{"id":12571,"date":"2018-02-27T10:18:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T10:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=12571"},"modified":"2018-02-27T10:18:19","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T10:18:19","slug":"celtic-diary-tuesday-february-27-and-now-on-a-lighter-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=12571","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Tuesday February 27: And Now, On a Lighter Note.."},"content":{"rendered":"

One or two of you have pointed out the lack of humour in the diary over the last week or so, and since there’s quite a serious moan to be made about someone who isn;t what he would like us to think he is, the Etims output today will be divided into two, with the later article, featuring further revelations about someone who runs the game, and what he really really wants, to appear later.<\/p>\n

For now, we’ll try a more traditional, light hearted diary, beginning with this picture of a clown.<\/p>\n

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And here’s a picture of him later today, when he reads this afternoons article..<\/p>\n

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But for now, lets try to lighten the mood a little…<\/p>\n

We must be due a trip to mordor, judgung by the tone of the mainstream media .<\/p>\n

As we have seen, stories are divided neatly into two sections, there’s the good news for the dark side, and the bad news for the good guys.<\/p>\n

The latter is us, in case you weren’t sure.<\/p>\n

Ibrox cheerleaders the Daily Record lead the way..<\/p>\n

As Brendan Rodgers is linked with Arsenal job Gunners legend Thierry Henry tells Arsene Wenger ‘your time is up’<\/h1>\n

ah, well, if Thierry Henry says so…<\/p>\n

Wenger, you see, has been at Arsenal for quite some time, and faced with the twin northern financial muscle from Manchester, and the Russian cash at chelsea, he’s found it difficult to win the league, and as a result, despite all he has done for the club, they want him out.<\/p>\n

According to sources, Brendan Rodgers is on their list of replacements.<\/p>\n

But don’ worry, Ive sent them a couple of recent diaries, which should put them off.<\/p>\n

And before you shout “hypocrite “, I’m allowed to voice my opinions on the team, because I care. Hacks, as we have seen, care only to upset our support.<\/p>\n

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Incidentally, one or two of you may notice the striking similarity between the chap nodding and the guy writing this diary, which prompted a fellow Lennon CSC to point out that whilst arriving to meet me in a bar before the Zenit game, that most of what he referred to as day time drinkers bear a remarkable resemblance to my good self, which I would describe as windswept and interesting, and he described as good for spares and repairs.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0you can see I’m surrounded by inconsiderate and heartless bastards with no care for a fellow mans feelings.<\/p>\n

anyhoo, i’ve had a chat with Brendan and he’s decided to alter his one up front strategy.<\/p>\n

Sort of.<\/p>\n

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Scott Brown has decided to quit international football to concentrate on being kicked only by Celtics opponents.<\/p>\n

On the official club website, he explained his reasons..<\/p>\n

\u201cI have spoken to Alex McLeish over the weekend,\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI really wanted to tell Alex first what I was thinking about things.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAs I said to Alex, I felt that, given the demands which are increasing all the time in football and at this stage of my career, I wasn\u2019t able to give both my club and country my best and I needed to focus purely on Celtic at this time.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe football calendar is more and more demanding now, and in terms of looking after my own body and in interests of my family, I felt now is the right time to take this decision. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI have really enjoyed my time with Scotland and making over 50 caps is something which I will always be really proud of. It was a huge honour to pull on the Scotland jersey every time I was given the opportunity and to be able to captain my country is a privilege I will always cherish. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to thank all the Scotland managers I have worked with over a number of years. They have all been great men to work with and supported me brilliantly as a player over so many years.\u00a0I\u2019ve had the honour, too, of working with some great players – great team-mates and so many lads who always gave their all for their country.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI would also like to sincerely thank the people who are the most important, the Scotland fans.\u00a0I have had great support from the Scotland fans. I have always given my best to the Scotland team and I know that all the lads in our squad enjoy playing in front of our supporters, who follow the team home and away in such numbers.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI want to wish Alex and the squad the very best of success for the future and particularly for the upcoming campaign.\u00a0I hope he can do what we had always aimed for.\u00a0Obviously I\u2019ll be supporting the lads all the way as they try to get to the Euros. We have a very good squad of players and I know they will be doing all they can to take the country to a major tournament. I\u2019ll be right behind them.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

He’s getting on a bit, and the extra travel, the extra matches and the risk of unneccessary injury have played no small part in his decision.<\/p>\n

However Keith Jackson, an awarding winning journalist , claimed..<\/p>\n

Thanks a lot Stewart Regan … you\u2019ve just cost us Scott Brown too \u2013 Keith Jackson<\/h1>\n

Celtic captain has quit his country and Record Sport\u2019s chief football writer insists there\u2019s only one man to blame.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On the ball again.<\/p>\n

But not to worry, there’s a whole new generation just waiting to take his place, and happily for hacks seeking good news stories from Ibrox, thats exactly where the nation will find them.<\/p>\n

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Rangers boss Graeme Murty tips new boy Greg Docherty to fill the gap left by Celtic captain Scott Brown in Scotland\u2019s midfield<\/h1>\n<\/section>\n
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The Ibrox gaffer paid tribute to the Hoops skipper and admitted his international retirement is a sad day for the<\/em>\u00a0country\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

He said;<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has been a really good servant to Scotland. He\u2019s taken fantastic care of his body and I think you see the impact he has on his team.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great news for Celtic, but sad for the Scottish team.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As the song goes..<\/p>\n

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but i done seen about everything\u00a0when i seen a”rangers ” manager praise a Celtic captain and even cite good news for our club.<\/p>\n

In fact, we hear that in Perth tonight, where they face St johnstone, the “rangers ” players will form a circle at kick off and offer a minutes applause in respect of Browns service at international level. Murty sure knows how to curry favour with his support.<\/p>\n

Greg docherty, whichever one he is, is being touted as a replacement for Brown, presumably due to his experience at the top level and winning mentality, although he has no top level experience and hasn’t actually won anything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It doesn’t end there. The Ibrox club are looking to extend the stay of QPR’s Sean Goss, despite the fact the London club won’t extend the loan, and the Ibrox club can;t aford to buy him.<\/p>\n

Still, its all good news designed to make that mythical 55 seem achievable, even though the earliest the new entity can achieve that milestone is in 2073.<\/p>\n

Roughly about the same time they’ll have paid off their loans and have secured a bank account.<\/p>\n

In other news, Motherwell have extended the hand of friendship to this weeks visitors Aberdeen.<\/p>\n

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