Imperious Celtic in metaphor

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There has been a lot of noise around football in Scotland since we put Newco on the canvas to win the league on Sunday.  Notions are being peddled that directors left Newco because they had to make room for new people, who will bring bags of money any day now.  It’s just nonsense.

This photo of an imperious Ali (then Clay) and Liston on the canvas is the perfect metaphor for football in Glasgow right now.  Ali went on to set records, entertain, and become one of the world’s sporting greats.  Whereas this is the best known photo Liston; flattened two minutes into a match against his then rival.

The world had already changed for both boxers before this fight, although Liston only realised it that day, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Now Clay swings with a right, what a beautiful swing!
And the punch raises the Bear clear out of the ring.
Liston is still rising, and the ref wears a frown,
For he can’t start counting till Sonny comes down.
—Muhammad Ali

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  1. Canamalar

     

     

    Nope not what I said at all. Just pointing out the irony of someone complaining about the intellectual standards on the blog whose level of debating skill was more “flying house brick” than “rapier like wit”.

     

     

    I would say that the standards of debate and behavior have fallen over the years. While a Celtic blog this place has always been open for free discussion of any topic provided the debate was carried out in a civilized manner. I disagree with a lot of the political, religious and personal views held by contributoors on here, however that’s my problem not Paul67’s.

     

     

    I do not agree with insulting our host, how you conduct your self is your business.

  2. I don’t know what’s happening guys. I have also heard that they have failed a safety certificate and the ground will be closed tomorrow, no tours etc…. Feck knows who would want to tour that shitehole.

     

     

    D. :)

  3. Earlier this evening there was reference to Celtic having to play in the first round of the Big Cup the season after we won it. Someone stated that they thought that it was something to do with trouble in Europe at the time. I suspect the person was confusing that with Kelly refusing to play teams from behind the Iron Curtain at another time.

     

     

    The morning after Lisbon, I met Bertie and Wispy in the street in Estoril, near the team hotel. Speaking to them about the game, I mentioned that we would get a bye in the next season, but I was informed immediately by one of the lhads that the format had been changed and Celtic would have to play in the first round.

  4. Hrvatski Jim on

    Soukous

     

     

    I was at the event with Sutton, hartson and Petrov on Monday.

     

     

    The question was ‘who is the stupidest player that you played with?’

     

     

    Hartson said that he played with Craig Bellamy for many years and,all the time Bellamy would say “DK’ .

     

     

    After 10 years he asked what ‘DK’ meant

     

     

    “Different klass ” said Bellamy.

  5. DAVID66 david shame on you calling the famous ibrox stadium a shitehole its a feckin shithole of the highest order or so frankie and benny says.lol.

  6. Sipsini: I told that story at a school event. The fathers laughed but others didn’t see the funny side:-)

  7. What is the Stars on

    Almore

     

    My wife has told me that she thinks i am obsessed by horse racing and if I didn’t change my ways she would take my daughters and leave

     

    They’re standing in the doorway as I type this…and they’re off

  8. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    Owen,

     

    So if it’s my business why are you so impelled to comment, do you believe p67 is incapable of standing up for himself, do you believe if he thought he was being unfairly and overly verbally assaulted he is too afraid to respond? I suggest that attitude displayed less respect than anyone who openly criticises, remember, my blog name is taken from an insult Paul 67 directed at me so it’s not like I don’t expect any response to my uttered interpretation of what’s going on.

     

    The difference between you and I is that my respect is earned through action not position or words.

  9. Delaneys Dunky on

    BP

     

     

    Ibrox Stadium is a masonic temple, disguised as a grand Victorian Lavvy. I hate the place, and will never set foot in the place again. It is an evil place.

  10. Sky Sports news reporting that talks are “at an advanced stage” and MAY be completed in the next 24 hoirs.

     

    Not like the Daily Ranger to jump the gun……?

     

    What could possibly be taking so long. Is Gerard so desperate that he’s now reduced to haggling with King ?

  11. What is the Stars on

    Almore

     

    True

     

    Better than getting a ban for excessive use of the whip ???

  12. Delaneys Dunky on

    The Judith obsession on here is worrying. Specsavers could do a bomb here.

     

     

    Lucy Verasamy. Weathergirl par excellence.

  13. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Delaney’s , that journey to the ferry after the 5 nil game at Love Street sounds like great fun.

     

     

    A perfect day for you, us winning the league then shaking Danny’s hand.

     

     

    I was at a 21st at the Mardi Gras on Dunlop Street a few weeks after the above match. Le petit merde was in the bar , helping himself to drinks. My pals and I all shook his hand , thanking him for his efforts for us.

     

     

    Let’s say if we had seen him 3 years later , we would not have been so friendly.

     

     

    Good night all and sleep well.

  14. Canamalar

     

     

    As I said how you behave is your business. Whether Paul67’s do fends himself or not is his business.

     

     

    For my part I took his article as referring to the after effects of our win on Sevco as being comparable to the after effects of Ali’s win. I did not read them as equating the two achievements.

     

     

    You read the article differently and decided to insult our host and his blog.

     

     

    My concept of manners differs from yours heyho it’s hardly likely to be important in the grand scheme of things.

  15. mike in toronto on

    I have to read the whole posts … started a few and just about spat out my dinner …

     

     

    !!BADA BING!! on 3RD MAY 2018 10:44 PM

     

    SS- Caught Big Judith on the backshift,

     

     

    FIELDOFDRAMS on 3RD MAY 2018 10:46 PM

     

    Indeed, Big Judith on top

     

     

    oohh …eerr

  16. Red bull r meant to b investing 50 million. Don’t know how credible. Gerrard is a soup taker. Inconceivable u could go to that mob. They r a cancer.

  17. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    Seriously,

     

    A pub team and a blond taking the managers job ? The big world news on CQN, my first shite watched its first game when I was still in robroyston, says a few CQNers had important points about their first shites first games.

     

    The Huns are right, this place is obsessed and it’s not about keeping an eye on the opposition cause most pay 49 quid to keep an eye on the opposition, Kevj, keep on rockin.

  18. Let’s c if Celtic release any squirrels. Maybe say they r requesting an update on the licence. Bla bla bla.

  19. prestonpans bhoys on

    According to the DR SG will be announced as manager tomorrow. Hope so, next season will be good fun, u18 coach against Our man. Like asking a five year old to drive a Porsche !

  20. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    Owen,

     

    Small point you missed, you won’t know many people on here that Paul67 decided to enter the fray to insult, I got special treatment and guess why, because I was giving tony Donnelly a hard time, because Tony Donnelly was another of your hero’s who needed help, seriously? Tony Donnelly needed Paul 67 to come to his aid, I don’t fcukin think so but that’s what happened and that’s why I adopted the label given by Paul67.

     

    So excuse me if my estimation of the man does not measure up to yours, it’s quite clear you have great respect for anyone and everyone in a position that in your opinion “demands respect” excuse me if I don’t share your reverence, as I said my expectations are much higher than position and utterance.

     

    But good luck with the lock tugging I expect it works for some.

  21. Delaneys Dunky on

    Almore

     

     

    You and I obviously visit proper opticians. Lucy is brains, looks and great in the kitchen I hear. Hahaha

  22. Talking about shite anyone remember that sandpaper toilet roll stuff??? Zafal or something probably £49

     

     

    Oot

     

     

    D. :)

  23. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    Guissepe67,

     

    Your a bigger laugh than most of the jokers on here, a squirrel ha ha ha

     

    Did you buy a season ticket for ibrox, is Steve coming to your birthday party, I hear he has to attend the birthday parties of every season ticket holder, that Dave King drives a hard bargain eh, real Rangers man ha ha ha ha fud

  24. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Brendan and The Board , will have been planning on Gerrard or A N Other, with more loans and dodgy money appearing at Poundland

  25. What is the Stars on

    Canamalar

     

    You should listen to yourself sometime

     

    Anyone who doesn’t agree with you is some fore lock tugging,back of the bus sitting,pro imperialist,msm brainwashed dupe.

     

    So its just you and Kevjungle left…in Bolivia surrounded by fascist police like Newman and Redford in Butch and Sundance

     

     

    UTLR

     

    ps I love you..but lighten the F**k up once in a while

  26. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    WITS,

     

    I’ve told you before, don’t talk to me your a fanny

  27. I’m ranting here. But the board better spend a few quid. Call the refs out and say we know they favour the Huns and will try and stop the 10

  28. Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on

    In fairness I’ve told you many times to scroll on by

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