I’ve plenty of sympathy for Niall McGinn for coming under pressure after being spotted at the Kilmarnock-Celtic game on Monday, but not in any way distressed. Players watch former clubs all the time, it’s not even remotely an issue, but Niall is experiencing the cost of playing in a team at the top of the league. Aberdeen fans would neither notice nor care where he was on Monday if they were in their usual mid-table spot.
A taste of internecine strife does more damage than any external party could ever hope to inflict. Glad to hear it’s taken route at our nearest rivals. On a similar note…….
A serious bid to bring newco Rangers to its knees got into full swing yesterday, as thousands of ‘fans’ signed up to spend not a penny more with the club, while mock-Rangers jerseys (should that be mock-mock-Rangers?), sold by fans’ groups, were profiled in the media.
If you know your history, 20 years ago a group of Celtic fans, some working on the frontline, some working behind the scenes, orchestrated the Celts for Change campaign, which ultimately brought regime change at Celtic.
Celts for Change had two fundamental factors in their favour: people with access to the money required to resolve the club’s problems were among them, while those running Celtic did not have access to significant funds, personal or otherwise.
The lessons of Celts for Change is that before you hurt the club you love: make sure you are capable of laying a glove on those you are trying to damage, and when you bring things to a head, ensure you have the money to put things right. In newco’s case this will be many tens of millions.
I backed Celts for Change and I wholeheartedly back those who are trying to bring down newco. Their plans and foresight are exceptional.
Care to guess which Scottish club has been most active in the transfer market this month? Falkirk, who have signed their fifth player. They have won six of their last seven games and are now within a win of getting into a play-off spot. Hot tip for the play-offs: Falkirk, Hibs, Queen of the South and Ross County.
What about Mike Ashley yesterday appointing Duff & Phelps as administrators to one of his companies? Just in case you think he’s not ballsy.
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timbhoy2 19:52 on 8 January, 2015
Not only do I think there is no chance of it happening, I reckon in six months time we’ll be struggling to remember this guy’s name.
In…………………
Hohoho
Hahaha
Hehehe
(Jokers-voice)
Off oot tae the real world….
Ernie
The woman was unable to stand in the kebab shop and fell on her erchie in there. She was so out it she left her handbag there. Having gained a pizza she then fell on her erchie in the street whilst trying to eat it. This was 30 minutes before entering the hotel bedroom.
Did she consent in the taxi whilst McDonald was texting his mate? Did she consent to being filmed?
Someone who is interested in being partner 2 with someone who is clearly severely incapacitated and is happy for his other 2 pals to record proceedings who doesn’t think he has done anything wrong whatsoever?
Feel free to have misgivings…….. In fact, why not invite him and his pals round for a social……..
HH
Bt
Today , 30 years ago my eldest was born , having an Indian and a few beers mate ,
be in touch , ps..
Happy New Year
pps… how has your week been ?!!
Bada
Not heard ought…..mine’s getting barbecued :O) hh
murder big chap
Maybe see u soon
bgx
19:33 on 8 January, 2015
Wonder why that is….
ernie lynch
19:58 on 8 January, 2015
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Whatever doesn’t adhere to your Marxist agenda…
HH.
voguepunter
20:10 on 8 January, 2015
Was that a joke mate or are you seriously going to destroy your ticket.
bgx
19:33 on 8 January, 2015
Could be worse….you could be a zombie
the subject choice being discussed tonight is seriously making me feel sick.
off to another blog
malorbhoy
19:57 on 8 January, 2015
Afraid so (I’m happy to report)…. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Hope if/when blog gets redesigned, there is a separate thread option.
timbhoy2 – If the yank gets control at ibrokes ,watch him pump millions into them, he will do what the yanks are good at,look after the fans ,ie he will revamp the stadium, all catering will be the best.he will make it a day out.were they will be looked after,and we will be second best again,in that department,and im sure who ever is the manager,he will give them a right few quid ,to bring in new players.is Celtic Football going to be ready for them ?
http://media20.giphy.com/media/OfNCdj3v21Uf6/giphy.gif?w=320 (thumbsup)
blantyretim is praying for the knox family
19:55 on 8 January, 2015
marspapa
20:08 on 8 January, 2015
That’s you both sorted.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Marspapa
Thanks for that B, but I would prefer a Celtic end pair of tickets. I would not like R to experience what I have at Tynecastle, Fir Park & Firhill main stands in the past. Hamilton fans are better than the other 3 mind you.
marspapa
20:08 on 8 January, 2015
Hoopy Birthday to your wean…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
FAB Virgil :¬)
Ernie – It’s a difficult case.
No system is perfect, and our justice system is no exception. In parallel, the law evolves, and what was once considered customary migrates towards unacceptable, and indeed vice versa.
The jury system found Evans’ behaviour to be unacceptable. The appeal system found they were permitted to come to that view given the circumstances.
The rest of us are left to reflect on that.
philvisreturns @20.24
excellent,brought a smile on a depressing day on the blog
joe filippis haircut
13:30 on 8 January, 2015
I thought I understood that once you have completed your prison sentence in the UK we consider the person is entitled to take his place in society.That does not mean we condone the crime so saying a person showed no remorse is not a legal stipulation that allows society to further punish the person.If Chad Evans is debarred from working he will have to fall back on benefits and the tax payer will have to pay towards the benefits this makes no sense when the person can work and wants to work and could be contributing through his payment of tax to the welfare state instead of taking money out of the welfare system.However,this is my opinion but I understand others who see it differently.H.H.
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The Chad Evans case is very complex. There is an advert on telly showing how difficult it is for a guy with a drink driving conviction to get a job. He has presumably lost his former job. The advert tells us that once you are convicted of drink driving, you have an automatic 30 year criminal record. When you fill in a job application and this is checked with eg, Disclosure Scotland, securing a job becomes very difficult indeed.
I don’t know the details of the Chad Evans court case but I do know that he was found guilty. Footballers have the ability to influence large numbers of children they have the potrntial to become heroes. Chad Evans is realising that there are responsibilities that accompany earning a large eage that most people in society can only dream of. If you foul up, the penalties and consequences can be Draconian. Policemen, doctors, dentists and teachers and others in a position of responsibility are expected to behave to a high standard. If they mess up, their career, salary and pension can disappear. Their marriage often follows.
There is a dilemma. Should Chad Evans be given a second chance or should Society impose the heavy tariff it expects of those in positions of responsibility who can influence children. Most people think that rape is a reprehensible crime. It is often said that the after effects impose a life sentence on its victims. Some of whom even go as far as committing suicide. In future years, should this girl have to constantly suffer Chad Evans being lionised for his exploits on the football pitch by media and supporters while she has to deal with the after effects of being raped? It all depends on your own view and values.
B B
Man boobs????
whilst we are talking about unpalatable topics , I dont like the pop-ups at the end of the pages telling me of a 100% success rate if I want to have an affair.
but like some of the stuff on here recently I am learning to ignore it
HH
16 roads – Celtic über alles…
20:13 on 8 January, 2015
So far as I can see, apart from myself, two posters on here have expressed concern about the verdict: Phllys and Captain Knobend.
It will be a novel, not to say upsetting, experience for each of them to be accused of having a Marxist agenda.
Wee BGFC banned from the blog and Sky Sports News foR tonight only – wall to wall rape discussion – some fairly graphic – too much for impressionable weans.
Night folks.
HH
BGFC
Eage=wage.
Marspapa
Many happy returns to number 1. I just realised that my eldest is 29 soon! Scary.
dena29
20:31 on 8 January, 2015
Ahem.
Is the nature of pop ups not determined by your browsing habits?
tried my best to take the huns to task on off the ball last sat night
fast fwd to 17mins 45 secs
Hail Hail
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04wrwjf
lennon’s passion
Affirm( not ole firm)ative….My so called buddies want to do me in…..Bring it on!
Delaneys,
how are you mucker,not seen you on for a while,you been away
ernie lynch
20:33 on
8 January, 2015
dena29
20:31 on 8 January, 2015
Ahem.
Is the nature of pop ups not determined by your browsing habits?
well I’m the only one who uses the computer and would have no idea about where to go looking to have an affair so I must have a gremlin :-))
I think its called a pop-up its in the box along the bottom?
that is now blank a bit like me
HH
Dena
Have never seen those. Mind you I am single so couldnae really have a proper affair. :))
F.A.B. Virgil 1903 v 1909 and 1888 v 2012
20:07 on 8 January, 2015
Have you watched the CCTV from the hotel foyer?
Delaneys Dunky
20:38 on
8 January, 2015
Dena
Have never seen those. Mind you I am single so couldnae really have a proper affair. :))
:-)))))
dont know where they are coming from
but its pictures of women and guarantee I could have an affair????/
HH
dena29,
wants to have an affair?…..not seen you honey, but cause u are on here, do it, do it, do it, wiff me ;-))
H.H.
What do u Ghuys feel about football in general?
Do u watch as much as u can?
I used to devour every match , no matter who played.
Now I watch Celtic by going to every home game and watch the away games on the box.
My passion for Celtic seems to increase every day.
After defeat I’m not the best company.
But football in general?
Don’t watch any.
Been thinking about it of late.
Put it down to a few things…..
Monster clubs ( Chelsea , Man City, R Madrid, Barca)paying billions in wages and fees and running up debts that would dwarf some nations, corrupt officials , FIFA , UEFA, SFA.
Corrupt clubs, RFC ( IL).
Multi millionaire players who are a million miles detatched from the support and reality.
I don’t know about u but I think I may be falling out of love with the game?
Why is the Niall McGinn photo thing causing a stir, am I missing something?
Why is it a story on BBC scot and papers?
Why is the Booby Madden LC semi-final thing not causing a stir, am I missing something?
Why isn’t it a story on BBC scot and papers?
RhetoricalQuestion CSC
Gordy
I had a festive break from CQN. Glad to log back on.
Hope you are well. Brad visited my mam last week. She loves him! :))