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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Is it bad form to post another teams fan’s anthem on the oul CQN? Not in this instance methinks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmELS03_4So
oh to, oh to be oh to be a Hibee
Reassuring to see Newco are as gracious in defeat as Oldco.
Shame games and cup final riots only occur when a Govan based team lose.
I feel like singing, I’ll just print the words in case any of ye want to sing along with me,
Up the Republic, they raise their battle cry
Pearse and McDermott will pray for you on high
Eager and ready, for love of you they die
Proud march the soldiers of the Rearguard.
Refrain:
Legion of the Rearguard, answering Ireland’s call
Hark their martial tramp is heard from Cork to Donegal
Wolfe Tone and Emmett guide you, though your task be hard
Catgal Brugha leads you, soldiers of the Legion of the Rearguard.
2. Glorious the morning, through flame and shot and shell
Now rally Ireland, your sons who love you well
Pledged, they’ll defend you, through death or prison cell
Wait for the soldiers of the Rearguard.
3. Crimson the roadside, the prison wall, the cave
Proof of their valour, go sleep in peace ye brave
Comrade tread lightly, you’re near a hero’s grave
Proud die the soldiers of the Rearguard.
Glory, glory to the HIBEES …. Just found out …..Hahahaha….the loaf will be bemused
If players and officials were indeed assaulted there will be CCTV footage and people responsible should get what is coming to them.
Also however, the old song book returns, flares etc. should also be very obvious for the powers that be to administer their fines.
Hibs better team on the day with fight and belief to win.
Well done Stubbsy bhoy.
Has anybody seen Chic Young, I’m getting worried now…
Chick Young on Shortbread just then interviewing Rob Petrie.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ya wee niaff …
VIP
I wonder if Dave King, after promising Sevco fans investment for Europe pre-match, is off to the bookies to collect the massive payout from his lay-off bet on Hibbees.
Win:Win for the GASL
right,
on the question of the press have something on the magic hat.
does anyone know if he drives a red mercedes convertable ?
Missed the game today anybody got it so I can have a good nights viewing
So pleased for Alan Subbs.
A real gent and talented coach on the making…
Been out for most of the day, and had no intention of tuning in to events at Hampdump.
GIRFUYees ya scumbags!
I now know the result, but I hear there was a riot at the end and the sevco players had to have their LOSERS medals presented to them in the bogs in the bowels of the national stadium(sic).
Allegedly of course, as I have yet to see video evidence.
Whit a weekend!
HH!!
Delighted for the Hibees.
Brought up near Edinburgh, my first ever live match was Hibs v Derby County, with Gemmill, Rioch and Masson. On the big East terracing, before they cut the top half off.
Retained an affection for them ever since.
Despite my better judgement, took them to win, with both teams scoring, at 15/2.
No need to comment on the “dignified” response from the runners up.
If Carlsberg did weekends…….
Oh dear this could get very messy.
Mrs and not so mini Owenette just told me they are going to cinema, leaving me,bank card and two functioning legs in a pub!
It can only end badly.
Half time at Wembley. Dreadful game.
A silver lining for the zombies is that after today, surely, Dave will have no option but to open that warchest :))
People are saying there was sectarian singing throughout the match……no mention on bbc about this ….pitch invasion now that brings back the ole memories of hampden……rules are only players and match officials allowed on pitch……guess thats the sodjurs day stramash cancelled……..switched on near the end to see the celebrations could have sworn i heard …..the billy boys in full blast…..youd have thought wee pat would have given it a mention
Press desperately trying to turn a good-natured (and understandable!) pitch invasion into a major incident.
Sevco, graceless as the dead club was, already stirring the pot. Classless as ever.
Wait for the usual suspects demanding Hibs be banned from Europe and Sevco take their place instead.
St. Stivs
“does anyone know if he drives a red mercedes convertable ?”
Have you just let down the tyres on said vehicle outside Hampden?
Ah, Now it’s A 6 Way Agreement.
Oh the Dignity of it all -:)))(
Shame that Warbiola’s last game in charge ends in defeat. First manager to lose a Scottish cup final to Hibs in 114 years!
Had a wee look on hun media,you would think
Buckingham palace had been stormed and Mick
Fagen had his way with her maj…………………….
…………..AGAIN.
That was a powerful game of football though, it has to be said.
HH.
Did Sevco really release a statement I was cooking the dinner??
Shirley no
Owen – go for it Bhoy!
This Riot stuff is complete guff.
They lost and Jabba reads a statement about how great they were ignoring their sectarian song s for 90 minutes (granted they were quiet for 45 mins due to the pattern of the game).
Guff.
The media are angry because their favourites lost.
Nicola Sturgeon needs to have a seriour look at this and the OBAFA becuase it appear the whole thing was junk. Everyone knows I am an SNP man but they need to reassess the policies.
BTW – Pat Nevin was at the game today – did he decry the songs from one Glasgow club?
Can I just say in the passing that getting medals presented in bowels of a football stadium is nothing new for a team going by the name of *Rangers … ?
What a day!!!!! Woke up at 10 went, had a bit of breakfast, still overjoyed with the signing of my life, went for a swim with my 3 year old boy in the splitting sunshine, back for a bit of lunch, then asked the boss if I could go and watch the final in a local bar she said yes woo hoo! Walked in to a bar 6 men one old bird, 3 mins in stokes you bangs one in, a wee yes from me no one else bats an eyelid, then the monkeys score the bar erupts, then they get another it erupts again, I am hoping for something so I can ram it up these fuckers, bang stokesy again I jump up yes, then the moment I have been gaging for the final goal by the Captian, I go mental, I give a big smile to the angry Hun on the way out as one English guy says well done, I retort am not a jobs fan I am a Celtic fan, the Hun can’t even look at me, this is a carlesberg sat, now off for dinner with my lovely family, hail hail
i cant reply to individual replies just now, ive got a seriously splitting side now that the SFA has also issued a statement.
hahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahaha
16 Roads
It was a decent game for 2 championship teams.
Wonder if rankers warchest will get wiped out for the flares and pitch invasions that the SFA will shoorly fine them for……
The f*ckers did Starry. They currently hold the World Record for issuing Statements. Classless, Bitter W*nkers.,
some brilliant pictures here.
http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/hibernian-finally-win-scottish-cup-and-fans-go-wild–in-pictures?#2
Deep, deep joy……………………..
………………….
Deeeeeelightit.
It’s the result that cooonts………..
Sky still on The Journey.
GIRFUY.
Scotland where winning in Green is frowned upon:)))
Joylesscluesssballess SFA
1st post on here so i’l start with get in there you hibs the last 48 hours have been the best we get rodgers and the zombies get beat fantasTIC HH
Bankiebhoy1
In all honesty it would be rude not to take full advantage of the facilities offered. >:)
CORKCELT
C’mon Corky get off that fence and say what ye really mean:))
HH
Sevco trying to control the narrative. Now claiming medical attention required on some of their players.
Who believes them?