Photo by Vagelis Georgariou, Biglens.
Almost exactly 10 years after Celtic fans alleged Porto’s adherence to the rules was less than faithful, when they won the Uefa Cup after extra time, their creative genius, Deco, failed a drugs test a substance used to mask performance-enhancing substances were found in his blood.
Is anyone surprised?
Congratulations to the Celtic under-20 team on securing league and cup double, the fourth consecutive season Celtic youths have recorded this achievement. John Kennedy and Stevie Frail’s operation is years ahead of what was previously known as their domestic competition.
Celtic have been fine-tuning youth development since Tommy Burns returned from Amsterdam all those years ago with new strategies, some of which are still being used. The cream graduate as Champions League players, but Celtic are pretty much running elite-level youth development in Scotland, a fact made clear when you look at the enormous number of Celtic training academy graduates earning a living across the rest of the league.
It used to be the case that Celtic wasted young talent. Perceived wisdom was “Go to Aberdeen or Dundee United, they’ll turn you into a player”. The opposite is now true.
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FourGreenFields
” Don’t want the Zombies polluting Celtic Park ever again .”
They have never been to Celtic Park! por cierto
DJPEE I concur with your observation.
This ref at Benfica game has made life hard for himself
2-1 Benfica.
2-1 Benfica 2-2 agg
John O’Neil
Did you know that the name O’Gilvie is probably the only Scottish name which retained the Irish spelling. Or did. Another interesting name, Mania, as in Ryan, Grand National Winner, I heard pronounced on BBC Alba as O’Mania. Ryan is from Galashiels, and speaks with what I would describe as a soft Scottish-Irish (ie rooted in Gaelic) accent. Is it an Irish name?
Mon the benfica the refs a choob 2-1
benfica diving about all over the place instead of trying to play…oh goal cardozo 2:2
John O Neil
I have plenty, gentle and some not so gentle irritations, I have no wish bring them on to a blog.
Jelly&Ice cream Friday?
Can’t stop laughing
@corsica1968
Penny dropped according to my blue knight; accepted CW has true claim on assets. Murray & Mather desperately searching for £30m cash!
DJPEE?
How dare you?
por cierto
20:40 on 2 May, 2013
FourGreenFields
” Don’t want the Zombies polluting Celtic Park ever again .”
They have never been to Celtic Park! por cierto
Zombies = R*****s supporters
Unfortunately they have been to Celtic Park when they followed the old club .
the boy jinky
20:22 on 2 May, 2013SipsiniI hope that every time they call him that. .. you shout… fenian army ;)
>>>>>>>
Cheers, that’s the seed on the heid, just signed an integrity contract in there aswel.och well, sick of the place anyway :-))
Missed out the to( before I get slaughtered )
gene’s a bhoy’s name said @ 20:21 on 2 May, 2013
My grandmother’s family came from Ireland to Scotland in the late 19thC – they dropped the O’ from their name as it was more acceptable in the bigot country.
My grandfather came over with the surname Baoghill – can you guess what we are now?
Re the small scale bother at Firhill.
I’ve yet to hear one of the msm mention the common denominator, the hun support..They have a track record second to none. Millwall are local troublemakers but Sevcodgers have an international reputation. Manchester 08 was a football violence blockbuster. Even the 1980 battle of Hampden was kicked off by huns invading the park. The msm know they are possibly the worst fans in Europe, but are only too ready to drag us into their cesspit, even though Celtic fans get UEFA awards and testimonial invitations. Makes me sick, and its getting worse.
Celtic Mac, interesting… Maybe an Irish contributor knows.
Oi! Whits all this talk about playing “them” again? If I’m not mistaken “them” were liquidated in June 2012 and do not exist anymore.
Could you lads do us a favor and stop listening to propagandist radio shows that subliminally pollute your subconscious?
Get your news from the bampots.
Cracking game wi Benfica
John O’Neil
had a wee smiley @ the end, KK told me to do that a while back, was only havin a wee joke. BTW I know a guy called John O’Neil an he’s a rabid hun………yer no him are ye ?
:-) :-) :-)
Is Jimmy Cricket still alive….?
Evening all
We are all quick to be critical of CFC customer services etc, but I sent items purchased online in error back on Friday and the refund was in my account today.
Thats good by any standards, some companys take 10 days, so credit where it’s due to the operation our club is running and the efficency.
I dunno bout you but I appreciate that sorta thing.
Anyways, who’s got a spare ticket for the final? :) Obv give at least face value
I’m a Toryglen Bhoy so I can offer a fridge full of your favourite tipple, a hospitable wee shindig then a 10 minute walk to Hampden!!
Go on, you know it makes sense!!
HH
Bada
I know but walt disney
benfica can play some good stuff when they try..cut out the histrionics
Oh ya dancer….
pedrocaravanachio67 yes that is me. Rumbled finally… Hail hail!
Whahahahahahh! Chelsea lost a goal!
Bada
No ,he died a couple of years back ,had a good innings tho :)
HH
‘mon the bushes 1-0!
Mon the Basel…
I would love to see Valentine Stocker at Celtic..
Basil deserve that lead …..Chelsea seem casual…….if they don’t match the enthusiasm of Basil in the second half, Basil will win …
bushes = brushes (as in Basil) :-(
!!Bada Bing!!
Googly it.
channelislandcelt-made me laugh there pal :)
Sipsini
I just dont think they understand ;)
Integrity. .. next they will have some dignity too
http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/223820-celtic-star-fraser-forsters-girlfriend-joins-the-apprentice/
Seems Big fraser doesn’t only think of football – or, maybe this is why his mind seems on other things during recent games?
Bada
That ones got me stumped
!!bada bing!!
20:49 on 2 May, 2013
Is that the wee guy who used to say “I’m no fool, no siree. I’m going to live to be 103. I’ll play safe for you and me, cos I’m no fool.
….or, was that just a dream?
dmacb88 14:41 on 2 May, 2013
updated list :
1) Alan McInally
2) Pierre
3) Robbie Keane
4) Gravesen
5) Di Canio
6) TKOK
7) Chris Sutton
8) Roy Keane
9) Tony Cascarino – who unbelievably has played for 5 (yes FIVE) previous winners!!
10) Dion Dublin – well done to GlassTwoThirdsFull !!
11) Stephane Henchoz
12) Paul Elliott – from Green T (good shout)
13) possible – Evander Sno
Just thought of another one – but it would have to be a “possible” as he didn’t play any games for one of the teams.
Bada
Thought it was jiminy cricket