It would be easy for Celtic to take their eye of the ball. A huge Scottish Cup game at Tannadice last week, which was more difficult than the score-line suggests, before Neil Lennon had what will have been a few traumatic days. The tension in the west of Scotland ahead of next weekend’s game at Ibrox is already tangible; in truth, we could do with some quiet preparation time ahead of tomorrow’s Scottish Communities League Cup Final against Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock have no such worries. The Cup Final tomorrow is their season. Out of the Scottish Cup and certain to finish in the bottom six of the SPL, their focus will be absolute tomorrow. Kenny Shiels’ team have won only four league games since October but you will not need me to tell you two of those victories were against Rangers.
Two home wins within six days against Rangers and Aberdeen, the latter on 3 December, suggested Killie were certain to challenge for a European place this season, but things have moved south since then. They beat St Mirren on 2 January at Rugby Park before that impressive performance dumped Rangers on their bums at Ibrox last month.
Kenny Shiels made it onto Radio Scotland during the week to tell the nation that Celtic were so good it would be a travesty if they didn’t win the treble. I totally agree (and I’m warming to this guy) but Kenny knows exactly what he is doing. He intends to win the cup tomorrow and will know every potential weakness in the Celtic team.
History suggests he has a decent chance. Since winning five consecutive finals (until 1969), Celtic competed in 20 finals, winning only seven. We have some form to make up in this tournament.
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pintaguinness
……at least you’ve got a ticket!
How do I kill five and a half hours at home?
No suggestions please.
Sixteen roads to Golgotha on 18 March, 2012 at 08:59
Lovely tune……
I tried to do a link to his “I CAN’T WRITE LEFT-HANDED” but they are currently unavailable.
If,as I did,you think of Bill Withers as the guy who sings nice wee songs like “LOVELY DAY” then ICWL-H is an eye-opener!
Another ‘dignified’ owner who wants to avoid paying what they owe!!!
Tax fight ‘is red herring’
Claims … Paul Murray
By GAVIN McCAFFERTY
Published: Today at 01:55
BLUE Knights bidder Paul Murray yesterday claimed the major tax case against Rangers was “a red herring”.
The ex-Gers director also called on administrators to make a decision on the club’s future before next Sunday’s Old Firm clash.
Murray’s consortium of wealthy fans is one of only two confirmed bids. More are expected.
Rangers already owe the taxman close to £15million and the so-called ‘big tax case’ could cost another £49million.
But Murray said: “With the club in administration, liabilities are just piled on to each other.
“If the club were to lose the case, which is still not certain, that liability is added to the liabilities that are there now.
“In very simple terms, if there is £50million for creditors at the moment and that rises to £100million it just simply affects the pence in the pound that is available for the creditors.”
Murray believes his co-operation with Ticketus, who will provide initial financial backing without receiving ownership rights, is a huge advantage.
A £24.4million cash injection from Ticketus allowed Craig Whyte to complete his £1 buyout by paying off the club’s bank debt.
Murray said: “By entering into a partnership with Ticketus, you essentially remove Ticketus from the pot.
“So our offer is worth considerably more than any others because Ticketus is not part of the CVA.”
Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4202346/Tax-fight-is-red-herring.html#ixzz1pSXIcQoP
Bill Withers, what a man, don’t mess with Bill!!
C’mon the Celts todays, a few young lions going for their first medals at the club.
We will be too strong for Killie I expect, I hope Big Sammi gets his Cup Final goal.
Five hours to go before the build up…what to do what to do…
Enjoy your day wherever you are in the Celtic World…
SP
When I consider the plights others face, and with great courage and dignity it reminds me that at the end of the day, there are more important things in life than a game of football.
God bless you young Shaedan and your wonderful parents too!
A lovely sunny morning here – A fine start to Laetare Sunday!
I have made it to part 4 of my roundup. but in case anyone missed part 3 last night, you should read it first.
Rangers’ Administration – Round Up Part 3 – How Rangers Can Avoid Winding Up
http://scotslawthoughts.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/rangers-administration-round-up-part-3-how-rangers-can-avoid-winding-up/
Followed by Part 4, which includes praise for the Rangers Fans Fighting Fund – Rangers’ Administration – Round Up Part 4 – Money
http://scotslawthoughts.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/rangers-administration-round-up-part-4-money/
Be happy!
Tattie scones – check.
Fried egg – check.
CUP FINAL TICKET – check.
Hail! Hail!
Morning all from a beautifully sunny Morar. Great weekend so far first thing saturday getting bit of work done, then saw Huns humbled once again, then the highlight playing in a 40th birthday match Morar v Mallaig; Morar wearing hoops of course and all tims; Mallaig mixed tims, Huns, sheep; 3-3 ft, then a few beers. Heading south for game (telly, no ticket ;( ) hooping to round off in style.
Hail hail
MB
Been holding off for the official cup final weather report from Jobo (above), who has confirmed it is indeed Hampden in the sun today.
3-0 the hoops and the first trophy of the season.
Hail Hail,
cv
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Congrats to Wee Shaeden.. Ton Che Dan and His Good Lady on a Day that they will Celebrate..
Thanks for taking Time out on your Day to thank Other..
001Bhoy
was Aluko booked yesterday for leaving the pitch when celebrating his goal?
thought not
On the Sunday Supplement on Sky just now they are talking about Celtic going into League 1.
I have to say Patrick Barclay is talking us up big time.
There is a story in the People today about it.
SPF
Guinness is officially good for a calorie controlled diet. Nearly drowned myself with the black velvet stuff yesterday and I am 2lbs lighter on the scales this morning, two arms and two legs still there as well as I have just checked.:-))
Two simple questions need to be asked of Ogilvie (and anybody else who has received an EBT “loan”)
What are yor repayment terms?
How much have you repaid so far? (OK – a third question if anything has been repaid – when did you make these repayments? Beneficiaries may now have started making token repayments to cover their backsides.
If the huns are watching the Suday Supplement they will be in permarage!
It’s only Celtic they are talking about.
SPF
kayal33
Who cares man!!!
Cup Final day and we are in it to win it!!!
C’mon the Celts!!!!!!!
ScotPatsFan on 18 March, 2012 at 09:44 said:
We are not an English club so we have no place in English football. Stay put and continue to improve/influence Scottish football until such times Platini and Co. at UEFA wake up to the need for European league for big clubs in small countries
No Hun talk from me today, its our day let them rot in there hole. 3-0 in the sun.looks like its going to be a cracker, Hope Neil gets the right team out from k.o.
KLV
Kayal 33
I’m very aware of what we are.
I have my own thoughts on where I’d like to see us. The main one is not in Scotland.
SPF
Good luck to Celtic today. No over confidence.
No complacency.
Early goal.for us and settle down.
So envious of all you Bhoys going today
Vmh
Can’t wait to see the pride in Neil Lennons face when he gets his hands on the cup.
Since the man’s been mentioned…
How do you turn a duck into a popular soul singer?
Stick it in the microwave an its Bill Withers.
Sorry, guys.
1-0 Broonie.
First of three.
It’ll be a tough game; I’d take a 1-0 right now.
EyesonthePrizeCSC
Thoughts are with Fabrice Muamba and his family.
Hope it is a happy Mothers Day in that house.
Hail Hail.
Someone posted on the night shift that Scotty was a doubt.
Any news on that?
3-0 to the bhoys today….get at them early and get it done
if not a sneaky 1-0 will do… as long as we lift the cup
Morning Bhoys and Ghirls,
What’s all this “not wearing the hoops today”…..has this been confirmed ?
Also , glad to see young Muamba is still with us , I really feared the worst for him last night.
Nice day today – anyone going anywhere nice?
Hope there is some truth in the sunday People story on Us moving to league 1. Celtic are not Scottish we are Universal.
Turkiye’s ready !
Bhoys going in to CP for lunch with my bhoy and pal before going to the game, anyone in the lounges silver package give me a shout if you fancy a beer, green and white hoops polo shirt and specs, should give you a clue.
Enjoy your day out and stay safe.
HH
I have to say I find it quite incredible that, despite what has gone on over the past couple of seasons, there are still Celtic supporters out there who are against us moving to an English league, on the basis that “we are Scottish”. Have some of us learned nothing?
henryclarkson on 18 March, 2012 at 10:14 said:
Turkiye’s ready !
merhaba
nasilsiniz?
Bar nerede?
I am in sunny Fethiye and looking forward to a celebratory Raki and Efes this evening.
Heading off to Hampden in a couple of hours time with my 15 yr old bhoy.
It’s his first Cup Final, although he’s been to Hampden a few times for semis.
He’s so excited , I don’t think I’ve saw him like this since he was a wee bhoy on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa.
Sannabhoy, if you’re lurking, mail to you.
Jobo
Rebel County : ready!
If Sky want us in the English league it will happen. Big DD won’t put up a fight.
Tom McLaughlin , exactly !!
I’d love to see the days where we are entertaining Liverpool , Man Utd , Man City , Arsenal , Tottenham and the likes in a 3pm ko , and asking the guy next to you how the Huns got on in the 12pm ko against Montrose