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Jul 11, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Over the past weekend (7/8/9th July) (( In case you are reading this in the future!)), I have been taking a self-imposed break from the majority of my social interacting. That me be a slight mistruth, as my wife was the protagonist for the ban – but se...
Continue reading 'Step away from the keypad'
Jul 5, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
This firsthand account of a weekend in the Bosnian capital has been kindly donated by my good (Celtic supporting) friend Chris Tait, following his trip earlier in the year. Following on from the Internal War earlier in the month with my Koln article htt...
Continue reading 'Welcome to Sarajevo'
Jun 25, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
& The Evil Superpowers out to curtail its mission. That's one way to stop him – Iniesta takes on Croatia I am amazed at the current crop of journalists and fans who have now become 'bored' & disillusioned with the pure, passing game of ...
Continue reading 'The Catalanification of Modern Day Football'
Jun 15, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
It is a year since I left Cologne after a long weekend spent, in the main, testing kolsch and integrating into the city and culture with my fellow travellers. A city which has never left me since, and for which my psyche harks at me to return at my earlie...
Continue reading 'Civil War in the Cathedral City – The fan’s review FC Koln 2011-12'
Mar 5, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Portuguese manager Andre Villas-Boas has become another victim of Roman Abramovich's crazy lust for instant success as he exits nine months into the Stamford Bridge hot seat. Seven have been axed by the owner during his tenure and with former Liverpool ...
Continue reading 'Villas-Boas exits but still in good stock'
Mar 2, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
1899 Hoffenheim v 1.FC Köln (04.03.2012 – 16:30 GMT) The curtain will be drawn on Bundesliga Matchday 24 when under pressure Koln, travel to the Rhein-Neckar Arena for Sunday's encounter with Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim, under the guidance of newly appoin...
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Mar 2, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
1899 Hoffenheim v 1.FC Köln (04.03.2012 – 16:30 GMT) The curtain will be drawn on Bundesliga Matchday 24 when under pressure Koln, travel to the Rhein-Neckar Arena for Sunday's encounter with Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim, under the guidance of newly appoin...
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Feb 22, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Reblogged from JL: Ayesha Siddiqui is 7 years old and she has leukaemia. She urgently needs a bone marrow transplant to save her life. Ayesha is from Glasgow and was diagnosed with leukaemia in April 2011. The family are working with the Anthony Nolan Tr...
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Feb 16, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
As you may have noticed, another man by the name of Ken has started writing on here – & you would be correct in thinking he is not me, as I am me. But he hasn't hacked on and just started rambling away at my behest. As part of an ongoing developme...
Continue reading 'Bundesliga MatchDay 22 Preview – Leverkusen v Augsburg'
Feb 16, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Hi, it's me. Ken again. Ken… again. That rhymes! Oooh, look at the kitte- no; time to concentrate. So! Alex “Independence or Bust” Salmond has come out and suggested that Rangers exist for the good of Celtic and the good of Scottish football. Ok,...
Continue reading 'Salmonds Suggested RFC Leniency'
Feb 15, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Celtic cannot allow media outlets, pundits and commentators to overshadow this seasons' achievements, in what is turning out to be a league campaign which will be secured through sporting integrity, diligence and hard work. Notwithstanding the 10 point ...
Continue reading 'Points Proven'
Feb 9, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Hi, I'm Ken. Not Mark; Ken. Mark's cousin. Mark's cousin – Ken. Hi. Turns out there's only so many times one can say “want me to write you a blog?” before somebody calls you on it and you fumble your excuse to get out of it. So I'm here an...
Continue reading 'Cousin Itt'
Feb 1, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
New Striker Pawel Brozek Celtic completed their transfer dealings with a day to spare as Pawel Brozek joined on loan from Trabzonspor until at least the end of season having already concluded deals for cover in midfield and defence in the Winter windo...
Continue reading 'A Window To The Future'
Feb 1, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
"Is it this way to the goal?" Andy Carroll was a man in form and in demand last year – a goal every other game for Newcastle United, an England cap which alluded to a rising stock for the long-haired front man. Now the much maligned young stri...
Continue reading 'Pooling Power'
Jan 23, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Mario Balotelli again had the final say in a second half fuelled with controversy and goals as he extended his sides winning home record in the Premier League to eleven. He calmly slotted home an injury time penalty after a desperate Ledley King challe...
Continue reading 'City Show Staying Power'
Jan 18, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Our talisman We need to tell them quite rightly, where to go with their £6m bid for our top striker. Southampton's efforts to unsettle Gary Hooper have so far been rebuffed by both club & striker, with the latter committing at least, his short-te...
Continue reading 'When the Saints come marching in….'
Jan 12, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
"Well...now you come to mention it..." One of the first occasions I set eyes on Mario, was during a highly-charged Champions League semi-final, where the young eccentric number forty-five was having what appeared to be a touch-line rant at h
Continue reading 'Balotelli Gold'
Jan 9, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
The majority of the football community were united yesterday afternoon in condemning the unjust red card which was brandished at Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany early in their third round FA Cup tie against their bitter rivals. The City defender c...
Continue reading 'The Dying Art'
Jan 5, 2012 on The Bhoy McClay
Best wishes firstly, to my followers and avid readers – all three of you helped immensely in my first venture into blogging which mainly focused on football, and primarily Celtic Football Club. This will be partly a tongue in cheek post on what our Bhoy...
Continue reading 'Hoopy New Year – Resolutions'
Dec 29, 2011 on The Bhoy McClay
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The Only Way is Up for Ledley & The Bhoys The “Hail” force winds in the East End of Glasgow were enough to knock Rangers from their lofty perch last night as Celtic showed their title credentials in the second Glasgow Derby of the season. Fans and...
Continue reading 'Walk On Through the Wind'