Occasionally an innocuous comment left here can stay with you for years. The day following the 2005 defeat in Bratislava someone wrote, “I suspect we’ll find an injury in Nakamura’s fitness test”. The player was scheduled to sign imminently, but with Champions League income looking unlikely, doubts emerged that Celtic would pay the money.
Soon others expressed doubts that Shunsuke would want to come, but within 48 hours of that defeat, he was sitting in front of the media at Celtic Park. I was there, among a gaggle of Japanese and Scottish journos, when one of the locals asked why the prospect of being without European football didn’t put him off.
Shunsuke handled the question perfectly, “I am not here for six games of football, I have signed for Celtic and hope to play here for many years.” Rumour has it that not everyone in the dressing room back then was equally as enthusiastic about life in Glasgow.
I’ve heard lots about Wakaso Mubarak in recent weeks, he appears to be a genuine talent, as well as being spirited. What is most appealing about him is that he wants to be here. This deal would not have happened if the player was not absolutely committed to coming to the club, and making his stay a success.
Back in August 2005 we didn’t know what we were getting with Naka, and I’m not going to burden Wakaso with a comparison to a player who turned out to be a transformational legend, but we need players with big personalities who can walk into the dressing room with the determination to be there, just as Naka did.
Welcome to Celtic, Wakaso. Be yourself and you’ll love Glasgow; Glasgow will love you too.
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timmy7_noted @15.40hrs
Was agreeing in entirety until the last paragraph.
Captain Beefy mentioned earlier that one who flounced was also an Aberdeen supporter.
How can that be compatible with supporting Celtic when they are a direct competitor. Still each to their own.
HH
Moving somewhere else to get away from Sevco won’t work. They would soon follow having had their free run at European money. Any league we go to would most likely fall over backwards to welcome them with their big (ish) fan base and the prospect of hosting ‘OF mark 2’.
Unless we move to the R.O.I. or, they go out of business completely, I’m afraid they are with us forever.
setting free the bears for Res. 12 & Oscar Knox but saying no to CQN racists
That’s a knowledge base I can never match.
It was not really my point and I should never have used Arsenal as an example, the EPL model is a distraction in any discussion.
We have a set of teams in Europe we need to be the same as or better than …. we are falling behind them. In my opinion. Next season we might not make the play off game.
Allheneed,
Are you Ed Milliband?
Richie
“Why do you mock our country’s ability to stand alone?”
I did not and never have.
You misunderstood the point of my “ha!”. I was mocking the concept of “standing alone” not the concept of Scotland, specifically, standing alone. That is why I placed my bracket where I did.
Snake Plissken 13:00
Rest in peace those brave Slovak men and woman.
HH
Syd Negakev
Sevco are like Frankenstein’s Monster
HH
The Green Man 15:28 on 28 August, 2014
Sevco would have been gone by now, just like their horrific knuckle…
……………………………………..
Have to disagree.
Sevco will be with us forever – in some incarnation or another.
They would never, ever have disappeared, regardless of what anyone else did.
My understanding is that Celtic objected to their parachuting into the SPL and have complained to Uefa about the Uefa certificate that the SFA wrongly issued to them in 2011.
When Salmond champions them as part of the fabric of Scottish life, and the establishment wants them to survive and thrive, notwithstanding their cheating, criminality and tax evasions – then I think Celtic are very limited in what they can/could do.
We have music tastes in common, but diverge on this point.
HH
Has the Serb signed??
Syd Negakev,
Hypothetically, If we moved would we not then be in a position to veto any newcomers.
HH
Should have known I’d trip up on grammar!
James Forrest
Hi James hope you’re well! Reading the articles OFOG keep it going good stuff
According to the Official Biography of Celtic Football Club, we refused access to Championship as we would be required to stay there for 3 years before promotion.
However reading on it also says FA blocked vote at the end, so maybe not
HH
captain Beefy
I think allheneeds is one of yours pretending to be a left-winger of garbled thoughts. It’s an easy mistake to make when you finally find a (supposedly) left wing voice that matches your prejudices on what you think they are saying.
fighting the fuzz
15:47 on 28 August, 2014
…and no to the fans panicking also, like on Tuesday…still can’t believe the booing at half-time, when we were still in ‘the driving seat’……HH
“However, rather than creating the independent republic favoured by most nationalists, … would be an autonomous dominion of the British Empire with the British monarch as head of state, in the same manner as Canada and Australia.”
You might be forgiven for thinking that the above is an extract from the SNP white Paper, however it is a description of the entity of the Free State that Republicans so vehemently opposed.
SFTB,
There is already plenty of evidence of the corruption practised by our current First Minister and his acolytes like MacKaskill. Just think of their claim that they could not produce the evidence which showed that Catholics are so much more likely to be attacked than any other group, because said evidence was destroyed. Only it can’t be destroyed. Look at the whole OB act they rushed through, to even things up. And, as Frank Carson was likely to say. there’s more; plenty more. All conveniently forgotten by too many on here who are clamouring for us to vote Yes.
Emotionally, I would want to vote Yes but I wouldn’t trust the current parcel of rogues as far as I could throw them. And I am not in any shape or form wanting to foist Boris or Farage on anybody. But Salmond and his coterie are not interested in a socialist wonderland in Scotland. They simply currently are targetting the Labour vote because they know that without them they haven’t a hope in hell. Scotland deserves a whole lot better than the SNP and in particular Salmond. I know it is not inevitable that, if Independence is voted for, the SNP will be voted into power but I believe that that is precisely what will happen.
The Green Man
15:46 on
28 August, 2014
weeminger
I wont be propping sevco up in any way.
==========
Don’t go to Ibrox then.
How about supporting Celtic?
Dexter
15:53 on
28 August, 2014
Has the Serb signed??
_____________________________________
I hope so as our work permit application today was successful.
RWE
I was referring to their extraordinary penalty award world record
The red carding of numerous opponents, and their all round cheating.
Statistically impossible surely.
They are haunting us.
HH
Greenpinata
Depends on what the voting system is I suppose and I doubt we could keep them out just because we didn’t like them. All hypothetical of course.
Catman
Where has the work permit been confirmed?
Cheers
My contacts in tray
Traditionalist88
Wow, what a put down…im wounded.
I should have said…I wont be propping up sevco in any way….which is what you will be doing if you buy into the bigot pound.
Is that clear?
HH
Parkheadcumsalford:
You’re not voting for Salmond and his mob. You’re voting on whether or not the Scottish people should decide Scotland’s future, and it’s as simple as that.
No more governments forced us by southern England. The government we vote for, as a country, every time and if that’s Salmond, Hell, if one day in our future it’s the Tories, then so be it. Taking our own decisions … that’s where the arguments begin and end for me.
I understand what your concern is … but any government that wants to start pulling apart religious freedom and choice will have to take it to the voters and stick it in a manifesto. I was in the game a long time. Everyone knows that stuff is electoral kryptonite. It’ll never, ever, ever, ever happen mate.
The Green Man
That’s what I get for a “drive by” read and comment…
We agree about the preferential treatment they received/continue to receive.
HH
RWE
15.53
When Salmond champions them…….
What about Labour ? Tories ? Lib Dems ?. What was their take on it ?.
I cant remember seeing anything.
Cheers
James Forrest is praying for The Unconquerable Oscar Knox
15:43 on 28 August, 2014
‘That’s our next UK government, and our future, should we vote No. No doubt in my mind.’
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You call that a mind?
Parkheadcumsalford
15:56 on 28 August, 2014
“Emotionally, I would want to vote Yes but I wouldn’t trust the current parcel of rogues as far as I could throw them. And I am not in any shape or form wanting to foist Boris or Farage on anybody. But Salmond and his coterie are not interested in a socialist wonderland in Scotland. ”
I really can’t get my head around that thought process,you would rather risk exactly what you do not want to happen rather than trust the will of the Scottish people in an independent Scotland? Sorry but thats just mental,no offense meant I just can’t understand it.
YES!
Roll on Scottish Independence and SNP\Alex Salmond Dictatorship. Cancel May 2016 first every free democratic Scottish Election in the event of Independence.
We want our Dictator. C’mon Alex. You can do it.
Seriously. There are some buffoons on here voting based on footy allegiences. And they call this the intelligent Celtic blog!
MWD says AYE.
ernie lynch:
Do you need to get personal EVERY TIME you comment on something you disagree with?
Is it a character flaw? I’ve tried to be VERY reasonable and open minded today, and the level of discussion on this blog has been excellent in comparison to many days recently … but always there’s somebody who wants to have a dig against all reason.
Is it necessary? You disagree with me, right, I get it. Argue your case. Make your point. Play the ball, not the man. It cheapens you.
Catman
Brillant response….
Hat doffed :)
‘Glasgow will love you too…’
I love you to bits Paul. But hope to God you never do player acquaint programmes for the Tic with comments like that!!!!
What have I missed today?
Has Ernie lynch come out as a Yes?
Mwd gone over to ukip?
Kevjungle a happy clapper?
Neganon unveiled as PL in disguise?
Sipsini’s fallen out of love with Natasha Henstridge?
Has HT swapped his season ticket to follow ant n dec from gig2gig around the country?
Have wee signed a big, fast bad ass striker who’s going to scare the beejeez out of defences at home and abroad?
Please can just 1 of these things have come true!
HH jamesgang
Ronny wull Show us the way..
The Right Way.
Ah know this wull be tough oan ..
Commons.. Stokesy, Bitton, Boerrigter, Pukki, Amido?, Mulgrew..
But.. We need the space in the Dressing room.. fur the New Guys.
Tonev, Jason D, Wakaso, The Serb… Berget?… (He is a Mystery Man..hivnae made up ma Mind aboot him..} n..mebbe One Mair.
But, there wull be ,at least, Five New Guys.. ( Perhaps, Six.) Looking fur a Dressing Room Locker.
Somethin..histae Give!
This Team needs a Re-Build.. Badly..
In the Eyes of Many… the Following Four Guys.. are Popular..
Commons, Stokesy, Bitton, Mulgrew,
Noo.. Why hiv Ah Picked oan these Four Guys..??
Well..
They all hiv Wan thing in Common…in Ma Opinion..of course..
They Us Slow of Wit n Fit., n..
They Don’t Track Back..or..if they dae dae … they couldna Tackle of Fish Supper.
N.. they Mak More than their share of Foolish Cross Field..or Mis Hit Passes..
Which allow oor Opponents tae Acquire the Football, At small Cost or effort .
Ah hivnae furgoat..
Efe..
He must go.. If . We Wish tae really Shore Up oor Defense…n. Reduce the Level o’ oor Anxiety Quotient.
He is Oor Bomb Scare..
n.. We Canny hiv wan o Them.. it is so.. well… Scary!
Yes,Virginia..
Ronny,his goat a Loata Hoose cleaning tae dae..
Ah am Backing Ronny, tae Put oan His Apron, n… his Dust Cap..
N..
Get Bizzy!
The Great Re-Build is aboot tae start( No before Time.. ed)
Kojo
Still,Laughin
The Green Man
If it was a put down you’d know all about it pal.
I will be supporting Celtic at Celtic Park, not Ibrox, therefore not propping up Sevco in any way.
Clear?
You don’t want to go to Celtic Park thats your choice. I am only guessing that you’ve never been anyway.
RWE
R*******, were the most corrupt mob in football history, for at least a hundred years.
They worked hand in hand with their SFA brothers since the year dot.
Now sevco want that right to cheat, its their tradition….Let us cheat or else.
Cue the honest mistake assault of epic proportions.
We aint seen nothing yet….wait till next season.
HH
http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/celtic/289996-wakaso-mubarak-im-celtics-first-ghanaian-and-im-here-to-make-history/
Wakaso’s presser. Apologies if already posted.
HH
James Forrest is praying for The Unconquerable Oscar Knox
By default, voting yes is voting for “Salmond and his mob”
Undeniably Salmond and the SNP are the leaders and acceptable face of the yes campaign. They are setting the yes agenda, people like Jim Sillars who oppose the ideology are brushed aside.
Also, It is not only the No campaign that has undesirable bedfellows.
HH to you.
traditionalist88
I very much doubt, you could devise a put down that would bother me in the slightest.
For your information, and to save you bumping your gums.
Ive have been going to see Celtic for over 40 years.
So, if you don’t mind….geez peace.
HH