The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[lenny]

Celtic have called on referee John Beaton to be allowed to explain his decisions publicly from the 1-0 defeat to Rangers.

The club say they are "surprised" at the Scottish FA's decision not to take retrospective disciplinary action into a number of incidents in the game.

Alfredo Morelos was cited by the SFA for three incidents in the Ibrox match.

But because referee Beaton saw all three no retrospective action can take place on this basis.

Morelos appeared to aim a kick at Scott Brown, caught Anthony Ralston with his studs and seemed to grab at Ryan Christie.

Celtic say they have requested a meeting with SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell and the association's head of refereeing John Fleming.

In a statement the club said: "It is reported that no action was taken because the match referee saw all of the incidents in question.

"Given that the referee took no action at the time, this tends to suggest that such conduct, which in one instance led to a Celtic player, Anthony Ralston, being injured, is acceptable in Scottish football. That cannot be right.

"On the day, Celtic did not play well enough to win the match, something we accept. However, this issue goes beyond the result of the match."

https://youtu.be/d-fH2-ABHX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhXkgpCzM1o
Maybe Rangers fans could put  together an "Anyone but Rangers" version.

Watched the first 7 or 8 clips there. The first one is clearly a penalty and an incorrect decision. The others look like perfectly correct decisions.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Celtic In Talks To Become Substantial Stakeholder In Shamrock Rovers



Scottish Premier League side Celtic are reported to be involved in discussions to become substantial shareholders of Shamrock Rovers.

Per the Irish Mail, Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond is driving the deal. Desmond is an Irish businessman who previously held a stake in Manchester United. The deal would see Celtic have first refusal on signing youth players.

For Shamrock Rovers, they would benefit with loan deals for Celtic players in need of first-team football.

The two clubs regularly play pre-season friendlies against each other. Goalkeeping wonder-kid Gavin Bazunu, who recently signed for Manchester City, was reported to have gone on trial at Celtic before opting for the Premier League club. Manager Brendan Rodgers also enjoys a close relationship with Stephen Bradley, having worked with the Hoops boss when he was a player at Arsenal.

Sydney-based businessman Ray Wilson, who owns a major stake in Rovers, will return from Australia to discuss the deal later this month.

https://www.balls.ie/football/celtic-shamrock-rovers-3-403890?fbclid=IwAR0VEvtT5TGz_Ofjkms00opfNLH4bPsr7_BWY-MfSJvJfYzZ41zHAyjd3RE


Hard to see what Shamrock Rovers would gain from this arrangement. Anyone not good enough for the Scottish Premiership you feel would also struggle in the LOI. Wonder has Duff anything to do with this?

What sort of shite/nonsense comment is this? Celtic have had loads of players recently who have totally failed at celtic but have gone on to be very successful in the english championship which is well above LOI. Examples are teemu pukki - pish at celtic but one of the top scorers at the moment in the championship. Daryl murphy was nowhere near the celtic team but left and became one of the top scorers in the championship for ipswich. Stefan johansen had lost his place in the celtic team, went to fulham in the epl and championship and now milan are rumoured to be interested in him. There are numerous other examples like shaun maloney, ross wallace etc. Celtic have lots of fringe and young players who would do a great job for Rovers and they stand to gain a great deal from this move.

But do Rovers need to sell a stake of the club to Celtic to do a football linkup?  Something isnt right about how this is being reported.

Can you see the Rovers rank and file voting this through? Chosing never to play in Europe?

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Why would they never be allowed to play in Europe??

[Baile Brigín 2]

Why would they never be allowed to play in Europe??

You can't have two clubs with the same owner/significant investor in Europe. Murdoch had to dump PSG when he bought Man U. UEFA were heavily criticised over tbe two Red Bull sides being allowed in last year.

[Boycey]

Why would they never be allowed to play in Europe??

You can't have two clubs with the same owner/significant investor in Europe. Murdoch had to dump PSG when he bought Man U. UEFA were heavily criticised over tbe two Red Bull sides being allowed in last year.

Eh?

[Baile Brigín 2]

Why would they never be allowed to play in Europe??

You can't have two clubs with the same owner/significant investor in Europe. Murdoch had to dump PSG when he bought Man U. UEFA were heavily criticised over tbe two Red Bull sides being allowed in last year.

Eh?

Did I stutter?

If a billionaire financier has a stake in two clubs, only one can enter any given competition they might meet in.

[Boycey]

Murdoch owned PSG and Man Utd?

[Baile Brigín 2]

Murdoch owned PSG and Man Utd?

No, the Brits blocked the purchase, should have been clearer.  But to get as far as he did he sold his stake in PSG.

I cant see DD selling his stake in Celtic foir a seat on Rovers board, can you?

[ned]

Murdoch owned PSG and Man Utd?

No, the Brits blocked the purchase, should have been clearer.  But to get as far as he did he sold his stake in PSG.

I cant see DD selling his stake in Celtic foir a seat on Rovers board, can you?

You think DD hasn't thought of that? My guess is his advisors are well versed in the ins and outs of the law. Maybe hold your fire til you've seen the detail.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/sports/soccer/uefa-soccer-red-bull-champions-league.html

This makes a bit more sense of it. . .

Under UEFA rules, no "individual or entity" can have a "decisive influence" over the activities of more than one club in its tournaments.

I'm sure if Desmond wanted to he can work the agreement in such a way that allows the 2 to compete in Europe!

[Boycey]

Murdoch owned PSG and Man Utd?

No, the Brits blocked the purchase, should have been clearer.  But to get as far as he did he sold his stake in PSG.

I cant see DD selling his stake in Celtic foir a seat on Rovers board, can you?

Murdoch never owned either United or PSG otherwise your post was spot on... As others have said if Desmond/Celtic are going down that road I'm sure they know what they're at..

[Main Street]

Murdoch owned PSG and Man Utd?

No, the Brits blocked the purchase, should have been clearer.  But to get as far as he did he sold his stake in PSG.

I cant see DD selling his stake in Celtic foir a seat on Rovers board, can you?

The Brits blocked the purchase?  you're a wizard with language. The Brits?? 

There's nothing to read into a possible connection between Celtic and Shamrock Rovers over and above some arrangement re access to  youth talent on the cheap. Not so strange that it comes after the arrival of Damien Duff to Celtic.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Murdoch owned PSG and Man Utd?

No, the Brits blocked the purchase, should have been clearer.  But to get as far as he did he sold his stake in PSG.

I cant see DD selling his stake in Celtic foir a seat on Rovers board, can you?

The Brits blocked the purchase?  you're a wizard with language. The Brits?? 

There's nothing to read into a possible connection between Celtic and Shamrock Rovers over and above some arrangement re access to  youth talent on the cheap. Not so strange that it comes after the arrival of Damien Duff to Celtic.

Thats my point. Why would DD take equity in Rovers to access youth players for Celtic? Its either been reported wrong or there is something bigger happening under the surface

[themac_23]

Surely we'd be better buying a lower league English conference team, send young players down there and also a project to start getting up the leagues and sure ya never know what could happen

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Surely we'd be better buying a lower league English conference team, send young players down there and also a project to start getting up the leagues and sure ya never know what could happen

Celtic could be playing in the Vanarama National League in no time!!!