There is something curious about the England national team. While pretty much every other country around England’s calibre select players, on merit, from clubs large and small, for decades England appear caught emperor role, seldom selecting players outside a top clutch of clubs.
This made Southampton striker Rickie Lambert’s recent selection memorable, despite the fact that his club sit comfortably above several of England’s heavyweights, significantly as a consequence of Lambert’s play.
Fraser Forster has been the best goalkeeper in Britain for a year, but he is English, and he plays domestic football for the Scottish champions, so despite his Champions League credentials, England Roy Hodgson has not capped him.
With the incumbent “England’s number 1” producing ample material to have most national team managers hide their eyes, no matter what Hodgson thinks of his preferred keeper, today’s news coverage suggests he has been boxed into a corner. If he plays Joe Hart in Brazil, and the keeper performs to his current level, Hodgson will carry the can for being the last man in England to see the obvious. England managers have a long record of having to deal with strong media sentiment coming to bear on their selections.
I’d like to see Fraser get the recognition he deserves. It would also be good for Celtic to be able to offer not only Champions League football, but also the chance to gain international recognition, at an ever-higher level. Holding onto him is another story, but all of those who were so upset when we passed on Stipe Pletikosa to take Newcastle’s third choice will not be too upset at that.
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BobbyRussell
21:32 on
29 October, 2013
Had to laugh there, huns start singing `when the gers go up, to lift the Ramsdens cup`.
How utterly embarrassing.
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They are entitled to celebrate.
Getting to a cup final in your second year of existence is quite an achievement.
the more they smell success the more they’ll ignore their dire straits
the more they ignore their dire straits the more……
Celts 0 – 1 Barcelona
Great game from la liga on sky sports.
That should be celta!!!!!
Ramsdens Sovvy Ring Cup Final to be played at Cathkin Park.
NatKnow
Sounds like something out of Blackadder (Mrs. Miggins etc).
Mind you 30+ years ago an eyepad was something the wife used for removing her makeup. Dread to think of some names you can’t mention today – i.e. without offending the ‘PC’ mob. :-)
Sovvy ring
Haha…got me again Bada. I’ll be using that tomorrow.
Allyhuntersgloves
21:31 on
29 October, 2013
Nacnow hamiltontim , what was disturbing was the number of families in the crowd , maw paw and the middle class weans who didn’t bat an eyelid. There were two young lads a couple of rows behind me with celtic tops on under their anoraks they were about 15 and 12 they behaved impeccably when we scored they didn’t jump up or celebrate , yet some 60 something plummy mouthed halfwit reported them to a steward who , when he wouldn’t throw them out , shouted at the lads , it wasn’t a great experience .
Racist and sectarian behaviour is Scotland is normalised. It’s one of the things we do best.
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
21:31 on
29 October, 2013
Nat know
It would appear that there is one particular form of racism that is still prevalent but ignored in Scotland.
I think we all know what type it is and why.
Absolutely mate – and we should call it out.
right bhoys every time i post i try a bit of humour.most times it falls on deaf ears.
just had a very humbling experience.
i just spoke to WHITEDOGHUNCH who is in THE ROYAL, CATHEDRAL ST GLASGOW.what a lovely bhoy !!!he is in hospital and his only thoughts are for other people worse of than himself.i sent him a few old sevco programmes for a young boy who was in the next bed to him in hospital.he asked on friday if anyone could help out.
he has been telling me about all the momentos of CELTIC he had and gave them all to raise cash for various good causes.KANO !!!!WEE OSCAR.!!!right i am away for a wee greet .
ps he did give a special mention of BT and his AULD DA of this parish and was full of praise for them .so there.nae mair fightn the night .
GOD BLESS YOU BRYAN and your family……..cambslang!!!!!!
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To kick-off Halloween, why not come along for an Ibrox Tour with a difference on Wednesday 30 October at 6pm.
View the players dressing room and see where ‘ghoulkeeper’ Cammy Bell prepares for a home game. Take a trip down the tunnel for some trick or treat fun then finish your tour in the Members Club where you can ‘dook’ for apples.
Summa
praecepta
21:40 on
29 October, 2013
NatKnow
Sounds like something out of Blackadder (Mrs. Miggins etc).
Mind you 30+ years ago an eyepad was something the wife used for removing her makeup. Dread to think of some names you can’t mention today – i.e. without offending the ‘PC’ mob. :-)
I won;t tell you how they got their names then…
;-)
God bless Whitedoghunch
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
jimbo67
21:44 on
29 October, 2013
God bless Whitedoghunch
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
hi pal i knew i could rely on you.the wee boy comes from THE BRIGGS. fitting.
iki (21:36), I noticed that it said 1872 on the back of the Sevco players’ shirts. I can’t believe that (a) they paid that much for their shirts, and (b) that they forgot to take the price tags off!
Jeez
You go out to a meeting in Auld Reekie for one day— just one day— and when you come back you find that someone has stuck a big sticker saying “Editor” on your chair and then jumped on their bike as fast as they can and headed up the street.
TBB — I bought the old Crowley’s golf shop for a client and helped turn it into a bar!!!
I am still waiting for my OBE in return for services to Golf!!!
Also bought Tin Pan Alley up above but that is another story.
I can’t recall who asked but Heart of a Lion can still be purchased from the blog just e-mail Paul — you know– him upstairs with the key to the executive lavvy!!
Lastly always remember — a Bozo wi a keyboard is still a Bozo wi a keyboard no matter what bloody name you give him!
Summa of Sammi (21:43): “then finish your tour in the Members Club where you can ‘dook’ for apples.”
Shouldn’t that be “dook for oranges”?
Evening bhoys, NOT a happy laddie tonight that wee hun reptile Lovenkrands has let my coupon down for £250……….. Grrrrrrrrrr HH
Old Tim
My dad was on holiday with Neilly Mochan in Buncrana when news came through that he had been signed by Celtic from Middlesborough.
Apparently Neilly was too scared to call home himself and regularly asked my old man to call home to see if it had been announced in the papers.
Now THAT is really social media!
natknow – supporting wee oscar
21:30 on 29 October, 2013praecepta
The mutterings of that incoherant muppet Hateley on Clyde years ago was truly the stuff of legend.It was constantly like a Two Ronnies sketch,where the rest of the hundits would try desperatly to put him out of his misery,and attempt to finish his sentences for him.
Favourite Uncle
He’s in my prayers for tonight.
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
!!Bada Bing!!
When ESPN used to feature Serie A (sat/sun nights) – Hately used to appear from time to time. The look on Gabriele Marcotti’s face (an Italian who could speak English better than him) was priceless!
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/a-newspaper-fit-for-a-king/#more-4115
probs already posted , pmcg on the DR and King.it’s beyond any form of joke now.
Floridaghirl
Our friendly neighbourhood sevcoite really doesn’t have a clue. Just been torn apart.
Jackie mac-http://t.co/ZFWEBt6geo
The reputation of the @Daily_Record continues to grow…
http://t.co/ZFWEBt6geo
The reputation of the @Daily_Record continues to grow……..
bd – what do you say – it’s so funny that English /British institutions are showing them up to be incompetent
BD just brilliant
!!Bada Bing!!
21:53 on
29 October, 2013
natknow – supporting wee oscar
21:30 on 29 October, 2013praecepta
The mutterings of that incoherant muppet Hateley on Clyde years ago was truly the stuff of legend.It was constantly like a Two Ronnies sketch,where the rest of the hundits would try desperatly to put him out of his misery,and attempt to finish his sentences for him.
Chick Young has taken up the baton. I honestly cannot understand why the BBC employ him. What does he contribute? His knowledge of footballing matters and business is scant, his ‘patter’ is embarrassing, and, like Hately, he rarely finishes the same sentence he started. I just cannot fathom why he’s on air. Guessing it’s all about “who you know” rather than what you know?
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BigChipsUK – There are only two SPL teams in Glasgow… Celtic and Partick Thistle
21:51 on
29 October, 2013
Summa of Sammi (21:43): “then finish your tour in the Members Club where you can ‘dook’ for apples.”
Shouldn’t that be “dook for oranges”?
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Ha Ha..And l was Looking for the Joke in ‘Dook’..
Summa
The sevco fans I know look as if they have been dookin’ for chips. . .
ICT 2 (Draper 120min) Dundee Unt 1.
Just had a wee glance at the tables from the so called best league in the world, and I do so with usual mixed feelings.
On the hand, I envy their money and worldwide exposure, but, on the other hand I can’t help but think it is a poor product that has been very well packaged.
There are currently 3 points separating the teams in 9th to 18th position.
Yes, in theory, one win takes Norwich from 18th to 9th.
Is it the best league?
It may be one of the most competitive, but, I can’t help think that the bubble will burst, and opportunities will emerge for those who are prepared, and ready to take brave decisions.
10 years ago, World Cup qualifiers were dominated by mid-week fixtures. FIFA intervened and we now have these World Cup break-out weeks of Friday and Tuesday fixtures.
If, for whatever reason, UEFA decided to do similar for the Champions League, I think it would be a great opportunity for us, and the end of the so called best league in the world.
CQN Predictor (week 11)
Position Lst Week Team Manager Week 11 Oct Pts Total Pts
1 (1) Gohome Yahuns stevenagebhoy 48 216 560
2 (2) Bayern Bru Twists n turns 45 196 526
3 (8) Dougies Donkeys DougC 63 207 511
4 (9) Norfolk Enchants Sponsored by Cheetah 63 213 510
5 (3) Koln Hoops Kolncelt 50 174 507
6 (5) Set Phasers to Malky Jeez_I_thought_blinker_was_pants 48 200 501
7 (4) Mcdowells Bhoys mcdowellcelt 39 177 496
8 (30) Thom’s Sellick Thommybhoy 67 211 496
9 (39) The Dukes of Montrose Celtic Mac 81 208 496
10 (11) Setting Free the Bears Setting Free the Bears 54 207 495
11 (12) celtic 67 Deccyrollercoaster 54 214 494
12 (19) Celtic Under Ninety Team Paddy Turner 56 182 493
13 (28) Kayal33 Kayal33 62 190 492
14 (6) epl overated hmack 42 201 491
15 (17) Green and Whiteley Murdoch, McGrain and Larsson 54 201 491
16 (16) Chocolate Bhoys McFudge 53 183 490
17 (14) Rodfather Rovers Row Z 51 200 489
18 (7) 7-1 4-2 6-2 Travelbhoy 40 183 489
19 (22) Giffnock Old Bhoys gscbhoy 53 178 487
20 (35) Dim Sam’s Tims Dim Sam 65 215 487
21 (15) Imran’s Maw Dick Byrne 47 208 485
22 (25) Looney Tunes Celticrollercoaster 53 192 484
23 (26) Athenry bhoys stpatricksbhoy 52 206 483
24 (34) Were on the one road Colts Cowiebhoy 59 191 482
25 (13) Del Monte Shamrock jammabhoy 43 183 482
26 (23) Frank’s Frantic Eleven Celtic Soul Brother 47 197 480
27 (27) lubosleftpeg castlebhoy 49 192 479
28 (29) The NoNames Kingoh 49 195 479
29 (18) Nitrams 11 ncmjc 41 171 478
30 (36) Donny Gaels Bradbhoy 56 198 477
31 (10) Kikinthenakas Kikinthenakas 31 162 476
32 (20) Minx 1888 Minx 1888 38 189 475
33 (38) Kiwinning Dangers BMCUWP 57 163 473
34 (42) ColleensBhoys Leftclicktic 61 180 472
35 (31) Hurdles Huddlers bognorbhoyle 43 184 471
36 (24) Hopeful Hoops Bobby Evans Superstar 38 191 470
37 (44) FC Pasch(ing) praecepta 58 178 467
38 (32) celtic1888 Murdoch, Auld and Hay 40 171 466
39 (41) Maybe Next Year…………… Penfold 52 171 465
40 (43) Rossini Sammi the Hun Skelper 53 198 464
41 (49) Hail Hail Rain or Shine FC Jobo Baldie 66 192 463
42 (33) The Exiled Tim The Exiled Tim 36 175 462
43 (40) Jessica Rabbit Mrs CRC 45 162 459
44 (46) Evergreen The Lurker 50 181 458
45 (21) Billys Boots Lionsroar67 20 169 456
46 (45) EK Green & White Army Kelvinbhoy 47 183 455
47 (52) Lennys Bhoys Lennybhoy 60 208 450
48 (47) Googys Globetrotters Googy Bhoy 45 198 448
49 (50) Lennys Lions The Lizard King 50 175 445
50 (37) Angola CSC thecelt45 22 158 443
51 (53) Dan City Dan 54 208 443
52 (48) Somerset Harp Gherrybhoy57 45 178 442
53 (57) Meiklehill Rovers Mayanman 58 162 440
54 (51) Acacia Milan Doubting Thomas 43 154 436
55 (56) Bannockburn Bhoys Doc is Neil Lennon 52 180 435
56 (54) Hillend Rockies Slabhoy 44 135 432
57 (60) Death or Wamba? Ard Ri 62 173 431
58 (59) Heaven Albert Kidd 55 172 429
59 (55) micktic 3mick3 40 153 426
60 (58) Weißbier X Pogmathonyahun 46 171 423
61 (63) thebhoyfromoz thebhoyfromoz 59 147 422
62 (65) Belfast Celtic cliftonville celt 57 200 418
63 (61) Roughrigg Brushers GG 47 194 416
64 (62) Glasgow Brazilian Mouldy67 48 192 415
65 (66) Celtic rose Caityrollercoaster 48 149 401
66 (64) iPaddys Plodders iPaddyMcCourt 31 113 393
67 (67) MARCELONACELTIC F C Mhark67 41 118 392
68 (70) Dreamchester Athletic Blantyre Tim 57 175 384
69 (74) Patrick Missal Patrick27 61 198 380
70 (69) Jonny the Tim Jonny the Tim 41 153 378
71 (68) RalphWaldoEllison X1 RalphWaldoEllison 21 154 365
72 (72) Diamonds B-Boy 38 128 360
73 (75) Berocca Juniors The Pips XI 43 181 351
74 (76) Gordybhoy Rovers Gordy Bhoy 64 47 129 350
75 (71) Sipsini Sipsini 23 154 346
76 (78) Port Brigade Saint Stivs 58 183 346
77 (73) Bada Bing Bada Bing 18 99 338
78 (79) Jinky’s Giants Johnbud78 38 125 309
79 (77) ruggyvogue c.s.c. voguepunter 0 0 288
80 (81) Real Ale Madrid The Token Tim 45 132 246
81 (80) Dark Horse FC Stephen Black 19 59 227
” Is having somebody in a headlock violent conduct?” John Robertson on the DU player ordering off.
Nearly choked on my cocoa. Scoddish foodbaw and scoddish foodbaw analysis at its best.
natknow-His time is up,should have been carpeted for his lies over King ,Murray Oldco last week.
green lantern (((((0)-after the melee “involving 20 players from each team” Robertson and MacLean said ref had to step in and sort it.A red and a few yellows ,then slagged the ref for being too harsh.
Apparently it’s violent conduct if the person who has his opponent in the headlock also pokes him in the eye.