Tenerife Forum Celtic football club discussion thread

[junglejim]

OH and just for the " Record"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/aug/22/the-knowledge-opening-day-best-ever

And even lower than 4th Tier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Junior_Cup

[Isle]

A good start than fell to sleep for most of the game Celtic players. The only wake up
was the goal which wrongly charged off by the linesman. Maybe he was sleeping.
Just 2 games before the scottish cup final. Enough with the experience, Lenny!
I would play the best possible 11 now.

[Davie Thistle]

......canny make my mind up with this!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22438732

ano it's a sellik thread but nobody reads the rest!!!:devil:

[junglejim]

It´s sti l in the mix Davie ,lower clubs have still to consider it and those SFL Clubs with a vote to decide - financial package for top 2 leagues but little change for the others at present - the play off suggestion will be attractive to 2nd tier, but will not be for smaller teams in SPL, big teams like Thistle and the ´Tic shouldn´t be drawn into play-offs !
Precious little detail - another popcorn week to see what unravels - but to end up with still having 3 separate governing bodies is crazy IMO!

:wall::popcorn:

But for the windae-lickers lookin´ in I´m sure they´re beelin´they haven´t been "promoted".... yet !:jumping: :window:

[Fivepence]

Brilliant........

http://fansagainstcriminalisation.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/open-letter-to-superintendent.html?m=1

[junglejim]

It's Flag ( Fleg for windaelickers) Day tomorrow with the presentation of trophy after the St Johnstone Game ( Not before as Sky says!)- the usual ridiculous 12:15 kick off to suit Sky and not the Scottish Public .
Hopefully a cup- final team rehearsal to get the Bhoys in the right frame of mind for May 26th and a decent piece of grass to play on instead of the beach like last week !
Let's see how much more speculation we get over Lenny going down south to Everton, Swansea, Cardiff, Chelsea, Norwich ....
given that the SFA are determined to drive him out by any means I woudn't be surprised if he went for his piece of mind and that of his family ... Get out of the best little bigoted country in the world!

[Isle]

the last home game of the season, flag saturday. I´m confident Celtic show a great last home game. Hail Hail!

[Davie Thistle]

I woudn't be surprised if he went for his piece of mind and that of his family ... Get out of the best little bigoted country in the world!

.you said it kiddo. rolleyes2:

[junglejim]

Tommy Burns , 5 yrs ago today - RIP Tommy.

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[CaribeCelt]

Seany is that a video of you,in the Hoops bar jigging around like a wee girl,on You-Tube?:devil2::D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHLZ6CforJM

[Fivepence]

Tommy Burns , 5 yrs ago today - RIP Tommy.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFjRnkWE5OQ

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and remember Bobby Murdoch as well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBDnBy1RqLY

[junglejim]

Dundee Utd v Celtic , final league game on Celtic Tv Sunday at 12:45 - not on Sky or ESPN - maybe a final run out for Paddy before he leaves and a couple of others .
Should be a. Good game with TheArabs looking for revenge for their cup defeat!

Poor old Hearts , in deep doodoo with potential insolvency , will they fiddle their way to the end of the month?
Great quote from KDS - you could sing this Sean !

Once upon a time they were copying huns
Now theyre only falling apart
There's nothing I can do
A total collapse of the Hearts

[seanocelt]

ha ha ha !!

[junglejim]

CHARLOTTEfakes now into overdrive with publications , mostly Nuclear in content - Armageddon Hun Style looks imminent !

https://twitter.com/search?q=%40charlottefakes&partner=Firefox&source=desktop-search

[seanocelt]

read a tranche of docs tonight, the way it is written and style of production does make you think- wind-up?!

[junglejim]

If it is , it's very sophisticated Sean , now photos being produced as well .
Too much being produced to be a wind up IMO , plus the press not commenting is strange - some sort of gag order perhaps?

[timmylish]

At 23.21 last night I wrote the following which might be more relevant here now!


JJ. I,m taking this new informant at face value as I,m told there are concerns as to who this person actually is and the info. being supplied. I,ll take a wait and see attitude meantime.
On an aside, yes JJ. Of course some things remain "Timeless" and give pleasure time after time!

[junglejim]

Good performance and attitude today from team with a four goal win over the Arabs - Pirlo McCourt playing well in what could have been his last game .
Now to buckle down for Cup Final next Sunday at 15:00 and repeat the performance - nice to see Broony getting a full run out and a good performance !
just have to wait and see if SFA try and ban Niell on Thursday now!
Also wait and see the outcome of reconstruction talks this week and Charlotte's exposees - somebody give AJ a shove he's snoring again- he'll miss all the fun!

[Isle]

I jsut saw the first half hour. Great Celtic performance today. With aperformance like that the team win the
scottish cup next sunday. Hail Hail!

[Davie Thistle]

............well done you lot Hammering they bassa's! :twak:
couldn't be happier! hate they cnuts!! :crylaughing:

hope you'ze take it easy on us next season tho'!!!!:scared:

:whistle:

[CaribeCelt]

............well done you lot Hammering they bassa's! :twak:
couldn't be happier! hate they cnuts!! :crylaughing:

hope you'ze take it easy on us next season tho'!!!!:scared:

:whistle:

I seen your crowd twice on the TV this season and they looked alright...better than some of the sh**e I have watched in the SPL....if youse can hold on to players and a few signings it shouldn't be that bad:devil2:

[junglejim]

Well Cup Final Day at last and it might even be a sunny one - judging by the way we have picked up our performances , I think we will win ! (No surprise there !)
No Victor , Kayal due to bans , Willie (eyes in the back of my head) Collum and 2 extra officials shouldn´t prove too big a hurdle to overcome the mighty Hibees today , especially with Neil Lennon suited up on the touchline as if he was up in court again for a misdemeanour !
I realise the windaelickers (Sevconians and Jambos) will be struggling to pick sides today and will probably be boning up on fiduciary matters for their upcoming court cases ,meanwhile Craigy Bhoy will be slumming it at the Grand Prix before the pre-match canapes and champagne !
Celtic to win 4-1 ( might as well stick my neck out for once!) - the only disappointment is playing in Black as I had a new 125 year strip bought for me for the final !

HailHail

[timmylish]

Really enjoyed to-day. It was a pleasure to see and hear all in unison in their praise of both sets of fans. An eye opener to those who believe that Scottish fitba' is dead without "der Hun"!

[junglejim]

Just about sober ! Good performance all round and emphatic victory in the end - Frazer´s save early doors was significant , Stokesy and Brown gave superb performances in a hard fought game .
Thankfully I have recorded it and may review my comments but from what I remember , to re-iterate Timmy´s comments a fully enjoyable spectacle -Armageddon is so much better these days ! Hail Hail!
I wonder what we´re going to talk about for the next few weeks ?

[seanocelt]

Oh i DID enjoy that. Some right bitter Hibees calling us names on my Facebook. And........get this , BLAMING Mr Collum!!

[CaribeCelt]

I see the Achill Island banner got a bit of publicity....the EDL were condemning it as an "Anti-British"banner....they thought it said Achill Islam:D.

http://www.joe.ie/football/football-news/misread-achill-celtic-supporters-flag-causes-quite-a-stir-after-being-mistaken-for-islamic-banner-0038269-1

[junglejim]

I see the Achill Island banner got a bit of publicity....the EDL were condemning it as an "Anti-British"banner....they thought it said Achill Islam:D.

http://www.joe.ie/football/football-news/misread-achill-celtic-supporters-flag-causes-quite-a-stir-after-being-mistaken-for-islamic-banner-0038269-1

Yes apparently the GB is bringing out a new one according to KDS

Tiocfaidh Allah!

[Davie Thistle]

well now! have some :respect:

[Isle]

Apart from Hibs got the better start, Celtic got right back and answer with goals.
Beautiful directly taken goal by Hooper (first). The game took a good way for
Celtic in the 31st min with the 0:2. Ledleys goal killed the game.
At all a great Celtic performance and a worth winning double side 2013:
Celtic FC. Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

This is how we support our team ! From KDS ! Obsessedcfc.com!

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=f9S5nwk9g-k&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Df9S5nwk9g-k%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

[Harmonicaman]

Link didnae work for me...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9S5nwk9g-k

[seanocelt]

Cam- the amount of Fifers i have had at my gig past few months is unreal, have you lot struck oil? Balingry Rovers crowd seem to be over every six weeks!

[junglejim]

So now the new SPFL is about to be formed with playoffs and TV deals - BT are going to take over ESPN's coverage of minor league games too .
The rules have now been changed to allow "Trialists" to play in competitive games , there will be Sevco games on a Friday Night to "accomodate " BT , I don't fancy being a plumber, hairdresser , sparkie, brickie having to work all day Friday then have to put in a shift playing at night as well - when I used to play Staurdays or Sundays- how many more advantages / rule changes will be introduced? Will they now change the 5 year Associate Membership rule too ?

[Davie Thistle]

...ach they'r aw bending over to accomodate that Partick mob!
even Irn Bru are happy to see us!!
:scared:

[junglejim]

Yes Davy , we even have the famous Campbell Ogilvie for another 2 years to guide the rules along !

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[seanocelt]

So he will be in prime position to guide Sevco to the top tier as he retires, bawbag. And cheat.

[junglejim]

Celtic Charity Huddle on top of Ben Nevis at weekend !

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=584506924922550&set=a.584506578255918.1073741846.133829389990308&type=1&theater

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...ach they'r aw bending over to accomodate that Partick mob!
even Irn Bru are happy to see us!!
:scared:
Well you might be joined by your old rivals Morton as Hearts are due to go into Admin tomorrow !
Another Club the great Administrator Ogilvie had a hand in !
The Hobos will be dancing in the street!

[junglejim]

...ach they'r aw bending over to accomodate that Partick mob!
even Irn Bru are happy to see us!!
:scared:
I see yer being evicted when we come tae visit Davie - tinderbox city!

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/celtic-fans-firhill-stand-ban-127758n.21371272

[Davie Thistle]

..................yeah J.J.

that old stand of ours has got a widdin frame!!
would go up in a BLUE light!!

our singing section are non too pleased!!
we are getting shifted out our own stand!!!
Ah well, we will be able too shovel in more of you lot! more muny!!!!

[junglejim]

2013/14 Season fixtures

https://twitter.com/splofficial/status/347262506047262720/photo/1
Thistle v Celtic 26th October!
New year Derby - Celtic v Thistle 1st January - The oldest Derby in Glasgow now !
Tough luck Angusjim you get Sevco at Ipox on opening day!Playing against trialists, you should get a result!
Top Drink at Firhill this season coming Davie!
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[Angusjim]

[QUOTE=junglejim;296157]2013/14 Season fixtures

https://twitter.com/splofficial/status/347262506047262720/photo/1
Thistle v Celtic 26th October!
New year Derby - Celtic v Thistle 1st January - The oldest Derby in Glasgow now !
Tough luck Angusjim you get Sevco at Ipox on opening day!Playing against trialists, you should get a result!
Top Drink at Firhill this season coming Davie!
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9838/qb50.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/qb50.jpg/)



Better get the hedge trimmed and the cells empty:laugh:

[junglejim]

[QUOTE=junglejim;296157]2013/14 Season fixtures

https://twitter.com/splofficial/status/347262506047262720/photo/1
Thistle v Celtic 26th October!
New year Derby - Celtic v Thistle 1st January - The oldest Derby in Glasgow now !
Tough luck Angusjim you get Sevco at Ipox on opening day!Playing against trialists, you should get a result!
Top Drink at Firhill this season coming Davie!
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9838/qb50.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/qb50.jpg/)



Better get the hedge trimmed and the cells empty:laugh:

Plenty of time - you're away first game AJ!

[junglejim]

Virgil van Diijk to sign today ?
I think we're going to call him " Big Dijk" !
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[CaribeCelt]

Seen the new strip.....rotten imo.

[junglejim]

Seen the new strip.....rotten imo.
Seems to have split the fans as well as the Hoops!- It would be interesting to know how much money we are getting for this branding and style - if it was Guinness , would it be Black Hoops ?
I don't dislike it bit would have preferred solid hoops ! It's what's inside that's going to be important this season , especially for the 3 qualifiers !

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[seanocelt]

Like the sponsor, not sure of the shade of green due to the hoops being broken too. Hope there's a nice away kit?

[junglejim]

BigDijk has signed !
http://celticfc.net/newsstory?item=4174

[junglejim]

Champions League qualifying rounds 1/2 tomorrow 11am & 12 am - hope we get a decent draw!
Big Victor has knocked back Southampton on personal terms - we might still have him for early round s!:bowdown:

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1965332.html

[Angusjim]

Champions League qualifying rounds 1/2 tomorrow 11am & 12 am - hope we get a decent draw!
Big Victor has knocked back Southampton on personal terms - we might still have him for early round s!:bowdown:

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1965332.html

But if he plays in Champion league for you am I right in thinking he then cannot play for anyone else in this years competition ? if so not so sellable this season to the likes on Man U etc

[junglejim]

AJ ,The only "Big" team showing interest appears to be Arsenile at the moment - cough up or kop out !
If we get £12m we should bite of whichever hand offers it , but Victor wants a bigger club - no guarantee any will beid - they may want to see him play in EPL first!
We have until 16th of July for our first game to make a sale to a European CL club.

[timmylish]

My memory of the situation is that a player is not barred from playing for another club so long as he only played in a qualifying round and not the competition proper.

[junglejim]

Not sure of rule Timmy , have made an enquiry so will see - Cardiff rolling up with a taster at £10million !
Useful site for today - http://kassiesa.home.xs4all.nl/bert/uefa/seedcl2013.html

First 2 draws for us look reasonable - tough for final draw !

Rule 18.07
http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/Regulations/competitions/Regulations/01/94/62/34/1946234_DOWNLOAD.pdf
Also nice video on UEFA of Celtic Youth

http://www.uefa.com/trainingground/grassroots/video/videoid=1899452.html?autoplay=true

CELTIC v CLIFTONVILLE !!

[seanocelt]

Cl -uff-tun-vull it is then!

[CaribeCelt]

What a night that'll be in Belfast on the 23rd/24...I'll defo go to this.

[junglejim]

Very small ground Caribe - will they change the venue for say Aviva and get some cash in?

[CaribeCelt]

Very small ground Caribe - will they change the venue for say Aviva and get some cash in?

Doubt it would be the Aviva mate as there could be complications regarding C/Ville playing in the Northern league,the IFA would kick up a stink over it.
Casement park,Antrim GAA,s home ground in west Belfast,would be a great venue but there could be complications there too as a lot off the ground is standing and FIFA regulations might stop that happening.
I cant see Windsor park being the venue either,as Tims from all over Ireland will be heading to this and to have them around that area in the middle of the marching season would be asking for severe trouble.

[junglejim]

Surprised at that Caribe as it's surely income , they have Celtic there on August 10th ?
The Uefa regs on standing apparently require 1500 seats minimum(probably for officials etc) I think but the GAA may be happy!
We'll have to wait and see ! 1st tie at Celtic Park better seal it , can't go through much more nerve biters !

[CaribeCelt]

I know what you're saying mate regarding income but the FAI might not be allowed to host them as C/Ville are a "Foreign"team.
I may be proved wrong but I think there would be lots of red tape which will make it impossible for C/Ville to play at the Aviva.
A GAA ground will be the best bet me thinks,as I think Casement park has about two to three thousand seats.
As you said mate,wait and see.

[junglejim]

A little taster at Lennoxtown Training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAQznJj3Ug

[CaribeCelt]

JJ the Aviva is a possibility and Ravenhill rugby ground could be an alternative also.
It seems Antrim GAA bosses will not sanction the game going ahead at Casement pk,not surprising as Antrim,Down and Armagh were the only county boards to vote against the dropping of rule 21.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/24/cliftonville-celtic-champions-league

[junglejim]

Looks as if the ties might be reversed ie- Cliftonville at home first - should be clarified today , first match at Solitude !

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cliftonville-chief-insists-champions-league-1990384

[junglejim]

Cliftonville ties now reversed- 17th July at Solitude, 23rd at Celtic Park !

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23048207

[CaribeCelt]

Lets be honest...Celtic must have talked to C/ville directors and promised them a friendly out of this...imo,Celtic first team will be in North Belfast within the year.
If not,C/Ville have very bad financial advisers.
It looks like I will be in Belfast for the game but not in the ground....the Rock bar seems the likely destination....unless I get very lucky.

[Angusjim]

Lets be honest...Celtic must have talked to C/ville directors and promised them a friendly out of this...imo,Celtic first team will be in North Belfast within the year.
If not,C/Ville have very bad financial advisers.
It looks like I will be in Belfast for the game but not in the ground....the Rock bar seems the likely destination....unless I get very lucky.

Surely no behind the scene dealing from the lilywhite Glasgow Celtic where will it all end:lol:

[junglejim]

Surely no behind the scene dealing from the lilywhite Glasgow Celtic where will it all end:lol:
Aw C'mon AJ yer starting to come out of the Hedge !
It surely can't be anything like the Gerrymandering that has been going on within the Holy Trinity of SFL/SPL/SFA in the last few weeks for Trigger's Broom!
Player Embargo circumvented - check
Trialist Rule scrapped - check
Sevco 5088 investigation dumped - check
Over 21 rule scrapped - check
Sevco now Full member of SPFL agreed - check
Sevco Accounts Approved - ...... Thought not !
Campbell Ogilvie's 90k loan repaid ... Thought not , but re-elected !

Meet the new SPFL .. Same as the Old .. Corrupt to the core!
I just hope Brechin survive the changes and don't have to cut their hedge down for housing!

[seanocelt]

Nearly enough to make ME "walk away", we complain of corruption here, its just as bad elsewhere.

[Angusjim]

Aw C'mon AJ yer starting to come out of the Hedge !
It surely can't be anything like the Gerrymandering that has been going on within the Holy Trinity of SFL/SPL/SFA in the last few weeks for Trigger's Broom!
Player Embargo circumvented - check
Trialist Rule scrapped - check
Sevco 5088 investigation dumped - check
Over 21 rule scrapped - check
Sevco now Full member of SPFL agreed - check
Sevco Accounts Approved - ...... Thought not !
Campbell Ogilvie's 90k loan repaid ... Thought not , but re-elected !

Meet the new SPFL .. Same as the Old .. Corrupt to the core!
I just hope Brechin survive the changes and don't have to cut their hedge down for housing!

two wrongs don't make a right

[junglejim]

Reports that some of pre- season games will be on Premiere Sports -3rd/6th/9th/12th July

http://www.premiersports.tv/top/gaa/gaa/live-fixtures-gaa/

also on Celtic TV

http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=4214

[junglejim]

First Friendly Sevastopol v Celtic 18:00 hrs tonight Weds. 3rd July .
Celtic Tv and Premiere Sports Ch 428
Chance to see some of our new signings in action !

Cliftonville v Celtic on BBC on 17th as well !

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23162125

[CaribeCelt]

C/Villle V Celtic to be shown live on BBC Two Scotland & N.I

[junglejim]

Sevastopol1 Celtic 0 = pretty rusty! Quite a few new faces on shown from youngsters team , so lets see how next game goes !
Big Dijk seemed to do ok in first half , Balde looked quiet !

[junglejim]

Cluj v Celtic tomorrow 17:00 UK time

Premiere Sports and Celtic TV

Hopefully a step up in performance as pre season training kicks in !

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592429304130312.1073741859.133829389990308&type=1

[Angusjim]

Good luck to all my Forum mates who are Glasgow Celtic supporters hopefully another great season with another good run in the Champions league enjoy :c2::c2::wave:

[junglejim]

Morning AJ, is it Sunday again already ?
Another rusty performance yesterday against Cluj , so still a fair bit of work to be done defensively . Balde ain't gonna be an immediate star by the looks of it so we will have to be patient!
Think we might have a problem on Tuesday recognising the teams as Gruether Furth also play in Green and white Hoopd witha clover leaf ! :laugh:
http://www.greuther-fuerth.de/fanartikel/kleeblatt-fanartikel.html

Wanyama & Hooper saga carries on with Victor a cert to go - don't think Hooper fancies the relegation battle with Norwich or Championship with QPR - this could go on for a few weeks !
Waiting to see what the new Supremo of SPFL Donkeyass comes up with in the way of sponsors for our new set-up , if it's Tampax as we're going through a bad period in Scottish Football and it will match up with the Irn Bru adverts !

[Angusjim]

Morning AJ, is it Sunday again already ?
Another rusty performance yesterday against Cluj , so still a fair bit of work to be done defensively . Balde ain't gonna be an immediate star by the looks of it so we will have to be patient!
Think we might have a problem on Tuesday recognising the teams as Gruether Furth also play in Green and white Hoopd witha clover leaf ! :laugh:
http://www.greuther-fuerth.de/fanartikel/kleeblatt-fanartikel.html

Wanyama & Hooper saga carries on with Victor a cert to go - don't think Hooper fancies the relegation battle with Norwich or Championship with QPR - this could go on for a few weeks !
Waiting to see what the new Supremo of SPFL Donkeyass comes up with in the way of sponsors for our new set-up , if it's Tampax as we're going through a bad period in Scottish Football and it will match up with the Irn Bru adverts !

Morning JJ Sunday it is, in my office since 6.30am today going for a few beers later on to watch Andy Murray win Wimbledon. Looks like you have brought the good weather home with you.
Lets give new setup a chance before slating them only time will tell!!

[junglejim]

It was raining in Ayrshire this morning !Trying hard to clear up - F1 first then Tennis the mow de lawn if it stays dry!
You'll be happy Qatada has gone, slung his hook ! he was a crap joiner anyway! he couldn't even wire a circuit up , blew his hands off!

[seanocelt]

Nice words AJ! The Hooper thing JJ? With a year left and no interest in signing a new deal would we no be better punting him now rather than lose him for sweeties in Jan?

[junglejim]

That's the main thinking of most if he doesn't sign an extension punt him or we will lose £4-5 million - but he has a contract and doesn't have to go where he doesn't want !

[Angusjim]

Nice words AJ! The Hooper thing JJ? With a year left and no interest in signing a new deal would we no be better punting him now rather than lose him for sweeties in Jan?

Its the all new me be nice to all (even Irish brickies & joiners):laugh:

[LeFrunk]

Its the all new me be nice to all (even Irish brickies & joiners):laugh:
Ya forgot the Painters AJ , Big ha ha ha ha.

[Angusjim]

Ya forgot the Painters AJ , Big ha ha ha ha.

Don't really class painters as tradesmen it more of a semi skilled occupation:laugh::whistle:

[junglejim]

Van Gogh and Picasso will not be amused AJ!

[Angusjim]

Van Gogh and Picasso will not be amused AJ!

I think you will they are deid so they will no be worrying:tongue:

[junglejim]

Furth v Celtic tonight 18:00 - let's see if we have improved any with a week to go before our first Qualifying Tie at Clifftonville !
Transfer saga still trundling on with Canaries apparently interested in Foster as well - we'll soon have no team left !

Which team in Scotland has transferred in the most players? - the one with the Transfer Embargo! Whodathunkit!!

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I think you will they are deid so they will no be worrying:tongue:

But somebody could buy their history and be them again !

[Isle]

Third pre season game third loss for Celtic. Even if You can´t compare Greuther Fürth and Cliftonville,
the team has to show a better performance like today to get a good result in Belfast next week.

[junglejim]

Very disappointing 2nd half defensively , with Furth clinically punishing our mistakes - several players will be out injured for next week's Cliftonville game .
Seems weird that we start a season with several important players sidelined , usual pre-season panic starting to settle in !

[timmylish]

Looks like Victor is off to Southhampton to-morrow (or so I,ve been told!), doing his medical in the morning and signing in the afternoon/evening to be paraded Friday! 12.5 from a rather ordinary English Club cannot be too bad.
On the possible Hooper move most people forget that his previous club have a transfer on fee built into his move to Celtic. Now I,ve been told, rightly or wrongly, that this is about 30% so now you,ll start to understand why Celtic are not too bothered whether he goes or stays! Say 6mil. less the 2.5 to get him leaving 3.5 of which 30% (1.5 mil.) is passed on leaving 2 mil. less the wages he,s picked up. So just keep him, let his advisers think they are smart by not letting him accept new contract and therefor increased wages not being paid out by Celtic! Crazy really.

[junglejim]

Victor now reported on STV and elsewhere as a done deal at £12.5m - hopefully we have a reasonable sell on clause as well !
I would be surprised if Hooper's sell on was as high as 30% as that would be an incredible deal !
Will be hopeful that we re-invest some of the money on a decent defender , instead of bringing in "projects" , unfortunately our wage structure limits us to who we can bring in .
Our present options to replace Vic are Ambrose, Kayal and maybe one of the new bhoys - not over-encouraging on present pre-season .
Our ambition is to progress in CL as the domestic situation should not be a major issue .

[timmylish]

Victor now reported on STV and elsewhere as a done deal at £12.5m - hopefully we have a reasonable sell on clause as well !
I would be surprised if Hooper's sell on was as high as 30% as that would be an incredible deal !
Will be hopeful that we re-invest some of the money on a decent defender , instead of bringing in "projects" , unfortunately our wage structure limits us to who we can bring in .
Our present options to replace Vic are Ambrose, Kayal and maybe one of the new bhoys - not over-encouraging on present pre-season .
Our ambition is to progress in CL as the domestic situation should not be a major issue .

JJ. I can but present the info. I get on these things. Yes 30% does seem high but its not totally unheard of. Anyway, as you say we really need experience and although we are awash with dingy its not the pp but the wages attached to such signings! Or, we could go the other way! Get an experienced player from the continent on a freebie end of contract basis so paying out the money that way would not be a bad route to go down.

[seanocelt]

IF we make the group stages then exit is there a Europa League parachute? I think the CL is too close as we rebuild and would see us having a run in Europa.

[Angusjim]

IF we make the group stages then exit is there a Europa League parachute? I think the CL is too close as we rebuild and would see us having a run in Europa.

Could be worse Sean your 1st league game could be at Home to the MIGHTY Brechin City:laugh:

[LeFrunk]

Don't really class painters as tradesmen it more of a semi skilled occupation:laugh::whistle:

Ya big she`it , 5 hard years working for my da , I call that being a tradesman after that rigmarole with him .

[seanocelt]

Could be worse Sean your 1st league game could be at Home to the MIGHTY Brechin City:laugh:

or Forfar in the league cup!

[LeFrunk]

Have to say all the Cliftonville boys are really looking forward to the big game , extra seating going in , it should be a great game and a great night , just cant see The Celts winning

[CaribeCelt]

Have to say all the Cliftonville boys are really looking forward to the big game , extra seating going in , it should be a great game and a great night , just cant see The Celts winning

I would say a Cliftonville supporter equals a Celtic supporter....in most cases;)......regarding the game?.....I fancy a nil all draw.
C/Ville will put ten men behind the ball and I think Celtic will struggle,in pre season,to score at solitude.
.........I'm on:D

[junglejim]

Tension building up on this one due to our pre-season performance , I trust Neil and his crew have done their homework for Wednesday - looks like Hooper will be a non starter for us!
I hope the other issues in Belfast don't marr what should be a great night for Cliftonville at Solitude and everyone enjoys a good game and is safe .
Hope to get to the return game at Paradise whilst I'm still in Sunny Scotland !

[Isle]

I´m not a friend of pre season games at all. Celtic´s current pre season tour wasn´t good.
Here is confidence for a better Celtic performances and a better result on wednesday.

[junglejim]

We need the pre season games as we have 3 early qualifying rounds for Champions League Isle .
Match fitness and giving new signings and breakthrough players a chance to play together - we now know where our main issues are so hopefully can do something to resolve them.
Losing Wanyama, Hooper, and possibly Watt this week isn't great without having adequate back-up, though I expect us to beat Cliftonville over the two matches .

[Isle]

We need the pre season games as we have 3 early qualifying rounds for Champions League Isle .
Match fitness and giving new signings and breakthrough players a chance to play together - we now know where our main issues are so hopefully can do something to resolve them.
Losing Wanyama, Hooper, and possibly Watt this week isn't great without having adequate back-up, though I expect us to beat Cliftonville over the two matches .

JJ, I know whats the main issues. :-)

[junglejim]

Unfortunately Unionists Fleg Protestors are planning on FB and twitter to disrupt and block Celtic Team Bus and some other threats , also fans being recommended to only use certain Taxi Firms for their own safety !
What a shame, they are dragging football into their ugly dispute - hope the fasn are all safe out there !

[seanocelt]

This match may well be called off. NOTHING to do with CFC.

[junglejim]

I'm pretty sure the PSNI will make every attempt to ensure the game goes ahead despite the rallying calls of the Loyalists and OO to disrupt it .
Should be a great experience for the Cliftonville team and supporters , Neil's PR interview yesterday showed how seriously he is taking this tie despite the lengthy injury list -shocking that Big Dijk has only played 2 x 45 mins and is injured!
Watt back in squad as a necessity , hope he starts and proves his worth ! Jackson Irvine may have to slot in with Wilson at back as cover - not good for the nerves !
Roll on the kick off , then the draw on Friday!
Keep safe everyone !
Hail Hail!

[CaribeCelt]

Another warning...hope everybody keeps safe and don't get drawn into conflict.

http://www.u.tv/News/Warning-over-Celtic-shirts-in-city-centre/9538234b-ec64-4886-82bd-8d3f2b7b350b

[junglejim]

Time to up the ante and get the atmosphere going !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ojKoTjsSks8#at=124

[seanocelt]

This defence needs strengthening and fast. Some SPL clubs made decent signings. Agree on Watt JJ he has a window here, Stokes also needs to start as striker a few times , he has goals in him. HH

[Angusjim]

Time to up the ante and get the atmosphere going !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ojKoTjsSks8#at=124

Heres a better "atmosphere" tune http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFPLk5mJ1D4 maybe Sean could included that in his act would draw the punters in :laugh::spin:

[CaribeCelt]

I'd rather have Jamsey's version:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP9y9iIiSNk

[junglejim]

Sunny Belfast today - party ongoing!
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[Isle]

Dropkick Murphys- The Fields of Athenry

can´t embed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10agPj0Vzu4

[LeFrunk]

Yes indeed , sunny Costa Del Belfast , fantastic evening for a game of European cup football . NO hassle for the Celtic players and the coach on which they where travelling , all the facebook talk was ****e as usual , two sets of fans are having a good auld sing song . coming out of the tunnel now so I have to go now , common the REDS.

[junglejim]

Game over, 0-3 for Celtic , good hard work out and could have been more.
Great atmosphere all round , hope everyone gets home safely as darkness falls and the rats start crawling out of their dens !
Sammy's beard was magnificent !
Hail Hail !

[CaribeCelt]

That's what we wanted....tie over...couldn't ask for more really.

[junglejim]

That's what we wanted....tie over...couldn't ask for more really.

Yes , tie should be over - the draw for next round is this Friday so we will await with interest !

[junglejim]

Yes , tie should be over - the draw for next round is this Friday so we will await with interest !

I just hope Sammy has plenty of Arrows left for the rest of the season !

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Also from KDS

The state of play in the QR2 ties that concern us for the next round are...

Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova) 1 - 1 Sutjeska Niksic (Montenegro)
Birikara (Malta) 0 - 0 Maribor (Slovenia)
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) 2 - 1 Ludogorets (Bulgaria)
Elfsborg (Sweden) 7 - 1 Duagava (Latvia)
Gyor (hungary) 0 - 2 M. Tel-Aviv (Israel)
Sligo Rovers (RoI) 0 - 1 Molde (Norway)
HJK (Finland) 0 - 0 Kalju (Estonia)
Ekranas (Lithuania) 0 - 1 FH (Iceland)
Nefchti Baku (Azerbaijan) 0 - 0 Skenerbeu (Albania)
Dinamo Tibilsi (Georgia) 6 - 1 EB (Faroes)

[junglejim]

Draw today at 12:CET
Group 2: Seeded
FC BATE Borisov (BLR)/FC Shakhter Karagandy (KAZ), Celtic FC (SCO)/ Cliftonville FC (NIR), FC Viktoria Plzeň (CZE)/FK Željezničar (BIH) , CS Fola Esch (LUX)/GNK Dinamo Zagreb (CRO), FK Austria Wien (AUT)

Unseeded
FC Sheriff (MDA)/FK Sutjeska (MNE), IF Elfsborg (SWE)/FC Daugava Daugavpils (LVA), HJK Helsinki (FIN)/JK Nõmme Kalju (EST), FK Ekranas (LTU)/FH Hafnarfjördur(ISL), Neftçi PFK (AZE)/KS Skënderbeu (ALB)

Ha Ha Celtic v Elfsborg - Bangura to kill us off !!

30/31st July - 6/7th August

[Angusjim]

Draw today at 12:CET
Group 2: Seeded
FC BATE Borisov (BLR)/FC Shakhter Karagandy (KAZ), Celtic FC (SCO)/ Cliftonville FC (NIR), FC Viktoria Plzeň (CZE)/FK Željezničar (BIH) , CS Fola Esch (LUX)/GNK Dinamo Zagreb (CRO), FK Austria Wien (AUT)

Unseeded
FC Sheriff (MDA)/FK Sutjeska (MNE), IF Elfsborg (SWE)/FC Daugava Daugavpils (LVA), HJK Helsinki (FIN)/JK Nõmme Kalju (EST), FK Ekranas (LTU)/FH Hafnarfjördur(ISL), Neftçi PFK (AZE)/KS Skënderbeu (ALB)

Ha Ha Celtic v Elfsborg - Bangura to kill us off !!

30/31st July - 6/7th August
yer no thru yet;):whistle:

[seanocelt]

Not the easiest, season well underway for them. In fact probably the toughest, but less travel than the other ones we could've got.

[junglejim]

yer no thru yet;):whistle:
Oh yea of little faith !

[Isle]

it was a concentrated good performance from Celtic in Cliftonville. The result was fully derserved.

[seanocelt]

Wee goal for Balde v Brentford, EXACTLY why we have pre season games.

[junglejim]

Wee goal for Balde v Brentford, EXACTLY why we have pre season games.
i think from the commentary on radio the ball bounced off him ! The new Bangura? Oh forgot, Bangura didn't score for us!
Virtual reserve team out yesterday,giving some of the bhoys a run out - Ambrose and Rogic played well .

[CaribeCelt]

Did you see the eejit who ran onto the pitch??
He was gonna toe poke that goal kick then decided not to make an even bigger fool of himself:D
Fair play to the stewards for not being too heavy handed.

[seanocelt]

the trolls from the darkside have started an unsavoury twitter rumour thats been picked up by knuckledraggers about a song being sung about a recent event. We all await proof, but the desperate hordes have taken it as gospel, just like they believe the Green Brigade torched the (skint) bus company's yard.

[CaribeCelt]

the trolls from the darkside have started an unsavoury twitter rumour thats been picked up by knuckledraggers about a song being sung about a recent event. We all await proof, but the desperate hordes have taken it as gospel, just like they believe the Green Brigade torched the (skint) bus company's yard.

What event were the fans supposed to be singing about Sean?
The soldiers killing??

[junglejim]

Yes , the rumour on song is another sick attempt at tarring us .
As far as the bus goes , Ally alluding to Celtic being involved , with the help of MSM and Sun in particular
http://videocelts.com/2013/07/blogs/fans/the-suns-about-turn-on-rangers-bus-pictures
You would be surprised how many Bus fires there have been in areas where the Easdales operate their bus company McGill's !
http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/search/?cx=partner-pub-7702367426804555%3A5yv569-38hb&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bus+fires&sa.x=0&sa.y=0
Also a look at Bruces accounts and finances doesn't look very clever !
From KDS
"Bruce Coaches Ltd. is an Active business incorporated in Scotland on 20th December 2004. Their business activity is recorded as Other Urban, Suburban Or Metropolitan Passenger Land Transport (not Underground, Metro Or Similar). Bruce Coaches Ltd. is run by 1 current members. and 1 company secretary. 3 shareholders own the total shares within the company. It is not part of a group.

The latest Annual Accounts submitted to Companies House for the year up to 30/04/2013 reported 'cash at bank' of £24,566, 'liabilities' worth £814,161, 'net worth' of £1,061,098 and 'assets' worth £454,706. Bruce Coaches Ltd.'s risk score was amended on 25/06/2013."



However the evidence is pretty damning apparently!
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[seanocelt]

Yes CaribeCelt, looks a nasty rumour and ye JJ saw that post about accounts, oor fault of course.

[CaribeCelt]

Anybody watch the Ulster final?
All-Ireland champions Donegal deservedly beaten by a very good Monaghan side.
Donegal now go into the All-Ireland qualifiers.

[junglejim]

Too busy watching the gowf here ! Go big Phil !

[CaribeCelt]

Any bets involved?

[junglejim]

No , don't really gamble anymore !

[seanocelt]

Anybody watch the Ulster final?
All-Ireland champions Donegal deservedly beaten by a very good Monaghan side.
Donegal now go into the All-Ireland qualifiers.

Hunger on the day , well done indeed. Tyrone got another tough one at Kildare, now it's Meath. Still hard to see Dublin fail unless they have an off day.

[CaribeCelt]

I still fancy Donegal.....that could be the kick up the backside Donegal needed.

- - - - - - - - - - merged double post - - - - - - - - - -

Don't fancy Dublin tbh....as Lance Corporal Jack Jones would say,"They don't like it up em!":D

[seanocelt]

please God you are correct Barra; another year of Dub shoite from Wannabees, we can do without. ( keep yer eye on Mayo, overdue and very confident).

AngusJim'll be along soon to suggest we start a Gaelic Football thread. NAW.

[junglejim]

Sean , AJ doesn't do Shinty, he's far too busy tossing his caber and logging on for that !
Anyways , to get this thread back on topic and away from some obscure game with a stick and a ball that doesn't even have a putting surface , The Cliftonville Massacre is being tee'd up for tomorrow as a formality !
I hope we take it as seriously as the 1st tie and put out a strong team to finish it off early , the bring on a couple of new faces - no TV scheduled so far , so might pop up to Glasgow on my free bus pass !
The Hooper saga is dragging on and Neil hinted he might be in pool for tomorrow - maybe 'Arry will dig a bit deeper to secure his services , although Hooper looks like he's hoping for a Premiership team to come knocking .
MSM are now trying to sell Wilson as well for us having had a decent season under his belt - we need a strong , settled central defensive set-up , not a revolving door policy with changes every few games !
Borrusia M. on Saturday will be a good test for us before Elfsborg and should get us up to speed for hopefully the final qualifier !

[Angusjim]

please God you are correct Barra; another year of Dub shoite from Wannabees, we can do without. ( keep yer eye on Mayo, overdue and very confident).

AngusJim'll be along soon to suggest we start a Gaelic Football thread. NAW.
Not at all Sean this is the Celtic supporters thread and you are entitled to discuss what ever you want, best of luck to you all this season:)

[seanocelt]

Jim , what have done to deserve the polite you? I like the sarky auld tcheucter. But we thank you, of course.Good luck to the 2 Angus teams playing our arch enemies soon.

[Angusjim]

Jim , what have done to deserve the polite you? I like the sarky auld tcheucter. But we thank you, of course.Good luck to the 2 Angus teams playing our arch enemies soon.

Its the all new me be nice to most !! and that includes Celtic fans and them "illegal letters", Irish joiners, brickies & even painters:D. As much as I don't care to much for Rangers I cannot wish that Forfar get a result I hope they get humped, but maybe Brechin can sneak a wee result and its live on BT. We will be over in December 3rd and will call in to see you and maybe watch a game in the Rover with JJ & yersel, if you need teabags gies a shout nearer the time. Have a nice day:)

[junglejim]

Celtic 2 - Cliftonville 0 , comfortable result if not outstanding , good work by Sammy and Izzie on wing and gets us ready for next week - a step up in performance will be needed .
Great crowd of supporters from Solitude and they had a ball !
New Kerrydale Suite open as a bar before game £4.20 a pint of Guinness , ouch !
A Sean lookalike guitarist belting out the music in the suite gave a good atmosphere but didn't sing La Quince(ta) Brigada - bar was mobbed , good earner!
Pity Zeus missed with his lightning strike yesterday , he didn't even hit their replacement bus !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVqRHYAeOoc

[CaribeCelt]

And wee Oscar was the star of the night...he led out the team.

[junglejim]

Perhaps Isle can translate for us ! Danke!

http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fans-von-celtic-glasgow-wehren-sich-gegen-die-polizei-a-912021.html

[seanocelt]

What? A wee fat ugly guy on guitar at Paradise? Must be stopped, put the Guinness up to a tenner.

[Isle]

Perhaps Isle can translate for us ! Danke!

http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fans-von-celtic-glasgow-wehren-sich-gegen-die-polizei-a-912021.html

You could all learn german, don´t You. :D

Ok here is the translation:
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball...-a-912021.html%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D976&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=de&u=http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fans-von-celtic-glasgow-wehren-sich-gegen-die-polizei-a-912021.html&usg=ALkJrhgkPWWkoMds53dBbsFhWtEGc_APjA

Transfer rumour: http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/geruechte-celtic-glasgow-buhlt-um-hsv-angreifer-rudnevs/news/anzeigen_129763.html

Celtic vying for HSV attacker Rudnevs:
http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.transfermarkt.at/de/geruechte-celtic-glasgow-buhlt-um-hsv-angreifer-rudnevs/news/anzeigen_129763.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.transfermarkt.de/de/geruechte-celtic-glasgow-buhlt-um-hsv-angreifer-rudnevs/news/anzeigen_129763.html%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D976

Hooper is just move to QPR for 5Mill Pound says sky sport / the kicker.

[junglejim]

Thanks Isle- its an old story reprinted of some of issues over new law - I did learn some German for 2 years at school 50 years ago but have forgotten most of it , along with French - Spanish is of more use to me now !
The Rudnevs story has been on the go for over a week now ,useful if we get him , but I don't think he'll come .
SkySports News now reporting a £5m bid has been accepted for Hooper , so it's now up to player to make the next move - would rather he played next week!

[Isle]

Thanks Isle- its an old story reprinted of some of issues over new law - I did learn some German for 2 years at school 50 years ago but have forgotten most of it , along with French - Spanish is of more use to me now !
The Rudnevs story has been on the go for over a week now ,useful if we get him , but I don't think he'll come .
SkySports News now reporting a £5m bid has been accepted for Hooper , so it's now up to player to make the next move - would rather he played next week!

Found the Story of Hooper on Kicker / Sky Sports and BBC, but nothing on Celtics HP. We´ve to wait
and see. Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

Found the Story of Hooper on Kicker / Sky Sports and BBC, but nothing on Celtics HP. We´ve to wait
and see. Hail Hail!

Also here - are Hamburg short of money?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2374343/Celtic-sign-new-striker-regardless-Gary-Hoopers-future--Neil-Lennon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[junglejim]

So Canaryboy's team slip in at the death to outbid 'Arry for Hooper at somewhere around £5.5m !
Sorry to see him go , but best of luck, I'm sure Gary you and Wolfswinkel will make a great strike partnership!
'Arry will be kicking his pet poodle up and down the Park now that he has lost his "cut" .
Now we'll have to get the finger out for a replacement !

[Angusjim]

So Canaryboy's team slip in at the death to outbid 'Arry for Hooper at somewhere around £5.5m !
Sorry to see him go , but best of luck, I'm sure Gary you and Wolfswinkel will make a great strike partnership!
'Arry will be kicking his pet poodle up and down the Park now that he has lost his "cut" .
Now we'll have to get the finger out for a replacement !

Rory McAllister available from Peterheed ( ex City man ) at knock down price he would do the job and he could also do all plumbing works require at Celtic Park win win:spin::laugh:

[canary boy]

Dum De Dum De Dum, now im not one to say told you so but what a bargain! you need to sack your financial gurus, Welcome Gary just the bloke from juventus now, we can afford him now because of the millions we saved on gary:jumping::jumping::jumping::jumping:hooper , fer, van wolfswinkel, quesirilla oh my god who the hell do we think we are?:bowdown::bowdown:



So Canaryboy's team slip in at the death to outbid 'Arry for Hooper at somewhere around £5.5m !
Sorry to see him go , but best of luck, I'm sure Gary you and Wolfswinkel will make a great strike partnership!
'Arry will be kicking his pet poodle up and down the Park now that he has lost his "cut" .
Now we'll have to get the finger out for a replacement !

[Angusjim]

Dum De Dum De Dum, now im not one to say told you so but what a bargain! you need to sack your financial gurus, Welcome Gary just the bloke from juventus now, we can afford him now because of the millions we saved on gary:jumping::jumping::jumping::jumping:hooper , fer, van wolfswinkel, quesirilla oh my god who the hell do we think we are?:bowdown::bowdown:

Will he do the business in Premiership ? funny no one else seemed interested apart from yourselves only time will tell if your "gurus" got it right :dontknow:

[seanocelt]

Rather he went to Norwich than QPR- he has the ability, now he has the stage, totally up to him now, shine or fade away.

[junglejim]

He'll relish the relegation fight Canaryboy , but he'll also miss ever playing in the Champions league again - might as well tear up his passport !
Do you have a Nando's in Norwich ?
He does have this to look forward to though !
http://www.norfolkshowground.co.uk/events/detail/206/norwich-motor-show
and some Tractor Shows!

[Angusjim]

He'll relish the relegation fight Canaryboy , but he'll also miss ever playing in the Champions league again - might as well tear up his passport !
Do you have a Nando's in Norwich ?
He does have this to look forward to though !
http://www.norfolkshowground.co.uk/events/detail/206/norwich-motor-show
and some Tractor Shows!

And fits wrang wee tractor shows :tongue::spin:

[canary boy]

:bootyshake::bootyshake::woo:Ah bless are you guys a bit peeved ? I always love it when people start to slay us off ,you know there not happy. Enjoy. your competitive season and I do envy your champions league your like the San Marino of world football.

Top scorer for 3 seasons 5-5 million hahahahaha

[Isle]

Also here - are Hamburg short of money?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2374343/Celtic-sign-new-striker-regardless-Gary-Hoopers-future--Neil-Lennon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

They are short of money. They have to sell players to get money in.

[junglejim]

FFs Canary Boy you are relegation fodder in a league overhyped and overpaid by TV money that we cannot compete with but you will not allow us in !
Hooper is great value for what you paid but sadly he has chosen the bottom of the Premiereship for his own reasons, good luck to him! He will be replaced , unlike Henrik !
We cannot choose where we play but we have performed athe highest levels in all completions , Hooper will never hear Zadok the Priest played at Norwich , nor will you so here's a link to what you're missing!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BgomX3qD-iA&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DBgomX3qD-iA

ps Higdon was top scorer in SPL this season , Hooper was too busy in Nando's !

[seanocelt]

No neeed for that CanaryBoy, this is our Celtic thread, good luck to Gary, and a good deal for your team. Let's see how he does before we know if it will work out.None of us are hurting we got what we wanted in the situation.

[canary boy]

A league overpaid by tv money yes but God it's entertaining ,cannot tell you how excited we are,and is he really going t o miss anything? He had no qualms about walking away,Celtic will only attract players that want to win worthless and uncompetetative League medals.relegation fight ? We shall see,10th season before last and 11th last season with players from lower leagues....now world class p'll Ayers...who knows ....and hope your scottish trio perform for you.
Let's hope you don't become like Leeds our feeder club,how times have changed

[seanocelt]

What's the craic with Motherwell entering at CL qualifiers a round later than us? I must know, canae fathom it at the moment???

[junglejim]

Motherwell are in Uefa Cup as 2nd place in League Sean - we only have one team qualifying for CL now and will have for some time as co-efficient now too low .
Hibs being splattered last night didn't help , a shocking result !
Enjoy the journey CanaryBoy , I'm sure Gary will enjoy munching on Delia's Buns and Sponge cakes in the absence of Nandos !

Hooperman - The Boy Who Turned Yellow!

I hear they are recycling the old GH shirts (Gary Holt) to recoup some money - nice !

Ah! the deal clincher !

http://www.nandos.co.uk/restaurant/norwich-riverside

[seanocelt]

Splattered is right, 7-0 to a Swedish side, wee bit scary.

[Angusjim]

Splattered is right, 7-0 to a Swedish side, wee bit scary.

But the saints had a great result:mexicanwave:

[junglejim]

But the saints had a great result:mexicanwave:
Yes, great result, hope they can carry the form on with Minsk !
Nice to see the Dons are setting standards too - note the price , not even half a million like some other burned out coaches ! Insurance job !
http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3331579#.UfJZvgQif2E.twitter

[Isle]

now its officially Gary Hooper moves to Norwich.
Link: http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=4335

Gary, thanks for the good time at Celtic Park and good luck at Norwich.

Today the last friendly before the SPL start. Celtic host Gladbach.
Then on wednesday champions league qualification round 3 vs Elfsborg.

Hail Hail!

[junglejim]

I won't make it to game today, other things on, but we need to get our team up to speed for Elfsborg tie and get a good lead for second leg .
Endless speculation as usual during transfer window on a replacement, another month to go ! - hopeful that we get a decent striker to replace Hooper but won't be in time for Wednesday I would think .

[canary boy]

[QUOTE=junglejim;304773]Motherwell are in Uefa Cup as 2nd place in League Sean - we only have one team qualifying for CL now and will have for some time as co-efficient now too low .
Hibs being splattered last night didn't help , a shocking result !
Enjoy the journey CanaryBoy , I'm sure Gary will enjoy munching on Delia's Buns and Sponge cakes in the absence of Nandos !
Ha Ha i like it ,cheaper than Van Wolfswinkel

to be honest i think Gary will have trouble getting in the side, if he doesn't we can loan him back to you

Good Luck to you

[junglejim]

Get on with your season CanaryBoy - Gary's gone ... we'll get over it ,he goes with best wishes of the Celtic Support - good luck to you too !

[timmylish]

I still say he has made a mistake and has listened to very bad advice re his England prospects. I strongly believe his prospects are nil. Team he,s playing for, first and foremost and will he get the service he had at CP? The lack of competition for his signature makes me believe that EPL managers did not rate him, sufficiently. Anyway, the end of another short term relationship and I think we came out of it rather well. How many ordinary players, with only months left on their contract realise over 5 mil. Not too many I think!
Now we have loads of money what are we gonna do with it. My feeling is, not a lot as we shall see.

[junglejim]

Timmy, Hooper and Victor have gone for their own reasons and good luck to them , we have to focus on our own team now and what needs sorted.
Financially we have had a good year and with the board we have the fiscal prudence will continue along the model we have been pursuing for the last few years .
I agree Timmy, we won't be splashing out on big signings and reading some of the messageboards this is reluctantly being recognised but we are putting our involvement in CL group stages at risk having lost 2 of our best assets without adequate replacement .
Striker wise we are struggling and on evidence so far Balde has some way to go , defensively we are still shakey as recent results proved .
We should be able to beat Elfsborg but the step up to final qualifying round will test us so hopefully Neil and his team will have sorted us out for that .
Financially there are the resources and no excuse but a paucity of decent priced players or breakthrough from development squads that are ready for full step-up so we live on a knife edge for another 2 weeks !
Yesterday's performance against Gladbach didn't tell us much with the team we used but should have got a couple of players some match fitness for Wednesday - we will see !

[Isle]

Just read the report about the last friendly; Celtic-Gladbach. A better youth team, didn´t say much in front
of Wednesdays game. Celtic should be able to beat Elfsborg. I´m confident that Celtic win the game.
Hail Hail!

[timmylish]

JJ. We both are singing from the same song sheet. Nothing but to await the game on Wednesday and thereafter the attempts at signing new players.

[junglejim]

Reportedly have signed left winger Derk Boerrigter from Ajax yesterday , but he has an ankle injury.
There is also interest in a Icelandic forward Finnbogason but expensive and proving difficult to bring to SPL - Rednevs is reported as a definitite no=go .

[seanocelt]

finding KDS annoying as usual this time of year, experts on every possible transfer rumour , all spouting " inside info" gleaned from Wiki and Google. I note one website calling Boerrigter "sick note".

[timmylish]

finding KDS annoying as usual this time of year, experts on every possible transfer rumour , all spouting " inside info" gleaned from Wiki and Google. I note one website calling Boerrigter "sick note".

A sick note. He should just stay in the A & E awaiting his next game, from reading his recent history.

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And just to dampen the spirits even further (regarding transfers) Wilson off to Forrest again!

[junglejim]

Just like most of the team last season then, out through injury for extended periods !
Foster,Brown,Izzy, Ledley ,Hooper, Stokes , Matthews, Lustig, Rogne, Forrest,Watt - so he'll fit in well , even Van Dijk was injured after half a game

[Angusjim]

Good luck tonight fae the teuchtar

[timmylish]

As I mentioned the other day I,m seeing we have accepted a bid for Wilson at about 2.7 mil.

[junglejim]

As I mentioned the other day I,m seeing we have accepted a bid for Wilson at about 2.7 mil.

Haven't seen anything Timmy - decent money for him but we would struggle to find one at that price to replace him.
After last night's heart-attack back heel across the box in first half , we would take the money but he performed well throughout game .
The defense was a little rusty to start but settled and coped well with the mighty Bangura - Banger's attempt to get Wilson sent off was the final nail in his Celtic career coffin IMO - I was sitting directly opposite the incident and it was as bad as Girrafferty's simulation against Mulgrew at Aberdeen .
We look fairly comfortable most of last night with Foster only making a couple of saves , our lack of converting chances make the 2nd leg more akward than it should be .
Sammy did well for us with the Borgs resorting to some seriously bad tackles to pull players down , Forrest was almost invisible most of game .
One away goal should seal the tie for us but if we get through we need to step up our conversion rate - a lot of people unhappy with Stokes failing to score!

[seanocelt]

pretty much sums up my thoughts JJ, Bangura p£$%ed on his chips, said at the moment Stokesy ,missed that very early chance it could be costly. Look capable of scoring away, defence a work in progress , and Forrest still an enigma. Wish we had a few more games before 2nd leg to see if new guys find their feet.

[Isle]

Celtic deserved the victory. Sammy where huge yesterday. The Elfsborg players could only stop him
with lots of fouls.

[timmylish]

In general I agree with the above. I am very concerned at this super youngster Forrest. I just don,t get him at all. I don,t think that he,s ready or capable of playing at European level when the chips are down. Yes he seamed ok last year in some games but these tended to be games where we were well in command or you just sensed we were ok.
Whilst I know that I am seeing things thru' my green glasses on top of my green eyes I was very troubled by the ref,s attitude towards the physical attacks on our big Greek but the rotation of players taking turn in attempts to upset Sammy and thereby not having one sent off surely called for at least for him to stop play and speak (?) to their captain.
I know that Lenny will say that he was satisfied with Kayal but I,m not. He,s a different player to the guy who came to CP 3 years ago. Seems to think that he,s better than he really is! When Joe (Ledley) came on for him I thought our game improved somewhat. He needs to start the return game to help Broonie assist the central defenders (whoever they may be) at KO. I know that a lot of Bhoys like Stokes for various reasons but, again, in big games he just does not convert the chances laid out in front of him which he should. Last night was a perfect example. The tie could have been dead and buried if 2 out of 6 opportunities had been converted. I miss out Ambrose,s pitiful attempt on the basis that this is not his primary duties.
Sorry for the length of this posting but I had to get a few things off my chest! My final thought is to the progress we,ll make before next week, the position which Elfsborg are in being behind by some way in their own league and to the hope that at least one of our signings does what he was bought for right away!
Am I asking too much?

[seanocelt]

mibees! But your post is spot on, and not too long. We have not had a return on the game time given to Forrest or Stokes.

[timmylish]

I did forget to make one mention of another fine result for St. Johnstone winning 1 - 0 away in Minsk, a part of the world not too popular with tourists and the like. In fact, according to the Beeb no supporter from the UK managed to get round the usual Visa difficulties associated with Ukraine or Russia but apparently one sturdy supporter, living locally (to Minsk!?) attended waving his team,s colours!
Well done to the Perth mob who have surely embarrassed the much more experienced Motherwell troupe who were mauled by Krasnodar 2 nil. There goes the qualification process down the tubes again.

[junglejim]

A bit off-topic Timmy but seems some lengths to go to to avoid paying your bill - the ultimate Scam ?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/revealed-russian-couple-found-dead-2116188

[Fivepence]

Lenny needs to sign a good striker/goal poacher.

[junglejim]

Lenny needs to sign a good striker/goal poacher.
It's not for the want of trying from what I can see from reports - Rudnevs isn't interested, Icelandic Finnbogasson is playing cagey , Doyle isn't what we need but we have bid so perhaps we are awaiting the outcome of Elfsborg result ?
It will be interesting to see who he puts out for tomorrow , Balde, Van Dijk , Boerrigter should get a run to get some game time !

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mibees! But your post is spot on, and not too long. We have not had a return on the game time given to Forrest or Stokes.

Think you're a bit tough on Stokes considering his injury last year and the way Lennon plays him, he made the two goals for cup final - He knows the words to ROH and Quince(ta) Brigada and a few others , more than Hooper did !

[CaribeCelt]

He knows the words to ROH and Quince(ta) Brigada and a few others , more than Hooper did !

:crylaughing:...and supposedly his da doesn't like royalty.

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All a MUST for any world class striker.

[seanocelt]

Stokes could play every week, as he did at other clubs, and NOT improve; he is decent, but not the answer. But i wouldnt tell his da that face to face. YOU tell him Barry! New guy Derk bound to get a run out on Sat, hope Balde bags a couple to get him goin too. New guys signed too late to impact CL qualifiers but was always going to be the case. Saw on KDS our likely opponents IF we go to play off, Maribor be our best option?

[timmylish]

A bit off-topic Timmy but seems some lengths to go to to avoid paying your bill - the ultimate Scam ?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/revealed-russian-couple-found-dead-2116188


Decent cremations cost an arm and a leg in Russia at the moment!

[junglejim]

Decent cremations cost an arm and a leg in Russia at the moment!
I hear the Easdales do a decent job !


Well Canaryboy , Hooper off the mark with a Brace against Braga - you'll be well pleased !
Davy Thistle , where are you ?- season started with a great game , if no goals - have you calmed down yet ?

[timmylish]

And, before someone, correctly, rubs my nose in it. Anthony Sykes played a blinder to-day. If he could only keep that up, taking over the Hooper role, plus more, a more sunstantial contract would be a certainty. I think the directors worry that giving in to his demands/requests on salary would only result in a drop off in results. We,ve seen that before.

Oh. And let me be the first to on here to congratulate Forfar on their fine win to-day. Charlie,s horse has fallen at the first fence, al la the expectations of this fine gentleman pronounced yesterday on the Beeb!

[seanocelt]

me too well done Stokesy; now keep it up and dont be a gee-bag (Dublin speak ). Angus Jim still oot celebrating the cup win? Drinks on us for that one AJ-immense sir!!

[junglejim]

Good result for us yesterday- after County's screamer of a shot we dominated the game and should have scored a barrowload !
Boerrigter looked promising and unfortunate injury (Sicknote Timmy?) cut short a promising debut .
Well done to Stokesy on his goals , Ambrose again looking like a basket case at times - he will have to up his game and stop being so casual !
Oh and elsewhere:
Loons 2 Loonies 1 - what a shocker , Ally and Chuckie in all out war , the Board in all out conflict,share price sliding to Oblivion, Stadium struggling for a safety certificate - sounds like Armageddon to me ! Bring it on !!

[Angusjim]

**** Campbell will be in turmoil BIG Rangers fan well known in the lodges in Fife:whistle:;)

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me too well done Stokesy; now keep it up and dont be a gee-bag (Dublin speak ). Angus Jim still oot celebrating the cup win? Drinks on us for that one AJ-immense sir!!

I was at Fringe with my grandson yesterday got a text from my mate with score, mixed feelings !! hopefully Brechin can pile on the pain next week:jumping:

[Isle]

a good SPL start for the Champions. Miss the first half hour. Celtic where dominant. Ross looked
good in defence and their keeper had a good day.

[junglejim]

**** Campbell will be in turmoil BIG Rangers fan well known in the lodges in Fife:whistle:;)

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I was at Fringe with my grandson yesterday got a text from my mate with score, mixed feelings !! hopefully Brechin can pile on the pain next week:jumping:



Ha Ha , I was at Bo'ness with Grandson for Thomas the Tank Day , listened to Forfar result on Radio and the comments on the carnage in-house,managed to get to my Celtic Club to watch the game and Stokesy's goals - a real Carlsberg Day - it even stayed dry !!
OH and a Dozen Krispy Creme Donuts at the shop off the M8 just outside Auld Reekie for afters - bliss!

Good luck next week AJ!

[seanocelt]

http://www.rangers.co.uk/match/match-reports/item/4679-forfar-athletic-2-1-rangers ; highlights, using the term loosely. "it wiz the wind/the embargo/the squeaky voiced commentator/Chuckles' threats. Wisnae ma faul". Alistair Mc Oink.

[junglejim]

http://www.rangers.co.uk/match/match-reports/item/4679-forfar-athletic-2-1-rangers ; highlights, using the term loosely. "it wiz the wind/the embargo/the squeaky voiced commentator/Chuckles' threats. Wisnae ma faul". Alistair Mc Oink.

So who's this Barry Bannan on KDS Sean ?

[seanocelt]

i think he would be just as effective as Kayal, and maybe a bargain given his EPL experience, full Scotland cap, ex Celtic youth team player and a right Tim. However the residents on KDS site dinae seem to take kindly to new posters suggestions, even though i have been a reader for years The board and lennon dont listen to them thankfully, if he is being courted by us, i would not be surprised at all, again if the price is right.

[timmylish]

As I continued to report it does seem the info. I received re Wilson being unhappy and wanting away back to Forrest is now coming to the fore! I take no pleasure although for said stupid money we,ve done well again. At this rate the loss incurred if we did not qualify for Europe is being met with all of our sales out! Who said we are not a selling club?
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/419684/EXCLUSIVE-Paradise-is-lost-on-Kevin-Wilson

Forest have already failed with a £1.5million bid to re-sign their former defender, but are prepared to up the ante to nearer £2.5m to get their man.

Hoops boss Lennon has gone public in saying that Wilson is not for sale and that he needs him for the Champions League, including Wednesday’s return clash with Elfsborg. Club sources, however, have told Express Sport that Lennon now has a fight on his hands as his star defender has made it clear he wants to go.

The centre-half, who is in the final year of his contract although the club has an option to extend that for 12 months, has struggled to adapt to life in Scotland and has told Lennon that he wants to return to the Midlands to be closer to his family.

Ironically Wilson, 27, who missed the weekend win over Ross County with shin splints, was frozen out at the City Ground during his final few months at Forest because he had agreed a pre-contract with the Hoops.

[Fivepence]

Celtic to close section 111 and have offered relocation or refund to Green Brigade.
Response from GB here https://www.facebook.com/Celticsupportersfaithfulthroughandthrough/posts/629306130412723

[junglejim]

Celtic to close section 111 and have offered relocation or refund to Green Brigade.
Response from GB here https://www.facebook.com/Celticsupportersfaithfulthroughandthrough/posts/629306130412723
Yep ,seems like the Club are determined to bring them under control after several warnings and some acrimonious meetings - won't go down well with a lot of fans and will definitely affect the atmosphere inside the ground .
Not sure how much pressure is coming from Glasgow Council on Health and Safety but disappointed that it has come to this - maybe a final effort and warning from club to bring in some changes as no home game for a few weeks ?

[Fivepence]

Celtic Trust release statement support their 'comrades' in the Green Brigade.
http://www.celtictrust.net/index.php?func=d_home_article&id=430

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http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=4385

[canary boy]

I hear the Easdales do a decent job !


Well Canaryboy , Hooper off the mark with a Brace against Braga - you'll be well pleased !
Davy Thistle , where are you ?- season started with a great game , if no goals - have you calmed down yet ?

I know its just a friendly but he just pops up everywhere, im trying to stay calm, see how the new boys get on at Carrow road tomorrrow

I think hes got to get at least 20 goals to make it on the flight for Brazil, I presume thats the reason for coming home

[junglejim]

He definitely wants an England Cap and who wouldn't want to go to a World Cup ? if given the service , he will put goals away for fun , just a matter of adjusting to the EPL .
Sorry to see him go and he goes with best wishes of Celtic support , I hope he does well !
It will be interesting to see how he and van Wolfswinkel get on !

[timmylish]

Lot of problems at CP just now with the GB and now to-day, Joe seeming to complain that there has been no attention paid to his contract and renewal thereof. Due up at end of this season although an option does exist. I also understand that Sammy is not amused by the lack of negotiations on his contract. So that makes 5, yes Five, first team pool players concerned about their future, our 2 best players sold and a whole raft of fringe players moved on. I just hope that Lawwell has things in hand whilst having to deal with all the other work concerning our Club.

[seanocelt]

I was so enjoying the pantomime over yonder. Now im REALLY worried. Cheers TL!

[junglejim]

Yes a lot of media talk in papers , when I hear it from a players mouth , I'll worry - not many direct quotes attributed to these stories !
The media are trying to balance out the bad news due to the Omnishambles that is Sevco on self-destruct - it's a pity Peter Capaldi has been appointed as new Dr Who , he would have made an excellent replacement for Mr Dignity , Walter - spot the similarities !
Warning - strong language !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKV88nEMu50


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Blf073f2Lc&sns=em

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As I said earlier , media balancing the news - what's the biggest story around ?

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[junglejim]

Elfsborg v Celtic Wednesday kick off is 6:45 UK time on BBC2Scotland , earlier than normal - no Boerrigter or Big Dijk , Sammy should be up front .
Hopefully we will put on a performance !

[Angusjim]

Elfsborg v Celtic Wednesday kick off is 6:45 UK time on BBC2Scotland , earlier than normal - no Boerrigter or Big Dijk , Sammy should be up front .
Hopefully we will put on a performance !

Rory is still available fae Peeterheed;)

[Fivepence]

Paddy McCourt joining Hibs?.............well he's been reported to be training with them.

3-1 to the Hoops tonight. HH

[junglejim]

WOW! that was a job made difficult by ourselves on what looked like a difficult pitch for us to adjust to , though it didn't bother the Elfsborg players .
Again the Banger played better against us than he ever did for us !
We got lucky tonight with that performance with possibly only Lustig and Izzy playing well !
Move on and prepare for draw on Friday - Phew!!

[Isle]

The first half was ok. Celtic had two good chances. Sadly they wheren´t used.
The second half wasn´t good by Celtic. No chance create, No coming out of
defence. Have to wait till the final second, till its through.
Pleased with the result, but not with the performance. Hail Hail!

[CaribeCelt]

Shocking performance to be honest...we will have to pull our socks up in the next round.

Regarding Green Brigade....it looks like there will be a "club sanctioned area"....supposedly "club friendly ultras" will be doing their own displays this season...the culmination of months of harassment...."Let the people sing??"...aye right.
Shame on the PLC!

[seanocelt]

Pish decision by board Pish show by Hoops; but hey, we are solvent, and through to the play offs.

[timmylish]

I just hate these type of games which we seem to get landed with year in and out. To-night was like watching the black & white tv,s of yesteryear when we always seemed to get drawn against teams from Communist countries like Yugoslavia etc!
If this was a board decision not to spend decent money during this window until we were either in or out of the next stage in Europe its just as well they persuaded Lenny to sign on the dotted line, at least until next August when, I think that he will seek pastures new. Really, really disappointed. As I reported last week (and before that) more were to leave CP, Wilson seeming to be a banker now. Although they are all putting out that this is due to him having access to his Daughter well when I was told he was likely to be for the off I was advised that it was plain and simple. He hates Glasgow. Full stop and, when he was asked why he hadn,t done his homework last year he couldn,t come up with a decent answer, hence the Daughter thing! In this day and age how can a grown man become homesick less than 300 miles away? Moscow, yes. Kazakstan, yes but Nottingham to Glasgow. 30 years ago I did that drive twice in the week we were playing them in the Big up and I got over it so with the advent of flights, better cars and roads, Homesick? Gaes a break.

[Angusjim]

Another waste of licence payers money from BBC Scotland:spin:

[junglejim]

OOf Shakhter Karagandy v Celtic in the draw - big spending team !at least we have 2nd tie at home ! Tough draw!
Borat will be coming to Celtic park !! :jumping::lol:

THE dates for Celtic’s UEFA Champions League Play Off games against Kazakh side, Shakhter Karagandy, have been confirmed as Tuesday, August 20 for the away game with the home game being played on Wednesday, August 28

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[CaribeCelt]

That outfit suits Lenny:D...he looks like a wee Belfast wino.

[timmylish]

Well, after Wilson getting his desired return, I have to say I,m really disappointed that I,ve not seen one word of thanks to Celtic or their supporters. All I,ve seen is his desire to play, once again, at their dump in front of their support. Jesus he gives the impression that playing against the likes of Barca could not compare with his return to Nottyland. Well, at least we are 2.7 mil up in the deal!

[Isle]

I thought Wilson was a good defender for Celtic. Its a little sad to see him leave the club. Couldn´t
say anything about the Kazakhstan club Karagandy. Today at 18.00 cet Celtic play in Dublin
versus Liverpool.

[junglejim]

Kick off is 17:00 UK time Isle ,with a much depleted team due to injuries - Van Dijk , Samaras , Boerigter out at least .
It´s a good excuse to go to Dublin for a bevvy as we say !
Wilson was decent for us but we will have to spend some money for a good central defender - losing Wanyama and Hooper will affect us more - we need to get a move on with replacements .
Perhaps the expectation of beating Karagandy and entry to CL group stages will attract some players !

[CaribeCelt]

Celtic 1 V Liverpool 0
There will be a lot of Irish Liverpool "supporters" unhappy tonight:D...they can curse at each other,in their put on English accents,over a good pint of stout at least.
Celtic F.C.-Pride of Ireland :wink:

[AL JAY]

Well done Celtic Reserves :c2: Thought it was unfair to stage the match within walking distance of most Liverpool fans homes :D


Brendan didn't look too happy at the end

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[junglejim]

Celtic 1 V Liverpool 0
There will be a lot of Irish Liverpool "supporters" unhappy tonight:D...they can curse at each other,in their put on English accents,over a good pint of stout at least.
Celtic F.C.-Pride of Ireland :wink:

To be honest I thought the game finished 1-1 , we had no commentary on the Arabic feed in Rovers ! Didn´t notice the goalhad been chalked off !
An excellent display by the Kindergarten Celts -it was difficult to name most of team , shame some of them will struggle to get game time this season .

[CaribeCelt]

Well done Celtic Reserves :c2: Thought it was unfair to stage the match within walking distance of most Liverpool fans homes :D


Brendan didn't look too happy at the end

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They will have to invite the people's club next year:wink:

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To be honest I thought the game finished 1-1 , we had no commentary on the Arabic feed in Rovers ! Didn´t notice the goalhad been chalked off !
An excellent display by the Kindergarten Celts -it was difficult to name most of team , shame some of them will struggle to get game time this season .

I was the same...I was at work and we were getting"running commentary"and I was told it was 1v1....didn't find out different until I got home.

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On another note: Hope Gary Hooper's scan goes well for the sake of Norwich F.C.
Wouldn't want to be paying £30,000 a week for a crock!
Get well soon Gary:wink::D:devil2:

[timmylish]

Karma has a nasty habit!

[seanocelt]

Well, that's the Dublin Decider decided then, nice job the bairns done too; jokin aside Amide looked a bit more like a striker , hope the goal gave him confidence, and best game Mc Geoch has had in the 1st team in a while. Nice touch by Lennon giving Stokes captaincy in his home city. Such a dignified club we have. Si?

[Isle]

JJ 18.00 cet and 17.00 gmt is the same. :wink: Have just saw the goal. Agreed with You that
the loss of Wanyama and Hooper affect Celtic more than the loss of Wilson.

[junglejim]

Well, that's the Dublin Decider decided then, nice job the bairns done too; jokin aside Amide looked a bit more like a striker , hope the goal gave him confidence, and best game Mc Geoch has had in the 1st team in a while. Nice touch by Lennon giving Stokes captaincy in his home city. Such a dignified club we have. Si?
I wonder if the Garda had a word with Stokes about the "Elvis Incident" or was that just another piece of MSM lies - no apology or withdrawal .

[seanocelt]

apology unlikely from these muppets in our press.

[Isle]

Two away games for Celtic. First the game at Pittodrie today.
Then the Play off game at Karagandy. Take it game after
game.

[junglejim]

Today's game against Aberdeen will be with a much changed team due to the long trip to Karagandy , no expectations of winning .
Our efforts to bring in new players haven't been great with our targets dropping from Nedveds to Finnbogason to Pukki -at this rate we'll probably restart Bangura!
Important we get a result on Tuesday so the league game can be sacrificed IMO .

[CaribeCelt]

Badly need a result on Tuesday as JJ said....throw on the kids and if they're beat I'm sure we'll claw the points back.

[Harmonicaman]

Good win today. Not too many problems though I think we should have scored more...

[Angusjim]

Good win today. Not too many problems though I think we should have scored more...

I thought you were a Lochore Welfare supporter:lol:

[Harmonicaman]

I thought you were a Lochore Welfare supporter:lol:

Haha! Not bloody likely AJ! :laugh:

[seanocelt]

Expected a few players too be rested but strong team, would have settled for draw before game with Tuesday's match in mind but very happy with that , Izaguirre almost back to his best now after a long recovery period. HH.

[junglejim]

Ha Ha ,from KDS - follow Celtic´s flight to Khazakstan -are we there yet?
http://www.flightradar24.com/GNJ57

[Isle]

Bhoys I know the game on Tuesday is important for Celtic. I´m sure Celtic get a good
result there. Hail Hail!

[Angusjim]

Good result against 10 man Dons, referees helping out Celtic nothing changes:whistle::c2:

[junglejim]

We need all the help we can get AJ ,just to keep things on the level ,if you know what I mean,Brother - ;-)
Nice to see Traynor slagging off his old employer ,the Record and Jack Irvine - what a sycophantic , duplicious turd he is , he would lick the Kack off an Elephant´s erse!

http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/4824-for-the-avoidance-of-doubt
Meanwhile as Sevco stay overnight in a beach hut on the way to Stranraer (FFS!) Celtic fly in on their Executive Jet .

Sammy my hero with big Van Dijk !

https://twitter.com/VirgilvDijk/statuses/368986487745830912?tw_i=368986487745830912&tw_e=media&tw_p=tweetembed

[Isle]

Arnautovic reject move to Celtic:

http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/bremer-arnautovic-lehnt-wechsel-zu-celtic-glasgow-ab/news/anzeigen_132310.html

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[junglejim]

Yes Isle, we have made several bids for established lower priced strikers but unfortunately our standard of football and wage structure doesn't attract them any more .
There isn't a sufficiently high standard of striker available in Scotland that interests us and very few outsiders want to take the opportunity of using us as a stepping-stone to the English Premiere League .
Even our own youth system has struggled to come up with decent centre forwards ! We have to take chances on less proven players and hope they improve -unlike Bangura ,Lassad, Miku, Rasmussen .....and a few other diddies !

[junglejim]

Tension now building before game against unknown opposition tomorrow with expectations of a score draw being good enough! I want more!
Hopefully with Van Dijk´s introduction at the weekend , we will have a stable defence and build on this with Forrest and Sammy up front .
4pm UK time kick-off on ITV4 , let´s doit!
Seano , went into the Dail , a decent pint of Guinness indeed, quiet wee pub , but comfy!

[seanocelt]

aye its a great pint, not quiet often but it is August, their slow month just like my gig! A goal is vital away fromhome HH

[junglejim]

According to KDS, shirt sponsor changed as no Alcohol Advertising allowed . CYBIG!!
So:-
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[Harmonicaman]

That wiz dire...:cry:

[junglejim]

2 poor defensive goals ,we allowed them to play their game as predicted - chances up top not taken - even 1 goal could be significant !
We have it all to do at Celtic Park , hopefully the crowd will gee up what was as you say HM a dire performance with some very lethargic efforts !

[seanocelt]

Just listened to Lennon interview, hard to argue with player loss, his decision to put 2 new guys at back to counter threat of big men, and Efe knackered after trips to S Africa then Aberdeen then this. Understood; BUT- what did (does) Forest bring to our game?, waste of a jersey tonight, and also, Sammy lone striker never works he is better in these games wide stretching opposition. We may have enough to do them at home but really, it was poor stuff after a bright start. Izzy is an attacking player i like but keeps getting caught time and time again out of position, needs sorting. Forster also looks like he is scared to come off his line, my 12 stones ( of pure Dalkeith muscle!!) can punch a ball better, as for his kick outs my neice is better!

[Davie Thistle]

...................oh dear!:cry:
never mind, by the time we get youz'e at Firhell in October,
you will be used to gettin beat!!

:scared: