{"id":7212,"date":"2015-06-05T09:31:14","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T08:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=7212"},"modified":"2015-06-05T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T11:30:13","slug":"celtic-diary-friday-june-5-reading-the-papers-dont-bother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=7212","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Friday June 5: Reading The Papers ? Don’t Bother"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remember last week when Ronny Deila said he was going to trim the squad ?<\/p>\n

Actually, that shouldn’t be a question, it’s more advice. Especially when you read the papers, who have engaged a shift in policy when it comes to reporting on Celtic.<\/p>\n

Having linked everyone in the current squad with a move away, they are now set on linking everyone who isn’t with a move to Glasgow.<\/p>\n

Steven Fletcher ? Instead of Leigh Griffiths ?<\/p>\n

Carlton Cole ? Instead of a footballer ?<\/p>\n

The list goes on, but not on here.<\/p>\n

Worth mentioning that Dick Advocaat, which is a medical condition describing \u00a0those who achieve a level of satisfaction by putting \u00a0their willy’s into a bottle of Warninks, sees Virgil van Dijk as his first signing, which is odd, because I thought he was staying at Sunderland.<\/p>\n

Mind you, given that he once paid \u00a312m for Tore Andre Flo, the funds raised by selling the Dutch defender to Advocaat could see Celtic make a dramatic swoop for Messi, Ronaldo and maybe even Lewis MacLoed.<\/p>\n

The only thing we’d say to keep an eye on is whether or not Ikeche Anya just happens to pop into any estate agents during the current international break. \u00a0And we’re full of shite as well.<\/p>\n

International football.<\/p>\n

Tonight at Easter Road. a nation riddled with allegations of \u00a0corruption face Qatar in a \u00a0game should not only not be televised , but should not be taking place at all. At the very least, it should be boycotted.<\/p>\n

The Qataris face questions about which of their FA travelled to Scotland, and may also be facing censure having dealt with the shadowy figures who work in the corridors of power in Glasgow.<\/p>\n

It’s going to be difficult for them to show their faces in decent company after this.<\/p>\n

And although some might argue that the developments in football this week could lead to a fairer all round game, there’s still a chance that the bastards will be promoted next season.<\/p>\n

So, having discounted the international scene, and the close season upon us, what can you do this wekend to avoid the inevitable “it’s about time you did something around the house ” allegations which are likely to be made, shortly after breakfast tomorrow.<\/p>\n

I had eggs and soldiers for breakfast today. Well, I made eggs and soldiers, but when I sat down the toast was gone. Shouldn’t have used French bread, I suppose.<\/p>\n

Anyhoo, tomorrow , in Glasgow, there are a couple of events you might need to be aware of;<\/p>\n

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The community of football celebrating their differences, and making donations to the less well off ?<\/p>\n

Absolutely. It’s what we do.<\/p>\n

It looks like a good day out, and if you are going to this, it means you can avoid this;<\/p>\n

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Billed as the OrangeFest ( presumably an abbreviation of “Orange ” and “Festering ” ) , it’s a chance for the city to relive the old days of anti -Irish racism, sporadic violence and religious intolerance.<\/p>\n

And you can see some monkeys, dressed in orange, playing a flute.<\/p>\n

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I think the last one was held in Manchester.<\/p>\n

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We hear that the use of the Union Flag is upsetting the staunchest of Unionists, and she’s decided to ditch in favour of another flag which symbolises peace;<\/p>\n

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Even she’s sick of them. And not surprisingly, as when she read out her speech the other week, she realised that the countries skint because some people aren’t paying their way, and it looks like some of her kids will have to go without helicopters this year.<\/p>\n

The Orange Order, which is the organisation behind this, and by the time this goes online, the ones likely to be hiding in my garden, claim the Festering is to “engage with the public “, yet BBC Scotland claimed that none of the organisers would speak to them.<\/p>\n

Engage with the public. always military terms with that lot.<\/p>\n

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You see, it’s all a misunderstanding. They do want to engage with the public, and one spokesman went so far as to say that “people in Celtic tops would be welcomed ”<\/p>\n

Saves time trying to find one after they’ve had a few beers , I suppose.<\/p>\n

There will be a couple of bands appearing, we hear the Ungrateful Dead and The Pretenders will be there, and if you go to #Orangefest Bands on twitter, there’s a full list.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, over at Ibrox, they are moving swiftly to get things ready for next season…<\/p>\n

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Obviously they don’t need that cash yet, and the cynic in me wonders if they are going to wait until Third Rangers are officially announced….<\/p>\n

Or could it be that \u00a0if that cash goes into the bank, Mike Ashley might think it’s his…..and it’s only seven days until he formally asks for it ?<\/p>\n

That could also be why they have yet to announce a benefit game for long serving midfield genius Lee McCulloch, who left the club last week;<\/p>\n

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I am only thinking out loud here. I know very little about the big business world and how these things work.<\/p>\n

About as much as the Ibrox board, to be fair.<\/p>\n

I did chuckle at the Evening Times headline, though.<\/p>\n

Drastic surgery would have been needed<\/h1>\n

at Rangers had they beaten Well and won<\/h1>\n

promotion back to top flight<\/h1>\n

Even the NHS, in it’s current state of neglect , wouldn’t try surgery after the patient has died.<\/p>\n

Davie Hay, Celtic legend, was making a point in the column it’s taken from, \u00a0, but it’s still indicative of the refusal of the fourth estate to recognise that this is the second entity playing in the first division.<\/p>\n

Speaking of sporting integrity, there was news that the Irish FA accepted a bung not to contest Thierry Henry’s handball that put paid to Irelands chances of playing in the 2010 World cup finals.<\/p>\n

John Delaney, the IFA chief, said;<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cWe felt we had a legal case against FIFA because of how the World Cup play-off hadn\u2019t worked out for us with the Henry handball.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAlso the way Blatter behaved, if you remember on stage, having a snigger and having a laugh at us. That day when I went in, and I told him how I felt about him, there were some expletives used. We came to an agreement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThat was a Thursday and on Monday the agreement was all signed and all done. It\u2019s a very good agreement for the FAI and a very legitimate agreement for the FAI.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A replay ?<\/p>\n

No. Some money. Delaney should be kicked out of office this morning.<\/p>\n

It takes two to be corrupt. One to give, and one to receive.<\/p>\n

Delaney was on the defensive;<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m bound by confidentiality for naming the figure. You\u2019ve put a figure out there and fair play to you. It was a payment to the association to not proceed with a legal case. In there they signed a confidentiality agreement where I can\u2019t talk about the amount involved.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cYou used a figure there, well done to you, but it was a very good and legitimate deal for the FAI.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Er, won’t it be in the accounts ? Well, someone’s account, at least.<\/p>\n

Yesterdays Diary asked if you could remember five names…<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on the site is Carl Jungle bhoys full and comprehensive answer, “The Forgotten Men Of Amsterdam “<\/p>\n

\u00a0So go and have a look. It’s a great article.<\/p>\n

Today, it’s time for another caption competition, because it’s Friday.<\/p>\n

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