I was considerably alarmed at this morning’s Daily Record article, which appears to equate calls for an inquiry into an alleged conspiracy to subvert tax law, as well as SFA and SPL rules, on a level with sectarianism. Most clearly here:
“Of course, this will infuriate the self-proclaimed, proud ‘bampots’ on social media toiling away 24/7 in pursuit of justice for Scottish football.
“Their irreversibly entrenched view will always be that ‘the Protestant establishment club cheated on an industrial scale’”.
I’m disturbed that so many people on social media are having their views on rule breaking caricatured as an anti-Protestant witch-hunt.
This is wildly inaccurate, sinister and inflammatory. A sign, perhaps, of the direction of travel in this debate.
This bit is really, REALLY, important.
If there is a perception that there is a risk to social media users this debate is closed – trust me on this one. Right now, some are asking themselves, “How much sectarian hatred are the media prepared to stir up if we talk about this?”
Convince people their club’s record is being questioned, not because of rule breaking, but for religious reasons, and you open Pandora’s Box – and we all know this.
Don’t get angry. This angle is thus far isolated, should be mocked and we should quickly move on.
If you want the debate to take place, don’t lose focus and stick to the point: were tax laws, SFA and SPL rules broken, if so, was this an oversight, or was there a conspiracy to subvert the rules and earlier inquiries?
Perhaps most importantly, this is the time for other clubs and their fans to have their say.
Jim Craig and Brendan Sweeney on CQN TONIGHT!
Lisbon Lion, Jim Craig, and Celt for Change, Brendan Sweeny, Live chat on CQN tonight.
I’m absolutely delighted we have yet another Lisbon Lion, Jim Craig, on CQN tonight, as well as a one of the most influential fans in our history, Brendan Sweeny (who will cringe at reading that).
Brendan has researched and written Celtic: The Early Years, forward by Jim. It is the most incredible account of the how and why a football club was formed in Parkhead in 1888, and the seismic events which shaped its future during the Early Years.
Both will be on CQN tonight from 7:30, you can ask questions on the blog and chat to them. Ask Jim about those great times, his career after football, or what’s going on at the club now.
Brendan, as an integral part of Celts for Change, Jungle Bhoys and now Celtic Graves Society, has been a force of nature for the Celtic cause. This is also about as far into the limelight as he’s ever likely to emerge!
Premium Seats competition for Kilmarnock game on Saturday
Magners, Celtic’s main sponsor, are offering fans the chance to win a pair of Premium Seat tickets in the Jock Stein Stand to the match. All you have to do is answer the following question:
Who was Celtic manager when Kilmarnock won their first game in over half a century?
Email answer to celticquicknews@gmail.com with the answer in the email SUBJECT box.
Competition closes at 22:00 tonight, so this is a one day target!
On another subject, Ad hominem, def:
An ad hominem (Latin for “to the man” or “to the person”), is an attack on an argument made by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than attacking the argument directly. When used inappropriately, it is a logical fallacy in which a claim or argument is dismissed on the basis of some irrelevant fact or supposition about the author or the person being criticised.
Just saying……..
Time for some Labi Siffre tunes.
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JMcCormick
Could you Copy & Paste? You have enticed people to subscribe anyway!
Cheerio for now.
JJ
FourGreenFields on 19th November 2015 7:25 am
Good morning CQN
FourGreenFields on 19th November 2015 7:25 am
Good luck FGF
Parkheadcumsalford
Lionroar67
Cheers Bhoys
APRICALE -18 11 15 .
Currently 2 very good pizza places in Sciacca . Can you remember the name of the place where you had your best ever pizza ?. My best ever pizza ? —– wee resort called Villasimius in Sardegna — rocket / walnuts and gorgonzola ——– fabulous .
Yes-driving in Sciacca is fabulously bad ———– an island wide phenomenon ! – I think the worst places are the succession of wee towns on the coastal route between Messina and Milazzo..
Been an unusual summer ,weatherwise . Scorchio plus 40 stuff started early and was then replaced by a long period of mid 30s stuff . The plus 40 stuff then returned accompanied by really damp afternoon air and big black clouds which dumped huge destructive hailstones every late afternoon for 11 days in a row . September and October were perfect . . November has been sunny / low 20s .Cloudy today , heavy rain forecast – Indian summer forecast to return tomorrow . . That is forecast to last for a few days more and then a big drop in temperature ..
Auguri !
FGF, they magic markers are magic, a wee arrow to the knee :-)
Very best of luck Bhud
Oh Goooooood Morning CQN
FGF
Good luck with the knee. Let me know how you get on as my knees are like Douglas Badders – totally useless!
Funnily enough I am just working on something for the Golden Jubillee — might need to involve JamesGang — which means speaking to him.
Need to go and lie down first!!!
All the bst FGF are you back out today?Playing 5’s tomorrow?? H H Hebcelt
bst +best
The report into the activities and culture at HBOS should make for interesting reading today.
Meanwhile a judge has ruled that there is ample evidence of fraud and dishonesty at the very heart and at the head of RBOS.
I wonder if Sir Minty gets a mention in the HBOS tomb?
FGF
Best of
HH
Cowiebhoy and BRTH
Cheers lhads , will check back in later
( I hope ) :-)
Enjoyed the Jim and Brendan slot last night. So who was the Big man’s blue eyed boy? Bobby Murdoch?
On another note, I think I’m right in saying that Jinky is the only player to make everyone’s best eleven. The KOK, Danny and Kenny being left out by those who went for the Lisbon team. Fair enough.
I reckon Danny McGrain is the one Celtic player who would have got into a World xi when at his peak, Jinky and Henrik debatable, considering who they were up against, If I’m being objective.
The Exiled Tim
Hebcelt
Cheers , asked if I would be OK to go to game on Saturday . They just looked at me as if I was daft .
( no comments from you Cowiebhoy )
:-)
FourGreenFields on 19th November 2015 8:13 am
We need to know how it goes.
Good luck,pal.
South Of Tunis on 19th November 2015 8:33 am
Been thoroughly enjoying your travelogue cum “Look at Life” (courtesy Rank films) for some time now.
You dun good.
Marakesh express
I’v spoken to a few Lisbon Lions, and they all gave me the same answer on who big Jocks blue eyed boy was, and to my surprise it was Tommy Callaghan, they used to tees him big time, I was acutely there one time they where winding him up about it, and he was blushing, but all kidding aside, he was a wonderful player, and a true gentleman, I enjoyed his company.
Today’s gossip.
Carlton Cole edges closer to making Celtic debut, Mixu Paatelainen in bid to tempt Alexei Eremenko to Tannadice and Efe Ambrose pockets £13k for Nigeria goal
Cole closer to Hoops bow
CARLTON Cole could make his Celtic debut against Kilmarnock this weekend following a fitness fight.
The ex-West Ham striker signed for Celtic as a free agent to bolster Ronny Deila’s attacking options and the 32-year-old played an hour of a bounce game against Livingston at Lennoxtown last week.
Cole has already said he is happy to use his wealth of experience to help his Parkhead team-mates and give advice. (Various)
Mixu wants countryman Eremenko
MIXU Paatelainen is attempting to bring countryman Alexei Eremenko to Tannadice as the Finn seeks to stave off the danger of relegation.
Although the 32-year-old, who had two spells with Kilmarnock, is reportedly keen on a return to Helsinki, Paatelainen is thought to be ready to offer Eremenko a third bash at the Scottish Premiership. (Daily Record)
Efe’s in the money
CELTIC defender Efe Ambrose has banked a £13,000 reward for his stunning goal for Nigeria against Swaziland.
The 27-year-old converted a superb volley to secure a 2-0 win over the minnows on Tuesday night and send the Super Eagles into the group stage of African qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
However, there was an added bonus for Ambrose and fellow goalscorer, Moses Simon, who both collected $20,000 (£13,000). The bonus for each goalscorer was announced by River State Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike during a visit to the Nigeria training camp earlier this week – and Ambrose duly delivered on matchday. (The Scotsman)
ICT suspend striker amid U20s red card probe
INVERNESS CT have suspended attacker Dani Lopez until further notice after an alleged incident in a Development League game against St Johnstone.
The striker netted the only goal of the game midway through the first half but was shown a red card for an off the ball incident with an opposing defender, who also saw red.
In a statement the club said: “Following an incident during last night’s under 20s game versus St Johnstone we can confirm that Dani Lopez has been suspended by the club until further notice pending a full investigation.” (The Scotsman)
Hutton ‘best British right back’
Alan Hutton is the best British right back. At least, that’s according to French news outlet L’Equipe, who chose the player as the only Scot in a Great British XI. Hutton takes his place in the hypothetical team alongside stars such as Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale and Joe Hart.
The Aston Villa defender has come under criticism from the Tartan Army in recent years who’ve viewed the former Rangers man as one of Gordon Strachan’s favourites, someone guaranteed a place in the side regardless of form for club or country. Many have called for his omission from the team, with Norwich’s Steven Whittaker some people’s preferred choice. (The Scotsman)
Celtic urged to pay living wage
CELTIC has the opportunity to “make a commitment” to hundreds of the football club’s staff by becoming an accredited living wage employer, according to a Labour MSP.
James Kelly is calling on the Celtic board to sign up to the living wage which was raised from £7.85 to £8.25 an hour earlier this month.
At its AGM last year, Celtic said it was prepared to enter discussions with its permanent workforce on the issue but not with others including part-time and external workers. (The Scotsman)
Zagreb chief lifted over dodgy transfers
DINAMO Zagreb chief executive Zdravko Mamic has been arrested over nearly £8m-worth of iffy transfers.
Croatian TV revealed Mamic was lifted for an alleged £7.5million worth of losses suffered by the club over dodgy player transfers.
Dinamo Zagreb’s stadium was also raided as part of the probe and four others were arrested. There is no suggestion of iffy deals in Jozo Simunovic’s recent transfer from the club to Celtic. (Daily Record)
News in brief
• Celtic are to send Ryan Christie to a knee specialist as part of his recovery from injury
• Arjen Robben as reportedly agreed a deal to join Manchester United in January
• Jordan McGhee has insisted he is intent on holding onto his place in Hearts’ starting XI
• Celtic skipper Scott Brown is set for a return to action this weekend, boosting Ronny Deila ahead of the Ajax clash
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For me? Griffiths.
Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon has told The Glasgow Evening Times that Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is a very good player.
Lennon worked with Griffiths during his time as manager of Scottish Premiership giants Celtic.
The former Nottingham Forest midfielder seems to be a huge fan of the Scotland international striker.
However, Lennon does not appear to think that Griffiths is as good as former Celtic striker Gary Hooper, who joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Norwich City in the summer transfer window.
“He is a natural goalscorer and you can’t coach that, his movement was always very good,” Lennon told The Glasgow Evening Times about Griffiths.
“He’s got a bit of the devil in him – you don’t want to coach that out because some players need that, it helps them play with an edge.”
“He is maybe not at the level of a [Gary] Hooper but is without doubt a quality finisher and one you could work with and make even better,” added Lennon.
Griffiths joined Celtic from Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2014 and has now established himself as one of the best players for the Bhoys.
The 25-year-old is the best striker in the current Celtic squad and has been in good form so far this season.
SEE ALSO: Will Celtic win their next four Scottish Premiership games?
Hooper, who was on the books of Celtic from 2010 to 2013, moved to Championship side Wednesday on loan from Premier League club Norwich City in the summer until January 2016.
The 27-year-old forward has created one chance in two Championship appearances for the Owls.
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Who is the better striker: Leigh Griffiths or Gary Hooper?
TONYDONNELLY67 on 19TH NOVEMBER 2015 9:26 AM
Very interesting.
T.C. ….the Dunfermline connection?
I was at Firhill for T.C`s first game for us.
He scored a cracker that day.
Must tell you,T.C. was not popular amongst the rank and file,but what would we know?
MACJAY 1,
You’re right about TC not being popular with a large percentage of the support. Bit like Sammi, imo. Both very good footballers.
Again imo, Gary Hooper was better than Leigh Griffiths. Mind you, since he left, Gary seems to have gone backward, while Leigh has improved immensely since he joined.
tonydonnelly67 on 19th November 2015 9:43 am
Leigh for me.
Wish we had both of them.
Perkheid
Gary and Leigh.
Chalk and cheese.
Wish we had both.Might have been complementary.
Gary I loved.Perhaps the hunskelping element.
God.That far post goal against the hun in all it`s pomp.
The lay-off to Kris who chipped the keeper.
Loved them.
:-)
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Gary does it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLtmDKXWClo
Gary lays it on for Kris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC8wUWhcQGw
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
I wasent his biggest fan either, and as you say, what did we know :) but a nicer guy you couldent meet.
Crystal ads blocker ain’t free. It’s £0.79p.
Tony
The essence…………..one of us.
Did what we would all have loved to have done.
Nicer guy? Well of course. Like Jim Craig last night.
HAIL HAIL ,pal.
MACJAY1 @ 9 16 .
I loved those Look At Life things . Often more than the main feature . .
Already in deep — You are a F+++++++ nutter territory for liking cricket( and spending a record token on Oliver Nelson’s mighty,mighty Blues and The AbstractTruth LP ) , my reputation was confirmed when I waxed lyrical re the wonders of a documentary ( not a Look at Life one ) called Terminus ( a day in the life of Waterloo station ) which was shown before The Guns of Navarone at the Anniesland Gaumont
I was a minority of one in my group, over the value that TC brought to the team.
He wasn’t a showy player and in the modern game he would be described as a ” water carrier”.
However, he had immense influence on how we played.
If anyone doubts this, they should ask Kenny Dalglish, the next time they are talking to him.
I have told the story on here of the night I was watching a Scottish League v English League highlights prog, along with two anti TC mates.
Tom Forsythe of Thrm was also watching the game, have played in it.
One of my buddies asked TF what he thought of Callaghan as a player, letting him know what his opinion was.
Forsythe told him in no uncertain terms how good a player Tommy was.
Pity we don’t have a player of his calibre now.
Alan Hutton – best british right back…. ffs
Also reading the article about celtic paying the living wage – the company I work with brought in the agency we use for temps, cleaners , canteen and others …. told them we were putting the rate we pay up and fully expect that to be passed onto their staff here .
Guys, I need some seriously biting anti Hun screen savers for my workplace monitors.
Hail x 2
Currently got the hector GOTCHA one up at the moment.
The ole Carlton Cole is ‘nearly fit’ ruse was used regularly by West Ham, to try and boost the attendance
PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 19TH NOVEMBER 2015 8:14 AM
It’s going to get significantly colder over the weekend throughout the UK.
Good to See Craigy bhoy trying to get a return on his
investment.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-whyte-launches-bid-pocket-6859271?
SOUTH OF TUNIS on 19TH NOVEMBER 2015 10:27 AM
Anniesland Gaumont…………….bin there.
Hugh Aitken`s birthday circa quien sabe quando…………..`61 praps.
As you guess, lovin` the Latino buzz.
Just watching this……..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg2Nc178JIo
CHARLIEBHOY
Utterly shameless means of posting your grandson’s christening photo again-but it is a peach,so I’ll let you off!
Best wishes for your lad’s recovery. He’s been through the mill.
FOURGREENFIELDS
Good luck with today’s op,mate.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByMvmQL58cQ