Our best wishes to Jos Hooiveld, 28, who has managed to resurrect his career at Southampton 23 months after completing an unsuccessful move to Celtic. Southampton, newly promoted to the English Championship this season, sit top of the division, with Jos a key part of their success.
The big defender clearly has more than he was able to demonstrate during his time here, despite Celtic clearly being in need of a strong central defender. Last night, after Georgios Samaras was send forward to lead the line, it occurred to my just how unsuitable he is as part of a front two. All that gutsy energy, running and yes – bravery – both in terms of diving into challenges and always being available for a team mate, no matter what feedback he is receiving from the stands, is hidden when he’s up front.
Give him space to gallop into on the wing or let him find his own Southampton.
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VP- welcome back to the working class.
pogmathonyahun says:
1 December, 2011 at 17:04
Hail hail,
if you are still around your closest guaranteed screening will be our wee gathering at
The Surprise
16 Southville SW8
Away back to catch up…
From last article.
A big well done to the Kano Foundation bhoys. Whilst the fans put in the money, the hard work and effort of these lads make the whole thing workable and shoul not go unnoticed. Cheers Sannabhoy and Kingoh and indeed the CM bhoys that also are part of the Foundation.
Next Friday, the 9th December brings the 2 year anniversary of Kano coming home. Last year we raised a wee malt to his 1st anniversary on the night, and I am proposing that this year not only we do this again, but also celebrate the TKF bhoys and the 1000th Kano kid visiting Paradise at the same time!
No quiz this Friday, as the Fatbhoys are out on the pull. The quiz will return on the 9th with your host and virgin quizmaster, Bjmac taking the reigns. Be gentle with him :-)
HH
CRC
Stoke v D Kiev just started on ITV4.
!!Bada Bing!! says:
1 December, 2011 at 20:10
VP- welcome back to the working class.
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Thanks,but sorry to say always have been working class,paperbhoy(twice)
fruitbhoy(not as exotic as it sounds)draymen(like winning the lotto for
alkys)etc. etc .
As a fellow poster alluded to earlier the rags will have Kayal to Liverpool tomorrow.KD was there last night and Lucas ruled out for the season.
hebcelt
Estadio has asked me to pass on a BIG Thank you for the parcel left at Sharkeys.
HH to ye!
V
I am Neil Lennon on a celticrollercoaster says:
1 December, 2011 at 20:11
And some who are not so Fatbhoys…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
!!Bada Bing!! says:
1 December, 2011 at 20:18
I think it is more likely to be Ki…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Here is a post from me earlier in the year:
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Neil Lennon through necessity because of the injuries to Hooper, Stokes and young James Forrest was forced to play George Samaras as a lone striker in the 2011 New Year fixture at Ibrox. Most of our support before that game was against George playing; but Neil had no choice and the Celtic support new that and our support roared their approval in support of Samaras that day, Neil Lennon discovered something, and so did the Celtic Support, Need I say more!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofz-EZ40_sw
George can also play in the hole behind the front Two. Watch his pass to Emilio who squared for Hooper’s Second goal in the 3-0 win v Rangers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXKc_E6W9rI
Samaras works his arse of for the team, has shown great loyalty and commitment to Celtic, he loves his life in Glasgow and also loves playing for Celtic, these facts have been well documented.
If Samaras gets his Four year deal (which I sincerely hope he does) we will see the best of Samaras; we will see even better if the support gets behind him.
If it wasn’t for the injuries to the other strikers we probably would have never seen those Two Goals from George. Support the Guy because that’s what we do; we are Celtic Supporters faithful through & through.
Hail Hail
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I see a few of you are still trying to undermine our George, I have said before and will say again; if you are not with us you are against us, you are not helping the team, you are a negative influence on the team, the Booing is an affront to decent minded supporters, your so called support is not welcome, you are not Celtic Supporters faithful through and through so get lost you are not required at Paradise.
I have never called anyone a Hun on here and never will but some of the dissenters on here are acting in a manner unbefitting of a Celtic Supporter.
Shape up or ship out.
JD
The Exiled Tim, I believe the license referred to is a liscense to play in Europe, moreso the champions league.
SffS
Lennybhoy-I could live with that as long as we bring in what we need.hh
SFFS
Nothing to do with whytie then, before his time, all the better really, more fish [ more fish ] how ironic, to fry :>))
The Legend of Johnny Doyle- Great post and loved watching that action again. I said last night that if Sammy continues in the same vein, pumps the Huns on 28th and then gets a contract with an EPL side there are going to be a lot of sorry people up here.
And you can bet the biggest moaners will be those that gave him dogs abuse over the last few years.
Sammy brings something to the team that no-one else does or can. We lose him at our peril.
It breaks my heart at some of the signings we have made,and in particular that we didn’t sign the 6″5″ Marc Janko from Salzburg Red Bull.
He scored an incredible 62 goals in 76 appearances during his last two seasons in Salzburg.
He has scored 30 goals in 49 matches since joining FC Twenty, including the winner in their FA cup final against Ajax.
Fortune,Murphy,Bangura,Samaras.
Jesus wept.
TT
Love this Sky Sports advert – the one with the guy leaving the girl back home after a night out. The girls keeps suggesting – and suggesting another night out but the guy keeps stalling her because of football telly nights.
The girls a bit of babe. The guys got a face like a busted boot.
T L J D
I clicked on the thread there and thers another one with Mc Greggor scowlin at the green and white he’s just been handed. Then comes out with “what F8ck is this”??
Total fudddd. No wonder I dont give an F how Scotland get on.
gerald766 says:
1 December, 2011 at 19:44
Over…and…Over says:
1 December, 2011 at 17:35
Bring Me The Heid of Thunder Crap Reid says:
1 December, 2011 at 16:33
Why are you talking to your ‘doopleganger?
Are you being serious? By the way what is a doopleganger?
If you meant DOPPLEGANGER your way off the mark.
It said: “The Insolvency Service took civil proceedings against Craig Whyte and he was disqualified on June 13 2000 from being a director for a period of 7 years in relation to Vital UK Limited.
So at the time of taking over the Hun Whytey Whyte was only 4 years ban free.
What punishment can the SFA administer? Is it a ban from Euro comps for a year? What other options do they have.
If Whytey Whyte Newco’s as is expected and the Hun is banned for 3 years anyway what difference does it make? Ok he can’t be a director or owner of Newco until 14th of June 2012. Does that cause a problem for him Newco-ing or can he just give someone the money to buy it for him.
TT
To be fair, Fortune wasn’t signed as a striker, and to be fair, he was off loaded quicker than I thought he would be, I also don’t think Sammi was signed as a striker.
As for the other two, I concur, Jesus wept….
Can I squeeze BALL in there??
David Ki – There is no doubt he’s a cracking footballer. I’d like to see him playing off the front two. George is also a proper footballer. I sit in the JS lower. Once again our George got it double tight from complete D*cks. Again. Too much. Hows Estadio doing?HH.
Evening folks,
Does anyone know if we got any money into the pot for Hooiveld?
The Legend Johnny Doyle says:
1 December, 2011 at 20:25
You brought a smile to my face with you trapsing and spending time trawling back through posts until you found that one that proved you right.
I may not agree with you, but I enjoyed the sentiment more.
Hail Hail
Tiny Tim, agree Janko looks ideal.
Other strikers we have been “linked” with whether gossip or real gave been
…. Seydou Doumbia during BTM time. Now banging them in in Russia.
…. Van Wolfswinkle, linked with him before his hattrick against us. Scoring for fun for Lisbon and linked with Man Utd.
…. Oliver Giroud now linked with arsenal.
…. Baba Diawara, scoring in Portugal, hopefully back in for him in January.
SffS
Was at the game last night haven’t seen the goal on TV yet, thought at the game I though big Fraser was at fault, all the accusations against Kayal may or may not be true but I for one though he along with Sammy were excellent last night. On the whole the team competed well and held their own against very good team. I did have a lookback at CQN when I got home and couldn’t believe some of the negativity that was posted during the game, some guys seriously need a reality check. I think somebody posted that Atletico spent something like £35m in the summer that alone should be enough for some guys to temper their criticism.
this year’s must have Christmas stocking filler, http://tinyurl.com/c9thbld
Baba Diawara will be playing in Spain next season.
The latest p**h from RFC website-
Headline- “CORINTHIANS TIE-UP”
Facts-
“Rangers have opened discussions…..”
“There could be scope…..”
“There might even be a chance…”
Best of all (Ali) Russel told Rangers.co.uk “We are both the biggest clubs in our respective counties (sic)……
They are a never ending source of ridicule.
this has probably been debated all night, but can someone tell me if ‘fit and proper’ status in terms of the SFA’s ‘governance structure’ is well defined and black and whyte? please tell me it is so :)
40 priests accused of child abuse in 2 diocese in N I. Disgusting!! Ive a friend who cant go to Communion because she divorced her wive beating husband. She swears she would be dead if she hadnt left him. He broke nearly every bone in her body but it was in the days when the police turned a blind eye to this.
Ive told her to go and let God be her judge!!
THE EXILED TIM says:
1 December, 2011 at 21:05
Whats happened or where has he gone to mate?
TootingTim says:
1 December, 2011 at 20:11
if you are still around your closest guaranteed screening will be our wee gathering at
The Surprise
16 Southville SW8
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I always like a wee surprise! What’s the Guinness like?
Hail! Hail!
TinyTim 20:49
SFFS just beat me to it with Oliver Giroud, just going that extra wee bit with ambition, its not a consideration with the current set up.
Guess Tony Mowbray going for whats now a Doncaster short term contract star MA Fortuné is what has scared them off sanctioning any more big spending, those in charge dont trust the man they have put in place to manage football to make these decisions. A sign they have picked someone they dont think is 100% right or the job and not the best choice for the job. I think NL is doing ok considering and the right man for the job right now. But.
EN
EN
Seven Fishes Four Steaks says:
1 December, 2011 at 20:58
Sounds like our scouts – who have been the source of blame on here in the past – are actually doing their job if those are correct
The SFA enter stage right raising concerns that Craig Whyte is an assett stripper ? And a disgraced one at that ? Sir David Murray has played a blinder. Really looking forward to his final flourish.
Craigie Whyte yer a b****** yer a b*******
Sir David Who ?
HH
SFFS and TET
Some missed opportunities alright.
TT
lennybhoy and all Samaras supporters
Now there is a player
James Forrest
I do not trust the SFA one little bit.
Why have they waited until now to investigate him?
They will protect Rangers at all costs.
TT