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Celtic Diary Thursday March 16: The Battle Begins…

Celtic announced the arrival of a new head of recrutiment yesterday. As expected, its Lee Congerton.

“I am delighted to be joining a club of Celtic’s stature, it is a huge honour and I can’t wait to get started in making my contribution to such a fantastic institution.

“In recent years there has been some great work done at the club in the recruitment and development of some high-quality playing talent. I am really looking forward to adding my experience in this area and ensuring that we continue this high level of achievement.”

“I know Brendan well, I know how he works and the quality he aims for. I am really looking forward to working with him again and Peter to ensure that we continue to bring the very best to Celtic and give our fans players and a team they will be proud of”. 

The official website gave us a brief background..

Lee will have responsibility for the management of the club’s player recruitment function and our scouting operation, including our international scouting network.

Lee is hugely experienced in football. He has a UEFA pro coaching licence and has held coaching positions with the Welsh FA and Liverpool FC, he was Head of Scouting at Chelsea for seven years, Technical Director at German club Hamburg and most recently held the position of Sporting Director at Sunderland FC. 

Manager Brendan Rodgers, clearly building his own team to help , er, build his own team, was delighted;

 “It is great news that we have been able to bring someone of Lee’s calibre to Celtic.

“He brings knowledge, experience and excellence to such an important area of our work and I know he will add real value to the club.

“We will always strive to be the best in everything we do and in Lee, we have brought the best to Celtic.” 

Peter Lawwell added his tuppence worth as well…

“Player recruitment is such a crucial function of the club and we are delighted to welcome Lee to Celtic to oversee this area.

“We are always looking to develop further, to drive the club forward and ensure that we continue our success in this area and deliver the best players we can to our supporters.

“Given the importance of this appointment we have gone through a thorough process and taken our time to identify the right person.

“Lee was the outstanding candidate for this position and we are sure he will deliver real impact and benefit to the club.” 

There’s a general feeling-i.e. i feel -that Rodgers wanted his man and got him.

There’s been a few little jibes about his previous performance at Sunderland especially, but its what he does now he’s at Celtic that is important.

It could be that David Moss, previously the main man behind the scouting network, will move on, probably to Norwich, who are sending him hopeful emails and copies of estate agents catalogues for the Norfolk area.

 

The focus of social media, if not the mainstream media, yesterday was on a couple of courtrooms.

Firstly, a decision was handed down by Lord Bannatyne as to whether or not Rangers were relegated in 2012. This was in order to settle a bet by a chap called Albert Kinloch who got hefty odds on such an event taking place.

However, they were put into liquidation , as any fool knows, before the end of that season, meaning they couldn’t be relegated as they were defunct.

For some reason, it took a judge to make this clear. As the mainstream media are still reluctant to do so, perhaps we’d better ask someone who knows what he’s on about.

James Doleman in the Racing Post

 

 

 

As far as i’m concerned, their support can call it a new club, the same club or a stamp collecting club. It’s their money. but when it comes to the legalities, the history and -importantly-selling it as the same club, then they have to be called out.

 

The Big Tax Case also re-appeared in the Supreme court yesterday. This is the one that doesn’t affect the new club, as they will be at pains to point out. There won’t be a decision for months,but the signs are that the Judge in this case is about to declare that he thinks they were at it.

This isn’t the important bit. Not really. Everyone knows they were at it, including those who were actually at it.

What is important was summed up by Rangers Tax Case on twitter..

Can you imagine how the last 5 years would have been spun but for the work of a handful of bloggers and journalists who got the story out?

Thanks to them, we know what happened, and thanks to them, the credibility of the mainstream media has finally been shot to pieces. Every one of them should resign as they have ignored the story at best and diluted the facts at worst.

But then , newspapers and facts have never been comfortable bedfellows.

Sometimes it takes years to drag it out of them..

 

Will the papers now demand the stripping of titles ?

Will the papers campaign for a cleansing of the game from the top down ?

Will the papers investigate the collusion said to have allowed the fleecing of millions of pounds from genuine Rangers supporters ?

Will Celtic finally make their move and seek recompense for the years of cheating ?

The battle is just beginning, and with BT sports apparently about to bid for exclusive rights to Scottish football, maybe we can call on them to help make sure they don;t buy into a tainted product.

New dawn, or the beginning of the end ?

Thats up to us, I guess. Lets try not to make an arse of it.

 

With the next transfer window but a few months away, the media are out to help sell a few Celtic players. The latest to be linked away is Stuart Armstrong, the subject of interest from Everton, which will put a dampener on his good mood that comes with being picked for Scotland again.

According to the Daily Star, the even more downmarket version of the downmarket Daily Express, he’ll be part of a double swoop which includes Moussa Dembele moving to Merseyside.

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Patrick Roberts looks increasingly unlikely to hang around when his loan is up..

“I’ve loved every minute of my time here and nobody knows what will happen in the future,”

“The atmosphere here right now is amazing.

“It’s brilliant and everyone’s loving it, especially the fans.

“But if everything goes according to plan, I can look back and say it was one of the best times in my career.” 

This isn’t a surprise, he’s not first choice at Celtic, won’t be first choice at Manchester City, but would certainly do a job in the EPL.

Speaking of doing a job-how about this from L. Orient for an achievement..

Bottom of two leagues in two different countries.

Caption time…

Yesterday, we showed you this… Muhhamad Ali 1972 against two Irish police .

And you explained it thus.. in the spirit of the Ally Begg tale about the man…

Rob O’Keeffe March 15, 2017 at 6:07 pm · Edit · Reply →

Caption: Cop says “We asked John Clark,he says he doesn’t know you!” 

 

Now today, what can these two be talking about ?

Oh, and if you’re in Dublins fair city this weekend, and you know and care about our history, there’s something you might want to have a look at…

I watched Celtic beat “rangers ” 5-1 in there last year, and its a cracking bar. As good a place as any I’ve watched a game in.

 

 

 

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7 years ago

Caption: “Theresa, do English men refer to you as a HUN BURD because you’re a Unionist?”

BJF
7 years ago

Well done to Phil and the countless bloggers who have kept the spotlight on the lies. I don’t expect or care whether former Rangers supporters want to accept it isn’t the same club, if it had happened to us, would we but it wasnt us it was the greed and bigotry from the Murray years that did for them? All I want is the reputable press and there is some, accept there is an alternative narrative out there that says if you are liquidated, that’s it mate. No lying down and counting to 10 then getting up and pretending it didn’t happen. Very, very slowly the constant pressure is starting to pay off, no letting up on it on any talk show or letter.
The EBT case is just going to be another nail, there will be others, I believe somewhere along the way somethingo will happen that finally nails the lie, it might be a long way away and it might do for the SFA but it will happen.
Sixth Keague title, probably a Treble, Chsmpions Keague football next season, super manager, excellent squad likely to be improved this summer, oh if only things could get a bit better!

BJF
7 years ago

Keague is a Belfast pronounciation for League, honest if you were taught by Cork born Christian Brothers!

Monti
7 years ago

Caption: Theresa-” Good morning Nicola, lovely to have you here today”

Nicola-” Thank you, before we start talks though, may i ask a favour? Could you turn Lady Thatcher around on the mantlepiece, i feel a bit uneasy with her looking down on me.”

Paul Mac
7 years ago

Just a quick question about yesterdays caption winner … wasn’t it Pele who the story was about ? -Isn´t it Muhammed Ali in the foto ? confused of Portugal

The Central Scrutinizer
7 years ago
Reply to  Paul Mac

Good grief…

Rob O'Keeffe
7 years ago

Exactly C.S. Imagine this zoomer from Portugal not “getting it” and trying to strip my title of Caption Winner.Check out my “attempt” today cos I’m going for 55!

Desmond & The Dekkers
7 years ago

Caption: “Lets just keep blaming each other for austerity and we will be in a job for years to come Teresa”

jimmybee
7 years ago

Caption: Nicola as long as the lodges remain, you and your country is fucked.

mike
7 years ago
Reply to  jimmybee

Yeeesssssss, great minds think alike, well said.

Monti
7 years ago

Wee red,
He isn’t the one defending them ya daft cunt 🙂

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

I think i’m due you an apology wee red, there is indeed a baldy cunt defending the Hun.

Cortes
7 years ago

May to Sturgeon: “Something fishy about you, Missy.”

Sturgeon to May: “Oranges ARE the only fruit, Treeza Green!!! WATP!”

mike
7 years ago

Caption, Ive got first dabs on Dessi. Naw ye hivny, yes a hiv naw ye hivny.

basqueceltic
7 years ago

Caption… Well,Nicola,i was told to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine….I don’t even know what that means,haw haw haw….By the look on that coupon tessy yiv aready done it.

The Charlie Saiz International
7 years ago

Caption:
Two Neoliberal munters discuss how to tax and fleece their respective nationals by stealth… (oh how we laughed)

HoudiniBhoy
7 years ago

Dembele to Everton would be a realistic shout as he would play every week as Everton are not afraid to blood young talent. I doubt the Toffees will hang on to Lukaku so the funds would be there given he’d go for about £60M. Dembele, in my opinion, will only go to a team where he is first choice and gets on the European stage. Next 2 transfer windows key for the transfer fee Celtic could command.

News of BT going for SPFL is fantastic news especially as Sky feature nowhere in my impending house move. BT are far more committed to the game and production puts Sky to shame.

5TB
7 years ago

Caption;

May to Wee Jinmmy Krankie, ‘I watched you on Crackerjack, you were fandabbydozy! Guffaw guffaw!’

Iancelt67
7 years ago
Reply to  5TB

“CRAKERJACK”

charlie
7 years ago

my fuck that supreme court thing is heavy going …..a need a swally

charlie
7 years ago
Reply to  charlie

ime swaying towards julian ghosh s arguement cant think why he he

charlie
7 years ago
Reply to  charlie

in some cases i think it means trust me ya mug ha ha

mike
7 years ago

Sixty seven,

In the heat of Lisbon,
the fans came in there thousands,
to see the bhoys becoming champions.

oh sixty seven,
in the heat of Lisbon,
the fans came in there thousands,
to see the bhoys becoming champions.

charlie
7 years ago

the gemmes back on

Paul McGovern
7 years ago

FFS Nicola, after Thug Life at PMQs yesterday, now I can see your growler!

Cartvale88
7 years ago

Caption
The Queens eleven demand Union, Sturgeon, that out ways the rest.
Ah the tax case, what a stream of pish, it looks like their about to hit the windscreen on this one. Now what about title stripping from them? As they are the new Rangers, a cheaper version than before.

The article written by the Kicker in today’s National makes valid points about the referee and his allegiances, stating:
That all referees in the professional game in Scotland should have to declare if they have ever held a season ticket for a club, of a supporters group, or accepted hospitality from a club.
Then once the alliegiance is known, the referee in question should never be put in charge of a game featuring his club.
Sense beginning to appear in the media.

charlie
7 years ago

caption theresa thinks now is not the time to talk about that nicola i wonder if shees daft enough tae let me change the subject to make up

charlie
7 years ago

caption theresa says ye think ime ugly wait till you see what brexit looks like

Hugh67
7 years ago

Nic : It would appear that the English Torries don’t understand the legalities of campaign funding!!

Terry: Maybe, but unlike you Scots, we do know what fucking Liquidation means!!

Iancelt67
7 years ago

“Theresa okay you give us a referendum and we will throw in sevco in goodwill, think they’d rather be down here anyway there always singing about how great Lizzie is and I’ve spotted a few of your flags at the game, it’s only right don’t you think Hun

Uralius
7 years ago

Caption:
Theresa – First Minister Sturgeon, it is customary to have the flag of the visiting dignitaries out as well as your own.

Nicola – Apparently it’s also customary to invade your neighbors, subjugate their people, out-law their culture and ship them off around the world. You can keep your Fucking flag that you used to steal countries in your own imperialistic country, and if you don’t like it….. you can fucking join it!

Iancelt67
7 years ago

Thinking if Scotland do get a referendum and win the Huns will probably get some sort of amnesty here for their misdeeds . Them being in a sovereign state. Hmmm

Iancelt67
7 years ago

On another note does anyone else listen to the colonial podcast on hail hail media that yahmpy guy is a crack up

Rob O'Keeffe
7 years ago

Caption: Wee Nippy says “If I offer everyone EBTs,do you think I’ll win?
TM says “Give it a try,it worked for another mob dressed in blue before!”

Great piece today Ralph.Love the line about genuine Rankjurs supporters being fleeced of millions.Just hold that image,aaahhh beautiful.

Monti
7 years ago

Caught a wee bit of the SC case today, didn’t see the full thing but a wee bit of alarm at the end when Carnwath said ” PAYE no longer an issue “? Did i pick that up wrong?
I hope so.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Getting her hair done 🙂

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Aye, old cunt with bald head and some white hair around the sides.
The more i listened to him the more i disliked him.
I wish Paul McConville of ‘random thoughts’ was still with us, he was a legal mind you see.
He could break it down for thick cunts like Charlie saiz….cough…i mean me!

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Lol,
I have shoulder length jet black hair, the body of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Fucking Stallion m8
Unstoppable!

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

🙂

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Wee red,
I like to laugh m8 and make others laugh!

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

I’m on stage regularly, Google ‘ Dreamboys ‘ and you will see me there.
We even have our own bus.

Rebus67
7 years ago

Welcome tobthe new head of recruitment. He could do a lot worse than parking his bum at a few matches in La Liga involving teams like Celta Vigo, Eibar, osasuna etc….teams that are never going to challenge for honours. There are a lot of very good players in these teams.
I am in Spain at the moment enjoying the food….they serve small portions called flamencos. There is also a great dance called Tapas where the women stamps her feet very fast and waves her arms about. We have had that in our house for years!
Seriously, the ball control of players is outstanding and gives them more time to fashion their next move. Let’s look for the Spanish Joe Allen and get him in. Then we shall be able to kill off teams.

Rebus

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Rebus67

Do they let wonen in Golf clubs over there?

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Women!! Fat fingers.

Rebus67
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti,

They don’t let me in them!

Rebus

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Rebus67

Are you a woman then? 🙂

Wisnae me
7 years ago
Reply to  Monti

I’ve heard big Bertha has no problems.

I’ll get my coat…

Uralius
7 years ago
Reply to  Rebus67

What technically brilliant, skillful player is going to come to Scotland to have two footed tackles, tackles from behind and rugby tackles performed on him? Would be nice though.

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  Uralius

This is Scotland, the tackle from behind is encouraged here 🙂

Rebus67
7 years ago
Reply to  Uralius

The one that is offered twice what he is earning currently.

Rebus

SteveNaive
7 years ago

Watched Monaco vCity last night. There really is little you can do against a team of youngsters who just totally go for it at speed Fromm the off. They knew Stones and the back five were weak and just pressured them constantly. Pep’s “we’ll score more than you” strategy didn’t work even with four at taking midfielders . BR must have learned from this and we are doing the same but we need to up the pace and passing big time to compete here. Talk is of Monaco being raided by…Man City, Utd etc but their model of bringing through kids to the first team and playing them is the way forward. ( which I know they were forced to do after spending beyond their means)

Rebus67
7 years ago
Reply to  SteveNaive

Steve,

Respect your view but a pep is a bursted flush, in my view. He is a one trick pony who knew the Barca system and worked it. As Ronny won the league, won the Bundesleague. He is being found out at MC. He will retire early from major league soccer.

A lovely man who could be wasted by the game,

Rebus

charlie
7 years ago

a zombie just said to me see that supreme court theyr obsessed wae ranjurs ha ha

Monti
7 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Charlie,
You shouldn’t speak to those things m8!

7 years ago

Sturgeon attempting to Flog a Dead Rangers to another League.Thur Stull Alive But(Honest)Lickwadasion naw they sold him to Sevco.lolol

Monti
7 years ago

Where’s my pal Mike today, i hope he hasn’t been caught house breaking…..again?

Rudebhoy
7 years ago

Caption – How did you end up with a name like Theresa anyway? I take it you’re related to the Madden’s.

7 years ago

Caption:
Theresa hen,I`ve been told the reason why you wear trewsers is all because of at a certain time of the day your vajazzle lights up your kneecaps.

Wisnae me
7 years ago

Nicola: what are the benefits of sticking with you after brexit?
May: you can use the new spying powers and infrastructure to get it right up those football supporters you seem to hate so much.
Nicola: Deal!

May: I loved you on Crackerjack. Guffaw.
Nicola: You’ve done well since leaving Terrahawks. [Drops mic.]

May and Nicola simultaneously: If you leave you’ll be the leader of a small, increasingly irrelevant nation.

7 years ago

Justice should be seen to being done,After the final Verdict is out About the Masonic Hunnerys Tax Dodging and Blatant Cheating.Lets get things in perspective,And keep on Soldiering On And Stand Against Anything and Everything thats wrong in our Game.We dont live honest hard working lives to then pay hard earned wages to go see Our Team getting Cheated Left Right and Centre.Our Football Association is an absolute Disgrace.Our Referees are an Absolute Disgrace.All we all seem to do is talk about whats going on,Lets get a Plan Going.For the Love of our Clubs and our Game.This Needs Nipped in the Bud.March on Hampden(Maybe).Get every club support involved.

Monti
7 years ago

HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY BHOYS!

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