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DOC wrote:inverness is always dangerous up there, its fecking freezing all year round to begin with, plus rooney has had a pretty good season too, i thought if we stumble this would be the game, need a favour from rangers now, who i can see drawing one of these games, hearts are in good touch
The Jambos are in poor form, 1 win in our last 9 games. Don't expect a favour this weekend.
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overall for the season, probable third place finish, please do us a favourHMFC wrote:DOC wrote:inverness is always dangerous up there, its fecking freezing all year round to begin with, plus rooney has had a pretty good season too, i thought if we stumble this would be the game, need a favour from rangers now, who i can see drawing one of these games, hearts are in good touch
The Jambos are in poor form, 1 win in our last 9 games. Don't expect a favour this weekend.
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Just a draw, that's all we ask, a cheeky draw
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dont know what that idiot knight is talking about though
dont know what that idiot knight is talking about though
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Re: Scottish Football Thread
Scottish footba' sinks deeper into the mire...
Lennon attacks 'shame Scotland'
Posted May 13, 2011 08:31:00
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said the attacks on Neil Lennon "shamed" Scotland, as the Glasgow giants confirmed a bullet had been sent to the club just a day after the manager was assaulted.
Police arrested a fan who emerged out of the Hearts section of the main stand at the Edinburgh club's Tynecastle ground on Wednesday and charged towards Lennon, who has been the repeated target of threats on account of his Catholic background.
John Wilson, 26, of Edinburgh, appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with breach of the peace aggravated by religious prejudice and assault aggravated by religious prejudice.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Wilson was handed a life ban by Edinburgh club Hearts.
In a separate incident, two men were being held by police in connection with an investigation into parcel bombs addressed to Lennon and to two other high-profile Celtic supporters in March.
Both bombs intended for Lennon were intercepted at postal sorting offices.
"Last (Wednesday) night's appalling attack on Neil Lennon brings shame on Scottish football," Lawwell said in a Celtic statement.
"I can also confirm that this (Thursday) morning another package arrived at Celtic Park which appears to contain ammunition."
Lawwell added: "It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation.
"This is Scotland's shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it."
But with Celtic, following a 3-0 win against Hearts in Edinburgh, still in with a chance of winning the Scottish Premier League title, Lennon wrote on his Twitter page: "Don't let what happened to me take the shine off a wonderful team performance... I don't walk alone."
And Lennon's agent, Martin Reilly, later insisted his client would not quit Celtic following this latest incident.
"First and foremost, Neil is shaken about the whole thing, but he won't be driven out of Scotland," Reilly told Scottish Television. "He won't throw in the towel."
Hearts said they were disgusted by the incident.
"While not wanting to prejudge the outcome of the court case, all true Hearts fans will have been disgusted by what they witnessed last (Wednesday) night," a Hearts spokesman said.
"There is no justification for such actions, which have no place in the game of football, and we have taken the severest action open to set the strongest possible deterrent.
"As such, the supporter involved has been handed a life ban from Tynecastle."
The Scottish Football Association had previously described Wednesday's attack as "wholly unacceptable".
Celtic is just a point behind leader Rangers ahead of this weekend's final round of SPL matches.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011 ... site=sport
Lennon attacks 'shame Scotland'
Posted May 13, 2011 08:31:00
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said the attacks on Neil Lennon "shamed" Scotland, as the Glasgow giants confirmed a bullet had been sent to the club just a day after the manager was assaulted.
Police arrested a fan who emerged out of the Hearts section of the main stand at the Edinburgh club's Tynecastle ground on Wednesday and charged towards Lennon, who has been the repeated target of threats on account of his Catholic background.
John Wilson, 26, of Edinburgh, appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with breach of the peace aggravated by religious prejudice and assault aggravated by religious prejudice.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Wilson was handed a life ban by Edinburgh club Hearts.
In a separate incident, two men were being held by police in connection with an investigation into parcel bombs addressed to Lennon and to two other high-profile Celtic supporters in March.
Both bombs intended for Lennon were intercepted at postal sorting offices.
"Last (Wednesday) night's appalling attack on Neil Lennon brings shame on Scottish football," Lawwell said in a Celtic statement.
"I can also confirm that this (Thursday) morning another package arrived at Celtic Park which appears to contain ammunition."
Lawwell added: "It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation.
"This is Scotland's shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it."
But with Celtic, following a 3-0 win against Hearts in Edinburgh, still in with a chance of winning the Scottish Premier League title, Lennon wrote on his Twitter page: "Don't let what happened to me take the shine off a wonderful team performance... I don't walk alone."
And Lennon's agent, Martin Reilly, later insisted his client would not quit Celtic following this latest incident.
"First and foremost, Neil is shaken about the whole thing, but he won't be driven out of Scotland," Reilly told Scottish Television. "He won't throw in the towel."
Hearts said they were disgusted by the incident.
"While not wanting to prejudge the outcome of the court case, all true Hearts fans will have been disgusted by what they witnessed last (Wednesday) night," a Hearts spokesman said.
"There is no justification for such actions, which have no place in the game of football, and we have taken the severest action open to set the strongest possible deterrent.
"As such, the supporter involved has been handed a life ban from Tynecastle."
The Scottish Football Association had previously described Wednesday's attack as "wholly unacceptable".
Celtic is just a point behind leader Rangers ahead of this weekend's final round of SPL matches.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011 ... site=sport
Time for some righteous indignation
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only a life ban from tynecastle?
whats to stop him coming to celtic park then
SFA you have no idea and this just shows it
whats to stop him coming to celtic park then
SFA you have no idea and this just shows it
Re: Scottish Football Thread
prejudge? its was on live tv, everyone knows he did it, plus celtic fans have found him on facebook, its been doing the rounds on the supporter forums, no wonder he didn't plea, he knows as soon as he is out he is getting shiraz upStitch This wrote:Scottish footba' sinks deeper into the mire...
Lennon attacks 'shame Scotland'
Posted May 13, 2011 08:31:00
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said the attacks on Neil Lennon "shamed" Scotland, as the Glasgow giants confirmed a bullet had been sent to the club just a day after the manager was assaulted.
Police arrested a fan who emerged out of the Hearts section of the main stand at the Edinburgh club's Tynecastle ground on Wednesday and charged towards Lennon, who has been the repeated target of threats on account of his Catholic background.
John Wilson, 26, of Edinburgh, appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with breach of the peace aggravated by religious prejudice and assault aggravated by religious prejudice.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Wilson was handed a life ban by Edinburgh club Hearts.
In a separate incident, two men were being held by police in connection with an investigation into parcel bombs addressed to Lennon and to two other high-profile Celtic supporters in March.
Both bombs intended for Lennon were intercepted at postal sorting offices.
"Last (Wednesday) night's appalling attack on Neil Lennon brings shame on Scottish football," Lawwell said in a Celtic statement.
"I can also confirm that this (Thursday) morning another package arrived at Celtic Park which appears to contain ammunition."
Lawwell added: "It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation.
"This is Scotland's shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it."
But with Celtic, following a 3-0 win against Hearts in Edinburgh, still in with a chance of winning the Scottish Premier League title, Lennon wrote on his Twitter page: "Don't let what happened to me take the shine off a wonderful team performance... I don't walk alone."
And Lennon's agent, Martin Reilly, later insisted his client would not quit Celtic following this latest incident.
"First and foremost, Neil is shaken about the whole thing, but he won't be driven out of Scotland," Reilly told Scottish Television. "He won't throw in the towel."
Hearts said they were disgusted by the incident.
"While not wanting to prejudge the outcome of the court case, all true Hearts fans will have been disgusted by what they witnessed last (Wednesday) night," a Hearts spokesman said.
"There is no justification for such actions, which have no place in the game of football, and we have taken the severest action open to set the strongest possible deterrent.
"As such, the supporter involved has been handed a life ban from Tynecastle."
The Scottish Football Association had previously described Wednesday's attack as "wholly unacceptable".
Celtic is just a point behind leader Rangers ahead of this weekend's final round of SPL matches.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011 ... site=sport
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Day after Lennon is attacked they find more bullets in the post addressed to him. :? 
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/suspi ... 6055040121
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/suspi ... 6055040121
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Peter Lawwell speaks out on hate campaign
By: Newsroom Staff on 12 May, 2011 17:03
FOLLOWING last night’s incredible scenes at Tynecastle, Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, joins us on www.Celticfc.net for a free Channel 67 interview and addresses the main concerns expressed by Celtic supporters.
The hate campaign against Neil Lennon, which has built up over a number of years, reached a new nadir on Wednesday night as the manager was assaulted on the touchline.
The attack has followed years of intimidation and an escalation of threats in recent months, with viable explosive devices and ammunition sent primarily to Neil Lennon, but also to the club and to a number of other people with Celtic connections and affiliations.
In tonight’s exclusive interview, Peter Lawwell gives his view of the incident and talks about the changes that have to take place, not only within Scottish football, but in the wider society.
“Someone has to grasp this problem,” he said, “because the last two or three months have been horrific - horrific for Neil and horrific for everyone associated with the club.
“Unless someone really and genuinely grasps this problem and actually identifies the source of the problem, then God only knows what will happen.”
The Chief Executive goes on to talk about the effect on the club as a whole and answers the question posed by many supporters – should Celtic walk away from the Scottish league, if it can no longer guarantee the safety of club staff and officials.
Click HERE to watch the full interview for free on Celtic’s official online channel.
By: Newsroom Staff on 12 May, 2011 17:03
FOLLOWING last night’s incredible scenes at Tynecastle, Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, joins us on www.Celticfc.net for a free Channel 67 interview and addresses the main concerns expressed by Celtic supporters.
The hate campaign against Neil Lennon, which has built up over a number of years, reached a new nadir on Wednesday night as the manager was assaulted on the touchline.
The attack has followed years of intimidation and an escalation of threats in recent months, with viable explosive devices and ammunition sent primarily to Neil Lennon, but also to the club and to a number of other people with Celtic connections and affiliations.
In tonight’s exclusive interview, Peter Lawwell gives his view of the incident and talks about the changes that have to take place, not only within Scottish football, but in the wider society.
“Someone has to grasp this problem,” he said, “because the last two or three months have been horrific - horrific for Neil and horrific for everyone associated with the club.
“Unless someone really and genuinely grasps this problem and actually identifies the source of the problem, then God only knows what will happen.”
The Chief Executive goes on to talk about the effect on the club as a whole and answers the question posed by many supporters – should Celtic walk away from the Scottish league, if it can no longer guarantee the safety of club staff and officials.
Click HERE to watch the full interview for free on Celtic’s official online channel.
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Celtic Football Club Statement
By: Newsroom Staff on 12 May, 2011 14:59
FOLLOWING the events during the game against Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday night, Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell has made the following statement.
“Last night’s appalling attack on Neil Lennon brings shame on Scottish football and again highlights the fact that Scottish society must address fundamental and serious issues which lead to outrages of this kind.
"Apart from last night’s events, this week alone we have seen seven people arrested at our Training Ground following an alleged firearms incident and I can also confirm that this morning (Thursday) another package arrived at Celtic Park which appears to contain ammunition. This has been removed and taken by Police for further forensic tests. We are the only Club to be the subject of such vile, sustained and relentless attacks.
"It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation. This is Scotland’s shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it.
"Since moving here a decade ago, Neil Lennon has had to endure prejudice and violence both as a player and manager, having suffered no such problems elsewhere. In doing so, he has displayed a strength of character and resilience which deserve respect from all who oppose the campaign of intimidation against him.
"He is a man who is proud to be the Celtic manager and is someone who simply wants to be able to carry out his role in the same way as every other football manager can. Clearly, Neil will continue to receive every support and protection from Celtic Football Club.
"We are deeply appreciative of the intensive police efforts to address the criminal offences that have come to light. All right-minded people will surely condemn these actions but, as a society, we must also address the underlying factors that lead to such behaviour."
By: Newsroom Staff on 12 May, 2011 14:59
FOLLOWING the events during the game against Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday night, Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell has made the following statement.
“Last night’s appalling attack on Neil Lennon brings shame on Scottish football and again highlights the fact that Scottish society must address fundamental and serious issues which lead to outrages of this kind.
"Apart from last night’s events, this week alone we have seen seven people arrested at our Training Ground following an alleged firearms incident and I can also confirm that this morning (Thursday) another package arrived at Celtic Park which appears to contain ammunition. This has been removed and taken by Police for further forensic tests. We are the only Club to be the subject of such vile, sustained and relentless attacks.
"It is intolerable that any football club, or individual, going about their lawful business in the name of sport should be subjected to this ongoing campaign of hatred and intimidation. This is Scotland’s shame and it is high time Scotland addressed it.
"Since moving here a decade ago, Neil Lennon has had to endure prejudice and violence both as a player and manager, having suffered no such problems elsewhere. In doing so, he has displayed a strength of character and resilience which deserve respect from all who oppose the campaign of intimidation against him.
"He is a man who is proud to be the Celtic manager and is someone who simply wants to be able to carry out his role in the same way as every other football manager can. Clearly, Neil will continue to receive every support and protection from Celtic Football Club.
"We are deeply appreciative of the intensive police efforts to address the criminal offences that have come to light. All right-minded people will surely condemn these actions but, as a society, we must also address the underlying factors that lead to such behaviour."
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Mjallby: Everyone shocked by attack on manager
By: Newsroom Staff on 12 May, 2011 00:35
IT was a night when all the talk should have been about an impressive Celtic performance which saw the Hoops beat Hearts 3-0 at Tynecastle to cut the deficit at the top of the SPL to a solitary point.
Instead, the focus has been on the shocking attack on Neil Lennon by a Hearts fan who ran on to the touchline just after Gary Hooper had put the Hoops 2-0 ahead.
It was an incident which shocked and stunned everyone connected with Celtic inside the ground as well as millions of people around the world who were watching the game.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, assistant manager Johan Mjallby still appeared stunned by what he had witnessed, something he said he had never before seen in football.
And he explained that, while Neil Lennon was okay, the attack had left the Hoops boss shaken.
“It’s a disgrace,” said Mjallby. “Neil was shocked, and obviously, he’s had death threats and he’s shaken right now. I have never seen anything like it.
“We have to look into this because when you work in management you should be secure in a football ground.
“I was shocked like everyone else in the dugout. We were focusing on the game and trying to get the three points to take it to the final game. Usually I can talk about football and I prefer to do that.
“Neil’s a strong character and he’s coped with a lot this season and has still been able to work with this team and improve it, so we’ll have to wait and see how he feels, but we’re all desperate for him to continue doing his work.”
By: Newsroom Staff on 12 May, 2011 00:35
IT was a night when all the talk should have been about an impressive Celtic performance which saw the Hoops beat Hearts 3-0 at Tynecastle to cut the deficit at the top of the SPL to a solitary point.
Instead, the focus has been on the shocking attack on Neil Lennon by a Hearts fan who ran on to the touchline just after Gary Hooper had put the Hoops 2-0 ahead.
It was an incident which shocked and stunned everyone connected with Celtic inside the ground as well as millions of people around the world who were watching the game.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, assistant manager Johan Mjallby still appeared stunned by what he had witnessed, something he said he had never before seen in football.
And he explained that, while Neil Lennon was okay, the attack had left the Hoops boss shaken.
“It’s a disgrace,” said Mjallby. “Neil was shocked, and obviously, he’s had death threats and he’s shaken right now. I have never seen anything like it.
“We have to look into this because when you work in management you should be secure in a football ground.
“I was shocked like everyone else in the dugout. We were focusing on the game and trying to get the three points to take it to the final game. Usually I can talk about football and I prefer to do that.
“Neil’s a strong character and he’s coped with a lot this season and has still been able to work with this team and improve it, so we’ll have to wait and see how he feels, but we’re all desperate for him to continue doing his work.”
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