I had some difficulty explaining to my boys why I wanted Aberdeen to win the League Cup yesterday, the desirability of having an even-stronger Aberdeen was lost on them after last month’s chastening experiences.
There are those who will tell you Scottish football, and Celtic in particular, need a strong Sevco. That argument is incorrect and ultimately futile, there isn’t going to be a strong Sevco, not in this decade, anyway. What Celtic would benefit most from is if those 40,000 Aberdeen fans fortify their club, which subsequently transforms into an increased football budget. They will hopefully land their own version of the treble this season, two cups and the Best of the Rest title.
If that helps them to shift 20,000 season tickets this summer, their status as the second force in the land will be cemented.
Kilmarnock fans will, almost to a man, be delighted to hear Michael Johnston is stepping down as chairman, although he will remain on the board. The corresponding clearing of their £9.4m debt in a deal with new investor, Billy Bowie, means there is one less financial basket case in Scotland.
Still buzzing after CQteN. I’ll announced the confirmed figure raised for Mary’s Meals Malawi appeal later in the week but I can confirm that on top of the school kitchen at the Kholoni Primary School (pictured below), we have money in to build a kitchen at St Joseph’s Boys School, Kasungu, and Chiphaso Boys School, also in Kasungu.
Yet again your generosity went above and beyond the call. Thank you. If you were not involved earlier you can change that here.
Thanks to Paddybhoy1888, who did a fantastic job with the beanies, more on this soon. The Academy Award goes BJmac, for his outstanding video of the CQteN Dream Team. The video featured every player to represent Celtic in the 10 years of the blog, which the 11 members of the Dream Team, with manager and subs, selected by you. You’ll enjoy it:
We still have some raffle prizes to announce and distribute, so check the blog for the rest of the week as winners will be notified.
Seville, the Celtic Movement, was launched on Friday, to some pretty decent reviews.
“I watched Sean dance animatedly with sheer delight on his face. At that moment any regrets I still had about not actually getting to Seville vanished. I would not have wanted to have missed the chance to celebrate with my own, as well as, the Celtic family.”
Order yours here:
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Bjmac the dream team vid man! The quiet unassuming one exposed.
Well done Paul67
HH
CRC
HT
Barred
John O’N
No worries I’ll see you up the Sav this weekend (smiley without the punctuation).
Was at a doo and Harry Hood was one of the guests, fantastic night, loves the Celts and hates the hun. Great company all the best with your health issues Harry and get back to fitness as soon as! Hail, hail!
Doc / HT
Wouldn’t recommend that wine. Caused a bit of strife in my life once when a bottle of the dry white was poured over me after a tiff with the ex.
To this day I say I was Chablis treated …
Stephebhoy1
21:03 on
17 March, 2014
BBC Radio Scotland reporter Chick Young
“We are not watching Barcelona yet, but we are looking at a much-improved Rangers, who have had more chances than they did in the first game at Ibrox. Rovers have done well, but they are going to have do something different to get back into this game. However, no doubt about it, they will get some chances in the second half.”
Chick with his extensive knowledge of the game.
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He knows less about football than me.
He has a contact book.
He buys a round.
He is a parasite.
He is Chic.
The Sav? Last time we met was in a lav. We’re going up.
TTT
Did you get your tractor home ok on Friday?!
High six :-)
Get on to Facebook
TTT is looking for friends
oldtim67 was right. True story there and I’m trying to get to reality after that wonderful time in Glasgow. For those who missed my short thank you yesterday, one more time huge respect. Good to see so many faces. Good to have chats with so many good people.
Late on to hope you have all enjoyed a Glorious St Patrick’s Day
I have, Oscar the Wee Warrior posted on CQN :-)
Hail Hail
Sevco head for 51st final since 2012
HowStuffWorks CSC
HT
A weegie , but Hamilton for a while now , first drink was in the buccaneer , Bertie Auld had it and wee mrs mcglaughlin was manageress in the barleycorn years ago
Georgios Samaras wears special non contact lenses.
CelticView CSC
Here’s a wee question,
Who is the most famous Patrick to have played for the world famous Glasgow Celtic ?
CRC – hawd yer weesht, the week is young!
Sanna – don’t you start on me….don’t think I didn’t notice that mid-life crisis single earing on Friday! :-)
T3 – you were thinking of Louis Theroux earlier, c’mon fess up!
TTTT
Mr Z
Great to see you. When you first said hello, I did not realise who you were and politely replied. It was only after a minute that it sunk in.
HH
CRC
Did not watch their game tonite result no surprise.Jackie will need to make sure his team plays without fear and they will get the desired result
HT,
The ML1/2 Jolly Bhoys bus was just the business.
Ended up back at PF Ayr’s bro’s house for a couple more beers before a 20 minute walk home just before 3am.
Top notch :-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Cowiebhoy
Patrick ” Georgis” Samaras
HH
CRC
On a separate note, had issues with phone and its been sent back to be repaired/thrown oot. Was certain i had backed up all contacts…turns out i hadnt. Can those of you who are of a mind and wish to remain one of my “contacts”, please text me.
Thanks!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
PS – still on same number.
SOAL:,
only those who were existing ones…..new ones need not reply :-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
TTT
If it’s another CQNer night then I will make every effort to be there on the 10th May. Take it something will be posted here. Fitting end to the season.
Porto’s league challenge is collapsing much like, well much like a Porto player collapses.
Meanwhile, former Porto man AVB may be going to Zenit. This one could be a riot. Quite literally. He isn’t wanted. Zenit fans ain’t impressed with his record. Good old AVB. Reminds me of bankers who keep getting bonuses despite inept performances.
TTT
You wont need a sim card then
CRC nice
Did he make the dream team :-)
Hail Hail
Embramike @2143
Nice one ;)
Absolutely brilliant from Jackie Mac on SS3…
Tanner trying to open an old wound by asking Jackie if he played in the Cup Semi against Rangers in 1998, and how “Rangers won that one didn’t they?”
Jackie said No he didn’t, and that that was very different Rangers to the one now, but went further to say that “we went on to win the league that year and that was more important, to stop 10 in a row”
A loaded question from Tanner that effed up in his face!!!!
Nice one Jackie!!!!
craggy
Patrick James Johnstone ………….also known as wee jinky paddy ……….braw
Lads and lassies.
Normal service ie the Celtic Quiz will resume at 9PM this Friday.
BMCUW……..any further forward with the NTV’s ?
Celticrollercoaster luvs his luminious lime boots
21:50
You mean, I managed to say Hello without Polish accent :-)
Cowiebhoy
St Patricks Day dream team about to be announced. :-)
HH
CRC
SOAL
I barred myself when a guy walked in with a goat one day.
Embramike
I Chianti believe you said that!
T4,
hahaha I’d forgotten about Sanna’s new piece of jewellery :-)
As for t’other, mais non, mon ami. I know my Sartre from my Descartes…..
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Marspapa
I drank in The Bucaneer once or twice, it’s now a nursery!
Was that Margaret McGlaughlin?
Boxing fans …check out bbc2 now
I am on Jamesons ………some say it has …..The nose … full and floral with a smooth sweetness. Marmalade and fudge, Madeira and a little cut grass note(Ajax). The palate is thick and of good body with notes of orchard fruits, both fresh and cooked with a little vanilla cream. The finish is of medium-length with spice and honey.(and squer is there)
braw says …its awfy braw
points for all the gangs that can spot the braw bits ….:)
HT
Not Riesling to the bait !