Jaroslaw Fojut spoke to a Polish newspaper yesterday on his decision to join Celtic. Our man in Poland kindly transcribed:
When asked if he would like to move to Celtic this month, Jaroslaw said, “If I move to Celtic this winter a convenient outcome for all sides would need to happen. If I need to stay in Wroclaw until the end of the season it will not be a tragedy. My decision to sign for Celtic is not going to change my dedication to Slask.
“Whatever the outcome, I will not be aggrieved.
“The people at Slask offered me a good contract. Before I signed for Celtic I met Slask chairman, Piotr Wasniewski and explained my situation. I wanted to play fair with the club who were always fair with me.
“Money was not the main reason I decided to go to Scotland. I do not have to justify myself by telling you what kind of club Celtic is and the real reasons behind my decision.
“My agent told me about signals from other club but there were no concrete offers. Celtic were determined to sign me and when their offer came in I did not look for other options.
“I expect competition for a place in the Celtic team to be high but when I get a chance to play I will make good use of that privilege. I have not spoken to Neil Lennon yet but I am aware of what he has said about me and look forward to meeting him.
“I remember playing against him when he was with Nottingham. I think we played twice in the cup and once in the league but could not be sure.
“I planned to call Lukasz Zaluska and ask what it was like at Celtic but what if he told me things were bad there?” Which Jaroslaw laughed at.
“Lukasz and I will have lots to talk about, we are both Legia supporters.
“I’m not going to argue about whether the Scottish or Polish league is better, everyone is entitled to their opinion on this. I’m pretty sure we have no club in Poland who can compare to Celtic, whatever aspect you analyse, economic issues, organisation, supporters, stadium or anything.
“Let’s not forget Celtic play in Europe every year and battle for the biggest prizes.
“In a way going to Celtic is a dream come true but my dreams will have to change. I will not going the Bhoys and feel happy, my ambitions will have to move on. I am sure Lionel Messi still has something to win and achieve. He has never been the champion of the world and that is why he must improve. I’m pretty sure I will not be short of incentives.
“Celtic is a very big deal for me but you do not climb the mountain and say, OK, I’m done.
“My acclimatisation is going to me easier in many aspects. I know the British game, I know what the coaches expectations are. During my years in England I learned the language so I’ll not have problems with communication.”
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ernie @ 9.59
My gut reaction is that, in a secret ballot, they would vote to keep the Huns in the SPL. Otherwise, they would have to consider if the financial loss in ST`s by deserting Celtic fans would be greater. Either way, I believe their decision would be determined by pounds rather than passion.
JJ
Sixteen roads to Golgotha – Sir David Murray is not a bigot. (thumbsup)
Jungle Jim says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:00
Hates too good for them.
I reserve; despise, abhor, abominate, contemn, deride, detest, disdain, disregard, eschew, execrate, feel contempt for, flout, hate, have no use for, loathe, look down nose at, misprize, neglect, put down, reject, renounce, repudiate, revile, scorn, shun, slight, snub, spurn, undervalue, wipe out for them.
Hail Hail
lennon n Mcmjallby- I have no time for any music produced after 31/12/1979 ;/0
My favourite piece of Kasabian is when S.Porrini [?!] scores the ‘goal’ on Soccer-AM.
I expect the secret of their success is to appear new while sounding old.
Philvis
“I shall give you a good kock up the boom”
Sincerest apologies to S.Pizzorno, of Kasabian and Soccer- AM fame.
I appear to have got him mixed up with Horrible legned S.Porrini…
DBBIA
Ha! Just thought I’d ask,that’s a good filter for musical taste;)
Johann Murdoch,
Not sure Kodak will fold. I think an investor will snap them up and develop them.
sorry
Paul67
A very good point about the plc and profits. Sack the board
OK Awe Naw .I contemn them 0:-)
JJ
Jungle Jim says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:05
Is the ballot held in secret?
ernie lynch says:
19 January, 2012 at 09:59
The board are obliged to do what’s in the best interests of the shareholders.
That means it comes down to ££££££.
And only ££££££.
How do you think they would vote?
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I think the board will comply with a media campaign driven along the lines of, “Rangers saved Celtic from being thrown out of Scottish football when, the flag issue of 1953 loomed large over the Parkhead clubs future !”
The smoke and mirrors merchant’s of the board/CEO/DD will drive home the message of, “how important it is for the future of the game that, Rankers/newco should remain in the SPL!”
Hail! Hail!
Takes a second to say goodbye
Say goodbye, oh, oh, oh
It takes a second to say goodbye
Say goodbye, oh, oh, oh, say bye bye
Where you going to now
Lightning flashes across the sky
East to west, do or die
Like a thief in the night
See the world by candlelight
Fall, rise and…fall, rise and…
In an apartment on Time Square
You can assemble them anywhere
Held to ransom, hell to pay
A revolution everyday
USSR, GDR, London, New York, Peking
It’s the puppets, it’s the puppets
Who pull the strings
Fall, rise and…fall, rise and…
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Say goodbye
It takes a second to say goodbye
Say goodbye, oh, oh, oh
Push the button and pull the plug
Say goodbye, oh, oh, oh
Fall, rise and…fall, rise and…
And they’re doing the atomic bomb
Do they know where the dance comes from
Yes they’re doing the atomic bomb
They want you to sing along
Say goodbye, say goodbye
Say goodbye
KevJungle – “The Jungle Live’s On Through The Green Brigade!” says:
Kev ,I’ve got a 6 inch nail here to make sure it never falls off again :O)
Marrakesh Express says:
19 January, 2012 at 09:04
Last night, like many others, I commented on the James Forrest post of 14.59. I’m tempted to say that its the finest piece I’ve read during my 3 years or so on CQN. The reason I dont is because I feel I would be doing some disservice to many other brilliant posts. I’d like to know how many regular posters we have (Paul ?) perhaps a hardcore of maybe 100 writers? Leading the way are guys like Auldheid, Awe Naw, BRTH and Forrest. Sorry if I’ve missed some of the others who have produced excellent pieces.
The old media have finally met their nemesis and the end is near for them. Thats the most heartening aspect I get from reading posts like James Forrest’s yesterday.
HT
I very much doubt it. I was using that scenario to make a point.
JJ
Cannot wait to see Forjut. Personally I only think he will come this month if we are able to offload one of our current CHs, most probably Loovens to a Championship Club for a nominal fee; this would be used to secure Forjut.
Got to go our systems were down for an hour but unfortunately back up.
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
In the film Rob Roy, starring Liam Neeson with Jessica Lang as his wife, the Lang character says to Rob Roy:
“I love the bones of you, Robert McGregor, but you take too much to heart that canna’ be helped”.
Therefore I don’t hate the huns.
philvisreturns says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:06
If he isn’t a bigot,then he is an apologist for bigotry.He knew fine well what was going on at that wee club,whilst he was at the helm.
Alas though,it matters little.For there never any European Cup/Champions League,there was no £700 million casino in the sky.
All there is,is a dozen or so tainted titles,and a mountain of debt.
And what does Murray care? Little,that’s what.
There are like Antony Worrall Thompson at a super market check-out.
For every fiver,cheese and wine,biscuits and grapes.
And I heard as it were the noise of thunder
One of the four beasts saying come and see and I saw
And behold a white horse
Song
There’s a man going around taking names
And he decides who to free and who to blame
Everybody won’t be treated all the same
There’ll be a golden ladder reaching down
When the Man comes around
The hairs on your arm will stand up
At the terror in each sip and in each sup
Will you partake of that last offered cup?
Or disappear into the potter’s ground
When the Man comes around
Hear the trumpets, hear the pipers
One hundred million angels singing
Multitudes are marching to the big kettledrum
Voices calling, voices crying
Some are born and some are dying
It’s Alpha and Omega’s kingdom come
And the whirlwind is in the thorn tree
The virgins are all trimming their wicks
The whirlwind is in the thorn tree
It’s hard for thee to kick against the pricks
Till Armageddon no shalam, no shalom
Then the father hen will call his chickens home
The wise man will bow down before the throne
And at His feet they’ll cast their golden crowns
When the Man comes around
Whoever is unjust let him be unjust still
Whoever is righteous let him be righteous still
Whoever is filthy let him be filthy still
Listen to the words long written down
When the Man comes around
Hear the trumpets, hear the pipers
One hundred million angels singing
Multitudes are marching to the big kettledrum
Voices calling and voices crying
Some are born and some are dying
It’s Alpha and Omega’s kingdom come
And the whirlwind is in the thorn tree
The virgins are all trimming their wicks
The whirlwind is in the thorn tree
It’s hard for thee to kick against the pricks
In measured hundred weight and penney pound
When the Man comes around.
Close (Spoken part)
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts
And I looked and behold, a pale horse
And his name that sat on him was Death
And Hell followed with him.
Sign the e-petition for Kevin Williams, a 15 year old boy allowed to die at the Hillsborough Disaster, so that his mother can finally have a proper enquiry into his death.
Hail! Hail!
Lennon n mcmjallby -I have more filters than a hijacked trailer full of dodgy fags.
I don’t have shares in Celtic [yet], but if I did buy them it wouldn’t be because I seriously thought I would get any return on my investment.
Buying a share in Celtic is a completely different transaction from buying a share in BP or Glaxo.
If/when it comes to voting on NewCo FC’s parachuting straight into the SPL, the Celtic Board will vote on one thing, and one thing only. Money.
They will weigh up potential drop in TV revenue, sponsorship, reduced crowds (which would be minimal, at least to begin with) against the potential increase in revenue from winning the league/cups (prize money and merchandising), champions league participation and further reductions in wage bill.
They will pay lip service to Integrity, Fairness, and Supporter’s opinions, but whatever generates biggest profits wins.
Can the SFA or SPL take action against clubs who don’t pay the agreed transfer fee to another member club on time?
Can Lee Wallace be recalled to the ‘Creditor’ Club if Rangers go in to administration and cannot pay for Wallace in full?
Most of all though has Keith Jackson really written that Rangers are ‘cash strapped’ and ‘crisis stricken’?
More than the Lee Wallace affair I think this story reveals something about the mindset of the press. I think they now realise if they didn’t before that the flush is busted and the writing is on the wall.
Sun shining, top of the league, thems about to burst. Oh happy day
Kayal33 says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:18
short term or long term profits ?
Hail Hail
Liam Neeson, the poor man’s Gerald Butler.
KevJungle – “The Jungle Live’s On Through The Green Brigade!” 19 January, 2012 at 10:11
The smoke and mirrors merchant’s of the board/CEO/DD will drive home the message of, “how important it is for the future of the game that, Rankers/newco should remain in the SPL!”
It’s funny that you should say that. It seems that the majority on the blog are in agreement over the fate of rangers. You seem to be one of the few dissenters with your constant posts about “Scotland is the Huns, the huns is Scotland” and your denial about what fate awaits them. You wouldn’t be one of the smoke and mirror merchants would you?
JJ
I feel pretty sure that the board wouldn’t be foolish enough to vote a newco back in, they must have an idea of the depth of feeling amongst the support.
I also think they made a statement in late October, in light of an article by Phil, stating quite catagorically that they would do no such thing.
Paul67 says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:05
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Let me say first of all…Is that me famous at last ?
A response from the wizard himself!
Seriously, I don’t intend to cause any trouble on the best blog in Timland. If I do/did…I’m sorry.
You know there is this thing that I can’t shake myself free from….I just can’t trust ANY of the Celtic hierarchy! I can’t explain it, I just don’t!
If you don’t mind Paul 67 and, ‘Every’ other CQNer…I think I’ll go and take some medicine now!
Good Bye.
God Bless.
Kayal33
No they won’t
Marrakesh
I tend to agree with you concerning JF`s post. It reminded me of some of the truly excellent sports related articles which used to appear in the quality Sundays. In fact, I often used said articles as examples of quality writing. Were I still teaching, I would have to look at the likes of the posters you mentioned for material. I do not think I would find such quality in the present media in Scotland.
JJ
The Hooped Crusader
Definitely a bargain at 2m mate. He deserves alot of credit for his performances. He has gained us points as much as Hooper has.
I hope we can do a deal for him asap, We have a good keeper & they aint easy to find. HH
Jungle Jim says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:21
Marrakesh
I tend to agree with you concerning JF`s post. It reminded me of some of the truly excellent sports related articles which used to appear in the quality Sundays. In fact, I often used said articles as examples of quality writing. Were I still teaching, I would have to look at the likes of the posters you mentioned for material. I do not think I would find such quality in the present media in Scotland.
JJ
It’s hysterical drivel
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:19
both
celtic40me says:
19 January, 2012 at 10:20
in your opinion (which I hope is correct)
Oh! Lets go!
Student walks fairly down the street,
With the print bull way out low,
Ain’t no sound but the sound of his feet,
Machine gun ready to go
Are you ready, hey are you ready for this?
Are you hanging on the edge of your seat?
Out of the doorway the bullets rip,
To the sound of the beat yeah
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one gone and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
How do you think I’m gonna get along,
Without you when your gone?
You took me for everything that i had,
And kicked me out on my own
Are you happy? Are you satisfied?
How long can you stand the heat?
Out of the doorway the bullets rip,
to the sound of the bet, look out
Another one bites the dust
Another on bites the dust
Another one gone and another one gon
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
Hey
Oh take it
Bite the dust
Bite the dust hey,
Hey, another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust oww
Another one bites the dust hey hey
Another one bites the dust hey yay ya ya ya
Ooh shoota!
There are many ways you can hurt a man and bring him to the ground,
You can beat him, you can cheat him, you can treat him bad,
And leave him when he’s down yeah
But I’m ready, yes I’m ready for you,
I’m standing on my own two feet,
Out of the doorway the bullets rip,
Repeating to the sound of the beat
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one gone and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
Shoota!
Yeah! Alright!
Phil……..On the smoking gun!!!
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/the-need-to-be-crystal-clear-about-the-uefa-licence-story/#more-1982
Kayal
The chairman is reported to have stated that the board will not be voting for a newco and they also released a statement stating that Phil Mac got it wrong.
But lets hope we are not all to busy partying to let that one slip through the net.
Hail Hail
assetmanager @ 10:23
Oh, no it`s not!
JJ