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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Jings,and you lot slag off the CQNUMBs on the nightshift……..
I blame TALLYBHOY,soon as I saw his innocent mention of Hendricks,I knew what was gonna happen.
Which is,darn little sleep for BMCUWP as he hits the hay……….
rrc:
16:22 on
26 November, 2012
oopps
As “The Apollo” I have no idea what the aplool is :-)
………..
Obviously it’s apoo( fae the Simpsons) brother.
Channel 4 at 6pm CSC
BMCW
The channels you mention are all pro western is that the limit of your vision, I also agree the BBC is better than the ones you mention but there is a whole world of news out there that will oipen your eyes to what is really going on in the world not just the limited BBC view!!
GLASFORD 03
I’ve still got my ticket for the match v Nottm Forest in 83
Crush was that bad,if you couldnae lowp the turnstile,you got flung over by the fella behind you.
Hey You Guys~
Ah kin see were this Holy Spot in the Internet…is Going..
‘
And..
In a Haun-Basket.. tae!
Sorry, guys,
Ye are making a Mockery oota a Formerly?
Wonderful Site…
Hmmmmmmmmm
Seeyou,Guys Latah..,.
When ye hiv Cleaned up yer act..
Kojo
Still…Laughin’ .. though.
The FTT decision has given the MSM a wonderful opportunity to toady towards sevco
Mana from heaven
Btw…the truth is irrelevant
Anyone think the clever judges on the ftt thought ‘we don’t want our lives ruined, we should let others do the dirty work higher up the food chain. Lets go 2-1 and leave an open goal for hmtc appeal.’ plausible i think. Likely- i also think.
Meanwhile rangers remain extinct due to negligence from board, press and supporters in equal measure. Looks like it could happen again to sevco.
And jabba remains a useful idiot for their cause.
BMCUW
Hendricks gin or Christina Hendricks?!
Tough one that!
HH!!
TOURTENAY
I subscribe to various magazines,buy the occasional others,surf the web-same as we all do.
Few will come up with much which is new,all should be treated with suspicion.
I kinda hanker for the days when news was limited but trustworthy.
Unfortunately,there are so many sources nowadays,each spinning their own agenda,it is really impossible to keep up.
I rarely criticise people for what they read-hardcopy or online-or watch.
At least it isnae bloody X-FACTOR,or the like.
That,in itself,shows a willingness to learn. That can be worked on.
I’ve never seen a great tit but I once got on a train full of Rangers fans and was immediately surrounded by diddies.
Embdae know if the guy who handed himself in to the polis last week was Tommy fae Glasgow? for alleged slagging the huns in interweb.
TALLYBHOY 1723
Hmmmmmm……………….
Well you could probably devour a couple of these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukun8nc5Y8U
But not quite manage a couple of the other,as they would be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much for any man.
Might have been mildly funny wi the correct link
http://www.cocktail.uk.com/Cocktail-Recipe/Gin-Cup.htm
For those of you who still insist on reading and being upset by Traynor`s partial writing, I would suggest you click on Bawsman`s 16.39 link and read a real journalist`s take on the FTT decision.
JJ
This present gang (for that is what they are) of Tories ruling us and ruining life for millions (you can discount the libdems : vengeful Tory enablers) would love to flog the beeb to the Murdoch gang and trouser some nice ‘fees’ via their various directorships of the companies which would manage the affair (theft).
They have done similar damage to the nhs.
Landsley, who has since sloped off, is married to some wealthy trollop or other who heads up one of the private consortia presently gutting the nhs budget at the expense of the sick.
So, an assault on the bbc is probably on the cards even before the ext election which the Tories are expecting to win by getting into bed with Ukip (pardon the pun). I wonder what the FibDems make of that, since they like to style themselves the party of Europe. They should instigate divorce proceedings now and give us all a good laugh for Christmas…..we can watch it on the bbc news channel. Ad free. Ad free. Ad free.
Roberttressell
The FTT. Decision was very very strange …I wouldn’t discount your theory
Also the sevco experience is still very raw for the Huns ….the appeal will take some time
From some earlier posts, I assume the MSM in Scotland were suggesting that Lennie is being criticised by some fans.
If so, they (both the MSM and the idiot fans) are quite right. A Club like Celtic needs a manager who would have won the League last year; have us at the top of the SPL by now; guaranteed Europe after Christmas ans still in both the Cups. That`s the kind of manager we need.
JJ
Seen The Stones @ Hampden in 2006, out of this world.If you can (afford it) , you should.
BMCUW
Had me a wee bit puzzled by your initial link!
Yes I’m game – will try anything once!
Cheers!
HH!!
BMCUWP
You still on…talking about drink ….you’re making me thirsty :-))
Vino time
If any appeal is successful, will the MSM be as critical of the huns,as they are in their praise ? …..me neither.We should bring to the fore the total unpaid debt outwith the FTT,bury the myth they would have survived.
Kojo @ 14:41
Normally I scroll past your posts but today as I had a little time on my hands I decided to spend time deciphering your lingo.
If I’ve deciphered correctly, – we’re a defensive team, a pretty good defensive team but a defensive team nonetheless. We’ve got a midfield that all play in a strikingly similar way to the way NFL played in that they are primarily deployed to defensive roles that sits comfortably with their individual styles.
I agree…….
Our priority has to be to introduce some pace and flair into our midfield. Wanyama shows ambitions to take on this role but his forays are very restricted. IMHO we’d benefit if he and Kayal were encouraged to start moves by carrying the ball to the attack and supporting them more.
I had hopes for Charlie Mulgrew to play this role as well but he seems lost and doesn’t have the acumen for the role, he’s better in the back line where he’s got the play in front of him.
Cagliari/Napoli live on ESPN now. for anyone who doesn’t want to listen to Radio SevCo
evening fellow Tims.. A few years back i saw an interview with the former brazilian player and manager Mario Zagallo,he won the world cup twice as a player and managed the famous 1970 team. When asked was there anything in particular that he owed his success to,he said that football is a very simple game,he makes sure that every player he has plays in his own position and nowhere else.When he has selected his team on this principal he then looks at the opposition to see who is playing out of position and attacks accordingly.I cant help feeling he would have a field day with us.(having Pele etc would also help, granted) I know injuries have played their part,i think a more consistent selection is needed. Still worked wonders though from where we were.All the best
Less than impressed with Sam Allardyce’s reaction to be questioned on the atrocious behaviour of his clubs fans
Dani Alves of Barcelona out injured for 3 weeks
!!Bada Bing!!
17:48 on 26 November, 2012
If any appeal is successful, will the MSM be as critical of the huns,as they are in their praise ? …..me neither.We should bring to the fore the total unpaid debt outwith the FTT,bury the myth they would have survived.
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When the least worst option for your ‘club’ was liquidation even before the FTT verdict was reached things were not great.
For people who love the phrase ‘lest we forget’ they are a pretty amnesia ridden bunch..
Snyde off-First caller giving the barred Keevins ammo on CFC and our manager,fud.
My dear,dear,dear,friend… MurdochBhoy. at 14.41
Hiya.. Pal…
Hmmmmmmmmm..
Ye should Spend a Nickel.. and read Ma Postings..
They are at least worth.. THAT much!
Ah wiz gangin oot the Door… when wan o’ Ma Girl Fridays..
shouted..
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“Boss.. Hang On, a Bit.. I have just found a Submission on CQN.. which May interest you.”
So.. Ah
Well.. Decided tae Hang oan.. Bit..
Jist Fur You,Pal.. Jist .Fur You.
Yes.. You have managed tae Interpret that Submission of Mine.tae which You Have Referred..
And.. As you have.. Noted..
The Celtic Midfield.. has bin assembled… with the Exception of… Gentle Joe…
in the Image o’ it’s Main Assembler.. .. Who…Ah wid Understand..to be
Neil..
Mebbe, he has done it ..Sub.. or..Un- Consciously.. wan or the ither.
But, Done It…He Has.
Ah am gled that you Have seen.. a Glimmer of Merit ,in Ma Submission..
Ah try Ma best tae be .. Topical…
The way this Blog is Going…
Being ..TOPICAL.. is… a RARITY!
Nice chatting ,Palomine..
Kojo
Yer Pal…who likes ye ALREADY..
and is noo
Definitely … going oot.. Fur Ma Early.. Elevensies..
Still.. Laughin’… Of course.
RT-HH
Pfayr
Heard Allardyce this morning regards the WH fans behaviour. Never liked the man and his comments this morning confirm why
Along with Redknapp, he is untouchable among the English press pack as he feeds them transfer stories and gossip
Alex Thomson blog today quite clearly illustrates just how ridiculous it is to think of Fat Jabba as a serious journalist.
Outwith the FTT they did the BRITISH tax payer out of £21 Million.
Howse them aipples?
Bawsman, that was an enjoyable read, cheers mi amigo.
V
Praesepta.
Thank you for all that info regarding the Apollo, Muscular Arms etc. brought back some nice memories.
Just booked up for the North American Celtic convention in Vegas next year. Any other CQN’rs going?
Vmhan
Thanks for your reply, my friend. We can unite both public transport tomorrow :-)
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