Celtic Banter Archive April 09 2019

 

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09 Apr 2019 22:18:33
Was just checking out that Andrea's Villas Boas there, actually has not a bad record as a manager.

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10 Apr 2019 11:16:17
I quite like the link royjac. Did well with Porto and Zenit. Probably didn't get enough time in England. It could be a real coup if we got him in.

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{Ed007's Note - AVB was sacked by Chelsea after an independent study of the footballing department found that his training methods weren't up to scratch.}

10 Apr 2019 12:49:52
Well that's why you're here Ed šŸ˜‚ Cheers šŸ‘.

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{Ed007's Note - Yeah there were questions asked after a couple of his team selections and results so Abramovich got his footballing advisers to look at the footballing department to see where it was going wrong.
I've always liked AVB and the way his teams play and remember he was only about 32ish when he got the Chelsea gig and he went on to Spurs where they gained their highest points total in a PL season up until then. He's actually been doing car rallying since he left China šŸ˜®šŸ˜® I'll ask Ed002 for some info on AVBs plans for the future....

10 Apr 2019 16:23:15
Would be interesting. Well I thought I rated him too. Yeah I remember reading he crashed out of the Dakar Rally šŸ¤”. Seems a bit of an odd one to me that an owner would get people in to examine his coaching. What sort of credentials would such 'independent'people have? Still think it'll be Lenny next season then Ed?

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{Ed007's Note - It's not unusual or odd for it to happen. Club owners like Abramovich have advisers with Piet de Visser (who is a very close personal friend of Ed002) holding a lot of power at the Chelsea when it comes to footballing matters. Obviously Abramovich has taken a bit of a back seat with his personal troubles so I don't know if it's still exact same but for years at Chelsea the set-up was that are/were at least 6 trusted lieutenants who advise Abramovich on players etc before the manager is even consulted - it was those 6 that brought in the assessors who didn't like AVB's training methods so he was sacked.
Piet de Visser has/had the authority to sign ANY player he sees anywhere in the world without having to even ask Abramovich to sanction it whether the manager likes the player or not. It doesn't matter how much it costs, de Visser has/had full authority to negotiate on Chelsea's behalf.}

10 Apr 2019 18:13:25
Interesting Ed thanks. Just had to quickly read up who de Visser was but boy has he spotted some players! That wee bit closer to cracking who Ed002 is too šŸ˜.

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{Ed007's Note - šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ No chance!}

10 Apr 2019 21:05:00
ED I asked a while back if you had any further info on our scouting set up and if we had scouts worldwide? Or is it the case that Congerton is our only scout? Or does he have his own scouting team. Iā€™ve never really understood how it works and couldnā€™t find a lot of information on the celtic staff in this department. Transfermarkt etc mention 3 scouts but that seems like a short few for a club our size?

Plus, we mention plans for a hotel etc. Why not invest more in our scouting set up first then push on with construction premises etc. I think we need to sort our footballing aspects out before any of that. But thatā€™s just my opinion.

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{Ed001's Note - the scouting set up is not that simple, you make a lot of use of freelance scouts. The 3 listed are just the permanent ones employed by the club to deal with an area. It is cheaper to just ask someone to take a look at a player on an as and when basis than to keep them contracted to the club.

Personally I agree with you though, a bit more investment in the scouting department could save millions with just one transfer, so it makes little sense to skimp there!}

10 Apr 2019 22:26:41
Thanks ED much appreciated!

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{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}

11 Apr 2019 00:35:36
Didnā€™t Chelsea sack Ranieri as well?

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11 Apr 2019 05:22:00
The fact Chelsea sacked AVB wouldn't bother me. They go through them quickly and there's been some good ones.

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09 Apr 2019 20:50:57
What is that man city strip all about it's like something the huns would wear.

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10 Apr 2019 16:32:19
Mally regarding the Man City game last night, with the high millions of talent on show I gave up at half time, for me it was a dreadful game of football, donā€™t know what others thought. oldkilly.

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09 Apr 2019 18:35:09
I like the way the media and pundits are praising aberdeen and building them up for a massive fall.
When Celtic need to win they do and I don't expect any different come Sunday.
We will have no excuses because our best players are getting fitter and I expect a comfortable victory against a team who on saturday won back to back wins in the league for the first time since December, hardly anything for us to worry about.
They will also miss their captain who is good at closing down space in midfield. Also remember the majority of the aberdeen players are a booking away from missing the final if they win, maybe they will pull out of challenges and I just can't see Aberdeen doing enough unless every player is at full pelt. Bring it on. HH.

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09 Apr 2019 19:47:46
With their own team falling well short once again; it's only natural and expected that they 'pump-up' (all) our opponents.
The team are struggling for their best form and clinical finishing, but as you say it's another weeks training and another game further for KT, Rogic, Cal-Mac, Eddy and Christie, to get back to top form.
It will be a tough game because it's a semi-final, but we have more class, ability and incentive to get the job done.

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09 Apr 2019 22:00:57
I don't think Aberdeen players will pull out of tackles when they play us, it is in their nature to go on through, but they expect Bro. Thompson to treat them right.

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09 Apr 2019 22:02:33
I want Aberdeen to come and have a go at us. If they sit in we will struggle to break them down. I would keep Rogic on the bench and start Christie on behind eddy. Iā€™d also start Burke on the wing and Sinclair on the left.
Havenā€™t made my mind up on the defence but Iā€™d be tempted to start with a back four of lustig, Ajer, sumo and KT until we see Aberdeenā€™s tactics. Itā€™s a tough one in the middle but Iā€™d be tempted to go with ntcham and brown in the middle, tough on calmac but i think with Burke on from the start he would provide a bit more dig.

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09 Apr 2019 22:20:02
Ntcham on for Callum McGregor! U been drinking on a school nite mate? Lol. ntcham has been rank rotten for most of this season! And also no Forrest and Burke instead! Burke has been bang average since he came in and thatā€™s been being kind! Forrest is head and shoulders above him! Hope to god lennon doesnā€™t fone u for advice! šŸ™ˆšŸ™ˆšŸ˜†.

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09 Apr 2019 23:12:38
Absolutely no danger of ntcham getting the nod ahead of mcgregor. Mcgregor has been one of our most consistent performers this season . Same with Burke, no way does he get the nod over Forrest come sunday.

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10 Apr 2019 02:21:09
Not sure what games u have been watching if your think nitcham and Burke over McGregor and Forrest. Things are bad enough as it is. Did u not see Burke miss last weekend šŸ˜£šŸ˜£.

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10 Apr 2019 03:18:29
Im a Celtic supporter. But DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH.

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10 Apr 2019 21:03:29
I think there is something strange about any fan who has to announce he is a Celtic supporter. Celtic supporters should be known by deeds and by their posts.

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09 Apr 2019 18:30:42
Bain
Toljan
Benkovic
Ajer
Hayes

Brown
McGregor

Forrest
Rogic
Christie

Edouard.

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09 Apr 2019 19:04:33
Ad go with
Bain
Lustig
Ajer
Benk
Kt
Broony
Callum
Ntcham
Eddy
Forrest
Sinclair.

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09 Apr 2019 20:05:19
I would play it safe with a 4-2-3-1
Bain
Lustig. Ajar. Benkovic. KT
Brown. McGregor
Forrest. Christie. Sinclair.
Edouard
I would play Sinclair simply because his record against Aberdeen this season has been excellant, they find it hard to pick him up but I don't think Neil will start him.
I think Neil could play Christie with Brown, Rogic number 10 and McGregor on the left, a way to fit his best players in the starting 11.

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09 Apr 2019 20:49:55
Agree tho k he might go with Christie as well but sinc does well at hamdump.

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09 Apr 2019 20:57:53
Spot on Leon.

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09 Apr 2019 18:11:36
I see Martinez has become the bookies favourite for the job. Although I prefer to see someone new in the job I'll take Lennon over Martinez. He done ok with a few teams but very poor at Everton. At least there won't be too much upheaval with Lennon.

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10 Apr 2019 05:55:37
Martinez over Lennon all day.

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09 Apr 2019 13:19:39
Ed, Have the Rumour Admins ever considered allowing clips as well as images to be posted?

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{Ed033's Note - You can send a youtube url to us using the forms.

09 Apr 2019 23:55:43
I was thinking more in wee clips not on youtube. I get a few which are football related. (no muck or cruelty etc. as you would expect - unless you count having a dig at certain teams cruelty. lol)

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09 Apr 2019 13:20:37
Craig Thomson is the referee for the semi final against Aberdeen. Its his first game involving a top flight side since he officiated the Celtic v dons match last month.
His assistants are the chuckle brothers tory mp ross and his side kick and fellow blue nose roome.
Fleming has hand picked his pals after they both done him proud. They both ran the line at ibrokes when they both managed to miss fredo assault 4 Celtic players.

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09 Apr 2019 16:12:36
Is the red card man Ross still under investigation by Westminster police (.

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09 Apr 2019 17:33:53
4th official Nick Walsh, two behind goals Steven McLean and Euan Anderson. oldkilly.

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09 Apr 2019 19:01:30
Don't think there's any behind the goal on Sun thankfully.

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09 Apr 2019 21:58:16
The Ludges will be empty on Sunday.

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09 Apr 2019 10:17:22
Ed are we to bring another home top out this summer for the 4th year in a row under NB I am sure it was every 2 years with Nike as shirts lasted 2 years with them.

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{Ed007's Note - The current kit was announced as our kit for 2018-19 only so yes there will be a new one out for next season as has been the usual with the NB deal. Under Nike some of them were for 2 years and some of them were for only for the 1.}

09 Apr 2019 14:44:33
The Lisbon anniversary kit was magnificent. The first top I've bought in years!

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09 Apr 2019 15:30:19
Am seeing The Belgium manager 4/ 6 fav for next Celtic manager no chance he will have a great chance of winning the Euros what would make him fav just bull stories coming out of so called hot tips and he said she said no way I think they will go with Lennon the tried and tested.

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09 Apr 2019 16:14:36
There is an important cup match on Sunday and the MSSM wants to upset and divide Celtic supporters.

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09 Apr 2019 18:53:40
Itā€™s not just the MSSM, OMC. There was a flurry of negative posts on here after the draw with Livi at the weekend and iā€™m not entirely convinced they were all Celtic supporters.

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09 Apr 2019 22:08:52
COYBIG Some Celtic supporters don't realise that Celtic players go on Social media, at least 2 players have said they had to leave social media . It isn't the responsibility or duty of our supporters to destroy confidence of our players . Lennon Kennedy and others try to build confidence and some of our fans destroy it on Twitter , forums etc and then when drink is taken the loud mouths destroy the confidence completely with abuse from the stands.

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10 Apr 2019 00:37:12
Spot on Chris, the abuse that comes from the stands starts here. Iā€™d be surprised if Traynor hasnā€™t got a wee army of zombies operating on social media, trying to peddle his lies as opinions. The really stupid ones post obvious things like ā€˜when Rangers were demotedā€™ and the like but thereā€™s others who arenā€™t as obvious and I think a lot of our fans are taken in by them.

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09 Apr 2019 09:24:11
Are Debenhams going to have to be called devco šŸ˜³šŸ¤£šŸ˜‚.

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08 Apr 2019 22:41:41
Not sure who the next manager is going to be but think everyone agrees it is going to be one huge decision. I would love to see either Roberto Martinez or AVB who I believe would both do a great job. However I think it will be Neil Lennon and as much as he is a legend at Celtic I really think we need to look at someone in the mould of the two mentioned above.

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09 Apr 2019 09:11:56
Wouldn't want martinez. Don't rate him as a manager and have no idea how he got the Belgium job. Everton fans were delighted when he left. A very overrated manager impo. I have a feeling it will be Lennon but hope I'm wrong.

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09 Apr 2019 09:04:09
Would take Martinez over avb any day.

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09 Apr 2019 11:11:26
AVB is the more successful club manager out of both of them Mally.
You are right Dc Everton fans didn't like Martinez but Swansea and Wigan fans loved him.

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09 Apr 2019 14:34:30
I've heard rumour Martinez is a done deal. Was a few weeks ago but the person who told me is normally very accurate. Would rather see him than likes of Neil etc.

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09 Apr 2019 16:08:30
Itā€™s not going to be Lennon thatā€™s for sure if it was going to be Lennon heā€™d already have the job permanently, heā€™s not an unknown quantity he would of been given the job but he hasnā€™t and the reason for that is they have others in mind well ahead of Lennon he was only taken on as he was available and we needed someone in fast made sense, the new manager will be announced a few days after the season ends.

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