Despite their mid-season status, KR Reykjavik should offer little genuine challenge to Celtic’s squad of Champions League experienced professionals. Still, the nerves tingle a little seeing a new management team lead the squad out of Glasgow Airport this morning.
Hopefully we have six qualifying games ahead. Where we sit right now, chances of qualification are high, but far from assured. There is a lot of work ahead.
It will be fantastic to see Martin O’Neill back at Celtic Park to lead Ireland against Scotland in the nations’ Euro 2016 qualifier. Seeing the traditional away side of the stadium covered in green, while Scotland fans occupy the bulk of the stadium, will provide an interesting photo opportunity. Apart from the ‘doe a dear’ lot, it’s likely to be a wall-to wall Celtic fan event. Good to see Roy Keane back too. In the away dug-out.
Hosting Scotland-England a few days later will cement the stadium’s position as a major event venue after a year of unique opportunities.
One of Adidas’ World Cup sponsor properties was to name and present Player and Goalkeeper of the Tournament. What could go wrong? Dragging the Adidas-sponsored and clearly embarrassed Lionel Messi up the stairs to receive his award looked contrived. Despite reaching the final and, at last, building a World Cup goals tally worthy of comment (5 across 3 tournaments), Leo wasn’t even Argentina’s best player.
These awards are subjective, so there are no right or wrong decisions, but this one brought Adidas derision.
Delighted for Germany. The demographics are moving against European football but the continental game has never been as strong.
Many thanks to everyone who bid on the auction or bought a raffle ticket for the signed canvasses last week. The raffle raised £604 and was won by CQN legend, Kolnbhoy. Funds from both canvasses are going to Glasgow the Caring City and The Cookie Jar Foundation.
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jamesgang
Any win to nil, even 1-0, would do me to be honest.
Hamiltontim
09:04 on 15 July, 2014
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Aye….
Morning bhoys, a bit of assistance required, been on Celtic bars and can’t find anything, in Puerto de LA Cruz Tenerife and Molly Malone’s is closed due to vacation , does anyone know of a pub likely to show tonights game,
Thanks in advance
Kittoch
Kev
While you’re not aff oot. I asked you the day what you’d like have seen the board do ref rfc rip and Deidco. Specifically what options you reckon were open to CFC and what specific actions you’d like to have seen them take – then,now, immediate future.
And no2 if I may? Ideally where would you like us to be playing in 5 years time? England, euro league. And/but where do you think we will be playing?
Genuine questions. No ulterior motive. Just I have a clear notion of what you’re agin’. Would like to get a sense of what you’re ‘for’.
Right train at queen st.
Aff oot to coin a phrase.
HH jamesgang
auldheid
21:39 on 14 July, 2014
Celtic to continue with Safe Standing application and update supporters on progress
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this safe standing application in turning into a farce
having worked in germany in the constuction industry and seen the building control regulations etc…….and for football stadiums safety for public use
the german regulation are way ahead of any uk requirement
a quick call or visit to dortmund or any other club with rail seating
you would have all the specification and data on how safe it would be if installed in
a uk stadium
the company that makes the rail seats could even draw up plans etc
and could be a first major sale project in the uk
more and more like a police scotland issue every day
jam67
JJ
Your happy cycling in retirement comments were very funny – grrr!
;-)
HH jamesgang
Kittoch Puerto de LA Cruz Tenerife
Bada Puerto Santiago
You and yir big mucker fell oot ? There’s a snack bar near top of Teide showing game tonight…c’mon meet half way ghuys.
voguepunter,
Thanks for the suggestion, we have not fallen out, just taking a little time apart, I’ll Google that and see how far, WiFi in hotel is poor so not been getting on, has bada been about?
Kittoch
That wee bit aboot the snack bar was of course made up :O)
l’ll google too mate ,see if I can find anything.
Enjoy your hols bud HH
jamesgang
09:12 on 15 July, 2014
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Celtic should have held a press conference to announce that….
…they would be ‘taking leave’ of football until FIFA/UEFA forensically
investigate the collusion that had seen the club ‘robbed’ of CL money
for the – 2008/9 – 2009/10 – 2010/11 – seasons at what amount? £60 mill?
But, Celtic or, the Celtic PLC/’bored’ who are NOT Celtic, YOU are!!!
That is why Celtic’s ‘custodians’ of the present day, represent no-one but
themselves.
If Celtic walked away from the game – the game would suffer a domino – effect.
But ‘that’ won’t happen cos, Celtic play by the rules of those who cheat them or,
rather, cheat ‘YOU’. imho
A great mhan once said – “Next time, we wont play by ‘their’ rules, we’ll make up our own!”
The cowardly ‘bored’ will sit back and let their assorted plants amongst the
Internet Bampots – fight the fight.
Anyway, in 5 years time….Celtic will still be here, the EPL/SKY will have imploded by then
and, the game will have come ‘full – circle’ to the days before the arrival of the ‘beast.
SB’s will not be as popular as they are now, Celtic will be content to see some sort of
rivalry with the team that the ‘bored’ called – Rangers FC – at last seasons Glasgow Cup
Final.
Recommendations….
3 O’clock kick-offs
Cheaper standing areas
Player wage-capping
No alcohol at the fitba
Cup Finals and O## F### games to be shown ‘live’
canny think of anything else the noo?!?!
Oh, yeah….sign GMS fae Dundee Utd.
laters….
Kittoch
Don’t know if still relevant….Beehive bar near Sol Puerto hotel showed football
games …old report in tripadvisor,if nearby worth asking about…good luck.
I woke up this morning thinking about Celtic, I may have been dreaming about the good times we had under Jock Stein, but it’s the first time I have woken up thinking about Celtic, could this be what happens after you pass your 75th birthday, I’m usually quite laid back regarding the start of another season. Could it be that the old mind is starting to play tricks with me ,Or is it the thought of having a manager that in talk, is attack minded, could it be that a new era is about to begin for us, let’s hope so.
Champions League football is the most unfair competition that anyone could imagine,It was much more fair when we conquered all before us in 67, those days are long gone, we have been priced out of fair competition by egotistical money men who want to see their names mentioned along with the team they have bought, funnily enough very few come from these isles,(could that be misconstrued as a racist comment) Although our Celtic has one of these owners who is the majority shareholder but he doesn’t want to go that little bit further and own our club, is he holding our club back, he could very well be holding us back.
Celtic have never been known to splash the cash in improving our lot amongst the big boys, we have a few million quid at hand, but rather than trying to improve our lot we are languishing in around 45th place in World football, Celtic seem happy with our lot at this moment in time.
Anyway this is the start of season 14/15, how far will we get in the Champions League qualifiers, past this round I hope. and then onwards and upwards Qualifying for the final 1n May 2015, wishful thinking, ye, that was part of the dream.
KevJungle – Murdo Macleod is my favorit CELTIC player ever.
09:35 on
15 July, 2014
If Celtic walked away from the game, they would die.
Vogue punter.
Thanks for the help bud, going now to find the beehive as that has been suggested by a few in the hotel, and check it out,
hail hail for now, enjoy the game.
2-0 Celtic, stokes and pukki
kittoch
weeminger
09:39 on 15 July, 2014
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Think of the lid being removed from the can of worms.
Sometimes, you have to rock the boat to ensure you
reach yer destination.
2008/9 – 2009/10 – 2010/11 – why no action?
Dont bullshit me with all of this – res 12 p#sh.
Not saying ye will btw.
The ship has sailed with, I would guess £60 mill
for what? To keep the cheating huns alive for longer
so that they can, cheat us some more?
You under estimate the effect of ‘kicking the lid off he can of worms’ imho
Get it out there and, stop kow-towing.
Oldtim67
I often wake up thinking about Celtic but my dreams I keep for other things :-)
For me it’s about finding a balance. The thought of Celtic becoming a Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid or Man City etc horrifies me but I would like us to show greater ambition and that would require our owner to spend some cash and I don’t see him doing that.
I finally managed to get through to the ticket office to get a seat at murrayfield for my boy. The girl I spoke to says sales for non st holders has been very good and they have a big backlog of tickets to send out. Having said that, murrayfield is a big space to fill.
Just need to figure out the best way to get there now????
JJ, if you are about did you check out if the Arbroath CSC are running a bus?
HH
Why spend a moment fretting about the rangers when you cant change a thing about what has gone on ? put all your energy into supporting the hoops starting tonight in the Champions League Come on you Bhoys in Green. H.H.
BAKUBHOY……..are you lurking???
Joe Filippis Haircut
09:58 on 15 July, 2014
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If ye had to remove the content from the blog re: the huns
90% of the contributions would disappear. imho
And thats with the huns died as well.
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Hodor
KevJ what is it with you with inverted commas and the spelling of the word board? Is it an attempt to be humourous sp ? If you have a point to make, make it without your mangling of English. I’m sure you would get far more positive interaction. Hail Hail Hebcelt
hebcelt
10:13 on 15 July, 2014
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Aye, yet another case of shoot the messenger
to hell wi the message?
Sack The ‘Bored’
Kevj
No-one has mentioned ‘rangers’, ‘Huns’ & ‘old firm’ more than you on the last couple of pages. Funny that.
Why can’t we all just get along….
Buzzing for tonight. New era, new ideas. There will be bumps in the road no doubt but let’s get behind RD & JC.
Johnny Collins, not surprisingly seems rather
‘tuned-in’ re: the nights game.
I’m delighted that Johnny Collins will have a say in the
running of the team on the pitch, he is ‘top’ quality. imho
Geordie Munro
10:18 on 15 July, 2014
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Yeah, I’m just ‘multi-tasking’ for the other 5 dozen
who are away on holiday.
First match of the season.
Are CQNers upbeat neutral or downbeat for the new season?
Always look forward to the new season and really looking forward to this one.
RD says its stupid that we have to start qualifying so early. And he is right.
But we do not need ready made excuses for the players, like Brazil carrying the Neymar ‘tributes’.
Will there be a blog about this I wonder…
Hmmm
Yorkbhoy,
Gagging to get back and see Ronny and the bhoys.
Gutted to be missing the first qualifier.
Being on the wrong end of a couple of pumpings might knock the wind oot my sails though. ;)
yorkbhoy
10:23 on 15 July, 2014
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Yes, I feel that you have a point here fella.
Although, I wish they would hurry the f#ck up
with the standing area.
Morning, right this is it, what we’ve all been waiting for, the start of our season. I’m a tad excited. Canny wait till tonight, hopefully stil meeting a few bhoys in Ayrshire’s Saturday venue.!
Ayrshire is Green and White
Yorkbhoy
Buzzing!!!!
HT
Oh do beehave.
Buzzing here too.
Been missing the Hoops playing football since the day after the end of last season.
Just can’t get enough CSC
HH jamesgang
Bye.
Oldtim
I love the notion of your new era starting at 75 years and 2 days young!!!
HH and may it come to pass.
Jamesgang
For how long will that scumbag TSD be allowed to post his racist rants?
And shame on macjay for his post to the hun at 22.39 – ‘Been looking for an opportunity to tip my lid to you’, ‘Inevitably you are called a religious bigot or a racist’.
Should we be surprised?