Celtic Rumours Archive April 26 2012

26 Apr 2012 23:13:18
Alex Thomson has done a blog on The Anticoist. It's worth checking out puts all the Laptop Loyal to shame......DH

Is he still about? Thought he would have done for wasting police time. {Ed007's Note - I have noted your IP address. If you can explain why he would be wasting police time I am sure the constabulary will be keen to speak to you. And please don't use it was on Twatter as an excuse, that could be construed as wasting police time.}

Oh dear, Alex is in trouble. He has only gone and put the boot in, how very dare he.
This is an abomination.
Nevis

26 Apr 2012 22:35:11
Been hearing that the GB are going to be breaking into the old Vera Lynn oldie " We,ll meet again " on Sunday. Class .......DH

Can you imagine 40 odd thousand,linked arms and swaying.That would be up there with beachball sunday(the best wind up ever)i will deffo be joining in.........green jhedi

PMSL just thinking about it......DH

Hopefully they dont bring any incorrectly spelt banners again

26 Apr 2012 22:11:56
ED007 just watched Bilbao/Sporting game, great game and two teams
trying to win game, wanted Sporting but well done Athletic Bilbao..
My point is about their forward LLorente I know he will now cost a fortune, butI would love Celtic to put in a cheeky bid and see if we could get him. I see that Southampton may bid £7m for Hooper and there is talk of bids for Ki £5m. I would estimate bids for the Spaniard would start around £8 - £10m then big wages.. but hey if we want to make impact in champions league he is the type of player Celtic need. What is your opinion ED007 would he come to Celtic? Oh well I can dream..
Timalloy {Ed007's Note - We would never get Llorente Tim, all the big teams are watching him. The deal for Hooper has always looked on the cards since January although he was never leaving then. Him and Adkins have great relationship since Scunthorpe, but Southampton might not get a chance if they don't get promoted.}

Llorente for �8m-�10m?! No chance - more like �30m-�40m

Llorente is a regular in the Spanish squad and has played about 20 - 25 games for them. He offers them something different due to his height. He'd cost about �25m and demand high wages.

He would never leave athlethic as they have a policy for basque players and they are very loyal to the club {Ed007's Note - They do sometimes leave, but it does take a lot.}

26 Apr 2012 20:15:10
To the Rangers.........

Now there's a shocker, wee fatty on the TV backtracking after his irresponsible rant, insisting that the panel should be identified publicly, knowing full well their identities.........he'a a gutless snake in the grass and always has been, as well as a useless manager!

Yes, our manager has been guilty of misdemeanors, as you've all alluded to, let's see how balanced you are! McChins should be denounced as an instigator of mischievious activity and motives!

Yes, you are "the people", a race of superior beings that rule this mighty island.....oh, how the mighty have fallen!

Miko x

Do you think he will be found guilty of incititen hatred? {Ed007's Note - That would be more a legal situation.}

The most sleekiest man on the planet

Alot of bitter celtic fans to say the least... do you reckon no threats have arisen from the constant claims from the celtic management claiming referees decisions are "personal"? or when celtic fans have surpassed threats and ACTUALLY assaulted a referee with a coin? {Ed007's Note - You really want to cast up the past? Barcelona 1972...... you are celebrating your first ban from European football, you must be bursting with pride with that one.}

If lennon had made the same comment then he'd be getting slated on every football show on the planet. disgusting whats happening to the SFA panel.

I couldn't agree more with this original post. Fat Sally is a sly snake in the grass who knew exactly what he was doing when he made his public rant. The fact is he will get away with this. If it was Lennon he would be up in front of the courts before the week was out. The quick that disgraceful club is liquidated or punted out of the SPL the better for Scottish football.
WuTanBhoy x

I'm a Celtic fan my self and think that the word iresponsible is not the best word to use after all we have done the f*ck uefa banners were iresponsible Lennon running on the field was iresponsible and the comments on twitter was a load of sh*te jjust a cover up just my opinion also think it's stupid to sing about rangers dieing if they do die then we will lose. A LOT of money and won't be able to bring some big names to paradise.

John buoy {Ed007's Note - Is anyone thinking the same as me with this post..................

26 Apr 2012 17:43:37
Wow just checked out this Markus henriksens clips looks fkn magic! Young 6.1 ft great talent, defo one for future. I seen he knocked back Genk In the last windy, but if we offer a wee bit more plus Euro football next season we might just be able to nick in there n get him I hope ! Plus made my mind up I do like the new top after a day of thinking about it. I'm surprised with the tennents logo Being as small as it is but never mind. I really hope the away strip is the one is the one that's doing the rounds which is basically just the tricolour ? That would be so fkn magic in our run for nine in a row now!! Honestly uv got to see this one its magic !! Hail Hail

I just checked this Lad out he looks the real deal! Have we been linked with him? I'm sure the top teams must be keeping an eye on him! In one clip I see he was celebrating with Lustig could this maybe help us land him Lustig might of recommended him!

Not that it counts for much but he ends up mint on fifa hah. we've apparently been to watch him this week.

26 Apr 2012 17:40:11
Celtic launch 125th anniversary home kit

CELTIC Football Club is delighted to announce the unveiling for the first time of its new home kit, marking and celebrating the Club’s 125th anniversary.

The 2012/13 season is set to be a special one, as the Club will be celebrating 125 years of proud history.

Nike has created special kits for this landmark anniversary, starting with a new home kit.

The hoop represents the history of Celtic, it represents the family, it is inclusive and should never be broken. With this kit, Nike has looked at ways to contemporise the Hoops in a clean and classic way.

A Celtic home jersey traditionally has seven unbroken Hoops. This season, there are nine thinner hoops, linking back to the nine consecutive Scottish league titles Celtic won between 1965 and 1974. It is a record that has never been broken.

The jerseys have an anniversary crest, celebrating the Club’s 125th anniversary. The pattern around the crest is Celtic knot-work. This kind of design again ties back to the Celtic origins of the Club.

The jersey has a small Celtic mark at the outer back neck and marks the foundation year and the year of the anniversary at the inner back neck.

The new jersey is worn with white shorts with the Celtic knot-work detail printed on the side panels and with black socks with a green and white hoop, again to underline the Club’s heritage.

Main club sponsor Tennent’s Lager, a supporter of Scottish football for almost 40 years, has changed its branding on the Club’s home shirts to mark the club’s 125th Anniversary.

The logo will now appear below the club crest on the left breast of the shirt rather than across the chest as in previous seasons.

Tennent’s believe that the way in which the brand has been incorporated into the new strip is a fitting way to celebrate the Club’s 125th anniversary.

This move has been welcomed by the Club, and will be appreciated by the supporters who will wear this classic kit.

Steve Annand, Commercial Managing Director for Tennent Caledonian Breweries, said: “When we were approached about the new kit designs and talked through the sentiments behind this special anniversary for the club we wanted to play our part to help create what will become a truly classic Celtic shirt, we have achieved this in a positive way.

“The kit design is based on the original world-famous Hoops first worn in 1903 and we feel our branding fits this perfectly.”

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: "We´re very grateful to Tennent´s for the way in which they have recognised and shown such commitment to the Club´s 125th Anniversary season.

"It is magnificent that we will enter our 125th season as Champions of Scotland and we are sure that our supporters will enjoy celebrating this very important milestone.

“We have enjoyed an excellent relationship with Tennent’s during our very successful partnership and they are without doubt one of the finest brands with which we have had the privilege to work.

“Tennent´s have been one of the most important brands in Scottish football over a number of decades, we thank all those at Tennent´s for their support and we look forward to continuing this great relationship."

And the Chief Executive added: "Once again we are delighted with the fantastic design which our kit supplier Nike has developed.

“We have been grateful to enjoy a strong relationship with Nike, such a successful global sports brand. This has been a hugely beneficial partnership for the Club and our supporters and it is one we hope to continue for some time.”

The new Celtic home kit will be available in July 2012.

Jungle Bhoy.

Jb,just been told that the away top is in tomorrow's paper but don't know what it's like as they wouldn't show it,have you seen it.
big paul

Not seen the away at all.Usually we get a preview before the papers but nothing this year.Not sure about tomorrows paper but have been told the away was to be unveiled next week.Think todays launch was to take away the focus from Gers kit launch.When has the club ever showed a kit before the next one to be released?

Jungle Bhoy.

26 Apr 2012 15:54:15
does the ban for embargo commence once they come out of administration as they currently have an embargo or will it run side by side which would mean they as yet are not actually being punished(ed can you advise) {Ed007's Note - It will begin when they exit administration .}

26 Apr 2012 14:52:29
FIFPro in mercy plea to UEFA
Union disagrees with suspension policy for Champions League

ally wants to know who the panel is. he is gonny get it sorted.

What difference would it make if he finds out who's on the panel ! They deserve everything they get n more! Desparate act for a desparate Man drowning in a sea of s**te n lies! Haha I'm loving it boys ! As I'm sure you are
CB67

Champions League the last thing on Ally's mind .

26 Apr 2012 12:53:51
Hi ed. Don't know what to think of the new kit. Maybe its because Sammy middling it lol. I see division3 bound neighbours have no stars on their knew home kit. Maybe Ally will gave a rant about them to. What a tool. Bigirishmac

I like the shirt and shorts but the black socks are awful , celtic strip should always have white socks. bb

Cn u post a link aint seen it yet meself cheers
afgandan67 {Ed007's Note - http://goo.gl/vVdVW

I don't like it..maybe it'll look better in the flesh. Socks are horrific ! Mrs E

Afternoon Mrs E, I was thinking same thing about the black socks, does not even coordinate with other colours, it needs a woman's touch Mrs E. Going to watch Sporting Lisbon game tonight, now I like their socks green and white hoops lets get back to them LOL Timalloy

I believe Celtic's original strip had black socks but I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong?

Mac

Rangers have 5 stars on the new top!!

I don't like it, the stripes are too thin :/

TerribleBeauty

I dont like it, they could have done so much better. they have some good parts but it just dosent look right. looks rly old school, the black one will be the best. its a shame that they didnt do it better.

I think the kit looks quite smart tbh.

St Mikey

We did wear black socks until 1932. As the kit is to mark 125 year anniversary I think it is right choice. Very few liked the Barcode 3rd kit last year and seems to have sold very well. As long as we have the Gold badges on the sleeves we'll all be happy to wear it!!

Where are the stars like? Stitched on the inside? Hidden.....

Bigbadjohn

The new celtic top has one more hoop.

The stars are on the right sleeve for your info {Ed007's Note - Why are they not around the badge like most teams who are proud of their achievements?}

26 Apr 2012 12:32:33
Ed, Does the finishing league position of the champions league finalists affect us in terms of our qualification for next season? {Ed007's Note - No.}

So regardless who wins it our route to the group stages stays the same? {Ed007's Note - Yes. We enter at the 3rd qualifying stage through that champions route.}

26 Apr 2012 11:45:55
New home top looks awful
Kevbhoy

What the bloody hell were they thinking with those socks!!!!............green jhedi

Mate i wouldnt worry about it too much ive just seen rangers new one aswell haha

It seem duff and duffer have seemingly refused to santion the funds to get a kit designer. Blue Strip, Rangers badge. cant really elaborate any more than that

Ive just seen the celtic kit and i think its a cracker mate. i think the fashion polis need to have a word with the OP. Socks are a bit different but a wee change is nice from time to time. Im getting 2

Come on.Think out of the box. Its pretty good IMO not least as the Tennents logo is far smaller ( I dont agree with alcohol advertising on our shirts..just my opinion please no big debate) I dont care about the socks as I only wear the top and even then only on special occasions. I am hoping that others dont worry too much about wearing the hosiery or what it looks like as that gets close to the worrying level and is this a healthy thing for grown ( some middle aged) men to discuss?! Sopot Celt

Have to admit I jumped the gun a wee bit. I saw it from a pretty bad angle and it didnt look up to much. Saw big sammy wearing it an it actually looks quite good
Kevbhoy

Celtic wore black socks up to 1932, so probably for nostalgic effect they picked that colour for them

26 Apr 2012 10:54:46
The new home kit for the 2012/2013 season will be launched at a media conference at Celtic Park this morning. Keep an eye on the club's official Facebook page for news and pictures later today

25 Apr 2012 21:55:51
Ed do you think we will see rabiu ibrahim before the season ends?
CumbrianBhoy {Ed007's Note - I am hoping so.}

26 Apr 2012 09:29:49
Rangers will resign from SPL but not today as is bring suggested in some circles they will wait till the gang of ten vote for new voting rights and throw there vote to them obviously cant publish my source but can give you wee bit of info that dont think is in public eye letter that SDM recieved from Collyore Bristow for proof of funding wasnt worth the paper it was written on as it was not signed by any of our firm

Not sure on this one TBH. I am not saying Rangers wont resign from the SPL but if, as the inference of this post suggests, they will wait purely to have a parting shot at Celtic by voting against them then that is probably wide of the mark in my opinion. Ranger's (or Celtic's) resignation from the SPL, at any time, would result in the voting structure changing anyway - they would not need to vote for it, it would be a natural occurrence. That is why Celtic in particular want Rangers to remain in the SPL, with sanctions, and maintain the status quo. If they do resign it may be more to do with 'sticking it' to the SFA as a whole by reducing the finances within the game, affecting sponsorships and the potential SKY TV deal but I fail to see the logic behind carrying through with this approach. We are not exactly popular within the Scottish game currently and willingly taking this action, knowing the consequences, would make us even less popular if that were at all possible. The threat of resignation might be mere brinkmanship designed towards receiving more lenient sanctions in the future from the SFA or to try and force Celtic to favour them in relation to the forthcoming SPL sanctions in my opinion.

Before resigning it would be sensible to have already received verbal or written assurances from the SFL that their application would be accepted in the first place. Have Rangers had the time to do that yet? Doubt it, otherwise talks would have been happening before the sanctions were even announced as these things take time. Also an SPL club is a far more appealing prospect for a prospective purchaser than an SFL club. Why drop out of the SPL willingly unless the bidders have already agreed or sanctioned it? The sanctions imposed so far are SFA sanctions so they will follow Rangers down the divisions anyway so it isn't a back door way of escaping them. I can't see Rangers willingly taking this action somehow. We will just have to wait and see.

Brian

It is common practice for letters being sent out from law firms to be unsigned. The correspondence is therefore legal.