Photo by Vagelis at Big Lens.
I know when you begin to dominate a championship that when another team eventually lift the trophy it can seem like an intolerable failure; compare our distress in 2009 to our resolve to do better after the final home game in 1996. Time adds perspective to our triumphs. As does not being there and seeing photos of the presentation hours after the event.
These are special times, enjoy them.
Many thanks to the Columba Club in Blantyre for Friday night’s Question and Answer event, and to the irrepressible Phil Agnew, who organised the event. I was delighted to share a stage with Paul McConville and Phil Mac Giolla Bhain. Great to see so many CQN’ers there too, my only regret is that I didn’t get a chance to catch up with everyone. With supporters like those in Blantyre on Friday night, we’re in good hands.
Remember to buy Heart of a Lion, Willie Wallace’s magnificent autobiography, available below.
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Efetoboro -:)……………….
TBM
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Bobo to Coventry..
Via the Main Stand..;-)
Summa
BANGURRA TO BANGOR
From Clive Lindsay BBC Scotland Sport…………..’Before kick-off, manager Neil Lennon had again failed to rule out a move to Everton to fill the vacancy created by his fellow Celtic old boy David Moyes’ summer switch to Manchester United.
But the fact Lennon’s team could swat aside the challenge of fourth-top Saints without reaching the heights of their own capabilities might not have done much for his chances of landing the Everton job should he want it’……………….
Eh!!!!!!!!!!
TBM
Via twitter.
Why would the SFA be so concerned about Sevco boardroom leaks? http://t.co/8Dh8yXwrPZ
TBM
I thought that was a wind up and couldn’t believe that even the BBC would stoop to such a petty, snide and personal attack on Lenny.
Morning, Hoops.
We’re almost done with 2012/13, and as far as Celtic’s domestic tactics are concerned, it’s been all about 4-3-3.
This season, Lenny has tinkered with central midfield to the extent that he has tried 10 different permutations there (to say nothing of 4-3-1-2!). Saturday’s combination of Brown, Wanyama, and Ledley was the only one to be repeated, and is, in my opinion, the best.
Every time Celtic have played 4-3-3 (not 4-3-1-2) consistently in a game, they have won.
I had mentioned before the game that the fluid attacking 3 of Forrest, Hooper and Stokes had featured only once previously, and in a 3-4-3, versus Dundee Utd in the 6-2 game. It has lost none of its attacking verve, and, much as I love Sammi, I can’t see a way in for the big Greek – he is more suited to the long ball rather than the fast, dynamic flurry of passing we saw on Saturday.
Of course, the major caveat is Europe. Lenny has yet to risk this formation against wilier continental opposition, but he must be tempted. His defensive 4-5-1 can only take the team so far. The departure or re-signing of Hooper will go a long way to determining whether he will be able to stick with this attacking style of play.
I’d have thought after the weekend Martinez is now a stick on for the Everton job.
Big Nan, agreed, and there’s more drivel from the same report …………….’Ledley took full advantage of anything missed by the officials to power a drive into the far corner of the net after Forrest had played it across the edge of the penalty box’………
TBM
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The Australian Horse racing Scandal..
The Bookie..Cleared..
The Trainer (The Bookies Mother) Pleads Not Guilty to 2 Charges..
The Owner (Who blew the Whistle on Trainer passing on info to Son) Fined $15,000 for bringing Racing into disrepute..wtf..
The Owner and Trainer are 2 of the Biggest names in Australian racing..
I Would Jail 2 of them..Guess what 2..?
Summa
Morning all.
How many clubs has Neil been linked with now?
You would think the Scottish msm was trying to convince him to leave Celtic!
HH the CHAMPIONS!!!!
I have always been of the ooinion that Scot Brown is best iut on the wing. His energy is a major part of his game and his enthusiasm and desire drive the ream on..
Welcome back skipper.
Brown was outstanding on Saturday. An absolute masterclass.
Deserved his MOM award.
How come Super Swally never gets mentioned in despatches when English clubs are looking for a new manager?
BT
What is this strange language you are using in the post above ))))
Hows the leg coming on , hope you are up and about soon.
According to my Man City workmate, Mancini is for the chop and Malaga’s Pellegrini is City-bound.
Ohits.
My brain is struggling to cope without alcohol. . O)).
Hopefully next week. I’ll be up snd about.
Morning bhoys from a warm hun free mountain valley.
So no revelations in the sun then ???
Why am I not surprised.
HH
The Sun’s Malcolm Murray revelations reminds me of a PA many years ago who came charging out of her annual appraisal complaining that her boss accused her of being unable to keep a confidence.
M6 beckons
Youhadtobetherecfc
Good morning CQN, first time poster, long time reader and admirer of the information, the history lessons, as well as the debate and banter on the site.
HH
Onemalloy Welcome ya bluenose
OneMalloy
08:36 on 13 May, 2013
have you got nothing better to do on a Monday morning at 8.40
Morning all. Blue sky here at the moment. It was lashing 5 minutes ago.
Hope the news this week is all bad for the deady bears.
blantyretim,
Not of that persuasion, which I thank god for every day!!
Looking for advice re relocation, being moved from Area 418, been offered seats at rear of Area 105, row X or Y, wonder how this area is affected by rain etc?, My partner would like to know
HH
charles kickham
I tune in most mornings on return from night duty or on days off with my morning cuppa!!
HH
Had a quick flick through this morning’s papers.
No mention in any of them of Lustig being assaulted.
What a surprise.
One Malloy welcome mate, CQN morning cuppa, bliss, the perfect way to start the day…
Off oot for real, English lesson…
OneMalloy
08:50 on 13 May, 2013
some days this place can be the perfect media for a nice wind down
on the other hand it can be the exact opposite
onemalloy
You can get pretty wet sitting there if too near the front, good area to sit though..
Can be problems with sunshine early season so celtic baseball cap useful throughout the season…
onemalloy
08:45 on 13 May, 2013
blantyretim,
Not of that persuasion, which I thank god for every day!!
Looking for advice re relocation, being moved from Area 418, been offered seats at rear of Area 105, row X or Y, wonder how this area is affected by rain etc?, My partner would like to know
HH
Welcome to CQN
Excellent area 105 to be in, and rows are not near front, Lennybhoy the Bhoy to speak to, think he is 105 row z ?
I am in 107 cc, and can at times ( severe weather) can still get hit with rain, But wouldn’t change it
Hail Hail
blantyretim
I’m led to believe the rows X and Y are at the rear of the section, hope so.
onemalloy
welcome.
Never mind the rain ya big saftie :-)
Noo when I was a bhoy there were nae seats n fancy stands with a fine array of food n beverages.
It wiz a Bovril or a quenchy cup n a dry roll oan spam served fae a manky ould cardboard boax washed doon wi a stick o wrigleys speeramint choooing gum.
Get a grip man :-) :-)
blantyretim
08:55 on 13 May, 2013
onemalloy
You can get pretty wet sitting there if too near the front, good area to sit though..
Can be problems with sunshine early season so celtic baseball cap useful throughout the season…
BT… Sunshine ? what’s that
HH
….and the players had guid ol pronouncable names…Fallon, Hay, Auld…none o yer Izzagee…Izzagei..Isagueer…fancy names.
You have to laugh at Zombie FC, Murray is getting pushed out of Ipox to stop the leaks coming from the Boardroom said an Ipox leak to the Sun.
Irony CSC
….except Shuggie Edva.. edvalss…except big shuggie
twists and turns
Thanks, never got wet in the Jungle from the external elements :)
my partner is mildly interested in the effects of the elements there.
HH
One Malloy
“never got wet in the Jungle from the external elements ”
Indeed mate, it was always the back of yer leg that seemed to get wet in the ould jungle…from the “internal” elements.
Was like the Niagara falls in there some Saturdays