I assume none of us knew Stuart Armstrong has been playing with a hernia problem? Stuart’s form has been below that of last season, but whereas others carrying an injury would raise the white flag, he’s made himself available to the manager.
Much was, therefore, said and written about him which was grossly unfair. As we know, footballers are not machines, even brilliant ones.
I know I’m not alone in being irritated by “the greatest league in the world” guff we so often have to endure, in particular from the (England and Wales) Premier League main broadcaster, Sky Sports. It was brought to my attention this morning that European Champions, Real Madrid, are three points closer to relegation than the top of the table.
Juventus are the only non-La Liga team to reach a Champions League final in the last four seasons, having done so twice. Even in current form, Real are one of the most dangerous teams in the history of the game, but the technical brilliance of La Liga is such that any vulnerabilities are exposed.
If only we were part of that guff to the south, but the game there is as relevant to football as pantomime is to the theatre (Oh yes it is). The game’s brilliance resides in Spain.
NEW CQN PODCAST OUT NOW FEATURING TOMMY SHERIDAN
A Celtic State of Mind presents its 30th instalment of insightful discussion around the culture of Celtic Football Club, the city of Glasgow, and fans of the reigning treble-winning Scottish champions.
Kevin Graham is joined by Scotty Alcroft to interview Scottish pro-independence politician, Tommy Sheridan, at The Penalty Spot in Glasgow.
The interview took place as part of A Celtic State of Mind’s first live event – Five-a-sides at The Penalty Spot – and, as such, there is some background noise (including mobile interference – apologies) from the audience.
The other voice you may hear throughout this episode is that of former Celtic striker, Frank McGarvey, who is a friend of Tommy’s, and who was also interviewed separately that day for a future show.
You are sure to enjoy Tommy’s eclectic input, as he discusses everything from Catalan independence to Coolio, with a constant undercurrent of that thing called Celtic.
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Lingfield 2pm
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Lads, naps on here today please…
Nap : Waterlord (14:05 Haydock)
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I’ll go for
SPADES ARE TRUMPS 1225 Navan
There’s a gag in there about a racist twat,but I canny think what it is(!)
Spare Parts 8 15 Chelmsford.
Rock the kasbah 3.15 ascot
Kauto Riko 3.55 Taunton
YALA ENKI 3.15 H
Need a big score so taking a punt on Ptit Zig 315 at Haydock… HH
14:25 @ Ascot – Caid Du Lin – NAP!
Good luck everybody.
Ascot 2.25 Night Of Sin
Strategic Heights
1610 Lingfield
Gold Club
16:10 Lingfield
Mount Victoria in the Chelmsford 6:45
Hail hail
Be Mindful
8:45. Chelmsford.