Its also worth remembering the effort put in by the Celts for Change group, who seem to have been airbrushed from history by the press. They played a massive part in events back then, backed by supporters and fanzines , and theydeserve a glass or two raised in their name as well<\/p>\n
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The campaign took its toll on these guys, such was the stress involved, but they reckon it was worth it. Here they are today, reminiscing \u00a0about those events<\/p>\n
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Life goes on, and Peter Lawwell continued his climb up the greasy pole of footballs political world by accepting a post on the executive board of the European Club Association . He\u00a0will join other existing board members including chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge of Bayern Munich, AC Milan’s Umberto Gandini, Edwin van der Sar of Ajax and Arsenal’s representative Ivan Gazidis.<\/p>\n
The European Club Association is the sole, independent body directly representing football clubs at European level.<\/p>\n
Lawwell told Celtic’s official website: “This is a tremendous honour and a role which I very much look forward to undertaking.<\/p>\n
“European football is an ever-changing landscape and from the perspective of Celtic, it is vital that we ensure we are at the heart of the action and at the centre of discussions regarding the development of the game.<\/p>\n
“As we look to the future, I look forward to representing Celtic, Scottish clubs and the other clubs in Europe to ensure that the voice of these clubs and their supporters is heard.”<\/p>\n
All this gallivanting around the continent is great, as long as Scottish football gets something out of it. And as long as Lawwell remembers he’s already got a full time job at Celtic. And at the SFA. And controlling the press, the police and the major banking institutions.<\/p>\n
Too much on his plate ? Well, maybe, but lets see what we get out of it before we criticise what appears to be a quangoesque organisation, and if nothing else, it does give us a voice at the top table. Sort of.<\/p>\n
When Fraser Forster sits down at the seasons end to decide where he wants to play his football next season, he is going to have a lot of clubs to choose from. Perhaps we could just rent him out short term.<\/p>\n
It would be a major surprise if he were to stay, and its probably time to look for a replacement. The club have had a look at Eduardo, of Sporting Braga, several others have been mentioned in despatches, but the latest one, and the most intriguing one, is a possible swap deal incorporating Manchester Utds Anders Lindegaard.<\/p>\n
Currently out of favour at United , the 29 year old has something to prove, and he won’t be able to do that at Old Trafford. He has been hampered by injuries recently as well, which makes him the identikit Celtic target.<\/p>\n
Thats if Forster chooses Cheshire as his next destination. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also looking at him, as are an assortment of Italian teams.<\/p>\n
The Celtic Trust are holding their third supporters open meeting tonight, at the London road supporters club. The Trust aims to raise specific issues with the club, and also to demand answers. They have a way of ruffling feathers on the board, and if anyone has a genuine gripe about the way the club is run, the Trust will help provide a voice for you. Or at the very least help you to use your own wisely. It all kicks off at 7pm, and they deserve your support.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, its kind of ironic that as Celtic celebrate survival across the city they are getting ready to deal with death -again.<\/p>\n
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With tomorrow named as the day they could go into administration, we would like to congratulate the appointment of finacial guru Phillip Nash as secretary to the company. Just in time to preside over the carve up of assets. ![\"Embedded](\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/Bh38bxAIIAAMVoS.jpg\")
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Just a couple of years since the original club died, the support are now discussing some sort of protest to draw attention to their plight, and possibly even force the current stewards out. There are plans being discussed to occupy the ground, to hold a rally at George Square, and even to walk out en masse at the next home game. Perhaps I may be so bold as to venture a suggestion of my own…<\/p>\n
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They could do a lot worse than listen to this advice, from their own Queen. (Probably .) <\/p>\n
In other news, a disappointed Alex Ferguson, interviewed at the Oscar ceremony, passed on his commiserations to Ashley Young, who surprisingly failed to receive a nomination.<\/p>\n
And with the current crisis in the Crimea dominating headlines, David Cameron has urged Vladimir Putin not to invade the Ukraine, at least until Britain has built its aircraft carrier and sent out letters to re-enlist all the soldiers he made redundant last year.<\/p>\n
Ally McCoist has denied he visited a brothel at the weekend. He apparently put his head around the door and asked the receptionist how much it was for a cheeky wee wank.<\/p>\n
She told him it was the same price for him as it it was for every one else.<\/p>\n
Alex Ferguson and Billy McNeill were the two players in yesterdays picture, and its difficult to work out what the Celtic legend is thinking in the still. However, not as difficult as it is to work out what David Weir is doing here. Any ideas ?<\/p>\n
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