Should Lionel Messi’s illness, which kept him out of Saturday’s clash with Malaga, prevent him boarding a plane to Glasgow tomorrow, Brendan Rodgers will take some grain of comfort. The Argentine was the principle actor in the destruction of Celtic at the Camp Nou two months ago.
Since then Celtic have more than earned the Champions League credit which has come their way. Meritocratic draws against Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach have given the club two points more than some observers predicted for them when the group stage was drawn in August.
Without Messi, Barcelona remain a potent force, but arguably the greatest player to ever kick a ball changes the dimension of the challenge enormously. While it’s likely a few days rest would be enough for Messi to push himself, if necessary, manager Luis Enrique may be inclined not to take chances with his star asset ahead of a huge week for the Catalans.
After Celtic they are away to Real Sociedad, who are only four points behind in La Liga, while the following weekend they have the chance to close the four point gap at the top when Real Madrid visit.
So if you meet Luis around town this week, tell him he’d be better to rest Leo for the important La Liga clashes.
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BLANTYRETIM
No need for Ready Brek for a warm red glow when I was a lad.
Not when you live in close proximity to Hunterston Nuclear plants.
BLANTYRE mate, I was only joking about a clique ! Dud you no see my lol at the end ?
Anyway it was VFR who started it….oops I’ve just grassed him up, is my new moniker Lee Wallace ?
HH
Sorry I can’t post links on here due to using a borrowed Tablet .
If someone can post the band Texas singing live with the fantastic Sharleen Spiteri singing ” suspicious minds” when dressed up as Elvis.
It is some performance by a very talented girl.
Another wee suggestion for those who have never seen it, but I like the comedy “Frasier”, it’s so well acted and scripted .
If you get the chance to see the episode where his hapless brother Niles is trying to iron his clothes when alone in the apartment, ( without any dialogue) it is sheer comedy genius !
HH
Oops another gem in YouTube is the late Robin Williams and his good sketch, just superbly funny IMO.
Try and catch it.
HH
RIP Francis Hinton.
I’ve got a feeling that I may have met Francis a long time ago, as his name is very familiar to me ?
God Bless.
Robin Williams
Good ?= GOLF !
Sorry
Big Jimmy, Frasier is the only spin off which was on a par or better than the show it evolved from.
Very intelligent writing, great cast and acting.
Cliff Clavin CSC
OLDTIM67
Just reading back and saw your post re the Christmas Dinner get together.
Friday does not suit as I’m working on Saturday morning.
Thanks anyway and enjoy!
Sorry to read of the passing of Francie Hinton.
RIP
Celtic defender Kevin Tierney up before SFA beaks after tirade against Rangers
22.11.2016
By Gary Ralphston
The Scottish Football Association compliance officer will assess critical comments made by Celtic defender Kiernan Tierney about Rangers
Last month newspapers quoted Tierney stating that Celtic considered Aberdeen more of a title threat than Rangers
The Celtic Youngster tweeted unprovoked, “To be honest I reckon Aberdeen will be our nearest challengers this year”
Compliance officer Tony McGlennan is likely to consider whether the comments bring the Scottish game into disrepute
“The continual harassment of Rangers by Celtic players on social media has to be curtailed ” an SFA spokesman intimated.
“Players need to accept their responsibilities and stay above the fray.”
“This perpetual goading has to stop and cannot be permitted any longer.”
“Sensible comments instead of highly inflammatory statements no matter how subtle should always be adhered too”
“The SFA disciplinary committee have a punishing schedule and will not be able to schedule a hearing for Tierney until the end of January 2017”
A four match suspension could be reduced to three upon appeal
BMCUWP
There was a plant in Bonnybridge that was the subject of much suspicion years ago and was at the centre of a claim by a local farmer.
Thankfully its no longer there but in its heyday its massive chimney could be seen from miles around spewing who knows what into the atmosphere.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12705269.Golfers_tell_court_of_blistered_lips_from_Rechem_emissions/
Who knows…….it may have actually caused all the bloomin UFO sightings!
Good Morning Bhoys from a dry sunny Central Scotland.Well another draw for the Hearts last night suits the Rangers it is strange the amount of goals Hearts are leaking I reckon a new manager might be coming along in the not to distant future as for me Hearts are under performing and I can see no signs of progress. H.H.
BIGJIMMY
I’ve got a book of the scripts from Frasier. First-class read,and a first-class programme.
I can’t recall how they got “that” scene over in print. I’ll have a look later.
I was a huge fan of Cheers-still am-but if I’m pushed,Frasier just edges it. Though the sarcasm in Cheers is tough to beat…
I’ll try to find that clip. Meantime,glass is empty.
Got my heating allowance this morning so no a bad start to the day!
Big Jimmy
I know but it gets tiresome on here re clique, it’s a bit of a cliche re the clique
Every time there is a wee sesh it’s on here for all to see..
KTF
I considered porridge for breakfast, but it narrowly lost out to 3 rashers of streaky, 3 slices of eggy bread and all covered with maple syrup. Porridge fills me up too much…
BT
Is there a CQN beardie group?
Noo thit ave goat wan.
Hope you and yours are all well, young Marco included of course.
niles ironing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpImet3Xwgw
NATKNOW
Sacrilidge!!!
French Toast, shoorly?
Breakfast soundtrack – “Catch A Fire” – The Wailers.
sacrilege obviously
PHILBHOY on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:22 AM
NATKNOW
Sacrilidge!!!
French Toast, shoorly?
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Just the response I was hoping for! Let the debate commence…!! LOL!
NATKNOW
Haha!
That should increase the volume of posts on here for the rest of the day!
Big Jimmy
https://youtu.be/VN5Fty-6U-0
HH
Aye,……
am sure that the sweetie wife clique will have the Cellic PLC quaking in they’re boots as they stall the Res:12 statement….
The done-up-like-kippers-clique.
KevJ –
Kippers are great for breakfast, bud.
NATKNOW on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:29 AM
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Ah widny know….ah don’t do cliques ;-)
KEVJUNGLE on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:32 AM
NATKNOW on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:29 AM
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Ah widny know….ah don’t do cliques ;-)
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LOL!
Aye ye dae – you’re in the Big McGhee For Manager clique!!
NATKNOW on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:34 AM
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Well ye see, Big McGhee calls out mibbery so…he’s got no chance of
managing old-firm-orientated Celtic FC were the fans are still on the outside
…looking in.
Ain’t that right Fergus ?
Unfortunately, it seems that John James’ wee break over the weekend was not due to over-indulgence following his well-deserved award at the FBAs, as the piece below his main article today shows.
Sickening.
https://johnjamessite.com/2016/11/22/i-am-the-resolution-and-i-am-the-life/
KEVJUNGLE on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:37 AM
NATKNOW on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:34 AM
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Well ye see, Big McGhee calls out mibbery so…he’s got no chance of
managing old-firm-orientated Celtic FC were the fans are still on the outside
…looking in.
Ain’t that right Fergus ?
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But he’s a pish manager.
Anyway – that’s one of the cliques you’re in – the Big McGhee For Manager clique! :-)))
NATKNOW on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 10:41 AM
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Well, McGhee’s a pish manager you say….
Ah say, give Brendan Big McGhee’s players
and, give Big McGhee, Brendan’s players
then, we’ll see who is the pish manager!!!
How can one person be called a clique ?
HH
JOE FILIPPIS HAIRCUT on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:59 AM
It’s disappointing in a way that Aberdeen and Hearts have both had poor starts to the season. It doesn’t matter to us, since neither of them pose a serious threat to Celtic, but it has definitely helped to flatter Sevco.
BIG JIMMY
Canny find the one where she’s dressed as Elvis,but she’s dressed as a damn fit bit in this!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l5_Or9-bYhE
JJs blog this morning rapier like in its reporting of the Hun AGM.These couple of paragraphs had me grinning.
However I would argue that the actual rationale for the ‘conclave of the catamites‘ was to massage the reportage of the rogue board’s second AGM. Any inquiries about King’s promised investment of his children’s inheritance should be redirected to the source- the anal canal of a cow- but this won’t do for Traynor’s dancing bears.
There will be a blanket ban on the Barton Brouhaha and how Kranjcar and Rossiter’s legs would not be out of place in a Lowry painting.
Names and shames the person leading the threats against him.Police doing nothing.If you have not read,go ahead.
It could be the police who are threatening him.
DAVIDOPOULOS on 22ND NOVEMBER 2016 9:07 AM
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c3n-mh5bck
Check the Converse All Stars – cost you £50 nowadays…
Not here they dont.10 quid.
The I.p Address that John James published and received death threats from is from Central Hall Westminster or Wesleys Cafe nearby
HH