18 October has been in the diary for a while. Today is the day teams in European competition have to submit their accounts for last season to Uefa. If you are in European competition, your accounts must be ready to publish. If they are ready and you have not published them, why?
Celtic’s accounts were published a month ago; Celtic have nothing to worry about or hide. Newco have yet to let their fans know what the figures look like. They will eventually be published, of course, when we will gain an insight into why they were unable to spend in the transfer market after qualifying for the Champions League.
I also expect to see the resolution of their dispute with Sports Direct International. At the lower end, this could be a charge in the region of £2m, but at the punitive end, it could be as high as £8m. It will also be interesting to read whether they could afford to settle this debt outright or had to commit to a long-term payment plan. Knowing what a slick operation Newco are, I expect a punitive settlement that overreaches their immediate resources and a decade long mortage-type payment.
As in politics, money eventually outs you in football. When we read club accounts we cannot get the thrill we get from a match result, but the consequences are far greater.
There is something incredibly endearing about Frank McGarvey. He is out there, facing the illness no one likes talking about, without awkwardness or hushed tones. Everyone has to find their own way to deal with illness, we are not all like Frank, but again, facing this hurdle, he has given us an example to admire.
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BT
I cleaned the lines every 2 weeks at the cricket club whether keg or hand pulled.
BIGRAILROADBLUES @ 4:28 PM
Stop it you lot ,I’m getting thirsty.
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One gets the impression that you are thirsty quite a lot…😉
HH
Our ‘cellar’ was just behind the bar so about 2 pints draw off per line – 5 lines 😋
Guinness is better in a pub where a number of people are drinking it.
Poor if there is no one drinking it.
Tends to support the “higher turnover, better pint” theory.
Although the “better pint leads to higher turnover” theory might also have some merit.
ERNIE LYNCH on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 11:43 AM
TURKEYBHOY on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 11:12 AM
He got a concise, straight, unequivocal, truthful answer to the question he asked.
Turkeybhoy He got double-down denial with an answer which was economical with the truth
Andrew e-mail evidence exists that inextricably links you and with this alter ego you use on CQN
Why do you persist in this nonsense as if you are a character in a John le Carré novel where you behave on CQN as if to reveal your true identity would be a breach of national security, its laughable risible nonsense
BTW, What do you prefer Andrew or Andy ? asking for my alter ego
The Guinness from a can where they put the glass on a sonic pad isn’t bad.
Gene
We had a five pint draw in KSC Blantyre
GGH
YEH I’m always have a look around if I fancy a pint of the Guinness
BT
Blessed be the draw off
BIG JIMMY on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 7:13 AM
ROCK TREE BHOY on 17TH OCTOBER 2022 5:16 PM
Anyone know specifically what Mad Mitch was banned for? Asking for a friend.
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Why are you ASKING that Question ?
WHY dont you have a GUESS, just like YOU DID when I was BANNED earlier in the year ?
At the time that I was BANNED, YOU submitted a Post that was SHEER GUESS WORK, and TOTALLY INCORRECT on your part………..after I was REINSTATED, I let your comments go, as I have more important matters to deal with.
However, in recent weeks, you have went out of your way, to support MAD MITCH, and I was forced into making you aware that the CRAP that you Posted about me being banned, was indeed sheer GUESS WORK on your part….and therefore…UTTER CRAP !
YOU didnt have a CLUE as to ” WHY” I was banned earlier this year, but that FACT didnt stop you from mking CRAP UP.
” Your asking for a friend ?….would that be for your only friend…a certain MAD MITCH ” ?
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Big Jimmy – If I was to say I’m really really sorry and I was only kiddin on that I liked MadMitch, would I be able to join your CQN clique?
Good to see some familiar and welcome ole CQN monikers back on the blog
Hope much more return to enjoy the banter and the Celtic chat
aff oot fur ma tea
Frank showing us what really matters in life. A really humble man despite his exuberant talents. Always remember when he won POTY for Erskine CSC he was asked what prize he would like. Typically players would choose something engraved. Frank asked for a hoover – I always assumed for a friend or relative in need. Different days indeed.
Will never forget being right behind the goals at Hampden with my dad as that incredible header went in. The crowd that day was crushing… literally!
A fine human being and a great footballer. All positive thoughts to Frank and his family.
Whats French for ” Clique” ?
Anyone know ?
HaHaHa
PETERLATCHFORDSBELLY on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 5:05 PM
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I sold my Hoover a while ago…..it was just sitting there gathering Dust !
LOL
HH Mate
now, thats a dodgy auld Joke.
St Stivs some social football history
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LOL😂😂😂
“UNCLE JIMMY on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 3:01 PM
Be interesting to see how we approach the game tomorrow.
Do we continue with a one size fits all approach?
Do we use the cup to try a different formation?
Clearly, we are outstanding domestically, whilst we are distinctly average in European competition.
The motherwell game may be one of our few opportunities to try plan A.2”
UJ
Ange has said often enough that his team will always play the same way.Obviously, different players might make a difference of sorts but the style, I expect, will remain the same.
Personally, I am happy with that as I have thoroughly enjoyed watching our team this season.
As regards `outstanding domestically` and ` distinctly average in European competition.` , I would say we were very good first half against Real and competed well against the classy Leipzig . We lost both because
a) Real were better than us and
b) Leipzig took their chances better than us.
Each to their own, of course but, overall, I am very happy with Celtic this season.
GENE on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 4:45 PM
The Guinness from a can where they put the glass on a sonic pad isn’t bad.
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GENE, you’ve lost me with that one mate.
LOL
HH Mate.
BRRB: enjoy your visit to the fair City. Great to see you on Saturday.
Slippy G’s jaiket is on a shoogly peg. Can’t say I’m unhappy.
https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/football/aston-villa-poised-to-scoop-big-steven-gerrard-replacement-with-manager-s-days-numbered/ar-AA135qpT
As I Posted a couple of days ago, according to Mr Andy Walker ( I Know ) at the start of M’Wells game v The Huns on Sunday, the M’well Pitch is in FANTASTIC Nick.
It did look good on TV, I must admit.
Therefore, it MAY suit Celtic right down to the ground ( No Pun Intended ), to play Excellent passing Fitba Tomorrow.
Certainly, DESPITE the great nick of the Pitch at Fir Park…NEITHER M’Well and/or the Huns were capable of using the pitch to their advantage.
Hopefully, Celtic will show them , how its done Tomorrow ?
HH
Big Jimmy
The Guinness is poured flat into the glass then put on the sonic pad.The device is activated and hey presto
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–itznRVeZ–/17m5x03ueymdnjpg.jpg
I can’t stand Guinness.
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 4:29 PM
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Agreed. My mate across from office at Gordon Biersch brewhouse does his once a week.
Poured flat from a can
Jimmy
As Gene said it’s used in places like church halls etc where Guinness isn’t poured it drank very often
Never tried it to be honest
Almore – you’re not confusing it with marmite 😁
BT
Lots of bars use it where Guinness isn’t that popular – 4 of my locals at least
Guinness still drunk in copious amounts in blantyre
Good evening all from Darkey Kelly’s, Christchurch.
Call Me Gerry 4.36
A fair point 🤔
Al 5.19
Good to see you too. Pity I can’t escape from this monstrous regiment of women. Maybe next visit with a few of the bhoys. 👍
BT 5.31
Shockeroonie! 😂
Rock Tree Bhoy
A clique.you must try harder its myth has been legend RTB here for years.just a crowd of Celtic fans,saying their bit
come on your an adult,,something about Celtic,circles being round,squares being squares.even
There’s a global community and knowledge here to read.i know its Celtic they come on for it.Celtic influences?where did you grow up?
Where do you watch games? Where are you on planet?
Your first game? Something of you,in Celtic ,not from an article.
Take it easy,your not in any imagined,or unimagined digital battle,your more likely to be shunned or shamed not knowing a pic or question bout 21/2
Time for Celtic Rtb
HH
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Big Jimmy, take it easy,smile and delete,:-)
P.s just came round via cathedral there ,maxwell plums,dexys,morrisons bars all well used before goin to Panama jax and the warehouse in Dunlop st
HH
An Tearmann 5.38.
Warehouse opened up by Danny and Michael Modlin back in the day I think.
ALMORE on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 5:26 PM
I can’t stand Guinness.
Almore ,it’s not that I don’t like it, taste or so,I tried and didn’t take to my odd palate :-)
My pal in Oz,Sean,his granny had an old fashion bottle daily.she died at 98.good iron,she said the taste changed when they stopped the old cork tops changed lol.
I recall the time of the Guinness strike,the horse cartoon,of the horse being fed a bucket of Guinness,and the the other bucket marked Murphys was placed,in middle,at back legs lol
Soz I missed ye Saturday,Bobby Lennox is a visit for me to do.
:-)
HH
A Guinness only has 15 more calories than a Bud Light and 5 more calories than the same amount of skim milk. Plus, you’re going to feel a lot fuller after a Guinness than a Bud Light (thanks to the CO2 and Nitrogen carbonation that leads to its thick, creamy texture), saving yourself from the extra food calories later.
There you have it.
LIONROARS67 on 18TH OCTOBER 2022 5:14 PM
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ta for that, added to the research list for this evening.
I started watching the Walter Tull drama again.
It also has a bit of a laxative effect MNCELT
Steven McLean the VAR referee at Tynecastle Nick Walsh referee
Note : See my post yesterday
MNCELT 6.00
Proof indeed of the benefits of Guinness as part of a calorie controlled diet. Yer a genius! 👍🍻