The trip to the US to play Real Madrid is core to strategy for Celtic right now. It allowed the significant North American support an easier opportunity to see the team, keeps the club’s profile high among the game movers and shakers and will have contributed valuable financial resources.
You know there’s a ‘but’ coming, don’t you.
Gary Hooper, Anthony Stokes and Daryl Murphy all picked up or aggravated strains on the trip. The players are still stepping up their fitness regimes. Muscles are being stressed, then rested, then stresses a little further. Returning from two lengthy flights with a high incidence of non-contact injuries suggests we need to review how we prepare athletes for travel.
Do you like the new-look Celtic Quick News? Some fundamental changes have engineered into the back-end which should make things more solid going forward. More new features will come on-stream shortly. My enormous thanks to Kev, who designed the template and everything new in the engine room.
Don’t forget, if you have an article in you for CQN Magazine email me: articles@cqnmagazine.co.uk and let me know what you would like to write about. I’ll be able to give you some pointers. Next edition coming soon.
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Mark Hately said that when Aled Jones’s voice broke it was like a new singing…..
A pair of Magnificent Seven’s
DubaiBhoy
Do you know a fellow Dubai Tim with the second name Sanderson?
MWD
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Denial: manifests itself when a person is faced with a fact that is too uncomfortable to accept and rejects it instead, insisting that it is not true despite what may be overwhelming evidence.
In the denial of facts the subject may use:
1) Simple denial: deny the reality of the unpleasant fact altogether ( ie “We wont ever go into adminstarion…liquidation…Rangers will never die!” etc)
minimisation: admit the fact but deny its seriousness, with a combination of denial and rationalization ( “it wiz the company what went into liquidation no the Club…Rangers will never die!”)
projection: admit both the fact and seriousness but deny responsibility by blaming somebody or something else ( “Its aw a Timmy conspiracy…aye the company went bust but the club never, so itz aw a lie this stuff aboot ower History is gone…we urra Rangers and we’ll no forget whit yeez did tae us!”).
Denial of responsibility:
This form of denial involves avoiding personal responsibility by:
1) blaming: a direct statement shifting culpability and may overlap with denial of fact ( “It wiznae ra supporter fault…EBT’s wurnae illegal anyhowz…Juninho hid wan anaw”).
2) minimizing: an attempt to make the effects or results of an action appear to be less harmful than they may actually be ( we brought in some right good players intae yer diddy league wae aw that EBT stuff…they helped Scottish fitba’s profile so they did…Sir Walter helped the Scottish co-efficient” etc )
3) justifying: when someone takes a choice and attempts to make that choice look okay due to their perception of what is “right” in a situation ( “we only wan-teed tae make Rangers stronger…it wiznae aboot cheating or nuffin”)
Someone using denial of responsibility is usually attempting to avoid potential harm or pain by shifting attention away from themselves.
For example:
The Orcs will try every dirty trick in the cheaters sleekit handbook and even shamelessly bend the rules like double contracts, no paying tax etc…but when it comes to retribution and punishment then they blame the SFA, SPL, Daily Rebel, BBC, Lawell, the Vatican, the Unseen Giant Green Hand of Fenianism etc for bigotry and jealousy.
Denial of a Cycle:
Many who use this type of denial will say things such as, “it just happened”. Denial of cycle is where a person avoids looking at their decisions leading up to an event or does not consider their pattern of decision making and how harmful behavior is repeated. The pain and harm being avoided by this type of denial is more of the effort needed to change the focus from a singular event to looking at preceding events (” We’re gonni sign f***ing everybidy so we ur…big Kyle…wee Nacho…hiv them oan big wages again n then wurr gonni destroy everybody…then it won’t be long before we’re at the toap again…cause we urra Peepul”).
Lastly there is the real stonker, the big daddy of denial: Denial of denial.
This can be a difficult concept for many people to identify with in themselves, but is a major barrier to changing hurtful behaviors. Denial of denial involves thoughts, actions and behaviors which bolster confidence that nothing needs to be changed in one’s personal behavior ( “Rangers will never die…we urra peepul…we urra a worlds most successful club…bladabladablada”). This form of denial typically overlaps with all of the other forms of denial, but involves more self-delusion. Denial at this level can have significant consequences both personally and at a societal level ( ie Rioting in Barcelona, Villarreal and Manchester etc when your psychotically deranged will is frustrated etc).
Not a fan of the way this looks on my comp but will try it on the mobile before passing comment! DontLikeChangeCSC!
Paul 67/CQN Helpdesk:
Blog doesn’t work for me in Firefox. Can only see 1 article, and can’t see any comments at all.
Works ok in internet explorer but that makes it difficult to access during the day.
Why have Sevco IA not started the 3rd Div with a 10 point penalty?
I’m using Firefox and it looks fine here. I see the blog names are now in upper and lower case.
THE TRUTH “THE SCOTSMAN”RESPONSIBLE FOR AIDING AND ABBETING CRAIG WHYTE IN PLUNDERING RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB
By OnlinePubCo | Posted August 10, 2012 | Scotland
Seen this on TSFM blog
CNN PRODUCER NOTE
Just days before Rangers Football Club PLC sought the protection of Administration the Scotsman newspaper proclaimed on its back pages:
Craig Whyte reveals £25m ‘personal commitment’ to Rangers
The paper went on to revel in the statements made by Whyte with quotes such as:
““There is no risk to Rangers fans whatsoever. I want to tell the fans that the money they put into Rangers stays in Rangers.
“I can reassure the fans that any money we get in is used to run the club and nothing else.
“I have a personal commitment of £25 million in Rangers and I have never taken a penny out of the club.”
Giving credence to the statements made by Whyte the newspaper, established in 1817 whose circulation has dropped from 100,000 to less than 20,000 because of inaccurate and exaggerated reporting often in return for ‘favours to the authorities,’ stated to the supporters
“Whyte stressed he was the secured creditor of Rangers and not Octopus, the parent firm of Ticketus.”
The history of the paper is as controversial as its demise. Founded by a lawyer and a Customs Official in response to the “unblushing subservience” of competing newspapers to the Edinburgh establishment the paper was pledged to “impartiality, firmness and independence”.
In 1995 reclusive millionaires David and Frederick Barclay acquired the paper for an astonishing inflated price of £85 million but when they realised that the paper had become a “puppet for the political figures of the time” and “having disregard to the editorial concept of its founders William Ritchie and Charles Maclaren they offloaded the paper to the Johnston Press ten years later making an “acceptable profit.”
On the 22nd October 2011 after the BBC had broadcast the documentary on the clear wrongdoing and fraud at the club the Scotsman proclaimed
“Craig Whyte vows to sack anyone at Rangers who talks to BBC”
In an article heavily defending Craig Whyte the paper wrote that Whyte was
“incensed by what he calls an “institutionalised bias” against his club within the walls of Pacific Quay, Whyte re-iterates his intention to sue the broadcaster, adding: “Maybe the BBC are going to be paying the [HMRC] tax bill.”
It was this kind of support for Craig Whyte that allowed him the space he needed and was not “curtailed by the authorities long before St Valentine’s Day 2012.
A detective from the police currently investigating Whyte on the instructions of the Crown Office who requested not to be named said “With papers like the Scotsman supporting Whyte after the BBC expose there was a faction of the police and HMRC Special Investigation officers that wanted to move in on Whyte but we did not want to see headlines in the paper blaming us for potentially closing down the Club.”
There is no doubt that the debacle at Rangers was caused primarily by the support Whyte received from The Scotsman and in April 2012 financially pressed owners Johnston Press sacked John McLellan who was the paper’s Editor-in-Chief replacing him with Ian Stewart who assumed the role in June 2012 after he had sought assurances from Johnston Press that he was not “bound by the policies of the past regime.”
There is little doubt that The Scotsman has been responsible for the support Craig Whyte received and the hesitation in the Prosecuting Authorities investigating Whyte at a time when it could easily have avoided Administration.
It is difficult to believe that when as far back as October 2011 the Insolvency Service spokesman Robert Burns was sounding warning bells over the activities of Craig Whyte it was the Scotsman itself that carried the Whyte banner printing his statement with prominence
“On the basis of what I’ve heard the Insolvency Service said last night I’m looking into the possibility of suing them personally. For what he [Burns] said, he deserves to be sued personally. Because it’s a lie.”
But then it should be no real wonder because a number of journalists at The Scotsman were, as a source said, “under the influence and direct pay of Craig Whyte receiving substantive benefits for positive stories and what seemed endless excuses.”
There is no evidence currently at hand that sacked editor John McLellan was a direct party to accepting favours and “fringe benefits” from Craig Whyte but his dismissal a source at Johnston Press close to the much respected CEO Ashley Highfield said “the editor turned a blind eye to the standards in reporting.”
It was the support for Craig Whyte from The Scotsman and the clearly misleading articles written by the paper that permitted Craig Whyte to operate Rangers Football Club PLC when at the highest level the paper knew full well the real truth.
The Scotsman even defended Whyte when he was accused of misleading the Court of Session in September 2011 when yet more warning bells were ringing but muffled by the support of the paper.
The Scotsman printed an interview with Craig Whyte written by Tom English allowing Whyte to rubbish claims of financial troubles at the club. In one exchange the paper supported Whyte’s excuses as to non-payment of a £35,000 bill the respected law firm Levy & McRae, sued Rangers for payment of a £35,000 bill for representing the club in UEFA disciplinary hearings. The Scotsman wrote
“Tom English – You seem to be constantly fighting people. The tax man, Bain, McIntyre, the BBC, various solicitors firms, all sorts of people. Levy & McRae took action over an unpaid bill of £35,000. Why is there so much hassle?
Craig Whyte – Levy & McRae acted for Rangers previously and under Law Society rules they shouldn’t be acting against their client so when they represented Bain we complained about them to the Law Society and to be fair we were a bit bloody-minded when we said we weren’t going to pay them because they started acting for Bain against us. That was the reason we didn’t pay them. They took us to court and with hindsight it would have been easier just to pay them.”
It is of course correct that other Scottish papers published misleading stories about Craig Whyte but only The Scotsman operated a policy of openly supporting the regime of Craig Whyte at Rangers in order that he would feed them stories and hopefully enhance the circulation of the paper.
The Editor paid with dismissal, the Scotsman has seen its sales dwindle and its credibility reduced to junk, Craig Whyte under investigation by a multi-national prosecuting team, and Rangers Football Club PLC still in Administration facing an uphill fight by only a few who seek the truth about the involvement of the Scotsman in the club problems.
A source for Strathclyde Police stated that the role played by The Scotsman and other papers in the takeover and “after acquisition” would be subject to review as would “any evidence of benefits paid to The Scotsman” for media support.
FULL STORY ON http://www.onlinepublishingcompany.info
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LegendJD- because they’re new? If they were to go into admin again[ and the way they’re spending money there must be a good chance of that] then the consequence would arise.
leftclicktic
Check the author of that – Di Stefano!
Good grief, fontomania rides again.
Paul67, I like the new blog although it is more difficult to pretend that I’m doing work when various large, green, Celtic-related user names are splashed across my screen!
Been meaning to post about the Helsingborgs away game for the past few days. A group of us went over a few years ago to see Henke playing for Helsingborgs. We stayed in Gothenburg which is quite a nice city in itself and took the 2 hour train down the coast to Helsingborgs which is a really picturesque town. It’s not difficult to see why Henke wanted to return there.
The trains are pretty luxurious compared to Scotrail although I don’t think they allowed you to but beer onboard. The stadium is a fairly short 15-20 minute walk from the train station. You do have to climb a giant staircase along the way but the views you get from the top of it are amazing.
The stadium itself is fairly small but it did pack a decent atmosphere. The hardcore Helsingborgs fans are in a small corner enlcosure that is set up above the rest of the stands/terraces. We were behind the goal Henke was attacking in the second half and we got a couple of waves from Henke (not to mention big grins from the locals) for belting out the King of Kings/We Love You Henrik etc etc.
The away fans have the terracing at the opposite end of the ground. The pitch is fairly small compared to Celtic Park so the away leg could be a pretty difficult tie.
I don’t know about pubs and hotels in Helsingborg (we stayed in a 3 star hotel just outside Gotheburg city centre). We did visit one pub in Helsingborg before the game and met a local bloke who was a Villa fan and he said they were used to seeing groups of Celtic fans making the pilgrimage.
If you’re going, enjoy the amazing Swedish hospitality and try not to open-mouth stare at the 6ft stunning blonde women who frequent those parts (it’s not a myth!). I would love to go back there again but family, time and money dictate otherwise.
Craiginho
Visit Sweden CSC
Looks great on the iPad
The legend that is johnny
Asked that earlier…..cos they are no the same club!
Scoddish Foodbaw (See last night’s episode of Burnistoun) is already a laughing stock.
The selection of a 4th Division clugger and coward for the international team signals its
nadir in terms of any lingering credibility that may have been attached to it by
association with past glories and great former players.
To quote Cicero ” O Tempora O Mores! ” : (
Anyone else notice that as you get older you tend to repeat yourself?
Anyone else notice that as you get older you tend to repeat yourself?
Morning bhoys
HH
Afternoon, like the new lay out Paul. With regards Black, i see it as just another sign from the SFA to let everyone know that “the rainjers” are still around, and with le vain picking him, validates they are still around. Jeez oh! Bring on the BTC, or bring on ma holidays before i go nuts!! 3 weeks in the Farney County please ? That’ll do nicely.
31003
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Headtheball
Just noticed when I clicked on link at bottom
I LIVE & LEARN :(((
I thought all that stuff about Di Stefano was some sort of elaborate jest…wooo….Ibrox must be a psychic magnet for deranged maniacs! They attract some right moral degenerates!
It’s looking good! Congrats to Paul67 and Kev and… anyone else involved.
Wow…..how quick was that? Anyone who hasnøt F5’d for a while, do so and the big font with the permanent caps is gone!
Agree with the others who use this at work. I always have CQN open in a small window at the bottom right of my screen in order that I can furtively scroll and read. No chance of this now with this new layout.
notlikingthisonebitCsC
From the Daily Mash –
EDINBURGH’S giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang have bought Rangers FC.
Pandas are not hunted in Scotland but may get a kicking
The pandas have admitted that they came to Scotland to lead Chinese investment in the country.
Tian Tian, speaking from her purpose-built £1,200-a-night enclosure in Edinburgh Zoo, said: “We have no intention of changing the historic associations of the Rangers franchise which have made it a household name across Scotland and as far south as Berwick-upon-Tweed.
“The only alterations will be cosmetic, such as changing the kit from blue to black-and-white, replacing the rampant lion crest with a supine panda, switching club catering from deep-fried meat pies to bamboo shoots, and insisting that all players be celibate.”
The pandas plan to visit Rangers’ training ground later this week to mark their territory with a mixture of urine spraying, goalpost clawing and bearish vocalisations.
The bears have also acquired three whiskey distilleries, eight lochs, Billy Connolly and a controlling interest in the concept of being heroically massacred.
A Chinese cash surplus has seen the nation pursuing investment opportunities in the West, and the pandas have bought Scotland’s cultural assets to further their long-term plan to open a worldwide chain of discount stores called Highland Clearances.
Despite weighing around 18 stone apiece, Tian Tian admitted that she and Yang Guang are not entirely confident on Glasgow’s streets.
She said: “We’re used to being endangered but some of those flat-roofed pubs are ridiculous.”
Paul67
Can we keep this between ourselves?
Quite worryingly I agree with Philvis.(thumbsup)
Counselling session is booked for later this aft.
Rumour on fallow fallow that the bold charles has told someone in the “Great Ticket Queue” that the new away strip will be of orange hue.
leftclicktic
Think that caught a few out as was also posted on what looks like a CNN site giving it some credibility, but CNN allow anyone to publish anything on that particular portal and only if is deemed worthy and passes all legals etc does it get published on CNN proper site.
That’s not to say that he doesn’t raise some interesting points but I think we all knew that the media have been complicit in the whole affair from the beginning. I do however like Craig Whyte’s statement prior to the club going into administration:
“There is no risk to Rangers fans whatsoever. I want to tell the fans that the money they put into Rangers stays in Rangers. I can reassure the fans that any money we get in is used to run the club and nothing else. I have a personal commitment of £25 million in Rangers and I have never taken a penny out of the club.”
That certainly seems to read that the owner CW, believed that the company and club were one and the same entity and with company about to die, the club will die too.
Those masquerading as Rangers are simply a brand new club with no history. All history remains with the club that is about to die.
Mort
Richie
13:31 on
14 August, 2012
Rumour on fallow fallow that the bold charles has told someone in the “Great Ticket Queue” that the new away strip will be of orange hue.
A third strip in Black and Tan probably.
Che
Act quickly before it’s too late.
67heaven … i am neil lennon..!!.. ibrox belongs to the creditors
13:33 on 14 August, 2012
luxcelt
11:27 on
14 August, 2012
traditionalist88 on 14 August, 2012 at 10:54 said:
Absolutely spot on …….. I am a Celtic Supporter with Irish roots but there are many Celtic fans who are purely Scottish……this is where the ‘inclusive’ element comes from…….we should not be criticising anyone for their opinions on CQN, as long as their opinions are not abusive …… Simples
Any the oz bhoys on ?
Is ye Helsingborgs game on sbs by any chance next week ?
And Ross county game on setanta Australia ?
Ceeeltic
Hi everyone!!
Not sure about the UPPER CASE names, seems a bit aggressive.
We’re supposed to be a friendly bunch!! :-)
Wee Oscar at home and doing very well. He started eating again semi-properly yesterday after weeks of nothing going in. Its so good to have at least a little normality back. The 5 weeks he was in isolation in hospital was tough going.
Make sure you get your #TeamOscar wristbands as worn by the Celtic players and show support for our little hero, its also a good way of donating some money and getting a wee something back. Bundoran Bhoy, CRC and Jude 2005 may have some and they are in the Book Corner in the Forge.
Also had an order in for 100 for the crown creighton bar in Glasgow so there should be some in there very soon too!
Otherwise you can order them through oscars blog. Delivery within 5 days!
http://www.oscarknox.blogspot.com
Thanks a lot and Hail Hail everyone
Knoxy
Wonky- I heard they’d bought a van load of knock off ole GB/NI football gear from the ole Olympics at a car boot sale in Dagenham.
Thomthethim, perhaps not.
Celtic Mac, Dr Jo was years ahead of his time.
leftclicktic, cheers.
Beamishismypint, thanks.
LuxCelt, I’m fine on Firefox v 14. Which version are you using? bournesouprecipe’s advice is likely to sort.
Craiginho, yes, a new challenge.
kikinthenakas, thanks.
Ard Ri, cheers.
itsabouttim, thank you.
Che, not a word from me
@Silver City 1888
Clicking on the comment bubble does this :)
You can do this from any page of the posts. It’s the last numbered comment link.
@philvisreturns
There is a good divider between them (a black line, then a white line), but its not that easy to see on a bright monitor. I’ll see what happy medium I can find.
This is just perception.
The article width is actually 15pixels wider than before :)
This was based on the feedback from the first draft. People didn’t care when the comment was made, as a disproportionate number of CQN’ers, use the comments like a chat room so really prioritised the username over the datestamp.
Happy to see how this plays out over time though :)
Again, based on original feedback.
But happy to change :)
He is. He is.
@bjmac
The home link is still there.
It’s never moved :)
It’s the big CQN logo at the top of every page.
@Chairbhoy
So many people overlook reading devices such as Kindle.
Thanks for the feedback.
@Green Lantern (((((0)))))
Fingers Crossed.
@LuxCelt
Could you clear your cache in your browser and then post a screenshot?
Its working on Firefox for us here…