I like Neil Lennon. If Neil Lennon is talking about football, I shut up and listen. But I respectfully disagree on other subjects. If the last three years have taught us anything it’s that Celtic don’t need oldco or newco Rangers. Unequivocally, Celtic Park is quieter since Rangers liquidated, the level of competition we previously had added many to the gates, none of us feel the anxiety of genuine sporting challenge, but so what?
If Celtic sell 40,000 instead of 50,000 season tickets are we mortally wounded? The accounts would suggest otherwise. Does it mean we cannot compete in Europe? I refer to Neil’s record. Does it mean we cannot attract quality players? Well, it means we will not be able to attract some players, but I’m more than happy with the calibre of players we’ve recruited at the moment. Good riddance to the parts of Celtic that went out the door when Rangers were flushed down the Liquidation Lavvy.
I’m going to cut Neil some slack. I’ve been among Rangers fans and been generous enough to acknowledge income will rise at Celtic if newco ever reach the top flight. It costs nothing to be magnanimous.
What we do need is competition, the like of which Aberdeen have given us in the league this season and they and Dundee United may provide next season, if current trends continue. Congratulations are due to Hearts, who won the Championship before the clocks went forward, an incredible display of dominance, but as our two cup wins against them this season (3-0, 0-4) proves, they are miles away from providing the level of competition we see from Aberdeen.
Don’t have time to get dragged into a larger debate at the moment, but whenever Scottish football next turns its mind to strategic development, how to bolster Aberdeen and United should be top of the agenda. I enjoyed our four games against United this month and the recent league game against Aberdeen. More of them would be welcome.
We have a league split at the moment, where the top six hive off to play for the title, but it comes with only five games to play. An earlier split, allowing us more games against those at the top, while creating more opportunity for teams at the bottom to pick up points from their peers, makes more sense. Especially if more commercial income could be shared with the likes of Aberdeen and United.
Have you ever walked up Ben Nevis? Will you ever do so? It’s a big task if you are starting from scratch. When is it safe, what do you wear, what if something goes wrong, how long will it take, what about nourishment along the way?
The Ben Nevis Huddle delivers much of what you need on a plate. The Foundation have it all in hand. You get to walk up the mountain with a couple of hundred other Celts. They let you know what you need to know, check the weather for you and generally look out for things. They have left no one on the mountain. Yet.
What’s more, you get to do it in the name of Celtic FC Foundation, for our work with autism, downs, the homeless and destitute, those marginalised from our society, and those living in third world poverty.
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roberttressell,
Mind the game well and felt exactly the same, why I want thems interred…cheating bassas. Kip time.HH
Hi Everyone,
Keep the e mails coming at, dublin2016@mail.com.
Next Easter will be a very special time.
Keep the faith,
Clogher
Tbj
Cool as.
Great at footie
GIRUY babylon
Some singer
The likeness is, uncanny!
HH jamesgang
jamesgang,
Night big chap…off to the land of tim..:))
Imo ….Weeminger makes the best reasoning of why the Hun are non players for at the very least a very longgggg time….i sleep well….
TET
I also said many years ago that we were akin to the Jews playing football in Nazi Germany, if only they had the power the Nazis had, we would suffer hte same fate as they did, and I believe that from the bottom of my heart, this is supposed to be 2015 ffs, and yet the Irish-Catholic in scotland are still subjected to…..move along Timmy
Have to say thats a bit bonkers
I remember you make the Nazi/Jew comparison before alright…
SOAL, good to hear from you, is Cleland 2003 another blog?HH
speyside lhad
22:35 on 23 March, 2015
Well done, I concur !
!!Bada Bing!!
Naw it is just 2003 in Cleland as i type
Love
i meant to say in my earlier post that as much as i admire NFL, the football under Ronny is far more pleasing on the eye, also the Ronny Roar has brought something new to us, and given him a connection with us he wouldn’t otherwise have.
and finally……………….
no more Sevco, its been an amusing time since 2012 but please just die quickly, we don’t need you and your cheating ways. besides……… jelly and ice cream is starting to lose its appeal after 3 years
So..Imo the SFA charge against JG is a trial run…if we defend it on he didnt know that Hun is offensive…they will slap his wrist , then say, from now on boys you cant say Hun…its offensive…next one using it gets nicked….thats what this is all about…..
Harry Kane scored double against Chelski
and Double against The Arse
Only know because I have him in my fantasy football team
HarryHillsmycaptain
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
thetimreaper
22:07 on
23 March, 2015
Gotta love the English. They have poor Harry Kane marked out as the next superstar. I dont recall him scoring against any of the top sides. He’s a decent striker but nothing more.
SOAL-Glenn Miller’s still missing btw………
Whats in the Stars….a bit parochial mate…EVERYONE in Scotland is moved along with regards to Sevco…Check out other teams , lots think the same….
Jamesgang
I have been a big fan of bob since the mid 70s .
Let me know next home game your attending and I will bring you a wee gift to CQN corner
Sips
Night big stuff.
HH jamesgang
Bgx
I think you are spot on.
Tbj
Will do Sir. As long as it’s not a spliff!
I then go into full on father Dougal mode ref the lungs……!
CarefulNowCSC
HH jamesgang
BGX
I dont understand your point
Does this mean we cannae ask a new poster if they are a hun? :(
dena29,
Just saw your post as I was about put the iPad down and sleep, yep, with you on that but I don’t trust the bassas, something is going down with thems, just have a gut feeling…hope I’m wrong.
Night Dena, HH
Jamesgang
Not a spliff but sure it will put a bigger smile on your face than any doobie ;)
THUNDER ROAD
Only if he is one!
So JG has upset the blazers by singing
their deid !
Only huns ( and now the blazers) take offense at the truth being spoken or in this
case sung.
Meanwhile back at the Govan ranch a glib and shameless liar has left the 3 bear’s to
fund the sham while he waits on approval
to invest ! !
Rather than investigate a club trading while
insolvent they chase a Swedish guy for causing offence by repeating a wee ditty
sung by fans.
This bizarre turn of events tells us everything about the SFA.
Not fit for purpose.
When their favourite team implodes again,
let no one accuse them of taking their eye
of the ball ;-)))
Hell mend them.
thunder road,
Just a quick one…ask are you a monkey. HH
Stars
Please enlighten me as to why it’s a bit bonkers.
HH
Wits …my point is its not only Us are are told movealong…..Lots of supporters from other teams feel the same….you make it sound as if its all against us…its not..its For thems..Against…the rest…thats what im saying….
Tder road,
Time for a name change neebs.
I’m no wanting you getting lifted:)
HH
Many years ago I bought a book called “ThePatter” by Michael Munro.
I sent a copy to a pal of mine from The Darkside and highlighted the word “Hun” the definition of which was – a Rangers Supporter!
The book was published in 1985.
I would respectfully suggest that JG should refer to this when responding to the preposterous charge from the SFA.
The term, which is not of necessity pejorative, can therefore be seen to have been common parlance for at least 30 years!
BGX
I was qouting TET
I think its bonkers (that was my contribution) the rest was TET
TET
Comparing Celtic/Rangers football rivalry or on a wider scale sectarianism in the West of Scotland to the plight of the jews under the Nazis
Well to me thats a bit bonkers
How are you anyway,I havent see you on in a while
Re JG
“We are very surprised and disappointed that this has even found its way to an SFA judicial panel,” said a Celtic spokesman. “John Guidetti will be defending this charge.”
The centuries old fight against the brothers continues , a warning about future behaviour , given a good parallel is “who are these people , we demand to know ” ….
Operation must stop 10 now in full swing ….
Tbj
I’ll look forward to it then big ghuy.
Night timdom
HH jamesgang
How much longer will we be able to wear green now?
Will it only be until we go home?
Should some beadrattlers offer themselves up for a slashing so they can be up to their knees in fenian blood?
I feel so bad if i have caused any offence to these beautiful peepul.
Tbj et al
OneLoveCSC
https://twitter.com/babahumus/status/579103936000331776
HH jamesgang
Russell crowe wants to buy Leeds.
Doesn’t he know about rangerszombiehunmonkeys availability
sipsini
23:01 on
23 March, 2015
dena29,
Just saw your post as I was about put the iPad down and sleep, yep, with you on that but I don’t trust the bassas, something is going down with thems, just have a gut feeling…hope I’m wrong.
Night Dena, HH
I would say your instinct is probably right but I hope your wrong as well
goodnight sir
HH
Thunder Road
23:00 on
23 March, 2015
Surely they are a zombie now? :-)
HH
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