Celtic Banter Archive May 18 2016

 

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18 May 2016 21:12:27
Tried my best to avoid it but now I've got my hopes up. Reckon Rodgers could be a great manager for us, bit of a weirdo at times but his teams attack well and I reckon he'd know how to sort that midfield into something tidy. Defensively he was shown up at Liverpool but not so much at Swansea. Keane wouldn't bother me eithet to be honest as he has also had time to learn. Can't say enough how much don't want Mackay, besides the football being turgid, I wouldn't want Celtic associated with his views. That said, experience tells us we could still end up with a whopping disappointment. PS Sports Direct website has been hilarious today, well played Mike :)

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18 May 2016 21:53:30
Just watched the Liverpool, Sevilla game, well the second half, thank you bt youtube, best team won, hate these partisan commentators who go out of their way to prove the ref is wrong, when if you watch it again you can see the ref was obviously right, but my point is this there are people who say we need a big, high profile megabucks manager so we can attract a big high profile megabucks player well, surprise, surprise I disagree we need a manager who can identify and sign players that are skillfull enough and have their heads in the right place to improve the team as a whole unit, henrik is a good example apart from everything else he was a team player, Lg is the same, we don't need big marguee signings, we need players that will work for the team and are good enough to improve the team but most of all we need a manager, who is more interested in improving the team than improving his standing in world football.

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18 May 2016 22:30:16
Davie bhoy. . his teams average is 1.2 goals against per game. for 1.6 a game.

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18 May 2016 22:45:55
Aindoh that eliminates your hero NL then.

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18 May 2016 22:47:39
I disagree with you addiction of Griffiths. In my opinion I would say he is a greedy self centred striker. When he wasn't in the team we had 7 scorers which we all know. And I'm aware my argument to back up my opinion is hypothetical but I would say if Griffiths was playing some of the goal scorers wouldn't have made the runs or been in the positions they were in because the pressure is on trying to get the ball to Griffiths. I don't think it's a coincidence that we had so many good performances with him out the team. With him it's a rigid system I. e always look for griff. I'm not saying he is a bad addition but I think think the team would be able to play like that more often if they weren't relying on him to get the goals. Maybe it's in the minds of the other players as well thinking that all I need to do is pick up the ball and give it to Griffiths. Another hypothetical one. If Tierney was moving into his goal scoring position as he did so well but Griff was screaming for it in the back post area would he have hit a hopeful effort with his bad (not that bad) foot from 15 yards or would he have shat it and squared to griff? Not criticising just pondering.

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18 May 2016 23:07:18
What was the crack with sports direct website today ed/ daviebhoy77.

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{Ed007's Note - I've no idea.}

19 May 2016 00:24:35
Pedro, no offence, but you are completely wrong, and DN, just because NL is your boogey man, doesn't mean the rest of us are similarly afflicted.

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19 May 2016 02:08:56
Sports Direct reduced all TRFC gear massively following bid to sever ties with them and coincidently lead their website title page with a promotion for CFC with the "A club like no other" branding. As for BR's. for and against record, I take it that is over all competitions with majority being EPL? As I said before with RD, who are the better options knocking our door down?

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19 May 2016 05:50:57
One of LG's biggest areas for improvement is being more selfless.

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19 May 2016 07:31:05
The Sports direct website story is a pile of pish 2bh. They had the same homepage last Friday promoting the new Hoops top, it was also at front of the store in both the Bishopbriggs retail park on Friday and the Forge retail park on Saturday. (I had to buy socks for wee mans school trip lol
Who knows maybe following their relegation on Wed night Sports Direct knew what was going to happen hence promoting Celtic top on homepage of their site and at the entrance in their stores.
But it certainly wasn't a reaction to them cancelling deal yesterday.

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19 May 2016 09:42:11
I saw it on a screen so it must be true. Thanks for keeping me right big man.

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19 May 2016 13:55:03
I agree with parts of the LG comments if we bring in another number 9 we could see him out wide more. Part of it I think was him going for record's and to get into the national team this year. No one else was good enough to take his jersey. Saying that i'd take him off free kick and pen duties next year, if he had a decent long throw and it was allowed I thing he would of muscled in on the shys to up his tally!

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18 May 2016 19:52:43
Hi Ed hearing so much just wondering who you think will be the manager or who you would like it to be? HH.

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{Ed007's Note - Out of the people mentioned I think it'll be between Keane and Rodgers.}

18 May 2016 21:07:55
Have you heard anything on this ED? Talk today we were going to take our time then next DD comes out wae next week bbc radio saying tonight that barring any last min hiccup its Rogers but Moyes was mentioned from a caller that was in Celtic park today and that was the talk of the town.

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{Ed007's Note - I've not heard anything about Moyes.}

18 May 2016 19:14:50
We have spoken to 6 candidates! Does anyone know if Moyes was one of them?

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18 May 2016 19:33:47
Gav, DD said in his interview that they have spoken to 'in excess of 6' so it's more than that.

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18 May 2016 21:40:13
Yes Moyes was spoken too a while ago and remains in the running but he could be set for Leeds United.

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19 May 2016 02:25:29
Paradisewon how do you know?

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19 May 2016 10:20:34
Dn30 paradisewon stated a few weeks ago that Moyes had the job. So what's changed paradisewon.

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19 May 2016 10:29:47
Hopefully it's Neil Lennon. He's by far the best candidate out there. A good guy too.

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19 May 2016 10:35:40
What does 'in excess of 6' mean? Seven?

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20 May 2016 01:23:23
Aye rab. Or 8 or 9 get it now haha

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18 May 2016 19:04:54
aside from all the roumors of this that and the next. my personal belief is that at a one upmanship level none of us mere plebs can imagine, i think DD got a total riddy this season. particularly after the semi. my gut says he's f$%king beeling and as such will finally get the finger out and sort this shambles out. sadly only to sooth the absolute brasser he must be feeling at various rich kid functions that his toy is shite. ill take it tho.

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18 May 2016 19:30:49
Please don't be McKay or Kean though!

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18 May 2016 15:54:51
Alrite ED. so Do u think we should read anything into Desmond's statement of a new man being in within 4-5 days mate? Really hope they pull out all the stops for Rodgers mate! Would hate to get our hopes built up then end up with a McKay or Clarke! Thought the statement today from the club about There's no prefered candidate was a strange one by the way! Why even bother releasing that? Unless it's there way of saying don't be getting your hopes up because we'll ultimately get let down!

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{Ed007's Note - If what Desmond said is true then he kind of contradicted the statement from earlier. I'd have thought that if the new manager would be in in 4/5 days time they must know who the main target is unless something was decided between the statement on the website and DD making his statement.}

18 May 2016 16:17:41
That's exactly what I thought mate. why go to the bother of releasing a statement then a couple of hours later the guy who is essentially calling the shots comes out and says Rodgers would merit the job and theyr hoping to have a manager in at the start of next weekend! Very odd indeed mate.

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18 May 2016 16:18:53
Could be they have narrowed it down to the last few?

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{Ed007's Note - It could be but putting a time scale on it makes me think he knows what;s going to be happening. I wouldn't be surprised if he has been a bit liberal with the time scale and we'll hear something in the next 2/3 days.}

18 May 2016 16:19:58
I am sure Celtic are at an advanced stage with atleast one candidate apart from some details of his contact or job remit But until he signs on the dotted line obviously they can't say and I am sure that they will have a plan B in place just incase.

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18 May 2016 16:42:26
Yeah that was a strange one. They might have been really impressed by one particular person but are willing to give the rest a chance to change their minds before pulling the trigger on it.

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18 May 2016 16:46:53
Or Celtic have agreed already but not releasing who it is until the weekend take some of the heat of the cup final?

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18 May 2016 17:19:44
That's a clever train of thought Ed if I do so myself (DD/ liberal/ timing) all these big power bosses tend to factor "a bit of slack" in things for themselves (y)

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{Ed007's Note - Mentioning 4/5 days and then announcing something in 2/3 days = round of applause for DD, he must have really pushed the boat out to get his man etc etc. I would say it's great PR but it's probably best we don't go there. :=D

18 May 2016 17:53:14
Certainly sounds like they have a man in the crosshair. I'd second guess it's just a case of tying things up now.

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18 May 2016 17:51:28
Or what if it goes the other way ED and we're still wondering this time next week who the new guys going to be! Won't make DD look to clever will it bud! lol. u would think a guy like him wouldn't make a statement like that if he didn't think it wouldn't happen but eh!

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{Ed007's Note - Exactly mate. With him putting a time scale on it he has put himself under pressure to deliver on it. Fingers crossed we've got something to celebrate soon. (party)

18 May 2016 17:53:20
Just read that he said six people have been interviewed

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18 May 2016 17:58:19
Would love Brendan paraded on the Celtic way nx couple a days think the only thing holding it up might be this severance pay fae lpool but hopefully DD will offer wee Brendan a sweetner.

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18 May 2016 18:03:48
I think there is as much anticipation and expectation as there was when MON was appointed due to the obvious requirement to improve quality and standards at the club.
Like many of us I don't want to build my hopes up as we all know where that can lead, but I don't think the club could afford an anti-climax situation with so many hopeful fans and numerous detractors and critics waiting in the wings.
It would be a great headline grabber in cup final week and a boost for the support if we manage to land The likes of Rogers or similar stature and a statement of intent to all.

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18 May 2016 19:19:37
Im happy with anyone as long as its not that thug.

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{Ed007's Note - Move on man (rofl)

18 May 2016 19:46:16
Can't see Rodgers rolling up at Celtic Park. He loses £10 million from his Liverpool pay off if he takes the Celtic job (unless he just loses the amount we pay him off his settlement) . The only way is if he does a deal with Liverpool for £5mill or something or sits on his backside for 2 years and they need to pay him £10m but I just can't see him walking away from £10mill to take on a job probably paying him no more than £1.5m at best? Does anyone know what RD was on? I know he has been in football for a while but the big money for him was Liverpool. Before that he would be on £2m a year at best. DD is not going to bankroll him for £6 or £7 mill is he?

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18 May 2016 19:26:27
Yeah, Passing time, it would appear the consensus on here would largely be quite happy with BR. Given what we've been linked with (Malky/ NL) I would be. To be fair I didn't think we would have a chance given what he was on at Liverpool. I doubt we'll match those wages but it's still a decent statement from the club. BR Wasn't top of my list, but as you say, setting your heart on any one individual would only likely end in disappointment.

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18 May 2016 19:59:18
I'll no be able sleep nxt 4-5 days now cheers DD.

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18 May 2016 21:17:37
Just trying to get a bite aff aindoh ed lol 🎣🎣🎣🎣.

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18 May 2016 21:39:32
Agreed again Ed, Also factor in mate achieving it in this timeline will take a bit of the gloss off of the zombies in the cup final it will have been an all round well managed exercise

Either that or it will be the unseen fenian hand at work :P.

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{Ed007's Note - And it would be dealing a cracker!}

18 May 2016 13:46:05
ED007 I know you are firmly in the camp that our referees are just poor and not biased, but did you catch McLean's interview on sly sports about the handball he missed in the semi final, it was not the words he said, the usual "I learn by my mistakes" etc. but it was his whole demeanour, he SMIRKED during whole interview as if to say "I do not care, it has not affected me getting big games"
In England a bad referee would get demoted, up here the SFA promote them. Especially if the "honest mistake" is to the detriment of Celtic Football Club.

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{Ed007's Note - I seen that, Timbo and you're spot on. I metioned it to the Mrs while it was on about how smug the (swear) looked during the whole interview.}

18 May 2016 14:37:41
Those of us of a certain age can remember a long, long list of 'honest mistake' merchants and many of them were not too shabby at showing expressions of contempt or hostility while awarding contentious decisions against Celtic.
There are poor referees all over the world, but there are far more poor decisions engineered in Celtic matches.
I remember expecting controversy and cheating when the Celtic Park announcer named 'this afternoons referee' as :- Davidson, Gordon, Paterson, Waddell, McCluskey, Clarke, Dougall, Orr, the one that got found out at Tannadice and the rest - up to the current crop that include the likes of Thomson, Madden and your man McLean, who are all very capable of turning a blind eye or having an 'off-day'.
It happens too often to be coincidental or accidental.
Time for my paranoia pills.

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18 May 2016 15:21:31
I'm firmly in the incompetent not biased camp.

That said, after the Jim Farry incident (and a few more well publized thereafter) I am hesitant to dismiss anyone as simply paranoid.

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18 May 2016 16:31:20
A think most refs are anti celtic and it shows, there's been far too many massive calls against us for me to think anything else. A think they're cherry picked by the sfa who we all know have their own agenda. Is it a coincidence that cadete was tied up in red tape and had a perfectly good over head kick chopped off? Only reason am using cadete as an example is because that's when a realised how hard celtic had to piss against the wind to get anywhere in Scotland.

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18 May 2016 16:52:15
A Rangers fan I work with went to a speaker's dinner where Andy Goram was a guest speaker. He said that Goram told a story about sitting in the dressing room before one of his first games after signing from Motherwell. He said the ref walked into the changing room and called Walter Smith "gaffer" and then something along the lines of "we'll get these 3 points sorted today". It's no secret that this is the way things used to be, it's been well documented by a lot of people but I'd like to think that things are more transparent and we've moved on quite a bit since then. In my opinion the main issue is that our refs are just plain poor. On the other hand it's very easy for us to watch 4 replays of an incident from all different angles and say that the ref is wrong.

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18 May 2016 17:02:01
The Cadete one was because Jim Farry had some bitter personal issues against Fergus McCann was it not Stephbhoy? Rather than an anti-Celtic agenda.

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18 May 2016 21:28:45
Bit would he have let those personal issues get in the way had it been any other club? Doubt it very much kev

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19 May 2016 10:21:01
The refs back then were so corrupt they were apparently plotting to get rangers 3 points when it was only 2 for a win?

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19 May 2016 22:56:13
Kevbhoy The Cadette incident was described by the MSSM as a Farry v Mc Cann issue . Only the gullible Celtic fans believed that .

You say the incident described by Goram was the way it used to be, could you give us the date or even the season that it ceased to be like that .

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18 May 2016 12:18:03
Looking at our current squad this is the Midfielders alone.

Allan
Armstrong
Bitton
Brown
Christie
Commons
Forrest
Henderson
Johansen
Mackay Steven
McGregor
Nesbitt
Roberts
Rogic

There's no way we can keep all these players happy. We need to sell 5 atleast, Keep Henderson and Nesbitt out on loan for another 6 months if they feel they have developed well. I'm hoping Allan will have a good pre season and push for a place, If not going out on loan is also an option rather than not playing. I would love for Rogic to stay long term but being realistic if big bids are going to come in they will be for him and Bitton so getting him tied down to a long term contract is a must. For me the most likely to leave this summer are Forrest, Mackay Steven, Commons, and Johansen.

Impossible to say who the new manager will want to keep or sell but there is definitely a fantastic midfield in there.

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18 May 2016 12:49:59
Surely Young Henderson deserves a chance to show what he can do in the hoops after doing well at Hibernian and Rosenberg. If not punt him! And I'm sure Bitton got tied down on a longer contract earlier this season an has done very little since.

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18 May 2016 13:02:45
I haven't watched Hibs once this season so I wouldn't know but I hope he has a successful career at Celtic. Bitton did sign a new contract it's Rogic i want to sign on long term contract also so that if sold we can atleast get top money.

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18 May 2016 13:40:20
i agree about Rogic personally i think he's the better out the two cracking feet for a big lad an chips in with a few goals. Surely an extended contract must be top priority for the big man.

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18 May 2016 13:43:47
Allan Armstrong Biton Johanson Commons Forrest McKay Stephens all shifted, young Henderson back and buy Kayal back.

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18 May 2016 13:50:38
Aye he's some player hopefully after a good pre season we will see the best of him next season. I was hoping something could have been done before the end of the season as the club will now be fully focused on getting the new manager in. The players will relish the other lot being back in the League so that along with the Champions League hopefully he will want to extend his stay.

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18 May 2016 14:00:48
Also Young Ajer to add to the list! I would look to get rid of Allan, Biton, Brown, Commons, Forest And possibly Johansen! Would love to see Armstong in a central role and would definitely have a place for Henderson in my team!

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18 May 2016 14:11:21
Forgot all about him Ice Man. Apart from Brown and Commons it's a very young midfield no matter who starts. Don't get me wrong i only said a few weeks ago i hoped Henderson and Nesbitt get their chance i would just rather they were playing every week rather than be on the bench so if being on loan keeps them developing i'm all for it as they are both on long term deals so another 6 months elsewhere won't harm them.

TTTS i was a big fan of Kayal he was always going to leave though as not enough game time. What a player when he first arrived. Havent seen any of him at Brighton is he doing well i take it.

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18 May 2016 14:44:38
Armstrong needs to be played in position. Given game time, he could prove a lot of doubters very wrong.

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18 May 2016 14:46:55
POTY Brighton, never really got the game time he deserved with Celtic.

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18 May 2016 14:55:47
When you look at the midfield from the weekend there is plenty to be happy about.
I'd keep
Rogic and build round him
Christie going to be a star
Armstrong very good player
Henderson no idea why he was loaned out.
Mcgregor good utility man
Johansen I'd keep because I think he is good player that's had bad season.
Brown our captain and when fit brings drive and determination
Players I'd let go
Allan he's not good enough
Cole he's not good enough
Richards don't see what he brings
Mulgrew never rated him
Forrest ineffective and injury prone
Can't decide about commons think it depends how next manager wants to play.

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18 May 2016 19:12:31
Commons must go.

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18 May 2016 19:38:42
I think most of them will hang around to see who the new manager is although Commons and Forrest have had their cards marked.
Brown had a really poor season with form and injury and I think his best days may be behind him.
Bitton flatters to deceive and loses possession far too much - usually in dangerous positions.
Others I would not miss are Ambrose, Allen and Baily whereas Ciftci, Richards, Scepovic and Cole should never have been signed in the first place.
simunovic seems a bit of a sick-note and Mulgrew did a decent cover job, however we need better.
That would leave a decent, young squad, with a few areas needing addressed or strengthened.

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19 May 2016 23:00:32
Stan Why are you so interested in Scott Allan having a good pre- season . Why not Henderson, Nessbit, Christie and many others, I would far rather prefer to have as many as possible having a good pre- season.

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18 May 2016 12:01:08
Rumour has it Harry's dog rosie in for new club mascott.

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18 May 2016 11:57:04
The Statement is similar to the one released each time Celtic chooses a New Manager . Yet again, IMO, it appears the decision will be delayed too long, which never allows us time to arrange decent player signings, nor gives a chance to any hopes and aspirations fans have for the new season .

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18 May 2016 11:41:10
King Neil is on his way back. James Forest will sign a new contract, James mcClean and Jeff Hendricks are on their way.
Carlton Cole is off to Real Madrid on a 2 yr loan, he is going to pair up with Scepovic, who has become their main target. Louis van Gal has made a bid for GMS, SA and One of our Turkish strikers, the one who burned the stadium down, forget his name, sees them a great fix for the Europa league next season. Anthony Stokes spotted hanging around high bury, being lined up at a replacement for Walcott, who is going to be paired with our other Turkish striker at west ham. I could go on, it is a rumors sight after all, but this more believable than some of the rubbish that has appeared on here in the past few days, Oh I forgot, Wolves have decided to use the buy back clause for LG, the 50 p has been paid and he joins the for preseason tour of Bradford.

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18 May 2016 12:44:34
We even waste the writing that rubbish . That's 30 secs of my life I will never get back. so thanks for that.

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18 May 2016 14:22:22
Because just like you Marco, I am fed up reading BS on here, I did post it to the rumors section, but it turned up here.

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18 May 2016 11:25:35
the statement for me is telling me it ain't rodgers, so imo its down to the motley crew of usual pi$h that we always get linked with, i'd rather give yogi a shot than the coyles and mackays, always played nice football and had to continually build his teams season after season, ( the celtic way these days) was really hoping for rodgers, but can't see it happening, when we unveil the cheap option manager that spouts the usual mince about celtic, i can't see the fans accepting it, for our clubs sake desmond best play a blinder,

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18 May 2016 10:50:38
Well it seems celtic's latest "manager update" has put the Rodgers deal to bed they have said they will take there time and no one is a priority target.

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18 May 2016 10:57:52
That sounds incredibly like our way of saying a deal couldn't be agreed. Whoever gets the job, make no doubt, will have been our number one garget all along. Apparently.

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18 May 2016 11:56:21
I can not remember a club ever coming out and placing all their eggs in the one basket. What if they released a statement today saying it's definitely Rogers they want and are not considering anyone else then something happens and if fell through. How could they then approach another manager after saying they are only interested in Rogers . End sated a while ago that we wanted him and it was made public yesterday . He would not have been talking to Desmond if he was un interested and let's face it Desmond has to appeas the fans with this one. Has anything changed as far as you know ed? .

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{Ed007's Note - Nope.}

18 May 2016 12:09:46
That was my gut feeling Jim. Here's hoping it's just showing a bit of respect to the other people who have interviewed for it.

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18 May 2016 13:18:57
It will be someone like Paul Hartley. We won't see ambition till PL and JP are expelled from club. PL is more interested planting shrubs and doing a bit of weeding on the lovely monoblocking of celtic way these days.

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18 May 2016 10:38:33
Ed007 what do you make of Celtics Statement today, Following all the reports yesterday about us Speaking to Rogers?
To me it looks like they are making sure the Hoops fans don't get there hopes up that someone like Rogers might be offered the job and we end up feeling robbed when they announce its someone like Lennon!
They can't even let us Dream!

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{Ed007's Note - I don't really make anything of it.}

18 May 2016 11:15:02
The groundswell is for a 'big name' as there are a number of decent candidates available, but our recent record in managerial recruitment would suggest we will not finance a salary or budget for a big earner or high profile leader.
The delay and deliberation could be down to caution and determination to find the right man, however there is a part of me that suspects the Board of going through the motions, flattering to deceive with another 'bargain boss' waiting in the wings amid a plethora of excuses and bull-s.

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18 May 2016 11:21:02
A big earner or high profile leader is no guarantee of success.

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18 May 2016 11:52:28
No aindoh, but it gives you a fighting chance.

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18 May 2016 12:47:52
Here is the statement in case some have missed it .
FOLLOWING some speculation regarding the appointment of a new Celtic manager, the facts are as follows:
The club has been and will be speaking to a number of candidates and we will take our time to go through this process thoroughly and in the proper manner. There is no 'preferred' candidate.
We will continue this process with the aim of identifying a new manager who we believe will deliver success to the club.
Clearly we will not be able to provide daily updates on this issue. However, our supporters will be the first to know when a new manager has been appointed.

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18 May 2016 10:05:40
Just reading that Rodgers will be turning his back on a £10 million pound pay off from Liverpool should he take the role at Celtic. Obviously, he is not going to accept our 'meal piece' salary offering, preferring to wait for the first available EPL job in October and earn what he considers he is worth.

Once again, I fear the board are telling the masses what they want to hear without any intention of following it through. I hope I'm wrong.

My 50p is going on Malay Mackay, as the smoke and mirrors routine of the board is no longer a viable illusion. This is the reality of where we are operating.

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{Ed001's Note - he has already been turned down by teams in Qatar and the English Premier League over his wage demands. The question is whether he will lower them or not in order to take a job? I think, personally from what I know of him and what he has said to friends of his, that he is hoping the England job will be available and so wants to wait and see, rather than commit to a job, until after it becomes known if Roy will continue.}

18 May 2016 10:44:44
Board ain't feeding us anything.
They have just came out and said there is no preferred candidate

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18 May 2016 10:45:53
I think that Celtic don't like people knowing their in house dealings and have people outside trying to build up the hopes of the Celtic fans on getting a really good manager in cause when it all comes out and they get some numpty in who is going to be a lap dog and do as they are told manager in the fans won't have been to disappointed when they announce him. Hearing big names will only build up the fans but when it happens the board will have their work cut out for them and the poor lap dog manager will no stand a chance.

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18 May 2016 10:48:08
If we covered that loss . then his wages would take him into the wage bracket of a real top class manager. so why not go for a real top manager instead?

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18 May 2016 11:23:18
If Leverpool paid £10million, just to get rid of Rodgers, what does that say about his managerial abilities.

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18 May 2016 12:08:22
That's an extremely weak argument, even for you Aindoh.

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{Ed007's Note - Rodgers wasn't on a rolling years deal so the £10 million covers the rest of his contract for the 4 (I think) years he had left on his contract. Chelsea were paying Mourinho £13m p.a. and he had 4 years left on his deal so Chelsea in effect 'owe' him £52m, again they'll make (probably already made) a deal, pay it up and let Mourinho move on with his career.
This really isn't significant and is just the MSM trying to put a negative spin on things.}

18 May 2016 12:34:36
Question pertaining to that ED:

If we do agree terms, does BR need to give up all that he's still owed -- or is it just the difference he gives up, with our deal covering x amount of it?

Kds are saying he rejected severance of 7m for the duration of his contract in order to sit out the full 10.

Not that it mAtters either way. As soon as i saw the money story last night I read it as negative bs. BR will either come, or he won't.

If nothing else, two three years ago we were talking of Keane And Coyle etc. Now it's Rodgers. With that sort of growth, I'd expect us to be discussing terms with Guardiola in 2/ 3 years!

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{Ed007's Note - It depends on what was in his contract mate but I can't see Brendan Rodgers will happily sit out of football management until 2020 just so he can get his full whack from Liverpool. He'll have a long wait if he is hoping any club will cover that - it's between him and Liverpool. The board would have known weeks ago exactly what the financial situation was regarding Rodgers.
It's not a case of say Liverpool did offer him £7 million (I don't see that being true btw) and we need to make up £3m shortfall, if he accepted their offer he's free to take up any other job.
If CFC offer Rodgers the job then it's up to him to sort out the situation with Liverpool and decide whether to take the job or not.}

18 May 2016 13:07:36
Thanks ED!

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{Ed007's Note - You're welcome bud. (yes)

18 May 2016 09:50:43
Club have released a statement saying that they have interviewed a few candidates, the process is on going and there is NO preferred candidate

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18 May 2016 10:13:25
I seen that. Makes me think they are preparing us for the news it isn't Rodgers.

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18 May 2016 14:10:42
They can't just come out and say the only manager we want is Rodgers even though he maybe so they just say we are interviewing all potential candidates. There is nothing sinister in that statement.

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{Ed007's Note - It appears the statement was no more than a reply that was sent out to the press yesterday and put on the official site today because of the amount of enquiries coming in from both.}

18 May 2016 08:42:01
Just seen pictures of Charlie Nicholas with the celtic track suit on leaning on the dugout at Parkhead!
Who let that cretin in the doors!
He should be banned.

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18 May 2016 09:02:31
Was thinkin the exact same thing kev! Loathe that clown! He shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the club! Every chance he gets he puts the boot in to us! Don't think I've hated any of our ex players as much as that baw bag! Well apart from judas! Lol. couldn't believe it when I seen it this mornin!

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18 May 2016 09:14:37
Did he have a gold chain hanging on the outside of his jacket by any chance? I don't find Nicholas anywhere near as bad as Andy Walker Beav lol. I watch games on Celtic TV or even in a foreign language just to avoid AW.

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18 May 2016 09:51:22
Walker and Nicholas are just the same.
30 pieces of silver bawbags

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18 May 2016 12:23:58
Both are Celtic supporters from childhood and criticize like all us fans do. The only difference is they are fortunate enough to work in the media where their opinions are seen by more people. No Celtic fan wants to criticize but we do because things are not as we would like them to be or that's the way I see it.

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18 May 2016 22:14:24
Jim1972 both NEVER have a good thing to say about our club.

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