Celtic Banter Archive November 02 2016

02 Nov 2016 19:18:07
Got to agree with a lot of what has already been said, there has been a huge jump forward from this time last year and Rodgers has raised the game of so many players, Gordon can spread the ball now and is a lot more commanding in his box, Armstrong (who I thought cruelly had a bad night yesterday) is looking to live up to his potential and Brown is on fire. MD will most likely not stay but if he goes, 40 mill is not likely but half of that could be on the cards. If a good portion of that and the CL money is given to BR and a bit put into our facilities, we could see Celtic soar. Like many, I am enjoying watching the team and feel genuine pride again rather than lamenting missed opportunities. Cannot see us getting the post Xmas Euro football but a treble and the bedding in of a squad that can walk the Summer qualifiers would be great. Also the BMG fans joining in YNWA was beautiful. Loving my football the now :)

02 Nov 2016 21:36:39
My sentiments too Daviebhoy. Always good to be a follower of our unique institution but the feel good factor on and off the park for now and the immediate future is the best I can remember. I'm enjoying the stuff being served up now more than Martin's team ( other than the King of course) . We are on the up and up. I'm in a constant glow of all good things Celtic with every reason to think that's the way it will be for YEARS!

02 Nov 2016 22:59:11
Enjoying it more than martins team! Think that's taking it a bit to far to be honest. yes I'm enjoying watching us at the moment and over the next few transfer windows Brendan will add more quality. but for me it's nowhere near oneils team! Sutton petrov hartson Thompson Lennon lambert are of a far higher standard, and that's not even counting Henrik! Like I said I'm loving what Brendan's doing but MON team brought me so many amazing memories and this team aren't near that yet! But fingers crossed they will be one day!

{Ed007's Note - The difference in the style of football is night and day so I can see where Nora's coming from but Rodgers has a lot to do before he gets anywhere near MON's achievements for us.}

03 Nov 2016 08:00:52
I agree, one swallow does not make a summer.

MON - treble, UEFA cup final
Let's not forget our neighbours across the city were splashing the cash (that they didn't have) .

If BR stays to take us to ten in a row, with domestic trophies and some euro adventures along the way then for me that would eclipse anything I've seen in my lifetime as a time.
10 in a row is the holy grail for me.

03 Nov 2016 09:01:31
While I agree with everything already said, my biggest joy is that our manager has a plan B and a Plan C when plan A is not working.

03 Nov 2016 13:49:55
I agree with most of what Davie bhoy writes, although I can't see why a good man like Davie seems anxious to talk up Dembele's exit . Dembele has said frequently he wants to stay for years and I for one hopes he does .
As far as B R having a long way to go to catch up with M O 'N it's reasonable to assume he would have four or five years .

03 Nov 2016 14:45:55
Let's just hope BR is here to do 10 in a row and then as Buzz Lightyear says, to infinity and beyond.

03 Nov 2016 17:27:23
Oldbhoy, I would love nothing more than MD to stay and believe that he could become a true great if he did. I believe the noises about he is making too but if a superpower team offers us crazy money, what would happen? I want nothing more than for him to stay, he is amazingly aggressive, aware and agile. Almost like a 3 Centre Half when we defend corners and he bullies players all over the park.

03 Nov 2016 17:31:57
May be I got a wee bit carried away there. Pure joy and excitement with the way Brendan has us playing and building something special. I live in Ireand and only manage over about 6 times a year on my season ticket but the Celts are with me every day. I'm just a bhoy hopelessly in love!

03 Nov 2016 17:58:29
@DavieBhoy - you forgot to mention his crazy eyes ;)

03 Nov 2016 18:41:19
Daviebhoy do you not think super power clubs funded rotten to the core by over rich foreign capitalists and tv money showed interest in Larrsson and when that happened Dermot D told them their interest wasn't welcome and told them to back off . I believe as long as Dembele insists on wanting to stay, he will be here.

03 Nov 2016 19:07:55
I really hope you're right man. Good shout on the crazy eyes Rab, in the Hasselbank league!

03 Nov 2016 23:32:48
Old bhoy, wake up
And smell the coffee . He's been here for 4 months, on the bench for the first month . What kind of affinity can you grow in that time . I've no doubt he loves playing for Celtic but I bet he'd love playing for a club who
Is willing to play three times more for his services . I'd be really happy if we got one more season out of dembele, but that is the best we can hope for in my opinion . I'd wish him well wherever he went, and hope Cfc use the money wisely . That's the reality .

04 Nov 2016 13:52:54
Bobbygall67
I think Dembele chose Celtic instead of a mid table or top of the table EPL team, because he wanted to test himself in first team football and European experience .
Dembele's experience to date must have far exceeded his widest dreams . Although he could possibly earn more money elsewhere, he knew that before he came here . He certainly must feel he is developing v well with us and should be reluctant to change .

04 Nov 2016 15:29:05
Dembele is our back up if we fail to qualify for champions league, on a more positive note let BR utilise about 15 million and we will be in a great position come the qualifying rounds in the summer.

04 Nov 2016 18:45:32
Renz67 . Brendan could easily spend your mythethical £15 and sign a striker who could turn out not nearly as good as Dembele .
Why are so many of our fans are not believing Demebele is beyond me . We are used to the SMSM encouraging players to leave, but now it seems to be the fans who do the most talking about it.

02 Nov 2016 12:41:51
Wonder what you all will make of my take on our Champions League games.
It is our home form that has let us down, I think we let Man City off the hook and should have won that game.
As for the home game against the Germans I felt Rodgers and team believed all the hype after good City performance and maybe even underestimated Borussia, and our work rate in that game was nowhere near what the players put in the City game.
After Barcelona getting beat last night they will now come to Glasgow determined to win and top group, whereas if they had won last night they might have rested some players. As for away game in Manchester, I honestly cannot see us getting anything as City will be more prepared for us now.

02 Nov 2016 13:23:02
I reckon we could not have hand-picked a more difficult group than this one and although we are making good progress and playing very well in most games this season, we are where we are in terms of Europe - as a pot 4 club, as we have steadily deteriorated.
I mentioned last night that we have been changing managers and rebuilding teams time and time again while the board have sold every decent prospect or quality far too often since 2012 (granted a few did want to leave of their own accord) .
The current squad have limitations and inexperience in areas and I think we have done very well in two of the group games at home to City and last night we were unlucky not to get a win.
The Barcelona game was a nightmare of nerves and fear, while the home game against BMG was poor preparation and complacency.
European football after Christmas would seem to be beyond us now, with the way the group sits and the games remaining, but hopefully we will see more quality additions and improvement in the current team to prepare us for another crack next season - and maybe a group without Barcelona for a wee change?

02 Nov 2016 19:00:36
Quite right probably couldn't have picked a harder qroup . That German team has shown us that if we do the right things in the important areas of the pitch we can bring a team down to size . The Germans looked a very good team in Glasgow but we probably were as good if not better in Germany .
Any result is possible in the last two games, I know both Barcelona and City are far superior on paper, but thankfully both games are on grass.

02 Nov 2016 09:51:22
New manager

Some promising signings

CL qualification

Terrible draw, but we've got points on the board.

Significant cash in the bank

Manager putting his stamp on the club

Entertaining football

Let's hope we have more investment in the playing side come Jan/ summer.

10 in a row.

03 Nov 2016 14:00:55
Liverpool fan would be having a great laugh with the draw at Inverness.

02 Nov 2016 07:53:49
Since his arrival I haven't been hugely impressed with Gamboa. This has probably been a mix between him not having an awful lot of game time and him still finding his feet within the team/ system. However last night I did notice that he used his rapid speed to run the ball down the flank at times when we were under pressure and, although more often than not he lost it, it gave the rest of the players a breather and a chance to push up the park and not stay camped on our 18 yard line. Very clever play if it was intentional.

02 Nov 2016 09:09:59
Me neither mate, and not so much a dig at him but because of the resons you have given. He is lightning, and it looks like his main attribute. Used correctly it could be very effective at both ends if the pitch. I love lustig, but at RB there's still that cloud of getting a strain hanging over him for me. Gamboa is a decent option to have.

02 Nov 2016 09:09:59
Me neither mate, and not so much a dig at him but because of the resons you have given. He is lightning, and it looks like his main attribute. Used correctly it could be very effective at both ends if the pitch. I love lustig, but at RB there's still that cloud of getting a strain hanging over him for me. Gamboa is a decent option to have.

02 Nov 2016 09:48:53
He has pace, this is a big asset. Hopefully he will develop and build on the link up play.

Remember big didier agathe? If only he had a final ball!

Keep the faith, a bit of SPL game time and his potential can be judged at the end of the season.

03 Nov 2016 14:45:10
I remover big Agathe getting dogs abuse from some Celtic fans, of course he didn't deserve it.

02 Nov 2016 03:20:18
If RD was still in charge we would have lost that by about 6 goals. The progress we have made in only 5 months is very promising. Everyone had us down for a beating tonight especially with forced changes in defence 3 who all could have started out, so makeshift defence who played well enough. To leave there with a draw well not many teams do that. We have went toe to toe with top european teams and looked good. I am looking foward to Barcelona who won't relish cojing to paradise. We have nothing to lose, can't wait oh and a wee cup final beckons. what's to moan about. its gravy.

02 Nov 2016 07:40:34
I had us down for a win then a draw against BMG. I was actually ridiculed for it but I maintain if we had of turned up in the first leg we could have won. Last night was a good result and a very encouraging performance. I really hope the players have the bit between their teeth now. We all know that a result against Barcelona at CP is not out the question. Then in the last games of the group, you never know what sort of strength side you might face. Our European campaign this term isn't over by any means. It's a process, and we're heading in the right direction.

02 Nov 2016 09:11:10
But a Barcelona side reeling from getting beat by City . . . . ?

02 Nov 2016 09:27:59
Look cavalcanti, I know it's a long shot, and i wouldn't put money on it, but half the battle is attitude and confidence. Depends how you look at it, it could be a Barcelona side that are going to set things straight, or it could be a Barcelona side that have had the wind knocked out of them. I think the most likely scenario now of Europe after crimbo is City and Barcelona being qualified before the last game with a win each. And in that last game us and BMG could face weakened sides. We get a result, they don't. It can happen, the margin for error can be small and between positions in a four team group. Ifs and buts of course but without two costly errors against BMG at home, we're above them on head to head. That's not a dig at Toure by the way, just an example that things can easily sway for or against you. There's nothing to lose being an optomist, I hope the players have the same attitude going into the next two games. HH.