Rangers today relaxed their ban on the BBC, issued after a documentary with contributions from two former Rangers directors was screened last month. The BBC booked a paying gig at Ibrox for this afternoon’s game against Dundee United, if Rangers stuck to their principles they would have missed a media payment from the SPL.
Tune in to BBC Scotland this afternoon and listen to the sound of licence payers’ money strut its stuff from Ibrox.
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Swansea. You have and always will be a board lacky
You are quite happy with their 3 in a row
And you are calling me a hun
Shame on you
Stein Would have kicked out lawell years ago and seen him for what he is
Ie no interest on the success of our club
Bit like you
Tic Talker, Salve salve;- I find your site to be very informative, you know much more about the game than I ever will, keep it up.
Greenwells
Sine labore nihil
SwanseaBhoy – Ha! Nobody’s perfect. Sweet dreams. (thumbsup)
Greenwells Glory – He leaves the Smiths for his red headed step children
It’s not my fault I’m ginger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5uYE5O3E5Y (thumbsup)
Greenwell’s Glory
Magister Mundi sum ???
“I’m up before the judge on Monday” ?
Greenwells Glory
i’m not the tic tac tic blogger.
but i do agree he knows a thing or two. :O)
tictalker talking tic
Setting Free the Bears, Salve salve;- Worry not it has already been taken care of.
Philvis I Know and God Knows but he decrees these things and he laughs and says to the Angels, “Look he’s actually drinking it,” every time he sees you supping that Hellish concoction.
Greenwells.
Again for SFTB Homo praesumitur bonus donec probetur malus.
Tictalker, Salve salve;- apologies, I still believe you know more about football than me.
Greenwells
Ex unitate virres
Anyhoo gents,Salve salve:- I promised Mrs Greenwells I would be in bed early tonight, I thought I heard her scrabbling around in the Ottoman for her Harris tweed negligee, fortunately for me pirates of the Carribean was on the telly and someone shouted,”Avast behind”, and she fixed me with her one good eye and said ” You’ve lost your chance then”, one more Highland Park to settle the nerves before I retire then.
Greenwells
Mellita, domi adsum
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G’Day Fae a Overcast Melbourne 25C..
Big Big Game today.. They are all Big now.. Rennes was a Welcome Bonus but Only a Bonus..
I would start with the Same Team as it would be Negative to Drop anyone.. Sammi’s best Ever Game was at Fir Park 0-4 at HT..
Best of Luck Bhoys.. 1-3 Stokesie to Continue His Great (Making me Eat my Words) Run of Scoring..
Keep The Faith..
Summa ft SammiTheWellSlayerCSC
“A Shot In The Arm For Scottish Football.”
“Gallant Celtic Boost The Co-Efficient!”
“Celtic Still Flying The Flag For Scotland.”
“Magnificent Celtic Do Us Proud.”
“Injury Depleted Celtic Side Restore Some Pride.”
“The Bravest Of The Brave – Celtic Keep The Nation’s Hopes Alive!”
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It seemed like a Sports(Scottish) journalist’s dream,wee buns,no need to “hold the back page”on that score – it was a “free one” – money for old rope.
Never happened though,did it?
All it was,was a “miracle” – misconstrued,maybe? But sure,that’s what our Chief said,did he not?
Aye dead on,no bar,whatever ye say – never mind all the rest of Lenny’s interview – “Timmy was blessed,Lenny said the same sure in one word,MIRACLE!!”. “You once had two games left to save your job Lennon,now you only have one…”
Congratulations,praise,credit? Not a chance of it – Timmy got lucky,that’s all.
Seriously though,to say that we are a separate entity to them is an understatement.
Now is the time.
Celtic for the victory 2mara – I have never been more convinced that we are going to win a game in my life.
Celtic.
Sammy should start. Ki on the bench.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/nov/06/celtic-rangers-play-in-england?
WAKE UP, JOBO!
I cannot determine my sartorial outfit until I have had the eponymous weather information….even though I live in Arbroath! Seeing as most CQN people are not up yet, here is a link to were I live to help pass the time and as a distraction to match day nerves. I live in a wee flat overlooking the far end of the harbour. Lovely day today (as you can verify if you have a look). I don`t want to jinx the team today so no predictions from me . Less is more
http://www.angus.gov.uk/history/museums/signaltower/webcam.htm
JJ
….should you actually click on the view, select Marina from the drop down menu for the part where I live.
JJ
Talking to myself at the moment but here is the article referred to by Tomtheleedstim. An enjoyable read but the bit where he mentions Rangers being invited as the opposition in Testimonials came as a bit of a surprise…..unless some Hamburg or Rapid Vienna nonentities have hung up their boots of late.
Kick Celtic and Rangers out of the SPL
For the sake of all Scottish football, the Old Firm should play south of the border
Kevin McKenna
The Observer, Sunday 6 November 2011
In the last three decades of the 20th century, Celtic FC established an unofficial benevolent fund for England’s Professional Footballers’ Association. No sooner had a stalwart of some patch of England’s soccer greensward reached a career milestone than a call would be put through to Glasgow’s East End. “Hello, Mr Chairman, we would be honoured if you could bring your wonderful football team down to Lancashire to help us honour Bobby in his testimonial year.”
The phone conversation ought really to have begun thus: “Hello, old friend, we’d like you to bring coachloads of your supporters down to line the pockets of our lad because his club have exploited him for 10 years and our fans are a stingy lot.” I am one of those idiot punters.
Thirty years ago, when I should have been studying for a pitiful second round of university resits, I decided to embark on a six-hour coach trip to Ipswich to pay homage to some bloke called Allan Hunter. I knew vaguely who he was. He had a big German porn star moustache and played honestly and vigorously for Northern Ireland. He was also an unsung hero of the East Anglian outfit’s splendid 1981 Uefa Cup-winning team and, thanks to the economic incontinence of us 15,000 Scots, he has probably since retired to run some thatched tavern in the Cotswolds.
I think Celtic won the match, but I couldn’t be sure as I was howling with the bevvy for the entire trip. There was licentiousness and turpitude. It was one of those win-win-win-win situations. Big Allan got a bumper pay-off for his decade of honest toil; the Celtic directors banked a sizable appearance fee; we all got a couple of days drinking cider and making the acquaintance of rosy-cheeked women who all sounded like the daughters of the Combine Harvesters, and the fans of Ipswich Town were spared the embarrassment of being exposed as ungrateful niggards. At the end of the game, it was the Scots who remained behind to demand a bow by Hunter. We knew we were playing the role of dumb patsies but at least we would ensure we would be kind dumb patsies.
Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Jackie Charlton – all of them invited Celtic to play at their benefit matches. Soon, every long-serving player in the old English First Division was forming an orderly queue to book Celtic or Rangers for the purpose of boosting their endowment funds. The phenomenon continues to this day and we all still follow them down, deluding ourselves that we are regarded as the St Francis of Assisi or Mother Teresa supporters’ club on tour. At one point, I thought Manchester United might consider erecting a statue to the memory of the Unknown Celtic Supporter outside Old Trafford; we must have saved the Mancunian miserables a fortune in pension top-ups over the years.
Yet Celtic and Rangers are mere shadows of what they once were. They are withering on the vine and it is probably unrealistic to expect any succour from within the sub-prime madness of the English Premier League. Later this month, Rangers will encounter their day of destiny with the Revenue when they will learn whether they are liable for a £49m tax bill arising from a number of colourful tax-avoidance schemes stretching back more than a decade. If the case goes against them, the Govan club faces ruin. Celtic, meanwhile, are reaping a bitter harvest from their policy of recruiting overseas cast-offs who, in return for becoming millionaires at our expense, look like they are trying to arrange flowers when they attempt to defend.
If anything were to happen to Rangers, then Celtic will suffer too. For what would be the point of buying a season ticket in the knowledge that your oldest and most bitter foes are out of the picture? The last time any team outside of the Old Firm won the league was 26 years ago and if you have seen the basket cases that Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs have recently become you will know that it won’t happen again in our lifetimes. The SPL’s smaller clubs don’t help themselves either by regularly giving coaching jobs to Scots for whom English isn’t even their third language and by allowing their pitches to resemble, at the end of the season, a practice range for Challenger tanks.
The fans of these clubs have simply stopped turning up and why should they? For even if one half of the Old Firm is off the boil, as Celtic currently are, they are routinely hammered by the other half. Celtic and Rangers must leave and Scottish football needs them to leave too.
For several years now, the Old Firm have solicited support from Premier League owners to be allowed entry to their feast. On each occasion, they have been rebuffed by chairmen scared that the Glasgow duo’s gargantuan pulling power would reduce their share of the Sky billions. Even if that were to change, current Uefa regulations would still need to be altered.
Yet the Premier League would be enhanced by the presence of Celtic and Rangers. The product has become predictable and tired and there is little genuine competition. Only three clubs have a realistic chance of winning the title. Of those, Chelsea and Manchester City are common-or-garden outfits who have simply bought permanent residence in the top four. Thirteen clubs have no chance of getting there. The Premier League is no longer a competition – it’s an exalted soup kitchen.
Sky also saw the product devalued when the broadcaster lost 1-0 to a Portsmouth landlady over their exorbitant pub viewing fees. Like every other football fan in England, they must know that Bolton v Celtic on a wet Monday night is far more tempting than Bolton v Wigan; or Stoke; or Norwich, or any other of those dreary little outfits from England’s shires and mill towns. Now all that is required is for a small club called Sion to destroy Uefa’s absolute authority in a Swiss court later this month and the secret, guilty desire of every genuine fan in England may yet become a reality: Celtic at home in the FA Cup at the end of January.
JJ
JJ,
Don’t give a Tom tit about the bunnoes or English football.
Here we go again, we’re on the road again!
We’re on the road again, we’re on the road to Paradise!
We love the jungle deep, that’s where the lion sleeps,
For then those evil eyes, they have no place in paradise.!
Mon the Hoops!
Hail! Hail!
DavieL
Paul McBride resigns from Tory party
By Lorraine Davidson
Published on Sunday 6 November 2011 07:42
LEADING QC Paul McBride, one of the Tory party’s most high profile supporters in Scotland, ditched his party membership yesterday just hours after its new leader was elected and following a row over its failure to back a crackdown on sectarianism.
The lawyer, who was once tipped as a possible Conservative advocate general at Westminster, yesterday sent a letter to the party’s chairman Andrew Fulton stating that he no longer wished to continue his membership of a party which “stands for nothing and opposes everything”.
His resignation follows the controversy over the introduction of new anti-sectarian legislation by the Scottish Parliament. Celtic supporter McBride, who was sent a letter bomb at a time when Catholic supporters were being targeted, wants to see tough new laws introduced to tackle the problem.
However, Tory MSPs last week opposed the two new offences which the Scottish Government wants to bring in for football related sectarianism.
McBride said: “This was a party whose whole cabinet was almost destroyed by the IRA and they are refusing to criminalise people singing songs celebrating the IRA.”
Although McBride used to advise the Scottish Tories on criminal justice issues, he has frequently found himself at odds with the party in recent months.
He was furious after the Tory justice spokesman, John Lamont, blamed the west of Scotland system of segregating children into Catholic and non-denominational schools for overseeing what he called “state-sponsored conditioning of sectarian attitudes.” McBride publicly supported Jackson Carlaw in his bid to succeed Annabel Goldie as leader of the party and he last night dismissed new leader Ruth Davidson’s chances of reviving the party in Scotland. “They have a leader who has no policies and little experience apart from having been on television about as many times as I have,” he said.
“Alex Salmond must be thrilled. The Scottish Conservative party stands for nothing and opposes everything, they are in terminal decline. At least the SNP are trying to do something about sectarianism and the alcohol culture in Scotland. They may not succeed but they are making an effort to do the right thing.”
McBride became one of the Conservatives’ best-known supporters following his defection from Labour two years ago. He has spoken for the party on justice issues in the past and he took part in a party political broadcast for the party in the run up to the last general election. He said he had no plans to join any other political party following his resignation.
A spokesman for the Scottish Conservative party said: “We don’t comment on internal party matters.”
Estad,
Interesting. I don’t normally judge people by their politics but … Scottish Tories?!
Glad he’s seen sense.
John Lamont needs to do some research, last time I looked there were Catholic schools in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh ( and all points between).
Mr Salmond for all his “sins” got this one right –
http://www.heraldscotland.com/salmond-let-s-celebrate-catholic-schools-rather-than-grudgingly-accept-them-1.828354
Hail! Hail!
DavieL
A scrappy 1 – 0 win would do for me today.
That said it would be nice to give them a right good 6 – 0 pumping and play fantastically well.
Mr wanyama should start , thought kayal started the fightback the other night when he went flying in to a tackle and kicked on from there.
They would be my two in the middle for today
Maybe Paul McBride will start his own anti-sectarian , anti-orange order party.
Hey Salmond- you cant have an anti-sectarian bill and ignore the orange order !
I see the Huns had the Forces on the pitch at half-time yesterday.
Shocking hypocrisy and sheer cynicism from them.
Q: If an EPL club was facing a massive legal action from HMRC over unpaid taxes, do you think the media in England would be silent over their attempt to appropriate the brave men and women of the Army to their cause – at a time when the Army is being starved of equipment by a country whose public services are being starved of cash?
A: Absolutely not. But I would bet the farm that not one single journalist in Scotland will have the guts to point out the rank hypocrisy of RFC.
5th generation
I hope its a solid formation based on a strong(5man?) mid-field with Wanyama at the heart of it. Once we have got control of the game then throw on an extra attacker.
DavieL,
Catholic schools would last about 2 minutes in an independent Scotland.
Think about it – the country would be run by the kind of people who were on that Edinburgh jury… Financial pressures and cultural indifference (not to mention outright hostility in some quarters) would see them cease to exist in the state sector.
Morning bhoys!
Happy birthday to the greatest football club ever!!!!
And to all that share it
3-1 to the bhoys in green
The first frost of Winter covers the grass on this beautiful North Ayrshire morning.
Come on the Bhoys!
SFTB, not the highlights but good nonetheless…
Celtic vs Rennes – Rennes Banner, The Huddle & Pyro
In the last couple of elections I started voting SNP and I still think independance is the way forward.
I mean Labour are damaged beyond repair. Lib dems lol -tories Ahhhg.
But this sectarian bill is badly thought out.
And now I’m thinking of setting up my own party .
Be quite left but still encourage individual enterprise .
Kick out the landowners and the orange order and have an independant Scotland!!
Morning all from a bright yet frosty Tottington
C’mon you Bhoys n Green!
No waiting till a goal behind
No 20 minutes into the game
Up and at them from the first whistle to the last
Hail Hail
ItaliaBhoy says:
6 November, 2011 at 08:29
I see the Huns had the Forces on the pitch at half-time yesterday.
Shocking hypocrisy and sheer cynicism from them.
Q: If an EPL club was facing a massive legal action from HMRC over unpaid taxes, do you think the media in England would be silent over their attempt to appropriate the brave men and women of the Army to their cause – at a time when the Army is being starved of equipment by a country whose public services are being starved of cash?
A: Absolutely not. But I would bet the farm that not one single journalist in Scotland will have the guts to point out the rank hypocrisy of RFC.
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Just on a matter of fact, they are not facing any action over unpaid taxes, they are facing a hearing to determine whether they are liable for any taxes.
Top of the morning to you all from a bright and sunny Fife. Hope this day brings a victory for us in darkest Motherwell. We are still on course for the domestic treble remember!
Looks like McBride is also going for the treble. Labour, Tory, SNP?
This goes some way to explaining his stance on the new Bill which is at odds with just about every one else in the legal profession.
S.o.S. article reads:
Paul McBride resigns from Tory party
Paul McBride had been at odds with the Conservative Party in recent months.
By Lorraine Davidson
Published on Sunday 6 November 2011 03:42
LEADING QC Paul McBride, one of the Tory party’s most high profile supporters in Scotland, ditched his party membership yesterday just hours after its new leader was elected and following a row over its failure to back a crackdown on sectarianism.
The lawyer, who was once tipped as a possible Conservative advocate general at Westminster, yesterday sent a letter to the party’s chairman Andrew Fulton stating that he no longer wished to continue his membership of a party which “stands for nothing and opposes everything”.
His resignation follows the controversy over the introduction of new anti-sectarian legislation by the Scottish Parliament. Celtic supporter McBride, who was sent a letter bomb at a time when Catholic supporters were being targeted, wants to see tough new laws introduced to tackle the problem.
However, Tory MSPs last week opposed the two new offences which the Scottish Government wants to bring in for football related sectarianism.
McBride said: “This was a party whose whole cabinet was almost destroyed by the IRA and they are refusing to criminalise people singing songs celebrating the IRA.”
Although McBride used to advise the Scottish Tories on criminal justice issues, he has frequently found himself at odds with the party in recent months.
He was furious after the Tory justice spokesman, John Lamont, blamed the west of Scotland system of segregating children into Catholic and non-denominational schools for overseeing what he called “state-sponsored conditioning of sectarian attitudes.” McBride publicly supported Jackson Carlaw in his bid to succeed Annabel Goldie as leader of the party and he last night dismissed new leader Ruth Davidson’s chances of reviving the party in Scotland. “They have a leader who has no policies and little experience apart from having been on television about as many times as I have,” he said.
“Alex Salmond must be thrilled. The Scottish Conservative party stands for nothing and opposes everything, they are in terminal decline. At least the SNP are trying to do something about sectarianism and the alcohol culture in Scotland. They may not succeed but they are making an effort to do the right thing.”
McBride became one of the Conservatives’ best-known supporters following his defection from Labour two years ago. He has spoken for the party on justice issues in the past and he took part in a party political broadcast for the party in the run up to the last general election. He said he had no plans to join any other political party following his resignation.
A spokesman for the Scottish Conservative party said: “We don’t comment on internal party matters.”
http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/scotland/paul_mcbride_resigns_from_tory_party_1_1950916
Morning all.
Anyone noticed the growing controversy around FIFA’s decision to ban England from wearing a poppy on their shirts next week? While veterans groups and the Daily Mail ‘moral majority’ will pile in with outrage, it could be a good oppertunity to express the alternative point of view.
Celtic fightback starts today : 0-2
HH
Italiabhoy,
Read Salmond’s quotes in the Herald –
All faith-based schools play a significant role in helping to shape, inspire and strengthen our young people to learn. It’s time to celebrate their contribution to Scottish education.
I know that he’s a political chameleon but that’s outright support in my view.
2-1 the Hoops. Get your cash on it.
Hail! Hail!
DavieL
EDB:
I’ll be back for the huns game on the 28th. Get into London the day before the game and can’t get sorted with a flight home at the moment, but if it comes to it… I’ll walk.
Hoping to catch up with a few of you nutters for a few beers and maybe a manly hug or two, so shave.
huns and torys…
not a nice start to a Sunday….
sunny in G72..
Morning Celts from a calm and cloudfree blue sky in the NW of engerlund.
Forrest, Vic, Kayal, commons and Sammi as a midfield for me although I’d play Ledley if available but I believe the twit has tweeted he’s out.
2-0 Celtic
V
Tomtheleedstim
great article
Celtic, meanwhile, are reaping a bitter harvest from their policy of recruiting overseas cast-offs who, in return for becoming millionaires at our expense, look like they are trying to arrange flowers when they attempt to defend.
The last time any team outside of the Old Firm won the league was 26 years ago and if you have seen the basket cases that Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs have recently become you will know that it won’t happen again in our lifetimes
even better
The SPL’s smaller clubs don’t help themselves either by regularly giving coaching jobs to Scots for whom English isn’t even their third language and by allowing their pitches to resemble, at the end of the season, a practice range for Challenger tanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXA_eLMY96k
a good way to start the morning :-)