Remember when Barcelona were regarded as the model of an ethical football club? I don’t know if it’s just every time I see Tumbling Neymar that I feel a little less affinity with brand Barca but that image has proven to be a mirage.
The clubs tax affairs, specifically over compensation to Lionel Messi, brought it into more disrepute than could be compensated for by the ethically immaculate (cough) ‘Qatar’ emblazoned across their shirts. Tax is not just for the wee guys.
Now Fifa (you know you have issues when these guys can get moralistic with you) have banned the club from signing players for the next two transfer windows and a fine of 450k Swiss francs after investigations into the signing of 10 foreign minors over the period 2009-2013. Their accomplices, the Spanish FA, were fined 500 Swiss francs for their role in the episode.
We’ll see if the Spanish FA have the equivalent of What-school-did-you-go-to Ogilvie in charge, who is able to arbitrarily change which transfer windows the ban applies to, in order to assist the club.
Speaking of Ogilvie, after leaving now-liquidated Rangers he continued his work at Hearts, who administrator Bryan Jackson yesterday admitted were themselves facing liquidation. Ogilvie had a legal responsibility for Rangers during the period they introduced the ruinous EBT scam, some of which was found to be illegal during the First Tier Tribunal, the remainder of which is currently subject to an Upper Tribunal deliberation.
Indeed, the man, who remains president of the SFA, pocketed a £93k EBT, but he can claim no credit for the liquidation of Hearts, which was brought about by the liquidation of the club’s shareholders and lenders. If there were two clubs in the whole world you would ask karma to liquidate……….
Before you react to this acknowledged possibility, check, are you a fan, or player and fan? If you are a fan, feel free to proclaim the situation loudly. If you are player and fan, stop. The SFA don’t want you proclaiming an acknowledged possibility, as though you were a fan. Hearts are going bust, but the only man in football allowed to say this is the Hearts administrator.
I see a bit of push-back against Beram Kayal, which is harsh. After a very promising start Beram is increasingly out of the picture at Celtic and needs to construct a narrative for himself and potential future employers. Everything he said was almost certainly true: he was ‘done’ by Lee McCulloch, leaving him with a poor first-hand experience of our game. Why would he retain a love for a league which is offers him nothing?
The comments about Liverpool and Manchester United showing an interest in him prior to his injury tells you lots about how the game works. Promising, though he was, he was never in this class, but all clubs watch hundreds of players every year. I see no reason why his agent would be unable to get Beram scouted by a couple of top English clubs. This would have been reported to the player, but should not be confused as being a qualified interest.
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Just saw the PSG third goal, nice goal.
BognorBhoy, thankyou, muchly.
Have seen the report on this game on the Sevco side and it appears our young bhoys have dominated in possession tonight but unfortunately were unable to turn that superiority in technique into goals, good night CQN
Glasgow Cup disappointment for young Celts
By: Kenny McKay on 02 Apr, 2014 21:36
A BRAVE effort from a young Celtic Under-17 side wasn’t enough to give them a share of the spoils against Rangers in a Glasgow Cup tie at Murray Park.
Despite being the stronger side for much of the games, the Hoops were hit by two goals on the counter-attack, and although Regan Hendry reduced the deficit with 14 minutes remaining, the score finished 2-1 in favour of the home side.
On a night when the weather conditions also played their part, Celtic started strongly with Kieran Tierney and Sam Wardrop posing problems down either flank.
On two occasions, Aidan Nesbit got on the end of Wardrop crosses, only to see his efforts go narrowly wide.
And against the run of play, Rangers took the lead on 40 minutes with a shot from the edge of the box.
Four minutes after the break, Nesbitt’s effort was well-saved by the Rangers keeper, while desperate defending denied Joe Thomson just a few minutes later.
Another good delivery from Wardrop on 67 minutes found Calvin Miller, but he couldn’t steer his effort on target, and Hendry was then denied when his header was well saved by the home keeper.
And on 73 minutes, Rangers doubled their lead with a goal from a free-kick. Just three minutes later, however, Celtic got a goal that their efforts deserved.
Hendry latched on to a ball over the top from Tierney and showed great composure to fire home a right-foot shot.
And there was late drama when a Theo Archibald effort was scrambled clear by the home defence.
CELTIC: McCabe; Wardrop, McCart, Breslin, Tierney; McLaren, Thomson, Comrie, Caird, Newbury; Miller.
Subs: Doohan; McIllduff, Hendry, Boyd, Archibald, Hill, Higgins
I don’t know if anyone saw Dave Gorman tonight?
greenyin
Why the dearie dearie?
God Bless the Pope!!
What a fantastically, uplifting programme that was.
Howd the 17s get on?
HT
Yes I enjoyed it too!!
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
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H.H
Fanad Patriot
I have just seen your post (playing catch-up as usual) re the Fanad Patriots who did Ireland proud on this day 136 years ago.
I’v just finished a book
The Christmas club / Stephen Price.
It’s fictional, entertaining and set in North Donegal. There’s a good take on Clements (his attitude to young females etc. You might find it worth a read. I found it in the local library
Oops and damm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave Gorman showed clippings that Neil was a ‘Marmite’ person the following is from twitter
Rory Downey @Rodow1 2h
@DaveGorman why pick on Neil Lennon???
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Dave Gorman @DaveGorman 58m
@Rodow1 I didn’t.
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Rory Downey @Rodow1 55m
@DaveGorman I know, he just gets a hard time for nothing! Love your stuff, especially the found poetry! All the best
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Dave Gorman @DaveGorman 26m
@Rodow1 But I didn’t say a single negative thing about him. I didn’t pass any comment on him. I don’t know why you think he was picked on!
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Rory Downey @Rodow1 21m
@DaveGorman I know you didn’t, but as a follower of the opinions in the press about Neil, I feel it more about the reporting than him
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Dave Gorman @DaveGorman 18m
@Rodow1 I still don’t understand why you think I picked on him:I searched for a phrase & pointed out its correct use in the examples I found
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Rory Downey @Rodow1 15m
@DaveGorman I know that! But it is a reinforcement of nothing more than Scottish press simplification. I think it shouldn’t be perpetuated
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Dave Gorman @DaveGorman 13m
@Rodow1 a) it wasn’t the Scottish press, it was the Belfast Telegraph. b) it was a positive article about him.
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Rory Downey @Rodow1 10m
@DaveGorman I’m from Derry, Neil got the bullets and death threats from NI, for joining Celtic when NI Captain. Again, I do not want to drag
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Dave Gorman @DaveGorman 9m
@Rodow1 Yes. But me quoting someone else saying, “some people don’t like him, but you can’t argue with his achievements” is critical how?
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@Rodow1
@DaveGorman it wasn’t critical, it is perpetuating a media made myth. I didn’t mean to criticise! I was being flippant.
bognor.
He’s my hero God bless him.
HT, it was, but off to bed now.
An inspirational man. As I said before.
As SOAL might say.
LOVE
Emdae got the link of Oscar out clearing the snow with his dad? And he was going to thro snow at Paddys door?
Hoopy birthday Doc.
Night all
HH jamesgang
A wee special from Browne, Raitt and the Boss!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeDxPiVxWE0
So let’s get this clear.
While the “Old Firm” is dead, the young embriyotic version is developing well?
“The Young Old Firm”?
Night Bhoys Night wee Oscar my hero. God bless. x x
espn 30 FOR 30 Soccer stories Series
I’m told the film on the Loughinisland shooting is a blockbuster. PSNI won’t be too happy!
espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=ceasefiremassacre
FILM SCHEDULE
APRIL 15, 8 P.M. ET
Hillsborough: In Britain’s worst sporting disaster 96 died and hundreds were injured.
APRIL 22, 7 P.M. ET
The Opposition: Politics changed the outcome of a World Cup qualifier between the Soviet Union and Chile in 1973.
Maradona ’86: In the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona reached his apotheosis, redefining what is possible on the pitch.
APRIL 29, 7 P.M. ET
Ceasefire Massacre: In 1994, as Ireland played in a World Cup match in New Jersey, terrorists attacked fans at a tiny bar in Ireland.
The Myth of Garrincha: Mané Garrincha was told he wasn’t physically fit to play pro soccer. He proved them wrong.
MAY 6, 7 P.M. ET
Mysteries of the Rimet Trophy: Ottorino Barassi, an Italian soccer official, tries to protect a valued treasure from the Nazis.
Barbosa: The Man who Made Brazil Cry: In only moments, goalkeeper Moacir Barbosa forever earned the title: The man who made Brazil cry.
OK, was at the wind-up!
Off to bed.
Cheers,
AL
Hi all, back again. A beautiful wee tup who looks like he could be show material. Whooooohooo. :-))
I think this is worth posting, which is a concern to me, maybe not anyone else…….
@RCdeWinter: This needs to be tacked up on telephone poles, shop windows, bulletin boards and sent to everyone you know. http://t.co/d6RrlrAoLB
Works for me. KTF
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
ninight all tims champiooooones and happy burfdae doc H.H.
Awright, couldn’t sleep. Got back up; bored; checked in….Did I break the blog?
Or are there hun devils aboot?
Something going on here…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-uLtmdDke0
Night night Timland.
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
Aff work the day, woopee.
I watched the first 20 minutes or so of the Farage & Deputy Prime Minister debate, Deputy Dawg came across as the treacherous individual he is, BUT, he has a nice smile.
Nigel Farage is what he is, he is right wing and his policies are clear, At Least he is being honest, IMO. This is why I detest politics and I know it is these small groups who are Ultimately controlling and determining the fate of the World.
Nick Clegg, I’m a Conspiracy Theorist and by God I’m proud to be one. Disgrace you are playing to the Globalist agenda, you really make my blood boil more than any Right or Left winger.
I was taken Bird Watching with my Dad when I was a lot younger, every spare time he had, I’m not scared to admit it, I was scared of all the beasties, the Cleg bites were to be avoided Most Definitely.
Off to play some Global Offensive, will be back like Arnie, although the Terminator sounds more and more real these days, Robocop is definitely happening before our eyes.
Dissension no more, Linwood no more.
Back in either 45 or roughly 90 minutes. :))
Moonhowlers.csc
After a very hard fortnight , I went for a beer with work tonight. I went back to the office at 12 to charge my iPod and phone and fell asleep at my chair. Woke at 3 and called a taxi home. Feel great now but how do I explain to my wife tomorrow that I didn’t get lashed!
My last email to my annoying US capitalist colleagues at 12 sounded sober so no evidence of bad behaviour there even.
Ps
Ultravox on the Beats after the charge up so happy I went back to work
I have booked a hotel in Vienna in May which has a spiral staircase. Can’t wait to the Ultravox video if she lets me :-)
I don’t have to sell my soul
He’s already in me
I wanna be adored
Anyone listened to Local Natives yet?
Beautiful album if you are in chill out mode
Ceilings is a clash track
Sorry, class not clash
Coneybhoy
03:54 on 3 April, 2014
I don’t have to sell my soul
He’s already in me
I wanna be adored
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I’m wondering so much about the Stone Roses, and why I adored them. This isnae quite the Tavistock Institute, or is it?
The Institute of Noetic Sciences, now we are talking the language of Hitler’s inspiration, in a roundabout way, BlavatSKY was Channeling for some Entity.
Bottom Line is, that Jesus didn’t die to take away the Sins of the World, in the Minds of the Gnostics, Always remember this when you watch a MSM production now.
Back in 45!!!!
Moonhowling is warming up.
Just read a about a wee kid in Dublin who died of CF and had her last wish fulfilled when Ed Sheeran called and sang to her and she slipped away. Heartbreaking story t hat is repeated all over Ireland at a ridiculous rate (CF is very high here). Love the man for doing this, class
Petec
Sorry, you lost me there. Not an org i am au fait with
Ps
I said ‘au fait ‘ to a French person working for me and she was bemused. I really have been a clumsy erse in relating to people
Frankie Knuckles – Rest in Peace
Love is the Dave.
eyeofaneedle.csc
Coneybhoy
04:39 on 3 April, 2014
Petec
Sorry, you lost me there. Not an org i am au fait with
Ps
I said ‘au fait ‘ to a French person working for me and she was bemused. I really have been a clumsy erse in relating to people
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You ought to hear the brutal attempts at French I give my Son, when he is with me, I’m very lucky that he Loves ME!!!
My wee Bhoy now has his Uncle playing Global Offensive from Switzerland, both his Kids are already fluent in French and English and they are unlikely to return to Scotland, and I’m really disappointed about that.
Switzerland is Family Orientated and I applaud them for that.