Neil Lennon’s suggestion that fostering Fraser Forster from a lower-league loaner to an England international is “one of the best things [he’s] been involved with as a manager” is difficult to dispute, despite his various trophies and Champions League exploits.
Owen Hargreaves earned an England cap before he made an appearance in either of England’s top two divisions, although he was playing with European champions, Bayern Munich at the time. Hargreaves and Lanarkshire’s Joe Baker are the only two to have been capped for England without playing in any of the country’s four leagues. I’ve no idea if there are any others to have earned a cap without having played in the top two division but there must be precious few.
In short, Fraser’s appearance between the sticks on Friday was exceptional. We can now help fulfil the international ambitions of English players, just as long as we continue to compete in the Champions League.
Playing to the galleries
There’s a great line in the movie, Wall St, when Martin Sheen says, “If you live long enough you get to see everything”. Today we got to see the incredible sight of Craig Whyte’s former PR, who represented him before and during his Outstanding Contribution to Scotland, who in fact, represented him well before this, when Whyte was stalking STV as they teetered on the brink of oblivion, use Twitter to turn on another member of the Whyte coterie, for being a part of the Whyte coterie.
It reads like playing to the gallery, which the Daily Record, is a particularly useful punch bag for. No one cares what you say about the Daily Record, so exploit a common enemy and pile on. Tub thumping like this is embarrassing.
Puppet master
It will be interesting to see if the Record investigate who first suggested Whyte turned his attention to Rangers, after his STV ambitions ended….
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Monaghan1900
Been hoping one of our FF undercover moles would start a rumour that the Celtic Triangle will be one of these tax-free enterprise zones – just to aggravate them more.
DR…………….Celtic keeper dropped
SFTB
That made me laugh. Are you Kevin Bridges?
BTW I have posted a few times before now but never received such a witty and original response:-)
Does yir maw drink gin
Diz she drink it oot a tin
Diz she get a funny feelin
when an unlikely anatomical event occurs
SFTB…………… setting free the blackpuddings…………braw…
Hotel de Paris …..grand tale …..
Hotel de Paris
Kevin Bridges used to post on The Huddleboard.
Monaghan1900-Cue wanton vandalism from the Gang.
Thindimebhoy
15:53 on 18 November, 2013
Bought a turntable (usb) for my quite large old LP collection and I’m now listening to Bod Dylans Desire.
You know what it sounds brilliant and brings back many pleasant memories
This is the turnatable http://www.djkit.com/soundlab/sounlab-usb-turntable.html
Great deal and a no bad turntable if any of you are thinking of getting nostalgic with those records up in the loft
There is a lot of pretty girls in Mozambique btw
HH
Great LP to test drive the new player! “Isis” is one of my favourites but TBH there’s no bad track on that one.
praecepta
15:58 on
18 November, 2013
The idea of aggravating them more is a bit ambitious!
I received a present from Sannabhoy last week, another bottle of gin, CAORUNN. Small batch Scottish gin..I’ve never heard of this place where it’s brewed..Balmenach Distillery Steidhichte .Never heard that name before,looks German but it’s a Scottish Gin..
I’m getting very hyper. I’ll have to stop talking about gin.
SFTB
Picking up on your cross border gastronomic cue…
Haggis and apples: In a ramekin or similar, layer haggis and lightly stewed Bramley apples in the style of a lasagne. Top with toasted oatmeal and hazelnuts. Roast for 10 minutes. Splash of cream to serve.
!!Bada Bing!!
16:03 on
18 November, 2013
Monaghan1900-Cue wanton vandalism from the Gang.
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Something similar to the way they treat the English language. Wonder if the penny’s sunk in yet.
oldtim67……………………sploosh all over my poor monitor…..hahahahahaha
The Battered Bunnet
16:05 on 18 November, 2013
SFTB
Picking up on your cross border gastronomic cue…
Haggis and apples: In a ramekin or similar, layer haggis and lightly stewed Bramley apples in the style of a lasagne. Top with toasted oatmeal and hazelnuts. Roast for 10 minutes. Splash of cream to serve.
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I think KFC have started doing that as part of their breakfast menu.
Only the english like cucumber YUCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Do your ears hang low?
Do they wobble to and fro?
Can you tie them in a knot?
Can then tie them in a box?
Can you throw them over your shoulder like a contintental soldier?
Do your ears hang low?
CQN version CSC
Moonbeams WD. Kano 1000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. Champions. C’mon Wee Oscar.
Are you going to the CQN10 Party on the 14th of March. should be a good night.
TBB
“Picking up on your cross border gastronomic cue…”
coupling this with the earlier reference to Dick Gaughan at the Milngavie Folk Club, I am looking for ingredients to make a “Both Sides The Tweed..ie Pie”
It may involve fetching a coat.
HT
NEVEEEEERRRRR
oldtim67………….. have you tried the old bathtub gin?
http://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/professor-cornelius-ampleforth/bathtub-gin/
NB
Many thanks
When I get around to it the next instalment might be why the Daily Record never published my photograph!
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Clears throat politely…
winning captains.
mistakenly cleared my inbox, can you post a link to the CQNs annual please?
OldTim67
I certainly am. Booked onto Doc’s table/s.
MWD
Monaghan1900
16:04 on
18 November, 2013
praecepta
15:58 on
18 November, 2013
The idea of aggravating them more is a bit ambitious!,
Are you talking about the plight of the shite.
NatKnow – Supporting Wee Oscar 16:03 on 18 November, 201
There are several benefits to listening to vinyl, playing the original product – crackles and all – is a brilliant experience.
It’s a great way of rekindling some fantastic memories as well.
And it is good exercise getting up to change the ole record.
oops, just seen the link at the top of the page…annual now ordered….I thank you.
yipeeee Forfar is on the list ….braw ….better warn ma dad ….loud crashing noise as it hits the floor …braw…..
I do hope somebody has signed Voguepunter’s CQN Annual,he’s still bleating about the Willie Wallace one…….
BRTH loved just read your Dads 11 in the magazine.many of whom i have only read about,tho many i had the pleasure of viewing
What a team,what a front 2 of mcgrory and Henke.
a team of footballers,no value can be put on in monetary terms,their value is in their contribution to our club and its way of playing, and for the history we steep ourselves in everytime we think of Celtic
Say ta tae yir Da
smashing read
Thanks
An T
Moonbeams wet dream..
I was going to invite you to join us, I’m away in the huff.
OT67
Who is us?
MWD
Bada
Don’t worry I did them both at the same time :-)
Monoghan1900 dare you to ask what was the Scottish office and Glasgow councils contribution to the casino,or superdome….dont allude to Tesco hehe.
An T
charlie barleys black pudding is for girls
praecepta.
Are you going to Barcelona.And are we all meeting up for a gin.
oldtim67………….. have you tried the old bathtub gin?.
No but I’ve had plenty of Gins in the Bath.
Hotel de Paris
15:42 on 18 November, 2013
Great wee story. And these legends are still so humble.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet and chat with Billy McNeill, John Clark, Willie Wallace, Stevie Chalmers, Bertie Auld, Bobby Lennox and John Fallon, all in the past 12 months.
They are absolute gentlemen and always happy to spend time with you.