Celtic Banter Archive April 14 2019

14 Apr 2019 22:22:54
OK will be contraversial and we are all entitled to our individual opinion but, other than Ed, (and notwithstanding the goal today) am I the only one who feels that Rogic does not do enough to be in a Celtic Jersey?

14 Apr 2019 22:34:36
There’s no doubt about it the man divides opinion and to be honest I don’t know where I sit. But one thing you have to admit he does produce in the big games.

14 Apr 2019 22:40:36
He’s a genius but unfortunately injury prone, that’s his only downfall otherwise a living legend.

14 Apr 2019 23:04:00
He is always injured and isn't a 90 minute man, but he is a match winner and often does it when it matters. So for me he is a "keeper"

15 Apr 2019 00:21:44
Absolute genius! The jersey fits him perfectly.

15 Apr 2019 00:23:18
I feel when he's fit he's our most creative player. Definitely a big game player. Christie is stepping up though as a more than decent alternative.

15 Apr 2019 00:27:42
As long as he bangs important goals in, or sets them up, he’s worth his weight in gold.

15 Apr 2019 08:15:35
His goal return is shocking for the position he plays. His assist rates are the same. Scores the odd big goal and lives off that.

15 Apr 2019 10:40:53
Kev that's a wee bit unfair he's scored more than the odd big goal he's done it regularly at hampden and at the crumbledome.

15 Apr 2019 11:29:24
he drifts in and out of games and at times seems as if he can't be @rsed, but he does come up with the little moments of magic when it matters, mostly against the DONS. for me he is a frustrating player but definitely a keeper. #Sheepskelper.

15 Apr 2019 13:19:19
He looked more tired coming on than the players that started. Agree he doesn't score or assist enough playing for a team like us. He should be just as influential than your Sinclairs and Forrests if not more as he's behind the striker. Christie has out performed him this season.

14 Apr 2019 21:38:20
Cup final day 25th May What a special date to create another piece of history for the club by winning a treble treble . oldkilly.

14 Apr 2019 20:58:27
After watching the game today the only conclusion i can draw is that the sheep knew prior to kick of that they would be allowed to assault our players and i am convinced if the score was 1-0 that thug ferguson would only have got a yellow for his assault. OUR club needs to speak out about this before we lose a player for life because of this blatant refereeing bias.

14 Apr 2019 21:21:26
We have been far too quiet and accepting of this for nearly two whole seasons now and I am at a loss as to why no-one from Celtic has spoke up or used the abundance of video evidence to take them to task.
Every other manager/ club in Scotland are ultra-quick to defend their club and there are even those who have bad-mouthed our captain (and others) publicly and aggressively, while we remain silent.
The lack of protection and ongoing blind-eye epidemic has encouraged many opponents to assault and attempt to injure our players.

14 Apr 2019 21:32:23
What exactly do you want the club to say? That they want answers about the referee not intending to send off Ferguson even though he did send him off? He rightly sent off 2 of their players along with their management team and also gave us a penalty - all correct decisions.

14 Apr 2019 21:45:25
kev, did you watch that today? ferguson should have been booked for persistent fouling and was eventually sent off for that assault on
tom rogic. our players need protection for 90 plus minutes not just when the game is lost.

{Ed007's Note - Ferguson was already booked and Thomson still gave a straight red for his challenge on Rogic. I think it was Sutton that said even if he had won the ball he would have went off for a second yellow. I really don't know what people expected the ref to do differently on any of the big decisions.}

14 Apr 2019 22:01:01
Think that rat Ferguson spat at wee James as well . the ref was ok but the Forrest booking was bizarre as it was a foul.

{Ed007's Note - Oh yeah I forgot about that but Forrest made a bit of a meal of it imo. Why do players need to dive like a dying swan instead of just going down naturally?}

14 Apr 2019 22:20:25
ed ferguson hadnt been booked, that is my point he was allowed to consistently foul and it was only after the geme was lost before he was going to get punished.

{Ed007's Note - I was sure he had been booked earlier on because I was thinking he was walking a fine line after it. My bad.}

14 Apr 2019 22:48:36
He was booked before his red card. Only thing ref got wrong was the tug on Forrest but that was because Forrest dying swan act.
Moaning about ref just seems to be the default position for some people.

15 Apr 2019 06:54:08
I thought the ref was good yesterday
Some big calls but for me they were spot on.
Forrest went to ground far to easy although there was a pull on his jersey
What was Mcinnes sent to the stand for?

15 Apr 2019 12:25:42
we still ended with a player assaulted and his season is probably over.

15 Apr 2019 12:54:40
Agree he definitely got the Forrest one wrong. He went down theatrically but it was still a foul. He also should have booked Ferguson for persistent fouling but other than that I don't really know what there is to complain about.

15 Apr 2019 15:14:43
Players shouldn't go down like that, Forrest was grabbed slightly round the middle, but he went down like someone had superglued his boots together, why don't they ignored this "there was contact, so he was right to go down", nonsense, why didn't Forrest keep steaming in on goals and try to score instead of making getting a free kick or a penalty the priority.

14 Apr 2019 19:35:32
Congratulations Celtic against another bunch of knuckle draggers that can't keep discliplined in their day jobs. As for Dom ball his challenge was reckless at best straight red for dangerous play, could have killed Christie going in like that. I'm sorry don't accept accidental too much intent and no chance of getting the ball.

14 Apr 2019 21:14:23
It looked awful, but I wonder where his head would have landed had Christie not got the ball clean. Really could have killed him tho.

14 Apr 2019 22:52:06
He never meant to take him out that bad. He meant to go through him but not do that damage.

14 Apr 2019 23:51:21
So he just intended to smash him with his head?

15 Apr 2019 07:11:56
I don't think so. I think he's meant to clatter him with his body. Which was stupid anyway on a red. Seems the 2 of them are quite pally away from football as well.

14 Apr 2019 16:05:22
Congratulations Celtic and Neil Lennon.

14 Apr 2019 16:25:00
Brilliant display against a dirty bunch of suckers and wee del and his staff were a joke.

14 Apr 2019 17:40:34
Well done Glasgow Celtic against what I can only describe as thuggery and for not reacting to the provocation. The comments from the pundits on Balls challenge on Christie beggars belief, to say it was accidental, it was nothing other than serious assault and should have been taken away by the police. Im not a great fan ofNeil Lennon but well done Neil for today, and our stats in cup competition will never be equalled 26 straight wins and 81 goals scored exceptional. Hail Hail. oldkilly.

14 Apr 2019 17:43:42
A bunch of hacker's whos game plan was to kick us of the park. No discipline on and off the park. The gesture to all of us from DM shows he's a bitter little man. In the last 2 games against our so called rivals we have seen 5 players and 2 managers sent off whilst we keep calm controlled and get the job done. As captain obvious says "Still winning" 🍀.

14 Apr 2019 17:52:07
Goin to say a massive well done to James Forrest! I’ll be man enough to admit that I’ve gave this guy pelters in the past and he’s frustrated the life out me! But his all round play and his goal return has been magnificent! I’m glad when a player shoves my Moans and doubts down my throat! Couldn’t be happier being proved wrong! Well done jamsie and long may it continue son! Absolutely superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💚🍀.

{Ed007's Note - I said on the live chat today, Lh that Forrest is my POTY but the moaning and doubts were justified at the time. Over the last 18 months or so he has vastly improved his overall game and this season in particular he has shown consistency in his performances which was my biggest bugbear with him.}

14 Apr 2019 19:54:30
Forrest has been superb the last couple of seasons and he was again today. Can I just add that Johnny Hayes, who has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism was also superb today. Don’t know why they both started on the other side of the pitch but when they switched they were excellent.

{Ed007's Note - Hayes was fantastic today.}

14 Apr 2019 21:15:49
To be fair to our mob, Hayes hasn't had a lot of haters. Great to see him seize the day.

14 Apr 2019 21:23:35
James Forrest has been superb but Jonny Hayes was my MOTM.

14 Apr 2019 22:26:10
Totally agree ED, he was one of the most frustrating players I’ve ever seen and done my box in lol! But like u said his consistency over the past year and a half has been first class! And his finishing has came on leaps and bounds! Deserve major credit for his hard work and determination to improve! And I agree with the rest of the lads about wee Hayes, the wee man hasn’t had a great deal of opportunities but he’s been brilliant these past few weeks and especially today.

14 Apr 2019 13:23:17
So a Lenny team then. Dangerous game this, i asume McLennen will press Jozo and that lump of wood will go on Kris, we need to be switched on from minute one. Nice early passes to Eddy, his feet foe a change, and get Christie and McGregor to him quickly.

If we are on it we should win but McInnes is having a go here.

14 Apr 2019 10:47:50
Girls and I fed and watered and now setting off for Hampden, girls have stocked up on snacks and juice as I think game may go to extra time, just as long as not to penalties as our record in penalty shootouts is not the best.

14 Apr 2019 00:20:20
I like Eds choice of Marcelo Bielsa but if Leeds get up to the over inflated league then there is no chance of him coming to us. I would just give Lenny the job and let's just get on with planning ahead for next season.

14 Apr 2019 06:43:44
I don't know much about the guy but Norwich will win a mince league.

14 Apr 2019 08:28:30
How much do you reckon bielsa is on a week? Have Leeds got some big money backers?

14 Apr 2019 09:46:44
Doesn’t matter what he’s being paid we can afford it especially for that one position, it’s attracting the big names to Scotland that’s the issue but bielsa, avb, benitez anyone of them I’d be very happy.

14 Apr 2019 12:11:39
£100k a week he’s in from what I hear funded by a businessman associated with Leeds.

14 Apr 2019 16:10:46
I think it’s actually 250k a month closer to 60k a week he’s being paid. it’s 3mill a year.