I was cautioned yesterday on my assumption that Linfield would be fodder for the Celtic machine next month. The words, “You mean they’re no Lincoln Red Imps?” was the retort. Red Imps occupy a minor detail in the story of last season; a curiosity at the beginning of the Brendan Rodgers regime, bound to become a quiz question of the future.
Linfield will reach the second qualifying round of the Champions League and will be despatched by Celtic, but the jeopardy of a reversal in Belfast is a real possibility. While none of us begrudge Red Imps their moment of glory, the prospect of waiting a week to put right an indifferent early season performance would cause consternation.
Be ready for it, Celtic. Your opponents will be.
Episode 1 of the @CQNMagazine podcast 'A Celtic State of Mind' with @Lisa_Hague1 interview coming later this week pic.twitter.com/84rB4f55nS
— Paul John Dykes ⭐️ (@PaulDykes) June 20, 2017
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FAIRHILL BHOY
I used to work from a guy who told us he was from the Wirral…I just assumed that was like someone from Dundee saying they were from Broughty Ferry…
*with not from
Obvs…
http://celticbynumberscom.ipage.com/the-engine-room/
Season review Part 5 – a look at the Central Midfielders performances on Celtic By Numbers.
HH
TET,
I think I am in the minority on this point, but I think the zombies have improved their player pool considerably over last season.
The young striker they signed (Morales?) seems to be able to score (okay … maybe not the best league).
Bruno Alves was a good player in his day. At 35 he is nearing the end, but may still be good enough to play in Scotland. Pena has 19 caps for Mexico, which is in the top 20 countiries. Herrera doesn’t score much, but puts himself about, and, again, has a few caps for Mexico. I dont know the portugese players as much, but generally, the Portugese players have a decent level of skill..
Even with decent players, there is always a question of whether they adapt to the hurly burly that is scottish football/playing in scottish winters.
And there is the question of whether Pedro is as poor a coach as he looked last season, or whether he was just not used to working with donkeys.
The bigger question for me is how they are paying (for) these players. Even at 35, Alves will demand a decent wage. And last season, they were bleeding money… and now, they have added a lot of new wages, but Id ont think they have cleared out nearly as much in the way of wages. So, are they once again, banking on a Euro run to get them through the end of the season? That is my bet. And, my bet, is once again, that will end in disaster. Well, it would end in disaster, if it were any other team in any other country… but, as we saw previously, rules dont seem to apply to R***s/Sevco….
Mexico currently getting beaten 1-0 to New Zealand. Could and should be more.
Anyone any idea when Brendan returns from his honeymoon. Everyone’s entitled to a break, but there’s work to be done, starting with the contract of SA.
mike in toronto. hail hail buddy listen this is scotland they do what they want they are the feckin people they will never die in this wee free country they hate us with a vengeance.
Greenpinata
D’oh!
:)
Davidopoulos-the Wirral is a real place:-))
FAIRHILL BHOY
:D
fairhill bhoy was there on monday new brighton beach with the dogs.
DAVIDOPOULOS on 21ST JUNE 2017 7:58 PM
FAIRHILL BHOY
I used to work from a guy who told us he was from the Wirral…I just assumed that was like someone from Dundee saying they were from Broughty Ferry…
Bit like dog rough guys from Haldane claiming to be chaps from Upper Balloch.
MIT
1-1. NZL continue to miss sitters.
Bit of chat about what THEY are doing.
A;art from Jonny Hayes what are we doing to improve squad.
Even invincibles can be improved on.
MiT
For sure they have, they really couldn’t be any worse could they, Alves will get away with murder in scotland, a bit like granda weir did for them, the rest will do Ok, they will not believe what they can get away with, but like thier forefather of last year, the spl is a different kettle of fish as the magic hat found out, will Pedro cut it, who knows, but I wouldn’t bet on it, they will either give the sheep a decent run for their money or they will struggle, as yet I haven’t a clue what will transpire, but one thing I do know is they will never in a month of sundays get close to us.
HH
John James had a new blog today which I haven’t had a chance or desire to read yet.
But in try Lenny Kravitz style; what I really wanna know is…
How many times did he use the word quantum???
The formulaic, arrogant, mouching dipstick that he is…
Sorry about that outburst.
*true not try
Obvs…
*mooching not mouching
Even obvser…
Evening Celts
Who are we not signing this week?:)
HH
I see the ref in the Mexico game is showing them how lenient the Scottish refs will be next season
TGM
Ian Harte has missed several appointments at Ross Hall. Beginning to think it will never happen…
the green man. what do you think. ronaldo
Davidopoulos
I feel like Rip Van Winkle, woken up, and there is still feck all happening:)
As the boredom sets in, the sevconians get crazier by the day.
HH
Big Packy
Probably John Terry…Booooo:)
And Barry McKay:)
HH
The Wirral is just round the corner from Knotty Ash.
The video officials act , force the referee into action after a series of disgraceful challenges. Result : one yellow card.
Technology is useless if there is no will.
Good evening CQN. Haven’t been on here in over a year but need to acquire the Veni, Vidi, Vici T-Shirt. I’m in Glasgow this weekend before heading back to Ohio on Tuesday. Does anyone know if they are available for a quick purchase and pick up? HH.
Mexico 2 – New Zealand 1.
The old story :- If you don’t take your chances.
Thought New Zealand GK played well. Stefan Marinovic only 25 and playing in Germany.
the green man. probably.
Heard a rumour (not from a taxi driver) that Alves is on £30K per week being met by none other than Sir David Murray….
Hi Ghuys,
Those of you going to the wedding of the year between Hamiltontim and Minx1888 please e-mail me lennybhoycfc@gmail.com
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
ONENIGHTINLISBON on 21ST JUNE 2017 9:29 PM
Heard a rumour (not from a taxi driver) that Alves is on £30K per week being met by none other than Sir David Murray.
##$$$$$$$$$’
Even us taxi drivers never talk that much kwap,, :-) :-) .
Either that or the guys missed a point
ie £3.0k a week, still wouldn’t buy the Murray line either way though.
H.H
Let’s look at what we know,
The retail deal had 6 years left to run.
SD were taking RIFC to court meaning RIFC could be liable for £m’s.
The existing retail deal had a clause forcing RIFC to buy back unsold stock.
Assumptions
Stewart Robertson goes to SD with his begging bowl.
He needs to take litigation off the table.
He has unsold stock worth millions.
SD won’t do walking away.
Conclusion
It does appear that a deal has been struck. The curious issues are the alleged one year deal and that the old stock is being sold. And why would MASH deal with King.
King telling the peepul the old deal has been terminated makes it look like a win. They will now go and buy the unsold stock. Asking the peepul to buy strips under the old deal was untenable.
Regardless, SD are still involved.
Are we to believe that MASH has simply capitulated taking into account all of the above? Just can’t see it.
Cambhoy
The Invincible One flew back from his honeymoon on Monday. My Brother in Law was on his flight back from Majorca. He spent lots of time having selfies taken with crew and passengers alike. An absolute credit to our club I was told.
You can hopefully get a good night’s sleep now! :-)
Ah sure have they not suffered enough. .said Mike Ashley
Agent Scotland on twitter is normally reliable with player contract details, he said Alves was on £18k a week, 2 year deal, player has option to walk away after one year. No info on signing on fee.
No matter how bad or good the retail deal is,IMHO,Ashley has come out of this looking like a big bloody bag of wind.At every turn King has made him look bad.Good God,in July he was supposed to have a rock solid case against King,with estimated 5 million in damages.Scrapped now.Glibby has given the impression to all that he has bitch slapped Ashley.
I really thought that reputation was a big thing for the likes of the Ashleys of this world.To be seen to be bested by Glibby,makes him look like a buffoon.
Before anyone starts on their theory of how the deal works,I know all that,does not change the fact that on the face of it,Ashley has backed down.
Twat of a man.