I received a text early evening on 18th August last year: “Gongalves starts”. Former Hearts player, Jose Gongalves, was one of a handful of players FC Sion signed illegally in the summer 2011 transfer window and he had been named to start against Celtic in the Europa League qualifier, first leg.
As a contest, the tie was over. There followed two matches with considerable effort and drama from both teams but the eventual outcome was, literally, never in doubt, the courts would have their way. Sion would be expelled from the competition and Celtic would progress to the group stage.
Today Celtic’s only remaining competitor from the chasing pack for the SPL title is up in court to face the HM Revenue and Customs. The courts will have their way again but although you may feel the outcome of Rangers tax case is inevitable (I do), the impact on this season’s league championship is less assured. Should they lose, Rangers have the option to appeal, postponing any negative impact on the company until next season at the earliest.
If Rangers have, or can generate, enough cash to keep the lights on this season the league will be nip and tuck until the end of the season. The tax case will attract most attention but if you are looking for indications of how the season is likely to go, keep an eye open for cash related incidents.
Well done to Rangers’ broadcast partner, STV, for their story this morning on SPL discipline. They report the Ibrox club have the worst disciplinary record in the league, having accumulated a total of 41 bookings, contrasting starkly with the cool class at Celtic Park who are best behaved in the league with only 20 bookings.
With Beram Kayal out for the season Ki Sung-Yeung is the Celtic player closest to a suspension, a further three yellow cards would put the Korean over the threshold. Rangers have Lafferty one booking, Edu and Bocanegra two, with Goian, Broadfoot, Bartley and Whittaker all three away from a suspension. Lee McCulloch has only been booked twice this season but shows enormous potential.
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We need a striker not a defender. Thomas, Charlie, Dan, Kelvin, Glenn and Victor if need be are sufficient. Last season we had the best defensive record in the league.
Our problem was and to a certain extent is, that we are not putting teams away commensurate with our general play and dominance.
This in turn gives teams confidence, because however outplayed they have been, they are advised from their management that they are still in the game, sometimes only a goal behind. We on the other hand tend to get nervous.
If Gary or Tony gets injured we are in trouble and even if they stay fit neither can score goals with the head. Compare that with the above cover for central defence.
Árd Macha
weeminger says:
16 January, 2012 at 22:27
If I had a spare £25m, I’d string them along for a few months, letting the LL know all about my off the radar wealth, then drop them at their uttermost need.
I’d then use the £25m for the mother of all gazebo parties on the day they went mammaries up.
Alas, one can but dream.
Reiperman:
Just listened to your call my friend, excellent Keevins in denial. Of course Pittodrie, Tannadice et al will not fill overnight, it takes time to turn things around. The old recession argument, in a word crap. He should ask himself this; how many travel to orcsville from other areas of the country.
By filling the other teams grounds, they will be supporting clubs nearer to their home, putting/keeping money in the local economy and investing in their Clubs in turn generating money for them. Find local talent…remember the Lions. A more level playing field.
Yes there may well be less money about but at least we will have a more honest league. Dare as I say also there will be less honest mistakes by the MIB.
They want the orcs because in their eyes they are Scottish football.
Yes, I will agree with Keevins many thousands want them gone but for their cheating.
However, I have to confess and I speak for myself when I post this as I cannot post or speak for anybody else. I want them gone as I resent everything that they and their followers have stood for since 1873.
What’s their motto ‘Ready’…I am ‘READY’ and I wait with baited breath for the end.
…and the now the end is near…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Bumpingt this up for info. Go to the Facebook site and do the survey please.
LiviBhoy says:
16 January, 2012 at 12:45
Anybody else done the survey on the Official Celtic Facebook page?
It would appear that they are finally looking at creating a fans forum. There is also a opportunity to rate the current website and add comments.
Celticquicknews also gets a mention when the question is asked on the forums you view.
I would suggest all supporters take part. It’s our club. You can also win a signed jersey.
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They are and for me such a forum is a key part of the Membership Scheme, so I would ask everybody who moans about the need for better communication between the club and support to take the survey. Even if you do not use the Celtic Web site a lot you might make the point where it asks for comments that an informative forum for members is what might attract you to the other parts of the site.
My dear,dear,dear,friend…Vhman
Ah agree.. compadre..
It is ineluctable ,that…
We Desperately need Anither Prolific Striker..or. a Striker who
is Prolific.. Eethur Wan,wull dae!
Howevahhhhhhhhh…
We hiv a Strong C.B. duo in..
Charlie and Thom Rogne..
Rogne, has come oan by Great Big Giant steps.. When Maist of
Oor Subscrbers.. Hid Their Backs Turned,and wur Covering thur Eyes..and
Coontin’ tae Wan Hundred..
Heck.. It Happens..
He is only noo, reaching Manhood.
Rogne and Mulgrew.. are oor Very Best C.B. duo.
Thom.. of course..has ,up tae noo.. shown that he has a Very delicate
Physical Make-up.. coulda hiv bin ..Growing Pains..
Who Knows..
But,if Thomas Remains Fit .. He wull soon convince awe his Critics..
that He is a Very Fine Center Back.
No, Virginia..
We don’t need any mair C.B.s
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater.
Ok-i got the name wrong-thnx for the correction-but the point is relevant regarding the
appalling treatment of an internationaly recognised sportsman-in your face,
intimidating bile-compared to a lazy, racist keyboard tapper-i see P Fenlon got it last week
at cowdenbeath and the polis did nothing-disgusting
I notice CQN is helping Keevins continue to do a great job for his employers…..
Amlifying his utterances and the chat of those Celtic folks calling in only helps him along his way…
The controversial ones even better as they will ensure even more folk tune in tomorrow to hear it.
Yet on here some intelligent Celtic folk seem to revel in helping give this clown oxygen, thanks to those callers his bosses will see him as irreplacable.
Ultimately no one cares about the points that people make on these shows. I dont get why sensible folk would do this….
The only one controlling the agenda is the producer….and he loves Keevins I am sure.
Thanks to all who have contributed these past few nights Hugh will sleep well knowing his job is more than safe…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti5aP_nyNig
especially you Kano ya trumpet if your ears are at least working
Bryan
angelgabriel
I took 9/2 before we played m/well and we were 15 behind.
Up until a couple of weeks ago, just before we humped thems we were still odds against, admin never entered their heads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti5aP_nyNig
especially you Kano ya trumpet if your ears are at least working
Bryan
No surprise if Willie H and James M and douglas p are involved at Ibrox……some with the heart, some for the money and some for both.
angel gabriel
did you see the three horses with gabriel in the name at wolverhampton today 1 winner 2 placed
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Burnley78
I think you’re being unreasonably harsh and a tad unfair to those Celtic supporters who, with eloquence and cohesion, have done their damdest to raise an issue that the Scottish media is all too keen to sweep under the carpet.
I should add that I very rarely listen to the football phone ins personally but I take my hat off to those who continually put their heads above the parapet.
Don’t know what all the fuss is about Michael Gove MP proposing to spunk £60 million on a boat for Her Maj. I’m sure Rangers would more than happily oblige! In an acceptable time frame of course…..say, two to three months. ;)
Rubicon
A fine post.
Ad Macha
In the remaining days of the transfer window it is vital we add a striker,hopefully one with experiance who is
a threat in the air & can hold the ball up. If we dont buy such a player then lets hope we can find one on a loan deal.
Neil Lennon has expressed his desire for this,surely he will get the finance required ?
Nowillofloodmistakesagaincsc.
@the exiled
Those bets you put up tnite,do you have to back them online?
or is there a coupon in the bookies?
or do you have a personal bookie who takes your bets?
I would like to try.
H.H
My dear,dear,dear,friend… Burnley78
You are correct.
Intelligent Folk.. see thru Keevin’s Masquarade.
He is Acting a Part..
And.. so far.. the Masquarade is working like A Top.
Oor Celtic Supporting Callers are Playin ringht intae his Hauns..by.
Assuming an Adverserial Role agin Him.
Whit ye should dae..if ye call in..
If Ye ur a Celtic Supporter..or..even if ye …Urnae … a Celtic Supporter..
Is AGREE WI EVERY WORD THAT HE SAYS.
And
That Wey..
Interest, in the Show.wid wane…
His Ratings Wid .. Tank…
and
Keevins wid soon be oota Joab!
Maks Sense Tae Me
Kojo
Yer Pal.. who likes ye aloater.
Rabiu Ibrahim’s agent on twitter claiming he’s about to sign for us
any of you guys that watched The Killing now following Borgen ? new on beeb4 , danish political drama.
@RUBICON
The “general” acquired his nickname for his fortitude in dealing
with the PARTISAN RANGERS.how fitting is that.
happy day to you.
Kayal33
Sorry, but who??
hamiltontim
I am not being harsh at all.
I just dont understand what folk think they achieve by calling….
The producer and the panel control the show, those who call in are merely fodder for these guys….
All I was stating is the obvious which is Keevins has more interest in his show now than last week, which is great for him and his show thanks to
Celtic folk calling in.
His value to his boss is going up as his figures increase so he is doing a great job…..
What is not true about anything I have stated ?
Saint Stivs says:
16 January, 2012 at 23:02
any of you guys that watched The Killing now following Borgen ? new on beeb4 , danish political drama.
Yup – enjoying it but not as dark & intense as Killing
ArdMacha, I said last night our problem was finishing teams off. Our last five home wins have been 1-0 1-0 2-1 2-1 and 2-1. Anything can happen especially with the MIBs as proven against Hearts. We need to be more ruthless. Stokes i think has only 2/3 home goals in the league which is very poor imo. A striker this window is a must.
SffS
hamiltontim says:
16 January, 2012 at 23:03
the young Nigerian who was on trial last week and played in a bounce game at lennoxtown, ex-Sporting Lisbon & PSV, attacking midfielder
Árd Macha says: You are correct mate,well covered at the back til summer,Loovens and Dan possibly for the off then.We need a different type to AS and GH.Good in the air and able to hold a man off to bring others in to play.
Kojo
Just dont listen to this rubbish, never mind call in, that is the easiest way……..
Drambowiecelt
I did them on line, but you can go into a bookies and write what ever you want on a slip.
I would be addicted to gambling, but no where near having a personal bookie :>)
Personally I wouldn’t encourage you to gamble, it’s a mugs game mi amigo.
I never touch horses, unless I get a nod, and usually they don’t win, football is my vice, but I spend hours every day on it, and still it’s a struggle to make ends meet.
neilybhoy
I walked into the local Corals just in time to back my moniker.Had no idea it was running.Backed it to win.Lost.
The next Gabriel was 4/5 fav,not my idea of value. HH.
Kayal 33-rumour that a medical is booked for Thursday,.i might be the first to post that old chestnut ,this transfer window.!!
My dear,dear,dear,friend..Kayal33
Pal..
Ruby.. as he is Known aroon the Campfires..
Is a Real Handful of Monkey Tricks.. he kin Mak A Ba’ Talk.
collie,tells me that Ruby is very much admired by the BhoysTown
Coaching Staff.
so…
If..as ye say..there is a sound Possiblilty that we wull
sign the Laddie..
Ah wid be delighted.
Ruby, is Wizard .. His Footwork is quite Remarkable..
so ..collie says..
Noo, whether he kin Play Fitba’?
Well.. that Remains tae be seen.
Ah wid tak a chance that He Kin Play Fitba’,
as Weel.
Kojo
yer pal.. who likes ye aloater.
!!Bada Bing!! Kano 1000 says:
16 January, 2012 at 23:08
Ross Hall CSC
neveralone says:
16 January, 2012 at 23:04
Saint Stivs says:
Yup – enjoying it but not as dark & intense as Killing
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i am enjoying it, they make good drama dont they, and my goodness the ladies, every one a star.
the prime ministers wife not getting the handbag in the mulberry store, spookily like my missus in debanhams.
or maybe worrol thopmson in tescos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vibk3UUKM-I
angelgabriel
done a treb on them to win just as it was the same jocky on all 3 my mate pointed them out to me when i picked him up for work so just a fun bet
Any direct links to the calls on snyde tonight?
HH
Rabiu Ibrahim
Seems a strange career so far. Attracts attention, has trials, doesn’t get taken on; does get accepted but declines ;offerred prof contracts but declines; signs for 3 years with PSV march 11 & club then agree to cancel contract Dec 11. (Sourced Wikki)
Mmmm