I’d hopes Dedryck Boyata would bask in the reflective glory of being part of a fancied Belgium squad at the forthcoming Euros. It would enhance is reputation and perceived value, but alas, his injury has ruled him out, and will likely mean he’ll miss Champions League qualifiers, so he’s on the payroll and in the stand for at least a portion of next season.
News that Colin Kazim-Richards will travel to Brazil to discuss a move there will help Brendan Rodger’s attempts to bring the squad size down to a more reasonable level, as Carlton Cole’s pay-as-you-play arrangement will formally become a don’t-pay-as-you’re-not-playing further clears the decks. This leaves only, Leigh Griffiths and returning strikers Anthony Stokes and Stefan Scepovic, who will, at most, be a bit-part players.
Getting it right with the next striker to sign is important after so many misfires.
We’re finally seeing some movement on Res 12 issues. The advert will first appear in the principle business newspaper in Nyon, where Uefa have their headquarters. Will update you as and when. We’re going to run the UK ad after the Swiss story, so nothing here tomorrow.
Oh, and there was no legal action or threats thereof last night. We had a tactical rethink and pulled a related article, nothing more.
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I’m in the ‘rated Scepcovic’ camp. Like Jamesgang, I remember watching him, and thinking he was making intelligent runs into space, but the ball rarely went forward to him (or even forward generally).
To put things back into perspective my original post was not solely about Šćepović it was about the scouting system and the number of ‘strikers’ we have bought than couldnae hit a coo’s erse with a banjo.
Those of you who think Šćepović if the real deal then fair play to you. I just hope my season ticket is facing the pitch next season :-))
I want to join the Scepcovic -looked like a player who understood space and angles but rarely got the service- clique.No point in making the run if the ball ends up being ” passed ” sideways or backwards.
Moonbeams
The answer to your question is on the lead Article:
“We’re finally seeing some movement on Res 12 issues. The advert will first appear in the principle business newspaper in Nyon, where Uefa have their headquarters. Will update you as and when. We’re going to run the UK ad after the Swiss story, so nothing here tomorrow.”
Moonbeams WD
Paul addressed this in the lead article. he said:
“We’re going to run the UK ad after the Swiss story, so nothing here tomorrow.”
By here he means British newspapers.
Things are afoot, I could outline exactly what is going on but to do so would weaken what we are trying to achieve.
I don’t mean to frustrate anyone. The Res 12 guys meet their stated objective tomorrow. Their job you could say is done. We are trying to influence what happens next and others are trying to stop that happening.
I had read elsewhere that we had got rid of Scepovic to Getafe for £1.5M after they took out the option agreed in his loan deal. Disappointed to hear that he is on his way back.
Also what about Ciftci? I assume he is set to return from loan although I hope we can move him on as well.
Gents (and ladies),
Could any of you point me in the right direction of the definitive reference for events involving Celtic, Club/Team/Fans throughout the 1966/67 season?….apart from the Celtic Wiki that is.
Many thanks in advance!
Baldrick
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Baldrick re your post at 12:35…
What information are you looking for?
Joe Ledley has recovered sufficiently to be named in the Wales squad for the Euros – fair play, didn’t look likely
HH
This Scepovic sounds some striker, intelligent runs, making angles but just didn’t get the service, he must be a different guy to the one I remember getting bullied by average SPFL defenders, couldn’t finish when presented many goal scoring opportunities, Scepovic lacks strength, hasn’t got pace and isn’t a natural striker, he makes Pukki look like a top striker.
WC
Paul’s leader was obviously being misinterpreted. Hence why some were questioning it.
Thank you for the clarification.
MWD
I never thought Scepcovic was given enough of a chance to make an opinion of him.
Ronnie went out of his way to sign him, then took Gudetti on loan and the froze him out even after he had scored a few goals.
Scepovic lacks pace ,strength and height.
He doesn’t score enough goals.
GHTF
TT
WINNING CAPTAINS on 31ST MAY 2016 3:23 PM
Things are afoot, I could outline exactly what is going on but to do so would weaken what we are trying to achieve.
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Loose lips sink ships.
We owe you and the others a debt of gratitude for all that you have done and continue to do.
There is no truth in the unfounded rumour that WC asked me to start a Šćepović debate to deflect from the fact that the ad is not going into the Guardian tomorrow ;-)
can anyone tell me if the guardian will run with the ad tomorrrow ………………
We should auction a final draft of this R 12 advert…signed by Canamalar Morrissey,BRTH and the auld yin…
Two poonds a go …..
Brawideascfc.
Am no paying two pounds to sign it :)
NEUSTADT-BRAW on 31ST MAY 2016 4:07 PM
We should auction a final draft of this R 12 advert…signed by Canamalar Morrissey,BRTH and the auld yin…
Two poonds a go …..
Brawideascfc.
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Maybe a braw idea right enough with the proceeds going to Mary’s Meals? Maybe in a frame, thinking out loud.
Lol. We will see tomorrow. Keep up the good work Bhoys.
KLV
Love it hen things are afoot.
Usually when the games afoot.
Or when KevJ is afoot:-)
Hen=when, but you knew that.
At long bloody last an academic analysis of why the SC final is but a manifestation of stupid thinking by those who have created a monster.
http://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2016/05/31/the-2016-scottish-cup-final-the-perfect-storm/
The problem is is such input beyond the intellect of our games governors and sms cheerleaderrs to grasp?
Whilst the mood is good I’d like to put down a wee marker for later.
Lawyers don’t come cheap….
HUN AKA LAIRD OF THE SMILES on 31ST MAY 2016 3:13 PM
To put things back into perspective my original post was not solely about Šćepović it was about the scouting system and the number of ‘strikers’ we have bought than couldnae hit a coo’s erse with a banjo.
Those of you who think Šćepović if the real deal then fair play to you. I just hope my season ticket is facing the pitch next season :-))
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Didn’t say he was the ‘real deal’ or ‘the answer’!
I’d never be that fussed about a guy who was so obviously less than keen to sign for us in the first place.
Just pointing out that he was he was very far from being the only or indeed main problem(s) which were…..
a) a dire scouting performance in terms of strikers in particular
b) our service to our striker(s) which seemed designed to be sooooo sloooooow that it actually allowed people to Q for food and still be back in time to see a forward pass!!
HH jamesgang
PS I too hope your seat faces the pitch. Save me having to your coupon!!! ;-))))) x
Scepovic never recovered after the perfectly good goal he scored was chalked off at Tannadice.
Auldheid
More the reason to make it £5 a go on the raffle :-)
Ps £2 aff for you morrissey.brrh and Canamalar :-)
HH
Twelve inches is afoot………………..
If you haven’t realised that the best laid plans of mice and men gan aft aglae then you haven’t been paying attention to life.
It’s not what happens that matters, , it’s how you deal with it that does.
Confirmation from Switzerland that the Resolution 12 Statement has passed all necessary editorial and legal checks and will be published in tomorrow’s edition of Tribune de Geneve.
We have CQNers based there who will photograph the newspaper and send it to us.
These things are much more difficult to arrange than you would think.
The Swiss newspaper approved the Statement after reading it. The Herald rejected it without even seeing the wording.
Tells you all you need to know. No wonder journalists are asking us questions about Resolution 12….
“Lawyers don’t come cheap….”
Auldheid,
Young hens do.
Speak to doc. He’s yer man :)
HH
WC,
Is the statement in the Swiss paper in English, French or what?
Rebus
Raffle towards the cost of the wigs….surplus to wee Mary….
Braw
Can we expect Starry Plough’s translation from the Nyon Daily Yodel?
Je ne parle pas Francais:))
The more that I learn about the antics surrounding the efforts to get Res 12 on the table, the more it seems to be a grenade that is about to go off….injurying all parties involved in it.
I sincerely hope that the Res 12 guys are not damaged in any way by it……financially, legally or emotionally.
Rebus
Starry,
Moi aussi!
Rebus
WC Et al
The amount of work you guys put in is humbling.
I can only imagine the hurdles and obstacles behind the scene.
HH.
What the unfolding story of the Res12 advert publication shows, is that , sometimes even expressing an opinion through a self-funded advertisement, can be tricky and subject to unforeseen events.
I hope this gets through to those who have been constantly ‘shouting the odds’ that Celtic FC should throw caution to wind and come out ‘all guns blazing’, to blast ‘Rangers’, SFA, Regan….etc.
The Res 12 people are enthusiastic, motivated and not constrained by membership of the SFA/UEFA – yet even they cannot proceed without caution. Planned UK publication seems to have been postponed on two occasions and a CQN article accusing Herald, Sunday Herald and Evening Times of refusing to publish, has been withdrawn.
Celtic FC is in a completely different position legally and must be on a legally unassailable footing at all times.
If we get things wrong on this issue goes ‘through the ringer’, we will get ‘splattered’ and lose not only the argument, but our credibility.
We could fall foul of the ‘Law of Unintended Consequences’, labelled as alarmists, and never taken seriously again.