A little over two months ago Celtic lost at Tannadice and dropped two points at home to Ross County. After our disastrous August, and home defeat to Hamilton in October, this December blow put Celtic on the canvas one more time. I was getting calls from Norway “Are you still backing Ronny?” The transformation since has been enormous.
For much of the first half yesterday Celtic were disjointed, not untypical of a team returning from a European disappointment, but despite this, the support knew – actually knew – not to be too concerned. Things would come together, and even if they didn’t yesterday, they would next time out, and for the rest of the season.
We have purpose and direction. The first goal arrived courtesy of Aberdeen’s adherence to the oft-discredited man-for-man marking system, but thereafter, the goals, in fact, pretty much all attacks, came courtesy of the fastest, fittest, Celtic team you have ever seen.
Who do you want standing behind an opponent? One of the wealthiest people in the land, or a “glib and shameless liar”? I’d rather the latter, thank you.
As well as being a tax convict, Dave King sat on the Rangers board for a decade as it spiraled towards liquidation. He sat on the board which failed to make provisions for the HMRC tax case – and it was this specific failure, not the tax case, which led to the club being sold to a liquidation specialist for £1.
He campaigned relentlessly against newco, oft repeating his vision of ‘competing with Celtic’, while many of us considered the club should prioritise paying its bills and living within its means.
It seems certain that at some point between now and Friday he will be in de facto control, although his eligibility as a director appears doomed, should rules be applied.
Some will celebrate whenever Mike Ashley’s men depart the scene, but this is in keeping with their many earlier celebrations. Here’s a prediction for you: go back and read what the LibDems said after their people got into cabinet. ‘Once we saw what was under the bonnet, it became clear we couldn’t do what we wanted to do’. I reckon you’re going to hear a version of that in the months to come. Even today, Dave King has no idea what Mike Ashley has left him. All we really know is that the representatives of one very wealthy man are about to leave the scene.
Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket to the CQN11 St Patrick’s Dinner at the Kerrydale Suite on Friday 13th March. If you would like details, let me know, celticquicknews@gmail.com
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GSU/BSR
re: Jackie Mcnamara … always liked him as a player …seemed like a regular guy who got to live the dream ….
and thought he would succeed as a manager. In fact, I thought that DU would be the runner up this year. But, so far, his teams have been a bit inconsistent ….along with Aberdeen, he has a much better squad at this disposal than most squads, but he doesn’t seem to be getting the results I expected …..
he has a way to go before I start to think of him as a possible future manager for the bhoys.
jungle jim hot smoked,
The new hun manager ;))
what is the stars @20:16.
Ha! post of the day! you made me laugh with that one.
The More i RC it..the more the bigots hate it, the more i love it….cant lose ….
Jungle Jim Hot Smoked
20:13 on 2 March, 2015
Oh, just remembered. Rumour among the Arabs that jacke Mac is leaving/resigning.
JJ
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Is that rumour based on someone poaching him, or internal divisions with the United board?
25thmay1967
On sale to STH:
http://www.celticfc.net/tickets
Mike
I was hoping to raise a smile or 2
bhoylo83
20:11 on 2 March, 2015
Respect ….!!
Wits … henceforth you shall be known as the Kim Jong Un of CQN (for telling little porkies that make me laugh)
Scam prog on STV
bawsman
20:11 on 2 March, 2015
Sorry, silly grown man who will be 30 in a few years…… Is that better
JJHS
re: Jackie … is he signing for Celtic? seems to be the only way people leave DU at the moment.
Big cup winners………thanks
Jude @ 2027
Thanks for the warning neebs
The Comfortable Collective
19:59 on
2 March, 2015
Celtic will beat Dundee United the Lena Martell way.
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What? do you mean batter them with “The Old Rugged Cross”?
JJHS
That rumour was circulating last night. Quickly denied by DU Chairman and Jackie.
In fact Jackie said he was looking forward to a cup final. Unlike my big Arab mate who is absolutely bricking it. :-)
HH
SJ
So, what’s happening with SEVCO? Has big Mike decided he’s got the place sewn up and it’s safe to hand over to Glib and Shameless and his not so merry men? He must have done some job to ensure it’s all water tight with a convicted tax criminal (would it be OK to refer to a man with 41 convictions as a criminal mastermind?) at the helm……
Looking forward to King Dave dipping in to his pocket to fund a title challenge. Although I think they could be up against it in a league with Falkirk and the two who come down from the SPL……….
This year is not All About the Bass….
No, it’s all about the Treble………
Bhoylo: I went over to Glasgow several years ago with some mates for a Celtic match. We stayed overnight and had plenty of time to kill on the Sunday before our flight home. We were passing by £pox and decided to have a look around. We approached the main door, had a look inside only to be stopped by a security guard. We told him we had heard about the club and the famous wooden staircase. He proudly pointed to same and explained that the pictures along the staircase were of famous ex-players. He named some of them and when he mentioned Andy Goram one of the die-hards among us quipped “is he up there twice?”. Needless to say, we were quickly shown the door.
Coinnígí an creideamh (KTF)
You know when your getting old when they advertise a remake of Poldark, I was only a pup when the original was first shown…:(
Bhoylo
Which Andy Goram was it????
Wits
Brilliant. Maith thu.
Ronny D…….
the turnaround is incredible. Successful Celtic managers have a little help in turnarounds.
WGS had injury force together the Hartley/ Robson midfield partnership that want a long way to winning the league.
I believe that Ronny has had a similar experience. When Charlie was injured and fell out of the team it forced an extended run for Nir Bitton and this has been the catalyst for our success. Combine this with 2 excellent signings and suddenly the team took shape.
The speed Ronny craves just happened. Nir’s ball retention and reading of the game gave the platform that we were missing.
We now need a couple of additions to complete the puzzle.
1. A fit Lustig.
2. A left back who can defend. Love Izzy but sometimes we need to defend too.
3. Most importantly a Proper Centre Forward. Leigh works hard but is not the long term answer. I also don’t believe that John G is mobile enough.
4. Hang on to the centre halves for another season.
I love the competition in midfield – Liam Henderson has a huge future with us.
I loved the way Broonie ran to Ronny and hugged him when we scored yesterday.
I love the way Ronny now gives instructions to the captain and not just to Stefan.
I loved the size and energy of the crowd yesterday.
Lastly I love Dave King and not Ashley being in charge over the city. A billionaire who owns the assets v a chancer – what’s not to love.
Lastly I love that I got a ticket for the cup final today.
Hail Hail
Seville67
Almore
Great minds….. Fools seldom
You pays your money you takes your choice.
HH
sipsini
20:44 on 2 March, 2015
You know when your getting old when they advertise a remake of Poldark, I was only a pup when the original was first shown…:(
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Aaaarr Demelzaaaaaaaaaaa.
Talking to my pal today …big Arab fan …originally he was raging that his wife had booked a weekend away on cup final weekend ….he is quite glad now…reckons they’ll get cuffed by us in all three games and fears a real doing in at least one of them
He advises they have been awful since we took their best players
I forgot to mention
I loved Wee Jay yesterday. Never seen a goal of the month winner so excited getting presented with the award.
When the wee man was getting over excited it was hilarious to watch his Dad grab him by the hand and calm him down.
Well done Jay and your Dad and well done Hamilton FC.
Pity Sammy wasn’t there to do the presentation of the Goal of the Month.
Seville67
Robert T
Bravo!
:)
Seville67
A bit optimistic especially ‘a fit Lustig’.
“When Charlie was injured and fell out of the team it forced an extended run for Nir Bitton and this has been the catalyst for our success”
S67,
Interesting post.
I think a productive change through injury came before that when Charlie replaced kc.
A good wee run was went on after that.
HH
What is the stars @20:16
Brilliant. Best laugh of the day.
WITSinCSC
bournesouprecipe
Seville67
A bit optimistic especially ‘a fit Lustig’.
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I hear you. Lustig is a shame – top player but plays less than Forrest.
I think that last Thursday did Virgil no good with regard to his “move south” fingers crossed.
Seville67
sipsini
20:44 on 2 March, 2015
You know when your getting old
Wife returned crestfallen today from picking up youngest niece “Auntie ******** did you get allowed to take your mobile phone into class with you ?”.
I said nothing :))))
hun skelper
18:38 on
2 March, 2015
There where some on here wanting ronny out after 4 games, they’ll be back on here if he dosent secure the treble.
When I was saying give him a season and see how it goes the same people where telling me he would cost us the league bla bla bla
Exactly what I was getting at today when some took umbrage.No one ever said he was the greatest,what we said was “Give him time”.
My Arab mate thinks we will score FIFTEEN against his team over the three games! He is a fair reporter of events and says a gloom has descended over the place of late. Pity. Survival of the fittest is not pretty.
JJ
The Comfortable Collective @ 19:59
Celtic will beat Dundee United the Lena Martell way.
One day at a time …..
Almore
hahahahaha
Very good
benefits street now on…The Unionists fav prog….
Geordie Munro
I am not a Charlie hater – he has been good for us, but I think that Nir has a lot more in his locker. I think that the team is better without Charlie and Kris starting. I can’t believe I just wrote that as I am a huge KC fan but the pressing game with GMS, Armstrong and Stefan looks great to me.
Seville67