If Shane Duffy wanted to whet the appetite of supporters after securing his loan move to Celtic, scoring a 93rd minute equaliser for Ireland in their Nations Cup game in Bulgaria last night was the way to achieve it. Those who know the player told us he was a commanding presence and the manner in which he powered home his header from a corner kick backed this up.
When you watch how teams defend set-pieces against Celtic, you will note their key defensive resources concentrate on Christopher Jullien. He also appears to be the man other Celtic players try to provide space for, by stopping opponents getting a block on him.
Jullien is a better set-piece target than we have had in many years, but this makes us predictable to defend against. Duffy will make Celtic significantly less easy to stop on these occasions.
If there was a Greatest Set-Piece Team of All Time table, Martin O’Neill’s Celtic would sit top. Bobo Balde, Chris Sutton, Joos Valgaeren, Johan Mjallby and John Hartson were five absolute mountains. Defenders seldom knew who to cover. As a consequence, Henrik Larsson did as much damage in the air as any of them.
Football has changed greatly in the years since that team rose to prominence, it was a thing of its time, but defending and attacking at set-pieces requires the same core attributes.
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GuyFawkesaforeverhero on 6th September 2020 11:47 pm
KINGLUBO on 6TH SEPTEMBER 2020 2:27 PM
It troubles me the blog has lost a poster I’ve enjoyed reading for many years, for reasons beyond the ability of grown adults to conduct themselves in public.
I fear his absence is not temporary.
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Are you saying SOUTH of TUNIS quit the blog because of personal abuse?
Most of us on here are concerned for his safety and wellbeing.
I do know that unsuccessful attempts were made to contact him via contct details held by the blog.
I’ll be delight4ed if he’s flounced as long as he’s OK.
Ma spellin’ is awful!
Jobo,
Yes the old Iron Horse feels like a long way away…
Hail Hail.
PHILBHOY on 7TH SEPTEMBER 2020 9:29 AM
No that’s not what he means. He’s concerned that he may have sucumbed to Covid. One can only hope his fears are unfounded.
ERNIE LYNCH
Here’s hoping!
Ex-minister: Malicious prosecution of Rangers execs demands an investigation from Sunday post
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/ex-minister-malicious-prosecution-of-ibrox-execs-demands-an-investigation/amp/?utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true
A malicious prosecution of figures involved in the takeover of Rangers which could cost taxpayers £100 million must be investigated, according to a former justice secretary.
The Lord Advocate has now admitted the prosecutions were “malicious” after the Crown was successfully sued by several of the men.
Kenny MacAskill MP, justice secretary from 2007 to 2014, said: “This is an unprecedented admission and a cause for concern. The Crown Office must act in a balanced way and in the public interest. As a defence agent for 20 years, I have never heard of a case where the Crown have admitted acting with malice.”
One expert said the costs to tax- payers of the case, in which those wrongly charged over the deal to buy Rangers out of administration are now seeking damages, could reach £100m. The case has also prompted questions over the judgment and actions of the Lord Advocate who initiated the prosecution, Frank Mulholland, who is now a judge, and his successor James Wolffe, under whom it continued before being scrapped.
A group which included former Ibrox chief executive Charles Green as well as David Whitehouse and Paul Clark of administrators Duff and Phelps were charged with serious criminal offences in 2015 before the case against them was dropped around a year later.
At a court hearing brought by two of them for compensation a fortnight ago, the Crown Office’s QC said the prosecution against Whitehouse and Clark had been “malicious” and damages would be negotiated.
One of Scotland’s leading QCs, who asked not to be named, told The Sunday Post: “I cannot think of any previous instance where the Crown have accepted they acted with malice. Given we are in unprecedented territory, the impact it could have on the Lord Advocates then and now is something we simply don’t know.”
PR executive Jack Irvine, an advisor to Mr Whitehouse and Mr Green, said: “Such an admission is unprecedented and has huge repercussions for the Scottish Government and the legal system.”
Mr Clark and Mr Whitehouse were cleared of wrongdoing in 2016 and are each seeking compensation of around £10m from the Crown Office and Police Scotland.
Two others involved in the 2012 Rangers buy-out, Mr Green and Imran Ahmad, have also received Crown Office apologies and are seeking damages of around £20m each. Another Duff and Phelps administrator, David Grier, who was also investigated then cleared, is suing for £2m.
Jim Diamond, an expert in legal costs, said: “You could quite easily be looking at costs in the region of £15-25m or more on top of the £70m damages being sought.”
Alastair Duncan QC, representing Police Scotland, said the case could now go on to focus on the force.
He said: “I can see that it is possible for this matter to proceed against the police only.”
The case involving Mr Whitehouse and Mr Clark is due back in court at a later date.
The Crown Office said: “This prosecution has been subject to extensive review including by independent counsel. In light of that review, the Crown accepts legal liability to these pursuers. Proceedings remain live and it
would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
The Judicial Office, which represents judges, said it was unable to comment during live court proceedings.
hh
I also hope SoT is ok, cannot remember him having any “disagreements” on the blog
Anyhow work is calling
I remember when you used to get up on a Monday morning and check you had a couple of quid for your train fare
These days …
Train pass
Work pass
Hand sanitiser
Face mask
Changed days indeed
Fred C Dobbs I looked forward to you on the iron horse and returning to Celtic Park
Fellow Cejts take care… cya next weekend :-)
#OTD in 1695 – Penal Laws are passed which restrict the rights of Catholics to have an education, to bear arms, or to possess a horse worth more than five pounds.
Stair na hÉireann
https://stairnaheireann.net/2020/09/07/otd-in-1695-penal-laws-are-passed-which-restrict-the-rights-of-catholics-to-have-an-education-to-bear-arms-or-to-possess-a-horse-worth-more-than-five-pounds-3/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
hh
on this day 1980 Celtic 4 thistle 1
https://twitter.com/_Tweet_Celtic_/status/1302892953933938688?s=19
hh
I think possibly SOT had had enough of the bickering on the blog. He previously made mention of this when he referred to the ‘echo chamber’…I hope he is well and still listening to his music.
This was a favourite of his (and mine)…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_OS04Sn1Oo
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
SOT was posting Italy’s covid death’s every day, then stopped suddenly.
I hope to God he is OK.
Big Jimmy (& Spirit of 67)
I know a couple of guys who work for Open Reach. I’ll ask about Vance.
Ron Bacardi – I concur with what Spirit of 67 said about Powfoot, but alas know nothing about Queensberry. One of my Deaf clients used to work there but sadly she died a few years ago, so can’t help you there. For what’s its worth she enjoyed her work there. We occasionally would walk one of our dogs along the shore at Powfoot. Always very quiet.
Spirit of 67. Are you in D&G?
Daveness is the Key.
This day and age is Scarey Biscuits.
Our Lord and Saviour is Always there.
Shout Shout .. let it Aww oot.
If yer struggling. Ask the Creator. Whatsgoing on.
The Word is happening.
Tearsnofears.csc
PHILBHOY on 7TH SEPTEMBER 2020 10:53 AM
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
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Hi – I have the same recollection as WEEBOBBYCOLLINS – it is in my head that he announced his resigned, and fairly final departure as a result of blog being taken over by people bickering constantly about non-football matters (I think politics if I remember correctly) – fed up with the constant:
– “You’re bad because you don’t think what I think”
– “Naw, you’re bad because you agree with a bad person who did a bad thing once”
– “Naw, you’re bad because you said that I’m bad because I don’t think what you think”
– “Naw, you’re bad because I remember you said something bad ages ago about something I don’t agree with…and it’s just as well it’s only a blog, or else…”
– “Naw, your maw’s bad”
– “Your maw”
– “Naw, YOUR maw”
– “Naw – YOOOOOOOOR maw”
Can’t for life of me understand why he chose to leave.
HH
BGFC
ernie, You know Words are Powerful.
Fear
?
Philbhoy…well, he’s in our thoughts…one of the blog’s good guys.
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
…..and our prayers.
A CQN Legend.
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 7TH SEPTEMBER 2020 10:47 AM
‘I think possibly SOT had had enough of the bickering on the blog.’
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Didn’t strike me as a flouncer. Made of sternerer stuff.
And if he’d decided to leave, he’d have said so, I think.
SCANIEL
Yep you are onto the same man re Vance ,
I live in D&G and if i am ever up Dunscore way i will
call in on you and the donkeys . No stories to tell so
tend not to post much .
Cheers
BGFC…yes, he had already been away for a while and seemed to reluctantly return…and as Philbhoy says, he was giving updates on the covid situation in Italy. We can only hope for the best and that he will return just as suddenly…
Ernie ☝️
” I am a self made man, I made my money the hard way”
Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (owner of Sheffield United) being interviewed by Jim White on TalkSport a few moments ago.
You really do not need to make that up.
There is no escape from the Truth – Celtic Mac.
BGF, Weebobby, Philbhoy
I honestly can’t recall SOT flouncing – I do recall the blog lighting up with folk concerned about him, I hope he is well and even if he did ‘resign’ he would let us know he is ok.
Blog admin would have a contact email and could maybe help out – there are a lot of folk genuinely concerned.
An Tearmann 9.56
Jim Diamond, an expert in legal costs, said: “You could quite easily be looking at costs in the region of £15-25m or more on top of the £70m damages being sought.”
Jim Won’t Let You Down……………🙄
Spirit of 67 – you’d be very welcome!
Regarding SOT – even if he posted only his chins, that would make me happy. Educational, informative and deliciously Devine.
Chins!!!!! Chins ffs 😫😫😫
I miss SOT on the blog, he has an eclectic taste in music like myself and my drinking partner DD. Hope he is well.
Damn predictive corrections
CHOONS!!!!!!!!
JINKYREDSTAR
Attempts have been made by the blog to contact him.
I understand we had 2 emails for him.
One bounced and the other went unanswered, I believe.
petec
Never a truer word has been spoken
Scaniel, that was unintentionally hilarious. 🤣🤣
Unfortunately, I feel ernie is correct re SoT.
If a club buys a player for one million and sells him for ten million, do they pay tax on the nine million `profit` ?
HOT SMOKED
Not necessarily.
Depends if business makes a year end profit or loss.
hot smoked
No, not specifically. Should pay tax on (gross) profits (before tax) for the financial year.
philbhoy
Quick draw McGraw
JINKYREDSTAR on 7TH SEPTEMBER 2020 11:24 AM
Blog admin would have a contact email and could maybe help out – there are a lot of folk genuinely concerned.
JINKY, Paul tried twice to contact SOT directly, but no response.