Bobby Collins left Celtic in 1958 after nine years’ service. He’d won the Cup, the Double, the Coronation Cup, and, of course, the 1957 League Cup Final – Hampden in the Sun, Celtic 7, Rangers 1.
He went on to have a great career at Everton and to make a transformational contribution to Leeds United, but he will forever be a team mate of Sean Fallon, Willie Fernie, Bertie Peacock, Neil Mochan and Charles Patrick Tully. Our thoughts go to his family and friends today.
Over the last year or so we’ve asked the question, how many appearances a player needs to make in a well-scouted league to allow an agile club to discover him, before the hoards arrive and price-away any value in him?
Victor Wanyama made 50 appearances in Belgium before we nabbed him but he was knocking back substantially improved contracts from Celtic after only 30 games (which is a different point); England had already taken notice. Virgil van Dijk made 62 appearances for Groningen, would we have been able to sign him on the kind of money we did if he’d stayed for another 30-or-so games? It’s unlikely.
Amido Balde made 27 top flight appearances before arriving here, while Teemu Pukki played 37 times for Schalke – enough to score 8 times but there would have been little game time for Celtic scouts to watch him.
In the summer we concluded that there was a 50-80 game value opportunity. Below this and you’ll struggle to find a player who has developed sufficiently for our agile scouts to be on the case and to do their work properly. Above this and any player worth a punt will be packing stands with scouts from all over Europe.
If we’re signing someone without the necessary miles on the clock, he’s a punt and should be considered off strategy. If we’re singing someone who has been watched by dozens of scouts, chances are, at best, he will be no more than a decent return on our money, there will be no hidden value.
Stefan Johansen has made 67 top flight appearances for Norwegian champions, Stromsgodset. Enough for him to develop into a player who can attract the most agile to Norway, not enough for him to attract those who seem to use Fifa 14 as their primary recruitment database, so he’s on strategy, as far as our 50-80 game value opportunity theory goes.
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Kojo has sent everyone to sleep I see >}
HH
Kojo has too many paragraphs for me.
Burnley78
The only reason we played Clyde, Chesterfield and ended up in Burnley, of all places, was the fact that we sold the King to Liverpool the previous season.
He was carrying that team for a couple of years and we all knew it was time for him to move on.
Jaysus…Burnley – The only place where I’ve seen a guy bite an Alsatian :-)
HH
Teuchter
Getting a wee bit worried as to no info re yer man, Johansen that is supposed to be signing, what is happening, I hope we are no getting gazumped !!!
How long does the medical take, how long does PL shuffle the beads about, where is te white smoke ????
Tis all the years of paranoia, canny help it, please forgive me>}
HH
sunburst
23:04 on 14 January, 2014
Gerry.
NTSC is the DVD format for Nirth America (region 1) PAL is format for UK and Europe(region 2). If you have a multi. Region DVD player then you can play both format DVDs. You may find that the cheaper players are actuall multi region. That is certainly the case in Canada.
Thanks for posting. I need to get myself one of those dvd players as I have more than a few movies and shows but can’t watch them other than on the computer.
TET
Don’t fret mate……The way I see it, is that he will be coming that’s for sure.
One of ole Peters ploys is to free up salary to accommodate a signing.
We have seen the potential of Paul George, McGeough and possibly Rogic taking a wee loan spell.
HH
Teuchter
Stephebhoy1
You in Canada?
Good morning The Exiled Tim,
Not to be disrespectful, however, I just scroll past Kojo’s posts now, as I found them too difficult to decipher away back when I did attempt to read them.
I feel none the worse for this strategy.
On Celtic, I reckon NFL is putting together an interesting unit. Not taking the young bhoys into account, though I would hope to see some come through we have excellent options in most areas of the team.
With Darnell and Adam covering both sides we have three wing back options on each side, those two plus either Mikael or Izzy.
Two Centre backs from VVD, Efe, Myolokolo, Chas Muldini.
Holding or defensive midfield pairing from Biton, Kayal, Broonie, Chas, (Joe16).
An attacking midfield three from Jamesie, Anto, Kris, Broonie, Pukki, Stefan, Derk, (Joe16 and Sammi).
And stating the bleeding obvious, a striker from well …… Amido, Mo Bangura, the new Icelandic guy.
I put Joe16 and Sammi in brackets as I think both will go. If they don’t, others will. I know it is difficult with injuries but Kayal and Derk must be considered currently dispensable given our other options. If only we knew of an unsettled potential goalscorer with a £650k buy out clause in his contract.
EC67
RamblingaslaidupinbedturningnightintodayCSC
Stephbhoy
Just re-read your post…..It’s gettin’ late :-)
You can purchase a DIV X player around $20 – $30 which will play anything.
I picked up one from Loblaws Superstore a couple of years ago.
Good luck
Teuchter
EC67
” If only we knew of an unsettled potential goalscorer with a £650k buy out clause in his contract”.
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Unfortunately that only happens once in a lifetime…..and I’m so glad I was there to see it.
HH Bro
Teuchter
ryecatcher 23:53 on 14 January, 2014
I’m a wee bit biased but I have always thought Duncan Mackay was our greatest right back and Tommy Gemmel our greatest left back.
The classy Duncan MacKay signed for Celtic from Maryhill Harp in April 1955. Duncan MacKay – Kerrydale Street
The stylish right-back made his debut in a 4-1 League Cup win at Clyde in August 1958 and would spend the next six years as one of the top performers in a disappointing Celtic side. He was proclaimed as the find of the season, and the next season was “the best defensive prospect in the country”.
MacKay had fantastic pace and stamina and he was a wonderful attacking full-back who was one of the first players in that position to use the over-lap as a regular feature of his game.
With fine control and a pin-point accurate pass, Dunky would always attempt to play the ball out of defence rather than just rely on the long clearance up the park. He was not overly physical in his defending either, preferring to win the ball through quick thinking and anticipation rather than just brute strength.
This refined approach to the game made him a popular player among the Celtic support and the Scotland selectors who capped him 14 times.
He became the captain in 1961 and led us to two finals v Dunfermline (both unfortunately lost).
With Celtic so poor, he actually decided openly to move to England, but there was surprisingly little interest (Celtic’s poor state a likely big cause). You have to take in the poor team management, lack of morale in the squad and the constant board meddling. It wasn’t an uncommon position. Jinky, Billy McNeill and Lennox were all on the verge of leaving or giving up before Jock’s arrival.
He lost the captaincy to Billy McNeill in 1963, and his place in the first team later in the year.
It was a great injustice to McKay’s wonderful ability that he never won any major trophies as a Celt. This popular player eventually left Parkhead in 1964 for Third Lanark after 236 appearances and 7 goals.
The saddest aspect is that he was a great player at one of the worst times for Celtic. After the League Cup win in 1957 we did not win another trophy again until 1965. His first team career sadly spanned practically the whole of this period. Jock Stein became our manager only a few months after Duncan’s departure. If it had been sooner then possibly Duncan could have won a medal worthy of his talents.
However, the Celtic support more then recognised his talent. In 1967, following the triumph in Lisbon in the European Cup, a poll by the Evening Times amongst its readers surveyed for the best Celtic team in living memory. To his credit, Duncan MacKay walked in at right-back. A great accolade and a mark of the respect the support had for him.
After Third Lanark, he moved to Australia to play for clubs and then later to coach some there also (with a brief period back home in Scotland).
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ryecatcher
21:25 on
14 January, 2014
Hurricane Hector heading for Govan apparently…….
Share price bombing,PAYE and VAT due on Friday 17th,Roof falling in.
Jelly and Hagen Daz anyone?
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And here was I hoping not to put any weight back on after shedding about 10 pounds over the holidays
STEFAN JOHANSEN will be paraded as a Celtic player today — after being sold on a £1.5million Parkhead switch by ex-Hoops defender Thomas Rogne.
Midfielder Johansen, 23, has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal to join the Hoops from Norwegian side Stromsgodset.
Celts are just waiting on the final result of a medical before rubber-stamping the move.
But Johansen, can’t wait to put pen to paper after countryman Rogne urged him to grab the chance.
He said: “Yes, I’ve talked a little bit with Thomas because I played with him in the Under-21s.
“I’ve heard from the national guys that it is a fantastic city and the supporters are unbelievable, so I hope it is going to work out.
“I’m really looking forward to it.”
Johansen arrives at Parkhead
Rogne is convinced Norway international Johansen will be a smash hit with his former club.
He said: “Stefan will have to get used to some bad pitches away from home in his first few months.
Slalom “But at Celtic Park he will slalom past opponents with his skills. He is more than good enough for this level.
“Stefan will get a lot of playing time and I’m quite sure that he will take the Scottish league by storm.
“He’ll also handle the physical side of the game fine.
“There is a really ferocious pace to the game in Scotland, but he is smart and will slip away from tackles.
“That side of things won’t be a problem for Stefan.”
Johansen, 23, was coveted by clubs all across Europe after picking up Norway’s Player of the Year award.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon moved quickly to snap him up and international pal Rogne insists the move was a no-brainer.
He added: “When Celtic call you simply get on the first flight and sign.
“When you get to Glasgow you’re treated like a hero.
“The fans there will give him a very good welcome. They are always kind to new players and old players.
“Moving from Norway to Scotland is a big change, but there won’t be any problems for Stefan.
“He is a really down-to-earth guy and he’ll handle it all very well.”
Meanwhile, Celtic will find out tomorrow whether Georgios Samaras and Joe Ledley plan to extend their contracts.
Both players have been given extra time off to consider their futures, with new deals on the table.
Former Cardiff City midfielder Ledley is wanted by a number of clubs in England, while Atletico Madrid and Trabzonspor are keen on Samaras.
Lennon hopes to hang on to both players and tie them down on long-term contracts.
But the longer their situations drag on, the more Parkhead chiefs are concerned that they will lose the duo.
By ANTONIO CARLO Published: 3 hrs ago
GEORGIOS SAMARAS’ mentor Eugene Gerards expects the Celtic contract rebel to quit Parkhead this month — for the sake of his career.
The Hoops star’s close friend believes Scottish football has become too BORING for the Greek internationalist.
Gerards labelled Samaras a big fish in a small pond and insists he deserves a higher platform to show his talent.
The retired Dutch coach sent Samaras to Heerenveen as a youngster and remains close to his family.
But with Atletico Madrid and Trabzonspor tracking the Celtic ace, Gerards has told him to head for Germany.
He told SunSport: “In my opinion, Georgios is looking at the whole picture right now. He is looking to move on and it is completely understandable.
“Georgios is at the peak of his football career and he should be looking to play in a better league and at a bigger club.
“Scotland is no longer a competitive league. I don’t think there are any more challenges for him there.
“He has helped Celtic to win leagues and cups and has played a few times in the Champions League. There are no more challenges for him in Scotland.
“Celtic is a huge club in a small league. The Scottish league is a one-team league.
“His situation has been followed with a lot of interest in Greece as he is one of the main players of the national team.
“If I could give him any advice I’d be telling him to try and move to Germany. In my opinion, the Bundesliga is the best league in the world right now.
“I think it’s time for Georgios to move on in his career and look for new challenges, excitement and adventures.
“There is a history of a lot of Greek players moving to Germany and being successful there.
“Greece has exported around 30 players to Germany and they have all adapted and enjoyed their time over there.
“Players such as Theofanis Gekas, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Kyriakos Papadopoulos and many more have all been successful there.
“If there is a chance for Georgios to move to the Bundesliga, I have no doubts he could be a massive hit there. I think the style of football there would really suit him.”
Sami’s mentor Eugene Gerards
Samaras is one of Celtic’s longest-serving players and has a strong attachment to the club.
Gerards, 73, will understand if the Greek striker finds it hard to call time on his Parkhead career, as the club saved him from his Manchester City hell.
But he urged Hoops supporters not to turn on him if he does end up rejecting Neil Lennon’s offer of a new deal.
Gerards said: “It has to be said that Celtic have been very good with Georgios since they signed him in 2008.
“At that time, he was at an important stage of his career but City didn’t give him games.
“Celtic rescued his career and I can say by knowing Georgios pretty well, I think Celtic is deeply in his heart.
“I’m sure Celtic’s fans respect him a lot for all these years of service.
“But they should understand that at one point in your career, no matter what your job is, people always look for a fresh challenge. That time has come for Georgios.”
Gerards takes great pride in the part he played in Samaras’ development and has followed his career closely over the last decade.
The Dutchman remembers being amazed at his talent at a young age — and insists Sami was always destined for the top.
And he revealed the Celtic star takes his footballing attributes from BOTH of his parents. Gerards said: “At the age of 14, Georgios looked physically exactly the same as his father, Ioannis. He was tall, powerful and very brave. He wasn’t scared to battle against the opposite defenders on the pitch.
“The difference between Georgios and his father is the mentality. Georgios has the physical presence and football qualities from his dad, but he has his mother’s brain.
“I always believe that his mother Efthigia was the intelligent person in the family and I think he got her intelligence and influence.
“Georgios started playing football in the youth academy for OFI Crete when I was the head coach of the professional team and his father was one of my players. I have to admit, I feel like I am another member of the Samaras family!
“I can say that because I trained his father for several years and at the same time I saw Georgios’ progress as a young footballer.
“I must admit when I saw him train and play, I knew right away he’d make it as a professional.
“I saw him training as a young boy and hanging about the club and I could see he was different from the other players in the OFI youth academy. I knew instantly that he wanted to be a professional footballer. He tried very hard. He was too good to be in that team.
“I passed on reports to Heerenveen about his qualities as a player and he joined them when he was a youngster.
“He played in the youth academy teams of Heerenveen and moved on to the professional team at the age of 18.
“His goals with the professional team helped him to be sold to Manchester City.”
Just looking at the trading on Newco shares yesterday and see that one individual sold their 27 shares for the sum of £7.43p. Another moved in and bought 16 shares for £4.58p. I don’t think I could handle the stress of all that wheeling and dealing……..a bear market indeed:-)
Good morning friends from a dry, wet and miserable (weather wise, personally I’m as cheery as ever) East Kilbride
One of the sevco spivs on front page of metro today
.headline reads something about one of the chuckle brothers..
BT/Jobo
either we have broke the blog or scared everyone away. 3 posts in a few hours?
I am withdrawing my news article copies in the morning. Like the Record and Currant bun, my readership has dwindled to zero!
A propos of nothing just in from a horrible night,I recall SETTING FREE THE BEARS mentioning a one-hit wonder band who stayed that way because their follow-up was about a rapist crucifying himself in his cell. Every day is a school day,right enough.
Well,by the wonders of the internet,here’s a surprisingly upbeat critique of the ditty in question!
Takes all sorts,I suppose…..
http://atalentforidleness.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/zager-evans-mr-turnkey-awesomest.html
Playing catch up here
Hopefully its true that sammi is on his way… Not worth the big salary for half a dozen good games . Rather see someone else given the chance to grab his place.
Has mcgeough gone on loan ? Delighted we are finally getting some young bhoys out on loan. First team experiance is badly needed.
If we bring in striker i would let young atajic go on loan aswel to develop furthur.
Mornin CQN
It’s a wet and dank morning here in the north side of the great metropolitan city of Glesga.
Happy Birthday to Sixtaeseven, hope the ice cream n party hats are at the ready in your part of the world
Latest headline at Portsmouth fc
PAINTER SIGNS FOR A MONTH
HH
a braw we fishy tale……………
GEORGINA BALLANTINE
Written by Bruce Sandison
sandison
The most famous woman angler of the last century is undoubtedly Georgina Ballantine. Her record 64lb Tay salmon has been the envy of male piscators ever since she caught it on October 7th 1922, and they have, not infrequently, attempted to play down and belittle her triumph in devious, male-like ways.
An angling friend, Mick Glover – master rod-builder and repairer – kindly sent me a copy of a letter, written by Ms Ballantine that tells the full story of her capture of this memorable fish. The letter was given to Nigel S Fallon when, as a young man, he and his father, a consultant at Perth Royal Infirmary, visited Georgina in 1968. Here it is. Read it and weep, gentlemen, and pay tribute not only to a remarkable fish, but to a remarkable woman.
Landing of the Record Tay Salmon 7th October 1922 (rewritten Oct 1927 by request of W. A. P. Lyle of Glendelvine).
“Hello, are you there? Hurry up, you will have to fill a vacancy today, there is a message from Glendelvine to say that the laird won’t be down”. Feverishly the household duties were performed that morning, and as I raced up the river bank to join the boat how I blessed the laird for having a headache! A whole day’s fishing on a glorious sunny autumn day, how I rejoiced to be alive! But such feelings only an angler can appreciate.
To some the chief attraction of fishing lies in its uncertainty, to others the fascination lies in the solitude of the surroundings, the fragrance and beauty of the woods, the songs of the birds and the enchantment of running water. Where the angler worthy of that name can deny it to be the finest sport in the world?
And what of the boatman? One thing is certain, that a good deal of the angler’s success – or failure – depends on the efficiency of the man on the oars. The oarsman that day was one of the finest anglers who ever cast a salmon fly on the waters of the mighty Tay – my father- but alas will never cast again. In addition to him was Melvin, who is blind of one eye and takes size 9 in boots. At tea time, we returned home with three salmon, so by then my arm was accustomed to the ‘feel’ of a heavy fish and my ear attuned to the birling reel.
As the clock would go back one hour that night and fishing days were nearing an end, we decided to continue till dusk. Melvin knocked off, my father and I refreshed ourselves with tea and leisurely towed the boat to the top of the Boat Pool, a favourite haunt where the stream is rapid and the current broken. As is customary when harling, two rod were used, the fly “Wilkinson” on the right and the silver minnow or dace which I played, on the left. We swung the boat out as the October sun hung low over Birnam Hill and a few turns at the neck brought no result. As the last beams of the great crimson ball shone directly in the eyes of the fish there came a ‘tug’ upon the line which I was playing, a sharp strike and the connection was established.
Then began a Homeric battle. He was hooked well out in the stream above Bargie Stone and after a few moments of very ordinary play, we decided to land him at the broken bank behind Bargie – on the Murthly side – the slack water there being an advantage. But the fish’s plans and ours did not coincide. Whirr-r-r. An alarming amount of lie was torn off and the reel screeched as it had never screeched before and the fish careered madly downstream and down, down, following the fish we were compelled to go.
After this first furious rush, 200 – 300 yards, the fish lost its bearings and came to a sudden halt close to the north bank. By that time, however, I had retrieved about 100 yards of line and had him well underhand, though my arm ached desperately and my left forefinger was cut in an effort to check and regulate the line. Here, we were in the act of landing, when the fish rolled in to the end of the boat, thus affording an opportunity for gaffing.
Had a third party been at hand to hold the boat, the fish undoubtedly would have been gaffed in the space of ten minutes. Without delay, however, he righted himself and sailed off majestically, ever after showing a marked disinclination to come to close quarters. He again elected to go downstream and ran out in a line with the north pier of the bridge. A moment of frightful anxiety followed when he threatened to go through the between the piers. But he chose to favour us and the Bridge was safely negotiated.
We were now out of the boat and following the fish. He meanwhile keeping about twenty yards from the banks, but showing a tendency to get further into the current. Twilight was fading fast, so father thought it wise to run back and fetch the boat, while I hung on the “refractory beast” who kept advancing and retiring at intervals, but inclining always downstream. Again boarding the boat, we endeavoured to get round to his other side. But that seemed to only to spur him on to further effort and though we worked with him for fully half an hour in midstream he showed no signs of weariness.
He then settled down to intervals of sulking, giving an occasional dive and shake of his head. This period was a steady solid fight for victory between man and monster. I suggested pelting him with the stones in the boat but got shot cuttings – “Na, na, will try nane o’ thae capers”. Eventually we manoeuvred him to the opposite side, where in the darkness the trees of the Island stood silhouetted against the sky and where it now seemed as if we were doomed to spend the night.
Tiring of sulking the fish began to jag, each jag running like an electric shook through my spine … What language can describe the phases we passed through in that hour; apprehension, hope and nightmarish fear. Would the line hold, was the cast frayed, was the fish lightly hooked, would the rod top straighten out if a heavier strain was put on? Unspoken thoughts such as these passed through or minds. Victory or failure was at hand, the next few moments would see the happiest or most miserable of human beings.
Though utterly exhausted, sheer determination kept me from giving up the rod, as tighter and tighter still the order came and nearer and nearer came our quarry. By changing my seat to the bow of the boat and keeping the rod in an upright position, father was able to feel with the gaff the knot at the junction of the line and cast. Gauging the distance by the length of the cast … (3/4 yds.) the stroke was delivered and a wriggling monster was heaved over the seat into the floor of the boat vigorously flapping his tail.
Again, what eloquence could do justice to such a moment in one’s life, better left to be imagined. He was hooked half a mile up the river at 6.15pm: it was now 8.20pm and quite dark; two hours and five minutes of nerve-wracking anxiety, thrilling excitement and good stiff work. One thing was decidedly in our favour, we were mercifully ignorant of the size of the fish. From start to finish, he never showed himself above the surface. That he was hefty we could well judge from his weight, but nothing over 35-40 lb was anticipated.
He proved to be the fish of the season, the fish of many seasons, the second for the British Isles. As we had no spring balance capable of coping with the fish’s weight, two passers-by were hailed to carry the “beast” slung on a pole to the Boatlands Farm. In the presence of a number of people it was it was carefully weighed on a listed stulyard and turned the scale with bump at 64lb … half an hour after capture. Though slightly copper coloured the fish was in good condition and fresh run as sea lice were found still adhering to its tail.
It was gifted to P.R.I. [Perth Royal Infirmary] by W Lyle where it was relished by both patients and staff. A cast was made at P D Mallochs and now the fish displays its lovely proportions at the Mansion House of Glendelvine were it is looked upon as one of the sporting treasures. An expert’s reading of the scales showed that the salmon had not spawned previously, had spent two years in freshwater as a parr, three years in the sea and would have been six years old in 1923. J Arthur Hutton, the celebrated author of The Life History of the Salmon, mentions in his volume that the “condition-factor” of this fish works out at 40.6.
The salmon, a male fish, weighed 64lb, had a length of 54 inches, girth 28½ inches, head 12 inches and tail 11 inches. The river level on the gauge was 3ft. The catch that day (7th October 1922 was four fish weighing 127lb: 64lb, 25lb, 21lb, 17lb.
When Georgina’s salmon was displayed in the window of PD Malloch’s shop in Perth, she stood at the back of the crowd who had gathered to admire it. Two elderly men were particularly overawed by the size of the salmon and Georgian heard them talking: “One said to the other, “A woman? Nae woman ever took a fish like that oot of the water, mon. I would need a horse, a block and tackle, tae tak a fish like that oot. A woman – that’s a lee anyway.” She said, “I had a quiet chuckle up my sleeve and ran to catch the bus.”
Sorry I did not reply last night. It was midnight in Munich and bed awaited.
WeefratheTim
I stay in Scotland hence going to the pet rescue in Dumbarton. Travel a lot – hence last night in Munich. Moniker is due to my love of Croatia (Hrvatska is the name of that country in local language. Hrvatski means Croatian)
BIG CUP WINNERS
get dogs next time.
On my way back to Scotland today via Dublin airport.
Jobo Baldie
06:30 on 15 January, 2014
it got wet very quickly in e.k.
or you’re just trying to confuse me – not difficult
HRVATSKI JIM
TALLYBHOY usually flies back from Italy via Dublin.
You may one day bump into him there.
Book an overnight,you’ll need it!
still pouring down in G3..
worse in town than in the shire….
BLANTYRE TIM
You on for the wee shindig on the 8th?
Sadly I’ll miss it though I expect updates as the night progresheshhhhh…
What was the story on the Easdales? Are they gonna refinance Rangers wi rather warm pound coins?
BMCUW
not sure about anything these days with the ole amytriptoline playing funny buggers with my mind…
flying high above the sky
BT thinking of changing to BA…
BLANTYRE TIM
I find it hard to believe that you are nearly nine months down the road,and no improvement.
You have my utmost sympathy,bud. I’m always grateful for my health.
Look on the bright side-at least yer prescriptions are free!
Oooooooops,did I inadvertently mention politics there? Oh well,that’s the blog screwed again….
Wee article from the DR mainly about Stuart Regan. My,how he’s aged.
The last line is mystifying though.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sfa-chief-stewart-regan-tells-3023534
Morning all.
BMCUW
Could’nt go via Dublin this time – the feckers cancelled the flights for the winter. Will be able to do Dublin in the spring.
HH!!
TALLYBHOY
I reckon yer better half bribed them!
Is she still aff the drink? Even though you’ve been back for a month?
Wow,I’m astounded!
Have you finally worked out how to work that phone and reply to mail?
I’ll call you tomorrow lunchtime,bud. Wish you bon voyage.
Try and time yer spring trip for the end of April,btw…
BMCUW
The leg is fine, back which was original problem probably worse but hey ho,,can’t grumble, folks a lot worse off than me…
KTF
So that the Rabid doesn`t receive more hits , here is BMCUW link.
“SFA supremo Stewart Regan tells Rangers chief Graham Wallace: Scottish football needs you to fix Ibrox club
15 Jan 2014 07:15
REGAN yesterday revealed he has held talks with Gers CEO Wallace since he was appointed last month and says the sooner he can get the club back on their feet the better for our game.
Stewart ReganStewart Regan
STEWART REGAN last night urged new Rangers chief executive Graham Wallace to fix the Ibrox club for the good of Scottish football.
The SFA supremo believes our game needs a resurgent Rangers if it is to prosper – and he hopes Wallace can haul the club back on to a sound financial footing.
Rangers must go through an audit process for the SFA’s Licensing Committee and accounts need to be lodged by March 31 before the governing body can renew the club’s licence.
Regan hopes the process can be completed without complications and admits the sooner Rangers get back on their feet the better it will be for Scottish football.
Speaking as he helped launch an initiative to battle against corruption entering the Scottish game, Regan revealed he has had talks with Wallace since the former Manchester City financial director was appointed last month.
Manchester City FC/Press Association Images
Soccer – Barclays Premier League – Liverpool v Manchester City – AnfieldGraham Wallace
SFA chief executive Regan said: “Graham is trying to put Rangers in a stronger place and it would be good for Scottish football if he could.
“We’ve spoken about the challenges he faces and Graham has a lot of work ahead of him.”
Wallace has embarked on a programme of budget cuts and on Friday manager Ally McCoist signed off a 50 per cent wage reduction.
Regan has argued the game needs a strong Rangers and was criticised for trying to absorb the club into the old First Division when it emerged from liquidation in the summer of 2012.
He was unsuccessful and predicted a grim future for the game following the decision to place Rangers in the bottom tier of Scottish football.
Since then Hearts have suffered an insolvency event but yesterday Regan was unable to offer any words of consolation to the Jambos as they campaign to be allowed to change the conditions of their transfer embargo to combat personnel problems.
Regan said: “The rules of the game have to be carried out in a fair and consistent manner. You can’t have one rule for one club and another one for another.”
Seriously?……… Speaking as he helped launch an initiative to battle against corruption entering the Scottish game, Regan revealed he has had talks with Wallace since the former Manchester City financial director was appointed last month.
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You can emerge from liquidation?…..Regan has argued the game needs a strong Rangers and was criticised for trying to absorb the club into the old First Division when it emerged from liquidation in the summer of 2012.
TD
That`s a new one on me as well. Emerged from liquidation. Is that a Bhuddist thing? 0:-)
JJ