Celtic Banter Archive June 21 2017

21 Jun 2017 20:58:09
Do people really think because the press can't tell us who Celtic are looking to sign means the board are not working on signings?

21 Jun 2017 22:48:12
Not one bit Kev . In fact I am more annoyed when I read that Celtic are interested in such and such a player. More than likely nonsense.

23 Jun 2017 11:25:02
History of the board does not fare well mate simple. I am heart to be convinced. Tell
You what i may be proven wrong, but a don't think we will break our transfer record, lawell has his story ready, we can't compete with the rest of Europe or epl. see it right now easy way out. Yes I do think they will buy one or two squad players, but only once they sell a few.

23 Jun 2017 11:32:02
If memory serves me correctly, all of last years signings were very hush hush until they were in the bag.

Have to be confident Brendans being backed by the board but I don't think we'll see anyone else in before the last qualifiers at the earliest. Although could be wrong.

But reastically we aren't exactly a team in tatters. Main squad seems to be getting kept, any coming in need to be first team ready and be an improvement on who's in an already more than decent, invincible, treble winning side.

21 Jun 2017 16:06:10
As far as our CL draw goes I don't know why Linfield don't ask to play the home game at the crumble dome win, win as far as I can see Servco get to listen to the CL music and will be a lot safer for all and Linfield will get the money they look for and get to play at the crumble dome.

21 Jun 2017 17:24:39
SAFER at the crumbledome!? Lol.

21 Jun 2017 17:34:55
I get your point wyllie lol but yes I think for all concerned it would be can't see them asking or it happening but I do think it would be safer.

{Ed007's Note - If Linfield can't guarantee Celtic's officials and fans safety they should withdraw or be kicked out of the competition. Here's the Regs that cover it:

7.01 The clubs are responsible for the behaviour of their players, officials, members,
supporters and any person carrying out a function at a match on their behalf.

7.02 The home club (or the host association) is responsible for order and security
before, during and after the match. The home club (or the host association) may
be called to account for incidents of any kind and may be disciplined.

21.01 All matches are played according to the UEFA Match Calendar.
These dates are final and binding on all concerned, subject to the provisions
of Paragraph 22.01 to Paragraph 22.04. The following principles apply to this
competition:

a. UEFA Champions League matches are played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
with the exception of the final, which is played on a Saturday.

22.01 The venues, dates and kick-off times for matches in the three qualifying rounds are fixed by each home club and must be confirmed and communicated to the UEFA administration in writing by theirassociations by the deadline set by the UEFA administration. The UEFA administration may alter or confirm dates and kick-off times according to the principles set by the Club Competitions Committee.

22.02 The UEFA administration decides on match dates and fixture reversals on a case by case basis, according to the principles set by the Club Competitions
Committee. The UEFA administration reserves the right to impose a match date in
the event of clashes between matches in this competition and other UEFA club
competition matches.}

21 Jun 2017 18:54:59
There can be a lot of genuine reasons why a fixture might have to be moved, but moving a match so a lot of bigots in bowler hats and sashes can march around intimidating people shouldn't be one of them.
Linfield should be ordered to play the match on the original date, if they can't, then as ED says they should forfeit the match.

{Ed007's Note - Spot on, Gerry.}

21 Jun 2017 20:18:39
Well that's them FD lol.

{Ed007's Note - It's only a week ago that a 63-year-old Orange scumbag who had been previously convicted of gun offences was found guilty of driving his car into a group of people including a then 16-year-old girl - she was knocked down and then driven over shattering her pelvis and fracturing her ankle and collarbone - and 2 police officers during the July 12th "celebrations" two years ago. An act that should have been treated as a terrorist attack going by what's happened around the world.
Are Celtic and their supporters really expected to put their lives at risk by going over there? UEFA need to step in to this as soon as the tie is finalised if Linfield go through.}

21 Jun 2017 22:59:45
This man was released on bail prior to sentencing . No doubt to give him his big day out in July.

{Ed007's Note - I noticed that, Chris, that's a shocking decision considering what the judge said at the end about his sentencing and that the case was so harrowing she excused the jury from further jury service for life. Let's hope he's banged up for a long time very soon, the world will be a far better place with scumbags like that locked up.}

22 Jun 2017 23:47:10
There was a photo in the local press where he was seen marching with one of the negotiators currently at Downing St .

23 Jun 2017 11:23:19
Hit the nail on the head Gerry. Play on the 12th or go feckn paddle in the Boyne preferably without water wings! ☘️.

23 Jun 2017 11:24:35
The venues, dates and times are fixed by the home clubs, so does that not mean it's up to Linfield when and where they play their home leg?

23 Jun 2017 23:27:30
True but UEFA had designated 11th and 12th for the first leg .
However the 1690 men said NO .
I would have thought game should have been played in the Aviva on either of original dates.

21 Jun 2017 08:51:43
Morning Lads, i've seen a lot of rumours about loan players coming in, Correct me if im wrong but im sure BR said he wasnt looking to sign players on loan, I agree 100%, Unless there's a buy option, Also loving the fact that the press have no clue to who we are after so just spew mince for clickbait. Have a good day chaps.

21 Jun 2017 23:02:12
Circumstances can change and I would be surprised if Brendan didn't do what he thought was best for Celtic at any given time.

21 Jun 2017 02:44:34
There's been a few moaning regarding lack of signings so far. I'm happy the way CFC are going about there business with the MSM knowing nothing! There made up "Celtic Fail" for signing targets are embarrassing. there's a good few already away and a few more will be gone. Hopefully Armstrong and Brown sign new contracts (think they will) . Brendan will strengthen with a new CB, Wide player and another striker. I would like J McCarthy signed as well.

21 Jun 2017 14:41:13
I think fans are right to have a moan over 50k renewed season tickets champ league money banked and all we've seen in return so far Roberts away Armstrong/ brown into last year of contracts and rogic is unlikely to be involved at start of competitive matches so we are weaker than last year which isn't right. I'm not saying we should panic but it isn't what we should expect.

21 Jun 2017 23:22:24
Jim and other moaners . Which is better we get the players our Manager wants in July or get players in now to fill up places and placate the impatient.