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I have been keeping an eye open for whispers on the central defender front. Although we have already brought Marvin Compper in this month, Brendan could be tempted into trading a few (cough) of the existing squad, so there could be more arrivals.

Reports in Poland this morning suggest Arsenal’s 20-year-old central defender, Krystian Bielik, could be heading on loan to Scotland, despite Legia wanting to loan back their former player. Celtic have worked the academy system at PSG and Manchester City recently, would not be surprised if we were scouting Arsenal too.

The CQN Podcast: A Celtic State of Mind (EP28) with former Celtic director Tom Grant

Paul John Dykes and Kevin Graham are joined by Celtic’s ex-director, Tom Grant, who offers a fascinating insight into the running of the club in the 1980s and 1990s.

Tom Grant explains exactly why Celtic refused to complete the Mo Johnston transfer in 1989, and lifts the lid on audacious efforts by Billy McNeill to recruit Peter Beardsley and Steve Bruce.

Tom Grant also dissects his relationship with Fergus McCann, and the impact of the ‘Celts For Change’ movement in overturning the ‘family dynasty’ board in 1994.

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  1. jamesgang on

    Bobbio

     

     

    Might the secret of your parents’ long and happy marriage lie the in unequivocal acceptance of who wears the breeks??

     

     

    ;-)

     

     

    Your dad is a gem of a gent. So much loved by all who know him.

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  4. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    JAMESGANG

     

     

    Dunno,bud. It sure beats the hell outa me,but it’s worked for 56 years and given them two smashing daughters and two smashing grandchildren.

     

     

    And,of course,me. Because into every life some rain must fall.

     

     

    Which is when my Dad and I dive into a pub cos it’s raining!!!

  5. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    MURDOCHAULDANDHAY

     

     

    Much appreciated,S. As was your good synopsis the other day.

     

     

    HH

  7. jamesgang on

    Bobbio

     

     

    I’m doing what CCB does!!

     

     

    Specifically, off to get her a beer!!

     

     

    HH jamesgang

  8. corkcelt on

    Thanks Bobby you are an encyclopedia of knowledge on birthdays, e-mails & general info re the CQN Community.

     

    By any chance do you know anything about Mattresses, inclined to get a bit of a pain in the hip when in bed disappears once I get up, well you know everything else so maybe you might know the name of a good mattress.

     

    Just to make your task a bit harder, I’m a big ‘Buy Irish ‘ fan so it has to be Irish made. LOL.

  10. TREBLE winning captains on

    Another wee message to pass on…

     

     

    Hi David

     

     

    I just wanted to send you a wee note to say thank you for your very kind gifts of the books, gin and M&S vouchers. They were very much appreciated.

     

     

    My family and I have been slowly working through the book. Lots of great memories and memorabilia in there.

     

     

    I just wish Willie was here to see all the celebrations that are still taking place 50 years later.

     

     

    Thank you one again.

     

     

    Ruth O’Neill

  11. Big Jimmy on

    AWE…SHUCKS….You guys…whit are yous like ?

     

    Thank you all so much for the belated Birthday wishes. No family etc, no wife or burd….so the ONLY present I got was from my local pub Landlord bought me SIX Pints of Beer that day, so with those six freebies and what I bought…I was a wee bit tipsy…I blame the ongoing flu and medication !

     

    He’s a good Celtic man !

     

     

    “My wife has gone and left me…Gee but I feel blue……………HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA….Gee, but I feel blue !

     

    George Chisholm around 1967 ?”

     

    HH

  13. nottaclue1 on

    corkcelt,

     

    I work in that area, Try looking for a tufted Geltex mat.

     

    You would need to decide on softness , I would go firm or medium firm.

     

    nottaclue1.

  16. Philbhoy on

    BIG JIMMY

     

     

    I will arrange to meet you at your local on my next birthday, if you don’t mind.

     

     

    You can say to your pub landlord that I will happily settle for 4 free pints!

     

     

    Belated happy birthday wishes to you!

  18. gene on

    Was on bar duties at the cricket club for a funeral yesterday afternoon. Few chaps discussing who would be the next Stoke manager – started of by wanting Brendan and couldn’t understand why he wouldn’t want to leave a mickey mouse league. I put them right.

  19. corkcelt on

    Thanks notaclue for the advice, mind you , your moniker is not too reassuring but I will research your recommendation.

     

    WITS seen a programme about Mattress Mick, he seems a total nutter.

  20. What is the Stars on

    Corkcelt

     

     

    A nutter maybe

     

     

    But he runs a very successful business ( Irish Made also)

  21. corkcelt on

    NotaClue, Your moniker is very misleading you are extremely clued in.

     

    Just reading up a bit on Geltex does seem the way to go.

     

    Sincere Thank You.

  23. Turkeybhoy on

    !!BADA BING!! on 12TH JANUARY 2018 9:12 AM

     

    https://twitter.com/FrPaulStone/status/951594268753350658?s=08

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Caution DR link, but you have to see this guff, a Primary 6 kid writing a school project could do better than this.

     

     

     

    This is the worst piece of journalism,I think I have read.Every single fact he has put up as proof the team he adores are in rude health,is a lie.Bare faced lies.Waffles on in La La Land,omitting every negative fact surrounding that disaster area of a club.

     

    I know we just laugh at these morons with Laptops now,but this guy has taken the crap up around 50 notches.Sheer unadulterated nonsense.A truly mindboggling piece.

  24. BOBBY MURDOCH'S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on

    CORKCELT

     

     

    There is a Factory Shop for Airsprung Beds in Trowbridge. Just down the road for me,and I change my mattress every six years or so.

     

     

    Apparently I tunnel into it then give it a kicking by turning over all night.

     

     

    Canny say I’d noticed,myself(!)

     

     

    Anyway,I swear by them,luxury and change from £80.

     

     

    Anyway,a few years back,a rather nicely turned out lady was upset that her purchase couldn’t be delivered till Tuesday. When they were in the area.

     

     

    “But my daughter is back from university and I’ve been doing her room up for her,and she needs a bed,she’s back tonight. What a surprise that will be!!!!”

     

     

    I told her to chuck it in the back of my van,I’d follow her home.

     

     

    Which had a gardener and a butler-or someone opening the door and calling her Ma’am!!!

     

     

    The butler and I manhandled the items upstairs.

     

     

    Rather nicely,she offered me a wee bung of £15. Not allowed to accept it,company vehicle.

     

     

    Rules. Do what you like as a favour,but not allowed to accept rewards.

     

     

    Bummer,really. I’m doing THREE people a favour tomorrow. My first pint will be afternoon. There’s a change.

  27. Rockon on

    Wolves 745 Pulsating

     

    Good luck everyone

     

    Thanks to WITS for the heads up on the lucky last at Fundalk last night, my man.

  32. OneMalloy on

    Diesse des Bieffes 2.40 Kempton

     

     

    Good luck to all

     

     

    A tip from last night associated with a WITS source, good enough for me.

     

     

    HH

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