League pivots south, not quite Atlantic League

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Back-to-back away games are statistically more likely to result in points being dropped than any other games (especially if one is a European game), so the probability of Aberdeen dropping points in Inverness last night was high. Their second night-game in the same week, on Friday at Firhill, will also be a genuine challenge.  I can’t find enough occurrences of a team having two away games in the same midweek to draw any statistical inference but I’m glad it’s Aberdeen’s lot, not Celtic’s.

That result felt profound.  Celtic can use the opportunity of a quiet week to prep for the visit of Inverness. A Highland double would go a long way towards the title.

On the “Atlantic League” story, little detail has been reported on what’s happened (ignore what has been reported) and where it’s heading.  The project is not at a mature stage yet, it’s not an Atlantic League, it’s not a collaboration of clubs from small nations, and no lower league clubs, anywhere, have been involved.  Apart from that, the story’s fine.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has kicked the sleeping dog.  We’ll see where he barks.

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  1. Previously I had said to Maclay1 that I sympathysed – however is this really the forum for that kind of stuff – if I read any more, I will be off opening a few veins myself.

     

     

    I sincerely hope that the chap can get, or, is getting, some professional help.

  2. JJ-have to disagree on Saturdays attendance,I have said 25k,but will say 30k max. I don’t understand why CFC quote attendances as 42-44k some home games,seems they include ST holders,it’s ridiculous IMO.

  3. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    Mr Pastry

     

     

    See…you can do better,…not much, but its a start:)

     

    Travellerbhoy is expressing himself on the blog.

     

    As he said himself…Paul67 hasnt had a problem with his writing.

     

    I commend Paul 67 for that.

     

    Its clear…that the bhoys on the blog….are rooting for Travellerbhoy:)

     

    And btw…can that fella write.

     

    Anyway…as Kevj would say…Hail Hail fellow eejit:)

     

     

    HH

  4. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    MR PASTRY

     

     

    Professional help or not,what he has found on this site has been warmth,understanding,a place to bare his soul without fear of revulsion or ridicule.

     

     

    Those are still there for him,from most of us,anytime he needs it. It has been of more benefit to him than any number of paid professionals.

  5. prestonpans bhoys on

    !!Bada Bing!! on 17th February 2016 9:41 am –

     

     

    Been going that for years, paid customers is their view.

  6. Bamboo @ 09:32,

     

     

    Thanks for that… Informing the ref, now that’s the smart move.

     

     

    Even then don’t recommend we try it;)

     

     

    Hail Hail

  7. We can’t say we haven’t been warned how ICT play,we can be a soft touch when teams put it in against us,as we know we can forget the ref doing his job properly.I can see Brown and Mulgrew in CM on Saturday.

  8. The vilification of Willie Collum will not result in a strike, nor will it see an improved standard of refereeing in Scotland.

     

     

    What will happen is that Celtic will bear the brunt of bad decisions to ‘even things up’

     

     

    Árd Macha

  9. Travellerbhoy, I taught Travellers for over 20 years in Belfast. I would know a lot of people you would know. Your posts were both moving and disturbing. I have watched Travellers being used for advancement in education and politics without heed of the most important ingredient, love. If you wish to get in touch Paul67 will let you have my email address.

  10. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    Mr Pastry

     

     

    Check that post by RAYMAC.

     

    That is what CQN is all about.

     

     

    HH

  11. BMCUW 9.44. Beautiful post, if I have to read endless rubbish on here for the rest of the day, it will still have been worth logging on to read that post.

     

     

    Travellerbhoy, your posts haunt me, you have a gift, you have a shocking powerful story to tell. You really should try to write it as a book. You would obviously need a fair bit of help & collaboration from someone within the industry but I would have to believe that such help would be forthcoming. I wish you well friend, Peace be with you.

  12. Good to see hibs get a result last night

     

     

    Hopefully stokes is bringing some experience and know how to the team.

  13. Has the Ajer deal been completed and is he another winger ?

     

     

    Replacement for Forrest surely .. If mulgrew is to be used then it’s centre half only for me.. Very poor anywhere else.

     

     

    We badly need a big vic, Ledley , Lennon type midfielder asap.

  14. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    Mr Pastry

     

     

    Again…Read that post just there by CorkCelt.

     

    Compassion.

     

     

     

    HH

  15. Wee Jay’s dad on Radio Scotland now,talking about the disgusting online abuse the wee guy is getting.

  16. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    Mr Pastry

     

     

    You will slag me for this..however.

     

    If you or say TD67(He will definitely slag me for this:), needed any help whatsoever, and i could help.

     

    I would be there.

     

    No question.

     

    Is that hard to understand?

     

    I dont think it is.

     

     

    HH

  17. ÁRD MACHA on 17TH FEBRUARY 2016 9:51 AM

     

    The vilification of Willie Collum will not result in a strike

     

     

    Chick Hun and the gang at Shortbread,will do their best to make sure it doesn’t happen….

  18. Mr Pastry,

     

     

    His contribution of goals is increasingly meagre and his overall contribution is poor. Too often caught out in possession and his first touch is often poor. His time is up, imo.

  19. The Green Man

     

     

    iv’e got vague memories (nae wunner eh ) of old Paddy building the barracks wall higher (kelvindale rd side)

     

    and Philomena sending me down with a couple of pieces and a drink ( water??) must have early 66 ?

     

     

    ironic or what.

  20. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    BADA BING

     

     

    Make me angry that wee Jay and his family are subjected to that vile abuse.

     

    It a sick world indeed….especially Scoddland.

     

    Love the wee fella.

     

    Its a disgrace.

     

     

    HH

  21. Morning all.

     

     

    Best wishes to TRAVELLERBHOY.

     

     

    Hope you are well, and hope to meet you again sometime in the near future.

     

     

    HH!!

  22. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    BOGNORBHOY

     

     

    Paddy, Philomena:)

     

    Thats me and you…and who we are.

     

    We are really good looking as well:)

     

    Family characteristic.

     

     

    HH

  23. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    RAYMAC

     

     

    Re TRAVELLERBHOY,can you mail me please on

     

     

    bmcuwp@gmail.com

     

     

    I attempted to explain why,but it was intrusive and betrayed a confidence. I’ll be happy-delighted!-to put you both in touch.

     

     

    I’m sure he’ll feel the same way.

     

     

    HH and thanks,bud.

  24. !!Bada Bing!!,

     

     

    I’m quite sure you’re right, but thankfully I have no idea what the radio shows say as I never tune in ..or ever will.

     

     

    They couldn’t care one jot about our club, and I return that sentiment.

     

     

    Árd Macha

  25. The Green Man says SACK THE Board on

    BADA BING

     

     

    The mentality…is 16th Century Edinburgh.

     

    Revolting in the extreme.

     

    Where are Police Scoddland now eh.

     

    Disturbing.

     

    How any rational human being could not love the smile on that wee bhoy’s face….is totally beyond me.

     

    Wicked it is..

     

     

    HH

  26. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    TALLYBHOY

     

     

    Welcome back,mate. Hope things went as well as possible recently.

  27. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    THEGREENMAN 1026

     

     

    I swear by them trick fairground mirrors anaw,bud.