I like watching a professional perform on the edge. We watched Anthony Stokes do just that at the Cup Final, where despite two superb goals from Gary Hooper, he was clearly head and shoulders above everyone else on the field. This has not always been the way for Anthony, so has too often failed to command a starting place, and live up to the form he promised all those years ago at Falkirk.
Celtic have put a contract in front of him but it will be considerably lighter than the contract Hooper has no intentions of signing. It’s very much up to Anthony now. Deliver and the riches will follow. Don’t bet against him.
Only just catching up on the somewhat demeaning promotion of a football club hiring a new team bus. Every time I see the coach/manager at that club, buses, or to be more precise, Blakey, from On the Buses comes to mind. These people lend themselves to parody so unselfishly.
Coach/Manager
Inspector Blakey
The fascinating part is, only one of the two above was trying to be ridiculous. You enjoy another day of being a Celtic fan.
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WeefratheTim
22:41 on 2 July, 2013
That is Good to hear.
I think the Pre Season has so many people wanting to see the Bhoys playing it overloads the whole managed sytem. The normal campaign is easy to budget for and Celtic can easily manage the Bandwidth needed, I just don’t think they can EVER anticipate how big the interest is in Celtic, every Growing Season.
Moral of the Story……
Dinnae expect top drawer streaming in pre season friendlies, whatever the Season is. ;)
The Africa seed is about to blossom, I’m quite sure the Far Eastern seed is well under way noo.
There is a synthesis between the Celtic Support and all Cultures after all.
The Bible warns about many things, many things I have gibbered about, but The Celtic Support is a guiding light, a light that should be put on a pedestal. Is it any wonder the forces of darkness are trying to suppress the Good Things?
The Rangers died but anyone who thinks that is everything solved, is bonkers, all that happened was an army from the Evil side was defeated through dilligence and hard work. A lot more and dangerous battles to come, they will be defeated as well.
Paul67, thinks jumping into bed with the big boys will solve everything. I don’t think that suits Celtic.
There is no doubt, IMO anyway, we would, over the course of 5 years or so, become the Biggest, Richest and most desirable Club to play for totally because of all the infrastructure we have built up methodically because we have been seriously disadvantaged.
Let us do it all from total weakness. Celtic is about beating all the odds, not being odds on.
I’m sure many listened to the link I posted about the Power of Weakness.
Weefra
Terrible thing pneumonia, had it when I was much younger, wouldn’t wish it on anyone, especially an older person.
Looking forward to them here big time, the older wan is six and a half, the young fella will be four when he is here, hard work, but worth every second, will be reminding grand daughter of the Spanish she knows, she will pick it up again in a week, she was reasonably fluent at four, just needs to keep it up.
Their grumpy will need a holiday when they leave >}
HH
Is it fact the ESPN arnt showing any Scottish games next season?
Agree with most of your points (generally) so forgive me but in my opinion it shouldn’t be looked at that way. Yes we would like to all sit back and watch our Club’s reps fight the good fight and nail the whole lot of them to the wall but in the ‘environment’ ( that word again ) that we operate in, as you are fully aware, doesn’t make these issues straight–forward. They are a dangerous, secretive, powerful, connected force that we face — as ridiculous as it seems for a football club in 2013, but there ye go. I don’t envy our leaders one bit. But despite this I would rather it was taken up by the fans, our fans…..All fans, who want to see a fair game.
I fear the momentum lost from RTC’s mysterious retirement has been lost save from a few good Mhen.
HH
TET
Sorry that was for you, buddy.
T4
Ha I was singin Sevco bus to a couple Sevvies today to that tune. Ha ha ha
Just polished a wee red. Cote de rhone .
I blame doc for going to France.
This leg doing my head in.. :-)
TET,
Yer no listening, if the club ask, the SFA have no say in the matter, UEFA are obligated to carry out the investigation if the bored decide agains the resolution the it shows they are satisfied with everything that happened and the rest is up to the individual on how they interpret
Magic bus has to be on the pa playlist for the cliftonville game.
Save for a good few Bhoys n Ghirls.
Huge respect for Angela Haggerty’s work.
tbb – hope that wee bassa Jimmy Bell crashes the Sevco Bus! :-)
T4
Petec
Personally I could not give a sh@@ about sevco. I take your point about the quality of the transmission, but since I cannot afford to travel abroad to see our team, anything is better than nothing. We live in hope. :)))
Weefra HH
T4
I’m gonna cook my Steakbakes ev–er–y da–y
:)))
.
Is The Sevco Bus song to the Tune of the Venga Boys..
If Not Why..
Summa
the bould bhoys
I was directing my posts to canamalar, he has embarked on a mission, and I wish him well, just trying to point out the pitfalls.
Tend to agree with you, we are the club, always have been, always will be, but, there does not seem to be any fight these days, things are going well for most, so the apathy has set in.
When the huns are back in the spl, winning with the aid of the referees again, the support might get the spark needed to fight, but till then, I fear they are not up for it.
Even the past seasons with the huns around, they cheated with total impunity, and the support moaned on the blogs, no action was taken, where were the protests ??????
It was always going to be a dirty fight, the odds are well stacked against us.
Time will tell mi amigo.
HH
EC67
As you are eating dinner, inform Mrs.EC67 that your stomach is a little upset and you have to visit the bathroom.
Once seated you can watch the game on your computer, remembering to tip the waiter to keep sliding beers under the door every 10 minutes.
At half time return to the table and tell the wife that you are starting to feel a little better and you should be 100% in about 45minutes…She’ll never know.
Make sure she has a full glass of wine and return to the bathroom.
Be very careful regarding cheering, singing, shouting and swearing in a loud voice.
Repeat process for the next 3 games…..Simples.
Teuchter ár lá
Zombie Apocalypse
TET
It is amazing how the wee yins can pick up languages from an early age. Our wee yin is as fluent in english as she is Finnish. Ok we speak to her every week via facetime on ipad. But it proves the younger you get them the better they are at learning. More natural to them. Imo. :)))
Weefra HH
t b b
Who is Angela Haggerty?
BT
Should you be drinking at all :))) as I sit here with my rum and coke??? :)))
Weefra HH
Jude
Angela Haggerty is one of the few. A Tim minded journalist. And a sharp cookie to boot. :))
Weefra HH
Jude
I maybe worded that wrongly. And a sharp cookie as well. :))) oops.
Weefra HH
canamalar
I am listening, just trying to play devils advocate.
IF the club ask, a very big ask imo, they will need to be forced to ask, and I didn’t say the sfa wouldn’t involve uefa, I said they would do everything in their power not to involve them, who knows what threats are made behind closed doors.
As ever, it will be fan pressure, keep it up, as you say, their response will tell all that is needed to know.
Then action will be needed, but as I said to the BB, apathy has set in imo.
HH
Wee fra.
Totally peed off so could take it no more.
Been a long ten weeks….
Trying to work out how to get up to bed.. ha ha..
Angela Haggerty is a freelance journalist, broadcaster and editor based in the west of Scotland. She has worked at The Evening Times, CBS News, The Glasgow Journal and The Cardonald Courier, among others.
Her most recent work includes editing the best-selling book Downfall: How Rangers FC Self-Destructed, charting the demise of one of Scotland’s biggest football clubs. As a result, Angela recently appeared on Channel 4 News, discussing her experiences of intimidation and harassment at the hands of hostile football fans.
All in a good un
TET
Wise words my friend.
Jude2005
http://angelahaggerty.com/
Is she related to Tony who used to write for the DR..?
Nite Timland.
Take care and god bless.
A game tonight, oh yes.
HH
Night all .God bless NFL. And wee Oscar!!
BT
I’m sure you’ll manage. Why not the COUCH. Hahaha
Weefra HH
TET
Night night
Jude
Night night.
Weefra HH
Here’s an extract from a David Conn book on Man Citeh, reproduced in the LRB as an essay.
It is interesting to read the history of the limited company, the ‘holding company’ and the plc in the development of english clubs.
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v34/n16/david-conn/follow-the-money
HH!
BT
Just going to google that. :)
Weefra HH
Petec
Celtic, are oan the right road.
Whit’s…”The Right Road?”
A am glad you asked.. Pull up a Stool,Kiddo.. And .. Listen.
Last year.. Celtic, pulled in.. Twenty Five Mill… and.. that is no lie.
This Year?
We hiv a Shot at Pullin’ in .. another .. Twelve Mill.. mebbe mair, if Hoops leaves..
Noo, let’s see… Twenty Five and Twelve..is..
Thirty Seven..Big Yin.. That means.. Thirty Seven Million Pounds!!
Noo..
Noo, we are cookin’ wi’ Gas!
The Board Desparagers oan here..and they are Legion.. Must be
well…. simply… FURIOUS!
And.. Ah dinnae Blame ’em.
Fur.. the Celtic Board hiv jist Robbed ’em..of Ninety Per Cent of the Contents of Maist of thur Submissions tae this Sainted Blog!
Celtic Board hiv Deprived ’em..of their.. RAISON D’ETRE!
and Mean while.. Back at the Ranch.. Oor Biggest Rivals. .Board of Directors.. are Standin at Street Corners.. Sellin’ Candy Apples!
To even Contemplate. Criticizing oor Board of Guardians.. is Madness Personified.
Fur.. How kin ye Criticize… Success!
And.. As far as Ah am concerned..
THIRTY SEVEN MILLION IN THE BANK..
Screams.. Success in .. Any Language!
and wi’ the Euro tounrney coming up.. Who is tae say that Celtic wull no be able tae Add A Million or Mair tae that Maist Pleasing total?
Honestly, You guys hiv awe heard aboot Napoleon’s Famous Quote
“Never Interrupt ye Enemy, when He is Making a Mistake”
Howevahhhhhhh..
Ah bet ye hivnae heard ..Kojo’s Famous Quote..
Which is..
“Never Criticize A Board of Directors’ , when it is Achievin’ Success!”
Guys.. Lay aff the Celtic Board..
These Guys know whit they ur Daeing.. so ..
DINNA MAK WAVES.. or. ye may sink the Good Ship Celtica!
Leave well alain.. and Drink yer Beer.
Maks Sense tae Me.
Kojo
Stilll..Laughin’
Relaxing in bed. Chilled..
Unlike the red wine
BT
No mention of relatives on google. She is from Bute and studied at the college of Cardonald. Angela did the forward on “Downfall” which she is very proud of, which I’m sure you are aware of. :)
Weefra HH
BT
Red wine should be served at room temp. Haha
Weefra HH