Someone asked me a few weeks ago if this was a must-win game. Clearly it’s not, the cup games are must-win, as is the coming league game against Aberdeen, but tomorrow night is an important weathervane, indicating if the club is on the road to recovery.
Since that great high against Barcelona, we have faced Italian opposition twice, both in 2013, losing home games 0-3 to Juventus and Milan. You can trace the decline in European performances through a subsequent Champions League group stage which concluded with five defeats, and last summer’s abject qualification campaign.
Indications are we are a better team now than we were in August, or even when qualifying from our Europa League group, but there is still an almighty task ahead tomorrow night. I suspect none of this recent history will affect Ronny and his players. The manager has told the players they can win. Most of them are playing like they have a point to prove, all of them are looking forward to the challenge.
Inter will know they’ve been in a game.
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f.a.b. virgil 1903 v 1909 and 1888 v 2012
23:16 on 18 February, 2015
macanbheatha
If you want to secure ticket for boy email me before noon tomorrow
Will do if Cowiebhoy falls through
HH
hamiltontim
22:50 on 18 February, 2015
jamesgang
22:42 on 18 February, 2015
Worked for me!!! :-)
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Of course it did Dr Tim!
;-)
HH jamesgang
DD
Does my head in also but if he can cut out the
hands thrown up in the air and put effort into winning ball back
then it will be progress.
Tosb
Thanks
Bob Jones Uni…….mmmmm
I didn’t think Paisley could sink any further in my estimation. I was wrong. He just did.
HH jamesgang
Dr Who was a real doc…I’ve seen his tardis.
Big Nan
23:02 on
18 February, 2015
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“…a number of supporters—emailed the BBC to ask that I be sacked from my job because, during a cup final, I suggested that I was disappointed with the sectarian singing. That became a semantic debate about what “sectarian” means. The song went something like: “As a young man, I’m going to join the IRA (provisional wing)”. It offended me and I do not want to hear it at a football ground. I was shocked and surprised that Celtic Football Club and a great number of fans complained to the BBC…”
Pat Nevin heard nothing – he was asked by Rob McLean about “reports” of sectarian singing – which we later found out came from a bigot who was stirring the shit. In my view Pat Nevin lied to the Justice Committee about what he heard – he heard nothing. He was in the studio. Also – I doubt anyone called for his sacking on the basis of a semantic debate – it was because he lied about Celtic fans singing something they didn’t sing. His comments were a disgrace. As far as I’m concerned Pat Nevin is a craven liar who will say anything to line his pockets. He has an over-inflated sense of his own worth as an opinion-giver.
Hamiltontim
Nevin said publicly that he would meet the Celtic supporters to explain himself.
We also had specific information re the bigot at the BBC who we wanted to expose.
We got what we wanted from that.
If you were at the interview you would have witnessed a good cop / bad cop routine where BRTH was the good guy and I was the hostile one.
I put my thoughts on record earlier this evening re Nevin.
Dena
Sorry for late reply washing machine malfunction
hes glad to get rid of me and get some peace
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That left me with a vision of you water boarding the poor mhan in your Electrolux till he agreed you could go to the fitba!
I do however know you better than to do that your Graciousness!
Night to you. And all.
HH jamesgang
nb
game not on at the irish club, they don’t get sportsnet world.
jm is in nz for another few weeks, you should drop in for a chat and pint.
!!bada bing!!
23:06 on 18 February, 2015
I don’t dislike wee Jamesy, but for me he is a one-trick pony who drops a shoulder and beats a fullback, he panics in front of goal (imo) but I like GMS for one simple reason, he tries daft things that when they come off they are magic, when they don’t he tries them again….., in the SPL, especially at Parkhead we need that bit of genius, at Parkhead some SPL defenders just deny James F the space, I like the look of Armstrong but GMS intrigues me……..he could go onto to anything he wants to be (as well as Stuart Armstrong) glad we got them both
BTW – the footage of the racist Chelsea fans is currently being aired on Newsnight. No Nevin-like equivocation from the main BBC reporters. It was Chelsea fans singing racist songs and abusing and intimidating a black guy. As I say, Nevin is a craven liar who will say whatever it takes to line his pockets.
Big Nan, thanks for posting Nevin’s comments to that sham of a hearing.
I can not believe I held him in such esteem in the thirty years prior to his comments in the 2011 cup final.
He’s a media lackey with an inflated sense of his own importance, Dr P Nevin, puh.
He’s a nae use nuthin fae naewhere that knows heh haw about hee haw.
ps I also think he has had a hair weave as he appears to have more hair than he did five years ago. His media work & kicking us in the Ran Haw’s have paid for it.
James
Does my head in that DrDeath Ian Evil Bastard Paisley is named after my place of birth.
Jamsie/tosb
Don’t think IRK Paisley had to pay for his doctorate from Bob Jones “uni”. Think it was conferred as a result of his contribution to creationist theology.
HH
Dallas Dallas
Even a half self respecting scarecrow would be looking for a refund if that’s a weave.
Seeing (much less of) Stokesie’s napper must simply fuel his bitterness towards CFC. Griffo’s, less so!
HH jamesgang
Ok Update (Yes was out with Dog) and now spent last 15 mins on phone.
macanbheatha oscar abú
23:19 on 18 February, 2015
If it’s ok, take up the offer from f.a.b
I have 3 family members coming home from Toronto for the game
My niece Cheryl, and her husband Andrew, have been in Hospital with their son Noah, so they informed me 2 hours ago they would be pulling out
Noah, has now been given the all clear, and ok to fly
My Sister is now racing to get the 3 of them to the Airport, they need to be there for midnight our time
Meanwhile my brother in law, is already there ( at airport) with my nephew Kevin, and all the luggage – Kevin says he coming, so is already checked in and luggage through.
I will know position in next 20-30mins, so will post as soon as I know they have or have not made the airport in time
Sorry for this Bhoys, will update shortly
Hail Hail
IMHO ghuys I dont think wee jamesy will be at Celtic next season.
winning captains
23:27 on 18 February, 2015
In your opinion having met Mr Nevin, do you think he will make any statement on that incident from the Chelsea fans ? That thing happens far too often in any lifetime but when it is highlighted it should be exposed the the full….. Mr Nevin will not comment, and I haven’t met him
I almost never swear and for the most part I am a very even tempered man..
Pat Nevin is a shit.
End of.
Imagine CQN giving him a platform yet not nailing him to the wall.
I am not criticising those who thought otherwise, only that the wriggling little man now thinks he’s successfully ticked off that challenge and come out on top.
As I said just my opinion I have full respect for others with a different view.
HH
Delaney’s
gearoid1998
Ever stopped to consider what the likes of Paisley would have made of Jesus?
They’d have preached Fire n brimstone against his unGodly conciliatory ways!
‘Love thy neighbour…..’
‘Ulster says no to loving thy neighbour….’
The guy made Father Dougal McGuire seem like a theological Einstein!
Night. May Peace n love n Timishness abound!
HH jamesgang
Infamous docs
Harry Howard Holmes (born Herman Mudgett) – America’s first serial killer to be hanged
Arnfinn Nesset- Killed 22 patients while training to be a doctor. Now released from prison and living under an assumed name in Norway- is it RD or Stefan J?
John Bodkin Adams- The first Shipman
Dr. Dick- Gers supporting Clyde DJ known as Ibrox Park
Doc- from Snow White. Was not even the First Aid specialist in the Small Persons Mining Company, far less a proper doctor.
Doc- from CQN- just coz
jamesgang
23:27 on
18 February, 2015
Dena
Sorry for late reply washing machine malfunction
hes glad to get rid of me and get some peace
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That left me with a vision of you water boarding the poor mhan in your Electrolux till he agreed you could go to the fitba!
I do however know you better than to do that your Graciousness!
Night to you. And all.
HH jamesgang
:-))
HH
DD HH
Bet you didn’t get to many Christmas/Birthday cards living in Dr death Ian evil bastard Paisley.
Hope life’s treating you good big ghuy.
cowiebhoy
Seriously cara I hope your family make their flight.
HH
Cowiebhoy
Glad the boy’s ok, and hope they make the flight. (honest!)
Not the best circumstances in which to be asking for a ticket, hope it all works out.
winning captains
23:27 on 18 February, 2015
Hamiltontim
Nevin said publicly that he would meet the Celtic supporters to explain himself.
We also had specific information re the bigot at the BBC who we wanted to expose.
We got what we wanted from that.
If you were at the interview you would have witnessed a good cop / bad cop routine where BRTH was the good guy and I was the hostile one.
I put my thoughts on record earlier this evening re Nevin.
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As someone who posts on CQN I stated at the time that I was opposed to him being given a platform by this site. If Nevin wanted an opportunity to explain himself then we should have allowed some other Celtic outlet to conduct the interview.
This is only my opinion as a poster and I’m sure there are many other posters, who have as much as a right as me, who’ll disagree.
Regarding the bigot at the BBC.
Do we know his name?
Did we really need an interview with Pat Nevin to make us aware of an anti Celtic influence within this organisation?
My feelings are nothing new mate, I expressed similar at the time. I’m merely reiterating them in light of tonight’s discussion, not having a go at you or anyone else.
Hail Hail
Ghuys I see Danny Lennon is in charge of Scotland U21 next game,what happened to Billy Stark?
I notice that rhetorical has gone quiet.
gearoid1998
Nothing would surprise me about the Rev. Dr. I believe that he was a bouncer prior to finding God.
Delaney’s dunky
Think how I feel, Big Ian and I shared the same birthday. :-((
I have posted this before…the guy who set the ball rolling re Celtic fans sectarian singing at the cup final was the OB director who just happened to be a Celtic hating jambo. If you still have the recording, I urge you to look at Rob McLean’s face. He was told to comment on something no one in the studio had heard. No wonder he looked hesitant and confused. Also, I have heard Dr Nev’s reasons for giving up on the club he loved so much…ira…and corporate entity. However, he told a colleague and me it was MoN’s style of football that drove him away…wee rat!
Tosb
This is who I share my birthday with.
http://www.capitalcaptures.com/HD%20720%20caps/HD%20720%20Lucy%20Verasamy/LucyV720cc0006.jpg
I think I Win!
HH jamesgang
DD
Is your birthday the 12th of July?:0)
Tosb
Don’t be knocking bouncers. I “heard” they saved Vp from getting a doin from a 3 ft person of restricted growth in Kellys on Saturday night.
Away to my leaba
Oiche mhaith Tim dom.
goodnight Timland
early start in the morning
C.O.Y.B.I.G.
HH
Jamesgang
Wow. I Love Lucy. She’s a wee cracker.
Apols if already posted. BT piece about the Lisbon Lions. Enjoy.
http://youtu.be/3zIUYyC60OA
Gearoid
Haha. 2-0 to us tomorrow and my world will be beautiful. :)
Tosb
The perfect girl next door.
Bit like Dena and minx.
Sleep time. 1 more……
HH jamesgang
Good night from me too, Timland. I can’t wait to walk up The Celtic Way tomorrow night. Trying not to worry about the score etc. Hopefully, it will be an enjoyable night.
COYBIG
By the way. Those Sevco peepil are FUBAR.
UTLR :-))