Celtic Banter Archive August 17 2011

17 Aug 2011 21:46:59
Obviously there's been players on both sides of the divide that just rub people up the wrong way... Lennon, Ricksen, Brown, Boruc, Novo.

Who were the players or staff, even if you wouldn't say to one of your pals that you had an underlying respect for?

For me as a Bluenose, it would be Tommy Burns, Jinky Johnstone, Henrik Larsson, Paul McStay, Pat Bonnar and the man who's been in the news recently, Pat McCourt.

We had just beat celtic at Ibrox, 2-0, Kenny Miller scored a double, I think Mowbray was the celtic manager, McCourt went round every Rangers player and shook every hand. Respect to the bold Patrick after that {Ed007's Note - Brilliant question mate, and respect for having the guts to say that. Just off the top of my head Walter Smith, McCoist (TBs funeral said it all), Brian Laudrup, I am not going to say any more, because I know a lot of the charity work etc that Rangers players have done and personally helped people off their own backs, so it would be unfair and maybe controversial. John Greig just for being 'Mr Rangers' as in his pride and service to the club. I am surprised you didn't have Billy McNeill though?}

There's loads I could mention, Billy McNeil obviously, my mistake. I got to talk to Bertie Auld at a charity auction for 2mins, funniest guy I've ever listened to.... the wee mans patter was quality {Ed007's Note - I know Bertie quite well, he was friendly with my father. He could hold a room for an hour with his stories and craic.}

For me as a celtic fan it would be Jorg Albertz. would have loved him in the celtic side. also david weir

John Hartson - gutted when we didn't sign him. Can still remember hearing him & De Boer were at Ibrox for talks, on a high all day long.

Then the medical the next day - dejection. And just to rub salt into the wound, O'Neill snaps him up :(

Good to see the big man fighting fit again.

I would have to say the most respect i have for a rangers player would be davie cooper.
tommy burns said scotland has lost a national treasure.

I quite liked Alfie Conn
paddybhoy

As well as some of the names already mentioned to me Dado Prso would be one of them also.

Jungle Bhoy.

17 Aug 2011 20:48:21
here ed is it true thit that david husselhaufs wee midgit bro is called,wee haufn'hauf,hes still biggur thin me. pat here ed not aloat ae peepul no this bit posso is aktually twinned wae, ah cannae kwite get it_ its...... springburn,
the amputee capital ae the wurald alhl huv ye no
thats why they only go tae the furst legs it sellik park ed here ye shood see the queues (sorry fur the bad spellined) ootside the sekund haun shoaps
wheres that f'kin kat,vera

Hey Pat ask Ed007 to tell you about prawn sandwich for £85 LOL timalloy

17 Aug 2011 20:21:26
here ed am in the "andiamo " in milungavie,aw very posh rite so thurs me, wee sally mcmoist wee tim....n big marty bain or baldy iz hes mer affecshunately nown,so weer aw huvin a rer ter (remembur that wan ed) mibbe naw the last time you hid a rer ter wiz rippin yer y's it the jim,anywaey weve hid the sterter,soup in a baskit wae ootsidurs pan fried wae olive oil,so the mains cum up weer aw scoffing like thurs nae the morra, wee craigie's goat lam shanks (by the way thats no cocknie rymin rite) scoffs the lot, huvin a wee brandy,etc, when wee paulo, (ah luv that name) comes acrose,"everytin awrite fura yooooooos?,
wee tim"yes but ah dont like they wee green things,whit ur they?
the wee green thingsssa ara two bayleafs meester whyte
well thats it ed the whole table hiz eruptit wee tims gone fur wee paulo,"two baliffs, two bailiffs ya wee kaflik bas'.-d ahl gie ye two bayliffs",
"calm down says big bainy, "dont you start yir shiny heeds been blindin me hauf the nite,n throws his brandy owur bainy ,well hes smoking a cigar so hes flambayed hiz self, ( ah dont no if hiz hair wull ever take noo ed)so that wiz us aw barred, n'when the cops ur draggin us oot,wee sallys shoutin hey "that wiz craig whte ye no" wee paulos came bak wae " naw itsa no wee sally he a dizervis it) (thinkin it wiz cockney rymin) honest ed ye koodnae make it up, ahv gave it" big mikey stoap lickin the flare,n'pull they jeans up before sombidy parks a lambretta in the cheeks ae yir arse ya midden",thats me joe the toof ed anither crazy nite in the life ae wee timbo,honest ed rangurs supportirs ye cannae liv wae thum n 'ye canny live wae thumwhit {Ed007's Note - Evening Pat...}

17 Aug 2011 19:58:50
Is the Celtic vs Sion available anywhere but on radio? Or do i need to get the Tranny out..and ask him to put the radio on?

TrampsPants

You would actually let Kirk Broadfoot handle your radio? Lol
Kevbhoy

17 Aug 2011 19:31:20
Ed007 saw your answer to post on Man Utd site re biggest club in world and who you would play for. Agree these days with the money involved most players would move to the highest offer of wages.
But cast your mind back to Lisbon Lions they played for the LOVE of the game (even the highest earners were only on about £200 week and for winning European Cup bonus was about £1000 ) They all enjoyed the game for the games sake and played with a SMILE on their faces (wee Jinky the perfect example) how many of these multi millionaire players do that these days?
I agree with the marketing Man Utd seem to be biggest club in world, but let's not forget Celtic's Brand throughout the world. You pick any country in the world and I guarantee there will be a Celtic supporters club there. With our huge Scottish/Irish/American/Australian/Canadian etc.. fans we SHOULD be one of the best supported clubs in the world, if not the best. If we marketed Glasgow Celtic the BRAND globally who knows where it would take us. Hail hail timalloy {Ed007's Note - They are the highest valued club in the world Tim, I was talking financially. Celtic don't use the worldwide brand anywhere near it's potential. The days of The Lisbon Lions are long gone football has changed so much. Read this from a friend of mine from the USA and then say we are making so much money from using the CFC brand:

www.celticrumours.co.uk/celtic-news/celtic-news243.php

Ed007 yes i saw that article by your friend Graham and that is point i was trying to make above. With our vast support in America we should have a Celtic shop in most if not all major cities in America and offer discounted Celtic souvenirs even give kids free celtic tops, (same for Australia/Canada/South Africa etc.. ) As your friend says when Celtic do tours dont charge the earth for these friendly games and connect with the fans again. We should also be offering them tv and internet packages again at reasonable prices to watch all Celtic games and promise ex players to attend their club functions and hold regular rallies around the different countries. Make EVERY fan no matter where they are feel an important part of Glasgow Celtic Football Club. Timalloy {Ed007's Note - Tim, exactly there should be and there isn't, how can it not be beneficial to NIKE not to sell CFC merchandise freely in the USA? There is no import taxes as such as they are an American company. It is a multi million pound market that is being left untapped. In this financial climate CFC should be making every effort to maximise income, tours are all well and good but that is a one off match etc for overseas fans, they should be able to contribute to the club by buying merchandise when ever they want to.}

Agree 100% ed, as you probably saw I posted similar thing on Man Utd site but was a wee bit naughty(you know me and wind ups) told them Celtic's green and white hoops were instantly recognisable and asked how many teams worldwide played in red? Hope they are better at seeing funny side than our neighbours Timalloy {Ed007's Note - They are fine, I think you had one answer already, Billy Meredith ;-)

17 Aug 2011 18:33:14
{Ed007's Note - Have a look at this guys, 100% genuine, another Eds mate phoned up to check it out. It is in Russian but look at the pic or translate it:

www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/mama4h/222554.html

Hi Ed007 £85 a sandwich and NAE BOVRIL Not going there Timalloy {Ed007's Note - I hope Wee Pat comes on and sees it!!}

£85 is still cheaper than alot of BP petrol stations.

TrampsPants

17 Aug 2011 13:20:46
Looking forward to Sloth (Fraser Forster) going back to Celtic, I think he's a big numpty. Yeah a good clean sheet record but actually when push came to shove (cup final vs Rangers) and the important climax to the league Celtic just, well, weren't good enough.

Another Load of Rubbish The Shame Where Lucky Last Season As Regards To The SPL Title The Hoops Had A Better Head To Head With The Shame Last Season As For The Family Cup Yeah The Shame Can Keep That Trophy Although Lets Not Forget The Final Result In 1957 This Season Will Be Different Though As Regards To The SPL Title Which Will Make A Nice Pleasant Change

What kind of education did you receive?

Capitalization should always be used for the beginning of sentences and questions.

Capital letters always need to be used for titles and proper names.

Got to be one of the most idiotic points ever on this site. You're saying he's a person because, even though he holds a record for clean sheets (more than the shagger has ever kept), he let in 2 goals in the cup final? Are u tootin a crack pipe while typin this 5hite? Come on man make some sense or at least think about what ur doin
Kevbhoy

What`s with education mince? do you want a gold star or something? tuck your shirt in and pull up your shorts, good lad, now run along.

Rangers league win last season was down to experience. Celtic were far and away the better football side last season but the experience of the Rangers squad and Walter Smith was the difference. Smith ain't there no more and Fat Sally already has the hounds at the door. The Celtic players will know how to react this season and we are already giving teams the run around despite not firing on all cylinders.

As for Forster, 23 clean sheets for a man who had a very dodgy defense infront him isn't great, it's a bloody miracle. I'll admit i'm not exactly thrilled with his signing but the record speaks for itself.

TrampsPants

Don't be so sure, Gers are still a solid team and few decent additions it will be close {Ed007's Note - So if there are no decent additions you will concede on here after the window closes that Rangers are not very good after all?}

Ed how can you reply with that, how can we admit to being not very good when that team has won the title for the past 3 years, if Celtic dont sign anyone before the window closes will you come on here and sayyous are not a good team NO ididnt think so, so why u asking someone else to do it? Lets just see who yous bring in before you slate anyone else eh Hopefully you will be eating your words come end of the month and end of May also. {Ed007's Note - I wasn't slating anyone, the guy said with a few decent additions it will be close, I think if the window shut right now it will be close. My point was he wasn't showing confidence in his own team by saying it needed additions to make it a close race. It is his admission I questioned.}

17 Aug 2011 12:21:14
So, you control the purse strings at Celtic Park, you have to work within a budget of €5million,, who would you buy between now and the transfer deadline day.

1) Richard Dunne.
2) Aldo de Negris (I reckon he'd be another Henrik).

ColumMc

De Negris, no question CM.

Dunne is Majstorovic with an Irish accent. Big, strong etc but they turn too slowly. Big Kelvo can't cover every attack on his own.

Shaunybhoy

De Negris everytime. We already have Bid Dan, Rogne, Hooiveld, O'dea(can be recalled in a moments notice) Loovens, K Wilson and Mulgrew...... how many centre backs do we want?

Aldo de Negris. 2million
timo hildebrand. free
jamie murphy. 1 million
fraser forster. looks like a loan so would just offer 2 million for him permanently

I'd go for Tim Matavz and ALF and keep the change

17 Aug 2011 12:07:32
Obviously pleased with league standing and the super-efficient financial handling of the club and we do have several exciting players on the pitch. However, I am really frustrated at the lack of poitive and professonal activity in the transfer market.
Targets we identified should have been tied up by now and these 'trials' make us look like a boys club.
Surely we should have a Director of Football to assist NL in that department especially when a new in-experienced manager has had to put up with all that other nonsense and hinderence put upon him.
We needed a Goalie pre-season and we seem to be dithering and back-tracking all over the shop while inferior outfits and more experienced wheeler dealer managers are snapping up bargains we are missing.


Jinky Fan {Ed007's Note - I am against the whole concept of Director of Football JinkyF, it very rarely works out, remember Dalglish/Barnes? If things don't work out the manager gets sacked and the DOF remains. The main point when MON was taking over CFC was that Dalglish would be removed, MON refused to work with a DOF, the manager should have all the power when it comes to the team IMO, no great manager has ever needed a DOF or 'mentor'.}

Take your point about great managers, but we have a good rookie manager who may have benefited from a older wiser adviser on certain aspects only, cheers for your opinion and love the site, mate.

Jinky Fan {Ed007's Note - We're all entitled to our opinions, and thanks very much for the praise.}