Playing away domestically after a Champions League away game is statistically the time you are most likely to drop points, so Manchester City’s defeat at Tottenham was unsurprising. The manner of Barcelona’s defeat at Celta de Vigo, 4-3 after being 3-0 down at halftime, was distinctly out of character, but showed signs of their exertions in Germany on Wednesday.
Borussia Monchengladback’s 4-0 defeat at Schalke, who were bottom of the Bundesliga having lost all previous five games, was the shock of German football this week. Gladback have one game before coming to Celtic Park, home to Hamburg, who took over Schalke’s mantle at the bottom of the table, with one point from six games this season.
Borussia are the only team from Celtic’s Champions League group who will be rattled by their weekend reversal; Barcelona and Manchester City will take the defeat in their stride. It’s unlikely they will drop points to Hamburg on 15th October. Their defeat to Barcelona was the first competitive game at home they’ve failed to win since January, while it’s been straight away defeats this season for Hamburg, but as we know, playing bottom of the league is a no-win scenario for a Champions League team.
There will be a hangover from that 4-0 defeat, one which will be allowed to fester for a fortnight. Think what you will of Celtic, but the prospect of travelling to Glasgow in two weeks will not be relished in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Before heading off for the Great Scottish Run yesterday I read through the donations to the Celtic Foundation. There’s nothing more effective than putting the wind at your back than knowing a lot of people put whatever they could afford into supporting the Foundation’s cause.
It was a brilliant day. The green competitors’ t-shirts with the Foundation’s Health, Equality, Learning and Poverty written across the back were storming through the streets of Glasgow in force. Well done to all.
Thanks to everyone who supported all of us. The MyDonation’s page hasn’t closed, yet, but this will be the last call, honestly!
Thanks also the lady who while out pushing a go-chair with her child in town yesterday, took off my shoe and bent back my toe. Over and above the call of duty – but it was that kind of day.
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Vladimir Weiss is an anagram of ‘i was devils rim’.
;))
I am just glad Chilli-ing doesn’t seem to exist yet.
In the words of Johnny Cash……….
HUNDERBIRDSAREGONE
Chillis are usually dangerous on the way out.
BABASONICOS71
I was Devils rim goes with Chilli-ing as well ;)
BMCUW
As I found out on Sunday after the Saturday night Pakora :)
Onenightinlisbon
Ignore, they will give up eventually
Blantyretim
Many thanks, I was just wondering if anyone on here had dealt with this bunch of crooks….
Willie Vass, the Sevco Rangers photographer is bringing out a book…
From Brechin to Barton, Glasgow Rangers: The Journey (Mission Accomplished) tells the incredible story – in words and stunning colour pictures – of a record-breaking club’s demise and rise.
Financial woes, serious mismanagement and a string of embarrassing on-field displays had supporters wondering just how their club had ended up in such a mess.
Demoted to the bottom tier of Scottish football by a seemingly uncaring legislative body and blood-seeking rival clubs, Rangers had to clamber up from the depths of the game, but far from being left to do it alone, they were backed by the most incredible supporters Scottish football has ever witnessed.
While those clubs who voted to demote the Gers could only dream of ‘sell-out Saturdays’ Rangers regularly posted the highest attendances in the country – and beyond.
The indomitable spirit of a club under siege eventually won the day, and thanks to the sterling efforts of many groups and individuals, ensuring Rangers will be here for future generations to support and cherish.
From that first Ramsdens Cup match against Brechin City, to the signing of colourful midfielder Joey Barton, this book captures perfectly ‘the journey’ to hell and back.
Many slogans, both positive and negative, emerged during Rangers’ four-year hiatus, but only one really matters, and stood the test of time.
Rangers Then, Rangers Now, Rangers Forever…
Where do you start?
One night in Lisbon
Happened to me couple of years ago when we played D united in cup
They will write for a few months then give up , ignore all letters
Many thanks my friend.
WINNINGCAPTAINS
Out in time for Christmas too,their very own fairytale.
Pus in Boots.
WC
“Where do you start? ”
I`ll start by asking why you posted it.
JJ
WINNING CAPTAINS
Where is that copy from?
It is actually really hard to apply coherent argument to these people, when their starting premise is so flawed.
Funny.
HUNDERBIRDS ARE GONE on 3RD OCTOBER 2016 5:16 PM
BABASONICOS71
I was Devils rim goes with Chilli-ing as well ;)
= = = =
;))
THE VILLAGE GREEN PRESERVATION C.S.C.
No messing about. Seems the ECB have offered as much support as possible for the future,but have moved to enforce the integrity of their competitions.
As indeed they should. Pity a former cricket administrator now plying his trade in Scotland left his integrity behind at the border.
Legia Warsaw are 55/1 to beat Real Madrid in Spain. Does football have a future?
South of Tunis
Is there somewhere showing the game against Gladbach in Scicily for someone on holiday?
Willie Vass’ book is being published along with the Bumper Book of Sevco Statements, in a Christmas double header- one for each stocking.
ONENIGHTINLISBON on 3RD OCTOBER 2016 4:56 PM
Parking Company demands : This seems a common theme on here. Ultimately the choice is yours, personally I have not paid them.
Quick story: The parking at The shops at Anniesland X is used as a normal thoroughfare.Was taking daughter to school about 5 years ago. The bassas photographed me going in at 08.30 hrs but not departing at 08.31 hrs. On the way home after picking her up they again photographed me leaving at 16.31 hrs, but failed to clock me entering at 16.00 hrs. In summary they said I was there all day.
They refused to believe me so I told them to ram it.
Periodically they send me threatening letters which I immediately file in the bin. I would imagine many people would pay up, just in case and to avoid the threatening letters.
Research it in google, plenty of info.
I refuse to pay out of principle, but I think they have or will have some authority. After all why would supermarkets etc employ them. And what stops non shopping customers parking there all day and getting the train into work thus depriving shoppers of parking spaces.
Hail, Hail .
PS : why is small print soooooo small. No wonder food poisoning is evident. Nobody can read the cooking instructions and then just take a guess.Supermarkets never miss a trick so why is there not magnifying glasses with all the foodie isles.?
Well I’ve been without t’internet for a few hours because Virgin bb is down. In the meantime I prepared a chicken masala with fresh ginger.
Thankfully I was ignorant of any sexual peccadilloes with ginger root during that time!
Word of the Day for tomorrow will be challenging!
FAC the Act
KTF
Greenpinata (thanks)
My son got one locally as well and they gave up after a few months. Just wondered about peoples experiences with crooks that patrol Forge..
Interesting article at http://www.johnjames.com site re Whyte case (A Saltmarket Shimmy). He is treading dangerously but very revealing. HH
Hamilton Tim
Unfortunately something has come up which means I cannot make it the FAC meeting. I let MMcC know so she can fill you in.
FAC the Act
KTF
Why are the DVLA passing names and addresses to parking company’s
HH
VFR
I doubt I’ll be making it either, I’m currently sitting in the dentist’s waiting room while the missus is having treatment done.
….that Willie’s been Awe -nawed…………….
“…..Oh Yes it Has!”
:)
Many slogans, both positive and negative, emerged during Rangers’ four-year hiatus, but only one really matters, and stood the test of time.
Same old Alloa always cheating….
Young Dembele on bench tonight for the 20’s
He is only 13
WC
“Many slogans, both positive and negative, emerged during Rangers’ four-year hiatus, but only one really matters, and stood the test of time.
Rangers Then, Rangers Now, Rangers Forever…
Where do you start?”
I would start with a loud laugh moving on to a crackly cackle, a snorting snigger, girly giggle, a towering titter, a champion’s chortle and ending with a micturating mess.
13 year old Dembele on bench for the Development Squad
WWW(GBWO) on 3RD OCTOBER 2016 6:05 PM
Why are the DVLA passing names and addresses to parking company’s
HH
Money
HH
A message from Mr Roger Walters plus incredible news of young Master Dembele 13 years old !!Don’t want to sound to Orconian but must be a world record if he plays
https://twitter.com/paullarkin74/status/782993621482110981
JC2 @ 3.45
Thanks for the reminder – i’d forgotten that one.
Best wishes to Karamoko Dembele tonight. 13yo,size of tuppence,living the dream!
Sudu uni uni political arty types paying tribute to uni politico entryist types.
Who’d of thunk it.
I imagine some will be breaking there record collection now.
:@-)))
MWD
Be good to see young Bhoy getting a good half hour minimum tonight.
Good luck wee barra.
MWD
La Tonner looking magnificent ……
Don’t care about the weather but………………Judith lookin’ absolutely stormin’
Whooooo