Speaking to the media over the weekend, SFA president, Alan McRae, suggested it would be boring if Celtic won another treble and that Rangers (sic.) making a proper run at the title was necessary. McRae was, perhaps, the worse for wear, when Aberdeen pushed Celtic all the way in the Scottish Cup final, while finishing second in the league and League Cup runners up.
This mind-set is so informative. Aberdeen are dismissed while Newco are the great red white and blue hope. Perhaps after another season of Ibrox ineptitude the penny will drop at the top of the SFA that what people previously regarded as the ‘Rangers challenge’ is over and it’s not coming back.
Despite Newco signing their captain on a free transfer, Aberdeen have a more sustainable financial model than Newco last season’s third placed side. They have conventional banking facilities, with a credit score high enough to support an overdraft. They will lose and make money in the seasons ahead, but will never be in financial crisis.
The brutal truth is that Newco are little more than cannon fodder. They bring millions to the game, putting money into the coffers of each opponent, but their own income is insufficient to resource the challenge Alan McRae craves. This will not change until, or unless, Celtic are allowed to leave Scottish football.
No one will be able to put a glove on Celtic anytime soon. Even England struggled to do so on Saturday.
The first Celtic Quick News podcast, A Celtic State of Mind, launched yesterday. Legendary Celtic author, Paul John Dykes and Kevin Graham of the Affiliation introduce the series, with guest, Paul Gallagher.
This is the first in what will be a weekly series of podcasts. I’m delighted with the people we have involved in the project. Catch it here, you will enjoy.
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— Paul John Dykes ⭐️ (@PaulDykes) June 11, 2017
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FAIRHILL BHOY on 12TH JUNE 2017 7:56 PM
AKBW1888-6:50pm,it’s a better place when it’s just Celtic
I know Fairhill Bhoy we will just keep the main topic on
our beloved Club so what’s on your mind then?
About our beloved Club
Yes indeed.
Anybody who thinks Donald Trump is a clever man, should stick to football:)
Sorry:)
HH
Thanks for the correct spelling,like a broken record my aunt and uncle went from four bouys in ek to Ellon,anybody that knows EK,knows it’s where that Tesco is,st leanard
The Magnificent 7 said:-
Well, his father was successful, The Donald has been running to stand still for years, quite a feat when you start with hundreds of millions
Okay so DT was fortunate enough to be born into a wealthy Family but has he blown
his Family’s wealthy fortune? I think not, I would say he has increased his Family wealthy
fortune for sure
Please excuse the spelling :-)))
Anyone who acts in public the way Trump does, treats people the way Trump does, and acts like a classless boor the way Trump does, is an idiot in my eyes, irrespective of how much money he has, or how many successful and clever people he has working for him.
Ernie Lynch @ 6:45
“the manky mob” – which one? The Ibrox one, or, the Nationalistic one?
Anyone who has a handle & says sack the Hoops Board should study Business Management
AKBW,u start,:-))
Has anyone been on the new Blog Open Goal?
Former Celtic Simon Ferry interviews players and they give you behind the scene accounts. Quite amusing
Charlie Mulgrew, Darren O’Dea, Charlie Adam, Kevin Thomson all feature
http://www.open-goal.co.uk/
AKWB1888
Business Management my arse.
Trump has been handed everything he owns.
Look up the word ‘nepotism’, and while you are at it, have a look at the word corruption.
Donald Trump should be in jail, he is nothing but a loud mouth conman.
HH
Gordon Etc : Re: Brockville…….
The Boys section, which was wired off & contained, was to the right of the Stand & occupied by Falkirk fans, and even before your date it was common for these Falkirk fans to toss piss filled beer cans over these boys.
The 10 second goals at Celtic Park was scored by Hugh Maxwell….I believe this was his first game, having signed for Celtic midweek….from Falkirk!
We also won the League at Brockville in the early 70’s….I remember it well as I got glassed after the game when having a drink in the Charioteer pub in Falkirk.
Paddy T
BATEEN BHOY on 12TH JUNE 2017 8:21 PM
Anyone who acts in public the way Trump does, treats people the way Trump does, and acts like a classless boor the way Trump does, is an idiot in my eyes, irrespective of how much money he has, or how many successful and clever people he has working for him.
Well Bateen Bhoy not only does DT have a big Family & people working for him
he also has the mandate/votes of most of the American States that is how he
became President so he must be doing things which are right in people’s eyes it’s matter of one’s opinion about DT as a fellow human being regardless of what other people think or say about him.
Good evening friends
Bed time.
PADDY TURNER
Good to see you posting!
Hope everyone is well.
Regards to young Ryan too!
DT’s father was a slum landlord and his dad ran brothels in Alaska.
Clever people, eh?
Good Evening Jobo Baldie, how’s your Day been?
SFTB
You were in top form yesterday!
Keep it up!
:-)
SFTB
Business management im led to believe.
You learn something every day on CQN:)
HH
So, there is money in brothels.
Perhaps the Celtic Hotel could provide a………………………..naw that widny work.
Having the support of Americans is not what i would call a ringing endorsement……..he’s certainly popular amongst most of the rednecks i’m unfortunate enough to have to deal with over there
They do have a history of electing leaders who aren’t the sharpest tools in the toolbox.
We have different opinions. Not a problem.
If Donald Trump said he would like to invest a coupla hundred million in the Bhoys, who would tell him to stick it?
Philbhoy
Me of course:)
HH
Philbhoy @ 8.50
Me
Jimbo67
Setting Yogi Bear Free Along With Bernie The Bear Resolution 12 & Wee Oscar Knox
Ah those dodgy Landlords & Dodgy Knocking Shops have a lot to answer for.
I’m sure DT that’s if he ever needs to will include your remarks in his Résumé/CV
Aye aw right!
No countin’ you then!
JIM PAYNE
I’ll tell him as well!
:-(
PHILBHOY on 12TH JUNE 2017 8:50 PM
If Donald Trump said he would like to invest a coupla hundred million in the Bhoys, who would tell him to stick it?
Where the Sun don’t shine Phil Bhoy. No one in their right mind would tell him to
stick it if that was the case a no brainer Phil Bhoy
PARK ROAD 67
Thank you for those kind words the feeling is mutual. I hope you ad E are still on for Tuesday we are all looking forward to it.
KEEP THE FAITH
Donald Trump is a Rangers man. ..FACT
big feckin orange head on him
PHILBHOY
A rare post…….but something I was interested in & could offer a contribution i.e. Celtic……rather than all the usual topics…..
Both Ryan & myself are good and along with his mother (my youngest) continue to be ST Holders…
Yourself? still a resident of the Murrays at Acre Rd….that should fox you….
Have you taken retirement yet…or are you deferring until you’re 80…can’t be long now!!!
Regards
Paddy T
Philbhoy
We are unlikely to be tested. He has little history of investment in anything other than Golf and Sports management.
He did once buy an American Football team, The New Jersey Generals, in a new franchise league- the USFL. He paid players very well and he loved the attention they gave him in exchange dor his money but, as usual, when the promised rewards for investment did not come, he sued the more successful NFL franchise for being a monopoly. Despite winning a judgement in court, he got less than 4 dollars in compensation and he shut down his team and league franchise in a fit of spite.
Given his background as a spiv operator with dubious business partners, he’s more like;y to go for Sevco- His ma was staunch in the Western Isles
All those Celts still looking for a Sugar Daddy.
I thought we wanted fan ownership.
PADDY TURNER
Yep, still at the Murrays in Acre Road!
Still working! If the wee yin goes on to further education I’ll be working ’til I’m about 74!
Get to the occasional game. Mate has fancy tickets but works in London.
Getting ready for The Marches tomorrow.
This will be my 31st year in a row, although I am a wee bit more sensible now.
AKBW1888 –
My day was just fine thatnk you for asking. And it’s almost at an end as I have a 3.45am alarm as Mrs Baldie and I head off to the sun for 10 days. Can’t wait.
Sorry AKBW1888, I can’t agree. Yes I would tell Trump where to stick it. Money isn’t everything, and you can’t say that Trump has greater value just because he has more money. And Celtic should be about more than just money, if someone wants to follow the money, there’s always Chelsea. Best regards.
SFTB
Thanks for your reply.
My question was tongue in cheek as I knew he had bad blood in him!