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Celtic Diary Monday March 30: Scotland In Seven Goal Thriller

Perhaps it was just the fact that its difficult to work up an interest in football these days, but that particular break seemed to go on forever. With television having somehow persuaded UEFA that theres seven days in a week, we’ve worked out why non countries such as Gibraltar, the Faores and northern Ireland have been allowed to take part.

It’s so theres more games on the telly.

Games which are stacked up like movies with the feature presentation on last. This meant that Scotland and Gibraltar kicked off at five o’clock yesterday, which is not usually associated with playing football.

The Scotland game was on Sky sports, now in its notice period in the Malph household-0344 241 0266, for those who want to chuck it-which meant you had to pay to see it. On ITV, free to good homes-was Germany against Georgia.

Something not right there.

Scotland managed a comfortable enough 6-1 win, with Steven Fletcher hitting a hatrick, which added to the surreal feeling around the event. Halfway through the qualifying phase, having played all the teams in the group, the Scots are just one point off leaders Poland, which, er, adds to the surreal feeling surrounding the event.Embedded image permalink

 

 

Fletcher ‘s hat trick takes his international tally to four in twenty games, his other goal coming against Iceland, in the three way Retail Cup, which was won by Tesco.

Fletchers sudden return to form was explained on twitter by ” journalist ” Matt Lindsay,

No surprise that Steven Fletcher has rediscovered his scoring touch with Scotland after starting to work with ex-Rangers boss Dick Advocaat. 

Yeah, that’ll be it. Especially when you remember how the Dutchman worked miracles with Tore Andre Flo during their time at the now defunct Rangers

All we need now, to complete the story of a strange weekend is an ex celtic manager saying he can’t get another job as a manager because he’s black…and not, as is indeed the case, because he’s fucking hopeless.

The Guardian;

John Barnes says being black has damaged his career as a manager

No, John . for the last time. Being shite has damaged you career as a manager. Oh, wait , it’s in the Guardian. perhaps its a typo, and it actually should say “shite ” .

Barnes explained (again );

A white manager loses his job and gets another job, he loses his job, he gets another job. Very few black managers can lose their job and get another job,”

Very few managers are as bad as Barnes. Which is probably a factor in his difficulty getting work.

It’s a chilling thought that if Henrik Larsson hadn’t broken his leg, Barnes might still be in charge.

 

Nir Bitton aggravated a recent ankle injury while he was away with Israel, which caused alarm amongst the Celtic support. Bitton is a candidate for player of the year, such has been his improvement since taking over from charlie Mulgrew in midfield.

Another midfielder in the news, well, thats news in the loosest possible meaning of the word, is Liam Henderson;

Celtic midfielder Liam Henderson poised

for shock loan move to Norwegian side Rosenborg

It’s from the Record, so you don’t need me to tell you that its nonsense.

More nonsense, as Celts are linked with Thiago Ilori, of Liverpool;

 

The 22 year Potuguese, born in London, is currently on loan from the Mersey club in France, with Bordeaux.

The Liverpool Echo recently summarised his chances of making it at Anfield;

How he’s doing: A promising start at the Ligue 1 club – three 90 minute matches in two weeks – was curtailed with an injury away to Reims in early October. Since then, he has struggled to regain his place in the side, with Nicolas Pallois and Ludovic Sane forming a partnership. Sane is now at the Africa Cup of Nations, however, which could give Ilori a chance; he played the full game Bordeaux lost 2-1 to Paris St-Germain on Wednesday.

Will he feature for Liverpool in the future? Hard to say. The Reds parted with £7m for a player yet to kick a ball at the club, and there is little evidence to justify that decision – yet. Though he is quick, good on the ball and did well on loan to Granada last season, there is a long line of central defenders ahead of him. 

Doesn’t look like the brave, fearsome type;

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I think its time to sack the foreign scout.

While celtic have had a chance to take their minds off the end of season pressure, if only for a week or so, its geting a little intense down at Ibrox, where the comedy soap opera continues to run and run….

Keith Jackson, who does so much to bring a little transparency to the dealing down there is on the ball again;

THE newly instated regime at Rangers is already facing a race against time to protect their own credibility. 

Hmm. Perhaps “protect ” isn’t the right word here. You can only protect what you have.

Directors Paul Murray, John Gilligan, Douglas Park and John Bennett have until Saturday not only to appoint a new nominated advisor, but also to convince the regulators of the AIM market this beaten-up business is in fact deserving of a second chance and readmission to the Stock Exchange.

Now this will not be at all easy, especially given that over this last year Rangers have the dubious honour of being tagged officially as the single most complained about company on AIM’s books. 

But, but, didn’t Dave King have a NOMAD all lined up ?

There is a strong suspicion the top brass in the City are sick to the back teeth of this Ibrox odditorium.

That they have been embarrassed by it once too often and, having already suspended their shares, would rather wash their hands of it good. 

Which a cynic might say is what King wanted all along. No prying eyes, no regulators, just loads of supporters giving him loads of money…

Of course, Murray and his men cannot be blamed for any of this. On the contrary they have taken on the job of cleaning up the mess others have left behind in the board room and are discovering now the full extent of the toxicity of their predecessors. 

Out with the airbrush, and Murray and King had nothing to do with that other airbrushed director David Murray, who it would be fair to say is at least partly to blame for the mess over there.

They ought to consider ditching the standard issue blue blazers and brown brogues for a while because, while this process continues, they’d be better off in full-on chemical protection suits. 

Chemical protection suits….perhaps there is a way to raise money quickly for them…

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And they will need money, this summer at the latest;

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There seems no reason to doubt they are acting in good faith but they are also operating in a quagmire which has been created by all manner of chancers and charlatans over the last three years.

Keith, just say it.

Just once mention David Murray.

He started it, you know.

 Just like those stories on the web about certain companies refusing to sponsor the SPFL until certain individuals are removed from the corridors of power.

 Where did all the good journalists go ?

Anyone got a number for these two ?

 The last time the Lisbon Lions played together was the subject of Fridays picture-was it so long ago ? I blame the international break.

 Right. St. anthony on twitter has to be given thanks for this picture. Probably the toughest one yet…

Who is it ?

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Scott Osprey
8 years ago

Charles-Edouard Coridon
MON gave him a 1 game trial

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago

Daryl Murphy?

8 years ago

I’ve never been to the square mile in London’s financial district, I’ve never met anybody who works in London’s financial district, but i now know for certain that i have something in common with a lot of those chaps. ” Being sick to the back teeth with this ibrox odditorium” stupid stupid gullible HUNS, keep up the good work..
HAIL HAIL, OH67

Spectrum is Green
8 years ago

I think it’s the lad Christenval who had a few pre-season friendly run-outs in 2004.

tony carlin
8 years ago

a trial Scott, was he found guilty of impersonating a footballer?

dziekanowski's nightclub child
8 years ago

Is it alison hammond?

San Miguel
8 years ago

Do they not actually have until Thursday to appoint an NOMAD as Friday (and Monday) are holidays ?

Interesting to see what the instutions that have shares will make of this if NOMAD appointment is not fortcoming ! Were they promised this by GASL as a trade for their support for him ?
On TV football – what other country in the world can you see another country’s TV highlights (MOTD) on free to air TV a day before you see your own (Sportscene)?

Marketing and legal team at SPFL must be rightly proud of that deal

RonaldoMcC
8 years ago

You can, of course, add Scotland to your list of non-countries. #IndyRef

the real anton rogan
8 years ago

If they dont have a nomad, they wont be (re)admitted to the AIM and therefore cant have a share issue to raise capital.

So, unless Dave King has a wedge of cash (i know, I know – cracks me up) they are, as professional money people might described it, Fucked.

deadhead67
8 years ago

So according to the Daily RETARD we are going to send our brightest young player out on loan to quote get some first team experience,maybe he should just be played by us instead,starting against thistle when capt calamity is banned,or if biton is out injured after the international,Henderson is well capable of a first team spot,maybe if we had a decent manager he would know this

Dan The Man
8 years ago
Reply to  deadhead67

Ah ha ha ha ,you are back DH67 , The Ronnie Hater. What is it about the man you dislike so much ? So far he has delivered on all he said he would in a football sense ,you disappeared during and after the DUTD trilogy now you are criticizing him on a non story in the Daily Ranger ,is it personal between you and Ronnie what has he done to you ? Do tell !

holy sea
8 years ago
Reply to  Dan The Man

It’s personal, between him and Celtic.Better ignoring,brain-dead.Let him know,this is how to spell BITTON.Cheers,fellow Tim.

JonjoKSG
8 years ago
Reply to  deadhead67

Gaaaaawwwwdddd this hun hangs around like a fart.

Brencelt
8 years ago

So without a nomad this new entity will die in the Aim on good Friday? I don’t rate their chances of rising from the dead by Easter Sunday. Hail hail

Vinnie.
8 years ago

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

“Ibrox odditorium” – Fuckin’ brilliant.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Half_Fool
8 years ago

Wasn’t that trialist in the ‘Crying Game’?

holy sea
8 years ago

For the pic,is it what Ahmad Benali will look like in the Hoops ?

Al Bundy
8 years ago

Who the hell is Alison Hammond.Any relation perhaps to Albert Hammond of “Free Electric Band” fame.Adopted daughter perhaps!!!!

8 years ago

Sky sports binned – was told I was a loyal customer that they didn’t want to lose and they would cut me a deal (30% off price)- this is almost as insulting as the deal they give the SPL – if I’m such a loyal customer, why have I been paying so much for years?
I would urge anyone else who hasn’t cancelled to do so soon. You never know, it might just make Sky rethink the SPL deal.

thewildgoose
8 years ago
Reply to  andy docherty

Amen to that brother.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  andy docherty

Spot on Andy well done you.
HH

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