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.
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AULDHEID @ 5:00 PM,
Apologies for the delay in getting back… I was oft oot…
I have not read “The People of the Lie”, of course Peck touched on this in TRLT… from the reviews I think it’s must read for me, will look out for your slant.
As far as the lack of Forgiveness goes, the dichotomy in Scottish West Coast Catholics (& by no means unique to us) this trait which is at odds with a fundamental pillar of Christianity.
It is expounded throughout the Gospels and Jesus on the sermon on the mount reinforces it’s importance.
In every major religion and philosophy that concerns wellbeing, Forgiveness is key.
Hail Hail
Altogether now…..Kristoffer Ajer ..ra ta ta ta ta…..
31003.
Whit rhymes with do docherty? .
O’docherty!, Simples.
And chill folks, where is awe the love that used tae be oan here! Sad.
Chillcsc.
Auldheid and Chairbhoy
I would be interested in your views on some of these comments:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6971449?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
I don`t want to clutter the blog so: jimbarr1@talktalk.net would be better should you reply.
Cheerio for now,
JJ
PS I have not read the book .
JJ
good morning young sir.
A brief look at the comments rather reminded me of CQN!
HH jamesgang
Word of The Day
chimera /kaɪˈmɪərə; kɪ-/
noun
1. a wild and unrealistic dream or notion
2. (biology) an organism, esp a cultivated plant, consisting of at least two genetically different kinds of tissue as a result of mutation, grafting, etc
3. (often capital) ( Greek myth) a fire-breathing monster with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent
4. any similarly grotesque monster having disparate parts, especially as depicted in decorative art.
5. a horrible or unreal creature of the imagination; a vain or idle fancy:
6. a fabulous beast made up of parts taken from various animals
Word Origin and History for chimera
n.
fabulous monster, late 14c., from Old French chimere or directly from Medieval Latin chimera, from Latin Chimaera, from Greek khimaira, name of a mythical creature, slain by Bellerophon, with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail (supposedly personification of snow or winter);literally “year-old she-goat” (masc. khimaros), from kheima “winter season” (see hibernation ). Figurative meaning “wild fantasy” first recorded 1580s in English (attested 13c. in French).
KTF
#SackMhairiBlack
Big Jimmy
I have suggested several times that you calm down about the alleged trolling by Celtarella.
As has been stated several times on here by me and others Celtarella is a good guy.
Now Jimmy just get over yourself and either get on with posting and enjoy the banter or ….
#bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)Sanchez will earn half a million pounds a week at United. Nice work if you can get it. Sanchez to Man United is still a thing. Overall cost of transfer is 60 million (Including signing on fees and agents fees).
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He is 29 yrs old – surely the bubble has to burst?
Big Jimmy on 19th January 2018 6:30 am
Cheers Jimmy. If it wasn’t for you I’d have missed Neganon’s thought provoking post.
ALASTAIR MCLEAN
Celtic 1st has a Twitter account and is still going strong
ALASDAIR MACLEAN on 19TH JANUARY 2018 4:08 AM
get down to CARIB beach.talk to SPOCK who does the deck chairs,he is a CELTIC SUPPORTER.he will keep you right about RUM.ask him to see his photos with his strip on.
HAIL HAIL.
Who broke the blog??
HEBCELT
Dunno but I forgive them:))
CELTARELLA .
For what it’s worth
When I read it , I thought that particular comment was referring to the Garden Of Eden and Original Sin . . –nothing else !
https://youtu.be/EcKHuvkAEDM
Canny get near this place for spat oot dummies.
BIGJIMMY
There’s rools on here about flouncing,bud. It’s not allowed unless you send me a photo of you in a tutu.
I’ve got a burgeoning wee collection of said photies,but I canny wait to see you in one,I reckon it will be a sight for sore eyes,cheer me up no end!
As did seeing you sign off the last post at the bottom of the previous page,saying you were outa here for good-only to have the next post,at the top of the next page!
I hope you have a great time wi OLDTIM67 and the lads today,give them my very best. I’ve little doubt that if the subject of CELTARELLA comes up,they’ll agree with the words of wisdom of WHATISTHESTARS. BTW,he tipped a horse for tonight at Dundalk,if you read back it’s sitting about 5/1.
HH
Nae mer mentions of sailors of ill repute from me today, promise. aye.
FAVOURITEUNCLE
I mailed your helpful advice to ALASDAIRMACLEAN. Nearest I’ll get to Barbados is a bottle of rum and a can of Lilt.
HH
morning Cqn :-)
good read from Nicholas Boyle The Irish Times
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/brexit-is-a-collective-english-mental-breakdown-1.3356258?mode=amp
HH
New Sevco superstar Russell Martin, trying to ponse a hire car on his Linkedin page….
Oldtim67 hope you saw my message to you yesterday,package from Barra enroute to you with belated New Year greetings,hope you are in good health. Hail Hail Hebcelt
ALASDAIRMACLEAN
Wendys rum shop in Fitts Village will put the game on for you if it’s available, just phone ahead to see if it’s on.
if were looking to strengthen our midfield with someone from the SPL , forget mcginn and look no further then the lad from the accies, remember the last time we let a player from the accies get away.
Barney67.
Sorry to hear that. Are you off oot to Arrrrrrrrgos by any chance, there’s a nice sail on, if you keep a weather eye on the horizon.
HH Matey.
Brats –
Much media hype re Cavani leaving PSG and signing for Rube . Allegedly Neymar “stealing ” the penalty v Dijon which might have allowed Cavani to become PSG ‘s all time top scorer ( beating Ibra ) has convinced Cavani that he does not want to be in a team which includes Neymar . Noticeable that some of the PSG support voiced their disapproval of Neymar’s behaviour and that Unai Emery said this – ” the crowd’s reaction is understandable “.
Some Italian journos continue to speculate that Neymar is headed for Real Madrid .
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 19TH JANUARY 2018 10:24 AM
ta much.
SOUTHOFTUNIS
Cavani is an outstanding player,and his goals tally is only part of the story.
But this is only his 5th season at PSG,and to be their all-time top scorer says much about their (lack of a) history prior to the petrodollars.
Btw,Cavani’s in Saltcoats sold fantastic ice-cream when I was a wean!!!
Aye me an me ship mates seaman staines, Roger the cabin boy are putting the Ol jolly roger away at least till the next international break. ;-)
ALL SCHOOLS IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE CLOSING TODAY AT 12.30 BHOYS
GREENPINATA on 19TH JANUARY 2018 10:38 AM
Barney67.
Sorry to hear that. Are you off oot to Arrrrrrrrgos by any chance, there’s a nice sail on, if you keep a weather eye on the horizon.
HH Matey.
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Ooh if you aarr off to Arrrrrrrrgos could you get me some of that Jamaican heat proof ovenware? It’s called Pyrex of the Caribbean ( :-)X
BMCUW .
I remember Cavanis in Saltcoats . It had a fine jukebox . I also rememember another Saltcoats caff called -The Melbourne -not least because me and my wee crew from Queens Cross had a wee rumble in there with some locals . . 60s Peace and Love -West of Scotland style.
S o T
Come va?
Were you ever in the Venice Cafe in Troon during the years of your mis-spent youth?!
Saluti dalla Scozia!
HH!!
Just had quick look at Skys greatest? Scottish Cup games ,Rangers V Aberdeen 2000.
Observations
Easy 4-0 win for the hun after Leighton was kicked in the head and was replaced by Winters.
Rangers seemed to be close to a 100% EBT team right down to the manager and 3 subs (McCann ,Turguy , Porrini). They were loaded with top (EBT)internationals.
A couple of other observations – the hun support completely clad in orange and they seemed to have been given at least two thirds of Hampden.
It just bought home -again- the extent of the cheating + the bigotry.
SOUTHOFTUNIS
They were right next door to each other,mate. Both great places.
Cavani’s for the ice cream and iced drinks-Red Cola,oh,my taste buds suddenly jumped back to life!-and The Melbourne for the burgers.
Happy daze…
BMCUW
Been trying to contact you without success!
Phone, text, email…
Hope yer well!
HH!!
On Arran it was Pellegrini’s in Brodick for ice-cream ,milk shakes and I’m sure they had a jukebox too.
Plus the best view across the bay to Goatfell.
POG,
Aye. Fine for the rum fellow landlubber.
Actually looking for historic treasure scroll. ” Sevco in Davy Jones Locker.”
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me!
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and loot.
Drink up me hearties, yo ho!
We kidnap and ravage and don’t give a hoot.
Drink up me hearties, yo ho!
HH Matey.