Celtic Banter Archive February 04 2013

04 Feb 2013 22:51:34
Ed asked earlier about young Forrest being in champions league squad and you replied that you have already answered this but I scrolled down and can't see it I wouldn't be asking if I knew the answer! any chance you could leave a msg and let me know sorry to be a pain cheers mate

{Ed007's Note - Forrest is included in the B list which is drawn up from players under the age of 21 who have been trained by the club for an uninterrupted period of two years since their 15th birthday.
The List B players are:

Bahrudin Atajic; Joe Chalmers; James Forrest; Marcus Fraser; Paul George; John Herron and Filip Twardzik

Forrest hasn't played in Europe since the defensive error against Barca, with ten seconds to go, giving Barca the win.

@1, was it no Kayal that f**ked up?

@2; I think wee james was ball watching was he not?. . . green jhedi

He hasn't played since then because he was injured! How do you not know that?

@3, I think you're right mate, I think Kayal lost Possession though no long after coming on that lead to the goal.

04 Feb 2013 18:50:09
Did any one else find jabba's ramblings on Snyde quite enlightening? Not by what he said, which was standard piebrox party line, but by what he did not say. When asked about the rumour that the £22m share cash is not in The rangers bank account he claimed that was rubbish, this was handled by brokers so to think that was stupid. But Jabba, is it in the The rangers account? Is it resting, a la father Ted, in one of the many different accounts with the name rangers in it? Is it in the trading account of the football club?
He also claims regarding the HMRC appeal, that this is nothing to do with the current club and they can't get cash from the old as it is liquidated. Not true. If HMRC can prove collusion in moving assets to safety, "gratuitous alienation", the sale of those assets can be voided. All it takes is HMRC to contact the creditors and legally challenge the sale. Piebrox and Murray Park, even in break up figures, were worth much more than £5.5m. BDO will have a huge part to play in this when they investigate the sale.
Next is Keevins. After a direct attack on some reporters in Scotland, calling them second rate, Keevins brushed it off. If you or I had called in and said this he, I am sure, would have defended his colleagues in the press. Seems the old boy network still thrives. Might have been interesting if the reporter asked him to name names but I suppose you have to be good at your job to do that, just as well she was second rate eh Jim?. . . . green jhedi

GJ, I couldn't believe what I was listening to even the most deluded deady bear must be wondering what is going on behind the scenes at piebrox? As for keevins his predictions & general knowledge of Scottish football is laughable totally clueless p*ss poor bottom drawer stuff. The blazers at the sfa you referred to the other day & the press in this country are absolutely culpable for the state of the national game. Long may internet bampots keep showing up these leeches & parasites for what they really are a self serving bunch of chancers mate. AbS

04 Feb 2013 14:22:18
Bhoys/Ghirls and wee Pat, see there are lots of stories coming out that some investors have not come forward with their cash. Others might be suing the old/new/international club.
HMRC have now been given permission to appeal BTC and have already done so.
Looks like we may have a very nice February 14 all over again. not very "rosy" down Govan way.
History DOES repeat itself! Timalloy

What ya going to do when the 2nd tribunal comes to the same conclusion? VHSS

Just roumors tim. Just let them get on with it. Watching them Saturday they've a hell of a long way to go.

@VHSS; Why do some fans of the The rangers think they got away scot free in the first EBT hearing? Was it not around 30% were found guilty?. . green jhedi

04 Feb 2013 18:37:50
VHSS hope you have a "betamix" of lawyers this time. This court hearing will be in London and will cost £thousands, cannot see Murray footing this bill, oops Chuckie has more funds draining away.
Wee question for you video man or any other ex bears, are you confident of winning this time? Timalloy

04 Feb 2013 03:30:30
A mans body has been fished from the river clyde, he was wearing a Rangers scarf, stockings, suspenders, a bra and red lipstick and had a vibrator stuck up his a***. Strathclyde police have removed the Rangers scarf to save any embarrassment to his family.

03 Feb 2013 18:53:53
Ed with this survey the club are asking us to do, are they worried about fans not buying season tickets next year, hopefully good performances against juve will keep fans coming back. don't see the point of the signing of gershon or the keeper as they won't play, I am looking for the next signing we make to be a player that will walk into the team right away, I know we sign young players with potential but we need to sign a proven player and ideally a centre half and when hoops goes a perm replacement and no more loan signings what do you think

We are in a terrible time worldwide financially, and the facts are you don't need a season ticket to see home games any more. I can see it getting worse next season as disposable income becomes less for an average family. My own mate is finding it really tight and having to work a lot of Saturdays the fact his two girls are older and going to clubs etc is also a factor. If you live a bit away from Celtic Park there is the travelling costs and snacks, maybe a pint, it all adds up. Bleedin shame proper fans are being priced away from the game. . . green jhedi

04 Feb 2013 16:19:57
@Green Jhedi, totally agree about the prices. I have 3 season tickets but thinking about this for next year, also like your pal my two teenagers are also now going to clubs etc. (help!)
I posted last year about trying something similar to the Germans.
Your ticket gets you a match programme and say a burger and coke (or similar) obviously work out cost of each then set a decent price.
Also I posted about clubs looking at running coaches as well. Travelling to games, even at Parkhead can be costly. All clubs should be looking at attracting more fans by offering the complete package of travel, tickets, programme and food.
Celtic in particular could also offer say 5000 tickets at no more than £15 adult £5 concession. Better that than empty seats.
Smaller clubs should be looking at the full package for a set price that suits fans and the clubs. Timalloy

@Timalloy; If my mates kids were old enough to club he would be okay mate! There 8 and 9 and going to dance club, karate club and swimming every weekend, it's a nightmare for him! works out around £10-15 a pop every time they leave the house. He stays in Dumbarton and the petrol is a killer for him as well. His wife, a nurse, takes Saturday work too as financially they are feeling it. There must be thousands like him. . . green jhedi

PL needs to put £3m aside and lower season tickets 25% next season and fill the stadium.

05 Feb 2013 00:26:56
I wish we could afford a season ticket but we just can't. Pay and hours are crap just now. Seems salaries are staying the sane or lowering, yet everything is more expensive. Close to getting rid of the family car, so getting to matches just now is very low in priorities. Sad times