What a rascal that Neil Lennon is, laughing off interest in Amido Balde while leading us all down the Kevin Doyle road last week, then Amido pitches up at Celtic Park, complete with obligatory Celtic scarf, before heading for some scans and time plugged -up with on the running machine today.
Amido’s road to Celtic Park has not been straight. He was released by Sporting Lisbon last year without kicking a ball for them, but he has spent a year in a competitive league playing against some Champions League defences, so Celtic will have a fair idea of what kind of player he is.
Does he have the technique? Does he have the physique? Does he have the temperament? John Park and the scouts will have given Neil Lennon lots of information on these elements of Amido, so there should be no surprises.
This is even more true of Balde than of last season’s twin striking signings, Lassad and Miku (trivia question of the future, Who led the line for Celtic when they beat Barcelona in 2012?). Both arrived in the final days of the window, with options expiring all around and beggars choosing.
As always, the most important hope for any transfer window is that the manager and scouts get their first choices. That assured, we’ll do alright.
11 June and first piece of transfer speculation. Held the tide as long as I could.
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Oh Dear
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Hamiltontim
Thank you so much. Means a great deal and lots of goodness has come our way in the past 6 months.
You know, when things are going awry, good people make themselves present.
HH
FJIW
at 19.56
Thanks fur the Nod.. Pal.
Ah hiv said it afore..and Ah like it.. so well.
that Ah wull Say it Again.
“The Lair where the Boys Fae.. Leatherby Dr.
Conspire..and eventually.. Retire..
Is an Official …. Celtic Hating Zone.
Ah liken those Conniving Twisters tae the Personification of
the infamous.. HYDRA OF LERNA… see the Labours of Heracles..
Yep…They are The HYDRA of LEATHERBY DRIVE..
and like thur Namesake..hiv almost Similar Re-Generative Powers.
Fur every.. Member of the S.F.A./S.P.L. ye Remove from thur Position of Authority.. Anither TWO Members ,fae the Same Ludge..Immediately,tak thur Place!
So noo.. Ye are noo.. TWICE ,as Bad Oaff. as ye wur Before!
Yep.. Folks.
Celtic Canny win..
fur In that wee Biggotted Country where the Celtic dae Dwell..
They jist Canny.. Win!
So it is written..and so it wull Be!
Nice Chattin’,Pally
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors
20:20
Spot on Bhoy!
We never have and never will need a Celtic-minded SFA president to help us win on or off the park. Just as well really.
That doesn’t forgive the crimes of CO and the rest…….it just won’t stop me supporting the Hoops.
HH
TET
Bit tongue in cheek on my part – should have added one of these :-).
Let’s say I expect the new set-up to be run in a more professional manner. Hopefully with tighter legislation and less ambiguity when it comes to interpretation of rules. More audits – secondary checks on finance etc etc (right up Auldheid’s street).
Now if we end up with the likes of; PL, Milne, Thomson, Hutton etc driving the bus – we might just end up with an accountable rule-book. It might not entirely remove the cabal – but hopefully it will put them in the spotlight if and when they transgress.
Otherwise – you might as well start up a rightcave.com site for me and other Tims who will end up bailing out to watch footy in Spain. :-)
Does anyone think there is anything to the Shay Given chat?
If true would that be big Fraser away?
TET
Good post. You well know that there is much I would disagree with but it’s patently clear that your frustration is borne out of a genuine passion for Celtic.
One thing I would say is that your claim that Celtic is Scottish football doesn’t exactly equate with your claim over the years that the Huns are Scottish football.
Im a Frustratedtim …. how can that be when my glorious club are top of the pile… streets ahead .
Meanwhile the huns are deed… the tribute act couldn’t get 2 yes votes on BGT while they go from worse to worser ..
So again … why am I so frustrated with the beautiful game ?
Hamiltontim 20:12 on 11 June, 2013
You’ve missed out at least three others…
Auldheid
Problem is the deed has been done.
They got their licence, that can not be revoked, we have lost out, lost out big time.
What we did this season in the CL was done without CL money, what could we have done had we had the CL money that was rightfully ours.
The EBT scandal….jeezo, I could go on and on.
It’s scotland, and never ever, are Celtic going to be allowed to dominate scottish football.
Getting out should be our number one priority, and if by going public about the corruption is the answer, do it and to hell with what the media say about us.
HH
On the matter of bankrupt Scottish clubs.
The SFA were not satisfied that HMFC owners had suffered an “insolvency event” so took no action when they met specifically to consider it.
UBIG & Ukio Bankas own 78% of HMFC
UBIG actually asked to be declared insolvent.
Ukio Bankas have been declared bankrupt by the Lithuanian Govts Bankruptcy Department & owe 380million pounds.
Mr Ogilvie, what is an “insolvency event” if it doesn’t include either of the two options outlined above?
Hello team
just after the Barcelona game a few of us took the pledge and took part in some events to support the 125 4 125 charity
Since then our aim is two fold
1. To promote the charity and engage with at least one other member of the global Celtic family to do the same
2. raise some money “1.25” “12.50” “125.00” every bit counts
With a few events still to come up,
1888 mile cycle
Climb of Ben Nevis
We are hoping to maximise donations and would appreciate any donations towards 125 4 125 cause
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/1888miles1254125paulmuldoon
Thanks
Mouldy67
Did the West End Festival only run for the one day because the Byres Road tonight is deid
Itsabouttim
Cruz Quebrada is the stop on the Cais Sodre to Cascais line. Cross the tracks and follow the road left and then right up to the traffic lights. You’ll see a stone sign for the estadio and the floodlights off in the distance. Wee bit of an incline but worth it!
Hail hail!
HT – well they were there and I hear nothing from them – hence I assume they must have been supportive. They don’t communicate with us on these matters so what else should I assume.
EDB saying I am talking pish – kettle, pot, black.
Starry Plough – I intend to – but wont hold my breath for an answer.
Steinreigned – I will still be there but we are going to have to think of a way to protest both about the SFA and about our Board’s inaction and silence. The Aberdeen fans were right when they told us “your silence is deafening”.
67 Heaven – I cant just accept it. Events have been cataclysmic for Scottish football. The old cabal will NEVER be more vulnerable. They are there for the taking. All it takes is a bit of leadership and courage. Silence is what we get and allowing CO to survive with not even a whimper. There is no excuse – none. For all that have gone before us, witnessed the cheating and been called paranoid. For all that have been subject to sectarian abuse, violence and discrimination we need to act. The master plan is to hope we all get bored and allow things to get back to “normal”. That’s why I get so angry. The Celtic Board are NOTHING without us – and yet they want us to go back to being ridiculed etc.
Gebhoy – I am going nowhere – this mindless loyalty is sickening.
You all post on this board and we have watched the fall of the hun with glee. We have watched in amazement as revelation after revelation came out. We all got frustrated as our MSM ignored it and still ignore it. We agonised over what our club should do. And here was a chance to make out point.
And they let us down massively……..
And some of you want to celebrate it?
Get a grip or become what you espouse you hate.
For Regan that means having a Sevco playing at any cost.
“I think it is hugely important for Scottish
football that we don’t have yet another
summer of acrimony, bitterness, falling out
and unhappiness amongst supporters and club
staff alike.
“We’ve got to move forward and do whatever
we can, collectively, to get the game right in
Scotland.”
I hear Celtic couldn’t vote today because they were over in Europe today requesting an investigation into governance irregularities at the SFA and were selecting to compliance officer they wanted to make the investigation.
It turns out the small tax case is factual evidence and that The Celtic plc are angry at the loss of earnings to the club and shareholders, they have made this request and insisted action is taken or they will be forced to request the city of London police investigate but are reticent on this as they are aware of UEFA’s hostility towards clubs taking such action out side the sport.
Aye right
I wonder– would anyone be interested in an online petition stating that we had no faith and confidence in CO?
!!Bada Bing!!, 20:09
That story has legs outside Charlotte
praecepta
I thought the new set up was the same as the old set up, or have I missed something ?
They will be having a vote the morra, and the huns will be given full membership, of that I have little doubt, again, rules will be broken to help them.
The likes of TH, PL and the like in charge will never happen in my lifetime, sadly.
The unopposed re election of RCO today should tell us that change is not for happening.
Still it stinks.
…………………………………….
HT
Thanks.
And fine well you know that I am talking about our current position within the game >}
HH
mickbhoy88
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=oHK-ioV8UE8
Has Charlotte stuck anything out on twitter yet?
mickbhoy88
Honest mistake above. Meant this link.
Cannaedaecomputerscsc
http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events
If the league reforms go ahead does the sfa as it currently is remain? Is there any point in us putting our man in place if he’s going to be cast aside in the reformation. Better to have the new man in the new regime.
eldiegobhoy
20:26 on 11 June, 2013
I’m ancient….at least you LOOK young ..hahahahahahaha
Ghuys…patience is a fantastic virtue.
We all thirst for justice and want it now.
I want Green/Minty/Ogilvie/Refan et al brought to book ASAP.
But ghuys we need to play the long game.
These guys are so pig ignorant and arrogant they will do themselves in.
I hope we are all around to rejoice that day.
Our day has come with the death of Oldco.
We shall have our day again.
Hail Hail and stay cool
Ah wid welcome.. the Shayman.. wi’ open airms!
So.. He even if He is.. 37 or 38 or 39 Years Auld?
Who gives a Damn.
As Long as he Kin still.. Fog Up a Mirror..if it is Held tae His Mooth..
Bring Him Back tae the Fold!
He wull be Guid till he reaches the Big 50..and even Beyond.
Goalie’s, dinnae Age. Badly..
And ,Yep..
Forster, is a Guy who is. well
COVETED, by Many.
And..everybuddy knows that Forster.. Is an Englishman Foist..
and he pines tae be Capped by his Country..
Only a Maitter of Time.. till.. awe the Stars in His Universe.. are in Fortunate Alignment..
and..
A Bid wull come in.. that Pierre. wull Simply Adore.
and
Aff tae the Tall and Uncut.. wull Go Forster..
Returning Safely, tae his Hame Hive..wance mair.. like a Big Bumblin’ Bumble Bee..
who goat Loast, in Rouken Glen..and Hid a Terrible time findin his Wey back Hame.
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
Eldiego
You’re welcome, stay strong.
Can I say that Celtic have been pushing league reconstruction to the extent of funding it to the tune of £1 Million .
If we get a yes vote tomorrow the whole rotten lot in the SFA are defunct.
The board that runs Scottish football becomes 3 from the SPL, 2 from the 1st Division and 1 from the 2/3 Division.
An associate member cannot be considered for the board , why do you think are trying to make Sevco a full member tomorrow.
Celtic have not been sitting doing nothing, they have been trying to knock the whole rotten structure over.
the exiled tim
20:15 on 11 June, 2013
Why do you want Celtic to go to war with a deed team …….? ……. are you producer of the film, Celtic Slay The Zombies….LOL….great post, though, and so correct on some elements…… For example, Celtic should be supporting the GB if any injustice is being aimed at them, or any harressment of them….
Doctorwhatfor
I checked that website just to make sure sitting her for the last 3/4 of an hour andit’s died must have spent all their money on Sunday
Keeps up like this will need to go up the road and dig out Championship manager and see if I can uncover any potential signing targets for us next season
Neganon
I’m more inclined to wait and see. This is Scotland, a place where many, especially within the media, will be doing everything in their power to highlight our faults and failings. I will never see the point in aiding their demonisation of us.
Rocket Man,
Good directions. Many thanks
Hail, hail!
67heaven
I don’t want us to go to war against the deed team, that would be pointless >}
It’s the sfa and their corrupt cabal I want gone.
HH
Brogan, Rogan, Trevino and Hogan
Re online petition
I’d go for that. Fan power did more than the chairmen of the SPL clubs last year – something has to be done
Jimbo
Kojo my friend, as you say, it has always been,and always will be, the Scotland we all know and love, ( Tongue in cheek ), as far as the future goes,God give us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change ( The Masonic Cabal ), the courage to change the things we can,( The Celtic Family ). I for one will RIP, when it comes my turn, and Die a Happy Hoopy Man, having seen the DOWNFALL of the SUPREME BEING ( The Bears, the Teddybears, The Pepul, Simply the Best ). We have been fortunate to be present during the past 18 months or so, our forefathers suffered without respite, they ( Glasgow Rangers ) are deed, and no matter how, and when they return to the top table, things aint what they used to be.
Awerabest PJ
SFA control licensing into Europe, the only place any noticeable money can be made. It will be a dirty deall …of course it will DD, SFA, UEFA … I reckon the deal has not been completed yet.
DOES THAT DEAL NEED A STRONG RANGERS ?
The EBT appeal and player registrations are yet to come and for all we know charlottefakes might be sitting in Westminster.
I have never lost the faith in our club because you are the club to me. I think this plc do great stuff on the income side but with consumer relations they are abject.
I think we need to remain stoical.
If you are of a mind to protest against the club then postpone it.
I am 28 years witnessing this …yes thats how long I have endured it.
;-) Whats another year ?
If you are going to protest financially then BUY shares and support Celtic charities instead.
STANDING UP FOR NEIL LENNON
HH
Has anyone read this from the Vanguard Bears ?
There is disolusioned and then there is them’s…….
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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away a football club named Rangers were shaken from their peaceful existence when troublesome, jealous neighbours finally snapped at how loved and successful Rangers were.
Some of the evil Barons who owned other football clubs were called together in secret meetings by an ogre called Lord Lawwell of Slit Eyes. “Anything ye wish, ye shall have” declared evil Baron Milne to Lord Lawwell. Baron Milne was a rogue so vain that his crown sat to one side on his head because he wore the pelt of a dead animal to disguise his baldness. “Your every wish is my command.” spake evil Baron Petrie, desperate to cling to some form of power as his own lands were almost ruined and his football team were barely clinging to life.
“‘Tis my wish that we be rid of this curse on our lands.” roared the evil Lord Lawwell. “My football team has tried for many years to better these Rangers, but we are not strong enough nor good enough. They must be destroyed that we would be the World’s Most Successful Club and I will stop at nothing to make my dream come true. You will help me in my plan or I will wreak vengeance on you that no football club should suffer.”
The Barons sat in silence. Truly, they did fear the evil Lord Lawwell. Trembling with anticipation, they listened as a foul plot was unveiled.
“I have positioned my own men in the Council of SFA and SPL and had removed those who would stand against me. I have secretly made false accusations to the Queen’s tax collectors. How these innocent Rangers shall suffer as my puppets do falsely accuse then convict them. They shall be banished from the land of SPL.”
“But Lord Lawwell,” whispered one brave soul, the Baron Johnston of Killie, “I will have nothing to do with plots and skullduggery. And, as the oldest among the SPL clubs, I counsel you to think wisely before turning on one of our own.”
“Dare you interfere with my plans?” roared Lord Lawwell. “Lhen-non! Lhen-non!” he shouted.
In answer to the cries, from nowhere there appeared a misshapen, deformed monstrosity. “Look upon my face and hear my words” rasped the ugly form, through yellow, bent teeth, his breath foul and reeking of the ale to which he was addicted.”
Baron Johnston tried to turn his head away. He knew the fate of those who looked into the eyes of Lord Lawwell’s necromancer. Yet, his eyes were locked with the hideous, snake-like eyes of the Lhen-non. The eyes, yellow with red veins where normal men had white. But the Lhen-non was no normal man.
“I curse ye.” came the words from the horrible lips, bloated and cracked. “Ye shall suffer a fate of my choosing. Ye shall be granted a little success in months to come, led by your manager, Shiels The Truthsayer. Then shall ye banish him, the man who dares speak the truth of me.”
Knowing the will of the evil spell-caster must be obeyed, the old Baron Johnston sat back in his chair, his head in his hands. Any chance of any rebellion against the plotting of Lord Lawwell was crushed.
And so, brave Rangers, who could not stand up to the sham trials and accusations, fell from grace. In vain, they sought appeals to courts and lawyers through the known lands. In every case, the accusations proved false but the damage was done. Rangers tumbled and were banished to the smallest contests in the land, the Division 3. Indeed, they were welcomed by the little towns and villages where they visited. These club managers knew the truth, although they were not powerful enough to proclaim it. Rangers, in turn, embraced the welcomes and responded by travelling with the thousands of supporters to partake of the sport on offer and drink the ale and eat the pies from stalls and shoppes.
Meanwhile, in the land of SPL, the Barons met again with Lord Lawwell. Without Rangers, the SPL had not gone the way that he had promised. The bank managers had now the real power; because the Barons had fallen into massive debt and those debts looked to be called in.
Other clubs, who wished to be with the SPL were also in debt and this would cause their ruin. Yorkston of Dunfermline sold his treasures in a bid to save his beloved football club but the tax man demanded more and even to this day, the club may be no more unless a miracle can be found.
Heart of Midlothian, who had been bought by a Baron from foreign lands, also fought to save themselves from dying. For almost ten years they had been controlled by the Romanov of Lithuania. His madness increased day by day until he no longer cared for his SPL investment. Castle builders as well as flats builders hovered as vultures.
Meanwhile, Lord Lawwell sat in his dark room. Even a bottle of warm sake and a meal of his favourite sushi failed to ease him. His promises of more fans attending all the other clubs did not come to pass. Indeed, his evil plan back-fired, as fans all over the SPL deserted the clubs and chose instead to tend to their vegetables and crops, play bowls and golf and, in extreme cases, even take their spouses to the shoppes.
How to save the day? How to save face? The others were but fools. He, alone, must save the SPL.
Hastily, a new plot was hatched, new promises made. It must be seen that the plan did not come from him, though. The puppet master used the telephone, an instrument of witchcraft he felt sure. His puppets, Regan and Doncaster did declare that a new, improved structure for football would save all clubs and their carefully thought out plan was the only way to salvation.
The other Barons were not convinced, the last year had taught them that Regan, Doncaster and even Lord Lawwell did speak lies. Bravely they did forsake the plan, mostly because no one actually told them what it was.
A furious Lord Lawwell was not to be beaten. He knew, above every other, that if something was not done, his own club and every other would face ruin. Only something truly imaginative would be the answer. Suddenly, a thought came to him. But, could he? Dare he?
He came to realise his true plan of banishing Rangers until his own team won more titles must now be abandoned. His fury was great yet he knew he had but one course.
Regan and Doncaster were contacted. The defeated “only salvation” plan was hastily forgotten. A new “the real only way to salvation” plan was announced. With cries of joy, the SPL and SFL clubs, now with very little hope of keeping alive, asked Lord Lawwell “What is the plan?” “Concern ye not with details. ‘Tis truly a masterplan.”, he replied.
The Barons of the SPL clubs fell into line quickly. Their cause was aided by some Barons of SFL 1 flocking to join the cause. Whatever the cause was. Not one dared ask the questions that had to be asked. “Who will fund us? Who will sponsor us? Will the witchcraft that is television give us money? Will our fans come back? Why in the name of all that is Holy should we believe you this time?”
Only Lord Lawwell knew the truth. Since the banishment of Rangers had caused the instant downfall and near collapse of all the other clubs; then that banishmant must end.
Rumours flooded the lands. The Rangers fans, who did not do walking away, cried as one; “Rangers, go ye not back to assist the SPL. Let the evil creature SPL die. With joy, we have waited on the day we would have our revenge.”
But, within the magnificent building that was Ibrox, did the cries of the fans fall on deaf ears? Many changes had taken place to save the Rangers. Sir David of Murray, who had started his reign so well but had then taken to appeasement had departed, others had tried to run the club but they did not have the will, the money or the love of the club they promised. These false Lords and Barons will forever be remembered and despised for what they are.
Now run by Sir Walter of Helensburgh, the questions asked in gatherings large and small were these. Had the evil Lord Lawwell made approaches and promised false riches and a return to the SPL by a speedy method? Would Rangers abandon the fans who had rallied in their thousands and accept the poison chalice?
To this day, the fairy tale has no ending. The club will do what it will do. The fans must wait in trepidation. Will Rangers be brave enough to remember what these evil Barons did? Will Rangers have the courage to reject the advances of Lord Lawwell and come to realise he truly doth despise us?
Will we all live happily ever after?