“Old Firm game for Wembley”. Heaven help us. I don’t doubt International Champions Cup owner, Charlie Stillitano, has a sharp eye for what he could turn into a commercial success, but there can be fewer worse ideas in the history of sporting endeavour.
So many things could go wrong with such a fixture, some would go wrong, and the contagion would spread to Celtic. There’s no mention in any coverage of this item that Celtic have been consulted at any level, so I’m assuming they were as surprised as the rest of us at the moment (they were at a similar suggestion of a game in Australia a few years ago).
Stillitano cites hosting Manchester City-Manchester United in Beijing later this year as being something of an approximation. It’s not. I suggest he looks to somewhere deep in the Monglian hinterland for a venue for a Glasgow derby of this nature. Even then I would decline.
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SALTIRESENSEVILLA
I think the reply you refer to came from the blog’s other intellectual,THEBATTEREDBUNNET.
PS-ignore one word in the above sentence.
You’re travelling about a fair bit these days,bud. Bailiffs?
AN TEACH SOLAIS…………….Think they are in court tomorrow. Ashley calling into question the SFA decision to accept Lying King as a F&PP. Ahley is an outsider, what would HE know about a F*P Rangurzz man?
Good Afternoon.
I was busy throughout yesterday and so have had no chance to comment on the Hillsborough verdicts.
A verdict from any kind of court is often taken to mean the end of something. The end of the trial, the court case, the prosecution or enquiry.
Yet away from the refined and rarefied atmosphere of the court room, the reality is that a verdict means the start of something — a sentence, some reconciliation, a moving on perhaps.
Justice was not done yesterday, because in the case of Hillsborough justice can only ever be seen to be done as opposed to actually done and the two are different.
Once the euphoria of the actual verdicts have sunk in and died down, there will be questions to be asked and many soul searching days will either continue or start.
I heard a senior Policeman from South Yorkshire Police issue a public apology on the news this morning, yet this same policeman had previously written to his senior colleagues and stated that unless they all got their stories right, then they — The Police — would be “roadkill”.
In that light, the man’s apology feels false and less than wholehearted.
I have been reminded this morning of something I wrote for Not The View a good few years ago now.
It sets out my feelings on Hillsborough, the criminalisation of football fans, the press, politicians, and the victims.
It also sets out the actions and dignity of one man. It is a dignity and sacrifice that pales into insignificance compared to the suffering of the families, but it is a dignity that should be remembered by every football fan and every politician who would seek to in some way belittle football people.
The article also points out that where those in power seek to cover up and hide the truth, someone will smell bullshit and eventually the truth will out and the consequences will flow.
As for the guy with the dignity — his name is Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish — and few are fit to lace his boots!
https://ntvceltic.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/truth-is-not-negotiable/
BAWSMAN
Thanks for info. Just wondering if the powers that be were trying to stall matters. I mean our judiciary is above that sort of thing, isn’t it?
But thanks, mate, I hope to hear what is said in court. HH
Don’t know about IIC having absurd fantasies but the adverts that appear sometimes give me strange thoughts….lol.
2 games against R*ngers next season and an £8m increase in revenue due to this (if I use the figures PL gave and if the club extend the ‘freeze **cough** on SB prices) will be enough for the club to start with.
Andy Burnham not missing any targets. Good man.
GEORDIEMUNRO
Re a Catholic Labour leader.
Just been reminded via a call from TBM about ancient laws banning Catholics from holding certain positions.
I’ll mail you an article about it when I get home.
Quite uncomfortable reading,tbh.
Celtic V Sevco at Wembley ? That one has level5s paw marks all over it, no matter what Sevco story goes to press CFC has to be attached to it, they honestly need us so bad it’s pathetic.
BRTH
An illuminating and perceptive piece.
“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes” indeed.
Interesting the Masonic thread running through a number of recent cover-ups.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 27TH APRIL 2016 1:06 PM
‘Just been reminded via a call from TBM about ancient laws banning Catholics from holding certain positions.’
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I think every position other than the missionary one is banned, but no doubt some canon law expert can correct me if I’m wrong.
A class act eh?
http://talkingbaws.com/2016/04/young-rangers-fan-spots-ronny-deila-at-manchester-city-ground-sings-come-on-the-rangers-in-his-face/
What about the big picture at Celtic?
An “Old Firm ” game at Wembley would put the question of us joining the EPL off the table for good.
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“jimbo
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A poster on etims last night stated that he had been speaking to the supporter liaison chap at Celtic yesterday. The bottom line seems to be that Res. 12 is dead in the water and that Auldheid et al are aware of this.
However I would rather hear it from Auldheid himself before I go into a depression about it. It would be very sad.”
If Auldheid or any Res12 bhoys around to provide an update and hopefully confirm that the above is hopefully not correct, that would be appreciated?
HH
CRC
Meant also to post this as well
“jimbo
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I should clarify I think they were talking about the issue being dead in the water so far as CFC and the SFA are concerned, not the requisitioners.
Apparently the SFA have taken legal advice and Celtic accept that.”
If we need crowd funding to get Res12 to Sion, Zurich or wherever, count me in.
The good people of Liverpool have shown what resolve and indefatigabilty can do.
The Clumpany
Just read your piece on Hillsborough. I thought it was excellent. Thank you for coming out of retirement to write it.
Indefatigability, even (copyright George Galloway).
From previous article.
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 27TH APRIL 2016 11:39 AM
QUONNO on 27TH APRIL 2016 11:29 AM
The Times and Sunday Times print unions whose members were well heeled enough to strike for one year , no less.
Enter Rupert……….and Fox……and the alienation of Scottish fiba` from the big money.
Sorry I am a bit lost with this one.
Really don’y understand how its workers earning good money makes a newspaper title respectable.
Re Res 12
At long last the SFA have actually replied to a letter from solicitors and it makes for very curious reading.
It answers no direct questions concerning the main issue and seeks to avoid all questions.
It states clearly that the SFA do not consider themselves answerable to the individual shareholders of Celtic PLC or the shareholders of any member club.
It states that in 2011 the SFA fulfilled its licensing and UEFA monitoring functions fully and properly.
It states that those monitoring and compliance functions came to an end at the close of that particular season in respect of that same season and that it is not obliged to make any report in connection with the events of that season after the close of the season. You follow?
However, it goes on to say that the SFA will co-operate in every way with any enquiry that should be opened by UEFA in the event of issues being raised by someone else.
The letter arrived yesterday afternoon, was copied to Celtic PLC, and is only being considered today.
If anyone thinks this brings matters to a conclusion they are ill informed.
How does that old song go?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDTvLldOgZs
Bit of chat today about Catholics being barred from this position and that position.
Can anyone name one of these barred positions, that the average Celtic fan or their families would be allowed near even if ban on Catholics was lifted?
Personally i would prefer the huns to tour Syria.
Quonno and others,
My tuppence worth on the Times.
I’ve taken it over the years despite various misgivings about Murdoch as I believed it still capable of doing in depth pieces better than anyone else.
After it’s utterly shameful failure to lead with Hillsborough ( I expected that of the Sun but, perhaps naively, not of the Times) I won’t purchase it again.
I can’t imagine I’m the only one.
Hopefully Murdoch might just have had a wee Ratner moment.
Tlwio
kelvin mckenzie claiming he was duped by an agency as the reason he ran the sun’s story claiming Liverpool fans robbed the dead bodies.
Utter scumbag.
Funny how these Tory barstewards are always ‘duped’ when the shit hits the fan.
They don’t seem to be duped any other time.
Utter c u next Tuesday of a low life.
Horses
Been given the following
340 punchestown Minella Scamp and Shamiran. Both each way.
420, punchestown. Woodland opera each way
605 moon racer win
355 Ascot Dhahmann ( each way)
500 Ascot Pensax Boy each way
QUONNO on 27TH APRIL 2016 1:32 PM
There are no such positions.
But it’s much more interesting to believe that there are.
It’s a bit like the secret oil fields.
QUONNO
Moderator of the Church of Scotland?
You know what I think..?
I think
A lot of tittle tattle, half truths, truths, lies and deceits concerning what CFC Board / CEO do , don’t do and are planning to do arise because there is a complete communication vacuum between The corporate entity and the fans. The only time we hear from them is when they are trying to punt games, SBs etc.
Be really good if Lawwell actually came out now and again and had an honest dialogue with the fans.
Fans would accept the constraints more easily and buy in to any aspirations that the club may hold.
However in the absence of this the silent void is filled with worst held fears….
I think the ban now only extends to the Lord Chancellor.
JERRY CORNELIUS on 27TH APRIL 2016 1:49 PM
I think the ban now only extends to the Lord Chancellor.
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There’s no restriction on a Catholic being Lord Chancellor.
BRTH@1.35pm
Thank you, sir, for the authentic information and grateful appreciation for your earnest endeavours and that of the other Res12 bhoys.
We shall overcome. Gracias a ustedes, amigos
!Venceremos! HH
Interesting, a Glasgow Derby in aul London Town.
Must say it’s the first I’ve heard of it. Has there ever been a Derby not in Glasgow?
My first thoughts took me back to the last time these teams met.
There was a team pretending to represent a Historical Glasgow Football Club.
Until we see a proper Celtic side without the shrink to fit Jerseys I say NO!
Hail Hail
Just popped in for my usual browse at lunchtime and noticed mention of Pablo…….
GBNF
An absolute gent, Steve came up to Aberdeen looking for work a fair few years ago now. I only knew him from posting on here but he made a point of ensuring we met up and had a belther.
Great laugh over a few hours, he went on his way hoping to grab some work. Not long after he was away on his travels to Ireland for work (Cork I think). He went to visit as many of the CQN celtic clan as he could over the time I spoke with him, and would still be pulling this place together if he was still here.
Walking along London Road one night, pre game, he came walking towards me. Shocked that out of a full Celtic park and no pre arrangment as to where I might be, Steve grabbed me to say hello yet again.
I wish I had that opportunity once more.
Mucker
Pablophanque CSC
ERNIE LYNCH on 27TH APRIL 2016 1:40 PM
QUONNO on 27TH APRIL 2016 1:32 PM
There are no such positions.
But it’s much more interesting to believe that there are.
It’s a bit like the secret oil fields.
A wee bit of clarity Ernie.
Are you saying that there are no positions from which Catholics are barred?
Or that the average Celtic fans and their families would be welcomed with open arms to these establishment positions?
The fact that there has never been a catholic LC means that is the de facto position
Thanks to Zbyszek for bringing Pablo to mind.
CULTSBHOY CAN NOT RELATE TO CELTIC BOARD AMBITIONS ON OR OFF THE PARK on 27TH APRIL 2016 1:41 PM
CULTSBHOY.
For months now I have been begging Paul 67 to get PL on here for an unscripted question and answer session.
Is Prime Minister not one?
Hence the war criminal made his conversion after he stepped down and handed power to Gordon o cannaecoont.
:-)
HH