The existence of the Premier League International Cup, a tournament for under-21s, which the FA Premier League launched this is a fascinating development. It’s a toe in the water for the Premier League who are running a multi-nation tournament out-with the auspices of Uefa. A consequence of excluding the European governing body is that all games must be played in the territory of England and Wales, despite Celtic and seven others of the 16 teams residing outside that region.
Uefa retain exclusive rights to hold tournaments across multiple territories, although this definition accommodates the existence of the Welsh FA and Welsh teams participation in competitions run by the English FA.
The Premier League has a broken business model which they have been unable to resolve for a decade of more, as they hae studiously avoided growth in their key TV revenue stream stalling. When it does, innovative solutions will be required.
As far as Celtic are concerned, I’m delighted we’re there. In the absence of NextGen this will be a valuable addition to the youth players’ development this season.
Foundation News:
I’m up for the Zip Slide from the top of the Jock Stein Stand to pitch level in front of the Lisbon Lions’. Never done anything as ridiculous in my life but it’s a one-off opportunity for a fee of £30 plus a commitment to raise £125 for the Foundation.
Pile in here, if you’re brave enough for the Celtic Park pitch…………
Not had more than a glance at the annual report yet. Statements dated 12 September? Hmmm.
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Lennons Passion – Are you seriously saying that 4231 or 433 can’t work in Scotland?
Variations of the above work in every league in the world!
I sometimes forget that this is a Celtic blog, most of the posts seem to be about insulting our manager, board, CEO and even the players. The guy who pays the bills doesn’t escape the mudslinging either.
The Ancient Order Of Hibernians is the Catholic versions of the masons, methinks you have to be of a certain social standing to gain entry into this outfit?
DALLAS DALLAS. 1820
Indeed it was,mate.
The album cover features a photograph of a thirteen-year-old Irish Catholic boy carrying his belongings after being forced from his home by Operation Demetrius during 1971. The photo was included in the Evening Standard the next day and was picked up by the band nine years later. The boy later identified himself as Anthony O’Shaughnessy. He stated that “There were tensions simmering for about three days. People did not know what was going to happen. I thought it was a dream and in the morning everything would be okay, I don’t even remember the photographer doing the picture.
Well,remembered,bud.
BCW a imagine being frightened to criticise anything……….
Anybody read this?
http://90minutecynic.com/ronny-deilas-first-eight-celtic-league-games-success-failure/
Wasn’t me that wrote it, honest!
Echoes my point tho, RD not doing nearly as badly as some suggest
Excellent stats on that site. Still you will get some on here telling us we are getting over run and dominated
Of the 56 men that signed the Declaration of Independence only 9 were masons.
Daniel O’Connell who campaigned for Catholic Emancipation—including the right for Catholics to sit in the Westminster Parliament, denied for over 100 years—and repeal of the Act of Union which combined Great Britain and Ireland was a mason.
Of the Lisbon Lions I would guess the Faither, big Tam and Wispy were mason….just after we won the Big Cup there was a small article in the Express that stated Tam had been made an honorary member of his local ludge in Wishaw.
I once read a few years back that membership in the masons was common among the footballing fraternity in Scotland……big albertz who used to go tae Mass in Balloch was made a member in Partick.
My late brother played juvenile with a lad who was signed by the deid team….didnae play any first team games….this was in the mid sixties…he told my brother that the only first team member up at hades who wisnae one was willie johnston as he was too young then.
A wee look at the cover of the new CQN book – Caesar & The Assassin – which will be out in two weeks. Davie Hay will be on the blog then (with Doc) and we’re hoping to get Billy on too shortly afterwards. We will have a limited number of books signed by both for CQNers.
Hope this link works…
http://goo.gl/es3QNf
hankray
19:36 on
16 October, 2014
The Ancient Order Of Hibernians is the Catholic versions of the masons, methinks you have to be of a certain social standing to gain entry into this outfit?
*not so…I’m not a Hib BTW but I had an uncle who was one……you just have to be a practicing Catholic and have made your Easter Duties…just like the KofC.
guernica
19:34 on 16 October, 2014
Not saying it can’t work in Scotland but you need the players to do it. Celtic at present don’t. Good manager would relies this and adapt to suit the players at his disposal. RD isn’t a good manager. Read the article you posted IMO it’s a lot of waffle. Shots on target can be long shots from distance that goalie has well under control. What I see is striker not getting service.
Winning Captain
…I’m sure Billy’s nickname was Cesar
after Cesar Romero.
A meringue?
Funny how shame resonated………
Philbhoy
19:28 on
16 October, 2014
The whisky I am drinking just now doesn’t taste of chocolate, strawberries or other alien bodies……………………it tastes like whisky.
Somebody once gave me a bottle of chocolate flavoured beer.
I love chocolate and I love beer but I couldn’t drink this p*sh, so I pourede it down the sink.
It’s a funny thing, life………………….
oldtim67
19:24 on 16 October, 2014
I’ll make it in if I let Mrs. LB spend enough cash in Livingston…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
pourede =poured.
My friends in Celtic,
Interesting chat tonight with Masons, Knights etc in the mix. Although not in the scale of the Masons in being able to influence major conspiracies like the Moon Landings, the ancient order of the Buffalo’s were a large order who even held their international convention in Glasgow addressed by the Lord Provost.
One time working in England I can remember drinking in one of their clubs and was told that they were first established as a drinking club hence the addition of “Antediluvian” to their title (meaning before the time of the flood in the Bible).
I was told never to confuse them with their great rivals the Water Buffalo;s or Bison’s as they are commonly known. I asked why and what was the difference.
I was informed ,as any school bhoy will tell you ” You canny wash your face in a Buffalo”
HH and taxi.
bankiebhoy1
We open the book by explaining why we opted for Caesar. Both are correct but when you have lifted the European Cup for Celtic you get to choose!
Evening bhoys, TV’s have been ambushed by Miss and Mrs Prestonpans so I’m stuck with you bhoys!
Anything exciting or should I walk the dug ?
philbhoy
Cheers!
HH!!
Evening fellow Celtic fans/supporters.
Thanks to those earlier flagged up the James Forrest blog.
Incredible stuff by a lot of individuals.
The cynic in me thinks still nothing will be done.
Twistsnturns keep posting the tips. People backing them must be well in front. So what if one runs a bad race, horses aren’t machines.
Winning Captains, I would have jumped in to agree with BankieBhoy1 before your post.
I’ll look forward to reading it.
I’ll ask Davie to sign it for Auld Doc, he enjoyed having Yogi and Bertie sign books for him.
Is this a Celtic blog were no one is allowed to be critical of Celtic or critical of what Paul67 muses? If it was I am sure Paul67 would ban said bloggers and I with 75% of blog would have been shown the door at one time or another.
MWD said AYE and not barred yet.
WC – good.
My intention was to stop you making a pap of yourself.
HH.
Too quiet tonight. Will walk the dug and get back to a glass of red.
Woof!
Lennybhoy.
Just spoke to Blantyretim. and he’s coming in to the Blane, he’ll be there around two, another incentive to get you there.
Moonbeams in post twist shocker.
Lennons Passion – nae service?
Christ, we missed half a dozen sitters against Hamilton.
All this talk of masons, takes me back to the days when I went to all away games. If you went into any boozers near the ground they were always packed and probably upped their prices! Now our band of proven swally merchants hated queues or inflated prices. So it was agreed we would visit the local Masonic clubs throughout this quest for the league title, not forgetting the cup trips to places the deid club visit now! No hassle, no queues and of course cheap babychams all round. Very successful experiment, sometimes we missed the bus home, but with the money we saved on drink paid for the train back to Glasgow. Lisbon Lions CSC front of the bus crew ( nae funny fags fur us).
oldtim67
20:22 on 16 October, 2014
See what I can do.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Geordie munro
You love me don’t you?
MWD said AYE
MWD
Everything is rosy in the garden dontcha know ……
Huns are in turmoil
Don’t worry that we have a novice manager who is hopeless or a squad that are second rate
Or a board that are completely disconnected from most of the fanbase
Will I get banned for such calumny ?
I remember running a football related raffle for a hospital fete and had asked several teams for raffle items, most, including Celtic, Morton, Man U and even Arsenal all sent signed balls, videos and the like. deadco were the exception, this being the height of their spending they said they would sell us a signed ball, £6 for the ball and £20 for the signatures. A colleague who was in the masons told me he would investigate. Next day I had a phone call from a Mr Grieg offering the items for nothing and apologising for the delay. They are a powerful organisation the masons.
Evening all CQN’ers, haven’t been on here in ages as work has overtaken me recently .
I’m not the religious sort but just thought i’d pop in and ask you all to keep all the bhoys here in Bermuda and the island in general in your thoughts and prayers we’re about to be battered by a direct hit from a Catagory 3 Hurricane which has the potential to do some extreme damage. So say a wee prayer for the members of the Celtic family and hopefully we’ll be able to drop back in soon to catch up on the banter!
Greig (y)
The original Monumental Mason.
MCTALL
I thought of you when I heard where it was headed,mate.
Stay safe. I reckon you might be in for a busy few days.
GLENDALYSTONSILS 2001
Hobgoblin is a great beer,but a definite tang of chocolate to it.
Give it a go,I’ll bet you don’t throw it down the sink!
McTALL
Prayer said and take care buddy!