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heard more rumours but no idea if true. king might sell his shares, or some of them
For me, there's defo something in it, and I'd welcome the move. As I've always said, the more we have to work harder to stay on top, the better we'll be, and a strong as possible Rangers facilitates that aim.
Plus, bringing more quality players into the SPL would be good for the Scottish game in general.
Marco.
What are your thoughts tonight, chaps, on the game against Leverkusen?:)
Do you think Rangers will raise their game, as they've done in every other match they've played in Europe this season, or perform as they did against Ross County? Do you think they can win the game and take a lead to Germany, or perhaps even win the tie overall and get through to the quarter finals?
Most intriguingly though for me, which game do you think Gerrard will be prioritising, in terms of importance: tonight's or the one against Celtic on Sunday, and if you think it's the the latter, will that affect the team he picks to play tonight against Bayer?:hmm:
Marco.
Don't all answer at once!:D
Anyway, I'll be rooting for Rangers. Come on!! :more::more:
Marco.
Lol was asleep.. I see its 1-0 the wrong way.
Stars are not great either, although not disastrous.
That man Kai Haverez
Yoo shleep at funee times. daftee!:eyebrows:
Is Robin under the sheets with you, too?;)
Anyway, what are your thoughts on the questions I asked in my earlier post?
Marco.
Don't think we have much chance of going further tbh. They are a CL side tbh and a top 4 German side. We will do well just to have played the match.
Celtic game will be a toughy after this but if your not up for it then you have to wonder. Alas we also have a lot of injured players which isn't gonna help.
A draw is possible on Sunday.
2-0 now. Shows difference in class, but also attitude. They are much more confident. We are scared of shadows
Well done to big George.
Hagi should have played
1-2 now...
I'm actually a little disappointed in Leverkusen. Yes, they're very good on the ball and retain a lot of the possession, but they're not as clinical in front of goal as I thought they'd be. Up until the penalty, which I thought was unfortunate, the Germans hadn't really threatened the Rangers goal.
Plus, to me, their goalkeeper looks a little suspect, which Rangers could capitalise on if they put pressure on him. Yes, Leverkusen are the better team and have that bit more class, but on this showing they're not as good as I had thought, and if Rangers can keep it at 1-2 , or even better equalise, then I think they've still got a chance.
Marco.
Edit... Not at 1-3. Great goal by them. For me, that was unfortunately the killer blow...
Marco.
Yup. Can on ly hope it's all cancelled and top scorer wins cup. Lol
rmcin626
12-03-2020, 22:00
We were a bit better in the second half, but beaten by a better team.
Where were you earlier - in the pub?:D
Marco.
rmcin626
12-03-2020, 22:10
Where were you earlier - in the pub?:D
Marco.
I wish, had my daughter in law here for dinner, my son was still fighting crime.
Lol - no worries. Hope you had a nice meal:)
Marco.
rmcin626
12-03-2020, 22:16
Lol - no worries. Hope you had a nice meal:)
Marco.
Nice and simple tonight, decent steak pie from one of the local butchers.
Arsenal manager Arteta has virus now and half of the club is in quarentine now.
It's becoming silly playing games etc. Whole season needs stopped across globe.
Uefa competions posponed indefinately for now..
Yup: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51870540
I don't think any of the league seasons in the UK will finish on schedule. All mass gatherings (sporting or otherwise) will be stopped for the time being, as the whole country enters lockdown. Apparently though, in terms of football matches in Scotland, it's to be from Monday, so (so far) Sunday's old firm game is scheduled to go ahead.
That, however, could change.
Marco.
Made in 1968
13-03-2020, 10:24
Needs stopping cos Football is not important what so ever. in fact with some people they think Football is more important than a boil on ya cock.
Well id rather have a boil on the old cock that a football:stalks:
English football postponed til April at earliest
We'll be going the same way, guaranteed.
Marco.
we are... games cancelled, celtic were quaking :lol:
Made in 1968
13-03-2020, 12:24
So are Celtic a catholic team, Rangers Protestant team?
Not so much now, but some supporters still think that way alas. Knuckledraggers
Made in 1968
13-03-2020, 12:29
I was gonna say is their still Sectarianism, Suppose the older generation are the problem drilling it into the kids. Same with anything..
My late grandad always used to say to me never go into a pub in Glasgow wearing Football colours..
I was gonna say is their still Sectarianism, My late grandad always used to say to me never go into a pub in Glasgow wearing Football colours..
Good advice - unless it's the *right* pub!;)
Seriously though, I *never* advertise who my team is, no matter where I am [Glasgow certainly], as there are dangerous bigots, on both sides of the Celtic/Rangers divide, all over the world.
Marco.
never wore colours. im not a player so why would i? i did have a Fiorentina top when a kid to play in...purple lol
rmcin626
13-03-2020, 13:08
Football tops should not be worn by adults unless they are playing the game. As we are staying in Glasgow overnight on Sunday quite happy the game is off.
Stratmangler
16-03-2020, 19:42
https://i.postimg.cc/HsxJSFtD/Footie-Woolworths.png
Celtic doing their bit to help the local community in these troubled times, and honouring their charitable foundations: http://zeta.ecommzone.com/lz/celfcp/102CL9/WdwNqToAEervDbS06rq5yNVWr-hqbtgROmuhmrf_AIA1/home.html?g4id=1
Marco.
Don't see football getting started again til June at earliest.
I see Rangers are relaying that disaster of a pitch that was laid in summer.
rmcin626
08-04-2020, 21:28
Don't see football getting started again til June at earliest.
I see Rangers are relaying that disaster of a pitch that was laid in summer.
Not before time
I see we've finally been crowned champions, as the season has been officially ended: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/52705588
In the circumstances though, it's a somewhat hollow victory, as I'd far rather we'd won it outright by playing the games that were remaining, and also had been given the chance to win the Scottish Cup, and with it another historic treble, but it is what it is....:)
Still, achieving two 9-in-a-rows is a significant feat, and one I don't think will ever be equalled again, by Celtic or Rangers. Anyway, I'll celebrate quietly tonight with a few beers and, like you guys look forward to when we can all enjoy some live football again!:cool:
Marco.
rmcin626
18-05-2020, 15:30
Well done to Celtic on being declared winners of the League , after watching some of the German games on Saturday, not really looking forward to games in empty stadiums.
doesnt bother me tbh, as they would most likely win it anyway, although we obviously will never know.. im mure upset at the relegations and the way the spfl have behaved.. it has made me sever my ties with scottish football.
enjoy your celebration mate:)
Cheers, guys! I'll sink a few frothies tonight. Robin, I get you about the empty stadiums, but it's better than nothing, IMO. And I can't wait for the SPL to start again in whatever form possible, as I've been missing the footy BIG TIME!!
Granty, I hear you, but I also know that when the new season starts, you'll be supporting your team. It's impossible not to, as it's in your blood!:ner:;)
So, what's happening about the Premiership in England - anyone heard when Liverpool will be crowned champions there?
Marco.
rmcin626
18-05-2020, 17:35
Cheers, guys! I'll sink a few frothies tonight. Robin, I get you about the empty stadiums, but it's better than nothing, IMO. And I can't wait for the SPL to start again in whatever form possible, as I've been missing the footy BIG TIME!!
Granty, I hear you, but I also know that when the new season starts, you'll be supporting your team. It's impossible not to, as it's in your blood!:ner:;)
So, what's happening about the Premiership in England - anyone heard when Liverpool will be crowned champions there?
Marco.
England was always going to take longer for decisions to be made, much more money involved.
Indeed... I heard that they were still considering playing out the remaining games behind closed doors, and training is to start in that respect? Anyway, some very surreal pics of Broony [with hair!:eek:] and Lenny lifting the trophy aloft, in what looks like in the middle of a wood!
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/922/erEY7Z.jpg
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:yay::yay::champagne::champagne::mex::mex::champag ne::champagne::yay::yay:
GLASGOW CELTIC CHAMPIONEES!!!
9-IN-A-ROW X 2 [1966-1974 & 2011-2020]
ROLL ON THE 10...!!
Marco.
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/HEUZpR.png
Marco.
Can't wait to get some footy back on the agenda!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53006968
Come on the 'Pool!:yay:
Marco.
english game restarting then is it? i know germany, spain and italy have... i take it scotland wont
17th June, Man City vs. Arsenal, and then on from there. Not sure when the new SPL season is due to start, but training is already underway...
I haven't been watching the German footy, as it holds little interest for me, but the English stuff will:)
Marco.
Oh well enjoy the TV coverage. Hope they, add sound effects
rmcin626
15-06-2020, 17:36
Watch some of the German football on Saturday, all a bit strange.
Watch some of the German football on Saturday, all a bit strange.Only footy news I've had was re a few gers youngsters moving to and from club. And some possibles.
As from a contact.
Be interesting if they come off if and when the window opens.
rmcin626
15-06-2020, 17:50
Only footy news I've had was re a few gers youngsters moving to and from club. And some possibles.
As from a contact.
Be interesting if they come off if and when the window opens.
I’m just trying to move thread to a fresh page, so I don’t need to look all those in in green white at the top of the page, only kidding Marco.
I’m just trying to move thread to a fresh page, so I don’t need to look all those in in green white at the top of the page, only kidding Marco.Surely not Robin. [emoji23]
Haha - we'll need to start a footy thread for the new season.... Unfortunately though chaps, come the end of the season, the pics will be the same, only with a '10' on them instead!:ner::D
;)
Marco.
rmcin626
16-06-2020, 12:10
Haha - we'll need to start a footy thread for the new season.... Unfortunately though chaps, come the end of the season, the pics will be the same, only with a '10' on them instead!:ner::D
;)
Marco.
Far too early to making that kind of prediction.
Of course - it was a joke!
Marco.
Yesh it was:eyebrows:
Marco.
Just settling down to watch Man City vs. Arsenal... Kieran Tierney's playing too, so it'll be interesting to see how he plays! Just good to get some live footy again!!:cool:
Marco.
rmcin626
17-06-2020, 19:09
Just settling down to watch Man City vs. Arsenal... Kieran Tierney's playing too, so it'll be interesting to see how he plays! Just good to get some live footy again!!:cool:
Marco.
Hope it’s a better game than the earlier one.
Yeah I swerved that. I'm only interested in watching the very top teams in the EPL. Anyway, it's a bit dire so far...
Marco.
rmcin626
17-06-2020, 20:57
Yeah I swerved that. I'm only interested in watching the very top teams in the EPL. Anyway, it's a bit dire so far...
Marco.
Thank god for David Luis
Indeed - and at least there were a couple of goals!
Ah, 3-0 now... Great goal. Still, it's all a bit flat compared with what we've become used to as 'normal'. Crowds aside, it'll probably pick up a bit more when player match fitness improves.
Marco.
Stratmangler
18-06-2020, 23:10
Indeed - and at least there were a couple of goals!
Ah, 3-0 now... Great goal. Still, it's all a bit flat compared with what we've become used to as 'normal'. Crowds aside, it'll probably pick up a bit more when player match fitness improves.
Marco.
Have you not got crowd noise options?
Might be worth looking around the programme settings.
I know they have those options Stateside.
Yup, I was watching the game on Sky Sports 'Main Event'. so had the 'canned' fan noise, on a continual loop, through my speakers...:doh:
They could've been a bit more inventive with that, but yes, I guess it's better than nothing, but not even close to making up for the atmosphere of a full stadium of fans!
Anyway, you'll no doubt have been pleased with the result?:)
Marco.
Stratmangler
21-06-2020, 10:55
Yup, I was watching the game on Sky Sports 'Main Event'. so had the 'canned' fan noise, on a continual loop, through my speakers...:doh:
They could've been a bit more inventive with that, but yes, I guess it's better than nothing, but not even close to making up for the atmosphere of a full stadium of fans!
Anyway, you'll no doubt have been pleased with the result?:)
Marco.
Aye, it was a decent result for us :)
Their keeper, Bernd Leno, was terrific - it could have been a much higher scoreline, but for his efforts
I heard that he was injured and stretchered off yesterday, which is not good news for Arsenal.
my team took a bit of a pounding tonight on n off the field :(. Shame on fellow supporters for airplane incident , but guess it shows the general ignorance to it all.
surprised marco hasnt been liverpooling us..:eyebrows:
Oh don't worry, I will do later [with pics] - once I've had some sleep and built up the energy! But needless to say, I'M deliriously HAPPY!!!:yay::yay::yay:
Marco.
last time they won it city and utd were both way down bottom and wimbledon were near top.. strange times
Yeah, it's been WAY, WAY too long! I grew up watching Liverpool win virtually everything throughout the 70s and 80s, and marvelled at some of the wonderful teams they had then, populated by world-class Scottish players! That's why I support them:)
One thing's for sure, it won't take them 30 years to win another title - as long as they can keep hold off the Kloppster!:nono:
Germans do it BEST.
Marco.
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YAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSS - YA FUKKIN' DANCER!!!! :yay::yay::yay: :champagne::champagne::mex::mex::champagne::champa gne:
https://youtu.be/Go-jJlGd1so
The spine-tingling famous anthem, which they share with my beloved Glasgow Celtic!!
LIVERPOOL FC: EPL CHAMPIONS SEASON 2019/20...!!
:clapclapclap: :clapclapclap:
Marco.
Next season might be a bit odd, certainly has a chance of maybe producing an odd shaped table. Players who maybe struggle with big crowd expectations may well shine, and others who thrive on it may well look ordinary.
Anyway the pool deserved it, especially after last year's nearly..
Indeed - there's been much talked about that, and I agree the effect will be significant, and that also applies to the SPL! So there'll defo be some weird results.
Are you happy with the new back-up goalie Rangers have signed?:)
Marco.
Indeed - there's been much talked about that, and I agree the effect will be significant, and that also applies to the SPL! There'll defo be some weird results.
Are you happy with the new back-up goalie Rangers have signed?:)
Marco.
the guy mclaughlan... think he is a good keeper at a good age for goallies. has scottish caps and scotland has a habit of producing decent keepers so i think most will be(even if he isnt a big name) and i expect he may just take the gloves off mcgregor, who to me is slowing up a bit. Dare i say, "A Safe Pair Of Hands":eyebrows:
Stratmangler
27-06-2020, 11:41
Well done Liverpool FC.
City still have a lot to play for - FA Cup away to Newcastle United tomorrow, and Champions League in August, against Real Madrid, with a 2-1 lead :)
Indeed, and you'll probably win it back next year, Chris. For me, both Liverpool and City are at a different level from the other title contenders, so as long as their respective managers remain at the helm, I think it'll largely be a two-horse race - or until Brendan Rodgers gets the Man Utd job!:eyebrows:
;)
Marco.
i wouldnt discount chelsea
chris@panteg
27-06-2020, 12:22
Liverpool, worthy winner's no doubt, for Arsenal a season to forget.
i wouldnt discount chelsea
Indeed, but for me they're not *yet* at the level of the top two, and so might need another season to be genuine challengers. It took Klopp 5 years to turn Liverpool into ones.
It'll be very interesting to see though which club BR manages once he's done all he can at Leicester. As much as I hated what he did in the end to Celtic, he's clearly a very talented manager, as notwithstanding what he achieved in Glasgow, he took Liverpool to within a whisker of winning the EPL, and look what he's done now at Leicester, on a fraction of the budget available to Pep!:eek:
Man Utd, for me, would be the perfect fit, and they're badly in need of bringing back the glory days, which for me is beyond Solskjær.
Marco.
Looks like Joe Hart's on his way to replace Craig Gordon... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/joe-hart-celtic-talks-continue-22267818
Getting on now, but he's a quality keeper. I'd be happy with that, as long as we can keep hold of Forster. which won't be easy. Might well take £10m.
Marco.
yeah hart has kinda lost it tbh.. i would take gordon over him now any time
I know where you're coming from, but I think he'd thrive at a club like Celtic, especially in a potentially historical season like this, and Lennon (a very good judge of a player) clearly thinks he can still do a job, so if he joins, I predict he'll do well:)
Marco.
Hard to say; he didnt impress at Burnley. Guessing he would be less used at Celtic but maybe more pressure to perform. Wont be cheap either. Apparently you were in for Mcglauchlin as well as an option
As long as he does the same job for us, as Andy Dibble did for you in 1997, I'll be happy, lol!:eyebrows:;)
Marco.
https://saintsmarching.com/2020/06/30/southampton-mohamed-elyounoussi-re-sings-celtic-loan/
One down, one to go... Loan deal on Forster looks unlikely though, so we might have to buy him - if we can afford him!:)
Marco.
As a Burnley fan have got to say i dont like joe hart at all has no command at all in his box, decent shotstopper but best days well behind him. Says it all when he was 3rd choice before heaton left.
rmcin626
02-07-2020, 20:56
From a totally unbiased point of view, I hope Celtic give Hart a chance to prove himself.
Yeah, I totally get where Pete's coming from, but I'm with you Robin (although maybe you're just saying that, hoping that he'll be a flop:eyebrows:), I've just got a feeling about Hart. For me, he's a great keeper who's just lost his way [for various reasons} and so needs a new challenge to reignite his career!
And perhaps playing for an iconic club, like Celtic, in a potentially historic season such as this, in front of 60,000 fans (once things return to normal) every other week, along with Champions League football, and the chance to win some trophies, and perhaps have his name written into the history books (should we get the 10), is just the fresh new challenge he needs.
He'll also be working with a very good goalkeeping coach in Stevie Woods, who has a proven track record in restoring the confidence of keepers who've lost their way a little, and getting the most out of them, so that will help, as will being part of a back four at home, which is rarely under pressure, as Celtic dominate most home games, and many away ones, too.
So.... In short, if Celtic do sign Hart, I predict he'll do well!:cool:
As an aside, it also looks like David Marshall [current Scotland goalkeeper] is also coming in (as we need two keepers), and he's top notch, so if that happens we'll have plenty of quality between the sticks, even if (as seems likely) Forster is staying at Southampton.
For me now, if we can keep hold of Edouard, which seems likely, and sign another centre half (as cover for Julien or Ajer), and another winger in Forrest's position, to keep him on his toes, then we'll be good to go!
Marco.
Anyway, let's have a shout out for Man City, who've just thumped Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad... Pressure's off, I guess, but no doubt Chris will be happy!:cool:
Marco.
Good win, and I kinda expected a reaction from City. In form, they can be hard to stop.
Anyway, the euro places are still up for grabs as are 2 relegation spots so plenty to play for
Stratmangler
02-07-2020, 22:34
On Joe Hart - Joe was an important part of what went on with City, and I was there at his final appearance.
There is much love and respect from these quarters.
A couple of things he never sorted out - free kicks he kinda settled into position with his palms on his knees, with feet firmly planted on the ground. You ain't gonna stop anything coming at you with speed if you're firmly planted, and second, hit it hard and low to his left and he won't get near it, cos he ain't quick enough.
That planting himself is a major problem.
On tonight's result - I didn't expect anything less.
What tonight's game highlighted for me was (a) how much I miss going to home games, and (b) how flat things are without supporters. Last season The Etihad was explosive for this fixture.
I wish Joe well wherever he goes. He was part of the team that gave ne some kf my greatest fan moments.
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I see Jackie Charlton has died at 85... I remember him well as a no nonsense player and bloke... rip
Yeah, ditto. Defo one of the good guys and sad loss to football. Unlike some others, I don't remember him for being part of the 1966 thing, or his Leeds Utd days, which were before my time, but the SUPERB Republic of Ireland side he took to the quarter finals of the World Cup in 1990, with Celtic's Pat Bonnar in goals!
What a team that was, and a truly incredible achievement for a team like R.O.I - and which I doubt will ever be repeated! Major respect, big man, and RIP.
Marco.
I knew there was a good reason I upgraded my Virgin TV package to include (for free) access to the Premier Sports channels...
See here: https://www.premiersports.com/football/celtic
:yay::yay:
Although, I'm not looking forward to seeing how many goals PSG will pump us by!:eek:
Marco.
i see your striker has come back unfit Marco, and isnt going to France.. daft laddie that as he has talent but pisses it away.. Gers seem to be at same tourney for some reason it seems; dunno if they will play each other tho..
at least your season seems to be starting on 1st august, as long as hearts etc challenge is booted out;... which it will be:lol:
Well, Canaries relegated which is no surprise but disappointed with the lack of passion since the comeback from lockdown. When virtually every other team in the league has a player worth more than your entire squad it is always going to be mission impossible but I would have liked them to have shown a bit more of a fight. Oh well, should be used to it now, Norwich take the title for most relegated team from the Premier League ever (fifth time) but I suppose the flip side of that is that based on historical evidence we can get back up there again.
Well, Canaries relegated which is no surprise but disappointed with the lack of passion since the comeback from lockdown. When virtually every other team in the league has a player worth more than your entire squad it is always going to be mission impossible but I would have liked them to have shown a bit more of a fight. Oh well, should be used to it now, Norwich take the title for most relegated team from the Premier League ever (fifth time) but I suppose the flip side of that is that based on historical evidence we can get back up there again.At least you've no debt and no huge wages to accommodate in the champ. Hope u bounce back
I see Man City have had their Euro ban overturned(as I thought).. so they will play in the champions league next season
I see Man City have had their Euro ban overturned(as I thought).. so they will play in the champions league next season
Good, we need the best teams in there.
Just stumbled across 'Match of the Day'. Now I have not the slightest interest in football, but was fascinated to see the game was being played in an empty stadium, yet a 'crowd' soundtrack was being used, presumably to make the experience more realistic to the TV viewers
As I obviously do have an interest in audio, I would be curious to know if the soundtrack is synthesised, as the 'crowd' noise got louder and more excited as one side or the other gained an advantage. I cannot see how this could be done with a recording.
Something to discuss at half time?
A sound engineer mixes real crowd noise on the fly. The audio was supplied by ea sports afaik
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/50362960
celebs and their teams quiz..
i got 9/13... not bad
rmcin626
16-07-2020, 14:57
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/50362960
celebs and their teams quiz..
i got 9/13... not bad
Surprisingly 10/13
Lol - I got the same!:)
Marco.
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