There comes a time during any endeavour when you have to ask, is this worth all the hassle? News revealed by Phil MacGiollabhain last week and swiftly picked up by the newspapers today that an SFA executive has had his life threatened for what some regard as holding a firm line on application of the game’s rules, are one of these occasions.
This is sport, it is not the struggle against apartheid. It really, really, isn’t worth putting your life on the line for.
The SFA executive who received the threat has not been named but he will hopefully find a degree of fortitude in the face of such intimidation. We have called for resignations from the SFA but not under these circumstances. If the recipient of the threat continues to work as normal they should be commended for their bravery.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to put football back on solid ground but whatever our game looks like in future, it must take on a different face. Ordinary football fans want their sport back, a sport where honesty and endeavour can be rewarded by success on the field.
That will have consequences for us. Celtic are far too powerful for any other club in Scotland to genuinely compete. 35 of our 41 clubs figured out they can do without Rangers and 34 of them know they can do without Celtic too.
They should remind Sevco rules are there for a reason and tell Celtic to stop mumbling about finding another league to play in and go do something about it. I could not be more convinced that every other club in Scotland would be better off if Celtic Park and Ibrox didn’t exist.
Question is, do the rest of the clubs have the balls to do something about it? Is the ‘Arab Spring in Scottish football’ over, or does it still have another chapter?
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starry plough on 25 July, 2012 at 16:59 said:
Celtic Mac on 25 July, 2012 at 16:49 said:
I think it would be fairer to everyone if they called themselves ” The Real Rangers” or “Continuity Rangers”…..
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While they are still waiting for a licence they really should be the Provisionals
Ian Black is their provisional signing
Alejandro Bedoya is their Provisional Winger
and so on…….
Ally McCoist is still a full fat sleekit pie eater. Nothing provisional about him. Apart from his resignation letter…….
stevebhoy on 25 July, 2012 at 17:02
Is the whole class at the chip too ….. I suppose your paying ??? ;-)
Philvis ???? Philvis ??? Philvis ????
HAil Hail
fritzsong on 25 July, 2012 at 17:02 said:
jackie mac on 25 July, 2012 at 16:25 said:
Statistically, Gordon Strachan was our most successful manager in the last twenty years.
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Statistics can be made to prove anything.
83% of all people know that.
I had an HTC desire, but I thought TBB, Phil and AT might like me more if I became an Appleist…
HH
RobertTressell on 25 July, 2012 at 17:02
Provisional …. mair like the provident me thinks
Hail Hail
RobertTressell on 25 July, 2012 at 17:02 said:
Can you imagine the frothing on FF….
Tee hee the gift that keeps giving, how’s ole Charlie”second sight” getting on the day with his Nostradamus type predictions??
Awe Naw
Just catching up.
Firstly, you may try to portray yourself as a grumpy, blustering oul goat but having read your really wonderful offer to gorbalstam, you’re fooling nobody!!!
A great and typically Celtic gesture.
Awe Naw, thankfully, I have no classes now. And Philvis seems to be busy sometimes, I’ve noticed!
HH
stevebhoy on 25 July, 2012 at 17:04 said:
Doesn´t work that way.
TBB, Phil and AT ignore me continuously and I am an HTC bhoy … as in youthful ;-))
Hail Hail
There’s HT now. Awe Naw says that, if you are in the Vhop, you are on the bell…
HH
stevebhoy
I think being a God is vastly overated por cierto
starry plough
I tried to start a shop called The New Woolworths. Had the penny tray (thomthetim will understand) and everything!
Don’t know the answer to the Tay Bridge question, but apparently William Walker should have been the driver that night.
http://www.thetaymemorial.com/personalstories.htm
HT
Vhop = Chip.
hamiltontim on 25 July, 2012 at 17:06
No until I see a quality central defender come through the door and a striker that can hold the play up …. I´m a grumpy young goat … call me kid
Hail Hail
What does 24 hours make Charles?….eh 2 weeks Miss…. por cierto
Where is Ki?
Kojo
Still, Laughin’…
Por cierto- no, poor bugger.
An opportunity not to be missed
By: Newsroom Staff on 25 Jul, 2012 14:22
IN recent times, the back pages of the newspapers have been, in the main, running with stories off the pitch, but with the new season almost upon us, Paul Brennan of Celtic Quick News is determined that it´s time to get back to matters football.
The full interview is available to watch HERE
Brennan told the official Celtic website: “We´ve got to start talking football again. I want to talk about Celtic, about centre-halves and how we´re going to do in Europe.
“That´s why I started Celtic Quick News; to talk about these things. Hopefully we can get into the Champions League. That would be a boost to the whole club.”
And Paul is in doubt as to the significance of the hurdles as well as the potential excitement that lies ahead for the Celtic support, particularly in European competition.
“The first games are like summer cup finals,” he said. “This season, Celtic are seeded, but it´s going to be a big ask. On paper, these teams don´t look like much of a challenge but several are mid-season and better prepared in terms of match fitness. The challenge for Neil and the coaches is to get the fitness and sharpness back up to make sure we can reach the group stages for the first time in many years. The whole spectrum of our season then changes.”
Paul, of course, recognises the financial void that exists without our old rivals in the division, but is quick to point out that supporting Celtic isn´t just about the derby matches.
“We don´t actually buy season tickets for just two games a season,” he explained. “It´s an addiction to this whole Celtic thing, we can´t really get away from it. Perhaps the greatest moment in my Celtic-watching life wasn´t a game against Rangers – it was a game against St Johnstone in 1998 and we´ll see those kind of moments again. We´ll fill the stadium and we´ll win the league.”
The role of the Celtic support in the season ahead also looms large and Paul has first-hand experience of what they bring to the club and their importance.
“I know a guy in Germany who buys his season ticket but only ever came over for the Rangers games,” he said. “For a couple of seasons he gave me his book so that I could pass it around to other people who perhaps couldn´t afford to get to the games.
“Now he doesn´t have the option of the matches against Rangers but he was on to me the other week because he was having a problem buying his season book. He´s buying it because it´s what he does.
“He feels that it´s his way of contributing to the club and it´s the only thing he does that feels substantial to him. He wants to contribute his money to the club even though he won´t be getting over for the games.”
Paul concluded on a positive note, urging supporters to come out to the matches. He´s convinced that this season is an opportunity not to be missed.
“It´s going to be a party out there for every single home game,” he said. “There´s been a great atmosphere anyway recently, since the Green Brigade got things, but this is going to be a special season. We´re going to have some great memories and have a lot of fun out there.”
Nothing compares to the sound and sight of the Celtic support in full cry inside a packed Celtic Park. We want you to experience it for yourself and there are plenty of reasons for every Celtic supporter to back the Bhoys and buy your season ticket TODAY so you don’t miss any of the action:
• Experience a unique season for Celtic as we celebrate our 125th anniversary with a host of Celtic legends making appearances at Celtic Park
• See the SPL Champions hoist the championship flag aloft on the first day of the new season prior to our home game against Aberdeen
• Be part of our 50th European campaign – your seat for the crucial UEFA Champions League 3rd round qualifier at Celtic Park against HJK Helsinki is included
• Receive priority for all other UEFA Champions League and domestic cup ties at Celtic Park
Everyone at Celtic appreciates the efforts and sacrifices you make to support the club and we want to try and make it a little easier for you if we can. Contact the Celtic Ticket Office today to find out more about how we can help you secure your seat for every vital kick of the ball at Celtic Park this season.
Take your seat in Paradise today and follow us in our historical 125th year!
Fans wishing to enquire about ways to pay for a season 2012/13 season ticket can do so by calling 0871 226 1888*, (option1; option 2) or by visiting the Ticket Office at Celtic Park.
Season Tickets can be paid up in 4 and 10 instalment payment schemes (available subject to status). Ask at Ticket Office for further details.
We´ve got to start talking football again. I want to talk about Celtic, about centre-halves and how we´re going to do in Europe.
Paul67 ….. it must have been while you were kissing me
MeatLoafCSC
Fingers crossed historical 125th doesn’t turn out to be hysterical 125th.
Paul67s German friend doesn´t have any brothers obviously
I bought two one year and never got to go to the hun games due to both my beneficiaries going AWOL when I came over …. brotherly love and addictions huh ?
Hail Hail
So Naebuddy Knows?
Hmmmmmmmmmmm…
Kojo
Still, Laughin’…
Catman on 25 July, 2012 at 17:00 said:
That does make good viewing my friend !!
Paul,
Good for you. Thought PL might dig u up for shared STs…
HH
Kojo
Ki is with South Korea at the OLympics, I think!
Ok Bhoys and Ghirls
Til laters Big Busted Beer Garden is calling
Hail Hail
Overall Euro record is:
Pl 246 W 120 D41 L85 F398 A 256.
tamstered on 25 July, 2012 at 16:31 said:
Superb mate have it as my screen saver know.
Kojo, re Ki
He is with the Korea Olympic team (football team that is….:-))
Against the Finns our record is Pl 6 W5 D0 L1, so not so dusty.
Bloomin Wiki/EWTB/EWLM now sayin’ record might be :
Pl 263 W123 D49 L91.
Awe Naw
Ah ye cannae ‘kid’ me the cat’s out the bag ya big saftie!!
Seriously, a lovely gesture.
stevebhoy
You a teacher????
My dear,dear,dear,friends… Philbhoy and Gerry..
Ta, muchly.. Guys.
Well, if Ki is Oan the Korean Olympics Soccer Team.
That Takes a Load aff Ma Mind!
Ah Thought that he wiz Hoose Hunting , in The Midlands.
Thanks, pals.
Kojo
yer pal… who thinks baith you guys are the Greatest.
Still, Laugnin’
Founded 1873????? Someone needs to have a word with the SFL:
http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/club/rangers/–
Hi All,
Got my CQN badges today, will wear them with pride when I come up on Friday.
My dear,dear,dear,friend.. Philbhoy
Pal.. Ye are so ,so , right.
Why should a Celtic Player, knock himsel oot.. and endanger his whole upcoming season, by .. Wiring In… like a Mug.. tae his opposition.. In A Meaningless Friendly???
Friendlies, are Really awe aboot.. Fitness.
Right??
Kojo
Yer pal.. who thinks yer some kinda Mental Giant.
Still, Laughin’… of Course!
in
Sign Hope Solo. She’s in Glasgow, and Zaluska’s injured. C’mon Neil, you know it makes sense.
And while we’re at it, sign Wambach. Big centre-forward, just scored with a header from a corner and has scored 138 international goals. Yup, 138. She’s also in Glasgow.