistakes and bad management can lead to disaster. But the partnership of good management with committed supporters, not armchair ‘fans’ will pay off over time.”
Mr McCann is aware the economic downturn has had an effect on the finances of many in Scotland, saying: “Now, I know that many supporters are under financial pressures, and you can say that it is easy for me to tell you that I have renewed my four seats in the Investors’ Club in the North Stand – I can afford it. That is true. But if your current position is such that you just cannot do it, I completely understand.”
But he urges everyone who can to support the club and its new manager, Ronny Deila, who was appointed on Friday.
Mr McCann’s next attendance at Celtic Park will be when he unfurls the league flag at the first home SPFL match in August.
From the Herald
Dial F for Fergus
After a great trip to Poland during the euros we have decided to do a World Cup trip the Europe. We will be in cologne on the 21st of June for the Germany match heading off the next day to liege for the Belgium game and on to Eindhoven for the Netherlands game on Monday. Mostly celts in the group so it would be great to meet fellow Celtic fans during the trip. Looking forward to it now its so close and hopefully meet some Celtic fans and convert some non Celtic fans along the way.