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[Heid]

I told him about Yoda's coolness... especially smoking a spliff. But he has decided to opt for the Fonz because of those Citreon adverts

Bah .. they are ok the first couple of times, then they just get on me mams...

Yoda of course will never go out of style

[jbsc7769]

Take off the green tinted glasses... "Stilian Petrov would be a first team player in every EPL team with the exception of Chelsea, " ha ha, that is top drawer comedy in anybodys book. He isnt even close to being the best in the SPL, let alone the EPL.

[The Baron]

Heid,

I am deeply moved by your concern for the greatest Jedi master ever - he will be back. It's just Fonzie's time.

Nem,

No mention of Pele? Heretic!

[Heid]

Heid,

I am deeply moved by your concern for the greatest Jedi master ever - he will be back. It's just Fonzie's time.

Nem,

No mention of Pele? Heretic!

I await the Return of the Jedi!

(Empire was the best, however)

[The Baron]

Heid,

I am deeply moved by your concern for the greatest Jedi master ever - he will be back. It's just Fonzie's time.

Nem,

No mention of Pele? Heretic!

I await the Return of the Jedi!

(Empire was the best, however)

Damn right sugar!

[Div]

Take off the green tinted glasses... "Stilian Petrov would be a first team player in every EPL team with the exception of Chelsea, " ha ha, that is top drawer comedy in anybodys book. He isnt even close to being the best in the SPL, let alone the EPL.

If he isn't even close to being the best midfielder in Scotland, name five better?

[Teacake]

Name 1 better

Nem I'll get back to you, busy at the mo 

[Nem]

Heid,

I am deeply moved by your concern for the greatest Jedi master ever - he will be back. It's just Fonzie's time.

Nem,

No mention of Pele? Heretic!

I await the Return of the Jedi!

(Empire was the best, however)

The Return of the Sith is my favourite. Have you seen it Heid?

[Heid]

Heid,

I am deeply moved by your concern for the greatest Jedi master ever - he will be back. It's just Fonzie's time.

Nem,

No mention of Pele? Heretic!

For my sins I haven't even though I am a big old Star Wars fan - been a fan for years (I was 5 in 77 - no hope for me really)...I think I am a bit scared about watching it..cause then it will be the end (althoughthere is talk of a TV series).

It's my geek heart coming out

I await the Return of the Jedi!

(Empire was the best, however)

The Return of the Sith is my favourite. Have you seen it Heid?

For my sins I haven't even though I am a big old Star Wars fan - been a fan for years (I was 5 in 77 - no hope for me really)...I think I am a bit scared about watching it..cause then it will be the end (althoughthere is talk of a TV series).

It's my geek heart coming out

***<edited to fix quote>***

[Teacake]

"Stilian Petrov would be a first team player in every EPL team with the exception of Chelsea, but most of you prolly havent heard of him. Hes a better player than any of the 14 or so central midfielders on Spurs books (I'm not having a pop here  ) "

I know you're not trying to have a pop, but come on mate, lets have a reality check here... If Spurs wanted to buy him, we would. Jenas, Carrick, Davids or Petrov??? "You'll be alright"! Gazza went up to your league and use to score 20 goals a season ffs.

Also, if Petrov could fit into any EPL team except Chelsea, surely one of the other big 5 would've come in for him. The big 6 EPL teams all have a bigger transfer budget's than Rangers and Celtic combined (can pay higher wages) they also have a bigger turnover than Rangers and Celtic, and lets be honest if any top 6 EPL team wanted to buy him, he would definitely want to play in the Best league in the world.

Although Celtic have 53,000 season ticket holders (nearly double my team Spurs) you still don't have as much spending power in the transfer market as Spurs.

So lets get things into perspective here.....

Yes, Celtic and Rangers are great British clubs, with great history but because of the pathetic league you play in, you will never be as great as you once were. You play 3 or 4 games each season, Celtic Vs. Rangers x4

Im listening.....   

My point here is that my knowledge of EPL is much better than yours of SPL, which you would prolly admit. I have watched loads of EPL & have a season ticket at Celtic. I have been fortunate enough to have watched most of the top players & teams in Europe in the flesh including Edgar Davids. Based on my observations I think Petrov would get a game for any EPL team bar Chelsea. This is only an opinion & one which I accept most English footy fans would disagree with as I find most (not all) to be pretty insular in their footy outlook.
Most of middle to top EPL teams have enquired about Petrov at some point or other, for you to suggest that if Spurs wanted to buy him they would is pretty arrogant but also incorrect, I would doubt very much if Petrov would sign for Spurs (havent you enough CM players as it is  . You tried to sign one of our young strikers last year & couldnt manage that (btw his name is Craig Beattie I dont expect you've heard of him either )  The main reason for this is that Petrov is idolised by the fans & plays for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Most EPL clubs would be a step downwards.

I accept the EPL is stronger than than the SPL, only a fool wouldnt but I also think it is a poor league this season, I mean you've got a Rugby League team in 2nd place ffs  . If Petrov was to leave it would be because of the poor standard of the league & not to go to a bigger club such as Spurs, Villa, Newcastle etc because non are even close to being on the same scale as Celtic. He would also leave with the fans best wishes as he does need to prove himself in a better league, he is only 25 & has plenty of good years ahead of him.

If (& its a big if) Celtic played in the EPL the only bigger club would be Man Utd in terms of turnover, revenue, stadia, merchandise etc. The reason for this is the Sky money, we get something like 2m gbp per season in TV money. Bottom clubs in the EPL are guarunteed 20m gbp.
If a top player knocks back Celtic its not because of the club, its the league, conversly many of the big European players didnt join Bolton, Middlesborough etc because they were big clubs its because the want to play in the suberbly marketed overhyped EPL. Now if we were to play in the EPL we could sign almost anyone we wanted.

The English will think I'm on drugs here but most of the Scots know I'm right.

I do agree our league is poor but this season has actually been pretty entertaining, Hearts & Hibs have improved greatly whilst Rangers are pretty poor (I'm being kind here, I dont want to tempt fate on the eve of an Old Firm match  ) & we are going about our business quietly, playing some nice stuff & getting results after a dodgy start.

The 4 games a season thing is fair comment over the last decade but it looks to be different this season.

Anyway no one ever agrees about these things on MBs, I'll buy you a pint when I come down for the Blonde Bash in the New Year & we can talk about it then

[Nem]

Why have you quoted me in blue writing?

I'm no Ger, reminds me of Chelsea <spits on floor>

[Teacake]

Sorry dude just trying to distinguish between our earlier quotes

If I did it in white it would make less sense than it does in blue 

I'll change it to navy

[Div]

Why have you quoted me in blue writing?

I'm no Ger, reminds me of Chelsea <spits on floor>

Make it navy, like their shorts.

[Teacake]

Why have you quoted me in blue writing?

I'm no Ger, reminds me of Chelsea <spits on floor>

Make it navy, like their shorts.

Ha Ha

Great minds think alike or is it fools seldom differ 

See you at the match tomorrow

Cmon the Hoops 

[The Baron]

Heid,

I am deeply moved by your concern for the greatest Jedi master ever - he will be back. It's just Fonzie's time.

Nem,

No mention of Pele? Heretic!

For my sins I haven't even though I am a big old Star Wars fan - been a fan for years (I was 5 in 77 - no hope for me really)...I think I am a bit scared about watching it..cause then it will be the end (althoughthere is talk of a TV series).

It's my geek heart coming out

I await the Return of the Jedi!

(Empire was the best, however)

The Return of the Sith is my favourite. Have you seen it Heid?

For my sins I haven't even though I am a big old Star Wars fan - been a fan for years (I was 5 in 77 - no hope for me really)...I think I am a bit scared about watching it..cause then it will be the end (althoughthere is talk of a TV series).

It's my geek heart coming out

***<edited to fix quote>***

Apparently the series is to be directed by Kevin Smith! Maybe Lucas does see sense after all?

For my money moving from a Celtic/Rangers to a Newcastle/Boro/Birmingham is a definate step upwards.

It's why Ferguson went to Blackburn, the other Ferguson went to Everton and why Boumsong went to Newcastle.

I'm sorry but Celtic and Rangers are only a step up from very, very few EPL clubs. Harsh but true.