The world likes nothing more than an idiot to make us all feel better about ourselves. The World Cup has duly delivered. An otherwise intelligent, multi-lingual, footballer, has debased the game, and himself, despite twice before facing the world’s censure.
I feel for Italy, who should have seen an opponent sent off before they conceded the goal which put them out of the tournament, for Giorgio Chiellini, the victim of the assault, and manager Cesare Prendelli, who resigned after leading a large nation to failure in a group which Uruguay and Costa Rica progressed from. Few in our game are selfless enough to resign from any job, so he deserves credit, but the prevailing narrative on the offender sits uncomfortably.
Instead of asking “Why?” the most obvious question is “Why did anyone think he wouldn’t?”
A man loses control of his emotions, gets angry and reacts in an inexplicable way he has repeatedly done so before, despite calmly delivered assurances he would never do so again. It’s not exactly a unique human tale.
What if he was a wife beater, would anyone be surprised? Some men repeatedly lose control, get angry and indulge in an inexplicable act of violence against the person they are most dependent on (women have been known to regularly ‘lose it’ too, of course).
I don’t know what the treatment programme for wife beaters is, but I’m pretty sure it’s completely separate from any punishment. Does fear of punishment, condemnation, or of hurting yourself or your loved ones, matter the instant before an attack? I suspect not.
Suarez is not repeatedly beating a helpless victim, so I’m not equating him with those who do, but his case is more difficult to resolve. You can tell a wife beater not to get drunk (etc.), but Suarez’ trigger is the tension which arises on the football field. He will feel this tension again and we should expect him to react in the same uncontrollable way. In fact, opponents are now more likely to provoke him, so, if anything, the rate of incidence is likely to increase.
Like the bully who is not fit to be alone with his loved ones, Suarez is literally not fit to be on a football field. To protect him, and others, from himself, he should be removed from the game until that rage is under control. This may also rob him of his mojo, which is a very great pity.
The other narrative of the week is that the game should not only value people who lose control of their emotions but should put them in charge, as it takes anger to get results. Watch the adherents to this doctrine line up to condemn the logical conclusion of their strategy.
Dreadful news that David Taylor, one of our own, former SFA chief executive and latterly one of the top men at Uefa, died. Our condolences to his family.
I was delighted when Greece were awarded an injury time penalty when needing a goal against Ivory Coast but the trauma when Georgios picked up the ball! Things are still raw…. Fortunately Georgios is not prone to letting his emotions get out of check. The coolest man on the planet acted like he was training at Lennoxtown. So pleased for him.
Cast your memory back to the “Greek tragedy” goading the player received from ITV commentators during World Cup 2010, based on his limited exposure at Manchester City. They’ve all learned now.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Celtic Graves raffle, which was drawn by Celtic FC Foundation chief exec, Tony Hamilton. First name out of the Celtic carrier bag and winner of Scott Brown’s boot was Edward John Gavin Whyte. Second name out and winner of Virgil Van Dijk’s boot was Erin McCafferty.
Just over £1,000 was raised and half of this will go to the hospice who looked after Wee Oscar.
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his book, All the Best.
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eddieinkirkmichael
22:50 on 25 June, 2014
Too true unfortunately puts things into perspective mate
Ger57
Would have him and the wee Nigerian goalscorer today, in my team.
Watching the cameras ‘panning’ the stands for pictures of the fans is really funny……there are some real characters about, and some of the costumes etc are hilarious
Mags,
I think the first couple of games against thems will be strange.
Some of our support will decline to attend as will some of the theirs.
Through time, I reckon most will attend, I won’t.
GM & DD
I was wondering if we could afford him if FF is on his way. Dream on, I suppose.
While his team mates celebrated, Sammy went over to the disconsolate keeper to offer his commiserations. Sometimes, class off the field means more than on it.
But we knew that already. In these days of spoiled and pampered brats whining and whinging their way through their careers, Samaras is different. If image is marketable, then Samaras is worth his weight in gold to the Celtic, but as the diary has often said, Celtics PR and marketing would struggle to sell a cure for the cold.
In fact, he epitomises what it is to be a Celt, and we could do with him setting an example to our own players.
Bring him back home.
sipsini
22:57 on 25 June, 2014
By then only bigots will show up.
God bless them!
Ger57,
He played well tonight but I’m not one for buying on world cup performances.
Shearer justifying Girou’s elbow on the Honduran defender’s jaw.
Cot time for me ghuys and ghals. Night Night Timland. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Ecuadorian
Nor do you expect to get viciously booted in the heid. Shearer is worse than a winker. He is a hypocrite!
Night Weefra.
HH jamesgang
John Kennedy is a Fine Appointment.
He knows..whit Ah know..n .. Forty Million Frenchmen..as weel..’
that..
We hiv an Ideal replacement,already..fur… Sammi….
check that..
We hiv a Far BETTAH Replacement,already…. fur.. Sammi!
Who den?
Why..
Young Master Paul McMullan!
He is a Smasher.. a Great Winger.. Eethur..oan the Right or oan the Left..wing.
Yep..Folks.. He is THAT GOOD.
So that is the gapin’ ..well… gap… oor Left wing spot ,Taken care o’… Right?
No.. Left.
Whit ither position hiv we up fur Grabs ,then ?
Why.. The Striker poseeshun..
That wull be an easy spot tae Fill..
By Master .. Tony Watt..
He is Ma Pick..
So..
Celtic, dinna need any mair Stinkin’ Noo Players !
We are well set-up..already.
Why should we go oot wastin’ oor Money n oor Time… Searchin’…
fur a Bettah Hamburger.. when we hiv Big Potfu’ o’ Scrumptious…
Mince n Totties ..
At .. HAME??
We don’t need any new Players.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
EddieinKirkmichael
Perspective indeed. I saw that image of the child, without the Suarez attachment yesterday.
Maggie
Now, now for some of us it’s just a case of going to support Celtic.
And yes, I do understand those who would choose not to attend.
GM
We’ll need to buy somebody if FF does leave. Is Ecuador a market we can exploit in line with our moneyball policy?
Fine young hypocrites vs fine young hypocritical cannibals
Who will win I wonder!
*****CQN World Cup Update*****
With 4 games and a potential of up to 40 pts to play for, the latest standings
Group A
BhoyWonder84 190
Republic of Fudgeland 184
jeez_I_thought_blinker_was_pants 180
Bayern Bru 166
BADA BING 139
Group B
Murcia Super XI PaddyBhoy1888 194
jamabhoy 193
hmack 192
FC Cortes 185
angelGabriel 139
Group C
Jonny The Tim 166
MurdochauldandHay 164
Touched, by the hand of God 157
Stpatricksbhoy 144
Marspapa Clique 120
Group D
The Kidd’s 195
Stevenage Bhoy 175
TLK Deilaghts 170
Evergreen 162
Angola CSC 157
Group E
Celtic Rose 192
BK Champion Elect 190
Lennybhoys Lions 187
Dr Mengele’s Brazilian Beavers 185
Clueless89 184
Group F
googybhoy 180
dim sam 166
Giffnock Past(it) Masters 149
Beenies beach bums 144
Team Rocket 143
Group G
Bognor hoops 169
celticrollercoaster 163
Sponsored by Cheetah 154
Ard Ri 140
Vmhan’s Dunderheids 137
Group H
Kolncelt 198
praecepta 196
Slabhoy – The only Way is Up 193
Dougies Donkeys 167
BringBackBoruc 165
Group I
Minx 1888 190
BlantyreKev 166
Bobby Evans Superstar 160
Celtic 1967 153
Martybhoy59 153
Group J
Kelvinbhoy’s EK Green and White Army 167
Setting Free the Bears 165
MrsCRC knows her place 162
GuyFawkesaforeverhero 143
bognors chosen few 135
Group K
Jobo Baldie 171
HT’s Heroes 169
TravelBhoys From Brazil 152
Token Tims Mwepu Illunga’s Free-kick Army 144
uruguayforme 142
Group L
Geordie Munro 182
Cowiebhoys A B E 180
Doc 161
Bradbhoy 157
Hearthan 115
Kojo
My Godson/nephew is the Left back for Dundee Utd U20s. He says Paul McMullen is his toughest opponent ever with Baby face but tough as auld bits Calvin Miller close behind.
Very optimistic wae Ronny and Johnny nurturing the weans. :)
St. Stivs
Samaras is just a gem of a human being. I saw that last night, it was class, and from the heart.
eddieinkirkmichael
22:50 on 25 June, 2014
A very sad reflection of the world we live in
saint stivs- my mate just back from Corfu, Sammi advertising everything from soft drinks to car hire, and shampoo of course :)) good luck to the guy, a Prince amongst men.
hamiltontim
23:12 on 25 June, 2014
I’m totally orified
Don’t know about you
It’s close everywhere….
Except Group I.
Just saying like …..
;-)
HH jamesgang
Samaras talks about the little boy & the viral video – subtitles are patchy but not really needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ3AtLBx_V0&feature=youtu.be
Kojo
Consider that he faces Gauld and Mackay Stevens every day in training.
DELANEYS DUNKY
Baby-faced?
Nae chance of getting served in a pub then…
Mags
I hope FOD MkII dies soon and forever.
But if they don’t or they Phoenix as MkIII, mkIV or whatever and we end up playing them then I wouldn’t want the Celtic Bhoys on the pitch to Dave them alone.
Therein lies the quandary for so many of us I think. And as so often in life there’s no easy or obviously ‘right’ answer.
HH jamesgang
Dave = face!
Pesky iPhone!
My Dear,Dear Friend…..Kojo
The Clique Have Spoken….
Yet Again,We Have Failed To Make The Cut For Aberdour….
How Are We To Console Ourselves..?
Ernie Suggests A Wee Session Doon At Girdwoods,Wishy…
Still Game..?
I support Cisco but my company keep buying Microsoft
Lately ive been supporting a few remaining core routers
BMCUW
Babyface McLaughlin is his new nickname. :))
Just lurking reading the blog and jumped from page 6 to last.
Hutchyboy if not already advised, you could try Old Whitehill guest house near course for the Thursday, I’m booked in for Friday.
HH
the singing detective demands the resignation of campbell ogilvie
I’ll come to Girdwoods.
When?
Maggie
‘orified’…..that sounds painful.
HT, are you on holiday per chance? ;-)
HH
DD
Hope your mammy is well on the road to a full recovery