No one on Celtic Quick News ever doubted Gordon Strachan, did they?
It’s been a long 8 years since that dark week but our former manager demonstrated enormous resilience to win three consecutive league titles and twice qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. He is perfect for the Scotland role, although, to be frank, I didn’t think his squad had last night’s result in them. Well done to all.
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Gordon will never be forgotten for his last 16 champions leave or bringing talent like Naka or boruc
But his tinkering away from home cost our club millions in income in his last season and handed the Huns a financial life line
Still don’t know why he done it
He did become one of us though
Was the Croatia game a one off
Bet your bottom dollar it was
ST
Sleep beckons….
I have the Trance Europe express CDs, the first few anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-7tjUleVAk
I will always remember Moby giving Go a few airings in the Metro Saltcoats, on the one night, it was wrong.
Dave Angel in Saltcoats was amazing to very few people.
education, education, education for the dance nation.
Summi whit happened to ur flights? A lot of Sydney bhoys there already
SydneyTim
03:10 on 9 June, 2013
Gordon will never be forgotten for his last 16 champions leave or bringing talent like Naka or boruc
But his tinkering away from home cost our club millions in income in his last season and handed the Huns a financial life line
Still don’t know why he done it
He did become one of us though
Was the Croatia game a one off
Bet your bottom dollar it was
ST
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Hi ST, it is good to see you back on the blog, I hope you and yer family are doing well.
I think Paul67 wants Gordon to succeed as much as Neil now and was poking fun at himself for being so shortsighted. :))))
We all make mistakes, especially me, I really am the King of mistake making.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2picAurxac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pey29CLID3I
NN&HH
absolutely delighted to charlottes revelations being given a good airing on here
you know we have/had a lot of big hitters on here. Guys who can articulate and can organise. many of these fullahs spend their cyber time elsewhere nowadays but it would be beneficial to the celtic family if some of these guys gave us the benefit of their abilities and concentrated in raising the matters of sfa/spl collusion and mismanagement on this fine blog and others similar fine sites too
we would forever be walking around a big mountain of dirt, if we allowed this to be swept under the carpet
furthermore, the sfa/spl masonics would be untouchable going forward if they are allowed to get away with this and celtic history would look back and wonder why the bampots “couldnae be arsed” when they had the opportunity to sort something out and clean the slate
howabout it?
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Summer, but no time for holidays
IT was a polished performance from a man at ease with his position, and only once did Neil Lennon look weary during his protracted media duties last week.
It happened when he mentioned that he would like to start recruiting new players by the time his Celtic squad reconvene for training at Lennoxtown on June 20.
June 20? “Yes, June 20,” he replied, suddenly looking like he could do with a break.
Last season went so smoothly, leaving Lennon in such a position of strength and so satisfied in his role – he admits it would be a “massive wrench” to leave Parkhead for brighter lights – that it would be easy to forget Celtic’s next competitive game in five-and-a-half weeks’ time will be season-defining, as will the five subsequent Champ-ions League qualifying legs the club must negotiate (if they get that many) to keep their manager in his present contented state.
Asked to underline his ambitions for the club at the launch event for the August 10 “Dublin Decider” friendly with Liverpool, he said: “I’d like us to be consistently in the group stages of the Champions League and that’s very difficult because the coefficient works against us.
“Last year we had two qualifiers, this year we have three and they’re very fraught because they’re basically your first competitive games and a hell of a lot hinges on them.
“But that’s really where I’d like us to be – getting to the group stages again would be a huge shot in the arm for our season going forward. And obviously domestically we want to be the dominant force.
“It won’t be long before Rangers come back and that will give the Scottish game an edge again, but in the short term we would like to be consistently in the group stages again.”
It doesn’t take much ingenuity to work out why Lennon, for all that he is at ease with the stability of his employment, hasn’t gone on holiday.
How could he recline on a lilo reading a book when he has to prepare his players for their attempt to reach the world’s leading club competition next month?
“We had our fingers burned before. Bratislava, Basle. They’re dangerous games. The most pressure I felt last season in any game was the Helsingborgs game,” he said.
“There was so much riding on it. This year the pressure was alleviated a little bit because of the run we had last year but again, [due to] what we achieved, the expectation becomes that little bit higher from outside influences.
“We’ll be hoping to add new faces to the squad that will hopefully make us better.”
Summa
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SydneyTim..
Down watching St Kilda Celts in the Cup yesterday and tried to book for me and a GF to fly Out today..
But the App kept logging out from my Flights..:-)
My Wee Ghirl would have Killed me..I’m meant to be Grounded for the next 12 Months..Ha
A Few flying out Tonight..
Summa
Unless people – with will and conviction – organise to act to conclusion as opposed to individual rants and raves, regardless of justification and impressive articulation, then I doubt we will ever see any appropriate or meaningful change, of any kind, in response to the chicanery from multiple quarters.
The nation is being held to ridicule and it is the nation’s reputation that is being smeared by the deceits of shameless and apathetic individuals, companies and authorities and silence encourages them.
The pound is their god with shame a virtue that they arrogantly disdain. The only way to achieve any measure of redress is to deprive them of their god.
I don’t know how to achieve this but for it to be done at all then the talking must stop and those who want to see justice done must start walking down retributions road.
Maybe we could begin by actually doing something. I’d rather do something – anything – rather than do nothing more than bleat.
Two e-petitions – one to parliament asking why, after all the recent revelations, companies are allowed to brazenly continue to publicly trade and the second: (in support of Auldheids original suggestion) a registered petition to William Hills expressing disgust at their continued support of a corrupt organisation which in turn supports the corrupted.
This is not about Rangers; it is so much more than that irrelevance. There’s no point in a few dozen signing such petitions, for them to be of any worth, they require tens of thousands of signatures before they become effective.
Being a Celtic Supporter need not be a prerequisite to signing; all that is required is a true and burning desire for isonomy.
Is such a notion no more than a football supporter’s chimeric prayer?
We need to get organised if we want to drive change in our game.
Unfortunately not enough people read this type of blog so might not be fully aware of Charlottes revelations and the skullduggery at hampden and ibrox
We need to canvas and publicise these issues. . Not just to celtic fans but to Scottish football fans in general. Be that through their blogs and supporters clubs.
Ideas on a postcard please. … we have celts who know fans from most clubs. Those clubs have sites like this. !!!!
We have our supporters association… can we get a letter / e mail / petition that members can use to notify uefa of the day issues
Over the last few years a number of celts have shown organisational skills and determination to plan charitable events and campaigns for kano / wee oscar etc. Surely we have the skills and passion to mount a campaign for our great sport to be fair and governed correctly.
Sorry I dont have the answers but between us im sure we do.
* boomer
21:01 on 8 June, 2013
Well done to organisers of raemonn gormley memorial tournament today. The players that took part did so in the true spirit of football. :)
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good stuff mate
My sons team taking part today in the 11st event.
Looking forward to it.
Hamilton palace here we come .
If your in the area come along folks and see football without the corruption. Kicks off at about ten and on till 2.30.
Ha ha
thats 11s not 11st.
Although couple of 11st center halfs might help ( 2001s age group )
A Stor Mo Chroi
05:25 on
9 June, 2013
Phil mac has been claiming Sevco is financially fatally holed below the waterline and its only a matter of time before admin 2 for RIFC becomes a reality, the Charlotte tapes confirm this assessment will be proved accurate, listening to Whyte, Imran, CG, Stockbridge et al via Charlotte reveals a cabal of spivs fighting to carve up the Sevconian money, the jackals see their prey defenceless and vulnerable, the Sevcoian fanbase are clueless and lack leadership, the spivs see an underperforming financial sleeping giant, wee Craigy outlines the bottom line, property assets 150 million, worldwide brand, club with potential to be bigger than Man Utd, best of all is wee Craigy talks of a 10 million fan base, even funnier is Chuckles took that nonsense further and claimed 500 million fans, spivs with nothing to invest in Govan, no time, love or money, Sevco fans deserve the spivs for their crass stupidity, Chuckles directs the hordes at the club perceived enemies, new CEO Mather with a similar theme in his first speech, diversionary tactics to allow the spivs to clean the RIFC fans of their investment money, they deserve their fate and no sympathy
What do Celtic do, who can the Club turn to? As a club and as a support we know the truth
MSM:
Surely there is a Woodward and Bernstein in Scotland’s media, journalists waiting for that lifetime changing big story, charlotte makes for a very convincing deepthroat, if Tom English is anything to go by then the MSM route is dead, (see twitter response below} i personally have no faith in that route, Woodward & Bernstein thankfully for them never doubted deep throat, they were proper investigative Journalists
Tom English @TomEnglishSport 8h
@GordonJKelly @barcabhoy1 @charlottefakes no. The questions are is it legally obtained and is it provable.
Football authorities:
SFA no need for further discussion? Charlotte has revealed Regan and the SFA are in this mire of lies far too deep, the 5 way agreement meant ripping up the rulebook to save a President compromised beyond saving! the SFA sold their soul and the heart of Scottish football to the sevconian spivs, the SPL was complicit in the sell out and this deal was only halted by fan power.
Where to next ?
Morning all
Where art though Jobo?
The weather not yet reached his back gairden?
Bring on the gowf
HH
Has Jobo slept in, has he pulled out, or is he still taking his latest line of golfing gear off the manikin?
AreWeThereYetCSC
Ryan
East Kilbride is dry but overcast
Maybe jobo is having a lie in bed
lionroars67
As you say, there is no-one in the MSM courageous enough – with the notable execption of Ch4’s Alex Thomson – to take this on.
The only way that the corrupt SFA will ever change is by pressure from the grassroots, i.e., from the fans and by pressure from UEFA.
For the time being, UEFA seem to be turning a blind eye: they too are failing in their duty.
Maybe it’s time for fans groups from all (interested) clubs to start asking UEFA serious questions regarding the outfit currently in place at SFA headquarters.
The longer Ogilvie, Reagan and the like continue to pull the strings, the more likely are the chances of survival for the cheats and con men that are killing our game.
the boy jinky
Thanks for the heads up.
So chinos instead of plus-fours…
Good morning friends and fellow CQN goldfers from a grey but bright (who writes this rubbish!) East Kilbride.
Heading off shortly to join the company of some fine CQNrs for a good walk spoiled. Any reports on the weather in the Carluke area? Will my new tailored shorts have to stay in the bag?
Arrived Vegas Friday. Went down to Rivierra today to get some atmosphere. Biggest banner was from Lurgan C SC. Saw one from Partick. Obviously not much happening yet! Vegas is really sweltering much more thn usual. Will be much hotter tomorrow.
Summa of Sammi I found your two CDs. Will post them soon. Hail! Hail! from Sweltering Green and White Vegas
sixtaeseven
07:52 on
9 June, 2013
I have no faith in football authorities at UEFA or FIFA so personally would not waste time going that route, UEFA are as you say turning a blind eye they know the truth
As for fan power being our salvation it will take some effort, time and passion in organising a fans rebellion strong and powerful enough to save the game, not convinced
I did not attend the recent Scottish cup final and indeed if i had been King at Paradise i would have sent our longest serving cleaner at Celtic park up the steps at hampdump to collect the cup. I will not attend any hampdump match or away SPL match until the SFA is cleansed
Whither the cash strapped scrofulous hillbillies the day?
Summa- I was thinking of you the other evening- some wee bird in the garden was havin’ a bloomin good try at whistlin’ Ebeneezer Goode by the ole Shamen ;/)
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WingCommander..
Awe Cheers Buddi..Made My Day..My Aunt Susan will be Smiling up in Heaven..:-))))))
I’ll need to buy a DVD Player lol..
Was with ‘H’ and the Bhoys yesterday Nearly booked a Flight..but thankfully Elvis is still in the Building Ha
Summa
Ps..Just found out about Frank..RIP.. one of the Nicest Guys l have Ever Met..I was standing Outside the Ground with some of the GB on the Last Rangers game last April..Tap on the Shoulder..Frank and His Good lady..First time at Paradise in over 20Yrs..I’m so Glad the last Time l seen Him he was Smiling..a big loss to the Club..
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DIBBIA..
Shamen on Ye..:-(
btw..Don’t think l have Went out way a Wee Bird from Your neck of the Woods..So l’m no the Dad to that One..
Summa
Ps..Peeps always thought l was a Mad ‘Puffer’ never smoked a Cig ln ma Wee Life..:0)
Shhhhh…jobo is sleeping.
Tbj. Are you going to Aberdour next week?
Regan and SFA ticking UEFA;S box with a media spin release
Regan and the SFA tackling sectarianism HA HA HA
By ALAN PATTULLO
Published on 09/06/2013 00:00
TOUGH new laws on dealing with racism, sectarianism and other forms of unacceptable behaviour in football will be voted on at Tuesday’s annual general meeting of the Scottish Football Association at Hampden Park.
Last month’s FIFA Congress agreed strict punishments for tackling racist incidents and “other forms of discriminatory behaviour”, including the possibility of points deductions and expulsions, the introduction of anti-discrimination officers at games, a minimum five-match ban for players guilty of racial abuse, harsher financial penalties and a hotline for players and fans to report racism.
These measures are, Stewart Regan, the SFA chief executive, has confirmed, “the big ticket item” which FIFA is presently focusing on. Now Regan wants Scottish sides to adopt “strict liability” in dealing with racism and sectarianism, so incidents are the responsibility of the clubs, regardless of measures they have adopted to tackle the problem.
He said: “At the moment we have rules where clubs are allowed to defend a case based on having taken all reasonably practicable steps in order to make sure there’s no unacceptable conduct.
“The Scottish FA haven’t had one prosecution against those rules. On the one hand, you could say that the clubs are doing a fantastic job and doing everything they possibly can. But, on the other, you could say the rules aren’t powerful enough or strong enough to stamp things out.
“What we’re trying to do is get our members to consider the concept of strict liability, which is very similar to how UEFA approach things. Strict liability starts with the basis that something has happened that is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with,” he added.
Recent incidents that would fall within this bracket include the incident with a fan and Celtic manager Neil Lennon, during a Hearts v Celtic fixture at Tynecastle two years ago. Hearts escaped punishment for this intrusion into the technical area by the supporter because an investigation by the Scottish Premier League board concluded “the action taken by each club before, during and since the match was reasonable in all the circumstances”.
Sanctions imposed on a club or representative team will in principle be issued in a two-stage approach: for a first or minor offence, the sanctions of a warning, a fine, and/or the playing of a match behind closed doors should be applied. For re-offenders, or for serious incidents, sanctions such as a points deductions, expulsion from a competition or relegation should be applied.
“What you present to the judicial panel is all the facts and if the club have done everything they can, clearly they will be given the benefit of doubt,” explained Regan. “However, if the same club and the same offences are committed and the same excuses about ‘doing all we can’ get said then something more needs to be done.”
With a 75 per cent vote required to pass these resolutions, Regan is conscious that it is far from certain clubs will agree to tough new sanctions. But, he asked, does that mean they should not try to push these new laws through?
“People will say: ‘what’s the point of putting it forward, members will vote it down’. Do we say, therefore, that we should just stand back and not bother? The world governing body [FIFA] and European body [UEFA] will come down in the future and make it mandatory, and then we have no choice. We would rather take responsibility for own affairs and move them forward.”
Oops, good morning jobo :-))
Tailored shorts on waiting for JoBo.
Kames Country Club re in for a treat.
EC67
Factor15allover30onthenoseCSC
Morning,
Celtic being linked with Oldham Defender Luke Simpson this morning.
ole Jobo fashion icon
Morning cqn
so it looks like Charlotte has info on the sfa giving the huns a licence in 2011 and doing us out of Champions league money in the process.this also means they got a helping hand to stay alive a short while longer.i hope more info comes forward so our club can take legal action against the sfa who are in deep with the huns..i still cannot get my head round this decretive 5 way agreement to help one cheating club and NO one has done a thing about it!!if they get to come through this unchalenged then theyl get away with anything they like..while we all sit about and talk.season books have all been bought so no threat can be used there like last year..we need to march on hampden and protest against this corruption once and for all or the game is well and truely KO d
h.h
Informed comment please?
Is there any doubt, from listening to the Charlotte tapes, that it is Craigy carrying the recording device? Is Charlotte another source, other than Craigy, who is doing the whistle-blowing? Is this being done with Craigy’s consent, ‘cos it suits his ongoing legal ploys?
Thanks.
M
Decretive=secretive angry index finger!!
Sipsini
I don’t do golf
ASonOfDan
08:31 on
9 June, 2013
he’s a keeper, 18 years old
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A3pX_shcyU
Wee song for the Grand Temple of Battlefield….
Especially the CO…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/championship/10106088/Football-League-clubs-vote-unanimously-to-close-overseas-players-loan-loophole.html