Celtic Banter Archive March 17 2019

17 Mar 2019 21:34:44
We used to get folk moaning when we got beat then we got folk moaning when we drew now we get folk moaning when we win, c'mon Celtic we need to be winning by 4 or 5 every week and win every trophy going or you will be feeling the wrath of the laptop warriors. God help us when we don't win a treble . This is the most enjoyable time in my lifetime of being a Celtic fan and I'm 50 so try just enjoying this wonderful domestic run we're on, heading for a treble treble winning 25 cup ties iar and on the way to 10 iar.

17 Mar 2019 22:42:15
Good post; it's true we are on the verge of making history, but the turbulent events of the past few weeks have upset and angered both the players and the support and we are all feeling edgy.

Today, it looked very much like we were heading for our second goalless game in a row and playing well below par. However, just like at Tynecastle (and Rugby Park recently) , we pulled it out the fire in the dying stages of injury time and the players must be given enormous credit and congratulations for the determination, effort and will to win, by coming through this difficult, clearly not at their best, for obvious reasons - but going 10 pts clear.

Now it's the damned International break - followed by a chance to get this distraction and frustration further out of our system with a game in two weeks time, that takes care of itself.
The atmosphere, gulf in class and determination will prevail.

18 Mar 2019 07:24:57
I don't think any of us are disappointed at yesterday's result. We won and got 3 points and we're 10 points clear. That's what we set out to do however our recent form has been patchy and even though the last minute winners are welcome they are wrapped up in a big parcel called 'a bit of good luck'. The parcel probably also has labels on it saying 'resilience', 'determination' and 'that's what champions do' however there is certainly a bit of unease at how we have been relying on late winners. They won't always go our way. HH.

18 Mar 2019 11:57:40
Agree with most of what you say Bob except for the part about "good luck" as I think you make your own luck. It's true we are not playing at our best and had difficulty breaking down an eleven man defence. I think we miss Rogic or someone who can split the defence and open the door with a sublime pass but is it luck that door eventually crumbles becaause it has been battered so much. It is true that sometimes you can run out of time and "the luck" doesn't come so thank God we have a team that plays to the death and doesn't settle for a draw. Speaking of luck, was it luck that denied us an obvious penalty.

18 Mar 2019 12:49:12
Personally I'l take any win, but prefer game tied up early doors. A win is a win at end of day.

Also other teams defend deep and are set up so midfield drops back anytime we break. Makes it more difficult.

18 Mar 2019 15:38:16
Lennon is an easy target for the gob persons, but have no doubt he"ll put his head on the block every time for Celtic .

17 Mar 2019 17:07:44
Evening Friends! Was at the game today and it was one of the worst games of the season but still won and that's the main thing. At the game you see things that the tv don't and I must say I was disgusted by the way Darren O' Dea acted all game, he spent most of the game time wasting and on his arse! On another note I personally think some fans are over reacting to performances, the few games after Judas left were always going to be difficult after the abrupt way the management team left and changed hands. We are 10 points clear and going for a treble treble. Hope everyone has had a good weekend, HH.

17 Mar 2019 20:27:41
Sinclair foul was a def penalty.

17 Mar 2019 20:57:34
I was also at the game today and I agree it was awful. I'm not putting any blame at Rodgers leaving for this as we are playing a team who I think will be relagated. What disappointed me was we are so flat and looked short on ideas but Lennon hibs teams usually looked so good to watch. Our squad should be superior to hibs so why have our performances been flat since Lennon came back?
I do think he will have enough to get us winning the league, I'm not sure about the cup but if I'm honest I don't think he is the man who should be in charge at the start of next season.

17 Mar 2019 22:13:15
When did we last have a settled starting 11? How many players just coming back from lay offs? Try playing through two banks of 4&5 every week? What was man united score last night? You don’t have a divine right to win four or five every week or win at all as the mighty Man U found out. All the champions league brigade and their negativity? I was going in the Lou macari days. and I am loving it just now as keegan would say. luvvving it? HH mind the gap 😂🍀 🏆 🏆 🏆.

17 Mar 2019 16:13:04
terrific 3 points today but this scoring in injury time isn't great for the team. we had 12 corners today and created hee haw from them even k miller got his head on at least 3 of them and cleared. we need to be clinical and skelp these teams. i know wee lenny is trying not to upset things just now but as soon as the title is won i want to see big changes in the style we play. that today was drivel. hh.

17 Mar 2019 16:35:33
I've very critical of our set play for a number of years now we just seem to get it all wrong and you can count on the one hand how many goals we have scored from them this season I also believe we have struggled in Europe due to our lack of decent set play ability.

17 Mar 2019 17:41:01
Jaw I remember one time in paradise a corner in a European game was like a penalty! Place went nuts when wee got a corner with anticipation.

17 Mar 2019 19:07:35
Most teams can create excellent goal scoring chances from set pieces, but sadly we have had very little - to no success for far too long.
It really is unusual and unacceptable for a Celtic team that earns so many corners, free kicks and even a long throw - to be so wasteful.
It's really hard to believe that with so many International players at our disposal, we have so little impact and there is also a lack of front/ midfield men who can actually attack the ball in the air.

17 Mar 2019 19:19:54
Everyone just stands still on the penalty spot, marked and expecting a ball to land straight on their napper! Zero movement at set pieces and we start off way too deep in the box. Far too easy to defend.

17 Mar 2019 19:20:38
Greenock I totally agree it was our most powerful weapon in Europe and also throw into the mix guys like naka and mulgrew then free kicks anywhere in range was also like a penalty.

17 Mar 2019 20:28:49
It would help if the delivery was decent Callum hits the front post all the time for some reason.

17 Mar 2019 21:03:16
Then tbh wee did have Hartson Sutton and Larson attacking a lubo or Alan Thompson set piece at one point 😂😂😂 but even under strachan wee where dangerous at set pieces.

17 Mar 2019 22:15:17
Thinking of it what a player Alan Thompson was never mind moravcik.

18 Mar 2019 08:13:37
In Martin O'Neill's day a corner was as good as a penalty with Thompson whipping them in for Larsson, Sutton and Hartson.

17 Mar 2019 15:29:50
I'm prepared to take a lot of stick for this but his goal apart Edouard is an absolute waste of a jersey and a complete waste of money. This opinion is not just based on today's performance but for the while season to be honest.

I've said on previous threads he has really good attributes and have been waiting for him to kick in but his performances have been shocking and nowhere near worth the £9m we paid for him. Some will say his 97th minute winner makes up for it but not for me I want a lot more in 90 minutes. He looks like he needs a rocket up his arse to get going. I've stopped myself from posting this a few times hoping he would come good but today's performance tipped me over the edge.

17 Mar 2019 15:38:05
He’s 20 and has the most potential in that squad. Wind your neck in and support the boy 😂.

17 Mar 2019 15:44:46
Ice check my posts I've been saying this for long enough he is never a no9 av spoke about how lethargic he looks and your right he needs a rocket up his arse. he's more suited coming in from the left.

17 Mar 2019 15:48:12
Mate you have brain freeze ya melt
😂😂.

17 Mar 2019 15:54:28
How many wingers do we have and they all try to play the number 9 and they all blow hot and cold. Today we jad so many players playing out of there natural position.
We need a recognised striker and not a project.

17 Mar 2019 16:00:32
Lads give this Bhoy time many big goals has he scored at Ibrox last minute goals recently changed game at pittodrie his free kick v Motherwell he’s been stop start through injury’s for feck sake lads give the lad a break massive potential.

17 Mar 2019 16:02:14
Brain freeze whit gem u been watching he's been average at best it's reality ya melt.

17 Mar 2019 16:05:19
Top scorer.

17 Mar 2019 16:12:57
I'm pretty sure he has the best goals to mins on pitch ratio of any striker in the league and he is only 20 years old!

In my opinion he is the most naturally gifted player in the league and we should count ourselves lucky to have him.

17 Mar 2019 16:19:43
So he's playing great what are yous watching i like him but he's not a mo9 he's lethargic and too laid back it might be his nature . but come on he's been average and al say it again he's better off the striker.

17 Mar 2019 16:26:31
It’s all about opinions Bhoys and I knew mine would not be a popular one but I stand by it. Ask yourself this apart from the Aberdeen game where he came on and made the difference, how many games this season can you say Edouard was fantastic today? I can’t recall one game. Don’t get me wrong he has contributed with goals and DRB I would expect him as no 1 striker to be our top scorer. I’ve not written the bhoy off but I expect a hell of a lot more from him.

17 Mar 2019 16:34:54
Exactly drb. I'd like to see him and bayo up front together, maybe when the leagues wrapped up lenny will tinker with the team. He's right to just keep it going for now.

17 Mar 2019 16:38:33
I wouldn't ever write the Bhoy off but I don't think he can play up front himself he needs a partner an maybe bayou will be the answer definitely not his best day today though.

17 Mar 2019 16:54:49
Utter nonsense. Considering circumstances of lengthy injuries, club not replacing Dembele and Griffiths on the sick (resulting in nobody to partner up front) he has done well.

He is still only 20 and developing.

17 Mar 2019 16:58:48
You've nailed your colours to the mast there Ice Man so fair play for tht however he's a quality young player. I agree with Mally in that he looks better coming in from the left/ deeper positions - just look at his goal again today. It was pretty clear Rodgers had the intention of playing Edouard with Dembele and what a partnership that would have been. As Buster says his goals to minute is very good at 106. Certainly not a player I thought would come under criticism given his age.

17 Mar 2019 18:26:34
Apart from the goal?
Hmm what's a STRIKERS job again?
Is he not our top goal scorer in the league this season so far?
Empty jersey that seems to get job done.

17 Mar 2019 20:08:42
Oh and the bold eddy has scored more match winning goals than any other player in Scotland this season.

17 Mar 2019 20:44:11
For me, today, big Eddy was so lethargic I thought he was slipping into a coma.
Then he slips in a goal!
That said, he is a young guy and has the potential to be great. Is he a centre forward? I think more of an old fashioned inside forward but I am no expert. Just my two pence worth.

17 Mar 2019 14:58:35
Poor performance great 3 points but al say it again eddy is no no 9 sorry he's a player but not a no 9 very frustrating but HH 8iar here we come.

17 Mar 2019 15:01:54
Dundee day in and made it hard. The bhoys just kept plugging away and got their goal at the end.
I thought wee Hayes was good today when he came on and brown played well as well.

Time to rest for some of the players and get ready for he next person skelping

Here we go 10 in a row 🍀.

17 Mar 2019 14:36:26
That was a shabby performance today guys. Lucky to win it at the end but we can't continue to rely on late goals. All's well in the end but we could easily have lost today. HH.

17 Mar 2019 14:55:00
That is the mark of champions mate. You grind out results and never give up right until the end.

17 Mar 2019 15:15:34
Its getting like the centenary season with all these last gasp winners.
Bringing back some good memories.

17 Mar 2019 14:22:30
Start playing Weah from start. He is a game changer.

17 Mar 2019 14:39:19
Agree mate his energy and pace is frightening and his controle of the ball is class. The days preformence was hard to watch from all the team, could of put me in a coma watching at but hey a win is a win, hard to score against any team when they have 10 defenders and a goal keeper not at we played well either.

17 Mar 2019 15:38:54
But it'd just break our green hearts when he takes the ferry home in June seeing what we're missing.

17 Mar 2019 16:56:01
Phliphlop hopefully gets game time and we get another season out him.

17 Mar 2019 10:33:06
If your IRISH, come into the parlour there's a welcome there for you,
If your name is TIMothy or Pat,
as long as you come from IRELAND there's a welcome on the mat.
If you come from the Mountains of Mourne, or Killarney's lakes so blue,
we'll sing you a song we'll make a fuss, whoever you are
YOU'RE ONE OF US

HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY.

17 Mar 2019 13:30:46
Happy st Patricks dat Tim ☘☘☘.

17 Mar 2019 07:13:30
HAPPY ST PATRICKS day, Wrap up the league celtic give us a double celebration on the 17th march. hail hail.