Celtic Banter Archive August 22 2016

22 Aug 2016 22:33:32
Last I checked the total so far was heading for 60000! Unbelievable, truly remarkable. If karma is a real thing I'm getting a score on us to win the champions league haha.

22 Aug 2016 22:42:59
£63,500 can see them reaching £100,000 or more. Just wonder if any players will donate once the match is over tomorrow night?

23 Aug 2016 08:14:02
Apparently UEFA have enacted rule 74 ( a) GIRUY rule whereby the quantum / scope of fine will be treble whatever the sum raiser by crowd funding. Seems like sour grapes.

Also UEFA have said that if the fund continues to rise they will have no option but to start tonight's game with a penalty to hapoel and the referee appointed for the game will be scottish

It seems they have us in a bind.

23 Aug 2016 08:53:41
If i could go back a week i would take a flag to the game. What a difference a few days make. I no longer care about it being a football venue or even what UEFA do. It's about doing what's right. Full support for Palestine. Hope this continues to grow and reaches every corner of the planet.

23 Aug 2016 08:53:46
75k this morning.

23 Aug 2016 09:24:52
Incredible.

23 Aug 2016 13:23:03
100k now. I know of the two charities but is any of it actually going towards UEFA's fine or would there be too much red tape?

22 Aug 2016 16:50:28
Heard Palestine fund had passed 20k. That's some real greatest fans in the world stuff right there! Got a bit much month left at the end of the money but definitely chipping on pay day.

22 Aug 2016 16:55:29
£40K apparently.

22 Aug 2016 17:21:42
Its things like this that make me proud to be a celtic fan.

22 Aug 2016 17:57:40
What is the fund for? First I have heard of it.

22 Aug 2016 18:17:00
40k in a day is amazing. Tim, think it's the Green Brigade nor sure but the fund is to match the fine from UEFA with a donation to Palestinian charities.

22 Aug 2016 18:25:21
And all before payday on thursday.

22 Aug 2016 19:26:40
To be fair I don't think it's just Celtic fans. We've been getting a lot of praise all over social media, even from a select few Sevco fans.

22 Aug 2016 19:38:44
how much exactly was the fine.

22 Aug 2016 19:51:48
I have the utmost admiration for everyone involved, regardless of the punishment dished out. The small gesture from our support has brought the plight of these people back into the public eye. That can only be a good thing in my opinion.

22 Aug 2016 20:27:22
Sky reporting 45 grand and also said celtic fans have raised same amount for Palestinian charities . club like no other.

22 Aug 2016 20:36:22
It's getting split between two charities. One is for medical supplies and the other is for a recreational centre for kids, the centre said they're going to start a team for kids n they're going to call it Aida celtic. This is getting huge for both Palestine and celtic. There's a picture of an Italian team possibly genoa? And they've got a big banner saying respect to celtic fans. Also that's over £50k raised now. Unbelievable.

22 Aug 2016 21:27:19
It was Genoa man.

23 Aug 2016 09:34:49
It doesn't half make you proud to be a celtic fan and what the club and fans have imbedded in thier blood growing up on the principles out great club was founded on. Just bought m respect for palestine t shirt also

Hail Hail.

22 Aug 2016 16:09:34
I don't think BR is sure about Erik I think he will be used as back up? Hope I am wrong as I like him.

22 Aug 2016 16:16:55
He will play, far better than occonnell.

22 Aug 2016 16:18:39
He can play a bit like what Rodgers likes. Think he just doesn't want to rush him back.

22 Aug 2016 16:40:04
When the alternatives to Schiavchenko are Boyata, Ambrose or young O'Connell, it's a no-brainer Eric is the preferred option.

22 Aug 2016 20:18:03
Why do you think that he's been injured and the 2 that have played haven't done much wrong so don't deserve to be dropped.

23 Aug 2016 19:14:31
Guys big Eric is nowhere near match fit to risk in such a high profile game, young O'Connell will play team will not vary much from last week
Gordon, Lustig (if fit) Toure, O'Connell, Tierney
Biton,
Brown, Rogic
Forrest, Sinclair, Griffiths,
Subs. De Vries, Schiavenchko, Dembele, Roberts, Armstrong,
Izzuigerre,

22 Aug 2016 14:49:21
If we are to have a marquee signing he "must be able to press and run" according to BR. That rules out a few who have been so far mentioned.

22 Aug 2016 15:21:01
Is Usain Bolt any good at ironing?, could be him.

22 Aug 2016 15:24:17
I see what he is saying Skinny but if it was the likes of Xavi he might change his mind lol, tho I can never see it happening.

22 Aug 2016 15:49:01
I think it's a dig at joey Barton.

22 Aug 2016 16:44:11
Forget the veterans if we get the CL money let's get a vibrant fit midfielder that can get about the park and create.

22 Aug 2016 18:32:41
It's not a dig at anyone I M O, it's basically a requirement for our midfield and attackers
B R won't ask some of these players to run their guts out and press all over the place . I expect Commons won't see much time on the field as he doesn't appreciate that side of the game.

22 Aug 2016 18:54:53
I really wish johansen would get back to form and get on Rodgers side. Think he could fit in well as a box to box player and he was my favourite player 2 seasons ago. Very strange what has happened to his form over the past year.

22 Aug 2016 20:13:16
Nt87, think johansen getting a few games in the team with the confidence in us right now I do feel there's a position there 4 him. He was tremendous in his 1st season n even when out of form n carrying injuries, or coming back from them, he was always the 1 chasing down further up top and pressing high. Br wants us playing that way and johansen would fit Brendan's style of play perfectly.
Just hope we don't sell him.

22 Aug 2016 12:13:13
Slightly concerned about a lot of posters on here thinking tie is over. We will have to contend with the heat 35% plus humidity of 65% added to a 6 hour travel, and don't forget Celtic are not the greatest away from home either. This is a difficult tie, make no mistake.

But to end more positively, we hold a 3 goal lead so should be able to qualify with that advantage, in one way with the Israelis having to attack us, it should leave gaps for us to exploit. If we score over there then I think we will go through.

22 Aug 2016 12:29:46
We had the same rubbish a few weeks in Astana this is no different. Same again like we did then. This is a different celtic we are watching now. And only going to get better HH.

22 Aug 2016 12:52:28
I'm sure what we think has no baring on what the manager and players think Timalloy. They will be focused and ready. Get you're cash on the Hoops at -1. HH.

22 Aug 2016 13:15:16
as long as the management team and player know its not i wouldn't worry about it. we will score out there, can't see us getting beat 5-1.

22 Aug 2016 13:20:15
Bit of an acid test tomorrow. Don't get me wrong, I want to go further than just qualify and make up the numbers. But the whole side in such key games has collapsed in recent seasons. The new manager seems to have rejuvinated the whole club, and the signings that have been made actually improve the side, with the team playing pretty well. I maintain Be'er Sheva are the easiest play off tie we've had in ages. Add all that to a 3 goal lead and we don't have a better chance. We'll take it.

22 Aug 2016 13:43:22
Csc 4 1 and we're out on away goals not 5 1.

22 Aug 2016 13:51:35
No game of football is a foregone conclusion, however unless something very unexpected hits us early in the game. We should have too much to spare.

22 Aug 2016 15:53:37
Also Astana was further away, less time difference and I think a better team.

22 Aug 2016 16:50:52
Celtic have the unique knack of lifting you to the stars or dropping you into a chasm of despair and I think when you go back as long as we have Tim, it's never a good thing to be too cocky/ over confident.
On saying that; we have given ourselves a great chance with the three goal gap, but the two conceded show how brittle the defense can be and especially how vulnerable the goalkeeper is.
BR and the team will know an away goal or two will be the perfect way to negotiate the tie, rather than defend and hope.

22 Aug 2016 11:43:19
cant say i'm even bothered about any new imminent signings at the moment, just enjoying the start to the season and how the team is developing under br and his management team. just concentrating on tuesday nights game and then we will see what happens before the window closes, obviously i'd like another 1 or 2 but it won't be the end of the world if he waits until winter window to get more in, don't think we need to strengthen to win the scotish league, but it will take more than one window to strengthen for european football anyway.

22 Aug 2016 07:51:04
massive night tomorrow guys!
would you bring back erik or stick with oconnell?
our weak link i still feel is gordon however to risky to change at this stage i reckon.

22 Aug 2016 08:42:14
I'd stick with the same team from last week except maybe have Bitton in for McGregor to protect the defence a bit more.

22 Aug 2016 08:52:43
I'd bring in Erik if he is fully fit alongside Kolo.

That might be a bit harsh on O'Connell and he has played a lot of games and a break occasionally does no harm. He was a bit sloppy on Saturday and this game is so important and I worry if he made any mistakes how our own fans would reaact. He has a very bright future if he continues to develop his game.

In truth I'm more concerned about Gordon and I've noticed more and more of his flaws that ED007 had pointed out a long time back. I think he looks nervous and that's not good for any defender in front of him.


COYBIG.

22 Aug 2016 09:05:54
Think he'll go with shevy. He's the better defender at the end of the day.

22 Aug 2016 09:06:59
Agree kev! Bitton for mcgregor and keep the rest the same! Erik and kolo will be our number 1 partnership this season but Young oconnel has came in and done a good job for us! He deserves to keep his place for 2morrow! But after that now Erik is fit he has to be in there with big toure!

22 Aug 2016 09:20:48
Put Eric in from the start.

22 Aug 2016 09:23:14
If Eric is fully fit he has to start.

22 Aug 2016 09:49:51
O'Connell has been fantastic but he showed his inexperience on Saturday with 3 or 4 slack balls that will get punished at a higher level. Back 4 of Lustig Toure Erik Tierney.

22 Aug 2016 10:22:57
Ed i was watching Match of the Day noticed loads of teams are going with the 4-1-4-1 formation you suggested last week. Had a close eye on Man City they are very good at changing the system between attack and defence.

22 Aug 2016 11:26:36
For a game of this importance he has to pick the best 11 available and Schiavchenko should give dodgy Gordon more protection with Bitton and Brown in front of him.
The manager will know better than me, however, but I do think we can score away from home in most games and it would settle the whole team if we could grab a goal or two tomorrow night.

22 Aug 2016 11:55:49
What happened to "you can't play Bitton and Brown together because they slow it all down"? Maybe they just weren't playing well last season? At their best I think they are the best option for this one.

22 Aug 2016 12:04:05
I thin Brown has been playing a lot better and has his confidence back and is pushing forward more than last season. So I think Broony and Bitton will be superb in front of the defence. Looked slow last year but under BR the whole team just looks quicker, stronger and fitter.

22 Aug 2016 14:02:28
If you watch any centre back or indeed a player in any position, it's unlikely they won't play three or four slack balls throughout the 90 mins . Toura did so on Saturday
I would be surprised if B R didn't play what he considered his best team . What B R thinks is his best team and what posterson here thinks could well be different.