If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the podcast I did with the LostBhoys on Celtic in the 1950s (superb production quality, you should check out what they are doing), I took the opportunity to mention the Hibs team of the late forties and early fifties, including the celebrated Famous Five forwards.
They won three league titles and narrowly missed out on another two as they unequivocally dominated Scottish football. They were probably the best team in Europe at that stage, only the lack of a formal European competition denied them recognition. Celtic battened down the hatches against Hibs in the 1953 Coronation Cup final but nothing would be the same again for the Edinburgh club, although reputation got them an invitation to the inaugural European Cup, in which they reached the semi-final in 1956.
We learned today that the last surviving member of the Famous Five, Lawrie Reilly, died, aged 84. Their achievement should be suitably acknowledged (this is not an endorsement of Willie Ormond’s later work, obviously).
The news that Hibs have today bid £200k for a striker is significant. £200k doesn’t buy you much in English football but it is a substantial investment for any club, apart from Celtic. Maybe Hibs long period in the wilderness is coming to an end.
I only caught up today on the Scottish Sun’s online coverage of the arson attack in Salsburgh (alas, not unique in the bus industry), complete with photographs of Celtic supporters and Neil Lennon (all of whom were four hundred miles from the incident). I remember reading a story on rape, robbery and assault in London in The Sun back in the 80s, accompanied by inner-city photos featuring exclusively Afro-Caribbean-Londoners going about their business. Real subtle.
Remember the email Charlotte Fakes produced on negative news stories against ‘other’ clubs being planted? Utterly breath-taking. Scottish football, as it was, and for some, still is, is inherently an unstable influence on Scottish society. We need to take our business elsewhere and I don’t believe any of our top-flight colleagues would object.
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Out of left-field – we are being linked with this striker:
Latvian Artjoms Rudnevs (age 25) scored 98 in 213 appearances.
Too many modern lanky midfielders
Headtheball
No me.
I read the whole piece, didn’t realise till someone posted on ere :O(
voguepunter,
Apparently Kenny Misser sees staying in Canada as a better bet than joining a Scottish third tier club.
What really interested me on the Sevco managers statements was that Sevco will be playing with two strikers this season like when Mo played up front with him, that will go down well in the Louden, ha ha ha ha
Headtheball
Guilty!
I thought to myself this report is atrocious. It keeps repeating itself!
LB
HH
Miller hits a snag?!
Aye, it’s called club having zero cash.. They need to get a new bus now!
Priorities ..
HH
bournesouprecipe
09:51 on
23 July, 2013
♫ Whose that team they call the Celtic ♫
Who`se that team we all adore
They`re the boys in emerald green
………erm
Can you help me with the rest.Slipped my mind,somehow.
Imagine waking up this morning to find out yer diddy club are trying ( and failing) to sign Kenny Misser ( again)!!!
tonydonnelly67
Just reminding the hordes that Mo was a Tim and he played for Rangers. I reckon the Sevco manager is terrified of what the reaction will be of their fans to Jon Daly. It’s not as if they don’t have form for it. I predict he will be the first they turn on when it goes all wrong.
LB
macjay
here’s another, only available in vinyl and never heard in the jungle
In the hall of fame of the football game,
There’s a name that stands alone.
It’s a Glasgow team and it reigns supreme,
Where the game of football’s known.
For they’re good men all, when they’re on the ball,
And we know they don’t take long.
And the others fear, when they hear us cheer.
As we sing the Celtic song.
C-E-L-T-I-C Celtic,, see me I see Celtic on the ball.
Each man ready, true and steady,
They will stand when all the others fall.
Shouting proud like, shouting all aloud like,
Shouting in the crowd like anywhere at all.
C-E-L-T-I-C I see Celtic, I see Celtic, Celtic on the ball.
When the week’s works done and the game’s begun,
And as one we cheer the bhoys,
To a victory that we hope to see then you’ll hear a brave new noise.
It begins so low, then it starts to grow
Till it shakes the football ground
Then the cheer rings out, with a mighty shout,
To a certain Celtic sound.
C-E-L-T-I-C Celtic,, see me I see Celtic on the ball.
Each man ready, true and steady,
They will stand when all the others fall.
Shouting proud like, shouting all aloud like,
Shouting in the crowd like anywhere at all.
C-E-L-T-I-C I see Celtic, I see Celtic, Celtic on the ball.
To the football world, there’s a challenge hurled,
And it say come one, come all.
For we watch with pride as the Celtic side,
Has the answer to the call.
If the game is rough, then the bhoys are tough.
But they always play it clean.
For the game’s the thing and the song we ring,
Is a song of white and green.
C-E-L-T-I-C Celtic,, see me I see Celtic on the ball.
Each man ready, true and steady,
They will stand when all the others fall.
Shouting proud like, shouting all aloud like,
Shouting in the crowd like anywhere at all.
C-E-L-T-I-C I see Celtic, I see Celtic, Celtic on the ball.
Any truth in thr dr report on Celtic fans caught singing anti royal baby songs outside a london hospital? 8))
David and Denise Royal produce Baby David.
Craig Mather is trousering 500k a year from the gullibles.
Spongers ‘r’ us!
Tara Dancer gambled in to 8’s?? I can assure CQN punters it’s neither my money nor anyone “in the knows” money!
So, who is gambling her? Own up now!
Gordon_J
Who’s up next for non transfer to the big ,wee ,new ,auld team?
Owners of Deidbus don’t have their troubles to seek…………coincidentally:
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Who’s that team they call the celtic
Whe’s that team we all adore
We’re the Bhoys in emerald green
we’re the best there’s ever been (edited)
And we’re out to show the world
What we can do
So bring on the Hearts the Hibs the Rankers
Bring on the Spaniards by the score
Barcelona Real Madrid who the hell
Ye tryin to kid
For we’re out tae show the world
What we can do
Twists&Turns.
I bet it last night at 16/1,but my money wouldn’t bring it in 8 points.
bournesouprecipe
10:09 on
23 July, 2013
My Grandfather used to sign that song to me when I was a wee Bhoy.
CarfinclassicCSC
WTFek
E-Mail fae the sun!!! While they try to change the law for on-line porn can
they stop junk mail from even dodgier sources?
bournesouprecipe
I love that song. I tried and failed to get the club to re-release this song with the players singing it when we were going to the UEFA cup final. Celtic missed a trick there. I reckon it would have been a big seller.
LB
voguepunter,
Well, I hear they are not going to sign Fabregas. Or Suarez. or ….
bournesouprecipe
I was talking about I see Celtic by the way.
LB
Pirlo is class and of course exactly right, qualification needs to be de-coupled from co-efficients and tied more to performance of individual club.
Twists
Tipped in paper………..who’s on yir e-mail list?
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AStor..
I think even if you had Printed and electronic any good Lawyer could throw doubt as to who actually drafted email..IMO..
As l say Just my Opinion..
Thee Ole Not Proven would Suffice..;-(
Summa
Pitch black,heavy rain and thunder in EK
BringbackjoboCSC
Ole thunder rolling into g72 on its way to Celtic park..
bournesouprecipe
09:51 on
23 July, 2013
Remember hearing that,but only on vinyl,as you say.
“we will make a gallant bid”..if you don`t mind.
Would love to hear Frank Haffey and the boys singing “Celtic,that`s the team for me.”
and the other side: “Home,boys,home”,which used to be played repeatedly,some would say “ad nauseam”, at every home game.
Them were the days.No they weren`t.
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CQN Punters Club..
My Dad just told me of a Horse that was Gambled from 50/1 to 3/1 and the Bookies got it Withdrawn..
Anyone know the Name or a link to the Story..?
TIA..
Summa
a stor mo chroi
09:04 on 23 July, 2013001:I don’t know if e-mails are admissible as evidence in court, however, when I think about it, if you still have an electronic copy in support of the paper one… I can’t see why not.If they can’t be used as evidence why are so many people in Scotland, and Scottish journalist too, brickin’ it?
All comes down to best evidence I believe, and the senders computer is that…
Anyone can make up mock e mail’s and print off…
Ayrshire is Green and White… and wet
HH
Summa of Sammi….
10:20 on
23 July, 2013
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‘AStor..
I think even if you had Printed and electronic any good Lawyer could throw doubt as to who actually drafted email..IMO.’
On the other hand stick the person in the box, get him to deny on oath that he sent the email, then await developments.
Fast forward 12 months, when in the light of further info coming to light, said witness is awaiting trial for perjury etc.
Not that that would ever happen though.
Would it?
It might be running through someone’s mind though when they are considering how to answer a question about whether they sent an email.
Good morning bhoys.
Looking for some advice. Does anybody know if BT sport comes free with business broadband. I have business broadband at home, was wondering if free sport deal would apply to me.
bournesouprecipe
10:09 on
23 July, 2013
I can still remember that record being wheeled out on special occasions.
Generally when members of Scotish Regiments went past our house on foot patrol. He had a wicked sense of humour did Owen Senior. ;-)
HH
God has just remembered what type of weather to give Scotland…
Sos.
Balinrobe horse backed rom 50’s.
Read it online in racing post.
Maybe oldtim could copy and psste it
Thunder’s back, right enough.
Re Tara – I just spoke to the trainer. It is definitely not our money!
Summa – caught the tail end of that story on ATR last night. Was in Ireland. Ballinrobe. Horse was “like a diamond”.
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MYSTERY surrounded an eyecatching gamble and subsequent stewards’ withdrawal of Like A Diamond at Ballinrobe on Monday night after officials announced they were concerned the three-year-old was not in the care of his stated trainer.
An unraced gelding, Like A Diamond was initially priced up at 50-1 by bookmakers before he was rapidly shortened, reaching a low of 11-4 with Paddy Power for the 1m1f maiden, in which he was due to be ridden by Wayne Lordan.
The stewards received a report from Chris Gordon, Turf Club senior security officer, who stated Like A Diamond was not trained at the registered licensed premises of Sharon Dunphy at Drish, Thurles, County Tipperary but at another premises in the neighbourhood.
Evidence was heard from Dunphy which included her acceptance of Gordon’s report into the matter.
Evidence was also heard from groom Fabian Burke, who had entered the racecourse stables on a temporary pass to work for Dunphy last night.
Having considered the report and the subsequent evidence and in particular the admission by Dunphy that Like A Diamond was not trained from her licensed training establishment as required by rule 147 (vi), the stewards ordered the horse’s withdrawal and referred the matter to the Turf Club.
The gamble was described as “a bit funny” by Liam Glynn of Boylesports, who said: “We inserted it at 33-1 this morning and we had quite significant support all morning and were forced to go 16-1, then 10s, 7s and I think we got as low as 3-1.