Football’s impudent scamps have long caused more annoyance than actual harm to their clubs. Many live by a different moral code to the rest of us which leads to all sorts of excesses, including the occasional violent bust-up.
Can you kick a team mate on the training field and punch him in the dressing room? You bet, there are hundreds of precedents for you. You can certainly kick lumps out of an opponent, but what about doling out racial references in the middle of a game?
The use of a racist term in my office, and I’m sure your workplace, would lead to summary disciplinary procedures, but football has a way of looking at miscreants through rose tinted lenses. The hoary old defence on these occasions, be if for footballers or anyone else, is ‘He’s not a racist, some of his best friends are….’.
This doesn’t matter. The guilty party may be more rascal than racist but he needs to be treated in the same way anyone else using racist language in the workplace would be. English football has done enormous work to combat racism since the 1980s but it’s in danger of undermining these efforts by accommodating people who should know better.
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WGS says 23 December, 2011 at 09:46 Any transfer news?
That’s your gig mate! HH
Fortunes Favour Mibbes says:
23 December, 2011 at 07:18
Great link mate,put a big smile on my face,the wife will tell ,very unusual:O)
Joe F- agree with your team from earlier,important IMO for Charlie & Kelvin to get 90 mins together in CD before huns game.Hope Ledley gets game time too.Hope we don’t put any players up for press conference today,the lapdogs will go all dyslexic on them again and print garbage.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,Jack Frost nipping on your nose,Yuletide carols being sung by a choir,And folks dressed up like Eskimos. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe,Help to make the season bright.Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow,Will find it hard to sleep tonight. They know that Santa’s on his way;He’s loaded lots of toys and many goodies on his sleigh.And every mother’s child is gonna spy,To see if reindeer really know how to fly. And so I’m offering this simple phrase,To kids from one to ninety-two,Although its been said many times, many ways,Merry Christmas to you And so I’m offering this simple phrase,To kids from one to ninety-two,Although its been said many times, many ways,Merry Christmas to you
Hearts players are clearly fed up with not being paid – and who can blame them?
Whyte has been careful not to reach the same position, it seems. Other bills appear not to be paid timeously but, in the absence of anything to the contrary, it seems the players are being paid.
It’s all speculation, but I can’t help wondering how much the players are discussing the financial position of their club. OK, footballers are not exactly known for their cerebral qualities, but surely they have picked up that something is going on? They have agents and advisers after all. So what might Jelavic, for example, be thinking?
He must be aware of interest from England. Better football in a better league and a higher wage must be attractive, even without questions over the future of his current employer. OK, he can only leave if the club allows him to. but we all know that unhappy players find a way out if they really want it.
So does he look for a quick move or hang on and wait to see if he might become a free agent in some future liquidation? That would put him in a very strong bargaining position with any new emplyer.
Good Morning,
As usual the run up to the Christmas period has proven to be completely manic meaning an enforced absence from these pages. Therefore, I have not been able to comment on such things as flares, banners, Victor Wanyama, Georgios Samaras or even the quest for Boyd– although on this last matter I would rather search for Spock.
The most serious matter of flares vexes me. Personally I stopped wearing them oh so many years ago, and so quite why Eufa should be concerned about such poor fashion sense is somewhat beyond me. Perhaps this is yet more evidence of the collective madness that takes a hold at this time of year?
Ah but I hear a protest–” It is not that kind of flair you eedgit– it is a FLARE– the big bell bottomed trouser of many a year ago was a FLAIR!”
Oh I see.
Well, I wouldn’t be too vexed about a Flare at an Italian football match– ever. So Eufa should just move on. Then again, a long time ago around this time of year, Three wise men and a shephard or two saw a flare in the sky that lasted some considerable amount of time, and they followed it so to speak. Look where that got us?
On this day, in 1888, two men had an argument in the south of France. They were great friends but they had the most awful row and fell out completely. Their argument was about nothing of any great importance to be honest, but words were exchanged, tables upturned and violence threatened. In the end there was much remorse and angst about this fall out, and before the end of the day, one of these combatative protagonists had become so depressed about this row, that he cut off the lobe of his ear!!!
Perhaps the argument between Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh was just another example of December madness? Yet, it has been said that it was between this episode and his eventual death at the age of 37 in July 1990, that the great Vincent was at his most creative– although that did not prevent him from shooting himself and so terminating his creativity for good!
Equally,following a meeting in a church hall in Glasgow a month previously, a group of men set about clearing a piece of ground in the east end of the city with a view to creating a football pitch, a pavillion and a spectator area. They will have worked on a Dcember day like this, and probably the weather was none to kind. Maybe there was snow, bitter cold, or rain and sleet and so on. Not the best conditions to be clearing a derelict site and building a sports ground!
Yet, clear away they did. There is the suggestion that the area had been used for sports before, but even so, their endeavors are none the less impressive when you consider that the park and the pavillion etc was all ready for the inaugural game against the Rangers Swifts on 28th May the following year. Imagine a group of volunteers working at this time of year on a football ground for a team that did not exist? This too could be seen as December madness– after all this was something like the third attempt at setting up a team called “Celtic”– and clearly the other two attempts did not prove successful.
But this time, someone somewhere thought that whoever and whatever this team was going to be, they were going to be successful. However, I wonder what the passer by thought? What did the guy or woman in the street think when they saw these men working on a football pitch? How many thought that they were bonkers and bound for the asylum like poor oul Vincent? how amny thought that they were wasting their time and that their labour could be more gainfully employed doing something else? How many thought they should just go and get a proper job?I genuinely believe that many people of the day must have thought that the ” Celtic people” were “aff their heid!” and had no cenception of reality and proper priorities. To be fair it is a reasonable argument.
Perhaps they were just not prepared to listen to someone’s idea about this new football team and what it would mean and what it would bring.
Yet all these years later, the football club provides jobs to some 5,000 or so folk ( yip that is the number so I am told ), provides entertainment to tens if not hundreds of thousands and is the direct cause of a group pf people- many of whom have never met- being invited to a Hotel in Glasgow for a festive drink and to wish one another well at this time of year and in the spirit of Christmas– and all because they read and write about the team that became Celtic?
Unfortunately, I cannot be in attendance at that gathering but from a distance I will raise a glass to all those involved in the writing, the production and the reading of CQN Magazine.
If you had stood in what was Dalmarnock Street on 23rd December 1887 and told someone what would unfold from the efforts of those men clearing that site in the snow, you would have perhaps been diagnosed as being as mad as poor Vincent.
No one would take you seriously, they just would not listen.
Perhaps they’ll listen now?
BK
Do they do a Paula Radcliff caganer?
One of the links on here had a sidebar to Frankie Boyle so I clicked on it,as I find him consistently amusing.
Until I saw this
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How much longer are you going to do this stand-up lark?
I’d stop performing tomorrow if I had enough money. In fact, I’ll probably stop doing live shows over the next couple of years. I’ll be nearly 40 by then. What the f**k would I be doing dragging my arse to Swindon?
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Mind,I understand his point. I saw Gerry Sadowitz in Swindon last month-he was SUPERB,btw-and I doubt the crowd made it to 100.
Philistines.
Anyway,off out to the pub. I’ll read Frakie’s latest musings in there and feel a lot better with the world-which is sometimes far too sanctimonious for my liking.
BMCUWPdoesironyshockerCSC
So was out at a few parties in the big smoke last night, had the mistletoe but all the wummin knocked me back, was a bit scunnered and asked one bird why she wouldnt kiss me under the mistletoe, she soon put me right, apparently your not meant to have the mistletoe hanging round your waist, bah humbug
BRT&H
I would be interested in your view on how the PLC rolled over with regards the illicit singing.
Last post I read from you was one were you felt that Celtic should appeal the rediculous fine. I may have missed your response to the PLC shafting us as the pages have been busy since.
MWD
Did garcia lorcamanage to get his brother to post the original Celtic constitution ?
if so can anyone point me to the post ?
BRTH
thanks
I loved Gauguin’s work.
So much so in my early twenties i headed off to the South Pacific.
I have pictures of myself with the NTL strip on in Tahiti at some of the
locations of his great works.
Never knew then the time connection
couple of weeks later flung out the Sportsmans in Singapore for talking
about Celtic.
Have a great time at Cathedral House everybody
Paul67
thank you for so much work and being such a gracious host
A dry, mild morning here in North Ayrshire.
MWD-Hope you are well.After our wee spat the other day,a genuine question.After all the false dawns of the huns demise,who is paying the salaries to keep them afloat? We were led to believe no credit line was available to them,from all accounts its not the MBB.So who is it?
From the BBC
Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre is ready to return after recovering fully from a broken ankle sustained against Aberdeen in August.
“He had 90 minutes in a bounce game on Tuesday and came through it fine,” said manager Neil Lennon.
“Emilio is a naturally fit boy anyway. He has had a traumatic injury but we are not going to pressure him.
“He is desperate to play. He’s been frustrated and there’s no doubt at times it’s been hard for him.”
Celtic are at home to Kilmarnock on Saturday, with Rangers to follow next Wednesday.
Izaguirre signed a contract extension until 2015 shortly after suffering his injury.
And Lennon believes the Honduran will quickly recapture the form that saw him named Scotland’s player of the year last season.
“He’ll be back and he’ll be better than he was before,” added the manager. “I don’t like making predictions, but he’ll be physically stronger and mentally stronger, too.
“He’s bursting a gut to be involved and there’s no doubt we’ll have to temper the expectations and apply the brakes. We’re talking with the medical staff all the time and we’ll use precaution.
“He’s had his family here with him and I think that’s helped. He had a wee break back home, but he’s just desperate to get back playing.
“We want to get him back to the way he was last season. We will be careful with him.”
Lennon insisted that even if Izaguirre does not feature against Kilmarnock, he will still consider him for the Old Firm derby.
Celtic’s last meeting with Killie saw the Glasgow side hit back from 3-0 down at half-time to earn a draw at Rugby Park.
“It’s a game which brings its own dangers but we want to make it eight wins in a row and go into the Rangers game on the 28th with a good mentality for that game,” said Lennon.
“It’s very important, just to maintain the run and keep the pressure up at the top of the table. I think the players are in buoyant mood at the minute without being complacent.”
Hmmmm.Was on here earlier.Looks like all my posts have been deleted for some reason.
Nothing controversial,nor offensive from what i can remember – just having a wee yarn about gambling and masons,and what not – as ya do.
Pesky masons.
Auld Neil Lennon heid – from Scots Law Thoughts:
The case involving Tixway, owned by Mr Whyte, is due to continue on a date to be fixed. Mr Whyte was cross examined by the other party’s QC. Mr Whyte told the court he could not remember, without paperwork in front of him, why he had been disqualified as a director. He was asked if it was for trading whilst insolvent. He could not answer.
Bearing in mind that he previously described the seven year ban as for a “technicality” it is a pity that he has become, in the intervening period, so forgetful.
Heh heh heh. Private Walker from Dad’s Army was more straightforward.
Craig Whyte is an anagram of “Cagy Writhe”.
Coinkydink?
I think not. (thumbsup)
Bada Bing
TMBB is robbing Peter to pay Paul at this present time. Allegedley PAYE + NIC are not being paid on time to keep the ball rolling. The only way anyone aside from the players, management etc are getting paid, is if you meet him on the court steps
Apparently the end of February is when the well will run dry
Amazing that Alan Pardew is interested in so many of our players since he doesn’t rate Scottish football.
Almost as amazing as the claim the Craig Whyte’s wealth is ‘off the scale’.
Bada Bing
I’ve not got a clue how he is financing the Huns.
Maybe he got a fair few million when he remortgaged the catering back in October.
MWD
TMWTL
Will his well ever run dry. I’m beginning to doubt it.
Hope the PLC aren’t banking on them selling and not buying in the big tranny windae. AGAIN!!!
MWD
Ten Men Won The League – Apparently the end of February is when the well will run dry
Almost certainly the endgame is in sight.
There’s a big moonbeam of jobbies beaming its way towards Ibrox. (thumbsup)
Whit happened there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where’d my post go……………….frechen start again……..and it was a long wan…..
Anyhow…….
Not a frequent poster or reader of a few posters…as you are crap and arguementative….but……thoroughly enjoyed the contributions of the BROS (Gordon & Garcia)
Writting about fitba matches in the start of a wonderful era for the Cellic………………..1965 ish
I was at all of those games and some more to add to the list……ALL REPLAYS
Motherwell @ Hampden Semi-final Scottish Cup after 2-2 draw (Joe McBride scored both goals ………..fur Well) (Replay won 3-0)?
Hibs @ Ibrox Semi Final League Cup after 2-2 draw (Replay won 4-0)(Hibs had a guid team)
Hearts @ Tynecastle Scottish Cup 3-3 (Replay at CP 3-1 in front of 72,000)
Cherished memories……………..things just kicking off for the Might TIC…….
Paddy T away back to slumberland………..and why no quiz the nite?
I thought Murray sold off the catering a few years ago, to his son’s company Azure?
BT
met HamiltonTim last night – mentioned he’d had a few pints with you.
Merry Christmas to both of you
tomtheleedstim says:
23 December, 2011 at 10:00
Victor Wanyama flattered by Newcastle United interest
The Celtic midfielder is encouraged to be on the radar of a “big club” and says it is testament to his hard work.
…
Newcastle are said to have watched the 20-year-old as a possible replacement for Cheick Tiote in January and Wanyama is pleased to be on the radar of a “big club”…
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STV in twisting words pre-match v orcs shocker.
The clear inference being that Celtic are not a big club whereas Newcastle are.
If the MBB is late with his NIC and VAT returns, surely the revenue would be down on him like a tonne of bricks? Companies that deduct NIC from employees but don’t pass it onto the Revenue are in effect stealing money from their employees and the Government at the same time!
It’s absolutely outrageous and I cannot see how HMRC could be anything but furious at such a scam. If they were lax about this then every company in the land would try it and the government finances would be in an even bigger mess than they are…
Newcastle = a big club?
In terms of what? Big stadium, maybe… Big support? Not really, there’s not much else to do in Newcastle apart from getting roaring drunk so they tend to monopolise the local population as supporters.
But I doubt they have more than 100 fans from outside the North East.
In terms of trophies? Please, have they actually won anything post-war?
BB – Click here
MWD
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon says:
23 December, 2011 at 10:54
Players/agents can have a bit of dirt on other players/management/owners that can be used as leverage to get moves. I’d imagine that any agent worth his salt would find all three (kinds of dirt) at that club rather quickly.
The question is though: how can one shame those that are shameless?
MWD
I don’t believe there will be a ‘firesale’ as some are predicting but i do think they will sell Davis in January. One sale of circa £2-3m could be enough to get him to the tribunal verdict if it comes earlier than predicted (April/May)
Jelavic to Russia is what i was told yesterday, as it means they can hang on to him till mid February
There is apparently zero interest down south in him at this present time, due to the ridiculous money they are asking
Dirtymac – I know, it’s as transparent as it is laughable.
I really fancy us to batter them provided Victory plays in the holding midfield role. I think he is now central to this game. I would be prepared to throw a makeshift centre-half pairing together provided he is in front protecting them. If he plays there I can see us winning 3/4 nil as it would allow the rest of the midfielders to get forward.
I’ve never seen us lose a game against the hun – and I am up at the game on Wed. Long may it continue.
ItaliaBhoy says:
23 December, 2011 at 11:51
I am no lover of Newcastle or their fans. Abused at Peter Beardsley’s testimonial when the place was empty.
Newcastle are very well supported outside of the NE though.
Wanyama will not leave in January. Take crazy bids for him to be sold.
STV are at their usual nonsense.
LB
Afternoon bhoys, sun is out, quite warm and as ever hun free.
A fair few posts seemed to be getting deleted last night/ this morning.
Feels like ages since we last played, can’t see us slipping up agin Killi, but am a tad wary about the hun game.
This time last year they were firm favs, and look what happened, the MIB’s are in full flow just now, and collum has been given the game.
Putting the ball in the net more times than them is the answer, but it’s no right, all we ask fir is honesty from the cheats with whistles and flags, but we know that’s no gonna happen.
We were the first to do 9iar, so a couple of wins the next two games will see us win 9iar, that will do for me.
TTLT@11:53
With Izzy ready to return, Wilson + Charlie could be the CH’s for the 28th, but let’s get Kilmarnock out the way first :)
MWD
Tranny windae! Did u see that in Amsterdam or the Reiperbann ?
Ten Men Won The League says:
23 December, 2011 at 11:56
Agreed. It’s not on the box tomorrow is it??
THE EXILED TIM says:
23 December, 2011 at 11:56
Every single one of my posts were deleted earlier chief.Ya can check back if ya don’t believe me.Looks as if some of the other posters are talking to thin air.
Tin foil hat maybe,but i think the peepil with second names for first names are at their work.
:)