Now that we’ve all got the disappointment of the San Siro out of our systems, which was best summed up by Andy Docherty in his reply to yesterdays diary, we can move on and look forward to a crucial league game at home to St. Johnstone tomorrow.
Andy simply said that the fact that we are so disappointed at coming away with nothing from the Italian trip, that it shows how far we have come.
And thats true. So, we’ll leave the champions league for a while, until the upcoming home banker against the group minnows Barcelona.
A home game, Saturday 3pm and its time to load the tarrier carrier and hit the M6 early tomorrow ( 6am ) for another day out with in wonderful company with enlightened people, singing , laughing and joking al the way to the Gallowgate, where one or two may be persuaded to partake of a refreshing drink, to further enhance another fantastic day out, before going to the game and enjoying a feast of free flowing, highly entertaining football.
Or, they could all be pissed by the time we get to Carlisle, and play that game of I’ve never liked you because…, before singing that age old ditty that goes something like this
Ralphie is the driver, and he sits down at the front.
Ralphie is the driver, and he’s a big , fat miserable …
Do you know, I can never catch the last word, and am struggling to think of a rhyme that describes me, or even what they are hinting at.
Honest.
But I do them a disservice. We all look forward to the day out, and its never uneventful.
Lasts nights podcast failed to materialise when Desi struggled with what he called a faulty system, but we are going to have another go tonight, and if the equipment fails again, then we will all sit outside, and depending on the direction of the wind, shout our contributions into the night sky.
Back to the football, and with Inverness setting the pace at the top of the league, if the dream of ten in a row is to be achieved, Celtic cannot afford to falter tomorrow, and need to shake themselves down and give a rip roaring display to put us all in a good mood again. Motherwell, too, have recovered after a dodgy start, and with the absence of defunct Rangers are now no longer a certainty to drop their usual twelve points to the old club.
Inverness travel to fourth placed Aberdeen, who are not yet living up to their pre-season billing, in what may turn out to be the game of the day, while Motherwell travel to Tannadice on Sunday to face Dundee Utd, two places behind them in fifth.
Celtics opponents St. Johnstone are behind United in sixth, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats from 6 games, in which they have scored 6, and conceded 6. Which has a nice symmetry about it when you look at the table.
The Perth side have not quite recovered from their European exit to Rosenborg, when it looked like they would go through, but they can still be a thorn in Celtics side tomorrow.
Fraser Wright is back in contention, and manager Tommy Wright will pick his team from an almost full squad, with only long term injury victim David Robertson missing out.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon, back from the fashion capital of Europe and obviously influenced by what he saw there, took part in a charity golf match with rock band Biffy Clyro, to raise money for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.
No, I’ve never heard of them either, as I haven’t paid any attention to the pop charts since music died, in the early eighties. But I believe they are quite popular amongst the young beatniks we see around.
He did, however , take time out to speak up for his captain Scott Brown, who has been the subject of criticism after his shove on Mario Balotelli earned Milan a free kick, and player a “Best Supporting Actor ” nomination.
“Brownie’s just in the form of his life at the minute.
“He’s really matured. His all-round game technically is getting better. He’s reading the game so well.
“His technical discipline is a lot better but that just comes with experience. I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch at the San Siro, by a long way.
“It’s not really something I’ve worked on with him. No, it’s just natural. You keep coaxing him.
“He sees the game. He’s an intelligent footballer which he probably wasn’t branded with early on in his career because he was a little bit hot-headed but he has all the attributes now to be, and he is, a top midfield player.”
As usual, the Scottish press asked him a ridiculous question, wanting to know how much he felt Brown was worth on the open market, because thats the most important thing in their mind;
“You’re probably looking at £6-8m for Scott when he’s fit and flowing. He was the best midfielder on the pitch in Milan, by a long way. A long way.
“He’s injury free and he’s also got great natural cardio capacity but his football now is a lot better. He always covers the ground well but he’s passing, he’s taking the ball and manipulating it under pressure as well.
“He was probably disappointed not to score in the second half against Milan. The guy just got a touch on the shot. It was a great run and a great pass – it’s just sore.”
Anyway, Barry Ferguson, who used to play for the now defunct Rangers, has a column in a national paper, which is bizarre in itself, so I figured it would be worth looking at what the great man has to say;
” I DON’T care much for the SFA. I’m unlikely to get a job offer from them any time soon, that’s for sure. ”
Well, he scores points for acuracy. Unless the SFA need someone to advise them on where all the good kebabs are, he’s right.
On the recent Ian Black betting scandal, he makes his views known;
” Would it have been so difficult for chief executive Stewart Regan to come out and explain exactly what had gone on? To give details of the games in which Black had bet against his team and the reasons behind his punishment?
Why would he NOT want to get the facts out there? I just don’t get it.
I’ve had my say on Black. If he was in my dressing room I wouldn’t be happy with him. “
Looks like he won’t be getting a job at Second Rangers either.
Barry now plies his trade at Blackpool, which is a surprise. I thought he was finished.
Then I remembered, it was his club that “retired “
Yesterday, the clan Fraser emblem and Forster Beach in New South Wales gave us Fraser Forster, though i had to laugh at BrisbaneCelts answer..
Today, this one is for CarlJunglebhoy
And this one is for everyone else
Neither of which should confuse anyone.
Pukki & ‘Faither’
Teemu Pukki and,erm, Ronnie Simpleton, Gag & Gumboil; Muckdog, McEel & Cack; Jobbybum,Charmless,Wally,Bald & Legless
Ralphie is the driver, and he sits down at the front.
Ralphie is the driver, and he’s a big , fat miserable… Erm fanny doesn’t rhyme Drat!
You are on the right lined methinks
Ralphie is the driver, with driving gloves and hat,
Ralphie is the driver, and he’s a big,fat miserable ….
Ralphie is the diver, he just cant get enough.
Ralphie is the diver, he loves a big hairy ….
Ralph
Got to trim some trees. I need a bare branch to hang the wife on – no she got soaked yesterday!
Just wanted to beat Brisbane to the quiz. It’s Pop Ur Bare Skin and Simpson Underdog – aye, work that one out!!!
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specsavers homer 🙂
Bognor
Do you really believe Homer looks like a referee? No need to answer.
H H
Ahem, St Johnstone beat Rosenborg but succumbed to FC Minsk.
It looks like Pensionerbhoy’s best night out…..couple of cartoons, glass of fizzy lemonade and a Korean remake of ‘U’ light my fire….
Jist a joke big yin…
Brisbane
Ever taken as such, I assure you, my friend. Not like that miserable Ralph. Just because he is p***ed at Wednesday night, he refuses to post my literary pearls. Keep him locked up. He only causes trouble when he is let out.
P.S. The last thing I am is a “big yin” but thanks for the compliment 🙂
H H
Brisbane
I can tell you, man, they don’t come any better, not at my age anyway. I have to confess lighting the fire is a difficult one at my age. The wife reckons I need a gas refill – Ronseal was the one she mentioned.
Cheers!
H H
By the way, does your name have an Aussie relevance?
H H
Currently in Brisbane with work Pb….I like to call it missionary work but that leaves me open to too many smart comments
Smart comment # 1: Missionary work? – OK. Just lie back and think of Queensland.
Spot on…no comment
Glad to see you have emerged from your darkened wee room intact Ralph. The grieving for a day process is over and we have to pick ourselves up for an important league game tomorrow, hopefully with lessons learned from midweek. I’m sure the players will be hurting big style and will be keen to make amends not just tomorrow but for the rest of the CL campaign.
You don’t have time to mope anyway with your driving duties.
“The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Come and buy Sevco for a pound”.
Biffy Clyro don’t just sound (musically) like mid-Atlantic twats, judging by the picture above they are starting to dress like them as well. Whilst Lenny looks like something from South Park.
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You know what really bugs me, Ralph. I never even made a comment about your f***n lousy driving! 🙂
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music died in the eighties it died long before that ,eighties music was crap
deadhead67
Many happy returns to Jnr. I take it he is on for a new shirt and scarf for the winter. Tammies are necessary at his age too. All the best to you all.
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deadhead
No you do not have a son you did not know about. I got the cots mixed up. The post was meant for San Miguel but you just can’t rely on the GPO. Forever putting the neighbours’ stuff through our letterbox. I don’t know how many cheques I’ve collected now.
San, put on a good old Paul Robson bass, like Swanee and he’ll never disturb you for a single moment. Peace. wheesht!
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Ralphy is the driver he sits down at the front,Ralphy is the driver and he drives like James Hunt?
Anyway onwards and upwards lets look forward cos that’s why your eyes are in the front of your head.
Fancy a 4- 0 tomorrow,and can I say a happy birthday to San Miguel jnr who also shares a birthday with a certain Mr Larsson. Happy Birthday Henke.
San
Apologies from an auld dither. Happy birthday to the boy. I would sing it for him but I think I have done enough damage for one night. Cheers!
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Ralpie is the dri ver he sits down at the front, ralphie is the driver and hes a big fat cunt
tlt
Bet you wouldn’t say that if he was driving straight at you. Och, he missed. Ralph, he’s right!
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By jove i think hes got it.
Are farts lumpy?
If not I think I just shat myself.
Farts died in the early 80’s, not long after Elvis – ‘though both died in the toilet. Diarrhoea, on the other hand (or any hand – yeogh!) is a alive and well and performing as a fart impersonator and can often be found playing gigs on Friday evenings in dubious venues
Surprised that no has mentioned that Balotelli and Victor Wanjama’s brother were at one of the last Old Firm matches at Celtic Park. I believe that prior to the match they were in Bairds Bar wearing Celtic scarves, quaffing pints of Tennents lager and soaking up the atmosphere.