On Thursday I wrote Brendan Rodgers ‘will be a remarkable signing’. One day after the event, it feels very remarkable. Some found it so remarkable they have attempted a smile for the first time since Artmedia took the lead. I’ve even spoken to Newco fans who were engaged by the appointment. The aphorism, a rising tide lifts all boats, feels apt.
Some weeks ago I heard Peter Lawwell talk about the difficulty of landing a top tier manager in our current environment, however, he finished with a positive “But we are Celtic”. People want to come here; managers, players, even tourists. For all the Scottish game’s limits, we are Celtic, let’s not forget.
We’ve used some of that cachet to bring people to the game. There will be more cameras, more reporters, more international media, more TV viewers and many more glutes on seats next season. This will reflect on all.
Our media rights are worth more today than they were a week ago. Consider for a moment how Dafabet and Magners view yesterday’s news? For all they knew when they signed their shirt deals, we could have had Owen Coyle in charge next season, unless his auntie told them otherwise [an old CQN in-joke].
I’m pleased to hear so many comments that this is a sign of ambition, although ambition is always more nuanced than it appears. Ambition every year is to win the league and qualify for the Champions League, that’s always the plan, whether it happens, or if it’s only half achieved. Hopefully the ambition is loaded with a little authority this summer.
Sannabhoy asked me to pass on these comments on behalf of the Kano Foundation to the CQN community:
“To round the season off the Kano Foundation had a visit from Almore to present us with a donation from the Dublin 1916 CQN gathering on Sunday for the sum of £580.
“As you know, this event, to commemorate the Easter rising of 1916, was organised by CQNers Almore and ClogherCelt, and featured 30 CQN members among the 70 scots who travelled over to join the 120 locals at the festivities. A brilliant time was had by all (just to rub it in to the absentees).
“Brian Ainslie, trustee, is pictured here receiving the cheque from Almore and Delaney’s Dunky.
“On behalf of The Kano Foundation it gives us great pride and pleasure to accept this fantastic donation. We appreciate the numerous good causes that are out there and to be beneficiaries of this, and the historically significant events it commemorates, is humbling and makes the efforts of the patrons, ambassadors, volunteers and trustees worthwhile.
“To Martin Connor and Alan Curran, who organised it, we’d just like to say, on behalf of the almost 5000 kids we have taken to Celtic Park, thank you very much. Without support like yours we couldn’t continue to do this. Hail Hail.
“On that note, I’m away for a kip until next season – I’ll need it – we can take 2000 kids next year . HELP!!”
What a stunning community you are. Well done.
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It is sad no Warburton in Europe.H.H. ;- )
I am SO happy that Hibs have now got that monkey off their back.
Well done to manager Stubbs and everyone involved, from the tea lady all the way up!!!
Can’t ne easy being a Hibee, but they will be back in the top division next time round.
Watched the game on French TV.
They were enthusing about the open football and the desire of both teams to play attack attack attack !!!
A good advert for the game in Scotland.. they cut away at the end of the 90min, so we did not see the after-match scenes…
Big game tonight (apart from the Warriors…), here in France: OM V PSG.
Zlatan’s last game before he arrives at Lennowtown on Monday … in my dreams !!!
Never heard so much guff in my life.
This is Hibs’ Lisbon
or whatever equivalent.
There was NO RIOT
Aren’t BBC showing the English final? Probably the reason for the cut off.
16 ROADS – CELTIC ÜBER ALLES… on 21ST MAY 2016 5:33 PM
Can’t believe the didn’t show Sunshine on Leith fs.
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Maybe because it is sectarian unlike The Billy Boys.
Big Keeper with the Tri-colour draped around him.
Player’s not allowed to do a lap of honour.
Joey Barton in talks with Hibs !
GFTB
He sounds like a battler!
I will remember him in my prayers.
Hope you and yours are good too!
I’m loudly getting pissed, my wee girl is laughin’ her heed aff at me, but the Mrs no too happy!
I’ll probably be in my bed by seven, but het hoe!
Warburton will leave Sevco with the following –
A Mickey Mouse Cup winners medal
A Lower league winning medal
The honour of being the team Hibs finally beat the Hoodoo against.
Let’s see how many Huns were arrested for signing blatant sectarian songs either under previous legislation or the wonderful (to SNP supporters) OB Act. HH
Guess the Hibernian supporters didn’t take too kindly to listening to sectarian songs all day.
Here’s the Zmat-man…
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/12/29/article-2530694-1A546AE000000578-370_634x411.jpg
what a finish- that all came from hibs player chasing the ball, totally deserved, hibs were better over the 90
ref’s career is over
Apparently King was interviewed pre match and spoke about accelerating the team Investment to cope with European campaign.
Reality check for the hordes , good time for a few top notch transfer rumours for the tic , and signings … out this afternoon , links to goals
Wee reminder. Our duds shamefully lost the semi final to a team which even Hibs could defeat.
Keevins is desperately trying to detract from hi bees victory.
Begbie, Renton, Sick Boy and Spud will be delighted!
Manager of the Year?
Aye. Right.
Tears in my eyes still can’t believe hibs won , but yeeehhhaaa God bless you all time to get get drunk
Organisers making an utter arse of this. They were caught out by a last minute winner. Hibs should be allowed a lap of honour.
Zombies I work beside expected to turn up and win it. Ha ha.
Rodgers last night too.
Heartbroken Huns GIRFUY ;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmELS03_4So
FTSFA
H.H.
They muted the sound in my local as all the man u supporters had started to arrive so could anyone confirm if the singing of “sad fenian b’stard” at Alan Stubbs was commented on at all?
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 21ST MAY 2016 5:18 PM
“Hibs taunted us with Celtic scarves”
FFS CSC
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Hail Hail fella, hope yer well.
I was only a wee bhoy at the time but, I remember my uncle showing me photos in the newspaper in 1976, the day after the huns wrecked Aston Villa’s stadium.
The narrative at the time was – “An A.Villa fan ran onto the pitch and pulled down a Celtic scarf, from up his jook and started waving it at the hun hordes who had, as the pics in the paper showed….
Guns
Crossbows
Swords
Hatchets
Machetes
Crow bars and an array of chibs etc…..
and yet, a Villa fan got the blame of it all.
Hail Hail
Tray or now making a statement for the Huns. This is too funny. Huns saying that their supporters were great.
Didn’t Stewart Regan say there would be social unrest?
Oh wait though – that was supposed to be if there WASN’T a “Rangers”.
Great win for Hibernian Football Club. Congratulations to the players, Stubbsie and his management team and to the Hibs supporters. I hope all concerned have a fantastic weekend of celebration and a great close season. One caveat, though, we want Stokesie and Liam back :-))
SEVCO? THEY ‘HUNSED’ IT!…
http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/?p=24627
Captain Beefheart
I sas watching bbc Scotland and one of our teams just won a trophy for the first time in 110+ years
The English Cup much as i enjoy that too … Could wait a few minutes
Hope you enjoyed the sevco humping ;-)
HH
Hugh Keevins. You are a vile, loathsome excuse of a man.
To do your best to deny any celebration for Hibs and their fans is bitter, inflammatory and despicable. This is the lowest you have ever sunk. Go back to your sewer.
HH
Just heard the newco statement. Wee souls. Bless.
Oh ma sides,,,,
HH
yeah full blame mode on and we are the feert peepil card being played. Magic!!!!!!
Lodges quiet tonight. :)
KLV
Hibees fans delighted Brentford sacked the Magic Hat
NEGANON2 on 21ST MAY 2016 5:38 PM
Keevins is desperately trying to detract from hi bees victory.
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I know amigo.
When only last night, he couldny contain his delight at the arrival of Brendan.
HH
Shortbread describing scenes at hampdump as if World war 3 had broken out FFS now saying SFA to make Statement shortly
“Its a goal, a goal Anto Anto Stokes, he gets the ball he scores a goal Anto Anto Stokes”
LEts all laugh at Sevco and their manager of the year. Only in Scotland does 1 minor league title and the petrol pump cup acquired with the 2nd biggest footballing budget in Scottish football single you out as the ‘best’ manager.
Well done Anto and Stubsey. Nae Zombies in Europe LOL
Fans stormed the pitch hitting the Police with coins shorty news