You and I will miss our football this weekend but the winter break came at an excellent time for Celtic. They get to rest after an arduous nine game December on the back of handing Newco a lesson on their own pitch. Having to sit for three weeks, unable to get a defeat out your system, would have been torture.
Celtic have already played 36 competitive games this season (only one against lower league opposition). That’s close to a full league programme concertinaed into a little over five months. Add in the fact that almost the entire squad is involved in some form of international football and you realise the players have been on match duty twice a week since preseason.
This is exceptional and not conducive to delivering top performances. By comparison, Aberdeen have played 30 games (two against lower league teams) and Newco have played 28 (five against lower league sides). That’s eight and 10 times we’ve played two challenging games a week more than our direct opponents – neither of whom are particularly burdened by international football.
The second half of the season will be more balanced. We only have three midweek games scheduled, including our game in hand – so you can be reasonably confident our “slump” will end soon………..
We all remember the days when someone talking about putting in a £20m offer for a Celtic player would be held in a locked room until a deal was signed. We’ve been on a long road since, but the financial stability we’ve earned through many tough years affords us the ability to keep players who have several years to run on their contracts.
As for Moussa, I hear if we can arrange for him to play against the Target Practice Torags every week, he’d extend his contract until 2027.
Really enjoying the dissonance in some places over the anticipated approval of Kouassi Eboue’s work permit. Play by the rules, work inside areas you are allowed to and pay your dues. It’s not difficult.
By now you should be aware of The Road to Lisbon project. 28 cyclists will set off from Celtic Park on 11 May, arriving in Lisbon in time for the 50th anniversary of the Lions’ triumph. It is an immense project which is expected to raise tens of thousands for Celtic FC Foundation, Solving Kids Cancer and Children in Crossfire.
An opportunity exists for corporate sponsorship of the project. If you would like more information, look here, or email, theroadtolisbonmay2017@gmail.com
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just trying to catch up and seen Delaneys posts
really hope they get your Mums uti sorted they can lead to so many complications.
Have been like a headless chicken today…… too many things to do
one thing that is really annoying me
A Disability review Officer informs us on Friday that they will be coming to see my husband on Monday and I’ve spent most of the day trying to find all the things I’m expected to have ready for the visitor
the letter keeps referring to what the visitor needs to see
still trying to find share certificate from when a building society turned to a bank and we got shares that we held on to ….. wish I’d cashed them in
Rant over
HH
AN TEARMANN on 8TH JANUARY 2017 10:46 PM
No shortage tho of go to extims tho ,nicholas, bonner, macleod etc to fawn over how they are missed from top flight after the Sir David of Cheat sold the cheating club for 100 pence. Not a word from them of the game that was cheated since he tookover in 88
*I believe that wee murdo is a member of the same “coffee club” in Helensburgh, don’t know about the other 2 but I did see a goatshaggin temple in Ballyshannon.
Meant tae add “as naesurname” re Helensburgh
Would ye.
Soup takers.
And greedy soup takers.
Not surviving.
Pissing all-over their ancestors
My MRS works in the Royal
I hate the feckin place
The union are shite
Speaking of goat worriers.
I have through work come into contact with a young lad who has been mesmerized by the “Kraft”.
A few relevant educational conversations with me, and I’ve noticed he’s removed his ring and taken up cycling.
Up yours satan.
goodnight Timland
HH
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4100478/Stuart-McCall-Brendan-Rodgers-coup-Celtic-took-wind-Rangers.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
‘When I met up with some of the Celtic lads last season, I could sense something was not quite right. But the new manager has given Brown, Armstrong – you could name a few, actually – a new lease of life.’
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4100452/Celtic-captain-Scott-Brown-Decision-carry-playing-Scotland-hardest-ve-made.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
What`s a tendin ?
http://www.thenational.scot/sport/15009877.Football__Craig_Gordon_wants_improvement_from_Celtic_as_Kouassi_Eboue_deal_nears/
DD,
Hope you mums health improves, know exactly how frustrating it is, my old man has had a terrible time over the last few years with hospital visits, the western was a many death trap for pensioners. The problem just moved to the new hospital with the staff.
Most recent was a skin graft onto his head. Went into hospital with urinary infection, whatever happened they also changed the dressing on his head and removed the skin, two weeks later a consultant decided to have a look and spent the rest of the day apologising.
I honestly couldn’t give a funkeys muck how tired the incompetent idiot that nearly killed my da is, they should be pumped out the door facing criminal charges.
And thats no the worst, on previous treatment in the western a few years ago DNR (do not resuscitate) was was printed on the board above his bed, when asked about it, he knew nothing, when the staff were asked they knew nothing, as far as I’m concerned it amounted to attempted murder by the staff of the western as no one else writes on those boards.
If you can, insist your mum is treated elsewhere, the Royal is a far better hospital. I’d also advise that if possible see if your mum can be treated at home, hospitals are death traps for the elderly, they go in for a checkup or minor procedure and end up with all sorts of life threatening infections.
`60s musical renaissance.
Adieu , Pierre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_222VLBjxWk
Happy Monday fholks. My take on the other teams in our league. Goodness I wish the Celtic were playing again or we can get Mr Eboue signed.
Enjoy and please share with other Tims, esp those down here and in NZ etc .Thanks
SUL
https://stayinguplateblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/celtic-sitting-pretty-what-about-the-others/
Macjay
Re These links you post.I thought there was a way for you chaps abroad to alter the settings and c&p the article that can be read without givin myth building/corruption avoiding meeja the hit.
Jusy a thought.hipe alls good doonunda:-)
HH
Hipe s/be hope
HH
AN TEARMANN on 9TH JANUARY 2017 5:51 AM
Sorry , mate.
My understanding was that the Daily Discord was the only one to be avoided.
I check out Newsnow and pass on articles which I feel may be of interest .
I will , of course , be perfectly happy to desist if unwittingly promoting clickbait gives advantage to the unclean.
Now we wouldn`t be wanting that. :-)
Let me know.
Seriously.
c and p is an obvious alternative method of spreading the faith.
Good morning CQN from a cool, clear and dry East Devon.
Hail! Hail!
Good morning friends from a pretty wet and blustery East Kilbride.
Word of The Day (Inspired by Snake Mountain and GASL)
Mendacious [men-dey-shuh s]
adjective
1. telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful:
2. false or untrue:
Origin of mendacious Expand
Latin
1610-1620
1610-20; < Latin mendāci- (see mendacity ) + -ous
adj.
1610s, from Middle French mendacieux, from Latin mendacium "a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction," from mendax (genitive mendacis) "lying, deceitful," from menda "fault, defect, carelessness in writing," from PIE root *mend- "physical defect, fault". The sense evolution of Latin mendax was influenced by mentiri "to speak falsely, lie, deceive." Related: Mendaciously ; mendaciousness.
Related forms mendaciously, adverb
mendaciousness, noun
unmendacious, adjective
unmendaciously, adverb
KTF
Good morning all.
Just thought I’d post as no one else seems to be doing so.
Wild,wet and windy down here. Plus ca change, as they say.
Celtic are not playing so weather reports and matters lexical are the order of the day ! Brilliant! Me? I am off for a golf tie in fairly breezy conditions.
Cheerio for now,
JJ
DD All the best to your mum
Good morning champions….from a cold frosty middle Hessen…not as cold as yesterday as the ice has lifted from the river at th bottom of the garden…..bit of commotion this morning when the three village ducks swam past and Mr Cormorant came up in the middle of them with his breakfast …
Smiley fishy thing…
Braw.
PS….DD thoughts are with your wee ma…
Really pleased my 1968 post / picture on Saturday afternoon pleased so many, and brought back good memories….. I had a lump in my throats when I saw it on Twitter ….. those were the days, my friends. !!!!
I have one throat only….honest hahahahahahahaha
HAPPY HOOOOOOPY BIRTHDAY to
ACEILERGONOFRUST!!!!!
When is Eboue, signing, Celtic as usual are dragging there heels,especially when it comes to signing targets,and with Brendan Rogers in Dubai, I can’t see many new players,in this transfer window,usual spin ,
Macjay
Your missing my point
What you post is your right.
All I am sayin as you post overnight from Oz is adjust tthe settings and post the article instead of the link.we in uk cant do that, you can outwith the uk.
Thus the myth building and corruption confirming meejah dont get the hit .
Doon ti you mate, plus it might give those overnight a read, irrespective of which outlet it comes from.
HH
TIMBHOY3
Bit harsh,bud!
We got a major signing done in the first week instead of waiting for crumbs on the last day. His work permit isn’t a formality and due process has to be followed. Which is due for completion today,I think.
As for any other signings,Brendan will be back in a week. Chill,fella.
Timbhoy3
Patience my.friend.clubs agreed deal last week and Zysbsek posted yesterday that his agent agreed terms.
The work permit will be.knocked back and a case made today I believe.an announvement officially today or tomorrow.
The player I am led to believe is getting to know his team mates in Dubia
No dragging of heels on Celtics part just patience needed on your part.
It takes time.and if you want spin sit yir erse on a bench and watch ronaldo!!!
HH
GreeninbingleyinOslo on 8th January 2017 9:25 pm
Art of War
Sorry I never got back to you – just been catching up now.
I was at St Ninian’s 65 to 71, the era of Miss O’Reilly and her terrifying belt, the nice Mr McGrath, the interesting Miss Sheerin, even though you were so young you didn’t really understand why she was interesting you so much, and the ghostly, stern and translucent Mrs Gray.
Daphne Du Maurier would have got at least 3 books out of St Ninian’s in Knightswood, no bother.
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I was at St Ninians from 64 to 75. I don’t recall much about the teachers, couldn’t have named even one, but reading your post sent shivers down my spine! I remeber all of those names now.
67HEAVEN .. CHALLENGING THE LIE ..I AM WEE OSCAR…… IPOX BELONGS TO THE CREDITORSon 9TH JANUARY 2017 9:16 AM
I have one throat only….honest hahahahahahahaha
Suprised to hear that as your the only man who sings our songs with a mouthorgan descant :-))))
Hail hail to yi and keep the singin up
HH
Hoopy Birthday ACGR
Hope its a good one ,see you soon at Paradise
Wish I could toast your Birthday with a special dram, but I hope and trust you will
HH
Dena re last night
Don’t worry if you can’t get your hands on documents just now
They will give you time to contact bank etc
Happy birthday to Acgr and Corkcelt
ACGR & CORKCELT
I haven’t met either of you fine gentlemen, but wish you both heartfelt good wishes on your birthday……
…… and many Hoopy returns.
ACGR & CORKCELT hope both of you have a great birthday!
KTF
In the purgatory that is the ‘break’ you could ever so worse waste a couple of hours of your life by not watching the documentary ‘The Battered Bastards of Baseball’ and reading up about organised franchise sport with a nod to ‘Ball 4’.
Keeping in mind where is UEFA planning on taking our game, the true game of the working class, only belatedly kidnapped by money monsters.
Being a wee bit lazy so I just borrowed this from Wiki:
Ball Four is a book written by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Bouton in 1970. The book is a diary of Bouton’s 1969 season, spent with the Seattle Pilots (during the club’s only year in existence) and then the Houston Astros following a late-season trade. In it Bouton also recounts much of his baseball career, spent mainly with the New York Yankees. Despite its controversy at the time, with baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s attempts to discredit it and label it as detrimental to the sport, it is considered to be one of the most important sports books ever written[1] and the only sports-themed book to make the New York Public Library’s 1996 list of Books of the Century. It also is listed in Time magazine’s 100 greatest non-fiction books of all time.
If only some mason would break ranks with the SFA.