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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Trying to bring a wee bit geographical nouse to the blog it sits between Moffat and Selkirk
desertbhoy,
It would be great if his development with us was so dramatic it put him in with a shout if Portugal do qualify but I think he has quite a distance to go before being considered a World Cup player.
Then again,I thought the same about Braafheid and he played in the final!!!
Anthony Stokes has signed a new three-year deal.
The hooped crusader
Someone put up the Cadette Farry affair this morning. A great read.
When you mentioned Davidson it reminded me of a conversation I had with my mate years ago about David Leggat. I said he was quite fair in his match reports etc while my mate said he was nothing but a bitter bluenose.
How naive was I.
This guy Philvis?
Was he a forward or a midfielder? He’s not familiar.
U
Malorbhoy
The waterfall at Moffat.
Know the area quite well, or I did.
This is part of a reply I received from the Beeb re Chick Young`s ” impartiality”. I feel justified in posting a personal response as I don`t have the same access to the public as do Chick and his ilk.
“I would argue that BBC Scotland has led the way in revealing much of the story about Rangers over the last couple of years, including television documentaries exposing Craig Whyte’s past and identifying the recipients of EBT benefits amongst other things.
Given the complexity of the current situation at Rangers and the conflicting stories emanating from numerous sources it is has at times been difficult to report and comment with complete confidence but please rest assured we continue to place great emphasis on accuracy and impartiality.”
Although the author is factually accurate in part, it is quite obvious that he doesn`t give the whole picture. I am sure he believes that the BBC are impartial on reporting matters do to with the Ibrox Club past and present. Unfortunately.
JJ
!!bada bing!!
I think that McKay meant no such thing. He adopts the stance that all bluesnoots do which is that they cannot bring themselves to admit that McStay was world class. They assert that he did not achieve his full potential because he did not go and become a star in bigger leagues like their players did. Players like ……….. eh …………. eh…………. Hang on. I’ll get back to you on that one.
Stokies signed 3yr deal.
Good news on Tony , now we need to keep the biscuit tin open and sort out Joe
ulysses mcghee is praying for Oscar
16:25 on 29 October, 2013
This guy Philvis?
Was he a forward or a midfielder? He’s not familiar.
U
……………………………..
I suspect he wasn’t a striker! (See what I did there?)
ULYSSES MCGHEE
PHILVISRETURNS frowned upon familiarity.
Hearing AS signed 3yr deal
Scéal maith
HH
Ulysses McGhee 16.25
A right winger. ;-)
BMCUW
8 years?? But what if some do a bobo?
Medtim.. Agreed
I have seen a few references to Philvis. What`s the news?
JJ
from the DM (don’t want to post the link). I thought this was an ols story, but it appears today and they are now calling big Fraser “England goalkeeper” :
Barcelona playmaker Xavi has hailed England goalkeeper Fraser Forster as a ‘world-class’ talent, and reckons he’d be a perfect fit at the Nou Camp.
The Spanish giants are in the market for a new No 1 after Victor Valdes announced he will end his 11-year stint with the club at the end of the season.
Forster has impressed for Celtic again in the Champions League this term after the Spanish media labelled him ‘The Great Wall’ following his heroics in his side’s 2-1 win over Barcelona last season.
‘I think the players all know about the Forster interest – and it is a player we know very well,’ said Xavi.
‘I can’t say that I watch him every week – but when we have played Celtic he has shown that he is a world-class goalkeeper.
‘From what I have seen he has everything to succeed at a club like Barcelona – and with his Champions League performances for Celtic I am sure there will be more than one big club interested in him.’
DESERTBHOY
Bobo was always delighted to play for us.
The fact that he wasn’t picked,and was allegedly being pushed out the door to save on his wages,did not hinder him when he pulled on The Hoops.
I’d be more worried if one of them did a Viduka,or worse,a Kewell.
“Thanks for the contract,ring my agent when I need to sign the next one. See ya!”
Doc is supporting Oscar and McKenzie.
That is for CQN Magazine which is also out shortly. Did I tell you we have a new editor for the magazine? We’ve moved Paul upstairs to be Director of Football Publishing and BRT&H will be the Editor of CQN Magazine! Expect big changes! (And big sentences!)
ols = old
doctor whatfor-you could well be right amigo,i might have been a tad generous to the blue tie man
!!bada bing!!
Worry not, neebur. Being generous is the Celtic way.
How do you know blue tie mcKay is a hun?
HE LOOKS LIKE ONE!!!
JungleJim….
Good to put a face to the moniker in BB’s last Tuesday and a pleasure to meet you.
Apologies for my mate blethering pash, well me also as I’m occasionally afflicted with the same disease. Thoroughly enjoyed the company and the events that followed… more vodka, a pudding supper and the main event of the evening.
Just got back here Sunday and received a phone call from the local golf shop advising me they were having a sale and knocking 25% off most stock. 300 quid for a set (4-PW) Cleveland 588 altitude irons, graphite; my donald as I’d just bought them at home for uk price. If you’re interested…. well worth it??
I like canamalars resolution.
I would like our board to take on this resolution.
I think the sphincters at hampden would be tickling if this resolution passed.
I think there would be no way out for the SFA if Celtic pursued company law.
I think the fear of ‘what if’ should be looked at ‘what is’ re corp governance in our game
I would like confirmation of whether they paid their tax,when unpaid confirmation is clear.
I would like to see truth pursued and the sfa to become a transparent and open org.
I would like Celtic fans to relax and not worry about the accounting exercise,this will give laughter for years to come,
A new identity for the deluded.they know it and they know we know it.history broken and no ‘aye buts’ bout it.
corporate governance must come from the 19th century into the 21st century and this resolution can highlight it.
just me views Celts
question question and if still not satisfied question again until you are.
Hail hail all.
Ps any links to regan on Radio scotland?was he worried?
back to lurking and camping
jardels mrs….. sign her lol night all HH
BMCUW… I have no qualms over bobo .. Loved him, except for maybe Seville.
desertbhoy
Certainly worth it but I recently bought a set of Taylor Made R11s with which I am very happy.
Mention it again, though, as there are quite a few golfers on CQN
No need to apologise for F; he is a good, honest guy. If all guilty of ” blethering pash” were mentioned on here, we would have an exceptionally long addition to the despised list of lists 0:-)
JJ
BRTH the Editor? Naeb’dy will get a word in edgeways, and the punctuation is certain to be the first victim of the new regime.
I predict a special snakeskin boot supplement in time for Christmas shopping.
Great news re: Stokesy, now for Sami and the rest! Mon the Hoops!
BMCUW
What`s the story re Philvis?
JJ
BRT & H the Editor? Quick, bhoys, take photo`s of your favourite trees while you can 0:-)
“We are in a very stable position as a club and that is something which is a rarity in this day and age. The players are happy, vibrant and we have a lot to look forward to. We are on a great run domestically and we’re in a hell of a group in the Champions League where we have competed brilliantly in all three games.” – The Gaffer.
JJ
No story. Just a blog reminisce
These days are the best days,in my lifetime anyway.
Champions of Europe three seasons after this one?
I wouldn’t bet against it now.
JJ…
yes I remember re the TM’s, but read you had a horrendous last round and thought you might welcome a change!!
F is a character and we had a great time. Only met him about 8 years ago in Kuwait, through work.
Seriously, if anyone you know of has an interest tell them to post.
TBB
Thanks. I saw some mention of “personal demons” and surmised Philvis had either posted or asked someone to post news of that.
JJ