Congratulations to who originally penned: “We shall not be move, not by the Hearts, the Hibs or The Rangers, erm, we’ll not be moved, OK?” Celtic stand alone, our historic rivals, those who half a century ago denied our grandparents, are gone. Do we have a perfect season ahead? Maybe not, but it will be a unique historical joy nonetheless.
Some of the chat yesterday was that the Premiership would be poorer without Hibernian next season, but anyone who watched Hamilton out-pass and out-play them on Sunday wouldn’t think so. Hibs have offered nothing of note to league football for years. Terry Butcher has got practically everything wrong since arriving at Easter Road but his post-match comment, that perhaps his team needed relegation to thoroughly clear the decks.
Whatever Hibs are they are not competition to Celtic. Our domestic competition next season will come from Aberdeen, Dundee United and Motherwell. United and Aberdeen both finished the season poorly after showing considerable promise early on. Expect Jackie McNamara and Derek McInnes to build on their work over the last year.
If you were an aspiring Championship club you will not have welcomed the Accies result on Sunday. Now clear of their administration travails Hearts have the strongest squad in next season’s Championship. They will also be solvent, able to build on their squad and are likely to sell more season tickets than anyone else in the league.
Hibs’ newly recruited chief exec, Leann Dempster, is potentially the clubs most important recruit in 10 years. She will surely attempt to fit her successful Motherwell template onto the Edinburgh club – and may even have more resources at her disposal.
Queens and Falkirk know they are up against it in their bid for promotion next season but they are two well-run clubs who will have an influence on who does go up. I’m not even prepared to consider anyone else for the promotion spots, some just don’t have the players, some don’t have the management, some don’t have the money to end the season. Some are afflicted by all three ailments.
With the potential of a rejuvenated Hibs making next season’s play-offs, Premiership clubs will spend the next 11 months anticipating the very real possibility that it’s odds on that two clubs will go down next season. Accies and Dundee look more than a match for St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Ross County and Partick Thistle. While Celtic will win the league comfortably, we’re likely to see intense competition between Motherwell, Aberdeen and United for the ‘Best of the Rest’ badge, and between the other eight clubs to stay up.
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Murat Yakin is a non-starter – why resign from Basel and then join CFC? He was tapped/ approached by Spurs after the ABV sacking. Has a chance of S’ton job – Swiss connections.
So why give up Basel seeded 20 (pot 3) and a last 16 this year likely to give them a good chance of reaching Pot 2 next year?
Why come to CFC seeded 62 (pot 4 if we qualify)?
Our wages and budget? Don’t think so!
I don’t think our play has suffered since Lenny left
Coyle is liked but would cause such a negative feeling – box office he is not.
And Stevie Clarke,in your opinion,IS box office?.I despair.
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23:20 on 27 May, 2014
I’m with you, Bhoy ……… Give me Joy in my I pray, give me Henrik ’til the end of day …..
BIG-CUP-WINNERS
23:16 on 27 May, 2014
All of the above :-)
HH
CRC
praecepta- hope you’re right mate,stuck a tenner @ 5/1 on Yakin to Southampton due to Swiss link.
Some of the scam scam scam so far……read fro the bottom up. Pat’s poor niece needs our help but I’ll need £25 for each of the transfers. This scamming is fast, safe and easy.
BertWeedon.com
Pat, not a problem mate. I just want to help as quickly as I can. Apologies for the late reply. I had a bit of trouble getting home from Swally’s baking class. One of his classmates mixed up two different kinds of pastry and there was a, lets say “fire incident” that caused a delay. Swally’s ok but slightly shook up after the incident. His classmate received third degree burns when his filo pastry lamb supreme bake more or less exploded and sent hot lamb and cream filling in all directions across the classroom.
Anyway, enough about that. I tried again to make the transfer and once again it failed to go through. So, I contacted the bank internet hotline and they informed me that in order to make the transfer quickly to your W.U. account I’d have to split the transfer into two payments of 1000 and 800 euros respectively. There’s a 1000 euro limit on the amount I can transfer to a foreign account in one transaction apparently. This is particularly annoying as it’s my money and I need this to happen quickly to help my mate. Who do these bankers think they’re dealing with. It makes my blood boil Pat, it really does.
I’ll look to split the transfer into two payments and I’ll do this tomorrow morning and send you the TCN number as soon as possible. I’ll be all over this like a rash in the morning buddy. This must be a bummer for this crap to happen on your holiday. Hopefully we can get the money side of things sorted and you can get back to enjoying your holiday.
I’ll be in touch tomorrow once I’ve contacted the bank to arrange splitting out the cash transfer.
Cheers Paddy, and keep your chin up
Your concerned friend Michael
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From: Pat Mcginley
To: acgr
Sent: Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 22:09
Subject: Re: Urgent Request
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your help. Sorry for the late response, just read your email. But I think it will be better for you to send it in cash through any Western Union outlet if sending it online doesn’t work out. I will be waiting for your email regarding the transfer details.
Best Regards,
Pat
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—–Original Message—– From: acgr To: Pat Mcginley Sent: Tue, May 27, 2014 7:32 pm Subject: Re: Urgent Request
Pat, I’m having trouble transferring the funds. I’ve tried twice but it keeps bouncing back and refusing to register.I think it might be because it’s an international transfer and I’m not seeing how to remedy this. I’ll try once more later as I have to take Swally to his baking class. I’ll be back around 10PM and will let you know how it goes.
In the mean time stay strong and hang in there.
Cheers
Michael
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From: Pat Mcginley
To: acgr
Sent: Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 18:52
Subject: Re: Urgent Request
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your concern, sorry for the late response, just saw your email. You will send the funds through (Western Union) using the details below.
Name: Patrick McGinley
Address: 15, Rua Castilho
Zip-Code: 1250-68 City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Please, kindly get back to me with the transfer confirmation number (MTCN) with full details of the transfer once you have it done.
I will be waiting to read from you soon.
Best regards,
Pat
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—–Original Message—– From: acgr To: Patmcg18888 Sent: Tue, May 27, 2014 6:31 pm Subject: Re: Urgent Request
Pat, I’m sorry to hear about your sister. Please let me know what I can do to help.
See you next month at the golf day.
Regards
Michael
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From: Pat Mcginley
To: acgr
Sent: Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 9:39
Subject: Urgent Request
Hi,
I am sorry to bother you with this. I am currently in (Portugal) due to some urgent matters to help my ill cousin, she is suffering from Kidney disease and must undergo Kidney transplant to save her life. The news of her illness got to me as an emergency and she needs family support to keep her alive.
The surgery is very cheap here in Portugal, I am wondering if you could be of any assistance to me. The hospital management demanded for a 5,000 Euro deposit before the surgery could be implemented to prevent her from further complications but I have just 3,200 Euro with me. I need a loan of 1,800 Euro from you and I will surely reimburse you as soon as I return home; if you can’t raise all the money I will appreciate whatever amount you can come up with. Please, let me know if you can be of help so that I can advise on how to transfer the funds.
Anticipating your reply to my request.
Best Regards,
Pat
Big Cup Winners
Just laugh at him, then laugh at him again,
justafan,
When I say this,itis with no disrespect to the managers,its just I see a merry go round of same old same.They have done nothing to warrant the Celtic job.Many others not even mentioned have.Why should we pick our manager ,on here at least from the SMSM?.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
23:43 on
27 May, 2014
http://www.16lovers.com/en/performances/the-nigerian-scam/
.praecepta
23:38 on
27 May, 2014
Murat Yakin is a non-starter – why resign from Basel and then join CFC? He was tapped/ approached by Spurs after the ABV sacking. Has a chance of S’ton job – Swiss connections.
So why give up Basel seeded 20 (pot 3) and a last 16 this year likely to give them a good chance of reaching Pot 2 next year?
Why come to CFC seeded 62 (pot 4 if we qualify)?
Our wages and budget? Don’t think so!
So thats it?.We wont pay the money.We have no ambition.We never want to progress.And you would be happy with this?.We will forever stay in mediocrity,and that would be ok with you?.
!!Bada Bing!!
Swiss National (Turkish family) born in Basel – S’ton owners Swiss (daughter succeeded her father – not football orientated). Lot of upheaval in boardroom last year – a friendly face might be welcome?
turkey…
Thanks for that.
No one knows for certain if any manager will work.
I do think Malky can hardly be described as same old though.
A young manager meeting each challenge as it has come along and being successful would be my interpretation.
The Celtic job is an odd one. Fans have champaign taste while the club has a beer budget. The SPFL is sh*te essentially and winning is all but a foregone conclusion. Yet so too is a pounding in Europe.
I reckon Billy Stark/ Jackie Macnamara combination the kind of partnership we’ll end up with and they’ll do well enough…
Really enjoying the blog. Back to amortisation and generation of domination type chats. Those where the days.
Cults….
Too depressed I think!
Broonie – technically suspect !
my fat **se.
He may not be overly graceful – but watch Broonie versus Barca in Nou Camp 2 years agao.
On the manager – it will be someone the fans “dont really want” and it will be after the season ticket deadline.
Lionsroar67, cheer mate. I’ve copied the link and will study it in detail before my next move. I’ve a fiver bet on with the young fella that I can get this cheeky wee scamp to send me a small amount in the hope I’ll send him his target amount. I’ve got a bank account lined up, primed and ready to go:-)
Close season, FFS.
Bring back the fitba
HH
BB
Would love a Bundesliga coach.
Klopp is the best, apart fae Pep.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
23:43 on 27 May, 2014
Hope at least your getting a free MOT out of this? :-)
HH
CRC
THE EXILED TIM
23:30 on
27 May, 2014
Turkeybhoy
We will get who the suits decide, we have no choice or say.
HH
TET,I still have faith.Even the “Suits”can see the present programme is not working.Lucky to have an average of 30,000 next season.We need a manager who will excite the fans.Who will put out a team playing the Glasgow Celtic way.Put bums on seats,and take the team on.
I know we have no say in who they appoint,but surely,even they know an appointment like Coyle would drive fans away.I will be a boring twat and say,once again,its Yakin for me.Close second,Laudrup.Its high time this board did something for the fans.
In saying that,the favorites on here for the job,would make me weep.
Delaneys Dunky: And maybe Pep can bring Ribery and Robben along with him! ;-)
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
23:56 on
27 May, 2014
http://www.spamscamscam.com/the_show.php
Seen this show very funny, enjoy your exchanges and keep us up to date
Got to be better than endless drivel over new manager
Anyone going to see the Bunnymen on the 11th ? Probably the only time I’ll be in Edinburgh for a while
Turkeybhoy
…………………..And you would be happy with this?.We will forever stay in mediocrity,and that would be ok with you?.
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Now please correct me if I am wrong but…………..
(1) Where did I say I was happy with payment of money (assume wages)?
(2) Ambition (seeing the Club/Team achieve better results in Europe)?
(3) Mediocrity (finding a progressive coach)?
I merely pointed out MY’s credentials and my thoughts as to why CFC were unlikely to get him as a manager (assuming they’ve even approached him).
Would take Strachan back in a minute…..wasn’t given the same funds as MON, but did really well……the other prospects are a gamble…..the wee man I think would be good second time round
CRC, good thinking but the ACGR boogie bus is only 7 months old. I could do with a full set of new snow tyres right enough.
Hopefully yon fanny’s got a bet on the Scotland game tomorrow:_))
Of the names thus far I’d take Laudrup, Clarke or McLaren. Laudrup was initially excellent at Swansea. McLaren has been great for Derby. Clarke is very well respected by many in the game who have forgotten more than I’ll ever know.
Coyle, Keane, Larsson- no thanks. Coyle- you turned us down for Burnley so I wouldnt care if you’d subsequently won the European Cup.
Keane- simply on his record in management to date- not good enough.
Larsson- my hero. The only way is down…
Just my tuppence worth
Lionsroar, new manager? What new manager? What TF happened to the old wan?
Kingsnake
Fantasy fitba, in ma heid.
Klopp wi Lewandowski would really excite me! :))
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
23:56 on
27 May, 2014
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awfy braw ……ma hard spending dosh is on your good self ….
braw
night all …..a good nights rest is what we all need …
OK,maybe Yakin is a “Stick on”for the Saints job.Should not stop us looking for similar.A progressive,forward thinking manager.There are a good few out there.Why do we have to go down the “British,ex Celt”route?.We may not pay top dollar,but I bet we pay more than most in Spain,Austria,Switzerland,Portugal etc.
A bit of ambition is required.I could,and have done,bump my gums all night on this.
Just so sad that so many on here want the “Safe” bet.
Turkeybhoy
Wi ma desire for Celtic manager Jurgen Klopp, I am in fantasy bet land. :)))
Hi Ghuys,
Just logged on ACGR you’re a nutter. I’ve been stressed oot all day about people contacting me to see where I was and concerned about my poor niece.
Get the bam locked up.
Why did he pick on me the swine.
You will need winter tyres where you live and I know just the ghuy to look after you.
HH PB1888. Note only 3 eights
Marapapa
cheers for taking me back.the banana splits theme and charcters remind me of sevco shennanigans :-))
Re manager I wouldnt mind Steve Clarke
With poss hartley as number2
It is a tough one.but one that needs done speedily so we can have a proper stab at CL qualifiers! I think it is right that we get into CL not only for us as fans but for our reputation as a club of historical European pedigree and standing.
HH
Paddybhoy you still doin the bunnets?
HH
praecepta
23:38 on
27 May, 2014
Murat Yakin is a non-starter – why resign from Basel and then join CFC? He was tapped/ approached by Spurs after the ABV sacking. Has a chance of S’ton job – Swiss connections.
So why give up Basel seeded 20 (pot 3) and a last 16 this year likely to give them a good chance of reaching Pot 2 next year?
Why come to CFC seeded 62 (pot 4 if we qualify)?
Our wages and budget? Don’t think so!
I dont understand your first point.You mentioned “Our wages and our budget”For all we know,we could be paying double what Basel were paying.I dont know.You tell us,”He has a chance of the Saints job”.Maybe so.Does that stop us giving it a go to get him?.
All I am saying is he is the sort of manager we should be going after.
“Why come to CFC”.
We are who we are.We have a great chance to play in the CL every season.Does Southampton?.
I know where we play.I know the drawbacks,but its not so long ago that the next manager of the Dutch team said”Being approached by Celtic was the greatest thing in my career.I would have loved to manage one of the worlds great clubs.It was an honour to be considered”.
We are downgrading our own name.God forgive those responsible.
Paddybhoy rumour has it one of your knitters is given you a bit of needle :-))
HH