During the game on Saturday we had a conversation (it was that kind of game) about defenders in general, and left backs in particular, available for selection in the CQteN Dream Team (have played since July 2004). Consensus was that Izaguirre, van Dijk, Ambrose, Matthews and Lustig should feature high on the list.
The real concern was the lack of genuine competition for Emilio Izaguirre’s place over the decade. We have two excellent right backs, with Darnell Fisher showing lots of promise, but have had little genuine talent on the left. Mulgrew and McNamara (both used there occasionally), Naylor, Danny Fox, Braafheid, Mo Camara and Ulrik Laursen were at best fillers for the position.
Neil Lennon has talked for over a year about adding a new left back to the squad but I don’t think we’ve come close to signing someone for this position. The problem is not limited to Celtic, either, lots of clubs at the highest level (budget) have struggled.
I read during the week that Izzie has achieved more assists this season than any since he arrived four years ago. His form is good, so there is not a compelling need to recruit, but form and fitness are fickle. He is also one of the few from the squad who will spend the summer in Brazil, interrupting preseason preparations.
Izzie arrived after World Cup 2010, where he put in enough of a shift in two appearances to convince Celtic to move, without shaking the game to its core to the extent he was snapped up by an English or German club. If the groundwork has been done ahead of this summers’ tournament, I’d be happy to recruit another solid performing left back from a small Latin American country. I’d not be averse to shopping there for a striker either, instead of Europe, England’s lower tiers, or the Israeli league.
Seville – The Celtic Movement:
“As I recall, I was sitting at the table when I got a shout from some friends to come to the bar where they had engaged in conversation with the owner of the restaurant – Luis – who was originally from Lisbon. At the bar, Luis introduced himself and quickly handed me an official postcard complete with a place for a stamp and a message although this particular card was blank and had never been sent.
The Picture on the card was the Estadio Nacional on the afternoon of 25th May 1967 at the precise moment when Stevie Chalmers turned the ball into the Inter Milan net for the winner. Luis had been in Lisbon that day and he had kept this postcard as a memento of the day and had held it for 15 years as his own wee homage not so much to Celtic as the Celtic fans.”
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bournesouprecipe
14:52 on 31 March, 2014
How many times will he type it?
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As many times as I get complaints about it, mouth piece.
Sannybhoy=Sannabhoy sorree!! Hail Hail Hebcelt
ToneLoc #FearlessOscarKnox
14:41 on 31 March, 2014
MWD – The opera in Verona is a must see, spectacular although 12 euro for a thimble full of prosecco was a bit steep even if it was my honeymoon
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What did they perform?
TBB
oops was thinking about the Rome Pomiere ! but it was good to see Tony
Paul67
Gonnae have a word wae this daftie please?!
My friends in Celtic,
While travelling on the train yesterday I was lurking and had time to think and contemplate.
I made a blanket statement on Sunday about people leaving the game on Saturday without waiting for the celebrations. To class all in the same category was wrong. I realise that certain people needed the time to catch transport, attend functions etc and to those I offer my appologies.
However I still think people who could have stayed should have. ie pub goers and fans without time restrictions.
Yes the game was poor, the entertainment value was low and the appropriate atmosphere was lacking,( As the first line of this current article alluded to ) However this was a celebration of winning the most coveted award in Scottish football and I though our planned celebration was considerabably low key.
Yes it was apathy, of that I have no doubt.
One thing to ponder : Would the same fans wait for a domestic cup to be lifted with a subsequent lap of honour. ( A lower ranked award )
HH.
TBB
Thanks for info.,HH
Goat simulator trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvWGLcdI8o8 …
:)) I am buying it.
I was lurking in the cellar from just after the moment Scott McDonald scored, for Motherwell, on black Sunday it’s what I do when Celtic are in trouble and I can’t face my tiny mind. I was also skulking in the same cellar when Bobby Tait added on ‘Rangers time’ and Kilmarnock scored, – some you win some you lose, cellar vie ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Anyway after McDonald scored I heard raised voices the excited next door neighbours exclaiming – What? – Eh? – We’ve won? and other unknown words, no expletives, just excitement. I knew it was them, not us.
How silly life is just a game, a fitting service and a fine send off for a lovely lady Rutherglen United Reformed Church RIP brave lady I’ll miss you, may you rest in piece.
Black Monday CSC
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SuperSutton
No thanks.
NatKnow
We saw Aida, had great seats near the front, weather was perfect and the venue unlike anything else, you can just feel the history
Not one of the greatest days.
Irish jokes, double meanings and slagging off a supposedly unattractive woman
Anyone know when the Love Thy Neighbour repeats are on??
justafan
Go & get laid for crying out loud. I’ll even pay for it means you removing those silk panties of yours for good.
BRTH
14:10
Still not got a reply from you sent pre-CQteN re: payment of £50 Virtual Ticket.
Appreciate you had other matters to deal with and forwarded WG the emails – kind of anxious my friend in Belfast gets his package!
H!H!
Hamilton Tim
Away yi go ya grass, typical teacher.
Greenpinta…
Just my opinion but this lap of honour was just too artificial. The appropriate time will be when the trophy is presented.
I understand it was a reaction to the silly decision at Firhill. But it was the wrong thing to do.
TonyD
My agenda on you!
hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaaa
You really are an objectionable wee man.
Lol, and this is ok? Aye right……
djynwa67
15:04 on 31 March, 2014
justafan
Go & get laid for crying out loud. I’ll even pay for it means you removing those silk panties of yours for good.
If ever the diversity of CQN was demonstrated it’s this thread – opera and childish name calling side by side.
sftb
The pleasure is all mine. I love posting positive news on our wee hero. :-))
Weefra HH supporting and praying for Wee Oscar.
objectionable? Why? Because I don’t take any of your crap? Aye right.
djynwa..
OK you win.
Can’t live with such erudition and the sexually confused obsessions you have.
I surrender… you must be so proud.
WDH
I was wondering what the connection was. Here’s the link to their website. Most downright honest food I’ve ever had. http://alpompiere.tv/en/content/dishes
The cod and potato salad was very unusual, bashed (not mashed) tatties, cod, capers, black olives, shaped in a dariole, bed of lentils, splash of good vinegar. Worked a treat.
Would discuss the caval but it might upset some.
Green pinata
I’m with justafan.
I stayed till the last player (izzy, what a guy) passed my seat but I felt there was something a little ‘forced’ about the lap.
Taking the plaudits in a game that wasn’t the final appearance and sans trophy was a little strange imo.
Another shag anyone?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2MMLaSOXzE&feature=youtu.be
TonyD
No, err, just because you are objectionable.
Owen hope wee missy has a good Birthday
check back later
God Bless wee Oscar
HH
Just in to say….
Paul 67 – Thanks for putting that pic of the after match celebrations of ‘thee’ best night in my Celtic supporting life at the top of yer article. Superb. Thanks.
Take Care Celts – off oot, bye.
greenpinata
15:00 on 31 March, 2014
My friends in Celtic,
greenpinata
If only more people could address one another like that and – like you – think about what they say to one another before they type it then it would all (CQN included!) be a better place.
AlGreenCSC!
HH jamesgang
Anyone offended by any of my posts in the past 45 mins, I apologize & I truly mean that.
& no, I ain’t referring to you, Justafan, as you’ve made it perfectly clear that you are uninterested in an apology with your rejection of my previous apology.
Hail hail!
praecepta
15:05 on 31 March, 2014
BRTH
14:10
Still not got a reply from you sent pre-CQteN re: payment of £50 Virtual Ticket.
Appreciate you had other matters to deal with and forwarded WG the emails – kind of anxious my friend in Belfast gets his package!
H!H!
Careful now!
This kind of coded chat at the end will have Focus’ knickers in a twist and chapping yer door! ;-))
HH jamesgang
philbhoy
15:16 on 31 March, 2014
TonyD
No, err, just because you are objectionable.
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Unlike yourself that is, your pomp arrogance has no boundaries.
This place is nuts at times
I’m just away to google “pomp arrogance”.
Back in a minute!
Need not appol. To me, but there are few mixed up mrs Whithouses and a drunk teacher in, so I’d watch my self mate.
djynwa67
15:21 on 31 March, 2014
Anyone offended by any of my posts in the past 45 mins, I apologize & I truly mean that.
& no, I ain’t referring to you, Justafan, as you’ve made it perfectly clear that you are uninterested in an apology with your rejection of my previous apology.
Hail hail!
jamesgang
ha! ha!
Never thought of that – though he would enjoy the inference and would probably relate the story about getting 10 years for shoplifting! :-)
H!H!
Philbhoy
No need I’ve done it for you, bet you feel daft right now?
http://mariescafe.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/pomp-and-arrogance/