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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I seethe fishul site is now listing the Aberdeen game as a 12:45 kick off!
Celtic Fan Kyle Whyte Fights for his
Life in Amsterdam
On Sunday out in Amsterdam,
Kyle woke up not being able to
feel his legs and as the day
progressed was struggling to
breathe and complained of
chest pains. We took him to
the airport medical wing where
they quickly informed us he
would be flying home. Kyle is
anaemic and has had bone
marrow transplants previously,
and is now sitting on a life
support machine unable to
breathe by himself. Currently he
isnt responding to medication
but everyone is confident he
will win this fight.
Many people are trying to raise
funds to help cover spiralling
costs and if people are able to
donate anything please do so
via paypal to
adonaldson1986@gmail.com
Many Thanks
Just heard Celtic radio advert for buying a season ticket. Finishes with always have been Celtic always will be Celtic
GIRUY huns…
Kojo
I remember when I was a bhoy in the 50’s and early 60’s when pre season games consisted of the “A” team (the recognised first eleven) versus the “B” team, (the recognised reserves.)
These games attracted huge crowds and both teams got stuck in!
However, there is too much at stake next week for anyone to get injured in a friendly.
We will recieve loads of unpunished assaults when the real games start.
Especially in the SPL.
Witness brother callum last night.
Apologies if already posted. From the CSA site,
Celtic Fan Kyle Whyte Fights for his Life in Amsterdam
On Sunday out in Amsterdam, Kyle woke up not being able to feel his legs and as the day progressed was struggling to breathe and complained of chest pains. We took him to the airport medical wing where they quickly informed us he would be flying home. Kyle is anaemic and has had bone marrow transplants previously, and is now sitting on a life support machine unable to breathe by himself. Currently he isnt responding to medication but everyone is confident he will win this fight.
Many people are trying to raise funds to help cover spiralling costs and if people are able to donate anything please do so via paypal to
Philbhoy
Didn’t reply earlier as you said you were heading out.
You bring the tissues, I’ll get the beers in!! :-))
fritzsong
WGS is in such a strage place ! and I rated him but he hasn’t entered my celtic romantic heart (old debate I know). Punching far above his weight hasn’t registered in the same way as the failed Seville crusade.
To WGS a great Celtic manager !
HT
Willdo!!
We will get something arranged soon i promise.
I can’t drink the way i used to so am currently only a “10 pint man”.
:0)
HT,
FE, history and politics. Don’t tell embdy, especially Philvis! And I like the Chip, bad habit from Uni days…
HH
HT
…should’ve added, that’s per week!
Mr sammi
u oot there, hope you’re ok wiff the meds . me own GP getting me off mine in the spring
loonsoncqncsc
fitzsong/jackie mac
WGS actually spent quite a few quid on players during his time at CP
he actually signed 40 players vs MON who signed 15 players
as for cutting the wage bill, i recall that the wage bill when WGS left was higher than when MON left
Does anyone have news from LiviBhoy on the arrival of the first baby delivered live on CQN?
The overnight vigil from St John’s hospital finished abruptly when the prospective father crashed out.
Philbhoy
Either way is good with me!! :-)
stevebhoy
It’s our secret sssssshhhhhhh!!!
STV have no headlines on Sevco, so assume no ‘agreement’?
‘GG
Livibhoy posted from Howden Park that contrctions had started, but were slow.
He suggested it could be another long day for him and his good lady.
However, a poster said he would get down to the park with some beer, to help pass the time!
No news since!!
@celticservant: Poster on FF confident Rangers deal is done with the following caveats. No stripping of titles. http://t.co/LYHfRvFy
Watched end of women’s game GB v New Zealand.
One of GB women was called Aluko. Think it is his sister or has he bought himself a game.
stevebhoy
Probably know people who know you – in same field, different subjects, prob more central than you.
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 25 July, 2012 at 18:05 said:
Thanks Philbhoy.
Celtic Quick Nursery.
Tonight on Stv at 9pm is the final of #Superstar.
If anyone is at all interested and intends to vote, then please Vote for ROGER.
His fellow finalists competing for the role of Jesus are formidable and he’ll need as many votes as possible. He is genuinely spiritual and he’s as graciously elegant as he appears. He sang at my late sister’s funeral and is a great friend of the funeral mass co-celebrant, my cousin Fr. Anthony.
Dawn French, Loves Him too.
Vote for Roger, fellow Tim and future Jesus…Please.
Pal.. Ah am a Bit of a Shifty Rascal.. as ye probably hiv Gethered…
So.. It Maks Damned fine Sense ,tae me.. that Wan’s Career comes Foist.
And as Ye hiv so wisely, commented..
Look at whit Happened tae Cool Haun.. last eve.
And Ah also couldn’t help noticing that the Canaries wur pitting in some Frantic Tackles which wur a Day Late and a Dollar Short.
The Ref, wiz determined no tae gie any o’ oor Bhoys ,any kinda .. kind of Protection, eethur!
Friendly Games are supposed tae be..well .. Friendly!
But..
Mebbe, we should go back tae . those Halcyon and More Innocent times of your Youth. when Celtic , in the Pre Season, didnae Play any Friendlies.. and Kept thur Pre season Games strictly, In Hoose.
Although, you know and Ah know, that Nooadays..
It is AWE ABOOT THE MONEY!
Yep.. Noo, a Fitba’ Team is ran as a Business..
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye mair and mairer.
Still, Laughin’..
Nice Chatting..
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater.
Still, Laughin’….
Link to CSA site and story of ill Celtic fan in Amsterdam.
http://www.thecsa.co.uk/showthread.php?t=608
I’m Neil Lennon (tamrabam) on 25 July, 2012 at 18:01 said:
It’s so complicated
I really resent BTM’s managerial time at CP but you could argue he picked up a mess left by WGS. Who could ever forget the last day of the last WGS’ season with the jambos* fans lording it over us- ‘Where’s your famous’ atmosphere (before GB got us going) and their glee when the correct news of the hun’s goals came in. We were absolutely dire, tired and useless. Did BTM pay for that knackered squad ? maybe it’s just taken the board a couple of years to fine tune their strategy.
Kojo,… Are you a HUN ?
Naw, a’m no giving ye the traditional CQN introductory question.
A’m jist lettin’ ye know how ye come across tae me.
KK,…. Still laffin inanely.
Apparently laffin inanely is whit ye dae when ye hivnae goat enythin intelligent tae say.
Good evening friends.
Bought a new laptop today and just about to open the box. Thought I’d have a final CQN visit on good old Compaq CQ60 who’s been very good to me for almost 4 years. I hope that my new Asus X73E is even better.
Hope to see you on the other side.
As this machine’s still working, albeit slowly, I’m considering having a different CQN identity on each. Don’t think that anyone’s ever done that before?
Oh and it’s a lovely warm and sunny eveing in ole EK.
Ah thought Paddy, showed enuff, last night.. tae convince ..
that He deserves mair Playing Time.
Like ,has bin pointed oot, by many ithers..
Ah thought that He has. Possibly.
The Best Fiiba’ Brain o’ aww o’ oor First Teamers..
Yep.. Paddy.. is a Real Smart Cookie.
Kojo
Still. Laughin… of Course!
Jobo…
…don’t go there mate!!
Jobo
I hope that my new Asus X73E is even better.
Have you had surgery? Hope your new Asus as good as you wished for?
Aluko signs for Hull.
Bloke 109
Trying to save phone battery, will look u up later, but yes, I’m in the west…
Evening Times, typical…
Billy Dodds on Beattie and Black…
… It will be the biggest club they play for. Rangers have done well to get them.”
Seems they don’t do irony, either.
Gotta go, phone dying before wide can rescue me feom clutches of the evil West End…
HH
hen1rik on 25 July, 2012 at 18:06 said:
@celticservant: Poster on FF confident Rangers deal is done with the following caveats. No stripping of titles. http://t.co/LYHfRvFy
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is that the guy called campbell ogilvie suppling the info…..;-0))))))
jam67
Anyone else get the feeling that Brechin will join Le Havre, Kelty and Southampton in having games against Sevco postponed?
Gotta Go..
Seeyou. Folks..
Kojo..
And.. Yep!
Still, Laughin’… like Heidi!
Great interview on Celtic TV Paul.
You’ll have to give up your day job soon.
HH
Any truth some of these Olympic women footballers are sponsored by Amazon?
Whit a surprise !