Celtic Banter Archive May 21 2016

 

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21 May 2016 23:48:21
@Timalloy although we occasionally have different views on opinions, something I'll give praise to is your betting tips.

With that in mind I was wondering if you heard of a football betting site which more or less guarantees to at least break even, by taking their tips and spreading total stake over say 3/ 4 different bets? If you have, is it any good mate?

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22 May 2016 01:01:53
DN, i think the word guarantees, explains the reason why you never see a bookie runnimg for a bus.

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22 May 2016 03:27:34
Aindoh i'm thinking the same to be honest.

How are you with BR appointment? i'm really happy, first time I've seen a massive overall buzz of happiness from all supporters in long time.

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22 May 2016 09:23:49
DN30 you will never get 100% success with any betting site/ system.
The best you can hope for is find someone/ some site with a good reputation and decent success rate.
As you know I am a big fan of ED023 on the betting site whose football and horse racing bets can provide a good sprinkling of win bets.
I am now going to give you all a website I use all the time (almost dailly, but on a Saturday and big race meetings they give more tips) I found this website and 3 particular tipsters about 3 years ago and it has proved profitable for me. Go to ODDSCHECKER. COM then click either football or racing tips. The tipsters are all named just go with whoever you think has a good tip.
But these are NOT guaranteed, we are all human we win some but lose some also, the trick is to play with the bookies money, once you achieve that betting is more fun as obviously the risk to your own money is much much less.

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22 May 2016 10:41:06
DN, Brendan would not have been my choice, but will give him some time to see wether Ed001 or Oldbbhoy is right about him, from what I knew about him from before, must say I was going with Ed001,but willing to give him time to ptovve us wrong.

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21 May 2016 22:59:04
Thought John McGinn was fantastic today. Bossed that midfield the way we failed to do in the Semis. Incredible drive and determination from the first minute to the last. Β£200k development fee he was available for last summer? Hope he doesn't turn into another McCarthy that we regret for years to come!

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21 May 2016 23:40:27
LM67 we're not allowed to rate Championship players on this site mate. Although I have it on good authority from his cousin that he was all set to move to the MLS but the SFA demanded a crazy compensation fee which ruined that.

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21 May 2016 22:21:57
What formation do you think Rodgers will play ed? Was it 4-3-3 he played with Liverpool?

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{Ed007's Note - He played 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-4-1-2, 4-1-2-2-1 amongst others.}

22 May 2016 09:07:12
would love him to try a 3-4-1-2,got enough midfielders to try.

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23 May 2016 00:05:02
B R will play many formations, depending on the opposition and the way the game is going . I think it's mostly TV and Radio pundits who have never had the confidence of managing themselves who ramble on about formations . I could never see the importance as good players will either exploit space in the opponents defence or cover a unmanned area in their own defence.

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{Ed007's Note - I've said it before, all a formation is, is where players stand at kick-off. What's the difference in a full-backs job in a 4-4-2 or a wing-back's in a 3-5-2 in the modern game?}

21 May 2016 22:08:46
I seen someone post something on Facebook about last minute goal pitch invasions and how it's always been accepted (liked) by the broadcaster's and pundits but today they decided it was a black mark against the Scottish game and an embarrassment sack the sfa they are the most embarrassing thing about Scottish football.

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21 May 2016 21:31:17
Hello everybody, first time poster, great sight, great banter, great couple of days. looking forward to Brendan's reign, however a little worried he may bring in a lot of over-hyped dross from the greatest league in the galaxy. Part time subs like Joe Allan and forgo giving our youths a chance. Remember these money obsessed halfwits paid 10 million for Charlie adam.

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{Ed007's Note - Welcome aboard mate.}

21 May 2016 23:18:46
Joe Allen is 10 times better than Charlie Adam has ever been. He'd be a great signing.

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21 May 2016 23:22:49
Think I agree with your sentiments, Conkat, I think there is plenty talent at Celtic, much of it untapped and/ or underused, Brendan was nowhere near my preferred choice as manager, but I am prepared to wait and see who he brings in and I hope it is not some of these over paid, over hyped, underperforming, so called professional footballers, that inhabit the EPL.

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22 May 2016 00:22:01
I think some of us will never be satisfied and that is part of thee reason we have trouble having and keeping a good Manager . Brendan Rodgers is at the very top end of our expectations, he has learned the trade now for nearly 20 yrs and can speak numerous European Languages . He has worked his way from underage through smaller clubs with great success at Swansea to almost 3 yrs at Liverpool, and only a bombscare moment from the club's best player over the last 20 yrs he would surely have won the league . Liverpool's first in over 30 years .
B R is no miracle man and he won't achieve all our aims on his own . No doubt it won't happen at Celtic but at L'pool the owners sold their best players and replaced them with average . In the third year the L'pool fans turned against him and the team and so without doubt he is no magic man, the team's performance deteriorated and he was fired .
I imagine he won't be buying in the projects for resale purposes and he without the transfer Commitee he will buy and sell who he wants . B R won't make the same mistake twice . From what I read and hear B R works best with young players just breaking into squad, that 's why I think he should be a perfect fix for Celtic . He is a R D that is more advanced in his career, has better reputation within the game and won't be shopping in the pound shop.
We can help by our support from the stands and forums.

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21 May 2016 20:59:39
Best response I've heard is warbuton wears a magic hat but our new manager wears a broad black brimmer :)

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22 May 2016 00:25:28
Lets not say things about our new manager until we see what's what and let's leave the politics out of it.

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{Ed007's Note - Calm down Aindoh man, it's a text message that's been flying about since last night.}

22 May 2016 05:43:14
Why would you think that Joe Allen is a wonderful player. What has he ever done. He acheived nothing at Liverpool he could not even get a game. Again we are fasinatned by he epl it is an overrated league i don't know one world class player that plays in it. Overpaid, oversexed, overthere. And why are people getting excited about the idea of Steven Gerrard He is a overage player who is always injured and has no coaching experience. I also see that the Stokes supporters are now shouting his praises he plays one good game in 3 years and suddenly he is the messiah. He does nothing in Europe dos not train and embarsses the club every time he goes home to Dublin.

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22 May 2016 13:18:55
Jonace, I don't think he embarrassed the club when he went to his family's friend funeral. It's a custom in Ireland to go to a family friend's funeral, if he dies of course
As usual the MSSM tried to make an issue of it and as usual gullible fans gulped it down .
I have not been a supporter of Stokes for a long time, but I don't like to see him blamed in the wrong, but on the other hand, he did perform brilliantly yesterday, fair play to him and I hope he gets a good move.

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21 May 2016 20:16:47
What a weekend BR in, zombies get beat and Man U winning apart from getting the lottery the night any chance Ed we can swap Big Isa for the Hibs physio mate?

She is the darling of the physios πŸ˜‹πŸ˜œπŸ€πŸ€.

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{Ed007's Note - Forget them mate and just imagine snuggling into this wee raver!

hundog

21 May 2016 20:25:16
Spare ribs will have to do until tomorrow night now. Put clean off them.

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21 May 2016 20:35:32
Oh fur fox sake gives a whole new meaning to"Taps aff"

How could you go up the road to that thing?

Keep digging them out EdπŸ‘

She is a treasure if I knew where they dug her up add take her back and rebury her πŸ‘πŸ˜‚πŸ˜πŸ€


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{Ed007's Note - I'm trying to work out if the ball's skelped her on the coupon before that picture was taken.}

21 May 2016 20:40:05
A Whole new meaning to"Ayrshire Bacon" πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ€.

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21 May 2016 20:39:23
So that's who you spend your spare time with ED.
Each to their own.

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{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't even let that clap Yoda!}

21 May 2016 20:56:37
sfa are appalled at the crowd invasion. Must agree that the destruction of the goalposts and (if correct) the assault on rankers players was bang out of order.
However, this now allows the msm and authorities the opportunity to loss of the zombies defeat and concentrate on the appalling scenes.
While I realise they do a good job most times, the policing and steward control has to come into question. Its not like both sets of supporters have a reputation for being angels. is it?

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{Ed007's Note - There was no assault on any their players, that's a lie.}

21 May 2016 21:09:07
Any port in a storm lol.

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{Ed007's Note - Hoi you - that's disgusting! The thought of it. (puke)

21 May 2016 21:11:49
The only talk of assaults on players I've heard came via their (extremely prompt) "audio statement". And that was read by that clown (and known liar) Jim Traynor. I'd be double checkin' if he claimed it was Saturday.

Today's events are a landmark of sorts. It's the first thing Mark Warburton hasn't had an opinion on.

And I'm sure that, and the statement issued, have nothing to do with being extremely bad losers. Handsome Dave (and Warburton) should maybe have held back on the talk of Europe, and whether or not their players should be in the Scotland Squad.

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{Ed007's Note - Warburton has quickly became as odious and repulsive as Smith ever was. Dignity? Respect? No one likes us, we don't care? (rofl)
Hibs supporters were on the park celebrating, just like Hull fans during the week. The only reason any TRIFC fans were on the pitch was to cause trouble, there are no acceptable reason for losing fans ever to be on the pitch. What we need to be careful about is that we (as a society) have come to accept their behaviour as the norm when things don't go their way and it needs to stop before someone gets really hurt - or even worse - next season when they will more than likely struggle every week and need to accept their own mediocrity.}

21 May 2016 21:16:04
That has been skelped by too many balls.

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{Ed007's Note - Oo er Matron.}

21 May 2016 21:26:56
Bet Davie Dodds could blame us for assaulting him leading to his boyish good looks.

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21 May 2016 21:52:41
"No one likes us, we don't care" has always been hilarious to me, given how much they complain about people not liking them.

'Off the ball' was interesting. Stuart Cosgrove spoke a lot of sense about the Scottish Press' moral outcry.

You're right though. A few people asked (on twitter) why Rangers fans were on the pitch at all. The response? They were provoked.

Yes - by the winning goal.

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{Ed007's Note - It doesn't take much to provoke them.}

21 May 2016 21:53:23
What a response ed that's why you run this site I couldn't put any of that into words but your bang on.

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{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate.}

21 May 2016 22:05:49
While I obviously have no love for the other lot I did think that the breadman as doing something right by talking about football and not the politics (unlike wee sally) .
However, as things have improved for them he has become more conceited and obnoxious. Must be something in the watter doon ibrokes way (probably lead and asbestos as they do rot the old grey matter)
Course, he might have been rushed through with the special orange handshakes and istowing the party line.

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{Ed007's Note - Any manager worth his salt would have something to say if his players were assaulted. Come on, Warbiola loves having a camera in his face and is happy enough to comment on things that have nothing to do with him but keeps quiet here?}

21 May 2016 22:27:52
They can whinge all they like, nothing that happened at the end of the match had any bearing on the result.
Sevco lost because they couldn't defend properly, if Warburton had any decency he would come out and admit it.
Throughout their liquidation, they have sought to blame everyone but themselves. They may be a new club but the old arrogance has survived, they still cannot accept defeat with any kind of grace.

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21 May 2016 22:37:13
Ed once again u hit the nail on the head, radio snide were calling it a riot and were saying the hibs fans instigated it, tell me how fans letting the emotions take over is somehow enticing the shame. No-one can even celebrate success any more without causing a riot.

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{Ed007's Note - Pfft, some riot. I've been in bigger fights over a PS4 game.}

22 May 2016 00:29:12
There would have been something wrong with the Hibs supporters if after losing ten finals and waiting for 114 years to win the cup again, if they hadn't ran on to the pitch after game . They are only humans, which is more than I can say about the Rangers lot, who should have went home and behaved themselves in front of their wives and girlfriends.

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22 May 2016 03:29:31
Lmao ed. Back in the day done worse than that. The feeling of disgust ended my friendship with a bag of stella lol.

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22 May 2016 10:22:44
has terry hurlock morphed with davie macpherson and become …this?

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21 May 2016 19:57:23
Lovely to see Hibs batter that new team but hardly evidence for me to give Stokes another chance. Just because he's better than Cole and CKR doesn't mean he has a future at Celtic. Believe me, I have wanted him to realise his potential since I first saw him against us for Falkirk a decade ago but he has never lived up to it. Time up, I'm assuming Cole will never play for Celtic again and that CKR will be given a chance-Stokes has had his IMO.

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21 May 2016 20:16:43
Dave Ja Vu.

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22 May 2016 00:01:59
There was a pitch invasion by a lot of supporters who had been part of a historic moment for their club.
The damage to the goalpost was out of order but hardly unique in football by celebrating fans.
The cameras were all over so I am sure the msm who claim players were assaulted and fights ongoing will have plenty of visual evidence. not.

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{Ed007's Note - This will prove to be up there with Celtic fans hitting the young lad with a bottle at the LC semi last year as a BS blatant lie.}

21 May 2016 19:49:09
Alan Stubbs seen A poor Rangers team for what they are. He got a grip of the midfield and at times ran all over them.

It's a shame they never had the consistency to get up stokes looked very good it's shows how poorly we played against them.

Ronny's one dimensional way of, playing has cost the club but it could have been worse get rid of CKR get Stokes back in best man on the park by a mile.

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21 May 2016 20:04:50
Ronny has gone. Everyone (or most) is happy at BRs appointment. Why are people still trying to use anything and every to bash Ronny?

Hibs won. Enjoy it if inclined.

Rangers were beaten. Enjoy that if so inclined.

But don't try and use it as yet another stick to beat Ronny with.

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22 May 2016 00:33:43
Celtic were struggling all season but in the Cup Semi Final Celtic shrunk to at least a five year low . I think that performance shocked D D and if they hadn't already decided to look for a higher grade of Manager that certainly confirmed the need.

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{Ed007's Note - That was my opinion, Chris, but I don't know about Uncle Dermot as he dingyed my calls all week.}

22 May 2016 00:44:53
Tpp Ronnie has literally just left. People may feel like they have been mistreated, called non supporters non Ronnie backers and they may feel that a very poor hibs team has proven to be correct. That Ronnie wasn't up to the job. Why are they not allowed to express there opinion on a former manager. It's not like neil Lennon and other former managers aren't branded about every other day. Why do you feel you have the right to to tell others what to post.

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{Ed007's Note - Hold on 2 secs, just getting my spoon....




So you're telling people what they CAN'T post about? (mooning)

22 May 2016 01:05:18
Maybe I'm a bit slow but I wouldn't dream of telling people what there opinion should be or what they can or can't post. And I don't feel that others should be told they can't post about Ronnie have I put it wrong or am I missing something.

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22 May 2016 01:19:05
Ed I've read back my original response and I've made 2 statements and asked a few questions. Statement one Ronnie has just left. Statement 2 Neil Lennon and other former managers are spoken about every other day. Not word perfect I know but that's the rough statments. Any chance you could explain your response because I am lost. May not take a lot I know but help me out.

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{Ed007's Note - .I'm pulling your leg. You questioning what people post is the same as telling them what they can or can't post.

'Why do you feel you have the right to to tell others what to post.'

You're doing the exact same!}

21 May 2016 19:43:39
Come on palace make this a truly fantastic weekend.

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21 May 2016 20:04:44
Palace doing it in normal time woulda netted me 200 notes. Glad to drop that for that lot not getting their "treble". In a way it would almost be worth it to see them attempt to call it a treble. They really are a ragbag joke of an institution.

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21 May 2016 20:05:03
Mon the Reds!

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21 May 2016 19:04:40
Lovely to see Hibs batter that new team but hardly evidence for me to give Stokes another chance. Just because he's better than Cole and CKR doesn't mean he has a future at Celtic. Believe me, I have wanted him to realise his potential since I first saw him against us for Falkirk a decade ago but he has never lived up to it. Time up, I'm assuming Cole will never play for Celtic again and that CKR will be given a chance-Stokes has had his IMO.

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21 May 2016 19:20:31
Fae what I have read today cole already gone after a clause was activated in the contract.
Sepovic has gone to for 1.5 million

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21 May 2016 19:34:29
I heard that Cole and forrest and scepovic are all away.

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21 May 2016 20:01:12
That would be great news for me, especially if Commons was added to the mix.

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21 May 2016 18:40:08
great ate hear thit sellik develupmint team won 3_ 2 the day wuv dun a fondue theme nite in the sarry wae buckie!
whit?
here timbo get yer y's bak oan ya bam.

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21 May 2016 17:50:06
What a fandabidozy weekend!

Well done hibs.

BR must be crapping his pants.

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21 May 2016 18:37:16
A bobby dazzler it has been indeed. Now let's all look forward to our new leader addressing the manky media on monday. Its been a while since iv felt this good going into the close season. Reality will be kicking in across the city over the next few days. Celtic are going to accelerate over the horizon for a good few seasons yet.

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21 May 2016 17:49:03
ED007 and guys I think we should all congratulate the new club for reaching their first major cup final in their short history.

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{Ed007's Note - I think I'll give that a miss.}

21 May 2016 18:25:10
Ha ha ED007 somehow all my deady bear pals who were so fond of texting, emailing me and phoning at all times of the day and night are not returning my messages. OH well you can be sure when I see them tomorrow for our usual Sunday pint (if they turn up) this WUM will not miss lol.

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{Ed007's Note - That pub must be a classy joint, it's bad enough they let you in without letting them in as well.}

21 May 2016 17:19:50
Come in number 28 all is forgiven πŸ€πŸ˜πŸ‘ πŸ€.

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21 May 2016 17:14:29
What a fantastic couple of days it's been! Also another year that THE DEADY BEARS are not in Europe, just fantastic :) . Hail Hail.

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21 May 2016 17:51:47
Wouldn't be surprised if the sfa expelled hibs from Europe for the pitch invasion and included " the Rangers " instead!

Did I write that? Or am I just paranoid πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”.

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21 May 2016 17:55:04
I'm sure they will file a report about the invasion and the SFA will reverse the score or will ban Hibs from Europe.
Pity though about the invasion as it will now give the MSM the opportunity to gloss over the 114 year historic win and concentrate on the broken posts and pitch damage.
Wonder which papers will headline the damage and which ones willshow the Hibs captain with the cup.

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21 May 2016 18:13:22
Agree tiny Tim . Wonder if they will be charged though for the red smoke bombs or the level of sectarian singing? Couldn't hear the " cheer up Alan Stubbs " at full time though πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ coybig.

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21 May 2016 18:44:52
It was all Lennon's fault.

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21 May 2016 18:53:12
Commentators were all over that pitch invasion, cut a bit of slack. 114 years, i know pitch invasions can be dangerous but still, they deserve the moment. As for that mob not coming out for their losers medals, that's just bad crack. So that's a diddy double for the new team, the second tier and the "challenge" (challenge being it took 4 attempts to win the thing) cup. Well done, they'll be sure to be win the top league next year πŸ˜‚.

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21 May 2016 19:30:54
Had to laugh at the official statement from the manky mob commending the behaviour of their own fans on the same stv story there is a vid of one of the zombies invading the pitch and lamping a hibs fan (from behind may I add) not to mention the chants and smoke bombs.

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{Ed007's Note - The police statement totally contradicts their lies too and mentions rival fans fighting on the pitch.}

21 May 2016 20:52:24
Short memories isnit not? wasnt so long ago their support were destroying manchester city centre in their thousands. Rangers calling this appalling is the equivelant of getting called a deviant by josef fritzel.

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21 May 2016 17:13:02
Can I just thank my gut and Hibs GUTS for winning me a BUNDLE today, Sunshine on Leith right enough Hail hail.

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21 May 2016 17:36:38
BTTS, stokes to score and hibs in 90 mins - 14/ 1 20 on it!

Timalloy would be proud of me!

Carlsberg don't do weekends, but if they did.

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21 May 2016 17:00:20
No one will ever convince me that sending stokes and henderson to hibs and buying Allan plus bringing in cole and CKR was a good idea.
Not his biggest fan sometimes but stokes murdered that lot today and wee henderson with two assists. After henderson came on only one team looked like winning.

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21 May 2016 17:04:34
Lower calibre opposition. Stokes has never stepped it up to level beyond SPL. Henderson is a great wee player though.

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21 May 2016 17:08:46
The Stokes final, don't mention him here there's a few panty wetters about.
BR will give him his chance. What sort of a manager brings in the like of Allan and Cole and farms out Henderson and Stokes.

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21 May 2016 17:10:43
Davie Bhoy there were times when we were struggling at league level this year.
No way both cole and CKR were better than stokes on the park.

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21 May 2016 17:11:29
Henderson is a much better player for that loan than he would have been sat on a bench with us. Let's not rewrite history.

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21 May 2016 17:21:12
Henderson should have been playing for celtic not sitting on the bench the way johannson has been playing all year.

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21 May 2016 17:37:22
Coulda/ woulda/ shoulda. Hindsight is a brilliant thing. If LH hadn't went on loan, he wouldn't have hit double figures in terms of appearances.

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21 May 2016 17:49:48
And that would have been down to managerial choice . not players ability. Which sums up where we are coming from .

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21 May 2016 17:56:44
TPP I agree, Henderson has developed because of his time away on loan.
Imagine Henderson made a couple of mistakes - would the fans have gave him sympathy? Or would he have got a serious knock to his confidence?
This way he has gone out and proved himself and grew in stature.
Look at Christie been out playing regularly and now he looks as if he could do a real job next year.
I think he could be a striker.

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21 May 2016 18:03:52
Henderson was that good before he went.
He was good enough to play against inter Milan and set up the equaliser and win a title medal with rosenborg.
He was only sent out so we could get the pointless signing of Allan.

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21 May 2016 18:04:18
Put it this way lads we all know Henderson and Stokes going out and Allan and Cole coming in was baffling but on the bright side they helped in a big way to stop Scotland's newest club from lifting their first major trophy. Pmsl

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22 May 2016 13:40:02
The thing that has surprised me all season is why Henderson has frequently been on the bench for many of Hibs more important games . Surely Hibs are a Championship side and if Henderson is Celtic quality, he should be starting all the important games.

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21 May 2016 16:56:24
Brendan Rodgers on Friday now stokes sinks sevco! Great weekend all in! πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€.

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21 May 2016 15:56:27
Seems like a lot of people very happy with Rodgers as I am, other than ed001 who claims he is about as good as Paul le guen. Hopefully now we can get rid of the massive posters in the stands and get the fans back! Exciting summer ahead I feel. c'mon the Hoops.

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21 May 2016 16:11:10
The return of the klan will help attendances too I'd guess. I think I'm quite happy with Rodgers given who else was in the running. I'm even more happy fans seem a bit more positive, even though it could be a false dawn. For me it seems that the real cracks in our club have just been glossed over, and the changes the club REALLY needs, are yet to happen.

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21 May 2016 16:42:21
First couple of in comings and departures will hopefully show the right direction . my biggest worry is we have some of the best prospects/ youth's. . "and in some number "that we've had in years . I just hope these boys get overlooked for run of the mill players who are past it but have played in the overhyped epl.

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21 May 2016 18:35:13
Agree drb I do hope Rodgers adds to the squad, as well as rids us of commons n various others, but also uses the good young players that we have Henderson, miller, nesbitt etc as well as the incoming ajer. As for what JimTim said I agree completely park n lawell either need 2 go or their 'duties' need to be kept to finances and in parks case, developing youth, as that's what he apparently did well at hibs as between the 2 of them they've signed too many wallopers. Hail hail.

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22 May 2016 15:36:21
Sorry should have said developing youth or scouting youth either way he ain't scouting well enough 4 the hoops for me, too many mediocre players compared 2 good ones brought in hail hail.

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21 May 2016 07:58:57
Been a good few weeks reading on the site and it is only going to get better now that we have a new manager in place and potential signings on the way so would just like to say well done to all Eds running the site it can't be easy at times and must take up a lot of your time. Appreciated by all who use it i'm sure. Whether you agree with fellow Tims or not this site has plenty characters and that's what makes it so good everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Ps Ed007 I haven't forgotten about Glasvegas and will be actively looking into it over the next few weeks and months if they release gig details.

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{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate, that's really appreciated. 99.9% of the time it's a pleasure doing this. And good stuff re Glasvegas (yes)

21 May 2016 12:50:29
First time post long time reader. Really enjoyed the views since Rodgers came in and leading up to it.

Really excited for the coming season. Being realistic who would you like 1st signing to be?

Thanks.

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21 May 2016 13:04:55
Peter Crouch.

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21 May 2016 13:45:00
Not a bad shout. Something to mix it up top.

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21 May 2016 14:50:53
Jordan Ibe and/ or Jon Flanagan.

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21 May 2016 15:52:20
Marc Overmars.

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21 May 2016 15:57:04
Either of these players would be a great signing.

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21 May 2016 16:34:07
Dougie Arnott.

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21 May 2016 12:30:18
Just checked my hotmail and recieved a message / statemnent from club re rogers signing. never had anything like that before nice touch.

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21 May 2016 12:43:10
Yeah me too. Anyone who's season book account is linked to an email address should get one. Nice (random) touch indeed.

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21 May 2016 13:03:37
Think they realise that they have a lot of making up to do for us, Might have been for the best imo for the future if DD gets more hands on.

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21 May 2016 12:20:26
Well done to the board on this appointment. I'm convinced that cash will be used to Back Brendan I hope John Hughes is lined up for his number 2 big Yogi's bite and desire would be top class.

Ronny was a caretaker and used to cut the cloth until the night walkers returned.
And it disappoints me that the club took that option it might work out if we sign 4 players of real quality with the strength and depth we have at the moment we will be fine domestically it's been a struggle to watch especially last season.

Europe is still a concern we need a good well drilled defence in the past he's favoured a 4 3 3 we need a proper Left sided winger, keeper right back and a striker.

Time will tell but the Irish Mafia have got involved again last time we got Sutton Hartson, Thomson and Lennon when Martin took over. Naka and Boruc with Wee Gordon Same type of character is required again. Hail Hiil
Mon the Hibees.

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21 May 2016 12:42:32
Why are all the fans desperate for the club to pick the managers assistant for him?
Did it work out well the last time?
Let him bring in his own team.

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21 May 2016 13:02:52
I hope Brendan Rodgers picks John Hughes. That was my point he won't come in and accept just anything thrown at him. it will probably be Gary McAllister or Steve Clarke whoever it is it will be his choice.

its only my opinion πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ˜‘

But Big Yogi knows Scottish football inside out plays the right way and has that snarl needed to drive the best out of people. I think it would be a good option.

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21 May 2016 13:40:45
I hope he gets in who he wants. Backroom team and players.

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21 May 2016 13:41:41
Not arguing that hughes would be great to have around Parkhead but I bout they have even met before.
Hughes also sees himself as a manager so can't see him dropping to a number 2.
Clarke I feel will be same.

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21 May 2016 12:13:23
Ed your going to have Heart failure. Read somewhere that BR is lining up Stevie G as a player coach lol. Suppose it beats Barton.

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{Ed007's Note - I can't see that happening but at least it would mean Commons would be leaving.}

21 May 2016 12:57:38
yeah commons won't be able to cope now there is a bigger name at the club than him. the fairy tail may well be over for him and Lisa. No doubt we will be linked with every Liverpool player past and present between now and until the next window shuts.

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{Ed007's Note - There's a murky and seedy background between them that is even worse than the press have previously reported.}

21 May 2016 13:01:08
I dunno ED, if Collins and Brown can forgive and forget πŸ˜‰.

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{Ed007's Note - Yeah, that worked out OK.}

21 May 2016 13:17:10
well they do have that swingers look about them haha. As far as I am concerned they have milked enough from our club and its time to move on, saying that it would not suprise me one bit to see lisa back out on the campaign trail.

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{Ed007's Note - Hahaha I wouldn't go that far but if you're into that kind of thing you should speak to Ed003. :=o

21 May 2016 13:43:08
Commons should be first one out the door.

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22 May 2016 13:45:07
Those who cause trouble among the squad, and among the WAGS need to be moved on.

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21 May 2016 11:27:50
Whats the script with BR want to ask gerrard to come in as player-assistant? Jus the ususal paper pish or is ther sumfing in this? . here ed ul have ah field day with this 1 and your passionate love for gerrard lol

Mon the HIBS!

HH

chris1888.

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{Ed007's Note - Paper talk and I'm sure his MLS deal doesn't end until the end of December when the league finishes.}

21 May 2016 08:41:14
Ed what's the situation with the players whose contracts are up/ running down, namely Mulgrew, Forrest and Rogic? Are any of them likely to sign new deals? Would be an absolutely gutted if we lost Rogic.

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{Ed007's Note - Forrest has turned down a new contract and I don't think Mulgrew has been offered a new deal. Rogic has a year left on his current deal so there's time to get that sorted.}

21 May 2016 13:41:35
Mulgrew was good towards the end of the season but his injury problems are a big worry now. I think he will go, along with Ambrose, leaving us with only 3 recognised centre halfs, one always injured and another being Boyata! Should be a priority position for strengthening. Kolo Toure was exceptional on Wednesday night, think he'd be good for a year and brings with him much needed experience which could help us in Europe.

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21 May 2016 09:16:51
Liverpool fan here. I've seen you've signed Brendan Rodgers as your new manager, hope he does well! I used to watch Celtic a lot when I was a bit younger back in the O'Neill days.
I'm just curious now though of what you would deem a successful season. Obviously, for a team like Celtic in a weaker league, winning the league is not enough, so does success lie in the domestic cups, or European progress of which there's been little of note lately.
Just curious of everyone's opinions! Look forward to your replies!

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21 May 2016 10:54:37
I think it's the whole package mate - it's not black and white. It's not just about the youth players he brings through, or his signing policy. It's not just about domestically or Europe, it's all of it. I think as long as you see progress then there can be no complaints. Hopefully over a period of time he can made inroads with regards improving the whole club, at the same time we know our constraints. The problem was over the last year we were making the same mistakes over and over. We were losing consistently to teams we are far bigger than, and teams who are working on a budget far smaller than ours. It's a ruthless world as we know, and it's all about tomorrow. At the same time though it wasn't long ago the Liverpool fans were happy with him, and the games I seen they were brilliant. Also off the top of my head he definitely improved Henderson, Sterling, Suarez and Sturridge. I think he'll be a far better manager for his experience with you. I tell you one thing, if Klopp, or you signing committee buy the wrong players over the summer, and Liverpool are in the bottom half of the table mid season you'll be wanting rid of him. A year ago Mourinho, Martinez and Rodgers could do no wrong, they all signed new contracts, all of a sudden they are imposters. If you had won the league Brendan Rodgers could have went for a sunbed 3 times a day if he wanted! It always has been and always will be a case of - the King is dead, long live the King.

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21 May 2016 11:01:09
Obviously you've never got the right to just win things it's got to be earned but for me we should be winning the league and one domestic cup. For Europe I would take group stages of champions league, I feel the last 16 should be a possibility considering teams with smaller budgets from similar/ smaller sized leagues do it. For the Europa league then last 16 should be a realistic aim although I hate all the Sunday games.

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21 May 2016 11:07:27
Europe is a must he has to qualify for the cl cups are nice but the boards priority is the cl group stages.

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21 May 2016 11:49:43
Winning the league is essential. Making progress in Europe has to be done after recent disappointments. The financial rewards are what the board wants hopefully to help strengthen the team. Winning one of the domestic cup isn't too much to ask for either!

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21 May 2016 11:19:51
We operate on first or last basis, which may be difficult to grasp for a team who see fourth as a huge achievement.

You may be better asking an Aberdeen fan's thoughts - way more in common.

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21 May 2016 12:31:06
Winning the league is always the priority as it proves you are the best in the country - even if the opposition is poor, as is the case in many smaller countries.
It also ensures European football in some shape or form and although we have had mixed fortunes in the fifty-odd years I have followed Celtic, we have had some great and some not-so-great nights in a packed, rocking Celtic Park.
We are usually seen as punching above our weight if and when we manage to get into the CL groups but the expectation and belief - as you will know - is always there.

Obviously we are at a huge financial disadvantage to other teams in stronger, richer leagues, where teams are either bank-rolled by enormous TV dividends or sugar-daddies, but that has always made any progress or success in any European competition all the sweeter an achievement.

Domestic cups are always a nice bonus although the league cup can be a testing ground for fringe/ youth, like In any other country and the Scottish Cup is more 'glamorous' Our record in recent seasons has not been as good as expected - although we still hold the record - and a mix of poor performances and other circumstances have seen a couple of managers come and go in six years as we try to get back to a standard/ quality expected by the masses.

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21 May 2016 14:40:17
Not sure why you seem to have taken offense here "thepoeticpatient". Is it because I said weaker league because surely that's a fair comment? Personally, I don't see fourth place as "a huge achievement" although there are fans that do unfortunately.
We last won a trophy in 2012. Since the we've finished runners up in the league, league cup, fa cup and now the Europa League. That's not good enough! "If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing. "
The Celtic I watched under O'Neill is a class apart from the current crop. You've won 7 trophies in 5 years, including 5 leagues, which have come easily. I don't think that's good enough. Celtic Park is as magical as any. Hopefully, Rodgers can bring the memorable champions league nights he couldn't manage with us!

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21 May 2016 08:38:41
ED001 I have read your views on our new manager, which are pretty scathing, but I like most Celtic fans are prepared to give Rodgers a fair chance.
I see a lot of similarities between him and Martin O'Neill. Both seem to be motivators and good with the media side of things, if he brings in a quality coach, Steve Clarke has been suggested, then most Celtic fans will be happy. A good coach on the training pitch working on the fitness, while Rodgers concentrates on man management.

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{Ed001's Note - hmmm the same man management that saw a whole host of Liverpool players request transfers? That caused the initial rift with Raheem Sterling that led to the whole unsavoury situation with him? I think that is the last area I would want to let him control!}

21 May 2016 09:40:00
To be fair ed, was Sterling not a bit of a nob anyway? I remember him saying he was too tired to play (for England) . How can you manage guys like him who are paid a fortune at such a young age?

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{Ed001's Note - he was a knob, but he was poorly managed by Rodgers which turned him into a knob. It was Rodgers that told him he was tired and sent him on a holiday to Jamaica mid-season.}

21 May 2016 10:22:58
He got Liverpool 50m for a kid ed001. can't have been that bad.

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{Ed001's Note - he never did that, the club got that by refusing to sell him for less.}

21 May 2016 11:10:28
of all the managers we were linked with rodgers was my preferred choice, ED did stevie g not say he was the best man manager he has worked with?, sure i heard that somewhere? . if he's willing to adapt and learn from his mistakes i reckon he's going to do fantastic, thought he had swansea playing some lovely football.

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{Ed001's Note - Gerrard said that because Bodgers let him get away with anything he wanted, and because he is a moron. You clearly never saw Swansea play if you thought they played lovely footie under him. They were piss boring, passing for passing's sake.}

21 May 2016 11:36:54
But he played and developed him in to the player moneybags city were willing to pay. Granted the prices are undeservedly increased because he was young and English.

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{Ed001's Note - he was playing better under Dalglish and his form slipped under Bodgers.}

21 May 2016 08:00:39
Just wanted to jump on here and wish Celtic and Rodgers god luck for next season. I think Rodgers will suit the SPL, his biggest downfall will only be his own complacency. If the cash is there wouldn't be surprised if he goes after a few of his old players, Allen for instance and I think he also would tear up the SPL. Get used to 'character' and 'good performance but we lost' he is a very good talker but with a severe lack of competition up north think he could guide you to another title or two.

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21 May 2016 10:25:24
I like the way he talks. Seems to get good reviews from ex players. I'd take Allen in a heartbeat. We'll swap Liverpool for our Allan.

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21 May 2016 07:46:46
Rodgers and Steve Clarke? If that's true, Bloody hell! IF we can get (and keep) Jozo fit, he will be like a new signing. Gordon has to shape up or ship our but like others have said we are a RB away from having a decent defensive set up. That midfield doesn't need any additions, I'd be looking to pick from Roberts Rogic Ajer Armstrong Christie GMS (would give him til Jan) Henderson Brown and McGregor. Nesbitt would get pre-season to see if he's ready or needs to be loaned out again. LG and CKR together needs a chance but definitely need another striker. During to dream now but if BR's 15 mil was to be augmented by sale of Bitton and Johansson, I'd love to see us bring in a quality striker, centre half cover and right back. That would have us well ready for CL and totally on course to pummell that new debut team with the rickety stadium.

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21 May 2016 05:43:46
Got to say I'm delighted at the appointment of Brendan Rodgers. Now no one knows for sure what will happen in the next year or two under his leadership but for me, out of the list of candidates that have been mentioned for the job I'd have been happy with 1 of 3, Rodgers, moyes or Keane. For me Keane was a none starter simply because of the euros this year. We needed a manager NOW not in another 6/ 8 weeks time. That left moyes and Rodgers for me, either or I'd have taken. I see some fans have different opinions on who they'd want, some even mentioning names that haven't even looked like they've been in the equation, I think we need to be realistic and whilst we all know Celtic is a massive club we play in a small league with very little cash unlike the league down south. What I'm hoping for now is 3/ 4 quality signings in key areas of the team. By that I mean the best experienced pros we can attract to play in Scotland, we've got some really good young players and would love to see 3/ 4 experienced players to help bring these boys on and hopefully get shot of some of the dross we've managed to accumulate over the last 3/ 4 years that are no were near good enough.

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21 May 2016 04:19:00
Ed001 new to page, have tuned in for years but, how do u feel about Rodgers as a manager?

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{Ed001's Note - personally I think Rodgers is far too arrogant and full of himself to make a good manager. But my judgement is based on how he acted as a Liverpool manager, and he may well have learnt his lesson due to his abject failure there and subsequent struggle to get the jobs he wanted afterwards, such as the Valencia gig. At Liverpool, he never watched the youth teams, when he had the chance he would buy lots of average players to fill gaps in the squad, rather than give youth players the chance. Strange because he had done well when forced to give younger players a chance. He is lazy, he does the job half-arsed, when football management is all-consuming if you are doing it right. Rodgers was not scouting opponents or future signings, he was not watching youth teams, he was busy enjoying having sessions on the sunbed and makeover sessions with his bit of fluff. That for me is unforgivable. I can forgive him for not being able to get the best out of players etc, but I can't forgive him for not putting 100% in. By the way, his tactical knowledge is extremely poor. Craig Bellamy worked at the club for a while, when he was getting his coaching badges, under Rodgers. Liverpool lost two Europa League ties with Basel (I think it was) because Rodgers and his staff were unable to figure out their tactics over 180min!}

21 May 2016 07:28:26
Spot on Ed.
He is only a big name because he was manager at Liverpool (where, when it gets down to it, he did nothing) .
When he signed for Liverpool I felt he started to believe his own press and I have spoken with several friends down south who basically said what you have in that he was not a coach but saw himself delegating everything, including failure.
Like you, I hope he has matured and realises that success only comes with hard-work and commitment.
Of course, we will be considered as a stepping stone back to the big time. that's a fact of life based on our league so let's hope its a win/ win scenario. Hail Hail.

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{Ed001's Note - he very much did start to believe his own press and his bit of fluff, sadly. He considered Liverpool a stepping stone, despite the crap he spouted about it, to a job in Spain with Barca or Real Madrid. Never going to happen as he was never going to be good enough for those.}

21 May 2016 09:45:19
In the short time he was in charge at Liverpool
is BR record better than JK in respect of league
position.

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{Ed001's Note - yes, because Klopp took over the mess Bodgers left behind. Stats like that are used only by people with little understanding of context. They are pointless and stupid, as well as meaningless. Bodgers spent hundreds of millions and turned Liverpool from a team challenging at the top, to a team in free fall. Klopp came in, spent nothing, arrested the slide, and lifted the whole club and the fans.}

21 May 2016 10:43:20
I like JK but his record so far regardless of
What he inherited from BR is failure no trophies
And no European football next season.

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{Ed001's Note - and how many trophies did the bodger win?}

21 May 2016 11:04:38
Same amount as JK zero, but maybe if given
control over signings he might have delivered
some silverware.

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{Ed001's Note - Klopp has won a couple of Bundesliga's and German Cup. Bodgers has won nothing, despite having control over the signings as he himself confirmed many times. So you are just clueless and grasping at straws.}

21 May 2016 02:54:42
John Hughes or Gary McAllister as no 2.

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21 May 2016 12:34:19
McAllister is a blue-nose. Hughes or Clarke would do me.

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21 May 2016 00:24:39
Interesting interview on Sky with Ian Bankier re BR's arrival.

When asked what made Brendan stand out from the other (seven candidates) , Bankier said "His passion for the job. From the get go, he said 'I really want this'. "

Good enough for me. For all my skepticism, I'm actually really excited - and it's as much to do with the statement (of intent) as the appointment.

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21 May 2016 01:04:44
I was the same when Ronnie got the job, didn't take long for me to change my mind.

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21 May 2016 01:44:23
Well you lasted a few hours this time at least. Brendan, like Ronny, will miss your support I'm sure.

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21 May 2016 07:07:10
Well said TPP, It was refreshing to here banker say that BR came right out and said he really wanted the job, maybe Ed was a little bit right on some of his previous comments about his time at Liverpool, but I think maybe he was a bit star struck and that I am sure has gone, he has learned a hard lesson there which I think will stand him in good stead here.

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{Ed001's Note - he said the same crap at Liverpool, along with telling everyone how he was a big Liverpool fan etc. He is very good at spouting PR cliches. It is the rest of the job he struggles with. He was far from starstruck, except by himself.}

21 May 2016 10:41:15
Ed001 take your negativity elsewhere and let us enjoy our moment πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚.

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21 May 2016 00:01:23
I see FC Twente have been relegated, meaning Ziyech might be available at an affordable price for us. These are the types of players I want us to be signing now, rather than bargain buys that more often than not don't work out. If Rodgers does have Β£15mil to spend then I hope he uses it to bring in 3 or 4 quality players rather than 6 or 7 average ones.

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20 May 2016 23:32:43
Ed I've seen the RB lad from Chelsea in a couple of reserve games and looks just as good if not better than Janko who seemed very promising when we took him off Man U. I realise we didn't see very much of him but from what I saw although really fast. His defending seemed to be what let him down slightly. The Chelsea lad ain't slow and from the bits I've seen seems like a lot better defender. You mentioned the boy a while ago are we still actively chasing him and is it likely we can get him?

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{Ed007's Note - I've never seen Aina play mate but people who have seem to rate him pretty highly. He'll be looking for decent money though but the fact we've asked Chelsea for a quote on compensation must mean we have a chance of doing a deal.}

 
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