Celtic Banter Archive August 18 2016

18 Aug 2016 22:14:36
Is lustig injured?

18 Aug 2016 23:12:28
usually.

19 Aug 2016 08:08:42
Pmsl kev.

19 Aug 2016 11:08:11
Is joey Barton thick?

19 Aug 2016 11:32:35
Hahahaha!

19 Aug 2016 11:58:28
He is still trying to achieve thick, although everyday he tries. If he is very lucky he might reach the dizzy heights of becoming thick one day. Inspirational.

19 Aug 2016 12:33:11
Warbiola not far behind with his defence of the idiot just a wee bit of banter aye right pep.

18 Aug 2016 19:46:44
Thoughts on Saturdays team mine is

De vires
Janko
Eric
Boyata
issy
Patrick if fit
Johansen
Biton
Armstrong or GMS if fit
Christie
Cifti

With Fasan, Ralston, MaCart, Simo, Henderson, Miller, Crossan or Nesbitt on Bench
Also i hope we take the irn bru cup seriously and include as many eligible players as possiblein team.

18 Aug 2016 20:18:59
You do realise it's a league game and not a friendly this sat? Haha, see why your changing it but got to keep players in there.

I'd go:

Gordon
Janko oconnell erik tierney
Christie bitton brown Sinclair
Dembele griff

No need to risk dropping points early in and risking players back from injury too early (de vries, Roberts etc)

Hail hail.

18 Aug 2016 21:12:09
It looks like you've tried to pick the team with the least match sharpness and fitness. In my opinion it's the worst selection that could be picked.

18 Aug 2016 21:13:12
I agree 91bhoy, we can't afford to make too many changes for Perth . It's a must win game for us and there is no point in messing about too much with selection . Maybe 3/ 4 changes but no more .

18 Aug 2016 21:17:37
Am I missing something? Why isn't Toure in either of your teams? 😳.

18 Aug 2016 21:52:43
Got to disagree jonace. understand your logic but for me put the strongest team available out! Keep the momentum going into Tuesday! My team is Gordon janko Erik oconnel
Tierney brown rogic Sinclair Forrest griff dembele. only leaving lustig and toure out to save there legs for Tuesday!

18 Aug 2016 22:26:05
guaranteed that there will be at least 5 changes for starting X1 for St J match

i do think the majority of those will however be on the bench (IE a selection of those who did start on wednesday)

I think Toure for Erik
Sinclair for Roberts with Forrest switching
armstrong for mcgregor
brown for johanssen
and de vries for gordon.

19 Aug 2016 01:22:22
Got to be a full team out.

19 Aug 2016 03:37:57
Full team no ifs no buts, winning the is more important than anything.

19 Aug 2016 08:54:36
I think big Doris might start the 2nd leg if fit.

19 Aug 2016 10:55:42
Toure is a must start for me in the play off next week so with him playing so little and playing catch up with the squad I'd give him a rest and see how erik gets on tomorrow. Is it just me or should Christie be given a chance ahead of Armstrong given recent performances? Big fan of SA but seems to be well below rest of squad.

19 Aug 2016 12:47:40
I would definitely include christie on the bench at very least. He was immense via inter, however on merit Forrest and Sinclair deserve to start. Also think Biton will start needs more game time. Roberts from bench. Go 442 with
Gordon
Janko Toure Oconnell Tierney
Forrest Brown Biton Sinclair
Griffiths Dembele

Christie Roberts Rogic Erik McGregor DeVries, Lustig. Its reassuring to have such a strong bench regardless of 11 who start. HH.

18 Aug 2016 17:38:48
What a difference a manager makes What a game I was a RD fan but saying that the team are like night and day.

18 Aug 2016 21:06:30
Same Tony.

18 Aug 2016 16:43:16
Just came back down to earth after last night's display, only downers are losing the two goals and Sinclair not passing to Griffiths to make it 6-2, hope this does not prove significant.
Most of the time the players did great but my reading of the game was McGregor is not ready yet for this level, Rogic was great until he tired and Sinclair made good runs and linked up play well but he is still just off the pace but this will come when he get match fit. Again Gordon was suspect at first goal and must improve or be replaced.
I think last night proved that our midfield next week MUST include, Brown, Biton and Rogic.
I also think Dembele should play for his hold up play to allow others to join in the attack.
Finally a word on Rodgers, his substitutions were all positive and turned the game back in our favour.

{Ed007's Note - If Rogic can stay fit I'd be happy enough going with that this season, Timbo. There was never any doubts about his ability so hopefully with his new contract under his belt and looking fitter than ever he could save us millions.
I said the other week Brown and Rogic when we are playing 2 in there and add Bitton when we play with 3. Rogic can also play in the attacking 3 of 4-2-3-1.
Players like McGregor, who I like and think will improve, can come in when they're needed to play in league games. McGregor is head and shoulders above any other midfielder in Scotland outside Celtic and will score valuable goals in games when we need to fight it out.
We need to get the Johansen situation sorted asap, a fit and on form Johansen would be fantastic to throw into that midfield mix as well, the energy he brings would suit Rodgers pressing game to a T.}

18 Aug 2016 19:40:04
i don't think it will cost us, i can't see us not getting any goals over there and can't see them getting much passed us, i think the bhoys have done enough to go through.

18 Aug 2016 19:49:48
Fantastic game last night, really enjoyed the football n like I'd said go at them get an early goal n give then a going over.
We were and are the better team bar 2 badly defended goals and at 3 2 showed great character to go on n increase our lead.
The team played really well, most have given plaudits to various players and I agree but again credit 2 Scott brown, game by game he's back 2 being that influential captain, sitting when needed but driving forward n driving the team on when needed. Great to see him injury free n fit again, props to brendan as bar the red imps game he has done great n if he continues like this then we should b picking up a good few trophies while he's here.
Hail hail
Ps agree Ed regards johansen, there's a place in that midfield that isn't set in stone, n johansen, McGregor, biton and possibly whoever, if he does, brendan has an eye on although 4 me get johansen signed up again n bring another striker in n we are looking strong.

18 Aug 2016 15:49:08
From what I can see and hear today, right now the celtic supporters are recieving praise from around the WORLD for standing by the palestinian people with last nights gesture towards them. yet it only seems to be in the cesspit in which we live. scotland. we are condemned for it.

18 Aug 2016 16:14:22
All this talk in the media about the flags and possible uefa sanctions/ fines but did Celtic ever at any point come out and ask the supporters not to bring the flags!? This just reeks of zombies and SMSM trying to paint us in bad light and take the shine of what was a brilliant result!

{Ed007's Note - Nail on head, Wylie. Read down the pages to the comments about UEFA regarding the European Super League yet we have to let them dictate to us what countries flags can be flown?}

18 Aug 2016 14:50:38
Afternoon bhoys what a night that was. Well we all knew there would be bother with the flags what a joke but hey ho this has been well discussed below not going to go into it just say that there are many well informed and supportive people amongst our support who actively support Palestine.
The sad thing is that this negativity overshadows all that was good about last night.
The tifo at the start was a belter
Best atmosphere at a home match in a long long time
And best of all what a performance

The speed of play last night impressed me the most we pressed with intention and every player done there bit.
Brown best game I've seen him play. Forrest get a £40m price tag on his head lol. Big toure shows exactly what an experienced head brings to the table. Griff well he's super Leigh. I could go on :)

More of the same please bhoys could be a great season

HH.

18 Aug 2016 21:26:27
Last night was nearly as good as it can get . Big Toure needs to return to centre half as quickly as he goes forward, or else control his urge to link up with Griffiths . Defence need to realise when they are 3 up, No need for both centre halves to go forward . Goalkeeper must decide he just isn't going to be beaten near post . We are playing a very high paced intensity game at the moment neither McGregor nor Rogic can last their pace for 60 mins, either they need to be taken away for week or two and fitness improved or else maybe only one should start and be replaced before hour . We are getting close to having a very good team and certainly on the big European night, Celtic Park is the place to be .

19 Aug 2016 07:52:16
Didn't rogic last the full 90 v motherwell, I think both substitutions were tactical rather than fitness issues. Mccgregor run his heart out, and bringing Bitton on shored up the midfield, to keep a shape it had to be rogic coming off for dembele, it was either him or brown to go 442, and brown was having a blinder.

18 Aug 2016 13:31:09
Eds, are Celtic really getting done by UEFA for showing support to Palastine?

What ever happened to Freedom of Speech?!

I'll fully understand if you don't wish to answer this in detail.

{Ed007's Note - It looks like it mate but there's been nothing official yet as far as I know, we've spoke about it down the page a bit. Would you have backed Liverpool supporters doing the same thing?}

18 Aug 2016 13:51:24
I first thought it was wrong. But after givin it more thought and lookin in to it a bit more I fully agree with flying those flags now. Hold my hands up on that 1. HH.

{Ed007's Note - Fair play to you, Sparky. That takes a real man to come on and say that, respect mate. (*)

18 Aug 2016 13:53:05
We knew beforehand this could happen but as usual there were fans who insisted they were entitled to do it and it was the right thing to do and we've done it for years etc.
Some people don't share those opinions but other fans put their own interests and feelings before the good of the club. It's all very well standing up for an opinion and a cause but when it has a negative impact on others then it isn't really your own exclusive call to make.
Ah well, there we go, some people just can't take their blinkers off.

18 Aug 2016 13:53:56
Yes, 100%.

{Ed007's Note - I'd like to think most people would mate. The people moaning about it are definitely worth the watching.}

18 Aug 2016 14:05:47
So he's not a blouse any more then lol 😂.

{Ed007's Note - He needs to drink 10 pints of Guinness and slap Big Tam in the LRT on his baldy bonce to prove otherwise.}

18 Aug 2016 14:12:51
I would back them, yes. I don't see why my opinion or view should cause the club to get sanctioned. I also don't see why UEFA are getting involved in the political side of things. They're a Football governing body, not a political party looking to gain control.

Or are they strong supporters of certain people/ organisations?

{Ed007's Note - You've only to keep politics out of sport when it suits the paymasters. Why was this OK?

18 Aug 2016 14:14:43
Thanks Ed. Super performance aswell. HH.

{Ed007's Note - Apart from the shady 10 minute spell that's the best football I've seen Celtic playing in the last 10 years. I said before that game that Hapoel Beer Sheva were poor but that doesn't take away from our overall performance, for 80 mins last night they couldn't get near us.}

18 Aug 2016 14:23:15
Personally i don't think this will come to much. If there had been offensive banners, possibly. Flags, nah.
Might rattle a few cages over there mind you.

18 Aug 2016 14:31:33
So are you finally beginning to like BR.

{Ed007's Note - Just because I didn't act like a giggly schoolgirl seeing Justin Beeber when he was appointed doesn't mean I didn't like him.}

18 Aug 2016 14:45:19
This is just the start for us ED! Imagine how BR will have us in 3/ 6 months time? I feel if we sort out the defensive mistakes we can give all the big teams a game! the team had me more optimistic than I can ever remember!

{Ed007's Note - I'm even teaching Yoda to howl along to the Brendan Rodgers song.}

18 Aug 2016 14:51:18
Can see both sides of argument . but where does it stop do people with right wing leanings get afforded the same right to protest or is it only left wing activists? Green peace anti whalers if we ever play a Japanese team? Is celtic park an open venue for any protest . as I get older I see these young guys as rik out of young ones just posturing and badge collecting to show how much they are politically aware and down wwith it and squirm a bit remembering my own youth when I was a plastic provo.

{Ed007's Note - This was a one off chance for the Celtic support to show their support compassion for the Palestinian people on a bigger stage.}

18 Aug 2016 15:29:04
I was 50-50 when Rodgers was appointed, I could see good things that he'd done in his managerial career, but I also saw a lot of the mistakes he made. Hopefully he's learned from these mistakes and we will reap the benefits.
So far the football under him has been a breath of fresh air, I'm thoroughly enjoying the football we're playing at the moment and it looks like the players are as well. I hope everything continues along these lines.

18 Aug 2016 14:56:29
Aaaaahhh. he's changing his time bhoys and ghirls. that's probably the nicest thing you have said about him😍.

{Ed007's Note - :=D

18 Aug 2016 15:11:19
Ed007 just went in with caution, he saw what happened to Liverpool xD.

{Ed007's Note - I said at the time I had spent years reading Rodgers, his decisons and his tactics being ripped to shreds on the Liverpool site - and laughing at his mistakes that I just didn't get caught up in the hype of his appointment.}

18 Aug 2016 12:52:10
Took the wee fella to his first game last night he had a ball. His face at the crowd huddle was priceless. Definitely a club like no other.

18 Aug 2016 13:03:49
glad he enjoyed it pal, that's what its all about.

18 Aug 2016 11:56:09
Since BR has been here ( very early days ) I have seen tatical substitutions and youth on the pitch.
People who know more about his managerial career than me (Liverpool fans) had identified this as one of his failings ie all the right talk and little substance.
Here's hoping what we seen so far continues and we get many more nights like last night to follow.

But not follow follow.

18 Aug 2016 11:34:08
Anybody else think Brendan might be our best signing from Henke and O'Neil, class act with his decision making during games, selection, tactics, subs, and absolute class in front of camera nae pish just honest assessments so far so good HH.

18 Aug 2016 13:32:49
Totally agree with you Malaysia. I haven't been this excited since MON stood on the steps of paradise. it's been a few years that I have confidence in a manager who seems to have the knowledge to be able to change things during a game.

18 Aug 2016 10:16:36
fantastic result last night but got to praise scott brown i had honestly thought going by the last couple of seasons especially in big games he had lost his way as at times he was to be honest really poor and i was one of many on here who thought he was finished due to injuries catching up with him bhoy oh bhoy how wrong was i captain fantastic was outstanding last night now all that's left is for broony to make sure we get the result we need next week to take our amazing club back where we all want to be in those group stages and for those players to be cheered on by the best support ever H. H.

18 Aug 2016 11:02:08
I thought his injuries and time at the club had caught up with him too, but he seems to be fully fit and has regained his appetite, energy and influence in games as he was outstanding against Motherwell and Be-er Sheva.
Forrest will never be a favourite of mine, but he is having a mini revival as well and although some things are not coming off for him, he gave everything last night - for the full match too!

18 Aug 2016 11:05:00
seemed to walk therough their defence like a sushi knife in butter - as did Toure - great stuff from el capitan.

18 Aug 2016 11:48:59
I agree bhoy123 I thought Broonys time was up, however so far he looks great. I hope this form continues over the year as we're only just started and there is a long way to go. I would like to see consistency develop especially from Forrest who will likely be on the bench when PR is back fit. JF will need to fight for his place and if he is used in an impact sub role he will need bring something to the table.

I'm surprised hearts haven't been banging the drum today about handball. Maybe the press will get to that tomorrow after harping on about flags all day today.

Well done to the players, manager, back room staff and fans. Last night was pure entertainment start to finish. I'd be happy to pay for a by subscription if I didn't have my mates password!

18 Aug 2016 12:36:55
I must say I found it frustrating last season, defending Brown, to me it was evident that something has to be wrong with him, probably putting his club first by playing through . Anyone would know, u can't lose it so quickly .
Wee Forrest is a different case, he has spent 6/ 7 seasons as a promising ( youngster ) just when it seemed he was for the road he and Brendan Rodgers have connected and he currently working exceptionally hard as a winger, his cross for our second goal last night was brilliant .
Good managers have to not only sign good players that fit into the team but also get the best out of some existing players.

18 Aug 2016 13:09:18
Should have said BT subscription.

18 Aug 2016 13:43:00
Once again, I find myself agreeing with you Oldbhoy, the salient point being good managers, a good manager gets the best out of the players at his diposal.

18 Aug 2016 09:39:10
Would like to apologize for last night's comments about the flags. Although I thought it was a bit provocative I do now understand why we done it. HH. P. s what a performance.

18 Aug 2016 12:49:46
Respect.

18 Aug 2016 13:49:06
Thanks mate.

18 Aug 2016 08:35:41
I would feel more comfortable if we wiped out their two goals over there would send a message to them by wiping out any advantage they thought they have.

18 Aug 2016 09:54:55
I would feel better if we had put 8 past them last night but c'mon mate, 5-2, relax its in the bag. They will have to come out and score at least 3 to even the tie and then goals away will kick in. While they are trying that, we will put a couple past them. Hail Hail.

18 Aug 2016 10:16:01
Think we'll nick one or two as well TT they have to have a go which should suit us.

18 Aug 2016 10:56:29
Although we still have defensive frailties, the attacking options are better than ever - and they are all on top form.
We should go into the game, not only confident from scoring five in the first leg, but, at present we can score in any game.
The attitude and fitness compared to past seasons is night and day and when the team suffers a setback (or two) , the manager and players now know how to alter formation/ personnel to get a result.

18 Aug 2016 12:42:21
Brendan Rodgers, will always send his team forward, he doesn't hold back and I think that cost us their first goal last night . How many managers would have allowed both centre halves to go forward leading 3 nil with 35 mins left .
That's B R attacking philosophy, it might cost us goals but it will create more entertainment.

18 Aug 2016 14:14:31
Old bhoy

The challenge next week will be around " approach ".

The idea of CFC containing anyone frightens me

They will think they're still in it IF they score without conceding. They will play the game in phases. The two goals are damaging for us

If we " defend " and invite pressure ( and don't react to adversity IF they so happen to score ) then any result that equals an exit for CFC will be roundly condemed

Is 3-0 or 4-1 conceivable?

We can't give them any encouragement next week

we need to give them something to think about and guard against throughout the 90 minutes.

18 Aug 2016 18:22:13
Hopefully we will adopt a very much attacking approach next week, rather than holding . Celtic don't defend well and that isn't just today or yesterday but nearly for 20yrs . Keep them honest by having 3 or 4 buzzing around 30'yds from goal.

18 Aug 2016 08:03:56
What a performance by the Team and Crowd. Last season at 3-2 we would have buckled, What we did last night when they scored the 2nd was settled down quickly got our composure back and dictated the run of play. I can't get enough of BR at the moment he knows how to change the tactics/ formation as he did at Tynecastle. Of course we have to be cautious next week but we can go into the game knowing we are the better team and have better individuals all over the park. O'Connell has been outstanding and will feel hard done by but for the return leg Eric will come in to give us the experience needed to see the game out. Maybe a bit too soon for Paddy Roberts to come back in. Some of the passing and movement last night was the best i have seen since the CL games v Anderlecht and Benfica. Although the entire team was fantastic a wee special mention for McGregor and Forrest who's work rate was a joy to watch. I know plenty people don't even want us to play the Zombies but for me this game next month can't come quick enough play like that and with the right attitude we will destroy them. Its starting to feel like we have our Celtic back. As for the crowd Lenny brought back the thunder. Brendan has added the lightening. HH.

18 Aug 2016 06:45:25
The best game I've seen since we beat Barcelona
. the team are really aiming high this season every player on form . second week in a row I'm still struggling to pick man of the match what a great struggle
Roll on the season ahead
Let the people sing and fly any flag they like as long as they support the hoops the media can sod off if it wasn't the flags they would find something else to try and bring our club down to sevco level
Hail hail brendan and the bhoys.

18 Aug 2016 07:34:54
We are playing so good as a team is what is making a individual player stand out imo. f the media with all there lies corruption and hatred towards us.

18 Aug 2016 07:48:41
Playing well as a team but CG still a liability.

18 Aug 2016 10:26:15
Agree mally getting beat at your near post is a no no.

18 Aug 2016 12:52:59
It must be soul destroying to see all your team mates lauded, yet you are picked out to be a liability .
Players need to be confident and it's obvious that Brendan Rodgers has raised the confidence level of maybe the whole team . Surely we could help.

18 Aug 2016 02:19:40
I've always been a fan of Scott Brown and never really understood when he has been given a hard time, but I would dare even his hardest critic to not say how utterly outstanding he was again tonight. In my opinion, Tierney, Toure, Griffiths were brilliant, but Brown was a level even above them. Great recovery from losing the tow goals and I'm really confident we will make it through now. So pleased with the performance tonight.

18 Aug 2016 00:42:33
This is Brendan's first year in charge brining in some signing he wants and begining to add his style of play. Look at the difference already! Imagine what it will be like maybe 2/ 3 seasons from now!

18 Aug 2016 01:32:45
What? When he's manager of Southampton?!

{Ed007's Note - (giggle)

18 Aug 2016 06:53:34
Brendan will be here for at least 3 years. he want to do 10 in a row.

18 Aug 2016 09:10:52
Yeah. Unless he mucks up that and we are back to 1.

17 Aug 2016 23:48:48
Palestine flags. Shame on us. Well shame on them who flew them. Not a true celt in my eyes. Thanks for landin our club in rubbish again!

{Ed007's Note - True Celt? And you're an expert on that are you? Why don't you enlighten us on what a 'true Celt' actually is? Perhaps you could learn more about being a true Celt by reading about Bob Kelly in 1968 when he forced UEFA to re-draw the European Cup.
I thought the support was absolutely fantastic tonight and showed that they aren't willing to lose their principles or start forlock-tugging just to appease politicians. They also backed the team to the hilt and didn't give the press or Zombies the story they wanted. Tonight the Celtic support showed once again why they can be the best in the world - especially when people ignore the odious repellent panty-wetters.
You do know the Club backs and supports Palestinian charities don't you? Did the Club ask supporters not to fly flags or did you read it in the paper (or a TRIFC site) that UEFA had said so? Why don't you contact Celtic and ask them if UEFA contacted them over this matter before coming on here preaching from a point of complete - and astounding - pig ignorance.
You are THE only person I know that's mentioned this since the game apart from daft Zombies, perhaps you're disappointed that it isn't getting the reaction you wanted. I'm sure you'll be quick to tell everyone who will listen how bad the Celtic fans are, have you considered a Facebook rant? What about an online petition?}

18 Aug 2016 00:20:07
If we're so supportive of Palestine why is it the game we play israelis that we fly there flag. Never seen them in park head before. It was jus stupid people more interested in politics than there TEAM. I jus can't agree with u on that sorry ed.

{Ed007's Note - You've never seen a Palestinian flag at CP? I'm not even wasting my time talking to you about it. The Palestinian flag is on show at EVERY single Celtic match, home and away, and has been for years. Think about that and tell us all why tonight should have been any different.
There's no disagreement, to disagree you need to know what you're talking about. Who are you to tell other supporters, grown men and women what they should or shouldn't do? Isn't that up to the Club?}

18 Aug 2016 00:24:41
One of the first things I said to my mate at the game was how many photos the press were taking of the celtic fans flying the Palestinian flag. It's as if that's all they wanted to see. persons!

{Ed007's Note - Spot on, Steph. They couldn't wait, and wait until you see their headlines. Scotland must be the only country where you need to be careful about bad mouthing genocide.}

18 Aug 2016 00:36:33
It's about to land us In shoite from uefa how is that a good thing? Can we not jus concentrate on the football.?

{Ed007's Note - How do you know this, did you fire your complaint in during or after the game and they got back to you? I couldn't care what UEFA have to say, why didn't the Club make any statement about it, have you contacted the Club before coming on here preaching about being a 'true Celt'.
And I'm not insinuating anything by saying this but you're the one that brought this up, why didn't you concentrate on football? This whole thing reeks of Zombie patter with their 'flegs' and people looking for something, anything to be offended or upset by.
What about those pesky fans singing about rebelling against the Crown - is that OK with you, why not concentrate on football? Do you have a problem with Basque/Catalan flags being at Celtic Park too or is that the next bandwagon? I wonder if Barca has a version of panty-wetters all worried about upsetting UEFA?
More importantly, has Lee Wallace been in touch with UEFA?}

18 Aug 2016 00:48:48
Bang on Ed.

{Ed007's Note - And we've still got poppy season to come! :=D My Tena shares will be through THE roof (kerching)
Oh and flares at away games in winter! #NoPyroNoParty #TenaCSC

18 Aug 2016 01:25:32
Here Here Ed. We wave the flag at every game and as I said before we shouldn't back down from those cowardly bullies at UEFA! The only thing I found a bit out of order was a video I saw of some Celtic fans confronting Hapoel supporters outside the stadium with regards to the Israel/ Palestine situation. Those people were only here to watch a football match, they're not politicians etc and they may not even support Israel's policies on Palestine in the first place. Having said that I felt the small display inside the ground was very civil and dignified.

{Ed007's Note - I've not seen that but that's bang out of order. I'm certainly not condoning that kind of behaviour. Can you imagine if UEFA came out with a rule that you can only fly flags of the country you're based in, how many would ditch the Irish flag and bad mouth supporters that fought against. How many modern fans would have accepted banning the Tricolour flying at Celtic Park when they tried that? I can't stand people coming out and telling others what to do and the pure knobby holier than though patter, who are they trying to impress?
A lot of people don't seem to understand what a protest is, you rarely ask permission because then it's not really a protest is it?
Watching on TV the protest was nothing more than a bit of flag waving, the majority of viewers would only have noticed it if they had been reading the papers, do you think casual viewers in England even noticed it or gave a toss?}

18 Aug 2016 02:39:35
Stuff the panty wetters what a fantastic show of solidarity towards the besiged Palestinian people by the Celtic fans tonight it shows the strong Socialist principles at the roots of our club are still alive and well. God bless Palestine and its people keep fighting oppression.

18 Aug 2016 09:27:26
Bull. END OFF. Concentate on the football. If u want fight the Palestine cause then go over there n help them.

18 Aug 2016 09:30:54
It is a legitimate flag and recognised all around the world.
It is displayed at every game but because we play an Israeli team it's now offensive?
I have mixed feelings about politics and football (sport in general) but this was not a new action.
Why is it no one complained at our other games when it was flown? I don't recall seeing any headlines criticising it or any post on here having a go previously.
No doubt the authorities in Israel will be on the lookout for similar displays in the return game (and no doubt, a couple of flags will appear)

18 Aug 2016 03:09:19
What a night ED just in :-D al be rough in the morning.
On the subject of the rags loving this, my mate txt me said there was a video takin of hapoel fans being confronted outside Central station, but said it was people with zombie tops on? You heard anything on this mate? He said the daily ranger is the tabloid who's caught onto it.

{Ed007's Note - I seen a video on Facebook of people with TRIFC fans waving Israel flags getting knocked out after confronting Celtic fans outside Central I think it was.}

18 Aug 2016 03:17:44
Don't stress Ed, people like that are just scared of authority.

Think about it, we get warned by UEFA about fines and threatened by the police of arrest. Over what? a flag? it's blackmail and it's fascist.

yet some of our fans seem to back this idea? absolute clowns.

In Palestine children are bombed on a regular basis, regular people forcibly removed from their homes. This is far more important than our footballs clubs stance with UEFA

I mean UEFA! the most corrupt governing body in sport outside boxing. Yet they have some of our coward fans scared.

We defied authority and I'm proud of them for it. Those complaining are just the ones who didn't want it before the match and they are butt hurt realising most of the stadium disagree.

18 Aug 2016 07:13:24
For me you go to the game to support your team. All of the fans bringing flags are allowed their opinions. However I'll bet most don't have clue what these flags stand for or represent. You will always have the village idiots that follow like sheep with no idea of what point the are actually trying to make. I'm not long on the site and its seems good to me with ED making the occasional post if required. Ed do you have any clues on who the last player will be? Brendan has constantly said he wants one more player in?

{Ed007's Note - I'll take that bet, £50 to charity? For every one person you find that was waving a flag and doesn't understand the situation I'll find 10 or even 20 that done it and do understand. Is that a deal?
What I think is more important is that people who didn't understand might actually decide to learn a bit about it after seeing so many Celtic fans protest, which can only help, wouldn't you agree?
Did the protest stop you from supporting your team, did it hinder the team's performance, was the match 'hijacked' and showed Celtic in a bad light like the press, TRIFC supporters and some of our own support wanted?
Celtic and the support are being praised for this all over the world - terrible that isn't it?}

18 Aug 2016 09:10:57
Just remember buddy it was me that introduced you to those Tena shares ;P

Just to let you know am moving into Swan Vestas for the pyro, firework season :D.

{Ed007's Note - Swan Vestas and asthma inhalers for kids are looking good - won't someone think of the children ;(

18 Aug 2016 09:19:32
Ed. Its not worth it mate. But i did like u managed to get a Lee Wallace is a grass jibe in there somewhere lol.
I said it the other day and u just reinforced it. There was no request by the club and no pre-warning by UEFA so as i said the other day "buisness as usual".
The only thing that's disappointing me today i'd that after a "7 goal thriller" us scoring 5 in Europe that some idiot comes on here, not to congratulate but to complain.

18 Aug 2016 09:32:51
Well said ed! Absolutely fantastic couple of posts their mate. totally spot on. brilliant! . bursting with pride this morning after last night at my fellow supporters, players and manager and having the feel good factor back at parkhead again. it was a marvellous performance that has truck fear into the zombies and scottish press as they seem to want to talk about anything but and make an issue from a flag that's been flied a thousand times before.

{Ed007's Note - Let the people sing.......

18 Aug 2016 12:56:31
Sparky your the one who is talking bull, you sound like one of they fascist pricks who support the govan bigots and revel in britains illegal occupation of Ireland. You probably also agreed with apartheid in South Africa and the segregation of Black people in America, its time you researched the attrocities israel is doing to the Palestinian people its disgusting and it was humbling to see our fans show solidarity with these people. I would gladly fight for their cause.