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IT’S a topic which crops up every year at the Celtic AGM – and today one Hoops fan this year put a new spin on it.

Michael Nicholson admitted this time two years ago that Celtic had conducted a feasibility study on the costs of increasing the main stand at Parkhead.

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The other three sides of Celtic Park were rebuilt in the late 1990s and dwarf the main stand, which with its red brick facade dating back to the 1988 centenary season, is significantly older.

The only problem with all this is the fact that when they asked the question the Hoops were quoted a cool £100m to redevelop the stand in its entirety.

Asked about this at today’s AGM, one Hoops fan came up with the novel suggestion of a crowdfunder with ONE MILLION Celtic fans all stumping up the minimum of £100 each to foot the bill.

The fan said: “I suppose you would be open to suggestions about how to raise capital about how to reach that £100m goal.

“One idea I had was a crowd funder.

“When a season ticket renewal form comes in, you could be asked if you want to pledge a minimum of £100 for a crowdfunder which could be ring fenced put towards redevelopment of the south stand.

“If you think about it, one million Celtic fans contributing £100 and you are going to reach your target. Anything is worth a try.”

While it is an outlandish suggestion – not least because of the logistics involved – there was logic behind it, with the chance to sell more high end seats at the biggest games in the newly expanded Champions League.

And chief executive Michael Nicholson gave it a fair hearing, even if he gave little suggestion of any significant expansion to the stadium any time soon.

He said: “Its an area we’ve thought long and hard about.

“Some parts of the stadium are approaching 100 years old.

“If we were in the SPFL it would be a much easier decision to make.

“We need to think about the long term consequences of investing in infrastructure – which you need to do at a minimum just to maintain the environment versus the expansion rate versus environment, capital expenditure and there’s a lot of challenges round that.

“Balancing football success as well, especially if you are in the Europa League year on year.

“So that’s our kind of thinking medium to long term but we’d never rule anything out in the future.

“The debt markets are very difficult as you might imagine. But we will take that on board and figure it in our thinking.”

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SIGNED by an F1 legend, the 1973 Plymouth Barracuda could be yours as it goes up for sale on Ebay.

Images show the impressive orange built-to-spec muscle car in beautiful condition.

The interior reveals black leather with monochrome dog-tooth seats and Formula One racer Lando Norris’ signature on the dashboard.

The vehicle has 11,179 miles on the clock and is listed with Cavvecorp on Ebay.

Created by eBay and builders Alex Taylor Racing, the one-off build was created to recognise driver Lando Norris‘ return to the US and outstanding on-track results this season,” states the listing.

The iconic American muscle car was modified with trusted parts and accessories from eBay and debuted in Austin, where the dashboard was autographed by Norris.

Now that eBay auctions the vehicle, it could soon belong to a true fan.

Plus, all proceeds go to charity.

The 70s-era muscle car started in near-stock configuration and underwent extensive upgrades before being wrapped in an unmistakable “papaya” orange colour.

Papaya orange has been a trademark of McLaren’s since the late 1960’s.

However, a few tasteful aftermarket touches include a set of period-appropriate 15-inch American Racing wheels.

The four seat cabin is also covered in black from the floor to the headliner.

It also has a classic wooden steering wheel and a faux wood panel centre console.

Finished off with racing-style front bucket seats and a new carpet.

The listing states: “The winning bidder will also receive those parts removed at time of customization including the wheels, tires, seats and steering wheel.”

It comes after an ultra-rare Porsche 911 went up on sale for a huge price.

The beloved car, virtually untouched since it was made in 1981 had clocked up just 2,400 miles before the owner left it tucked away in storage.

The black Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 SC is listed as looking like it has come “out of the box” due to its pristine condition.

The current owner purchased the car four years ago, but rarely drove it and has now decided that due to his age it is time to sell the car.

It is known as one of the most iconic sports cars of the past 50 years with the first ever owner purchasing it for just £20,000.

Over four decades later and the car is expected to fetch a massive amount more than that when it goes under the hammer.

The car is now set to be sold for a third time later this month by Humbert & Ellis Ltd in Daventry, Northants.

Jonathan Humbert, auctioneer at Humbert & Ellis, said: “To find an example of this marque with such low miles represents an incredible buying opportunity for collectors, investors and drivers alike.

“It is to all intents and purposes like a new car and with these low miles it is surely the closest anyone would get to driving such a ‘new’ car from 1981 – but 43 years later, here in 2024.

“Porsche 911s have such wide appeal – and this car will be a favourite amongst favourites.

“It can only be original once – and I would simply say – try finding another.”

The auction takes place on November 28.

A TERRIFYING video shows the moment a Russian hypersonic missile soared through the atmosphere before hitting its target in eastern Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin launched the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile on Thursday.

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Footage shows the new 7,600mph Oreshnik hypersonic missile ripping through the night sky[/caption]

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The missile left an eerie trail in the atmosphere as it continued its deadly journey to Dnipro[/caption]

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The clip shared on social media shows the ballistic missile travelling through the night sky in Russia before reaching the city of Dnipro in Ukraine.

The medium-range rocket left a stream of white smoke in its wake as it propelled itself forward to reach its target.

It travels at Mach 10 with a speed of 7,600 mph which is faster than the speed of sound.

At one point in the video, a vapour ring appears as the missile rips through the night sky.

Another angle shown from almost directly beneath the missile shows the wide vapour trail being left by the missile.

The missile shattered Ukrainian defences and dropped a cluster bomb of warheads on Dnipro early on Thursday morning.

Russia’s terrifying new rocket is defined as an IRBM or an intermediate-range ballistic missile.

The launch sparked fears of nuclear war after The Pentagon stated that while the Kremlin fired the Oreshnik with traditional warheads, it could be modified to carry nuclear weaponry instead.

“It could be refitted to certainly carry different types of conventional or nuclear warheads,” spokesperson Sabrina Singh warned.

The US National Security Council attempted to quash fears by stating that Russia likely only has a few of these “experimental” missiles and not enough to be a game-changer in the conflict.

But, the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Ukraine has since warned that there will be at least 10 of these missiles as Russia continues to test the weaponry.

Vadym Skibitskyi said: “If this is research and combat use, then there will be at least ten missiles.”

In an address to his nation on Thursday, Putin spoke with pride about the capabilities of his latest weapon and how nothing can counteract it.

Russian sources have claimed the missile has a range of 5,000km which could see it reach the West Coast of the US and most of Europe.

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The tyrant called the launch a retaliation for Ukraine’s use of US and UK long-range missiles that hit targets deep inside Russia for the first time since the war broke out.

He further threatened to attack military sites in the US and Britain that have produced the US ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles.

President Zelensky slammed the move as “a clear and severe escalation in the scale and brutality of this war.”

“This is yet more proof that Russia has no interest in peace.

“Putin is not only prolonging the war – he is spitting in the face of those in the world who genuinely want peace to be restored.”

The Oreshnik was one of seven missiles launched against Dnipro on Thursday morning from 5 am onwards, the Ukrainian Air Force said.

But the country’s defences managed to shoot down all but the IRBM which was tracked by Ukraine from its launch site in the Astrakhan region.

Footage shows the moment the warheads from the IRBM struck Ukraine in a series of fiery explosions.

Officials confirmed that there were no reports of casualties or of any significant damage after the missiles targeted businesses and infrastructure.

Since Putin’s threats against Britain, a defence chief has declared that the country is “ready for war.”

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THE snow is thick underfoot in the medieval Czech city of Brno as this bearded bloke in a cossack hat and a magnificent fur coat plays his clarinet on the open air Christmas Market stage in Freedom Square.

Behind him a bunch of burly bruisers punch the air happily as they belt out patriotic Ukrainian folk songs.

I am amazed though that, with the temperature five degrees below zero, one chap is beaming happily despite only wearing a flimsy white shirt and a traditional embroidered waistcoat.

Then I watch him reach inside his pocket, pull out a little flask, take a huge swig and stagger a little as he offers it to his mates before, with a huge grin, stowing it safely away again.

Well, booze is half the fun in Brno, nestling in the heart of the country’s wine-growing South Moravia region. Especially at the Christmas Market, spread across four city centre squares.

Hundreds of stalls sell mulled wine, punch, grog, mead and all kinds of alcoholic concoctions.

Tullamore Dew is a big favourite, while one stand advertises Dublin Punch – a rather heady blend of whiskey and cider, flavoured with ginger and various spices.

At 75 crowns, or €3, for a large mug, it’s just the job to warm me up as the snow starts swirling down again. But I daren’t risk a second!

There’s a splendid array of food, too. Chestnuts roast on braziers, while clouds of smoke waft into the air as giant sausages sizzle away on barbecues.

There are salamis as long as my forearm and some scrumptious crisp potato pancakes whose name, after supping that Dublin Punch, I forget.

But the market is not all about food and drink.

There’s a huge range of gifts on sale too – handknitted scarves, jumpers, gloves and mittens, kiddies’ finger puppets, wooden toys, quirky jewellery and pottery, colourful candles, jars of honeyinfused marmalade, chocolates, Christmas baubles, wine (South Moravia claims theirs are as fine as anything from neighbouring Austria) and much, much more.

Next to an open-air skating rink is a huge 33ft illuminated Ferris wheel, a life-size carved nativity scene, a kids’ petting zoo and, to add magic, a colourful Christmas-decorated tram running back and forth through the city.

So little wonder the city, nestling in the shadow of the imposing 13th century Spilberk Castle, was voted this year’s European Capital of Christmas.

But, modestly, locals admit they can really only offer visitors the SECOND best Christmas in the world.

“Second,” my smiling guide Martina explains, “to the Christmas you spend at home!”

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This year’s festivities start on Friday and run until December 23, and it’s worth checking out some of the other markets in surrounding villages and towns, like the extremely picturesque but impossible to pronounce Znojmo.

You can fly direct to Brno, but most visitors, like me, head first for Prague before taking one of the frequent trains south.

There’s plenty to see in Prague, with medieval Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River and the 15th century astronomical clock in the heart of the Old Town Square.

Crowds gather each hour to watch wooden statues of the 12 apostles appear, surrounded by four figures representing Lust, Vanity, Greed and Death.

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THIS is the heart-stopping moment a screaming man clings for his life on a cliff face before a helicopter swoops in for a daring rescue.

It is thought that he was hiking above a beach in San Francisco when he slipped and fell before managing to clutch onto the rockface.

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Dramatic footage shows the operation on November 17.

The clip looks down on the rescuer as he quickly lowers himself on a winch to reach the stranded man.

In an efficient operation, the victim is grabbed and safely taken off of the cliff face following a timely 911 call from a bystander.

The chopper then flies away from the danger, with the pair seen soaring above the sea like something out of an action movie to reach dry land.

The incident took place above Baker Beach shortly before 1pm.

The rescue mission was carried out by CHP Golden Gate Division Air Operations Unit in collaboration with the fire department.

San Francisco Fire Department (SSFD) spokesperson Lt. Mariano Elias said: “He was very appreciative and thanked us for helping him.”

It has not yet been released why the man was on the cliff in the first place.

A firefighter on the scene told local media that he was hiking away from a marked trail when he slipped and fell down.

However, Marino commented that it was not known to him how the man ended up in the perilous position.

He said it was not known if the person “had climbed up from the beach or down from the trail” but that he was safely rescued and “hoisted to the beach.”

The firefighter’s account can therefore only be considered speculation.

It is currently unclear how long the man was stuck to the cliff for, and who the bystander was that called 911.

The man managed to survive the scrape uninjured and refused medical attention on the scene.

The rescue video was posted to CHP’s Facebook page to a flurry of congratulatory comments.

One comment read; “Great job guys.”

Another said: Thanks for serving our community.”

One commenter was there to witness the rescue.

She said: “Great work!

“My girls and I were there and saw the brave heroes in action!”

HEROIC HIKER RESCUE

In July, rescuers carried out a similarly impressive aerial mission, this time saving a blind man and his guide dog.

Bing Olbum, 55, and his dog were hiking with a friend in Oregon when they became stranded.

On July 3, the unidentified hiker and his friend took to the Rogue River Trail.

The hiker’s friend noticed signs of heat exhaustion on July 6.

He tried to call the emergency services for help, but a lack of cell service forced him to find another way.

Leaving the hiker and his dog with food and water, the friend walked to Gold Beach to call 911.

However, despite best efforts, help could not arrive immediately given the remote location of the area where the blind hiker was waiting.

It was not until July 8 that the US Coast Guard Pacific Northwest could rescue the man and his dog.

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MIKEL ARTETA has ruled Ben White out for MONTHS due to injury.

It comes as a blow for Arsenal’s title hopes with the star defender sidelined amid an ongoing knee problem.

Arteta said: “Ben is gonna be out for months. It’s been different kinds of struggles. It’s never been the same thing. It’s not been improving.

“It got to a point a where we have to protect the player. Unfortunately it’s going to be a few months.”

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RTE star Miriam O’Callaghan has shared some “beautiful” photographs from her recent work trip to the Irish countryside.

The Prime Time host was in Co Leitrim for an election coverage special edition of the show.

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Miriam took to her Instagram yesterday to share some scenic snaps from her trip to Carrick-On-Shannon.

The 64-year-old looked happy as ever while she stopped for a quick selfie with her crew, who helped her through the special broadcast.

To beat the cold during the outdoor live segments, Miriam popped on a beautiful bright red jacket and kept toasty with a red knit scarf wrapped around her neck.

The popular presenter shared another selfie, this time taking time for herself as she posed in front of a jaw-droppingly stunning sunset by Lough Owel.

She also shared a plethora of other sunset pictures showing off the picturesque nature of the area.

Miriam captioned her post: “What a beautiful country Ireland is. Majestic sunset this evening over Lough Owel – en route to Carrick-On-Shannon.”

Friends and fans raced to the presenter’s comment section to gush over the scenery.

Ireland AM‘s Deric O Hartigan joked: “Bring your togs next time for a dip.”

1996 Eurovision winner Eimear Quinn gushed: “Stunning! So many gorgeous wintery photos of our beautiful country online today.”

Mary wrote: “How angelic is the sky Miriam. It’s so wonderful to live in this Country. We are blessed.”

Another fan added: “Gorgeous photos Miriam.”

Last week, Miriam made another cross country trip to receive a huge honour.

She embarked on the drive up to Belfast to receive an Honorary Doctorates at Queen’s University.

The mum-of-six took to her Instagram early in the morning to share a stunning snap with her mum ahead of receiving the honour.

The 64-year-old and her mum looked happy as ever while they grinned wide for the selfie.

Miriam sat in close beside her mum as they were in the car ready to head off on their travels.

For their trip to Belfast, Miriam donned a beautiful black sleeveless top.

Her mum looked elegant as she popped on a vibrant red jacket and a red and black printed scarf.

Miriam captioned her post: “Thelma & Louise off on our travels once again – my amazing 96 year young Mum. Fun day ahead in Belfast.”