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I told someone I know - who is an Celtic fan - today that Hooper is set to set sign for Rangers -- they want mad.:D:D:D

Then I told them it was QPR.

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lol

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Hi Stephen,

Lets put it this way, I am married to a family of Celtic fans, and l can tell you that you must support another 'Celtic'

I have a deep respect for Celtic since the days of Jimmy Johnstone, but Celtic and Rangers have a bad reputation for trouble no matter where they go.

I have been to an old firm game and was told by my wifes family, don't speak during or after the game as Celtic fans don't like Londoners, also l have been to a few Celtic games in London namely The London Cup at Wembley, and Arsenal testimonial game and there were parts of your fans singing anti british songs, IRA chants etc this is sick.

They were down here at Brentford last week and your so called fans ran riot.

You watch on Youtube, where your fans were singing nasty songs during remembrance Sunday preparations, and Celtics director bend their heads in shame at what happens. I suggest you watch it along with the Rangers fans as well.

The biggest problem in Scottish football is that the problems from both clubs won't go away until the clubs directors say enough is enough. And ban the culprits of the trouble.

Don't get me wrong, but l have respect for Celtic, but what sent a chill down my spine was The London Cup, where Celtic fans were banned from pubs near the ground and inside they were singing songs against the British.

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Bees chief sorry for Celtic 'bad behaviour'
Jul 24 2013 By Chris Longhurst
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/ho...-424390643.jpgMark Devlin

BRENTFORD FC's chief executive has pledged to take action against hooligans who spoiled last weekend's friendly between Bees and Celtic.
Mark Devlin apologised to residents for the disruption before and after the game, and said he was saddened that the prospect of Brentford taking on Scotland’s league champions had turned sour.
The Chronicle reported how drunken Celtic fans repeatedly set off smoke bombs and invaded the pitch during the match on Saturday (20) which the Hoops won 2-1.
People living nearby also complained about noise, vandalism, and masses of litter left by the 6,000 travelling supporters who came to Griffin Park for the first time in 50 years.


Mr Devlin said: "Saturday’s match was a very good test for the First Team squad and one that will, I’m sure, stand them in good stead for the upcoming season. The Manager was very positive about the standard of opposition and a number of our players have said publically that the atmosphere was fantastic.
"Usually pre-season friendlies at Griffin Park are played in a relatively quiet stadium in front of a couple of thousand fans. This was nothing like that. The noise generated by the Celtic supporters was unlike any I have seen at a pre-season game. It was very disappointing, therefore, that the afternoon ended with a pitch invasion despite a very high police presence inside the ground.
“Fortunately, no damage was caused to the pitch or goalposts during the invasion. CCTV pictures were taken, and will be passed to the authorities and individuals who have invaded the pitch are being identified. Supporters were searched on entry and anyone found with flares or smoke bombs was denied entry.
"The use of flares and smoke bombs at football matches in England is dangerous and of growing concern to the football authorities. It was abundantly clear that some did get through and this will be discussed at the usual post-match briefing. We have been made aware of reports of several acts of anti-social behaviour caused by some Celtic fans arriving very early, having consumed a fair amount of alcohol.
“We would like to apologise to any local residents who may have suffered as a result of this behaviour. We were of the understanding that there would have been a police presence in the area of Griffin Park from early on Saturday morning, especially as some pubs were open earlier than normal.
“As always, the Club will reflect on the match with our safety group, which includes representatives of Hounslow Council and the Metropolitan Police. This will take place soon.”
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Just to prove a point regarding the Brentford V Celtic game in our local newspaper, enough s aid. Regarding Celtic fans.

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...or then again Norwich City?

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Mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.

St. Johnstone drew 1-1 with Rosenborg, winning 2-1 on aggregate. A result their fans will never forget.

Hibs however suffered a very heavy defeat at home to Malmo. 7-0 on the night, 9-0 on aggregate. A result Hearts fans will never forget :)

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Media Boy, i did the same thing to my brother in law, who cannot stand Rangers - l wont say what he did, but it wasn't nice.

I always remember l went on holiday with him once and he was on the same side of the a Rangers fan. He stopped - did something in the street - and crossed over, rather than walk past him.

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Yes, the Hibs result was good

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Someone has to make a video with bennyhill soundtrack

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The soundtrack wouldn't last long enough to cover all the blunders and goals :D

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I take it your a 5-1 guy then?

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http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/sc...-given-2097478

SCOTLAND'S top-flight football clubs have been given a cash boost by an increase in season ticket sales.

Figures were also up last season –

With a week to go before the SPL kicks off, Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts, Hibs and Partick Thistle all report increases on last year.

Inverness CT, Ross County, St Johnstone and St Mirren said levels were much the same as last season.

But the Paisley side expect to surge past last year’s figure as they will wait almost three weeks until their first home league game.

Only Dundee United reported a decrease – although sales were at a record level last season with Dundee derbies played in the SPL for the first time in seven years.

Neil Patey, from accountants Ernst and Young, said the bounce could be due to league restructuring – or a feelgood factor returning to the economy.

He said: “Any increases are a positive message for Scottish football.

“For Hearts, there has been an appeal to fans to buy season tickets and Partick got a boost from promotion. But for all the other clubs, the football situation is pretty much the same as the season before.

“Given all that has gone on in Scottish football, there could have been a concern that season ticket sales could have fallen.

“That doesn’t appear to be the case – despite negative predictions when Rangers went down to the Third Division.

“Maybe it’s a sign league reconstruction is being viewed positively and the economy generally is better now.”

Champions Celtic said sales were up on last season’s campaign.

They sold more than 42,500 standard season tickets for 2011/12, according to their annual report. These are the most recent figures available for the club.

Sales at Hearts were up by more than 1000 on the same time last year.

Looks like Celtic have about 46k season ticket holders this season. Seems all the negativity was factually incorrect :D Who'da thought it

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Looks like Ajax winger on the way to Celtic


http://www.headlines.nl/nieuws/1/2067934/

google translate:

Derk Boerrigter (26) is Ajax left. Scotland's top club, provided that the Ajax striker medical examination by state, prepared a three-year contract.

Boerrigter is Monday already undergo a medical examination in Glasgow. Saturday missed the left outside for the Johan Cruijff Shield yet because of an ankle injury. From the stand he saw Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena after extra beat AZ.

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Good news for Dumfermline fans (both of them) as a CVA which gives creditors nothing is accepted.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23494323

It'll be interesting to see how things progress with fan ownership for them.

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Another shining example of honesty, integrity and fairness at the heart of Scottish football.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23536242

Rangers go into administration after not paying tax = Big fine, year long ban on signing players over 18. (Which was found to be illegal but Rangers were blackmailed into accepting)
Hearts go into administration after not paying tax = No fine, 6 month ban on signing players over 21.

We will see the difference in treatment when Hearts inevitably go into liquidation mid-season. Guaranteed they will be kept in the top league to avoid problems with fixtures rather than automatic demotion, assuming of course they actually have somewhere to play.

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There is a big diference between rangers tax avoiding for years to support high wages and winning 10 spl tites and with hearts who simply ran out of money

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Rubbish. Rangers legally used tax avoidance schemes (as did Celtic, in fact they still do). Were sold to a criminal who refused to pay tax and went into administration. Hearts have failed on numerous occasions to pay taxes and players and went into administration.

Regardless of the reasons the disciplinary panel were acting on the clubs going into administration. Rangers got a fine and long registration ban. Hearts and Dunfermline got no fine and shorter, less restrictive bans.

Fair?