Living so close to England it’s easy for us to get drawn into the ways and processes which prove effective south of the border. SPL clubs all scout there, more often than not trying to pick up physically robust scraps discarded by the lower leagues, or troubled souls looking for a sixth chance. Scottish clubs are full of players who have failed to make the grade in England.
When Motherwell were looking for a manager a year ago I heard one of their directors say they hoped to get someone with experience of the English lower leagues, as this has proven to be an effective place for them to network in the past.
Problems with the neighbours works both ways. It’s too easy for English clubs to use the loose change part of their budget to scoop up anything that looks like promising talent from the SPL. While most players will earn well in England, few enjoy the career progression they hoped for.
They do things differently elsewhere. When was the last time teams from Cyprus or Switzerland badgered an English League Two side for their surplus talent? Developing football teams is difficult but a good top level plan helps. One of the most encouraging aspects of Celtic’s top level plan is that it meets criteria that match our place in the world. Recruit talent from the right markets, at the right age and price. Some money has been spent in England, but not much, and those who have arrived from there look decent value.
If Celtic are to match the recent Champions League achievements of Basel or Apoel Nicosia, players like Izaguirre, Kayal, Wanyama and Ki, who pitch up in Glasgow from what appears to be beyond the horizon of the English, will be crucial. Just as those players at Basel and Apoel, they arrived here within an affordable budget and appear to have the talent required to compete at the level Celtic aspires to.
11 years ago we bought Chris Sutton from Chelsea against competition from other FA Premier League clubs. He was soon joined by others at the peak of their ability and reputation, all relatively low-risk signings. We had a few years in the sun but it was neither affordable nor sustainable.
We’ll know soon enough if the current crop of players trying to establish a reputation for themselves have what it takes to win the league and compete in Europe. Good top level plans can still fail in execution, but I’d rather this strategy than send my cash down the M6.
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Dec
Do you mean gramer as in grammar?? Who’s the daddy????
Punny ecky for you. Have 100 lines for Monday on here. I must learn how to spell grammar. X 100. Ok?
HaiL HaiL
Brother Dougal doing his turn tonight in the Record.
HH
I hate html….. give up. Good might…
mwd – who is cultsbhoy? is he that bam who sounds like he might be a hun? i had to go onto wikipeedy to see what a pardoy was. you ever been on there? good site. glad i went on though i thought parody was one of they fancy words for trying to say i fancied the boy. was worried, no into anything like that
Priests,
I’m atheist now, but I’ve met some gems… Father Kilgallon, in a wee village on the road to Achill, who’s chapel house was littered with sheet music… most of it, interestingly, written in the vertical style – the only time I’ve seen that, and who wanted nothing more than to sing latin after latin, for the love of it. Many in l’Ecosse as well, who’s hearts were there solely for others, and who’s primary concern was the well-being of their flock – proved not in word, but in deed.
and there are others, who I would happily shoot in the head – like any other slice of humanity, you get good uns and you get… the other
I’m gonna start a Declan fan club. Pure dead brilliant he is–so there.
Steve Conroy is 4th official at CP on Saturday, I demand the front stand give him absolute pelters.
Read a lot of stories on here tonight about depression.
Many thanks for sharing the parts of your lives that you would probably want to remain hidden.
It means a lot to people you will never meet and never know.
I don’t know a lot about depression so I apologise in advance.
What makes a man fall short of what he was put on this earth to be? Is it a form of depression or mental conditioning? Does depression have to be clinical?
The only part of kojo’s post I agree with is where doctors (or higher pharmaceutical professionals) categorize an illness to make money from it.
Am I and thousands of people like me not being the person they were BORN to be not quite there because of depression or mental conditioning?
have I learned to be where I am because I have listened to people who need me to be as low as I am?
and how do I escape it………
Moonbeams WD. \o/ Kano 1000 Supporting Neil Lennon 100%. says:
8 December, 2011 at 23:16
I sincerely hope that I’m a suspect. I’ve defended Kojo on here quite a few times. I don’t like when someone’s being ganged up on unless they are obviously Rankers fans bent oncausing disharmony on the blog ……………….. or people who disagree with me :-)
Ceaser67 – will just cut and paste and do it in like 3 seconds. no much of a punishment then eh? looking daft again ceaser. you named after big billy or the dug food?
Declan – don’t take any crap mate, “parody” means they think you’re a Presbyterranien instead of a right good Tim.
HH
TTTT
Well done to all at the Kano Foundation
How sad for Fat Sally and the huns …………………………. got exactly what they deserved from the SFA Compliance Officer
I cannot believe the resident sewer rat had the audacity to come on and expect Celtic fans to offer any sympathy to his clubs wee problem with Vincent Lunny Dear Oh Dear. The true definition of irony !!!
Fat Sally clutching at straws naming McCluskey, the pressure appears to be well and truly on.
Wee story about McCluskey. About 10 years ago maybe a wee bit longer I had a service call at an address in Stewarton to a faulty Dishwasher. I didn’t even suss it was his place until half way through the diagnosis the bold Jim walks into the kitchen. Up to this point the lady of the house was in attendance, needless to say my jolly customer service orientated patter dried up. I quickly realised the kitchen installer had fitted a 5amp fuse to the spur switch and when the Dishwasher was warming the water it blew the fuse. 13amp fitted and all working okay and Mrs Mc very happy as the marigolds were put away for another day, fresh brewed cup of coffee in hand and a choccy biscuit I made up the bill. Mr Mc was not happy at all as he paid my employer just short of £100 for a repair as even though the machine was brand new, the fuse was not covered by the guarantee. Now if that had been a Tim household well thats a different story ! As wee Jinky, Big Johan, Di Canio and Jonny Gould could testify to name but a few
Hail Hail
Stephen with a “ph”
Get well soon Estadio
KANO 1000
MWD
sorry …not guilty – in fact been off cqn..need to scroll back to catch Decy…
tommytwiststommyturns – Presbyterranien? is that no a flower?
the Norman Tebitt Declan might be from Brixton or am immigrent test
Braveheart is on ITV4
William Wallace, green brigader, or Hertz reject.
you decide.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/12/08/diving-in-football-sfa-let-off-for-garry-o-connor-led-us-to-this-shambles-claims-former-ref-stuart-dougal-86908-23618908/
So the new improved system is flawed because the first case they got wrong.
HH
MWD
Cults bugs me and he knows it, fair play to him, but I asked him a question a while ago and he didn’t have the answer that I expected, I am from that part of the world and he didn’t know a place he should have known, I pressed him on it to no avail, hence my doubts.
But yer man Kojo, again fair play to him, he does what he does and he does it good, we are talking about him so it worked.
………………….
Kojo
As I said you are a smart man, but give some of us kudos for realaising that you are a smart man.
Mr Zbyszek–taking the wife to Kracow next March. Any Celtic pubs there if there’s a game on? Is there a CSC in the town? Good pubs/restaurants would be appreciated.
Kojo
Lists.. the last list I seen was Mrs Doyles (Hun) shopping list that she chalks on the blackboard in the kitchen but I agree that they all like their lists?
JD
kingoh….Kano 1000 says:
Great post earlier Kingoh!
HH to ye!
Vinny
parody – say it fast you have proddie! Blog is full of bigots!
Time for my scratcher.
HH
TTTT
My dear,dear,dear,friend… The Original Sadie’s Boy
Ach .. that wiznae sae Bad..
the part aboot. the Priest Knowing Yer Name..
Ye ur awe grown up ,noo.. pal..
Ah tell ye…
Face tae Face..is the way tae Go..
It is such a Frightenin Prospect tae the Average Joe or Jane.. but,if ye dae manage tae summon up the courage.. like Ah did.
And..don’t get me wrang.. Ah wiz kinda a wee bit..well.. mair than a wee bit.. FEERT…
and
No too keen oan the experience, when it wiz first suggested te me.. by..none ither
Than .
NUTSY…
But, Ah took the Bull by the Horns. and went , awe the same..
And Ah kin tell you..
It wiz The Best Feeling of Relief.. that Ah hiv ever Experienced , oan leaving the confessional scene.
Ye normally , dae feel very content and awe that after ye hiv partaken in unburdening yersel…in an Anonymous Confessional Setting..
…no question..
But..
The feeling of Happiness ..and Contentment.. and
‘
RELIEF.. that ye feel ..after a Face tae Face ..Type Setting..
Is
SOMETHING ELSE!
Kojo
yer pal…who likes ye aloater
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/12/08/diving-in-football-end-confusion-over-simulation-law-by-making-offence-a-straight-red-card-says-ex-english-pfa-chief-pat-nevin-86908-23618895/
Check out the verbal gymnastics and eloquence that Pat needs to apply to avoid upsetting anyone.
HH
MWD
Just read back – holy moly – I’m no genius and I’d need to be to pull that parody off – more in the Sasha Barron Cohen territory – like a Weedgie version of Ali- G with his ‘Sovvies’ and ‘tatts’…if he’s for real I’m in trouble!
Cheers vmhan.
Was just having a wee Facebook chat with Kano’s sister so seemed appropriate time.
The Honest Cover-up says:
8 December, 2011 at 22:41
****
Noneed for sympathy for me pal. Yes, I have hassle with depression but I could never let arses like Kojo, in his various disguises, bother me one way or the other. The clown is a controversionalsist. He lives only for the stramash. No logig or wisdom will you find there – just conflict. The arse blogs under various names and literally argues with himself.
Paul67, you are one of my heroes. But you need to deal with this arse. He is a cancer on this site. A complete parasite.
And an arse.
Exiled
What test have I failed this time – The Exiled Time bona fide Tim test? Get over yourself fella!
Raymac @ 23:38
This might help
Deklan’s 100% Celtic fan pack
Sally says
“and to say I’m angry would be a massive understatement.”
And over emphasising your indignation is a sure give away its fake
Massively overstated anger and its dangers
Kingoh
Thanks for that mate.
Kojo
I haven’t heard of any Parish in Scotland that offers ‘face-to-face’ confessions with the priest. If it is introduced, I might give it a try. Howevah, I’d have to work up my courage first and be secure in the knowledge that I’m never likely to meet the priest again.
Hail! Hail!
Dec
Big Billy (bow your head) as you put it is spelt Caeser. I could never live up to him!! Who’s barkin mad now?? H H Meet you in the Vaults on Saturday for a pint if you want??
Barrach
Class pure class!!!
Raymac
I was in Cracow last year with oldtim67 and blantyretim. You can get my email address and phone number from BT. I don’t think there is Celtic CSC but remember that guy who runs celticpoland web site lives in Cracow.
There are at least two pubs where you can watch the games. Games are also available in Polish TV called Orange Sport.
If you have not booked the hotel yet I would reccomend apartment near the old town. If you need help don’t hesitate to contact me.
My dear,dear,dear,friend..The Exiled Tim
Pal..
Ye made the startling Statement..
That Ah.. Kojo..
Is an “ATTENTION SEEKER”..or woids tae the affect?
Well..
Let me tell ye this.. as it is obviously News tae Yer Goodsel
Pal..
The Reason..in fact.. the Raison d’etre..
Why
ANYBUDDY And his Auntie..
Tak the Trouble tae Submit a …well…Submission oan
ANY FORUM. .such as we hiv here..
IS
Tae Draw Attention tae Themselves!
And yet.. you are under the impression that it is
ONLY KOJO.. who is doing that?
Man..
Well, noo that Ah hiv apprised ye o that cold hard fact…
Mebbe ye wull realize
THAT YOU
YERSEL..
Ur daeing the Exact Same Act..
When ye mak a Submission oan here..
fur it is a cinch that Ye are Daeing so. with the
full cognizance..
that..
The YE ARE DRAWING ATTENTION TAE YER SEL!!
And noo. Help Ma Boab… Ye are accusing.. Kojo of
being an “Attention Seeker”
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Go Figger!!
Kojo
Ceaser67
I’m buying ten in case anyone doubts my Tim credentials.
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
I ken yer heid has been whammies by Kojo.
That is your choice.
Why is it though that if many people are offended by or have a dislike for 1 bloggers posts and call that blogger out is it called ganging up. Maybe! Just maybe! Individually each poster who is offended or dislikes what another blogger has said is replying because of their individual distaste and it just so happens that the distaste surrounds a certain point made by that blogger. For example:- racism or in case tonight depression (although i havent read the post as i scroll by Kojo now).
MWD
Ceaser67 – so it is the dug food then? lucky you arent a cat lover sheba67 might give folk the wrong idea. i am aff the drink till chrismas day anyway but even if i was i am barred from the vaults for saying the barman minced about. i am intolrant apparently. he was mincing though, i was pure raging about it