Tenerife Forum Celtic football club discussion thread

[Shugstar63]

JJ....."Best Fans in The World" self proclaimed.....hang your head in shame.:lol:
Harper Mac......Celtic Supporters Trust.......

Sporting Integrity .....Ok.

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Do have to say Charlie Chuckles..........was class tonight..................................Doing it the Celtic Way.........................crowd 38000 unofically 50000.................twas a good job the fans were not buying new uniforms for their kids..................holiday in Egypt metinks.:c2:

[seanocelt]

Christ Almighty Shug, you really "just cant get enough". Every time you "walk away", you walk right back in again. (I think you like it). Wheter 5 or 50,000 show up, its defiance, its unsustainable. And i think the new players wages are too?(Unless Charlie is gonna run up another Murray-esque bill and go into admin aaaaaagain!) Talk of new investors again may help (Ex Newcastle, Shepherd.). QUESTION: If Newco win the next three titles through divisions, and some cups, will you follow folllow again?

[junglejim]

The press report 38,126, Shug says 45,000, Chic Young says "at least " 50,000 - if it was Celtic Shug would say we were fiddling the turnstile - who to believe ?
As far as the illegal contract situation goes , RTC blog today outlines the Gavin Rae case of his second contract , 1 of apparently 83 ! This make Murray (a knight of the realm) a liar without a leg to stand on , no wonder Joanna Lumley knocked him back !
http://rangerstaxcase.wordpress.com/
As you say Boomerang Shug -Man Up and pay your debts !
Sean,the beauty of The Ramsden Pawnbroker´s Cup is that ,if they win it, their name will be on it forever to remind them of which division they were in and why - a bit like the mark of Cain , you can Laser out some of your 5 stars but your name will be on the Ramsden Cup forever !

[seanocelt]

Christ Almighty Shug, you really "just cant get enough". Every time you "walk away", you walk right back in again. (I think you like it). Whether 5 or 50,000 show up, its defiance, its unsustainable. And i think the new players wages are too?(Unless Charlie is gonna run up another Murray-esque bill and go into admin aaaaaagain!) Talk of new investors again may help (Ex Newcastle, Ashley.). QUESTION: If Newco win the next three titles through divisions, and some cups, will you follow folllow again?


:idea::idea::idea::idea::idea: He (Ashley) might bring Gazza= 50,000 a game at Ibrox. Until its reposessed.

[Isle]

Great Celtic away game. It was a well deserved 2:0 victory for Celtic. Nice Goals by Ledley and Samaras. Hail Hail!

[CaribeCelt]

Celtic bossed the game tonight and done the job.
I can't believe we won away from home.
Who can we get in the next round??
"Common the Hoops"

[junglejim]

Celtic bossed the game tonight and done the job.
I can't believe we won away from home.
Who can we get in the next round??
"Common the Hoops"
We need to take our chances early , made it more difficult than it should have been , referee was a shocker !
Guaranteed European Football / hope it's Champions League -draw Friday 11-00 am www.Uefa.com

From KDS / teams we might get
cluj
helsingborg
maribor
shmona
ael limassol*

*not finished yet

[CaribeCelt]

Good man JungleJim I knew you would know.
Anybody but Cluj,Helsingborg,Maribor.

[junglejim]

Good man JungleJim I knew you would know.
Anybody but Cluj,Helsingborg,Maribor.
I´m just cribbing from KDS punters who seem to know !
Read their comments on link - Maribor or Helsingborg for me !
http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/8670152/57/

Tonights results
http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/matches/index.html

[timmylish]

I feel we are liely to get Limassol or Sheriff (Kishinev, Moldova the wife,s former home and permanent family residence!).

[seanocelt]

Helsingborgs for obvious reasons, I was following the Kerrydalestreet thread all night, and watching the game online (times REALLY have changed.) Still banana skins as per usual to negociate, but Lennon does seem astute away from home. Ties are 22/23 for 1st round, will accept SPL draws until its upon us. Hail Hail, Lennon, i am with you all the way .(serious chat this week of him getting punted if we lost tonight). Now, to the tune of Achy Breachy Heart (worst song of the nineties);


DONT SELL McCOURT,PADDY McCOURT, I JUST DONT THINK YOU UNDERSTAND;
IF YOU SELL McCOURT, PADDY McCOURT, YOUR GONNA HAVE A RIOT ON YOUR HANDS.

Imagine if the Green Brigade were around when we sold .....PIERRE/ DI CANNIO/ KING KENNY/ ............ETC ETC. Roof would be torn off!

[junglejim]

No chance of Lennon getting punted Sean , if you read KDS you´ll see the frustration at not bringing in new players having punted a few and reduced the wage bill. We are definitely being cautious with finances (Strachan´s prime job for Lawwel ) and likely to lose Ki which will release some money I hope .
Murphy has done little to impress ,Bangura makes Sammy look like Messi , Hooper looks lost on his own at moment and we need a central defender to provider experience and cover having lost Dan & Glenda. Izzy has lost a bit of pace but with Ledly and Mulgrew on that side he has time to recover , I would have been happy to see Kayal on from star tbut with that referee last night he wouldn´t have lasted the game !
Victor was unlucky but has to learn tackling from behind , no matter how clean ,isn´t allowed in European games-even Sammy has stopped his sliding tackles.
Domestically Pirlo McCourt will survive but he´s not enough for Euros but hopefully some of the young bucks coming through will establish themselves as regulars .
Now for Friday´s draw !

Does article this remind you of anyone Sean?
http://www.scotsman.com/news/odd/sectarian-parrot-case-abandoned-1-2452563

[seanocelt]

Agree on all player points JJ. The Lennon rumour was from a Glesga meeja source that has rarely been wrong (cant reveal sorry). I heard aboot that pigeon thing! Bit East of your suspect though. Rumour now that im to be banned from here for upsetting a "lovely". Aw well.

[CaribeCelt]

What's a "lovely" Sean??:laugh:

[junglejim]

Helsingborg v Celtic in draw! :jumping:

21/22 August & 28/29 August for dates .

[seanocelt]

Knew it, glad we are away 1st. Some big guns we avoided due to seeding, think we can do it lads?

[junglejim]

Well it´s a decent draw for us and gives us a chance but we´ll need to step up our performance and take chances - looking forward to Saturday´s friendly , on ITV4 as well now .
http://www.itv.com/tvguide/#intcmp=NAV_TVGUIDE

[CaribeCelt]

Most of the poster's on other sites are saying it is a good draw...so I'll agree with them:laugh:
I know **** all about them apart from the King used to play for them.
Regarding the Madrid game...throw on a few youngsters against them,we don't want to pick up any injuries in a meaningless game with the prospect of C.L football so close.

[junglejim]

Most of the poster's on other sites are saying it is a good draw...so I'll agree with them:laugh:
I know **** all about them apart from the King used to play for them.
Regarding the Madrid game...throw on a few youngsters against them,we don't want to pick up any injuries in a meaningless game with the prospect of C.L football so close.
Won 7 ,drawn 7 of 17 games - we should be capable of winning the tie !
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/sweden_results/tables/default.stm

Ties now confirmed as Tues 21st away & Weds 29 at Celtic park .

[Isle]

There is not a easy draw in CL Play off. I don´t know anything about the swedish league tbh.
With performances like the two vs Helsinki, Celtic have a good chance to make it to the CL
group stage. I´m sure they can show these performances again. Hail Hail!

[Shugstar63]

Thought it a little unusual to see Celtic playing a re season glamour friendly after the SPL season had started.
Not very surprised when I saw the score this morning.
£1million in the bank.....as the Yanks say.....good job.
League wrapped up by Chrimbo.
Nice to see SOS an unqualified success:c2:

[seanocelt]

What a dreadful state oor game is in, just watched the Edinburgh derby, brutal. Ball was in the air 75% of the time.

[Shugstar63]

What a dreadful state oor game is in, just watched the Edinburgh derby, brutal. Ball was in the air 75% of the time.

Some good football in Larkhall yesterday.....and some crunching tackles !

[seanocelt]

Looked the same at Peterheed....Ian Black wisnae happy at gettin kicked back!

[junglejim]

1 million pound income from friendly (same as last year for the old "Old Firm ") nice to see you back ,Boomerang , sadly Beith don´t pày the same, exposure in USA , injuries a serious worry for Mc Geoch ( nice to see the usual supportive tweets from the scum for the Bhoy, wishing him paralysed !)
I´ve never seen the Sunday Ranger give 3 pages to 3rd Divison before , Keevins and Traynor after their bans from Celtic Park must be struggling for copy !
Why don´t you start your own Junior Larkhall thread Shug ? You and Isle can have a competition , only his team have won the big cup before!

[Isle]

1 million pound income from friendly (same as last year for the old "Old Firm ") nice to see you back ,Boomerang , sadly Beith don´t pày the same, exposure in USA , injuries a serious worry for Mc Geoch ( nice to see the usual supportive tweets from the scum for the Bhoy, wishing him paralysed !)
I´ve never seen the Sunday Ranger give 3 pages to 3rd Divison before , Keevins and Traynor after their bans from Celtic Park must be struggling for copy !
Why don´t you start your own Junior Larkhall thread Shug ? You and Isle can have a competition , only his team have won the big cup before!

What does that means?

[CaribeCelt]

What does that means?

No offence meant there Isle....JJ means your club have won the European cup...and that the BVB thread has very little posts..as would a "Larkhall" thread.
"Heja BVB"

[junglejim]

What does that means?
It means this Isle -
Borussia Dortmund

Honours
Domestic

German Championship

Winners (8): 1955–56, 1956–57, 1962–63, 1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2010–11, 2011–12

Runners-up (4): 1948–49, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1991–92

DFB-Pokal

Winners (3): 1964–65, 1988–89, 2011–12

Runners-up (2): 1962–63, 2007–08

DFB-Supercup/DFL-Supercup

Winners (4): 1989, 1995, 1996, 2008

Runners-up (2): 2011, 2012

DFB-Ligapokal

Runners-up (1): 2003

Oberliga West

Winners (6): 1947-48, 1948-49, 1949-50, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57

European

UEFA Champions League

Winners (1): 1996–97

UEFA Cup Winners' Cup

Winners (1): 1965–66

UEFA Cup

Runners-up (2): 1992–93, 2001–02

UEFA Super Cup

Runners-up (1): 1997

Worldwide

Intercontinental Cup

Winners (1): 1997

Larkhall Thistle

A total of 39 trophies have been won with 25 runners up positions secured.The Scottish Cup has twice found its way to Gasworks Park, in 1908 when a Nisbet goal clinched victory over Queens Park at Meadowside (thought to be near Cathkin Park) with Cathkin the venue in 1914 when Larkie beat Ashfield 1-0 with a Stuart goal. Before these successes,the club club were defeated 3-0 by Parkhead at Celtic Park in their first ever final appearance in 1903.

[seanocelt]

Clear for you now Isle? Just a bit of Scots sarcasm. And junglejim is king of the jungle of statistics and quips. (thats quite a few words for you to translate amigo, Hail Hail.). So, the Newco meedja are hoping Dylan suffers. ? I watched (in total un-amazement) when the Daily Rangers relegated the Helsinki report to third as Charlie and Coisty waxed about "ra future". Its been a never ending joke with the press in Scotland, Celtic fans should IGNORE every word they print ( and mis-spell).

[Shugstar63]

Lets all hope that the "best fans in the world" get back in time from the US, Tenerife, Santa Ponsa or the school uniform shop in time for the next SOS.

I reckon Celtic have a really good chance of lifting the large trophy again....Forza Larkhall:spin:

[seanocelt]

"school uniform shop"? Cmoan Shug, its gettin auld! As for the other destinations , we have fans all over the world dontchaknow. Even our pal Isle follows from Germany, and checks out the Teneife Forum Celtic thread. We are now the (worldwide)people. We just dinae sing about it.

[junglejim]

Champions League Qualifier live on STV - Helsingborgs v Celtic first leg will be live on TV.
http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/clubs/celtic/149382-stv-to-show-celtics-champions-league-play-off-with-helsingborgs-if-live/

Don´t know about school uniform shops Sean, but Jimmy Bell should have stopped off at JJB Sports and bought a proper 3rd strip for Peterhead game , instead of last season´s training bibs - I hear they´re going for half-price! :lol:

[Isle]

It means this Isle -
Borussia Dortmund

Honours
Domestic

German Championship

Winners (8): 1955–56, 1956–57, 1962–63, 1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2010–11, 2011–12

Runners-up (4): 1948–49, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1991–92

DFB-Pokal

Winners (3): 1964–65, 1988–89, 2011–12

Runners-up (2): 1962–63, 2007–08

DFB-Supercup/DFL-Supercup

Winners (4): 1989, 1995, 1996, 2008

Runners-up (2): 2011, 2012

DFB-Ligapokal

Runners-up (1): 2003

Oberliga West

Winners (6): 1947-48, 1948-49, 1949-50, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57

European

UEFA Champions League

Winners (1): 1996–97

UEFA Cup Winners' Cup

Winners (1): 1965–66

UEFA Cup

Runners-up (2): 1992–93, 2001–02

UEFA Super Cup

Runners-up (1): 1997

Worldwide

Intercontinental Cup

Winners (1): 1997

Larkhall Thistle

A total of 39 trophies have been won with 25 runners up positions secured.The Scottish Cup has twice found its way to Gasworks Park, in 1908 when a Nisbet goal clinched victory over Queens Park at Meadowside (thought to be near Cathkin Park) with Cathkin the venue in 1914 when Larkie beat Ashfield 1-0 with a Stuart goal. Before these successes,the club club were defeated 3-0 by Parkhead at Celtic Park in their first ever final appearance in 1903.


Its great to see the BVB honours listed by You. DFB Ligapokal victory 2011, DFB Ligapokal runner up 2012 can be add to the list.


Clear for you now Isle? Just a bit of Scots sarcasm. And junglejim is king of the jungle of statistics and quips. (thats quite a few words for you to translate amigo, Hail Hail.). So, the Newco meedja are hoping Dylan suffers. ? I watched (in total un-amazement) when the Daily Rangers relegated the Helsinki report to third as Charlie and Coisty waxed about "ra future". Its been a never ending joke with the press in Scotland, Celtic fans should IGNORE every word they print ( and mis-spell).

I know it was a joke, but somehow I didn´t understand it. Its like I tell You a german joke.

[junglejim]

Sorry if any offence Isle ! Shugs is trolling and trying to deflect our thread instead of reporting his trivia on Trigger´s Broom thread or starting his own "Irvine Meadow pumped Larkhall Thistle " thread :eyebrows:

1989-90 Irvine Meadow X1 v Larkhall Thistle...................4-1

[seanocelt]

Isle. We love you. You are our brother. NOW; tell us a German joke, please! (OK= Jorge Albertz! . Boom! Boom ! Disnae count though.).

[Shugstar63]

Looks like Celtic could have a healthy balance sheet come the end of the season......

Looking good

http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2012/08/14/Canaries-line-up-Celtic-defender/gnid-150725/?

[junglejim]

Every player will be up for sale -at the right price ,even Bangura & Murphy!
If we qualify for Champions League we´ll have an even healthier bank balance !:pray:

[Isle]

Thanks Bhoys. Please have a look at post 134 in the BVB thread.

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Bayern München und
einem Buch?

Ein Buch hat einen Titel. :-)

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Lehrling und einem Schalker?
Der Lehrling kann Meister werden. :-)

[junglejim]

Thanks Bhoys. Please have a look at post 134 in the BVB thread.

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Bayern München und
einem Buch?

Ein Buch hat einen Titel. :-)

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Lehrling und einem Schalker?
Der Lehrling kann Meister werden. :-)

Ein Buch hat einen Titel. :-) Unlike Trigger´s Broom , the New Club!

[seanocelt]

See?! Intercontinental, trans european banter between the best fans in the world. (quiet at the back there Shug).

[CaribeCelt]

See?! Intercontinental, trans european banter between the best fans in the world. (quiet at the back there Shug).

:lol::laugh::cheeky:

[Davie Thistle]

..........Guess wit?!?

the two Biggest teams in Glasgow played tonite in the cup,

The Mighty Jagzz & the nearly mighty Queens Park!

The Jagzz won a crazy game 5-4!!!

we were awl ****eing oursells!!:shy:

nowt to do wif CFC but hey ho!!!:lol::p
:jumping:

[seanocelt]

..........Guess wit?!?

the two Biggest teams in Glasgow played tonite in the cup,

The Mighty Jagzz & the nearly mighty Queens Park!

The Jagzz won a crazy game 5-4!!!

we were awl ****eing oursells!!:shy:

nowt to do wif CFC but hey ho!!!:lol::p
:jumping:

You are right my giant friend. NOWT TAE DAE wi the Hoops.Please re-start the Jags thread, we will all comment on that, an extra "scoattish" thread will annoy many sassos. I heard you were jammy the night though. Charlie Green telt me.

[timmylish]

Looks like Celtic could have a healthy balance sheet come the end of the season......

Looking good

http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2012/08/14/Canaries-line-up-Celtic-defender/gnid-150725/?

Why do you express surprise? After all we, as a world wide institution, have been in such a such a healthy state for most of the years since the involvement of the "bunnett". All the way here to Tenerife I can still feel your pain, which I have come to enjoy.

[Isle]

You are right my giant friend. NOWT TAE DAE wi the Hoops.Please re-start the Jags thread, we will all comment on that, an extra "scoattish" thread will annoy many sassos. I heard you were jammy the night though. Charlie Green telt me.

I support that. Its much better to re-start the Jags thread, than post on his one. Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

It´s only fitting that the 2nd biggest club in Glesga should have it´s own "Maryhill Magyars" thread - get it on Davie!

[Davie Thistle]

..............Aye ok!
I know when your no wanted!!! :crying2:

:raspberry:

:laugh:

[junglejim]

Yes the Scotland game´s that bad .I´m on-line too ! Irish Rover in 20 mins. methinks!
Wow Black just boo´d on by crowd ! It used to be Jimmy Johnstone that got boo´d!

[Isle]

..............Aye ok!
I know when your no wanted!!! :crying2:

:raspberry:

:laugh:


I´ve prepared a answer for Your Jags thread. Get it started. Heja BVB & Hail Hail!

[CaribeCelt]

Celtic should have won the game and would have only for a wonder goal...I'm sure Shug will be on gloating but it looks like a lot of teams will find it hard to break down their brick wall defending.
Anyway,Champions League qualifier midweek is what matters now...and then back to business in the league.

Hail Hail

[junglejim]

Hi Caribe, chances not converted , allowed County to bully us first part of game ,penalty claim was shocker imo!
Lustig looked suspect at back and Wilson not much better -County played hard and looked well up for it,we seemed to be well off pace today.
Need to be sharper on Tuesday for CL qualifier ,we will miss Victor but hopefully Kayal will be fit (and stay on park!)

[seanocelt]

predicted a draw,happy with a draw. The title is a marathon, we will last the pace, always get mad results forst 6 games or so (looking at EPL now , and Rangers went down at Ibrox within 3 mins). CL groups is the aim/dream/grail. Mon the Hoops.

[Isle]

Saw the highlights. Celtic creating some good chances and didn´t use them. I think in the end
its a good point for Celtic in a tough away game. Now the focus is on the next game. Hail Hail!

[Angusjim]

Hi all ( I am back ) glad to see you all still have your heads buried in the sand "a tough away game" get a grip Isle they are basically a half decent 1st division teuchtar team at best. Lennon must go :tongue::laugh:

[seanocelt]

Wondered where you were AJ, hope you keeping well. Back taking pish anyway, good sign!!

[Angusjim]

Wondered where you were AJ, hope you keeping well. Back taking pish anyway, good sign!!

Just been very busy at work, I am keeping well have a check up in October. I have decided to have a wee break in September going to Spain ( flights to Tenerife are too dear for me this year they are half the price going Costa Blanca so we are off to meet up with friends over there )
Not taking the pish just a bit of friendly banter:wave::laugh:

[junglejim]

Hi AJ !Hope you are well! Have a nice time in Benidorm,just stay away from Sticky Vicky!
I think County will do fine in SPL but my impression of yesterday was that too many Hoops weren't committed to the rough and tumble style of RC.
It'll be interesting to see Helsingborgs' style on Tuesday if they will press us the same way. My wife's not pleased ,she'll not see Corrie !
Did Brechin sell all of their Bridies ? Have they got the ball out of the Hedge yet?

[Angusjim]

Hi AJ !Hope you are well! Have a nice time in Benidorm,just stay away from Sticky Vicky!
I think County will do fine in SPL but my impression of yesterday was that too many Hoops weren't committed to the rough and tumble style of RC.
It'll be interesting to see Helsingborgs' style on Tuesday if they will press us the same way. My wife's not pleased ,she'll not see Corrie !
Did Brechin sell all of their Bridies ? Have they got the ball out of the Hedge yet?

I did not make up but I believe the day went well with the mostly well behaved Rangers fans. The ba is now retrived from the famous hedge which will cheer up a mate who of mine is sponsering them for the next two years he'll no hae to buy another ba :lol::spin:

[junglejim]

Watching Dundee derby just now, Arabs 1 up! Some crowd and atmosphere - get intae the Logie Club for cheap drink!

[Angusjim]

Watching Dundee derby just now, Arabs 1 up! Some crowd and atmosphere - get intae the Logie Club for cheap drink!

I am working at the moment so not watching but just heard on radio scotland online Utd had just scored. I was at the last derby game and the atmosphere was brilliant no love lost between the two of them

[junglejim]

3-0 now ,Arabs running riot!

[Angusjim]

3-0 now ,Arabs running riot!

Lochee will be a no go area tonight then :eek:

[Isle]

Wondered where you were AJ, hope you keeping well. Back taking pish anyway, good sign!!

Well I thought AJ s talking pish too.
Then he come out with friendly banter the post
later.

[seanocelt]

There ye go AJ, international recognition. Fur talkin pash!! We have missed you!

[CaribeCelt]

It looks like Ki is giving up Celtic and European football and joining Swansea...the lure of a relegation battle in England was probably too hard to refuse.

[junglejim]

At least the reported 6 million will stop us from going into Armageddon for a few weeks and we won´t have to sell Bangura & Murphy now !
It´lbe just like a new signing! :mad: :crylaughing:

[Shugstar63]

It looks like Ki is giving up Celtic and European football and joining Swansea...the lure of a relegation battle in England was probably too hard to refuse.

Caribe....I can't believe he wants to leave....although my friend heard him say

나는 글래스고에 싫어 ....이 셀틱은 많은 시시한 이야기​​입니다.! 저를 여기서 나가주세요!
레인저스는하지만 관심이 있습니까?

Might be p!sh.....but maybe not ?:liar:

[junglejim]

shug 를 엿먹이

[CaribeCelt]

Caribe....I can't believe he wants to leave....although my friend heard him say

나는 글래스고에 싫어 ....이 셀틱은 많은 시시한 이야기​​입니다.! 저를 여기서 나가주세요!
레인저스는하지만 관심이 있습니까?

Might be p!sh.....but maybe not ?:liar:

When did they start giving Korean language courses round Govan way?

[seanocelt]

Ha ha ha. The Celtic FC thread. Truly INTERNATIONAL. Slainte.

[CaribeCelt]

Saying that there is a lot of languages getting thrown about this place...this one is for Shug.

"Imeacht gan teacht ort"

If Shuggie can quote Korean...the language of the emerald isle shouldn't be to hard to decipher.

[seanocelt]

Shug has walked back in again. So has the banter. Nerves janglin for tomorrow's cup tie. (Champs league, not Ramsden's).

[Shugstar63]

When did they start giving Korean language courses round Govan way?

Caribe.....haven't been to Govan for 4 years !

Wishing Celtic all the best of luck for tonight's tie....Go get em Bhoys:lol::eyebrows:

[junglejim]

Yes ,Sean nervy night ahead-not sure if I´m up to watching in Rover as I get quite agitated ,might watch in apartment but furnishings may suffer !
If we´re good enough , we´ll need to convert our chances when they come - no Wanyama is a big miss ,just hope defence holds up!
Hope the ref is not as poor as last one in Helsinki!

[Davie Thistle]

.................:c2:

[seanocelt]

Wanted an early away goal. Prayed for one . Goat wan..........then it got more nervy than ever. We are better when we press, standing off, wing backs not attacking, leaves us out of sorts. Still, an away win in Europe. .......Nice. BUT, job still to do, hoping for a place in THAT draw , away to a German or Spanish( Belgian or French at a push) side is our holiday plan if we qualify, cruise put on hold. Hail Hail. (Ramsden's Cup game was close i hear).

[CaribeCelt]

Yeah it got a bit nervy after the goal Sean.
The midfield never imposed themselves enough after the goal either imo.
We have played better in Europe and got stuffed and listened to all the hard luck stories afterwards...that's football.
I cannot see us losing against them at Paradise so it looks like CL football for us.
Did you hear the commentators slaberring on about Rangers every other second...fair play to wee Gordon he tried to stay out of it but Dixon and Southgate never shut up about them.

[Angusjim]

Celtic's defence will have to improve 1000% for them to stand any chance in the CL they were very lucky last night, against better opposition they will loose a lot of goals. Overall the game from a neutrals point was very very poor in fact I changed over during 2nd half it was that dull & boring ( just my humble opinion )

[junglejim]

Great result ! But as Caribe says we´ve played better and lost ,so nice to get a bit of luck for a change-though towards end of game we should have scored 2 more goals .
First half was our usual nightmare in defense but much better in 2nd half , Victor, next week ,will help stiffen up midfield and take some pressure off back four .
Get some boys out on Saturday for ICT and get the big team sorted for next Wednesday´s cruncher.

[seanocelt]

Gotta rest the main bhoys often if we qualify, 2nd string need to step and win SPL points.

[junglejim]

I think you'll find Commons,Kayal,Ledley out through injury at weekend - Victor and Pirlo McCourt and Lustig to show up and hopefully Forrest .
Had another look at game today and they definitely had good chances ,but so did we 2nd half -need to clear defense more constructively, Forrest was a good out for us and Sammy the same on other side .
Great opportunity to qualify next week !

[seanocelt]

Did same JJ, conclusion correct to me; Her is what i posted on Facebook today to some Tenerife Tims. (IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORGS) being my disclaimer!:pray:

Ok, here's the skinny on CL group stages poss opponenents. (IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORG). My preffered away trip is Munich, then Shalke, Anderlecht, then a Spanish team, then any Portuguese. No interest in going to Greece, ex Soviet states, Turkey, or England. KNOW THIS ME BHOYS; When the ties are announced ( IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORG), Im no hingin aboot, its flights, then source tix pronto, flights will go up fast when known. LOVE LOVE LOVE to go back to Munich. (IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORG).

POT 1

Barcelona
Man Utd
Chelsea
Bayern München
Real Madrid
Arsenal
Porto
AC Milan

POT 2
Valencia
Benfica
Shakhtar Donetsk
Zenit St Petersburg
Schalke 04
Man City
Sporing Braga
Dinamo Kiev

POT 3
Olympiakos
Ajax
FC Basel
Panathinaikos
Anderlecht
Juventus
FC Copenghagen
Spartak Moscow

POT 4

Paris Saint-Germain
Galatasaray
Celtic
Borussia Dortmund
BATE Borisov
Dinamo Zagreb
Montpellier
Nordsjælland
So we are currently the 3rd rated team in Pot 4 and we need all three of the relevant results to go our way to move up to Pot 3.
luj to beat Basle
Limassol to beat Anderlecht
Malaga to beat Panathanaikos

:pray:

[Isle]

The early goal was a fantastic set up and a great finish by Samaras and Commons. Celtic where a bit lucky when Helsingborgs
had their chances. In the second half Celtic had big chances too. Hit the post and the woodwork. Samaras goal made
it a good 2:0 away from home.- As Caribe already post, Celtic have play better games and lose. I´m really impress with
the performance by Samaras on the wing. Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

Yes Isle Sammy has been doing well for us in quite a few games since Lennon played him on left - "I´m sorry I ever doubted him!":shy:
Had he passed to Commons late on , the tie would have been over !:jumping:

[Isle]

Yes Isle Sammy has been doing well for us in quite a few games since Lennon played him on left - "I´m sorry I ever doubted him!":shy:
Had he passed to Commons late on , the tie would have been over !:jumping:

Sammy on the wing, thats his position. JJ, what role will Borussia Dortmund play in the CL? What Do You think?

[junglejim]

To be honest Isle I don´t follow the Bundesliga ,normally SPL,EPL and Spanish but I´ m surprised Borusia are in 4th pot compared to some of other teams.
Would have them in Pot 3 or maybe 2 but will be hard to beat at home so I think the least they will get is position 3 but it all depends on the Draw,at least you won´t get Bayern or us ! GoodLuck!

[timmylish]

Did same JJ, conclusion correct to me; Her is what i posted on Facebook today to some Tenerife Tims. (IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORGS) being my disclaimer!:pray:

Ok, here's the skinny on CL group stages poss opponenents. (IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORG). My preffered away trip is Munich, then Shalke, Anderlecht, then a Spanish team, then any Portuguese. No interest in going to Greece, ex Soviet states, Turkey, or England. KNOW THIS ME BHOYS; When the ties are announced ( IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORG), Im no hingin aboot, its flights, then source tix pronto, flights will go up fast when known. LOVE LOVE LOVE to go back to Munich. (IF OF COURSE WE PUT OUT HELSINGBORG).

POT 1

Barcelona
Man Utd
Chelsea
Bayern München
Real Madrid
Arsenal
Porto
AC Milan

POT 2
Valencia
Benfica
Shakhtar Donetsk
Zenit St Petersburg
Schalke 04
Man City
Sporing Braga
Dinamo Kiev

POT 3
Olympiakos
Ajax
FC Basel
Panathinaikos
Anderlecht
Juventus
FC Copenghagen
Spartak Moscow

POT 4

Paris Saint-Germain
Galatasaray
Celtic
Borussia Dortmund
BATE Borisov
Dinamo Zagreb
Montpellier
Nordsjælland
So we are currently the 3rd rated team in Pot 4 and we need all three of the relevant results to go our way to move up to Pot 3.
luj to beat Basle
Limassol to beat Anderlecht
Malaga to beat Panathanaikos

:pray:

Good grief Sean. That must have taken time to put together.
Anyway, although i know you said no ex-Soviet but, what an opportunity for you to visit St. P. In my humble opinion SP is the most beautiful city in the world! Just my opinion but having stayed there for a year I saw some sites, buildings, palaces etc. I don,t know if the direct flight to SP is still running from here or not but if it were then bingo!
On the fitba' for us to get into Pot 3. Cluj are good 'uns. Limassol have just beaten Anderlecht but only 2-1 so the Belgians look good with the away goal. Malaga are 2 up with no away goals against so they will get thru' so looks like we are still in Pot 4!

[Isle]

To be honest Isle I don´t follow the Bundesliga ,normally SPL,EPL and Spanish but I´ m surprised Borusia are in 4th pot compared to some of other teams.
Would have them in Pot 3 or maybe 2 but will be hard to beat at home so I think the least they will get is position 3 but it all depends on the Draw,at least you won´t get Bayern or us ! GoodLuck!

Normally Dortmund would have a higher position. The uefa had this 5 year Koeffizient System. Apart from the Europa League and last years Champions League, Dortmund
had only two other games with Udinese in the good old uefa Cup 2008. Dortmund vs Celtic. Its Mission Impossible. Malaga, Cluj and Limassol have to overcome their opponents.
Than it would be.

[junglejim]

Ledley & Kayal to be out for several weeks ! We're just about to let Ki go ! Sod's law-2 games into league and we´re looking to re-organise midfield with a half-fit Brown ,Wanyama,Mc Court and Lustig - time topush up some fringe guys !

[timmylish]

I got involved in a battle on the Huddleb.... a few days ago exactly on this subject. It was interesting to read the poor esteem which a lot had had for Ki. Personally, I feel that with the amount of players on the books there should be sufficient cover but possibly in a poorer sense. Kayal has not turned up this season, so far so no problem there. Ledley, without reaching the dizzy heights of last season, always comes out Mr. Reliability so he,ll definitely be missed for the upcoming home tie. Brown is becoming more of a problem each season with his injuries. The point is however is that he gives it all he has so would be missed. Paddy is Paddy. How do you know if you,ve missed him? Wanyama does more talking OFF the park than on it and needs to concentrate more. And then there was Lustig. Seems a nice lad!

[junglejim]

I think you´ll be well rocked by team today Timmy,I don´t know if it was a joke or psychology, but Lennon suggesting Bangura for a start today must rate as the biggest whoosh in a while !
We have sufficient cover to put out a decent team against ICT and perhaps get a result- Blackman ,Lustig,Wilson are all available and a couple of the young bucks .
A draw or a win today would be a bonus , as I said a few posts back , our priority is to get into CL group this time -the league is a long term issue as is getting people like Kayal & Brown 100% fit .

Team announced!
Celtic team to face Inverness Caledonian Thistle: Forster; Lustig, Wilson, Mulgrew, Izaguirre; Matthews, Wanyama, F. Twardzik, McCourt; Hooper, Watt
Subs: Zaluska, Irvine, McGregor, Bangura, Forrest, Slane, Chalmers. Kick-off 12.45 Celtic Park time

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Surprisingly easy result today with excellent all round play -Watt & Wanyama stand outs . Losing two late goals sloppy having switched off at 4-0 with 10mins.to go .
I thought the ref Collum was poor in allowing too many rash tackles and could havesent 1 or2 Caley players off !
On to Weds.now with hopefully a decent team and a couple of young bucks on bench to get a run out !
Bangura ?? Pfffft!

[Isle]

Saw the goals from the game and got the infos as the game was on. The result surprise me positivly
as Celtic normally get results like 1:0 or 2:1 there. I´m confident for wednesday. Celtic will win the game.
Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

We have SUBO (Susan Boyle) up front singing for us on Wednesday so off to a good start ! If that doesn´t scare them, nothing will !
Need Sammy and Hooper to take chances and midfield / defence to boss the game . Hail Hail!

[timmylish]

Ghuys. I think our manager may be prepared to surprise a lot of people and go with the youth up front in a full attack formation and not the the lone forward with back-up.

[CaribeCelt]

I think he should.
Watt was outstanding the other day....o.k. it was against ICT,but he looked sharp and would have tortured any defense with that performance...He deserves a start imo.

[junglejim]

Don´t agree Timmy ,he has his main team and formation sorted (subject to injury) -it will be Hooper, with Sammy on left , Forrest and Commons
Brown ,Wanyama and possibly Matthews and Lustig as on Saturday -Watt & Twardzik will be on bench with Pirlo McCourt .
We don´t need to score but we shouldn´t be giving goals away,so no heroics -Helsingborgs are a decent football playing team that sliced us up at times last week - focus is required at back and accurate passing out,not the mindless punting out we did last week !
I´m confident that we can complete the job as long as everyone plays to their best .
Looking forward to a busy night !

[timmylish]

Opinions, opinions. Each and everyone of us has at least one!
JJ. We,ll agree to disagree but whatever, the only opinion that really matters, of course, is wee Lenny,s. Upwards and onwards to Champ.League proper.
Couple of days ago on the HB talk was all about poor ticket sales. Think it will be ok on the night. Sincerely hope so. I suggested 1k blow up dolls, dresses in Celtic colours and placed in suitable parts of each section so on the TV not only show a full house but also large amounts of glamorous Celtic Ghirls. Whadya tink, Doll?
Don,t worry guys. Just the Oxycontine/oxycodene working for the next half hour!

[junglejim]

As long as the dolls aren't SUBO lookalikes ! (Or we'll all need the Oxycodeine!)

Timmy ,the RTC Blog has been "superceded" by a new blog with mainly the same contributors on similiar topics and can be found in the linkbelow
http://scottishfootballmonitor.wordpress.com/

But the good news is Bangura has been loaned out to AIK ,the club we bought him from! WTF??
Will we get our money back ?

[timmylish]

As long as the dolls aren't SUBO lookalikes ! (Or we'll all need the Oxycodeine!)

Timmy ,the RTC Blog has been "superceded" by a new blog with mainly the same contributors on similiar topics and can be found in the linkbelow
http://scottishfootballmonitor.wordpress.com/

But the good news is Bangura has been loaned out to AIK ,the club we bought him from! WTF??
Will we get our money back ?

JJ. 3 excellent points, 2 of which are particularly of interest and Dolls have never been my cup of tea!
Bang who?

[junglejim]

Just over 1 hr to the CL tie against Helsingborgs , nerves starting to jangle all over support about performance tonight.
Awaiting team news but think it picks itself- just turn up and do your job properly and i´st into pot 4 tomorrow (depending on results ) .
2 goals needed to be comfortable ! We´ll see !

Team
Forster; Matthews, Wilson, Mulgrew, Izaguirre; Forrest, Brown, Wanyama, Samaras; Commons, Hooper
Watt,Twardzik,Pirlo,McCourt,Rogne on Bench with Zalauska

[Shugstar63]

Congratulations to Celtic and you lot for a job well done tonight.
Did not see any of the two matches, but CL qualifiers are an ordeal anyway and to score 4 without reply must have been a tremendous feat.

Credit where it's due..................Enjoy !

[junglejim]

Great result last night - Green Brigade again making the atmosphere electric, great asset to club when they do the right thing!

Champions League Draw
Barça, Benfica , Spartak -tough group will really have to up our game to even get 3rd here!
Chance to boot Messi & McGeady up and down park - if we can catch them!
Some cracking other groups as well-Ajax unlucky-3 tough teams -Arsenal look to have a good chance
Just waiting on dates now!

[Isle]

I saw yesterdays game. Celtic where the better team. It was
a deserved 2:0 victory.

Barcelona, Benfica and Spartak Moscow are the opponents.
Its a strong group. The Celtic support will get to see Aiden
Mc Geady again. I think Celtic play for Rank 3 in that group.
Hail Hail!

[seanocelt]

Really fancied groups a ,b and f as they panned out, bit sick to get Benfica yet again, and Barca. Already talk of a good few from here heading to Las Ramblas once dates are known! Hail Hail, and well done Neil Lennon, 2 years at the helm and making great progress.

[junglejim]

Really fancied groups a ,b and f as they panned out, bit sick to get Benfica yet again, and Barca. Already talk of a good few from here heading to Las Ramblas once dates are known! Hail Hail, and well done Neil Lennon, 2 years at the helm and making great progress.

HaHa! Las Ramblas -pickpocket centre -lets see the dates - certificado de viajes aplenty coming up !
Dates here
http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/competitions/Draws/01/85/36/38/1853638_DOWNLOAD.pdf

Barcelona in Barcelona on 23rdOctober
Wednesday, September 19: Celtic v Benfica

Tuesday, October 2: Spartak Moscow v Celtic

Tuesday, October 23: Barcelona v Celtic

Wednesday, November 7: Celtic v Barcelona

Tuesday, November 20: Benfica v Celtic

Wednesday, December 5: Celtic v Spartak Moscow

Murphy on loan to Ipswich -who´s coming in ?

[seanocelt]

Was telt dates released tomorrow, how did you get them so fast? My mate from Omagh got dipped in Las Ramblas, gotta keep smart heid on.

[junglejim]

They are released on Uefa.com a couple of hours after draw once computer processes them -note all the Spartak games in Moscow are an earlier kickoff at 18:00CET.
My Local back in UK -boys had a stag doin Barcelona -half got dipped on Las Ramblas !! They´re almost as good as the ones here at Los Cristianos Bus Stop !
Deep pockets and shorts under trousers and stay away fromthe lady boys!

[CaribeCelt]

Jaysus...anybody that goes to Barcelona must get dipped!
A friend of my ma's and her husband were robbed on their first night in Barcelona...about 3 hours after landing!
All the Tim's going to Barcelona should stuff the money down their strides to avoid losing it:laugh:

[junglejim]

Sitting watching transfer news -or lack of it! Johnny Russel, Efe Ambrose ,Barbosa ,Marvin Ogunjimi strong hints but nothing concrete !

[timmylish]

I am being told that John Park is in England trying to tie up an EPL player (defender)!

[junglejim]

Timmy, I hope it´s John Terry and he leaves him in a deep hole in the ground!

[seanocelt]

Ha Ha nice one JJ. Timmylish's sources are usually good, hope its a known centreback. Half expecting bids for Emilio and Hooper. V quiet in Timland.

[CaribeCelt]

Rumours doing the rounds we're in talks with Christophe Berra.

[junglejim]

Ambrose in the bag ,Ogunjimi next -Russellooking less likely-couple of others being floated -deadline frenzy building!
Getafe´s Miku in the frame !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJZbrynsz7I&feature=relmfu

[CaribeCelt]

Miku from Getafe is confirmed.
Seen Getafe play a couple of times last season(Madrid & Barca)can't remember him tbh:laugh:
hope he's the target man we need.

[Isle]

search for loan players or signings: Blackman to Inverness(loan), Murphy to Ipswich (loan)
To Celtic Kamenar(loan), Miku (loan), Ambrose signed.
The best signing to me was Forster in the summer. I´m glad Celtic have signed the big man.

[junglejim]

Getting a keeper is a strange one ? 14 players out saves a fair bit of cash in wages and there are plenty of young bucks coming through to supplement SPL front .
We still appear to be courting a free like Owen or similiar up front but overall a quiet transfer window for us -hopefully our accounts ain´t as bad as the rumours !
Hibees today on CelticTV so looking forward to a "Glasgow is Green & White" Festival !

[seanocelt]

Outside chance of an out of contract McFadden on Monday too. Still, poor ambition shown really, a big name loan deal would have upped the Champions League euphoria and maybe put bums on seats for wee league games.

[junglejim]

Outside chance of an out of contract McFadden on Monday too. Still, poor ambition shown really, a big name loan deal would have upped the Champions League euphoria and maybe put bums on seats for wee league games.
Can´t agree Sean ,McFadden is a no-no for me ,we have several young players knocking on door who can be given a chance over next 2 seasons to develop .
Our Qualification for Champions League will soften the downturn, the important issue is what is afoot with re-construction of SPL/SFL .
We are likely to lose Wanyama next year (but for a handsome profit ) so we need to pull some of our youngsters through -we can still grab Russell at Christmas .
In : Miku, forward (Getafe, loan); Lubos Kamenar, goalkeeper (Nantes, loan); Efe Ambrose, defender (Ashdod, undisclosed); Fraser Forster, goalkeeper (Newcastle United, undisclosed after loan)

Out : Andre Blackman, defender (Inverness Caledonian Thistle, loan); Daryl Murphy, forward (Ipswich Town, loan); Ki Sung-Yeung, midfielder (Swansea City, £6m); Glenn Loovens, defender (Real Zaragoza); Cha Du Ri, defender (Fortuna Dusseldorf); Daniel Majstorovic, defender (AIK); Niall McGinn, midfielder (Aberdeen); Efrain Juarez, midfielder (Club America); Morten Rasmussen, forward (Midtjylland); Lewis Toshney, defender (Dundee, loan); Greig Spence, forward (Raith Rovers); Christian McKenna, forward (Airdrie United); Mark Wilson, defender (Bristol City); James Keatings, forward (Hamilton Academical, loan); Josh Thompson, defender (Portsmouth); Jaison McGrath, forward (Sunderland); Darren O'Dea, defender; Richie Towell, defender; Dominic Cervi, goalkeeper

[timmylish]

Although it seems that matters at are not finished in that we are clearly talking to the couple of "frees" still possible to sign I,m not at all unhappy at what this window, indeed the whole month, has produced for Celtic. Shipped one hell of a lot of lower quality players (but still wage earners) and replaced those with infinitely better players (goalie incl.). Looks like we may have sorted the big central defender problem we,ve had for years (i sincerely hope anyway), got a physical front man (scoring against Real Madrid as recently as last week no less!) and a replacement for Cervi who never got into the Celtic thing. As for the free well not too concerned as they will only be bringing experience and as has been seen some of our youngsters don,t seem to be overawed so experience might not be entirely needed (Watt and Forrest to name but two). I hope it does not come back to bite me on the bum but I hope its not Owen! Young Tony would outplay Owen now in any respect.
As for my comment on the last month well, its all been quite dramatic. The books were looking terrible just 3 weeks ago but wages have been slashed, various one off games like Madrid in the States has brought in money, season tickets have been flying out the window, a couple of very near full houses at CP, selling Ki at enormous profit and the little matter of the Champions League involvement, which no-one has really fully quantified to me. Will it generate 12/15/18/or, as I think likely, over 20 million POUNDS STG. I would love Celtic to release an interim report on these transactions and the financial meanings, in layman,s terms. I do know that Celtic deliberately delayed issuing their usual set of a/c,s, because of the way they looked, but will now feel that this can be attended to with an addendum to represent the effects of trading in the month of August alone with provisions made for the Champion League monies.
So, as I said, I am very happy with recent trading (as that is what it is) carried out by Messrs. Lawwell and Lennon and of course very happy where this all leaves Celtic FC. In fact August may well turn out to have generated/created sufficient wealth to carry forward at least one to two years. Tell me of any other professional football club in Europe who can say this!
HAIL.HAIL.

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Good link for to-day,s game;-
http://www.coolsport.tv/stream11.php

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[seanocelt]

Watching our kids tear Hibs apart for 45 mins, but 1 goal only. Suddenly its 1 all, then 2-1 then 2 all. Still a lot for our young crop to learn.

[Davie Thistle]

.........................A DON'T KNOW!
Hibs!?!? scoring three goals!!:ashamed:

you know what it was!?
we gave them our top scorer fae last season - Cairney!
you lot shoulda bought him!! could dae worse!
:laugh:

[junglejim]

Yet another tale of not finishing off chances ,could have been 6 or7 goals for us,hitting bar 4 times youknew is was going to be one of those days again!
Two gifted goals by slack defence,especially first one by Lustig & Goalie put us under pressure - thankfully rest of teams today drew as well!
I´m sure Lennon will be reading riot act!

[timmylish]

Although, admittedly young, I blame Tony Watt for to-day,s blemish and I expect him to be dropped for at least the next couple of games. No doubt Lennon will point out to him that its all very well to get adulation but that has to be tempered with the fact that he is part of a team and has certainly not earned to right to think otherwise, yet!

[seanocelt]

He did exactly that in post match interview, said " Tony brought back down to earth". That's why i love Neil, knows the game.

[slodgedad]

Are they getting complacent now that they think the SPL is a one horse race?

[Isle]

Celtic lost 2 points yesterday. Celtic got enough chances in front. From that point alone Celtic should win the game.
The first Hibs goal, Lustig and Forster doesn´t look good.

[Angusjim]

Lennon must go !! bring back Alan Thomson !! bring back Henrick Larrson !! sack the board !! Celtic in crisis !! :laugh::tiphat:

[Shugstar63]

I had the misfortune to spend my third occasion at Paradiso yesterday (as a neutral observer). My nephew was up from Liverpool for the weekend and wanted to take in an SPL match.
Reluctantly I agreed after ensuring that he was paying for the "privilege."
I was a little worried as he suffers from acute enochlophobia, although I was really relieved that we had the whole of the top tier to ourselves..............:laugh:

[junglejim]

You sure you weren´t at the Bigotdome Shug ?-you could have a pic of 3 empty stands the other day!
46,000 attendance yesterday -that makes over 100,000 in 2 games not bad in a recession,we can´t all have the privilege of paying SFL3 prices for SPL teams!
From what I saw on TV if you had the top Tier to yourself you must have been sitting on the roof!
You should have went to Specsavers ! :tiphat:

[seanocelt]

Are they getting complacent now that they think the SPL is a one horse race?

yes, the league team we tend to play (youths and reserves) are getting a wee bit complacent. Was in Dragon last week looking for you, missed you by ten mins, will be in maybe Monday what time you finish?

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I had the misfortune to spend my third occasion at Paradiso yesterday (as a neutral observer). My nephew was up from Liverpool for the weekend and wanted to take in an SPL match.
Reluctantly I agreed after ensuring that he was paying for the "privilege."
I was a little worried as he suffers from acute enochlophobia, although I was really relieved that we had the whole of the top tier to ourselves..............:laugh:

Poor Shug. Spilt his orangina when Hibs got a 2nd! Must have been great for the neutrals to watch, decent game. Our league (ie reserve) team will learn.

[junglejim]

Lassad Nouioui now signed for 2 years so we have shipped out 14 and brought in 4 plus Forster.
A few weeks to get them bedded in for CL and domestic duties as it looks like Brown will be out for a while .

[seanocelt]

Think Broony will be a CL player in the main, but hard to see his career lasting, hip injuries tend to stick around, Good Luck Broony.

[slodgedad]

yes, the league team we tend to play (youths and reserves) are getting a wee bit complacent. Was in Dragon last week looking for you, missed you by ten mins, will be in maybe Monday what time you finish?


Only doing Sundays and Mondays now Craig's back. Finish at 5, but stay a bit later on Monday as it's a night off.

[Shugstar63]

You sure you weren´t at the Bigotdome Shug ?-you could have a pic of 3 empty stands the other day!
46,000 attendance yesterday -that makes over 100,000 in 2 games not bad in a recession,we can´t all have the privilege of paying SFL3 prices for SPL teams!
From what I saw on TV if you had the top Tier to yourself you must have been sitting on the roof!
You should have went to Specsavers ! :tiphat:

Take it you never passed that arithmetic O grade, eh JJ ?
51,000 plus 46,000 has never in my knowledge been in excess of 100,000.
Anyway....enough of your lack of education.

There is a glaringly obvious observation here....and that is... that if you can possibly tear yourself away from your infatuation with a diddy SFL3 club and have a look at your own team's support, being the self proclaimed "Best Fans in The World" and perhaps you may see what is becoming apparent....even this early in the season.

As this season's campaign was beginning I alluded to the fact that perhaps rather than the much trumpeted resurgence in the SPL there could possibly be a decline in general interest.....yes I know the season is young, but the initial signs are not encouraging.

All sorts of excuses have been trotted out......flag day...over 12000 empty seats.....the fans are still on their holidays, kids are back to school etc etc......probably the most important Champions League qualifier in Celtic's history 9000 empty seats..........home game v Hibs 12500 empty seats........it's the recession ! Jesus we've all been going through a recession for the last 5-10 years.
Not this is not just a Celtic problem for this season....the team sitting currently top of the SPL managed a crowd of just over 4000 yesterday.
Could it possibly be that a largish percentage of the Celtic support just do not have the same appetite for the SPL without four "hate fests" against their ancient rivals ? Time will tell on that score.

The Champions League group stages, will I'm sure turn out to be a blessing for the Celtic faithful and the financial management team....and as I said was a magnificent achievement given the circumstances.

Whether a fair percentage of your support take this on board and stop turning their gaze to the South side of the city....and start really getting behind your own side may determine if your club can move forward and prosper in the forthcoming years.

I must say I thought your support were rather flat at the weekend and could not believe some of your fans were actually booing your side after Hibernian equalised !!!!!:redcard:

Oh and Celtic should have won.....but they didn't.

[junglejim]

Shug you really area hurting troll! If the best you can come up with is comparing crowd numbers for an argument then you are even worse than George Galloway´s "Windae Licker" tag!
Considering we as a "minority" population in Scotland have a fifth of the population ,then our attendances ain´t that bad .
Considering the degree of cheating and corruption that has been unearthed about your mob in the last year ,I´m surprised anyone attends a game anywhere in Scotland .
Considering your club (that you keep walking away from) are still singing the Billy Boys and the Famine Song and other ditty´s from the same sheet ,why don´t you pay your debts and stop moaning about being victimised - the next couple of weeks at Hampden with lawyers will unravel how corrupt you and the SFA/SPL have been and why football is in dire straits .
Ibrox is a Bigotdome ,that´s why they are attracted to it !
The attendance numbers I quoted came from newspaper reports ,see links-I didn´t see any evidence from you of an empty tier that you stated .
My concern about SFL3 is to watch what further jiggery pokery is going on in Scottish Football - Hampden Cup draw today -what are the chances ? :lol:
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/celtic-2-0-helsingborgs-agg-4-0-georgios-samaras-sparkles-as-celtic-seal-coveted-champions-league-spot-1-2495608

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/celtic-2-2-hibernian-celtic-let-hibs-away-lightly-1-2502814

[Shugstar63]

JJ
My post offered no comparative crowd figures and was posted about your club's attendances thus far on your club's thread, as I feel it is relevant to your club.
I do not....repeat do not care about events in the South Side of Glasgow and never will again...it seems that yourself and many like you are intent on keeping the West Of Scotland nonsense well and truly to the fore.
I think you are probably seeing words and thoughts that are not anywhere in my posts.......one mention I think regarding ancient rivalry.,...and you turn it into a "your mob" tirade.

Well so be it.....you want to talk sh%te and get thanked for it.....keep it up.

OCD, possible, delusional, maybe....shame really some of your friends on here talk some sense.....

[junglejim]

More personal insults on me again Shugs -classic trolling !
Your post quoted 2 numbers - my post quoted the numbers and source or am I still seeing things?
Your revisionism will not pass muster on this thread-you are what you are !

[Shugstar63]

Aye you too JJ.
One tactic left as you are unwilling to see yourself for what you are.

Apologies to any sane members of this thread.....it'll only last a week or five, as I'm off on my hols

Parody.

Tbc

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Damn statistics

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19340524

[junglejim]

I know what I am Shug you are still trying to re/invent yourself having walked away (again)!
My paper source qoutes one number -your source a different number - still don´t see any empty tiers looking at these photos-
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/celtic-back-in-champions-league-after-1287929

league cupdraw

CELTIC v RAITH ROVERS
TRIGGER´S BROOM v MOTHERWELL
ST. MIRREN v HAMILTON ACADEMICAL
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH v DUNDEE UNITED
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN v LIVINGSTON
DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC v ABERDEEN
ST. JOHNSTONE v QUEEN’S PARK
STENHOUSEMUIR v INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE

[seanocelt]

Motherwell for Sevco....maybe a wee bit longer wait for Glasgow derby then ;-)

[junglejim]

Thistle aren´t in the League Cup Sean but Queen´s Park are . Fact!

[Davie Thistle]

................aye awrite J.J!
we got beat 0.1 wi hamildung!

but we got our revenge on Sat!
humped em 4.0!!

:jumping:

[junglejim]

Yes but you´ve still got Rammy Cup run !
Top of the 1st and look good for SPL next year!

Just back from Mercadona you could cook AJ´s Bridies out there it´s that warm!

[Shugstar63]

Think the first thing the SFA/SPL should do is drugs test HMS (402) FC's new signing Lassie ?

http://www.footymad.net/football-news/lassad_beating_barca_is_possible_5535344/index.shtml

Ok.:lol:

[junglejim]

When's your "Holiday" or as it´s better known "Rehab" finish Shugs ,you really have gone off the edge ! Seek professional help ,you know it makes sense!

[Shugstar63]

Nice one JJ...you just can't help it, eh ?

At least Raith are happy they drew Celtic Football Club Ltd SCO140032 in the Communities League Cup. Apparently they need the cash.

Oh sorry, Celtic Football Club Ltd were dissolved in April 2004....too confusing for me!

Crikey...........just seen the attendances for the last two matches of Newco n Diffco !

Ibrox 46,000 odd
Paradiso 45,000 odd

Considering The Shelves are SPL champions and the other lot are 4th tier also rans......kind of blows the "best fans in the world" scenario out of the Pacific?:lol:

[junglejim]

More trolling!- you are a year behind with the Pacific Key myth ,but that´s what happens when you are institutionalised ,please get your carer to refer you to a grief counsillor,you need help-multiple personality disorder can be distressing !
I am now putting you on ignore list as I have to concentrate on Premiere League ,Champions League,Scotland Games and don´t have the time to play with you -goodbye you are the walking link

[timmylish]

Really bad news this morning after seeing that our big Greek Adonis has gone and busted his arm. Early reports that he may be out for a minimum of 6/8 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!! Most of the Champs League and to think he would have been the lone striker in Moscow.

[junglejim]

Yes he´s dislocated his elbow ,I am assured that Lassad is the same dress size so we have cover and they´ll look the same!- looks like he´ll miss Benfica game .
McGeoch back in training on Monday , just hope Charlie is fit for next week !

[junglejim]

Half time in GAA Galway v Kilkenny ,Galway playing well 1:9 to 0:7!( That´s 12 -7 to non-Irish)
http://www.vipboxsports.eu/watch/71645/1/gaa-:-galway-vs-kilkenny---all-ireland-hurling-championship-final-live-stream-online.html
Great comeback by Kilkenny - a draw - replay !

[CaribeCelt]

The GAA big-wigs at HQ will be celebrating that result tonight....another few million into the account.
A ticket for today in the Hogan stand was 80 euro:mad:

[Harmonicaman]

Celtic's EBT " above board and legit"...See here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19577683)

[CaribeCelt]

Celtic's EBT " above board and legit"...See here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19577683)

Ah well,that's Shuggies theory blown out of the water...but us Tim's already told him that months ago:wink::lol:

[junglejim]

Another Squirrel shot down from the tree , now all we have to do is get Maley´s Turnstile audited and we´ll be all right!

[Shugstar63]

Ah well,that's Shuggies theory blown out of the water...but us Tim's already told him that months ago:wink::lol:

Ha Ha Ha Ha

Caribe....really thorough investigation that one....

Peter your club ever used EBT's.

Yes once. Though not part of his contract.

Ok.

Not sure if I'm buying that one....you lot will, blameless....

[junglejim]

Here's a link to a real legend story !
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/interview-stevie-chalmers-celtic-legend-1-2528095

[junglejim]

Very poor performance after great start- obviously their mind on other things... Like maybe EBT issue now that Fat Sally has stuck his beak in ... He will discuss our business but not his own!
Need to step up our ideas for Wednesday!

[seanocelt]

Lenny just said what we all thought, minds on Weds. He said it better not happen again, poor show.

HOWEVER: the press will have something to say about events in ANNAN, that should overshadow the Celtic score. ;-)

[Isle]

I don´t know if some players already thought about wednesdays game with Benfica. A 1:2 loss at St Johnstone
can happen, but it shout see as a warning. Celtic have to invest more and get more points in the spl.

[Davie Thistle]

:o

:scared:

:eyebrows:

[junglejim]

:o

:scared:

:eyebrows:
C'mon Davie ! Get it out yer system ! Say what you mean !:mad::hello:

[Davie Thistle]

.............nuffin nuffin bhoys!
I must be the only happy clappy chappy on this forum fingy!!

:devil2:

[Harmonicaman]

Celtic today post £7m loss up to June. (But this doesn't include monies for Champions League or the sale of Ki). So it's not as bad as it looks. Lend us a fiver (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19641143)

[junglejim]

Yes , the losses were fully expected to be around 5 million , one of the reasons for dumping 14 of perifery and dead wood earlier .Wages have been trimmed back by about this amount and with the sale of Ki (Wanyama´s still here by the way ) and CL money, next year´s result will look better but we cannot pay mega salaries with 15K going to be max for most players !
We have to qualify next few years for CL and hopefully this will be case as we will shortly only have 1 entrant the way the co-efficient is going !

[timmylish]

I wrote the following on the 1st of this month as I was led to believe the losses were actually around the 10 mil. mark! Obviously Lawwell slipped in a couple of "add-ons" to bring the amount down! Clever, clever man is oor Peter. Underestimated by many Celtic supporters for years.


"As for my comment on the last month well, its all been quite dramatic. The books were looking terrible just 3 weeks ago but wages have been slashed, various one off games like Madrid in the States has brought in money, season tickets have been flying out the window, a couple of very near full houses at CP, selling Ki at enormous profit and the little matter of the Champions League involvement, which no-one has really fully quantified to me. Will it generate 12/15/18/or, as I think likely, over 20 million POUNDS STG. I would love Celtic to release an interim report on these transactions and the financial meanings, in layman,s terms. I do know that Celtic deliberately delayed issuing their usual set of a/c,s, because of the way they looked, but will now feel that this can be attended to with an addendum to represent the effects of trading in the month of August alone with provisions made for the Champion League monies.
So, as I said, I am very happy with recent trading (as that is what it is) carried out by Messrs. Lawwell and Lennon and of course very happy where this all leaves Celtic FC. In fact August may well turn out to have generated/created sufficient wealth to carry forward at least one to two years. Tell me of any other professional football club in Europe who can say this!
HAIL.HAIL."
Clearly the next a/c,s will make much better reading especially if we were to progress out of this Group or, at worst, into the lesser cup.

[junglejim]

Oops ,Ally´s lost another cup ! Getting careless - no Hampden pay Day for Charlie - April is now a free month - their accounts if published, will look really good!

[breagh]

Buckie bar still going, closed monday tho. Always open for the match!!

[junglejim]

Well- big test tonight to see if we have improved enough to compete- not ideal with some key players injured and new signings not bedded in .
I hope they don't freeze ( last time against Benfica was Caldwell's nightmare! 3-0 Benfica! I was watching in New York) don't want that again !
Looking forward to game anyway , back in the big time! Hail Hail!

[seanocelt]

Hail Hail, cmon Bhoys step up its the one we have been waiting for.

[Harmonicaman]

Buckie bar still going, closed monday tho. Always open for the match!!

Haha! Love the Buckie bar...it's a TV cabinet with a bar!:lol:

[junglejim]

Hooper injured , on bench , rogue too, miku leads!

[Davie Thistle]

Haha! Love the Buckie bar...it's a TV cabinet with a bar!:lol:
yeah always go into it even tho it's green!!
know Tony well :lol:

[timmylish]

Well it seems you are all still in the pub so I,ll contribute first.
In my honest opinion, given the players available the outcome of last night,s game was as good as could have been expected. I know I,ve commented on the lad recently but I do feel that young Forrest is a bit out of his depth at this level. He must learn that what might be possible (knocking the ball past a full back and beating him to the goal line) in the SPL is unlikely to succeed in Europe. Also getting caught in possession and then falling over hoping to get a free kick is not on either. I personally think he needs time off. I remember young Aiden going thru' similar experiences at CP but coming out the other end better for the break and time on the bench listening to the manager during the games. Anyway, as I,ve written elsewhere, we need to get a couple of away draws to have any chance of progressing or to at least get Thursday night fitba' after New Year! This group of players, if kept to-gether and with the sort of additions recently acquired, would have every chance of becoming a half decent team. But then of course we,ll have to sell one or two to keep the heads above water. A constant evolution while financially sound will leave us disappointed year in year out, such is the SPL!

[junglejim]

Happy enough with result after our first time back,I think everyone is of same opinion that Forrest had a poor game along with Izzy .
Benfica closed us down quickly last night,limiting our passing ,people hoping that Sammy will be back to make difference!
Great efforts from Broony and Wanyama to fight in middle of park , so happy with result.
As usual Portugue falling over at slightest touch with no help from ref on this, Forster lucky he could have been given a penalty for his challenge .
Spartak next, bring on Aiden !

[CaribeCelt]

I was happy enough with the peformance as well tbh.
Celtic,imo,were the better team but just lacked that wee bit of class to create a bit of magic around the final third.
Moscow will be no pushovers....I see they scored two at the Camp Nou.

[seanocelt]

Agree on all of the above. Novices at this level now, we will improve with experience we hope. Great backing from the fans.

[Isle]

It was a good team performance from Celtic. Both teams didn´t create that much chances. The point is ok.
Without Kayal, Ledley, Samaras and Hooper its a good performance. Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

Laughable now ,SFA put Celtic up on a disrepute charge over "Zombie" banner by Green Brigade at Norwich Game ! What a shower of cowardlyfuds!:crylaughing:
Sectarian singing by the Huns, F the SFA banners displayed,threats to panel members and this is the best they can do ?
They are really getting desperate to balance the books , I wonder if they will go for our flag next( again) ?
It will be interesting to see the facts and interpretation of their case - I hope Celtic fight it all the way !:devil2:

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[CaribeCelt]

I wonder if they will go for our flag next( again) ?


You know something mate?...that wouldn't surprise me if they did.
And the crowd in the plc wouldn't have the balls like Bob Kelly to stand up to them imo.

[junglejim]

We have a good defense on this
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[timmylish]

You know something mate?...that wouldn't surprise me if they did.
And the crowd in the plc wouldn't have the balls like Bob Kelly to stand up to them imo.

So, what you are saying is that our pricipal shareholder, who lives in a foreign country, will not stand up to these half-wits.

[CaribeCelt]

Who Desmond?
The Fianna Fail bag man has as much morals as a low-life granny robber.
He wouldn't give a *****e if the tri-colour was burnt and replaced by the jolly roger imo.
Also,what's him living in a foreign country got to do with anything?

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Just checked and D.D lives in Gibraltar.
Hardly a foreign country:;):D

[seanocelt]

He may be tax exile on paper there but he lives.....much further away, try the Carribean!

[CaribeCelt]

Hence the wink in my post Seany.:D

[junglejim]

First it was Daleks that were Sectarian, then it was Zombiehuns - what's next ?
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http://imageshack.us/a/img29/855/daleks011488307a.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/daleks011488307a.jpg/)

Anyway Cartuja keeps the pace up !


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But it´s still ok to sing the Billy Boys and Famine song!

[seanocelt]

There's a banner being shown on some sites, from the Peterhead game i think. Reads "paedo free in Div 3". Not funny anyway but surely more offensive. (thick sods, not even worth a giggle to anyone, no sense of irony/humour, and its in paint, on an auld sheet. Not artistic. Like oors!)

[junglejim]

But..but they look likeZombies!
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/210912-Rangers-training/G0000I2MBHZhyYbI/I00006SAQYr9bKpY/C0000.tk.HrUXgPw

Also will this be reported
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/image?&_bqG=98&_bqH=eJxdj1tLAzEQhX9N91E2W7d2C3nIJuk62E0kl0KeBulFR QpSFS._3iQWGw1kOOebOSHzvF022717bw.f4fA4g.nxct53m7f hSy7IjFwtSF2nGyugsJxWgFYwJydtP46TVtB6XiAhMpoWKMSTY FOTJmL5N9wV6CfckAL9C3NwIf_AxXYSXHvlTECwOlltQKrYA62 SBYtGriSzUpzsbemtNo4apm6qvBoyJehr1N5KgyCoT2vjR3cv2 cXTNbDYWoNxnq2QDVLxkIYq5D1CfDhGT9L_SrM8yzFJxh192d0 dNw_VOqeHXHmq3wegbj4-&GI_ID=
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[seanocelt]

Note Angus Jim in the background "pie shop open". Jungle Jim (not pictured) at front of queue! (wearing the Hoops though Godblessim)

[Angusjim]

But..but they look likeZombies!
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/210912-Rangers-training/G0000I2MBHZhyYbI/I00006SAQYr9bKpY/C0000.tk.HrUXgPw

Also will this be reported
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Is that Shug in the cap trying to hide his face from the camera :dontknow::laugh:

[junglejim]

Who's Shug ? Is that the one on my ignore list ? The one that keeps coming back -I didn´t know he was a Zombie-that would explain it , I´d have went for a head shot instead of kicking him in the goolies every time ! Be offended!, be very offended ! :whistle:

[Angusjim]

Who's Shug ? Is that the one on my ignore list ? The one that keeps coming back -I didn´t know he was a Zombie-that would explain it , I´d have went for a head shot instead of kicking him in the goolies every time ! Be offended!, be very offended ! :whistle:

JJ you come across as very bitter man!! have you ever considered therapy. :laugh::laugh:

[junglejim]

Yes I play the Reb Songs every night to calm me down AJ !
BhoysoftheOldBrigade.CSC

[Davie Thistle]

............ah well,
won't be long before you lot have the best team in Glasgow in the SPHELL!
then you'l have a challenge!!:raspberry2:

only proffeshinul team in the uk with 100% record of wins!!
:wave:

[junglejim]

It's to our eternal shame we will never win the Ramsden Cup !
Hey ! Screw it we'll just have to settle for qualifying for the £16m plus Champions' League and TV money - I'm sure we'll catch you in some other cup DAVIE!

[Harmonicaman]

............ah well,
won't be long before you lot have the best team in Glasgow in the SPHELL!
then you'l have a challenge!!:raspberry2:

only proffeshinul team in the uk with 100% record of wins!!
:wave:

Thought the Pars were going to catch you for a wee while there Davie...:whistle:

[junglejim]

The SFA´s new Enemy!
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[CaribeCelt]

Are any of the Bhoys on here watching the All-Ireland final between Donegal and Mayo??
Should be a great game...both teams haven't won Sam for so long that I'll be glad to see any team win it.
I feel Donegal will be too strong though.
Also,have you seen the "Jimmy's winning matches" song done by a fella who works in Gran Canaria along with a "looky looky" man??
Its a good laugh.

[Shugstar63]

Just back from my hols and catching up on footie at home....

See Celtic had a fair start to their CL group another clean sheet....and nice to see the self proclaimed "Best Fans In The World" showing a bit more interest....only 7000 odd empty seats as opposed to 20000 yesterday.

Still full house v Barca to come

Keep up the good work:wave:

[CaribeCelt]

Jimmy's Winning Matches


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjQrnImT_k&feature=related

[junglejim]

Keevins, the souptaker, having another go at The GB (his ban is really hurting!) -the GB keep up the anti Zombie thread for the 41,000 fans yesterday !
He´s only helping the general public see the funny side of the SFA making a balls of it again!

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[Shugstar63]

Have you seen the disappearing Tims ????

At least Maurizio ,lifelong fan & member of The Brains Trust has an excuse. He's too busy trying to sell his bottom down Leith Walk to pay his Ma in Law back !!!:wave:

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Ho Ho Ho.........................
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/celtic-fan-blew-mother-in-laws-9k-1340956

:spin::spin::spin::laugh::jumping:

[junglejim]

Green Brigade & Cartuja agree to modify Zombie Banner in a deal to appease the SFA ´s sense of humour before they publish EBT update!

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Oh and by the way Traynor claimed there was a "Shamrock on the Balaclava´d Sniper" he is an effin fat lying turd of a Jabba!

[junglejim]

Arsene Parcelie outdoes Cartuja's Zombies!
http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/8731534/175/

[Harmonicaman]

Jimmy's Winning Matches


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjQrnImT_k&feature=related

Brilliant CC! Talented man that...:crylaughing:

[seanocelt]

Donegal Abu , we are so pleased for the county, mind you it was their poorest performance of the season on the day, Mayo came back like a hurricane. Been loving that wee song!

[CaribeCelt]

Brilliant CC! Talented man that...:crylaughing:

Yeah he is very talented Cam.
He was lead singer of a band called "The Revs" who were tipped for big things...but sadly didn't make it big at all.

[Davie Thistle]

....................only 4-1!!!!???:(
I was wantin at least 6! :D

We've got ralf rivers on Saturday away!
was wantin them knakered & humiliated!!!:crylaughing:
Ach well we will just have to finish the job!!!!

[seanocelt]

We wanted 10( thousand fans). Thought i would acknowledge the crap crowd before the slaggers do.

[junglejim]

Can't wait...:popcorn:

[Shugstar63]

Can I be first to back up the Celtic boss in saying that Gary Hooper should be given a chance at International level....yes I know his four goals last night were only against Raith Rovers, but his consistency in finding the net would I feel be an asset in the current England set up.
Apart from an on form Defoe, their national side do not have a natural scorer such as him........don't know if the call will come, but hopefully someone from the National team were watching...............

[Davie Thistle]

............ENGERLUND!!!
Behave!

his da's granny's granny's uncle on his mammy's side is Scottish!!!!

:crylaughing:

[Angusjim]

............ENGERLUND!!!
Behave!

his da's granny's granny's uncle on his mammy's side is Scottish!!!!

:crylaughing:

Or failing that he must be a defo to get a game for Ireland must have some Irish blood or visited Dublin once or even just thought about visiting Ireland that usualy does them:eyebrows::laugh:

[junglejim]

Come off it AJ yer havin a laff - you must have drunk a pint of Guinness as well - therefore I should have 5,000 caps by now !
Good performance by Hooper last night and the young Bucks , well impressed by Efe Ambrose throughout game , very composed and smooth operator.
He looks like Wanyama but a lot cooler on the park ,hope he settles in well and we don´t sell Victor !
Dissappointing crowd but League Cup always has been poor relation in importance - fans have shown their attitude to it before .

[seanocelt]

Aye it was always the "diddy" cup,now its the left-diddy cup. Coz the Ramsdens is for R I G H T diddys.

[junglejim]

Motherwell put up another consistent performance against Trigger's Broom tonight , humped again !
Humphrey, Ojama , Higdon non-triers - disappointing to see how poor Murphy has become -it will be interesting to see their performance and effort against us on Saturday ! Only one team wanted it tonight !
McCall´s record against the Huns
Played 6
Won 0
Lost 5 (4 by 3 goals or more)
Drawn 1
Scored 1
Conceded 19 (more than 3 a game)

McCulloch thought they got 3 points tonight ! Thick as Sh%t !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/19734972

[Davie Thistle]

Was going to stick this on _'the other thread' but naebuddy reads that wan!!:ashamed:

anyhoo,

Every time Motherwell FC played the dead club in years gone by, they capitulated, rolled over, let their tummies be tickled, and gave the now dead club a gift-wrapped win every time.

Big breath! -

Now in 2012, in their first match against Sevco5088 (the new 4 month old and otherwise historyless club that is pretending to be and trying to convince the idiots they still are the same club as the now defunct and dead bigoted blue **** cheek), Motherwell have kept up their tradition of gifting a win to any team that is bigoted, living beyond their means and play in blue.

Motherwell FC – tonight you have shamed scottish football, and given the zombies the opportunity to laugh at you and rest of scottish football, by letting a wee diddy 3rd division team, beat the might of the SPL leaders.

Incompetent Lanarkshire **** Holes!:mad:

& I thought it could'nt get any worse.

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Aye it was always the "diddy" cup,now its the left-diddy cup. Coz the Ramsdens is for R I G H T diddys.

Hope thats a compliment you!!!!:crylaughing:

[timmylish]

Since reference has been mad eto the size of the crowd at CP the other evening, which we would all agree was disappointing, to say the least. Excuses? There are many available (Europe costs/choosing which game to go since the choice is many!).
However, what would YOU call a "huge" crowd?
Well, according to the Beeb it seems at any game played at Deathdome 'cause this is an extract from their report of the game involving Murderwell (and I have to say that I would agree with the comments regarding McCalls efforts)

"The huge Ibrox crowd got what it had been waiting for five minutes after the interval." 29,413 being the attendance and that,s not huge to me since of course the game involved a team from the Premier level in Scotland!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19645211

[seanocelt]

Haw Haw nice wan TL, the Saviours of the SPL v the New underclass......it is the D I D D Y cup. Davie T and JJ , spot on too, evryone can see it, disgrace . Will try their hearts out on Saturday though.

[Shugstar63]

Congratulations to the organisers of the CP Halloween Party on Tuesday.
Best outfit prize money went to charity.....too many green plastic seats and invisible men to choose from. Although it was nearly awarded to the tumbleweed, who put in a few appearances.

And here we have it....Motherwell lay down.
The game had no relevance to your own team and you are all at it already.
Dear me.

I did have the misfortune to catch some of the second half and I must say the current team at Ibrox are poor in the extreme (with the exception of a few promising boys) although no worse than the current SPL leaders.
I would expect even the current poor crop at CP to score a hat full against them, should they meet this season or next.

Trying to work out in my head why I should want to post given the nonsense some on here talk.
I have no dislike of Celtic as a team and have admired former players and sides in my years watching football.
It is of course my disdain for a large section of the support.....the most sanctimonious bunch of moaning minnies known to man.

Complaining about crowds & results from a team 3 divisions away.

I can only conclude that some are suffering from some form of delusional parasitosis as another team from Glasgow are certainly gnawing away....STILL.
Otherwise the obsession should have stopped......

A question? Last time your club had a 14000 odd crowd at a competitive home game?

Excuses are wearing thin buoys.

Think you can knock that "Best Fans In The World" b%llocks off now, don't you?

Disinterested maybe.

Wish you all the very best in getting over your obsession.:eyebrows:

[CaribeCelt]

When is the draw for the next round??
You think they would have done it live after the Rangers game last night.

[junglejim]

When is the draw for the next round??
You think they would have done it live after the Rangers game last night.
Once they figure out how to heat the balls up !
It´s supposed to be Monday , awaiting Campbell Ogilvie´s availability & Charlie Boy´s preference !

[Davie Thistle]

Shug,

the type of "football" played there would gie ye the boke.
In general, it was turgid, static, stuff, with plenty of long balls into space
(or at least lumped somewhere up the park) and clumsy first touches with very little ball control -
an approach designed to shield players from their own weaknesses,
such as chronic one-footedness.
No wonder supposedly leading Scottish teams get dumped out of Europe at the first attempt at competing.

Of course the likes of the new-co will come out on top at that kind of game:
they're paid more highly to compete adequately with that kind of rank anti-football.

However, when they get the better of other 3rd-Division sides, they're only winning due to the fitness of their full-time players
- not because they play better.

It's a thought that the standard of football may actually be higher in the 3rd Division than in the SPL,
if the only real difference is fitness.

[junglejim]

Since reference has been mad eto the size of the crowd at CP the other evening, which we would all agree was disappointing, to say the least. Excuses? There are many available (Europe costs/choosing which game to go since the choice is many!).
However, what would YOU call a "huge" crowd?
Well, according to the Beeb it seems at any game played at Deathdome 'cause this is an extract from their report of the game involving Murderwell (and I have to say that I would agree with the comments regarding McCalls efforts)

"The huge Ibrox crowd got what it had been waiting for five minutes after the interval." 29,413 being the attendance and that,s not huge to me since of course the game involved a team from the Premier level in Scotland!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19645211
Here you go Statistics for the Autistics & WindaeLickers
http://www.fitbastats.com/rangers/club_records_league_attendance.php
http://www.fitbastats.com/celtic/club_records_league_attendance.php
Fill yer boots wi´pash , I´m sure there`s a world record in there somewhere to match 134 million quid´s worth of debt!
Trigger´s Broom are fast becoming the MOPE´s of 21st Century !

[Shugstar63]

Shug,

the type of "football" played there would gie ye the boke.
In general, it was turgid, static, stuff, with plenty of long balls into space
(or at least lumped somewhere up the park) and clumsy first touches with very little ball control -
an approach designed to shield players from their own weaknesses,
such as chronic one-footedness.
No wonder supposedly leading Scottish teams get dumped out of Europe at the first attempt at competing.

Of course the likes of the new-co will come out on top at that kind of game:
they're paid more highly to compete adequately with that kind of rank anti-football.

However, when they get the better of other 3rd-Division sides, they're only winning due to the fitness of their full-time players
- not because they play better.

It's a thought that the standard of football may actually be higher in the 3rd Division than in the SPL,
if the only real difference is fitness.

DavieT cheers.....I've been to 4 matches this season 3 junior, 1 spl....more entertainment n patter at junior IMO....your side seem to be doing very well, so keep it up.
Sorry....I shall continue to post here....as there is no point in this lot talking sh%te and agreeing constantly........after all it's a diverse world ?

14,736 is a shocking crowd for the SPL champions at home......whether they admit it or not.
Fair weather, glory hunting & The Most Disinterested Fans in The World all spring to mind....have you seen the disappearing Tims ? Thank the lord for the Barca visit, eh.....full hooose

Brains Trust strike again....Celtic have a higher average crowd over the last......years whooopppee. The ground does hold around 9-10 thousand more....cripk.

[Davie Thistle]

3898

Take a wee loookit at this chart bhoys n boys!

The only teams in Europe with a hundred % record.
Check out number 6!!!!!
Wooohooo!!!

[seanocelt]

DavieT cheers.....I've been to 4 matches this season 3 junior, 1 spl....more entertainment n patter at junior IMO....your side seem to be doing very well, so keep it up.
Sorry....I shall continue to post here....as there is no point in this lot talking sh%te and agreeing constantly........after all it's a diverse world ?

14,736 is a shocking crowd for the SPL champions at home......whether they admit it or not.
Fair weather, glory hunting & The Most Disinterested Fans in The World all spring to mind....have you seen the disappearing Tims ? Thank the lord for the Barca visit, eh.....full hooose

Brains Trust strike again....Celtic have a higher average crowd over the last......years whooopppee. The ground does hold around 9-10 thousand more....cripk.

STOAP it !!! Yer crackin us up!

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3898

Take a wee loookit at this chart bhoys n boys!

The only teams in Europe with a hundred % record.
Check out number 6!!!!!
Wooohooo!!!

Tried to check it oot by clicking on the image big man......just got BIG capitals mentioning BIG names.........like Facebook................and CELTIC. Had me awe excited for you there too.

[junglejim]

How to "Pump Up the Volume" - rentacrowd.com
http://imageshack.us/a/img818/395/freeticket.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/freeticket.jpg/)

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It´s even got a VAT number - that´s a laff!:crylaughing:

[junglejim]

Good performance against the Murderwell yesterday , don´t know whether it was big Efe ,Broony and Victor ´s efforts that snuffed them out but Forster didn´t have a save .
The only downside was not cashing in on chances made and missing the penalty (not to mention the stonewall one against Hooper that Brines ignored !)
We could have scored a barrowload so hopefully we will carry some of our form into Moscow on Tuesday (5 O´clock kick-off) and get a result .
Some poor results elsewhere with Hearts & Dundee Utd. faltering making our job in long term easier .
2 cup draws this week - Scottish on Monday & League Cup Thursday !
Keevins on his high horse again about Sally Madmen sketch and shooting Zombies - where was he about Bouncy Bouncy on Catholics Heads, Up to yer knees in Fenian Blood, Famine song? - souptaking B´stard!

Anyway - GAA
Kilkenny v Galway replay today - hope it´s as good as last time !!

[Angusjim]

JJ do you have any players for the City :(:(:(

[seanocelt]

5pm Spartak KO, JJ? You are usually right, I keep reading 6pm, somebody clarify please?

[Isle]

Kick off on tuesday will be 18.00 cet, 17.00 gmt. Hail Hail!

[CaribeCelt]

Anyway - GAA
Kilkenny v Galway replay today - hope it´s as good as last time !!

Yeah,looking forward to it.
I think Galway missed their chance last time and if the Kilkenny forwards click Galway could take a trouncing.
On 16 minutes into the match the Galwegians are going to belt out "the fields of Athenry"....should sound brilliant...never tire of hearing it,be it at Paradise,Rugby,GAA,Boxing etc.

[junglejim]

5pm Spartak KO, JJ? You are usually right, I keep reading 6pm, somebody clarify please?

According to BBC andSky
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/champions-league

http://tv.sky.com/tv-guide#/programme/detail/1302/213

And more importantly kerrydale

http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/8739250/1/

[seanocelt]

aye i looked on Kdale soon as i saw your post, looks like 5 right enough, pubs here thought it was 6.

[junglejim]

Sean - Barcelona game you may have a few issues with strikes ! May have to prepare some contingency plans !
Quote
• Barcelona’s stadium staff are planning to stage a strike when Celtic visit the Nou Camp in the Champions League this month. Celtic fans will also have to contend with a strike by the city’s metro workers, unhappy at their conditions. (Express)

[seanocelt]

Oh, great!

[Shugstar63]

As I have been absolutely shocking at football betting in the last year, thought I'd have a look on oddschecker.com for some help.

Spartak Moscow v Celtic


• Celtic were the only team in the Champions League who didn't manage a single shot on target on the opening match day.
Spartak picked up a joint-high five yellow cards on Match Day One.
Spartak scored with both of their shots on target against Barcelona on Match Day One.
Spartak have won just one of the last 14 Champions League home games (W1 D5 L8).
Celtic have won just one of their last 10 Champions League matches (W1 D3 L6).
Excluding qualifiers, Celtic have won none of their last 26 away games in Europe (W0 D6 L20).
Celtic have never had a player sent off in a Champions League match, while Spartak have earned red cards in two of their last three games in the competition.
Celtic have failed to score in five of their last eight Champions League matches.


Looks like a 0-0 draw with a few bookings ?

Benfica v Barcelona

Only PSG (1) and Benfica (0) allowed their opponents fewer shots on target against them than Barcelona (2) on Match Day One.
Benfica haven't beaten a Spainsh side in their last 12 attempts in European competition (W0 D5 L7).
Benfica beat Barcelona in the 1961 European Cup final. Since then they have met twice in the competition with Barca winning both home games and drawing 0-0 on both trips to the Stadium of Light.
Barcelona have won nine and lost none of their last 11 European games against Portuguese teams, the two draws being 0-0 away against Benfica.
Lionel Messi has scored 35 goals in his last 30 Champions League starts.
Barcelona have lost just one of their last 19 Champions League games (W14 D4 L1).
Victor Valdes conceded from the only two shots on target he faced on Match Day One.
Barcelona have lost none of their last 16 Champions League Group Stage matches away from home (W10 D6 L0).
The Catalan side have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven Champions League matches.

Win for Barca ?

FC Nordsjaelland v Chelsea

All three of Nordsjaelland's shots on Match Day One hit the target.
Nordsjaelland picked up a joint-high five yellow cards on Match Day One.
Chelsea have won four and lost none of their six European matches against Danish opposition.
The Blues last meeting with a Danish team came in the 2010-11 Last 16 when they won 2-0 away and secured progress to the next round with a 0-0 draw at home to FC Kobenhavn.
Chelsea have drawn their last three matches in Europe.
Chelsea have only won one of their last seven Champions League away games (W1 D3 L3) since they beat Kobenhavn in February 2011.

Could be a draw?

Cluj v Man U

Cluj blocked a Match Day One high 13 shots from their opponents.
Manchester United committed more fouls than any other team on Match Day One (22), but only Valencia and United were penalised more than Cluj (20 fouls).
Mario Felgueiras made more saves than any other goalkeeper on Match Day One (10).
This is their third Champions League campaign and Cluj have won their opening game on all three occasions, but won no other matches, drawing one and losing four of the remaining five games in their previous two appearances in the Group Stages.
Manchester United have won just two of their last seven matches in Europe (W2 D1 L4).
United have only faced Romanian oppositions once before in Europe, Otelul Galati in last season's Group Stage.
Following a run of one defeat in 25 European games away from home, Man Utd have lost two of the last three.
The Red Devils have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine Champions League away games.

Man U win ?

[seanocelt]

My only betting tip for anyone is, if someone keeps winning/losing, it will come to an end, so....money on the hoops Shug! For next 3 away games, may win one!

[junglejim]

That´s it , we´re totally screwed now!
We will have to hand back at least 10 titles and European Cup now for illegalities!
We have been found out at last and a law lord will judge our case of Tainted Windows (I suppose it´s marginally better than Tainted Titles) !
http://news.stv.tv/scotland/192775-celtic-player-gary-hooper-denies-having-illegally-tinted-window-on-bentley/

http://maps.google.es/maps?q=millerston+street+glasgow&ll=55.854191,-4.213021&spn=0.005914,0.021136&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-nightly&hnear=Millerston+St,+Glasgow,+Reino+Unido&gl=es&t=h&z=16

Drug dealers on every corner on that street , muggers , junkies -massive tax evasion and Glasgow´s finest from London Road Police Station choose to stop a car with tinted windows that happen to belong to a CFC Player- sums it up !
Yet they allowed the Bridgeton Cross Huns to paint all the pavements Red Blue and White for the marching season - says it all !

[seanocelt]

Amuses me that Gary lives in BEARS- den.

[junglejim]

Amuses me that Gary lives in BEARS- den.

Yes , fairly close to Lennoxtown where training facility is .

[Harmonicaman]

Yah Beauty!!!!!:jumping:

[Isle]

Saw the game. Great team performance; Great goals. Celtic deserved the victory. Hail Hail!

[Davie Thistle]

.........:c2:

[seanocelt]

A great away performance. Its the strength of the bench/squad Lenny is building that excites me most, anything this season is a bonus. Top stuff tonight.

[tripadviser]

Great performance, great win

[CaribeCelt]

A great performance and well deserved....I'm over the moon....near jumped through the T.V. when Sammy scored.
We have put ourselves in a great position for European football after christmas...Hooper was magic tonight btw. yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh:laugh:
Hail,Hail

[junglejim]

Just home early from a great result - especially with Barca winning too!
Need to tighten up at back - the goals we lost were preventable - overall a great performance and a platform to build on !
So pleased for Neil Lennon and his team - they should go from strength to strength on this result - will keep a lot of windae lickers quiet for a while !
Sean , enjoy your time at Barca !

[CaribeCelt]

I'll not see the Barca game as we fly back to Ireland from Tenerife on the 23rd.
Enjoy your time Sean,hope you bring the luck with you.