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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Leftclick
My brother`s grandson asked about Pizza Huts . My brother replied that we didn`t have pizzas when he was young. ” Just huts? ” replied the boy.
JJ
Watched the highlights of Aberdeen game today…thing i noticed most was when they were on top, having shots at goal, VVD was doing his nut …..great to see….
Isn’t it disgusting the way the press are going on and on about Paul Paton born in paisley who chose to play for Northern Ireland rather than the country of his birth. What’s it going to be like for the poor lad if he actually gets picked in the friendly against Scotland ?
And that’s just the press,he will have to face a gauntlet of hate from the fans of the other clubs in the league as well !
S67,
Oh aye. I’m with you. I just think the improvement started when Charlie played the ‘Nir role’
Nir playing the ‘Nir role’ takes it to the next level :)
Would I be correct in saying that the majority of us would now pick the following as being our strongest side:
Gordon
Lustig Denayer van Djik Izaguirre;
GMS Brown Bitton Joe Hanson Armstrong
Griffiths ?
JJ
PS The ? s necessary for my question and not re Griffiths…..although that is possibly the selection which would cause the most disagreement.
Just watching Roma v Juventus. I saw them play each other at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome about twelve years ago. Juve fans were in the stadium for four hours before the match started. One hour before the match the stadium was 90% full. The noise from both sets of fans before the match was unbelievable. Don’t remember too much about the match, Roma won 4-2 iirc, but outside of a European night at Paradise it was the best atmosphere at a football match I’ve ever experienced.
BGX
Noticed that yesterday. They were all facing the wrong way at the quick free kick.
seville67
You’ve basically just ‘frapped ma heid’ and written everything I think.
Down to and including the wee Jay fan club and the joy of getting final tickets today!
IbidCSC
HH JamesGang
JJ,
I agree.
But you already knew that :))
HH
Nir keeps the ball moving ,plays with his head up and can see passes instantly.Charlie has suffered a bit of stick ,as he is adaptable and a good footballer,he stops the ball in MF,and opposing players get goalside quickly.He is a more than decent CB,and will move there permanently when VVD moves on.
Life’s a pitch – as they say – and our next 2 games are on poorish surfaces.
CP took a hammering on Sunday and won’t be much better on Wednesday night with more cold wet weather due. Still, 17 days after that until next home game (Arabs III) and some warmer weather and grass growth may help our surface.
Arabs pitch was grim on Saturday and Jackie Mac mentioned it on post match interview. Poor bobbly pitches can be a leveller so let’s hope out class wins out in Arabs I.
Arabs II at Hampdump should be on a new surface so let’s hope it’s bedded in. We thrive on decent surfaces where our pacy passing game wins out.
springthisweekend CSC
Jungle Jim Hot Smoked
They are cruel wee blighters :)))))))))))))
My Grandsons eyes widened in bewilderment :))) as I tried to explain you used to have to get up out the chair go over to the telly and press a button to change the prog.
MyGod IsoundlikemyDaCSC
Good night all ,I wonder how the SFA are getting on with Ashleys lawyers :))))))
embramike
Queens park have already played on the new Hampdump surface
I’ve just checked the football line up for the coming weekend on bt sport and they appear to be showing a Bundesliga game on Friday….
Some mistake surely?
Leftclicktic
Your grandson …my kids couldn’t believe that when told them ( they’re 20&18)
Geordie
FFS
I’ll have nothing to complain to them about this Friday :-))
PF Ayr ….. you should see the reactions I get when I tell people that I dont have or use a cel phone.
leftclicktic
Good news – just hope it doesn’t come up in tuffets like the sevco game. Tough getting a new pitch to bed in during winter months
What is the Stars
20:21 on
2 March, 2015
Mike
I was hoping to raise a smile or 2
Worked for me.
jude…dead right mate…so that…think it was Comnons he gave it to…saw him givin it to Bitton…its great to see ..
Jungle Jim Hot Smoked
21:10 on
2 March, 2015
Would I be correct in saying that the majority of us would now pick the following as being our strongest side:
Gordon
Lustig Denayer van Djik Izaguirre;
GMS Brown Bitton Joe Hanson Armstrong
Griffiths
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That would certainly be the strongest side imo.
With Matthews, Henderson, Commons, Guidetti, Forrest forming a strong bench. Stokes and Mulgrew offering some versatility in the squad. Ambrose and Zaluska as solid cover domestically. Scepovic as yet unknown.
Development players aside, if you’re not on the list you’re not getting in…
Bada bing
Agree re CM
He’ll be at CB next season …we’ll need two new CBs as neither of our current incumbents will be there next season …shame as I think they are a great pairing
jamesgang
1984CSC
HH
Seville67
Pfayr…
Fire in a complaint anyways :)
Leftclick
Telling my grandweans that we had 3 tv channels on a black and white telly and had to walk 500 yards to make a phone call in a box 3 streets away, leaves them astounded.
See you Wednesday bud.
Mike
How do you get away with that …I’m plagued by the bloody thing
mike in T.O,
Jackie may not quite be ready for the Celtic job, but a little time in the Championship will help sort that, besides we already have the best manager money could buy in RD just ask whits ;)
HH
gsu
Leftclicktic gooodnight sir
What is the Stars
20:21 on
2 March, 2015
Mike
I was hoping to raise a smile or 2 :-) :-):-))
thats three from me
HH
G M
No probs.
My cousin got scammed for 9k a few months ago and she worked in the audit dept of the British Consul in London for 20 yrs. Luckily the bank paid her back.
….PFayr supports WeeOscar
Mine 28 & 23 were the same( but even they feel old sometimes nowadays:)))) but the wee mhan just couldn’t comprehend it :)))))))))).
Wits
Made me smile too!
HH Jamesgang
Delanys dunkey…you had a telly…? posh…
Lefty/PF
Whit aboot …wan boattle of ginger that lasted a whole week?
The weans would be getting us done for cruelty.
weewirrrrrrratpoorc.s.c
I love this place…so diverse…
I Call Juice Ginger my 13yo son looks at me like am an Alien…
PF … i had one for a while a few years ago, but I never carried it, or turned it on … would use it once every six months …then put it away somewhere and couldn’t find it or use, and eventually the phone company cancelled it because I wasn’t using it!
now, for work, certain clients have my home number, but know that it better be an emergency if they are calling me at home. As for the rest, if I say I am meeting someone somewhere, I just try to be on time.
simples!
Talking of ” The Way We Were “. I had a school teaching mate in Eastbourne who used to tell his pupils that, when he was their age, we could walk overland to France!
JJ
What colour is this dress?