It’s difficult to say for sure if Stjarnan are the worst team I’ve seen Celtic play but they are there or there about. They defended resolutely, have a good goalkeeper and scored a fine goal, but they are no Arbroath.
Ronny will be annoyed at the loss of the early goal. I always think of San Marino’s opening goal against England on these occasions. This was back in the 90s, when San Marino weren’t the team they are now (cough). England took kick off but found themselves a goal down after 7 seconds. They lost a sloppy goal because they were far too complacent, as did Celtic last night.
One thing which will be clear to all is the focus on goal Leigh Griffiths brought when he came on. It will be tempting to contrast this to Nadir Ciftci, who looked (and was) less potent, but Leigh’s first sight of goal came as a result of Nadir’s work. I suspect both benefit from being able to play off a partner.
The passing looked better last night and it was good to see the lungs remained productive until late in the game. We now have a big week of preparation ahead of the next round.
Delighted to see the Celtic Foundation on the shirts last night, well done to all concerned. The Foundation should feature more prominently in everything we do (fans and club). And if you’ve got a pair of trainers, sign up for the Great Scottish Run.
Just caught news of Newco’s £175k bid for Scott Allan. Define overinvestment, to use local parlance.
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Stjarnan FC– @FCStjarnan
Utmost respect for the people of Scotland but have to exclude @Daily_Record & @Record_Sport & @Paul67 #ShowSomeRespect #DontLikeYouAttitude
Mmmmmmm!
Zbyszek
Hope the op went well Nd I’ll speak to you soon
Haven’t even looked at the last article and posts
Blinking work ruining my cqn experience
MTK Budapest were no great shakes either. I still smile at the sprinkler going off during the game.
Possibly been suggested before but we are lucky to have first leg at home, it means Qarabag will have had to make 2 long journeys in the space of 7 days which will hopefully have an effect on their performance.
Zbyszek, get well soon Mr Z.
Hail! Hail! PMTYH
Booby prizes are for tits.
ZBYSZEK
Very best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
HH!!
Foghorn leghorn
why have you C&Ped my post? I say copied my post.
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/07/23/report-borussia-dortmunds-kevin-grosskreutz-admits-he-could-leav/
Celtic are reportedly eyeing up a bid for Borussia Dortmund’s German international utility player Kevin Grosskreutz, according to a report in German daily Bild.
LB
Livibhoy
think this dude is another sick note.
If the huns were offering a £175K on the never never, would Scott Allan be offered the minimum working wage or the minimum living wage? Cue debate on wages ;-)
Off oot, need to work.
masty
13:39 on 23 July, 2015
Foghorn leghorn
why have you C&Ped my post? I say copied my post.
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i made a slight cheeky addition related to this thread ;-)
Livibhoy
He would be great for us if fit but alarm bells ringing over his recent injury record.
Foghorn
ano mate, just my feeble attempt at humour.
If we signed Kevin Grosskreutz we’d need to keep an eye on him, he’d be spending all his spare time down the Gallowgate drinking and singing Rebel songs.
masty
Know nothing about him really. Shared it to get input.
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
On the evidence of the article we may need a bigger treatment room.
LB
Pog
is that the dude that was over for 1 of our CL games?
Winning Captains
Some progress, can get on mag first page and read some articles but others still throw me out.
Thanks anyway.
HH
From tail end of last article.
thomthethim for oscar ok
12:21 on 23 July, 2015
gearoid1998
11:29 on 23 July, 2015
Thomthetim
Many thanks for watching the glorious Glasgow Celtic in good Tim company. Pass my regards on to Noel and Paul.
Onwards and upwards.
That Dixons is defo worth a taxi and a shout. Great big screen.
HH Tomas
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Enjoyed your company and the game, after a dodgy start.
Glad you enjoyed the latter part of your evening also.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday in Dear Ol’ Donegal.
Seen on twitter
Wonderful old picture which paints a thousand words….
https://mobile.twitter.com/tirnaog09/status/624194541680242689/photo/1
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/07/23/report-borussia-dortmunds-kevin-grosskreutz-admits-he-could-leav/
Moustache1
I’m all in favour of what I would now call “light night” football, “summer” being a bit of a misnomer.
What I would do is reintroduce the old League Cup groups rather than go into the league programme.
masty
13:49 on 23 July, 2015
Foghorn
ano mate, just my feeble attempt at humour.
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i got the humour. wasnt sure if you had missed my subtle addition
i will have my cqn account closed for that!!
Paul67
If you can only afford say £10k but are offering £175k then you are over investing. :)
I cannot see Hibs being able to justify to their support selling a guy who on his game is entertaining and a match winner to their main rivals. Not for what TRFC can afford anyway.
Foghorn
naw I seen it mate,
I thought when watching last night that Ciftci was a bit too anxious to score.
Relax big man, one is bound to go in, probably off your backside, but it will still count.
Just read Phil MacG’s latest article on the White/Sky/GASL nonsense. He alludes to MA and a 10m investment. Not clear if he is suggesting ( after we strip away the absurdity of the ahem, interview) this is a possibility OR that it was just a suggestion embracing fictitious claptrap in order to to entice Sky and the salivating Jimbo over to SA. If anyone had read Phil’s article, what’s your interpretation of this aspect ?
Is Hamilton Tim about ? My local MSP is doing the rounds looking for support and I’ve asked his side kick if he would ask him to pop over for a visit. He’ll be here in about the next 1/2 hour.
Does anyone have the FAC petition or the info that was posted handy ?
west end of east end
I’m here, what can I help you with?
auldheid
14:02 on 23 July, 2015
I thought when watching last night that Ciftci was a bit too anxious to score.
Relax big man, one is bound to go in, probably off your backside, but it will still count.
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My thoughts exactly. He’s putting too much pressure on himself. As you say he needs to relax and then, I think the goals will flow.
Guidetti was very unlucky at Fir Park last season and kept beating himself up every time he missed a chance. He had been
prolific in his previous games but I think it went downhill for him after that match.
West End of East End
https://www.change.org/p/the-scottish-government-repeal-the-offensive-behaviour-at-football-threatening-communications-scotland-act-2012?just_created=true.
A young boys take after being aquitted recently
Don’t forget to keep pushing the anti OB petition every signature counts https://www.change.org/p/the-scottish-government-repeal-the… …
Sorry for long post but this is why it’s worth the effort.
Campaign News
Following his acquittal today (26/5/15) on an Offensive Behaviour charge, we hear from one young man about what happened to him as a result of this legislation.
I have been a Hamilton Accies fan since their return to Hamilton in 2004. On Wednesday 24/09/14 I attended the Accies V Motherwell match. I sit in section A the closest section to the away support which is known as the “singing section”. The aforementioned match was portrayed as the shame game between the two clubs due to numerous arrests during after the match; myself included as I was arrested during the game.
I was charged at Hamilton police office for a contravention of Section 1 of The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012. I was alleged to have shouted and gesticulated in a manner which was likely to cause public disorder at a regulated football match.
Here and now is my story:
I entered the ground at 7:48, 3 mins after kick off, and took up my usual seat in section A. I was then subjected to numerous coins,lighters etc being thrown from the Motherwell support (although I stress both sides were doing this). I did not partake in this and subsequently approached a police officer and asked about the safety of the game. I quote his words “I’m not interested”. I returned to my position again but returned to the same police officer again when a flare which was lit by the Motherwell support was thrown into the home end landing close to my location (the unlit part of the flare). I was again told “I’m not interested go away!” I did so, returning again to my position. I approached him again a 3rd time after a coin landed 4-5 ft away from me. This time I was forcibly pushed away and told again “I’m not interested go away”.
I came back to my seat for a 3rd time and watched the game and taking part in the usual singing etc that takes place at a football match.
I went to the toilet before the end of the first half and whilst watching the game from the stairwell I felt two hands on my back and at this point I realised I was being ejected from the stadium. I had no idea why.
Outside the stadium I was held by two police officers and a short time later a police van arrived. I was taken to Hamilton police office where I was processed and charged under Section 1 the Offensive Behaviour Act. I appeared at court the following day and was bailed with the conditions not to attend SFA regulated matches.
On the 22/4/2015 my full trial took place. I gave evidence alongside 3 police witnesses and have detailed below their accounts along with inconsistencies between them.
Cop 1 gave the following evidence
I never approached him at any point. He claimed he approached me to politely ask me to calm down. I swear, call him names and make implied threats against the Motherwell fans eg ‘if you don’t do something we will.’
He was completely unaware of any flares.
I was ‘fended’ away 3 times as I was invading his personal space. (So, I don’t move away, how long would this have taken (2-3 minutes, 5 minutes tops)and 2 Cops stood together could easily have removed me down the stairs.)
I finally return to my seat.
I am watched from trackside despite the 12ft high wall…they see me clearly??
Normal procedure is for arrests to be made after camera evidence is utilised. (handheld or CCTV).
No camera evidence exists – west stand CCTV is focused on Motherwell fans……(strange given Police requirement to disperse Accies fans)
I go to the toilet just before half time.
I was charged and cautioned outside the ground.
There was no discussion in the van.
Cop 2
He heard what I said, as he is stood right next to Cop 1 (though the words are slightly different).
He suggests I don’t move away – thinks there are 3 fend offs but doesn’t seem certain. (How long would that all have taken – maybe 2-3 minutes, 5 minutes to ps?In a short space of time a Cop would be really frustrated and would take action.)
He is fully aware of flare (s) and even notices it landing on the pitch…………Cop 1 stood beside doesn’t notice??
I finally return to my seat.
I am watched from trackside despite the 12ft high wall…they see me clearly??
He doesn’t see me taken out of the ground and has no involvement in the arrest.
Cop 3
He sees me approach Cop 1 3 times but seems to suggest I go away and come back contradicting Cops 1 and 2 but confirming my version of events.
He watches me after Cops 1 and 2 return trackside and who have said I return to my seat but despite the 12ft wall…he sees me clearly??
He sees the flare in the Motherwell end, he hears the radio chatter about it. He doesnt see it land on the pitch despite being constantly trackside.
He is involved in me being removed from the ground close to half time.
He states I am cautioned and charged in the public order vehicle (with internal Perspex box though the perspex causes no communication issues. This contradicts Cop 1 who flat out denies speaking to me inside the vehicle.)
My defence witnesses did not give evidence on this day as the court ran out of time and a part heard trial was arranged for the 26/5/2015.
My two defence witnesses gave evidence and gave their accounts of the evening supporting my version that I didn’t do what the police have alleged.
At approximately 13:11 today (26/5) I was found Not Guilty of the aforementioned charge as the sheriff concluded that there was reasonable doubt that I was the person involved.
I’m glad and relieved justice has been done and that I have proved my innocence.
I would like to thank my family & friends for standing by me throughout this time and supporting me. I would like to thank FAC (who aren’t just an organisation for Celtic fans but for all) for all their advice and support throughout this ordeal.
I’m glad the correct and just result has been concluded and hope that no one has the same feelings of injustice that I have. I’ve had to miss the greatest run in my clubs history; a chance to see 4-0 & 5-0 v ironically our great rivals Motherwell; a 1-0 victory at Celtic park our first in 75 years ( can feel the Celtic support on my back ha!) and the chance to say goodbye to a man who served us for over 10 years as player and manager and guided us through the greatest time in our history, Alex Neil.
I urge and implore anyone that hasn’t yet signed the petition regarding this disgusting and ludicrous act to do it now. It demonises all football fans for simply being that – fans of the game we all love !
The fight starts now to repeal this horrible act.
Thanks for reading #killthebill
Hamiltontim – Just some of the points to raise to him, I’ve already sent mails to him about the Hamilton boys fine of £2500 and spending the weekend in jail, you had some points to raise when discussing this, any pointers that he can’t dispute…?
A plea for Celtic – or Scot footie pics -1867 to 1967. Got sued b4 for using pics of ME on a site :-( Reply to: cairney@football50.co.uk
@celticfc: Fixture confirmation:
Qarabag v Celtic will take place on Wednesday, August 5th, KO 5.30pm Celtic Park time
That’s 9:30pm local time so temperature should be down to high 20s at KO hopefully
Some jambo claiming to have the inside scoop from Paradise:
Commons has played his last game for Celtic due to injury, Stokes is off, and we have a striker and a left back close to signing(they are worried the LB is Oshaniwa who they have been trying to sign all summer).
Worse than the DR
HH
west end of east end
Cost of criminalising football supporters for minor offences. 7 Celtic supporters charged in 2013 for singing Roll of Honour appeared in court on 16 separate occasions and the case is still ongoing for two of them.
Incredibly low conviction rates.
Where is the review? The Stirling Uni report was a study that should have INFORMED the review it should never have actually been the review which is what Wheelhouse has claimed.
Ask him/her why the government won’t allow FAC to present their study of the Act face to face.
Sorry this is ‘bitty’ but I’m heading out. Good luck mate and let me know how you get on.
One of the madrid guys mentioned El Celtic Castilla FC
Anyone know if we have links and why ?
Will Sky be releasing footage of the bedroom scene from chez King??
Most important thing about our Qarabag home tie has been stated on here already – we cannot afford to lose a home goal and early vigilance is essential.
Under 2.5 goals is a stick on bet looking at their results and I would be delighted to take a 1-0 or 2-0 lead over there, The ‘0’ is the most important thing!