Sep Blatter hoped that Fifa would today ratify moving the 2022 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar, to the (i.e. Europe’s) winter months, however, that looks unlikely to happen. Fifa are split on the matter while Uefa president, Michel Platini, is keener to focus today’s meeting on the working conditions of migrant workers based in Qatar.
Right now Fifa have no grounds to withdraw the award of the World Cup hosting rights from Qatar, the award was made in full knowledge of the country’s climate. The treatment of migrant workers could change this. Fifa can insist that World Cup preparations do not expose workers to undue risk or inappropriate conditions. If Qatar cannot deliver within acceptable working practices the basis for legal grounds to withdraw the award has been established.
I wouldn’t book tickets for Qatar just yet.
The most enduring frustration from Tuesday night is for Charlie Mulgrew. Playing in his fourth choice position, which would never really be a choice Charlie would make, he did exactly what was asked of him against Iniesta and Xavi. His chance on 73 minutes could just as easily have bounced inside the post, which would have bestowed appropriate appreciation for the effort one of our own has put into his career.
Bring on the Ajax.
I’m curious as to who gave the £2.5m personal guarantee to lend Rangers International money, noted in their accounts this week. This is as big a financial commitment anyone has made to the Newco in some time.
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I’m Nigerian Prince.
!!Bada Bing!!
16:41 on
3 October, 2013
Here comes Francie…..10-9-8-7-6…
Surejosiesurecsc
:-)) Make me chuckle.
And reminded me of my aul da (God rest hsi soul)
Ok watched the games v Meelan and Barca this season and the under 19 v Barca at Greenock
Also v Juve, Barca and Benfica last season.
We have a lot going for us – except that we give the ball away a lot and their players in all age categories look hungrier, leaner, fitter,more mobile and seem to move a lot more purposefully.
There are exceptions at paradise that prove rule…
We are not encouraging our lads to adopt the best habits – it is evident out there on the pitch
I love Celts and know there are guys bursting a gut in games for the jersey
I am doubting if they are really putting in enough on the training ground or lifestyle
The Barca under 19 ‘s looked and behaved like young men – our lads look like wee lads skilfulishh but not anywhere crisp or sharp enough
We need to observe and learn as we continue on the CL journey
Citeh prove that money and big names not enough to succeed on the big stage- even good pedigree purchases coming to UK seem to adopt the casual mindset that inflicts home grown lads
It’s glaringly obvious we need an adjustment in approach
Celts can lead the way
I’m Nigerian symbol
That was a response to
I’m Neil Lennon (tamrabam)
13:57 on
3 October, 2013
Regarding Qatars World Cup.
Apoligies for the error.
Parkheadcumsalford @ 16:24,
“Some people have been suggesting a change in manager. Why not start to develop a wholly new approach? Why not send, say, John Kennedy to Barcelona for a couple of years to learn how they run their youth set-up particularly and try to do the same here? Pep Guardiola seems to have been a product and he is the very best there is, as managers go.
Do not advocate a change of Manager, Lenny was always going to be inexperienced for a job like Celtic but he’s learning quickly and his passion for the Club more than makes up for any lack of experience.
But what you say is correct, getting a different mindset into Lennoxtown could be very beneficial.
Those in the know seem to say things are going well at Lennoxtown, well all I can go on is the players technique, fittness and the youngsters coming through…
Is it any better than Barrowfield?
Some posted a while back we have 20+ coaches, now at first glance that can seem excessive but if you think of all the teams and the extra time to work on specifics that some players would require maybe not so.
But I’m sure amongst those guys we could fit in Lubo, great technique, great experience and the likes of Henrik and Maloney said he helped them.
Hail Hail
natknow-it’s getting close to the 2 hour shutdown for me when the ‘dear friend’talks to the same ‘dear friend’ , …..a bit like Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop.
Nigerian born nillionaire.
!!Bada Bing!!
16:53 on
3 October, 2013
natknow-it’s getting close to the 2 hour shutdown for me when the ‘dear friend’talks to the same ‘dear friend’ , …..a bit like Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop.
Yeh – totally got it mate – which is why I’m smiling.
My da was a fan of the Francie & Josie patter – hence the memory triggered..
there are 21 zero’s in a Gazillion, how many are in a Nillion?
B11oys- a great story of Titanic hillbillism, worthy of our own dear Ayrshire.
Silenced 16:58 on 3 October, 2013
there are 21 zero’s in a Gazillion, how many are in a Nillion?
Ask Keith Jackson.
Jude
Has your son noticed RT has 2 rides at Wolverhampton tonight. 6.10&8.40?
GlassTwoThirdsFull
17:03 on
3 October, 2013
Silenced 16:58 on 3 October, 2013
there are 21 zero’s in a Gazillion, how many are in a Nillion?
Ask Keith Jackson.
Keith Jacksons only reply was to refer me to Charles Green.
glasstwothirdsfull-VG
Completely different attitude with Spanish players.
I read when Liverpool won teh EC in 2005, the champagne was flowing in the plane black.
However, Xabi Alonso took 2 sips from his glass to be polite and left it untouched for the rest of the flight.
Chairbhoy
at 16.51
Yes. Yes.. n .. Yo Betcha~
We need tae root oot.. and discard oor Oot Dated Coaching System.
Simple as that!
Ah hiv long Advocated this .
Fur..the Simple. again Simple. Reason..
that
Celtic, Dinne hiv a Plan.. oan how tae Break doon a Stuffy, Determined..
Defense, when it is offered.
And Ah am talking aboot.. In the S.P.L.!
When we face Euro Competitors we have baith Haunds.. Tied Behind oor Back..
which is no the Reason why we Hiv so Much trouble in Dealing wi Top C.L. Teams..
But, Ah jist threw that In , Fur Ah hiv bin dying tae use That Expression, fur ages!
Our Coaching Methods are Antiquated..
Don’t Believe Me ?
Ah Don’t Care!
Ah wid waste no time in Finding oot who is the Best German Soccer Coach ,available..
An know that we widnae be ABLE tae bring over.. the BEST German Soccer Coach..
but, Ah am pretty sure that we could Bring over ..
‘
The Best Wan, Available.
Yes, the influence o’ a German Coach is Where it is At.
and Boy dae we need wan of they Guys, at Lennox Town.
Ah hiv no Quarrel wi, Neil, tae continue oan as Celtic Manager.
Fur oor Trouble is Basic..
So it widnae matter who or Manager may Be..
He still wid be Hog Tied…Short-Changed.. Given the Business
Fur oor Prospective Manager , wid hiv bin
Landed wi’ a Poorly Trained and Instructed Bunch of Likely Lads..
As Neil,is .. Right Noo.
Yep.. Our Guys are No getting the Proper Training in the Soccer Arts…
by oor Present Coaching Staff…
And it Shows. .How it Shows..
Nice Chatting..
Kojo
Still, Laughin
plane back
silenced
16:58 on 3 October, 2013
there are 21 zero’s in a Gazillion, how many are in a Nillion?
………
One
You could bring over the Best German Soccer Coach.
Just don’t park it overnight in Salsburgh.
Strike Two!!!
Where’s Francie when you desperately need him?
Re qatar and workers rights some info here if you wish to read it
http://www.ituc-csi.org/qatar
Sftb.. Think BMCUW post today may have got rid
Noo this Motherwell Confronto.. Looms.. and it Looms pretty Big.
We must Win this Yin..
Otherwise?
Noo, the wey Motherwell is Playing the Noo.. This could be a Pretty good Test fur us.
Wull,They Pack thur Defense..a La Morton?
If they dae.
Well.. Ah WId Rather no Thing aboot whit the consequences wid Be!
Yep.. This Motherwell Game is Shaping up tae be be Beauty of a Confronto.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
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desertbhoy
I’d love to believe that but I have my doubts.
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17:24 on 3 October, 2013
“I AM FIRMLY CONVINCED THAT USING UPPERCASE LETTERS MAKES MY WRITING MORE EFFECTIVE.” – Dr. Kayode Naiyeju
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Definitely stands out an uses more space.
googybhoy ♥ Celtic
15:00 on
3 October, 2013
Just heard on Talksport that the biggest, by far, contributor to the TV rights for the World Cup is USA.
They will not pay top rate if shifted to the winter as it would clash with NFL and College football.
Go with the money.
…………………..
Googybhoy, that comment says it all I think.
With all the USA involvement wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and now possibly Syria…
Beginning in 1992, Qatar has built intimate military ties with the United States, and is now the location of U.S. Central Command’s Forward Headquarters and the Combined Air Operations Center.
The following American bases currently exist:
Al Udeid Air Base
As Saliyah Army Base
Doha International Air Base
I know that US troops on leave from Iraq & Afghanistan also use Qatar as a R&R venue.
Never been there but maybe some on here could comment on the USA influence and the construction contracts and the oil.
The Qatar population in 2012 was 1,823,903
The Northern Ireland population in 2011 was 1,810,863.
Wales has 3 million people and Scotland has about 5 million.
Can you imagine the World Cup ever being allocated to Northern Ireland?
No me neither, but never mind at least Qatar isn’t in a high risk military security zone…..oh wait..
Right on Googybhoy, follow the money
My Dear Kojo…..
A While Back….We Had Berti Voghts As Scotland Manager…..
And I Think One Of His Assistants Was Also A Former German International…
Dieter Bonhoffer…?
Didnae Exactly Set The Heather On Fire..
Perhaps We Could Get Di Canio For A Wee Spell….
To Work With The Forwards…..
And ‘Ginger Things Up’……….
Doon Lennoxtoon Way…………
~~~~~
Spot On! As Regards Your Observos Oan Oor ‘Bash Street’ Kid……
Yer Pal….Who Forgives You Already…
For Cuckholding Woody Allen….
silenced
16:58 on 3 October, 2013
there are 21 zero’s in a Gazillion, how many are in a Nillion?
………
One
Wee Francie
Sftb… Speak of…….
Oh! Chr###t!
There’s two of them!
DBBIA/GlasgowEmpireCSC
BSR-VG.
FIFA to discuss moving Qatar 2022 World Cup to winter months but remain silent on workers’ rights…….
When did these International Sporting committee’s ever care about peoples rights?
Did the Olympics Committee ever discuss the removal of the China 2008 Olympics even though they were Bulldozing local homes to build the Olympic Village?
All these international organization’s are more corrupted that Lance Steroid Armstrong.
BOBBYMURDOCH ETC
No offence taken at all. After all this site is about opinions,right?
I used Crosas to illustrate the type of player we should be looking for given our financial circumstances. Not for one minute do I compare him to Modric, Messi etc but I just hope you follow my drift. Mind you, Modric would be great for us don’t you think. Maybe KOJO could subsidise his wages,eh!!
KINGLuBO
DeFoe scores against Anji Lacucaracha.
Spurs 1-0