The second half last night will be remember for the fact that right back Mikael Lustig came within the width of the crossbar of scoring a hat-trick, while left back Emilio Izaguirre also hit the crossbar – and was caught offside in the centre forward position. The movement and energy levels required for this type of performance cannot be overestimated.
Adam Matthews’ goal on Saturday, when he burst a lung to cover half the field and get on the end of a move as it developed on the opposite wing, is another example of how physically taxing playing for Celtic is right now. And just as importantly, how taxing it is to play against them.
Motherwell competed as best they could before hitting the wall and capitulating.
Kano
I knew the minutes’ applause for Kano was coming last night, but it was a hard moment nonetheless. Sannabhoy read a letter at halftime from Martin’s wife, Carolyn, explaining the family’s appreciation for what the Celtic family did for them.
It’s appropriate for us to return our respect to Kano’s family, and to Sannabhoy and his Kano Foundation colleagues. They got the charity work ball rolling for so many of us. They gave us the opportunity to aspire to become better people.
There’s a link at the bottom of the article to sign-up for CQN11, where the work to build another school kitchen in Malawi goes on. You are part of an incredible community. Be there.
Just a brief note on Honest Dave King’s recent claims. He will become a director of newco Rangers in the event the forthcoming EGM votes him so. I’ve no doubt he will be able to find a NomAd to work with him, not all have the same standards, allowing the company to retain its listed status with him as a director.
It is also true that the SFA cannot stop him becoming a director. They do not have a Fit and Proper test, they have fit and proper criteria, which directorial appointments are measured against after they are appointed.
Despite all we’ve seen in come out of Hampden over the last few years, I would be amazed if the SFA board approved a tax convict and former director of a club which broke tax law, player registration rules and went into liquidation. It’s not even a remotely tenable suggestion.
After the event, the SFA would be in a position to penalise newco Rangers – most probably through a fine – and instruct them to dismiss King. King, of course, has all the humility and self-awareness required to apologise and resign without a fuss. There’s no way he would use his well-marshalled media campaign to try what Craig Whyte and Charles Green did before him – play to the gallery, blame all his ills on an ‘anti-Rangers’ conspiracy.
Note how the media campaign is rolling out King comment and press releases as definitive news, not subjective claims. Note also that Easdale press releases are being covered by the media, but that pantomime-hate figure, Jack Irvine, is being attributed as the source.
Note that Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias are saying nothing. They’re just going about their business. You don’t need crystal balls to see how this one is going to end.
CQN11 St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance is on Friday 13 March, at the Kerrydale Suite, Celtic Park. The focus of an excellent night’s entertainment will be funding the construction of a kitchen at Chibwata Primary School in Malawi, for Mary’s Meals.
Email me if you would like to reserve a ticket, celticquicknews@gmail.com or book directly via the links at the bottom of this page.
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minceyheidman
17:05 on 22 January, 2015
Simonsen allegedly made 18 bets last season and 37 this one.
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Strolled into the bookies in August and declared, ‘I bet I place more lines this year than I did last year……’
They are the master race for a reason don’t cha know!
HH jamesgang
foghorn leghorn 16:11
whats with all the snooker puns?
i was watching a bit of Willie Thorne on the PC earlier so must have missed the chat
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Coming to the table a bit behind!
Wonder if Simonsen had an “in play” bet while the huns were 2-0 up at Alloa with 20 minutes to go?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2921913/Celtic-midfielder-Beram-Kayal-agrees-Brighton-two-half-year-deal.html
Kayal away. Good luck son
LB
Any truth in the rumour that Glib Shameless Liar called an EGM for the wrong company?
Best of luck to Beram Kayal. Always liked him, especially the day he squared up to haj doof in another one of those repetitive three nil drubbings we were handing out. Think it was 2011 when KC scored the third past Mcshagger.
Simenson apparently rumbled when he was seen in Paddy Power sticking on a grand at 7/2 on Celtic at -2 for next week.
Canny really blame the guy can you ?
JohnBishoplookalikeCSC
JJ I don’t know. I assume its a shoe belonging to a circus performer and is meant to be in some way derogatory.
I cant post on hun media these days or I’d ask the chap to be more specific:-)
one paper is telling the truth, first ever meeting
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/mobile/celtic/celtic-back-to-peak-form-but-race-is-still-on-to-finish-season-on-top-195137n.116705468
Thanks for the good wishes everyone, too many to mention, I’m of lists:-)
Just back from seeing a sleepy and sore, but recovering Mrs Doc.
Leftie, TET, her Aunty Jean is coming in to clean for me:-)
My Mum is doing the ironing.
Miss Doc is helping with the washing and her sisters.
I have a G&T waiting after visiting tonight.
Very relieved.
Never trusted Kayal after that 3-3 game at Killie a few years back
Patrick Bamford:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Bamford
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Ladbrokes reckon JG priority Jan signing for Southampton. Think we will soon have an EPL team after all.
Good luck and best wishes Beram.
HH
ACGR
If you do ask be sure to explain what ‘specific’ means and that’s it’s not the name of a really big sea!
HH jamesgang
Foghorn leghorn
The Hamilton left -back, Stephen Henrie, was mentioned, and, off it went,people started talking about breaks, rests and so on.
You’ve probably only seen the tip of the iceberg.
Young Bamford born in Grantham. Not the best start in life for the young lad.
HH jamesgang
I hope Simmonsen has his money on us for the semi final…
hh
So he only got rumbled because he was phoning his bookie from the managers office and the wee woman on the switchboard said ‘nobody is ever in there’.
PG-VG :)
SFTB
Don’t get me wrong mate, I was only raising those concerns of mine (and many others) post your debate of a couple of days ago. I can accept mistakes and failures are latent within speculation, buying players is a gamble, some you’ll win, some you’ll lose, but when the mistakes and failures and losing forms a recurring pattern and becomes the norm consequentially attracting generous, bloated, reward without question – as a given, as a given… then I think only a fool would greet such a performance with an acrobatic clapping retarded seal impersonation. HaHaHaHa :-))))) as the accepted mantra seems to go on here (as considered debate) these days.
My beef with Celtic is still their hiding behind the secret five-way-agreement shroud, and the living wage fiasco, contrasted with those who have the conviction of strength in truth and those ever so generous unearned bonuses; just think if those unearned bonuses were diverted to Mary’s Meals… how much good that would do.
But according to some, not you, I no longer have a right to an opinion on that because I give my season ticket money directly to charity as opposed paying for the lavish lifestyle of people I don’t believe deserves my hard earned coin anymore.
I only raise that subject with you at all because I know you are a reasonable man who appreciates the concerns of others without prejudice, unlike one or two others, although sometimes you do go off on a tangent when defining what I mean. Still, you care, with your eyes wide open too.
Keep it lit mate and don’t let the haters and spoilers grind you down. Gotta go.
JJ
“Why do you object to the ` bonus culture` ??”
For two main reasons.
The reasons why bonuses are awarded are not specified so it is open to corruption.
The value of bonuses is, I believe, too high and is restricted to certain members of the club, in the boardroom, and not to others.
I have no problems with clear incentives available to all but bonuses for a select few, voted by and agreed by those same select few, is one of the things that is wrong with modern capitalism. It is the old Lee Iacocca myth where he was credited with turning round Chrysler’s fortunes and handsomely rewarded for it. All the shop floor workers and lower and middle management pretty much got less than a lollipop for contributing to the same outcome.
When he returned to Chrysler for a 2nd time and led it into bankruptcy. All he suffered as a result was the loss of a company car and a bit of his executive pension. Since then, the myth that managers make all the difference and the workforce are merely drones has been the narrative that led us to the recent Banking crisis.
Best wishes to Beram Kayal thanks for your efforts, and hope your career kick starts.
Doc
glad to hear that all is well with your better half best wishes for a speedy recovery
Good Luck Beram, thought he played well early in his Celtic career, then elbows intervened.
All the best to you.
Would have loved to have seen Bitton and Kayal form a midfield partnership, I think they could have complimented each other brilliantly.
Best of luck to Beram hope he rediscovers his mojo!
LionRoars, I hope so too, these other women won’t keep cleaning and looking after me for long!
kitalba
thank you for the kind words.
I am sure the debate will continue.
Best wishes to ole Doc’s wife and a speedy recovery.
gary67
16:13 on 22 January, 2015
Cheers what did you think of Griffiths last night ?
Every time I see Kayal and zaluska warm up without ever getting on….I’m reminded how far professional football can be removed from childhood dreams.
And every time an izzy gives his jersey to a wee jay then I remember that for a lucky few, dreams do still come true.
HH jamesgang
Just saw this :
PLEASE SHARE!!
To all Rangers fans and groups I read on social networking that some fans don’t want to attend my game on Sunday as they believe some of the proceeds will go to Rangers Football Club.
I can state now RFC will not benefit from the proceeds of my game. it will be split 4 ways between Fernando Ricksen labella Ricksen, MND Scotland and Rangers foundation.
Glasgow Rangers have been kind enough to donate the stadium and facilities free of charge so please don’t let this keep Rangers fans away from the chance to see some of the greatest players I have played with at Rangers football club and throughout my career. Please all supporter groups share this
“So, while February 1 is a date which has got every Celtic supporter salivating as it will herald the first-ever meeting between the Hoops and Rangers in their new form ”
Glasgow Evening Times – no writer credited
sevco goalkeeper caught betting……well, that covers today’s revelation ……..wonder what tomorrow’s will be …. :)
Really good game last night with some good performances and importantly a shape to the team. Would Armstrong have fitted in to that performance in place of Commons? Armstrong can pass, run, track back and tackle
BSR-Matt Lindsay surely? :)
Doc.
Hope your Mrs is well enough to batter you like a fish supper.
HH
Bada
The unseen fenian hand