Talk of trebles can disappear over the space of 90 minutes, and Ronny Deila will be forced to learn new patter if his team cannot regain the edge which was lost on Wednesday night at Celtic Park. The challenge will be all the greater for the absence of cup-tied Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven, with others, including Kris Commons and Emilio Izaguirre.
Dundee United have fallen apart in the last few weeks, the departure of Armstrong and Mack-Steven has probably had something to do with this, which means they will be hurting. Make no mistake, Celtic harmed their season by signing their best two players five weeks ago. United will have an edge to them.
Just loving the celebrations that one of the world’s richest 400 people no longer controls a Scottish football club. He still controls pretty much all profitable revenue streams, and holds security over assets, but he’ll no longer be asked to provide loan players, or loan cash. They have swapped an ‘off the radar’ wealthy man for a glib and shameless liar.
Ashley repulsed many. He was the archetypal fox let into the Ibrox hen house. The juxtaposition of Celtic announcing a £29m shirt deal with New Balance, rights Ashley bartered for £1 at Ibrox, gives you an idea of how impaired newco are. But allowing him to walk off with all those revenue streams, without the responsibility of running football operations, which will always lose money, is inexplicable.
I know people in the game who were concerned about having an opponent with the resources of Ashley. That blocking SFA decision was crucial. I don’t know anyone concerned about King, in fact, there is quiet delight at how things transpired.
Farewell Big Mike, thanks for all your work.
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delaney’s
I prefer the term zombies now … it avoid the nonsense about whether it is sectarian (which, as we know, is nonsense), but more than that …. it lets them know that we know their club died, which really seems to piss them off. They really dont like being told that their club died.
And, on the infrequent occasions when I have to deal with them, the calmer I stay when I say their club died, the more upset they get!
Weren’t going to go
Then we did – on spec. Christine and I.
Bought two tickets outside the ground – face price
Got seated – top tier on the curve over what would become the green brigade’s corner – tap on the shoulder – angry fellow fans (Especially a woman) and a steward and a bored Policeman – tickets were stolen – from the woman’s hands, outside the railway tav.
Policeman is most level headed person there – gets us new seats.
Drama over – until…
Was it Coyle scored for them? Think so…
Game dragged on. Remember this big drunk boy next to us – urging Celtic on – effin an ceein all the way. Gets to last 2? 3 mins?
Big chap has had enough and says cheerio.
Then boom! Pierre? in the dying seconds I think?
Ball breaks down for DU – and the wonderful Andy Thom is alone against the keeper…
Badda Boom Badda BING!
Chaos.
I always, always remember I was thinking at the time – the big chap was probably at the bottom of the stairs for the first goal and could never have got back up in time for the second.
Andy Thom – what a player!
I Remember an absolute scorcher against the dandy Dons too.
Roll on Sunday.
U
Syd
When those who make the law break the law then there is no law.
Try reading a wee book called “Lethal allies” by Anne Cadwallaher about collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and the RUC/UDR and elements within the British Army. In case you think it’s “IRA propaganda”. The source for the evidence she produces of in excess of 120 Nationalists murdered by the Glennanne gang is taken from the PSNI historical enquiries team.
DD,
I was just saying to Lennybhoy about how king had a squint and the abuse Fergus got from smsm…Ben Turpin!
Let’s not hold our breath on a repeat on a caricature on the GSL.
BRTH
Another more famous Celtic fan blamed it on the wine.
I am only joking my friend.
MINTY MOONBEAMS….
Came from the guy himself
After the Deady Bears protested outside the stadium they once owned::
“It is people’s entitlement. It does not sway me, nor does it put me off – I will still do my job to the very best. I can understand 300 people getting bloody annoyed if they felt there wasn’t a light at the end of the tunnel – but there is a massive moonbeam of success waiting for us.
MiT
Zombie is my new word for them too!
They really hate the fact that we know that they know they died.
HH
west of ireland csc
That last “moonbeams” post was for you mate.
mike in toronto
21:06 on
6 March, 2015
sort of agree there bud but how good would the term ” 3rd rangers sound” no sectarian no bigotry no nothing but the Truth
Sipsini
Ben Turpin????
Before my time auld yin! ;)))
ExSB … another one that gets them is telling them that soon they will be The The Rangers … you can see them try to figure it out, then their faces contort with rage as the Penny (arcade) drops …
timgreen
Apologies mate
No more
HH
Peter Lawwell has not got a clue about Irish politics and how they effect Celtic.
Who do you think Parnell and Davitt drew their inspiration from? Who lead the way ? Who put their lives on the line?
Syd Negakev
19:13 on
6 March, 2015
A few mentions of the Gibraltar 3 on here today. I understand that they were killed by the SAS but what were they doing there..were they just on holiday?
No,they were there to blow up the British Army.You can do this when you declare war on another military force.The problem being,The British government would not say officially they were at war with the PIRA,because all the paraphenalia of being at war with someone,ie,PIRA prisoners being treated as POWs,not being able to beat,torture,prisoners,in fact,do as you please,would then be illegal.
The “Shoot to kill”policy on Gibraltar,Loughgall,etc,would have also been illegal.No declaration of war,no shoot to kill policy.
I had a very negative experience of dealing with David Murray in 1986. Of course, soon after, he buys Rangers
At the time I said “I would not want that man in charge of my club” 24 years later several people remembered my words and called me to say so.
Tonight I say about Mr.David King “I would not want that man in charge of my club”
There, I have said it. It is a matter of public record so I shall stand or fall by my comments.
Tontine,
As always, you come up with the goods.
I was going by memory. It was the common thread of Jinky being fouled from behind, by three players of similar physical stature, that I found interesting.
What’s the matter with Sevconians. Although I personally prefer hun monkeys.
jmccormick 19:12 on 6 March, 2015
Just back from a very good meal at Malaga Tapas, St Andrews Rd, near Shields Road Subway… The best Tapas I have eaten in the UK and I have had a few. Staff are all from Córdoba and Seville, well versed in the Celtic story and offer great service and fresh cooked plates of pleasure. They have good offers , honestly cannot fault the place…do yourself a favour and get in there. Advert over.
******
Well done son. Just checked it out and we’ll def be there. Cheers!
Ulysses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMCmKUcrHgw
Callum Murray holds up the board..7 mins injury time…
Fanad
Pedro knows Celtic’s link to Ireland and her politic. That was a lie he told yesterday. Why should he lie when he knows he will be caught? Very strange and frankly sickening.
mike in toronto
21:20 on
6 March, 2015
Me and mine were over in Toronto many years ago for a family wedding, jeez that place is huge. Being from Port Glasgow I felt a wee bit intimidated. Niagra on the lake now was magic.
weet weet weet(GBWO)
21:20 on
6 March, 2015
timgreen
Apologies mate
No more
HH
Don’t you be listening to him.
I enjoyed your joke. Much better than ploughing through all that political point scoring silliness.
Hearing tonight that Farewell Big Mike is not an appropriate headline. The fun is just beginning. GSL tried to get big Mike onboard today as he is not in any position to fund the bluster.
To which the big man responded. No thanks I own you.
watch this space.
Seville67
Home after sending our legia friend home full of gnt
Blame Oldtim
Friday night is rebel night
RC give us some ballads that embarrassed our multy millionaire CEO
Roy Croppie, Firiday night won’t be the same without your great posts. Get your priorities right, man. Lol
I hope you and your good lady wife have a great night. The Seamill Hydro is a terrific hotel.
As an aside, Sean Fallon’s eldest daughter, Colette is/was the manager there plus three of the Fallon siblings had their wedding receptions there.
HJ
I agree with your prophecy!
Just another we shove for my golf and Autism story which I posted earlier.
There are 6 team places left for the inaugural Celtic Charity Foundation Golf Day on 2nd April and there are some places left for attending the lunch afterwards where there will be a raffle, auction, Q&A with some players past and present and so on.
The money is being raised for a great and personal cause so have a wee read.
Thanks
Celtic Links -A day out & the story of Joseph. http://wp.me/p1G95H-1ku
ExSB
It is a nice place to live … very multicultural.. .but becoming less welcoming due to Tory influences … and, right now ….. bloody cold…. we’ve been around minus 20 for the last few months!
Bit different from Paisley … that is for sure!
NoL is lovely. Haven’t been in a while, but just one a weekend there recently in a charity auction … is particularly lovely in the summer!
HH
Mike
Sean had 4 ghirls and the one Bhoy
My parents had 4 bhoys then 1 ghirl
Those Sligo genes are a funny thing
seville67
That is my take on this too.
King has bitten the hand that is squeezing his spherical objects.
Dallas
Roy C is my DJ of choice. Calvin who??? :))
Weet, weet
A blogs a blog of course, of course. We are a broad church and every day is a school day on here. You wack on till your nose bleeds fhriend.
Aff oouutt.
Oiche mhaith Tim land.
winning captains
20:10
Nice idea for raffle and best wishes to everyone next week at CQN11.
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What to call that lot? I’m PC, me. Lurkin’ bhuns, jet off, why don’t you
seville67 … quite the little tease, aren’t ya? what have you heard? we want sources and details! (even if you have to make some of it up, I’m okay with that!)
Fholks
I’m looking into raising a Petition on Change.org, calling on Campbell Ogilvie, Stewart Regan, Sandy Bryson and Neil Doncaster to resign, along the following lines:
“For the good of Scottish football, your continuing presence in post is an affront to decent supporters of all teams who value fairness, honesty, transparency and sporting integrity. Campbell Ogilvie, by his own admission, is “heavily conflicted”; Stewart Regan’s suggestion of “social unrest”; Sandy Bryson’s bizarre interpretation of legitimate registration; and Neil Doncaster’s prediction of “Armageddon” have all conspired to make Scottish football authorities a laughing stock and not fit for purpose. All of their positions are thoroughly untenable and if there was any decency remaining they would have taken the honourable course of action long before now. It is little wonder that there is no sponsor, nor that negotiations with TV companies cannot produce a better deal than is currently the case, whilst these discredited individuals remain in post.”
Before proceeding, I would be glad of any thoughts, especially from any legal eagles out there, as to whether there could be any recourse from the individuals concerned, or whether it would be considered as “my opinion”?
I am heartily sick of the whole shebang and hope that enough interest could be engendered throughout a range of clubs and their supporters possibly via social media to highlight the message. Who knows, it might even have the desired effect, if sufficient numbers sign up to it.
HH
Since it’s after midnight here, a song, a good one.
http://youtu.be/NpMzUa4YXR8
Pablophanque you are missed.
Afore I go
Enjoy yourself Roy C