Spartak Moscow have appointed Valery Karpin as caretaker manager. The former Russian international has had an active role in the club since 2008, variously as chief executive and manager. He took control of the first team when he replaced Michael Laudrup in 2009 until Unai Emeri’s appointment this summer when Karpin returned to his executive role.
He is an experienced pair of hands who is likely to stabilise things after the spirit had been drained from the club. Spartak are already out of Europe but will pose no less a threat than Inverness when they arrive at Celtic Park next midweek.
Neil Lennon will not be particularly concerned by the impact of Celtic’s defeat by Inverness on Saturday on the league table but the experience will still be arresting. Celtic have won three of five away games in Europe this season, losing the other two by a single goal, but there is clearly still work to do when faced with a home challenge in the SPL. Valery Karpin will be keen to prove he can exploit this.
Celtic have established credentials in three areas this season: they can defend adroitly when setup to do so, they are a major threat at set-pieces and they are an effective counter-attacking side. Any other attributes remain a matter for conjecture.
The first instruction against Spartak should be ‘stick to what you’re good at’.
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Tourtenay
15:10 on
26 November, 2012
I remember seeing the Stones at the old Greens Playhouse many many years ago, the first tome they had The Groundhogs in support and the second time it was Billy Preston, can’t remember the price of the ticket.
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Saw the Stones there 1973 – Billy Preston was the support act, and then played keyboards during their set.
Place was jumping – still one of the best gigs I’ve ever been to.
Saw them again at Earls Court 1977 – one of the worst concerts ever, with truly appaling acoustics.
Rock ‘n roll!!
HH!!
TOURTENAY
INIQUITOUS IV and I were discussing The Stones,he reckons-and obviously I do not doubt him-that he has seen them about 50 times,IIRC.
Including Greens.
But-forgive me for this-I thought at the time he referred to the one in Wishaw (which I think is correct) but thinking about it,was that not also the previous name of The Apollo?
I only saw them once,Apollo 82,so a genuine question….
Quantum/Bamboo
I think that was AndRRRRRew from Bridge of Weir on Shortbread on Saturday. A regular sparring partner for Jabba.
BMCW
The Green’s Playhouse was an entertainment complex comprising a cinema, ballroom, tea rooms, and other facilities. The Playhouse was at 126 Renfield Street, Glasgow, Scotland, commissioned by George Green Ltd, designed by architect John Fairweather, and built by the Cinema Building Company. Opened in 1927, the Playhouse operated until the 1970s, a decline in audience numbers in the 1960s necessitated diversification as a music venue until closure in 1973. The building continued in use as The Apollo, after being acquired by Unicorn Leisure on a lease-holding arrangement, until final closure in 1985, with subsequent demolition in 1987.
Courtesy of Wiki.
Ricky ‘the Hitman’ Hatton lined up to be ole Jabba’s next sparrin’ partner.
TALLYBHOY
Awright,bud?
Have you finally done with plucking the low-hanging fruit over there?
Just asking,cos if you don’t have a press,PF AYR is willing to do his bit by washing his feet in them. Carling isnae good enough,y’see.
Stick the choons on,watch him go,job done.
Moon Howlers ?
Many people on here will recognize the phenomenon of doing something to upset your wife which leads to some of your previous misdemeanors getting an airing .
One of mine involves us being in San Antonio , Texas and me being sent out of the motel room to buy her a packet of cigarettes . Whilst out I saw a wee advert for a Rockabilly band called The Blood Moon Howlers at a bar called The Rock Bottom . Oooh — thought I .
I got back to the motel room —– Hey- how do you fancy —?
We went —— the Blood Moon Howlers made the Cramps look and sound like the Osmonds and the bar seemed to be home to every meta amphetamine lu lu in Texas .
She has never forgiven me .
Afternoon all. Have had trouble today getting online. Things seem to be working at the minute. Don’t know for how long but at least I’ll get my fix of CQN. That’ll keep me going for a wee while.
I trust the nonsense about our manager has calmed down.
PRAECEPTA
Thanks,bud. Strange how I had Greens down as being in Wishaw.
Only problem is,with you referencing WIKI,do I accept it as gospel,bearing in mind the following…..
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bournesouprecipe
15:17 on
26 November, 2012
Ole Carlos Santana’s drummer Michael Shrieve finished his drum solo at Woodstock exactly one week, two days, fifteen hours and seven minutes after the concert closed.
Wiki
Ah,what the hell,I’ll believe at least one of you-cannae say fairer than that!
Green’s Playhouse more Celtic minded than Woodstock.
Alex T spitting nails…
http://blogs.channel4.com/alex-thomsons-view/great-rangers-tax-avoidance-scheme/3227
Ntassoolla
14:15 on 26 November, 2012
‘The BBC, like the newspapers, are in crisis.
For the last nine years the percentage of the population who never watch the BBC has been dropping by one per year. It now stands at around 12/13.’
People who have a TV but never watch the BBC are almost certainly stupid, ignorant and ill informed.
It’s no coincidence that the right want rid of the BBC.
A stupid, ignorant and ill informed populace suits their purpose.
alex thomson @alextomo
TOMOBLOG: RANGERS TAX http://bit.ly/QlnbSN
bmcup
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/267321/details/wishaw+59+69+kirk+road+greens+playhouse/
BMCUW
Howdy!
Olive picking?!
Rain stopped play! We’re a bit behind this year – and there is a bountiful crop as well.
Ole …PFayr would need to have feet like granite to crush them – maybe he has!
I will also make sure there is a plentiful supply of Nero d’Avola – think he quite likes that particular vino!
…… oh, and plenty of Birra Moretti as a foot-rinse!
HH!!
BMCUP
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/22992
A better wan
WishyBhoy
SOUTH OF TUNIS
Couldnae have been THAT good,if you can remember it!
Oh,I get it,she has carefully,painstakingly,and lovingly,recreated every single moment of that evening so that it is now indelibly imprinted.
And still manages to remember another excruciating(ly enjoyable,for you)moment every so often.
Women are ever so helpful when it comes to helping we mere men with our memory,yet always there to trample on our memories.
Strange,that……..
BMCW
Besides Glasgow there were 3 other Green’s venues; Ayr, Dundee and Wishaw – though I believe Glasgow was the only venue with the Golden Divans (a seating arrangement popular with courting couples)…………….
and I can vouch for that from first-hand experience! :-)
BMCUW .
Green’s Playhouse —– Wishaw —
Remember being taken there as a wean . It was huge and really ornate inside . A real magic of the movies place .
Kojo 15.20
Really, none of us would have figured that out, only for your guidance.
Do Chara,
Cé maith agat go leor.
THE SPIRIT OF ARTHUR LEE 1546
My hero!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vindicated.
Not that such a bagatelle is important to me,just thought I might be going senile……….
Thanks,mate.
I believe the Greens of Playhouse fame came from Ayr.
Our very own Jimmy McGrory married one of them, and lived in the town for a while.
HH!!
Wife wisnae speaking to me at one point last year for some forgotten reason or other (forgotten just by me though as she’ll remember).
Got a text during that time from her with nae text! Just blank.
She was reinforcing her continued silence via modren technology.
Wummin eh?
Zenit (3rd) v CSKA (1st) live on ESPN now
Being played behind closed doors as part of a 2 game ban after Zenit fans hit the Dynamo Moscow keeper last weekend with a flare
An ole Dick Byrne classic
Oh Send for McGrory
Oh Send for McGrory
Oh Send for McGrory the Pride of Parkhead
*to the tune of – on Erin’s Green Valleys*
BMCUW .
It wasn’t good . I was scared . My ” crime ” was to convince her that leaving immediately after arriving would only serve to further provoke the check them out curiousity of the headcase Hell’s Angels that were giving us the evil eye . .
Not only did I take her too see a dreadful band in a dangerous bar — I also made her stay and have a drink .
She airs her wrath about it at least once a year.
Cagliari/Napoli + Parma/Inter both follow live after the above Russian game
Celtic , jist Gotta.. sign.. the
” Goalden”…Ghanaian..
He o’ the Unpronounceable Name..
He is a Left Winger.. although.. he may turn oot tae be.. oor Next.. Striker..
He is no too big.. he is No too Wee…
But, he maks up fur his lack o’ inches.. in his Goal Scoring and General outfield Play..
He could be oor..next.. LEFT WINGER..,
Fur…. we need wan.. badly..
and..We could Keep Sammi.. in the Attic.. and only Bring him oot.. when we need him fur Europe.. Fur.. Sammi..is Nae use..
AGIN a PACKED DEFENSE….
and Noo… The Soup Du Jour, oan the Menu.. and Served up.. by the Visitors..
whenever we Play at Hame ,in the S.P.L.
The Pity is..
Neil, disnae Know whit is Happening..fur he keeps oan playing..
the Same ole Same ole.. Mid-Field Players.. agin.. the Stuffy S.P.Lers.
wi… Their Ten Men Behind the Ba’ Strategy..
Neil, continues tae
Use the Same ole.Same ole.. Tired.and unsuccessful.. Tactics..against a
Ten Man Wall.
He should Read whit .. Sir Paul..is Writing…
Ach.. well..
Mebbe, the Penny will drap..
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Ah am Patiently waitin’
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
TALLYBHOY
Rained aff?
Who ye kiddin’?
I doubt there is any rain left in the whole wide world after we got it all……..
I don’t even think there’s enough left for Italy to water down one litre of Birra Moretti,after we took our pounding.
(Obviously Peroni disnae need watered down,goes without saying)
Corkcelt..
Don’t Ah know it, Pally!
Don’t Ah Know It!
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
Saw the Strolling Bones at their last ole hampden gig,
what a waste of time and money that was
ART OF WAR
I’ve NEVER complained about a woman not speaking to me-in fact,it is to be encouraged.
As for the blank text,put it down to an RTFM problem,the kind prevalent when women and technology meet.
If anyone has a spare ticket for Tynecastle on Wednesday , I would gladly reimburse them for it.
A67
Art of War
Wummin eh? Yes indeed!
Remember about ten (?) years ago walking through a park here in Italy with the wife, and wean, -on holiday – when I said something (cant remember what it was), and she slapped me full on the face! It was bloody sore as well!
Old fella walking past got the fright of his life and nearly keeled over!
Another thing I remember was the look on his face – he seemed to be expressing male solidarity with me!
HH!!
SOUTH OF TUNIS 1601
Ah,but who scared you more-the Hell’s Angels or the missus?
Me,I would leave the missus alone,go toe-to-toe wi the Hell’s Angels.
They’re much more likely to fight fair. And the pain won’t last as long.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
16:03 on
26 November, 2012
TALLYBHOY
Rained aff?
Who ye kiddin’?
I doubt there is any rain left in the whole wide world after we got it all……..
I don’t even think there’s enough left for Italy to water down one litre of Birra Moretti,after we took our pounding.
(Obviously Peroni disnae need watered down,goes without saying)
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You will be getting pelters from VP for slagging off his favourite beer!!
HH!!
To all you old timers talking about the rock scene in the 70s etc
Here’s one: Who put the boot in at Celtic Park in the year of Our Lord 1976?
Eh? Eh?
http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/who-ptbin-76-glasgow.html
Still got the T-shirt somewhere…
Kojo,
Chomh fada ta fhios agat go bhfuil fhios againn
Ag gaire, freisin