We’ll all be supporting Mikael Lustig and Georgios Samaras as Sweden and Greece attempt to qualify for the World Cup tonight but the prospect of Lustig, Samaras, Izaguirre, Ambrose, Forster and possibly van Dijk not having a break until July, days before the Champions League bandwagon starts rolling again, is unappetising.
Celtic contributed more players to the 1998 World Cup than any other team. Perhaps as a consequence, we started the new season in third gear, unable to string two league wins together until thumping five goals past a now defunct outfit. A Perfect Day.
Georgios, Mikael, Emilio and Efe are hugely important players to Celtic. They are also players we have an excellent chance of retaining, which in some respects makes it even more important that they are ready for action early than those like Fraser, who until he signs his new contract we can be less sure of retaining.
Best of luck to Greece and Sweden tonight, but if your guys return home disappointed there will be compensations.
Ross County have won the respect of many, and rightly so, for building a successful football club from little more than sticky backed tape and empty washing up bottles, but one of their key achievers, manager Derek Adams, has to be one of the most ungracious people in the top fight game, a fact now being picked up in the wider media.
It is unfathomable if this trait is a fundamental aspect of the club’s success. The clichéd football manager is an unapproachable tyrant but surely there’s more to it than that?
I’ve heard a good few footballers tell their tales of drama, they all have them, even the quiet ones, but it is an objective fact that Frank McAvennie has more stunning stories than anyone in the game. I’ve heard him tell some publicly, and then listened to the really incredible stuff privately.
The Untold Truth with Frank McAvennie, is at Victoria’s Night Club this Saturday 23rd. Doors open at 7pm for a three course meal, entertainment and Frankie recounting his stories. There will also be a sporting auction and a Q&A session. Book at www.franktalks.co.uk
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celt55
Aye, but they can sell their history!
Silly!
Philbhoy
He later tried to spin the story that Rankers had approached his agent Bill McMurdo , and that he knew nothing about an approach made on his behalf.
Souness was quoted putting the record straight , that McMurdo approached Rankers and not the other way around.
Remember this is a man who had to appear in court during a drugs trial.
He said the boat that sunk ( with drugs on it ) was a ship trying to reclaim long lost buried at sea treasure.
He said he lost all his money when the ship sank.
He actually stated this in a court of law whilst under oath.
TT
This may be of interest to some of you good people. All in a good cause.
Jane Maguire
Charity Fund Manager at Celtic Football Club
Due to the success of our Club Couture Fashion Show events in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Celtic FC Foundation is delighted to announce the arrival of Celtic Charity Wonderland.
Our fashion show offering – which will be hosted by Scottish Actor, Martin Compston – will be taking on a new format and transforming into a festive extravaganza. It will take place in the Kerrydale Suite on Sunday, December 15 and includes:
– Cruise Catwalk Show Featuring First Team players
– Three course meal
– Live music and festive DJs
– Wonderland auction – ‘Money Can’t Buy’ items and experiences
– Wall Of Fame – exclusive items from sporting and entertainment greats
– Super-prized raffle
– Pop-up Market – for those last minute Christmas purchases
– Christmas Grotto to support CHAS and local children
Neil Lennon and the first-team squad have been a phenomenal support in previous years and players who have taken to the charity catwalk in the past include Joe Ledley, Adam Matthews, Anthony Stokes and Charlie Mulgrew.
Celtic FC Foundation is also receiving invaluable support from members of our Event Team, including Helen Sweeney (Sweeney Brooks), Carroll Kelly (Progrez), Mary McGowne (The Vine PR and Events) and John McLaughlin.
The main beneficiary of Celtic Charity Wonderland will be CHAS (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland), a charity that provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people who have life-shortening conditions for which there is no known cure.
CHAS runs two children’s hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch, and a home care service called CHAS at Home.
Tickets are available here – http://www.celticfc.net/downloads/Charity_Wonderland_Booking_Form.pdf – or by calling 0141 551 4262. Diamond places are now sold out but we currently have limited availability in the Emerald category.
Thanks so much for your support!
Philbhoy – Bring it on!!!!
15:17 on 19 November, 2013
Forgot that!
Tiny tim
Macca on Sounness…..
He could really look after himself. Every one of the players I’m picking can play, but they can also put a tackle in. They can all roll up their sleeves when needed. Off the park he was a lovely guy. He asked me to sign for Rangers, which was a bit off the cuff, but I’m a Glasgow boy and my family would’ve been hurt. But apart from that, I’m a Celtic supporter, why would I want to play for Rangers?
Newspapers – Lest we forget?
maybe they should sue…….oh Wait!!!!!!
Tiny Tim
I don’t doubt your story!
My mmmmmmmmmmmm was for muccavennie who has now gone seriosly down in my estimations.
I remember the court case too. It was more like an episode from Peter Pan!
Anyone any opinion on ryan gauld of dundee united.. Just reading on the mirror app he is considered a major talent.
Only 16 and has 5 goals this season.. Surely we must be keeping tabs on him ? Any info on who his boyhood team is…
Paddy Turner
Cannot remember Bertie sit on ball against them. Did he not do so against Clyde on the last day the Lisbon Lions (with the exception of Ronnie who had retired) played together?
Tinny Tim
Is “merde” feminine or masculine? Just asking.
TD
I’m not sure you’d need to check your original post re Peter Lawell.
Anybody remember Donald Finlay (Victorian Dad) saying if he had the money, he’d buy Celtic Football Club and close it down?
JustSayingLike CSC
proudbhoy
To attack minded for NL
Barcamole
Your post reminds me of the opening lines from A Long Glasgow Kiss by Craig Russell.
Three concepts alien to the Glaswegian mind. Salad. Dentistry. Forgoveness.
I never ceased to be amazed at the ability of fellow Celtic supporters to recall some event or other from the past in respect of a player that they cannot see past.
But now I recall. See that Scott MacDonald……..
Anyone else have good Celtic servants that they place in the ranks of the Unforgiven?
Third Lanark, Gretna, Airdrie, Clydebank, Hearts………who’s missing?
Talking about Bobby Murdoch, whom i had the pleasure of watching at CP lots of times,
reminds me of a very rainy night in 1997 or 98 when i picked a guy up at Rutherglen taxi rank (still in Glasgow then). He was the only one there and had a walking stick.
As i looked in the mirror i suddenly realised it was the great man himself.
As he was looking rather ill, i thought it best not to bother him with any trivia on the way up the road. he was only going just off Dukes Road,think it may have been Colville Drive.
Once we arrived he asked how much the fare was, back then would only have been about £3.40 or so. I told him there was no way i was taking any money from him as it had been my privilege to watch him in the past and this was a small token of my thanks for all the memories.
He thanked me and i got out and helped him out of the Taxi, we shook hands and he went into his house.
It was great to meet him and to this day i still cherish that wee encounter with a true Celtic legend!
If I remember correctly,the team wee Bertie sat on the ball against was indeed Clyde.
However,contrary to a previous post,I recall it being at Shawfield rather than at CP.
Apparently Big Jock went mad with him for showing disrespect to his opponents.
tinytim.
Are you going to the CQN10 party,should be a good night, no doubt I’ll see you at the game on Saturday.
Ryecatcher
Last year Frank did an after dinner speech in Leven Golfing Society.
His co speaker was wee Wullie Henderson.
On the day of the event everyone was disappointed to hear that Wee Wullie would most likely not attend , as his daughter was at deaths door, obviously seriously ill with cancer.
Much to everyone’s surprise Wee Wullie fulfilled his part of the engagement.
McAvennie told a joke how he had met someone he hadn’t seen in years and they said that they had lost a friend or relative to The Big C.
McAvennies punch line was ” she drowned?”
Much to his credit Wee Wullie Henderson laughed it off with the rest of the audience .
Willie Hendersons daughter died in the early hours of the next day.
Now I know Macca meant no offence and none was taken by anyone there.
But highlighted to me that the man was a great footballer , but would say or do almost anything to garner attention.
TT
Sevco share price falling. 2 batches of 5000 shares sold earlier at 44p each. Another 5000 at 43p each and a further 5000 then sold at 42p each.
Celtic share price trading at around 651/2p each.
Oldtim67
Yes .
I have bought 4 tickets.
I am looking forward to it.
I will see you in lounge 1 on Saturday .
TT
No exit via Kerrydale St
– this Saturday, demolition work in progress
I think my previous should have been addressed to tiny tim. Sorry Barca although it is tongue in cheek.
the spirit of arthur lee
15:26 on 19 November, 2013
proudbhoy
To attack minded for NL
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Whats his position ? Still gutted everytime i see james mccarthy play that we never got him.
With the huns the way they are we should be able to get any so called Scottish messi’s no problem.
Proudbhoy
Ryan Gauld (born 16 December 1995 in Aberdeen) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a attacking midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United
Even the greatest rock n roll band ever wrote a song for Sevco…..
youtube.com/watch?v=h1aj-9zcsGI
B11OYS
15:29 on
19 November, 2013
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simply braw………….
BSR
Yes I remember it.
Cunning Stunt that he is .
TT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1aj-9zcsGI
I think people are being a bit harsh on Macca. He isn’t the sharpest tool in the box but I think the treatment of him on here by some has been a bit harsh.
I remember him being interviewed on TV when Judas signed for them in an airport and he said he better look his black suit out.
He wouldn’t have gone to Rangers.
He went back to West Ham after helping us lift the double to be with his burd(z) and probably get out of the goldfish bowl in Glasgow and back into life in London.
He may think with various parts of his body rather than his brain at times but he is not a bad person.
he has blown a lot of money and dabbled in this and that. he was once stopped at an aiport and cuaght in possession of drugs only to say ‘Aw come on it’s only a wee bit of Charlie’
Not the brightest of Bhoys but to compare him to Judas is crazy.
LB
Does anyone know if we ‘ve signed Iniesta yet? Only askin’ like!
KINGLuBO
Auld heid
I take no joy in my posts about Macca.
I travelled to the matches with the same pal for 15 years.
Macca is always in his favourite Celtic team.
Ahead of Many great Celtic goalscorers of the modern era.
Our Centenary season is my favourite season as a Celtic supporter .
Macca made a massive contribution to that famous team.
Scott McDonald hurt us before he was a Celt .
Macca tried to do it After MoJo had gutted us , when his star was descending and his income along with it.
TT
Celtic 4 Aberdeen 3
NEUSTADT-BRAW
Thanks for the advice on freezing ma pudden!
You’ll be an expert in that,from your part of the world,haha….
connaire12
15:22 on 19 November, 2013
Paddy Turner
Cannot remember Bertie sit on ball against them. Did he not do so against Clyde on the last day the Lisbon Lions (with the exception of Ronnie who had retired) played together?
*correct I was in the Jungle that day which was the side where he did it and I recall Stevie Chalmers shirikin him.
He also did it at ayebroke when with Hibs, might have been his last game for them.
Hamilton
That was my opinion on a post someone else put in, not the original?
Neustadt-Braw
15:39 on 19 November, 2013
B11OYS
15:29 on
19 November, 2013
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simply braw………….
It was indeed Braw! though the weather was anything but.
from the sublime to the ridiculous, was working on Saturday night about 11.30 and a wee guy jumped out between two cars at the ABC in Sauchiehall St and flagged me down, it was none other than Leo Sayer, at first i thought it was a lookalike, then i noticed his name was on the board above the door.
Four other guys with bags got in too, they were staying at the Radison.
Was funny to hear him Effing and Blinding with them.
Came up to window for a receipt at the hotel, he is absolutely tiny, told him to enjoy his stay in Glasgow and gave him pelters for me having to listen to the Mrs to be, playing that cobblers back in the day, he laughed and apologised and gave me a £1.50 tip.
Bizzare!!
Bobby Murdoch was simply a sensational midfielder. I remember Bobby when Big Jock sent him to a health farm to lose some weight. He must’ve been away for about a fortnight at least but when he came back he was really slimmed down and looked the business. But like Samson when he lost his hair, Murdy lost a lot of his touch and it was not long before he got back to his old self and naturally back to his sizzling best. A Celtic great!!
KINGLuBO
Not a fan of BLACK puddins prefer WHITE or HAGGIS but has anyone tried the RED Puddins…………..All of the above with Chips N Broon sauce….
To be found in the chip shops of Fifeshire & surrounding areas……….probably a local delicacy…….
Paddy T lookingforwardtomadinnernoo……