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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SLIMBHOYPHIL
Telt ye she was a belter. If you get tired of her,send her down here.
Ya lucky sod!!!
The hun media will do all it can to deflect from hun failure,
The SFA should be calling sevco to task for not collect losers medals,
watched all play off games here and in England all winning fans on the park at final whistle ,
alas the huns dont like it up them so try to deflect.
enjoy their pain it is a joy to behold.
Surely the First Minister must hold an emergency summit.
Oh,top of the page for a top of the page lass.
Gold star and a sweetie fae the jar,methinks…
I blame gratuitous TV violence for the scenes at Hamden. If one considers what we see on a daily basis – The walking Dead, Fear the walking dead etc is it little wonder Hibs fans reacted as they did when faced with legions of Zombies.
Watched the game here in Denia via the BBC. Despite all the predictions, I thought the game was decent with the better team winning thanks to a massive Celtic influence. Stokes will be desperate to get on BR’s radar and did it today with aplomb. Delighted for Stubbs, absolute gent.
As far as the singing goes, predictable. But why get upset about it? Nothing new in their songbook repertoire that we haven’t heard before. I stood and chanted the same kind of stuff at them for 20 years, would do it again today too. Cheer up Walter Smith . . . .
On the pitch invasion, understandable and police caught out by it. Most were on to enjoy it, but unquestionably quite a few went up the other end to goad the hordes. You could see it happening. Just like Motherwell fans last season. This time the huns responded but it was hardly a riot, a few skirmishes. Most of them had long left the stadium.
BBC coverage seemed all right to me too. Commentators and panel, as far as I can recall all said Hibs deserved it. No excuses.
No need to seek offence on a weekend like this. Far too much to celebrate. Hail, Hail.
Hahahahahahaha in Dawson Lounge, raise a jar to you Anthony have a top night bhoys
GFTB
I know how you feel!
I never win an argument with O!
Or her Mum right enough!
She’s worked really hard but Maths was a nightmare as the ensuing petitions confirmed.
Could be before 7 noo!
an teach solais
The Retroactive Cup? Didn’t the huns no win that earlier?
Philbhoy Caol Ila is a great dram. One of the best I jad was a rum finish.
Right, away to have another look on hun media to laugh at their misery.
So Nicola Sturgeon.
We all heard the singing. Are you going to do anything?
Summit?
Nah, only make these laws to hammer Celtic, eh?
You know if I knew Hibs fans were going to invade the pitch I would have taught them how to do it properly!
Veteran1980.csc
If it wasn’t PL’S fault then surely it was the Green Brigade? Or their co-conspirators the evil, world domination bent Celtic Trust?
No its the huns behaving like Rangers fans used to do when they existed.
BMCUWP
Funny, she’s always askin’ how your doin’!!
Maybe just for a coupla weeks!
You mean the Retroactive Petrofanny Cup to give its official title ?? HH
Hibs shoul ask all the huns for their passports to make ticker tape for the parade,
Dear Lord, Sevco have already thrown their toys out the pram.
“RANGERS Football Club is shocked at the disgraceful behaviour of Hibs fans at full time.
Rangers players and staff were assaulted by these fans who invaded the pitch and in the interests of their safety could not return to the pitch for the medal presentation.
There can be no place for the violent behaviour witnessed at the end of the Final and Rangers fully expect the Scottish Football Association and Police Scotland to launch an investigation to find out where security measures failed.
The Club would like to commend Rangers fans for the restraint they showed under severe provocation.”
Isn’t the SFA responsible for the stewarding and policing at the game?
Snyde going way over the top. Keevin’s is a bell-end of the first order
Today’s result confirms what a poor appointment and manager Deila was….
I’m very pleased for Hibs mind you
ERNIE LYNCH on 21ST MAY 2016 6:00 PM
Surely the First Minister must hold an emergency summit.
For once I agree with you absolutely.
Twice in last year, without success, I have written to SFA about sectarian singing and chanting at Hampden.
the day just gets better and better.
tam cowan is in meltdown – really outed as rangers being his 2nd team.
cosgrove give a spirited grown up rational condemnation of the over reaction of the press.
stoksie your a legend son,
stubbs, your a legend man.
i wish i had went to the game now, i had the chance of a ticket
Apologies if already posted , Geronimo !!!
Very happy for the Hibees, look to the MSN savaging of the Loaf!!
HH
Reading the hun statement,my God they’ve got
some neck eh!!!
ERNIE LYNCH on 21ST MAY 2016 6:07 PM
Isn’t the SFA responsible for the stewarding and policing at the game?
That is precisely the point.
On all fronts they are totally irresponsible.
NYE BEVANS’ REBEL SOLDIER on 21ST MAY 2016 6:10 PM
Reading the hun statement,my God they’ve got
some neck eh!!!
It was written by the blind and deaf.
Saint Stivs
Cowan is distraught ……. Not sure if it is because 1902 joke book is now gone
We, the FTSFA, are encouraged by the despicable behaviour of all of the Hibernian fans…..it means we can now look at our own rules….then interpret them, as we see fit, to punish them ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
So Warburton not quite the manager the MSM have told us he is, eh? Beaten twice by Falkirk, twice by Hibs, and now lost a cup final to the perennial bottlers.
All with a budget double everyone else – at least.
That’s a decent piece of history for the hibees, can’t be too many teams from second tier football won the countries premier cup trophy, well done the hibees.
Watching the ole English final now – wish I had painted a wall which I could watch instead!
Rangers fans and club/company (what are we to call them???) might well remember manchesters riots.
or were they different fans of a different club/company?
Good timies to be a tim
Rodger and out!
Paul67 et al
Well done Hibernian FC! And well done the Hibs supporters!
Long overdue. Sunshine on Leith indeed.
Warbo must stay
Jovial Hibs fans attacked by Sevco fans tearing up seats and using them as missles.
Sevco do a Rapid Vienna, bad losers.
Hurting huns. Lovely.
just caught up on the after match scenes, brilliant.
hahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahha
hahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahah
zombie monkey huns
canny fight
hahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahaha
hahahahahahahhahahahahahahhaha
hhahahahahahahhahaha
petrie also says its the authorities fault
hahahahhahahahahhahahaha
hahahahhahahahahhahaa
I fully expect a hefty fine and a one year European ban on it’s way along the M8 as I type.