A quick straw poll suggests we’re happy with £2m for Adam Matthews, although Sunderland will be happier, having signed what is likely to be a first team player for what is a bargain fee in the English league. For Celtic, the player had only a year left on his contract, and was not first choice when Mikael Lustig was available. On other occasions we would struggle to get £500k.
A few factors supported Adam’s marketability and price. He is part of a successful Wales team who are likely to reach Euro 2016. Scouts from all over Europe watch Wales and it’s unlikely you’d be able to sign any of that team for less than £2m.
There’s also the Joe Ledley and Victor Wanyama effect. Joe and Victor were Celtic contemporaries of Adam and both are solid performers for EPL clubs. Don’t even ask me about what’s going on with Daryl Murphy at the moment, as it beats any rational explanation I can come up with.
Having 20 hugely wealthy neighbours comes with lots of problems, but if we are going to lose players to England, it’s better to lose them on our own terms – when we are in a position to start a fresh building process, than have events overtake us, as appears to be happening at Tannadice this year.
Enjoy events this afternoon at New St Mirren Celtic Park.
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There are emblems, revolutions, great rallying calls, and there is John the Boatman
No More Songs
Joe Heaney
I will sing no more songs: the pride of my country I sang
Through forty long years of good rhyme, without any avail;
And no one cared even as much as the half of a hang
For the song or the singer, so here is an end to the tale.
If a person should think I complain and have not got the cause,
Let him bring his eyes here and take a good look at my hand,
Let him say if a goose-quill has calloused this poor pair of paws
Or the spade that I grip on and dig with out there in the land?
When the great ones were safe and renowned and were rooted and tough,
Though my mind went to them and took joy in the fortune of those,
And pride in their pride and their fame, they gave little enough,
Not as much as two boots for my feet, or an old suit of clothes.
I ask a Craftsman that fashioned the fly and the bird,
Of the Champion whose passion will lift me from death in a time,
Of the Spirit that melts icy hearts with the wind of a word,
That my people be worthy, and get, better singing than mine.
I had hoped to live decent, when Ireland was quit of her care,
As a bailiff or steward perhaps in a house of degree,
But my end of the tale is, old brogues and old britches to wear,
So I’ll sing no more songs for the men that care nothing for
HT
Well seeing it’s no’ a school night….oh wait, there are none for ages :-)
Richie
Every day’s a school day but only some of them take place in a classroom :-)
Imagine a big black merican wummin sassin this out, and if that sounds racist, you’ve got the problem
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.
Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.
Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own back yard.
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.
Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?
Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.
Maya Angelou
HT
To-feckin-ché
Hamiltontim
02:09 on
5 July, 2015
Macjay
I didn’t get back to you but I noted your reply about not criticising any particular group. You chose to describe the Celtic supporters who sing Irish songs at games as parasites.
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I can`t quite remember the context in which i used the word parasite.
In fact I think some posts have been removed.
O.K. I`ll take your point.
That is a harsh word to use about my fellow Celtic supporters,but in fact I`m more concerned about the leaders of the band rather than the choir.
Why can`t they move on?
It would appear that Ireland has.
Irish connection.No problem.
I.R.A. connection profoundly counter to the interests of Celtic.
Incidentally,the context was in response to a post about the recent terrorist attack in Tunisia.
….oooops, missed a “u” out sir :-)
Macjay
One of Paul’s words, obfuscation.
You described Celtic supporters as parasites because they sing Irish Rebel songs at the football. I’ve provided a link of ‘us’ singing RoH at Ibrox. Would you describe those singing it as ‘parasites’?
Here’s a nice wee tune, on the banks of the Seine I believe, and a warm snuggly night to y’all
HH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TQ6PYS2Q0I
Hamiltontim
02:32 on
5 July, 2015
Macjay
Obfuscation?
Did you read this?
“That is a harsh word to use about my fellow Celtic supporters,but in fact I`m more concerned about the leaders of the band rather than the choir.”
You seem to be more interested in me than Celtic .
Why is that?
Jimmy
I buried my wee mum Bridie this week.
For a really sad thing, it went as well as it possibly could.
The finest person I have ever met.
We carried her out of St Maggies to The Lord Of The Dance, as she always insisted we would.
The wee girl who knew all the poems.
Rascar
Deepest sympathy.
I`m tempted to post your party piece ……………..Loch Tay,
but perhaps not the moment.
God Bless.
Macjay
Thanks, and post away.
Rasc,
I was just loggin off… Thank whatever I caught that
I’m truly sorry for your loss
I don’t really know what to say
Here’s the thing, I lost my mum a year ago… Dementia and other stuff
I’m not writing this for a sympathy thing, only to say that you’ll think about her every day, and thats the riches.
Mine was mischief wrapped up in devilment, all displayed in the dancing she loved.
Kick off the shoes Rena
Rasc, I hope you get comfort from the memories, it’s what we should all make
HH and peace brother
macjay1 for neil lennon
01:42 on 5 July, 2015
Teuchter ár lá
01:23 on
5 July, 2015
Is the relationship between Agent Orange and birth defects proven?
The regime which took over has it`s own catalogue of crimes,as I`m sure you know.
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Agent orange (among a host of other chemicals ) – related? Who knows, The Vietnamese people say so and what I saw formed my opinion on what I believe to be factual.
I do not dispute that there was evil on all sides, my concern was for the innocents – the smiling ones.
I support the view that anyone who rises above the politics and strives for peace and reconciliation are to be commended, even if they have so much reason for revenge and for the atrocities commited against them.
They are still smiling.
JQB
In my experience, and travels – I have found that the world is full of good people and often in the most impoverished places, and still they smile. Maybe if they growled at their own leaders once in a while ………..if only.
Rascar
May God Bless Bridie
And all her family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITr3lXzN8Y
Rascar Capac,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum. May she rest in Peace. Take Care Brave Celt.
Unconditional Love
Teuchter ár lá
03:07 on
5 July, 2015
Well said.
Jimmy
There is no tragedy here, just something that happened.
An old lady surrounded by her family singing to her in a beautiful new hospital.
Sadness and epic tiredness, even alcohol could not conquer our thoughts.
But it’s life, and Bridie had a great one.
Rascar Capac
May your mum rest in peace
Macjay…early on Saturday morning Scottish time you seemed to suggest that the name i post under contradicted the point i was making about the obsession on this sight about religion.This is not the case unless you are a member of course of the church of Maradona.
Petec, Richie
Thanks for that.
Raspar…losing your Mum hits you hard but her memory will live on with you and your family for many years to come.
The hand of God
03:26 on
5 July, 2015
Macjay…early on Saturday morning Scottish time you seemed to suggest that the name i post under contradicted the point i was making about the obsession on this sight about religion.This is not the case unless you are a member of course of the church of Maradona.
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O.K.
Just my lousy attempt at humour.
:-)
Macjay….thank you for responding.For what it is worth i cringe when Celtic fans belt out IRA songs at football grounds in Scotland.Doing so gives the press and rival fans a big stick to hit us with.As i have stated before i am not saying that some of the songs sung offend me in any way whatsoever but i prefer to stick to songs which relate to our club.
Rascar Capac – Can always remember yerself and the likes of FFM and the rest of moonhowlers – nothing contrived, all just shootin’ the breeze about this that t’other.
A wee candle now being lit in memory for your dear Ma, for what it’s worth.
HH.
Well done to Chile deserved winners of the tournament.
The hand of God
03:45 on
5 July, 2015
Mate.
You`re not the only one.
Careful though,pal.
The standard response is to shoot the messenger,which is often performed in packs.
Celtic always played the football – naturals such as McStay and Lubomir, but what about this genuis: (Falkirk goal not included)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=48RqQqj9L5I
HH.
rascar capac sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother, may she rest in peace and stay in your heart. Take care of yourself and your family.
16 roads – Celtic über alles…
04:15 on 5 July, 2015
Celtic always played the football – naturals such as McStay and Lubomir, but what about this genuis: (Falkirk goal not included)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=48RqQqj9L5I
HH.
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They all pass through Parkhead gates, well most of them. The truly Greats of the Beautiful game. The Celtic Support got to see that Genius, not many will, unfortunately, that clip said World Class.
Offski for sleep, Hail Hail the brave Rascar and thoughts with him and his crew.
16R, cheers for the link, it is a belter.
16
When you see that ,it`s hard to understand why he couldn`t be accommodated.
Were his moments of genius too few and far between?
I remember the watchword of the `70s in England was ” work rate.”
Not flair,talent,skill.
What a concept for entertainment.Work rate.
Rascar,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mammies are special. We only get one.
Thoughts and parers for you and yours.
Ronnie
Petec, Macjay1 – Sorry fellas, the St.Mirren goal was featured in the original clip – Falkirk not included should have read:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RuwBcpU9SvE
HH.
Last post, the Derry Pele/Bogside Maradona for are wee cuntry, wer nat Brazil wer Norn Iron so we are – best goal ever scored @ the Hate Factory:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Nvs7ZhD1A
Sublime.
Ridiculous.
Oiche mhaith.
KTF.
:)
The hand of God @0345
Mostly the young team. And they mostly turn out to be good solid citizens when they grow up, find a girl and drop the obsession about get hammered and going to the away games.
Sorry once again this, I read wrong and said dead on:
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bgx
23:05 on 4 July, 2015
16 roads…Lets Leave it…My Guess is that Way Over 70% of Muslins are Disgusted by Isis and Their Actions..You wanna think Isis gonna come get you, and that 7 outa ten muslims support Isis’s actions( not Ideals)….Then thats ok by me, i Speak with muslims Everyday in life and i dont get that from them..Just Saying..
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I am not incognito.
Everyone on here knows who I am, and where I live. I am not too difficult to find.
For your good self, and that Isis pish that everyone seems to be in terror of – come and see ma.
Eejits.
FatwaCSC.
HH.
I married Isis on the fifth day of May
But I could not hold on to her very long
So I cut off my hair and I rode straight away
For the wild unknown country where I could not go wrong