Yesterday was not a particularly good day for football. The Edinburgh cup final was played before a half empty Hampden long before the end and Chelsea’s revival of catenaccio secured the Champions League. If nothing else the latter proved that football at the very top level is not always great. Perhaps the reason why truly great teams are so celebrated.
There is an interesting dynamic to Rangers in administration. Creditors have a cash offer of around £8.5m to consider but eight players, Naismith, Bocanegra, McGregor, David, Whittaker, Goian, Lafferty and Edu cut release clause deals with Duff and Phelps for values greater than this.
Any CVA agreed next month (unlikely though it is) could be paid for by the departure of these players. Charles Green could potentially be the second person to buy Rangers for only £1.
It is, however, unlikely that other clubs will offer money for these players before a CVA is agreed as they will be available as free agents should the CVA fail and those in control of Ibrox attempt to form a Newco. Therefore, the chances of creditors getting their hands on any of these transfer fees are limited, no matter what happens to the company.
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Seven fishes mort
You can talk to my face if you want :))
Just saying that center half is a problem position for us
We have the player of the year in Charlie and a young norwegian who has been dropped and substituted in games And that’s it
If you think that’s ok then than fine with me
It does not sit fine with a lot of others though
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 21 May, 2012 at 10:25 said:
STARRY PLOUGH 1024
“I feel like dancing,.dancing….
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‘Celtic, Thomond Park, the FAI and a bit of a row. What’s going on?’
http://www.joe.ie/football/football-news/celtic-thomond-park-the-fai-and-a-bit-of-a-row-whats-going-on-0024935-1
kitalba on 21 May, 2012 at 10:25 said:
‘ernie:
“(in the 19th century the word Celtic was generally used to mean Irish, not Scottish , and the name Celtic had been used previously by other clubs).”
Prove it.’
Would I be right in thinking that you are desperate to believe the myth about why the name Celtic was chosen because it supports your own outlook?
Hearts had a remarkable series of decisions going for them during their cup run. Against St Johnstone; a soft ordering off for St Johnstone in the first game and in the replay Hearts got a very debatable penalty in the last minute.
In the semi final Ian Black was lucky to stay on the field and the penalty was a surprise decision. The same things happened in the final.
Remarkable. :-)
9 years? Jeezo
Possibly my best and worst day as a Celtic supporter. Spent a fortune that season. Met many new friends on that euro tour.
Henrik’s biggest disappointment in a hoops jersey.
Never watched it since
Hail Hail
ST
I’d say Rogne and Mulgrew would be first choices all other things being equal but others such as Wanyama, Loovens and even Wilson can come in and do a job.
SFFS
Aye, Declan doing well, keeping us up loads so in work for a bit of a rest. :-)
Mrs Mort doing well too. Still a bit tired after it all but coping with everything wonderfully. Couldn’t be prouder of the pair of them.
Mort
ernie lynch on 21 May, 2012 at 10:32 said:
kitalba on 21 May, 2012 at 10:25 said:
‘ernie:
“(in the 19th century the word Celtic was generally used to mean Irish, not Scottish , and the name Celtic had been used previously by other clubs).”
Prove it.’
Would I be right in thinking that you are desperate to believe the myth about why the name Celtic was chosen because it supports your own outlook?
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OK you two, both of you provide the facts to back up your theories and we’ll all judge them on the evidence provided.
Ernie you are such a cynic and very presumptuous.
I take a lot of things as articles of faith, I take a lot of things as gospel of the sciences and that which I am told which I can neither prove nor disprove I neither believe nor disbelieve, whichever and neither, however, I don’t resort to cynicism as a default.
I am told a lot of things that I know and can prove are bull but I rather enjoy the hilarity of the myth. I would not ever dare say that the Scots were not called Celts.
You made a statement of fact that you cannot prove. You ridicule others for doing likewise. There is a word for that.
Mort belated congrats to you and Mrs Mort. In the words of the song “Its only just begun” Hail Hail Hebcelt
greenjedi on 21 May, 2012 at 10:37 said:
”OK you two, both of you provide the facts to back up your theories and we’ll all judge them on the evidence provided.”
That’s the wrong approach though isn’t it?
It’s for those suggesting a reason why the name Celtic was chosen to provide satisfactory evidence.
You don’t just accept a claim until it’s been disproved.
Where’s the evidence to support the view that the name Celtic was chosen because it was some kind of link between Scotland and Ireland?
hebcelt
Thanks
The origins of terms like ‘hillbilly’ and ‘redneck’ are almost certainly complicated and obscured by the passing of time.
…it won’t stop people whio enjoy an ole argument arguing about them, but there is no right and dfeinitive answer, as is the case with the origins of many folk expressions.
angelfc67 on 21 May, 2012 at 10:26 said:
Mixed memories (emotions) today. Wonderful to be in Seville 9 years ago today (how hot was it!), but my beloved gran passed away 9 years ago today also.
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Yup couldn’t believe the searing heat. Remember sitting in the stadium just before kick off and sweat pouring off me wondering how on earth people could run around in the heat, our guys did us proud.
Stayed at Occidental hotel near train station, George McCluskey and Patrick Kielty (Irish comedian allegedly) also there.
Went back to uk via Madrid and have an everlasting memory of us sitting at our restaurant on the Thursday night in Plaza Mayor with ‘pockets’ of Celtic fans in various corners of the square striking up a wee sing song whilst sipping some soothing Merlot. Heaven on earth.
What happened to the ole Seville money?
Sydney, what exactly has the defence done wrong this season?
Do you want a defence that concedes 0 goals all season, that would be good but impossible.
Or alternatively name a few CBs that you would like.
SFFS
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 21 May, 2012 at 10:45 said:
Now you’re just being annoying. That’s my job. And Timabhouy’s.
starry plough —–
Pleased you got Pinball.
I dig on a regular basis in small town Sicilian flea markets . Rarely find anything I want personally but the relevant sellers don’t seem to have twigged that early Italo House tunes sell for big bucks in NYC / Chicago / Manchester etc. Sometimes I feel guilty. The guilt tends to disappear when I use the profit to buy tunes from vinyl sellers in the States.
Re: The heat in Seville. It was hard enough sitting in it. I couldn’t believe how Lenny could keep running in it. Right up till the end he was bursting a gut all around the pitch.
Have never been into the Bee Gees but have to thank them for Massachusetts and the album it was on,apparently Oasis,whilst touring America before the release of Definitely Maybe picked up a Bee Gees cassette to listen to at a truck stop which they listened to a lot on the tour bus and influenced the production of their debut album,so as told by Owen Morris the producer of said album on the ole ten year celebration dvd.
I also hear monster hit Stayin’ Alive is wearing out the needle on the phonograph in the blue room.
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 21 May, 2012 at 10:45 said:
As long as agent Whyte doesn’t get his hands on it…
Ernie
ernie lynch on 21 May, 2012 at 10:42 said:
you should re-read that post and then read what you wrote earlier about the Scots not being known as Celts… you made that statement not another, so by your own words the onus of proof is on you. Am I correct?
By the way mate, I never offered an opinion on how Celtic were named. Ever.
Pantalonio- you are now on the ‘Podium of Annoyance’, along with ole Mark Dingwallie and Mr Johnny Clash.
Noun 1. Celtic – a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
Celtic language
Indo-European language, Indo-Hittite, Indo-European – the family of languages that by 1000 BC were spoken throughout Europe and in parts of southwestern and southern Asia
Erse, Gaelic, Goidelic – any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland
Brittanic, Brythonic – a southern group of Celtic languages
Adj. 1. Celtic – relating to or characteristic of the Celts
Gaelic por cierto…………..
estorilbhoy on 21 May, 2012 at 10:44
Madrid was where my hotel was too. On the night of the game l with my son tried to sleep in the railway station but they closed it. So like tens of other Celtic fans we slept on the pavement outside .
The journey back on the train was one big sing-song unforgettable.
kitalba on 21 May, 2012 at 10:39 said:
You should at least be alert to the fact that you are more likely to accept at face values those claims which reinforce your own prejudicies.
In my experience those are the things you should be most sceptical about.
Regarding science etc and accepting things we don’t know enough about to understand always remember that scientists talk about ‘the truth for now’ ie something that is currently accepted as fact and believed to be correct may subsequently be shown to be wrong.
CELTIC…..C = Cup, E = European, L + Large, T = Trophy, I = Is, C = Coming
Thats why they were named Celtic. FACT. Waldo told me back in the day.
No further questions, your honourcsc
I remember the day after the final on the bus heading for Seville Airport. The radio was on and the song being played as we passed the stadium was?
Didn’t we almost have it all by Whitney Houston. I started greetin at that point.
Ernie
Thank you for the lesson, I’ve taken it onboard and it is much appreciated; now, I know you are not the sort to be evasive so would you mind answering my earlier question?
Ernie & Kitbala
Do any of you have any prove you are right and the other wrong?
greenjedi on 21 May, 2012 at 10:59 said:
I remember the day after the final on the bus heading for Seville Airport. The radio was on and the song being played as we passed the stadium was?
Didn’t we almost have it all by Whitney Houston. I started greetin at that point.
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Ya big woose :O)
Oh! I meant to add – I’ve never forgiven my science teacher for telling me Pluto was a planet.
Robin Gibb thread
Glasgow band The Pathfinders did a real good version of To Love Somebody ——- Ian Clews on vocals.
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 21 May, 2012 at 10:54 said:
Surely philvis, of all people, must be on the podium of annoyance?
Kitalba,
Been reading your contributions posted over the past few hours. As always, an education.
Keep em coming.
Morning all from a sunny Tottington.
Off topic here in some respects as I am planning a little venture into Home Brewing in prep for a head wetting, all being well, in September of this year.
May not be too far off topic considering the booze hounds mind. :o)
That said, can anyone provide me with any pointers or good sites or kits to get me started.
Thinking of a beer, lager and a cider (not all together before anyone asks :o)
Mort. Congrats to you and your good lady
Regarding our center halfs
Wanyama has done a great job in midfield
Loovens contract is up in 9 days
Wilson is playing like he was at forest. Poor
Seven fishes
The let’s do nothing brigade have cost us dearly before
Even Neil knows we need a center half and has said so, he has given lists to Peter lawell with no success of getting his top wishes
St
greenjedi:
It is your prerogative to get involved but mate if you are of that mind I wouldsuggest you go back to the start and see what is being discussed. There is no onus on me to prove anything, I made no statements of fact.