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20 May 2012 00:07:12
Tonights winners of our popquiz are ........
Chrissybhoy and unnamed poster with 8 correct answers each.Well done,a place in Charles Green's consortium is winging it's way to you.The answers are:

Deco - Portugal's playmaker won his first Champions League trophy under Jose Mourinho at Porto in 2004. Two years later and he added a second, this time whilst at Barcelona.

Marcel Desailly - The stalwart of the French and Milan sides actually won his first Champions League trophy with Marseille in 1993. A year later and he won the title for a second time, scoring for AC Milan in their 4-0 win against Barcelona.

Didier Deschamps - Current Marseille manager Deschamps won the first of his titles with Marseille in 1993. He won again in 1996 when Juventus defeated Ajax. He also tasted final defeat on a further two occasions.

Samuel Eto'o - The Cameroon striker was part of the Barcelona side which won the Champions League in 2009. He became part of the exclusive back-to-back winner club when he repeated the feat for Inter against Bayern in 2010.

Owen Hargreaves - Initially underrated in his homeland, Hargreaves showed his value when he was part of Bayern Munich's win in 2001. He was also part of the Manchester United team which beat Chelsea in 2008.

Christian Panucci - Italian defender Panucci was part of the AC Milan side which demolished Barcelona in 1994. He also won the trophy when Real Madrid beat Juventus in 1998.

Clarence Seedorf - The only man on this list to have won the trophy with three different teams. First up, Seedorf won the trophy with Ajax in 1995. In 1998 he won it again with Real Madrid, before winning another two trophies with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007.

Paulo Sousa - The Portugal midfielder won back-to-back trophies with Juventus against Ajax and then with Borussia Dortmund against Juventus.

Edwin Van der Sar - The Dutch goalkeeper was part of the all dominating Ajax side which won the trophy in 1995. 13 years later he won a second trophy whilst at Manchester United.

Jungle Bhoy.

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19 May 2012 23:16:21

JB {Ed007's Note - I have mailed you JB.}

19 May 2012 22:03:23
I would be over the moon if we were to sign Marcus Berg from hamburg. It would show a real ambition from the club and maybe Jon Daly too if possible. This way we get a proven European an international striker and a prolific SPL striker. I'll leave the GK and CB scouting to Lenny though lol
Kevbhoy

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19 May 2012 21:18:01
POPQUIZ:
Since the inception of the Champions League in 1993 there have been 348 different players who have played in the final.

There have been 30 players who have played in finals with different teams. However, there have only been nine players who have actually won the trophy with two different clubs.

To clarify, i'm only looking at the Champions League era, so that's since the tournament's rebranding in 1993. Also, i am only counting the players who have actually taken to the field at some point for the winning sides. If they were unused substitutes, they're not counted.

So, who are the nine?

Jungle Bhoy.

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19 May 2012 20:34:32
I have been told today that Southampton aren't the only team bidding for Hooper, Everton and Sunderland are also watching the situation. If there's 3 EPL clubs interested I think we should look for closer to £10m. Imagine Hooper and Jelavic up from for Everton, I'd like to see that.
With that money we could get Rhodes or fletcher or both. Still need a cb but.
I have also been told to expect a few free transfers. I'd imagine Gordon would be one.
Nickybhoy

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19 May 2012 20:13:47
So reading on here says Foster not yet committing to the club should we decide to buy him. Why not bring Gordon in on a free and look for a quality young keeper to keep goal for years to come?

Foster hasn't exactly been the fans favourite, although he has done very well in my opinion, but surely we should be wanting players who want to play for the club

19 May 2012 19:38:23
For anyone travelling to Norwich the Celtic supporters club down here in Norwich meet in the Temple bar on Unthank road. Also the riverside complex next to the stadium has a few bars so there's a few options for everyone. Hope to see many of you down here.

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19 May 2012 18:28:06
Sly Sports are saying Southamton have offered 7 mill for Hooper ...Is it getting close to an offer that can't be turned down?.....TTTS

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19 May 2012 18:21:00
Don't know what to make of this but my pal works at wigan as a admin clerk and tex me to say Gary Caldwell wants to move back to Glasgow .

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19 May 2012 18:13:08
Sly Spurts understands Southampton are lining up a new move for Celtic striker Gary Hooper.

Southampton have held a long-term interest in Hooper and saw a couple of bids for the 24-year-old rejected in January.

Saints boss Nigel Adkins is a huge admirer of Hooper having worked with him during his time in charge of Scunthorpe and he is keen on being reunited as he plans for life in the Premier League next season.

Southampton are looking to bolster their attacking options for next season and Hooper is thought to remain their top target

Hooper scored 29 goals in all competitions this season and he also won the Golden Boot as the SPL's top scorer as Celtic clinched the SPL title.

Celtic are determined to keep hold of their star striker, but it is understood Southampton are ready to test their resolve with a bid of £7million for Hooper.

Jungle Bhoy.

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19 May 2012 16:57:10
Another big game , another big call for our so called best referee , another bad bad call , our refs and officials really are shocking......DH

19 May 2012 16:54:05
Well once again we have a game ruined by a very poor decision by a referee! Although Hearts wouldve won anyways. But how many more times are we going to see referees make decisions which either turn?change or downright ruin games before more is done! Ruined what could have been a great spectacle for scottish football. Onca again football the real loser in scottish game!

Evinguu

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19 May 2012 16:00:15
I know this might seem like a daft question...but there's 50,000+ at Hampden, where are all these fans when their teams playing week in week out ?
Mrs E

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19 May 2012 13:39:57
Anybody think big Jon Daly could do a job for us ...TTTS

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19 May 2012 13:32:32
Just back from town centre and seen all the fans going to cup final . I know we won the league but it made me awee bit envious . Cup final day was always a great day out and most days was played in great weather . Pierres goal against Airdrie : Maccas against Dundee Utd : Wee Joes against Rangers . I could go on . Any other good ones ?....DH

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19 May 2012 12:21:20
Ed do you happen to know if Celtic are interested in Marcus Rosenberg? Been released from Werder Bremen. I think he'd be a great addition

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19 May 2012 10:13:36
Morning ed. Have u heard that one of the thugs that was on YouTube wrecking the toilets at parkhead was a off duty policeman?? Like what the Fuxk?? A policeman. I give up. Scotland seems to be rotten to the core. Goodluck to wee Pat Fenlon today. He's a celt. Bigirishmac {Ed007's Note - He has been charged BIM.}

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19 May 2012 10:07:54
could someone repost the info on how to stream football on google chrome please {Ed007's Note - Here they are:

1. Install the browser Google Chrome.

2. Look in the top right (your right) corner and you will see a spanner.

3. Click on the spanner and select 'tools'.

4. Click on extensions

5. At the bottom right (as you look at it) you will see 'Get More Extensions >>'. Select this.

6. In the search box type 'Chrome Live Football' and search.

7. Click on Chrome Live Football and then click on install. (it may download to a holding file in the bottom left as you look at it, in which case as soon as it's finished click there, but mostly it will install itself)

8. A small football will then appear in the top right (as you look at it). Click on that, select 'live stream' and reset the clock to GMT and it will list all the live games available all over europe and other places.

You may occasionally need to install other programmes or the link you pick will only work on Explorer (in which case cut and paste the URL into Explorer), but you will always get every EPL match (or any other). Sometimes you will only be able to find it with foreign commentary and sometimes you will get it in English. You'll get about thirty links and you may have to look through a lot of them to get what you want. You will also get most La Liga matches, Greek matches, Italian matches and French matches as well as top matches from South America.

Someone also asked about viruses etc. Google Chrome is actually far more secure than Internet Explorer so the risks are considerably less, but you should have decent virus/spyware programmes and run sweeps regularly as a matter of course.

The quality will also depend on the speed of your internet connection. If you have super-speed and have a modern HD TV, consider connecting your PC to the TV via the PC socket on the side/ back.

Cut and paste the above into a document and save it for future reference.

19 May 2012 10:07:40
Alex Thomson remains sceptical of Green's proposed takeover of Rangers.

He tweeted last night -

"... this Green thing doesn't look or feel right. I might have something for u Monday".

K-Dot.

19 May 2012 10:00:46
Just a quick rant about Grant Holt. Celtic should definitely sign him as he would be a perfect partner for Hooper. My worry is an over inflated price tag for a player who has had one good season in the premiership. May I remind people that this is a guy who's scoring record has been achieved in the lower reaches of the English divisions up until this year. He would not sniff a starting line up in any of the top 6 EPL teams so would end up at someone like Villa, collecting 9th place finishes every year. He has one last shot at the big time, and celtic provide that platform for him (Champions League). I'm not dissing the guys talent, moreover the fact that this is a guy celtic should easily be able to sign him up. In old money this guy would be considered decent at best. Don't get caught up in the over inflated bull sh~@ that defines the EPL.........two words Andy carroll. A season before he hit 20+ goals and got sold for 30 million, Newcastle had him on the transfer market for 1 million!!

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19 May 2012 09:37:11
Craig Gordon has left Sunderland.

K-Dot.

19 May 2012 09:31:49
Craig Gordon has been released by Sunderland and is expected in Glasgow for talks in the next few days for talks with Celtic

19 May 2012 04:36:03
Hi Ed, just bar talk rumour but a few guys reckon that almost all football clubs, used the EBT scheme Rangers are being hit iwth now. Hate to think that Rangers are tip of iceberg and Celtic may also be brought to book at some point. Mates reckon Rangers are first because of CW cheating the taxman out of PAYE and NI etc. Any thoughts? {Ed007's Note - Brian Quinn advised CFC not to use EBT's so the club never has. When Juninho signed he was paid by this method, CFC cancelled the EBT and paid all the moneies owed to the authorities in full. The Keanes' and Bellamy's wages being paid by Dermot Desmond is totally different, everything was included in their contract and all taxes etc were paid in full, there was no double contract or hidden payments to these players.}

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18 May 2012 21:58:44
hi ed havint posted in ages mate but still read regular!Was just wondering if there would be any chance of signin xherdan shaqiri from basel. Looks a class act, I mite be dreaming but how much would basel be lookin for?

Celticthomas {Ed007's Note - Shaqiri is joining Bayern Munich for next season Thomas. The fee was undisclosed but it was between 10-15 million Euros.}

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18 May 2012 21:23:34
Ed do u think Celtic should go for Royston Drenthe of Real Madrid as his contract runs out soon.Conor67 {Ed007's Note - He is a good player Conor but it is his off the field lifestyle that has seen his career stall. He couldn't even behave himself at Everton and had numerous run ins with Davie Moyes, they even looked into sacking him.}

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18 may 2012 21:13:17
ed ,tou have prob heard this rumour but i have just got it from a good and trusted sourse that the bbc prog about murray and co on wed the one he tryed to put a injunction on has got evidance of fergus mccanns phone be hacked in to by a private detective plus other shocking revalations have you heard any thing or am i getting this as old news ,jodrok {Ed007's Note - The content of the show has been speculated over for a few days now.}

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18 May 2012 21:05:19
Hey bhoys been a very happy guy since last sunday after the title winning party! Just wondering if anyone as a link for wanyama, bangura and ibrahim dancing round the trophy? One of the most memorable images of the title party signifying our global appeal!

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18 May 2012 20:15:51
sorry ed was snowed under at work.
i asked how you would review the season now the dust has settled , at the beginning of it i would have snapped your hand off for a title win but ended up disappointed not to win the double or treble . the killie loss was not as bad as the hearts one which was very bad , both results imo were down to bad luck and bad tactics on neils part . in europe after a bad start i thought we played very well against some very good teams . overall i think neil still has alot to prove and would only give him 6.5 out of 10 for this season ,fab1 {Ed007's Note - I did answer you mate??? We won't mention that you have added a wee 0.5 point to your assessment :-)

www.celticrumours.co.uk/celtic-rumours/celticrumours8210.php

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18 May 2012 20:10:27
Hi, Would just like to congratulate James McFadden on enjoying his time in the reserves at Everton pity it's now come to end glad you made the right choice just like Sol Campbell, Jimmy Bullard and David James! Where are you all now? Haha Hail Hail to you all!

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18 May 2012 19:35:18
Hi Ed,
I posted a few days ago about the keeper situation and my thoughts on cudicini as a pos replacement for big fraser, now I'd like the big man to stay but there's stalling tactics at play by the agent so he obviously thinks he's got an ace up his sleeve, and that's fine but perhaps we should be publicly looking for other options, now I know u say you expect gordon to be number 2 choice... But let's look at the facts, the mans had some bad injuries over the last 5 yrs, the worst in my opinion being broken wrists, now whilst I'm no doctor I can't for 1 minute believe you could ever have as strong a wrist again after a break (maybe I'm wrong?) So I think we should be looking elsewhere, now a few names.. Fabianski (perhaps a little short but good experience for 1 so young), Sorrenson, pletikosa (albeit probs won't wanna come back after last years debacle)and maybe even 1 last go at given (although I doubt we could make him a good enough offer). With regards other targets for outfield positions, defence ; I think we'll sign loovens back up and cha will go to germany, possibly mills will sign up. Midfield; in all honesty unless we lose a mainstay we won't sign anyone unless henriksen deal is goer, attackers; I've gt no inkling of where NL is going on that 1, commanding forward who does something our current strikeforce don't (bully defenders)
what do you think Ed?

HH
pfb79

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18 May 2012 18:51:48
SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster has told Rangers not to expect special treatment if they apply for re-entry to the top-flight.

Prospective new owner Charles Green is still keen for the club to exit administration via a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) but may be forced to go down a newco route.

Green met with Doncaster and Scottish Football Association counterpart Stewart Regan on Thursday and could be set for disappointment when it comes to the Gers SPL status.

Doncaster told reporters: "We will continue to deal with clubs equally under the rules.

"Our job is to apply those rules, without fear or favour to every single one of the 12 member clubs. That's what we will do.

"It's our job to explain that what we are doing is treating people equally. If everyone understands that, then what will be the reason to be aggrieved about the outcome?

"Every club will be treated exactly the same. I can't get into 'special cases'.

"Our job is to apply the rules fairly and evenly to every SPL club."

Even Rangers boss Ally McCoist has accepted that dropping down to the fourth tier may be morally right but fears such a scenario would be to the detriment of Scottish football.

But there could be further difficulties ahead at Ibrox with the SPL also investigating the use of 'double contracts' at the club.

And Doncaster is not expecting a quick resolution.

He added: "It will take some time and, ultimately, it's being done by our lawyers.

"How long will it take? How long has the HMRC case taken?

"These things take as long as they take."

Jungle Bhoy.

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18 May 2012 18:48:20
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has admitted that threats against his safety led him to think about giving it all up.

The former Northern Ireland international revealed the extent of his recent difficulties in an interview with Real Radio phone-in host Peter Martin, to be aired on Monday evening.

Lennon was the focus of a high-profile court case earlier this year, which saw two men, Trevor Muirhead and Neil McKenzie, jailed for five years for conspiring to assault him.

The men targeted Lennon by sending parcel bombs to Celtic Park and the club's training ground.

During the trial Lennon told the court he was left "very disturbed" by the incident.

The period was a particularly traumatic one for the Celtic boss as his friend, fellow target Paul McBride QC, died just days before he was due to give evidence at the trial.

Lennon was a pall bearer at McBride's funeral in Glasgow and admits the stress of events led him to wonder whether it was all worth it.

He said: "I had a real difficult time when Paul McBride passed away.

"And there was a spell where, on the Monday it was Paul's funeral and then on the Tuesday I had to go and give evidence in the court case and that was a real tough, tough spell.

"At times you think: is it worth it? You know, all these things that happen to you."

Asked if he had considered quitting, Lennon replied: "Yeah. I mean at the end of the day, your personal safety is in jeopardy or you feel it's in jeopardy.

"I was always well briefed by the police and the intelligence officers, so that gave me a lot of comfort through those times but you're just thinking: is it worth living here?

"You know, I love Glasgow. I love the environment. It's been my home for a long, long time.

"But there is an element to it that lets the city down, you know, lets the country down and the sooner we can eradicate that - but it's got to come from the home.

"It's got to come from the families and it's all right pointing the finger at schools and this, that and the other, (but) you know as parents we have a responsibility to bring your kids up in the right way."

Jungle Bhoy.

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18 May 2012 16:51:43
Ed Whats this with the Ticketus deal being terminated by duff and duffer? Can they legally do that?

On another note if any Bhoys still want to go to the Norwich game you can buy tickets on the night from the Jarrold stand ticket office at Carrow road after 6pm. The CFC ticket office have sent the unsold tickets back I went down to the ticket office this morning as I drive past it on my way to work to find out for some bhoys travelling down to see me but thought I would post on here for info.

Hope to see many bhoys in the good bars of Norwich on Tuesday.

Hail hail

CeltStu {Ed007's Note - Ticketus are still owed the money as a creditor. Basically the administrators are defaulting on paying it.}

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18 May 2012 17:50:12
Would love for Celtic to sign up Ivan Klasnic, on a free just now after being released, could easy do us a job.

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18 May 2012 17:10:49
heard we were thinking of bidding for rhodes if his team loose the play offs any truth in this ed? {Ed007's Note - The play offs are immaterial. Rhodes will be leaving Huddersfield.}

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18 May 2012 17:19:08
although we have forrest out on the right what would people think of a cheeky bit for newcastles obertan would bring great pace and skill to the team as he is out of favour. wages would be a problem but what do u guys think

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18 May 2012 17:11:17
Well Charles Green doesn't half talk some p1sh. This is a quote by Green that I've taked from the official Rangers website:

"I can assure fans that it is very easy to raise money, even in this financial market we are in, for an institution like Rangers."

Surprising it took David Murray so long to sell the club, when Green can pull together such untold wealth in a matter of weeks.

Rangers supporters - be wary, very, very wary.

K-Dot

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18 May 2012 16:53:37
Just seen there Grant Holt handed in a transfer request. Realistically, even with the lure of the Champions League, dose anyone think there's a feint glimmer of hope of him coming to Paradise.

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18 May 2012 16:43:30
Grant Holt has put in a transfer request at Norwich. Great physical striker, which wouldn't go a miss at Celtic. I can see him more going to a mid-table team, like Fulham/Sunderland, but if you don't ask, you don't get. MIGHT be tempted by CL football.

kev88

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18 May 2012 16:28:35
What's up with sightings page again ed?Not been updated for few weeks.

Jungle Bhoy. {Ed007's Note - That should be it. We have changed it so that I can post pics instead of them going to the geek squad first. I wasn't getting the alerts that anything was posted. That should be it sorted now.}

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18 May 2012 16:22:20
afternoon ed, first time poster here. i see mcfadden and henneman have been released by everton. im expecting the tic to be heavily linked with mcfadden now. i seriously hope not tho.He had his chance last year. would prob do a job but he turned us down. would also rather see mcgeough given a chance next year than see us sign a new midfielder. {Ed007's Note - Welcome the the site mate. I didn't want McFadden last year and I don't want him at CFC now.}

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18 May 2012 16:14:41
So James McFadden has been released by Everton. Whilst he is capable of the odd moment of magic I personally don't think he would bring anything new to our squad. Is it worth a shot for a season or should we avoid him like our neighbour avoid tax bills? Scotty Bhoy

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18 May 2012 15:25:21
Good shout on the Jamie Vardy transfer ed. You got the team right and have been saying it would be £1m fee since January.I was one of the ones that said no non league player would go for that,sorry big chap {Ed007's Note - See I do sometimes know what I am talking about lol.}

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18 May 2012 14:06:30
Celtic are interested in Maor Melikson of Wisla Krakow, who is a midfielder. I believe this is the Plan B, if the Henriksen deal does not materialise.

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18 May 2012 13:34:47
Allegedly Allan McDonald ex ceo of Celtic had his phone bugged in 2000 have you heard anything that would confirm this ed
Markybhoy {Ed007's Note - No, sorry.}

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18 May 2012 13:28:08
Had one of those "I told you so!" moments with the whole rudnevs story, was recommending him in August! Got a Polish friend who supports Lech Poznan who rants and raves about him but I didnt think he'd go as cheap as £3million...anyway, I think it at least shows a bit of ambition from the board, dont you think ed?

Danjam {Ed007's Note - It shows the board are willing to back the manager in the transfer market, whether it is using the overdraft or selling a player to fund the spending, it is still the club's money being spent. The only problem is getting players to move to Scotland.}

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18 May 2012 12:52:28
hi guys, just gonna post a few opinions on possible ins and outs at the club. I dont have any dodgy rumours.

1st'ly, glad to see the back of mcginn, never rated him even when he was getting a game under mowbray. Wilson, Big Danny, loovens, cha, cervi all leaving will free up wages which is good. also wanna see the back of juarez, rasmussen, odea, murphy we dont need these guys at all. I think the one big player to leave will be Ki, and to be honest hes one we can afford to lose Id say as we're well covered. I think its pretty clear Fraser Forster aint signing, Ive been saying it for a while now, too much stalling and hedging his bets for a club in england. Well thats not the Celtic way son, so bye bye. I see Craig Gordon being the one to replace him, good signing if he stays fit. Just a few opinions lads, let me know what you think!

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18 May 2012 12:38:52
Well done GARY CALDWELL voted Wigan player of the year !
Wonder if he would come back up the road?

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18 May 2012 12:30:01
Ed is Fojut not signing now because he is injured or is he just going to be out for a while after signing? First I heard of this.

Tam the Tim {Ed007's Note - The deal has been cancelled Tam. The injury is worse than first expected and after the CFC medical team checked him out the deal was called off. There are clauses included in pre-contracts that allow this.}

18 May 2012 11:21:55
I see Ivan Klasnic has left Bolton, think he could fill that target man role for us. Not the greatest scoring record at Bolton but has international experience and may find it easier in the SPL.
Also wanted to say to all the eds, I love the no nonsense approach you have to stupidity and idiotic posts. Too many sites pussy around people that spout bile and nonsense but they are always firmly put in their place here and it is a pleasure visiting the site. Ive been a long time visiter but very rarely post my thoughts but i am looking forward to sharing my views with all the other Celtic fans here. Guys like Jungle Bhoy, Timalloy, Wee Pat and many more make it worthwhile having a look every day so guys I look forward to sharing my views and having some banter with you all.

Scotty Bhoy {Ed007's Note - Welcome to the site Scotty.}

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18 May 2012 10:24:59
Have Cha, Loovens and McGinn now left Celtic?

I have heard that they are away but havent been able to confirm!

I am obviously aware of big dan and Mark Wilson moving on!

Any info Ed? {Ed007's Note - McGinn has left the club. Loovens has technically left but there is talk he could be offered a 6 month (1 year??) contract after the Fojut deal collapsed but Cardiff and Sheffield Wednesday are interested in him. Cha is in the same boat as Loovens, he is free to talk to other clubs, if he finds a club he will leave.}

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18 May 2012 10:52:49
Silly season starting again, lots of names being thrown around but I think the priority is trimming the squad down before adding more quality to it. Got a feeling Forster is holding out for an EPL team, Boruc or Gordon would be great acquisitions for us but what one would my fellow buoys pick if you could choose? This Norwegian lad Henriksen from Rosenberg looks good, box to box midfielder and decent scoring record from the middle of the park but do we need another midfielder? Brown, Ledley, Wanyama, Kayal, Ki, Commons, Forrest and Samaras all played in that midfield during the last season and there is real quality in there. Rumours of bids for Ki gathering pace and can only imagine Henriksen coming in should we lose one. The main priority for me is a striker and commanding centre back, one of of work mates is a massive reading fan and reckons Matt Mills would stroll through the SPL but in my opinion we need somebody older and experienced to bring out the best in our younger CB's. A name I have heard a few times is Matthew Upson, don't know where he is playing just now or what is fitness is like (perhaps you could help there ed?). Up top we are still crying out for something extra, I would love to see Jordan rhodes in the hoops but can't see us getting involved in a bidding war and i think it is a target man we need. Somebody that can bully the opposition and put his head on the ball, if only big bad John was in his prime! Marko Janko is would be ideal but costly. Jay Bothroyd got very little playing time at QPR, a load deal may suit both sides and he has the presence. What are all your thoughts for possible signings this summer?

Scotty Bhoy

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18 May 2012 02:51:51
hey ed howz it going? just wanted to get your thoughts on the supposed yakubu and owen rumours. I personally can"t see the yak being short of offers after a 17 league goal season playing for a team that finished 2nd bottom of the epl. Owen could be a shout though. It's a risk no doubt, but if he were to hit the ground running could be a shrewd bit of business.

Sydney Celt {Ed007's Note - Owen should retire to concentrate on his horses IMO and Yakubu will have offers from the EPL and abroad as well.}

18 May 2012 07:59:00
I think we should make a bid for Jordan Rhodes. He's been on Celtic's radar for a while and is on the verge of a move to Fulham however it would be good business to sign him for Celtic as the asking price is around £3.5 million which is a steal for someone with his strike rate.

Jordan Rhodes would be a much, much better option than Leon Best. Compare their strike rates...

JORDAN RHODES:
71 goals in 122 games = 58% strike rate (excellent).

LEON BEST:
52 goals in 219 games = 24% strike rate (poor).

Anything over 50% is incredible and very, very rare !

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18 May 2012 00:38:15
I can't understand wtf this mr green is up too? Plus the fact he's not bought Rankers at all yet?
Cc67

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18 May 2012 00:26:09
Celtic looking at out of favour Wigan forward Hugo Rodallega in a £2.5 million swoop. This money will be taken straight from that received from a £6 million transfer that will see Ki-Sung-Yeung going to either Liverpool or Newcastle.

Celtic also preparing a bid for Marcus Henrikson of Rosenborg in the region of £3 million.

Talk around Parkhead officials is that Artur Boruc could be returning to Celtic in a £2 million deal.

Also, Yakubu and Michael Owen could be joining on free transfers.

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17 May 2012 23:13:01
The minutes from rst meeting with mr green tonight


Meeting with various supporters groups chaired By Mr Charles Green, Sandy Jardine and Jim Hannah.

The Meeting commenced at 5:30 and ran until 6:50. There was an agenda produced by Mr. Green then the floor opened for questions.

1. Season ticket prices.
Despite no increases in the past three years and the desperate need for money coming into the Club, the prices will not be increased for the forthcoming season. An official announcement will be issued soon. The Ticketus deal is over.

2. Meeting with the SFA/ SFA Appeal.
Mr Keen, our Q.C. presented a strong case why the penalties were harsh. The sanctions were not actually in the SFA Rule Books. He stressed we were very likely to lose players. He spoke for one and a quarter hours. The SFA's lawyer then presented his case. Both Mr Green and Sandy Jardine stressed the panel were independent and not "football men". Rangers asked for a quick decision in order that we may plan what to do next. The panel went away for an hour and a half and returned with the verbal decision, to be confirmed in writing, that the decision and sanctions stand

3/4. Deal Structure/ CVA/ Newco and CVA letter issue date.
Mr Green's preferred route is a CVA. Funds are in place to pay the creditors. On or around next Friday Duff and Phelps will write to the creditors with the offer. The creditors then have 14 days to decide if they will accept. If all say yes, Duff and Phelps stand aside and Mr Green pays the creditors, although he will not yet be the new owner. From making their decision, the creditors then have a 28 day cooling off period in which they can change their minds but Mr Green thought it unlikely any would do so having made a decision. Once the debt is settled, Rangers are out of administration. Crucially, the SFA looks upon things differently, and once the creditors accept - not when they get paid - Rangers are, in the SFA's eyes, out of administration.

Scottish football is working to new rules, so it is vital all is settled before the 4th August - or we may face further punishments.

If we go down the newco route, it is along similar lines to Bill Miller's except Mr Green will pay the creditors now. Bill Miller's idea was to pay them off over three or four years.

Mr Green stressed that whatever happens we will not lose the history or the trophies. The Club was founded in 1872 before the days of incorporation. In 1899, we incorporated. In 1981, we re-registered. All with the history intact. All we get is a different number in companies house against our name.

5. Investor information.
Mr Green was looking into the purchase from 18th February. His idea is to have investors owning from 1% to 15%. All 26,000 current fan share holders will be invited to invest and given 2 or 3 years to fund their investment. The press have found out about Kevin McDonald and Freddie Shepherd and approached them. Both have declared an interest in investing but as yet, have not done so. Mr Green has 5 or 6 people who have already committed to invest and who have paid money to be part of the dream. Some are from the Middle East and some are from the Far East. None are Rangers fans but are football fans. Their dream is to fund soccer academies in the Far East and to see Rangers progress in Europe, where the creation of a European League is seen as a reality.

The company will be listed and everyone will be able to see all who invest. At the moment they have asked for privacy.

6. Craig Whyte agreement.
Mt Green has met Mr Whyte on three occasions and has paid him £1 for the Club. He also paid him a second pound so that Mr Whyte could make a 100% profit on the deal. The thing is set in stone and Mr Whyte cannot back out. Mr Green stressed that anything David Murray or Craig Whyte did should be consigned to the history books and we now look forward.

The floor was opened to questions.

Asked what would happen if one, two or three of our recently called up International players got crocked playing for their country and we could not sign anyone because of the embargo, Mr Green and Sandy Jardine expressed their amazement and anger at how the situation may develop. Mr Whyte pointed out to the panel at Hampden that we had three goalkeepers on our books and asked what would happen if they all got serious injury, would we have to field a team without a keeper? No satisfactory answer was forthcoming. They looked at the team sheets and saw almost 40 signed players from 17 years of age up. Sandy Jardine asked them what would happen if all the experienced players left. The answer was that we still had enough on the books to put out a team. Sandy Jardine answered that you cannot blood a youngster too soon. One bad game and he may be finished. But he told the Meeting the people he was talking to were not football people.

Asked if we should plump for Division 3, Mr Green replied that without Rangers there is no SPL and the other Club Chairmen know it. While other clubs fan may want us demoted, their Chairmen are businessmen.

Mr Green stated that while not a test case, if we were Crewe Alexandria or Arbroath, the punishments would not be sever, indeed there may be calls to assist us.

Mr Green stated that there may be a "year of pain" but that we would emerge from it and regain our place. Asked where he saw us in 5 years, he said "top of the League".Mr Green paid great tribute to Ally McCoist, the management team, the players and to Rangers men such as Sandy Jardine and Jim Hannah who had given so much.

Asked about further investors, Mr Green said that he had held meetings today and would hold more tomorrow with Rangers fans keen to invest. They were, he said, major names in Scottish business - and Bluenoses.

Asked about future players Mr Green reminded the meeting that he had built and sold the largest sports agency in the world and still had the contacts. "who would not want to come and play for Rangers?" he asked.

Lastly, Mr Green stressed that it was most important that there should be no disruption to the Cup Final at the weekend. It would not be beneficial to Rangers.

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17 May 2012 23:10:54
Why do Rangers supporters think that Whyte has sold his shares to Green. He hasn't.

K-Dot.

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17 May 2012 22:12:54
Alex Thomson tweeting "The worrying thing for RFC is potentially going for Green at all".

K-Dot.

17 May 2012 21:45:34
Herd Celtic are also watching Jeremy Perbet, French centre forward currently playing in Belgium.

Raff

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17 May 2012 21:12:44
Heard from a good source that we are looking at Toto Tamuz of Hapoel Tel Aviv. He is only 24 and has an exectional scoring record (88 in 184). He's already an Irsaeli international scoring 2 in 10 there.
Here's a wee clip of the guy in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGqee2PDuz4

Would cost around £1.3M.
HH
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17 May 2012 21:08:43
Celtic should offer Hugo Rodallega 25k a week and hope that the lure of Champions League football will convince him to come up here. We are after a big target man but ideally we need someone with pace and power as well as height. He only scored 2 epl goals last season so there may not be many english teams after him. He would be the perfect signing and is available on a free transfer!

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17 May 2012 20:51:05
bit disappointing you didnt respond to my post yesterday ed , i thought you would have enjoyed the chance to discuss something that was not about them and their debt , fab1 {Ed007's Note - I'm not sure what you mean Fab, unless it was one of the other editors. I was offline all yesterday afternoon. What was it you said/asked?}

17 May 2012 20:34:38
Alright Ed. Lawwell has already said he is not opposed to a 16 team league, right? I think they will increase the SPL to a 14 and then a 16 team league in consecutive seasons with no relegation in either season, mimimising the risk of a Rangers, in whatever form, being relegated. Any thoughts?

Tam the Tim {Ed007's Note - I would welcome the league extension Tam, it would help with the development of young players. As for it being extended for the benefit of Rangers as such, I can't see that being a main reason for it, but stranger things have happened. There needs to a period of notice as well, any changes could not be implemented next season.}

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17 May 2012 20:13:19
Just read emilio wants to end his career at the hoops, we defo need more of these players to have the same attitude,imo if we can hold on to these players till they mature, we could be a great side, i know we need to sell if the price is right but just imagine this side in five years time. Well said emilio! What do you guys make of hoopers wage demands (if it's true what the press say) {Ed007's Note - The club knew these talks would come this window and what Hooper was looking for, they were due in January but after Nigel Adkins 'advised' Hooper and his agent to stall the talks until the summer to see if Southampton got promoted, his agent called them off. Reading have actually shown more interest recently than Southampton, but with the Adkins factor Southampton would have the upper hand. The Russian interest is just a regurgitation of a rumour from January, although they might come back in for him if he was available.}

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17 May 2012 20:07:05
Apparantly only 6/20 investors have invested so far in Green consortium. Deloitte will be involved in checks on people which will be carried out to FSA standards. Mrs E

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17 May 2012 20:01:04
Michael Owen on Ssn sayin how fit he is,free from injury , I reckon he could be loved like lubo he's only just turned 32 I think we could get2 good years out him if he stays injury free , he scored every time he played for man utd though it was mostly carling cup, thoughts .......bm

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17 May 2012 19:59:19
TTG, there's no way Sommer would cost anywhere near £10-13 million, if that was the case he'd become the 5th most expensive keeper of all time! In the case of Guidetti, I personally don't think he would cost as much as that (bearing in mind Man City have more money than sense), but even if City say £13 million, I say pay it! He would score, in my opinion 30+ goals a season, and we could sell him for far more if we had too! Taco, Kayal is good not great, he seems to love Celtic (even though we had that contract imbroglio earlier), which makes him a better when you look through the green tinted specs we all have! If we could get £7/8 million for him I'd snap it up! And I absolutely say put faith in the youth, the more hungry, Celtic supporting players the better!

PatrickC7

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17 May 2012 19:46:53
Is it true livi are planning to sue? Heard that today but don't know what to believe anymore.

17 May 2012 19:36:13
Watching the Scottish News on both channels and there seems to be a concensus that Rangers are staying in the SPL with a much depleted squad and according to 'experts' like nasty nevin they would probably be relegated!!
Is there some sort of deal in place with say SLY, the SPL and other member clubs to ensure that Lazarus Loyal are assured of SPL status?
Every day there are hours of coverage and reports but information is vague or contradictory what have we actually concluded and why is it dragging on so slowly and what are HMRC doing?
This stench has hung around for far too long and needs to be aired publicly and Scottish Football has to be seen to be transparently clean.

Jungle Jim

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17 May 2012 18:26:39
This is the latest statement from Charles Green.
The first sentence is hilarious!

CHARLES GREEN today did not indicate that the transfer ban on Rangers will affect the takeover of the club by the consortium he is leading.
The former Sheffield United Chief Executive is spearheading a 20-man group from the Far East, Middle East and the UK who hope to bring Rangers out of administration through a CVA.
Mr Green was well aware of the SFA's transfer embargo and the possibility that the Appellate Tribunal would uphold that decision last night.
Now discussions will take place over what is the next move for Rangers.
He said: 'When we offered to buy the club we realised what the potential was. Last night's announcement was an option we considered when we bought the club.
'We are discussing all the options available to the club.'
Mr Green was at Hampden today on pre-arranged meetings with both SFA chief executive Stewart Regan and SPL counterpart Neil Doncaster and said the discussions were positive.
He said: 'It's the first time I have met the SFA and the SPL and the meetings went very well. Clearly it was important to speak to them and introduce myself.
'The questions they were asking were the obvious questions 'what our intentions are, where we plan to go.
'We achieved quite a lot. We spoke to members of the SFA's board and executive members of the SPL and I think it has been a very productive afternoon.
'I think that we are happy that everyone is positive in looking at what is the best for Rangers and for the SPL.'

HH
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17 May 2012 17:50:04
ed whts your thought of celtic possibly going for berra {Ed007's Note - My mate rates him, I'm not convinced by him. Is he an improvement on what he have?}

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17 May 2012 17:53:59
Snippet from Alex Thomson's blog today.

"Now, remember what it was that the tribunal determined? That key named directors at Rangers at that time: John McClelland, John Greig, David King, Ken Olverman and Martin Bain (he of the shredded contracts as revealed by C4 News) had to have known what was going on and did nothing about it.

This was the 'club' in law. The directors. These men of Rangers who walked away from Rangers.

Since what was going on was 'deliberate non payment' of income tax, national insurance and VAT to the value of £13m it is reasonable to ask whether these men, along with Mr Whyte, are now going to face a police investigation for possible fraud. I shall be making inquiries from first thing."

Another top class blog from Thomson.

Jungle Bhoy.

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17 May 2012 17:34:01
Correct me if I'm wrong here Ed but is the embargo placed upon them not more to do with signing players they have no means or intention to pay for rather than being"guardians for hmrc" as the sfa have now been dubbed?

And another thing bears if someone stole a mars bar should the punishment be the same as stealing gold bullion? My point is the amounts owed by rangers in comparison to Dundee,Motherwell etc are not in the same stratosphere.

Sadly for you lot the worse the crime the worse the punishment, all decent people realise this.What that lot are saying, is that a man who robs a three figure sum from laddies should receive same punishment as Nick leeson types. The logic in this defies,if possibly applicable here,logic surely?

Jamie Mac {Ed007's Note - The punishments were for the 'crimes' committed by Craig Whyte, including non payment of tax, PAYE and NI.}

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17 May 2012 17:26:22
Someone mentioned the other day they would love to do fitness training at Celtic Park so here is the current deals on offer.

There are a variety of fitness classes currently running at Celtic Park. Have a look at the options below and come along and get yourself in shape for summer with the Celtic Health and Fitness Club.
A new block of this four-week programme will start on Monday, June 11, 2012.

The perfect way to lose a few inches before your summer holiday, the Extreme Fat Burning Circuit is a fast way of getting into shape. You'll be put through a variety of circuit stations designed to burn calories and test your cardio-vascular ability and stamina. You will also receive a personalised nutritional plan to aid weight-loss and your progress will be measured over the course of the four-week programme.

The four-week course of three classes per week costs £50, with payment in full required at the start of the block.

Boxercise classes are fun, energetic and addictive!

It's a workout that uses the entire body and burns more calories in an hour than using a stairclimber. Boxercise also enhances hand-eye co-ordination, balance and timing.

Classes cost £5 each and take place in the Jock Stein Stand concourse at Celtic Park on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45pm-6:45pm. Entry to the stadium is via the Kerrydale Suite Executive Entrance.

To book your place please email Gabbi Watson at gwatson@celticfc.co.uk or telephone 0141 551 4276.

Classes take place in the Jock Stein Stand concourse at Celtic Park on a Monday (6:30pm-7:30pm), Wednesday (8:00pm-9:00pm) and Friday (6:30pm-7:30pm) evening. Entry to the stadium is via the Kerrydale Suite Executive Entrance.

To book your place on the course beginning on Monday, June 11, 2012, please email Gabbi Watson at gwatson@celticfc.co.uk or telephone 0141 551 4276.

Celtic Active Fans is for men aged 18-65 who want to get fit, lose weight and change their lifestyle to become healthier and more active.

Classes cost £3.50 each and take place in the Jock Stein Stand concourse on a Monday and Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Entry to the stadium is via the Kerrydale Suite Executive entrance.

To book your place please email Gabbi Watson at gwatson@celticfc.co.uk or telephone 0141 551 4276.

The Metafit bodyweight training system aims to boost the metabolism and burn fat! By pushing your muscles to fatigue and elevating your heart-rate, you continue to burn calories for 24-hours after the session.

Created by a former Royal Marine Commando and a national gymnast, Metafit combines traditional bodyweight exercises with the latest interval and Tabata techniques for a high-energy, safe and amazingly effective workout.

Classes cost £2.50 each and take place in the Jock Stein Stand concourse on a Thursday from 5:45pm-6:15pm. Entry to the stadium is via the Kerrydale Suite Executive entrance.

To book your place please email Gabbi Watson at gwatson@celticfc.co.uk or telephone 0141 551 4276.

If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or build muscle, hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction.

The personal trainer's job is to assess your fitness level, figure out what your goals are (or help you set goals), set up a program and keep you motivated. He or she will push you past your comfort level - something difficult to do on your own.

Each session usually lasts about an hour. The first meeting is devoted to assessing fitness level, body measurements, exercise and health history and goals. Be prepared to step on the scale, have your body fat tested and answer specific questions about your goals. After that, you'll spend each session doing cardio, weight-training, flexibility or other activities depending on what your goals are. Your trainer will show you how to do the exercises, help you figure out how much weight to use and give you pointers for getting the most out of each exercise.

Get more information about personal training

Personal training sessions cost between £25-£35 per hour, with group and block booking discounts available.

For more information, or to book your place please email Gabbi Watson at gwatson@celticfc.co.uk or telephone 0141 551 4276.

Jungle Bhoy.

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17 May 2012 16:26:48
Ed, have UEFA decided on their punishment for Bayern Munich after their fans let off a flare in Madrid? Or will it be brushed under the carpet since they're not Scottish?
Kevbhoy {Ed007's Note - Did they get charged with anything?}

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17 May 2012 16:06:05
ed what you think on micheal owen joining celtic on a free

it would give us some good european experience for champions league next season {Ed007's Note - I said earlier that I think he is finished and should concentrate on his horses.}

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17 May 2012 16:04:57
what about wee naisy haha 2m get it up the person bas*ards give me a hell yeah!

WilsonCumbernauld

17 May 2012 15:51:57
not a rumour but more a suggestion - any thoughts on nick powell from crewe? some big teams are monitoring him but realistically he'd get far more playing time under lennon than he ever would at spurs or man utd, and it'd be a decent step up for his career in the long run. for an 18 year old he's absolutely smashed league 2 to pieces this season - so any worries about the physicality of the spl wouldn't come into it given how rough and tumble league 2 can be at times as well. if we're after a creative, goal scoring midfielder he could fit the bill. {Ed007's Note - Basically everyone in the EPL is watching Powell. Crewe are looking for £5 million + add ons for him. I don't expect him to leave if they win the play off final, maybe in January or summer 2013. If they lose the play off he will go to an EPL team, Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs and Everton are very keen on him but as I said, every team would like to sign him.}

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17 May 2012 15:29:14
Why can't the greetin' Bears hold their hands up and admit they were wrong and simply got caught?
Why are they blaming everyone else? Why did they blame Craig Whyte when it was Murray who did the damage?
Why are they blaming the Duffers when it was Murray who did the damage?
Why are they blaming Sky when it was Murray who did the damage?
Why are they blaming the SFA when it was Murray who did the damage?
Why are they blaming other SPL clubs when it was Murray who did the damage?

Why is it everyone else's fault?
And why is the punishment too harsh? Punishment for a crime isn't supposed to be a gentle tickle under your arm. It's meant to hurt and act as a deterrent for the future.
Why should they want to walk away and blame it on everyone else when the dogs on the street know that it was the institution that is called Rangers Football Club who stuck the knife in their own back?
Murray and Co. wanted success at any cost. They did get success to a certain degree but now the bill has landed on their doorstep and they're claiming the owner isn't at home.

Stand up and be counted. If you don't do walking away then you have to stand still and suffer the heat.

Hail Hail
ChrisBhoy

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17 May 2012 11:50:36
Hi Ed first time poster i have just seen that the team from the dark side have intentions of appealing the decision from the SFA, if so have you any idea of what route they would have to take ie would it now go to UEFA Markybhoy {Ed007's Note - They would need to appeal to UEFA who would 99% back the SFA. They could then appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. It would be costly and I would think a waste of time and money.}

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17 May 2012 13:55:50
Jamie Vardy having medical at Leicester.You were right Ed,£1m rising to £1.7m.

Jungle Bhoy. {Ed007's Note - Cheers mate.}

17 May 2012 13:42:13
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has left the door open to return north and sign up with SPL champions Celtic.

Neil Lennon is an admirer of the former Hearts keeper, who became the most expensive number one in British transfer history when Sunderland paid £9m to prise him away from Tynecastle in 2007.

After a string of injuries Gordon lost his place in the team at the Stadium of Light to Simon Mignolet and is now free to find another club.

Asked about the interest from Celtic, Gordon told the Daily Express he would be open to negotiating a move to the east end of Glasgow.

He said: “I am just waiting to see what my options are and see what’s possible, and take it from there.

“I’m out of contract now so it’s about seeing what offers come in and picking the best one from there, really.

“I am open to any offer. I will be looking to see what suits me best and just take it from there.�

Gordon will re-join the international set up this month for the trip to the USA with Craig Levein’s squad and is hoping he can now force his way back in to contention ahead of the World Cup qualifying games.

Gordon added: “I have been training for a few months now and I’m going away with Scotland and will hopefully train away there and hopefully get some time on the park against the USA.

“I’m pretty happy with the way I am playing and training, it’s just about getting a run of games now.�

Jungle Bhoy.

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17 May 2012 12:46:12
As much as i love Hooperman what about selling him and Stokes. Should make around 8-10m. Making Owen an offer he cant refuse and buying another 5m striker to partner him. Good really good strikers in and were still well in profit.

Joeshmo1888

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17 May 2012 11:33:42
There's a wee interview with Craig Gordon in The Scotsman today. He's saying if he is leaving Sunderland he would rather stay in the EPL.

As much as i admire Gordon as a keeper, his injuries do worry me. Can a goalkeeper with weakened wrists really be as good as he was? If Forster (or as it appears, his agent) keeps stalling on a move then i really hope Lennon has more than 1 alternative.

TerribleBeauty

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17 May 2012 11:16:57
Hi ed, i know this is a long shot but what would you and others think of micheal owen?? As far as i can remember he is a celtic fan and has said before how good the atmosphere was, plus hes got loads of experience, im sure even at 32 he could do sonething for us and surely wages wouldnt be an issue because he would look more to the footballing side than money.

Robbhoy {Ed007's Note - He is past it IMO. He should retire to concentrate on his horses.}

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17 May 2012 10:55:07
Fulham are winning the race for Huddersfield and Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes, sealing a £3.5m deal for the 22-year-old ahead of Norwich, Aston Villa and West Ham.

£3.5m is a steal for a very talented forward who has a massive presence in the box! I'd be very dissapointed if we didn't pursue this... Especially the teams we'd be up against for his signature!

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17 May 2012 03:21:24
Nothing concrete by any length just a thought. Lennon should take a look at Ladislav Krejčí - seems an outstanding young talent.

16 May 2012 23:20:45
The yak will defo join celtic this summer will score goals galore in spl and great experience for cl

Green hornet

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16 May 2012 23:14:15
Appellate Tribunal Statement
Wednesday, 16 May 2012


The Appellate Tribunal will give its full reasons in writing in early course. However, in summary, it considers that:

1. It was competent for Disciplinary Tribunal to impose the additional sanction of prohibiting registrations of any new players of 18 years or older for a period of 12 months.

2. The Disciplinary Tribunal was correct to determine that the conduct involved - especially the deliberate non-payment of very large sums, estimated in excess of £13m of tax in the form of PAYE, NIC and VAT - was attributable to the club as a member of the Scottish FA.

3. The Disciplinary Tribunal was correct also in holding that the maximum fine available for this breach was £100,000, and on its own was inadequate as a punishment for this misconduct. It was therefore correct to select an additional sanction.

4. The sanctions available included expulsion from participation in the game and termination or suspension of membership of the Scottish FA, which would have had a similar effect. The Appellate Tribunal observes that serious consideration was given by the disciplinary tribunal to imposing one of these sanctions, which would have had obvious consequences for the survival of the club. The Disciplinary Tribunal rejected these as too severe and this Appellate Tribunal agrees with that conclusion.

5. Although the Appellate Tribunal has listened carefully to the representations from Rangers FC about the practical effects of the additional sanction, it has concluded that this sanction was proportionate to the breach, dissuasive to others and effective in the context of serious misconduct, bringing the game into disrepute. In particular, the Appellate Tribunal recognises that the Disciplinary Tribunal decision does not affect Rangers’ ability to extend the contracts of existing professional players, including those whose contracts will expire at the end of this season and including also those currently on loan to other clubs. The Appellate Tribunal observes that Rangers FC have over 40 professional players in this category.

Therefore, the Appellate Tribunal affirms the decision o

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16 May 2012 23:06:54
gers appeal has been rejected hh source ssn

16 May 2012 23:11:04
16 May 2012 Last updated at 22:56



SFA tribunal rejects Rangers appeal

Rangers have had their appeal against a £160,000 fine and a year-long transfer embargo rejected by a Scottish Football Association appeals tribunal.

The Scottish Football Association had charged the club with six breaches of its rules and banned owner Craig Whyte from Scottish football.

Rangers argued that they should not be held responsible for Whyte's actions.

But an SFA statement said: "The appellate tribunal affirms the decision of the disciplinary tribunal
:-D

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16 May 2012 22:47:29
We should sign Rhodes, get rid of all dross, all that are holding young players back including paddy, McGeough and Twadzik need a chance.

Boot out Juarez, Bangura, Rasmussen, Murphy, Wilson, O'Dea, Cha, Samaras (why have a good worker Rhodes would score? plays as a lone striker and score hat tricks galore).

Goalie and Centre back. Trim the squad right down the league will be a cake walk why waste more wages, we'll do well in Europe but unlikely to win a cup so grew the quality of players give youth a chance and 2 seasons later the money we have saved may go to players to challenge in Europe.

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16 May 2012 21:54:21
ive never seen this guy mills so cant judge him but i have to ask is he worth 3mill plus a centre half who was meant to be one of the best in same league , i know he went for 5 mill but it was erikson who signed him and his track record isnt the best ,also that price was inflated because epl teams were supposedly interested , now if it was a swap with say wilson and mcourt and no money then fair enough as that would leave 3 mill for another proven experienced cb which i think we need as with dan and loovens leaving that would leave us with only mulgrew and rogne who is worryingly always getting injured and mills who has to prove to be the quality for a step up to champions league level and not just spl level , now as i said i havnt seen him so he might turn out to be the answre but at 3mill plus wilson i think leicester are laughing all the way to the bank,,,,deep river bhoy

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16 May 2012 21:29:30
Ed do u think a player like jermain beckford would be a good signing for celtic as he is a big strong lad with unbelievable pace wich apart from forrest, cha and izzy celtic are lacking.what are your thoughts? {Ed007's Note - I've never been convinced by him but I know a lot of fans like him. Wages would be a problem, he is the highest paid player in the Championship. Ken Bates at Leeds refused to sign him when he found out he was on £30-40k a week, he is on at least £25k a week.}

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16 May 2012 21:36:45
Ed what do you think of the lad Marcus Berg of Hamburg as a potential signing? I thought he was brilliant against us at CP a couple of years ago where he scored the winning goal! 6"2 big powerful! He's out of favour at Hamburg and they loaned him out to PSV last season! Also Hamburg have just signed Rudnevs so that would put him further down the pecking order!! {Ed007's Note - The Swedish guy? I was wondering where he was, I didn't know he was on loan at PSV, cheers. Hamburg paid about £10 million for him and it didn't work out. From what I remember he was a decent young player, he must be about 24/25 now. That would be a decent shout if the price was right for him, but I think there would be English interest if he is available.}

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16 May 2012 21:17:28
NEIL Lennon has thanked Celtic supporters for their backing throughout the campaign, during which the SPL title was delivered back to its rightful place at Paradise.

And the Celtic manager is urging fans to join him and the team again next season as they bid to retain the championship and reach the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.

It was a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for the Hoops last season as they overturned a 15-point deficit to win the title by an incredible 20 points. And the manager knows that it couldn’t have been achieved without the faithful backing of the Celtic supporters throughout the campaign.

"I just wanted to re-iterate my thanks to each and every supporter who has backed the team this season,� the manager told the official Celtic website today (Wednesday).

“The title win is shared by us all, players, management, staff, supporters and everyone connected with the club.

“Our fans this season have been unbelievable and vital to our success - Celtic Park has yet again been a brilliant place to play football, it has come alive in recent seasons and the reception the players have been given has been tremendous."

“Our job now is to build on this season and take the club forward once again and that is what we will be aiming to do.�

Already, the manager is putting his plans together for season 2012/13, with the UEFA Champions League qualifier looming at the end of July.

His aim is to get the team back into the group stages of the competition, which is where a club of Celtic’s stature should be, and that can only bring more excitement to Celtic Park in the months ahead.

“Crucial to further success are our supporters and it is very important we re-create what we have done this season,� the manager said. “To achieve success we need the atmosphere and vibrancy of a full Celtic Park.

“The colour, noise and energy of our fans is something we are so proud of and we all know when we are at our best, there is no place like it in football.

“The scenes on Sunday were fantastic and it was a massive honour to be part of such an occasion as Celtic manager in front of 60,000 fans. This is what we want to deliver again and this is what we want all our fans to experience again.

“We have played some great football this year and next season we will be aiming to do even better - improvement is what we all strive for. We also have a big test ahead of us as we aim for Champions League football - this is a big ask but its definitely not beyond us and it is a real challenge which we relish.�

The manager declared at the end of last season that ‘this is only the beginning,’ and he and his team were true to their word, winning the title back.

He has also identified the unity which exists between the team and the fans, and it has been one of the great strengths of Celtic. That will be vital again as the Hoops strive to retain the SPL title and make inroads into Europe.

“We want our fans to watch an exciting, attacking Celtic team in a packed Celtic Park full of atmosphere,� he said.

“We need our fans to do what they have done this season and back us as only they can. Together I know we can deliver another exciting and successful season.�

I can't wait for the Champions Lge games.Hope we don't miss out,can you image what the thunder would be like those nights since it's been a while?

Jungle Bhoy.

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16 May 2012 20:37:28
Over the last few years I reckon we have had easily a dozen central defenders sign for us. And imo none have been up to the required standard. We need a journeyman pro that can help organize on the park. For me its big Dunne or Jamie Carragher type we require. Also up front I would take W.B.A's Simon Cox £2m being quoted and thats a good deal.

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16 May 2012 20:28:53
Looking likely that we'll be signing Matt Mills in a player + cash deal involving Kelvin Wilson. Been reading that we have been linked with Henriksen yet again, but do we need more midfielders? Would Bas Dost be a possibility from Herenveen? If we sold Ki we could probably afford him. {Ed007's Note - Bas Dost is going to Wolfsburg for 7 Million Euoros (£6.5 million). Everton were favourites but it seems they have been outbid.}

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16 May 2012 20:00:49
hi ed, is there any truth in the rumour about us resigning ross wallace its been on the main rumours page for the last couple of days, hope its just bullsh** as he is rank rotten and ther are about 6 or 7 players in our squad already that can play his position and each one is by far a better player the 6 or 7 i am talking about includes young tony watt and dylan mcgeogh {Ed007's Note - First I have heard of it mate.}

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16 May 2012 18:50:14
evening ed,hows things mate?
been on holiday the last week so missed all the carry on with rangers takeover etc.just watched the hearts game there hooper just ran a mock,really hope we keep him but think he will be off.anything things worse posting about ?

read in todays paper that ki will take the summer to see whats on the cards,hopefully we punt him & get the squad down a little

lenny {Ed007's Note - Evening Lenny, I hope you had a nice holiday. I think if an acceptable offer comes in for Ki he will be away.}

16 May 2012 16:29:52
hi ed was wondering now that the dust has settled how you would review the season and in particular the manager ,at the start of the season if you offered me the title i would have bit your hand off but the way the season panned out it was very disappointing not to win at least a double if not a treble,can just about accept the killie result but to lose to hearts was criminal and alot of the blame for that result must go to neils tactics , thought we played very well in europa league group against some very good teams but overall i think neil still has alot to prove 6 out of 10 at best , fab1 {Ed007's Note - The league was always a priority and NL delivered that, if he hadn't he would be out of the job. The cups did end up very disappointing and I agree with you that the Hearts game was a bit of a shambles. Overall I would give NL 8/10, I agree with your score of 6 on the domestic front, but I would give him 1 point for the European performances and 1 point for the over all improvement of the team this season. It could have been a better season, but it could have been a lot worse.}

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16 May 2012 18:34:34
Delahunt on clyde saying result from appeal panel may not be known until after the cup final!
Shocking if true, gives them time to make whatever the hell they want.

Also stated that Green is attending the appeal, but as he is not yet the owner what would give him the right?

Wit a feckin joke!
HH
/BB

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16 May 2012 18:34:13
Players needed for next season.
1) Expereinced Centre Back ...?
2) Goalkeeper....Craig Gordon (FREE)
3) Striker.....Jordan Rhodes (4-5Million)
4) Cover for left back

Commons recent form is like signing a new player. We have Kayal to come back from injury and have plenty options in midfield.
Samaras to play lone striker in European away games and Derby games ( if we meet them in a cup tie).

Odea comes back to provide cover along with Loovens for back 3.

Sell: KI, Cha, Kelvin Wilson,McCourt, Juarez, Rasmussen and all the guys that have been out on loan.
Keep stokes incase Hooper gets injured.

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16 May 2012 17:41:12
can anybody help me out here thanks what is it about rangers on tv at 8o`clock can anybody tell me what it is again and what cannel it`s on again thank,kb-bhoy

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16 May 2012 14:07:33
Afternoon ED007, I posted last night that my bear pals and others were
boasting they would win todays appeal..
just heard Roddie Forsyth today and another BBC Scotland guy (forget his name) last night both say that soundings they had heard was that fine would stay but that transfer embargo would be either lifted or reduced to 6 months..
my question is who is at the SFA is talking about an appeal no yet decided it smacks of fix.... Timalloy {Ed007's Note - People are just guessing at the the outcome.}

16 May 2012 17:37:27
im confused. we are trying to get into the champions league next season (probably wont happen) and we are after matt mills to strengthen our defence and he cant even get a game for leicester city?!?!?

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16 May 2012 17:12:15
Celtic are looking at Blackburn striker yakubu who has a relegation clause in his contract and would join for free,wages might be a stumbling block but worth a punt can score goals at any level.
Conor67

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16 May 2012 15:05:48
Leicester fan here, I heard that we are swapping mills for kelvin Wilson,can you tell me if Wilson would be any good in the championship?

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16 May 2012 14:41:51
a rumour from sunderland is that graig gordon is coming to celtic for free.

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16 May 2012 13:38:46
Any word on todays appeal?
Is it on now?

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16 May 2012 13:19:04
See the Euros are being applied for, is this so we can actually qualify for a tourney for once? and they expect to have a decent team cos thats when the saviour of scottish football Wotte is going to have the next crop of young talent starting to filter through? Thats even if host nations still get automatic entry, how would it work with 3 nations? The highest ranked gets the place, or all 3 or none? How poor would it be if they win the event(which they prob wont) and we dont even get the place cos by the time the tourney is coming round Wales may be ranked higher than us (if thats the way it would be done). This said Poland and Ukraine both got auto entry didnt they? but would Uefa let 3 host nations in? i doubt it unless all 3 would be guranteed a place!

Now onto HMRC and the Big Tax Case. Could we be seeing HMRC play a blinder here? They may well accept the terms of the CVA and Rangers as they are continue to exist, once out of Admin HMRC then hit rangers with the Big Bill (if Guilty) and thus meaning they stand to make as much money back as possible either through liquidation as they become the only creditor or through another Administration although in this scenario it would have to be liquidation dont think Admin would cut it. This to me explains the delays in the announcement and also sounds like something HMRC would push the tribunal to do, to make sure they dont announce till the current round of Rangers bother is resolved. If Rangers are due as much has been mentioned and a decision is reached the HMRC could as the winners request a Delay on the announcement to avoid this other figure going into the existing CVA pot? I know there are many ins and outs here, and is wholly reliant on HMRC having some form of power over the tribunal in terms of when the announcement is made, but it is not beyond the realm of possibilities!

Evinguu

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16 May 2012 13:15:45
Nike have issued the statement below regarding the 3XL not being in the range for this year.

Nike's standard sizes of replica shirts range from extra small (XS) to extra extra large (XXL). Although we appreciate some fans may want larger sizes than that, the numbers of requests that we and the club get are realistically very small and don’t make it viable for us to produce a size run of shirts in that size. While this only affects a small number of our consumers, we apologise to those fans impacted that we can’t meet their request on this occasion.

Jungle Bhoy.

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16 May 2012 12:18:05
Watching ssn and cannot believe when they was talking about strikers for England they never mentioned hooper but they talked about ricki Lambert and grant holt. Don't get me wrong they are two good players but hooper is without a doubt up there aswel.

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16 May 2012 10:46:13
Hi Edd, I heard Neil Lennon saying Celtic are likely to have a training camp in Austria or Germany and maybe play some friendlies against a few of the local teams. Have you heard if this will actually happen? I'm living in Germany now and would love to go see the champs if they aren't too far away!

I am really hoping we make it to the Champs league group stages and we get a German team! Any idea how I would go about getting tickets if any of those scenarios come to fruition? {Ed007's Note - Contact the ticket office as soon as any details are released, they will help you out.}

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16 May 2012 10:18:31
im getting annoyed about fraser forster
stalling on signing a contract if he
doesnt wont to sign for celtic let him warm the bench at newcastle there better keepers out there not just him we shouldnt be pleading
on any player signing for us he should
be pleading to sign

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16 May 2012 10:13:36
Morning ed. Had a great Sunday even had some champagne ;). Now that the silly season has started I hear Lenny is flying out to France today to watch Lilie playing. I looked at the Lilie team and I've come up with this maybe he's looking at there 6"4 Brazilian Striker Tulio De Melo. Big strong powerful CF. Did you hear anything ed? Bigirishmac

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16 May 2012 08:12:18
anybody else think that we should go in for a striker like leon best or ricardo vaz te from west ham both big tall strikers that are great in the air

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