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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Praecepta
Sorry — yes we have the order and the address for your friend in Belfast.
Just getting the virtual bundles organised this week and will then send them out.
Fanadpatriot
Anywhere around Garda is nice — great drive up to Riva Del Garda if you stay on the Desenzano side — my personal favourite is Manerba — or the hills just above to be accurate.
Tony D
Now this is proper dancing— with proper footwear!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fMSZh2mglM
djnwa…
I never expected an apology because I never asked for one nor did I ask you to apologise for your original post. Even though you said I had done so.
Nevertheless I’d happily have accepted one for you grossly twisting my entirely innocent first post to you.
I do however genuinely regret responding to your later quite nasty posts and getting into a tiny war of words with you.
Happily for me I posted nothing objectionable to anyone else.
EntirelyinnocentCSC
Bloody hell,folks.
FWIW,I reckon if something is funny,before you take offence,it’s worth saying.
Aye,admittedly there are borders,but I personally laughed at the TD and DJWA stuff earlier.
A shag is a dance,we all looked it up in the dictionary when we were kids,for every punch line there’s a fall-guy,Irish or not,and we’ve all made fun out of Rangers players,their wives etc.
Not particularly pleasant,and not to be repeated to my Mum.
But not,IMO,worth a song and dance about.
Oooops,that’s where I came in…….
TonyD
That’s not what you posted.
praecepta
15:28 on 31 March, 2014
jamesgang
Thank ‘fiddlesticks’ you took that in the way is was intended!
Was worried I might start another barney on here!!! ;-)
HH jamesgang
Jesus wept.
Is it some kind of communal sugar rush in here today?
justafan__________________
BRTH
Tony D
Now this is proper dancing— with proper footwear!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fMSZh2mglM
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I’m afraid old plod here in Castlemilk, would deem them as offensive weapons.
Jeg er Neil Lennon-Greeninbingley
15:35 on
31 March, 2014
Jesus wept.
Is it some kind of communal sugar rush in here today?
CQN Monday Club
It’s the gist of it, pedantic person that you are, your not another one of those drunk teachers that come on here are you? Pomp & arrogant (that better) big deal I missed the &, you Gonny gi 4 of the belt?
Andrew Robertson has a relative on the current Celtic coaching staff so I think we can safely assume that we’re very well aware of him.
Bom dia,
(assumes Neil from the Yound Ones voice) …… Guys. Guys. Quit hassling one another, man. .
Anyway, another excellent day oot here in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (Pedantic point – they spell it with an “S” down here, Paul) handing out Celtic shirts in the community last Saturday. This time the guys in Cantagalo (or Celtic do Galo as they now call themselves).
Probably most poignant moment for me was watching my 4yr old spend about three hours playing, non stop football with the other wee (and not so wee) kids. No ball, just a plastic coke bottle and everybody in their element.
In these times of other wee boys lying in hospital beds and all sorts of cr@p going on in the world, in general. A real “savour this and realise how fortunate your are” moment.
Thank you, Celtic.
i minde my big brother got the past down brogs from my dad by the time i got them thay were holes under them with cardbourd and glue to stop water getting in but grate to dance in loved them brogs man.
BRTH
Love Lake Garda,usually based in Bardolino Hotel Gritti,great pool ,attentive staff .
Relaxing sails on the lake,easy strolls to Garda ,having a nice vino listening to great music outside the church in the evening.
Must check the bank balance,you have put me in the mood for a early holiday.Gracias.
Pedro63
Yer da wasn’t on the board of thems in the south west of the city was he? ;)
Rioskorrie
15:46 on
31 March, 2014
Bom dia,
(assumes Neil from the Yound Ones voice) …… Guys. Guys. Quit hassling one another, man. .
Anyway, another excellent day oot here in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (Pedantic point – they spell it with an “S” down here, Paul) handing out Celtic shirts in the community last Saturday. This time the guys in Cantagalo (or Celtic do Galo as they now call themselves).
Probably most poignant moment for me was watching my 4yr old spend about three hours playing, non stop football with the other wee (and not so wee) kids. No ball, just a plastic coke bottle and everybody in their element.
In these times of other wee boys lying in hospital beds and all sorts of cr@p going on in the world, in general. A real “savour this and realise how fortunate your are” moment.
Thank you, Celtic.
Now there’s a man that knows he’s living.
I take a bow to you man!
YNWA
BRTH
Many thanks – just let me know how you want payment.
H!H!
Rioskorrie
It’s been a while!
You are clearly still enjoying life out there..more power to you :-)
Are you still in the wee Mexican bar?
What talented people us Anthony’s are ;)
Anthony Hopkins hears the waltz he wrote 50 years ago for the first time.
http://wimp.com/hearswaltz/
bobby murdoch’s curled-up winklepickers ………praying for our wee hero!
15:34 on 31 March, 2014
Bloody hell,folks.
FWIW,I reckon if something is funny,before you take offence,it’s worth saying.
Aye,admittedly there are borders,but I personally laughed at the TD and DJWA stuff earlier.
A shag is a dance,we all looked it up in the dictionary when we were kids,for every punch line there’s a fall-guy,Irish or not,and we’ve all made fun out of Rangers players,their wives etc.
Not particularly pleasant,and not to be repeated to my Mum.
But not,IMO,worth a song and dance about.
Oooops,that’s where I came in…….
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Well put mate. HH
This is clever.
Pepsi’s new bus stop ad in London.
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I see Shakhtyor Karaganda have,nt made the 2014/15 champions league, they are in the Europa cup instead. Phew! Dodged a bullet there.
Aktobe have qualified instead . Oops on second thoughts!
Paul67
Can we have a couple of buttons added to each posters name. Along the lines of FB except using the phrase ‘pain’ ‘no a pain’.
If ‘pain’ is clicked 100 times said poster will automatically spontansously combust.
if ‘no a pain’ is clicked 100 times then said poster gets a delivery of 100 cans of alcohol/alcohol free juice of their choice.
MWD knwos he’d be spontaniously combusted.
I’ve seen it all now, amazing, absolutely amazing.
A two-legged Boxer enjoys his first beach trip.
http://wimp.com/boxerbeach/
A frequent reader but very infrequent poster, I was ready to contribute to the discussion but decided not to after reading the silly insults and nasty contributions from a couple of people.
MWD
also knows that his money isnae good enough with most of us.
Moonbeams WD. Rooting for Wee Oscar. Voting ‘YES’ on the 18th of September. Kano’s yer man.
16:14 on 31 March, 2014
Paul67
Can we have a couple of buttons added to each posters name. Along the lines of FB except using the phrase ‘pain’ ‘no a pain’.
If ‘pain’ is clicked 100 times said poster will automatically spontansously combust.
if ‘no a pain’ is clicked 100 times then said poster gets a delivery of 100 cans of alcohol/alcohol free juice of their choice.
MWD knwos he’d be spontaniously combusted.
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Haha! Great idea! A points system where posters can be voted on or off.
Not sure how long I’d survive though..! :-)
Richie – Aye we’re still frequenting the Blue Agave in Ipanema to watch the games. We have tried (more times that I can remember) to get the bar name changed, so far, wi no success!
Not sure when “Dr Jo” our resident photographer / video person / Facebook page updater/ etc etc will have it ready, but will let you know on here, when all her stuff from Saturday’s wee outing is ready.
Viva A Revolução Verde !!
Moonbeams
Plus 1. :-)
Some good news for Glasgow on the jobs front….Decent Jobs
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/International-oil-and-gas-company-expanding-to-Scotland-af5.aspx
If Hannibal Lecter can compose something as beautiful as this, there is hope for all of us.
Great link Tony.
WOOFT
What a man deadlifting 1,155 lbs looks like.
http://wimp.com/mandeadlifting/
patmcgrathtakesapenalty
16:16 on 31 March, 2014
A frequent reader but very infrequent poster, I was ready to contribute to the discussion but decided not to after reading the silly insults and nasty contributions from a couple of people.
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I sometimes feel that way myself, but I just journey on.
Lol, well well well
England ended their winter of discontent on a new low as they were beaten by minnows Netherlands at the World Twenty20 in Chittagong.
With neither side able to reach the semi-finals, the Dutch raced to 84-1 in 11 overs before Ravi Bopara’s stint of 1-15 limited them to 133-5.
In reply, England were all out for just 88 as Bopara top-scored with 18.
England’s 45-run loss echoed the four-wicket reverse they suffered at the hands of the Dutch at Lord’s in 2009.
If 12 defeats in 13 matches against Australia on the Ashes tour was difficult to explain, a comprehensive thrashing by a part-time team who do not play Test cricket was even more difficult to fathom.
It was certainly difficult viewing for interim coach Ashley Giles in his quest to be given the job on a permanent basis.
“Today was pretty embarrassing, it was a poor, poor performance,” Giles said. “I still believe I can do the job for England, it’s for other people to decide whether I can or not.”
In their first afternoon match of the tournament – and so with dew less of a factor – England opted to field first and were still guilty of three dropped chances of varying degrees of difficulty.
The Netherlands, who lost by only six runs to South Africa, made an impressive start with six fours in the first three overs as they rattled up 32.
Jade Dernbach, who conceded 26 in his final over against the South Africans, was omitted in favour of left-arm spinner Stephen Parry, but the Lancastrian was also expensive, conceding 15 from his opening six balls.
With England’s bowlers beginning to restrict the scoring, Chris Jordan produced a moment of magic when he ran back from mid-off and nonchalantly caught the ball in his left hand, before pouching his dislodged sunglasses with similar panache in his right.
But though only two fours and a six were scored in the final nine overs, that catch proved to be the solitary highlight for England.
Against innocuous medium pace bowling, the batting disintegrated. Of the three players to reach double figures, only Jordan scored at a run a ball.
Alex Hales, a match-winning centurion as England beat the top-ranked T20 side Sri Lanka last week, missed with an attempted pull and was bowled in the fifth over as England fell to 42-5 at the halfway stage.
Hopes rested with Bopara but he was caught in the deep in the 16th over, another England batsman powerless to prevent defeat.
Hehehehe
Toy lightsaber.
http://wimp.com/toylightsaber/
19 seconds to show exactly how disastrous the Unionist Campaign is
http://wingsoverscotland.com/the-chieftain-o-the-puddin-race/