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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Happy to see Anthony sign up. Now get Joe and Sammi signed. These bhoys have delivered for us. Anthony not on the big stage yet but he will. Two more signings. MF and Forward and we will be going places.
HH
Do I need to update windows?
Good news regarding Stokes, he’ll be an important player for us over the next three years.
the battered bunnet
Bought a set of Altus?? Irons in same shop in 75… Paid more than 20 quid, though!
The Spanish champions are on the look-out
for a new no.1 with Victor Valdes set to leave
at the end of the season, and Xavi believes
Forster can be just the man.
‘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.’
Just noticed Nick Leeson FC’s Sovvy Ring Cup tie is live on BBC Alba tonight,the song book will be getting big licks no doubt.No matter how many times they ban Shortbread ,they still throw money to the vermin.
BT
Try here
http://www.ask.com/answers/134714701/anyone-know-where-i-can-download-a-free-version-of-powerpoint
Bt… No you need to buy the programme.. Or maybe some IT wiz has it on a thumb drive.
BT, try this, no garauntees tho’.
I can’t check it out on a PC, but have
http://uk.fileprogram.net/Microsoft-PowerPoint/?p=UK
Cheers bhoys.
Ill go up and try the old desktop.
BT, update Windows, only if the version of PP is newer than your Windows, alternate is to use an older version of PP. Easier and quicker I think.
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
18:02 on
29 October, 2013
Do I need to update windows?
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If its not on your current MS office package rather than buying an updated prog try to find a trial version on line, it is good for around 30 days. It should allow you to download and view the PPP at least
Great news about AS,his motm display at the cup final was awesome,
Right foot cross, goal hooper
Left foot cross, goal hooper
Fancy footwork leads to JL goal
Oh and the Islam CDC
HH
CDC-CSC
IPAD PISH
HH
whitedoghunch
17:04 on 29 October, 2013
golfers
these were given to me years ago by an elderly neighbour.
Are they of any significance ?
a) True Line rustless putter special – warranted hand forged, Made in Scotland
b) ‘Lightning’ Australian hand forged Will Corry Special gooseneck putter
c) D &W Auchterlonie ‘L’ putter hand forged special (cast-iron)
do you always collect old stuff???did you get LISBON LIONS PHOTO and has your wee hun pal got the programmes yet.ps my phone no was on the envelope ,did that get sent to him???
BT-I use Open Office it has a PP facility and it’s free.
Good to Anthony Stokes sign up again
Well pleased
Broony’s appeal is on Friday.
On Stokesy…… Great news.
On Paul McStay..A thorough bread .
On Podium posts…..only once have I achieved podium and the Bold Ron Bacardi absolutely slaughtered me for my triviality. Never again!
B.T.
If you can open P.P. on desk top – I can send you a copy of a 97-2003 compatibility draft that I am working on.
Mini can open it and edit – add her own text/ graphics (if you can’t get a download).
Good evening Ghuys:
Any you that are on Twitter get following:
@Sophfanclub
Founder ( with George Ryan ) of Sean’s Trust in memory of our baby Sean to provide holiday’s to families who have been bereaved through still birth.
I have now closed the donations for Sean’s Trust (Mini St. Doyle Fund). I am waiting on cheques clearing and from two donations that are in transit. Once cleared and received we will send the CQN donation.
The amount we will be donating as it stands today is £1,534.30.
Thank you and God Bless you all.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Favourite Uncle
a very very kind and generous gift by yourself.
My dad knew Hugh Birt well. I will phone you this evening.
lennybhoy…supporting neil lennon, wee oscar knox and cfc until i die
I’ll make it, all being well.HH
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
windows? in Blantyre ?
http://t.co/ZFWEBt6geo
The reputation of the @Daily_Record continues to grow…
Caved in wdh..
Thanks bhoys getting there.
Typical kid. Homework to be in for tomorrow.
Where is my vino tinto..?
sipsini 18:39:
Good man…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Good evening friends.
Everyone playing nicely, I hope?
The 1990 World Cup in Italy was shown over here in it’s entirety. Former Aberdeen, Fulham and Scottish international graham leggat hosed a soccer programme and was the Italian correspondent. BTW that wee midden couldnae say Celtic, all we got was “bonnie prince ally” a
A Rangers fan on Clyde complaining about sectarian singing at the Thistle game
Delahunt points out it was the Soldiers Song the Irish national anthem
Stupid stupid zombie
Aye the Irish national anthem is sectarian music to his stupid ears
Lennybhoy
Shoooooot, completely forgot!!! Will sort tomorrow night I promise :-(
Right off to Equis for a very deserving 1st year girl!!!
A sectarian song for zombie fc fans
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar 18:52:
Good Mhan, enjoy the Ice-Cream…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Got lost there:
as I was saying it was graham this and graham that in reference to the beast.
He had a Thursday night show where he would cross the country going into various ethnic social clubs to discuss the game in their native land with a couple of supporters.
Eventually he broadcast his show from the offices of the Scottish Banner in Niagara Falls a monthly publication that was the brain child of Jim Cairney brother of “This Man Craig”.
His studio guests were a supporter of the deid team and another of murderwell, nae Celtic mhan.
Anyway getting back tae the WC his guest in the studio was Tommy Docherty who called Paul McStay the nearly man, as he was nearly a good player. That
s the same Doc who I’m led tae believe cost Pat Crerand a job at Celtic Park, we instead got Davie McParland.
Bada Bing!!
Noticed the change and kept a pdf of the original somewhere
One must always keep the original they change their lies within hours
Still it will have done its job and cheered up the huns enough to buy their rag
Ha! Ha! Just in time for a Halloween!
Fernando Ricksen’s book launch 31st October.
!!Bada Bing!! 17:32 on 29 October, 2013
Type in rangers fc to google maps
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Ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Brilliant Bada. I’m posting that everywhere.