For as long as you or I can remember, Celtic’s youth teams have had a fearsome reputation, winning countless titles, even with Kenny McDowall as head coach, but something inevitably goes wrong. Clubs like Dundee United, Hibs, Hearts and even Hamilton Accies have a better record of graduating prospects, despite having a poorer youth team to pick from.
The other fearsome reputation we had, was that Celtic was one of the places young talent came to wither on the vine, before shuffling off to a minor club at around 21-years-old. Where would you send your boy, Celtic or Dundee United………?
The argument goes that clubs like United have more opportunity to blood young talent than Celtic, who for long periods of the last 20 years were locked in an all-or-nothing battle for supremacy, or the need to reach the Champions League group stage, or the next level of the Champions League. This theory doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, though, as clubs with higher still demands are able to mature young talent through first team exposure.
The truth is it’s never been a first team priority, as we have been caught in a ‘buy success’ mentality for close to 30 years.
Still only 18, Liam Henderson has as much chance as anyone who have come through the ranks in the last couple of decades of making it as a top player at Celtic, but he needs to be stretched by playing competitive senior football over the next three years, cameo appearances here and there will not provide the platform he needs. A few months at Rosenborg, who kick off a new league season on Monday, will give him opportunities he’s not going to see at Celtic between now and the end of the season.
Did you see what newco director, Paul Murray, did with his stock market announcement yesterday?
He wrote, “I have been informed by Deloitte, the existing auditor, that they informed the previous Board of their intention to resign following the June 2014 audit. The previous Board chose not to announce this nor did they find a replacement for Deloitte. With limited time to have these results reviewed the Board asked Jeffreys Henry to perform the exercise as Independent Reporting Accountants, not auditors.”
On reading this many were inclined to conclude the reason Deloitte did not act as Independent Reporting Accountants for their interims was because they had left the building. Not so. Murray later confirmed to a Daily Record financial reporter (not the football guys) that Deloittes are still newco’s auditors. I am sure there is a perfectly good reason they didn’t sign off the interims. Maybe they were busy that day.
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Went to the ticket office this afternoon after work .. Got there just as the Clyde news at 5 started. Guy was pulling down the shutters
Told me they closed at 5pm and walked away .. Grrrr
TBJ says Wee Oscar Knox is in heaven with the angels
22:58 on
1 April, 2015
Went to the ticket office this afternoon after work .. Got there just as the Clyde news at 5 started. Guy was pulling down the shutters
Told me they closed at 5pm and walked away .. Grrrr
Apart from that how was your 1st day?
HH
Sanna,
Very rarely listen to SSB so, nonsense, if you switched the fixtures there would be more in attendance, over the two games and viewing figures would not be affected.
Apart from that, I’m doing fine, one more shift the Belfast again for some reason :-))
How’s yerself?
Well I hope.
Play the Semi finals at 3pm on Saturday. Sort times for the supporters.
If the tv companies want to move them charge a premium, not a pittance.
Anyhoos, how ur yeez?
caltontongues,
When their old team was in existence you could go in an hour early when it was an o/f game…for some reason that option is no longer available….still, it’s great ripping the p**h oot them everyday…I’m sure a couple are ready for the straight jackets and the men in the White coats to come :))
Danny Wilson will do me btw. Hoops fan??
CT , doing well thanks . had a ball on saturday. just about recovered .
Sanna
paisley bhoy..
Cheers Mhate, Yep, checked in online!!…. LOOKS LIKE THE PLACE IS SOLD OUT ALREADY !!!!!!!! Got one for the Sellic end… 15 quid for the ticket and 104 quid for vat, bum charge, admission charge, administration charge, postal charge and vat, (I know I said vat earlier, but they need to get it from someone)..
Hail Hail
praecepta,
Ghengis Khan on bbc4, not bad film/doc..
Talking of docs, how are you Doc?
Doc, oany good wea a paint brush, 20ltr a white, before ah hit the Soft Biege, ready for the happy farm,however tablets must be wurken, hope all is well with you and yours.
Awerabest PJ
Doc
23:01 on
1 April, 2015
Play the Semi finals at 3pm on Saturday. Sort times for the supporters.
If the tv companies want to move them charge a premium, not a pittance.
Anyhoos, how ur yeez?
Far too sensible it’ll never catch on
HH
PapaJohn, all well, on holiday next week, so MRs Doc has a paint brush with my name on it:-)
Dena, sense and the planks who run Scottish football don’t mix.
See what I did there, paint, mix, clever?
Mibbees naw:-)
Doc
23:13 on
1 April, 2015
perhaps someone should try wielding a few planks in their direction,,,,,,,,,joking
:-))
HH
sipsini,
Keep at them, enjoy reading your travails :-))
Had a call to the work last week as follows:
Me: Hello (just the one)
Her: Hi, can I speak to (insert name)??
Me: No, he no longer works here.
Her: Can you give me his phone number or address?
Me: (Getting a wee bit annoyed): No, even if I did know I wouldn’t give those details out.
Her: Well this is Ragers FC calling and we’re trying to get hold of him – obviously didn’t renew his ST.
Me (Mega biting tongue): Sorry can’t help you (Ed, no one can!)
So, knowing the Orcs email I let him know Sevco had been on the phone looking for him.
Orc replied: Who was it?
Me: Don’t know, it was a woman.
Orc: Did you get her name?
Me: Mrs Attilla, I think.
Orc: Oh, I thought we sacked all the wummin last year!
Godluvthem:-)))
CaltonTongues
23:15 on
1 April, 2015
:-)
andyr53
23:08 on 1 April, 2015
:-)
You forgot the daily standing charge. That is an extra quid per day until the 19th.
Doc
Yuv missed yur calling,when your book gon oan the shelf.
Awerabest PJ
Doc
23:14 on
1 April, 2015
See what I did there, paint, mix, clever?
Mibbees naw:-)
Clever ???/
couldnt be cos if your wife is asking you to paint again you must have done it right on a previous occassion……………….
slacking 101 clearly state when asked to do something
1 smile
2 do it badly
consequence
you’ll be thanked for trying but
you wont be asked again :-))))
HH
Goodnight Timland
HH
dena29
bawbaws in Timland is full of sheep.
Doc
23:14 on
1 April, 2015
See what I did there, paint, mix, clever?
Mibbees naw:-)
btw
only joking Doc I know your very clever
HH
Dena
First day was very good .. Thought I was a two minute drive from Celtic park .. Turns out it’s nearer 7 at peak times ;(
TBJ says Wee Oscar Knox is in heaven with the angels
23:36 on
1 April, 2015
Dena
First day was very good .. Thought I was a two minute drive from Celtic park .. Turns out it’s nearer 7 at peak times ;(
:-)))
Glad it went well
HH
Sipsini
Whatever gets you through hard times, and laughter always helps.
One of the funniest moments in TV comedy history.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=del%20the%20yuppy&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCEQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-S9MQymXQF0&ei=mHMcVd_bD9X1at-GgMAI&usg=AFQjCNGnqaj4jbKr4gH-R1S-clgwdewZRA&bvm=bv.89744112,d.d2s
Calton
I started a new job today .. Not far from Celtic Park
Walked into the office .. First thing I notice was a picture of Ibrokes with a burst (rfc) baw in front of the gates
Could hardly contain my smile but refrained from asking who the picture was aimed at ;)))
TBJ , you seriously complaining about a 7min drive to Paradise TO Dena ? See when it comes to being insensitive , i thought i was bad but that takes the biscuit :)
How are you both anyways ?
sanna
Dena
Thanks .
What I know about bets could be written on a stamp….. However posters being advised to bet a 5/1 shot each way seems pointless. I assume itvis still quarter the odds for place gives £1.25 plus £1 stake on the place bet.
Therefore £2 stake returns 25p profit on a place
As said I know very little on subject as I remember putting bets on as a 14 year old when chalk boards were still being used, bets were taxed on stake or on winnings and punters ‘ looked’ at the hesian covered box for the live commentary.
Happy for someone to point out how e\w makes sense on anything shorter than 16′ s.
The Onlooker.
Sanna
Dena only has a short journey to Celtic park … Angels do have wings you know ;)))
I’m cool mate … Considering if I should leave my car in the security controlled car park at my office when going to matches – it’s a good 9 minutes walk to the north stand ;(
Wits,there was a drookit duck boozer in falkirk, next to grahamston station and a short walk from brockville.
It was owned by a celtic fan who was very friendly with the late brian mclauglin who was our best prospect in the early seventies.
Kano , Pablo , Celticlover , StJohnDoyle – CQN in heaven must be mental
You big softie ……..glad your night went well …….Kano would be proud of you all
:-))
definitely away to bhoys
HH
Night all Night wee Oscar my hero God bless x x
TBJ , she is that .
Another option is to park at the ground , walk to work then everyday you’ll get to walk back to Paradise and you’ll get some exercise .
right folks , beddy-bys for me .
Night rimland
Sanna
The onlooker….regarding each way…if it places..at say 5/1…you get your money back…as you say ..at lower prices it aint for profit…its just about saving your dough…
Night rimland
Crackin’ typo after weet weet weet’s post earlier, Sanna!
The onlooker,
An each way bet is placed in the hope that it wins.
The each way part is just an insurance.(for the want of a better word)
Anything 5/1 or bigger will return your money with small profit should it not win.
That said, if I only had 2 or 3 quid to put on a bet I simply wouldn’t bother
HH
OGR
I read that McMurdo article with interest.
The bit about SDM’S role was interesting.
I’ve been punting that line of reckless spending constantly. In fact did so again on tsfm this morning.
Should I worry that McMurdo and I agree or be pleased one more myth is being debunked?
From tsfm.
Auldheid says:
April 1, 2015 at 10:00 am
I am reminded by the Twitter exchange between Barcabhoy and Graham Speirs on Paul Murray and Dave Kings role in RFC’s demise of how difficult it is to get our msm to look into evidence presented,even if to debunk the narrative it creates.
You will remember the video of Keith Jackson being interviewed by Andy Jackson in Oz?
Keith said there were lots of reasons contributing to RFC’s troubles but failed to mention the reckless transfer spend in 2007/08, the latter after the tax bills started to arrive in Feb 2008.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq2m3ggkEX2RdDZsUlEzQkg5U0NUZ08xajhtbUJWcXc&usp=docslist_api
So I sent Andy the above spreadsheet backing that narrative. I think I also sent proof of the Dates of the bills or Determinations as HMRC call them.
Andy who markets Four Four Two in Asia responded quickly that he would give the files to Keith.
That was over a week ago but no articles appearing in our msm to indicate when, in my opinion, it came too late to stop the rot that destroyed Rangers FC at a time Dave King and Paul Murray were on the Board.
One reason, apart from not wanting to rain on the DK parade, is that our msm portrayed the 3iar title winning years as something wonderful.
Heck Alex Salmond even wrote to Walter Smith congratulating him on his success and another Walter Myth was created, the one where in spite of being skint he still won titles, when the fact is RFC increased their debt six fold from £6m in 2006 to £31m in 2009 (or 10).
Aye but we were bringing the debt down to £18m is another myth presented to suggest all was well.
Had debt stayed at 2006 levels and provision been made for the tax bills Rangers FC would still exist as the same legal entity. They might even have flourished.
You can see the same reluctance to print the disaster Ally was as a Rangers manager. Not just losing to Malmo and Maribor but the state of the team he left behind.
Because Ally is a likeable guy and has media friends I understand the reluctance to put the boot in.
However perhaps if our journos who are too close to Rangers emotionally were to act professionally and not become so friendly and work for a story, these myths would not be created in the first place, making correction of inaccurate reporting so much easier to countenance when the evidence is trying to stare them in the face.
So Mr Jackson does the evidence I am told you were given back the narrative of recklessness under SDM, WS,PM and DK or is there a counter argument?
Rangers fans have been fed a diet of myths by you guys and they are wisening up.
It’s not daft Timmy’s points scoring or hating RFC, it’s us telling a truth that will set them free because you cannot or will not.