They’d all like to play for Real Madrid

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Virgil van Dijk is a class defender, one of the best we’ve seen in recent decades, but there’s no revelation in the fact that he would consider moving to the right club at a more testing league; they all would.  The only pertinent fact about Virgil is that several clubs may put that to the test later this year.

The main thing to consider with Virgil is that he’s not likely to ‘Do a Kelvin’, and report as not in the right frame of mind to play, midway through Champions League qualifiers.  With Jason Denayer wanted back in Manchester, it’s important Celtic retain Virgil for the qualifiers, or are sufficiently compensated before then that they can confidently secure the early signatures of prime targets.

From what I hear, Virgil’s been more than professional in his dealings with the club.  He’s not running campaigns to leave and despite the plainly obvious that they would all like to play for Real Madrid, if the right move doesn’t materialise, he’ll get stuck in at Celtic for next season.  So it’s not time to reminisce on favourite VVD moments yet, like the time that wee boy bounced off him at Hampden.

Trophy Day at Celtic Park is coming up on Sunday, 24 May when we play Inverness, when the Foundation will be distributing badges before the game to raise funds for the enormous work they do for the local homeless, the world’s poor, those with autism, those with Downs, and many more people and families who need your care.

You can participate in our annual Trophy Day by volunteering to work with the Foundation before kick-off.  It is genuinely good fun and you get to step into the 127-year-old shoes those who have gone before you.

There are around 100 volunteers and we’re only looking for around 20 more, so get in soon by emailing cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk or calling 0141 551 4291.

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  1. Last one before lights out. Come on troops if you could get everyone in your household to sign this it could make all the difference. If not then even just one other friend or colleague.

     

     

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  2. leftclicktic on

    Just catching up before bed

     

    Well done Tom McG on yer win.

     

    petec

     

    LOVE

     

    good night all

  3. Delaneys Dunky

     

     

    22:54 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Petec

     

     

    Give us a tune fae the brass section.

     

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    Bad Manners? you should always say Pwease….

     

     

    :(

  4. Almore, Thanks for information re. ICSA do. I always intended going , but discovered it was on after event. I am unavailable that date.

     

     

    Clogher Celt Did a follow up re. Parnells. Sounds a really good spot ( state of the art) you may have to book a year in advance. Believe it or not guy I was speaking to was going to the Cup final with me , having booked flights and accommodation, unfortunate others had their say on the treble. Naturally, this guy is a big Celtic fan and is on the Lottery committee in Parnells, so worth exploring asap if you are interested in following up. He can check out insurance if needed etc. Keep in touch. KTF Cathach.

  5. friesdorfer

     

     

    20:17 on 12 May, 2015

     

    Good Evening Celts

     

    Scorchio here in Santa Ponsa, slightly different from Edinburgh this morning. I’ve looked up Celtic Bars, which show about a dozen “Irish” establishments. I think someone mentioned a good option to catch the Celts on Friday – grateful for a recommendation. Many thanks and HH.

     

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    MacTavishes is always a good shout for the game, not a particular Celtic shop, pretty neutral actually, but a decent well-run pub, owned by the family of an ex-Hearts player, (whose name I cant remember!).

     

     

    I seem to spend half my holiday, and money, in there. Happy days!

     

     

    HH

  6. Parkheadcumsalford

     

     

    I remember brother saying you had to travel up for League Cup Final, but i thought it was a one off. good spot, especially in summer. Great goal on Sunday. KTF Cathach

  7. Delaneys Dunky on

    Petec

     

     

    Apologies P. In defence, I wisnae asking for a tune. More a comment on your trumpet self accusation. ;)))

  8. RobertTressell

     

     

    23:02 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Livi bhoy – great story about Tommy Burns. What a man.

     

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    I Wonder how Ronny thinks about Tommy?

     

     

    Genuinely.

     

     

    Roberto, I feel we are going to do very well against all the BIG Capitalists, despite being Capitalists ourselves now.

     

     

    Philvis is missed just like you are.

     

     

    I hope you are witnessing the many Brilliant Birds the Lord Created.

  9. Delaneys Dunky

     

     

    23:08 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Petec

     

     

    Apologies P. In defence, I wisnae asking for a tune. More a comment on your trumpet self accusation. ;)))

     

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    I get enough, shutdown conversations in work when I talk about the End Times, You get used to it. What a Trumpet.

     

     

    Love is Love.

  10. Delaneys Dunky

     

     

    23:08 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Petec

     

     

    Apologies P. In defence, I wisnae asking for a tune. More a comment on your trumpet self accusation. ;)))

     

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    You can always enjoy the sonics, in the meantime.

  11. Fair enjoyed that game tonight, reckon the wan the more will be as good, but not as good, if you know what I mean.

     

     

    Nice one Tom, anything from the fat bookie is a bonus, well done.

     

     

    Mrs TET videoed a couple of guards tonight watching the game, they partook in a few beers, notty boys so they are, she has so far resisted putting it up, we have to live here :-)

     

     

    HH

  12. Captain Beefheart on

    Petec,

     

     

    thank goodness for Capitalism despite its many faults. The other day, I experienced Soviet style customer service. Despite only asking an innocuous question, a museum lady made me feel as if I were asking to defecate on one of the exhibits.

  13. Delaneys Dunky on

    Petec

     

     

    I have always preferred Andy Iniesta.

     

    He is my favourite player in the world still playing.

  14. Delaneys Dunky,

     

     

    Pep talked about Iniesta being even better than Xavi, he still has time, I don’t think so though.

     

     

    Andreas is high skilled, Xavi H is a midfield General that runs things. Big Busquets is essential MIX.

     

     

    Loving Celtic More and al More.

  15. What is the Stars

     

     

    22:03 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Petec

     

    That’s a true story

     

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    I know it is,

     

     

    You told it.

     

     

    ;))

  16. “It’s clear that Messi is on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind.”

     

    Xavi.

  17. What is the Stars

     

     

    21:43 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Livibhoy

     

    You make an interesting point about people of all backgrounds supporting Celtic

     

     

    I used to have a season ticket in 411 and there were 2 young lads who had the seats beside me,they were characters,always drunk and imbibing the aul wacky backy,always late for games.One lad was a rastafarian and one day he was later than usual for the game.I asked his pal where he was and was told he was at his grandads funeral but would be here before half time.He duly arrived and he was wearing a suit and one of those little jewish yarmulke caps on top of his dreadlocks.I asked him about it and he told that his grandad was an orthodox jew.

     

    Yes all sorts of fenian bassas in 411 that day

     

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    Maximum Repsect To Celtic.

  18. What is the Stars

     

     

    22:03 on 12 May, 2015

     

     

    Petec

     

    That’s a true story

     

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    I know it is,

     

     

    You told it. ;))

     

     

    God Bless Frances, and what she has went through.

     

     

    The Demons attack when you are sleeping, when you have opened up your mind.

     

     

    CELTIC