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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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Marrakesh Express
11:53 on 3 May, 2013
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What makes you think that – Celtic will sell 40k SB’s ?
HH
Sorry to hear about young Fraser.
I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Unfortunately I still think the way Ambrose is playin’ he couldn’t knock the skin off an ole rice puddin’.
BMCUW
Howdy buddy!
Glad you enjoyed (yet another!) night oot!
Might I enquire the location of this latest Tim swally in deepest Ayrshire?
….and did you get your train?!
Will mail you soon – I know you are heading back to Swindon tomorrow.
HH!!
Hearts will go into administration at some time it seems. Either they lose 18 points now, meaning almost certain relegation, or they will start next season 14 or 15 points behind.
That’s assuming they are still around of course …
Thanks to members of the Cawder CSC who answered my query last night about outfield players taking over in goal at Celtic Park. Just proves fellas that all the information you want isn’t necessarily on the Internet and you have to resort to the auld pub and proper Celtic supporters for the answers sometimes
If yer lurking ya bampots thanks again
16 roads…
Get afe to bed.
Your insight is shi ite, make way wfor tbe mushrooms.
Apple.isc
16 roads – Neil Lennon walks on water.
11:56 on 3 May, 2013
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Maybe that’s why Willie McStay is no longer on the Celtic FC
Wage Roll ?
HH
Jobo Baldie 10:17 on 3 May, 2013
Just popped on for my habitual coffee break read there and quite simply I have to ask, what sort of parallel universe took over all of page 16 for 2 and a half hours? Back to the reality of you for ole Jobo ;-)
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Jobo, what you experienced there was a tear in the very fabric of space that allowed the moonhowler timeline to become confuddled with the accepted normal timeline. The tear has been resealed and equilibrium restored.
Howoooooooooooooooo.
Kev J-What makes you think that – Celtic will sell 40k SB’s ?
-they’ll do it to get on your nerves.
TALLYBHOY
I cheated and arranged it for Kilwinning!
Fears for East End facilities after £44m hotel project wrangle
THE Commonwealth Games are at risk of losing part of their community legacy, SNP leaders warned after a £44million hotel, shopping and leisure complex for the East End was put on ice.
Already dubbed The Arena, the scheme was to be up and running next to Celtic Park by next summer, providing 400 jobs.
But the Evening Times revealed yesterday that the project had stalled as its private developer and the council blame each other for delays.
It was also tipped to be home to a new community hub for Dalmarnock.
Local SNP councillor Alison Thewliss said: “I am deeply concerned that a much-needed community facility for Dalmarnock residents could be put at risk, as well as the potential for local people to access jobs in the development.
“Most of the Dalmarnock facilities have been cleared for the Games – the Accord Centre, GP, and shops have gone. The well-used community centre is to be demolished in coming months.
“The council has known since the 2014 bid was approved that this site would need developed before the Games. For the whole thing to be up in the air at this late stage is embarrassing for the council and hugely disappointing for people.
“The council must act to resolve this now. People in Dalmarnock must have their own legacy from the Games.”
Graeme Hendry, leader of the SNP opposition on the city council, said: “Successful regeneration needs local facilities and supporting infrastructure, so the failure to deliver on this will leave us with a fantastic facility (the Emirates Arena and velodrome) isolated from the infrastructure it needs.”
Yesterday the Evening Times revealed the developer behind The Arena – Kevin Fawcett – had effectively put the scheme on hold.
Mr Fawcett said he could not begin to put up the entire complex, which includes a 160-room three-star hotel, without paperwork from the council saying the site, on the corner of Springfield Road and London Road, was free of contaminated land.
The council denied there was any contamination on the land and said it was not obliged to provide Mr Fawcett with documentation.
Dalmarnock Development Trust is planning the new community hub to replace its existing centre.
The Arena was seen as a highly likely site for this facility, which, sources said, appears unlikely to be built this financial year.
Nobody at the Trust was available for comment. Nor were Labour councillors George Redmond and Yvonne Kucuk, who represent the Calton ward.
Asked about The Arena as a home for the hub, a council spokesman said: “We understand this was only one of a number of sites being considered by the Trust.”
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon
11:57 on 3 May, 2013
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Do you think that with all that’s going on in Scottish Fitba right now that
to – conclude or to – cut a long story short….that Celtic FC are sitting tight
waiting for Scottish Football to collapse and be invited elsewhere ?
HH
proudbhoy – i will tell you one thing,and i mean this – Derry isn’t a city mo chara,and neither is Belfast.
Glasgow isn’t a real city either,although it’s more of a city than Belfast,and Derry is…but it isn’t a city ffs.
Dublin is a real city,as is London,New York,Rome,Madrid,Paris etc.
When you arrive in a city,you know when you are in a real city.
All the best.
^^^^^^^^^
That was 888.
Dontbrattbakkinanger
12:01 on 3 May, 2013
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Aye – lots of llllloooollll :)
Nah, seriously…the further or, the nearer that the huns get to – deaths door(again)
the emptier that CP is becoming. Strange that…..
HH
This same DR.
http://t.co/WovnPaJJ6V
PETEC
Mushrooms?
Surely that word should have been spelt shiitake?
16 roads – neil lennon walks on water.
11:56 on 3 May, 2013
proudbhoy – And sure wee James McClean is from Derry himself,is he not? And Gibson and Duffy at Everton? Good Celtic Bhoys too.
Could anyone tell me the score with that lad Seamus Coleman? – Willie McStay recommended the said footballer to his friend D Moyes,nothing wrong with that i hear you say – except for one thing – McStay was on the wage roll at Celtic FC at the time,i am almost certain about that fact.Please correct me if i am wrong.There was a Sligo connection there.
Proudbhoy,Bobby M,KevJ. Debate is good.
Slan.
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Why they good celtic men ? Duffy far from it.. When james was gettin abuse for not wearing a poppy duffy was asked on twitter would he wear one. Answer was yes. Could have declined the question.
Lennon was aware of james before he went to sunderland. Didnt make a move. James done alot better than i expected. plays every game like his last.
Better player (patrick mceleney)who left sunderland reserves because of coach, still with derry but dont think he has the drive james did. Fantastic talent thou.
Everton signed coleman from sligo, i may have read somewhere he picked them over us. Not 100% sure thou that is in my head.
16 ROADS
Yer on a roll,bud!
Verdict due in Massereene murder trial
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16 roads – neil lennon walks on water.
12:05 on 3 May, 2013
proudbhoy – i will tell you one thing,and i mean this – Derry isn’t a city mo chara,and neither is Belfast.
Glasgow isn’t a real city either,although it’s more of a city than Belfast,and Derry is…but it isn’t a city ffs.
Dublin is a real city,as is London,New York,Rome,Madrid,Paris etc.
When you arrive in a city,you know when you are in a real city.
All the best.
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Interesting.
It is the town i love so well i suppose
From twitter.
TSFM posters citing S216 of the Insolvency Act say King can’t get involved. http://t.co/H2o6zewAJu
16 Roads –
Just passed a sign saying “City of Glasgow”. Confused now.
What about Inverness?
:-)
houl yer wheest
12:08 on 3 May, 2013
Verdict due in Massereene murder trial
BreakingNews.ie-2 hours ago
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Brian shivers ? Been through alot.
Very sick his whole time in jail.
proudbhoy
12:07 on 3 May, 2013
Lennon was aware of james before he went to sunderland. Didnt make a move. James done alot better than i expected. plays every game like his last.
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Lennon was also aware of Johnny Russell but, decided to blow double the money on
Lassad n Miku ?
Or….was it PL who called that shot ?
HH
petec – sound advice.
KevJ – wreck everything and start again,you are correct.
Gone.
16 roads – Neil Lennon walks on water.
12:05 on 3 May, 2013
proudbhoy – i will tell you one thing,and i mean this – Derry isn’t a city mo chara,and neither is Belfast.
Glasgow isn’t a real city either,although it’s more of a city than Belfast,and Derry is…but it isn’t a city ffs.
Dublin is a real city,as is London,New York,Rome,Madrid,Paris etc.
When you arrive in a city,you know when you are in a real city.
All the best.
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When you Speak , I ALWAYS listen, imagine that Lady and Man had arrested you?
I hate the fact that YOUTUBE is manipulating EVERYTHUUUNG noo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjJY7o_VwOA
16 roads – Neil Lennon walks on water.
12:12 on 3 May, 2013
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Thanks M8
But…a wee word of advice…..don’t be seen to agree with me on here – it’s been known to offend :)
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Thank you , one and all . I’ve reached my initial target already but every little helps .
The Kano Foundation (and yours truly ) are taking part in a fundraising Bungee jump at Xscape , Braehead on 11th May .
I believe the crane is 160ft tall , and as i’ll be hurling towards the ground at up 70mph , i hope they tie it on tight ! Maybe a triple knot might be an idea. Gulp.
http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/KanoBungee
HH
TWOMACAROONS 11.35..
Dead on.. The nonsense and la k of remorse is relentless . I never want them around again. Their arrogance and self righteousness knows no bounds..
HH
…aren’t the street-drinkers getting very boisterous?
Genuine question for the Norn Iron contingent:
I’ve noticed that the media increasingly refer to the city of Derry as “Derry/Londonderry” which frankly sounds daft, but is presumably designed to be inoffensive to anyone. What do the residents call the city these days – is it still generally split according to one’s political/religious background?
16 roads – Neil Lennon walks on water.
12:12 on 3 May, 2013
petec – sound advice.
KevJ – wreck everything and start again,you are correct.
Gone.
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Dinnae ever go there.
The pyramidic steps want us All to throw out the Good.
For those that are so inclined.
Ricin in Para dise…
bankiebhoy1
12:20 on 3 May, 2013
…aren’t the street-drinkers getting very boisterous?
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Name names?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52cQeFBU2Kw
I feckin hate cowardice.
JohnnyClash 12:20 on 3 May, 2013
Think it is something to do with the European City of Culture stuff.
Might be wrong though – it’s been known to happen…
Kosice in Slovakia is this year’s city of culture.
Celtic played their football team in 1996 and won 1-0 on aggregate.
kevjungle – “walk-on” in the jungle = bliss
12:12 on 3 May, 2013
proudbhoy
12:07 on 3 May, 2013
Lennon was aware of james before he went to sunderland. Didnt make a move. James done alot better than i expected. plays every game like his last.
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Lennon was also aware of Johnny Russell but, decided to blow double the money on
Lassad n Miku ?
Or….was it PL who called that shot ?
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I would imagine it was neil, i assume he thought lassad and miku would add bit of guile and craft which is espcially needed in europe.
Im sure lawell would have prefered russell. Spl proven , Young , cheap with good sell on ability. The other 2 would be more than a risk in my view.
I think russell is good player but havent watched him week in week out to decide if hes celtic class.
I have to ask thou.. Are you related to him ? Barely a day goes by u dont mention him.