This morning, Celtic announced an Academy link with a Sydney-based organisation to deliver a youth tournament ahead of the club’s visit there in November. Since the Ange Coming Home Tour deal was signed, the club have been looking at ways to broaden our footprint in Australia. Where you see ‘youth football tournament’, I am inclined to read, ‘laying down commercial roots’.
Our domestic market is fixed and, if anything, is likely to be butchered with young eyeballs migrating to the English Premier League. The great waves of Scottish migration to Australia and North America have been little more than trickle for decades. There is just not the same number of ex-pats there to sustain valuable streams.
Ignore these demographic trends and Celtic will shrink. It is difficult to swim against the EPL tide, but whatever we can do to irrigate new territories is worth trying. The more obvious question is what to do about Japan? I don’t see encouraging signs of building a Celtic oasis there. Pity.
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Does anyone else see managers from other teams copying Angels brand of football. Steve Clarke for definite. Football over the past year appears to be getting more attack minded with kick and rush football getting less. (Scotland apart)
I never fancied goalkeepers playing the sweeper role…but the more I see it the more I like it. Who would ever have thought that defensive players were actually ballers.
Ange has started a trend I hope continues for a long time. I also hope Scottish teams catch up. Agricultural football is definitely a thing of the past
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Quite a few managers have played that style, Ange is great but it’s not new.
The Huddle
I know Ange is not the first….but he’s proved you can take a losing/failing team and make them winners by following that philosophy.
Others are using the template to replicate Anges success
YORKBHOY on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2022 8:58 PM
Turkeybhoy
Ireland playing in orange..
One of the things I talk about to English folk about the difference between us and them is the fact that I and many Celtic fans will happily wear a blue shirt, they never wear green, some of them can’t cope with green traffic lights.
Orange is on the Irish flag and it’s one more thing that they can’t claim.. wouldn’t buy one though.
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Well said about the flag yorkbhoy and I agree too I would buy it.stick a hoops badge maybe consider.
:-)
HH
31003 on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 12:49 AM
Me 3’sy 😊
I haven’t seen tonight’s game but I thought (in parts) versus Ukraine 2nd half we were pressing and pack hunting.On tonight’s game shortie commentary were commending cal and Greg at corner,’the never stop attitude from Ange’ coming through,however they appear bitty,can’t do it for a whole game.
Good to see you on.:-)
Hail Hail
GARYGILLESPIESHAMSTRING on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2022 11:22 PM
Pete
Try this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vbj6v7_038
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GaryGillespiesHamstring
I remember that game being on telly that night,
That shots a cracker,seem to recall wullie Johnstone got sent off for being Wullie Johnstone,lol a right we dirty b###.
HH
AN TEARMANN on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 2:22 AM
GARYGILLESPIESHAMSTRING on 24TH SEPTEMBER 2022 11:22 PM
Pete
Try this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vbj6v7_038
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GaryGillespiesHamstring
“I remember that game being on telly that night,
That shots a cracker,seem to recall wullie Johnstone got sent off for being Wullie Johnstone,lol a right we dirty b###.”
1/4 Final Scottish Cup, por cierto
AT,
A tune that is particular to me, its a Banger.
Or as I call it, a Bernhard Langer….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p_WxAA-OcQ
treeclimbing.CSC
I’ve got the Power.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm6DO_7px1I
it is indeedi getting kinda Hectic.
I have this on Tape somewhere……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3CYZbG97pE
ernie is a highly valued contributor to CQN.
He might, nay, he will annoy you, but he is Essential to this Blog Flourishing.
I’ll let y’all get back to the Snap mix ASAP……
interjecting with……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVuzl4QTvrw&list=RDkVuzl4QTvrw&start_radio=1
PETEC on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 5:41 AM
https://youtu.be/5THh7yp530g
Enjoyable night at The Celtic musical in the company of CQN royalty
A celebration of the Celtic football club
Leaving the hall like these young boys
https://youtu.be/5THh7yp530g
I put up this link (link below) to a story, I thought that St Stivs and others would enjoy reading
St Stivs then posted how much he enjoyed the article and stated he would reach out to the author, he also recommended it as a good read, neither of us used it as a tawdry cheap point-scoring exercise
Then came the trolls…………………….CQN descends into the political gutter
Linda Urquhart@LindaUrquhartSep 17
A worthwhile long, sad, read. Ian Jack · Chasing Steel: Scotland’s Ferry Fiasco · LRB 22 September 2022
https://twitter.com/LindaUrquhart/status/1571191637967085570?s=20&t=20zPHNksPJIYhp0X071rwQ
Giving families and workers a break
Mainstream media
Did you go to mass on Sunday?
What chance for advancement when journalism is reduced to levels of inane moronic idiocy
https://twitter.com/sanepolitico/status/1573311013075795968?s=20&t=20zPHNksPJIYhp0X071rwQ
Lionroars 67 @ 06.20 hrs.
Glad you enjoyed the musical. Pity thats its last night.. Everyone I know who has attended stated it was magical, in fact compulsive participation.
CQN royalty you say. Strange terminology, especially at this time.
With the obvious exception of Paul 67 I have always advocated that on this place at least there is no hierarchy. All posters and lurkers are equal.
I would even wager that those past and present who have given time and effort for good causes would chuckle at being called royalty.
Only an observation and certainly not criticism , but it just goes to show how ingrained that term of phrase is in our everyday language.
Hail hail to the Celtic musical, an integrated journal.
PS : Can you imagine the bigotfest at a huns musical. A giant sash bash in a public venue. We are half of nothing.
Last season Anthony Ralston was without doubt the most improved player at Parkhead.
To date Grey Taylor fills that roll. I thought he improved the ream dramatically when he came on. Calmac needs this world Cup time to refresh his batteries.
Great enjoyable game last night.
HH.
PS : I think the Ireland strip reflects a modern inclusive country that embraces all the colours of its flag.
GREENPINATA on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 8:05 AM
The royalty I refer to is not bestowed by birth, it is by deed, by honesty, by being humble and real, those to whom I refer as royalty would dismiss the term themselves and would laugh at my irony, they would get it
I have stood outside Celtic park rattling collection tins for good causes raised in CQN, was happy to contribute, it doesn’t make me better than anyone else.
Why is Paul67 an exception ?
I have always advocated that on this place at least there is no hierarchy. All posters and lurkers are equal.
GP you have your favourites who align with your political views, you champion them regularly here
https://youtu.be/9ao4FEaDGhQ
lastly F*** the royal family, F*** the King
lionroars67 on 25th September 2022 6:16 am
PETEC on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 5:41 AM
https://youtu.be/5THh7yp530g
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HH Great contributor to CQN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0ijNcNvmyw
I know its early.
You can dance if you want 2.
GP 818
I wouldnae disagree with any of yer comment.
They are All Looking at Ange.
lionroars67 on 25th September 2022 8:47 am
I despise the Monarchy, wee Lizzie got to me howevaaah, She really appreciated Lives given in the quest for Freedom.
I know that sounds naff but her appearance @ the Garden of Remembrance and her out of protocol behaviour is Powerful.
Put yer hands up for Detroit.
Going underground?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbA1osmFr_4
On the one that got away:
Understandably the talk on here is about John McGinn.. Better connected people than me have given thier views.
Maybe the simple reason is correct. Ie The powers at Hibs didn’t want John McGinn to go to a rival Scottish team, despite the players obvious connection.
One thing is for sure, he is performing and enjoying life in the EPL.
Donkeys ago on here I reckoned we should have taken a punt on Scott McKenna. We could have moulded him to our requirements. I have watched his progress with Forest.
I still think he is the realistic one that got away.
Would Ange agree, who knows.?
HH to all.
This isnae…..
One day at a time, Sweet Jesus,Yeshuah
One day at a time, sweet Jesus
Thats all I’m asking of You
Just give me the strength to do everyday
What I have to do
Yesterday’s gone, sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine
God help me today
Show me the way
One day at a time
I’m only human
I’m just a woman
Help me believe in what I could be
And all that I am
Oh, show me the stairway
That I have to climb
Lord, for my sake, teach me to take
One day at a time
One day at a time, sweet Jesus
That’s all I’m asking of You
Just give me the strength to do everyday
What I have to do
Yesterday’s gone, sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine
Lord help me today
Show me the way
One day at a time
Oh, do you remember
When You walked among men
Well, Jesus, You know
If You’re looking below
That it’s worse now than then
Oh, there’s pushing and shoving
And it’s crowding my mind
So, Lord, for my sake
Teach me to take
One day at a time
One day at a time, sweet Jesus
That’s all I’m asking of You
Just give me the strength to do everyday
What I have to do
Oh, yesterday’s gone, sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine
Lord jelp me today
Show me the way
One day at a time
Lord, help me today
Show me the way
One day at a time
One day at a time
Celtic
CELTIC
Ange is the Man.
LIONROARS67 on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 6:20 AM
Enjoyable night at The Celtic musical in the company of CQN royalty
A celebration of the Celtic football club
Leaving the hall like these young boys
correct link
https://twitter.com/SocialistAnyDay/status/1573605509529305088?s=20&t=Dn3R2xxt7Wu6Ur226Pmf6w
aff oot
LR67 @ 8.47
Your words give it all away.
CQN royalty — you want / need to be part of a hierarchy.
Just a case you despise any that you cannot join / won’t let you in.
Playground attitude that you really need to bin vs.
Old school tribalism if it is central to your adult life.
Either way — not good.
It does however explain a lot of your comments — defending your hierarchy against viewpoints / opinions that in your eyes degrade or diminish it.
One thing / sorry many things this is not — progressive / inclusive / egalitarian.
I fear that your Nat luv politics is another area needing similar work.
https://youtu.be/qUTK36M7SkE
Is GG injury prone ,and god knows we definitely need another striker,may I suggest the Ireland sub that came on who plays for I think Rotherham decent striker with pace ,would be a good addition in January.
LR67 @ 6.33
LRB article on the ferry crisis / catastrophe.
It is an area close to my heart — 1970’s visits to the Ship Room at the K/grove sorry KAG..
… and my more current work in low carbon transportation.
Consequently much appreciated article that offers a great summary on the growing shambles with Calmac / CMAL / TS / SG all involved to varying degrees.
My shorthand is student politicians who need good news / can’t deal with bad news up against a transport bureaucracy that has ended up hating its customer base due to its lack of confidence and its lack of innovation..
Not good at every level.
Horrible for progressive politics.
More resources means less output.
South Staffs disaster in the NHS comes close to explaining the attitudes involved.
Well that is my current train of thought on the shambles / horror story — might change over time if more / better info comes out.
Winning personal battles / fights becomes more important than delivering a service.
Not sure if I got to the article first with “Calmac / news” on Bing but I have used your link and Stx2’s link as shortcuts to get back to it as it offers the easiest way to the article.
Main point in all of this — waiting for the feedback.
From yourself / Stx2 / A.N. Other — huge issue for modern Scotland.
But so far silence — even from the Port where I know it is the talk of every steamie.
Only EL has put forward some comment.
I have to ask why no-one wants to discuss the issue?
Is it the Scottish Cringe?
Is it playground gang dynamics — you need to take your cue from subject “oyalty” before you can offer your own opinion so that it fits in?
Either way silence on this huge topic would suggest that Indy anything is currently beyond us.
Apologies to South Staffs NHS people.
The issue was Mid Staffs NHS trust / organisation.
Not the first time I have made this mistake.
So again apologies to any South Staffs NHS people who post on here.
https://youtu.be/-s7foFBmIos
Celtic Football Club
Foundation: 1888 – Glasgow
It all starts in 1853 with the Opera Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), written by Verdi. In act II, scene 1, the gypsies sing the famous Anvil Chorus.
Fast forward to 1879. W.S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan write the comic opera The Pirates of Penzance. They heavily rip off Verdi’s Anvil chorus for the song “With cat-like tread, upon our prey we steal”, which is sung by the pirates at the climax of the show.
Come, friends, who plough the sea,
Truce to navigation;
Take another station;
Let’s vary piracee
With a little burglaree!
Come, friends, who plough the sea,
Truce to navigation;
Take another station;
Let’s vary piracee
With a little burglaree!
Now fast forward to 1917. A military marching song is written by D.A. Estron and Theodore Morse called “Hail Hail the gangs all here”, based on “With Cat-like Tread”. The song is first recorded by Irving Kaufman, and becomes a number one hit in 1918.
Sounds familiar doesn’t it?
The lyrics to the chorus are:
Hail! Hail! the gang’s all here,
What the deuce do we care,
What the deuce do we care,
Hail! Hail! we’re full of cheer,
What the deuce do we care Bill!
After this, at some point prior to the 1960’s the song is sung on the Parkhead Terraces as:
Hail Hail, the Celts are here,
What the hell do we care,
What the hell do we care,
Hail Hail, the Celts are here,
What the hell do we care now…
Then, in 1961, “Mr Glasgow” Glen Daly records a completely unrelated song called “The Celtic Song”. The music is credited as “traditional” and the lyrics are credited to “Liam Mallory”. However, nobody seems to know who Liam Mallory is, and it has been suggested that it is actually a pseudonym for Glen Daly himself!
It is also suggested however, that the song was written by a man called Mick McLaughlin, known as “Garngad Mick”, who allegedly also wrote “Hampden in the Sun”. The story goes that he sold the rights to the the Celtic Song to Glen Daly for a fiver!
Glen Daly also released a song called “Hail Hail Celtic” which is another completely original song, obviously inspired by the common “Hail Hail the Celts are Here” terrace chant. It bears some resemblance to Irving Kaufman song above.
Click below to download Glen Daly singing “Hail Hail Celtic”.
So today, when the Celtic fans sing “hail hail the celts are here” followed by “its a grand old team…”, we are singing two different songs, of which you now know the (almost) complete history!
Read more on: http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/Hai…
Love this, was belting out last night
Lyrics are provided for those who never attend Celtic park
https://youtu.be/DD-1HRBi1mY
OK — so we have the Pirates of Penzance vs the Scottish ferry crisis.
I wonder what will garner the greater number of comments?
CQN being put to the test.
Religious post warning
Sang this hymn at Mass this morning, never heard it before but the lyrics stood out.
When I Needed A Neighbour
Were You There, Were You There?
When I Needed A Neighbour
Were You There?
And The Creed And The Colour
And The Name Won’t Matter
Were You There?
I Was Hungry And Thirsty
Were You There, Were You There?
I Was Hungry And Thirsty
Were You There?
And The Creed And The Colour
And The Name Won’t Matter
Were You There?
I Was Cold, I Was Naked
Were You There, Were You There?
I Was Cold, I Was Naked
Were You There?
And The Creed And The Colour
And The Name Won’t Matter
Were You There?
When I Needed A Shelter
Were You There, Were You There?
When I Needed A Shelter
Were You There?
And The Creed And The Colour
And The Name Won’t Matter
Were You There?
When I Needed A Healer
Were You There, Were You There?
When I Needed A Healer
Were You There?
And The Creed And The Colour
And The Name Won’t Matter
Were You There?
Wherever You Travel
I’ll Be There, I’ll Be There.
Wherever You Travel
I’ll Be There.
And The Creed And The Colour
And The Name Won’t Matter
I’ll Be There.
Who remembers The Celtic Story
Educational for some on CN
It is in 10 parts, well worth watching, some sterling performers
The first 3 parts linked
PT 1 https://youtu.be/zibuY5gc60E
Pt 2 https://youtu.be/vQAibPb54lY
Pt 3 https://youtu.be/dslOXXVwKXg
its aw aboot the sellick
aff oot
BOGNORBHOY on 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022 11:12 AM
https://youtu.be/qUTK36M7SkE
Thanks for that 20 minute clip, Jimmy McGrory deserved his special section last night
As did our greatest ever player
https://youtu.be/WXfaiGn0sbY
If you want Celtic football content
def aff oot