Gloriously difficult sincerity

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Ruud Gullit is now telling us what a wonder-kid Karamoko Dembele is! The portents on this one are not good. The best thing for Karamoko right now would be to be left alone to develop his talent for three years. Comments from international stars is the last thing the boy needs.

I suspect the unprecedented frenzy which greeted his substitute appearance at Cappielow caught his mentors off guard. The decision to play him was made on football grounds; he’d earned the right to be there so was given the chance. That’s fair enough, you can’t hold a player back, no matter what his age. If he’s not challenged you right inhibiting his development, but the best thing for Karamoko would be a long stretch of anonymity.

I can’t get overexcited at Joey Barton charged with betting on 44 football games against SFA rules during his first few months in Scotland. While the same rule applies in England, Newco don’t play in England, so offenses there have been less prevalent, and therefore the rule is less prominent. A cursory punishment would be appropriate.

The media coverage of Barton this morning gives a fascinating slant on what is already a hoary old story. Joey, we are told, may be able to work his way back into his manger’s plans if he is sufficiently sincere when they meet early next week. Joey, of course, is always sincere.

You’ll seldom encounter people with the most alarming thought processes and in any way doubt their sincerity.

If anything, Joey’s persona could do with a little less frankness. Not for the first time, the Newco management will be measuring the wrong metric when trying to assess Barton.

They’re stuck with him, in all his gloriously difficult sincerity.

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  1. Joe Filippis Haircut on

    Good Morning Bhoys from a grey old Central Scotland and well done VFR you are a good man sir and may the old lady r.i.p.and may perpetuaul light shine upon her. H.H.

  2. Nice twist bmcw, I’ve read nothing like that, and if it’s true? Then I’m sure I’ll be put in my place by the owner of the blog for posting that 14/15 year olds are being groomed to cause trouble and wave palastinian flags at games, ergo getting CFC a €10,000 UEFA fine. Because it did happen.

  3. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    TD67

     

     

    You are the one who is on a grooming mission.

     

    Like i said….if you have evidence, go the police.

     

    Or maybe you are just talking mince as per usual.

     

    You cannot accuse anybody of ‘grooming’….without evidence.

     

    Are you that fecking thick that you dont understand?

     

    Feck off you moron

  4. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

    JP Taylor has just tweeted that anybody with thoughts on the away ticket proposal should email him with the subject matter as Away Tickets..

  5. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    TD67

     

     

    Take your evidence to the police then sherlock.

     

    You are a poison wee troll looking for attention.

     

    All you ever do is bad mouth Celtic supporters…

     

    It doesnt matter that you support Celtic, you are still a Hun.

  6. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    TD67

     

     

    Yeah thats my opinion.

     

    Not lies….like you constantly spin.

     

    Ive never spoke to a Celtic supporter with your nasty right-wing hun attitude.

     

    You stick out a mile.

     

    You hate the GB…..Why is that eh?

     

    Is it because, deep down in your nasty wee bones, you are a HUN, could that be it?

     

    You nasty wee man

  7. Morning all.

     

     

    Terribly sad story from VFR, but all too common unfortunately.

     

     

    On a lighter note yesterday was my 23rd wedding anniversary, and to celebrate took her indoors for a celebratory meal to an Italian restaurant which has just opened – last Saturday – in Troon

     

     

    It is called ‘Quei bravi ragazzi’ or ‘Goodfellas’ in English! It is located in the town’s West Portland Street and is well worth a visit.

     

     

    The incredible thing is that it is actually owned and run by real Italians, who I am on first name terms with! Even the chef is Italian!

     

     

    We treated ourselves to mussels, clams and lobster, and were offered the following freebies: two glasses of prosecco, panna cotta and coffees.

     

     

    Nice!

     

     

    Highly recommended to all local Tims.

     

     

    Cheerio for now.

     

     

    HH!!

  8. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    TD67

     

     

    Like i said…you are just a nasty wee man with right-wing hun views.

     

    You hate the GB…Well feck you, you halfwit.

     

    Celtic supporter my arse.

     

    Go to ipox, plenty there hate the GB as well

     

    Muppet

  9. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    TALLYBHOY

     

     

    Know them? Sounds like they’re your close family!

     

     

    Congratulations to you both,delighted you had a great night,bud.

     

     

    (Usually the case in Troon,btw…)

  10. Saint Stivs says SACK THE BOARD on

    VFR800A8 on 7TH OCTOBER 2016 8:11 AM

     

    Sobering thought for the day

     

     

     

    Going to a funeral this morning and I will be a Pall Bearer.

     

     

    ———————–

     

     

    VFR, BT, MWD, HT

     

     

    the selfless acts of kindness, a moment of saying hello, can I help, helping someone for however brief a time, cleaning that house, what a job (what a reward for the woman ?) laying that other woman to rest.

     

     

    I just think if you can do, it it takes a moment then whats a moment.

     

     

    I dont think its social conditions today, I think its the way its allways been.

     

     

    but anyways as you say a sobering thought for today.

     

     

    keep it lit

  11. I hate the GB? Lol, nice spin, I don’t like the way the elders who hide behind these kids with they’re political views just to suit they’re agenda and political status of socialism, these kids only want to support Celtic,leave them be ffs let them enjoy the game jumping around singing and dancing, they couldn’t point out Palestine on a map, half of them didn’t even know what way the flag was up down or sideways, to use innocent kids to meet your political agenda does not board well with me, but that’s my opinion of which I’m entitled to, you may not like my post or how it’s worded, that also is my opinion, this is my post on my thoughts, I don’t need teensgars to get attention, I’ll leave that to the elders of the GB, if YOU think I need attention, then do the right thing, ignore my post .

  12. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    Jobo Baldie

     

     

    You are concerned about personal insults?

     

    Well…how about an accusation of Celtic fans ‘grooming’ young supporters, ..does that bother you?

     

    I know i dont like to see that.

     

    But there you go, the usual chancer slandering Celtic fans.

     

    TD67 deserves stick for coming on to the blog and lying about Celtic supporters.

     

    I responded.

  13. BMCUW

     

     

    Met them for the first time yesterday.

     

     

    Nice people.

     

     

    Very enjoyable evening and good food and wine.

     

     

    Enjoy yer day.

     

     

    HH!!

  14. BMCW

     

     

    Then you can ask your brother to post something to show how clever you are.

     

     

     

     

    Eh! You haven’t got back to me on this one, cat got your tongue?

  15. Tallybhoy

     

     

    Congratulations on your anniversary

     

    Thanks for the tip too on your latest. Italian restaurant in Troon.will set compass west from Eusabi Deli just goin into the west end there.( I tuped over from the original on shettleston rd) lovely home made food

     

     

    Neopolitanlambcsc :-)

     

     

    HH

  16. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 7TH OCTOBER 2016 10:30 AM

     

    TD67

     

     

     

    You are a proven liar on this blog.

     

     

    And thats the truth

     

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    Cracker of a song.

     

    Your inspiration ?

     

     

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3DIDf6EFiA

  17. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    TD67

     

     

     

    Ive no problem with opinions., but your accusations of grooming, without proof i may add, are lies and slander.

     

    Stop these lies now, stop slandering Celtic supporters.

     

    STOP IT NOW.

  18. Paul

     

    Every form of way I lid in here is bombarded with ads, spoiling a one time great site, that along with a few self riteous posters who have been keeping the same conversations going for months now

  19. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    If anybody wants to tell blatant lies about Celtic supporters….they should go to ibrox, they will find plenty to back them up there.

  20. They grab onto the word “grooming” in here Hun style like, they forget conveniently to put after it”kids to wave flags and cause trouble” now what ever way they try to twist it is up to them, that’s they’re problem, but in no other way have I used it for what I think some in here are accusing me of doing so, it’s a cowardly accusation, from supposedly grown up educated people, and I’ll leave it at that.

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