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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The joy of six?
Hebcelt, thanks for the kind offer. I’m meeting up with a crew tomorrow and plans are already set.
Do you know how long the lounges are open after the match? Our current plan is to visit the Kerrydale for a few then head towards town via the Gallowgate hostelry’s.
This could get very messy….!!!
Seventh Heaven ?
Petec.
Hiya,Pal?
Great tae Greet n Meet.
It looks tae me.. that .. Mebbe..
Putin ,is NOT… in the Camp of the One Worlders.
If this turns oot tae be true..
Then.. Kojo, wul be in the Camp o’… Mr. Putin!
Nice ,Chattin’
Kojo,
Still,Laughin
Ðust Off The Fondue Sets…!
Light Up The Jos Sticks..!
SoapBox Guardianista Dick Byrne….
Is Back In Dodge City..!
Still….Laughin’
Been dipping in and out of “Seville” and a wee memory popped into my head. It is the only sad one I have. As I was leaving the stadium, a young English lhad (well, young to me) started to chat. He lived in Norfolk (or somewhere like that) and had only seen Celtic in the flesh 3 times and we had lost every time. He was blaming himself for the defeat and he was inconsolable. He had come all the way on his own, knowing no one; we had lost and he felt he was responsible. I hope he has recovered now and looks back on the whole experience with a bit of joy. After all, he can always tell his children: I was there.
ernie lynch
16:53 on 21 March, 2014
Big Nan
16:24 on 21 March, 2014
Well as Del Boy used to tell Rodney ‘It’s nice to have principles, but business is business.’
……………………….
Yes Bertolt Brecht said: “Grub first, then ethics.”
bsr
I associate Crackerjack with cabbages.
So your intro was apt.
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
15:11 on 21
Thomthethim/Toneloc
I was involved as a volunteer with a club, The Sundown Cafe, for hadicapped children in the Helenburgh area in the mid 80’s. There were a few Down syndrone kids amonst the group. One year they organised a youth exchange with a similar group from Portugal.
As a surprise for the Portugese group it was decided to put on a display of traditional Scottish country dancing and so we approached the local country dance group who agreed to provide someone to teach the youth country dancing.
Now the important thing here is where I live, Helensburgh, parts of which can be very snobby(being kind guys) and upper class. Well on the first day of lessons in strolled this matrony lady that spoke just like the queen and demanded all our attention as she explained the intricacies of Scottish Country dancing and the importance of timing and phrasing.
Us volunteers just looked at each other wondering what she was doing, did she understand the group she was to teach?
Anyway on she went till eventually she put on a record to explain a particular point-
“one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight”, she called out as an accompaniment to the beat of the particular Scottish country classic. Then from the back of the room “nine, ten”.
No, no, no, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 she shouted. “nine, ten” again came the reply from the back of the room.
Again she did the count and again came the reply “nine, ten”. By this time her face was contorted with rage and she almost lost it completely. Then this young guy with Downs stepped forward and said “I can count to ten, you want me to teach you?” The whole room erupted into uncontrolable laughter and I swear the laughter went on for about 10mins, it was one of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed.
The young guy was Billy, he has Downs syndrome but he seemed to take great delight in causing this commotion and I actualy thought for a moment that he knew what he was doing.
My dear,dear,dear, Friend.. The Singing Detective.
Hiya, Palomine..
Great tae Greet Ye..
Yes,
Pat Buchanan,is Ma Kinda Guy..
He is Strong n Active.. Pape..
n
He Tells it Like it Lays..
Which ,is a Very Rare n Desirable Attribute..
In these.. Sorrowful Days.. which are Filled with the Stench of..
‘
POLITICALCORRECTNESS.
If He is Voicing Admiration fur Mr. Putin..
Then.. Mebbe, Ah wull Hiv reconsider, ma Ain. Feeling aboot that Man..
Nice, Chattin’ Pal…
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
Hive tae go . Joe..
Seeya..
As Always…..
Ma Dear Friend…Kojo
Wur Pinkety !
TTT
A very kind offer. One of many in recent weeks. Many thanks.
Kojo
A readable response where you disagree with something I have said and then point out what I have missed. I have actually also said what you think I have missed.
Cheers tho
LB
KU KLUX KLAN convention in progress.
Would all non-racist, non supremacist, non Fascist, liberal thinking CQN’ers please try not to interrupt.
Thank You.
sftb
Patches for this, patches for that – what about cabbage patches.
Lenny says Macheda is a diddy and the huns are welcome to him. Or words to that effect:)
HH
LB
Ma wee brain iz birrlin wae that reply tae Kojo
Made me laugh . :-))
traditionalist88
Hilarious
Any news on the story that NL was goin to be havin a chat with the Lierse coach, Menzo about the slappin of Tony Watt’s face, allegedly?
Speakin from experience, a face slap is unique insult… it dinae hurt much, but it carries the spite of disdain. The only adequate retort being a punch in the gub.
Now, Wattie might need a metaphorical kick up the arse, but if he was my son, and it wis true, Menzo would be crappin the leather from my very fine walking boot for a month.
Seems to have been yet another day for an excessively bitter historical debate by the same about the same!
A lot of firsts quoted – progress of a sort?
c+cm2 a few one of which – concentration camps in Boer war. Correct as far as I was taught and have read, no one else has admitted to this yet or been found out.
Also a big one as taught by last history teacher the first socialist one – compensation paid to the defeated.
And there’s was me thinking what was the point of winning ?
BMCUW – not sure if this was a statement or irony.
The first known genocide – Tasmanian aboriginals wiped of the face of the earth by the British Empire.
Now that’s a heck of a statement!! If you had said caused by the expansion of the BE okay. Considering up to 90% of all first contact peoples by europeans (which would have included any possible Irish presence) died from disease. Mind you this was Gods will (fault) opening up the new land for the chosen ones. Lands of milk and honey!!
Also the remaining Tasmanians seem to have become infertile due to vd. Most of what was left fell to the settlers. Now was everyone of those settlers English or could there have been a couple of Irish amongst them, I seem to remember quite a few being pumped out to Oz. The rest were sent to island reserves for their own safety which wasent the case.
Somebody else has said most countries would have done the same at the same point in time and world history seems to bear this out.
I don’t know to how many future generations this bitterness is to be passed onto but some wallow!!
tusker
Eric Joyce
Wit a phany
HH
The Singing Detective at 16:54
Poor post.
Not one, including SFTB, or anybody on this blog can change my political views. You misjudged me If you think I’m that weak person. I can discuss things with anyone who is looking for the truth.
As for Putin and Buchanan. If you think pro-gay , or anti-gay makes the person good or bad and include faith in that, you do us Christians disservice. I learned that God loves us all: Christians, pagans, gays , blacks and white. The only thing he does not like is sin. He never condemns the man but condemns his sins.
Did you know, there are circa 25 000 genes in every human person? Only 250 of them determine color of the skin, height, gender, composition of the ear or the eye.
It’s Tony Watt who needs a good boot up Lierse methinks
My Dear Tusker…..
When Those Charming Maoris Invaded New Zealand In The 14th Century…..
They Wiped Out The Indigenous Population…
Which Ancient Artifacts Recovered…
Suggested Was Of European Origin….
Like The Ainu People Of Japan….
Who Are The Original Inhabitants Of Those Isles..
With Their Fair Hair And Their Blue Eyes…
Long Before The Five Asiatic Tribes….
Which Formed The Modern Japanese People…
Ever Glimpsed The Snow On Mount Fuji….
CQN….An Education..
Right..? Right..!
John McKay , red tie
Blue shirt
Bitter wee man
HH
Good evening friends.
Another Friday night, another decent Dundee Utd performance? So far in 2014 –
Friday 21 Feb Dundee Utd 3 Motherwell 1
Friday 28 Feb Hibs 1 Dundee Utd 3
Fancy yet another 3 – 1 victory at Tynecastle tonight.
Jobo
BSR :)
Weet-a shameless ph… who should have been chased years ago.
So, Neil wants to buy another 4 or 5 players ?
Whit about the wans ye brought in this year Neil ?
Or, is it just another load of SB-renewal bluster ?
Will young Henderson stay in the team ?
Are the magnificent GB being dangled as yet another
SB-renewal carrot ?
Are the board good guys now ?
Will the board grow up and allow Hugh Keevins back into
his place of work ? Or, does the truth still hurt ?
Will the Celtic support en-masse, give all their hard earned dosh
to the Celtic board who will – take the cash then, pull the shutter down
on the faithful before jumping back into bed with CO & co ?
questions, questions…always questions.
Public Service Announcement.
KU KLUX KLAN conference has been cancelled.
Normal CQN interaction is free to recommence.
Thanks for your patience.
Kev get off the wall
No wonder Vmhan logged off.
This place is riddled with journalistic huns. Only my opinion of course. And how they are hurting.
And one off blog names now appearing frequently.
Name changers and crackers..Friday night in the big bad blog…
Off the wall
Excuse my ignorance but what is the truth that hurts with regards Keevins?
Burghbhoy
Artur Jorge.
Did Chick just say there’s a lot of money to be made for anyone who could turn around “Rangers” (sic)?
Hmmmm – maybe might like to ask Murray’s bankers what they think about that……
The banter –
Wee bar in Punta Secca.
Tele blaring because the old guy behind the bar is real hard of hearing .
Wee news item re the PSG players being promised 1 milion euros each if they win the Champions League.
Old guy behind the bar suggests ——-” with that kind of money you could offer the opposition 500,000 euros to let you win .”.
That got this response from an old guy sitting in the corner —
” you Rube supporters just cant stop yourselves “
Good evening all
I could not give a toss what anyone writes on this blessed site, I WILL be renewing my ST (god willing) this year, and will continue to do so as long as I can afford to. So there. :-)))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
If Putin is “The West’s man” in the region, he will be assuming a role held in other regions by Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
Isn’t the world of geo-politics a fine place for ethics to flourish? We are backing the Taliban in Syria and fighting them in Afghanistan. Can we not go back to our old Cold War outsourcing practices and just get Syria to fight Afghanistan and we can supply both sides with our deadly toys?