A stream of criticism appeared in yesterday’s comments section to greet media coverage of yesterday’s Scottish Cup draw away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle or Dunfermline on 4 February. Such is our lot (long) after shock cup defeats; remember, these guys literally have to write something. No one mentioned 1961 so put your money on a trip to Fife next month.
A few moments ago Celtic confirmed Beram Kayal went through his operation yesterday and is now targeting a return to action for preseason. Irrespective of the circumstances of the incident in which he was injured, Beram’s is another in a long list of soft tissue injuries Celtic players have suffered in recent seasons, a fact which should engage minds at the club.
Rangers issued a really curious statement following the suspension of trading in their shares by the Plus Stock Exchange. Many Rangers fans have invested thousands of pounds in club shares and bonds, so one would have expected to read the obligatory suggestion from the company that investors take professional advice when addressing the withdrawal of the share disposal service. Still, at least they didn’t suggest “Rangers Football Club PLC could survive any administration event but feels it would not be the end of the world if it didn’t”. That kind of comment from those charged to look after their interests really would alarm shareholders.
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knoxy2000
great news – keep the faith –
I will sell up and move my family to England if we become Independent.
I will not sit waiting on my status gradually drop to that of below a Romanian street beggar, because I am of Irish descent and a practicising Roman Catholic.
Just spotted Alexander Frei in Toys r Us at the Forge Retail Park,returning a defective game of Ker Plunk.
I checked Austrian websites. All news in the Scottish about Celtic interest in Hamdi Salihi come from Kurier who is the newspaper giving mixture of pure fantasy and the truth.
Laola1 who is much reliable source quotes Rapid Manger Stefan Ebner : We have not heard anything from Celtic. They have not contacted with us. The news about Celtic interest in Hamdi Salihi is only a gossip for now.
I checked the stats of the player and must say that have doubts if he is an answer. Maybe Neil Lennon quotation was only the smokescreen.
Kojo
On what do you base your summation of Paddy’s ability to contribute? He rarely gets a run out against the better opposition.
If you look at last year’s return from the brink following our dismal run of 5 home games, it is no coincidence that it was when Paddy got a run of games from the start, and he started against the huns in the famous 2-0 January win. Sammy gets the plaudits, Paddy was, how would you put it, soopoib.
I would play Paddy every time Hooper or Stokes is not available.
Interesting discussion on Independence and the pure speculation on the mindset of our PM.
Personally, while I have always felt Scottish, while happily holding a British passport, and have even voted for the SNP, I won’t be chancing my arm in any referendum. England, with all its faults, is effectively a secular society and is governed (rightly) in the main by those of a secularist persuasion. We benefit from that here in Scotland, as part of Britain.
I would be concerned if we voted to become a sovereign state that the right wing (fascist/Masons/”Protestants”= bigotted rangers supporters) would have too much influence.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Top Guy
Yep.. Bogle, is Gone.
He hid the makin’s ,awright..
But, His Hert wiz no in Scotland.
The ither guy, who is also gone..wan Ah didnae not anythin aboot,… collie,nevah mentioned whit he thought aboot him.
collie’s, next tip for Stardom is:
Young Chalmers.. collie, said that Chalmers, is gonna be Bettah than
Izzy!
Fur.. Young Chalmers kin Cross a Ba’..and reach a Friendly Face.. Far mair CONSISTENTLY, than Izzy kin…
Hmmmmmmm..
Nice Chattin’ Pally.
Kojo
yer pal.. who thins ye are Swellegant.
Lennon n Mc….Mjallby
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Forster
Matthews
Wilson
Mulgrew
Izza
Sammi
Ledley
Victor
Brown
Forrest
Stokes
What balance.
What a team.
Parkheadcumsalford says:
10 January, 2012 at 16:04
It’s a conundrum. Do we stay British or vote Scottish?
I suspect either way is not going to benefit us much. I would love Scotland to be free.
I take your point about the right wing state but are you not underestimating the immigrant community in Scotland?
There are a lot people of Asian/Eastern European/Irish & African descent in Scotland. They will not vote for this Protestant Free State of Scotland!
LB
Kojo
Paddy was immense at ibrox last new year !
so yes
you are correct, haha
he plays great against WEE teams
:)
RL
RE you saying we shouldn’t be going with a simple majority, but instead say “I would go further in fact as it is so important. I would say you need the majority vote in a referendum that attracts a minimum 80% turnout. We shouldn’t be going independent on the say so of 50 odd percent of a 45% turnout. ”
Now 80% of what though? The Electrol Roll? Which includes dead people, the mentally incapicated, those in jail and unable to vote and many people will have two votes (due to moving home, at the last election I got a polling card for Glasgow Southside and Uddingston & Bellshill).
I got to say the future is decided by those who can be bothered to turn up!
Kojo
re JC
great young left-footed fullback
but a while to go yet, buddy
takes time i suppose
hope he has enough
actually
just checked
i see his birthday is 03.01.1994
so yes he does have time
great !!
delighted !!
i’ll need to send him a wee belated
happy birthday tweet
LiviBhoy/ Parkheadcumsalford,
At present it’s perfectly possible to consider yourself to be both Scottish and British, if such things matter to you.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Top Guy
An Addendum:
Yep.. Siggurson(?) wiz already in Lenny’s Wee Black Book.
We wur interested in this Guy… Last season, Ah think.
But,He was wanted by the Big Clubs in England,at the Time.
and He drifted aff oor Screen.
Noo.. Ah see he is back,wance mair,in oor sphere o’interest.
In MA opinion..if the Big English Clubs loast interest in him..
well…..
Howevah..
He is worth a Look.
They tell me that the young Nigerian Fellow.is no Much tae get excited aboot.. He could Be anither Freddy A.
A loata Young Fellahs are like that..
They hiv the natural Ability.. but, lack the Intestinal stuff.. which ye must hiv as well.. and In Abbondanza..if ye wanna mak it…in
Well..
Any Profession.
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater.
greenjedi,
I agree with you on this one. A simple majority of those who vote should carry the day.
I would hope that the turnout is high given the importance of the subject though.
But I would leave the qualifying age at 18. That’s what we use for all other elections from local councils upwards. I can’t see any argument for changing it on this one occasion.
Last season
DUFC 1-1 at home , Paddy on the bench
ICT 2-2 at home, Paddy on the bench
Killie 1-1 at home, Paddy on the bench
League looks over.
St J at home 2-0 Paddy starts
Motherwell at home 1-0 Paddy starts
Huns at Ibrox, Jan 2, 2-0 Paddy starts, man of the match.
Back in the race.
Hamilton 1-1 away. No Paddy
Hibs 3-0 win away, Paddy starts
Aberdeen 1-0 win home, Paddy starts
Hearts 4-0 home win, Paddy scores off the bench
Kris Commons signs, no complaints about his contribution at all but curtails Paddy’s starts.
Great player, often comes on to add some gloss or unlock a defence, but it must be noted he can be trusted with a start.
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon says:
10 January, 2012 at 16:16
A nationality is of great importance!
I would far rather be Scottish than British. Scottish is not a drop down option for nationalities on any on-line form I have filled in. It is about as relevant as being Cornish!
LB
BlantyreKev@16:03
Kevin,
sorry but much as I am an admirer of Paddy’s ball skills and dribbling ability, he consistently slows the game down but for his mazey runs and goals.
He has the ability to beat many a man, and score some super goals against a certain level of opponent but i’m sorry I just don’t see him as an “end product” player that you can rely upon consistently. I wish it were otherwise but it is not.
He is not as effective in the midfield as our other options and I would not drop any of them just to fit Paddy in. He is a bit of a luxury i’m afraid and so I think it is probably best if he moves on– although there will always be a feeling of…. if only!
Folks debating over Salmond, Cameron, Clegg and Co,
Apart from the colour of their tie – they have morphed into one single amoeba, operating a self preservation society depending on the tie colour. They squabble like the “post code warriors” who clash with youths from neighbouring schemes.
Has anyone worked out why:
lets say, for the sake of arguments that the tories are in power and bring laws to bash the unions, (as they did) the labour minority of course stood up for the unions, but labour are only in minority and although labour staunchly vote to a man against the union bashing legislation they cannot change the evil tories decisions, until of course the election comes along and labour become the majority. Do labour repeal such legislation? Do they heck. Everyone of the parties follow this golden rule, and it applies to virtually ALL legislation that gets passed
Another Example
Is it really possible that every labour MP disagrees with every single tory proposal (and vice versa). Surely there is some degree of concensus on some topics, there are hundreds of them, but hey that’s right, they cannot vote with their conscience (if they have one) they vote as they have been told to do, not by the voter but by their leader
Another example
Imagine that the labour were in power and had 15 years service from the best minister of defence for example that the country has ever seen. The tories win the election and kick out said minister and appoint an ex shop owner instead. How does this benefit the country
I don’t think party politics works have a place in a democracy, in fact party politics defeat the purpose.
If you don’t vote you don’t have the right to complain they said – does that mean if you did vote you are then responsible for the state of country?
If you haven’t yet worked out that the only difference between these politicos is the colour of their tie, you shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
BRTH
I refer the honourable CQNer to the post I made some moments ago.
philvisreturns says:
10 January, 2012 at 13:04
EU, …. with a pathological hatred of the nation-state
Yeah, two world wars and millions slaughtered will do that for you every time.
Here in Switzerland we dismiss the notion that small countries can be fantastically successful with an imperious wave of the bejewelled pinkie.
My dear,dear,dear,friend..Blantyre Kev
Pal… Ah know that Paddy, did play well agin the G.A.
in that Particular game..
Howevahhhhhhh..
Ah Don’t consider…like Ma Friend .. Top Guy, points oot..
That,the G.A. be Stern Opposition.
If ye look at the Players which they hiv ,at this time..
Ye wid be hard pressed tae be.. well.. IM-pressed!
And ,believe me when Ah write this.. Ah hiv oan Ma
Serious Pointy Hat…
No Ma Usual.. Beanie wi’ the Propeller !
Paddy,hiz his uses,but… he is definitely no Top Drawer.
Mair like Second Bottum..
In MA OPINION.
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater.
Hoopedreams
Qualified Resolution would require Celtic swaying one other member to vote with us or for Mad Vlad to have a Mad Mental Vlad day.
SPL board will require a simple majority from
Eric Riley (Celtic), Stephen Thompson (Dundee Utd), A Muderwell Rep, A St Johnstone Rep, CEO of SPL and a legal representative (whom should be neutral – someone like Donald Findlay).
Reading the above which option would provide aceltic with the best chance of successfully opposing a Newco Rangers being transferred a share?
MWD
Paddy gets frustrating when played as an orthodax wide midfielder. He drops deep to collect the ball, often in the full back position, and does not have the physique or pace to do the winger thing.
That’s why I say he should be played off a front man, up the park, where he can annihilate a defence. ‘Number 10s’ are as rare a commodity as good left backs and we should use him more in his best position.
All about opinions. And mine is worth more than most.
MWD – are you sure we can reply on Riley?
Orthodax is the medication I need.
reply = rely.
BlantyreKev at 16:19
Hamilton 1-1 away. No Paddy
Paddy started that day and played the full 90 minutes.
Mort
Gordon J
I believe that if you are old enough to pay taxes, you are old enough to vote in any election.
BTW to the above list I forgot to add people in hospital and those on holiday who haven’t organised a postal vote in time or knew they would need one.
assetmanager – EU, …. with a pathological hatred of the nation-state
Yeah, two world wars and millions slaughtered will do that for you every time.
Good point.
For this is exactly the main argument in favour of the EU: it stops the German tanks rolling into France.
A pathetic argument it is, too.
However, if the French and Germans and sundry nationalities wish to extinguish themselves for fear of another war, that’s their choice.
It isn’t something we want or need any part of. (thumbsup)
greenjedi – I believe that if you are old enough to pay taxes, you are old enough to vote in any election.
Any child old enough to spend pocket money is paying taxes. (thumbsup)
Mort (Kano 1000) says:
10 January, 2012 at 16:29
Please stop using facts to distort statistics.
BlantyreKev says:
10 January, 2012 at 16:28
There’s little room for doubt that your opinion is worth more than most but… he’s a tanner ba’ player – they seldom make it big time ( Chic Charnley?)
BlantyreKev 16.28
I’ve been saying exactly that since Paddy arrived.
He should be played exactly as Southampton used to play Le Tissier.
Central and between Midfield and Centre Forward.
The guy is no winger.
assetmanager says:
10 January, 2012 at 16:34
You’re right, like Pele ‘n that :-)
philvis
I know some 10 years who are smarter than a lot of adults I know.
I’ll rephrase that then, if you are old enough to work, old enough to pay income tax, then you are old enough to voteand have a say in whereyour hsard earned money is going!
anyone hearings rumours of mr boyd in talks with celtic the now? i hope its a wind uo as i cant see his heart being in it.
The muppets deserve everything coming to them.
HeadInSandCSC
CRAIG Whyte still has the backing of most Rangers supporters although there remain “genuine concerns” about the club’s future, according to the president of the Rangers Supporters Assembly, Andy Kerr.
Trading on Rangers shares was suspended yesterday because of the failure to submit audited accounts, which has also delayed the club’s annual general meeting.
The Scottish champions also confirmed in a statement to the PLUS Stock Exchange that they were considering withdrawing their listing on the exchange in the long term.
Rangers claim the delayed AGM is down to the ongoing dispute with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, which is due to come before a tax tribunal next week and could potentially cost the club £49million.
Chairman Whyte has refused to rule out the possibility of administration if Rangers lose the dispute, which centres on payments made before he bought out Sir David Murray last May.
Kerr told Press Association Sport: “The rank and file of the Rangers support want to give Craig Whyte a chance.
“There is the feeling among many fans that ‘at least this guy took it on’.
“More informed supporters and people outside the club who are asking hard and serious questions are perhaps seen as stirring the pot but my personal view is that a lot of those questions are pertinent.
“There are genuine concerns about the mid to long-term future of the club, definitely.
“We are in limbo. We were prior to the takeover and certainly have been since then.
“When I spoke to him last week he was reasonably reassuring and it is encouraging that we are having regular meetings.
“He told us it would be a rough road and costs would have to be cut but we would get through it.
“He hopes to get the accounts signed off soon.
“He is committed to an AGM and it will be within the first quarter, perhaps in March.
“I think the AGM will be pivotal. That’s when shareholders will get the chance to put their questions to him.”
Kerr admits shares and stock markets were not discussed with Whyte but he is relaxed about the situation, believing there are more pressing worries for the club.
“He never mentioned it,” said Kerr. “It was a little bit of a surprise when I heard about it yesterday but in reality it is not a major obstacle.
“Was it another wee negative with regards the club’s reputation that we could have done without? Yes.
“But the more pertinent question is ‘why aren’t the accounts signed off?’ and that’s what he was asked about when I spoke to him last week.
“And I’m sure it has nothing to do with the figures contained within the accounts.
“He told us that not a lot had changed since we last met in September.
“This is an important month for the club, in terms of the tax case, the transfer window and the football.
“Like all fans, I am hoping we come out of this on the right side.”