{"id":3205,"date":"2013-07-26T10:42:02","date_gmt":"2013-07-26T09:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=3205"},"modified":"2013-07-26T10:42:02","modified_gmt":"2013-07-26T09:42:02","slug":"celtic-diary-friday-july-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=3205","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Friday July 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gary Hooper has passed a medical at Norwich, and is apparently poised to sign a contract with the English side. A four year deal and his personal terms have been agreed . The move to the city will give him the chance to move his career up a level, as it has done for many others in the past.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/?attachment_id=3206\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3206\" alt=\"partridge\" src=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/partridge.jpg\" width=\"254\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/partridge.jpg 254w, https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/partridge-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, 16 year old Slovakian winger Samuel Mraz has joined the club, but isn&#8217;t thought to be a direct replacement. No, we&#8217;re still waiting for that one. Around twenty five goals need to be found from somewhere, and we need it quickly , so you would think..<\/p>\n<p>Or do we ? Balde may not yet be up to speed, but casting back ones mind to his initial signing, he did say something about making us forget about Hooper..<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Express, in between its adverts , says that Hooper chose the glory with Norwich in the EPL, as opposed to significantly more money at QPR. Worth mentioning so you can see the words &#8220;glory &#8221; and &#8221; Norwich &#8221; in the same sentence.<\/p>\n<p>QPR boss Harry Redknapp was a little miffed at losing Hooper-though technically you cannot lose something you don&#8217;t actually have;<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; You have got to get transfers like this done quickly, &#8221; said the Loftus Road boss. &#8221; If you take your time you are always open to the risk of somebody else coming in and that seems to be what happened with Gary hooper. Its definitely a huge setback for us because i thought it would have been a fantastic signing for us. &#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Thats the way to do it. Get the deals done and try not to draw attention to yourself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/?attachment_id=3207\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3207\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3207\" alt=\"del\" src=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/del.jpg\" width=\"278\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/del.jpg 278w, https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/del-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Celtic face an investigation from UEFA after supporters let a few flares off at the Cliftonville game. According to the clubs statement,<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; Three fireworks were exploded within Section 111, causing the match referee to require a stadium announcement to be made instructing such behaviour to stop. As a result of this unprecedented step by a match official, Celtic FC will now be the subject of a disciplinary action for contravention of the UEFA safety and security regulations. &#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Note the wording. &#8220;Exploded &#8221; is not normally used where fireworks are concerned, they are &#8220;let off &#8221; , and the tone used with the referees &#8220;unprecedented &#8221; request.<\/p>\n<p>Seems like Celtic are more annoyed with the referee for mentioning what is a fsairly common occurence at grounds throughout Europe, than they are with the support for letting them off. Or Detonating them from a safe distance by remote control, which is how it will be reported in some papers.<\/p>\n<p>Still, it gives us an excuse to bring out this banner again, should the club be fined.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/?attachment_id=3208\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3208\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3208\" alt=\"fuck uefa\" src=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/fuck-uefa.jpg\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/fuck-uefa.jpg 275w, https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/fuck-uefa-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A fine is likely, but certain sections of the press are reporting a couple of Celtic directors claiming that the club may have to play behind closed doors in this seasons UCL. So here we go with the old anti Green Brigade debate again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The club have this on the official website;<\/p>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<p>&#8221; The Directors and Board of Celtic Football Club are responsible for the safety of all supporters, and this is their primary objective.<\/p>\n<p>For some time the Club has been under close scrutiny by the Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group with regard to serious safety concerns within Section 111. The Safety Advisory Group is responsible for recommending the annual renewal of the General Safety\u00a0<a id=\"FALINK_2_0_1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.celticfc.net\/newsstory?item=4330#\">Certificate<\/a>\u00a0which determines the safe spectator capacity of Celtic Park and allows the stadium to operate.<\/p>\n<p>The Safety Advisory Group\u2019s primary concerns, which are shared by the Club include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Overcrowding of Section 111 resulting in unsafe congestion.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0The refusal of spectators to comply with the direction of safety stewards.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0The unsafe lateral movement of spectators blocking aisles.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00b4Moshing\u00b4 \u2013 mock fighting\/jostling \u2013 causing crowd disruption and damage to seating (131 damaged at Tuesday\u2019s night\u2019s match).<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0The \u00b4body surfing\u00b4 of young people over the heads of spectators.<\/p>\n<p>Regrettably, all of the above concerns were evident at Tuesday night\u2019s fixture against Cliftonville FC. In addition, three fireworks were exploded within Section 111, causing\u00a0<a id=\"FALINK_1_0_0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.celticfc.net\/newsstory?item=4330#\">the Match<\/a>\u00a0Referee to require a stadium announcement to be made instructing such behaviour to stop. As a result of this unprecedented step by a match official, Celtic FC will now be the subject of a disciplinary action for contravention of the UEFA Safety and Security Regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Following the events of last Tuesday\u2019s match, the Club\u2019s position was to close Section 111, but following discussions between the Club\u2019s Supporters\u2019 Liaison Officer and representatives of the \u2018Green Brigade\u2019 that decision has been reviewed and the section will remain open. However, the situation will be monitored at both the Celtic FC v Borussia Monchengladbach match on Saturday 27th July, and the Celtic FC v IF Elfsborg match on Wednesday, July 31.<\/p>\n<p>The Club is keen to work with spectators in Section 111 to resolve safety concerns. However, it should be understood that failure to stop this unsafe behaviour will require the closure of this area in Celtic\u00a0<a id=\"FALINK_3_0_2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.celticfc.net\/newsstory?item=4330#\">Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Club recognises the many examples of good support for the team emanating from this part of the ground and in particular the efforts of the \u2018Green Brigade\u2019 in organising positive displays which are commended. However, the unsafe aspects of spectator behaviour in Section 111 require to be addressed with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p>The Directors and Board of Celtic Football Club consider their responsibilities with regard to Spectator Safety to be of paramount importance. We will continue dialogue with representative of fans in this area to resolve these serious safety concerns however this unsafe behaviour must stop.<\/p>\n<p>Thats youse telt !<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, it could be viewed as another pop at the colourful and lively Green Brigade. On the other hand, safety is paramount. Its all good fun until someone loses an eye. In these days of blames and claims the club are probably terrified-well, the clubs insurers anyway-of a massive payout once supporters twig they can blame a lack of proper care on any accidents that happen at the ground. Or, of course, it could just be that they care..<\/p>\n<p>Finding a middle ground is necessary, supporters and the club \u00a0must recognise the effort the GB put into the match day experience, and the GB must realise that not everyone around them thinks its great fun to be surrounded by boisterous youngsters.<\/p>\n<p>Especially that bastard with the drum.<\/p>\n<p>Theres no point in the GB \u00a0claiming victimisation over this. They can be annoying, and the same rules apply in all stadia throughout the continent. But, the club must also show common sense when dealing with this section of the crowd, who have earned praise for the tifo displays and banners, which are the equal of anything else in the world of football.<\/p>\n<p>The most abiding memory of a firework at a football match I have was in the old Jungle, against Rapid Vienna, when some wag thought it would be amusing \u00a0to put a firework in some young ladies jacket pocket, which caused a wee bit of panic followed by much hilarity. A very nervous hilarity ,it has to be added.<\/p>\n<p>Common sense should be allowed to prevail. Which would probably be a first.<\/p>\n<p>A big well done to Hibernian, who kept the score down to a respectable 7-0 when they hosted Malmo in the Europa League qualifiers. That means that another aspect of the old Rangers club can be erased from the history books, as the 9-0 aggregate eclipses the 12-4 pounding the now defunct Ibrox club took from Eintracht Franfurt, back in 1960.<\/p>\n<p>Hibs boss Pat Fenlon says his side &#8220;lost their way after the first goal &#8220;, and he needs to take a &#8220;look at himself &#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fair play to him for that. After a defeat of that magnitude, I&#8217;d be ashamed to look at myself for months.<\/p>\n<p>St. Johnstone got through, though, and that was a hell of a result over the two legs for them. That means Scotland have three wins, a draw and two defeats so far this season. Which is better than this stage last season.<\/p>\n<p>Old pals John Hartson and Eyal Berkovic were featured in yesterdays picture, before they had a little tiff at West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>Heres a trickier one. Who is the fellow in the brown jacket on the left of the picture as we look at it ?<a href=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/?attachment_id=3210\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3210\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3210\" alt=\"tc\" src=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/tc.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/tc.jpg 270w, https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/tc-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mpu\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1357126661968-0\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slideshowr\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gary Hooper has passed a medical at Norwich, and is apparently poised to sign a contract with the English side. A four year deal and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/etims.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/delia.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2J7If-PH","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3205"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3205"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3212,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3205\/revisions\/3212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etims.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}