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Boateng's agent adamant Celtic haven't been in touch



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MIDDLESBROUGH midfielder George Boateng, who was yesterday linked with a move to Celtic, is likely to move to another club in the English Premier League.
The Dutchman was reported to have travelled to Glasgow for talks and been given a tour of the club's Lennoxtown training ground, but the player's agent Barry Silkman dismissed such claims, insisting there had been no contact whatsoever from the Parkhead club. Newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City are strong contenders for Boateng's signature having already agreed a settlement fee with Middlesbrough for the remainder of the player's contract, although two other top-flight clubs have shown strong interest and could also make official approaches this week.

Silkman, the Dutchman's representative, said: "A Premier League club know what the fee would be and have asked to speak to the player and his representative. I will be speaking to them, probably on Tuesday."

A newspaper report yesterday claimed Celtic manager Gordon Strachan, who brought Boateng to Britain while manager of Coventry in 1998, was hoping to be reunited with the 32-year-old at Parkhead, but he now looks set to extend his stay in England.



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  • Last Updated: 06 July 2008 10:27 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Celtic FC
 
1

Richardinho,

07/07/2008 00:04:13
great story. Well done Scotsman for such a fine piece of journalism!
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Swordsman,

Dublin 07/07/2008 00:29:00
What we need here is clarity..WHO said the player was in Glasgow,WHO said the player was signing..Will we find out..Nah,as usual a combination of lazy journalism, and a real lack of footballing stories will bring out the worst in the meeja/agent cabal...F@nnies all!
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Raskolnikov,

07/07/2008 01:07:40
Another made-up story about a Celtic signing target. Will it stop the dumb Gers coming on here and mentioning the player as another target who rejected Celtic? Not on your lifr.
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bring them on,

07/07/2008 01:32:31
I am sure it is true that the player turned Celtic down.

Just trying to help them save some face.
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Swordsman,

Dublin 07/07/2008 01:59:20
Oxford and Cambridge are seemingly battling it out for Boatengs signature..Am I right in thinking it's a two horse race?
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Sir Minty Moonbeams, Casino Royale,

07/07/2008 02:16:12
It was only last week that the daily ranger was quoting the chairman of some italian club that they were going to sign Nakamura and it all turned out to be a load of old bo11ox.

Now this Boateng story, that he's been to lennoxtoun, seems like more cobblers.

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Sir Minty Moonbeams, Casino Royale,

07/07/2008 02:35:20
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Both Celtic and the Italian club concerned , including the Chairman "quoted" released statements that the story was false...the Italian chairman described the words attributed him by the daily ranger as a total concoction and stating that he had never spoken to anyone from the daily ranger.

Did the daily ranger come out fighting?
Did the daily ranger reprint the story, say it had reliable sources and that it was sticking to its guns?

Or did the daily ranger crawl under a stone and say nothing, wait for a week and then make up another story about Boateng ?
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Raskolnikov,

07/07/2008 02:38:21
#8 - They picked up the quotes from the original story in the Daily Record, so the answer to your question is YES.

Apart from which, the chairman of Bologna came out and said the quotes attributed to him were pure fantasy.

But like the typical dumbass Gers man, thepundit believes him, doesn't believe him, thinks it might be true, believes in the tooth fairy.

Where do we start with morons like this?
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Raskolnikov,

07/07/2008 02:39:49
BTO - I see you were talking to yourself again.
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bring them on,

07/07/2008 03:13:57
#11

Aye Rasky, got a wee heid on me this morning. No too clever with the numbers there.

It's going to be a long day....
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Swordsman,

Dublin 07/07/2008 04:07:57
#14..Given your,dare I say,ill thought out utterances,I'm sure that the ENORMOUS weight of Australian culture will compel you to tune in
the TV and watch,back to back episodes of "The Sullivans","Neighbours","Home and Away" and "Skippy,the Bush Kangaroo"..
Q:Difference between a Yoghurt and Australia...?
A: If you leave the Yoghurt long enough,it will develop it's own culture...

I'm here all week..
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brizziebhoy,

sunny Queensland 07/07/2008 04:27:20
#14 is that no surrender
to a 93rd minute goal
to a one goal lead
or a 7 point lead to lose the league by 2 points
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brizziebhoy,

queensland 07/07/2008 04:36:30
sorry that made it sound close, it was infact 3 points sorry for any confusion
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bring them on,

07/07/2008 04:45:25
Swordsman

Don't forget The Magic Boomerang. Classic.
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Raskolnikov,

07/07/2008 05:54:34
#15 - You are so right.

Australia day - an annual holiday to celebrate Australia and all things Australian. The TV evening news was full of reports of the day's celebrations, ie grown men racing each other with other grown men on their shoulders. Grown men racing each other on the backs of cattle. Grown men watching and betting on cochroach races.

Yes, Australian Culture - now there's an oxymoron if ever there was one.
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FAN OF GERRY,

07/07/2008 05:54:56
Just noted a few of my celtic friends a bit upset that a reported story might, I repeat might, not be true. Well whats so unusual about that. When you read the newspapers regarding the supposed transfers you have to be wary as they invariably are wrong. Just dont get so hot under the collar, its not just celtic you know.
Have a nice day......
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 07:58:15
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A breathe of fresh air and reasoned thought from a Tic poster ... keep up the good work and you never know it might catch on.
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Star o' Rabbie Burns,

New Cumnock, CUMNOCK 07/07/2008 08:46:27
Gentlemen: One of my mates has just retired from journalism, according to him the average Scottish newspaper has an 11-person sports team. This lines-up in 1-4-1-3-2 formation.

1 - The sports desk secretary - ra burd who holds the whole operation together.
4 - The sub-editors who write the "Supercally..... etc headlines and decide what goes where on which page.
1 - The Sports Editor, who kicks everyone.
3 - The golf writer, the racing man and the all-rounder who covers every sport other than football.
2 - The Celtic man and the Rangers man.

Every day the various Celtic and Rangers men get together with their counterparts on the other papers to set the agenda.

The three men just off the front do their jobs, while the Sports Editor and the four subs cobble together the stuff sent in by the various agencies to fill what space is left after the C & R men have woven their magic.

As that late, great Partick Thistle supporter Ian Archer always insisted: "Sport, that's the comedy section of the paper".

It's the close season, the phoney war - a few men with small talents, big egos, inflated salaries and even more inflated expense accounts have to justify their existence - so we have to endure a whole truck load of the smelly stuff - because we're stupid enough to believe their might be a grain of truth in what they write.

Take it all with a pinch of salt boys - and have a nice day.
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 08:49:26
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Sorry FOG I thought it was pushing it a bit but good post.
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 09:03:37
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Howdy JR how are you this fine morning ? I am pleased with the news that Steve Smith is back in contention for the left back slot next season and hope that he comes back from his injury as strong as Hutton did with his. I think that Whittaker can do a job at right back next season if he has a bit of a consistent run as he was used as the left mid mainly last season after Beasley was injured. Maybe attacking right sided midfielder. I feel a bit for you guys as you are totally in the dark with regards as to who is staying and who is going. I am happy that McGregor is staying along with Cueller and Weir. I suppose that you hope Boruc stays for another year but do you think he will ?
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Star o' Rabbie Burns,

New Cumnock, CUMNOCK 07/07/2008 09:12:20
#JR - I'm a big McIllvanney fan, boh Hugh and Willie, fellow Ayrshiremen of course.

Hughie, however, has been longer in London than in Scotland. Archer was undoubtedly the best Scottish-based sports writer.

Today's top Scottish-based sports scribes, in my humble opinion, are Doug Gillon the athletscs and minority sports man at the Herald, Bill Leckie at the Sun, Hugh MacDonald at the Herald and Young Alan Pattullo at the Hootsman.

Mind you, if James Traynor would stop being a "personality" and get back to being a journalist, he could maybe become as good a football writer as his big brother John.
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Royalty,

Zandvoort 07/07/2008 09:15:22
According to the Dutch press, Boateng is in talks with Hull City.

Glad he's given Strachan the bodyswerve because he's a good player.

sounds like Strachans rapidly moving down that list of signing targets.

Im sure he'll bring someone in before August.
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Berty Wootster,

07/07/2008 09:57:21
How's Balde?
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Berty Wootster,

07/07/2008 09:57:27
How's Balde?
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Berty Wootster,

07/07/2008 09:57:33
How's Balde?
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 10:06:30
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For an away win in Europe you need a striker with real pace like Beasley and Cousin against Lyon. Celtic need a fast striker or maybe even play McGeady through the middle in Euro away ties. For me McDonald and VOH lack pacer for the lone striker role ! Kenny Misser LOL ?
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 10:23:19
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It was a joke Shug ! You lost your sense of humour ?
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 10:25:48
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Just as a matter of interest ... who signed Caldwell ?
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Royalty,

Zandvoort 07/07/2008 10:27:37
#41 nineinro

Im expecting big things from Beasley this season.

Before his injury he was looking good, with some excellent performances ie Lyon away.

I reckon he'll be an important player next season.
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Gerry M,

07/07/2008 10:28:26
For several seasons now the media have had no idea who The Champions were going to sign and every transfer window the baying, slabbering Orcs take this as an indication of Celtic´s inability to attract top name players, and regard this as some sort of weapon with which to ridicule us. Only to have their foolish delusions dashed when Celtic announce surprise big signing. They may not all have worked out for the good, but Gravesen, Hesselink, Nakamura, Donati et al all raised eyebrows when they put that pen to the hallowed paper.

On the other hand, perhaps it is understandable so few are the opportunities to try and get one over on the Champs. My advice nevertheless remains: avoid making fools of yourselves by keeping quiet.
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sonofcosmos,

glasgow 07/07/2008 10:30:08
on thursday night a "my pals da who works at lennoxtown saw george boatang...blah blah blah..shown around glasgow..blah blah.." type story appeared on a football messageboard..amazingly it was lifted almost word for word by the sunday mail...todays record with glorious brass neck tries to conclude the story with a celtic cant afford him type conclusion..the monkey media are certainly scraping the bottom of the barrel....parasites that they are..
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 10:35:42
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If Beasley can stay injury free then he will be a big player for us as he frightens defenders with his pace and he has bags of experience. It will be a bit like having a new signing again !
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Royalty,

Zandvoort 07/07/2008 10:35:46
#49

We certainly had no idea Celtic would delve into the murky waters of the Irish league to sign Paddy McCourt.

Keep us guessing like that & we know where the title will end up next season.




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sonofcosmos,

glasgow 07/07/2008 10:40:22
its still greatly amusing that rangers fans are slagging celtics lack of action in the transfer market after their spectacular buys..(ok velicka is ok..)but hey i guess they need to keep their chins up...xxx
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Gerry M,

07/07/2008 10:43:59
52

I am suffering from an acute sense of deja vu now.
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Swordsman,

Dublin 07/07/2008 11:08:39
JR..Same here..Saw a £650,000 no mark come on as a sub against Hibs,promptly gave the ball away and Chic Charnley scored to give Hibs the 3 points.."Who is this diddy?" I asked...Larsson was his name..What ever happened to him,eh?
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 11:13:19
54 JR
I remember something similar when Hately signed for Rangers and arrived with an injury. Looked like a cart horse ... and the rest as they say is history !
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Moonbeams,

07/07/2008 11:13:56
#32

"Usual rumours, usual rubbish"

Followed by

"Boateng! strachan never lets us down. Can't wait to see what muppet he produces this time"????

Make yer mind up.

I love the fact that Celtic have zero leaks to the press after seeing the back of Burley et al. The laptoployal are being embarrassed daily with their made up s****. The press will get the info when the SSM deams fit.

As for; "Can't wait to see what muppet he produces this time", another Naka, Boruc, McDonald, Robson, Brown (who IMHO will turn into a fantastic player for us) etc, etc, etc will do for me.

Now if we were bringing in Lafferty's, Kenny Misser's (copyright Raging Gers fans last year) and Velikca's of this world as our main signings I WOULD be worried.

(Raging Gers fans, I know you all got very wet on Saturday but please take this in the spirit in which it was meant. No daft raging, bile filled posts please. Lets keep it clean the day eh??)

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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:17:02
Anger, despair and incontinence was the theme across Scotland today.

In an attempt to replicate the branding of the famous SOS pairing of Blackburn Rovers when Shearer and Sutton where there, Mincin’ Martin Bainochio has combined the first names of ReaRangers new strike force to come up with something similar.

He stated “we believe that Kenny and Kylie are brilliantly positioned to take ReaRangers forward. Under the banner of KAK, these 2 guys will become ReaRangers Legends”

JJB have released a series of ReaRangers fitba strips with KAK on the back.

ReaRangers are believed to have paid in the region of £5m for the KAK strikeforce.

Minty Moonbeams is still missing. It is the 68th of May.
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Swordsman,

Dublin 07/07/2008 11:19:27
NB..up late today..Whit happened? Nae court appearance?No Broo day?...
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:24:26
A young student, in a drunken state, claimed that he could tickle the plums of a lion and run away from him.

He was goaded by his uni friends.

the young student climbed into the lions cage, proceeded to tickle the lions plums.Immediately, the lion awoke and tore the young student limb from limb.

It is universally accepted that the young student was full of bluster and not very good at "the chase"
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:27:58
Vladimir Bysicenko, a Russian cyclist, stated that he could cycle the German Autobahn and maintain a safe distance from the oncoming traffic, travelling at 100mph, by cycling faster.

He reached the fist section of the Autobahn and was mowed down by a big BMW.

It is universally accepted that Vladimir Bysicenko was full of bluster and not very good at, "the chase"
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 11:28:40
63 JR
In the past I was like that with Johan Edvalson (not sure about the spelling)not only because he would score against us but he was Icelands answer tae Rab C Nesbit (only minus the bandage)
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:29:31
Experts believe that modern day football seriously began in earnest in 1960. SInce then Celtic have win 22 league titles to ReaRangers 20. They have win 6 of the last 8 and 3 in a row.

Many ReaRangers fans make reference to, "the chase"

We welcome your bluster
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Stevebhoy7,

northants 07/07/2008 11:30:02
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http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05072008/4/kilmarnock-fail-sign-thompson.html

Don't be daft.
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:32:26
70 - NB, can you translate the last sentence?
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 11:36:06
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Modern day football began when Diego Armando emerged and injected the combination of real pace and power into the game and led footballers to become athletes !
1960 ... you are a true joker ! Mid eighties more like.
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sonofcosmos,

glasgow 07/07/2008 11:36:09
#70,,.. ah but does he know that we know that he knows that we know he knows..???
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GraemeH,

Edinburgh 07/07/2008 11:37:45
#60. It was Kilmarnock that made the bid. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/7491319.stm
And nice to see you welcome the chase from Motherwell, Hibs, et al for second spot next year.
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James Connolly,

Dublin 07/07/2008 11:47:20
NB #65

As a Dublin man I can tell you that many of my friends are indeed Celtic fans and although most 'Dubs' would support a Team in the Premiership,Celtic would always be their next team.

Real pity you attempted to drag the thread downwards to the usual gutter level.

Leave it out as plenty of sensible soccer chat.
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 11:48:11
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It was not coincidence that Rangers went on the 9 in a row run during this time and I realise that we spent a lot of money but we had some real athletes in the team ... remember Andy Goram LOL ! Seriously though we did have some great athletes like Gough and Gary Stevens. The emergence of the modern day footballer.
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:50:25
79 - yes, that pele fella always had weight issues. the brazil 70 team used to surp cans of super lager with greasy pies at half time.

ohh wait - that was the ReaRangers team of the 90's.

Modern era began then remember. Bazza keeping it going i presume.
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James Connolly,

Dublin 07/07/2008 11:51:59
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Whoever we bring in, I'm confident they will be of a higher quality than Lafferty and Miller although that wouldnt be that hard now.
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:53:07
84 - I welcome your bluster. makes the success taste all the sweeter.
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sonofcosmos,

glasgow 07/07/2008 11:53:37
#84.."your limited success of last season .." ho ho ho

you gotta laugh xxx
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James Connolly,

07/07/2008 11:54:16
Celtic team of 67 era achieved plenty in Europe and what did the Souness inspired bunch do.....................?

Yes thats right they got thumped most years.
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 11:54:51
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You do have a bit of a valid point and that is that pre 80`s the best teams even then were the athletes !
As we have progressed the players have become even more athletic and sometimes tae the detriment of skill.
Sad but true ! A good blend of both is what is required and why Spain won the Euro`s and Germany came up short.
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Survivor Of Riots,

07/07/2008 11:55:10
is 6 out of 8 league titles limited?

Of the 8, 3 went to the last day. We lost 2 and won 1.

Yep, it was tight last season, but we could also be going for 9 in a row this season.

We'll just have to wait for that!
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James Connolly,

07/07/2008 11:57:09
#86 Nervous B

In Dublin you even had Liverppol fans gunning for Man Utd a few seasons back when Rangers were playing them. People are quite sure what team they want to do well in the SPL, no confusions there.
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James Connolly,

07/07/2008 12:00:23
Always a positive sign for us Celtic fans when Rangers punters are reduced to wallowing in the past glory of their 9IAR period.

Celtic the dominant force in Scottish football and how that hurts them.
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James Connolly,

07/07/2008 12:04:16
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If Rangers season was better than Celtic last year could you tell me if the managment at Ibrox would be happy for this trend to continue i.e. Celtic keep winning the title and you win 2 cups and get to the UEFA Cup final for the next 5 years?

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07/07/2008 12:05:17
91 - My god, we agree on something.

So - to elaborate, ReaRangers abjectly failed last season because the did not have the physical althleticism that most modern teams have.

Whilst most people sought to make excuses, it was clear that through bad management (Cousin suggested bad practise in the media and PLG failed to get support to challenge it), ReaRangers players, simply were not fit enough in the end.

A shocking indictment on their professionalism.
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 12:09:08
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Only remembering the 9 in a row period in response tae post 68. I am looking forward tae the new season with confidence as Rangers were already strong and have added more options and have players returning from long term injuries like Smith and Beasley while I expect Celtic tae be weaker than last term with the sales of Boruc and Naka with only Bosmans and loan deals coming in.
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Boyne Bhoy,

07/07/2008 12:16:53
#65 Most supporters in Ireland follow teams in the EPL for the reason that it is the nearest major league and has been available on tv for aeons-until laast season live matches were shown on RTE on Saturdays at 3pm. For a Scottish club to have any following is to be applauded but ask most Irish people and they will confirm sympathy and pride in Celtic as part of the diaspora. Go to Donegal or Cork and Celtic will be the 1st choice team of the majority.

It's quite funny witnessing the denigration of McCourt given the performance of Scottish teams against LoI teams in recent years-I recall Aberdeen v Bohs around 2000 and, although they got through eventually Rearrangers trashing Tranmere a few years back. Can't remember whty the match had to be played in England, maybe you can elighten me?
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07/07/2008 12:18:44
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Sorry tae burst your bubble but Rangers failure last term was the lack of the flair player such as Laudrup or Walters a bit like Russia without Arshavan. The one thing Rangers did have was the athletes. Do you need me tae explain the off side rule or formations ... just ask ! Spain were great at the Euros but became the best when their flair player Fabregase played and lifted them to another level. Take Czech Rep a good athletic side but take out Nedved and crash.
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07/07/2008 12:19:14
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Fabregas
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 12:24:40
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You have lost your sense of humour !
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Tuatha De Dannan,

07/07/2008 12:32:08
111 If your Auntie had balls she'd be you uncle !!!

What are you on about??

Love to see the bears fans trying to wind us up about no signings, shows they are worried. The transfer window closes at midnight on the 31st of August. We will keep you and the usual laptop loyal guessing till then.

Even with no new signings I would still be confident of winning the SPL. However we would certainly struggle in Europe with no new signings.
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paulmac,

surrey 07/07/2008 12:34:52
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Aye but we are still alive and kicking....

Back then we owed 6 million.....Rearangers were in debt to the tune of 87 million......

I think you'll also find your accounts no longer stand alone....but instead have been taken under the wing of the parent company.....to avoid insolvency!

No one wants to buy Rearangers.....why?
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paulmac,

surrey 07/07/2008 12:36:09
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paulmac,

surrey 07/07/2008 12:39:08
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Correction.....Rangers have competed in 13 competitions and won 2!

Celtic have competed in 12 and won 5 over the same period!
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Tuatha De Dannan,

07/07/2008 12:42:14
114 Aye but who was the SPL team in the last 16 for the 2 seasons just gone ??

Just to to play your IF game again, If the EPL were to invite one team from the SPL to join, guess who it would be??
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Fabregas did struggle for a start but came on for the ineffective Iniesta in nearly every game and improved the forward play of Spain. Maradona ran from the half way line with real pace and skill for probably the best ever world cup goal against England. Pace and skill. You really have got the ache this morning ... what`s up has your bird left you or something ?
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paulmac,

surrey 07/07/2008 12:45:20
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Gordon Strachan has won more CL games than Walter Smith...how can this be?

Smith played 30 won 5
Strachan played 12 won 6

Can Wattie keep up with Gordon?
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Sir Minty Moonbeams, Casino Royale,

07/07/2008 12:50:51
"...if it wasn't for that freak result by benfica you wouldn't have made the last 16..."

Not that freakish...Shakthar played a similar type of football to Benfica , it's just that Benfica were better are it. Only a nonce couldn't have spotted that.

But Rangers winning 3v0 in Lyon after Lyon rattled the woodwork 3 or 4 times and McGregor pulled of a string of fine saves , now that was freakish.
And if it wasn't for that freak result, you wouldn't have made UEFA and wouldn't have brought shame on Scottish Football.

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nineinro,

07/07/2008 12:51:31
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Old Duke Box ... yet another athlete. I remember in the Scottish cup final in 94 or 95 when he scored a hat trick against Hearts but the main man was the flair that every team needs and at that time it was Laudrup.
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paulmac,

surrey 07/07/2008 12:52:59
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You have merely exposed your lack of travelling experience....we have a global appeal because of our clubs Irish/Scots background.....

Rearangers appeal stretches to the KKK...BNP...NF..etc
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Pattie O'Dores,

In The Conservatory 07/07/2008 12:54:55
Another piece of transfer news is that Blackburn Rovers are lining up Steve Davis from Fulham. It appears that Blackburn are prepared to meet Fulham's valuation for the player which means that Rangers are likely to miss out.
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nineinro,

07/07/2008 12:55:47
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Doesn`t Chick Charnley qualify cos he is really Hoopy the Huddle Hound every other Saturday !
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Moonbeams,

07/07/2008 12:56:43
#80

see post #49
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Sir Minty Moonbeams, Casino Royale,

07/07/2008 12:58:57
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Vitoria Zizkov ?

Remember them ?

Artmedia went onto the group stage and as I recall got the UEFA spot coming third in their group.

Vitoria Zizkov were the team that came to Ibrox and requested hat Rangers wear their away strip...why ? ...because the club was so poor that they didn't have an away kit.

Now pub team or whit ?
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07/07/2008 12:59:39
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Rangers want tae pay £3M and Fulham want £4M and the player wants the Gers move so a bit like with McCulloch a meeting somewhere near the middle will see him sign for the Gers for next term.
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Sir Minty Moonbeams, Casino Royale,

07/07/2008 13:02:38
Rangers losing to Vitoria Zizkov was the most embarresing result of A