We do love discovering an illegible player in a team that has ‘eliminated’ us from Europe. Before we get too carried away, the rules were clear on Sion and on Legia Warsaw, but both matters came down to legal arguments carrying the room. Uefa and CAS had the ability to find in favour of both of our opponents.
Mitdjylland’s fielding of Juninho, who still has a suspension to serve from his time in Brazil, is different in two respects. Most importantly, it appears curious that a ban from a national association (Brazil) is applicable for games controlled by the regional union (in this case, Uefa).
The ban is referred to as “global” but that term is not particularly clear. If the SFA ban a player, the ban is global in the respect that he cannot move territory and play without consequence. Under normal circumstances, however, he can play in the next Uefa game despite still being subject to a global ban on playing in national tournaments.
It is more than possible that the message communicated by Uefa to Mitdjylland prior to their game against PSV last night was incorrect. Mitdjylland and Uefa will doubtlessly be in touch with the Brazilian FA when they open this morning. If, however, the ban extended to all games, Celtic were not eliminated from the Champions League. That is our position. Uefa, and if necessary CAS, will be asked to confirm this and make whatever arrangements necessary. The awkwardness of Mitdjylland now having played one more round has no legal standing.
Delighted we signed a goalkeeper and a central midfielder. James McCarthy would have been at Celtic in 2009 if then-manager, Tony Mowbray rated him, no other reason. This was a spectacular oversight. James has played very little football for five years. He is an undoubted talent, if he remains fit, he will have a significant impact on our season.
Joe Hart is experienced enough to resolve many of the defensive problems we experienced last season and this. He has something to prove; winning the league with Celtic is the perfect challenge.
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Surely not! por cierto
Aye
An ineligible person.
Disqualified by law, rule, or provision.
Paul –
I think you mean ineligible.
You really need an editor.
I confronted her about it
I said, “I’m the most illegible bachelor in town.”
And she said, “Yeah. That’s why I can never understand any of those silly letters you send me.”
And then one day it happened
She cut her hair and I stopped loving her
TOM MCLAUGHLIN @ 2:07 PM,
You’d expect anyone with a sense of decency to have a “Rangers problem”.
Ain’t that the truth…
WordtothewiseCSC
Interesting analysis as ever Paul.
I would be amazed if UEFA have misunderstood the communications and incorrectly deemed the player ineligible for the PSV game.
CHAIRBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:22 PM
TOM MCLAUGHLIN @ 2:07 PM,
You’d expect anyone with a sense of decency to have a “Rangers problem”.
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Unfortunately the only problem that the man who calls the shots at Celtic had with the huns was that they were relegated (sic).
Here’s me getting told the ineligible player story,was the work of an internet bampot…..😮
Yon Vinegar of Castlemilk was illegible.
Who IS the most illegible player around? Mr Mxzyspytlyc from the fifth dimension springs to mind.
BOGNORBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:21 PM
I confronted her about it
I said, “I’m the most illegible bachelor in town.”
And she said, “Yeah. That’s why I can never understand any of those silly letters you send me.”
And then one day it happened
She cut her hair and I stopped loving her
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brilliant! that popped into my head too. Best Billy Bragg lyrics ever
Was ‘Walk Away Renee’ the B side of Levi Stubbs’ Tears? Seem to remember Janice Long playing it in the 80s
Ernie Lynch
CHAIRBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:22 PM
TOM MCLAUGHLIN @ 2:07 PM,
You’d expect anyone with a sense of decency to have a “Rangers problem”.
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Unfortunately the only problem that the man who calls the shots at Celtic had with the huns was that they were relegated (sic).
Your damn tooting Ernie, that said CEO was moaning about, how our Club was losing 2.5 Million a year,
over the four Seasons that Sevco International, where not in the SPL, ten million in total, because it was
having an effect on their yearly bonus.
ERNIE LYNCH @ 12:28 PM,
Well that’s very true, one of the biggest challenges DD’s Board had was to ensure the old firm survived while trying to convince the Celtic support they had the usual type of “Rangers Problem”.
Rangers is a great football club, it has a great history and it’s unfortunate that they have been relegated,” said the Irish businessman.
“We would certainly like to contest with them every week – we believe we’ve got a better team and a better management structure.
“Rangers is a fantastic football club, it is one of the greatest football clubs in Great Britain, we’ve got to acknowledge that. But we can only look after ourselves.”
Or mibees not… Rangers got bye with a little help from their friends;)
Hail Hail
BADA BING!! on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:37 PM
Here’s me getting told the ineligible player story,was the work of an internet bampot…..😮
Lol,read that last night.Also very sharp with the “Mc Carthy incoming”story.
Chairbhoy
ERNIE LYNCH @ 12:28 PM,
Well that’s very true, one of the biggest challenges DD’s Board had was to ensure the old firm survived while trying to convince the Celtic support they had the usual type of “Rangers Problem”.
Rangers is a great football club, it has a great history and it’s unfortunate that they have been relegated,” said the Irish businessman.
“We would certainly like to contest with them every week – we believe we’ve got a better team and a better management structure.
“Rangers is a fantastic football club, it is one of the greatest football clubs in Great Britain, we’ve got to acknowledge that. But we can only look after ourselves.”
Or mibees not… Rangers got bye with a little help from their friends;)
Hail Hail
Your damn tooting Chairbhoy, the bottom line here, is that Football nowadays, is a Business, it’s not
a Sport, played for enjoyment, its a results industry, with the fat cats wanting to reap the rewards, of
their success. However, if one does not move with the times in said industry, then one will be left
behind. One should not sit back on their laurels, or as the GB puts it, ‘Don’t Fall Asleep @ The Wheel’
ERNIE LYNCH on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:28 PM
CHAIRBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:22 PM
TOM MCLAUGHLIN @ 2:07 PM,
You’d expect anyone with a sense of decency to have a “Rangers problem”.
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Alas the perennial *Rangers problem is gradually returning to Scottish football, that of a deep-rooted sense of entitlement.
‘Ruling the roost’ in the administration of the game was always the prerogative of Ibrox right up to the demise of the club in 2012. Having been liquidated, humiliated and then run by spivs for the majority of the last ten years, large helpings of ‘humble pie’ have had to be consumed. Now with the ‘top dog’ title having been confirmed last season, a new emboldened attitude is now being adopted.
There will be old scores that they will feel need to be settled. The media are already falling into line.
Possibly doubt was creeping in at 2-0 as the Malmo game was drawing to an end, but the last-gasp goal has changed everything. I expect them to win comfortably at Ibrox, probably after a very early goal.
The problem was not really allowing Sevco back into the league and portraying themselves as Ranger IL 2012, no the biggest problem was the failure to keep so far in front of them that they would always be irrelevant, por cierto
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:38 PM
Yon Vinegar of Castlemilk was illegible.
………………
Made me laugh out loud
TB- to be honest, I could do without any European football this season, and concentrate on the league, but we should pursue the issue anyway.
The Celtic B Team return to their new home at Airdrie’s Penny Cars Stadium on Wednesday night (Aug 4), where they welcome Berwick Rangers in their third Scottish Lowland League fixture of the new season.
A dominant Celtic side secured an impressive 5-1 victory over University of Stirling last week (Wed 28), and the Bhoys will be looking to build on this winning momentum when they face Berwick Rangers this week.
It’s a 7:45pm kick-off on Wednesday, Aug 4 and tickets are on sale now, priced £8 for adults and just £4 for under 16s.
You can secure your tickets HERE now, to show your support for our stars of the future!
Apart from the player being ineligible to play against us, what’s worse than that is going out to a team called Midgieland! por cierto.
AKBW1888 @ 1:02 PM,
Yes definitely, with the wilful narcolepsy of the Board it wasn’t the falling asleep that was the issue, it was waking them up.
JHB @ 1:04 PM,
Yes, if they get their foot on our neck, it’s not coming off…
Hail Hail
Hi Paul67,
James McCarthy would have been at Celtic in 2009 if then-manager, Tony Mowbray rated him, no other reason.
Well that’s not strictly speaking true now, is it!? Think you are mis-remembering again, or perhaps badly briefed…
We put in a bid for James McCarthy. Of course we have a habit of buying players our managers don’t “rate”, however with JMcC it was all about the money! Money!! Money!!!
The reason James McCarthy did not get his wish to become a Celtic player was; for the same reason dozens of great players missed the opportunity to grace Celtic Park in the hoops. Peter Lawwell wouldn’t match the very reasonable fee required by Hamilton. From McCarthy through McGinn to Tonev, it was our incompetent CEO and his parsimonious ways what done it…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1181949/Celtic-fail-500k-swoop-Hamiltons-James-McCarthy-chase-hots-up.html
Celtic fail in £500k swoop for Hamilton’s James McCarthy as chase hots up
By Mark Wilson for MailOnline
01:09, 15 May 2009,
Celtic had a £500,000 approach for James McCarthy kicked out by Hamilton last night as the bidding war for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year intensified.
A faxed offer from Parkhead chief executive Peter Lawwell was immediately rejected by Accies chairman Ronnie MacDonald, after a similar approach from Portsmouth was given short shrift last week.
Sportsmail understands there have now been five written offers for McCarthy, with certain English Championship clubs also verbally signalling a willingness to pay in excess of £1million for the 18-year-old midfielder.
At least three clubs south of the border are also believed to have sought a first-option on the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international.
Celtic’s opening bid falls well short of Accies’ seven-figure valuation, but a protracted tug-of-war could now be in the offing after McCarthy’s agent, Willie McKay, claimed his client was only interested in moving to the SPL champions. MacDonald, however, is determined not to be swayed.
‘We have said all along that, if the right offer comes along for James to progress in his career, then we would not stand in his way,’ said the Accies chairman.
‘But it would have to be acceptable to the club and that has not yet happened.
‘I don’t know whether James would prefer to stay in Glasgow or move down south. We want to get to the end of the season and take things from there.
‘James has progressed extremely well under Billy Reid’s management and who is to say he couldn’t make even more progress at Hamilton?’
Reid is confident McCarthy will not be distracted from Accies’ final two matches of the campaign, with the chance to ensure their SPL safety in tomorrow’s derby with Motherwell.
‘I would love to work with James as long as I can but I would never stand in his way or try to hinder his development,’ said Reid.
‘I think we could develop him more but there will come a time when he wants to leave.
‘But James is an asset for this club and, if he has to move on, then we have to get the going rate.
‘I will be delighted if he stays but I just want the best for James McCarthy.’
Agent McKay, however, urged Hamilton and Celtic to try to thrash out a deal as he claimed McCarthy had set his heart on the move to Parkhead.
‘Moving to Celtic would be a great opportunity for James,’ said McKay.
‘Celtic would provide the chance of Champions League football and would be the right step at this stage of his career. I think Hamilton and Celtic need to enter into a dialogue.’
Former Celtic midfielder Murdo MacLeod took a different view and insisted McCarthy should not risk being stuck on the bench at Parkhead.
‘I wouldn’t like to see him come to Celtic Park and not get a game,’ said MacLeod.
‘It’s a vital time for his career and he has to keep playing every week.
‘In the middle of the park for Celtic, Scott Brown is going to play every week. So you are perhaps looking at one position for James – and Paul Hartley, Marc Crosas and Barry Robson are all competing.
‘That would be tough for him, so I don’t know if it would be the right move in terms of getting a game. It would be better to either stay at Hamilton or move to a club where he will play.’
Hail Hail
JHB, if Footy results was so predictable, then the Bookies would not be making a fortune out of it.
However, we all know that this is not the case, Malmo are no mugs, & with a potential 40 Million
Euros @ stake, they will not be turning up @ Castle Grey Skull, just to make up the numbers, now
will they? ‘No!
‘winning the league with Celtic is the perfect challenge”
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Winning the league with Celtic should be a given. Winning it with one of the other clubs would be an achievement.
Liking the McCarthy signing. Soro has promise but maybe not ready for that key role yet. James will allow Callum and A.N.other to get forward more, although there will probably be some in-game rotation too.
The irony could be delicious with radio Clyde trying to stitch celtic up regarding ineligible players !!!!….lol..
MULTI-MONIKER VILLAIN on 4TH AUGUST 2021 12:39 PM
Who IS the most illegible player around? Mr Mxzyspytlyc from the fifth dimension springs to mind.
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😂 😂 Turned the clock ck back there by 50 odd years. Had to say his name backwards I think, to get him back.
CHAIRBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 1:12 PM
AKBW1888 @ 1:02 PM,
Yes definitely, with the wilful narcolepsy of the Board it wasn’t the falling asleep that was the issue, it was waking them up.
LOL, your damn tooting Chairbhoy.
CHAIRBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 1:15 PM
Yes, that’s how I remembered it too, though, I did think, at that time, we were well placed in that position and he had only played for Hamilton in the SPL. No one knew if he could or would develop into the midfield player that he became, injuries, lots of them, aside, por cierto.
Why can we never strike while the irons hot.Forget everything else,the 30-40 million CL money is at stake come the end of the month,when we visit the scumdome,get beat,we have a mountain to climb.
By this time,we must know everything there is to know about available players,nothing left but the faffing about,of which we are European Champions.The computer ( Aye right )did us no favors with the scum game coming so quick,but FFS,get a move on,at least 2 defenders signed and playing /training,before we go there.
Seems to be only the fans who see the urgency.Unbelievable.
I will say it again,20 million is buttons for a striker in the EPL.Dont be fooled.Villa paid Brentford 37 million for their championship striker,Watkins.If anyone else had scored the amount of goals Edouarde had scored for French 23s,and us,he would be sought after ,all over.Something not right.
Chairbhoy
Usual revisionism. Only last week we had this:
“However, I doubt if even Neil himself believes he was wise to take the job permanently. This was a mistake by Neil, his advisors and most of all, by Celtic.”
At the time………….
“Multi-treble winning Brendan Rodgers is not a talent spotter. If we are going to spend significant sums of money this summer, better to have Neil Lennon with his hand on the tiller.
It felt like a bad day when Brendan left, but now I am sure it was for the best. There is no telling the damage Brendan and Lee would do with this kind of money.”
https://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/kt-medical-advice-player-hierarchy-being-ready-to-make-a-deal/
EVENING TIMES HEADLINE,
Celtic opponents Midgy,claimed to have played ineligible player,
B,bbbut they are appealing.
Chairbhoy, our Board has been in a Coma for the last few Seasons, & Big Ben was chiming @
its bed side last Season, with the boxing ref saying Jack, Queen, King, Ace, 52 Cards, 4 Suits,
Wake the f*ck up.
Ziggydoc. Aye. Superman had to get him to say his name backwards in order to return him to the 5th dimension. Not sure if I got the spelling right.
Rafael Varane, first choice French international, multiple La Liga and CL winner £43 million
Ben White,Brighton to Arsenal £50 million….
TURKEYBHOY on 4TH AUGUST 2021 1:26 PM
EVENING TIMES HEADLINE,
Celtic opponents Midgy,claimed to have played ineligible player,
B,bbbut they are appealing.
Turkeybhoy, no doubt, Midgyland will be appealing about that, yeah it would be a laugh, if
Midgyland would have to pay us, 40 Million Euros for cheating, however knowing the corrupt
UEFA setup, & how they operate, Midgyland will probably just get a slap on the wrist, & we
will get an apology, yeah time will tell on this said matter.
Not paid much attention to the Olympics, watched 200 metres semi final yesterday, 17 year old American boy Knighton,looked like a young Usain Bolt, easing down he coasted it,final is at 1.55.