I never like to hear Celtic fans talk about weaknesses in opponents like Milan. They may be weaker than they were a decade ago but Milan have never been weak. The one thing Celtic have in their favour is the element of surprise, despite last season’s epic achievements. Milan will have read the screaming headlines, ‘spine of the team sold’. They will know little about how effective Celtic can use the vast open spaces of the San Siro.
After defending resolutely against Barca, Celtic looked like a far better team against a less effective Juventus but we found the limit to our abilities. Juve exploited the gaps in defence left as we took the game to them. I would rather defend in numbers and take our chances on the break than try to go toe-to-toe in midfield.
The San Siro seems to bring the best out of Celtic. Jock Stein went there three times, drawing after 90 minutes on each occasion; losing once after extra time. Gordon Strachan’s team were also level after regulation time, losing only after extra time, and lost narrowly in a Champions League group stage game. Martin O’Neill’s Celtic came within three minutes of securing a draw before conceding twice late on.
There can be fewer European grounds on which Celtic have performed as well. Wednesday will require another almighty and intense effort but that is something Celtic are never lacking. Milan may not fear us, but they have reason to be worried.
I listened to former Rangers director Paul Murray on BBC Radio Scotland over the weekend. I know books have been written on the downfall of that club but I could write one on his own contribution. As a non-executive director, Murray’s job was to be the eyes and ears of other shareholders, to ensure the business of the club was in order and carried out properly. He was in a position to ask awkward questions, in fact, it was his job to ask awkward questions and to ensure threats to the club were uncovered and addressed.
In this instance he failed absolutely. Despite this, he trumpeted the 50% decline in the club’s debt during his tenure as a badge of honour, he told us his namesake, Sir David, was exclusively responsible for the sale to Craig Whyte and for the consequences of the EBT debacle. We were informed that Rangers won their EBT case, despite the fact that during the First Tier Tribunal the club accepted they operated an illegal tax scheme for five players, and the remaining issues are a matter of appeal.
Most bizarrely of all he rejected Lord Nimmo Smith’s findings on the conduct of his board before telling us he is absolutely certain he would be judged fit and proper to be a director of a football club. No remorse, not even a hint of self awareness.
Well done to the Tyneside No. 1 Celtic Supporters’ Club who walked from Newcastle to Celtic Park in aid of 1254125 and the Sam Bradley Care Fund. You can support their magnificent effort here.
The new issue of CQN Magazine is out! Click here for a proper read (don’t try to read the graphic below). It’s another great issue, thanks to all who helped.
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Hilarious!
Would never have worked if I’d planned it…
This page is comedy gold…
Normal Roman
Bold Roman
HH
What a bunch of
numptiesquick learners.Micktt:
“<Test 1….. nup
<b Test 1
<em Test 1"
Post of the day by a country mile. Had tears running down my face at that one…
:-)))
fontchaosCSC
I didn’t hear Paul Murray get grilled on teh radio, but noted on twitter what I thought might be succulent lamb at work:
Graham Spiers (@GrahamSpiers) tweeted at 7:39 PM on Sat, Sep 14, 2013:
Good to have Paul Murray with us on the Beeb tonight. Don’t agree with him on a no of points but he seems to me sincere, genuine re Rangers.
(https://twitter.com/GrahamSpiers/status/378951185803522048)
Tom English (@TomEnglishSport) tweeted at 8:31 PM on Sat, Sep 14, 2013:
Paul Murray spoke well on Sportsound Extra. We disagree on aspects of the Rangers back story but agree that the club needs drastic change
(https://twitter.com/TomEnglishSport/status/378964138648928257)
Two helpings.
Such a pity this won’t work.
Saw this last night…
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/you-might-not-have-seen-this/
Toothless BBC…
thebhoyfromoz
22:39 on 16 September, 2013
Theoretically possible, but we can easily track changes to any Dropbox file.
They are flagged up when we open up the folders.
Anyone indulging in such Sevcovian practise will be punished, not in an SFA type way.
Good and proper:-)
does it work
Aye it does . My day is complete.
What about this?
Naw it is this
Or is it this
Right gee it a bye
Playschoolcsc
Funny
HH
vmhan – ynwa wee oscar
00:47 on 17 September, 2013
Thanks mate.
neil lennon & mccartney
01:13 on 17 September, 2013
We are All Jim Spence. The spectre of fascism returns to Glasgow
http://t.co/Z8SFXEzfpA
http://scotslawthoughts.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/rangers-given-no-title-stripping-guarantee-in-secret-spl-deal-by-ecojon/
Paul Macs view on the gies a hand up, ginny let us cheat cos we crap at everything and never had an original thought in our lives Sevconians..
Glasgow’s Green And White…
Right am off to bed, have a good day all and GOD bless
HH
vmhan – ynwa wee oscar
00:47 on 17 September, 2013
neil lennon & mccartney
01:13 on 17 September, 2013
Sorry boys fell asleep last night.
CRC, the quiz will be a loss to Friday nights, but work, FAmily and the Predictor must take priority!
Does this mean I am reigning Champion in perpetuity!?
Ya Dancer.
CQN where men boldly go where none has gone before…
startrekcsc
STV Raman.
Joe Ledley has a groin strain and is a doubt for Celtic’s champions league match v AC Milan. Forrest hasn’t travelled.
From @BhoyEddie twitter.
SDM didn’t pay HMRC
C Whyte didn’t pay HMRC
S Easdale allegedly didn’t pay HMRC
D King – didn’t pay SARS
Is there a pattern here
Another zombie in denial when faced with the truth about mcmoist and the resources he has against part time teams.
……………
Like This
dbyst
Today, 02:40 AM
no manager in history has had to go through what super has, imo this is his first full season in charge!! I’ll judge him after that, if we aren’t progressing then maybe he should go
……….
His 1st full season haha
sixtaeseven
08:56 on 17 September, 2013
‘Saw this last night…
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/you-might-not-have-seen-this/
Toothless BBC…’
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I think you’ve misunderstood the article.
The BBC released a statement supporting Jim Spence.
The MSM didn’t report the statement.
It’s the MSM who are at fault on this one, not the BBC.
<bhowzat!
Doh!
Tax fraud carpenter jailed in HMRC crackdownGrant Prior | Mon 16th September | 7:00
A Portsmouth carpenter who tried to claim £26,000 in fraudulent Income Tax refunds has been jailed after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs.
Oliver Ford, 28, submitted multiple Self Assessment tax returns to claim tax rebates but lied about his turnover, deductions and expenses leading to £19,000 being refunded by HMRC.
John Cooper, HMRC Assistant Director Criminal Investigation, said: “HMRC is determined to crack down on fraudsters like Ford who are intent on stealing from the wider taxpaying public.
“This sentencing will act as a deterrent to anyone considering such criminality.”
Ford pleaded guilty to 15 offences contrary to the Fraud Act. Investigators found that Ford had no books or records to support the claims.
Upon sentencing at Portsmouth Crown Court, Mr Recorder T J Mousley QC, said: “If there were a jury you would have received 15 months, which I will reduce by a third as credit for your early guilty plea.
“This leaves ten months. You are to serve half (in jail) and five months to be suspended.”
Ford of Fareham, Hampshire. is believed to have spent some of the money on gambling.
Makes you wonder…
Bold
MickTT
08:41 on 17 September, 2013
work ya sod
HH
so thanks for a good start to my day Mick 0:-)
JJ
EH?”The above made me laugh” was missing from my post. The ” above” being Mick TT`s comment.
Modern computers is rubbish ……unlike that 2000 years old one on BBC 4 last night.
JJ
Dubaibhoy,
Obviously he’s not in the masons.
I see Ian Black is sorry for betting against his team and asking for forgiveness. Thought his anager had already told him there was no problem?
weeminger
08:47 on 17 September, 2013
What a bunch of quick learners numpties….
correct first time
http://celticunderground.net/the-bhoy-in-the-picturendavie-provan/
I still don’t think we can rule out Wee Jamsie just because he hasn’t travelled *yet*
Dumb hun 1 on RM says “Black bet against Rangers to win. There is a standard that must be met imo if you play for us…….”.
Ha ha, that creased me up. The standards of sevco and rfc before them are of the gutter variety.
27 left and counting down.
Hun Helper @09;19,
Don’t be so quick to condemn.
Might be one insightful Ger
Ally ‘s first season as Manager saw him Managing Rangers in the SPL.
that Club went bust.
Next Season seen him Manage Sevco in the SFL Third Division, of course at the start of this Season Sevco Rangers were NOT a bona fide Club as the Paper work hadn’t need fixed up.
So going by the rules of Association Football – It is Ally’s First full Season.
So let;s give him more time eh:-)
Hail Hail
Swansea v Liverpool on LTV Sky 429 just now,good game.