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Celtic Diary Thursday March 30: Another Agenda

Over the next few months we expect our beloved SMSM to help flog our layers down south to increase the chances of Celtic failing to reach ten in a row.

But until that haooens, we’ll have to make do with them touting our manager instead.

The Daily Record wants to know where Brendan Rodgers will go when he leaves Celtic, and they managed to get Paul Walsh, once of Liverpool, to run through his options. Happily for the paper, he talks more than enough shite to slip in almost unnoticed alongside their usual drivel.

“Brendan’s problem is that once you’ve been at Liverpool, Manchester United don’t want you, Everton won’t have you and neither will Manchester City, You won’t get a top-six team again so where do you go?

“He might be waiting for a top European job or if, say, Southampton are bought over by the wealthy Chinese consortium being talked about just now then they may fancy him to kick on their success story.

“Eddie Howe has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Arsene Wenger at Arsenal but I suppose you could argue Brendan would possibly fit in there but I just don’t know if he would be on their radar.” 

Well, thats that then. He’ll have to stay where he is.

Charlie Nicholas, burbling away on Sky sports, reckons he knows when Rodgers will quit..

“The team Brendan has assembled are certainly value for money, They are good to watch and the best Celtic side I’ve seen for five or six seasons with their style of play.

“He’s made some good signings – Moussa Dembele obviously stands out and Scott Sinclair has done well, but he didn’t make it in England.

“Stuart Armstrong and Kieran Tierney have also come on under Brendan. If Brendan stays I think they will continue to get better and he’ll stay until he gets bored, and he will, before moving on.” 

If he is going to stay until he gets bored then someone at the club needs to cancel any Sky sports subscriptions currently in use. If Brendan starts watching that shite he’ll be away before the Hearts game.

Ah, the Hearts game.

Instead of running with a build up to the clinching of a sixth successive title, without losing a game, the media are talking about the manager leaving.

So, we’ll do the build up..

Tom Rogic won’t be back in time for this one, but he should be back for the Cup game against “rangers ” . Apart from that its a full strength squad for the boss to pick from, and its unlikely he’ll make too many changes to his favoured line up.

There were worries about Dembele, but he’s fine, and Leigh Griffiths isn;t hurt wither, despite being kneed in the back by the Slovenian keeper at Hampden and failing to finish the Scotland game.

Derk Boerrigter is still injured, but he’s not on the books anymore, and Niall McGinn has been told to stop hanging around Lennoxtown with an “out of contract ” sandwich board around his neck.

We hear Kris Commons will get a chance to say goodbye to the support, but it won’t be until after the Semi final, so he won;t feature on sunday either.

Hearts are up for the game, though, and depending on which Hearts turn up, that could make for an interesting game.

The tynecastle side have been superb on some occasions this season, but have also been outrageously bad on others.

Ismael Goncalves, their Portuguese winger, is determined to spoil the party..

“Celtic win the league at Tynecastle? We don’t want that to happen,”

“We don’t want them to have a party in our house. We are going to do everything to be the first team to beat them. 

“Any time you play Celtic, it is normal you will be underdogs, but it is not impossible to beat them. I did it already so I think we can make it happen Hearts.

“I won in my first game in Scotland against Celtic and hopefully we can do it again.  When we are on our day, we can beat them.” 

Hearts will field four trialists in the game, and they are hoping for a significant contribution..

Kevin Clancy   Graeme Stewart    Anthony Cooper    Alan Muir 

The fourth of these, Alan Muir, has already shown considerable potential, whilst the main man, Kevin Clancy sounds like he’ll have a lot to prove to the home crowd.

Still, their handlers, the SFA, have every confidence they’ll do enough to further their careers at this level.

The negotiations to sell Scottish football to tv broadcasters as a viable product has begun, and who better to lead the discussions than this man ?

Well, anybody , really, but for the time being, until football supporters flex their muscles and force him out, we’re stuck with him.

Neil Doncaster, the man with the task of getting money from tv companies instead of giving it to them to cover games, will try desperately to rescue his reputation, but frankly, as we saw when he paid BT to cover games featuring “rangers “, he hasn’t got the hang of it.

He might, for instance, use the figures from other European leagues as a starting point..

Or, as usual, he might cave in and tell us it was the best he could have got.

Thats the problem. It will be the best he could have got. He’s fucking useless.

 

Surely it would be worth hiring someone with a little more expertise in these matters, and well worth the fee to get more money in ?

BT seem keen, and they’ve done a good job this season covering the game, but I’ll wager they won’t pay more than they have to to get full rights, and with Doncasters imbecilic grin facing them across the table, they probably aren’t concerned they’ll have to.

The deals should be a little more complex, with bonuses and advertising links thrown in. Quite why the SPFL hasn’t dragged a few sponsors in to help push the game is beyond me.

For instance, Ladbrokes could be convinced to push the tv channels in their shops, with special betting deals.

Clubs involved in community projects could also tie in, as the more exposure the game and the tv company gets the better it is for all.

It seems the SPFL haven’t thought it through again. Well, the use of Doncaster at the table shows that in itself.

 

A wee appeal now, can anyone help out an amateur football team ?

 

 

 

Speaking of wee clubs, there was renewed hope that “rangers ” may yet play in europe next season when news emerged from Serbia of a way for them to get around the financial Fair Play rules.

Partizan Belgrade used it, and as a result, are now allowed to compete in UEFA competitions.

you see, its simple…

“new evidence which clarified FK Partizan’s overdue payables position with the Serbian tax authority”.

 “On this basis, the parties have agreed the exclusion imposed by (UEFA) shall be deemed to have been made conditional on the club’s timely payment of the other overdue payables identified as at September 30, 2016.

“Taking into account the fact that FK Partizan has satisfied this condition, the club will be eligible to compete in future UEFA club competitions.”  

They paid the bills.

“rangers ” don;t have any tax issues, as far as I know, but they do need to sort out their debt levels. Maybe paying the bills could work for them as well.

It would have done for the previous Ibrox tenants.

Wee bit of ticket info for those of you who want to go to the Semi final..

  • William Hill Scottish Cup
    Sun, April 23 2017
    Kick-off 12:00

  • Tickets for this match are now on sale to STHs who were not a member of the HCTS at Inverness but attended Albion Rovers, Inverness and St Mirren.

    Those successful in the first criteria are no longer able to purchase tickets. The deadline for this sale was 5.00pm on Wednesday 29th March.

    Tickets are priced as follows:-

    North/South Stand – Adults £30/Concessions £15

    East Stand – Adult £20/Concessions £10

    Concessions are Under 16/65+. Under 16 are not permitted entry to stadium unless accompanied by an adult.

    Concessions ST holders cannot upgrade their ticket for use of an adult – ticket is for the use of the ST holder only.

    Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 0871 226 1888* or by visiting the Ticket Office. Booking fees apply online/via booking line.  Tickets purchased online/via booking line cannot be uplifted from Ticket Office.

    Payment will not be taken via HCTS for this match, all tickets must be purchase via one of above sales channels.

    All tickets purchase online/via booking line are subject to a Special Delivery Fee of £7 as no reprint facility available for this match.

    The deadline for succesful STH to purchase their ticket is 5pm on Monday, 3rd April.

    Further details on this match can be found here

    * calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.  

     

    Good luck. You’ll need it.

     

    Yesterdays picture..

     

    Jez March 29, 2017 at 7:58 pm · Edit · Reply →

    Caption:-

    Despite being shot straight through the head Kris Boyd was quick to reassure his readers that the bullet hit no vital organs!’ 

    Today..

     

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Dziekanowski's nightclub child
6 years ago

Caption: the lodge grand national is always a big event, first in has a safe neck for another year

The real anton rogan
6 years ago

The goat makes a bold bid for freedom during the annual lodge shagathon

Rob O'Keeffe
6 years ago

Monti,were you and Tictoc on the touchline at Easter Road last night?

Just watched two guys that we could do with against the Sooside Cloggers.Hope Aberdeen don’t lose tomorrow so we can win it on Sunday.The adrenaline is kicking in now,honest officer….

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Rob O'Keeffe

Did you see the guy with the plunger and bottle of Domestos?

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Rob O'Keeffe

Rob,
I actually hope Dundee beat Aberdeen on Friday night.
The league is won, it doesn’t matter how we get over the line.
Maybe get some players rested up!

HH

Bob
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

That’s poor! you don’t go to the games so to Hell with the “TRUE” fans who do go. I would like nothing better than beat the Wee Huns at their ain midden to win the league

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Bob

Bob,
It matters not whether i attend games or not, life goes on.

Fuckwit!

Jez
6 years ago

Caption:-

‘The ibrokes board show that they can still play with the big boys as they enter a runner in this years grand national. Bookies have I’mahorse Honest as a 2012/1 rank outsider!’

Bgbhoy
6 years ago

Morning. So according to Ronny he “sold the club to Rodgers?” So we owe it all to him for this season?? What a knob, knob of the week in fact

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Bgbhoy

Bgbhoy,
Totally agree m8!

JoeKSG
6 years ago

It’s official, applicants to join the ludge have to shag a goat.

CarlJungleBhoy
6 years ago

Caption: No more barriers remain for young Chris Shark Jump to ride roughshod over/with his favourite goat/muse GulliBilly

charlie
6 years ago

caption is that the grand masters national

charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

oops sorry d n c …….. a posted before a read the comments

charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

weered a piss artist maybe but no a plagierist he he

charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

naw ime independantly wealthy but wit the fucks it got to dae wae you you really are a weerd wee fella

charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

fuck me kid your smarter than a thought you were so a forgive ye he he

D'Fhinnein Mick
6 years ago

Aw naw,if ma dad finds out I’m riding his goat in public,I’ll never get into the ludj!

6 years ago

Caption: Sevco TV promotional poster for their new porn channel. By popular demand, GANG-BANG GOAT will be beamed to every Ludge up and down the country.

6 years ago
Reply to  Steven R

As a competition prize, the winning entrant to the NAME THE GOAT competition will get a personal in inavigation to spend an evening with the star of the show.

6 years ago
Reply to  Steven R

Invitation…

Cartvale88
6 years ago

Caption
They told him he only had to roll up his trouser leg

Konrad
6 years ago

“Awww for fuck sake Billy, when I told you it was your turn to ride the goat I didn’t mean you were to sit oan it.”

Martio67
6 years ago

Caption: Bobby Madden is jumping with joy with his new gift for his latest performance against Celtic.

VooDude
6 years ago

Red Rum in traning, looking for his 4th Grand National win. Well, his real name’s Billy but he’s bought Red Rum’s history.

Monti
6 years ago

Caption: ” One more hurdle to go and we’ll end all talk of trebles…hup Billy hup “.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Getting me mixed up with Bobs wife…..friendo

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Wow that threw me…keep trying.

jimmybee
6 years ago

Wonder if Hibs and Morton will be dragged upto the parliament after last nights disgraceful scenes.
Nah didn’t think so !!!!!!

broxburnbhoy
6 years ago
Reply to  jimmybee

Good point Jimmy – what kind of political action will follow. Seems to me like the scenes last night were worse than the spat at Celtic Park. you of course are right this will be brushed off

jimmybee
6 years ago
Reply to  broxburnbhoy

we were made the scapegoats m8 for them losing it. I said at the time Celtic should have told the government to fuck off. By association with the dreaded old firm tag we were the innocents yet had to explain ourselves to a Masonic loving country who couldn’t bear their beloved team losing for a third time in a row.
3 Huns were sent off, one refused to go,and had a go at our manager,our players were lucky to escape serious injury,as they completely lost the plot. Yet somehow we were part of a shame game.When all we did was try and play football.
Lenny was quick to say what Duffy said why not what fat Sally said?

jimmybee
6 years ago

Caption: Well Neil how did the tv contracts go.
Wheeeeeeeee I got this goat fuckin great isn’t it and guess what his name is Billy. Fuckin magic
We are the peeep I mean giddy up Billy.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  jimmybee

Your Giro arrive?

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  jimmybee

Looks like ‘Weeredbawbag’ is up for a rumble…..
Excellent!!

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Reluctantly?

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Failed to materialise because there was no will to deliver said barrage….

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Or withheld….

6 years ago

Caption
Pedro moves from bulls to goats over enthused that the first hurdle of hamilton will bring success to the sevco cause

6 years ago

I grew up with Jim Duffy he lived in the barracks with Charlie Nicholas. Lenny luck Duffy can fight like fuck

6 years ago

Caption Donald Finlay has to leave his wife and ride the goat,,after standing up in the ludge to remind them all that they have to make their own history

Rudebhoy
6 years ago

Caption – Billy when you said you kept mountain goats i didn’t realise you meant like this.

IRISHGUY
6 years ago

CAPTION.

PEDRO.. ” IT EEZ NOT A BULL , BUT WHAT DE HELL “………

JABBA..” THAT’S O.K PEDRO JUST LEAVE THE BULL TO ME “

jimmybee
6 years ago

Dyers one for the caption today. Goats don’t shave.
https://youtu.be/dL_PXBt85rY

jimmybee
6 years ago

Here is ^

Frank McGaaaarvey
6 years ago

My God, a crisis is never far away for Celtic FC is it? Here we are, on the verge of the most successful domestic season since the Lions of Lisbon were strolling it, and the manager and the squad are all going to leave us for the self-congratulatory masturbation fest that is the EPL. What we gonna do?

It’s a good job that Traynor and his puppets haven’t got wind of the major story that there is apparently a lack of custard creams in the Celtic boardroom at the moment. This is likely tied in with DD’s tax avoidance schemes. I think we should seek some ‘state aid’ to address this urgent issue immediately and give the munters at Govan something to bother UEFA/FIFA/The EU about.

Monti
6 years ago

Evening Mont 🙂

Frank McGaaaarvey
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Alrite Frank.

5TB
6 years ago

Caption:

The Masonic Kama Sutra, No. 1690.

Rob O'Keeffe
6 years ago

Lenny and Duff,two Tims wanting a ruck with each other! Thank God the guys on here never resort to that!!
What is this fascination with goats? Next it’ll be donkeys(Bitton,anyone?) lights fuse and steps back……

SteveNaive
6 years ago

Monti
Two of my lads in the Morton end last night. Their mate plays for them. Poor game but the least worst on the pitch… and their MoM in their last three games…? The bold Efe. ! Now he may not have been good enough for us ( and they said Nisbet isn’t either) but I hope he comes up with them and helps them beat the hunnites.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  SteveNaive

Steve,
I couldn’t give two fucks what Ambrose does in a Hibs shirt.
He is shite!

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

You mean Sevco?

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Well refer to them as Sevco then….

Monti
6 years ago

Meh Meh

portpower
6 years ago

Caption:
Charles Green dupes (S)DM when the repurchase of Ibrox wern’t even his nag.

6IAR.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  portpower

Port,
Are you anywhere near the floods mate?

portpower
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

G`day Monti.

No,the storms are over the north east of Aussieland.About 2500km away.
All that happened where I am was that there was one hell of a king tide.

Storms like these happen every couple of years in that tropical area. Other than that their weather is beautiful.

Slainte.

portpower
6 years ago
Reply to  portpower

BondiBrian`ll be coppin` it though.

Stay safe BB.HH

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  portpower

Yes of course, hope Bondi is safe!!

Puggy67
6 years ago

Caption: Billy boy gruff discovers that cheating because you envy the green field on the other side of the river can get get you rode.

Monti
6 years ago

I’m quite a keen gardner,but these two boring cunts on the beechgrove garden tonight are doing my fucking tits in.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

It’s the fucking weered weeds that irritate the most tho…
Still, it’s easy enough to clear them away out the way.

portpower
6 years ago

Caption:
“And Little Box is safely over the first hurdle.”

Johnbhoy
6 years ago

Some people just get on your goat

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Johnbhoy

Weered?

wulz
6 years ago

Caption
Monti helping Bob’s Mrs (always knew she had horns ) lose a few pounds
HH

6 years ago

Its Goat to be a Sevconian Sit Doon.Nae Waivers Nae Quavers Jus Crumbs.N tha there Goats taking the Biscuit with a Sevconian Hunnerite on its back.On there Stride tae UrWeStullGoinFor55.Noo ts,StoapThumDoinTheTreble.HFckingH n Awrat.Only god Sevconian Is a Zombfied Defeated Sevconian.Theyre a rare Breed.The Walking Dead.Masons n Goats.Roll on 23rd April.The Green Juggernauts Doing the Huddle while the Rancid are up to there Knees in Debt(As Per)

6 years ago

To All Genuine Tims.HH Roll on 23rd.Hope We Turn Up and Play as we are more than capable of playing.And put that Cretinous Club Firmly in its Place.GIRUTHC!!!

6 years ago

What do you call a Sevconian with three Goats(A Pimp)!!!!!!!HH the Celts Are Here

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