I remember some disparaging comment from sections of the Scottish sporting media regarding Mikael Lustig’s performances for Sweden at Euro 2012. Mikael had only recently joined Celtic and was still finding his feet in Scotland. In short, we didn’t have enough information to make an informed judgement before the Euros. We do now.
His energy levels, speed, height, crossing and general levels of performance has been remarkably high and consistent. Sweden handed him the job of subduing one of the world’s top three players at their recent World Cup qualifier in Portugal, Ronaldo was shackled, scoring only when he left Mikael’s area of the field.
There is a notion that this type of player, who can perform solidly at Champions League and international level, but who we can convince to renew his contract, is more important than the more stellar performers, who have an eye on the exit door.
Adam Matthews timely return from injury will compensate for Mikael’s absence as he recuperates post-op, but we’ve never looked as effective on the right since both of them were fully fit.
The reaction to yesterday’s AGM at Ibrox has been surprising, mostly as it surprised anyone. The outcome has been a forgone conclusion for weeks (if not months), while the realisation of what the future is going to look like for Newco has finally dawned on a few.
A generation brought up to believe in sugar daddies will have to learn: expenditure must equal or be less than income over any given business cycle.
In this respect, I cannot figure why fans are so unhappy with the Newco board, whose central failing has been to spend far too much money on wages for a manager and players. From what I hear, no one at the AGM demanded football budget is cut to an appropriate level.
As their new chairman said, costs will be cut; doing so is a financial imperative. The current Rangers might play in the same colours as its liquidated predecessor, but things will never – eeeeeeeever – be the same again.
This afternoon is the final pre-Christmas posting time if you want your CQN Annual before the day:
Willie Wallace, Heart of a Lion:
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for all middle east based jungle jims
the celtic game is apparently live on al jazeera today
fill yer boots
estadio nacional
07:26 on 21 December, 2013
What a load of nonsense……phil was a main player in their downfall, with his reporting of what was going on …….behave yourself……..we owe Phil a massive debt of gratitude
estadio nacional
IMO phil and many others like him have done a better than brilliant job in exposing the huns dealings
it wouldnt bother me in the slightest if he couldnt name the lisbon lion team
Keep it up phil and all the others too
67 heaven
Thank you (well, kind of!),
For those who are wondering the `cui bono` in Phil`s article means, roughly, that journalists should ask who benefits from any decisions made ( in this case re Sevco AGM).
JJ
Cheerio for now. Off to meet ACGR and his son to make our Celtic Park. Not raining in Arbroath!
I’m Neil Lennon (tamrabam) 07:31
Aye its on Al Jazeera +3, second time they have shown us this season, must be expecting goals today.
Re Phil; I dont see why he is trying to expose them? Why put so much effort into them, why the concern?
EN
tamrabam
Do I, in Arbroath, meet the conditions for a ” middle east jungle jim” ?
JJ
Bhoys and Ghirls if you are making your way to Celtic Park, remember there is Food bank collection your donation will help to make a real difference to a family this Christmas.
67Heaven 07:32
‘Phil was a main player in their downfall’
Aye? Was he a bank? Creditor? Taxman? Man who set their long term financial plans? The man who got them into debt? The media who let them go the way they did without raising concern? Swally McCoist?
He will tell you he played a big part in their downfall, for me thats ‘nonsense.’
EN
Definitely my last post before leaving.
Remember your cans etc for the Food Collection !!!!!
How’s the weather in Glasgow bhoys ?
Watched the first episode of ‘Orange is the New Black’ last night on Netflix.
A wee bit disappointed to discover its not about the paranoid desperate rantings of some sevconians.
Decent enough black comedy by the looks of it.
Morning all, time to get up have some breakfast, raid the cupboards then ready for the bus. Hope I’ve ordered the annual in time for Christmas :-)
It’s good to be a Tim
HH
Morning all. Dark, wet and windy down here at the moment. I hope Parkhead is quiet. I can’t miss 2 games in a row because of the weather.
estadio nacional
07:40 on 21 December, 2013
Only the blind will not ‘see’ ….or silly bhuns…..
Morning all
Just read back the reminisces of Twists N Turns and Ryecatcher re Tommy Burns. Summed the great man up nicely. I posted earlier in the week that I’d seen his debut against Dundee and, possibly for the only tine, my initial assessment of a debutant was correct- this guy can play.
Good Morning fellow Tim’s, and a big HAIL HAIL to the Barrow in Furness bhoys and ghirls who are giving me a lift up to Paradise today
MINX
Will the gb be collecting at the velodrome bus park?
Sorry hit post button in error.
I was on a bus in Perth WA when I got a text from my mum to say Tommy had cancer and just over two years later was in Kuala Lumpur when I received a text from a friend to say Tommy had died. I was a long way from home and boy it felt it.
An unforgettable and true Celt was Tommy
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
twists n turns……………..great post about Tommy Burns, I enjoyed reading your story.
ryecatcher……….hope you enjoy the match today and hopefully Liverpool will go top. It’s been far too long for them not to be champions ( 1990 I think ).
Like you I grew up loving Liverpool ( Celtic is and always will be my first love ).
My Dad loved King Kenny which is probably why I did too, so it was only natural that we became armchair Liverpool fans after 1977. He was a genius.
I fondly remember the Hillsborough Tribute match at Celtic Park in 1989 ( Liverpool’s first game after the tragedy ). It was a privilege to be there that day and to be part of the Liverpool family.
Anyway, just over 3 hours to kick off at Paradise, will need to get the kids wrapped up as it is a cold one again.
Enjoy Anfield.
YNWA
Ernie. 23:37
The difference for you Ernie is the Irish don’t have a big bunch of Labour Luvvies filling the benches of the House of Parliament & the House of Lords.
Which brings us nicely to the Lords.
Labour had 13 years of misrule to do what they have promised since their inception: get rid of it.
What happened. – It became so much bigger as the so called socialists. The party of Bambi Blair & Mandy, dressed in ermine, took their seats.
It actually makes me puke when you see the awful sight of them queuing up for their daily allowance and expenses.
How many SNP members in there? NONE!
In an independent Scotland no such a horrible anachronism will be tolerated.
You stand shoulder to shoulder with your unionist and Loyal Orange Pals and your cry was: No Surrender
Hearts support stepping up their campaign.
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Malorbhoy
No but there’ll be a collection point at the top of the stairs from the old bus park which I’d imagine you’ll need to pass through to get to the lounges.
Safe journey mate.
HT
Thanks Mate and all the very best to you and Minx and all your familys for the festive season
Good morning friends from a grey but dry East Kilbride. Rather breezy.
Good Morning Jobo
Bhoys and Ghirls
If you would be so kind to support, if going to game today
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From Celtic fans
Hail Hail
http://www.thefootballlife.co.uk/post/70620598603/the-rangers-agm
On the Rangers AGM and why Resolution 10 not passing is the most important development of all
malorbhoy
08:58 on 21 December, 2013
Are you not ‘on the road again’ yet…..?
Malorbhoy
Apologies for the duff info but in fact there will be a collection point just outside the Velodrome bus park.
Cheers pal, a happy and holy Christmas to you and the family. God Bless.
Morning Jobo it’s blowing the preverbial gale here in ML3.
Right time to scoot!
Braw ….great that we have left a hoopy atmo etc etc …but what can you say 50 poonds on the celts (4 to1 H/C) …and even with that am thinking ….any way enjoy another wonderful day …..braw
handicap ? gggggggggrrrr keyboard …in Forfar dialeeeeeeeeeectooooooo when we win with a bundle of goals …then hoopy days …(I typed that loads of times)
never mind …keep trying to plop plop plop think and be hoopy etc etc etc
67 HEAVEN
Awaiting the arrival of the Barrow Bhoys and Ghirls who are very kindly picking me up
NB is retiring …(after his squer+pud) goodnight all…..and remember 4 clear goals diffo …..braw
Early kick off. Christmas shopping can wait to Monday. Plenty a time! I’m goin 4-0 Celtic puukki to score anytime.. Get on it folks! Easy money!lol..
Judgin the comments sammis agent/lawyer made this mornin it looks like the big man has split from him and is for the off!..HH.
Modren early kick offs after a last day of term Christmas swallee is rubbish.
EC67
Billy Boy
‘It actually makes me puke etc.’
Look Boy, this is an evidence-based blog. Where are your medical certificates?
The ole CQN Couponeers festive picks for today –
Jobo – Leeds
Blantyretim – Leyton Orient
Greenlion2 – Morton (nap!)
PFayr – Fleetwood Town
The Token Tim – Newport County
Pogmanthony – Reading
Lennybhoy – Oxford
Awalkacrosstherooftops – Dagenham & Redbridge
Ridiculously high odds against this week but you never know….
CQN Saturday Naps Competition
Lads, for those who are in the CQN Saturday Naps competition, please go back and post today’s selection at the end of the previous article :
“Some consistency from Uefa, please”
All the best, fleagle1888
fritz song
I would usually agree with evidence being presented but surely on this occasion it would be so obvious it renders evidence unnecessary