jodrell Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 23/04/2019 at 10:13, oldjamfan1 said: Sad news coming out of Scotland today. Billy McNeill, legendary Celtic captain and the first Briton to lift the European Cup, has passed away after a long illness. Given everything he achieved in the game, he remained a really humble, down-to-earth man. The word legend is often overused these days, but 'Cesar' was a genuine legend. A sad day for Celtic and football in general. RIP Cesar the amazing thing about that European cup winning side is they all came from about 20 miles of Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldjamfan1 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, jodrell said: the amazing thing about that European cup winning side is they all came from about 20 miles of Glasgow. They were all born within 10 miles of Celtic Park apart from one - who was from Saltcoats (about 30 miles away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claytons Left Boot Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 23/04/2019 at 10:13, oldjamfan1 said: Sad news coming out of Scotland today. Billy McNeill, legendary Celtic captain and the first Briton to lift the European Cup, has passed away after a long illness. Given everything he achieved in the game, he remained a really humble, down-to-earth man. The word legend is often overused these days, but 'Cesar' was a genuine legend. A sad day for Celtic and football in general. RIP Cesar Sad indeed Andy. During the 1980s I watched Celtic many, many times (only once did I miss a Rovers game when I managed to get tickets for an Old Firm game!) and plenty when Billy was manager. RIP Billy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 La Liga Getafe Vs Real on ITV4 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) Here’s a name to keep an eye out for in the future... Adil Aouchiche. No good for Mowbray fans as he’s only 16 but he’s just scored a hat trick for France in the U17 Euros, 8 goals in his last four games including one against England. He’s at PSG so won’t be under the radar but he looks a real player. A midfielder too apparently! Edit: make that 4 - just scored a pen. 10 goals in last 6 matches. Edited May 12, 2019 by Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom DE. Posted May 16, 2019 Backroom Share Posted May 16, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48302526 The 13-man board said it "retained the strong opinion that the presented proposal for reforming the European club competitions benefits just a few rich and dominant clubs but damages the leagues and the great majority of clubs playing in the domestic competitions. You don't say. Almost like it's been purposefully designed that way bit late to be worrying about that, anyway, it's already happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjamfan1 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 What the actual fuck....? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48371633 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doaksie Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, oldjamfan1 said: What the actual fuck....? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48371633 I knew what this would be before I clicked the link. You have to wonder if these statues go through any form of quality control before being presented to the world. Or even a gentle tap on the shoulder, and a nod to a picture maybe. They actually do a disservice to those they are purporting to idolise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggsteel Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, oldjamfan1 said: What the actual fuck....? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48371633 The main complaint is that the sculpture, which was revealed on Wednesday, does not bear any resemblance to the Belfast boy. Bit of an issue that alright 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy3333 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, oldjamfan1 said: What the actual fuck....? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48371633 Looks like Barry Mcguigan styled by Flock Of Seagulls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggsteel Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 He wouldn't have gotten 1% of the action he did if he actually looked like that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllRoverAsia Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 That would not have come cheap. It is truly atrocious. Does anyone know who the Sculptor was? He should be ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggsteel Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Did ye see the prank they played on Beckham about his statue? Was pretty funny. Not a fan of James Corden usually though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Weaver Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said: That would not have come cheap. It is truly atrocious. Does anyone know who the Sculptor was? He should be ashamed. Quote The statue was created by Belfast artist Tony Currie Don't think he used to play for Sheff Utd but you never know, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyblue Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 It looks more like Pat Jennings who unveiled it than Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllRoverAsia Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Neil Weaver said: Don't think he used to play for Sheff Utd but you never know, https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/creator-of-new-george-best-statue-says-we-did-not-want-to-put-him-on-pedestal-1-8936919 Creator of new George Best statue says ‘we did not want to put him on pedestal’ He made a sculpture FFS! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Just now, AllRoverAsia said: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/creator-of-new-george-best-statue-says-we-did-not-want-to-put-him-on-pedestal-1-8936919 Creator of new George Best statue says ‘we did not want to put him on pedestal’ He made a sculpture FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggsteel Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 11 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/creator-of-new-george-best-statue-says-we-did-not-want-to-put-him-on-pedestal-1-8936919 Creator of new George Best statue says ‘we did not want to put him on pedestal’ He made a sculpture FFS! Must be a Liverpool fan! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Match-fixing in football: Spanish police make arrests in top two divisions https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48431483 I think there will be far more examples of this than the football authorities would like to admit. How many shots was that on target against Spurs? When was that cup semi forfeited? Murky stuff but I expect Spanish fans who expressed any concerns at the time will have been estúpidos portadores de sombrero de papel de aluminio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinjay Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 23/05/2019 at 13:40, Bigdoggsteel said: The main complaint is that the sculpture, which was revealed on Wednesday, does not bear any resemblance to the Belfast boy. Bit of an issue that alright Wasn't even holding a beer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Vinjay17 said: Wasn't even holding a beer. Or a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipl Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life. I used to go missing a lot... Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World. The wit and wisdom of George Best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverandout Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 On 23/05/2019 at 22:22, AllRoverAsia said: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/creator-of-new-george-best-statue-says-we-did-not-want-to-put-him-on-pedestal-1-8936919 Creator of new George Best statue says ‘we did not want to put him on pedestal’ He made a sculpture FFS! He's got grant Hanley's head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Chelski Vs Arse on BT Sport YouTube channel now (free to air) big screen if you've got a smart TV (Champions league final ditto). Never realised how short Cesc Fibre Glass is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeblue&white Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Great to see a packed full stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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