For those who like their pleasure delayed, there is something wholesome in the wider awakening to the traits and abilities of Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese inherited a squad at Porto in 2002 that would achieve great things there and elsewhere, notably against Celtic in Seville a year later, then against Monaco in 2004, but Mourinho’s principle contribution to results was his indulgence in the game’s dark arts.
Later in his career he would achieve while out-spending competitors, or by ‘parking the bus’ while still outspending most. His temperament has always had a question mark over it. Never has he won a league after his second at a club, by then, the impression of brilliance has always unravelled.
He made a barbed comment aimed broadly in the direction of Brendan Rodgers last week, although the Celtic manager was not mentioned, before picking on his own squad this week. All will serve to divert attention from the fact that his spending is eye-watering and comparable to anywhere, but he will never get close to Manchester City.
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Whitedoghunch
I bought a bottle of Noe 30 in Madrid airport, about 30 years ago. Found the open bottle during a recent house move, about a tenth of it left. Thought I’d give it a wee taste to see if it had survived. Sensational. Like liquified raisins and prunes and Demerara sugar. Amazing stuff.
Moravcik
You are correct. The semi final against the rotten mob would be the perfect game to boycott. Imagine no Celtic fans in Hampden that day?
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall and didnae recover.
clogher celt on 21st March 2018 12:21 pm
Absolutely fantastic post.
Golden Rule of life — Be comfortable in your own skin and point your boots in the direction you want to go.
Great story about the two guys turning up with the prayers all written out.
There are some wonderful people in this world and they are sometimes found in the most unlikely of places and circumstances.
We should always remember that.
I hope you are well and walking forward.
BRTH
Delaneys Dunky, the Carmyllie CSC loves you bruv. Just caught up with the reason for your absence from here and would like to say I’m glad you are a total kcuf up at topping yersel…..:_)
Hopefully catch up with you before the end of the season.
You’ve shown real bravery in baring your soul here.
Keep yer pecker up…..HH
Lionsroar wid dae anything for a fly fund at a nurse. First Lisbon, now Glasgow. Is nobody safe. Get well Billy, we’ll need you for the cup final just like last year.
TET, fancy some sclaffbaw next week?
HH My Celtic friends.
gene on 21st March 2018 3:53 pm
I spent many happy years in White Street and could name just about everyone who stayed in the block right opposite St Peter’s Primary School at one time.
Goooooooood Evening CQN
Some very powerful and personal posts today – wow, fantastic reading, and knowing you can share with your fellow Bhoys
Hail Hail
TET, there was another reason S Clarke was taken out the running for Celtic role, I believe, I will drop you note
Now I will not set foot in Hamdump, until there is a clear out at FtSFA
And will not attend another a game against Sevco at Celtic Park, until our club treats them the same as any other club – they are NOT rangers, so do not deserve 7500 tickets for our ground
Hope our own ( another abstainer) Lionsroar67 is feeeling better
FtSFA and Hail Hail
PS – just to think the gate receipts at under £20 a ticket on average is shared by the 4 clubs in the Semi Finals
Nae Luck Sevco if looking for a wee financial boost – haha haha hahahahahaha:-)))
VFR/JJ
What time are you talking about in Coia’s on the 30th?
BRTH
VFR,
I don’t know if it has been pointed out that Good Friday is the 30th March and Saturday is in fact the 31st.
PMTYH who is considering coming to Coias
Sorry 31st not 30th
BRTH, Hot Smoked, DD, AngelGabriel and I are meeting in Coias at 1:00PM on 31st before the Ross County game if you want to join us.
The offer is open to others as well – let me know so I can organise numbers.
The company will be fairly stable – ACGR will be in Spain! ??????
KTF
BRTH – see above.
PMTYH – I’ll include you in the numbers.
KTF
Before I decide, do Coias do those egg free Omelettes?
Res12 Bhoys
Interesting from Phil earlier
FtSFA aware of dual contracts and HMRC going after Rangers from 2009
They appear to be dingying Phil on this :-))))
VFR, thanks. May have daughter’s BF in tow. I will find out tonight.
Frankie, I might send ma wee bro to make sure you behave and suitably rip the pish oota the other half of the Carmyllie CSC.
ZZ Top orthadox Jew CSC…..:_)
Me and a mate have joined the waiting list for a season ticket for next year, number given to us is it the 3,000s,stupid question but is that how far down the pecking order we are for tickets?
PMTYH I’ll check about the egg free omelette. Daughter’s BF will also be welcome!
KTF
DELANEYS DUNKY, l can see a big difference from, your first posts two weeks ago to now , reading between the lines you look like you are feeling better , you have been a breath of fresh air to the blog bringing everyone together, well done you mate
Log, you done Mulu yet?
That almost turned out bad with corrective text amending that to Lulu…….:_(
Norrie
Sent an email to Laura but no response
ACGR, JJ would be upset if he didnae get a bit o’ grief!
KTF
Oops, it did turn out bad after all.
Pog, no Log……ha aha ha
VFR
I will be there – especially if that ballet dancer ACGR is oversees so we can talk about him!!
ACGR (Cause I know you are listening in) are you home on Friday 25th May for a night out and a spot pf communal singing?
BTW I spent Saturday in the company of guid folk cheering on The Celts at the rugby and took to sampling some of your dram.
Lovely it was too and received high praise all round.
In Josh Windass’s defence my oldest son used to ask for a fish supper without the fish, but then again he was only a wee bhoy.
BRTH, sorted.
Hot Smoked
Angel Gabriel
DD
PMTYH (plus 1)
BRTH
VFR
Possibly mini ACGR
Looks like we will need to get the big round table!
Any more takers for Coias on Sat 31st?
KTF
ACGR, did not make Mulu this time, ran out of time. Did Kuching and KL twice and of course Miri again. The youngest Bhoy went to Mulu with the Frau. Have booked Darjeeling for October, when I am back, seeing I like tea and mountain railways.
I used to like tractors but no longer do so. Does that make me an ex-tractor fan?
ACGR
Hope you are good M. Was speaking about you earlier wi your namesake fae Swindon.. All good chat. Glad I am shite at topping myself too. Ma weans are looking after me. Poor weans. Hard shift. Are you up for a Coia munch pre Ross County match?
BRTH
My mum’s maiden name was Bergna – not many of them around
Pog
Darjeeling is the best of teas!
Just saying.
Gene
Good to hear from you. I don’t recognise that surname – but then again I could be going further back in time than you. I am talking late 60’s and early 70’s.
ACGR, my Bhoy came back to Dundee for a week so that he could go to the Paddy‘s Day celebration at the Uni. Unfortunately I didn’t see much of him as I was in Rome. He‘d been looking so forward to his year in Finland but his parting words this morning were “I wish I wasn’t going back.“ Well I told him he’ll be back in 6 weeks.
grassisalwaysgreenercsc
I’m on the Home Ticket Scheme ,will.i get a TKT for the Semi Final
Gordy
If you want a season ticket next season you will be accomodated. Don’t believe the Celtic shite. There is no waiting list. It is a marketing tool. If I am wrong? You can have my seat G.
HH
BRTH,
I will be in touch with you this week regarding my two guests for the do on the 25th May. Been travelling a lot recently and need to chill. Will there be a vegetarian/vegan option available as one of the guests cannot eat meat or fish – my Bhoy? Not through choice but through genetics, he can’t eat eggs either, lol.
BRTH
late 50’s early 60’s – my grandad lived there – think it was first close on the left on the other side of hyndland st
Blantyretim.
I spoke to you this morning, and said I had a bad cold, It’s got worse, so Had a few hot toddies, Just emptied a Full bottle of Whisky,Feeling a bit better.
Thank for passing on the message, regarding E-mail address of David 17. I’ve sent him a mail.
Gutted to say the least, missed the boat, first time I face missing a semi-final.
A forlorn post as I am in the same position as many thousands but if you can help mail me at lennybhoycfc@gmail.com or text me for those of you that have my number.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!