I have tried to avoid giving an update on how Glasgow Celtic have been doing in the SPL this season in the hope that things would improve, but they haven't. In fact, things have gone from bad to worse! This year was always going to be a tough one for Celtic with a new manager and backroom staff coming in. However, Celtic's biggest rivals Rangers have not been at their strongest and are going through some real financial struggles that have forced them to sell players with no back filling. The season and the championship were clearly there for the taking but Celtic have failed miserably to rise to the challenge and with only 13 games left they sit precariously in second position a full ten points behind a weakened and bankrupt Rangers team. When Tony Mowbray took over at Celtic I must admit I was a bit nervous, because his experience as a manager had been limited. He coached a Hibs side to become a reasonably competitive SPL side and then took WBA up to the EPL playing an attractive style of football. But in the EPL they were found out and came straight back down again. When Mowbray then joined Celtic, he said he wanted to build an attacking Celtic side that fans would love to watch. Well, there have been moments that have hinted at that vision but the season has been pockmarked by some awful results; early elimination from the Champions league, a poor performance in the Europa League, a shock knockout from the League cup and 21 points dropped out of a potential 75 in the league. Hope was raised again in the January transfer window when Celtic brought in players of the quality of Robbie Keane from Spurs, Braafheid from Bayern, Kamara from Fulham and several others. Celtic certainly started to score more goals but their defence has been leaking goals like the proverbial sieve. The last straw for me was the recent away game against Aberdeen when Celtic managed to get 4-2 up with only 15 minutes left in the game......and yes....they lost two goals to draw 4-4 and effectively handed the league to Rangers. I do like to believe in miracles but for Celtic to win the league now they would have to put Lazarus into the "whatever" category.All I hope is that the new players in the team start to gel and at least they make the final section of the league season as competitive as it can be. Beating Rangers twice before the end of the season would at least be some sort of consolation for such an awful campaign.
As for the other Celts, well they are in action again tomorrow night against Club Napoli, 7pm.
See you there
Guys this is from the SASL....THE NEW LEAGUE WE ARE JOINING! Gives you an idea of the cost breakdown;
ReplyDeleteSo you know, if your team is accepted at the AGM, you must pay the following immediately following acceptance at the AGM.
$300 League Fee
$100 New Team Bond (Stays with League as long as team is in the League, if bond is forfeited team must replace). All teams post this bond.
$200 New Team 2 Year Probation Discipline Bond (Is returned to team after completion of two years probation period if they do not have any serious discipline problems).
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$600 TOTAL made out to SASL,Inc. and given to Marco Viola at AGM, with team name in memo area.
$500 Registration Fees to be paid at a date to be determined at AGM. This fee goes to the CSSA (State Organization) and the SASL do not get any part of this. Check made out to SASL, Inc. and sent to Marco Viola. If team wants to pay registration fee at AGM, they should make out a seperate check for $500 with team name in Memo area..
The only additional registration fee collected during the season is for a lost pass that has to be replaced, fee is $10.
Game Officials Fees are:
Three man official crew Referee and two AR's $75 - $55 and $55.
Officals half game fee per SASL Rules $40 - $30 and $30
If only one AR, fee is still $55
Single official $85
Half game fee $45 per SASL Rules.
Also, the TIS was not included in the email. When you send it, please send it to the whole Executive Board.
Regarding the updated player list, you can hand that in at the AGM, but the sooner the better.
John, thanks for the official SASL information post!
ReplyDeletesee everyone tonight....should be a fun match against the Napoli!
ReplyDeletei will be there tonight....so thats at least two of us!
ReplyDeletewhen did celtic sign Lazarus? I thought he had retired years ago. No chance of catching Rangers now, even if you signed up Jesus!
ReplyDeleteCarlos and Rob are in too!
ReplyDeletethanks for the heads up on the potential new player BlueMoon..... 13 games left....where there's hope there's life!
ReplyDeleteCarlos, Rob, Roniildo and me ....and hopefully several others!
ReplyDeleteMy email is rubentenaglia@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThanks one mor time for count on me to play in the SASL league.
cheers.Ruben