I know what you were thinking; Zenden, like Ljungberg, but older. We need experience in the squad but with Commons, Ledley, Samaras and McCourt all able to stake a claim for the left midfield position this is the last place we need to bring in a 35-year-old. Best of luck to the player but I’m pleased he has left Glasgow.
Today’s Sun report that a senior policeman witnessed a crime being committed but instead of doing what he is paid to do, he reported the incident to Uefa. You have to wonder about the veracity of the crime. The officer will do well to explain his actions if they amount to anything more than a few lines in a newspaper.
We are all partisan in this city but Justice is blind to such emotions and taxpayers (that’s you and me) do not sponsor lazy gossips.
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Paddy Power fer me! HH.
Árd Macha says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:29
How many players have not worn the “wee flour?”
jude2005
itv1 in engurland. try regional variations. i can get it on freesat. 977 i think.
just as we always suspected the new laws are being formed to get us and only us,but until they become law the fuzz will no doubt try to tar us with the same brush as our neanderthal cousins from govan,just when did the IRA become a sectarian organiastion they are open to anyone with the same beliefs
Joe Filippis Haircut says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:40
My grandparents took the decision to leave home and family far behind when they saw the chance of better opportunity for themselves and their children in a foreign land. Maybe these young guys you are criticising are just a chip off the old block.
S
Kojo etc – keep the dummy in HH.
jude
ITV England, Sky 993
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:47
993 ON Sky
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Am I right in saying that so far UEFA have not confirmed the investigation into Celtic?
All I can see are quotes from the police?
jude 2005 – ITV 1, ITV London Sky 993 pal.
18 years away from 17th century scottyland, and have never looked back.
Joe Fillipi – i dont need to stay in this country. We have progressed in the past but arent you paying attention? They are about to outlaw us – they are about to stop us speaking our mind and pass a law which where we dont know what is illegal because its entirely up to the police to decide what is offensive and therefore illegal.
We are going backwards in an Orwellesque manner.
Its incredible – the SNP have the media, the police and are desperately trying to destroy the legal profession to cow them.
Their first target is us
They didnt continue with Labour’s initiative to stop sectarian singing and mysteriously got involved in a game of football and have created a law that on the surface wasnt needed. But to those who want to criminalise catholics and celtic supporters you needed some excuse. We had McAskill praising the huns open sectarianism at the League Cup final (he has refused to comment on that) – as did the deputy chief constable). We had our National Broadcaster decide to widen the definition of sectarianism at the Scottish Cup final – they never apologised. We had the leader of the justice committee openly tell us that the law is to “even things up”. She is now accussed of anti catholicism and McAskill has casually dismissed this. We have been told that making the sign of the cross can be deemed illegal – with the police to decide when.
Arent you listening?
Greenlion2 says 12 November, 2011 at 16:52 Get in there Arbroath
1st coupon up of the season thanks to that, Stranrear beat a mate, 4 up finished 4-4.
Ah hiv warned aboot the Chanting of Pro I.R.A. songs.. wid
be oo Doonfa..
That..
These Type of Songs ,which Gloryfy the I.R.A. ,which a Being sung by
a Small Recalcitrant Group of Wee Laudies, at oor Euro Games..
wull cause us Grief.
That warning by Me and the Celtic Movers and Shakers has bin Ignored
Hmmmmm
“Noo, this is a Fine Mess that ye Hiv Goat Me Intae, Stanley!”
“But, Olly, It seemed a Guid Idea At the Time.”
Repercussions , tae Us. wull follow..
Kojo
ItaliaBhoy says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:54
Am I right in saying that so far UEFA have not confirmed the investigation into Celtic?
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Yeah bud, its all he said, she said at the mo’ .
No clarification by EUFA.
Whoops.
Pressed sky 903 instead of 993
Had a little explaining to do as the wife decided to walk in at that point
Snake – I’m watching this unfold with increduality – its like watching a horror movie unfold.
This country is lost and I am not hanging around anymore.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/ says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:47
853 on virgin.
Shady, Fella Im talking of the many who stayed and made a life in Scotland despite all the persicution they suffered.Sometimes you have to stand your ground and fight for your rights and with the new Law being pushed by the SNP I would say that this is one of those times.H.H.
Capello missing his son’s wedding to sit and be bored as his team sits deep to frustrate a Spanish team who could win if they wanted to.
Rampart, Jones, Milner no arm bands.
Walcott, Bent, Cole, Lescott yes…….seeing a pattern here.
Kojo says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:56
‘These Type of Songs ,which Gloryfy the I.R.A’
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Which songs do you refer to?
Big Packie’s Accent… Cheers. The whole thing stinks…
Astonishing that the police, having detected an offense, did nothing abut it, but instead sought out the nearest UEFA delegate…
If I were UEFA I would be very sceptical about the motives – surely the first question should be: “if the chanting was so bad, why didn’t you do something?”
I detect the hand of Media House…
Kojo I hope you are well?
I can undestand why people find singing IRA songs offensive? But tell me who decides what is offensive?
The police have told Rangers fans they can sing no surrender – it has been deemed non-offensive. However BOTOB is offensive? Who decides?
This is much bigger than dispute about singing an IRA songs.
We are offensive in their eyes. They decide what is illegal – we are therefore illegal.
This is the most sinister development I have seen in the UK in 40 years. Its remarkable.
We can appease all we like but they will forever pursue us.
NA
Imatim
My son was told to sit down or he wd be lifted by commander Smith at an O F game some years ago because he complained abt being pelted with coins and potatoes from thems who wdnt sit down.
Ta shady.
Big Packie
Its the chanting not the singing i think.
From Scotsman.com
First direct response from Celtic. Looks like a cack-handed stitch-up job. Hopefully UEFA see through it…
CELTIC fans are at the centre of a UEFA investigation after police raised concerns over “offensive” songs during a Europa League game against Rennes.
Celtic have been asked by European football’s governing body to give their side of events during the 3-1 victory over the French club at Parkhead on November 3.
It is understood that Strathclyde Police made the UEFA delegate aware of “offensive” singing during the encounter.
A spokesman for the force said: “We can confirm there were a number of instances during the game of singing offensive songs and inquiries are ongoing to detect the offenders.”
Celtic today confirmed they had been asked by UEFA to provide a response to the allegations.
A club spokesman said: “We are currently looking into these claims.”
The club are understood to have been taken by surprise by the UEFA action, having had no direct feedback from the police.
A Celtic Park source said: “This is quite unprecedented as no issues were raised to the club during the match and the police didn’t inform us directly about their concerns.”
UEFA did not respond to phonecalls today but reports in the Scottish Sun claimed they would hold a hearing on December 8.
It is unclear what charge Celtic could face although it is believed that the allegations centre on songs about the IRA.
Celtic last month urged fans to stop singing pro-IRA chants after being “inundated” with complaints from their own supporters following their 2-0 defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle.
Lothian and Borders Police announced they had launched an investigation into the “singing of sectarian songs” following the Clydesdale Bank Premier League game on October 2.
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said: “Chants glorifying the Provisional IRA are totally unacceptable.
“One, it is wrong, and it is an embarrassment to the club and embarrassment to the majority of supporters.
“We have dealt with it at Celtic Park and we will do all we can to make sure it doesn’t happen home or away.
“We don’t want it, we don’t need it.
“We have the best supporters in the world and hold that reputation dear.”
Possible UEFA sanctions include a fine and ban on supporters.
Rangers fans were banned from travelling to their next away game in Europe and the club were fined more than £70,000 after being found guilty of two counts of “discriminatory behaviour” on the part of their supporters in April, following Europa League games against PSV Eindhoven.
Rangers were also warned they faced playing a home game behind closed doors if found guilty of the same offence within three years.
The Ibrox club had received fines following similar incidents in matches against Villarreal and Osasuna in recent years.
Three in a row?? Ya bewty!!
NegAnon2 says:
12 November, 2011 at 18:01
Kojo I hope you are well?
I can undestand why people find singing IRA songs offensive? But tell me who decides what is offensive?
The police have told Rangers fans they can sing no surrender – it has been deemed non-offensive. However BOTOB is offensive? Who decides?
This is much bigger than dispute about singing an IRA songs.
We are offensive in their eyes. They decide what is illegal – we are therefore illegal.
This is the most sinister development I have seen in the UK in 40 years. Its remarkable.
NegAnon2 – I agree totally. A really sinister invasion of freedom of thought. Incredible when you think about it…
Some Celtic supporters think that the Celtic Bored are
working for Celtic and not themselves. They’re wrong.
Some Celtic supporters think that Scottish Independence
without a Serbian type Hun backlash on the Scottish
Catholic community is nonsense.They’re wrong.
Some Celtic supporters think the Tories are a peoples party
and not a corporate front. They’re wrong.
Some Celtic supporters think that the SFA and SPL are actually
going to do something about the Huns. They’re wrong
….any news on the Taxes Rangers?
Big Packie
Obviously, The Songs which The Group of Stubborn Individuals
who Insist of Singing, are the Songs which are being interpreted by the Eufa Snoops.. as gloryfying the I.R.A.
Noo. Your Opinion and Ma Opinion..
Dinna Coont,pal..
The Eufa Carry the Biggest Screw Driver..
and if they think and Say that The Songs Under Scrutiny..
Gloryfy, the I.R.A.
Then.
By .. Jingo..
Those Songs .. GLORIFY ..the I.R.A.
Ye canny fight City hall.
Ah tried it. and ye Jist Canny Win..
Kojo
Unfortunately todays FAC meeting was badly disrupted by the white trash of the local ludge
Bad choice of venue, wrong area venue choice not helped with local scare stories of an IRA republican meeting doing the rounds.
First speaker was Kevin Rooney a poor choice IMO
Very disappointed in a sizeable number who walked out, the white trash who set out to disrupt today got an easy win
Applaud the hard work of those who put todays meeting on, they certainly deserved and got support from many who stayed till the end
Joe Filippis Haircut says:
12 November, 2011 at 17:59
Maybe not clear enough, the foreign land is/was Scotland. I expect I share this bit of heritage with the young guys. Two generations in, to see the current actions of the Scottish govt, media and police forces is galling.
Also, the current economic situation probably makes the law change q final straw for many.
S
googybhoy ♥ Celtic says:,
Add Parker to the refusniks.
Surely FIFA will question the veracity of the British PM and royal interventions
Cameron said:
“The idea that wearing a poppy to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom is a political act is absurd. Cameron said:
“Wearing a poppy is an act of huge respect and national pride. I hope FIFA will reconsider”
Yes it’s that massive that even after a full blown attack on FIFA, nearly half the players cannot even be bothered to wear one.
Árd Macha
BlantyreKev says:
11 November, 2011 at 17:09
I was in Glasgow Sheriff court (the accused, obviously) this morning and two wee guys had ‘just can’t get enough’ as the ring tone on their phones, phoning each other constantly so it persistently rang out across the halls. All courts adjourned at 10.55 and emptied into the halls, to reconvene at 11.05 after the 2 minutes silence at 11am.
The big polis watching the two boy was absolutely beelin’, and they were watching him, sniggering and laughing. He was getting redder and redder in the face, clearly more and more irate. He made his way over just in time for 11am and as soon as the minute’s silence started he was to pounce. He was a coiled spring.
At 11am a loud siren sounded, I think they used the fire alarm. Unprompted, the boys immediately stopped their phones and sat in complete silence, as did everyone else, people from all walks of life.
Perfectly observed, apart from the big polis who fidgeted in confusion and anger at a missed opportunity. If only he’d concentrated on paying his respects.
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BK…………..have you read the real story by Ashlie McAnally on Pg 31 of todays Sun……….
You just made it up……………
Paddy T
We’re being a bit silly if we’re thinking of England players not wearing poppies. They all were at the start, and they have come off throughout, with some lying on the grass.
ItaliaBhoy says:
12 November, 2011 at 18:00
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Yeah it stinks.
No arrest(s), so apparently no unlawful behaviour.
To be deemed offensive at a football match is not even unlawful in this country (yet)
So why is it deemed worthy of reporting to EUFA.
It will get nowhere with EUFA.
I cannot see the logic of what it is trying to achieve,
other than an excuse to show us tims in a bad light.
Media House indeed.