{"id":9077,"date":"2016-05-05T10:22:17","date_gmt":"2016-05-05T09:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=9077"},"modified":"2016-05-05T10:22:17","modified_gmt":"2016-05-05T09:22:17","slug":"celtic-diary-thursday-may-5-new-reality-tv-show-planned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=9077","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Thursday May 5: New Reality TV Show Planned."},"content":{"rendered":"

In an interview with ESPN, the sports network it’s good to tell your mates you have, but you never watch, Roy Keane was asked about the Celtic job.<\/p>\n

“I’m not trying to cop out but I don’t look too far ahead,”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“I think what will be will be, things will take care of themselves. I believe the man upstairs will look after me one way or the other.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“My only focus is on Ireland this summer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ve never been one to worry about contract situations or if a club is interested in me; I’m not one for touting myself, I don’t go applying for jobs. I’m not that busy kind of personality.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“If Martin O’Neill decides to stay on and he wants me involved, we’ll have a good chat about it. I’m loving the role, and grateful for the position.\u00a0<\/em>..<\/p>\n

“The only time you know if you’re interested is if you’re asked. This idea of speculation about other clubs. There’s always club jobs coming up, there will be in the next few weeks, but until someone asks you that question, ‘would you take that job?’ there’s no question to answer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“I’ve never been fearful about what’s coming around the corner for me, never. I think all that will be taken care of if I give 100pc to whatever job I’m in. At this moment my focus is on working with Martin and the players and the staff and making sure we go to the Euros and make Ireland proud and everything else will fall into place after that. I’m open minded, you don’t know where the next challenge is coming from until someone asks you.”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The man upstairs he is referring to will be Denis O’Brien, the billionaire \u00a0at the IFA and Celtic. Things will take care of themselves, but for now let me get on with the job i have, is pretty much the gist of that.<\/p>\n

Or could we do something different….?<\/p>\n

I’ve an idea.<\/p>\n

Instead of hiring one manager, we hire a dozen. Starting the very day the pre season kicks in.<\/p>\n

From big names to newcomers to fans, get them in.<\/p>\n

They all turn up, and on live tv, \u00a0Celtic TV, we get to see how they operate.<\/p>\n

With highlights sold to Channel 4. Or 5, or Sky, this would give us a real outlook on candidates, a voice in how he is chosen and raise a fortune for the club via premium phone lines and advertising.<\/p>\n

Then , for the next twelve weeks viewers can vote one guy off until there is just one remaining, and he gets to be manager until next season, when we repeat the whole process.<\/p>\n

And before you criticise it as a non starter, we could get the players to cook something, put a camera in the doctors office and film a few in custody and we’ve pretty much covered everything thats on telly in one show.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Especially if we can do cut aways to the bailiffs arriving at ibrox a few yars ago.<\/p>\n

All of that is ridiculous, of course, and the club will no doubt be more than way ahead of the rest of us with the next appointment.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, it seems they are also on the ball with Resolution 12.<\/p>\n

Things are happening, and everyone seems quite content with how its going.<\/p>\n

So far.<\/p>\n

It would be nice if the club communicated more with the fans on this, but at least they are doing something.<\/p>\n

I’ll let you know if I hear anything else.<\/p>\n

Or you let me know if you hear anything.<\/p>\n

The now annual new kit is here-complete with new sponsor…<\/p>\n

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At least they haven’t messed with the hoops, no wee fancy lines, no gimmicky trims and so on, so thats something.<\/p>\n

Though the sponsors \u00a0logo leaves a little to be desired.<\/p>\n

It looks more like a teacher has graded the effort, and it should say ” must try harder ” next to it.<\/p>\n

Perhaps they mean the team after watching for the last few months.<\/p>\n

We have had a glimpse of the away top template for 2018, however, another first for Etims;<\/p>\n

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New Balance, desperate to avoid making an arse of it like they did last year, described the kit.<\/p>\n

Richard Wright, General Manager of New Balance Football said: \u201cThis new kit combines the history of Celtic with the modern advancements of New Balance\u2019s research and development.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWith our NB Dry technology, the players can rely on the fact they will be comfortable on pitch while they are competing at the highest levels.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The kit has been developed using NB Dry technology, a moisture wicking fabric that keeps players cool and dry while wicking sweat from the body, making it fast drying.<\/em><\/p>\n

The shorts feature a classic all-white design trimmed with gold piping, paired with socks in white with a green gradiant Hoop.<\/em><\/p>\n

To offer added support to the ankle, the socks have built in comfort zones while the footbed has been developed with polypropylene to alleviate excess moisture when the foot makes contact with the boot.<\/em><\/p>\n

The goalkeeper kit is constructed with engineered Flex fabric zones to offer a greater range of movement, these zones are identified by contract heat transfers.<\/em><\/p>\n

The striking Toxic colour design with black shoulder Flex panels is complemented with Toxic colour shorts and socks.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Richard Wright, there, talking like a right dick.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right word is very important when promoting a product.<\/p>\n

Toxic, in any circumstance, is not the right word.<\/p>\n

And ” Moisture Wicking ” ?<\/p>\n

Why promote a product using a word which no-one understands ?<\/p>\n

“Hey, maw, I know the new selick top costs a fortune but you get all your moisture wicked. “<\/p>\n

Onto a winner there.<\/p>\n

I had to find out…every day is a school day here you know..<\/p>\n

Moisture wicking fabric is a kind of fabric that is commonly used in workout clothing and sportswear because the material is designed to pull moisture away from the skin. As such, the fabric draws sweat and perspiration off of the skin and out to the exterior of the fabric. It is much easier for the moisture to evaporate on the surface of the fabric than when it is trapped between the garment and the skin. Moisture wicking fabric is popular for the construction of workout clothes because it keeps people comfortable while they are exercising. However, moisture wicking fabric is sometimes used in the construction of casual and business casual clothes for people who need to look professional and put-together even in hot and humid conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ah right, if you get all sweaty-unlikely for most of Celtic’s players-the top draws the sweat off. Which, er , helps.<\/p>\n

Thats innovative, and well worth the cost.<\/p>\n

It keeps people comfortable and makes them look professional.<\/p>\n

In addition to keeping people comfortable while they are working out, moisture wicking fabric can also be important in the prevention of hypothermia. When people exercise outdoors in cold weather or participate in winter sports, they have to wear warm clothing, often in layers. Once they begin exercising, however, their bodies heat up and they may begin to perspire. In low temperatures, it can be dangerous for sweat to collect on the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

And it helps to prevent hypothermia.<\/p>\n

Fantastic. Buy one for your granny.<\/p>\n

But a season book for the old lady is out of bounds. For senior citizens there’s an increase of \u00a370, with no prospect of a partial refund if you don’t buy the new top and catch hypothermia in the winter.<\/p>\n

You’d think the club would do a sort of pay as you go for them, sort of monthly renewals. Harsh, but I’m the sort of guy who always buys the over seventies a book of short stories, just in case.<\/p>\n

In other news, the latest wunderkid to be linked with the Wunderteam ( 54 titles in four years, easily the greatest achievement in world football ) \u00a0is 16 year old Matthew Knox, of Livingston;<\/p>\n

Rangers target Matthew Knox: I’m a Celtic fan and my hero is Henrik Larsson … but that wouldn’t stop me signing on at Ibrox\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m a Celtic fan, it\u2019s a bit bizarre when I pick up the paper and see my name linked with Rangers but who you support shouldn\u2019t matter when it comes to which club you play for. My family are all Hearts fans and it doesn\u2019t bother them that I play for Livingston and support Celtic.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe number one reason I\u2019m a Celtic fan is down to one man and that\u2019s Henrik Larsson.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was aged about five or six-years-old I used to watch him play and I loved him.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI went to the games to watch him and he\u2019s my ultimate hero.<\/em><\/p>\n


\nLarsson left Celtic on the 30 June 2004. Knox was born on the \u00a0December 1999.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He was four years and seven months old when Larsson left.<\/p>\n

Most people can’t even remember where they lived when they were four and a half-wothout asking their mum, anyway.<\/p>\n

His family were all Hearts fans, so of course they took the little fellow through to Celtic Park every week.<\/p>\n

Or, did he go on his own…?<\/p>\n

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The Record have surpassed even themselves with that story.<\/p>\n

I’m waiting for them to print the story i sent them about the new Celtic club doctor…<\/p>\n

\"ca.<\/p>\n

Or Peter Lawwells new house…<\/p>\n

\"Entrance<\/p>\n

Incidentally, El cormaco has asked me to point out that he is a tall chap.<\/p>\n

Here he is with me on the way to a the Milan game a couple of years ago.<\/p>\n

\"Robert<\/p>\n

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Charlie Saiz is back on the ball with his photos, and Susan Murphy is back on the ball with her comment…<\/p>\n

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Todays picture, they tell me, is of Miss Scary Uk Hattie Madders, who won the title back in 1883.<\/p>\n

Unless you know better…<\/p>\n

\"Winner<\/p>\n

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