Celtic Banter Archive August 28 2018

28 Aug 2018 22:51:18
Watching Si Ferry's latest video, stan petrov looks very healthy! great to see he's doing well!

28 Aug 2018 22:10:03
I see Athens went through to champions league, what a missed opportunity . They will be whipping boys ( even more than us 😂) still gutted . They really weren’t that good 🙈.

{Ed007's Note - Needing a penalty at home to go through on aggregate as well 😡 I blame the players for that, we should have had enough to beat them and too many of them just didn't turn up.}

28 Aug 2018 22:32:48
It’s the same old story where we don’t get started away in Europe until we’re a goal down and by then it was inevitable.

28 Aug 2018 22:55:49
lustig played a big part in our downfall against athens ED.

{Ed007's Note - But he wasn't the only one, the bottom line is we should have had enough in our locker to beat AEK, granted injuries, fitness and the Boyata situation didn't help but we should have beaten them easily.
Everyone's going on about the defence but the creative department of the team, Rogic, Forrest, Sinclair are more - or at least as much - at fault imo.}

28 Aug 2018 23:50:39
Agree with you ed, after all the crap that went n before we should still have had enough as a team to go through. nothing wrong with the team picked, if the players fail to stop basic crosses, and stand motionless as forwards are in our box there’s not much we can do. I appreciate we didn’t put enough of our chances away but like most teams, we need to keep clean sheets first to give us a chance. We go into games having to score two at least to win games now which isn’t always easy. Out defending this early part of the season has looked like Ronnie is back in charge where no one wants to put their head on things .

{Ed007's Note - Or a Rodgers team last season.... Yellow card for Ronny bashing imo....

29 Aug 2018 09:22:41
We may well have had enough in the squad to beat AEK but surely addressing the issues from previous European campaigns would've given us a better chance? The team is a little stale n predictable n needs lift, not doing this cost us £40mill windfall, bonkers.

28 Aug 2018 20:04:26
Ed and the rest of the guys on here. Do you actually see anyone coming, I mean it's wednesday tomorrow and although we have been linked through the media with various players there is still nothing concrete.

Brendan was saying he wanted 4 in but still no movement.

Ed if you think or hear of anyone coming in do you think we will buy or will it be loan (s) .

We've had plenty of time to add the quality that Brendan speaks of and I realise it is hard to get the guys he may want but I just don't have a good feeling about strengthing the team.

I hope I am wrong and we get a good player or 2 in but I suppose we will need to wait and see.

Hail hail 🍀.

28 Aug 2018 20:52:17
If Boyata goes we’ll bring in a centre back on loan. If Dembele goes we’ll bring in a striker on loan. We may also sign a centre mid on loan.

So to summarise:

2 out
£30mil banked
3 in
Zero transfer fees paid.

28 Aug 2018 20:54:20
We might get 1 loan but can’t see any more.

28 Aug 2018 21:23:03
If it's one loan can't see Brendan putting up with the Board's bullsh*t for too be Long.

{Ed007's Note - The board's bullshit? They brought in his two first choices for the CB position in January, they brought in his first choice understudy to Gordon and they brought in Edouard this summer, I doubt the board expected to be needing to fork out on more CBs after delivering what the manager asked for in January not to mention the players who we've signed who are lifting a wage and offering absolutely nothing to the team or sitting on the bench or the bumper new contract's for players
There's been a major **** up this window but apart from the McGinn debacle I don't see what the board have done wrong, didn't Rodgers say himself we would be waiting until the Pub League window closes to see what's available? Maybe players are holding out until the last minute to see f they get better offers elsewhere?
If Rodgers ever thought there was a realistic chance of signing players like Cristiano Piccini then he's a fool and maybe he (and Congerton needs to raise his game BIG time) clearly doesn't understand the market we CAN shop in.
Are the targets - apart from McGinn this summer - being provided by Congerton and authorised by Rodgers realistic?}

28 Aug 2018 21:57:45
I think the Board may decide that they have put up with Brendan's bullting for long enough . The Board have a very definite policy of buying young talent, playing them for two or three years and selling them at profit .
Most of Brendan's buys cannot be moved on at any price and very oftenCeltic may have to pay part of their wages .

People want Dermot Desmond to step in, if he does it could be the end of B R 's reign at Celtic Park . D D is very fond of Jimmy Mc Guinness who is looking to come back into soccer and lives in Scotland.

28 Aug 2018 23:44:08
BR will be gone at end of the season.

{Ed007's Note - Ffs Johnny, you'd give Nick Cave depression.}

29 Aug 2018 01:16:00
Ed he will be gone. He has had good backing. Do you think he was talking about lack of backing from the board for any other reason other than to protect his reputation? He can walk away and claim he was not backed. If SG turns him over this season he has a problem. Unless he wins the league he will be off.

29 Aug 2018 01:16:00
Ed he will be gone. He has had good backing. Do you think he was talking about lack of backing from the board for any other reason other than to protect his reputation? He can walk away and claim he was not backed. If SG turns him over this season he has a problem. Unless he wins the league he will be off.

29 Aug 2018 01:21:00
Ed, what makes you think he will stay beyond the end of this season?

{Ed007's Note - Because unlike people who thrive on any negativity towards Celtic like yourself, I don't believe all the $hite in the papers.}

29 Aug 2018 08:27:45
Brendan has a huge ego if he wins the league this year he will stay to go for 10 if we lose the league he will be off simple as that.

28 Aug 2018 19:24:06
I read that Gary Cahill has knocked back 3 Turkish clubs who all wanted a loan deal, his family would not travel with him, and he said he will try to fight for. His place at Chelsea, sari has told him that's not possible, he is not in any plans, worth a loan surely?

28 Aug 2018 22:00:11
Would his family travel with him to Scotland . Far better climate in Turkey and no Rangers2012 fans either.

29 Aug 2018 09:30:31
A wouldn't go to Turkey on holiday never mind to live so I'd think we have a chance.

28 Aug 2018 17:47:19
Afternoon Ed,

Someone hovering up the Celtic shares again today (Y)

That is an all time high £1.46 it jumped again in the last couple of mins and up over 5% on the day

Someone knows what we will be doing incomings / outgoings wise this week and keeps purchasing into a new high

EL entry will only see it tick up again (Y)

{Ed007's Note - Sounds like there's something brewing, Jamie..... Thanks for the update 👍

28 Aug 2018 18:07:31
New teapot in the Board . Serving Green tea on Sunday.

28 Aug 2018 18:08:42
Thanks for 'sharing' Jamie - see you on live chat mate.

28 Aug 2018 20:55:08
Along with a brand new deluxe biscuit tin.

28 Aug 2018 13:17:51
Nothing better than the lead up to the TRIFC game. Getting that battle fever on, mon' the hoops.

28 Aug 2018 13:58:12
BR has met EVERY domestic challenge so far - especially the big games against gap-closers, media favourites and flavours of the month.
Our players have seen and done it all before and even although we have still to reach our peak and a high level of consistency, we all know what's expected, demanded and need no extra motivation.

28 Aug 2018 12:53:56
I always try and stay positive when it comes to all things Celtic.
BUT I have to admit the lack of signings is getting to me.
I hope to God I'm wrong but I can see us not getting any new players in this week.
Am I the only one thinking this?

28 Aug 2018 13:33:31
No I think there’ll be signings, I’m not convinced we’ll get any permanent ones though.

Ed do you know if there’s any update on Chirivella or has that cooled? Bet you’re looking forward to Friday mate.

{Ed007's Note - Yeah I can't wait for my father-in-law's funeral 😉 Pedro Chirivella is still available and yes we're still in the mix for him.}

28 Aug 2018 14:33:08
Oh sorry to hear that man. Funerals are the worst, hope your missus is okay.

{Ed007's Note - Cheers, Andy 👍

28 Aug 2018 15:28:05
Sorry to hear of your loss Ed. My thoughts to you and your family.

{Ed007's Note - Thank you, Kev.}

28 Aug 2018 16:35:33
Nice bit of sarcasm Ed😂 Thoughts with you and the family on Friday.

{Ed007's Note - Thanks Pud.}

28 Aug 2018 17:47:19
Just back from three weeks holiday - sorry to here your news, deep st sympathies to your family.

{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate, I hope you had a nice holiday bud, 3 weeks, it's alright for some eh?

28 Aug 2018 17:51:18
Like the look of Chirivella think he could go a job beside Ntcham giving brown a rest if and when needed, looks like brown is carrying a slight injury at present think Kouassi could play there but next to Ntcham not brown not as creative as Ntcham.

28 Aug 2018 21:00:56
Hope Friday goes ok for you Ed. Look after your wife, going to be a tough day buddy. God Bless.

{Ed007's Note - Cheers, Johnny.}

29 Aug 2018 08:10:36
Aye three weeks was brilliant
Had to to buy back extra leave from my company but it was well worth it. No internet, no football- I came back and caught up with the Celtic news and I was like WTF?

No McGinn
No CL
Everyone in a meltdown

Still nothing the Europa league and a shelling for the dark side won’t fix.

28 Aug 2018 11:50:10
This week could be one of the most important weeks in the history of Celtic FC.
Let me explain why: If Mourinho leaves Man u and should the Celtic heirachy fail to land the target players of BR and he wins against SGs new look team at the weekend we may see an offer come for his services from south of the border. After all he fits the Man U profile for the manager they want; someone able to develop young players with an attacking style.
Rogers could be attacted by such an offer and he may feel he would be able to get the better player he craves so badly at Celtic park. With the Irish conncetion at Old Trafford
This could see the end of our dreams of 10 in a row and some support would never forgive PL, DD and the board.

{Ed007's Note - Brendan Rodgers won't be getting the Man Utd job, you can trust me a million percent on that.}

28 Aug 2018 12:38:07
Hi ED007 seeing Douglas Luiz some say we're in the hunt some say going to fenerbachie was he or is he in Celtics thoughts do u know?

{Ed007's Note -Sending Douglas Luiz to Celtic was seen as one of the possible options by City because it's easier to get a UK work permit up here but there were never any serious talks that I know of.}

28 Aug 2018 12:45:48
Cheers ED007 I take it there is no update on anything from yesterday and out front of Celtic is all quiet while inside back stage that's where the hard work is being done?

{Ed007's Note - The Unseen Fenian Hand ✊ is always working in the background, Rich. Sure, how did the TRIFC fan zone get stopped? 😉

28 Aug 2018 13:39:23
Utd fans wouldn't want a failed Liverpool manager and if he doesn't. Get rid of the mostly rubbishy players he signed . We need all our players to be contributing to the squad.

30 Aug 2018 16:15:38
I don’t know why people are so worried about Rodgers leaving. If any of these English clubs have actually watched us the past year they will be looking elsewhere.

The only team we actually heavily beat last year was The Rangers, every game we try and nick an early goal followed by 70 minutes of passing.

I appreciate we won a double treble and he has qualified for the CL twice but look at the difference in wage bill compared to deila or Lennon.

The only reason I’m worried about him leaving is in case the board replaces him with Owen Coyle or Larsson.

28 Aug 2018 11:19:51
As we know there will be signings but the press won’t know because Brendan will keep them till they r signed before tolling the press. They r just waiting to criticise Brendan’s signings and say how the other mobs are , we should stop reading or listening to media they want us to fail this year.