This time last year there was far too much talk about trebles on these pages. Celtic were flying in all three competitions, having established a lead in the league, and were heading for a League Cup semi-final against Falkirk. Falkirk were beaten but it took a late Anthony Stokes goal to make the game safe for Celtic. The script was written; a final against Kilmarnock, who always bottled it against Celtic in Glasgow, and a successful run in the Scottish Cup was all that stood between us and the fourth treble in our history.
I’ve lost count of how many such trebles we’ve look forward to. Football has a way of promising lots but it takes an exceptionally good and consistent team to win both cup competitions, as well as the league. More often than not, great and dominant teams don’t win the treble.
Celtic are a great and exciting team but they have not been nearly consistent enough to win the treble this season. We have lost two from eight home games and two from seven away. Good enough to win the league but not to win two cups.
I watched a bit of St Mirren at home to Ross County before heading to Celtic Park last weekend. They were far from impressive but no less so than when we beat them by seven goals in the SPL four years ago. The following week the same team knocked us out of the Scottish Cup.
Sunday is one of the biggest games currently on the roster. Raise your game, Celtic.
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Ten Men
It looks to me that Celtic have sold out all hospitality within the stadium and for the night will hire out that facility paying the owner a cut, I wonder where the seats will be?
Bada bing
Would still leave their income severely restricted
Jon Obi Mikel has to be the most overated player ever.
Nigeria miss a pen
ernie lynch 15:12 on 25 January, 2013
“The problem for the huns is that they can’t increase the ticket prices next season if they’re still in the lowest division in the league.
“That’s why they’re so upset about the proposed reconstruction.”
Green has already said there will be a 25% increase on season ticket prices.
He may not know, of course. But maybe Green just doesn’t give a damn as he knows no one will pull him up on it.
Petec 15:25
Chelsea have a wee army of number 10s, they should give us one of them.
Riquleme to Palmeiras move is not happening….
EN
Pfayr-I’m sure it would mate, a cold snap would mean burst pipes again at Poundland,we wouldn’t want that again…..:)
According to David Stoker, Livingston ran with a player budget of £400,000 for both of their seasons in the 4th and 3rd divisions, winning consecutive promotions.
Of course, he didn’t need to mitigate the risk of having a rookie manager in charge of the team.
Why else would Chuckles pay out +£8M wages on his lot?
Not sure if this has been posted but I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading it again, courtesy of kerrydale st.
RANGERS TAX LIABILITIES
Session: 2012-13
Date tabled: 14.01.2013
Primary sponsor: Galloway, George
Sponsors:Campbell, Ronnie Hopkins, Kelvin McGovern, Jim
That this House notes that the owners of the club now playing in the Scottish Third Division called Rangers claim that it is the same club with the same history as the liquidated club also known as Rangers; further notes that 14 million in VAT and PAYE was withheld in the run-up to administration by the previous Rangers; further notes that the club is now cash-rich through a share issue which raised in excess of 20 million; condemns the use of insolvency laws to avoid paying tax owed; and calls on the Government to take steps to reclaim the outstanding monies from Rangers and to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent clubs and companies sidestepping their liabilities through liquidation and then carrying on trading with effectively the same name and in exactly the same business.
Pfayr
I’ve got a thomas crook package -bet i’ll end up with a restricted view
PFayr
It is ticket touting by the club in another form.
And giving tickets to a die hard Sevconian just makes it worse.
The club can’t get all high + mighty about touting when it is virtually doing the same thing itself.
HH
As we write ” journalists” in Glasgow are preparing tomorrows copy..
None of which will mention Celtic positively and ALL of which will triumph a 4th div tribute act,dodger of taxes,discriminator of religion and stuffer of creditors.
None of the ” journalists” will be bothered by these facts or their lack of professionalism..
Scotland’s other shame..
The MSM..
HH
Estadio Nacional
The very pragmatic side of me always said no to Riquelme as he is now ‘past it’. The Liga do Brasil is getting stronger and even keeping their best players now.
I tend to think Riq would make more of an impact in the SPL than the latter stages of CL and I know your thinking is mainly Europe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MTM4p0Hx0o
HH
Brilliant.
Celts in management
Celtic youths
Big Interviews
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GALLOWAY TABLES COMMONS MOTION ON RANGERS DEBT
Posted on Friday, 25th January 2013 by Joe McHugh
George Galloway has called on the government to reclaim the tax debts of Rangers from Sevco.
The Respect MP made an early day motion to parliament on the issue under the title of Rangers Tax Liabilities highlighting how the insolvency laws have been shown to be inadequate.
While much loved names like Woolworths and Northern Rock have disappeared from the high street Charles Green’s newco appear to be benefiting
without addressing any of the tax liabilities.
Galloway’s motion states: “That this House notes that the owners of the club
Division called Rangers claim that it is the same club with the same history as the liquidated club also known as Rangers; further notes that 14 million in VAT and PAYE was withheld in the run-up to administration by the previous Rangers; further notes that the club is now cash-rich through a share issue which raised in excess of 20
insolvency laws to avoid paying tax owed; and calls on the Government to take steps to reclaim the outstanding monies from Rangers and to bring forward legislative proposals
and companies sidestepping their liabilities through liquidation and
to prevent clubs
then carrying on trading with effectively the same
business.”
Green apparently was able to buy Murray Park and Ibrox for a knock down £5.5m fee despite recent valuations putting the assets in the region of £80-100m.
Rather than put the assets of the club up for public auction to get the best deal for creditors administrators Duff & Phelps agreed a cut price deal with Green.
At a recent supporters meeting at Ibrox it was claimed that Duff & Phelps had contacted Green about becoming involved at three other football clubs.
Hope this goes thru. :D
HH
/Bishop B
PFaye..,
Been thinking about selling mine for the price of my next season ticket, well not really but the thought has crossed my mind.
Sally demands to know the name of George Galloway……
Neilcanamalar Lennonhunskelper extrordinaire
Sorry mhate just noticed you posted a similar article above.
All good news though. ;)
HH
/Bishop B
Gaun’ yersel’ George!
Watch yer back, mind!
HH!!
George!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVv0F3WdzKA
Steinreignedsupreme
15:27 on 25 January, 2013
‘Green has already said there will be a 25% increase on season ticket prices.’
If he does that and they’re still in the bottom tier, playing many of the clubs they’ve played this season, sales will nose dive.
Does George Galloway still write for the daily record?
Petec 15:39
Good tune.
Emineke yeke…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnqZCIt13to
EN
Gorgeous George connects with a boot straight to the Haw Maws of Haw Haw!
Sit back and watch the fun.
Respect ma man!
steinreignedsupreme
15:27 on
25 January, 2013
ernie lynch 15:12 on 25 January, 2013
“The problem for the huns is that they can’t increase the ticket prices next season if they’re still in the lowest division in the league.
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Thinking it was stated in the hun share issue that season books can only be increased if they get
promoted.hh
ernie lynch
I would assume that stadium sponsorship may help keep the prices down for one more season. They are getting a tad desperate on that score though and I can see the offers tumbling in value. I suspect the shirt sponsorship will be the same.
Tough times ahead.
Loving it!
LB
Say what you like about Gorgeous(!) George, but he does not like huns!
Hilarious!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsG9sxJkWE
HH!!
Len B…,
It’s one of those posts I’ll never tire of reading, post it as many times as you like, I’ll read it every time with a smile :o)
Estadio Nacional
15:51 on 25 January, 2013
Does George Galloway still write for the daily record?
Petec 15:39
Good tune.
Emineke yeke…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnqZCIt13to
EN
_____________________________________________________
I don’t know but I like your inquiring mind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnEWxN8LCM
;))
“can” might have been” will”.
Anyway if they can’t find a way to fastrack them,the hole will get deeper.
More worry for thems and more fun for us.
Watched the Murray – Federer match from first to last. I wouldn’t say it was the best Murray has ever played, his matches in the Olympics v Almagro in QF, Djokovic SF + Federer F was consistently great, but from a match toughness perspective combined with technique it’s his best ever match. A true Grand Slam champion’s performance. His return of serve was reminiscent of Agassi and his 1st serve was brutal.
All is promising much for Sunday.
Livibhoy-Tennents offer is off the table.
Just seen TFPLG on TV there.
I swear he is getting fatter every passing week.
A Son of Dan/PF Ayr
“With a decent manager the Huns could negotiate the lower leagues with a fraction of the budget TFPLG has”.
Totally agree. Can’t believe how little criticism Fat Sally has had re. the above. Why oh why did he need to bring in all those players on their inflated salaries, just to beat part-time teams more often than the other part-time teams beat each other? Never mind the helping hand from the refs – he started this season with a handful of ‘seasoned’ professionals (Elbows, Wallace) and a fair sprinkling of youth internationals. Why was he unable to beat part timers, and part-time amateurs, with those resources IF he is such a quality coach, having learned sooooooo much from the Loyal Cardigan?
Petec 16:00
I politely asked him on twitter if he stil wrote for the record while claiming to be a Celtic supporter. He replied with ‘What do you mean?’ then blocked me, fine debating skills….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUsKkNDm2Ag
EN
!!Bada Bing!!
So I heard. I believe they are looking at smaller companies as bigger companies don’t want to be associated with a club who have been liquidated. Not exactly good for business, however the Sunday Sun would be a good fit for Sevco.
LB
If the Juventus tickets were only available to SB holders, how did 29 nightclub manage to get their hands on at least 30 tickets?
TenMen WonThe League
16:05 on
Just seen TFPLG onTV there.
25January, 2013
Iswear he is getting fatter every passing week.
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Know what you mean mhate.
Widescreen TV not required!
HH
/Bishop B
pggtips2
Andy can really inspire the Scottish nation and it is no coincidence that things are coming together now the evil has been exposed.
I want Celtic to stay in Scotland and win the CL from the SPL. I really think we can do it over the next few years if we keep this progression going.
Best wishes to you and yours, charliebhoy!