I was asked a cracking question last night: ‘Everyone knows Rangers went into administration on 14 February 2012, but do you know what date they came out of administration?’
Can anyone guess? This is the material Cognitive Dissonance is made of.
Duff and Phelps did an incredible job. Had they stuck to Whyte’s plan, put a fait accompli to the SPL, with a matter of days to decide, ‘Our Hero’ would still own the ground, the club and would still be exalted by those who initially crowned him ‘Our Hero’, before the term became a weapon of irony.
We got a further glimpse into the goings-on at Cardiff before popular and successful manager, Malky Mackay, was sacked. Chief exec, Simon Lim, while commenting on the £30m loss the club made last season, as a Championship club, spoke of the signing of 20-year-old striker Andreas Cornelius for £7.5m, from Copenhagen, with a £45k per week, 5 year contract, somewhat more than the £6k he was previously coping with in Denmark.
Earlier this month Malky said, “What I said at the time still stands. £7.5m was our record transfer at the time but a hit-the-ground-running centre-forward in the Premier League costs two or three times that and every team in the Premier League are striving for someone like that.”
There you have it, £7.5m is not enough to buy a hit-the-ground-running centre-forward, you’ll need two or three times that! In England, reality really is a different country (this is not me getting involved in the referendum debate, before the nationalists start trolling me again).
English football is broken in ways it is increasingly difficult to fathom. Only the persistent annual losses and ballooning debt figures offer a glimpse into what the future may hold.
Our namesakes, Belfast Celtic, withdrew from league football shortly after their players were attacked by a mob following the final whistle at game against Linfield on Boxing Day 1948. Star man, Jimmy Jones, died yesterday. The then 20-year-old was thrown over a wall and out of the stadium, breaking his leg in the process.
That was the end for Belfast Celtic but Jimmy recovered and is the Irish League’s all-time top goalscorer.
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TET, I have long said the same, read Auldheids article, it made me think.
It might you too. We live in different times.
http://www.thecelticwiki.com/m/page/Controversies+-+The+Celtic+Song
ernie lynch 23:04
;))
Everything is so complex now.
Complicated
Doc is Neil Lennon
23:00 on
15 February, 2014
Natknow, can’t be bought, limited edition, single cask.
Our own ACGR buys casks, he gave me a bottle, I have invested in the next cask though.
He is a genius with whisky.
I am sure the other Craigellachies are great, if you see ACGR on, ask him, a very obliging chap. And knows where to get good Fish n Chips.
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Ah! I remember ACGR talking about that one night. A barrel sounds like a lot. How much Diet coke would I need? ;-)
BB
From my random discussions with Celtic supporters this week
there is little willingness to support the team or the manager.
I can detect the proper supporters from the glory hunters
a mile of.
6 O’Clock
Thanks for your kind Cheltenham wishes. I hope to break even at worst. :))
The last paragraph might give some clues to recent shenanigans:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/4982304.stm
Lawwell embarrassed by IRA songs
Lawwell says the problem is 99% solved at Celtic Park
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell admits the club still have work to do to eradicate pro-IRA songs from their away supporters’ repertoire.
Such songs were clearly audible during their defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle last weekend on live television.
Lawwell told the Scotland on Sunday that such behaviour was “unacceptable and offensive”, adding that “last Sunday was embarrassing”.
Uefa recently investigated Rangers’ fans alleged “discriminatory chants”.
Rangers were found not guilty because Uefa said the “Billy Boys” song had gone unpunished in Scotland for decades, but that decision has been appealed against.
Lawwell is determined to rid his own club of the remnants of the sectarian problem.
“We have made great strides at Celtic Park and anyone who comes here will not leave with the view that sectarian singing is prevalent,” he added.
“You will always have some idiots, but, at Celtic Park, it has reached a margin for error that is difficult to wipe out. The problem is 99% resolved at our home games.
“The issue we have is the away support and songs sung in support of the Provisional IRA.
“They are not overtly sectarian songs, they are political songs that have no place at football. We will be addressing that.
“One of the reasons the away support is still an issue is that it is not within our jurisdiction.
“You need the local police forces and the local stewarding to identify and then police or eject supporters, or identify to us those that are creating the problem.
“We have ideas about how we can co-operate better with the local authorities that we are going to take to them. I do not think it is a massive problem, however.”
ernie lynch 23.04
Didn’t know that until now. About TD Sullivan I mean. Given that I am confident he would approve and, as you say, would conduct the singing.
Would he allow lateral movement though? ;-)
Ps that was from almost 8 years ago!
Delaneys Dunky
23:12 on 15 February, 2014
6 O’Clock
Thanks for your kind Cheltenham wishes. I hope to break even at worst. :))
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Clean the place out. You will give a hefty donation to charity if you win, it is what Celts do. Rooting for ya and all the other Top Cheltenham attendees.
Really looking forward to the match the moro. Nothing like the next march to help you move on from a disappointment. Unbeaten in the league and onwards to CL qualifiers.
Well done to the Bhoys who organised the ROH chart protest. Whether one agrees with the politics or not, there’s little doubt they’ve pulled off a real coup.
Doc
Make me think what ?
You have lost me.
I know fine well times change, and attitudes change, but please don’t be telling me that bending over is the answer.
That is the end if we do that, we are where we are cos we didn’t give in to them, had we, we wouldn’t be here today.
They want us gone, and every time I see a post on here defending the non singing of Irish songs, every post that advocates more appeasement, my heart sinks a little lower.
HH
Ma Team fur the Morro..
with.. the absence o’ Forrest,in mind,mind.Plus the Fact that Neil,being the Feartie that he is.. There wull be Nae Fresh Young Faces tae be brought in fur Bloodin’.
This wid be Ma team.
Forster
Matthews Izzy
Ambrose n Virgil
FISHER Brown Biton Mulgrew Commons
Lee.
That wid be ma Team..
A Solid Mid Field.. Strength Thru Strength.. instead o the old .Strength thru Joy.
Mebbe, the fitba wid No be sae Pretty..
But.. It is Winning that Counts.. ALWAYS.
But, Ah wullna get Ma wish..
Neil, jist disnae get it…
Every Game should be Played wi only WAN Lonely Linwood Striker.
Ah am dying tae See How Lee will dae.. Up front n center.. oan his OANEO.
Celtic should Nevah play wi.. A TWO STRIKE DUO..
it is Soooo… Yesterday!
He should Get wi’ the Program.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
“All my life I was trying to move up in society… where everything is legal, but the higher I go the more crooked it becomes.” -Michael Corleone.
It was FM that outlawed rebel songs at CP not PL.
FM introduced the Fields of Athenrey at CP
only to be denounced by the ridiculous psuedo
journalist Gerry McNee as the ‘potato song’.
Kojo
Lee??? Hiv we signed elbows ……ower the weekend.
Leighgriffithscsc
The English fitba is on ITV London now . Sky ch 973
In case anyone is fed up bitching about everything in the world.
You might see teams getting knocked out of a cup though. View at your own risk.
“Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement.” -Michael Corleone.
delaney’s donkey-
Wish I was going to Cheltenham with you!-best racing in the world-as you know.
Hope there are a good few Irish winners.
Whatever-have a great time!
HH!
” why’d you go to college? To get stoopid?”
Sonny Corleone…… or was it tonydonnelly67? Hmmmmm;-)
Anyone at the Penorol game early 80s I lost a crucifix in the jungle. Still wonder what happened to it. It was very shiny but still couldn’t find it.First time I was last man standing in the Jungle.
dixiedeans
23:28 on 15 February, 2014
Anyone at the Penorol game early 80s I lost a crucifix in the jungle. Still wonder what happened to it. It was very shiny but still couldn’t find it.First time I was last man standing in the Jungle.
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What did it look like? ;-)
Petec
You posted three of my favourite bands tonight, Stone Roses, Charlatans (God rest two souls), Primal Scream, we are similar bhoys wae a very similar past and present.
UTLR
pogmathonyahun
:-))))))
I will welcome Feargus McCann to CP
as the hero that he is but please be aware of all
the facts before we perpetuate the myth.
Kojo
Replace Darnell wae Amido and we concur. Thought you were in the Amido fan club wae me? :))
G64 – I agree to a certain extent.
John Keane was the real saviour of our magnificent football club.
A real unsung hero, but he has been recognised, despite his dislike of publicity.
Wee Fergus is due his day in the sun as well.
HH.
Good evening all.
DD
Primal Scream, one of the best bands on the planet. Being a farmer, can you guess my favourite song? Och go on! Lol
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
6 O’Clock
Thanks bud. Cheltenham is spiritual, my best returns have been Irish Champions there.
Weefra,
“Kill all Hippies”?
Weefra
Country Ghirl?
Some of Ma Reasonin behind Ma Team Selection
Ah feel that you guys deserve tae Know Ma reasoning.. Well..SOME o it,anywey.
Celtic’s Idea , or Neil’s.. or… it May even Be a Hold Over fae .. Jinny McGrory..
Is tae Use.. Two Wingers.. n Play .. Two Strikers up front, tae.
That is How Ah hiv seen it Play oot , anyway.. Ah may be wrong ,But..
Ah don’t think Ah am.
Noo.. this is a Fiendishly Good IDEA..
Playing Two Tricky Wingmen..
Howeveh , it ONLY WORKS under the Following set of Circumstances..
If.. The Two Tricky Wingers.. are capable of Also..
Trekking Back ..In support tae the Flying Wing Backs, that Celtic Luv tae Employ..
Simultaneously?
Sure..Simultaneously.
Ah Know ..it’s Whacko.. But . There Ye Are..if ye don’t believe me..Jist Flick thru a Few of the Auld Celtic Vids oan .. Celtic T..V.
You wull see that Ah am right.
Like Ah said..this System ,.. the TWO WINGER wan..only works if
the Wingers are No Lackadaisical….or tae Use the Proper woid..
NOT LAZY Sons of A LADY DUG..neethur kin they be
A Pair o’ Namby Pamby. Delicate Tacklers..who
widnae say the Proverbial… fur a Shullin”
Unfortunately, Celtic’s Present Complement of Wingers.. Baith Certainly Fit that Description.. like a Jackson the Tailor Suit.. used tae Fit Me.
They Seldom Trek Back..in Support of oor Flyin Wing Backs.
n Baith ur Fairly Delicate n Unassumin’ Unsuccessful Tacklers, tae Boot.
Ergo…it sure maks a Heap of Un Common Sense..
Tae Dispense wi the Blighters..awe the Gether..
which..
You see. that Ah hiv done..
So.. Noo You guys ..hiv A tIny wee Inkling..o whit Ah am Oan aboot..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
16 roads
Hope you are well amigo.
I agree that Feargus is due his day.
I hope he acknowledges the mistakes he made
especially his treatment of Tommy.
Weefra
Zombieman :-)
Only kiddin’ . Cold Turkey.
Don’t imagine there are many blogs around where you get The Pogues one minute and Avril Lavigne the next ,anyone tell me how to put up a you tube link,fancy joining in with some music
DD – The greatest show on earth.
Hurricane Fly shall be crowned the Champions of Champions, hopefully.
delaneys donkey-
Hope you clean up my friend!
If not-hope you have a great time anyway!
16roads
Hurricane Fly will!