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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Morning All
Need a big favour, I have made an erchie of my cup final tickets, instead of getting 2 adult and 1 child , I got 1 adult & 2 kids. Ticket office can’t help, so if anyone could help with an adult ticket, either straight buy or swap one of the kids tickets, your help would much appreciated.
vonnie7171@gmail.com
Cheers
Regardless of the SFA decision on the GSL (c. SA judge), is there a way to get up a petition on change.org to remove Ogilivie, Reagan and Doncaster as “not fit for purpose”? If sufficient numbers of Scottish football fans signify that their positions are untenable, surely to goodness they would have to go?
Anyone know how to start this off?
HH
Re the Roman Catholic topic.
I always thought the Roman part was to differentiate from the Orthodox rites of the Greek and Russian Churches.
I think it only became a pejorative term due to the rantings of Paisley, who made every word that came out of his mouth sound offensive.
Perhaps my Ulster neighbours can confirm or not.
tbj says wee oscar knox is in heaven with the angels
Good morning from a clear blue sky day here in Sunny Malta.
I have spent many a day on Ashwem beach in Goa when we stayed in Arpora.Fantastic beach away from it all.
I used to have lunch at the shack.I can’t remember the owners name at moment,but played football with and against him on many occasions.Enjoy.
CAN I HAVE RASPBERRY ON THAT
I really hope someone can come up with the goods for you on this one,mate.
If not,go to about 1.00-1.35 on this video. Billy Connolly’s advice might do the trick.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr6IgbqnTXg
67heaven
We all know they are corrupt mate , every decision they have made in this debacle has been made to favour the Old Club and after it was formed in 2012 , the New Club .
Not once have they done what is best for Scottish football.
BMCUW @ 04:24,
“Good article about the speech by Michael Sheen on the NHS.”
Stupendous speech, first time I’ve seen it – thanks.
Ironic really but the fact that no major politician is capable of making that kind of speech, nor as MS says – state what they mean without hidden agendas is the reason politics doesn’t interest me.
Still at least I still believe.
Interesting article on Mike Ashley’s future at Ibrox….
Of course Dave King has to be the best option for Rangers from our perspective, if the extant remains revert back to quintessential leadership it ensures we can continue to move forward unabated.
However the question has to be asked why Mike Ashley pulled his punches, he gave back the naming rights to Ibrox when surly SPORTS DIRECT ARENA could be lighting up the Glasgow night sky in Red White & Blue Neon.
Also he had a chance to obtain security over Ibrox Park, he choose Murray Park and the Car park.
Now these decisions may have been conciliatory to appease the bears as spun, however my guess is the Club he loaned the money to was not in a position to give any rights or security over Ibrox.
Sounds like some other entity has a sound claim on Ibrox.
No telling what remnants are left for Dave King and the true Rangers men.
They have their History, the Football Team and Coaching staff… And a compostarium of liabilities (and I’m not just talking about the gardener)
As a wiser man than I once said, rip it up and start again.
Hail Hail
Lionroars
I read the vile abuse directed at Jay in particular but also other targets by one guy on Sunday night on Twitter. I’m not sure if it’s the man who’s been arrested but if it is he deserves to be held to account.
Anyone with an interest into collusion by the state with loyalist murder gangs should find tonight’s Spotlight programme interesting.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-31703647
Árd Macha
2nd last time – I’ll get the new post and that will be it – he’s getting it done this afternoon !
Thank you to everyone who has donated.
Folks. it must feel like you only ever see me when the begging bowl is out – well it is – but this time its different (aye right – Ed).
My younger son , Caoilfhinn is taking part in a pilgrimage this July , where he and 27 other pupils from his school are taking 14 physically challenged children with them to Lourdes . Not just them , obviously – there will be staff as well but the children are responsible for the welfare of their ‘charge’ for the duration of the pilgrimage – it’s a lot of work for young people to commit to and I’m proud of him and his classmates .
In order to raise funds , he’s taking part in a leg wax – I know – but kids , what they like ?
If you can spare a pound or a euro , please go to
http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/CG-legwax
and donate .
thank you – i know you get asked for a lot , but every pound or euro will help .
Sanna
Hamiltontim
10:14 on
3 March, 2015
Lionroars
I read the vile abuse directed at Jay in particular but also other targets by one guy on Sunday night on Twitter. I’m not sure if it’s the man who’s been arrested but if it is he deserves to be held to account.
Absolutely whomever it was deserves all that comes his way in terms of the courts
hamiltontim
10:14 on 3 March, 2015
As stated by earlier poster, best not discuss….?
67heaven
Why not? It was disgusting and all I’ve said is that I read comments regarding it on Twitter on Sunday night.
67Heaven .. CHALLENGING THE LIE ..I am wee Oscar / Neil Lennon.. Ipox belongs to the creditors
10:25 on
3 March, 2015
hamiltontim
10:14 on 3 March, 2015
As stated by earlier poster, best not discuss….?
Whats the problem ?
hamiltontim
10:27 on 3 March, 2015
‘Mental problems’ could very well be involved here, and would suggest that we need to consider ‘protecting’ Jay from exposure to this as far as possible …..? ….just a thought
lionroars67
09:42 on 3 March, 2015
Big Nan
09:27 on
3 March, 2015 The Green Deila
08:37 on
3 March, 2015
OB act genesis was given life in various meetings between Hun groups and Strathclyde Police, the argument that the evening up process was required was taken on board by Strathclyde Police, the so called shame game gave SMSM a licence for extraordinary hyperbole and a populist policy on the back of nonsense tabloid headlines
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I don’t know about meetings between “Hun groups” & cops but I do know that at the JAG meetings following the so called shame game the OB Bill was wheeled out as a TV chef does in a “here’s one we prepared earlier” manner.
To Celtic’s shame they attended JAG, and showed no dissent to the Bill when it was discussed and only toke objection with their submission to the Justice Committee some months later, when the dogs in the street knew that this Bill was aimed at one team only.
I have never understood how Celtic bought into FoCUS which was their idea or the OB Bill which was obviously something that was going to be used for “evening up”.
toke = token
Terrible but not unexpected news about the 16 yr old Becky Watts.
Árd Macha
67heaven .. challenging the lie ..i am wee oscar / neil lennon.. ipox belongs to the creditors
10:25 on 3 March, 2015
hamiltontim
These cretins need outed mate, fed up reading horrible comments from all sides about Tommy burns, scott Browns sister, ibrox disaster, Davie cooper, wee Oscar and now wee jay.
The keyboard hard men need to be outed and shamed, total morons who wouldn’t have the balls to say it in front of normal people because they would get a belt.
Name and shame the clowns
lionroars67
Meant to ask – Did you enjoy ‘Selma’ ?
Cup Final tickets arrived this morning, hopefully first of many trophies under Ronny.
When NL left I didn’t know who I wanted as the new Celtic manager, I remember reading a few people saying that Celtic should think outside the box. Well Ronny was an outside the box signing and I was excited by it, although a little apprehensive.
His first couple of months weren’t great by any stretch and I couldn’t see much if any progress, but this was a huge task for him to get to grips with. I’m glad we stuck by him and he wins the treble in his first year. Every year is going to be a challenge with the transfers in and out. VVD & JD might be away this summer, hopefully he’s scouting their replacements. This will be his challenge every year with the doubters lining up to take a pop.
On the Wee Jay abuse, I read was what written on Twitter, either a very drunk daft boy who hopefully regrets it when he sobered up or a sick mind….
thomthethim for Oscar OK,
I can’t add much to my post of yesterday. Others have provided some background, but my dislike of the term is rooted in how the phrase was used by some here in the north, mostly stemming from the guy you mentioned.
It’s interesting though that the terms is also used in Scotland.
Árd Macha
https://twitter.com/bonniebanks69/status/572478238469070848
PeteTheBeat
10:45 on
3 March, 2015
lionroars67
Meant to ask – Did you enjoy ‘Selma’ ?
Yes i did, i agreed with their choice to focus on that small important momentous period in the history of the civil rights movement, with MLK at the heart of it, for those of us with a soul and a social conscience it certainly should be seen
67heaven
All I’ve said was that the comments were vile and the man who made them should be held accountable. I’m sorry but I’m not seeing what the issue is here.
Haven’t read the comments posted about Jay.
Possibly because I didn’t go looking for them.
We know there’s a lot of vile people about, it’s hardly news.
Just let the courts deal with it.
Any news on how Michael Duffy is doing in the developments squad…………………
He did bag a couple against Newcastle, I believe, when on trial.
LooksAgoodProspect
CHAIRBHOY. 1003
I firmly believe that there are still ‘conviction’ politicians out there,doing their best to serve and to help their constituents.
One of them posted on here,regularly,until his tragically early death.
Part of the problem,IMO,is that at Westmnster/Hollyrood/Brussels level,they are in hock to the party whip. Neutered and shackled,frequently to policies and soundbites in which they have little confidence and less,there’s that word again,conviction.
The alternative is to join the ranks of ‘the Mavericks’ like Galloway,Skinner,Canavan. Political oblivion in other words.
The UK needs politicians with the balls displayed by Michael Sheen on The NHS. And on railways,living wage,utilities,so many things.
Yet with a looming election,I hardly know anyone prepared to walk into a poll booth without a clothes peg on their nose.
lionroars67
It was amazing the physical resemblance of the actors – not just MLK, but people like his wife and Andrew Young.
It also intrigued me that 4 of the main protagonists were played by English actors – MLK, his wife, LBJ and George Wallace.
Just had an email exchange with the Celtic Ticket Office. Anyone else experience similar?
“Thank you for informing me that there are no tickets left for the Dundee Utd game on Sunday 08/03/15. None of which follows is directed at you personally – please pass on to whomever you feel appropriate.
I have to say that I am very disappointed with the response of the Ticket Office to my request, which was made last Saturday, 01 March. The initial reply indicated that there were tickets available (see email below at 0939 on Saturday, but that I should check the website again on Monday and again today. I did check the website constantly, but no information was available and I sent another email yesterday (Monday) to enquire on the situation – also below. So, in summary, there were tickets available as of Saturday and I as a season ticket holder wanted to buy 2 from Celtic – and now I am informed on Tuesday that none are available. This is very poor customer service in my opinion and does little to meet the needs of faithful supporters, indeed I have had 2 season tickets since 1997 as well as being a shareholder. It seems quite bizarre that in the year 2015 with all the technology now available (computerised sales etc), and knowing that tickets were available 3 days ago, the said tickets could not be sold there and then. I suggest that this needs to be looked at as a matter of urgency.
Incidentally, on receipt of your email, I phoned Dundee Utd immediately and got 2 tickets direct from them. This is not unusual, as I have always had excellent service from them during the last 10 years I have been living in Dundee. Food for thought perhaps?”
HH Friesdorfer
ernie lynch – You don’t have to go looking for it, they pop into your timeline from others who react to the original.
It was offensive but not sure how Police Scotland can bring charges as I don’t think it was criminal, not sure how the law works here. And he has previous allegedly against Ricksen, Scott Brown’s sister amongst others.
If he gets done, 240 hours working with disabled groups including Downs would change his attitude. I know some don’t want to discuss it so my last comment on it…
Hunguffery at a whole new Level
…………in advance of the latest Bear Hall Putsch……….
Wouldn’t be surprised if the polis form a cavalcade and guard of honour around the Edmiston Folly for the koronation…
Defkon 5………
hamiltontim
10:52 on 3 March, 2015
No issue at all …… Personally, feel it should be left to the authorities / shrinks to deal.
Tony Mowbray sent to Coventry.
Rip dave mackay
BOURNESOUPRECIPE
I wish Tony every success,difficult job to take on.
At least he won’t see his teams cheated,kicked to bits,battered and booked like he did up here.
bmcuw
Teetering above the relegation zone, chin prepared.
Cup Final ticket arrived,remember you need to sign for it