If you live long enough you get to hear or read just about everything. Today some in the old media are telling us Celtic and Rangers (sic) are both chasing a soon-to-be out of contract Manchester United player. The way it used to work is an agent would fly into Glasgow to see Celtic or Rangers, and make sure the other club had an option on the player their rivals were pursuing.
Anyone who thinks Newco can rival Celtic for a footballer had better consult their medication. The rules have all changed, in Glasgow, we stand alone.
Final shout for the ITUC’s 22nd minute Fifa protest tomorrow.
Today’s CQteN raffle winner, of a signed Celtic strip, is John McDonald, from table 36. If it’s the John McDonald I’ve just emailed, congratulations… If not, we’ll find you.
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. For too long those with Down’ have been stigmatised, shown a lack of human respect, or worse. The ‘does he take sugar’ days were not so long ago. World Down Syndrome Day is a about raising awareness and changing our perceptions.
Have to say I’m enjoying the Aberdeen fans’ ‘Peter Pawlett Baby’ campaign. Human League’s ‘Don’t you want me baby’ has flown up the charts on the back of delirious Aberdeen fans, celebrating their position as one of Scotland’s top two. Crazy stuff like this is how football clubs grow.
For all those who have supported Marys’ Meals over recent weeks and months, here’s a cheery video from them, with a little help from Pharrell Williams.
Seville – The Celtic Movement is another cheery wee thing.
“Somewhere around 5am and Glasgow airport is only open for Seville flights and is a sea of green and white. I’ve 80 Euros, my passport, boarding pass and a ticket in my shorts, Celtic top on, no baggage of any description. The happiest queue of all time has formed.”
You can get yours here:
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Mgnificent 7,
I went to Murrayfield with the school,my mum for some reason had included a tin of pears in my packed lunch,obviously I had no tin opener,but they came in very handy when one of the no pope here cars drew alongside the bus on the motorway, I managed to pap the tin at the car from the back window of the top deck
Magnificent 7,
my nephew is in 6th year at St Peter the Apostle,
he is no a bad player,plays for the Drum under 18s,
a good golfer as well
TinyTim
19:47 on 21 March, 2014
Irene Ireland Watt born 29/10/52. Deceased 27/05/10
Irene was my oldest sister.She was a Downs syndrome baby.
I use the term baby for although she was referred to as Auldyin in our house ,she was just as frequently referred to as The Bairn.
It wasn’t a slight it was a term of endearment.
Her wee brother introduced her to The Celtic ,putting it mildly ,she was Celtic daft.
She had a laugh that was the most joyous cackle that you could imagine,It was highly infectious,on dozens of occasions she would have a room full of people laughing till they cried,the only reason for the laughter being Irene’s own laughter.
When excited she would swear,the swearing could come in good temper or in bad.
She had several saying’s that were associated to her amongst family and friends.
Chief amongst them “Aye,that’ll be right” and ” No yer no,I’m the boss”
She loved the Alexander brothers ,Jimmy Shand ,but her special favourite was Daniel O’Donnell.
She would make a hall greet when she sung I’m nobody’s child,which was her party piece.
She loved being the centre of attention.My Mum & Dad ,and my other big sister used to take her everywhere.
She loved going to Denbeath bowling club,where she would jive till she exhausted the many dance partners who we’re always kind to her.
She liked a wee vodka and a glass of sparkling white wine, more often that not it was just lemonade or babycham,but she never realised.
She would have be fed lemonade all night then ,tell people that she was drunk.
She was the bowling club dominoes champion twice.
Won fairly and squarely,my Mum & Dad loved that.
When she won she was more triumphalist that Iain Paisley on an orange parade.
She also loved a game of cards.
I would regularly cheat her ,and she would still beat me.
She loved to sing so much ,my Mum & Dad bought her a karaoke machine for her bedroom.
Most afternoons another Celtic daft pal of Irene and my parents would come to the house,have lunch and then spend the afternoon singing Over & Over and it’s a Grand Old Team to play for.
How my maw and paw put up with it used to amaze me.
Irene was 4’6″ in her stocking soles,she had one breast ,and nine toes.
Not a day in life passed when she wasn’t checking the teletext to see where Celtic were in the league table.
If we were in front she would say ” they’ll no catch us,will they Andrew?”
If we were behind them it would be ,” they’ll slip up ,we’ll catch them?”
I would regularly wind her up ,by saying that we wouldn’t catch them,my dad would butt in ” for Christ’s sake stop winding her up.”
I can remember her playing pauldies in the street ,Kirby,doublers with a wee tennis ball against the gable end of our house.
She would often have to play on her own ,as she slowed the game down for the other kids.
She would stand on the sidelines desperate for an invite to play.
An invite that most often never came.
Kids can be cruel.
I can remember my other big sister getting in fights ,when other kids taunted her.
Fatty Tomati Mungo,Fatty Tomati,Mungo.
I still hate that word.
My Mum was devastated when they discovered Irene was downs.
My Mum has lost her first born son,aged 6 weeks ,then had 2 miscarriages ,and then had Irene.
She was a strong woman.I still feel her love 14 years after she died.
There was an orange parade outside our house in Buckhaven and Irene couldn’t cross the road,my Mum took her by the hand and broke through the bands of Orangemen to get her on her way.
As a child she was regularly taunted ,my Mum would send me out to fetch her home for our tea.
I would dread the taunting.
She was warm ,loving ,happy ,joyful ,and great company.
She would talk to complete strangers ,was continually on a diet , and would tell everyone that she was getting married.
She never new a boyfriend ,was never in love,was never kissed in a sexual way.
She loved and was loved by all that new her.
Her one and only Celtic match was the day we won the league in our centenary season against Dundee at Celtic Park.
We have such wonderful memories of her.
Our house was like The Waltons.
She would shout downstairs to my Parents.
” Night Mum ,Night Dad ”
They would holler back ” Night Auldyin”.
When I was about twenty ,I would rush back from watching Celtic ,jump in the bath ,and rush along to Bentleys in Kirkcaldy.
Irene was in my bath one of those nights ,I had to force her out of it .
She wasn’t amused.
The next day we were all sat around the telly watching Bullseye,having our Sunday chicken dinner.
Irene started to cackle ,the whole family started to laugh.
She then said to me ” I don’t know what you’re laughing at,I peed in your bath last night before I got out of it.”
She was something special .
As my Mum would say ” she was specially chosen by God.”
After a few shandies my Dad would sing Daddies little girl to her,another song that brings about great memories .
Night Auldyin.
TT
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The above is right up there at the top with the best ever posts on this site, IMO.
Irene certainly had a wonderful sense of humour.
One thing is for sure, Irene will be Rich in Paradise and going by TT, all of the family.
Tremendous Family.
roy croppie
00:23 on 22 March, 2014
Thanks for the comments Bhoys…away now
Our next keeper?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=cGTzGYsOw-4
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A no brainer for me, without checking the link I thought instantly of of the Marshall Man. Apols for the bad language in the link (I know this means everyone will check it, it certainly isn’t mean’t like that).
too many of. :)
gordybhoy64
00:36 on
22 March, 2014
Magnificent 7,
my nephew is in 6th year at St Peter the Apostle,
he is no a bad player,plays for the Drum under 18s,
a good golfer as well
probably was in same year as Paul, he has just left and is at College now, the youngest is the footballer in the family
Roy Croppie/petec,
The Bold Davie Bhoy has made too much of a name for himself this season to head home.
he’ll still be in the EPL next season, almost certainly not with Cardiff, but he’ll still be there.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
TTT
Shug Keevins said the exact same thing tonight as I was driving home,
you”re not are you :-))
gordybhoy,
well thats ma cover ruined…..
…or my night.
:-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
The Token Tim 00:48,
Depends on his contract situation, I have no clue about that, hopefully 1 year left in the Summer. ;))
Even if he doesn’t come back, I’m delighted he is doing very well now. The RC link showed just how good the Bhoy is, an ex Celtic player as well. :)
Pump up the volume.
Mulgrew.csc
G64
He will know my sister’s bhoy, my Godson Christopher McLaughlin (Boomer) Left St PtA to sign for Jackie at Dundee Utd last June
Need to pay mega bucks to get Ruchazie’s finest goalie back to Paradise,unfortunately.
Well under lock and key with his contract now.
Earning rave reviews down here.
Arsenal keeper next season Methinks.
Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall has signed a new long-term contract until the end of the 2017-18 season.
Marshall, now in his fifth season with the Bluebirds, has been one of his side’s most consistent Premier League performers.
The 28-year-old has won 10 caps for Scotland.
“This is fantastic – we’re delighted to have been able to tie David down for the foreseeable future,” said Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
“This is welcome news ahead of Saturday’s south Wales derby and it’s great timing for him and us as we look towards the remainder of the season.
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We know now that we have one of the best goalkeepers in the country committed to us for years to come
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cardiff City manager
“We’re trying to build towards the future and David has shown that he’s one of the very best.
“I think this gives everybody at the club a boost. We know now that we have one of the best goalkeepers in the country committed to us for years to come.
“This is a signal that we are serious as to our intentions for the future and that we are committed to keeping the best players here at Cardiff City.”
Marshall has made 88 saves to date this season – more than any other Premier League goalkeeper – and has kept five clean sheets.
He signed for Cardiff City in the summer of 2009, leaving then League One club Norwich City, and has missed just one league game for the Bluebirds since November 2011.
“I’ve had a fantastic four and half years here already and I’m looking forward to enjoying many more with the club,” said Marshall.
“It’s a privilege to be part of what we’re trying to achieve and the fans have been brilliant to me from day one.
“We’ve a lot of hard work left to do this season, but we’re a confident group and have plenty of ability and belief.
“Not having my contract to think about anymore is a relief and it means I can continue focusing on helping us win football matches.”
An older heid, frae Scotland, would certainly not go amiss in the Celtic dressing room. Davie, from what I can gather, was a quiet lad, his life changes means there is no way he would be now, in a Celtic dressing room. ;))
Time will tell. :)
It is a no brainer really but I am definitely as bright as a Blackout
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gordybhoy64
JP2 1982 Murrayfield
On way back bedlam at back of the bus as one of Pastor Jacks orange transits pass
Quick run from the teachers at front ” boys boys be quiet”
A few fingers point to outside lane
Mr McIntyre pacifist nicey nice ART teacher ” GET IT F*ckin up you ” or similar
Followed by
carry on boys ”
( : > )
DD,
Will ask him tomorrow,i am sure the name has been mentioned before
jc2,
excellent mucker
Talking about goalies…..the much maligned De Gea at ManUre…..
His save from Luis Suarez’s volley last week is the best save I’ve seen from any goalie this season.
Just as well for the Mankies that he played last Sunday…..it could have been 10.
ryecatcher 01:00
Cheers, I guess David isnae coming to Celtic Park this Summer. ;)
Never say never though, though. ;))
Nothing is impossible.
Bigbangtheory.csc
Goodnight and God bless all Tims.
ryecatcher,
De Gea really showing now why Swalex paid the dosh he did for him. That was a superb save from Suarez. But his double save v Gala midweek possibly bettered it!
Class act……and still very young for a keeper.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
JC2
Dirty OB chants at that dirty wee pastors crew, was met with reluctant acceptance from the teachers on the St Tams bus.
Our God Reigns
Whole world in your hands
YNWA
John Paul clap, clap, clap.
What a perfect, blessed day Murrayfield was!
Petec,
More chance of Sevco Charity Foundation donating to charity than David Marshall at Celtic next season.mate.
ryecatcher
01:12 on 22 March, 2014
Petec,
More chance of Sevco Charity Foundation donating to charity than David Marshall at Celtic next season.mate.
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Albion Rovers – Come on the Rovers.
The Rovers Return.
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Get it right roon ye Masonic McCall.
This song just hits the spot, with everything that has happened.
This is indeed an anthem….
Celtic
Petec
Coatbridge is like my toon Clydebank, your toon The Rock. We look after oor ain folk first. No suprise all 3 are Tim toons. :)
DD, you sure ye urnae Dermot Desmond? ;))
As ever, you speak the Truth.
This place is an educational place, It is awesome.
The one thing that the Truth is, the Truth is like a dagger, it hurts people. I’m just glad I decided to be like a little child a wee while back.
Amazing Grace
Petec
Would hate DD’s wealth. Eye of a needle!
BMCUWP seems to think that people listen to me. I dinnae know why.
Time
http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19400101,00.html
http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19390102,00.html
Well, Time is important.
I am gutted that America has been destroyed so easily, Money talks.
The societies write about the fact the SHEOPLE/PEOPLE will be distracted.
I work at Rosyth, there is every chance I will die tomorrow, well technically, Monday.
The AIM of the secret societies is to attack Jesus Christ, Never ever forget that.
Petec
Overtime Saturday.
GNGB
Delaneys Dunky
01:55 on 22 March, 2014
Petec
Would hate DD’s wealth. Eye of a needle!
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You just highlighted so much. I genuinely think DD reads this blog, so he will hopefully, help so many kids and adults with dreadful diseases. The olde 15 % Bible thing would be remarkable.
Party Petec Broadcast.
Please avoid any food that has Aspartame and to a lesser extent MSG.
Wakey Wakey
Upside yer head
For the Kate Bush fans,some early live stuff.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/mar/21/kate-bush-live-five-performances-1979-wuthering-heights
PETEC
How’s tricks?
Popped in for my nicotine and caffeine jag,keep me going for another few hours.
I see yer still educating the masses about Aspartame?
The irony of me smoking and quaffing while heeding your advice is not lost!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS ………FC not PLC
02:47 on 22 March, 2014
PETEC
How’s tricks?
Popped in for my nicotine and caffeine jag,keep me going for another few hours.
I see yer still educating the masses about Aspartame?
The irony of me smoking and quaffing while heeding your advice is not lost!
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Lost, I wiisnae a viewer of Lost but I hear that the Malaysi…….
The propaganda is relentless.
Conservative Christianity is Evil.
Make that yer start point when you are Lost, and you will remain lost.
LOVE time
BM 02:47
awesome possum, was wanting to go for a beer with Wan of the finest posters on the ole blog, like 16 roads, he doesn’t answer emails.
It might be just me.
;))
Guid Night
Just visiting to say….
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Delaneys Dunky
01:10 on 22 March, 2014
JC2
Dirty OB chants at that dirty wee pastors crew, was met with reluctant acceptance from the teachers on the St Tams bus.
Our God Reigns
Whole world in your hands
YNWA
John Paul clap, clap, clap.
What a perfect, blessed day Murrayfield was!
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My Mrs was in the choir that day and yer right
it was a blessed day – Hail Hail
Valentinesday – Don’t worry about me, I’ll…..I’ll
be fine. I don’t deserve your concern although
I’m flattered :)) Love always.
I’ll make an appearance again some day to
cheer you all up :))
You have a good life so – enjoy.
I’ll make an appearance again some time
if SFTB hasn’t hunted me down and torched me :))
Your grand ole self and all the other great Tims on
here take care and your God will lookout for you.
Bye or, Off oot.
KevJungle
Pharrell ‘Happy’ Williams – CSC