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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A Ceiler Gonof Rust
13:55 on 25 June, 2014
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John Divers?
Hamiltontim
School Holidays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePFZ02Fynko
johann murdoch
13:40 on
25 June, 2014
KevJungle
13:05 on
25 June, 2014
NatKnow
12:58 on 25 June, 2014
Johann,
having my usual lunchtime lurk and saw the posts – normally ignore KJ but as I can speak with a degree of knowledge you’re spot on. I know the architect well – the building warrant application was submitted in 2012 and there have been 2 further submissions. All of the structural calcs have been done – the design is well progressed. Celtic hoped to complete the works this summer but the Safety Advisory Group (all emergancy services and the Cooncil) are continuing to raise issues. Celtic are confident that the issues will be resolved – anyone involved with stadium design and construction will know what it’s like to deal with SAGs, I have issues elsewhere that I’m sure are politically driven rather than driven by genuine safety fears (although I’m not for a second suggesting that the problem at CP with SAG is political!). What I do know is that Celtic are determined to progress with the standing area and it will happen as soon as the consents are in place.
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
rw67
13:50 on 25 June, 2014
Tackling is part and parcel of the game.
Biting?……not so much.
HT
Are you on holiday perchance?
winning captains
No problem with that.
I worked a summer in the mid-79s serving in the Tinto Firs bar and Shuggy used to pop in some Sunday lunchtimes for a wee half.
I could ask him why he never went into the Lounge where the waitresses had to wear tartan mini-kilts.
weet weet weet
I think Yogi scored his first 100 goals without winning anything. However he won a lot whilst he scored his next 80 odd goals
borgo67
14:01 on
25 June, 2014
Not a problem don’t misunderstand me i am a great admirer of Italian skill especially in the tactical side of the game, our recent manger was handed master classes by his italian opponents he faced
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,
having my usual lunchtime lurk and saw the posts – normally ignore KJ but as I can speak with a degree of knowledge you’re spot on. I know the architect well – the building warrant application was submitted in 2012 and there have been 2 further submissions. All of the structural calcs have been done – the design is well progressed. Celtic hoped to complete the works this summer but the Safety Advisory Group (all emergancy services and the Cooncil) are continuing to raise issues. Celtic are confident that the issues will be resolved – anyone involved with stadium design and construction will know what it’s like to deal with SAGs, I have issues elsewhere that I’m sure are politically driven rather than driven by genuine safety fears (although I’m not for a second suggesting that the problem at CP with SAG is political!). What I do know is that Celtic are determined to progress with the standing area and it will happen as soon as the consents are in place.
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
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Thanks for that clarification dude.
lionsroar
Cheers my friend.
That game against juve was as frustrating as it was predictable. Then for it to happen again in the Milan game was really hard to take. It’s the only time I got annoyed at Neil.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
13:55 on 25 June, 2014
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soukous
Hee hee magic thanks for that :-)
Richie
How did you know :-)
DavieL
I would but should we have to?
Right that’s me home (because I’m on holiday) so do I haul my fat, lazy carcass to the gym, prepare dinner or sit and drink Magners and post on CQN? :-)
delaneys dunky
14:03 on 25 June, 2014
Your the man ;))
JD went on to have a thirty year career as a teacher
Don’t tell TD
HH
Ernie, thanks
Davie L/Nat know-good to hear from you and looks like the club are ahead of the game if the BW application was made 2 years ago! which means it was briefed months before then.
and yes would pay more for living wage to be implemented -though could it not be implemented from existing coffers? and if may of the part time workers are agency or employed via third parties how do we ensure its implemented? HH
setting free the bears supports res. 12 & oscar knox
Never knew that mate,goodyin
HH
Hamiltontim
14:19 on
25 June, 2014
Dont you have some chores needed done at home ? throw me a can of magners down will ye
HT -are you having ribs for dinner:)
RW67
There are area where the laws of the game could and should be improved, with a view to reducing impact injuries from foul play. The worst “tackles” and the worst injuries are, more often than not in open areas of the park, from challenges that more often than not do not need to be made. One idea, already in place re goalkeepers, could be extended to all players. If the player in possession, a la the goalie, is deemed to be in control of the ball while in the process of playing it, is protected. The outfield player does not have the same level of protection while playing the ball leaving the way for the type of reckless challenges we see week in week out in the SPL and the EPL.
Johann – there are several public bodies and some private companies that make it a condition of tendering for work with them that you pay the living wage as a minimum. Celtic need to renegotiate or retender their agency/contract work – yes, if they have to pay the kiosk workers etc more it’ll be reflected either in the price of the pies and bovrils or on the ticket although I agree that it should come out of “profit”. Alternatively ALL shareholders waive dividends for 10 years to help fund it.
H! H!
DavieL
hamiltontim
When do you get your holidays?
Lionroars/Johann
Dinner sorted.
We’re having Magners in a red wine sauce!
Dr W
No sure but no doubt someone will tell me soon enough.
KevJungle
13:18 on 25 June, 2014
Sandman
13:10 on 25 June, 2014
Selective condemnation, Kev?
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Nah, not a bit.
Today the focal point is Sammi
so where’s the selectiveness?
Anyway, going by your reasoning that
Sammi stepped up to the plate etc…
where does that place the Legendary
Maestro – Paul McStay, who didny
step up and take the 1st penalty at
ibrox v’s Raith Rovers in the LCF 1994
as captain of Celtic he hid till the end,
hoping he wouldn’t be needed and ended
up missing!
How does that square with ‘your’ reasoning?
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You think taking the 5th, often decisive penalty in a shoot-out is ‘hiding’?!?
You think Paul McStay, a player of class and guile who gave his entire career to Celtic, ‘hid’?!?
That’s almost an opinion deserving of being aired in the Louden.
Shameful rocket that you are; A Celtic tourist, no more.
Sandman
I’m sure the Maestro took the first sudden death one. Could be wrong though.
LB
DavieL
Which section of the stadium are Celtic proposing to convert to a safe standing area?
What is the present and proposed capacity for said area?
It has been reported that Dortmund is the model design, not a favourite of mine, are there any other, alternative proposals?
Livibhoy
You’re correct, Paul missed the first of our sudden death penalties.
***(late) LUNCHTIME QUIZ***
Solely because I am on the tube, no, I’m not sitting upon the guy who sanctioned the Rafael Scheidt deal, a London Underground train, today’s question is relevant.
Which London Underground station shares it’s name with an old children’s TV show?
***The rules of the game are always the same.
No search engines please, you’re only cheating yourself***
johann murdoch, natknow and daviel,
Not disagreeing with any of the points that you have made but how did we manage to build a 27,000 capacity North Stand inside 18 months from scratch yet we are struggling to put in a regulated standing area for 3,500 people into an existing structure?
AR
igc,
Got to be Paddington but I’m surprised that you are promoting anything to do with the bears……are you a Hun?
AR
I love spew keevins and I think that Paul McStay is a crapper…….Who am I?
Igc
Campbellwick green:)
lionroars and borgo
Not all of the Italian dark arts are productive.
They lost that goal to Godin because their defenders grappled rather than jumped.
They depend on weak refs.
Richie,
Me sir! Me me me. Pick me sir!!!
antipodean red
14:40 on 25 June, 2014
That’s something that’s bothered me about this also.
Funny Suarez gif, well I think it’s funny :o)
http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SuarezBirthday.gif
Weet weet and sftb
I understand that by the time Yogi netted his 189th and last goal, he had collected six league titles, four League Cups and a Scottish Cup.