Thebhoymcclay
About Celtic, Life, Strife & my Wife
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Thebhoymcclay's Blog
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About Celtic, Life, Strife & My wife. A selection of thoughts, mainly on football but also on everyday life, current affairs and media sources interaction with the world.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 54 )
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Celtic’s Euro Star Still Shining Bright
Celtic take the lead in ItalyOn the week that the fans were silenced, the team fired a shot across the bow to Europe and their many opponents. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 SPORTS -
From Basle with Love
In 2002, Celtic looked on course for the Champions League group stages after overcoming a shock 1st minute goal against the “supposed lowly” FC Basle, they... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 SPORTS -
Life's Too Short: Gary Speed Dies at 42
The Tragedy of Gary Speed Many players have battled continually battle it, but news of Gary Speeds’ death yesterday came like a bolt from the blue for so... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS -
It’s Me Against the Bookies….
Starting out last Saturday, as usual I opted for a Goals Rush/Galore and a four team accumulator. This is my offline money, so a tenner spent with five deep on... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2011 SPORTS -
Nick Tic, Paddy’s Tricks – Give the *uns a Bone
It came as no surprise to see Celtic in a back page derogatory slant over the past couple of days following the media mauling that the Blue Side have received... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 SPORTS -
Alan Pardew’s High Flying Birds
Everyone with a keen eye on the Premiership will have been astounded by Newcastle United’s unbeaten start to the league campaign. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2011 SPORTS -
Magpies Flying High
Everyone with a keen eye on the Premiership will have been astounded by Newcastle United’s unbeaten start to the league campaign. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2011 SPORTS -
Paddy Sparks a Revival
The embers of bonfire night were slowly dwindling away just as Celtic were kicking off in Lanarkshire at high noon, and it took a sparkling Patrick McCourt... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 SPORTS -
Podolski Key for Koln
Podolski is integral in FC Koln's Bundesliga involvementNews of Arsenal’s interest in the German striker came as no surprise to me yesterday – a constant... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 SPORTS -
Consistency is Ki
Firstly, I had no reason to single out the injured South Korean in the title – I think his work rate, goals & assists can not be dismissed in the games he... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 SPORTS -
A Joker in the Pack…
But no ace…..so far.A bit of clarity needed on the mass ejaculation that has taken place over Kris Commons’ training ground gag this afternoon. Read more
Posted on 02 November 2011 SPORTS -
Just Enough Education to Perform
Young James Forrest takes the plaudits from the sensational Hoops faithful“I’d like to shoot you all” is the follow-up line from that song and during the first... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2011 SPORTS -
Celebrate Good Times…no Chance!
On a day of was he/wasn’t he questioning, the SFA confirmed yesterday afternoon that Celtic captain Charlie Mulgrew was booked for his celebration in the... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2011 SPORTS -
The Beginning of the End…
A team riddled from board room to penalty box, this may be a drunken ramble but I’m sure it will resonant with some.First up two of my own statements about toda... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2011 SPORTS -
Mad to Dismiss Fad
The 28-year-old is without a club since leaving the Birmingham at the end of the season. After a lengthy spell on the sidelines, he chose to leave after being... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2011 SPORTS -
Trio of Favourite non-Celtic Football Books
I have chosen two biographies – one you could say had a Celtic connection – Paul McGrath’s autobiography almost signed for Celtic & would have probably... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2011 SPORTS -
Reamonn Will Never Walk Alone
As the case of young Reamonn Gormley’s murder is taking place in court this week, a lot of emotions and feelings from that tragic evening will come flooding bac... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2011 SPORTS -
Internationals Adding Injuries to Insult for Celtic
During the winter months, heavy pitches and congested schedules mean players are prone to more injuries, therefore prior internationals are not welcomed. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2011 SPORTS -
Tax Doesn’t Have to Be Taxing….
Or so it seems for our Glasgow rivals. As they continue to grind out results, we continue to grind to a pile up of car crash disastrous performances. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2011 SPORTS -
Lennon’s East End European Experiment
Lennon looks on bewildered following the late decisionNearly came to fruition early this evening at Celtic Park on a night when three changes from Saturday’s... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 SPORTS