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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The SFA are set to hammer Hibs………this story is developing
Anyways put a lucky 15 first goal scorer
Stokes @7s
Rooney@4s
Reus@7s
Pogba@6s
That will hold my interest tonight.
IKI on 21ST MAY 2016 5:35 PM
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Bitter bassas mate.
Wtf are those zombies like eh?
Singing about Ireland all day long – the oul fantasy songs about Dublin, Derry and the Falls lol
HH.
Have you heard the Huns statement guys?
It’s the funniest thing I have heard for years.
OWEN
There was no comment on Sectarian singing from the BBC
I take it that, the Hibbee’s invasion will dominate the SMSM over the close season and, wipe Brendan off the back pages, probably the front pages as well.
Hugh Keevins, why don’t you tell us which end of the stadium Eric Craig was at ?
Is there a reason why sevco players didn’t have to go up for their losers medal??
Sevco players attacked by Hibs fans is the latest by Tam Cowan who is frothing at the mouth & totally lost the plot
What was their statement?
Cowan losing the plot. Sounds like he is hurting a bit.
Keevins says it’s “Anarchy” -)))))
A hibee has infiltrated hun media and with one post has the patrons rabid.
Well done that hibee.
Philbhoy, cheers for the heads up. My missus was going to pick one up for me in Edinburgh but I took a wee drive to tesco and, bingo.
Will be breaking the seal on that tonight and toasting the Hibs pumping of the zombies.
SFA Inquiry conducted within minutes and has concluded that Hibs have brought Scottish game into disrepute and have caused great upset to Sevco.
SFA inquiry about Milan closed doors game continues.
Btw, Eric Craig was the DR photographer at the SCF 1980 and was hit on the head with a bottle.
Dear doctor.
Fell asleep after the racing.I knew it was a draw at half time.
Woke up by text messages.
Turned over the station.
Hampden is Green White & Gold .
Brilliant.
Mon the Palace for a nice both teams to score double.
bournesouprecipe on 21st May 2016 5:44 pm
The SFA are set to hammer Hibs………this story is developing
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Hmmm – maybe take away their European place?
And award it to……
Hmmm, let’s guess….
No mention in Sevco Statement released this evening on the disgraceful sectarian singing particularly targeted at former Celtic player Alan Stubbs.
Angela Merkel reacts:
It makes me think of the 2002 World Cup Final above all else.
Nobody thought that we, like the Hibees would get through to the final…
We should remember that next season when there are no Huns in Europe.
A weight off my mind, ah can tell you, pal !
Ghuys get onto radio shortbread unbelievable stuff by Tam Cowan who just about to fight with Stuart cosgrove
Best of all, best of all Nae zombies in Europe which equals – feck all new revenue for the hun dead. That is of course unless TGASL finally delivers the 30 million pounds he promised.
Ain’t no fun being a Hun .
English ref blatantly cheating!
They are claiming old Davies Weir was attacked and they are calling for Hibs to forfeit the cup.
HH.
Philbhoy
All good here, the house has been very quiet, the wee yin very rarely stays overnight with her aunties, maybe getting fed up stuck in with her mum and dad…….the good lady says its great not listening to me and the wee yin arguing……. :*)
Hope O does well in her exams, am sure she will as she takes her brains from her mum, am sure you will agree….. By the way I will probably be in my kip for 7.05pm
Tanner described Hampden like a scene from WW1.
I mean, FFS…
Well done Hibs.
Lots will be made of the pitch invasion in order to deflect attention from how Hibs played the mighty Warbs men off the pitch.
It wasn’t suppose to be like this so Hibs can expect a media backlash.
Once again, well done Hibs.
Saltire,
Delighted for Stubbs.
Some of the SFA officials looked as though they had just returned from an ISIS torture cell.
What a great weekend to be a Tim. First Brendan then the Hibees winning the cup. Pity the game was spoiled (only saw the winning goal) by a few Chelsea fans singing the Silly Willy boys. Gonnae sit down with a wee Edradour 10 yr old and don’t think it’ll see its 11th birthday.
Welcome Brendan, thanks Ronny for 2 titles.
Hail Hail
Thanks Bourne thought as much. Seems calling out sectarian singing wherever it happens only applies to Celtic supporters who don’t actually sing anything sectarian. Funny that. Not.
I blame the board, DD and Ronny Deila.
SFA INQUIRY.
It was Neil lennon’s fault!!!!!
ACGR
Enjoy!
Mrs was out shopping today, comes home and dumps a Tesco’s bag in my lap.
A bottle of Caol Ila!
12 yo, 43%, single Islay malt.
I’m not sure what she expects of me later!
This could be a messy night!
KLV,
Corkie blows a sigh of relief….heard it hear (c wat a did there) in Glasgow ;-))
Was a sigh of disappointment;-))
pregnantmanCSC
FTSFA
H.H.
OK Bhoys how long until we hear the call for a rematch? Can’t they just get over it for the sake of Scottish football?
Captain Beefheart
Yeah, spotted that too!!
HH
Rangers & officials fan were attacked by Hib fans that is the reason our players could not collect there medals .the team left the ground as quick as possible & we hope the SFA have a quick investigation into th disgraceful behaviour of the Hibs fans
Sevco statement
AGENT STOKES
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
RETURN TO BASE
PL
The deid team and the SMSM already kicking into Hibs. What chance the SFA declaring the result null and void and awarding the Cup to the Govan cluggers?
SFA to change rules. Retroactively the losing team in Cup Final to be awarded the Europa League place “for the good of Scotish football”
HH