Before you get carried away, let me remind you: Our Premier League record of 25 consecutive wins in season 2003-04 came to an end at home to Motherwell, the game after a memorable European victory over Barcelona. Our 2007 win over European Champions, Milan, was followed by a harrowing game against Gretna at Fir Park, where the soon-to-be-liquidated minnows held the lead until the 87th minute.
The last 10 days have been mentally and physically exhausting for the players: a League Cup quarter-final victory, humbling Newco, then raising the bar further against Anderlecht, all three games away from home. There will be a natural drop-off in endorphins, even the coaches will find it difficult to squeeze determination to climb another summit so soon.
A home game against soft-looking Hibernian is exactly how 57 game unbeaten domestic runs come to an end.
It’s always a bit disconcerting to see the media report a story of discord at Newco, conditioned, as we were, by the blanket of control Sir David Murray shrouded news outlets with while at Oldco. Now news that Brother Pedro has banished Kenny Miller from the Newco first team squad.
Kenny is the innocent party in all of this, apparently. Troubles are the manager’s fault.
Miller, “a guy who lives and breathes Rangers (sic.)”
You and I both know that Pedro, Kenny and everyone else at Ibrox are woefully under-resourced to compete at the summit of the Scottish Premiership. That’s the only important part of this story, and the answer doesn’t lie on the pitch or in the dug-out on match days. At best, the person responsible for that is watching games poolside in South Africa.
All that campaigning to unseat the Easdales was for this. It’s a Brexit-style self-delusion, with an inevitable outcome.
Celtic FC Foundation, Great Scottish Run
I can’t tell you him much I appreciate the generous support ahead of the Great Scottish Run this Sunday, for the Celtic FC Foundation. As I said yesterday, we are not only about winning trophies, and the Champions League, this club is has deep roots in helping our fellow those in need.
I’ve never made porridge in Malawi, or fed the poor in Haiti, not would I know how to engage with Autistic kids, but you and me can do our bit for those who have the responsibility of delivering help where needed. What I can do is run on Sunday and ask for sponsorship. If you can help, do so at this MyDonate page.
Thank you.
The CQN Podcast: A Celtic State of Mind (EP14) Champions League Special
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Liams younger brother looks to be getting a chance with the big boys tomorrow.
“Ewan Henderson is expected to be involved in the Celtic squad against Hibs tomorrow”.
The 17-year-old has came on leaps and bounds since the turn of the year and will get his chance with Scott Brown and Stuart Armstrong both out injured.
marspapa on 29th September 2017 11:03 pm
Liams younger brother looks to be getting a chance with the big boys tomorrow.
“Ewan Henderson is expected to be involved in the Celtic squad against Hibs tomorrow”.
The 17-year-old has came on leaps and bounds since the turn of the year and will get his chance with Scott Brown and Stuart Armstrong both out injured.
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Is he from the 2000 age group?
If so, here we go. :))
Gene – Thoughts and prayers with your friend Ben, his family and friends at this sad time.
HH
GUTENBERG
How long has your pal had Hemmingways ?
Was in it when the previous owner had it ( Malky and his Missus ) .
Did you come from /ever live in Hamilton ?
Mibbee asked you before , sorry if i have :)
PETEC
Seemingly he was a standout against the under Anderlecht boys .
Eddie Floyd….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kceiks__PsE
Marspapa
Few years now, maybe 4.
Hamilton born and bred, still living there. There’s worse places:-))
Gene…sorry to hear about your friend…
GENE
Dreadful news for Bens family and friends.
RIP…..BEN PARKER.
Marspapa,
The Crew coming through, it is Frightening.
Tommy Burns Celtic.
A matter of Time before we Win a European trophy again. Some are Destined.
Kieran Tierney was outrageously good against a top Euro Team. He gave Scottie Sinclair a verbal because he was not in tune. A Young Scot giving it Laldy to an Excellent English player. Most will know by now that Kieran does not make mistakes.
Celtic are rocking.
A bit of music for tonight from a guy who has 2 claims to fame.
Firstly, he has been a member of the same squash club as Mike in Toronto.
A (very poor ) second is that he has sold many millions of records and is one of the greatest folk artists of all time .
https://youtu.be/v5tr_L31StI
SCULLYBHOY on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 10:26 PM
Let us remember the one and a half million “British” citizens who died and the one million who fled the reign of terror in Ireland which was to lead to the great hunger, there was no famine, the ports in Ireland were bursting at the seems with food being exported by the English landed gentry and their agents, the Irish were reduced to depending on the potato crop because the corrupt foreign tyranny had dispossessed them of their lands and civil rights and all their annual produce had to go to pay rents to the absentee English and Scottish landlords( yep the very same people who stole the land from its rightful owners) In Irish it is called An Gorta Mor (The great hunger) God sent the potato blight but England sent the famine.
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I didn’t write this, but I agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment. The famine was an act of gross negligence at the very least – and maybe even an act of genocide.
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I think the writer is very accurate with their assertions, the historian Christine Kinealy writes extensively on the subject,
HH
Gutenberg
Depending on your age , do you know the Freels , Flemings or Smiths ?
The film ‘Bobby Sands:66 Days’ is available on BBC2 NI Catch up.
I was in a pub in Partick tonight. Saw the second half of the match fae Hamilton in a mixed support place. The unanimous decision at full time from Celtic fans and huns, was that Pedro must stay. The hun mob going on about him being tough and fighter. The Celtic bhoys saying he is a dud. Pedro must stay long time. :)
ONEMALLOY on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:19 PM
RTE dispute the assertion.
Hello again all you young rebels.
Just a timely reminder for the peninsula tims, our big Celtic
Sun. is early this month, it’s on the 15th Oct so mark it on the
calendar. the weather here in Oz is getting very warm so our
new balcony area up in the Bay Hotel should be a great spot
to sit and drink a few Guinness, and you’ll have the added
pleasure of seeing our president TIM jONG UN … sorry a mean
PADDYMACOZ waving to his adoring hoopies.
Said to the wee mhan ” there will be nae hanky panky now down
that beach because we can watch you all from up there chasing
those Aussie burds and we’ll soon stop you.
” who you kidding Papa? you and Paddy canny see that faur and
anyway by the time you hobble doon ther the tide will probably
be in.
Cheeky wee sod, but he’s right ;-))
H.H Mick.
God Bless and look after all of Bens Family and Friends.
Louie Louie…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RZJ4ESU52U&index=31&list=PLCFEB3C06C87F6748
Gene,
Sorry to hear your sad news. RIP Ben Parkes.
Marspapa
I know Flemings and Smiths but not Freels. Might be different Flemings and Smiths from you tho’
Didn’t see Celtic lose the league until I was 10 if that helps.
Not sure I’ll see them lose it again :-)))
PETEC
KT made it into the 11 CL players of the week , not bad going for a wee Scots boy ;).
With every passing game he grows in stature .
Hope your right about us winning a big cup again ;)
PETEC on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 10:59 PM
You`re absolutely right about Leigh.
Just watching a replay of the game. He represents the Brendan ethos . Battle to the last minute.
Just hope he curbs ( slightly :-) ) his natural tendency to mix it with the opposition crowd.
He`s liable to miss games . The last thing we want .
Gutenberg
I love reading wee stories like that on here.
Hope the young bhoy has a crackin day in Paradise and a Celtic victory to remember.
HH
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MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:22 PM
ONEMALLOY on 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 11:19 PM
RTE dispute the assertion.
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I noticed your comment my friend, I can only disagree with what they say having read some of Kinealy’s works
HH
Gene
So sorry to read about the loss of such a young father and partner.
Sorry for making a jocular post when I read back and saw your news.
Friesdorfer
Are you still going to Munich?
GUTENBERG
J Smiths son played for Rangers and now with Kilmarnock.
If you fancy meeting up for a pint i’m in Hamilton too …
We could even meet up with yon Numpty FAIRHILL BHOY
Do you have a local or is it Hemmingways ?
Anyhoo pal nice chattin …..
DD
It’s heartwarming.
You know we’re in good hands when you see kids like that.
Delaneys Dunky on 29th September 2017 11:21 pm
I was in a pub in Partick tonight. Saw the second half of the match fae Hamilton in a mixed support place. The unanimous decision at full time from Celtic fans and huns, was that Pedro must stay. The hun mob going on about him being tough and fighter. The Celtic bhoys saying he is a dud. Pedro must stay long time. :)
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Pedro if given Time will get the new Rangers playing football rather than hacking opponents. :))
They will always be 20+ points behind now in the League Howevaaaaah. :D
Kenny (2footedchallenge) Miller is a relic, like all the Real Rangers Men. That ship has sunk, it won’t be seen again.
Celtic will make Scotland competitive again in a footballing sense Internationally.
Delighted Scott and Stuart have slight strains.
Spirit…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7MQ5rxUZsc
Gutenberg
This cradle to grave Celtic supporter agrees. :)
Just reading back now and seen the post from GENE.
So sad, heartfelt condolences to his young family.
Marspapa
I know the very Smith through a loose family connection. Also played football with him a few times lots of years ago.
Love a pint one day although Hemmingways wouldn’t be first choice. Happy to go wherever you fancy, and Fairhill Bhoy…
What’s your local?
This weeks CQN Coupon:
Jobo….Motherwell
TET….Shrewsbury
Pog … Ipswich
LB…Wolves
AWATR…Middlesbrough
GFTB…Stirling Albion
BMCUWP…MK Dons
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Pete
Watched the match last Saturday with my two sons. I could not believe how far ahead of thems that we are. Both my sons said it is like an under 20 team playing a team of big,strong, skillfull, fast, proper athletes in hoops. Happy Days Pete
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