Some weeks ago I received a painting of Neil Lennon in the post from US based artist, Joseph Gormley. We put it onto eBay this week to get our launch our 2012 charity fundraising efforts. As well as a couple of local charities we will again donate to the Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. After so many Celtic fans have been touched by three kids, Oscar, Niamh and Vanessa, this year we added The Neuroblastoma Alliance who do research work into the childhood cancer.
The auction raised an incredible £5000. When I contacted the winning bidder and discussed some of the stories behind the beneficiaries I had to insist he took the painting, he was so affected he wanted to return it for another auction to raise more money. Joseph Gormley was so inspired by the success of the auction he has already offered to paint other subjects for us and I have a jersey signed by the Seville team in the pipeline.
So, if you were one of those who bid an incredible amount but were pipped at the post (and there were a few in this category), there will be another chance soon.
Running this blog gives me the privilege of witnessing so many great works, most of which come with the request of anonymity. It’s a real honour.
Well done and thank you.
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HAMILTON TIM
You deserved that-fair pit me aff ma brekkie wi the mental image of you couping the secretary over the photocopier………
bournesouprecipe on 22 April, 2012 at 11:40:
“I’d like to think there was a very strong possibility that next Sundays game is doubtful too.”
Aye. I’m a bit torn about it. I’d like the game to go ahead before they are liquidated, but then again – I don’t actually enjoy those matches because of the bile we are subjected to from knuckle-dragging Huns.
Sorry for the delay in replying. I had to stop the motorbike there. I nearly run over some numpty dressed as a chicken.
Paddy – I really like Padraig (my middle name is Patrick). Problem is we live in Spain and, all being well, this is where the Boy will grow up. The Spanish would have no idea how to read or pronounce that name and I don’t want the kid to have problems with that type of scenario. Cheers.
Deniabhoy
I like the name Caolan, well it is my sons name, sure you could borrow it!
Hamiltontim @ 11:49,
We shouldn’t and realistically couldn’t quit immediately. The two years notice gives us all the more reason to resign at the end of the Season.
It gives us that time to weigh up the options while making a stand here and now.
Hail Hail
The huns lie and cheat everyone in Scottish and European football for decades.
They have cheated the public by deliberately not paying their taxes for years and years.
They have now been caught.
So Celtic should pack it in.
Disney make sense te me!
I hope Celtic and Celtic people are working behind the scenes to make sure their punishment fits their crimes.
All of them!
BMCUW
Do you know if there was any joy in getting the Gruffalo costume. Hope so. HH
Chairbhoy
What options?
Please explain and put my mind at rest.
Thanks.
hamiltontim on 22 April, 2012 at 11:56 said:
‘I’m sure we’ll revisit this topic in the near future but I sincerely hope we don’t have to.’
I suspect we won’t have to.
My hunch is the newco huns will start off in the first division.
In many ways that would be better for them than the SPL.
Bring back the holy goalie !
That is one guy with a winning attitude, experience and a giruy Rankers attitude
My best ever memory is this
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCIQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPUt0BZH24fI&ei=1-STT7DvFNPK8QPqtInNDA&usg=AFQjCNFVSEmgmhFI3vGvqlALT0YsL1q4JQ
Now watch artur with our Neil a few seconds before he starts
South Of Tunis on 22 April, 2012 at 11:56 said:
I admire the discipline Italian teams impose on their players.
We could do with a dose of it.
Mornin’ all,
Any team news yet. Is Lukas getting a start? (he should IMO) is Tommy Rogne fit? Will Izzy make a return and allow Chas to partner Tommy in defense? Will Paddy McC get a game, will young McGeogh start, will Vic start in midfield, will we play Sammy on the left and will Lenny inisit on Wilson at CB?
ernie lynch on 22 April, 2012 at 11:46:
The way I look at it is Celtic have played within the rules. Celtic did not do anything wrong. And Celtic have a proud history – with no shame whatsoever.
Therefore, I don’t see where Celtic should punish themselves by dropping to the lowest league in Scotland.
Such a move would delight many people in Scotland … all of them enemies of our club. And that is another reason not to do it.
I wonder if all the teams in Europe whom failed to progress at a massive financial loss .. Are aware of the double contracts situation?
Surely they can sue UEFA
And in turn UEFA counter sue SFA
After all the head of our organisation was secretary of the orcs when this was all going on !
Steinreignedsupreme on 22 April, 2012 at
Such a move would delight many people in Scotland … all of them enemies of our club. And that is another reason not to do it.
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Agree .
Steinreignedsupreme
Ha – Ha
Just a feeling I’ve had, or is it a wish?, despise when they are in our stadium full stop.
Good morning all,
Well – Scottish football – all of it stands on the edge of the abyss at the moment. Tomorrow will be a momentous day – the decisions made will tell us a great deal of what is actually going on and what the consequences will be.
If the Miller bid is accepted then its the end for Scottish Football. Because if it is accepted it means that the SPL and by default the SFA have accepted a newco Rangers with no or little punishment.
Now this will be ahead of any vote by the SPL – which means one of two things. Either the discussions with Chairmen across each club have already taken place and agreed or in fact there is no democracy in the SPL.
Assuming its the former we must ask ourselves what Celtic have been doing here. I posted earlier this week that the silence from our Board is troublesome. They certainly should have spoken out when the so called punishments for aa newco were proposed by the SPL. But they didnt.
So if Miller wins the bid and we as usual here nothing from Celtic we can assume that Celtic are party to it. That being the case then, in a bizzare twist, Celtic will be in more trouble than Rangers – because this will absolutely split the support and leave the club riven. The last vestiages of trust will have gone between the board and ourselves and god help us.
And how will supporters of other clubs react?
As I say the end of Scottish Football – because we may as well pack up and go home.
If Millers bid is not successful then we have the prospect of Blue Knights coming in – it now seems as though Ticketus may have security from Whyte on their investment which I would assume means Ticketus owning the stadium etc as part of their security. This will drag things on for a while while they try and agree a CVA – but whats clear is that creditors will get next to nothing – HRMC are the most important players here – what will they do?
As some others have pointed out Duff and Duffers statement on players and getting them their money back should be a red rag to a bull. Its also clear that Duff etc are sailing very very close to the wind here. Are they really acting in the best interests of creditors? Clearly no? There will be carnage in the courts from some creditors – carnage. I find unplausable that they will agree a CVA – therefore Blue Knights will lead Rangers into liquidation. And the Miller type scenario above kicks in.
Its also alarming that we are being told that the SPL and SFA find the Miller approach “intriguing” – I am intrigued right enough – intrigued that the SPL and SFA feel comfortable conspiring to shaft the creditors of Rangers.
But coming back to my central point – Celtic’s silence is extremely disturbing. I doubt the morality of our own Board in this never mind other clubs. They should have been making their position publicly known to ensure we influence the correct outcome. Silence for me says they are willing to do whatever it takes to allow Rangers to survive.They will be hoping that we will just accept it like the good old cash cow they see us as. In doing so they risk Celtic as a club. Who said the Board dont take risks eh!
As I said tomorrow is a massive day in the history of Scottish Football.
NA
Ernie Lynch..
Discipline -yes .
Fiorentina’s Manager publicly wondered aloud about Celtic having “permitted ” Boruc to get so fat and out of condition.
Twice the Craig Whyte price
Philbhoy @ 12:01,
This is based on the supposition that R@ngers are allowed to play in the SPL without proper sanctions &/or addressing their financial cluster.
We resign stating the SPL is not fit for purpose and apply to the English Leagues citing the copious reasons why we are an Exceptional case getting Uefa and FIFA on board.
Meantime we push for true and far reaching changes to the Scottish Authuorities that ensures if we stay in Scotland it will be on a level playing field.
Just seen an interview at the marathon finish line with the “boy Hewitt”. WHAT FOR is he giving out prizes, A pr disaster waiting to happen(again).
ps what price Kris Commons to score anytime against ML2rs.
HAIL HAIL
HH..
It’s obvious no one in Govan does humility EVER.. What we re seeing played out is cheats and liars caught , exposed and then REFUSING to accept this..
That s the tax dodgers situation. As simple as that..
Liars refusing to acknowledge their crimes..
Allowing them leeway is an insult to law abiding families everywhere..
I ve no time for this.. The MSM are a joke..
Call it for what it is.. Crooks getting caught..
Mark Twain said ” if in doubt, tell the truth”..
MSM and the tax dodgers would do well to apply this logic.
And Hearts lose by 3? Why am I not surprised..
Come on Celtic..
Win today.. HH
Chairbhoy
If this happens, if that happens………….
In fact we know very little of what is or possibly has gone on.
Very little.
I am content to wait and see the actual factual outcome of ongoing events.
Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later.
In the meantime I stand shoulder to shoulder with my club.
ASonOfDan on 22 April, 2012 at 08:13 said:
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I have just lost the argument with my more sensible side which told me to ignore your post.
Whatever you think of young Islam, the unsubstantiated allegations about his mother are demeaning at best.
If Celtic do not get any protection from the MIB from now on (since the title is wrapped up) take the team off and take the 3-0 hit.
Play them at their own game, cite H&S concerns.
Apologies if earlier post said this, having broadband problems.
Agreed Philbhoy,
It’s supposition
But
Celtic PLC should be weighing up their plans.
If we get steam rollered the status quo is not an option.
Hail Hail
Chairbhoy
I have a feeling (not based on fact), just a feeling that they will be shown no mercy.
Here’s hoping anyway!
Take care.
Neg Anon – hold your nerve, it’s too early to be flapping about what might happen. Our club can’t put out statements about hypothetical situations, with the results of the big tax case and the SFA/SPL enquiries all still unknowns.
Patience!
TTTT
TTTT
I agree – we can do all the speculating we like but for CFC it has to be a waiting game until the opportunity arises
NegAnon 2 @ 12 11.
Yes ——— big moral decision time .
Anything less than a Newco which has to scrape and beg to be allowed to start at the very bottom will be the end of my involvement in Scottish football. I am aware that such a decision will also mean the end of my 55 year long interest re Celtic and Scottish football.
I will continue to support and follow Celtic in Europe[ assuming the SFA consent to anyone other than Newco Hun FC being allowed to represent Hunland in Europe.]
No to a SPL Parachute . No to The Old Firm . Yes to justice , punishment and paying your dues.
Everton could have been two up already.
T4
T4
is the cap fits mate… o))
BT – XXL size cap! You were right about the name though…! :-)
T4
My dear,dear,dear,friend…Arranmore Bhoy @ 12.17
Hiya.. Pal..
jist in Fae the jiggin’…
Sure, Mark..did say.. whit ye jist Quoted ,that he did say..
However..
In the very next sentence..
He said..
“Ah wiz tellin’ Lies, in the Latter Part o’ that last Quote..
Oan account of.. in the Foist Part … Ah wiznae tellin’
the Trewth!”
Ah very Complex Fellah, wiz Mark..so he wiz,so.
Kojo
yer pal..who likes ye.. already
Still, Laughin’…
DeniaBhoy on 22 April, 2012 at 11:48 said:
hamiltontim – ha, ha. The times I had to tell people that it is pronounced “Feegan” and not “Fagin”.
Do you know if your family tree goes back to the name Feighan. Our family goes back to distant relative by that name who came across to Scotland round about 1860.
Dan
Fat Ally talks about Fairness – the SFA ‘s version of fairness of course
Fat
Ally
Insists
R@nkers
Needs
Every
Sectarian
Support
Dan
I thought you had changed your name to tyrehoops.
SonOfErin
Any solution which suggests Celtic face a penalty in place of rangers is truly ridiculous.
Imo any solution which leaves Celtic playing Zombie Rangers in the SPL next season is truly ridiculous
I’m with Ernie Lynch on this one
Celtic can stop this move dead in its tracks if they want to