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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Dr Mengele says Aye.
jamesgang
23:21 on 25 June, 2014
I don’t think the current custodians give a rats vagina what you and I think or say ….. As long as we keep showing up
BMCUW
Hadn’t thought of the irony of Chris calling Calvin Miller babyface. Haha
Marty
Thanks bud, she is. Will take more than pneumonia to beat her. Heart of a Lion. :)
DELANEYS DUNKY
Just don’t let him know it came from me-bit of a build on him,the young fella!
captainmoonlight
Moi? :-)
Hope you’re well mate.
MM
But i care what you and fellow celtic fans think, for what that’s worth if anything!
HH jamesgang
MEP candidate on BBC news called Ska Keller. Now that’s a name to thank your old dears for!!!
2ToneCSC
HH jamesgang
HT
very impressed that you are still capable of posting at this hour on the teachers’ new year.
If Nigeria beat France on monday Efe will be de facto EPL fodder
Maggie….
How Will We Recognise You…
If You’re Not Wearin’ The Burkha..?
Delaney’s Dunky
Hiya,Palomine..Nice tae greet Ye
Sure, the Young Dundee United Yoof,that ye mentioned ..is Deid Right.. Awe Right!
Paul McMullan ,is a real Find..
But.. Na.. He is No a Rough Diamond..
but..wan that is Already.. Cut. n Polished tae Perfection..n.. Ready fur Gordon’s Windae!
This Kid, hiz Blossomed n Matured.
He is Noo, Ripe,fur the,well..Pluckin’..( If Ye wull Pardon the Expression!)
He is Ready.. Right Noo.. fur his Promotion tae…. Prime Time.
He is No A Big Yin.. He is ..well… No A Wee yin.. eethur..
He hiz a Low, Low, Center of Gravity.
That is a Very Important Facet… tae Hiv…fur he in No knoaked easily aff the Ba’…
like.. well. Sammi.. Fur Instance..
A Big Yin..who is No Built like a Brick Out- Hoose.. n..is Tall n Gangly..is So easily knoaked aff the Ba’… that it is No Funny.
Paul, like anither Guy who hid A Low,Low,Center of Gravity.. Boabby Lennox..
can Run like a Linty…n.. easily oot strip any full back he wull meet.. in a Run Fur the Money.
Nice Chattin’ Pally.. as evah.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
What really happened when He Who Must Not Be Named signed for Them That Don’t Exist Anymore?
The truth – whole truth and nothing but the truth – will be outed this year. Dirtier wee B than even we think.
the singing detective demands the resignation of campbell ogilvie
23:42 on 25 June, 2014
I’ll be the topless Muslim accompanying SOAL
Winning captains
I can’t imagine how he can possibly be dirtier than we think.:)
BMCUW
He has just returned fae Ibiza wae a few of the Celtic and Dundee Utd bhoys. Lost his i-phone on the beach, but not his virginity according to Marcus. :)))
Delaney’s Dunky
Cal Miller ,is a Very Talented Yoof..
Howevahhh..
He is a Year or Two away fae Consideration fur the Promotion Bit.
Ah lIke Him..He has Lotsa Promise..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
HT, enjoy the Magners, am well. I asked CRC to take me off 5’s list as the wee man’s got fitba training Tuesdays and Thursdays but he just started and the seasons just finished so hopefully make a comeback next week.
HH
Asked my wee Ma who is 86 and exiled in Errshur, pick wan ae these foaties… Who wid ye trust to come over an hiv a a cup a tea wi ye??? Well son, going by the foaties, the big ghuy has the visage of Christ about him and the other one looks like that wee nyaff from Killywinkie….. So big Georgios gets the vote then Ma??? Of course son, don’t forget we’re Greek Irish and yon BMCUW cannot even catch the last train from the nearest station… He went to University eh! Regards & Hail Hail… TBM
DD
Pleased to hear it mate
Sparkle
Hadn’t seen the sammi interview before, wonderful.
A quote.
We are all the same.
We are all people.
Just bloody wonderful, sammi is wise beyond his still young years.
And young jay, he loved the Neil and sammi interaction, what a bhoy.
If ever there was a celtic way to view this, its not about finance.
Sammi is a Celt.
THE BARCA MOLE
Ouch….
Bmcuw you missing trains again :-) hope you and barcamole are both well. Am over in the old country for a break and enjoying the fishing, world cup and gaa. Hope to catch up with you guys in ksc soon.
So now it’s l’énorme merde ?
GGH
I fell asleep for a good while late afternoon, thankfully! :-)
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective..
Is there a Clique..??
Nevah Noticed.
n..
Ah still Say..
“Anybuddy , who Prefers tae Staun fur Ninety Minutes, whilst, Watching a Fitba’ Match..
when..they could Be sitting Doon ,in Comfort..fur Ninety Minutes… whilst, watching a Fibba’ Match.. instead..
is..
a Hundred Percent .. Whack Joab.”
Right?
Course, Ah am Right..
Ah Alwiz, am!
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Ska Keller.
What a name jealous so I am, my real name is
Jazz lambada
Mick… Apols… No true, my wee Ma is looking forward to us taking her to Tam O’Shanters for a wee suarez… Speak soon bud… Regards & Hail Hail… TBM
HT
enjoy the next seven weeks.
Dodgy tracksuits had a special payment outside the contract.
Dodgy Dave no way.
This cut has a knighthood, strip him.
Jock didn’t get one cos the team fought a fight against the argies
Paolosboots… Planning to ‘re-relocate’ 14/07… Hope to catch you in KoSC before then… HH
My Dear Kojo….
I’m Quite Sure You’d Prefer To View The Games…
Reclining On A Sofa…
Olive Circlets In Your Hair..
In The Company Of Your Favourite Concubine….
Sweet M♥ggie M♥Gill…
Fawned Over By Your Faithful Eunuchs…..
Kilbowie Of Kelt….
And Hamilton Timex..
PS…Beware Of Livia/Ena
And The Ides Of March..
Gotta Scram …Sam!
Night Timdom.
KTF
HH jamesgang
DavieL
14:05 on
25 June, 2014
johann murdoch
13:40 on
25 June, 2014
KevJungle
13:05 on
25 June, 2014
NatKnow
12:58 on 25 June, 2014
Johann,
“On the question of the living wage – if Celtic increased the cost of a season card by £10 to help fund the innitiative would you buy-in? I know I would.”
H! H!
DavieL
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I had a look and this is what Resolution 11 on the Living Wage said at last AGM
” 11. This AGM instructs the PLC Board to take all necessary steps to make Celtic Football Club a Living Wage employer by ensuring that all employees are paid a minimum rate of £7.45 per hour and to upgrade this annually in line with the Scottish Living Wage Campaign recommendations. Celtic FC would become the first football club in the UK to do so and will set an example to both sporting employers and the wider business community in the country.”
The actual cost was not established but the following Resolution would cover your point to fund via your ticket.
” 11. This AGM instructs the PLC Board to make Celtic Football Club a Living Wage employer by ensuring that all employees are paid a minimum rate of £X.XX (7.45) per hour funded by a corresponding increase on individual tickets spread across the adult ticket range and to upgrade the Living Wage and the cost of doing so annually in line with the Scottish Living Wage Campaign recommendations. If Ticket sale income drops below the cost of funding a Living Wage in year one and subsequent increases then the Living Wage or annual increase it will not be implemented in that sales season. Celtic FC would become the first football club in the UK to do so and will set an example to sporting employers, other clubs and the wider business community in the country.
Celtic would then be in a position in their response to indicate to shareholders how much tickets would increase by and shareholders could vote in the knowledge of the cost to them of what they were committing the club to do.
Alternatively you fund payment from CL Group stage money in the form of an end of season bonus equivalent to what anyone below the Living wage would have got had it been in force in that season year ending.
Whatever way you slice and dice it the cost and funding has to be part of the debate rather than the club taking the necessary steps with no feel for how they would be received.
Green Brigade…The early days
Could someone link the YouTube clip of jay on the Celtic bus singing hail hail.
GGH
Cheers that was kind of you.
BM , yes will be back on monday definately catch up before then, will be very sorry to see you go but it will be good move for you and I wish you well. Make sure you stay in touch though.