The Celtic Supporters Association Rally in the Kerrydale Suite last night was a complete joy. On the way out I remarked that the club was in good hands with the Association. This was their 64th annual rally, over generations they have protected and cultured the unique spirit of our football club.
For me, it was the third opportunity in a week to hear the Thai Tims, who performed an excellent set. Paul Lennon of the Good Child Foundation is a real inspiration and example to us all.
It was also a great opportunity to spend a few hours with many from the CQN community, always a treat. I know one CQN’er who is going to think twice before digging up Tom (“get your facts right”) Boyd on the blog again, just in case our former treble winning captain reads it and goes looking for him on a night out.
To continue the spirit of what we are all about, on Saturday 19th May there is a charity dinner in Glasgow for The Andrea Kearney Fund, which supports women who are diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. The fund in memory of Andrea, who was diagnosed while expecting her fifth child and died in 2008, aged 41.
It promises to be a great night for an important cause, I hope you can support it. You can book tickets here. I look forward to seeing you there.
You can buy a hard copy of the new issue of CQN Magazine via Magcloud here.
The graphic below is just for a flick through, to read the magazine go here to it’s dedicated site.
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El Madrigal
Aye, I pointed this out to someone yesterday.
I expect the only time we might hear anything close to an apology will be during a criminal trial.
¡ǝsoɥ ǝɥʇ ǝɯ ssɐd ‘sʞɔıʞ ʎןɟ ɥbnouǝ (o) /o\ z ʍoɹ on 6 May, 2012 at 01:02 said:
I 100% agree with what you say in terms of 1994. However don’t see this as the same.
I do not feel we need to change our board, as was the case back then for the survivial of Celtic. This is an entirely different situation and I don’t feel it appropriate that Celtic supporters inflict damage on Celtic for something which is not of our making. The only circumstances I would find that acceptable would be to affect change, if for instance Celtic voted in favour of a newco. That is not the case.
hh
bjmac
row z
I look like Methusela bit in actual fact I’m only 41.
I did boycott the Killie game in 1994 and stayed away from the stadium for fear that at the last minute I would go!!!
Canamalar. Have a chill pill
You are the very one who said a number of years ago if you criticise any part of Celtic you are the wee free medja
You seem to have changed your tune now :)))
El Madrigal
Aye – The president of the SFA has apologised for not reading the financial information whilst company secretary and director of RFC now (IA) but has promised to make up for this by doing all he can to make sure RFC(IA) are still in the SPL in 12/13.
HH
canamalar
You’re confusing me mate. If I’m there then it’s not a boycott.
Excuse my ignorance.
Fortune. I agree with you regarding uefa
I have said all along to ignore Spl and SFA. Corrupt they are
Uefa have to be made away of the domino effect for the rest of their cosy empire if this takes place
Chaos for uefa
Canamalar
Ha ha ha ha, so that gives you the right to speak to people on here in the manner you do?
Scroll by, I will do likewise, I don’t value your opinions as someone who mistakes anger for passion and contempt for love… And anyone who disagrees with you is stupid….ZZZZzzzzz I’m delighted you have chosen to withdraw your financial support – that has cheered me up and I was already happy. One day I hope you are happy.
hh
bjmac
Bjmac
The situations are not similar agreed. But the choices I fear are. The current Board merely have to do nothing in order for evil to prosper. These are talented people. They can and should be able to deliver more…….. far more.
Why don’t they want to do more?
HH
SydneyTim
Feel the need to point out that I think it is the first time I have ever agreed with you on this magnificent forum ;-)
Hope you are happy & healthy.
Did we have a bet on the league? Genuinely can’t remember so apologies if we didn’t.
hh
bjmac
FFM
No they have to accept their day of reckoning.
It is our custodians duty to paralyse the entire game by taking all those parties that are failing in corporate governance and to do so in our name and with a full support.
We can promise a ST uptake year upon year without any games the rest cant afford a winter break until UEFA or even higher ajudicate on a legitimate case against a backdrop that would make the Mafiosa blush.
If they roll over for hun coin at this juncture I will find it hard not to be bitterly disappointed.
HH
ST,
Yep. imo they are THE elephant in the room in this situation. There are multiple levels in this, and a list of rule breaking about to be confirmed. I think it’s not hun fc who need to be targeted, it’s a certain other thorn in our side, and at the moment, they still seem to be digging their own grave. That might explain our silence on the matter. Enough rope and all that. But I also get the concern about the PLC’s silence on it when these factors aren’t taken into account. Next season we’ll know for sure if they are to be trusted.
ST,
Correct, tune changed a very big bit since then, since then we’ve watched the board vilify and set thugs and hoodlums against our support.
Told us we cannot sing
Aye yer right, for me a lot has changed
As for calming down, no
¡ǝsoɥ ǝɥʇ ǝɯ ssɐd ‘sʞɔıʞ ʎןɟ ɥbnouǝ (o) /o\ z ʍoɹ on 6 May, 2012 at 01:21 said:
My understanding is they feel they are pushing things as best they can, I also agree with your point that it isn’t enough and they could be doing more. I would like a strong public statement but fully understand the reasons why this isn’t forthcoming. I don’t agree with your assertion that they’re doing nothing.
Time will tell…
hh
bjmac
hamiltontim on 6 May, 2012 at 00:52 said
Depends on what you are supporting, but it willl not be a sporting contest.
Put Celtic aside for a moment. say Rangers are playing Kille in a game where if Rangers fail to win by more goals than their relegation rivals they get relegated.
You support say ICT who win 4-0. As each goal is scored you hear Rangers have also scored and as your game ends they get an added time penalty o win 5-0.
Would Killie have tried? Did your team stand a chance? What was the point making the effort? What is the point of a contest where commercial value replaces integrity? Remember Rangers remarkable run in last season when they were pumping opposition they had narrow victories against in the previous game? Celtic made one slip up at ICT and by God did the SPL make sure we paid for it.
I suggested the Killie chairman statement is a Ratner moment for the SPL.
After hearing it Ratner’s customer base vanshed, their self respect would not allow them to be treated as mugs.
At some time in our life self respect needs to come into play
Awe Naw,
Absolutely agree that this is the time of reckoning for the board. How they should deal with this imo can’t be decided until a little further down the line, but the moment is coming.
Any Melbourne / Victoria Bhoys on line ?
auldheid if you are stil on do you not find it strange that these meetings called for
to decide on new co are a sign that uefa wont be getting involved ? im sure people
at all these clubs know uefa’s rules including celtic, so whats the point if as stated
without uefa licence they cannot be admitted, do you not think that guidence might
have been asked for or maybe the sfa okaying this is enough for uefa?
HT
That bhoycott must have been like a wee dabble with cannabis ;-). Done once but never again. For my part I was spat at, kicked, jostled, ridiculed etc etc in trying to encourage others to open their eyes……… even though I had already coughed up through a season book………..
we’ll see how this one pans out. One thing’s for sure……… I won’t be standing outside imitating the Persuaders………..
HH
ht,
That’s what I said
Bjmac
Your an idiot and a hypocrite and a very very sad excuse for a man.
Scrolling on is the order of the day.
i firmly believe that PL and the Celtic Board will do what’s right
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The Celtic Social Charter
Celtic Football Club, from the supporters to the management and owners, welcome the statement of intent in its Social Charter to set out the values and actions that are part of the best that Celtic stands for
The best that Celtic stands for is supporting the charitable principles of its founder.
The best that Celtic stands for is promoting health and well-being, understanding and positive social integration.
The best that Celtic stands for is as an inclusive organisation being open to all regardless of age, sex, race, religion or disability.
The best that Celtic stands for is upholding a shared set of positive values icluding success, fair play, and appreciation of skills.
The best that Celtic stands for is building on the renowned qualities of our supporters.
The Fans
The Celtic Charity Fund.
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There it is in black and white
Celtic stands for fair play, it’s in our very constitution , we have a duty to put the proverbial foot down, not just for ourselves, but for the past an future generations of Celtic , and Scottish football fans
HH
Hail Hail
Bjmac. Yes to both, but no we had no bet
Mrs Sydney Tim has just left to go to Ikea , Aussies are still in the everything in Ikea is wonderfull stage
Wee Sydney Tim and myself are just figuring out what to do with 6 hrs of freedom
Amazing how I think 16 deg and sunny is freezing
Malceye. Wow that is some feat
Housework for you for the week to let her recover
Wonderfull people can do this to help other peolpe
When the wife brings the credit card back from Ikea I will look back to your link
ST
danso_1888 @ 01:28
I’m thinking politics, set ups, and fall guys. The SFA are quite stupid remember. :)
¡ǝsoɥ ǝɥʇ ǝɯ ssɐd ‘sʞɔıʞ ʎןɟ ɥbnouǝ (o) /o\ z ʍoɹ…
Well that’s ok then.
Apparently reading financial information was not the done thing down Ibrox way.
Straight to the shredder, rules and all.
Fortunes Favour Mibbes..
Unfortunately you are most likely right. It will hopefully be uttered as a final response to “Any last words?”
El Mad
Fortunes Favour Mibbes,
yes i agree no one wants to be seen the axeman but do you not think off the
record some one would have informed the chairmen? and all they need to say its
not our problem its the SFA’s then publicly they are off the hook
Aulheid
An inciteful analogy but when you included the phrase, “Put Celtic aside for a moment” I knew that I couldn’t agree with what was to follow.
Not for a minute would I suggest nor recommend that you go back and read my posts over this evening, however, if you were to punish yourself in doing so, you will see that I’m as big an advocate as anyone for the huns being put out of their misery or suffering penury for a minimum of 10 years. No Celtic supporter wants that more than me.
I’ve just decided that whatever happens to them will not have an effect on my support of Celtic, financially or vocally.
http://rangerstaxcase.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/miller-industries/#comments
The light at the end of the tunnel is just the train hurtling towards them.
Canamalar “your an idiot” magnificent!!! have you been speaking to my wife on the other one? Very funny, thank you!
Good night CQN, stay safe.
hh
Canamalar. I do disagree with you on this point
But hats off to for standing up and saying you changed your mind
Too many peolpe get their minds set on something and don’t change even with evidence hitting you in the face
I changed my mind regarding Gordon strachan with 6 months if his reign left and asked for him to change his tact, I got slaughtered
Nope no sign of any Victoria Tim’s about
They will be hibernation down there now
Freezing doon there it is :)))
Someone asked me earlier what I would do if I were on the Celtic bored. Now since I am not I suggested the judiciary and class action law suits but hypothetically if I was and I was still a fervent Celtic supporter, as I am now in this hypothetical scenario, I would trump Wild Bill Hiccup’s £11 million bid and liquidate them. Come on £11 mill to circumvent the SFA/SPL skullduggery filth and liquidate them myself! The power of money. Its whats causing all the consternation here tonight.
Canalmar at 1.08
I rarely post however to accuse bjmac of being corrupt because you disagree with his view is crass. His Celtic supporting credentials stand up to the most stringent analysis. I don’t necessarily agree with his view and would be of the opinion that in the face of the issues we are faced with we should consider resignation from the SPL.
Keep the discussion civil and realise that we are all struggling to find the best way forward for our own conscience and Celtic
On the subject of soup….
canamalar
Sorry but are you saying that I’m right to support Celtic or wrong?
Genuinely confused mate.
Old Uncle Tim decided to treat himself for his 100th birthday. So he flew first-class to London and checked into the Savoy. The mischievous hotel concierge got an idea and, as a practical joke, sent a call girl up to his room.
She knocked, and the old fellow walked slowly over and opened the door.
He saw a beautiful red-headed woman standing before him.
“I have a birthday present for you,” she said, and smiled.
She leaned forward and whispered, “I’m here to give you super sex.”
“Thanks,” he said thoughtfully, “I’ll take the soup.”
Maggie
Hope you’re well honey.
danso_1888 @ 01:35
I’d reckon that already happened, and continues to happen, due to the daily obfuscation coming from several quarters. I think it also explains the SPL’s attempts to step up to the fray to take the heat from that very organisation that UEFA must surely be looking at very closely just now. Imo, our main enemy is not a zombie fc, it’s the SFA. They have been an equal embarassment to Scottish football when you consider everything.
There is a nasty and often snide undertone creeping into several posts. It is repulsive but freedom of speech is yours to do with as you see fit.
It reminds me of the passion that was embraced in the vitriolic September/October witch hunt ofNeil Lennon.
Nobody knows what is going to happen, so why stab your fellow Supporters in the back just because they have an opinion or respect that does not mirror yours?