Shrinking the squad, and an update

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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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  1. Geordie Munro on

    WC,

     

     

    And here’s me ready to offer my services should Le résolution dooze need translating ;)

     

     

    HH

  2. Neustadt-Braw on

    Somebody wants to write a book about all this……..the suspense is grand….villlians and hero’s…..Annabel for the saucy bits….ha ha ha ……

     

     

    Bestsellercfc

     

     

    Braw.

  3. Mats

     

     

    I’m a bit of a softie who seeks to see the good in everyone.

     

     

    And/but I think your assessment of the Board’s role in this is towards the generous end of the spectrum.

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  4. SAINT STIVS SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 31ST MAY 2016 4:04 PM

     

     

    can anyone tell me if the guardian will run with the ad tomorrrow ………………

     

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    Good point. Can’t believe this question hasn’t already been asked. :-)))

  5. thomthethim for Oscar OK on

    Starry, Rebus,

     

     

    Look out for the phrase, “Les SFA sont merde.”

  6. Neustadt-Braw on

    The Guardian will be wondering wtf is going on we oor circulation!!!

     

     

    Worldwideinterestblipcfc…..

     

     

     

    Braw

  7. THOMTHETHIM FOR OSCAR OK

     

     

    :))) Bien sur..

     

     

    Imagine my surprise when I came to Basel with my schoolbhoy French to find out the feckers speak German…

     

     

    Who knew CSC

  8. Neustadt-Braw on

    I ,he got dooze nesting in ma garden…..noisy feckers…. Dooze ala braw with chips !!!!

     

     

     

    Braw

     

     

    No dooze were harmed in the baking of this post…

  9. glendalystonsils on

    Is the ad in the Guardian tomorrow……..and…….is the match on the telly?

     

     

    (Delete as appropriate)

  10. REBUS67 on 31ST MAY 2016 4:45 PM

     

     

    Moi aussi!

     

     

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    And so is Tom Rogic, Rolf Harris, Kylie Minogue, Paul Hogan.

  11. jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ on

    What have I to look out for in the posh rag the mawrraa???

     

     

    H H

  12. Glen,

     

     

    Is the Guardian in the Ad tomorrow!

     

     

    Seriously, good luck to the Res 12 guys tomorrow. I hope you get a desirable result.

     

     

    Signing off to return to life,

     

     

    Rebus

  13. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Could it be that one of the Lying King’s trusted lieutenants (one of the 3 who ‘stormed to power ‘) ,sang The Sash in the Boardroom at Hampden after the Sevco semi final? Stands up the story that was in the paper a couple of weeks ago. DD and our Directors were present. Given what’s happened since,it’s probably the best rendition of that revolting ditty of all time. From an impeccable source.

  14. Warburtons may not be around simply because, like the players, he does not get paid during the holidays.

  15. JAMESGANG@5:01

     

     

    Understand your point, but surely the unforseen publication ‘pitfalls’ apparently affecting an advertisement expressing the opinion of an ‘interested’ party, is a sharp reminder to those desperate for Celtic to ‘go in hard’?

     

     

    My worry is that we antagonise those at UEFA, who have much bigger things on their plate, with a advertisement that ends up not being published in the UK.

     

     

    The fact that no paper in Scotland will publish is worrying in the message that it sends. UEFA may think that if we cannot get the press in our homeland to carry the story, does it really ‘hold water’.

     

     

    Now I know that the SMSM are part of the problem and have an agenda not to support us – but do others know this and share our view?

     

     

    Seems that the desired outcome is that ‘heads will roll’ in SFA. Obviously they know this and are using everything in their power to ‘stay alive’ – there could be a backlash.

     

     

    I am not saying that we should not seek answers, I am just worried that we are ‘painting ourselves into a corner’.

  16. Neustadt-Braw on

    Rebus67…….you will be pleased and a little surprised to be informed that scientists have discovered 7 new species of the Peacock spider !!!! And they shake their booties !!!

     

     

    You heard I there first CFC

     

     

    Braw…

     

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  17. GORDON on 31ST MAY 2016 3:34 PM

     

     

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    Hi Gordon,

     

     

    Obviously I’ve got all the games details from The Wiki. I’m looking for things like when various draws were made for each competition home and Europe. Details of our opponents including the strip they wore during the games home and away. Also just the various decisions made by the club during season 66/67 as well as various supporters actions which are noteworthy. A chronology of events would be ideal, not necessarily on-line by the way, books would be good. I suppose also if any of our older contributors on here can add anything, that would be good.

     

     

    I don’t ask for much, eh? Haha

     

     

    Cheers

     

     

    Baldrick

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