You will remember Roy Keane getting all up himself after Celtic celebrated Champions League qualification as though it was something important. Roy’s ability to apply perspective isn’t all it should be.
The Champions League presents levels of success. Lincoln Red Imps achieved theirs this season, as did Celtic. As we look forward to the quarter finals, which begin tonight, Monaco are a different type of winner.
In the round of 16, Atletico beat Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus beat Porto, Barcelona beat PSG, Bayern Munich beat the living daylights out of Arsenal, Real Madrid beat Napoli and Leicester beat Sevilla. All these victors, including apparent underdog, Leicester, are richer than the teams they eliminated. Only Monaco, who beat Manchester City, won against the money.
It’s not easy to congratulate tax haven-based millionaires on succeeding despite being relatively impoverished, so we’ll perhaps withhold our joy, but Monaco’s win was the Champions League’s sole instance in the last round of an outcome which was not significantly determined by finance.
What you are unlikely to hear from those happy to disparate Scottish football as an uncompetitive environment, where outcomes are overwhelmingly determined by the richest club’s money, is that our domestic game resembles the elite competition in this very respect.
This is modern football, in fact, it is increasingly elite team sport across the globe. We can get all misty-eyed for days of yore, when 12 different English teams who the league in 14 years, or 11 guys from a 30 mile radius climbed the highest peak, but the future of sport looks entirely different.
You, me and Lincoln Red Imps fans know our level. I suspect we all know where the net ceiling which prevents us moving too high up the food chain lies. We can and should always plot, scheme and dream of bursting free, but knowledge of our place in the game has value. It grounds us in reality, where surely our dreams do not become fantasies?
Remember the Celtic Disabled Supporters’ Association, Dinner Dance, at the Kerrydale Suiteon Friday 21st April. All are welcome.
After the meal there is entertainment from Foggy Dew, with Jim Craig, Bertie Auld, Tom Boyd and more. Tickets are £25 each and are available from events@celticdsa.co.uk 07514-059870 (office hours).
Let’s say THANK YOU to the Lisbon Lions!
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A STOR MHA CHROI on 11TH APRIL 2017 1:04 PM
Word of The Day (supplemental)</b)
troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/)
a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal, on-topic discussion, often for the troll's amusement.
KTF
SOUTH OF TUNIS:
No airline can board you without proof of a valid visa to any destination.
SOUTH OF TUNIS on 11TH APRIL 2017 1:06 PM
I’m assuming that these aren’t scheduled boats going through legal processes that are being mentioned here.
KTF
VFR800:
Are you okay?
VFR800:
Maybe I should humbly ask that my last post be retracted. I stupidly thought you were having a dig at me.
But they’r not all bad people right?
ANOTHER two pensioners have been mugged on the streets of Govanhill – in just one day.
A 73-year-old man was walking along Belleisle Street in the South Side area yesterday at around 7.45pm when he was grabbed by a man who pushed him to the ground and made off with his wallet containing a small sum of cash.
Hours later at around 10.45pm, a 86-year-old man sustained facial injuries when three men forced their way into his flat in Garturk Street and stole a sum of money – all coins worth a two figure sum.
Police say they cannot link the two incidents.
The latest muggings come after we reported that terrified pensioners are arming themselves with keys on the streets of Govanhill.
The Evening Times also reported on several muggings involving pensioners in the area over the last month.
The 73-year-old man did not require hospital street and the suspect who attacked him is described as of Eastern European appearance, dark skinned, in his late teens and was wearing a black leather jacket, grey hooded top and blue denims.
The second victim was taken by ambulance to the QEUH where he is still detained. Medical staff describe his condition as stable.
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The second victim’s attackers are described as of Eastern European appearance and in their early 20s. One of the attackers had short shaved in dark hair.
Chief Inspector Graham McInarlin, local area commander, said: “At this time we cannot confirm if the two incidents are linked, however, enquiries are ongoing.
“Thankfully, neither man was seriously injured, however, I fully recognise and understand the impact this has on the local community and in particular our elderly residents.
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“The seriousness of these incidents is not lost on me and be re-assured that Police Scotland is treating these incidents head on and will fully commit all resources, both local and national to deal with those responsible.
“We have increased with policing presence in the area with a significant additional number of officers deployed to the area. This will include the Mounted Branch, the Force Flexible Policing Team, Divisional Violence Reduction Unit, Divisional Robbery Team and specially trained plain clothes unit. These officers are in addition to our local Community Police Team and dedicated Govanhill Hub Officers. We will maintain these resources indefinitely.
“Our specialist robbery officers are dealing with the robberies and will use both local and public space CCTV cameras to identify those responsible. I can assure you that these enquiries will be robust and intrusive.
“Additionally, street Police Officer briefings, normally carried out at the weekends, will take place daily at key locations throughout Govanhill.
“The men responsible for these robberies are nothing but cowards. They are despicable and deserve all that is coming to them and I am determined to catch them and put them behind bars.
“I would also encourage anyone who has been a victim of a crime to contact police. Make police your first call. If you don’t want to call police yourself, tell a neighbour or a friend to get in touch with officers. We have to be told what’s happening so that we can respond and investigate.”
Anyone with information can contact officers at Cathcart Police Office via 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.
There should only be three questions asked when it comes to accepting refugees or immigrants;
1. Where do you stand on the poppy debate?
2. Irish songs, aye or naw?
3. Do you think the SNP are capable of governing Scotland, nevermind Glasgow City Council
That should sort it all out.
https://twitter.com/other98/status/851577698287624192
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Hurting Hun
https://videocelts.com/2017/04/blogs/latest-news/tanner-says-sorry/
A STOR MHA CHROI on 11TH APRIL 2017 12:38 PM
The issue is straightforward for most of us.
Give assistance to those who need , not those who cheat.
Have just watched a program about a Mexican guy who spent a number of years in the U.S. navy , but now faces deportation from San Francisco . He has all my sympathy.
Compare and contrast.
An Iranian guy came to Oz a few years back and was granted asylum. After some time spent in Oz , he returned to , and spent two years , in Iran , the place he had sought refuge from.
Some refugee.
The fact that he now faces drug importation charges is somehow irrelevant.
South of Tunis at 12.16 in the previous thread re the deady bears not being toilet trained.
One of the Barca daily’s said similiar after ra berrs last visit to Barcelona.
More examples of the ‘pride and dignity’ shown by them according to Dodgy Dave the second.
WHAT IS THE STARS on 11TH APRIL 2017 12:31 PM
So , whats your view on immigration to Ireland aka the Ulster plantation ?
How did that work out ?
Poor bomber lol.
https://philmacgiollabhain.ie/2017/04/11/bomber-tactics/
VFR800 IS NOW A MONSTER 821 on 11TH APRIL 2017 12:50 PM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 11TH APRIL 2017 12:29 PM
A STOR MHA CHROI on 11TH APRIL 2017 12:09 PM
What is not understood is that people fly in from Sri Lanka , Afghanistan ,Iraq , Iran , Pakistan to Indonesia and pay people traffickers for a boat trip to Oz.
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So they fly in safety to take a boat trip of probably 2,500 miles to get to Aus?
I assume this is reliably documented?
KTF
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Many head for Christmas Island . The distance I don`t know.
The reality.
Watch if you dare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09DBPieeMHw
Honestly, that last post is sheer exasperation. Ye’s wid try patience of a saint. Hour after hour, post after post of anything BUT Celtic. Just so wan of ye’s can try an get the last effing word.
Offski.
A STOR MHA CHROI on 11TH APRIL 2017 1:10 PM
I am absolutely hunky dory and you have no need to retract any post.
I enjoy the debate!
KTF
BARNE67
I know what you mean.
Although I have every sympathy for anyone who needs help, I come on here for news of Celtic as I don’t buy newspapers.
Not on very much these days.
BARNEY67, sorry.
VFR800:
Nah mate, I think I posted in haste and in error, From a Scotstoun bhoy to a Drumchapel bhoy….
long may your heart beat.
PHILBHOY:
Refugees/Celtic… without refugees (semantics aside) you would not have a team to support.
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 11TH APRIL 2017 1:37 PM
So they fly in safety to take a boat trip of probably 2,500 miles to get to Aus?
I assume this is reliably documented?
KTF
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Many head for Christmas Island . The distance I don`t know.
The reality.
Watch if you dare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09DBPieeMHw
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I watched; it was horrendous.
So you think these guys nip across to Indonesia to take their wee boat trip to Christmas Island for no good reason apart from the fact that they want to live in Australia? They are willing to risk their own and their family’s lives for a nice wee life in The Land Down Under?
I do not for a minute believe you are that obtuse.
KTF
A STOR MHA CHROI on 11TH APRIL 2017 1:59 PM
Don’t worry, if I am perturb or annoyed, I will tell you straight; if I am having a dig it will be obvious! 😊
So Scotstoun: the posh part of the poor part of The West End!
KTF
And the April Don Quixote award goes to…
We’ll tell you after this commercial break.
VFR800:
They head for Christmas Island because it is the closest point of land that flies the Australian flag.
A STORM MA CHROI
But there was/is refugees and I do have a team to support so please let me get on with doing just that.
To be fair to MACJAY,he hasn’t suggested shooting the boat people yet.
Not so sure about the Donald,but hearts of gold,the pair of them.
A STOR MHA CHROI on 11TH APRIL 2017 2:11 PM
I get that; but the notion that people will put their lives in such peril just to get to Australia without any real asylum need is, IMHO, laughable; that seems to be Macjay’s standpoint.
They do it because they are genuine refugees, not because Darwin is a better gig than their current homestead in wherever!
KTF
DAVIDOPOULOS
Blinkin flip,short honeymoon.
Take it it went well?
Congratulations on the nuptials.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
All went well, mate – thanks! No honeymoon yet – just a short break in Plockton to celebrate my new in-laws 40th wedding anniversary (if the new Mrs Davidopoulos can survive 40 years of me then we’ll be doing well).
I’ll send you a couple of pics from the big day.
Macjay
Re the Ulster Plantation and the Immigration debate.
We have had this discussion before.
Its nonsense and you must know it.
For the record I will put it simply for you
Syrian refugees fleeing their war torn country should be welcomed with open arms
However
If the Syrian army invaded Ireland tomorrow and drove the natives from their homes replacing them with syrians who would remain loyal to their mother country..that would equate to the Ulster Plantation and should and would be resisted .
Thats the difference and you know that but try and muddy the waters because of your disgusting racist views.
Now stop being silly…
PHILBHOY;
Then it is your prerogative to post a Celtic exclusive post. The Celtic spirit is not a prisoner of the white lines on the football pitch. It took me a long time to appreciate that.
If you don’t like or agree with what you are reading you have several choices.
A STOR MA CHOI
I could start by scrolling past you.
If I come on here to get Celtic news how do I get a “Celtic exclusive”?
Don’t answer that , I’m away.
WHATISTHESTARS
Yip. Nailed.
VFR800:
Trust me, Australia is a good country, how good is subjective, but if i was a parented refugee, fleeing whatever, with family, I would invest my purse, for the good of my family. in any country that would give us sanctuary. I would not risk riding the rainbow.
But that is me and I am not they.
Here we go again if you have a different opinion from another poster , your a racist, , then after that if you still stick with your opinion, your a troll, some things never change, a waste of time if you ask me different opinions make it a good discussion, calling someone a racist gets you or the subject no where, pointless.
PHILBHOY:
Are you going to go through life allowing others to have your voice?
Have Rangers found their own Kieran Tierney?
Eh,let me think.NAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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