Celtic Banter Archive February 26 2019

 

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26 Feb 2019 22:38:29
I wonder what Dermot Desmond's take on today's events is. After all it was he who got B****** R****** in nearly 3 years ago. It was widely rumoured that the main driving force behind that appointment was the conduct of The Rangers senior staff following the semi final defeat.
My main concern now is not whether or not we win the league and Scottish Cup but if our next permanent manager will be as ambitious an appointment as the last one was.

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26 Feb 2019 22:44:00
Xactly Henrik's.

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26 Feb 2019 22:30:42
My guess is that Rodgers did not leave for the money as he had chances before to go to EPL and didn't take them and Leicester are hardly a big club down there.

Obviously I can't say for certain but my guess is his relationship with his boss deteriorated and eventually jumped ship when the opportunity came.

Anyone that has worked somewhere they hate their boss will know the feeling well and how glad you are to move on and get away from them.

I personally don't have an issue with him leaving but I am disappointed that he chose to do it at a crucial time in the season.

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26 Feb 2019 22:58:55
Spot on we have problems in various areas of the club that need fixed.

Unless we begin to act like a big club again and building properly then we won't be an attractive prospect for any high level player or manager.

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26 Feb 2019 23:04:24
He's not the first Celtic manager that has had problems with their boss - and I am not just talking about Lawell.
Even big Jock was treated shabbily towards the end of his tenure and there have been several other high profile issues over the years.
The Board - or their link-man to the boss has rarely ran smoothly one way or another and I honestly can't see this changing.

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27 Feb 2019 01:04:12
In Brendan’s statement he released today, he says he feels he developed Celtic as far as he could possibly! he loved working with the players wishes them the best, sounds like a dig at the board to me he always said now was the time to take Celtic to the next level when your on top basically strike while the irons hot but Lawwell and co seem happy with domestic domination and maybe a miracle European win.

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27 Feb 2019 05:57:10
Celtic are a big club.
At present the money in the top leagues right now is frightening, we can't come close to competing anywhere near that level. Playing in Scotland, it is what it is.
Spending 50 million still won't get us into the last 16 of the champions league.
We should just concentrate on dominating Scottish football until the day when the tv money dries up or the big leagues get into financial trouble due to the rediculous wages they have found themselves paying out.
Most clubs are in tonnes of debt, yet our club is run brilliantly and some fans are still complaining.
We should sit back and enjoy what is happening to our club with a treble treble and maybe one day the finances in football will have a meltdown and at least it won't involve Celtic.

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27 Feb 2019 13:19:13
Excellent post Leon. 100% correct.

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26 Feb 2019 20:32:55
Ed. what a day! Do you think Rodgers would have stayed until summer if he had been allowed to? Also the way I look upon things is if Lenny guides us over the line and we maybe do the treble again, I think we might be in a Solskjaer type situation. Why do you not fancy him again?

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{Ed007's Note - I don't think he would have stayed and I wouldn't have wanted him to. I always felt Neil Lennon stayed a season too long and the final season wasn't good to watch, plus I don't think you should ever go back the way it rarely ends well.
I do think that NL was by far the only possible choice to see us through to the end of the season and I'll back him to the hilt like I do with every Celtic manager but I would like to see us cast our net a bit further in the summer and get a high(ish) level of European coach/manager with some fresh ideas and some savvy in European games.}

26 Feb 2019 22:42:42
If the board really want to come out of this smelling sweet they best give serious consideration to appointing someone in Brendan's league as a coach, with that sort of reputation. Other posters are more clued in than I am about candidates--but its imperative that we send a message with the next hire. This 10 in a row thing is a serious legacy issue; they have the capital. Do the right thing. Lenny is super (and I just know I'll come round to thinking he should stay) but he's not in the same league.

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26 Feb 2019 22:47:31
But if Lennon gets us the treble treble, wouldn’t the board go for the normal cheap scake option to appoint Lennon permanently on the cheap and pocket Rodgers compensation package? I wouldn’t put it past them.

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27 Feb 2019 05:50:04
It wouldn't surprise me either Leeds Celt. As an interim, Lennon is fine. There probably aren't any managers who have paid as much attention to us or the domestic scene. And what we need right now is a continuity and for the manager to hit the ground running. Somebody who can get a bit fire in the bellies of the players. NL ticks those boxes. Longer term though, it's quite simply a step backwards.

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27 Feb 2019 00:12:48
Bang on ed not my choice but read a piece before saying how hard it would be for an outsider to come in now if they failed and stopped the ten so I get it but surely we have to get it right in the summer. I’m at a crossroads just now wee we’re on our way to 10 playing the Celtic way. For me dodgers had finally nailed a system away in Europe he’s def the reason calmac has turned into the player he is now and others have benefited from his coaching. I grew up of stories of the Lisbon lions and winning 9 but at the same time lives through them winning 9 so 10 for me is the holy grail BUT I want to do it by being the best playing the best not just grinding out results the next appointment can’t be Lennon.

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27 Feb 2019 10:58:26
Hi again ed, just wondered what you're thoughts are on jokanovic as an outsider coming in? EPL and European experience?

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{Ed007's Note - That's a decent shout, Andy. His time at Fulham turned into a bit of a disaster after he got them promoted but it's a huge step-up for players from the Championship to the Pub League and they're still struggling.}

26 Feb 2019 22:18:09

HB

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26 Feb 2019 22:28:07
👏👏👏👏.

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26 Feb 2019 22:29:14
Well said ed. He isn't bigger than the club, none of them are. Thanks for what you achieved, good and bad. 8 in a row and the Scottish cup are what's important from now to the end of the season not a man who has walked out. Starting tomorrow let's get the 3 points and keep heading to being champions again.

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{Ed007's Note - Oh it wasn't me that said it mate, I just got sent the picture of it.}

26 Feb 2019 22:29:37
Spot on. Big mistake.

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26 Feb 2019 22:31:00
I started the afternoon wishing him the best simply because of how unbelievably brilliant it's been to be a Celtic fan over these past (almost) 3 seasons but now, having had time to actually think about the whole situation, I'd say that summary is absolutely perfect Ed.

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{Ed007's Note - I can't take any credit for it, Kev.}

26 Feb 2019 22:35:22
Damn!

'a charlatan, an opportunist, a mercenary, and a fraud' is four bridges too far in my view. He stuck it to us for sure, but not idly or for the fun of it, or fun the money, or even because he seems that excited about the Leicester gig.

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26 Feb 2019 22:42:55
Is it from James Forrest's article Ed? I read it earlier on and thought it was excellent.

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26 Feb 2019 21:53:35
Bit of realism here bhoys I’m more pissed of with the patter he fed us all this time love the club boyhood dream etc have more respect if he was honest with us but no one is bigger than the club here 10iar is coming thanks for your bit Brendan But now it’s time for someone else to carry on the mantle 🍀.

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26 Feb 2019 22:05:35
That's what's sticking in my craw, Welshy. But I do think he meant all those things sincerely at the time. There's nothing jubilant about his new press conference: he's not equating the job, the club, or the fans. We just couldn't or wouldn't match his ambition (or perhaps defer to his judgment) when it mattered to him--Dembele, McGinn. After his first stab at the CL with Biton as a centre back he was entitled to expect real commitment, as we all were.

But yeah it is hard to take.

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26 Feb 2019 22:13:14
That's the biggest thing for me welshy. He duped me and a hell of a lot of others into thinking he was a celtic man. No celtic man would leave celtic for Leicester never mind with the prospect of a treble treble and 10 in a row on the horizon.

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26 Feb 2019 22:33:23
To the tune of Brendan Rodgers

Relegation relegation
We hope your team goes down this year.

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26 Feb 2019 21:52:07
No ones bigger than our club let's get behind Lenny and security the 10, one things for sure he wants it just as much as anyone he started the run and its fitting that he should finish it, "this isn't the end this is only the beggining" he won 3 titles in a row, beat Barcelona at home was a minute away from a point in Spain and took us to the last 16. Im as gutted as everyone else Rodgers has gone he is clearly a top manager but this is a man who loves the club through and through and i have every faith that if he is backed the way Rodgers was he will be a huge success. Not to mention the quality of players that were brought in under Lennon far less money to spend and far less flops signed.

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27 Feb 2019 07:55:23
Bthing back the thunder Lenny. Bthing it back to Pathadise.

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26 Feb 2019 21:35:13
I note that Lawwell turns 60 a couple of days after the SC final. I wonder if retirement is in the offing 🤔.

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26 Feb 2019 21:45:49
Why would you want that?

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26 Feb 2019 21:54:10
Hope not won't find any better at the job.

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26 Feb 2019 21:58:12
Not saying I want it as such but 15 years is a long time as a CEO. It's only natural to expect a certain stagnation of ideas, purpose and drive in this case. Perhaps a new direction and some fresh ideas will enliven the club and bolster the charge to 10.

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26 Feb 2019 21:34:22
We've all had our say on BR and Lennon but at the end of the day we need to back whoever is in charge no matter if we're happy with the appointment or not. I've got a lot of respect for Lennon taking it on as it's a no win situation. If he delivers the treble he should be winning it and if he doesn't it's an absolute disaster.

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26 Feb 2019 21:51:15
I never thought Brendan was the untouchable god people make him out to be.

He's a world class coach but not a world class manager. He's not tactically good enough to be considered both.

In Europe we were horrendous. The board certainly didn't back him though and he made his dissatisfaction clear.

Domestically last year we had like 82 pts. Most competitive SPL seasons that's not enough to win a league.

Defensive wise it's been hard to watch tbh. Amateur at times.

People made him out to be a god. I don't think it will take long to move on from it.

However it's important we blame everyone who has caused our decline over the years which began way before Rodgers.

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26 Feb 2019 21:28:10
Rodgers interview: "Like I say, I have been a Leicester fan since I was a boy. My Uncle Seamus bought me a Leicester kit for my 4th Bar Mitzvah. I had always hoped to play for the club but injury cut that dream short. I am fortunate that I am now in a position to do the next best thing, taking the reins of this great club. I am following in the giant footsteps of my fellow countryman Martin O'Neill and hope to emulate his huge success. Claudio made the impossible - possible, and there is no reason why I cannot take us back to the pinnacle of European football. We are a sleeping giant and the club deserves to be back at the top. Hopefully I am the man to do that for the best supporters in world football. And like I say, with Harry Maguire at centre forward and James Vardy in goals, I think the future is bright. Of course wee also have the wonderful James Maddison who is in the mould of Andres Iniesta. It is my dream job and I can't wait to get started".

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26 Feb 2019 22:09:09
He didn't mention Raheem Sterling?

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26 Feb 2019 21:24:59
For what its worth, I think that BR meant it when he said that it was the best job in the world and that he was happy and fulfilled, &c &c. It was obvious to see, really.

And obvious, too, that things changed, and it was no longer the best job in the world; that he was neither happy nor fulfilled.

Seemed like there was a bust up over the Dembele transfer as well as the McGinn bull. Obviously Moussa was integral to the manager's plans, and that was why we spent on Eddy to play along with him.

I think he also knows the outrage that such a departure would cause. If he was okay with that, things must have become pretty untenable. Seems like there is enough blame to go round.

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26 Feb 2019 22:41:15
It was his fault Dembele left. Going by his posts on social media.

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27 Feb 2019 00:25:45
Calvacanti, he’s a prick!

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26 Feb 2019 20:57:37
Had a wee look at Lennon's last season and the players that played most games over the season 2013/ 14:-

Forster
Mathews VVD Ambrose Izzy
Forrest Brown Johansen Commons
Samaras Stokes.
with Lustig, Rogic, Pukki, Kayal, Balde, Mulgrew and Griff making up the other most used players.

Reckon he has a much better squad this time around - VVD apart.
There's a few still here from his last spell that will help the transition and he better wear a crash helmet tomorrow night lol.

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26 Feb 2019 21:28:52
Question is not so much the personnel at this point, since so many of them are here in the short term, but how to keep them motivated. My own (very much non-sporting) contract is up in the summer and I know how hard it is to give a ****. The kids that came in on loan must feel betrayed in a different way than the stalwarts of the team.

Forget who first said so earlier on, but Scott Brown could really be the difference to our historical ambitions.

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26 Feb 2019 22:43:26
Hopefully he doesn't tinker too much with the winning formula. The team pretty much picks itself. Good squad should be enough to win the league just hope tomorrow isn't a banana skin with Kennedy in charge.

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26 Feb 2019 20:56:54
The Un-Holy Trinity. (1) Judas Iscariot (2) Maurice Johnstone and now (3) Brendan Rodgers. But God will have the final say when the day of judgement comes. ☘️.

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26 Feb 2019 20:38:18
For all he done well and delivered success the reality is I've had breeks longer than he was in charge.

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26 Feb 2019 20:49:10
Spot on - shut the door on the way out Mo - sorry Brendan.

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26 Feb 2019 21:11:41
Tarnished his reputation forever, for what? £££££. 12 weeks and despite what has been said they would have waited if they wanted him that much. Hope he fails miserably, gets the Dan mack and regrets leaving "his dream job" for the rest of his days.

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26 Feb 2019 21:40:31
Brendan all is forgiven as long as we win the league this year.
I believe he will look back and regret what he has done today.
He is still a young man and had plenty of time to give England another go, that's why its came as a surprise.
In 2 years time he would have went down as an absolute legend, second only to Jock Stein and he has given that status up for greed.

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26 Feb 2019 21:42:59
Chinks that exactly what I said to a mate earlier, for everything he has achieved up here he certainly won't be remembered the way he had hoped to be remembered. double treble means nothing when you ditch a team midway through a season, especially when top of the league by 8points. He has a job on his hands now though, will take more weeks than he will be given to sort that lot out down there, give it to the summer or Xmas and BR will be back on the Pub League sacked manager list.

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26 Feb 2019 21:49:01
Totally agree. Surely Leicester would have waited until the end of the season. He could have agreed to go on the provisio that he could finish the season with us and try for another treble. He's definitely left on a sour note, and only has himself to blame. He actually looked a bit awkward tonight when introduced to the crowd. He will need a tremendous slice of luck to even complete in Europe again with Leicester so I hope he realises what he's left. My opinion on the whole saga is that he simply cannot work with our CE, and he's bolted at the first opportunity. Feck him, life and our great club go on. HH.

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26 Feb 2019 20:37:01
I'd love to see us go for Marco Rose of Salzburg in the summer. His Salzburg team were one of the best we've played in years. Young, High pressing, enthusiastic, energetic attacking football. Might as well aim high imo.

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26 Feb 2019 20:48:26
Can’t see him coming. I’m sure he’d view it as a sideways step at best.

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26 Feb 2019 20:51:08
And get him ready for Leicester halfway through next season Ice Man.

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26 Feb 2019 21:18:24
Guys let’s back Neil Lennon tomorrow before we start discussing his potential successors.

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26 Feb 2019 20:20:31
I am glad Celtic didn't give Brendan 20-40 million extra to spend which a few fans wanted to chase a european dream.
With his track record there is every chance he would have wasted the money on players that are no better than we have already got.
Then having blown the money he would have left us anyway like today.
I am disappointed he has left but Im also delighted to have Lenny back.
Brendan liked to see Celtic win but I didn't believe he was a true Celtic man. I remembered his cousin mention that his first team growing up was Sheff. Wed
Today probably backs that up.
I still wish Brendan all the best and I'm grateful for the memories he has given both myself and my son.

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26 Feb 2019 20:41:02
Leicester fan's song. 🎵 Brendan Rodgers here for 10th or below 🎵😂.

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26 Feb 2019 21:14:28
Pud, a better line, Brendan Rodgers is only here for the dough here for the dough" £££.

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26 Feb 2019 20:16:10
Rodgers presser was a hard watch it was a bit cringy something stinks like big Chris touched on.

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26 Feb 2019 20:23:47
Mally I couldn’t watch the person what daw ye mean?

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26 Feb 2019 20:32:18
it seemed to perfect as if he knew beforehand saying the squad was amazing and a don't know it didn't look right.

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26 Feb 2019 21:50:18
It was written for him, he was reading it off an auto q.

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26 Feb 2019 20:15:59
Has Rodger came out with any sort of statement for the Celtic fans?

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26 Feb 2019 20:37:53
He's just told the Leicester fan's he will give his life for them! Lennon's interview was pleasing. " The Club comes first"An honest interview, & no scripted pi$h. At least there won't be side to side to side. Just get tore rite into them starting tomorrow night. can't wait it's going to be a cracker.

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26 Feb 2019 20:51:11
Pud under Lennon was the worse passing side to side ever witnessed but he’s here now loyal and will give all for the cause.

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26 Feb 2019 20:54:50
Pud we put that's what I was trying to say on another thread it seemed too scripted.

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28 Feb 2019 11:40:18
Slightly worries me when Lenny said he’s going to lean on Kennedy a lot! I get he probably meant because he knows the players and the routines but it worries me the influence Kennedy seems to be gettin! Like to say a big welcome back to Lenny and wish him all the best! Rodgers is the past now and we’ve got another 2 trophies to win! Disgusted by Rodgers actions but if he wants to settle for mid table mediocrity!

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26 Feb 2019 20:01:47
At the end of the day the sustainable success of a team is down to how well the club is managed to which the club is managed extremely well. Happy with the swift appointment to get someone capable in to manage the team and the likelihood is the manager will even be in the dugout for the next game. Can't knock the club for the way they've handled this debacle.

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26 Feb 2019 20:00:55
May all the gods bless Neil Frances . Welcome back sir .

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26 Feb 2019 19:53:05
The King is Dead, Long Live The King, Welcome back Lenny, you led us to the first 3, now bring us in the last 3.
10 in a row is no project.

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26 Feb 2019 19:51:43
So today I feel as if I have walked in on my wife cheating on me with my ugly mate.
Betrayed, let down and left hanging for someone who couldn't lace my boots.
Seriously if this was June we would be wishing BR all the best and thanking him for the good times.
But timing is crucial and he has mugged us all off.
How big is tomorrow night?
Win and the wagon keeps rolling but loose and all the rubbish starts flying.
Good luck lenny. let's bring the thunder back.

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{Ed002's Note - It is not the "ugly" mate she is cheating with. It is Jim (if you accept the threesome with Ross and Emily as a one off).}

26 Feb 2019 19:42:38
Leicester is not even a real city. What could he be thinking?

Going through the 5 stages of Grief right now. Denial most of the afternoon (until he actually announced, if I'm honest) ; Anger for sure; Depression, Bargaining, and Acceptance are in the post.

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26 Feb 2019 20:38:26
I read ED on the site yesterday and really hoped he was right, but the fact that Rodgers didn't put an end to things on Sunday by committing himself to us spoke volumes in my view.
All the talk of him being in his dream job look totally hollow now he has jumped ship at the first opportunity.
If he can so easily give up the chance of another treble, 60,000 crowds, European football, and the opportunity to become a true legend of the club, to go and manage a small club in England where he will get none of that, then he couldn't have been that committed to us all along.
I haven't a clue who I would want as the next boss. Lennon is fine for now but I don't know if he would be the right man long term. Whatever issues there were with him and the board would presumably still be there, so I don't know if there would be a lot of friction.

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26 Feb 2019 21:37:13
Gerry, Brendan is a two faced toad who’s Bexited to the VPL. An unprincipled imposter with an inflated Anglified ego. More of a West Brit than an East Antrim man. He should be remembered as Mo Jo is. We move on. ☘️.

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26 Feb 2019 19:37:27
Anno not everyone wants him but a great interview from lenny let's get behind the wee man he's already said if it ain't broke there's nothing to fix so not alot will change fingers crossed.

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26 Feb 2019 19:28:38
This is not the way I wanted to say farewell to Brendan Rodgers. Even if it was the end of the season and he was up front with his reasons I could accept than, with a big fanfare to see him off.
This way reeks and I'm not talking any of that smelling yer maws mince drivel.

Thanks for the memories

Who are realistic candidates for next year?

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{Ed007's Note - Smelling yer maws mince? Wtf does that mean? 😂😂😂😂

26 Feb 2019 19:44:23
It was a quote from Rodgers in his Liverpool days when he was referring to the local passion and feel for LFC. He was talking about walking through your home town in the good old days where windows would be open and you could smell your mums cooking.

In hindsight he was maybe trying to suck up to the fans
Or maybe I’ve totally ballsed up my memory over the years.

Busy few days for you ed and it’s not even the transfer window.

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{Ed007's Note - Right got you now lol Yeah it passes the time when the site's busy and isn't near as boring as the transfer window.}

26 Feb 2019 20:03:10
Cheers to you and the boys on the live chat with the streams - glad i persevered as it was BRs last match.

Who do you fancy for the job
And who (total speculation) would you see being realistic?

I know you’ve laid out the steve Clarke stats, but I reckon the board will go that way.

Michael o Neil?

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26 Feb 2019 20:10:25
Smellin yer maws mince lol. I thought it was an insult. Gway and smell yer maws mince. I've been wrong before mind.

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26 Feb 2019 22:02:29
A though it was a dig at yermawsbaws 😂😂 a was going to scroll back to see what drivel he'd posted. Not that he does, or she.

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26 Feb 2019 19:26:40
I suppose I owe Charlie Nicolas an apology. I slaughtered him when he said BR would be gone by January but he was only a month out so I'm enough of a man to say he was right and I was wrong. Rogers duped me into thinking he was a real Celtic supporter but he's just another greedy manager. However, I also remember how disappointed I was when Lenny left and I'd like to welcome him back with open arms and I'll be delighted if he's the guy who picks up the tenth league trophy in a couple of years time.

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26 Feb 2019 22:50:16
I'd hope we would aim higher than Lennon for the 10IAR. But him doing it would get it up Sevco better than anyone else.

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26 Feb 2019 18:55:43
Hi ed 007 how's that leg after all this time? Well today was a swine eh? How long before Mr. Rogers is back cherry picking our players? Calmac, James Forrest etc.

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{Ed007's Note - It's just the same, Andy mate, where have you been hiding? The thing is, if Rodgers does want any of our players he's going to find out EXACTLY how tough a negotiator Peter Lawwell can be, and Lawwell will see it as personal. All we need to do is turn down any offer and refuse them permission to speak to the player - then the ball's in the players' court and they'll need to request a transfer, after seeing the backlash towards Rodgers from the support I really can't see any of our players - well the Scottish lads anyway - being too keen to force a move to Leicester.}

26 Feb 2019 19:29:11
I’m sure he’ll be in for Sinky and I hope he tells him to ram his 30 pieces of silver up his fake tanned hole.

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{Ed007's Note - That could happen. Sinclair's contract is up next summer so this coming window looks like it'll be a new deal or be sold.}

26 Feb 2019 19:35:54
If he takes boyata he will be sacked before Christmas.

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26 Feb 2019 19:50:12
I'm always reading ed, just never quick enough with my comments, they're a sharp bunch of lads and laddesses on here. Keep well pal.

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{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate and you. You should drop by the live chat for a bit of craic/moaning.}

26 Feb 2019 19:11:24
To put it in simple terms, im fu***ng raging!

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26 Feb 2019 19:15:50
Maurice Johnstone and him will be remembered with the same fondness. His legacy is being pumped in his last game at Ibrox by his apprentice and abandoning the club when he knows what 10 in a row would mean to the fans. He was not and is no longer worthy of the Celtic fans adulation. Desertion in the face of the enemy. An imposter and a phoney. I’m a Celtic supporter it’s my dream job. I wouldn't like to see how he treated a club he didn’t like or fans that didn’t love him. Obviously didn’t learn enough from the late Tommy Burns. Anyway you no whit happens. Shut the door on the way out Brendan. Thank God we have Neil Lennon to pick up the reins in the short if not the long term.

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26 Feb 2019 19:16:35
Och get a grip man. Just think of Red Imps and that will help you let go!

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26 Feb 2019 20:22:08
If he left at the end of the season I would wish him all the best in his new job but leaving at this time of the season is so bad of him And I find I can't wish him good at all And no disrespect to NL but I really hope we go for higher quality and get him in place for May so he can get his own stamp on the club and playing staff before the European campaign begins.

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26 Feb 2019 18:51:26
Anybody know what's the latest with wee griff? Surely Lennon is the man to have a word in his ear and get him firing on all cylinders again.

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26 Feb 2019 18:19:20
Just read what Bertie has said sums everything up from a true Celtic legend.

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26 Feb 2019 19:01:10
Bertie is a true Celtic LEGEND and a fantastic guy to meet.
His love of our club is timeless and limitless.
It's true what he says; Not many have left Celtic for bigger and better and very many regret walking out the door.

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26 Feb 2019 17:59:27
Lenny with Kennedy and duff that's it.

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26 Feb 2019 17:51:15
Tell you something we are really lucky brown didn't jump ship because he's going to be seriously important here.

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26 Feb 2019 17:58:36
We've got experienced pris like broony kt and sinc plus boyata jozo lustig these guys should get us through this.

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26 Feb 2019 18:07:17
Have to agree. KT has proven experience beyond his years. Steady ship until the league is secured.

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26 Feb 2019 18:15:02
The next two games will be a huge test of the players mood, moral and mentality. No idea how many of them had any clue about this bombshell but it's imperative the support and players focus on what's more important despite this huge distraction and aftermath.
We are still in a very strong position, with the same players that got us there and I suppose a bonus is NL hits the ground running with a point to prove and a chance to make some history of his own?

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26 Feb 2019 18:39:34
100% agree there Kev. It can’t be underestimated how important brown will be in what’s happening right now. However I think it was maybe Ed who mentioned this earlier, I’d love to know what Rodgers said to brown before he signed his 2 year deal recently because I doubt he’d have told him it was his intention to jump ship at the first opportunity.

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{Ed007's Note - Rodgers must have spoken to Brown to tell him where he stood for the next two years and his plans for improving the team. What if - and it's a huge if really because any new manager would be happy to have someone like Brown in there and on his side just like Rodgers did when he took over - but what if the next manager doesn't see any future for a 34-year old Scott Brown in his team? He might not like Brown's gallus swaggering image and there's a personality clash, he might see him as too slow in the legs or too negative in his gameplay, where does that leave Brown?
From the outside and with what little information we do know, if I was Scott Brown - any Celtic player in fact - I'd feel massively let down by Rodgers today.
And if he does come in for any our players I hope they remember and take heed of the way Rodgers has conducted himself over the last 24 hours.}

26 Feb 2019 18:49:47
Bitton back in the side, big Eddy hitting form again and believe Ntcham will come on to a game not forgetting wee griff must be nearing a return. Plenty left in the tank and more to come.

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26 Feb 2019 19:02:50
Agree Kev, makes Brown's deal the best bit of business in the window.

Has worked with Lennon before, knows what is going to be expected and will be there to lead the team on the park. This situation without him and other guys like KT and Calmac would be a different ball game.

Onwards and upwards with guys who really know what it means to be Celtic.

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26 Feb 2019 19:03:41
If u believe the reports OAB it states rogers told the players yesterday that he would be going for the Leicester job.

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26 Feb 2019 19:18:19
100% spot on Ed I hope all the Celtic players remember what Rodgers did today if rhe opportunity ever arises to play under him again. An imposter with no principles.

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26 Feb 2019 19:19:23
Ed I've lost all respect for Rodgers. As said earlier that was a done deal. We have cut head off rattle snake. In a few seasons Rodgers will be "I should of stayed"

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{Ed007's Note - It just shows the level of his arrogance & ego, Phil.}

26 Feb 2019 19:20:52
NL beat Barcelona. BR didn’t.

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26 Feb 2019 19:22:12
This is how it feels to be Celtic I’ll tell u what 21 hrs on a bus following the team I love that’s what it feels like to be Celtic I’ll be here for ten in a row . dream job he says team I love he says aye right no one is bigger than our club here we go 10iar.

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26 Feb 2019 19:22:24
Do you think it was assurances around playing time that convinced Brown to stay? I think he’s been long enough in the game to know next season it’s unlikely he’ll be a first choice pick. Maybe his ambitions are to move into a coaching role and Rodgers was prepared to facilitate that as per kolo. Which does reiterate your point Ed however I don’t see Rodgers being the mitigating factor in Brown’s decision. Who knows what discussions would have been based around.

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26 Feb 2019 19:39:26
I've read things saying rodgers had nothing to do with Brown's contract talks and it all went between brown and lawwel.

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{Ed007's Note - That's right but they would still have chatted about the footballing side of things and where they saw his place and career going over the next 2 years.}

26 Feb 2019 17:50:49
Ok I appreciate that the time Rodgers spent at Celtic was always going to be heavily influenced by varying factors a) level of transfer budget, b) inability to persuade foreign players to come to Scotland, c) lack of depth of competition in Scotland etc. So being a realist I accepted all of the above and when Rodgers was appointed I thought ok just let's enjoy the time he spends here. The man was building a legacy that would have made him revered by Celtic supporters for generations to come. However I can neither forgive or forget the mannner in which he has left the club. I am not going to delve into immotive terms in the heat of the moment. Suffice to say his lack of professionalism displayed in the manner and timing in the manner of his departure has for me tainted the legacy he was creating.

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26 Feb 2019 18:50:44
Maurice Johnstone and him will be remembered with the same fondness. His legacy is being pumped in his last game at Ibrox by his apprentice and abandoning the club when he knows what 10 in a row would mean to the fans. He was not and is no longer worthy of the Celtic fans adulation. Desertion in the face of the enemy. An imposter and a phoney. I’m a Celtic supporter it’s my dream job. I wouldn't like to see how he treated a club he didn’t like or fans that didn’t love him. Obviously didn’t learn enough from the late Tommy Burns. Anyway you no whit happens. Shut the door on the way out Brendan. Thank God we have Neil Lennon to pick up the reins in the short if not the long term.

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26 Feb 2019 19:22:19
Can see why you would compare him to Mo Johnson but it has to be said he has given us 2 fantastic years and then betrayed us in the 3rd year so he is more like Judas who betrayed Jesus in the 3rd year. Anyway he will make a lot of money but the only thing he will win have a chance of winning is the Championship as i can't see Leicester winning EPL or in Europe.

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26 Feb 2019 17:34:21
Mancini = slippy gee new nappy lol.

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26 Feb 2019 17:26:42
That's Lenny got the job on an interim basis.

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26 Feb 2019 17:25:23
On the bright side it's a massive opportunity for a new manager, young squad with more players coming through. Great reputation at the club for developing younger loan players. Plenty of rebuilding to be done in the summer to put their own stamp on the team. Still positive as it's exciting to see what the next man can do.

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26 Feb 2019 18:17:43
Always look on the bright side of life - daroo; daroo daroo daroo.

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26 Feb 2019 18:52:43
And, hopefully, Griffiths will start every game and score 40 goals a season again.

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26 Feb 2019 17:19:49
Marco Rose from Salzburg I think would be a good appointment 👍.

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26 Feb 2019 17:07:37
Well said regarding Peter Lawell not his biggest fan but he has done a good job and could have left many times for more money l know we all want us spending big money but when a so called man who was born in to the Celtic family walks out on us but we all know Celtic is our club and always will be and will never leave our club as our unbroken history shows we have been let down before but not one person is bigger than our club.

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26 Feb 2019 21:39:06
Nonsense. He's getting paid almost £4 mil a year at Celtic more than the majority of EPL clubs.

Why would he leave?

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26 Feb 2019 16:40:25
BBC SPORTS Website are currently running the following item : 'Arsenal plotting £25 swoop for Celtic's Tierney - gossip' . . .

25 QUID - Aye Right! ! !

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26 Feb 2019 16:38:32
Ed what do you reckon his wage will be at Leicester? I would guess about 125 k a week.

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{Ed007's Note - I've no idea Pud.}

26 Feb 2019 17:15:29
Read a few places it's 150k and over 100 million to waste.

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{Ed007's Note - I fixed that typo for you, Kev 😉

26 Feb 2019 17:29:29
Aye very good ed 😂😂😂😂😂.

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{Ed007's Note - 😋😀

26 Feb 2019 16:24:05
Tanning salons in Glasgow are at half blast.

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26 Feb 2019 17:30:33
Did Kenny miller die?

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26 Feb 2019 16:28:28
Difficult one to think on. In one hand I thank Rodgers for his work especially the invincible season that will never be repeated in my lifetime. However I am sick of getting pumped at home in Europe. Those were the big games I looked forward to each year and recently have faced them with dread.

As a coach he is one of the best around but his signings were always suspect. Good luck to him at Leicester - he will definitely need it. Timing is horrible though especially given our next 2 games.

Lennon will do a job but not sure if he is the answer. Same with Clarke. Who else though is in our budget?

Don't agree with the critiscm of Lawwell either. He's done more for the club than Rodgers has. Take a look over at Govan if you want to see what happens when you throw everything for the chance of success.

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26 Feb 2019 17:16:38
Oh bubs with talk like that you'll be labelled a fan boy.

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26 Feb 2019 19:17:01
Nah mate just thinking logically. Just read a lost comparing Rodgers to Mo Johnstone. Madness. Poor Ed must be demented with all the posts 😂.

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{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't go that far but the way the fans are feeling today he's not much higher up in his principles and personal standards than Judas.}

26 Feb 2019 16:27:54
My last post on this matter as it has left a bad taste in my mouth. Basically, HE, not worthy of calling him by his name, has jumped at the first opportunity. Although there has been rumours I don't recall any concrete offers. Common decency, respect and honour thrown out of the window. As I said he might've had problems with Lawwell but do the right thing. Waving his ten fingers for 10 in a row - a joke of a man. Utter contempt for him now.

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26 Feb 2019 17:13:56
I totally agree!

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26 Feb 2019 17:25:39
He was offered a job in China pre season? The guy has delivered for us big time over the past few years and if he choses to go then he goes with my blessing. Timing is horrible but Lennon will do a job until the end of the season.

No one is bigger than the club and that includes the manager. Get the next appointment right and we will still do 10.

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26 Feb 2019 16:16:33
Really disappointed in the news about Rodgers - can't believe the timing, or the standard of club he's going to.

Think what makes it feel worse is that we gave him the chance to rebuild his career and whilst he's given us a lot of success, feel he owed it to us to deliver the final part of the season.

Onwards and upwards - we won plenty before him and will win plenty after him.

Ed - what would you say the chances were of Martinez and Maloney as replacements?

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{Ed007's Note - I can't see it. I actually thought Martinez would have went to Leicester lol

26 Feb 2019 16:31:47
Ha! I thought that too when they were linked yesterday. Know it's a bit of a long shot but of all the names those would be the ones that would cheer me up :)

Just please god - anyone but Moyes.!

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26 Feb 2019 16:31:44
Who do you think will be our first choice ED?

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{Ed007's Note - Neil Lennon until the end of the season then Clarke if he fancies it, if not Lennon will get it full-time. Maybe even a Clarke/Lennon partnership to rival those other great double acts like Morecombe & Wise, The Two Ronnies or even Hale & Pace.}

26 Feb 2019 17:40:39
I don’t know if Lennon and Clarke would get on. Two determined men who don’t like to compromise.

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26 Feb 2019 19:25:59
frank lampard or benitez would do.

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{Ed007's Note - Fat Frank 😂😂😂😂

26 Feb 2019 16:14:34
I bet Petrie is spewing that he won't get any compensation now lol.

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26 Feb 2019 16:43:05
Time to get rid of that stupid avatar pal. He's shown utter contempt for us as a fan base. Lennon is the man to get us to 10 in a row.

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26 Feb 2019 16:10:36
Correct chinks 67 because who ever comes in now is under so much pressure like l posted earlier what are the players feeling like now especially the ones who came in last month he has let all the Celtic family down which he said he was born in to so to treat us like this is disgusting.
Tomorrow's game is now massive for us as the tribute act will be hoping we will now implode it's now time for us all get behind the team and get over the line this season as from a position of strength We have now been left high and dry by Brendan Rodgers.

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26 Feb 2019 16:10:23
Thanks BR for the memories. next.
We are Celtic.

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26 Feb 2019 14:03:54
Ed who do you think will be our next manager as l have not got a clue as this was something l was not expecting at this time if we go for an interim manager how do we plan for champions league qualifiers if we win the league yesterday l would have laughed if anybody had said if we win the league.
Yet again Peter Lawwell will be getting all the abuse and maybe some of it is justified but all talk of Brendan Rodgers being a Celtic legend is now gone because of the timing of his departure.

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{Ed007's Note - I think our next manager will be Neil Lennon in the short-term at least and then maybe Steve Clarke if he fancies it, if not it'll probably be Lennon.}

26 Feb 2019 16:19:19
If Lennon comes in, gets this title over the line and wins the Scottish cup he’s a very to get it. Let’s see if Lawwell and co give him the funds that Rodgers got if he does indeed get the job full time.

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26 Feb 2019 16:27:15
Personally i don't think clarke will entertain Celtic, given his recent stand against sectarianism. Why would he want to increase the level of abuse towards him and his family.

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26 Feb 2019 16:29:05
Why did NL actually leave first time round Ed? And what's changed? John Park?

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{Ed007's Note - Lawwell and Park running the footballing side of things and NL being no more than a coach. Basically Park was working as a DOF without ever being officially given the job.}

26 Feb 2019 16:33:36
That's seriously depressing ed.

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{Ed007's Note - I just can't see the board showing any ambition to keep the Club going forward, they seem to be happy being the big fish in a wee pond and CL football (money) is seen as a bonus.}

26 Feb 2019 16:56:38
Don’t do that to us Ed😥.

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26 Feb 2019 15:52:22
Sore one to take hoping the board already have a replacement lined up as it was almost certain Brendan would be away in the summer in any event.

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26 Feb 2019 15:50:30
Regardless of whether you were BR's biggest fan or not (actually u can't be he was) he has let every single Celtic player and fan down. If he comes back to watch us what will the reception be? Compare that to if he left as treble treble manager who took us as far as he could. Seriously flawed thinking- bank balance v decency and standing in the Celtic family for ever more.

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26 Feb 2019 16:11:56
We don't know what was going on behind the scenes but I am sad he chose to leave at such a crucial time in the season.

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26 Feb 2019 16:27:22
Money talks mate at the end of the day. Cheers for the memories Brendan. We move on and get someone in. Lennon Delia and BR have been part of our march to 10 in a row. Every ending is a new beginning. There will be the usual moaning arguing blaming the board Lawell etc but we all know whoever is brought in we will back him 100%.2 big games coming up so here's hoping he hits the ground running!

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26 Feb 2019 16:36:24
Raw, he was ragin with dembele, it's worse what he's done. At least dembele left for a decent club, and he never spun us the I'm one of u sh! te.

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26 Feb 2019 15:34:27
It looks the way this story unfolds in installments that there might have been a cunning plan in place behind the scenes at Celtic for a time and the news is just being spoon-fed in dribs and drabs for dramatic effect?
Of course it's a sore one, for every Celtic fan; but the timing from both parties, immediately after a Euro exit and NL waiting in the wings? Did anyone at all see this coming?

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26 Feb 2019 16:29:22
I thinknits down to the suggested fued with lawell, possibly told him he would stay till first PL team came for him.

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26 Feb 2019 15:30:17
Celtic don't do anything by halves to they? First Brenden leaves boot in sore parts one then to finish it off we are in strong talks with NL for interim manager SO sore to take.

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26 Feb 2019 16:10:56
John Kennedy in charge of the team tomorrow apparently. Don't think he was asked to join BR; or chose to stay regardless.
Anyway good luck to him tomorrow at the stadium of Shegite.

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26 Feb 2019 16:13:31
Lennon is the right man to get in at this time of the season as he has good relationship with some of the players, knows the club inside out and will get the backing of most fans.

We can review things in the summer.

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26 Feb 2019 16:24:25
How many of the players that were there will Lennon are still there?

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26 Feb 2019 16:24:42
Sorry RAW to disagree Leicester sack there manager and within 2 days get a top top manager in place we lose our manager and we get NL what dose that say about our club?

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26 Feb 2019 15:22:01
He can rot in hell. "I'm a celtic supporter, best job in the world" then leaves us mid season. He won the double treble when there was no threat from the other mob. Why didn't he stay and put Gerard in his place. Why did he not do the decent thing, stay until end of season and be fondly remembered. OK, he maybe had his run ins with Lawell but so what. Greed. Greed Greed.

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26 Feb 2019 15:05:31
Only thing that will cheer me up today is seeing Ronny back through the door 😏.

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26 Feb 2019 15:53:09
I said that earlier Welshy but my post only made it to the 'Other Posts' page. Almost like the reserve league of banter posts 😔.

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26 Feb 2019 15:59:24
Ive been saying that to bhoys all day I’d have him back in a heartbeat.

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26 Feb 2019 16:05:22
Lots of complementarity with BR, that's a great call WB.

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26 Feb 2019 16:29:40
Haha nice 1.Strachan and Mowbray intrested😂😂.

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26 Feb 2019 17:24:44
It's time for the call to dr jo.

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28 Feb 2019 11:35:29
Welshy there would be season tickets piled up outside the front door. I love the guy and think he done a good job but I'd say the vast majority wouldn't accept it.

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26 Feb 2019 14:48:36
Having a giggle about commper. Brought back found memory of my youth in 80s with my dad at car auction. Saw an old Austin maestro get pushed through for 50 notes. point I'm making is if we all club together for a wheelchair, can we push this hunt through auction and push our losses on? Lol.

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26 Feb 2019 17:26:04
He'll be chained to railings til final cheque clears. No shifting him.

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26 Feb 2019 14:39:41
No doubt in my mind that was a done deal in summer regarding Rodgers going to Leicester. Puel babysits till we go out of Europe, nice pay off to keep quiet? Benkovic signs for Leicester but loaned immediately to celtic? Benkovic signing for Leicester by Rodgers.

This is what happened! Corruption? When will FIFA ban agents, pariahs, snakes what ever you call them.

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26 Feb 2019 15:18:42
What a pick living dream then team unsettled 2big games could wait till end of season 2 more trophies then fair enough to go somewhere like Chelsea man utd.

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26 Feb 2019 16:47:34
Chelsea and Man Utd? You on the sauce Jake?

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26 Feb 2019 14:06:05
So like most fan I imagine gutted to see Brendan leave, particularly at this point of the season. Personally don't think it will effect the league but maybe the cups will be a bit more challenging. The guy did have quality and other than today's shambles he's done well for our club in his time. Anyway next question? Who do we want or see realistic as the next long term celtic manager?

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26 Feb 2019 14:19:00
It doesn't matter. We are officially a pub team now. Our board won't back any manager.

We are just a revolving door of buy and sell.

Fan base aside we have absolutely nothing worse talking about. Scottish football is on its hole.

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26 Feb 2019 14:32:35
Tesla it's where we are in Scottish football at the moment no point crying over it as sore as its to take. I spoke at the start of the month about loans being a possible way for us to combat the football World from now on.

We are still a big club just in an unfortunate football climate. We just need to find a way to combat these challenges. The problems going to be as a coach and tactician Brendan has been quality, its going to be difficult to keep that calibre.

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26 Feb 2019 15:08:57
Exactly Tesla scottish football is on its hole, and that's why quality won't come to our league, so no point in saying we should splash the cash, what we have is the standard of player that's going to entertain our p@ss poor league. oldkilly.

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26 Feb 2019 15:35:41
We are paying 10-20 k week wages for most of our players except a few.

We can afford to give out 40-50k a week wages

Now many players may not be interested in Scotland but for 40k a week plus we could easily attract players twice as good as what we have now. Scotland or not.

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26 Feb 2019 15:58:27
40/ 50k a week no problem except players on those wages will cost 15/ 20m, but we have £50m in the bank, oh just remembered its £39m. oldkilly.

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26 Feb 2019 15:59:14
Other leagues such as Austrian aren't the best but their teams compete in Europe. That's what I want for our club and hopefully the bubble will burst for the EPL eventually.

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26 Feb 2019 16:16:39
We pay a £62m wage bill oldkilly you do the maths

We have a bloated squad. We could field 3 teams probably.

If we lose the deadwood and have a main squad of 23-25 players we can easily pay 30-50k a week wages

At ZERO extra cost on the wage bill that we pay now.

Simple maths oldkilly. We are squandering cash on players we don't even use.

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26 Feb 2019 17:06:18
Yes Tesla players we don't use and those same players we can't get rid of, who may want to sit out their contracts, and if the club terminated their contracts what would the cost be. Then we sign the quality you so desire on £40/ 50k a week, add in the transfer cost etc what would that cost, anyway as I have said and other posters that quality won't entertain our league. We all want the best for the club but we have to be realistic. oldkilly.

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26 Feb 2019 14:03:20
I’d love wee Shaun Maloney to get the number 2 job whoever we go for. No sure he would come but think he’s got a big future ahead.

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26 Feb 2019 16:02:11
Not be a better idea to let the manager pick his own number 2?
Look what happened last time we picked one.

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26 Feb 2019 14:00:43
There is only one reason Rodgers is going tleicester, not ambition, not the "lure of the EPL" no he is going for MORE MONEY.
Celtic can satisfy his footballing ambitions by offering him the chance of european football every season and the chance to take us further than any other Celtic manager (Stein excepting)
Leicester are a divided, player power ridden team with Vardy taking on the "Whats App" of Kenny Miller and moaning about the boss, ANY boss to the directors.
Rodgers you reap what you sow, enjoy the Championship.

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26 Feb 2019 15:34:16
Timalloy, I agree 100%. Dream job, 5 year contract, chance of a treble treble but I you know what I'm not interested in any of that! Why, because I have always had a soft spot for Leicester and mid table team with zilch to play for until end of season. Oh but they will give me x times more cash - where do I sign. He has soured his relationship and if he seen the season out with a treble could have left on a high. My dug has more loyalty.

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26 Feb 2019 16:27:11
The best part is if you sign a five year deal, you'll probably only have to actually work one year and get paid off. Remember Ranieri? He should have had a job for life at Leicester after arguably the greatest achievement ever. But 9 months later he was shown the door. And a few of the players still there were the ones to make him walk the plank.

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26 Feb 2019 17:01:29
You don't really believe he's going to be managing Leicester in the Championship Tim, do you? How do you know his footballing ambitions are to stroll the Scottish Premiership and then get horsed in Europe? He has more chance of moving to a better job in England or Spain by getting Leicester into the top 6 or 8 than he does winning trebles with Celtic. As for saying he's only going for the money, that's a cop out by Celtic fans who can't admit that our club is not the be all and end all of football.

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{Ed007's Note - If Rodgers thinks he can get Leicester into the Top 6 in England then he's even more deluded than people gave him credit for. I'll say that he won't last 18 months, 2 years tops at Leicester.}

26 Feb 2019 17:34:34
That's fair enough Ed, he may well fail spectacularly at Leicester but if we're talking purely about his desire to land a top job in future then a double treble (on course for a treble treble) has only got him interest from Leicester whereas 2 seasons of not getting relegated with Swansea in the PL got him the Liverpool job.

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26 Feb 2019 13:53:19
If, and i think we can think when, BR goes who takes the flak? For me it's him. To leave in the situation we are in, tight league and big game tomorrow never mind Hibs at the weekend, would be unforgivable. This ain't Barcelona were talking here.

What surprises me most is the ambition he has shown, or lack of, in this particular club. After his achievements over two seasons to put his reputation with us on the line, and if we don't win the league it will be in tatters, is surprising to me.

Think long and hard BR, you claim to be a Celtic man. Celtic men don't leave at times like this, again, this ain't Barca.

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26 Feb 2019 14:26:45
You were warned even the green brigade banner warned. 10 in a row is not a project. Back the manager or lose him.

You have just seen the result.

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26 Feb 2019 14:33:30
2 huge games coming up. I've gone through a range of emotions today but I've basically lost respect for him. The only reason I would like to see him do well down there is because they already see us as a mickey mouse league and would only fuel that nonsense if he was to fail. So scunnered mostly because although he had a shocking record in the transfer market, I do believe he was great for developing players.

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26 Feb 2019 14:42:16
He wasn't sacked he's leaving of his own accord. now whatever the reasons are . fallouts with lawell not enough money players he didn't want . he is walking out on us . now it looks like we're bring back a manager who departed for the same reasons.

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26 Feb 2019 13:38:29
Bit of a shambles right now and looks like Lennon for interim. However who realistically do we get in long term?

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26 Feb 2019 14:01:40
Lenny to meet Celtic today just announced.

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26 Feb 2019 14:04:13
Steve Clarke, let's be honest, we aren't going to make the last 16 in any euro competitions unless it's by luck, sad but true. Clarke would do us well in the domestic league, which is all we really want (the board) course the fans want to compete in Europe but chances are that won't happen much. Also, Lennon wouldn't be bad permanent, has the passion and I'm sure he brought VVD and wanyama to the club, also a few big victories in charge too, Barcelona being the main one, with Rodgers let's be honest, we didn't even beat AEK.

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26 Feb 2019 14:16:49
If Lennon takes over and completes the treble then he will be prime candidate (not my preference) ; however, I am sure (as sure as I can be after stating on here BR wouldn't go to Leicester) - and knowing how fickle fans can be, he will have a strong case, if he wins the league the cup and beats Sevco 2/ 3 times in the process.
However, I seem to remember there is 'history' between him and Lawell (surprise, surprise) , so short term may suit both parties and then we can look further afield and look for a more high profile suitor?

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26 Feb 2019 14:33:29
Lennon is not good enough for celtic god look at what he did at hibs just about destroyed them and they have good
Players plus the temper tantrums ect is bloody embarrassing I’d rather duff take over until the summer Lennon is controversial and can very easily upset a lot of people that’s not what we need obviously others will have other opinions but come on let’s be honest even as temporary boss i certainly don’t want him at the helm, we will win the league Regardless of whose in charge anyway and we need a good quality manager in the summer or now if we can not Lennon though.

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26 Feb 2019 15:17:42
I'd go for the Salzburg team.

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26 Feb 2019 13:32:01
Maybe Brendan can send some good players up here.

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26 Feb 2019 13:46:40
He could give us Benkovic for another season. 👍.

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26 Feb 2019 15:14:29
He won't give us Benkovic, more likely he will take Tierney and McGregor. oldkilly.

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26 Feb 2019 15:18:21
No be giving us any players will be trying to steal our bestvlike kt and calmac.

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26 Feb 2019 13:28:45
Ed whose your choice for manager.

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{Ed007's Note - Marcelo Bielsa obviously lol.}

26 Feb 2019 13:44:44
Claude Puel.

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26 Feb 2019 13:49:40
Haha apart from him lol heard he’s on £100k funded by a private business man.

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{Ed007's Note - And the compensation is about £7 million lol

26 Feb 2019 14:02:21
Dafa out of contract at end of season but we've no chance to rich.

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26 Feb 2019 14:18:39
Anyone who doesn't have a Scouse accent!

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26 Feb 2019 14:31:23
Mikel Arteta, David Wagner?

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26 Feb 2019 13:22:56
I think people need to remember Brendan was only here for part of the 8iar. We managed before without him and will manage again without him. Good luck Brendan, thanks for the memories and hail hail. Here we go 10 In a row.

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26 Feb 2019 13:22:26
I agree with what you said earlier Ed about everything Brendan has said was lies to leave us at this stage of the season is a kick in the b***s for every Celtic fan.
What about the players we brought in last month how are they going to react.
To say you are a Celtic man and in your dream job and then treat us like this if he was intending to go leave at the end of a season not just before we have to go to Edinburgh in our next 2 games which now could have a big impact on our season the players really have to do it on their own now because they have been let down by Brendan. (.

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{Ed007's Note - I wonder what Rodgers said to Broony about his plans when Brown was making his decision last month? Did he tell Brown he was planning on leaving or did he tell him what his plans were for the team over the next couple of seasons?
What if any new manager thinks a nearly 34-year old Scott Brown is past it or too slow for his style of play?}

26 Feb 2019 13:44:07
The Tim I g is awful surely if Rodgers wanted to leave he could have left in the summer his stock would be even higher after delivering a treble and let's face there's a vacancy down there every month.

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26 Feb 2019 14:10:51
To broony ed?
He fecking wheeled out John Kennedy to tell the press he was already planning for next season yesterday!

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{Ed007's Note - There you go, Kev.}

26 Feb 2019 14:25:01
That's what everyone is thinking Mally. The timing was obviously down to Leicester sacking Puel; but they could have appointed a caretaker until the summer - like they did when Ranieri got sacked.
I suppose nothing has been signed as yet (or has it? ) but BR could have stayed and left a hero - all being well with a treble treble.
I agree with Ed as well; what has he been telling the players who came/ stayed because he was manager?
You never know the minute right enough - being a Celtic supporter is a roller coaster, a waltzer and a ghost train combined.

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26 Feb 2019 14:32:42
It’s not the fact Brendan’s leaving that gets me, it’s the timing of it, if he leaves in the summer with possibly another treble in the bag no one could complain. The way this has came about for me leaves a very bitter taste and brings a lot of bad feeling that would never have happened if he’d just seen the season out. This I feel is that big that for me Lawwell / Desmond must come out and explain exactly what’s gone on here and more importantly where we go from here going forward. Are we going to go big and bring a manager in on huge wages like some have suggested, or are we going to go down the route of a Clarke or Lennon, coming in on the cheap? Very disappointed in Rodgers and the board for allowing this to happen at this stage of the season. It’s ok saying “ what can the board do” they could say yeah you can leave but it won’t be before the summer. Is that not the same as Rodgers saying to Dembele or Ntcham “ give us another 6 months to a year then move?

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26 Feb 2019 15:02:03
100% garry. We need to put a marker down here and aim as high as we possibly can, benetez is a great shout, a think it's kev that's been saying him for a long time now. It would be scandalous if we go backwards from here, I'd be gutted with Clarke now after we've had Rodgers. If we can't get a high standard of manager in now then I'd be happy enough with lennon till the summer as long as it's not permanent.

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26 Feb 2019 13:18:31
I can't believe it - it has ruined by day. i'm worried that Davy Moyes is still unemployed - please no. if it's a cheap option they're looking Steve Clarke for me. lennon had his time and left on his own accord.

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{Ed007's Note - Aw ffs you!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬 I had forgot about Moyes. 😭😭

26 Feb 2019 14:06:59
Just got a shiver down my spine there, forgot about that clown still prostituting himself about any vacant job.

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26 Feb 2019 14:29:00
Moyes would empty the whole feckin place from the dressing room to the stands. Would rather have Roy Keane.

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26 Feb 2019 16:05:15
I was sick in my mouth when I just read the names moyes and keane.

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26 Feb 2019 13:11:51
Just looking at odds on next manager. wishful thinking but wouldn't mind Marco Rose (Salzburg) like for like only better in Europe.

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26 Feb 2019 13:21:03
I'm praying we don't go for a cheap option. A guy like that would be amazing and show the ambition we want. Who knows though.

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26 Feb 2019 13:21:24
Based on what I've seen this season he's certainly towards the top of my list. Julian Nagelsmann, Paolo Fonseca, Cocu, Abel Ferreira, Marco Giampaolo, Bielsa, seen a few people say Rafa. Perhaps one of these for me but haven't really sat down and thought about it properly. What about José or Zizou? 😉.

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{Ed007's Note - Biesla's been one of the best coaches in the world for a while now but a lot people in the UK had never heard of him. I suggest him every time the Celtic job comes up 😂

26 Feb 2019 13:24:20
Ivan Lenko. brugge.

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26 Feb 2019 13:36:57
That would be a great acquisition but I would fully expect him to move to either Germany or Engerlund. We can but dream.

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26 Feb 2019 13:53:26
It was Chile where I first heard of him I must admit Ed. Seen you mention him the other day. Top drawer though. Spoke to a few folk down here who say Rafa will walk in the summer, sometimes (not in Brendan's case) timing is key. Rafa is as good a shout as any then. He can certainly organise a defence which could see us look harder to beat in Europe. I could double that list quite easily.

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26 Feb 2019 12:35:29
Well the BIG winner out of all this if Brendan has left is LAWWELL.
He has got rid of a thorn in his side over the lack of transfer activity, Lennon or Clarke will come cheaper and NOT want big transfer budgets, Leicester pay big bucks for Brendan, Davies and Kolo and Pedro pockets even more wads of cash.
Just one heartfelt plea Brendan take Kennedy also as part of your Leicester staff.

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{Ed007's Note - It's hardly Lawwell's fault that we signed Compper, Gamboa, Hendry, Kouassi and Benyu etc, then resigning Izaguirre who was well past it when he left the first time - or do we just forget about them and blame Lawwell anyway? Rodgers wanted Compper and Lawwell made him one of the top earners at the Club to get Rodgers his man, the German was meant to replace Boyata who would have been sold last summer but because Compper is basically garbage that plan was out the window, Lawwell then allowed Rodgers to block Boyata's move costing the Club £9 million and probably the CL place and the money, the whole Boyata situation is 100% Rodgers fault and of his making.
Lawwell got him the 2 CBs he asked for on top of who was already here, should Lawwell and the board just keep spending money on positions where we are top heavy, how many CBs do we need at the Club?
When Maryan Shved signed Rodgers made out that he didn't know much about the deal etc but low and behold he knows Shved's agent from his days at Liverpool and it was through Rodgers contact was made and the player was scouted and like every other transfer Rodgers gave it the green light. I
If you remember when Rodgers came in I was apprehensive because of his attitude and ego and what I knew from his time at Liverpool from other Eds, I was lambasted for it and then the invincible season changed my mind completely but after today - even if he doesn't take the Leicester job - he's went totally down in my estimations as he has played the fans, the players and the Club overall for mugs.
What's the odds on Leicester getting relegated?}

26 Feb 2019 13:14:10
Even if he doesn't take it (which I'm sure won't happen) why would we want him to stay with us. In a normal job you wouldn't tell your bosses you had an interview for somewhere else until you get it. He's basically said he's had enough at Celtic so thanks but cheerio Brendan. You aren't irreplaceable.

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26 Feb 2019 13:30:09
Got to agree and a lot of Liverpool said the same thing. Brendan is a career man and good luck to him.

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26 Feb 2019 13:32:31
Overall I ain’t fussed about Rodgers leaving, the squad will win the league with Lennon probably coming in til at least the end of the season. He will motivate the players and knows the club. Moving forward Ed is bang on about the transfers and Rodgers all to easily used the fans and quoting this great club to excuse poor decisions. Clarke is 100% not the man for the job as he has just ain’t got the cv for it. Look at the plus sides Calvin miller won’t need to play left back lol.

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26 Feb 2019 13:32:48
Who knows what goes on behind closed doors at the Club but it's a certainty that there has been major clash of personalities between the manager and the board and maybe in particular Peter Lawell. I agree with you Ed, Rodgers has wasted money in a big way and is not the whiter than white manager the majority like to believe. I think the Boyata episode was shameful. The player told the club he was leaving and it was decided by Rodgers that he wasn't going. He should have been sold as his petted lip may have cost us a result against AEK. Add to that the signings Rodgers personally signed off on then it isn't the best track record for him. On the flip side, the Invincible season was amazing and Rodgers looked every bit of a great people and team manager. Last season was slightly different, this season, it almost looked like the dummy was out in August and he looked less interested. After a sluggish start, we started hitting fom again until we were beaten against Sevco. Again, that was a wee wake up call and we had an amazing January but I suspect by then, Rodgers was not 100% commited due to the January window shennanigans but again, the board backed his wish list.
If he wants to go, good luck to him. It was good while it lasted but Glasgow Celtic will always survive. In my opinion, I would like to see Lenny take charge until the summer.

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{Ed007's Note - I don't want my manager/coach and CEO to be best buddies, they should both be pushing against each other on a professional level as in the manager wanting more £ etc and the board pushing to spend less or be more successful but I think Rodger's ego couldn't handle Lawwell being as strong minded as him.
Jeez we spent £1.5m on a pitch that Rodgers chose and our captain's moaning about it the other day 😂😂 we got the Marvin Compper pitch.}

26 Feb 2019 13:30:21
Better take that down ed. Guys like telsa will not be happy with.

Didn't you know it's ALWAYS the board and lawwels fault.
Except when we win that is.

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26 Feb 2019 12:31:36
Dont think we will get Benkovic on another years loan now and wouldn't be surprised if wee Paddy and others end up at Leicester too.

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26 Feb 2019 12:46:37
As long as we have a strict hands-off Celtic players (Boyata apart) clause in his release.

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26 Feb 2019 12:14:52
Brendan is a great manager but he is ambitious he can win domestic trophies up here for evermore and never get the recognition he deserves.
Look at Pochettino one good season at Southampton and he lands the Spurs job a few good seasons at Spurs and is quoted for Man United or Real Madrid jobs that's how managerial merry go round works my friends.

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{Ed007's Note - Pochettino was already a very highly thought of coach in Spain from his time at Espanyol, it wasn't as if he rocked up at Southampton as some random unknown coach.}

26 Feb 2019 12:08:26
I agree with Ed regarding Clarke, I rate him as a manager and the teams he has managed we’re very unlikely to get the same stats as Celtic but he’s still a gamble for me.
Lennon was a gamble, so was Ronnie, half our signing are gambles nowadays.
We got lucky with Rodgers who was looking for work at the right time.
Whoever it is has a huge job in the summer. Fixing out a defence who are either loans, not good enough or wanting away. A captain in the middle of the park who is closing in on the end of his career and still no first choice striker.
I have a feeling Rodgers knew this and perhaps thought the last two seasons towards the 10 may be his most difficult.

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26 Feb 2019 12:29:57
So he’s sh*t it then.

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26 Feb 2019 12:37:40
Next seasons most difficult as we have half a squad leaving which would made Clarke ideal candidate on shoestring budget.

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26 Feb 2019 11:32:51
O how fickle football fans are I see some are already turning on BR.
I will be very sorry to see him leave but more important is who replaces him and how many of our players follow him to Leicester.
Lawell must make sure that any deal allowing BR to leave includes a clause stopping any bids from Leicester for two years for our players.
Just think if we lost Ajer Tierney Macgregor Christie Forrest Eduord Johnston Henderson Dembele and Sinclair{ how many goals does he contribute} if with the loan players leaving the squad would be devastated.
Leaving old players and ones who are always on the treatment table.

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26 Feb 2019 12:02:05
Jonace the only player you mentionn here brought in by BR is Sinclair so I wouldn't be too worried about any going to Leicester. I would imagine that the players are just as surprised and gutted as we are as some of those you mention here bleed green. For me talking to someone doesn't necessarily mean that he is going to sign so until that happens there is still hope.

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26 Feb 2019 12:56:06
As long as we get a fair price it doesn't matter who follows him. Boyata on a free? 😉.

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26 Feb 2019 11:31:58
I'd like to wish BR the best of luck at Leicester. He brought a level of domestic dominance which has never been seen before and got a few decent results in Europe along the way. I disagree with anybody who complains that he's gone just for money because he could have made more money elsewhere before coming here in the first place. I also don't think the timing is necessarily as big a deal as some are making out - we're 8 points clear in the League, League Cup in the bag and still on course for the Scottish Cup. He may even have been told by Leicester that they would not wait for him until the summer. Lennon in to steady the ship is probably the safe move but I'd be looking for a new manager in the summer tbh.

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26 Feb 2019 11:41:12
Very calm, level-headed view. I'll have a pint of what you're on lol.

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26 Feb 2019 11:43:12
Kev if it was after cup final and treble treble achieved I'd agree with you . this would leave me annoyed angry disapointed to put it politely.

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26 Feb 2019 11:51:36
I wish him well just wished he'd waited till the season was over there's a lot of football to be played and 2 hard away games coming up there's always the fear it unsettles the players which would be normal but could affect our treble bid.

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26 Feb 2019 12:12:44
DRB and Mally it would have been the perfect scenario for him to stay until May and hopefully bow out after a Treble Treble which is why I reckon it must have been a 'now or never' sort of scenario. Leicester are only 8 points ahead of relegation and would have wanted this sorted immediately. They're turning to BR to keep them up, it's as simple as that.

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26 Feb 2019 13:24:05
He's doing a runner whilst a treble is on the table. Aye, good luck Brendan.

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26 Feb 2019 11:28:39
I don't think stevie clarke would want the job after all the secterian stuff thrown at him. If he thinks that was bad wait till he sees what being celtic boss would be like.
Bring back the thunder (lennon) till end of season and make a decision in summer.

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26 Feb 2019 12:09:05
I would take Lennie back in a heartbeat if BR goes, and until its confirmed that he is leaving rather than just talking, I hold on to hope. Some here are hoping for Benitez but I sincerely hope not as he has an even bigger ego than Mourinho in my opinion. Would prefer someone who knows what it means to be Celtic. I would take Scott Brown as a player/ manager before Benitez or Mourinho for that matter.

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{Ed007's Note - Scott Brown doesn't even have his coaching badges.}

26 Feb 2019 13:37:54
Thanks for pointing that out Ed as I wasn't aware but then again it shows you how much I would want either Benitez or Mourinho when I would prefer someone who doesn't even have coaching badges to either of them :-)

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{Ed007's Note - I don't think Benitez is that bad a shout, he's working with one arm tied behind his back at Newcastle and I'm surprised he's stayed there as long as he has, maybe he's hoping a takeover eventually happens.
Remember he also stayed at Newcastle when he couldn't save them from relegation which says a lot about him as a man to me.}

28 Feb 2019 11:33:01
If being a “Celtic man” was all it took, Johnny Hayes would start every game. Lennon is about 5 steps back.

I’m praying we’re looking at the likes of Benitez/ Mourinho instead, knowing us we’ll end up with a Larsson and John Kennedy combo.

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26 Feb 2019 11:27:40
Celtic fans on this site and in general scream their heads off about the boards lack of ambition but are now wanting Stevie Clarke or Neil Lennon as manger.

Where is the ambitions in they appointments?

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{Ed007's Note - Thankfully Clarke has said he will only manage Kilmarnock up here and can you see him taking the Celtic job and the sectarian abuse that comes with it? Hopefully he sticks to his guns and doesn't fancy the hassle.}

26 Feb 2019 11:52:39
Clarke and Lennon! We can't possibly go backwards like that - can we?
DD has set a precedent with a top class appointment in 2016 and if the club needs a full time replacement, there will be several proven, top candidates available in the summer - so no 'knee-jerk' please.
Even if NL comes in as caretaker and wins the two trophies, I would hope the Board don't take the conveniently easy option.

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26 Feb 2019 11:57:45
Got to agree Kev but who would we get at this point in a season? Would we pay Benetiez release clause?

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26 Feb 2019 12:15:55
It's more so people getting realistic about our boards ambition.

No quality manager who isn't a Celtic fan would touch our job and that's just reality.

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26 Feb 2019 12:39:08
Lenny will make a fantastic replacement until we get a new manager. He also knows the score up here which is a bonus.

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26 Feb 2019 12:53:34
Telsa ANY manager will come if you pay enough.

Campsie I am sure I read that Benitez has a clause that got triggered in January that he can walk away for nothing.
Before that it would cost both him and whatever club he went to a fortune.

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26 Feb 2019 13:04:44
Bond who'd be your next manager?

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{Ed007's Note - Marcelo Bielsa - 100%.}

26 Feb 2019 13:36:51
As long as it not moyes. Please God no. He had his chance and said no plus l don't think he's good enough for the job.

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26 Feb 2019 13:41:17
Rogers said this was his dream job so sure Clarke would make a u turn.

That's a shout ed.

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26 Feb 2019 14:16:45
Kev Any manager? Hahahaha away you go man.

Even if that was true the board will not back a manager with anything.

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26 Feb 2019 11:06:24
Rodgers could have been a true legend, statue material.

If his walking away is true, it magnifies the rift that must have taken place.

Was Rodgers track record of exuberant spending on transfers ever going to fit with our boards ethos?

Get Clarke in, he doesn't have his head in lala land.

Remember when house prices crashed in London, same now happening in Sydney here, mark my words, the crazy money in football will finaly pop, it cannot keep pace, and when the flood waters subside, we will still be standing!

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26 Feb 2019 11:46:10
I used to think that downunderbhoy but now I'm not so sure. I've been hoping the bubble would burst for about 10 years but it's only got worse.

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26 Feb 2019 12:41:17
Try 20 years. I don’t see it bursting anytime soon.

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26 Feb 2019 10:57:05
I’m hearing he doesn’t want to leave ed bit Lawwell has insisted that he talks to Leicester (£9m buy out clause)

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{Ed007's Note - I can't see that lol

26 Feb 2019 11:22:58
Slippy has offered to drive him personally.

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26 Feb 2019 11:29:02
Heard lawwel hog tied him stuck him in the trunk of his Bentley and drove him down personally

Lawwel out!

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26 Feb 2019 12:43:28
Benkovic is showing him round the place.

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26 Feb 2019 10:50:02
As OAB said it could be a bluff, but I doubt it.
If Brendan goes then that is up to him but I wouldn't blame the board.
Brendan knew the plan is to win 10 in a row, he has the players to do that.
There is a kitty sitting for emergencies incase they borrow or steal more money to compete at a higher level and its to make sure we get over the line.
Europe at this stage is all about the money, once we achieve 10 then we can start to compete at a new level in europe.
I felt that was the plan and the board are playing a blinder, just Brendan was not on the same page at this moment and time.

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26 Feb 2019 11:35:37
Don’t get what 10 has to do with how we compete in Europe?

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26 Feb 2019 13:59:46
10 in a row is a priority.
Lawwell having 40 million sitting incase we might need it to get over the line.
Once the 10 is achieved we could possibly take a gamble in spending more more to get to a better level.
Until the 10 happens I am happy for the money to sit there because we are going to win the league anyway.

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26 Feb 2019 10:45:57
I've just picked up my phone, is this a wind up?

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26 Feb 2019 10:45:40
Would love Steve Clarke to get the job and the green brigade to put a banner up STEVE CLARKE FEELING BETTER ALREADY!

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{Ed007's Note - So you're confident that a manager with this record, who turns 56 this year and has NEVER managed a team in a European tie is going to take us forward in Europe?

WBA: 8 June 2012 -14 December 2013 P.60 W.19 D.15 L.26 31.7% WP
Reading: 16 December 2014 -4 December 2015 P.53 W.19 D.14 L.20 35.8% WP
Kilmarnock: 14 October 2017 -Present P.68 W.34 D.19 L.15 50.0% WP

If Clarke's the level of the fans ambition then we can forget about the CL next season, maybe even no European football at all, at least the deluded ones who think we should be competing in quarter finals etc of Euro competitions might wake up and start to look more realistically at our level.
Appointing Clarke would be a massive statement of where the board see us - big fish in a wee pond.}

26 Feb 2019 11:43:43
How many European ties had Martin O'Neill, Gordon Strachan and Neil Lennon managed be between them before they took the Celtic job? Martin O'Neill took us to Seville, Strachan to the CL last 16 TWICE, Lennon CL last 16. Some of our most successful managers of recent times have had zero European management experience. Not that i wanted them but Ronny Deila and Tony Mowbray also had zero experience so its not like we would be breaking a trend of appointing manager's with European experience.

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{Ed007's Note - So Martin O'Neill didn't get Leicester into Europe by winning the League Cup - twice - and who managed Stromsgodset in the Europa League the 2 years previous to Deila joining us?
I'll let you go and find out who Gordon Strachan managed in Europe yourself, here's a clue, it was the old UEFA Cup....

26 Feb 2019 12:30:58
The manager means absolutely nothing if you aren't going to change your transfer policy.

Rodgers was proof of that. Pumped in Europe and we will continue this way under this policy.

Reason someone like Clarke will be next manager is because nobody with a brain cell would touch it.

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26 Feb 2019 14:07:45
They have managed 6 games between them, losing each tie. I'm sorry i forgot Ronny did manage in Europe. My point is those three managers did a great job for us, so i wouldn't dismiss Clarke because of that. His record is also very similar to Strachan before Celtic. Who would be your top candidates for the job?

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26 Feb 2019 10:33:20
OK ok ok. Don't panic. get £6m for Rodgers, Lennon on a strictly caretaker basis to secure 8iar and the remainder of the £6m given to Benitez. We win the Champions league next year. Simples.

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26 Feb 2019 11:03:31
Brasshand your deluded get a grip you should be worried right now it making statements like that wake up as Ed said and smell the coffee.

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26 Feb 2019 11:24:54
Damn right he is deluded. Like the board would give any new manager 6m.

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26 Feb 2019 11:28:52
Broony lost his sense of humour I see 😂.

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26 Feb 2019 12:29:28
Jeebus! 😂.

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26 Feb 2019 10:27:18
Clearly the fall out last summer has never been mended, amazes me to see Rafa being quoted as a target, if we cannot match BR ambitions then how we going to achieve Rafa's ambitions. It will be Lennon or Clarke to ensure PL keep his stranglehold over everything to do with transfers etc as for BR living the dream all a lot of bull, chance of treble treble and he's off at first sniff of a job .

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26 Feb 2019 10:41:15
Brendan gave us all the Celtic are bigger than most and it's his dream job, and yes he's mentioned our environment holds us back and stunts our ambition, but going to Leicester where's the ambition what they did a few years ago will never be done again, and they might be offering better money but al wager he's fairly well off.

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26 Feb 2019 10:11:17
Ed you promised!

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{Ed007's Note - So did Brendan Rodgers.....

26 Feb 2019 10:55:57
Pretty gutted but more concerned about who replaces him. Who would your choice be, realistically?

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{Ed007's Note - I honestly don't know mate but definitely not Clarke or Lennon. Let's see who applies for it as I think there could be a few surprises in there.}

26 Feb 2019 11:30:21
Any names who you think could be surprised ed?

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{Ed007's Note - How can I predict who would apply for a job that isn't vacant yet?}

26 Feb 2019 12:00:16
Just when you said there could be a few surprises I thought you would have had a name or two.

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{Ed007's Note - No worries mate.}

26 Feb 2019 10:02:55
Ed anno uts early but what's your take mate and we obviously have our eye on a replacement a Hope.

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{Ed007's Note - I doubt it as it's came totally out of left field.}

26 Feb 2019 10:33:44
Is he maybe talking with a view to take over next season and it gives us a chance to look for a new boss plus keeps our momentum going. if he goes would anybody take lenny till end of season.

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{Ed007's Note - If he wants to go in the summer then he should just go now and please God - not Lennon AGAIN at any time.}

26 Feb 2019 10:45:25
Sky just announced lenny has cancelled plans to fly to the midfle east for a tv gig mmmm.

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26 Feb 2019 10:53:55
Don't know what makes me feel sicker, Rodgers leaving or the thought of Lennon coming back 🤢.

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26 Feb 2019 10:16:18
Hope you’ve had yer weetabix ed going to be a long day 😂.

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{Ed007's Note - I'm shocked mate, but it just shows you that you can't believe a word Rodgers says and before people start blaming Lawwell and the board, Rodgers has been feeding them a load of $hite since he came in the door by the looks of things too.}

26 Feb 2019 10:27:15
Dembele was right all along.

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26 Feb 2019 11:21:06
Said the same Gerry!

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26 Feb 2019 10:12:50
one thought money talks. If this goes through BR has sold his soul to the devil and Celtic have no ambition for the club to really push on sad day if it comes to pass.

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26 Feb 2019 10:02:04
There's no doubt that BR has done great things for our club, however I feel betrayed by him.

If we're going to hire someone from the SPL then I'd take Clarke over lennon. Lennon has shown previously that he can only take our club so far so I think a fresh challenge for Clarke would be a good shout.

Look at the team he has with a budget which is a fraction of our own.

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26 Feb 2019 09:50:35
It's not just the shock he chose Leicester above 'his boyhood club'; but the timing is a real jolt that could unsettle and disrupt the team with two trophies on the horizon.
Not to mention a trip to Swinecastle tomorrow night.
No doubt the person Media will be popping open the breakfast buckie and there will be renewed bravado and predictions-a-plenty.
Must admit to being very unhappy and puzzled about the news; but as we know:- managers/ players come and go, but Celtic are for life.
Not even thinking about a replacement, but the team will need a steadying influence as soon as possible to refocus and go on.

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26 Feb 2019 10:05:47
It is his boyhood club. He was limited by the board and therefore achieved all he can here.

We will never be a big side under our transfer policy.

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26 Feb 2019 09:47:28
If Rodgers leaves at this time in the season, with everything that is at stake, is lose any respect for him. To leave for a team like Leicester would make matters even worse - if it is the case, it would appear that he has used the club and fed the fans a complete load of tosh.
If he does go, I hope he is replaced by Clarke or Lennon.

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26 Feb 2019 10:08:48
Dynamite to his legacy! No loyalty in football.

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26 Feb 2019 10:23:50
I can understand managers leaving of their own accord, for better opportunities or when they have taken a club as far as they can?
None of these apply - do they?
Just goes to show there'a stuff that goes on behind closed doors at a football club - and inside managers heads for that matter?
Maybe it's a 'bluff' by BR to show he could go at any time if Celtic don't back him properly in the summer?

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26 Feb 2019 09:46:07
Leicester meet compensation clause. Board allow them to speak to Rodgers. Nothing else to report yet. Hopefully he realises he is better off at Celtic and uses this as leverage for the summer transfer window instead of the shambles last year.
10 in a row and he will be a legend, 7 and a half in a row and he is not.
Hail, hail.

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26 Feb 2019 09:45:53
Got to be Benitez for our next manager.

No way Lennon should get the job full time.

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26 Feb 2019 10:06:28
Much would it cost to get Benitez?

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26 Feb 2019 10:17:37
Who cares how much it would cost.
Worth every penny
Rogers was on a massive wage.

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26 Feb 2019 10:33:27
Like a post above says, if we can’t match Rodgers ambition, how do we meet benitez’s?

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26 Feb 2019 13:12:12
No point saying that to kev. He's a board fanboy

It's obvious we won't splash for benitez players he wants so no chance.

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26 Feb 2019 09:42:22
Will be stunned if it's confirmed. I thought prospect of a treble treble and 10 in a row would be too much for a Celtic man who's young enough and has plenty time to move on. IF it's true I'd be personally disappointed in Brendan Rodgers and would worry about players that would follow him out the door. IF it's true it's a happy day for the Scottish media, Stevie G string and the Govan hoardes.

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26 Feb 2019 09:34:38
Please come home Neil. We can start again. Please Lord.

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26 Feb 2019 10:08:16
Well said Phil, If its not Brendan, then I can't think of anyone better than Neil Lennon to take us to 10 in a row.
If Lenny is allowed to take us to 10 it would be like twisting the knife. Celtic please let it happen.

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26 Feb 2019 10:19:30
God I hope not. Should be aiming way higher than that.

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26 Feb 2019 09:19:45
Let him go if He sees Leicester as a step up that shows lack of ambition for me. Don’t get me wrong gutted if he does . who will regret it more him or us?

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26 Feb 2019 09:28:30
Spot on. I'd question a manager that leaves his 'boyhood team'when there's a treble to play for. To be quite honest. Would be funny if we're jumping the gun and he tells them to do one. 😂.

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26 Feb 2019 09:28:56
Bang on mate, they go through managers like no tomorrow, he will regret this I think, could have been a legend here in two years time, a true Celtic man wouldn't walk out like this,

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26 Feb 2019 09:42:42
Wulie he'd have been a legend if he had finished this season then decided it's time to move on.
He's ruined his legacy leaving like this.

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26 Feb 2019 09:49:08
We have him a competitive salary

We gave him chance of competition in Europe.

He left us half way through a season

He left us with some really bad players.

I'm not being bitter but I will be doing cartwheels in the scud of we appoint Lennon as manager. He is someone we will always trust.

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26 Feb 2019 09:53:49
I think he will regret it because in only 2 years time he could have left with his head held high in the knowledge that the job he set out to do is done and finished to the best of his ability.
I am surprised, taking into account his age. He had plenty of time in the future to pursue England again.
I will be happy to see Neil Lennon back and would love for our leader to take us to the 10.

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28 Feb 2019 11:31:00
hope its not lennon.

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26 Feb 2019 09:05:13
Can't believe we're allowing Rodgers permission to speak to Leicester at this stage of the season. I've no problem with him leaving come the summer but right now? If he does indeed take the Leicester job which looks likely, the Celtic board have huge questions to answer. Typical board, see a few pound signs and think of the dough. If this does go through Lawwell and co better hope Lennon or whoever comes in gets this title over the line or there will be serious rumblings from the fans.

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26 Feb 2019 09:10:00
Serious rumblings? It would be a colossal f*ck up! Not impressed at all by this news he could be leaving mid season. And Lennon better not be the clubs idea of a permanent replacement by the way!

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26 Feb 2019 09:12:21
Garry what choice to the board have?
Refuse permission and he quits and then court cases?
Or he sticks it out ain't happy and we lose the league.
Nothing to do with pound signs.

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26 Feb 2019 09:42:43
It’s got everything to do with pound signs . It’s not the first club that’s refused a manager permission to speak to a club. You telling me rodgers would down tools, at a club he supposedly loves as his own because we refuse him to talk to Leicester? The board should stand strong, tell him he can go by all means but it won’t be before the summer.

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26 Feb 2019 09:48:52
It is all to do with last summer transfer window, the damage was done then and has been well hidden, what I mean by that is the fact that the first half decent opportunity that comes up, he is considering taking it. His love for Celtic is beyond doubt and even the honnour of a treble treble or taking us to 10 in a row is not enough to keep him, the questions must be asked of Mercers Desmond and Lawell, they did the same to Lenny, pulling the money from under his feet. We really have to question the ambition of our board, or rather maybe the business model which suits them and shows scant regard for us supporters. BR will no doubt be given pots of money by them to win the FA/ League cup.
I hope the board will do as much as possible to try and keep him.

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26 Feb 2019 09:56:41
Got this totally wrong; who could had seen this happening outside the Celtic Boardroom? Very disappointed in the news and timing.
Wonder how Desmond feels about his Messiah taking the 30 pieces?

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26 Feb 2019 09:56:51
Let's be honest it's not the board fault here. Rogers clearly want to go otherwise he would have said no thanks. All the board do is say Leicester have made contact and the rest is up to the manager. He clearly isn't happy at Celtic if he thinks Leicester is a better place for him.

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26 Feb 2019 09:02:00
BBC sport lead story saying permission for BR to talk to lecister has been agreed.

Looks like it's happening. Gutted

I'm a supporter of outlet board, but I will be gobsmacked if the board appoint someone of Brendan's calibre to replace him.

My next worry is who would Brendan take with him from the playing staff?

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26 Feb 2019 09:11:29
Can only imagine there is major friction between Rodgers and the board. Rodgers will have ruined his legacy in the eyes of many for leaving at such a crucial stage of the season, especially if the league title isn’t wrapped up.

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26 Feb 2019 09:13:17
If he's taking any one he will be paying through that massive nose of his.

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26 Feb 2019 09:46:18
Kev83 - oooh, now the personal stuff?
The Celtic sites I am on have BR going from Jesus to Judas in the space of a few hours.

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26 Feb 2019 10:27:37
He might be just agreeing to sign in the summer, so that Leicester don't sign anyone meantime.

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{Ed007's Note - If he's going to go then get him to f**k asap. If he wants to manage Leicester in the summer he can sit on gardening leave until then.}

26 Feb 2019 10:31:24
And deservedly so tiny tim.

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26 Feb 2019 08:49:36
Woke up to news Rodgers will be leaving with lennon coming in until the end of the season . looks like it's nailed on too, someone please tell me this is wrong 😬.

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26 Feb 2019 09:01:30
Ed please tell us it's not true.

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26 Feb 2019 09:06:02
what a person leaving us half way through.

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26 Feb 2019 09:13:26
We are lucky someone as good as Lennon is available, or it would be worse.
Neil Lennon has fight and will not let the title slip, so bring it on.
We Are All Neil Lennon.

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26 Feb 2019 09:19:36
No we aren't, Lennon isn't the answer
I don't know who is.

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26 Feb 2019 08:45:31
Rodgers away! I genuinely thought he would be here till the end of the season! I really don't want Neil Lennon!

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26 Feb 2019 05:47:32
With all this press talk about Leicester and Brendan Rodgers, id like Celtic as a club and Brendan to come out today and put this to bed. Tell Leicester Brendan is going nowhere or even Brendan to come out and say " listen I'm flattered being linked to the job but whilst there's been no contact between the clubs, i wouldn't be interested anyway, I'm more than happy where I am and totally focused on winning the title again this season". Something along those lines puts this to bed and we move on. According to sly, Martinez has done something similar and ruled him myself out.

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26 Feb 2019 07:06:55
That’s not going to happen though is it. He’s off. Maybe not now, but definitely the Summer. I’m just shocked that so many fans are surprised that he’d want to leave after what happened in the transfer window last Summer. The McGinn shambles was the last straw. I’m surprised he didn’t walk then.

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26 Feb 2019 07:29:43
With the huge number of players out of contract/ end of loan at the end of the season I wouldn't be surprised if BR has asked for assurances on how much he's got to rebuild the squad. If the figure doesn't fill him with hope he might not fancy the challenge of rebuilding it on a shoestring budget. Which would then look like Clarke would be the ideal man to take over. He won't leave unless there's a bigger job for him to walk in to. I can't see him getting any of the top 5 clubs purely down to his poor record in Europe.

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26 Feb 2019 07:33:17
I’m not so sure he’ll even leave in the summer mate. Kennedy came out at the weekend saying rodgers is already working on next season. I do get anything can happen, that’s why I’d like the club to come out in no uncertain terms and declare what Brendan’s intentions are and draw a line under this situation and chase the press onto another story letting us concentrate on getting this title over the line.

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26 Feb 2019 08:38:38
bravetart, RE your point about rebuilding due to loans and players out of contract.

would you guys trust rodgers with the money needed to rebuild? undoubtedly he is a good man manager but his record when it come to buying players is atrocious ( and not only at celtic ) . i don't think PL will back him as he knows this

add in the points about not being able to advance in europe and won everything he has in domestic then i think he will walk away

as for Clarke, i think he is too thin skinned for the job if his recent behaviour is anything to go by. can you imagine him taking the abuse lennon got, the bullets etc? i thin khe would be a bad choice.

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26 Feb 2019 08:44:19
Looks like he's off just now.

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25 Feb 2019 00:33:13
Brendan mentioned in his post match presser that Calmac was out injured. He never went into any detail though. Does anyone have any information about this injury?

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