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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KewCelt88
Welcome to the madhouse,
A.K.A the best blog in Celtic cyber space :)))
Something doesn’t add up here. Madden is available but is now 4th official at the other game:
“CRAIG THOMSON has been chosen as the referee when Celtic meet Rangers in the QTS Scottish League Cup semi-finals.
Thomson, who is in his 13th year as a FIFA referee, has refereed 10 Old Firm ties, including the 2011 League Cup final, and is the most experienced official available to the Scottish Football Association having taken charge of six major cup finals.
The assistants at the Hampden clash on February 1 will be Graham Chambers and David McGeachie, with Calum Murray the fourth official.
Steven McLean will take charge of the other semi-final between Aberdeen and Dundee United the previous day. Bobby Madden, who had been reported to be in line for the Glasgow derby, will be the fourth official for Saturday’s clash.”
DeniaBhoy
Unseen fenian hand :)))))))))
Did young Marcus make his debut against Renne in the EL a coupla seasons back?
philbhoy
15:08 on 22 January, 2015
I’d imagine we’ll be looking for one
Deniabhoy
Big Peter must given the instruction..
“Something doesn’t add up here. Madden is available but is now 4th official at the other game:”
Deniabhoy,
Madden being available for Saturday doesn’t mean he’s available for Sunday Shirley?
I though he said he has a yoofa course on Sunday.
Philbhoy & Gary,
I can’t see us receiving a fee for a player that has been released.
geordie munro
15:15 on 22 January, 2015
Fee for Kayal not Fraser
Gary,
Ahhhh. Soweee
Canamalar
12:56 on 22 January, 2015
natknow,
The fact there is competition simply shows how far Celtic have downsized, and that
IMO is a disgrace.
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Not sure what you mean by “downsizing” mate. Have we laid people off? Or do you mean that you think we’re not spending enough on players?
DeniaBhoy
14:56 on
22 January, 2015
Gary67 – was just about to ask where the rumour was coming from.
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No rumour I posted it earlier today
HH
KewCelt88 has been transported to Botany Bay. (thumbsup)
Philbhoy & Gary,
Of course we’ll receive a fee fgs :p
Phil, yip. Marcus did indeed make his debut in the aforementioned game.
Doc, excellent news.
HH
Doc
I know the feeling, glad to hear all went well, best wishes to you and Mrs Doc
Few of yesterday’s news stories that we have on the test site getting mentioned – have a look at the site and check out today’s stories too:
http://cqn.factory73.com
The new site will be live very shortly.
Another wee piece of news for those going along to CQN 11 on Friday 13th March, or indeed those who are buying virtual tickets.
Burn Stewart Distillers have confirmed that they are happy to support the CQN 11 project and that they will supply, as they did last year, a Scottish Leader Miniature for all ticket holders.
The Magners free pint has also been agreed too. It’s gonna be a special night!
5 reasons to never mess with a ladies purse…………..
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qrhSf8CEgC8
long haired yins man
14:41 on
22 January, 2015
Paranoid tim alert ….why are all last nights game highlights up on bbc webpage but not the hoops…..
MaybeitsjustmeCSC.
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They were on the BBC webpage last night, I watched them when I got home from the game. I was going to have another look this morning but they were gone. I just had to watch Thistle instead.
weman67
Pretty sick stuff really.
Watching porn would be less harmful
Thanks for the welcome fellow Celts.
I am not a hun, as someone suggested – I’m far too good looking for that accusation to be credible. Anyways, looking forward to contributing to the debates. Heads up that I like Ronnie D, think he’s doing a good job with the team so far. Especially our improvement when we don’t have the ball. Having a pressing game that the players actually know what their are supposed to do to get the ball back is something that is critical if we want to become a top team.
HH
Doc
Good news sir.:)))
Better get the place tidied for her coming home :)))
setting free the bears for Res. 12 & Oscar Knox
15:35 on 22 January, 2015
weman67
Pretty sick stuff really.
Watching porn would be less harmful
Each to their own……..??
Thought Marcus Fraser looked the part – then he had a bad injury. Not many making it through from Lennoxtown to the first team in recent years. Hopefully Ronny will address this and Liam Henderson and a few others will make the grade.
sftb
Watching porn would be less harmful
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how do you know laddie?
It was always going to be hard to land John Guidetti on a permanent basis as he will have plenty of suitors it is being said he has completely withdrawn from talks with Celtic and will consider his options in the summer.So for me he would only be on the subs bench from now on in and only used to cover injury better to play our own players as I doubt wither he will sign for Celtic If he is not happy send him back to Man.City. H.H.
Oh Kew. You have just upset Kevin Jungle and will immediately be classed as a happy clapper.
Welcome to the Club H H :-)
philbhoy
hard to imagine it could be worse
JG was hoping the Celtic loan period would get him a better deal elsewhere at the end of this season. Ronnie/The Club has sussed this. JG is a good player, but hasn’t done enough for me to think he is worth a mega-bucks deal. So keep him in as cover for our contracted players for the rest of the seaon. He will end up with West Ham or similar EPL club.
Big Sami 2million quid contract for 2years no bad eh!!!!
Big Sami deserves everything he gets!
Go the Greek God, with my thanks and best wishes!
Hail Sammi
Good luck to Sammi
Doc-all the best HH
Oh Kew. You have just upset Kevin Jungle and will immediately be classed as a happy clapper.
Welcome to the Club H H :-)
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Cheers GretnaB. Take it KJ is not a Ronnie D fan?
Wonder if JG backed himself for that hat trick next week and if he’ll get the chance to do so. Not looking likely at the moment.
My bhoy just told me the young boy who signed for Real Madrid is on £80000 a week. If that’s true football is crazier than I thought.
£2 Million for 2 x years for big Sammi?? I think wee Jay is one hell of an agent :-)
My bhoy just told me the young boy who signed for Real Madrid is on £80000 a week. If that’s true football is crazier than I thought.>
A millionaire at 15 3/4. Mental.