Celtic Banter Archive May 25 2019

25 May 2019 22:05:44
Hi bhoys and girls, long time reader but first time posting here. I must say well done today but even if Mourinho got the job some fans will moan. Sevco fans can only dream of our recent success. Now is the time for board to back Neil with money, yes we will lose game or two more domestic but in europe i think we will be better under Lennon because Brendan won't change his tactics and play against psg like we are Barcelona or city.

25 May 2019 22:54:52
This is a third rate, lazy appointment by a club with absolutely no ambition other than toward it's share price.
We won't be seeing Champions League football at Parkhead for a long time.
And if you think Lennon will be given anything other than a pittance to spend on this team you're dreaming.

25 May 2019 23:32:49
Jure. It's the cynical way that it was done. They know full well that a lot of fans are against Lennon's appointment yet they announced it bang in the middle of the celebrations, they obviously wanted the cheap option and decided this was the best way to fool the fans.
I was at the match today and I was chuffed to bits at the result, however it shouldn't gloss over how poor the performances have been since Lennon too charge. Apart from the goals today we hardly had an effort on goal. This against a team who had 1 win in their last 8 games and had injury problems. If it was just today then I wouldn't be too concerned about it but it is becoming the norm rather than the exception.
2 weeks ago we never laid a glove on Sevco, before that we struggled at home against Aberdeen, Livigston, and Kilmarnock, if a team gets in our faces we don't seem able to overcome it. With the players we have we should be sweeping these teams aside.
I think we should have looked for a coach with the same Philosophy as Brendan Rodgers and just tried to continue with the style of play that the players were comfortable with. It can't be coincidence that the likes of Forrest, Rogic, and McGregor haven't played nearly as well in recent weeks as they had done earlier in the season.
I know it looks a very negative post on a historic day for the club but the cynical way this was done has left a nasty taste in my mouth and I just hope it doesn't do us a lot of damage come next season.

25 May 2019 23:53:22
I agree with islogreen, Lawwell has trousered the £9mill competition we got from BR, and now set our targets to our nearest domestic rivals rather than European qualifiers! Disappointing appointment but not unexpected!

26 May 2019 00:27:12
Isleofgreen
Glad to see your taking a positive outlook hours after an historic treble treble.

26 May 2019 09:39:30
Tiny tim that is exactly why those cynical gets announced it hours after the final whistle.
I'm not falling for it, this is a shockingly small minded appointment, and I'm not sticking my fingers in my ears and pretending this is all great.
Rangers hate Neil Lennon, yet they are all celebrating him getting the job more than we are?! Because they have eyes just like us and can see that we are regressing.
I'm saying it now, we aren't getting through these qualifiers, because it's getting harder and we're getting worse.

25 May 2019 21:31:07
Hopefully Lennon pushes compost heap (commper) out door.

25 May 2019 23:02:42
Lennon will work with whoever PL tells him to.

26 May 2019 00:07:59
Isleofgreen it was cringeworthy seeing him join in league title celebrations.

25 May 2019 21:25:36
Great achievement today for everyone connected to the club, I have to say though to go 27 cup matches without defeat is quite remarkable and great credit to the players for their attitude and mental strength to pull it off.
Well done Hh 💚🍀

So to wee Lenny he said from day one that he wasn't going to change much to change an already winning formula that the players were used to, which is fairly obvious he didn't. He maybe tried to mix it up a little and asked the guy's to perhaps get it forward a bit quicker which at times worked and at times didn't. The bottom line us he came in and made sure the players stayed focused to do the job in hand so fair play to him for that.
Moving on to next season, he will move a few out and bring a few in I have no doubt. With some hard work pre-season ( and no world cup or euros ) i am quite sure we will be energised for the new season and the march to our second 9iar ( also never been done before )
We have the nucleus of a good squad with some really exciting youngsters coming through, get the summer recruitment right and we will be good to go, no drama lads.

THIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE CELTIC 💚🍀 Hail Hail

Enjoy the moment lads.

25 May 2019 21:39:38
A point I forgot to mention in above post was that the way Lenny had Hibs playing earlier in the season on a fraction of the budget he will have with us suggest he maybe isn't as tactically naive as some people think, they were probably the best team to watch at CP this season in the 4-2 game and when the beat us at Easter Road 2-0 they were excellent on the break.

25 May 2019 23:57:18
I think he is as tactically naive as all that.

26 May 2019 03:04:55
Completely agree Royjac, the two 2-2 games last season as well. They were fantastic games and Hibs we’re going toe to toe with us.

25 May 2019 20:56:16
Also well played Leinster at paradise, brilliant game. 👏🏻🇮🇪.

25 May 2019 20:30:35
Only way to describe how I feel the now . Its like going out best night on the town pull a stunning bird, take her home only to find out she's got a dick 😂.

25 May 2019 21:02:56
HAHAHAHAH i burst out laughing there.
in lenny we trust.

25 May 2019 20:00:53
But it was going to be rafa. Only manager of any note openly putting their hands up, that I seen, was bilic, maybe there was countless other big names that we wanted or wanted us but it didn't happen but well never know who or why not as the clubs stance will always be that lennon was the only man for the job. Realistically I struggle to believe had he failed to deliver the league or cup that we'd have suddenly been motivated to recruit a better manager. Sure it hasn't been great but it's his gig now and exciting times ahead.

25 May 2019 20:16:16
You really believe others where considered and Lennon came top 😩.

25 May 2019 20:53:56
Deep down I believe the Board would have gone elsewhere if the treble treble had not made the decision for them.
It has been mentioned on here that NL is not an overwhelming favourite with the board and some players are not big fans of his management style, training methods or tactics?
However; when you ask a guy to do a job - under extenuating circumstances, pressure and turmoil - and he delivers, it's almost impossible to sack/ replace that man without losing some credibility.
The new mature Lennon will be well aware of the mixed feeling and concerns that greets his appointment and has to answer his critics with improved performances, quality additions and continued success.

25 May 2019 21:02:56
No I don't chasaboy. That's what the post intended to convey. Have to agree oab I reckon if it wasn't him we'd be looking at a new ronnie.

25 May 2019 19:58:03
Great day and time to be Celt! Our club has made us proud again Celtic 9 out of 9 and now we must kick on and add some new faces along with wee Lenny getting the managers job. I think I the wee man will know what to do to deliver another treble next year.

Lennon and the bhoys will deliver the 10 I know it!

25 May 2019 20:33:18
Can I also say our captain Scott Brown what a player what a leader he has been brilliant since joining us and now you can see how much our club means to him and he will fully deserve to be the captain of our great club and assist in leading us to 10IAR!

25 May 2019 21:01:46
All these haters of Lennon we have just one the treble treble and you still moan I for one will back him all the way
And I hope he shuts up everyone that’s doubted him
We have a lot of injuries to come back plus we know there’s going to be a few new faces so let’s get behind the management and push on next season hh.

25 May 2019 22:33:50
Who was hating on Lennon? Certainly not me jinky.

25 May 2019 19:52:54
I am disgusted that they have offered the job to DON'T HAVE A CLUE OR PLAN B Lenny wasted a great day Board no ambition lazy at the most and guaranteed no large investment in the team for next season Words can't explain the anger I am feeling just now towards the board.

25 May 2019 20:04:45
Enjoy the history we have made tony2, save your anger for later HH.

25 May 2019 20:16:33
I can't Gg its just wasted A great day.

25 May 2019 20:34:19
I agree with Tony.
This is the worst appointment they could have made.

25 May 2019 20:58:21
The worst appointment would have been Davie Moyes.

25 May 2019 22:26:41
Sjaldad2018 there's still time, moyes could possibly be dof, just watch. That'll be another boot in the stones.

25 May 2019 19:38:29
Totally disgusted with this appointment, we should lay siege to Celtic Park tomorrow and run Lawwell out of town for good, cheap option despite knowing the fans feelings on this.

25 May 2019 19:56:31
Mate so am I dissapointed. But he is here for duration let's see who he brings in. Prove us wrong Lennon.

25 May 2019 20:44:34
Probably ex players out of contract, like Gary Hooper, Adam Matthews, David Marshall.
Knowing Lawwell, we could get £20 million from player sales and spend £5 million, that sort of thing.
All my Sevco mates were desperate for Lennon to be given the job - he's going to make Slippy G look even better next season.

25 May 2019 21:03:56
Why be so
Negativ big man.

25 May 2019 18:55:54
Ed do you think Moyes is going to come in as dof?

{Ed007's Note - I can't see it.}

25 May 2019 19:29:08
Cheap Skate shower of sh&t Lawell and the board have to go thanks for ruining the treble treble. feckin scumbags. cheerio to 10iar . can I please have my £2000 that I have just paid for my family season tickets.

26 May 2019 16:12:05
Yes you can Franny, they’ll be snapped up. Jesus you’d think we just appointed Murty. Hail Hail.

25 May 2019 19:26:06
Neil Lennon was never my first second or even third choice for manager but he is the manager now whether we like it or not my only hope is that he gets backed in the transfer window and starts to make changes to the style and formation I think most of the teams in Scotland have figured out how to stop us playing for the most part and now the treble is done hopefully he can change it up a bit and make us less predictable big transfer window coming up.

25 May 2019 19:11:46
Oh well atleast we can give Lenny £7m from the Leicester cash to spend, and some.

Not even going to waste my energy being disappointed, congrats all involved for another magnificent achievement.

Let's celebrate, rest, punt a few, buy a few and go seal 9.

25 May 2019 18:39:31
Guys I think I must have been asleep in my mind because I didn't realise the significance of today's date until just now.
25th May 1967 - you all know what happened then
25th May 2019 - you all what just happened today as well.

HH.

25 May 2019 19:26:58
2-1 both games, coming from a goal down as well; Bob
'There's a Fairy Tale about this club' - Billy McNeill RIP.

25 May 2019 18:38:44
Lennon wasn't my number one choice but realistically not going to get much better. he's been there done it and has the record in Europe Brendan could only dream of. Let's get behind him and let's see more history made. Treble treble, 8 in a row now on to 9. Have a good night lads and lasses and stay safe hh.

25 May 2019 18:51:34
Not going to get much better than a Hibs and Bolton reject? Sort yourself out lad.

25 May 2019 19:26:57
No one was succeeding at Bolton . And he done well at hibs till they sold all their players. We where never getting most of the people named. He done a good job before why won't he now? Like I said not my first choice either but he got us past groups in champions league. Wont titles. How man have done that for us? Let's see him put his own stap on this squad and see how we do.

25 May 2019 18:14:42
On sky sports Lennon had been offered the job.

25 May 2019 18:23:23
I would be happy with this. With 10 ina row Lennon knows the club and loves the club. He would want it more than any one. In his interview after the game he spoke about our slow play, that he said he hates. We are still playing the br way. So if it is true that Lennon has the job we need to get behind him and hope the board those too.

25 May 2019 18:24:28
Well I for one am not amused by this appointment.
Board have gone for the cheap option again.
Yes I know he's a Celtic man, blah, blah, blah, but bitterly disappointed.
Hopefully I'll be proved wrong next season, but gutted right now.

25 May 2019 18:30:19
Eh lads who would you all realistically think would come to Celtic and Scottish football and do a better job? How many trophies has Neil Lennon won as a manager a Celtic manager. he is who I wanted and I am delighted he has the job as I feel are the players! 🙂🍀🏆🏆🏆.

25 May 2019 18:35:01
Board have tried to pull a fly one announcing today as well, thinking there will be no backlash from it.

25 May 2019 18:36:42
I can see why they offered the job to him after answering the call; pushing on for eight in-a-row and securing the cup/ treble.
The quality of football however, has been well below par and performances have been lacking fluidity and goals - although it could be said the seasons events and injuries may have taken their toll? Honestly, the appointment does not fill me with anticipation and excitement and it probably won't fill opponents with fear and dread.
However, now is the time to celebrate another historic event and superb achievement - delivered by determination and the winning mentality that sets us above the rest and hopefully will continue.

25 May 2019 19:21:46
To be honest didn't really care who got the job and the only thing i hate about the appointment is that it has really divided the support and seems to be more favourable to rangers supporters than celtic supporters. When Neil leads us to the 10 we can thank them for all the prayers and sacrifices they offered up to get Neil the job.

27 May 2019 19:35:42
Best man for job, if he is given the funds and help to buy the players N L wants for the team.

25 May 2019 17:05:25
Today's game was hard work. But it would have been painful to lose out on an unprecedented record at the last hurdle. Like today, there have been other games that have been a slog. It just sinks in how much effort and test of mentality such an achievement takes. History says we probably won't see this again. The manager craic from me can certainly wait tonight. NL, the team, an all you bhoys can enjoy tonight. I'm off to the bar for a treble treble.

25 May 2019 17:00:14
Yaaaaaaaa dancer!

What an unbelievable achievement, the treble, treble.

Enjoy the party tonight bhoys, 1.30am here.

God bless.

25 May 2019 15:49:00
Absolutely abysmal first half. And there are people that think Lennon should get the job?

As poor a first half as I've seen!

25 May 2019 16:03:13
Player for player we are better from one to eleven, yet no shots on target. Regardless of the result today we need to change a fair bit as for quite a while we have been flat.

25 May 2019 16:12:52
For me that’s game over, we are devoid of ideas hope I’m proved wrong . oldkilly.

25 May 2019 16:42:16
Delighted to be proved wrong at the minute, oh me of little faith. oldkilly.

25 May 2019 17:17:07
Yeah, give Lennon the job. Don’t underestimate what he has done to get it over the line. Absolute legend he is. That’s 4 of the 8 league titles he has won and people think he’s not good enough? Careful what you wish for!

25 May 2019 14:55:52
Can we keep chat of cup final to a minimum untill new manager is appointed? It's all I'm hearing today.

25 May 2019 15:49:43
😂😂 belter.

25 May 2019 13:00:09
Out in Paphos to get married on Monday, just getting the crew together for cup final day and off to the Irish bar next to the hotel, hope it's a belter. Hail hail.

25 May 2019 13:29:31
All the best Gary try and make the wedding though mate hail hail.

25 May 2019 14:12:44
Congrats Gary. Have a great weekend. Starting this afternoon.

25 May 2019 14:13:34
I'll try my best mate haha.

25 May 2019 14:28:51
From all married men I will say one thing bud
RUN!

25 May 2019 14:56:45
Have good time mate and congrats.

25 May 2019 14:56:47
All the best Gary.

25 May 2019 16:01:34
Cheers all, to be honest all i'm hoping for right now is for us to turn up in the 2nd half.

25 May 2019 11:21:43
I hope everyone goes and enjoys the day and gets home safe HH my team would be

Bain

Lustig
Ajer
Jozo
Tierney

Brown
Bitton

Forrest
McGregor
Sinclair

Edouard.

25 May 2019 11:48:40
Good choice Rich T enjoy game.

25 May 2019 12:13:42
U to philtim88.

25 May 2019 13:14:00
Id have probably went with ntcham over biton but that's good team rich.

25 May 2019 10:34:42
Bain
Lustig ajer Simo Tierney
Forrest brown McGregor Sinclair
Johnston
Eddy

This would be my team for today

With benko Ralston hayes rogic ntcham dembele on the bench.

25 May 2019 11:02:56
Bain

Lustig
Ajer
Simo
Tierney

Brown
Ntcham
Mcgregor

Forrest
Sinclair

Edouard.

25 May 2019 12:18:52
That would be my team jim.

25 May 2019 12:37:55
I think Johnston will get game time but it'll be a battle in there so I'd go for Ntcham and have McGregor linking the midfield and attack.

25 May 2019 10:15:17
Not sure the Eds allow links but the following remarks, from Virgil Van Dyck, are worth sharing. He's always lauded the team and its supporters. Bet he and Andy will be watching the game today somewhere in Liverpool.

"Van Dijk played 62 games for Groningen but his career took off when he moved to Celtic. He laughs when asked about the change of culture in Glasgow. “It was massive. I spoke quite good English but the Scottish accent is totally different. I remember in the beginning people were talking and I was just nodding and saying yes. But going to Celtic was fantastic for me even if it was the same situation I had in Holland. [Bigger] clubs doubted my ability because they thought the standard was not so high in Scotland. I kept working hard and I always believed in myself. And the fans at Celtic are amazing. They live and die for their club. That’s something I love – real fans, real passion. " (Guardian)

25 May 2019 07:36:30
This is the day
This is the day
That we won the cup
We will rejoice
We will rejoice
And be glad in it.

Have a great day everyone. 🙏🙏.

24 May 2019 23:25:49
Well Thank God in about 18 hours the Cup Final that seems not to interest so many Celtic fans will be over and done .
We can in 18 hrs sit down, if sober enough, and discuss all possible possibilities for our new Manager . Winners and failures from various parts of England and Europe and further afield are all in the field . At the end of the day it will likely be Moyes or Lennon .
MSSM has built up the hopes of the gullible only for big bad PL to destroy the hopes . we are reminded almost daily about this summer's transfer window is the most important ever . Funny I can't remember one that wasn't . We will have some joy and much disappointment all through the window

Tomorrow's match will be very tough, our defence is usually very tight, although Bain has been beaten a few times recently . If we don't make a mistake (s) at back we should be able to get a goal or two and win our treble treble.

25 May 2019 01:36:13
Chris I'm beginning to think your at wind ups now.

25 May 2019 01:36:23
If our players are ready for a battle, which I think they will be cos lennon knows all too well the tactics levien will adopt, then we should have enough to win the match. Lennon and captain courageous will have us pumped up and ready to destroy the jambos. 3-1 is my prediction.

25 May 2019 06:33:34
Chris explain why it doesn't interest all Celtic fans am baffled.

25 May 2019 07:00:14
Trolling again Chris?

Can't wait for today's game. On the edge of something truly special.

2-0 to the Hoops.

25 May 2019 07:01:30
Ffs 🙈.

25 May 2019 07:48:09
All Celtic fans are aware I'm sure of the significance of the treble. But surely we are allowed to talk about prospective managers etc. As these are important factors in our 4th treble😉. Had enough doom and gloom years supporting Celtic, im enjoying these ones👍.

25 May 2019 09:16:44
Ur bottle cracked yet welshy.

25 May 2019 09:27:56
I think a few people are baffled by Old Man Chris. I've read this site every day for years and apart from the odd troll here and there I've not been annoyed at a fellow poster like I have over the last few days with Old Man Chris.
Show a bit of respect for what the site is and the work the Ed's put in that make people want to come on just for a read or to post on ANYTHING Celtic related. People don't come on here to be told what they can talk about and when.
Rant over. I'm confident we will get the business done today. I hope everyone at the game or watching at home or in the pub with family and friends has a great day and enjoys the celebrations that will hopefully follow.
HH.

25 May 2019 09:37:23
Gotta say I love the Regi Blinker avatar, Jim! Possibly the most under-rated player in that great side?

25 May 2019 10:22:17
Quite possibly cavalcanti mate 😁. A cult hero of mine for sure. Brilliant at times, awful at others. He split opinion no doubt, will always remember during the stopping the ten going to get his name and number on my shirt and two auld fellas behind me pissing themselves. I was only a young at the time, used to sit and watch football Italia on a weekend and Davids had just signed for Juve. I thought we were on to our own wee 'Pitbull'. Alas.

25 May 2019 10:37:27
Chris why have you singled out Scott Bain regarding conceding a few goals recently, he has conceded 6 goals in 22 domestic games in 2019 one a penalty and the one Motherwell scored. oldkilly.

25 May 2019 11:14:36
I think what OMC is saying is that amongst the constant speculation about transfers and managers over the last few days, it’s actually quite hard to find the posts that mention the cup final or the possibility of a treble treble. That would suggest they’re more interested in the speculation than they are in the actual football. There’s something strange about that. I can genuinely say I have no interest in the transfer window or the next manager at the moment as I just want to enjoy one of my favourite days of the year, cup final day. Hopefully, we’ll pick up the trophy and we’ll celebrate and then once the dust has settled, I’ll wait for an announcement from the club.

25 May 2019 12:13:03
Regi Blinker. To even compete Jacki as a wing-back is some doing. He was a feckin' disappointed winger. Love it .

25 May 2019 12:15:11
PS did they literally piss themselves, as I imagine? Wouldn't be the first time, and not regi's fault nor yours.

25 May 2019 13:06:56
COYBIG , Their seems to be many on here who don't to see what is actually happening . I never make any more attempt to stop anyone posting, but like everyone I feel i am entitled to praise or criticise any post . I very much feel there has been far too many repeat posts re our next manager, playing into hands of MSSM who always wants to divide and cause upheaval amongst our support . I make no apology for preferring to discus forthcoming SCF week before final. .
The people who have spent the week talking about new manager and players, will be the very people, who God forbid should Celtic lose, will spend next week having a post mortem on result . I have heard some who want Celtic to lose to make sure Lennon didn't get job.

25 May 2019 13:01:58
More than likely. Looking back I'd probably be the same now. Everybody else with Larsson on their taps and there's me asking for Blinker. 🤦🏼‍♂️.

25 May 2019 13:34:42
OLDKILLY I mentioned Bain has been beaten a few times in recent games .
I posted that because I thought all Celtic supporters would have been aware of his tremendous record in his earlier games . We all know he conceded only 3 goals in his first 20 games ( one was by cheating ) and has conceded 3 goals in last 2 games .

Buster, I am sorry my posts annoyed you, I am also annoyed at your post picking on me . You are not a regular poster. Yet when you do. U accuse me of not respecting the ed's . I can assure you I have every respect for these very fine people who give up a lot of their and vert expertly run and control the finest Celtic forum that I have had the pleasure of coming across .