Rosenborg went five years without winning the Norwegian title before Kare Ingebrigtsen turned things around. Under him, they were champions the last three seasons – back on the pertch. A mere two points off the pace, having scraped a win against Valur, he was sacked, just six days before his former team face Celtic.
It seems harsh. This is a club burdened by their Champions League history. Until 2004, when money replaced meritocracy, they held the record for the number of consecutive appearances in the group stage (8). But they never turned the lights off. They see clubs from other small nations reach the group stage of the Europa League and, to a lesser extent, the Champions League, and know they could do the same.
If they thought Ingebrigtsen’s team would have beaten Celtic he would still be in a job. Instead, they have thrown the dice in the hope of giving players an edge. The new interim boss’s only managerial gig in the last seven years was six weeks in charge of the Aruba national team. Since then he’s kicked around as a youth coach and been an assistant in Dubai. It’s a strange one.
Sacking a manager often leads to a short-term boost in results, which is all that is required for European qualification. Expect this tie to be competitive. That’s good, I prefer Celtic to play in games with a visible edge, than against unknowns with fire in their belly. Cool heads will be needed. On that subject, we’ll discuss Jozo later.
Newco, having successfully argued the SFA should refer the matter of Rangers’ eligibility for Uefa competition in 2011 to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), now request the SFA do not take the matter to CAS. It’s a kind of Newco logic; any victory in a storm.
They argue this procedural guidance establishes the complaint has no merit, whereas the SFA Judicial Panel Disciplinary Tribunal did not address the complaint, only their competency to examine it.
The Judicial Panel ruled “the Notice of Complaint must be determined by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.” The word “must” has been overlooked by Newco. The SFA must act accordingly. Taking the whole thing to Lausanne will make sure we don’t need to go through another round of “Who are these people” type witch-hunts. I know what you are thinking, Dave King has been making friend with the SFA on a weekly basis for months now, surely they will do his bidding.
I’m not sure Dave’s that clever.
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I remember once in 2007 Awe Naw Annoni Oan Anaw Noo and me were at a wedding in Athens over a weekend. We went to see the Celtic game that was advertised to be on in an Irish pub somewhere. When we got there it was only one TV and awe the Irish wanted to see the EPL game.
As Dirty Harry said
“A good man always knows his limitations”
sorry
Awe Naw Annoni Oan Anaw Noo == Awe Naw No Annoni Oan Anaw Noo
An Italian, a Frenchman, and a Scotsman were playing golf on a links course when they spotted a stunning mermaid on the shore.
They all dropped their clubs and ran down for a closer look. The mermaid was incredibly beautiful and voluptuous.
The Italian, burning with desire, asked the mermaid, “Have you ever been fondled?” “No, I haven’t,” whispered the mermaid. So the Italian walked over and hugged and fondled her warmly. The mermaid said, “Hmmmm, that’s nice.”
The Frenchman, not to be outdone, said, “Have you ever been kissed?” “No, I haven’t,” answered the mermaid. So the Frenchman went over and kissed her long and slow. “Hmmmm,” sighed the mermaid, “that’s nice.”
Finally the Scotsman asked her, “Have you ever been screwed?” “No, I haven’t,” said the mermaid. “Well, you have now,” said the Scotsman, “’cause the tide’s out!”
As Celtic try to get to the Promised Land of the CL. Wow the Cheating and bending of Rules in just the name beggars Belief.
Make no mistake. Celtic Park is going to be Electric on Wednesday night. Celtic is Celtic. Man City Supporters boo the CL anthem, The Celtic Support go radio rental to hopefully Inspire the Bhoys to Win against the odds.
Big Government just doesn’t have any interest in the Little Guy / Country.
The Tower of Babel is the model of the EU Parliament.
I’ll be going to the Emerald Isle again very soon, God Willing. And I cannae wait. The way the Lisbon Treaty was got through was utterly shameful.
Gerry,
My oldest Sister Mary had Molinari on as a bet to win it. She only ever bets on the Open, her old fella is a golfer. Deelighted for her, especially as she couldnae go skiing this Year as she fractured her wrist just before we were mean’t to go. She still went and read books and had me as company a good few times for drinks. :D
She isnae getting any younger but she is Top Drawer.
For a teetotaller,he doesn’t half behave like the town drunk at times.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/23/irans-mafia-elite-amass-fortunes-while-people-suffer-says-mike-pompeo
URL is misleading,btw. It’s our favourite village tweetingtwat at it again.
Bloody hell,seems Canada has the occasional nutter too.
Hope everyone connected with here is safe,but condolences to the many bereaved.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/23/multiple-casualties-in-shooting-near-toronto-restaurant
Well,those last two posts of mine are no way to waken up to a Monday morning,of all days.
Try this instead-I was talking about it to DELANEYSDUNKY yesterday. As funny as the day it was shown.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVW2kZEYx_0
Usual start of the season guff from the DR, which hun player would get into the Celtic team. At least the award winning writer got it right, none , not even on the bench.
PRESTONPANSBHOY
Really,none? Not even at RB or CH?
Jee-zoh,they must be pash.
Gooooooooooooooooooooooood morning
C……………………….Q……………………………N
FromAwonderfulSantaPonca
PRESTONPANSBHOY
BTW,Jackson is still spinning the Morelos to China line. Suggesting his head has been turned by all the talk,while pointing out that he was basically rubbish in a rubbish hun team last season.
And that he’s Gerrard’s only striker!
I don’t know what the odds are for Celtic to win the league in 8 or 9 months time,but I do know how difficult it is to get a decent interest rate from a bank.
Even if they’re 50/1 on,you win. Providing we do,of course-caveat emptor.
Pretty sure I saw 9/1 on the other day,I’ll track that down. That’s 11% over 9 months. Wish I had the money to invest in the first place!!!
Bmcw
Oh the sins of gambling ! Gambling to me is like giving an alki a drink ?
Prestonpansbhoy
Not even on the bench………try not even in the team photo!!
East Fife 4 Forfar 5 on pens.
About time Eric. :-)
Peace and Love,
cv
PRESTONPANSBHOY
My pet hun mate,domicile in Dublin now,€600 a day IT specialist,loves his beer. Loves his gambling.
Well,I’d love the 600 a day,but I canny disagree with his love of the beer and the bookies.
But for the fact that he ignored my advice about online accounts and using them when he’s pished. Some of our mates on a giro are more cash-Rich than him.
He reckons he’s now about 15% better off because he loses in Euros rather than pounds. Not kidding either.
CATHEDRALVIEW
When I read that,I thought that the people involved would be looking down and smiling,laughing,cracking a few tinnies and a few jokes.
Because they’ve waited a long time to ,well,actually,they wur deid by the time it happened.
Which reminded me of the Spike Milligan joke when he was in Paris-Duringthewar,Uncle Albert-style-and he witnessed someone falling into the river.
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As I remember it from the book…
“I shouted-“You’re inSeine!” I’d waited twenty years to tell that joke!!”
WaitingforthedominostofallCSC
Bmcw
One of my contractors is just over £600 per day and -£6000 on his credit card as a result of the world cup. Mind you he’s was £700 up on the cricket?
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 23RD JULY 2018 7:56 AM
I’m sure Swindon is………………… eh…………… well…………………. he………………. great
It’s not all BBQ’s a Single Malts………………………… we had a mini storm yesterday
Bmcuwp
Howye mo chara,
Shocking news on the restaurant shooti ng in ontario,
Trying to get a hold of Tonyd as he’s out there for the NAFCSC. Convention.
Good morning all from the Govanhill delta.
MASTY
That was the first thing I thought of,P. Fortunately-I think-the incident was at the other end of town. Of course,tourists can go anywhere.
Give him my best wishes when you track him down.
HH.
Bmcuwp
I’m sure he’ll be fine, a tough auld bhoy as you know,
I’ll text you once i hear from him.
Hope your well buddy.
PRESTONPANSBHOY
Is his surname boat-related?
My pal larged on Germany and Brazil. Wi a saver on Spain.
Now,I’ve got to admit,if I was betting,those would probably have been my bets. Think I bet about £100 overall,dribs and drabs,got two payouts,about £270 overall.
Certainly canny live on £170 a month,this betting lark’s not what it’s cracked up to be!
Hi bhoys, posting from oz, long time lurker first time poster..
Hellbhoy
Throw another hun on the barbie.
MASTY
Cheers,bud. I’m getting better all the time(!)
Found out not so yesterday. Went to move an old G-plan type unit for a mate. Solid wood,weighed a ton. Found out the intended recipient was on the second floor.
Even dragging it 20 yards to the entrance nearly killed me. Three man job to get it upstairs,and I won’t be one of them. I’m the getaway driver,I don’t get involved anymore.
DIY-Don’t Involve Yourself.
HELLBHOY
Wi a moniker like that,welcome to Paradise!
Just want to say on behalf of my family and me a massive thank you for the fundraiser to all on CQN,
We were blown away by the gesture and also the amount raised, it’s been a tough few months recovering from the accident but Thankfully back to work part time initially.
Again I can’t thank you all enough here’s to 8 iar
HH
Hellbhoy
good morning all from a cloudy but dry & warm Roscommon.
not good news about Toronto, will be there for a few days in October, the wife’s getting a bit edgy about it now but sure it can happen anywhere, hope those injured are able to fully recover.
in better news Our Mate Mick in Oz, is doing well with his recovery & had the pleasure of a visit from his in laws in the last few weeks to help them all along. he is in the middle of trying to log on & post a message to all on CQN as a first time poster!!
be nice to him and no he’s definately NOT a Hun!!!
Hail Hail
https://twitter.com/lastditchtackle/status/1021120173791760384?s=08
Hold yer bets. A Legend on way to Ipox…
Hellboy
beat me to it!!
MASTY
Once is enough being burnt thanks lol
NAVANBHOY
That’s great news
He’ll be welcomed aboard with full honours,same as HELLBHOY.
HH
‘Ian Paisley ‘has been punished enough’ says Sammy Wilson’
How dare they hold him to account Sammy-.
Hellbhoy is the artist formerly known as
Our Mate Mick!
that’s why he picked that moniker after the burning he got from the accident!! & it’s one if the reasons why he is so well liked & why he is getting through the ideal well with that sense of humour
HH
Our levels of frustration know no bounds and with the success of Celtic now measured in trebles, everything including the price of players are three times what they were, we may flop this year by only a double or merely eight in a row, according to the club darling SMSM.
Jozo Simunovic put the club ‘under pressure’ with an unexpected red instead of the obligatory injury, Celtic were unprepared? and may be forced to use a developing duo, in the heart of the defence. With the distress signals out , PC Lustig reporting for duty checking in from holiday and maybe moved into the famous Celtic problem area otherwise known as the ‘sieve’.
On the face it and beneath BR’s always primed to a very high standard, public personna no doubt he’s pure raging with the enigmatic Croatian and his in explicable rush of blood. This caused panic at least on the Celtic internet, and stirs the old memory of SMSM who dream of the Celtic sieves gone by, with real Ranjurz nostalgia.
BR has all ready called for ‘patience’ and having moved on more defenders than he’s signed, including Erik Sviatchenko and Eoghan O’Connell the ones he has signed are in two categories, pimpernels or developing. World cup wanted man Dedryk Boyata is still to commit his future, and Jozo Simunovic allegedly interesting Fenerbache, since ‘the Kenny Miller tackle’ the sieve is in a state of flux .
But hurry, tickets in the general sale in the game before the annual Trondheim gig are nearly gone, and the three musketeers are ready to rip Rosenborg a new one along the Brendan voyage, which has loads of money for jam tomorrow.
Notwithstanding, for all that, all the same, even so, be that as it may, we could all be zombies, if we hadn’t been careful CSC