Celtic Banter Archive May 10 2019

10 May 2019 19:53:26
I've never been so sure about anything in my life. I do not want Neil Lennon as our Manager.

10 May 2019 20:48:06
Thats a bit strong Stan, I still want Neil Lennon as manager and for fans to continually criticise him when he hasn't done anything wrong is embarrassing.

10 May 2019 20:59:27
I keep changing my mind.

Weah having his deal torn up makes me agree with you today Stan.

Might be as well getting behind him while it doesn't seem like anyone else is lined up.

10 May 2019 21:07:32
Leon I find it more embarrassing that people can't see past the he's one of our own nonsense to see his record ain't good enough to get the job.

10 May 2019 21:26:39
He is one of our own is more embarrassing than i've never been sure of anything in my life, seriously. After what Lenny has done for our club it is not much to ask our supporters to show him the respect he deserves.
The support for Lennon is half and half, which is fair enough but I will stand in his corner against OTT comments.

10 May 2019 21:28:24
Played 11 Won 8 Drawn 3 lost 0

Shocking record Kev 🙈.

10 May 2019 21:33:25
It's ok if you want to watch dire football.

10 May 2019 21:44:45
We played dire football under the chosen one the almighty Brendan Rodgers his last year and a bit was guff? So don’t give us oh Neil Lennons poor it’s a step back? He has won more leagues than most Celtic managers in the last 20 years? He will realise the storm that will be brewing the next two years and he will face it head on! 🙂🍀🏆🏆🏆.

10 May 2019 22:02:16
Neil should be applauded for binning weah now full story is out. If you don't want to play in a cup final to win a trophy with your nations approval then he's a silly boy and shouldn't be getting sympathy from us.

10 May 2019 22:06:47
Leon, Lenny is one of my favourite Celts of all time and i respect all he did for us as a player and manager previously but that does not mean i want him as our Manager next season. I've been saying this for weeks and i will not be blinded by what he did for us in the past.

10 May 2019 22:28:27
Nice one Stan👍.

10 May 2019 22:39:42
Ice man it's the 5 trophies out of 12 last time round that's the shocking record.

Also Leon no one said it was embarrassing that he is one of our own. Just that the fact that people can't see past it.

Would anyone on this page really want a Hibs and Bolton failure if it wasn't Lennon?
Highly doubt it.

10 May 2019 22:57:04
Hibs and Bolton failure lol. Guardiola would do F all at Bolton now.

He also got Hibs promoted and they have a very tidy squad so yer talking out yer backside.

The only people I've seen mention the Celtic man patter is those who don't want him

Go then kev who do you think we should give the job? Name names as oppose to sitting criticising. Who, realistically would you give it to?

10 May 2019 22:58:31
What has his previous trophy haul got to do with anything? We are talking about the here and now. Some of the managers linked with the job have never won a trophy as a player or a manager. Does that mean they should not be considered? Of course not. Lenny is being berated and he’s not even appointed manager. Let’s wait and see what happens.

10 May 2019 23:01:10
I wonder if van dijk and wanyama will be happy with lennons contribution to their careers.

Or does Lennon not get credit for that

Also why does Lawwell get praise for all the good but not get criticism for the poor running of the club.

Why not sack lawwell.

10 May 2019 23:17:47
It's obvious why Weah never wanted to come back. What's point coming back if there is a good chance you won't get game time?

Don't blame Weah for his decision. Also wasn't so long ago Lennon got sacked due to his conduct with hibs players. Sooner we get someone else the better.

10 May 2019 23:25:36
Now Lennon is being compared to Pep, the guy plays boring football end of he's a step back and by wanting Hooper and a new deal for Izzy says it all
Stadium won't be full every week if he's there regardless if he's a Celtic man or not
Why would Weah stay to get 5 maybe 10 minutes game time
How a temp manager won't play temp players is beyond me.

10 May 2019 23:57:51
Weah is a 19 year old youth player. A player unlikely to return next year.

Same goes for Burke and potentially sinclair seeing as his favourite Rodgers is away.

So Lennon didn't play them as much. He stuck with a squad who will mostly be here next season.

That's a decision for the good of the club.

The same way Rodgers should have banished Boyata when he had the chance.

Nothing against Weah or Burke. They came in to plug a gap the board failed in 2 transfer windows to fill.

They are responsible for the uncertainties in certain areas of our park.

Time to back the next manager, no matter who it is.

11 May 2019 00:07:52
If you read that sentence and think it was comparing Lennon to pep then you need to go back to school immediately.

Hooper is a paper rumour that is clearly nonsense yet you have attached credibility to it says even more about you.

Izzy was resigned by Rodgers who is apparently a god until he left.

Weah is a 19 year old youth player who made 5 professional appearances before this loan spell.

He was used when needed and now due to Rodgers leaving the club in a state or flux the club need to utilise players who are more long term.

For the security of our dominance into next season which is far more important than giving weah an extra 45 mins.

11 May 2019 02:22:46
Nothing to do with him being our own or not kev.

He's working with another managers style and squad

Had zero transfer windows

Has not lost a game

Has only conceded two goals.

Secured us the league and got us to the cup final.

Whether u want Lennon or not the criticism is embarrassing and way way over the top.

Rodgers got away with murder here as well. Our fans turn to spoiled brats cos he had an EPL reputation.

Same way the cheered when musonda came on cos he was from england. Despite being a youth player.

Now yous are all expecting a high profile manager.

Guess what? We won't be getting one. Lennon or not we aren't getting some incredible manager in.

We aren't a big time club anymore. Our policy ensures that.

11 May 2019 07:44:41
We all appreciate what Lennon has done for us, and all he’s had to take for us but because of the situation we found ourself in after Rogers left us, that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to automatically give the job to Lennie . He will always have our gratitude and at least another championship medal and hopefully a cup to add to his medal haul with us, but Lawwell and Desmond will be doing the club and fans a massive disservice if we aren’t exploring every possible alternative. We have paid Rogers 2 million a season and got all his contract paid up, so who’s to say we couldn’t pay that again. I always think that if Rogers had left us at the end of the season and we were looking for a new manager, how many on here or in Parkhead would be happy giving the job straight to Neil .? Even this season he’s looked a little out of his depth sitting down in his chair, not really changing games with tactical decisions, maybe that’s because he wants to show he has mellowed a bit. We looked devoid of ideas in the last old firm game when they had 10 men only for a cock up from Tavernier . Hibs, since they brought in hegginhbottom look a better side as well, maybe fresh ideas is what’s needed.

11 May 2019 09:40:03
I think our squad needs freshened up a bit. Again I’ve said many times that if we buy 4-5 players in the 4-5m category about the same level as Ntcham we would have a chance at competing in Europe to a higher degree and that would also see us through the league and cup games. Ntcham has took a slagging this year but evidentially there is a player in there. He’s never got up to speed after dembele left and that’s the worry. But, he is one of the higher quality players in the squad. The fact is we have the funds to do this and it would push us on further. The board need to back the new manager when he comes in and need to take a small risk. If the said players come in and perform to a high level then we can almost guarantee profits from them. We would probably get 10-15m for Ntcham even after he has under performed this season. That says a lot. After wages have been sidelined that’s a profit and enough to go out and buy replacements or better quality when the said players move on.

The board keep us financially stable but can we not take the risk for once and really push the boat out. All of us at Celtic want it and are screaming for the improvement. Once again we are on track for another record in the history of our club and the players have done so well under the horrible season we have just endured. Legends passing away, internal fall outs in the club, not qualifying for the champions league when it was fully expected given the quality of our opponents. It’s time to back the current squad, move on the stragglers, clear up some wages and bring in the quality we all deserve.

I’m hoping, Powell, Kalas, RB, CB and LW come in to freshen this squad right up. Powell and Kalas as we have been heavily linked and I know we have been in contact with the pair and are the quality we should be targeting.

11 May 2019 11:13:58
Tesla you talk so much Garbage it's obvious that you are pro Lennon and try and take apart anything that anyone says after a good search on Google
The Hooper story is that much nonsense that our very own Davie Hay mentioned it and said we should be aiming higher
As for Weah he was a good impact player great pace and enthusiasm which this celtic team sadly lacks could and should have been used more
The loan players are here to be used for this season next season is irrelevant as changes will be made, I'd expect at least 10/ 12 players to be gone
This is a rumour site at the end of the day.

11 May 2019 12:14:23
Poor comment from you slandering a fellow celt for being pro Lennon. Neil lennon is Celtic through and through and we should all be behind him after what he has suffered for our club. You can walk the streets of Glasgow safe this man can't because he bleeds Celtic.

11 May 2019 13:35:23
I like Lennon. Don't think he's world class but he's not a bad manager at all.

People saying I'm pro Lennon is wrong. Domestically I'd far rather Clarke who is unassuming as he has experience working at the very top as a head coach.

He has good contacts and can work very well on a budget.

So how can I be pro Lennon when I want Clarke instead?

11 May 2019 13:36:42
UI thanks. Dazza is just angry and claims I need to Google Celtic things lol

He's angry because he exaggerated stories that were not true. He probably believes mourinho is on his way tbh.

{Ed007's Note - And saying Lennon can't safely walk the streets of Glasgow because he bleeds Celtic isn't an exaggerated story that isn't true 😂😂😂

12 May 2019 00:47:14
there is a lot of certain areas of glasgow if lennon walked he would be assaulted for who he is. This is a celtic page and lennon is getting more abuse than sevcos page.

10 May 2019 18:27:27
A very bullish, no nonsense press conference from Refering to"my players eh sorry the players". it was quite a strange one considering the the league was wrapped up at the weekend.
He looked and sounded if he was in the mood for an argument.
I know it's his manner sometimes but in my opinion it was all a bit odd.

11 May 2019 08:20:27
I thought the same JJ and this is what we will be getting over the next 2 years after he is comfirmed as the perm manager.

10 May 2019 17:55:03
Weah called up for usa to Lennon has told him it to just go now even though he's still available for weekend.

10 May 2019 18:23:33
Poor decision for me Kev, why not keep the boy for the final 2 games and sample trophy day? Surely he’s eating that at least.

10 May 2019 18:30:55
If you told your boss that you were off too play for your country you would expect him to be delighted for you. Not to fire you on the spot. Lennon takes these things personally, not the manner of a modern caring manager. Once again NL let's emotion effect his judgement. Not the manager for me.

10 May 2019 18:33:35
I think players need to make 10 league appearances to get a title medal.
Timo has 13 appearances in the league, so should get a medal.
Other players who will get a medal are Burke, Johnston, Hayes, Izzy and Griffthis who has made 11 appearances. Bitton will miss out on 6 games and Toljan has only 8 games and will need to play the last 2 matches. I noticed our keepers are on 18 league games each this season.

10 May 2019 18:38:31
This looks pretty poor fae Lennon.

10 May 2019 18:56:15
Listening to the radio there and it seems an agreement between the USA and Celtic was agreed that weah would go with the USA but would return to Celtic to be available to play or take part in the cup final to which weah rejected and apparently that’s why Lennon told him to pack up and go now. When u read weah’s statement u think “ why let him go now” but if this other side of the story is true then Lennon must’ve been raging the fact weah has been given an opportunity to come back, take part in the final and be part or a treble treble and he couldn’t be bothered to travel back.

10 May 2019 19:39:00
Thanks Garry for a true two sided story.

The amount of people on here looking to hound Lenny says it all. People desperate for him to fail.

Even when they don't have the evidence for what they are saying.

10 May 2019 20:26:31
Our fickle fans love to blame Lenny.

11 May 2019 08:24:12
Garry
Would you travel back just to sit on the bench or maybe even the stand?
Maybe the boy didn't think it was worth it, it's not like he has had a lot of playing time since the Massiah has came back.

11 May 2019 12:11:18
Agree ice man abet a lot of them were in the stadium singing his name. When he had that stadium rocking. The noise that came from parkhead in lennys first spell here was amazing. Lenny went toe to toe with a strong rangers and wee turned them over majority of the time.

10 May 2019 09:33:12
Hi heading to Crieff this weekend can anyone recommend bar to watch the game.

10 May 2019 10:00:09
theirs a crieff supporters club mate on Facebook have a look up - i was up there last year and was in a boozer guy was in signing the songs was a great night can't mind the pub though.

10 May 2019 10:05:12
Hotel room mate I doubt ul find a tim pub in crieff. Could be wrong tho.

09 May 2019 23:28:10
guys. i fear with the next two matches coming up before the final that our boys will get kicked of the park if the refs don't get a grip. they will try and weaken our first team for the final by any means.

10 May 2019 08:04:39
Rob that’s not a fear it’s a fact. McCann actually said that the Hearts game before the final is (quote) ‘One for the hard men’. And you can be sure their big cousins in Govan will be having the same thoughts. Play the under 20s or a second string in both games they matter not a jot.

10 May 2019 07:29:41
Not any different from the rest of the season then.

10 May 2019 10:19:40
We really have some weird supporters at our club. since when did a Celtic v rangers match not mean a jot? Not to mention all the people paying £50 to watch a reserve team. Then there's 60000 sell out at Celtic park on trophy day when the players who won it should sit in the stand. Personally I love it when teams get stuck in to each other it raises the interest and tempo, they're all big boys and I'm sure they can handle it. On injured players does anyone actually know how many injuries this season are due to serious foul play? Prob not much more than most clubs but I might be wrong.

10 May 2019 10:43:45
JFP.
I have thought about this situation and first opinion was to give the young guys a game as it is a bit meaningless from our point of view (other than bragging rights) .
However, if (big IF) they were to get hammered then that result would.
1. Give the media a field day at our expense.
2. Possible Detrimental effect on the young players.
3. Get the dead so worked up they will buy more ST's
4. THAT result would remain on the record books as a fact.
5. Kind of cheat OUR supporters who may have spent a lot of money just to attend (Hard earned cash, travellers from abroad etc. )
NO, we have to at least start with our recognised top team.

10 May 2019 11:02:47
3 games left of the season im sure our players can handle that, strongest possible team in all the games for me. They can't be allowed to finish on a high. No way am I listening to weeks of people climbing out the woodwork cos we've played kids.

10 May 2019 14:59:15
I’m sure if you asked the players if they wanted a rest to miss the rangers game and the league game against the mini huns they would all laugh. I for one am glad we aren’t just coasting along to the end of the season.
These games should hopefully keep our players sharp until the cup final.

11 May 2019 02:15:36
I agree with a lot of the points made guys. While I wouldn’t wish them luck in a raffle the game doesn’t matter in the context of the league and cup and treble treble is massively more important. There is also a disrespect and humiliation factor in playing a second string against them I’d quite enjoy watching even for £50. They’d be in a lose lose situation playing against the young lads but I get what your saying.