European football returns tomorrow to the city of lights, and Celtic can be reasonably confident of making it through to a second post Christmas knockout round for the first time since the heady days of Martin O’Neill.
Of course, heady days are now banned at training sessions for kids as it has been linked to brain damage in footballers in later life.
Actually, studies have revealed that the problem may be more serious than first thought, after academics watched Charlie Nicholas offering his opinions on Sky TV.
Copenhagen are in town and with Celtic having held on for a draw over in Denmark, and pleased the locals so much that city police were seen waving tear stained hankies and wishing fond farewells at the airport on Friday morning.
It’s good to make friends, but i still think we should turn the hot water in the away dressing room off, and maybe pop a toaster or two into the bath.
We might need all the help we can get.
Scott Brown is doubtful and the team does rather rely on his leadership if not silky skills.
Calum MacGregor still hasn;t finished laughing at reports linking him with Leicester city and may require rib surgery.
James Forrest has a calf strain but should be okay.
Leigh Griffiths has a niggling injury but won’t say anything in case he’s misheard and ends up on a charge of racism.
Jozo Simunovic and Nir Biton aren’t injured yet, but there’s still that difficult journey to the ground to negotiate.
Ryan Christie is suspended, again, his total of games missed suspensions now edging closer to his total of goals scored.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow, it might be a little more exciting than we’d like.
That sort of thing can happen.
All in all, there should be enough in the squad to handle the occasion, and the simple fact is that if Fraser Forster plays like Fraser Forster can, then Celtic will be in the draw on Friday morning.
Speaking of the big man, he’s apparently said he’ll take a pay cut to join Celtic on a permanent deal, which is admirable.
Wait till Peter tells him exactly how much that pay cut will be…
We’re more likely to invest in Fraser’s pal.
there’s been some amusing tittle tattle emerging from the other side of the river as the Ibrox support look for excuses to explain their sudden collapse on the pitch.
Whilst it’s clear something is wrong, and we are aware of some kind of breakdown between management and staff, it’s probably fair to say that most of what follows is completely made up, but quite funny.
And we should know about making things up…
First, the most ridiculous…
Then there’s this..
Which is only slightly more credible.
This sounds more likely….
Whats more likely is that tonight, when they play Sporting Braga in Portugal, there may be cause to move this oversized fan ….not that sort….to Govan to cope with the all the shit thats about to hit…
Pundit Michael Stewart is back on the BBC.
If selected, when available, if fit etc…
Look at the headline in the Evening times…
Michael Stewart’s BBC suspension lifted after Jim Traynor Rangers rant
Michael Stewart’s indefinite BBC hiatus has been ended after the broadcaster revealed he had agreed to adhere to their code of conduct.
Am I the only one who sees that as a narrative that he’s been forgiven for doing something wrong ?
A spokesperson for the Beeb said: “Following Sportsound on Monday, February 3 we have clearly explained the BBC editorial guidelines around fairness and accuracy to Michael Stewart.
“We expect our pundits to be forthright, but fair. Michael agrees with this. On that basis, Michael is now available for selection for Sportscene and Sportsound.”
I thought he was perfectly forthright and fair.
The code of conduct is, of course, complete bollocks. All this about Traynor not being there to defend himself falls apart upon comparison with other pundits giving their opinions on other people.
It’s just that it happens to be Tubby tum tum that they’ve offended this time, and one has to wonder about the speed Stewart was initially dealt with, and who might have had a story about them in the papers that they’d rather not read….
Stewart did nothing wrong, of course, but point out that the Fat Controller has too much control, and despite claims that “rangers ” wanted to sack him, they actually can’t, as he doesn’t work directly for them.
He’s merely a consultant, but a consultant with an enormous black book that prevents the Ibrox side…and possibly even other clubs….from removing him from the scene.
Which, as we discussed yeatsterday, might also explain the remarkable climbdown by Celtic once they’d tried to defend their brand.
The Scottish sun showed their investigative prowess yesterday, when there was a change of name at the old Murray Park.
Again.
And then…
The Sun said:
PITCH PUZZLE
Rangers mystery as name of kit suppliers Hummel disappears from name of training centre
It’s not really a mystery. Hummel ditched the Ibrox club/company last week in an under-reported statement.
Not a mystery at all.
And it’s not fucking Rangers either.
All of that adds up to a meltdown on the way over there, just as there seems to be a star gaining ascendency in the east.
Yesterday, we had this…
Two runners up, of equal quality…
And then Puggy came in with a late entry (Brown Envelope ) and Ralph handed him the win.
Honestly Peter it was a beautiful thing…
Puggys going to make us look like idiots. We may as well enjoy it peter
Though satire wins out in the end…
Honest Director 2 : ‘Neither am I.’
Today…
Slippy trying everything he knows to get the sevco season back on the rails.
Caption: Charlie Saiz moves his airfix replica WW II models into new premises.
No stookie on me lad, you see us Fifers can fracture an arm & no require one….still made the game on Sunday as well.
Sniff
Yep, he also stated that subscriptions to Celtic tv were on the increase.
I go to see Celtic, back the team & hopefully to a victory.
See at the end of the game & stay to applaud the team, that feeling is worth it’s weight in gold!
Although i’m sure when Tommy Burns said ” They are there, they are always there “…..i’m sure he meant those who were buffering as well.
Caption:
Mrs Morelos orders new wheels for her husband’s Lamborghini
Is it true that the Board have vetoed the selling of Milkshakes at Celtic Park?
Caption:
We can fit the sevco sauciere right here.
This is the biggest flute ever the boys in the lodge can show me how to play it
Caption : “Exclusive picture of Rangers’ Dubai winter break training camp.”
CAPTION
The wheel lifters and shunters club.
(Ask yer Dad!)
Mick… Was it not the wheel tappers and shunters?
Aye,but he’s lifting that one!
Btw,they were called wheel tappers because that’s what they did. A tap of a hammer on a cracked wheel sounds dull in comparison to a tap on a good wheel.
So if you ever get aske that in a pub quiz…
Caption: Stephen Gerrard’s Rangers finally accept that “the game’s a bogie…”
🙂
Caption
“The new Adidas Training Centre”
after another blunder katic is chucked umder and even bigger bus
Graeme Murty (Anticipating “The Call”) in training to put The The Rangers* title challenge back on track…
Caption: “And these are the actual wheels, that came off the Sevco title challenge.”
Naw , I’m lucky, slippy G has the weight of the 10 on his shoulders.
The All-Star Club: Axle Folly takes over as Sevco fitness coach.
Ooh that’s a weight of my chest.
Honest, Gerrard, just roll over those train axles behind me and after the players alI do 10 reps of each just like this at the sevco training centre, they are guaranteed to help ye stop the 10!
Groucho? Was he one of the former gers board who manufactured their ruin?
Caption.
Stevie the picture for the interview was to relate to a “laughing stock” not a “rolling stock”
Iancelt67… I like it 🙂
Ralph,there is a code of conduct at the BBC.Michael has to try to find himself one of those EBT things that seem to be found all around their sport room.
Caption: Boris? Could we please let in some less educated immigrants so that us much superior English don’t have to do demeaning low paid jobs?
Monti I had a wee look on that auction site Stevie Chalmers auction items are superb.
I love that away strip from the early 60s White with Green arms and the Shamrock on the breast.
If only they would bring that back out ot would be a huge seller. Anyway I’m bidding for Stevies one that he wore wish me luck.
Come on Braga intae the scum.
It was called the Bing Crosby strip.. Legend has it that he met the Celtic team who were crossing the atlantic on a ship as they made their way to a pre-season tournament in the USA and later he made Celtic a gift of the strip after learning of their Irish traditions, so they say :))
https://www.mctears.co.uk/auction/lot/1910-STEVIE-CHALMERS-OF-CELTIC-FC—HIS-CELTIC-AWAY-JERSEY/?lot=157755&so=4&st=Stevie%20Chalmers&sto=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=25&pn=1&g=-1
Good luck Jimmy!
Caption.
Stevie G struggles to put the wheels that came off in Dubai back on.
“Stewart did nothing wrong, of course, but point out that the Fat Controller has too much control, and despite claims that “rangers ” wanted to sack him, they actually can’t, as he doesn’t work directly for them”.
Well that makes it even easier to bin him. Consultants have much less tenure, pretty much zero in fact, than employees. If he knows where the bodies are buried that’s all that’s saving him. For now.
caption guy sais think thats good big roy aitken lifted wan in each haun
jeest ooty picture billies boss timmy sais roll the fookin thing witdae ye think the rails are for ya dafty a bet yoor the brightest in yoor klan
Train driver regrets telling young team to feck off after they asked him if they could watch his train at Bellgrove Station.
Chapeau to Charlie Saiz
Another “I wish I had said that.”
Henrik got it. A legend asked if he got the chance to move to england.
“I was never bothered about that because I was happy at Celtic.
“We had a good team, we played in Europe – in 2003 we went to the UEFA Cup Final.
“I was playing with the Swedish national team on and off, so I was in a happy
“I was earning good money, it was a great contract that I had.
“So, to move down south for a few more pounds a week, it wasn’t interesting for me because I knew what we had at Celtic.
“I saw the manager (Martin O’Neill) and I think I started to understand his plan and what he wanted to do with the club.”
This is how it feels to be Celtic. HH the King of Kings.
Caption: No I didn’t say he was laying with pair of Lucilles.
Will Provvy vouchers do? I am a bit strapped for cash this week, I had to pawn my suit.
Caption: David Murray auditions for the part of Optimus prime, Transformers, Larkhall.
Live showing 16:90
Caption.
We will add new wheels, new chassis, new cabin, new flooring, and new seats. Then we will have the original pre 2012 carriage.
All good here. Ralph knicked my gif we use on the twitter feed all the time! That’s a cracker as a fanous Irishman used to say!
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Wee Jamesie: I asked for the Forrest sized dumbbells – not Forster.
Caption: After retiring from the game former Celt Brian McLaughlin struggled working in a wrist watch component factory.
Caption……..
After throwing his players under a bus on numerous occasions, Slippy G asks his psychological fitness team to find out if players would respond better if thrown under the 18.05 Central to Ayr.
“We note BBC Scotland’s comment about Michael Stewart and we also note they have had to remind him about their guidelines around fairness and accuracy. That they have had to do so, makes it clear he was neither fair nor accurate during his outburst which was broadcast on radio. It is important to remember that during that broadcast he was dismissive of any racist behaviour towards Alfredo Morelos during the last Old Firm match. That the BBC is now happy to allow this contributor a return to their platforms even though he has shown no remorse or offered an apology to Rangers, Alfredo Morelos, or James Traynor, who has been attacked online and also physically, defies belief. This also tells us that BBC Scotland has no wish to resolve our long-standing issues, which are of course around fairness and accuracy. In light of this Rangers will not now resume discussions on resolving those issues with the BBC”.
Fuck me!
Caption :FFS boss when you said pick me up a couple of wagon wheels I thought it was the chocolate wans you were on about.
Caption
The Loyal attempt to flex their muscles.
In relation to the Celtic board, if it was any other form of business you would transfer your loyalties, but they know fans live and die for the club. Arrogant twats that deserve a boot out of the door especially Wankier.
Colin the Braga slap them down.
he he aint romanian bottle merchants grand
Hopefully they’ll now capitulate meekly just like the League Cup Final.
Caption… Proof that the wheels have finally come off the Ipox juggernaut…
Ralph… Any word on the price the magnificent seven were charged for that eightsome?
I hope they got their…
LETSGO CLUBCARD POINTS
C S… Groucho had a real way with words. His comedic timing was unbeatable
Back the team.Sack the board.F.C.not Peter Lawwell Company=P.L.C.
Supporting Rangers to have a dig at Rodgers.
Stay classy, soft lad.
rangers ur deid
braga wer shit and sevco wer less shit let thum enjoy thur night yon zombies will be saying theyr cummin doon the road the morra pity the poor coonts
Let’s hope it’s not an Irish pub that Braga represents. What a horrible, useless mob they turned out to be. I wasn’t surprised though, after their amateur defending last week.
so dae a he he
All about the co efficient fuck Portugal. I remember their smug fans at Seville. Much as I like any joy for rangers their progress helps us only a halfwit would disagree
so gerrard, along with lennon, are both better managers than Rodgers?
can we get some clarification
Oh dear!
bgboy – We both know that the Champions League is an infinitely superior competition to the Europa League, so until his heroes (Gerrard and the Huns) get there, we’ll not judge. 😉
Don’t be too hard on him though as he’s had the misery of the Treble Treble years and is only now getting some joy back in his life with today’s result.
The better the profile of Scottish football is enhanced the better for us. Can’t we limit our hatred for them domestically where it counts. If they were punching below their weight beating lightweights I’d hate it. But they’re not. We have been a laughing stock for eons. Now we’re on the European stage yeah there would be schadenfreude to see them lose but for fuck sake let’s move on we’re in the 21st century. It’s a sign we are back if the second best team can beat a supposedly better than us. Don’t support them be fucking pragmatic about it
They are filth, the same filth here as they are abroad!
Getting a bit desperate there, soft lad.
Braga, this, Braga that but your original post was to praise Gerrard and Rangers.
Wee see you.
Cha,
I always felt this clown was a hun…..it just comes right out now & again.
I’ll argue with you soldier boy!
Incredible, the Huns win and his first thought is to come on here to celebrate.
I think we should leave him alone so he can get back to watching the celebrations.
Cha,
Do you remember his Morelos is better than Edouard little article?
Was that not quite something?
Yep and he never rated Mousa also.
Obviously, someone whose opinion is invaluable. 😉
Must be spending too much time in confined spaces, ‘ in the field ‘
if some beast worked in connection wae a shipyerd and beasted the apprentice boys would he be guilty or the shipyerd
askin furra zombie
Bastards I thought Braga were better that that having not lost to wolves etc gives them more money to keep the lights on that little bit longer. Hate to say it but they are having a great run of results in Europe.
Jimmybee,
I was a bit torn about whether it would be better for them to go through, giving them more games to keep them occupied & stretched domestically, against my more natural first response of just wanting them to get fkn rag dolled.
Anyway, fk them!
saw on kds that lennon has spent 21million this year
Rodgers hasn’t had anywhere near that
Spin that one then Charlie Saiz….
Julien 7m
boli 3m
taylor 3m
el hamed 1.8
klimala 3m
soro 1.8
Frimpong undisc
Connell undisc
forster loan fee
Rodgers invicible season
moussa free
siclair 4m
kolo free
gamboa 1m
de vries free
you are a laughing stock
moi loan fee
you do know that people on other sites actually refer to you as a donkey?
It wasn’t just their defending, attack wise they were pedestrian and only seemed to want to lump high balls into the box. I turned off at half time as I knew the subculture would win.
theyl shout and bawl furra week or so henke then crawl back in thur holes fck em
Neither Braga nor Sevco impressed but the latter had a shape and a plan. Sevco defended well with Their twin CBs playing well against the barrage of high balls into the penalty area. Many of Braga’s crosses were not high enough to clear the first defender. There was little urgency about their efforts and this proved their undoing.
Sevco soaked up the pressure which consisted of diagonal balls out of the Braga defence towards a wide player on each flank. They then crossed the ball into the Sevco penalty area for their CF to head over the bar.
Apart from the two CBs, Hagi played well in spurts. However, he seems to have two weaknesses……little pace and he burns out around 70 minutes.
Kent scored the goal, missed an absolute sitter and did little else….not a 7 million player. L’pool took Sevco to the cleaners.
Rebus
Rebus, thanks for the info on the game, I didn’t see it. The good news is bye bye champ lge qualifier games in July and more coefficent points giving us a higher spot in the coef. league. I think we can beat Copenhagen with our team despite the injuries and suspension to Christie. Good luck to the team and take our chances when they come.
BFF
Frimps, Chris, Kris, Greg,
Broon, Calmac,
Jamesy, Tam, Moi,
Eddy.
if things go wrong then 352 and bring on the Griff.