Celtic Banter Archive May 23 2016

23 May 2016 23:34:19
May be just me but I got the feeling today that Peter lawell wasn't a happy man, especially when Rogers mentioned the fact he had spoken to DD about taking the job and what sort of transfer budget he will have. He looked like the sort of person who has been put in their place, I just hope he doesn't try to work against the manager because of it.

24 May 2016 12:02:36
Dundeebhoy
Don't let the para set in.
We want rumours of future players, not future rifts.

24 May 2016 13:59:57
No paranoia here island Celt just stating what I saw. I am also exited about what the summer may bring but we have seen first hand what PL can do to undermine a manger. Let's be real about this he is dermots man and lawell did not look happy about that. Watch the interview again and you will see bankier smiling with Rogers and lawell sitting there like he had been told off by his dad for not doing his chores properly.

{Ed007's Note - When I heard Lawwell giving Rodgers job description I thought to myself, 'Well what does John Park do to earn his wages?' He's still lying to the support trying to protect his wee clique.}

24 May 2016 15:33:56
I agree ed that is why I'm a bit worried if lawell and park start butting in and trying to do the managers job then it may lead to Rogers becoming unsettled. Also will they give him their full backing when it comes to signing players etc. Somehow I don't think so.

{Ed007's Note - Rodgers won't put up with them interfering beyond their remit. He'd be straight on the blower to his friend Dermot. I still harbour a sneaky suspicion that Park might leave this summer. He's the ideal man to show Rodgers the ropes but then what does he do? I wouldn't be surprised if Park is seen as a possible replacement for Graham Carr at Newcastle.
Just chill and we'll see what the summer brings but we have a strong personality who knows what he wants and has the clout with the board to make sure he gets it, we've not had that since MON, even Strachan was working under tight financial constraints where cutting costs was more important than the team.}

24 May 2016 19:54:56
Fair play bhoys, I just petrol was a dour ba$tard!

Let's hope any 'clique' gets broken up and we get a bit more transparency - any pigs may fly!

23 May 2016 20:47:41
Ed great turn out for Rodgers but the overall feeling looking at lawell and listening to him he didn't sound or look too happy plus when asked about transfer funds he stopped short of his usual Speil about 6 million pound players he seemed to indicate that we are going to be hit with the same buys Ronnie was hope I'm wrong sorry for being negative on such a fantastic day but something about lawells body language and statements have me slightly worried hope I'm wrong though

23 May 2016 21:40:37
Stephen m I think you were looking for a negative . How expertise have u been in the past at reading body language?
It was neither the time or place to discuss transfers or the number of £5/ 6m players we may buy . I have no doubt we won't be shopping in the £1 shop and that B R has enough contacts to be able to buy a better class of player at the right price . Players that wouldn't normally think of playing in the SPL will be interested in playing for B R.

23 May 2016 22:04:56
Good point Chris but am no actually I'm really positive just don't trust your hero lawell

23 May 2016 22:50:16
You can't bring in a manager on 40 plus grand a week and then expect him to play with excuse the pun himself. I have never been a Brendan Rodgers fan to be honest Liverpool has a place in my heart my old Nana God bless her a Toffee bought me a Liverpool strip circa 1984 she was a Kirkby lass but they are more diplomatic down there than we are up here.

Anyway Brendan is here to build a team and I think and beleave he will be allowed to do that the Irish mafioso have backed this as you just need to look around the stands for the advertising boards the club is being prepared for domination of Scotland forget England take the good nights in Europe when and if they come the rest will take care of it's self. Hail Hail
Hail Hail.

25 May 2016 22:46:23
Stephen m it's absolutely crazy to think I regard Lawwell as a hero.

23 May 2016 19:56:14
Evening guys quick question . My cousin booked a table at celtic park in november for a film night . forgive my ignorance but can someone tell me what this entails?
Also well done celtic for getting us a decent manager who i'm sure will get the backing from all.

23 May 2016 22:01:54
Why disagree? Ed can you shed any light on my question mate?

{Ed007's Note - I'm not sure mate, could it be a premiere of one of Paul Larkin's films or something?}

24 May 2016 08:44:28
falkirkbhoy, neanderthals on this site will disagree with anything (even this reply which is aimed at you, no one else) .
Most normal fans might disagree with a comment but they usually follow it up with a reply and explanation. The others.
Wish they would just remove the two buttons completely as they don't seem to serve any real purpose (for the previous reason that somemorons click disagree just because) but it is what it is.

{Ed023's Note - Don't let it bother you Tim - internet trolls are everywhere and the more you comment on them, the more they will his that disagree button}

24 May 2016 15:28:51
Cheers ed . Uve no idea what it is just my cousin booked it and paid my ticket either way sure itll be good night, yes tim i'm sure they get a kick out off being twats to disagree with a simple question 😊.

{Ed007's Note - I'm sure you'll have a ball and you can't grumble at a freebie. :)

23 May 2016 19:33:21
SFA ENQUIRY, "HOW WAS IT ALLOWED TO HAPPEN? "

Office bearers within the SFA top hierachy have started an official enquiry on how it was allowed to happen that Hibernian Football Club won the Scottish Cup on Saturday despite their best efforts of appointing messrs McLean as referee, Maddedn as 4th official and even Hugh Dallas's son as an assistant.
A high ranking official within the SFA said "these 3 gentlemen in particular have a lot of difficult questions to answer when they appear before the Grand Master at our Hampden lodge".

23 May 2016 20:14:22
Heads will roll.

23 May 2016 21:05:17
I was in a bar in Tenerife watching the game, the feed was from BBC but it failed through the second half, so they switched to another, no idea who, the commentator was English, not one of the well known ones we get, after yet another foul was awarded to the new teds he said " Poor refereeing, this referee seems to award avery 50-50 challenge to Rangers "

23 May 2016 21:20:39
It was all the unforseen fenian hand at work lol.

23 May 2016 17:32:52
Think Pedros missed a trick looking at amount that's turned up in the main stand for BR. Reckon there's around 7000 there . He"ll maybe charge on the way out.

23 May 2016 18:18:25
Must have been 10,000 by the time he appeared at 6pm what a welcome. HH.

23 May 2016 18:47:15
A massive crowd Celtic fans from Glasgow and surrounding areas did themselves and their club proud .

23 May 2016 18:48:45
Unbelievable turnout even had smokies going off

23 May 2016 19:11:43
The support are phenomenal and the enthusiasm and optimism surrounding this appointment reminds me of the last time we 'pushed the boat out' appointed MON.
I have been a critic of PL in particular since 2012 and felt we never made the strides forward expected, after the demise of Rangers and we wasted a great opportunity?
However, the introduction of Brendan Rodgers is a huge coup and statement of intent to our fans and detractors.
The interview was very impressive, concise and positive and the welcome to paradise by thousands must have blown him away and rubber stamped a great piece of business by DD, PL and all concerned.

23 May 2016 12:00:52
Not Been on all weekend as been at a wedding! Just wanted to say this is the first time in years I've been excited about what the future might hold! Whether People feel Brendon Rogers is the right man or not! It is a massive statement of intend from our Club! I for one can not wait to see what this summer brings for us! I'm sitting at work excited about hearing what he has to say to the press at 4pm and I invision thousands of fans out side Celtic park to meet him at 6pm can't wait!

23 May 2016 13:01:01
Gaz the Stadium is open to the fans so will be even better.

23 May 2016 13:47:50
Can't wait! Hail Hail!

23 May 2016 18:26:20
I think DD will back Rodgers with a good budget. He will want to keep rangers in their place . because of what happened at the semi's.

23 May 2016 10:43:53
whens the press conference edski.

{Ed007's Note - 4 p.m.}

23 May 2016 09:02:29
As a Liverpool fan i just want to pass along my deepest sympathy for you guys getting Rodgers as your manager!

23 May 2016 09:30:31
To be fair Daryll Rodgers is an outstanding appointment as celtic manager. We don't have the millions that the epl clubs do with their deals from sky to bankroll them or Arabs to buy our club and invest billions in.

23 May 2016 09:59:48
Are you sure you're a Liverpool fan Daryll I thought all scousers were called Barry or Mikey.

23 May 2016 10:59:12
Cheers for that Daryl holpe you've recovered from
Celebratin all those trophy successes and you never
Know we might meet in Europe next season 😜😜.

23 May 2016 11:11:42
To be fair Daryll - you've replaced him with Klopp who has set a new record for losing cup finals! You might be wanting rid of him in 6 months! Short memories springs to mind. Anyway personally I would have Guardiola, Simeone, Conte, Mourinho and Pochettino over Klopp everyday, even Unai Emery. I tell you one thing - you won't win the title under Jurgen Klopp, in fact you might not make Europe next year either!

23 May 2016 18:57:26
Daryll I am sure most of you Liverpool fans realise that Brendan had won the EPL only for that stupid **** Gerrard tripping over himself . If he had won the first Liverpool League title in well over 20 years, your lot would still be Never walking alone with Brendan.

24 May 2016 08:48:16
To be fair the only reason we did so well that season was Suarez! The reason I have sympathy for you is because of how lazy he is as the eds on the Liverpool sight say he is too busy running his property empire, getting his teeth whitened and getting it on with his secretary. I think he is better than Ronny but I can't see him taking you guys any further. I mean you already have the league in the bag for the next few years at least, maybe win a cup or two but I can't see you going anywhere in Europe under him! Which I am assuming is what you fans want. Being Scottish I want nothing more that Scottish teams doing well.

{Ed023's Note - I loved his comment yesterday about not spending money and that 5-10 million player could be in the academy - talk about complete bull from a man who blocked any route through to the first team by just buying for the sake of it. The likes of Flanagan and Sterling only got into the first team because of injuries and the transfer window being closed.

Being Irish I do have a soft spot for Celtic as nearly all my friends follow the club and to be honest I really hope it works out for Celtic and Rodgers (as much as I dislike the guy)}