It took until 5th October but Celtic are top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time. The valiant stand by the Highlanders went the way of Culloden but whereas the competition for first place us over for the season, the league has a promising look to it.
The SPL suffered for many years not exclusively because Celtic and Rangers dominated but because those teams who should have been snapping at their heels – the city clubs – were hugely underachieving.
Motherwell have done enormously well finishing ‘best of the rest’ for three years but they are inhibited by being the third best supported team in Motherwell (population 30,311). Their coaching and scouting infrastructure would provide a completely different platform if they were one of the top-flight clubs from Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.
Below Celtic sit Motherwell, and the other very well run SPFL club, Inverness, but behind them are Aberdeen and Dundee United, who for once sit above the detritus (sorry, Kilmarnock, but you are a terribly run football club) and plucky upstarts (Ross County, from Dingwall, population 5,026). Even Hibs are rallying. They will return to the top half of the table if they beat Partick Thistle tonight.
Of the big city clubs, only Hearts (in Administration) are off the pace, and even their league status is bound to be rescued when Kilmarnock’s name is inevitably written with the accompanying parenthesis.
As we’ve noted here often before, when the Daily Record finally acknowledges the reality Celtic websites have long explained about the Rangers group of clubs, you know it’s too late to do anything about it. Today’s piece in the newspaper confirms what we’ve known for a long time, the white flag has been raised. If they were more circumspect before declaring the unquestionable business acumen of the Ibrox key-holder, at any point over the last 15 years, the spivs would have been unable to fill their boots.
All those fawning pieces simply enabled the misdeeds.
While we are on the topic of enablers, what is the price of loyalty? £825k, apparently.
Congratulations to all who participated in the Great Scottish Run for 1254125. It turned into a great Celtic day with participants ranging from the dedicated athletes to those on the high side of 20st who grabbed the chance to make a different to their own lives, as well as others.
It’s happening again next year, so you have plenty time to get ready. The sooner you start preparing the better.
My sincere thanks to the many people who contributed to the 1254125 MyDonate page I put up on Friday. It now sits at an incredible £935, I’ll leave it up for a few days more to see if we can break into four figures.
Thanks for all your help.
Order Sean Fallon, Celtic’s Iron Man, below.
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Hamiltontim
Not that it matters, I think they lost to Forfar(?) in the LC.
If they go through the entire season without an administration event, they will have had a successful year.
;o)
HT
Aye, The presenter on SSB earlier couldn’t hide his delight at being drawn against a team they have already beaten.
Hurting hun monkey Ba$$as.
TAL
desertbhoy 17:00 et al:
Picked you because you were at the top of this page. Got your latest e-mail and I have had a few others as well.
We have made some progress in achieving our objective in securing the four tickets but nothing confirmed yet but I believe and have faith that CQNs efforts in reaching our goal will happen.
I can confirm that access to the Big Screen has been secured. Once I have the details they will be passed to the Bhoy Jinky to coordinate this part of our plan. It was TBJ that alerted me to the talk of simply having a tribute to George at the Ajax game, Having spoken to Linda the plan got the green light. However, as you ALL know things snowballed as Linda had asked me what chances of getting two tickets for the Ajax game. It was then you generous and inventive Bhoys and Ghirls that came up with some great ideas on how to go the extra mile…I doff my Cap to each and every one of you, I am indeed humbled.
I have an idea for the wreath and will organise this; I will e-mail a couple of you later what I plan but feel free to chip.
Once I’m fed and watered I will check the old Bank Balance and give you all an update.
lennybhoycfc@gmail.com
Thanks again.
God Bless George Ryan, CQN and Celtic FC.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
SSN
Going through the entire season without an administration event ‘is like a new signing’ Mark Hately
That other mob have already been beaten this season
Who is in the semis of the league cup ?
Hail Hail
Adams Misfortune could turn oot tae be..
Fisher’s Good Fortune.
Ah like this Kid.. He has Bags of Potential.
Ah know that He could fill in at Right Back fur Adam..if Needed..
Howvahhhhhhhh..
Ah believe that Fisher wid Dae a real Guid Joab fur us..
In the Mid Field..
He kin Run Like a Linty.. although,he is No Adam.
And He is a Strong kid..and he is a Mini Victor..In Ma Opinion..
Yes.. Ah see this as a Fine Opportunity , fur Fisher tae get a wee bit
recognition.. which up till, Noo..
Has bin A Hard Hoe ,fur Him tae dae.
Yes,,
And jist ….Like Nutsy always reminds me..
” It’s Alwiz the Same.. fur Right Efter , Wan Door Wull Close..
Anither Door wull Bang.. Right in Yer Face.”( Whit?…ed)
Ye’re Right.. That is no Cogent tae the Discussion..
But..
Ah jist threw it in.. Anywey!
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
LennyBhoy, donation made this afternoon, if it didn’t arrive let me know.
Thomleedstim
Text from son newly at York University. “dad, can I take paracetamol with alcohol?”
He sent that in the morning.
whyisitcalledfreshersCSC.
At least he’s contacted you. The Uni gets a lot of calls from parents asking if their children are ok…
Embdae know how quickly you can open a share trading account,and any recommendations ? Ta
cowiebhoy
17:55 on 7 October, 2013
That other mob have already been beaten this season
Who is in the semis of the league cup ?
Hail Hail
……….
Eh, not us.
A Big Happy Monday….!
To My Dear Friend,Kojo..
Legend Of The Vegas Strip….
Last Survivor Of The ‘Rat Pack’….
Trusted Custodian Of Sammy Davis’ Spare Glass E’en….
Ah Hiv Tae Issue A Demur Tae Our Ginger Tinkerman…..
“But Why….TSD ?”,Exclaim Hoss And Little John, In Unison…..
Momentarily Interrupting Their Latest Squabble Over The Affections Of Maggie McGill…..
Doon On The Ponderosa…..
Well……Yet Again….Oor Current Leader
Has Made A Premature….And Rash Statement….
Following A Serious Injury To One Of Our Most Promising Players…
Exonerating The Culprit Of Any Foul Play….
Or Malice….
In An Illegal And Brutal Challenge….
Quite Possibly Premeditated….
You Would Think That He Would Have Learned From His Previous Experience..
When He Absolved Elbows Of Any Culpability….
Following The Shocking Challenge..
That Has Left Kayal A Much Diminished Player…..
He Had Sprinted Up To The Sky Press Box Directly On The Final Whistle….
Like An Eager Puppy Hoping Tae Hiv Its Belly Tickled….
To Give Them An Instant Opinion On The Incident…..
Without Having Had The Benefit Of Reviewing The Video Evidence…..
Most Likely An Ill-Judged Attempt At PR
Because These Media Pundits Will Always Dislike Him…
Far Better To Adopt The ‘Studied Contempt’ Of WGS……
In His Dealings With The Media…..
On Saturday….Surely Other Players And Coaching Staff……
Gave Him The Benefit Of Their Own Opinions…
On The Dreadful Challenge..?
By Continuing To Make These Rash Statements….
NFL Is Doing A Disservice To Our Players,Their Families…And Our Club
As Well As Giving The ‘Green Light’ To Other Cluggers In The SPL….
To Assault Our Players With Impunity..
Besides…Lasley Has ‘Previous’..
When It Comes To Assaults On Celtic Players…
It’s Difficult For The SFA To Retrospectively Cite A Player For Violent Play….
If The Opposing Manager Has Already Exonerated The Culprit…..
Additionally….If It Is A Career Threatening Injury…
The Manager’s Pronouncement Will Surely Weaken Any Subsequent Legal Case For Compensation…..
NFL Is On A ‘Learning Curve’…..
Worryingly….It Appears To Be A Rather Shallow Learning Curve……
Personally….Ah Blame Gerald 666…..
Pinkety..?
Such a life that squad had Kojo.
Like kings.
Even wee Sammy Davis Junior was living it up.
You would not need an uncommon dose of common sense to realise that our policy of “Buy Low: Sell High” is completely defeated by allowing a player to leave on a Bosman.
It then becomes a Buy Low: Sell for nothing policy.
Only an uninformed eejit would promote that “thinking”.
desertbhoy
18:00 on 7 October, 2013
cowiebhoy
The response was in reference to that other Mob, and not us
Smoke and mirrors been going on FORFAR to long
Hail hail
Matthews misfortune could be Darnell Fisher’s chance. With Lustig made of glass and liable to an injury or two when asked to play a couple of games a week, young Darnell could get his chance in some league games. Impressive in pre season.
cowiebhoy…. I know but couldn’t resist!!
I used to get upset at the MSM be it T.V radio or the rags then after shouting at the telly again a couple of years ago my mate smiled and said
” calm doon long may it continue they are keeping the blindfold on the madmen as they are slowly walking to the edge of the cliff and certain doom,the only reason celts for change got up and organised was that it was highlighted by them hoping for the worst for us but gave us time to do something,they have lied and covered up so much trying to protect their succulent lamb way of life ,Moonbeams and others that no matter what the do now it is to late”
My dear,dear,dear,friend… The Singing Detective
Pinkety, fur sure, fur sure.
A Nasty, Dirty , Player is Mr. Lasley.
It wiz a Stone wall Penalty.
And the Ref.. Goofed.
Nevetheless, that being said..
Whit’s New aboot the Ref Daein That?
Nuttin’,Cuzzin~
Ah am sure that Billy Bunter..( That’s a Great Name fur Him..ed) A.K.A. as McCoist.. has a better chance of Wearing a Size Fourteen and A Hauf Collar..
Than .. An S.P.L. referee should be Pulled up fur Cheatin’.
Neil, as Ah may hiv Hinted at,in the Past..
Needs a Speech Writer.. Ah could Dae that Joab,fur Him..
But..He Couldnae Afford me.. and besides, Ah am Too Busy Writing stuff fur George Bush!!
Nice Chatting..
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
eddieinkirkmichael
17:01 on 7 October, 2013
Big Nan, are you on twitter?
@edwardrice1
……………………………..
Eddie I am but am a novice at both Twitter and Facebook.
I joined up on both to promote my petition, but am not fully aware of the rules and within days was suspended from FB for 30 days for spamming and warned for same by Twitter.
The Scottish Parliament has a set of buttons on the e-petition site encouraging people to promote their petitions but when I did it I got banned.
Anyway I will be in contact (I will tweet your handle I think is the terminology) Eddie but I hope it is not anything saucey that you have in mind?
When I met you at Govan I could see there was a certain chemistry between a young buck like you and a mature dame like me!
H.H.
Doc is supporting Oscar and McKenzie. 17:57:
Got your email mate, will let you know.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
My Dear Kojo…..
George Dubya…?
Surely Yesterday’s News…
Jeb Bush..? No Thanks….!
The Future Is Bright…..
The Future Is…..SARAH PALIN…..!
Do You Offer Elocution Lessons..?
Philboy
Sorry was aff oot but im back now……..
TSD,
I detect a trend in your posts, it’s obvious you don’t have a lot of time for Neil Lennon, and to emphasis it you continually comment on his hair colour as some sort of derogatory adjective?
What has the colour of his hair to do with anything. Where I come from ginger hair is a sign you’re a Catholic, are you have a go at is religion in a Jack Irvine oblique way?
tomtheleedstim
17:10 on 7 October, 2013
Text from son newly at York University. “dad, can I take paracetamol with alcohol?”
He sent that in the morning.
whyisitcalledfreshersCSC.
i live 15 mins away by bike over the mellinium bridge if he ever needs a good breakfast.
same offer was made today to JUNGLE JIM of this parish if he was motoring to AJAX.
PS and he is studying what??????????????
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective..
It’s Georgie Dubya Bush.. Ah write Awe his Speeches..
Didnae Ye Recognize That?
Sure.. Young George thought Ma Prose wuz Prutty !
A Like Sarah Palin.. as a Gal.. but .. No as a Politician!
But that is Mainly Due tae tae the Fact that
Ah Dislike .. ALL POLITICIANS.
Jist oan Principle.
All Politicians ur Snakes .. Slimy .Sleekit Snakes..
And when Ah say that Ah am Including All Politicians..
Labor, Tory, Scots Nationalist.. Liberal.. Non Liberal.. Communist.. Non Communist..
The Whole Kit and Caboodle.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
without BT my wee life would be tough.
He will take nothing for his troubles.
Yorkbhoy – sound financial reasoning for him keeping in touch.
Favourite uncle – cheers for the offer, I’ll pass it on but I think breakfast is now an ex-meal for him.
Chemistry.
Excusing Your Ignorance…
[Yet Again…TSD !…Ed]
But The Greatest Preponderance Of Red Heads In The British Isles…..
Is To Be Found In East Central Scotland…
Particularly Around Edinburgh…..
I Would Expect That Only A Small Proportion Of These Fortunate Folk….
Would Be Of The One True Faith…..
You Must Get Out….MORE !
Losing Matthews is a big blow. I hope young James is ready to hit some form, we’re going to need him.
WDH
Only a favour for a friend..
Good evening friends.
All set for tonight’s silky goalfest from ‘Firhill for Thrills’ as Partick entertain Hibs. And in the unlikely event that it doesn’t live up to all the pre-match hype there’s always Doc Martin at 9.00 ;-)
Nurse….
Gotta Scram,Sam
Seeya
Kojo
Still,Laughin
Good evening cqn
Firstly well done to all cqn runners and Paul67 on their efforts pounding the streets of Glasgow yesterday.hope they remembered the cold bath with ice when they got home,well is that not what athletes do.? no pain no gain.
After seeing the Bigotfest u tube video,I took it upon myself to E Mail our First Minister,with my thoughts on it,and how a number of family and friends were undecided voters,in the referendum next year,and like me were wondering what his reaction to it was and what action he was going to take.
Well today two E Mails,one from,
Alistair Sellar@Scotlandgsi.gov.uk,and
Ronald Mcvicar @Scotlandgsi.gov.uk,
both with reference numbers for me,and a reply in due course,
my next post on cqn could be from a cell in Edinburgh Castle
get your posters ready,
Free Whitecrook tim.
Meanwhile I will wait with interest their replies.
H H
Okay Bhoys and Girls:
To-date we have £220 collected, thank you all so much.
Doc is supporting Oscar and McKenzie. 17:57:
Your donation come from your Mrs. Account?
Might be an idea to e-mail me when you have sent your donation as a couple of you have tagged on your moniker yet.
lennybhoycfc@gmail.com or the other email addy I sent to you with details.
Some are sending their donation overseas, by cheque or have arranged to meet me in my Office…you know who you are in the case of the Office.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
My Dear Kojo….
Talking Of Snow Bunnies…..
Would You Eschew The Obvious Allure Of A Maggie McGill……
For Earthy Exoticism Of Oor Ginger Bombshell……
Stone-Age Wilma..?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1058538/Meet-Wilma-The-face-Neanderthal-woman-revealed-time.html
How much are top 6 SPL managers on? Other than NFL that is?
You could get 30 nurses for the price of Sallys wages.
For beating third division teams with a full time pro squad.
Mental.
Or maybe not.
Cheeky chappie? You couldnae mark his neck wi a blow torch!!