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09 May 2016 22:02:20
Loved lennon as a player and manager but I wouldn't go back . someone new with new ideas and all players will be judged on how they are now not what they used to be . for me it would be Rodgers .
09 May 2016 19:54:12
Hey ED I think it couid be some point next week we hear who will be mananger lot changes going on still I think all in good time we will hear soon enough I hope.
10 May 2016 07:31:40
BLANKED! you need to pay yir rimmin dues before you get a special post back fae the "Ed".
09 May 2016 18:55:49
Hi ed. how you keeping mate? Glad to get this season over. Really wanted it to work for Ronny seems to be a really nice guy. Have you heard anything on a new manager? I'd like Brendan Rodgers. Hail Hail.
{Ed007's Note - Hi mate nice to hear from you, I'm doing fine thanks. Brendan Rodgers told someone he is certain he has the job but Kris Commons has told Hugh Keevins that Neil Lennonn was coming back. I don't think we'll have long to wait.}
09 May 2016 20:31:53
I don't think I'd like to see Lenny coming back. Fresh new face needed. Clear out of at least 5-10 players. Hopefully by Sunday we should know who we have got. Thanks for replying ed. 👍.
{Ed007's Note - No worries buddy. I said earlier today I think it might turn out that the new man is brought out before the Motherwell match, not in a Dynamo/Paul Daniels way but we could see an announcement during the week and paraded before the last match.
Since I don't expect it to be anyone currently in a job, for me there's no reason that the next CFC manager shouldn't be at his desk first thing on Monday morning.}
09 May 2016 21:47:20
I think there will be an announcement on Monday Ed. I can't see any manager that will want to take away what RD has done this season and will let him enjoy the title. I'd be happy with that, just don't want the club to fanny about with the appointment.
{Ed007's Note - Aye look at you all now worrying about how Ronny would feel and let him enjoy the title title. It's changed days round here! :=o
09 May 2016 21:59:39
Please tell me your at wind up ed about Lennon? Honestly don't think i could handle him back.
{Ed007's Note - It's true mate, Commons told Keevins at the POTY awards last week.}
09 May 2016 22:05:28
Alrite ED. u really think theyr going to parade a new manager before the old one lifts the league trophy mate? Don't u think they would just leave it til Sunday or Monday? I just hope they've been working behind the scenes to get the new guy in ASAP! Still holding out for Rodgers after what u heard ED! Lol.
{Ed007's Note - I don't see why they shouldn't, it's not as if he'd be out on the pitch or at the technical area.}
09 May 2016 22:29:53
Just think it would be an odd one mate. parading a new manager before the old one takes a game. but strangers things have happened I suppose lol. just hope it's done soon as ED! We can't do our usual and fart about until the last minute! Not with qualifiers in early July. cheers ED 👍🏻.
{Ed007's Note - (yes)
09 May 2016 22:58:37
Is commons not a bit of a wind up merchant though? Hugh Keevins is ideal victim to get one over after constant negativity. Just thinking outside box lol
On other hand though, the story about Lennon meeting some of the players adds reason to believe its true.
Hope its a wind up, we need someone who has done well in career and won't stand for any nonsense from PL and JP.
09 May 2016 23:23:17
I loved the fight and aggression Lennon brought to our team. Of course there was some other stuff that wasn't so pleasant but he definitely left Ronny D in the shade when it came to passion.
Mind you, my cat could whoop up a frenzy quicker than Ronny! :-) lol
Hail Hail.
10 May 2016 00:39:47
I'm still not a fan of RD (even though he is a nice man) . I gave him the benefit of the doubt for his first season but after the start to this season I couldn't stand him. The job was too big for him. As you know Ed, i went right off the team this season due to performances and laid the blame at the management teams door. Glad JC is going but have you heard what's happening with JK?
{Ed007's Note - I've not heard anything but I was blethering earlier to someone and they asked what job can he do, what's there for him to do and why should he be safe and kept on? That's a bit harsh for me but I can see his point. Looking back it was a rather bizarre decision to appoint him but hindsight always make things a lot clearer.}
10 May 2016 09:46:51
Lennon would be another cheap, convenient option and there's nothing to suggest that he has improved as a manager one iota since the last time.
It should not be about going backwards after such a disappointing season, but getting it absolutely right - at any cost - to find the best candidate available?
Just like we did when MON turned things around.
10 May 2016 03:06:48
Maybe a scouting job Ed?
{Ed007's Note - That's really the only job they can give him. It would be unfair just to pay-off someone so JK gets a job. He's as responsible as Collins for the mess we're in. I wonder if the Club tried to force Collins on the new man and he has already said he doesn't want Collins as part of his team.}
10 May 2016 12:59:32
I don't see why we couldn't announce the new Manager at the game or even see him in the stand for the celebration. Man City announced months ago that Pep would be coming in.
09 May 2016 17:22:05
Who would be everyone's first choice out of the following usual suspects:
Rodgers, lambert, moyes, Lennon Keane Mackay, o'neil (Michael)
Feel free to put them in order, I appreciate your first choice may not be on the list;
I'd have:
Lambert, Rodgers, keane, moyes, o'neil Mackay then Lennon
I'm a supporter of Lennon, however I put him last pick as he's been there, and I don't see him much more than he already has.
09 May 2016 18:08:47
I hope we get someone else, the more I look at these names the more I worry that they either don't have the stomach to lead a team to victory in almost all our matches or no longer have the hunger .
Our manager is a very demanding position, obviously we cannot attract the best in the World but we must spread our searches far and wide and try to match a young but experienced manager with the ambition to match ours.
09 May 2016 18:30:15
The only one on that list I'd like and who is realistic would be Keane as he has the potential to unite most fans and get decent backing from Desmond. Others I would like would be Chris hughton if Brighton fail in promotion or Tony pulis/ Sam allardyce who might be attracted with the lure of winning trophies and European football at this later stage in their careers if a reported 15 million war chest is available.
09 May 2016 18:31:48
Why does the manager need to be young??
Who cares what age he is as long as he is good.
Out of the names mentioned I would take
Rogers
Moyes
Lambert
Mcarthy
And I quite like martinez at Everton
I know he's going through a bit of a bad patch just now but I like the way he likes to play attacking football
09 May 2016 18:50:21
I'd have allerdise before any of the Scots irish celtic minded names mentioned. . outsider sean Dyce. would be happy with him. as burnley finances make them a yo yo club but he does a good job with nice football.
09 May 2016 19:25:03
As well as the demands of expectation and success, the new man has to have the savvy and charisma to assert themselves against the Sevco media and their 'messiah'.
He will also have to convince the board to amend their recruitment strategy to eliminate/ reduce the amount of duff signings we have made in recent years and be able to attract better players by selling the club, rather than the location or inferior league standard.
Of the candidates offered Moyes, Keane or Rogers would be my shortlist.
09 May 2016 19:27:58
I would like Strachan back at the club in some capacity. Not sure any of the above get me excited.
09 May 2016 19:45:13
Martin O'Neill for me with RK in some capacity if not then
WGS with Mark McGhee
Nothing against NL at all but if we redeploy him for me shows a real lack of insight @ board level.
09 May 2016 19:58:51
Got to be John Kennedy for me!
Christ, if it ain't Moyes or Rodgers then there is not enough ambition.
The rest are just not good enough, at least the above 2 mentioned had a good season or two in the overrated premiership.
I just hope it's sorted sooner rather than later.
10 May 2016 11:31:02
I would go for hidden would be a great manager for us and take non of pl crap.
09 May 2016 16:46:28
Don't really get to the football much now a days but what would be the guys first eleven for next year?
Gk-Gordon/ poss new signing?
Lb-tierney
CB-shivenchenko (spelling ain't my strong point)
CB- new signing
Rb-Saido if he can get fit
Lm-new signing
Cm-Brown/ ajer
Cm-biton/ new signing
Rm-Roberts
Am-Rogic
St-Lee G
Listened to Lennon on the radio saying happy with squad but not much signings needed but I personally think, Rb, Cb, Cm, Lm and a striker are needed if we want to push on and improve.
Like I say don't get to many games so my opinion may be completely cack.
09 May 2016 17:26:39
I would sell Bition tbh.
09 May 2016 21:43:41
I'd like to see johansen kept, gets a lot of stick on here, but he's not a bad player. Just having a poor run in a season when there are only 3 or 4 players performing at top level. I think with a new manager he'll come good again.
10 May 2016 00:14:46
A lot need sold/ released and it is all dependant on the new managers formation. We need a new DM that actually plays DM we have too many CM. Biton Johansen Brown or Mcgregor aren't one of them they're too scrawny and give the ball away/ foul too much. Don't see the point in 2 DM either domestically. I'd like to see Henderson get a run of games over Brown. Ajer is a project apparently his former went off the boil and was moved to play ST for rest of season? Hopefully the new manager gets rid of around 10 and replaces them with quality additions in the areas we are weak in as mentioned.
09 May 2016 16:22:34
@Timalloy in reply to previous thread, NL done exactly the same. Alienate and divide the support.
The team was already in a backwards slump in NL previous season. Wasnt at start of RD reign. CL campaign was horrendous, we qualified by skin of our teeth and were clearly a Europa side at a push. i'm not blaming NL for that, i'm blaming PL and JP for being under the illusion they wear sheepskin jackets and answer to the name Del Boy. Absolute disgrace thinking they can gamble and put profit before quality.
09 May 2016 18:14:44
Timalloy, there are veery many posters who claim the P L and DD don't gamble by not signing the quality of players needed for Celtic to qualify for the Champions League .
However DD has seen other clubs gamble on future earnings, that didn't materialise and these clubs suffering as a result of this gamble .
09 May 2016 19:31:13
Agree Oldbhoy, the only way to do it is to develop your own young players and bring them into the first team as soon as possible rather than relying on mercenaries on obscene wages, the biggest disappointment for me with Ronnies tenure, was isrrluctance to throw more young players into the first team.
09 May 2016 21:08:43
Aindoh I think R D couldn't handle that may also be a problem for new man . Far too many matches starting in mid July and amounting to two games per week, or International breaks from mid August until end of November . It isn't only the matches actually played but the number of full training days lost, chances to integrate youth players perhaps .
09 May 2016 21:58:17
Aindoh i'm all for club developing youth, trouble is how many have really stepped up over past few seasons? Its a major failing at boardroom level and needs investment.
10 May 2016 00:04:01
But it becomes a case of just throwing them in and letting them sink or swim, I think it becomes, as in Ronnies case, a fear thing, the manager is scared to blood young players in case they let him down, how many young players came to prominence only because the incumbent player was injured, and they got their chance, look st LVG, those young guys would not have got a chance but for injuries and suspensions, although I might be wrong there, but there are many other examples, if you are good enough you are old enough,
10 May 2016 23:16:40
In Ronny's case a fear thing Aindoh, go back as far as u want MO'N WGS big Tony N L and R D all had the same problem with youth . R D made enough mistakes without highlighting him doing the same as his predecessors, yet u didn't say they were afraid.
09 May 2016 15:25:50
ED007 while watching the team celebrate on Sunday, I noticed at the time at the game, and then later on tv, that Commons was half hearted in his celebrations, do you think he realises his jacket is on a shoogly nail as regards the new manager.
{Ed007's Note - I noticed that as well Timbo but last week Commons told his old mucker Hugh Keevins that Neil Lennon was coming back. Unless there's being decisions made already I'd reckon everyone will be starting with a clean slate with the new boss, unless it's Lennon of course.
Did you notice further down the page I mentioned David McNally has resigned as Norwich CEO? I'm wondering/praying/hoping that his dream job could have became available, I doubt it but we can only live in hope. I'm hoping Ed001 or Ed002 can shed some light on why McNally's resigned but they're not online just now.}
09 May 2016 17:30:00
Ed, bit of confusion over McNally resignation he had asked fans after man u game if he wanted him to resign plenty said yes and he said okay but it all played out on twitter but he then retracted it but now sky sports says he is still going? (y)
{Ed007's Note - He resigned earlier today as far as I know mate.}
09 May 2016 18:04:07
Ed I read an article that suggested the Norwich CEO resignation was mainly to do with their likely relegation as there were a lot of fans expressing unhappiness etc.
{Ed007's Note - Cheers Kev.}
09 May 2016 18:17:25
Ed007, Can I ask you who do you think would be the best new CEO for Celtic
David McNally or Dermot Desmond's son.
{Ed007's Note - Has one of his kids been mentioned for it, Chris or are you just suggesting one of them? I'd have to go with McNally as he has experience in the role and worked at the Club before, Chris. In saying that if one of Desmond's sons came in you'd be hoping he would be looking at it more from a supporters' point of view than a moneymans, McNally's a lifelong supporter as well, and a family member would know how to play their dad to get what they want.
It's a tough one, I do think the whole Club needs a new direction and approach and unless he pulls an absolute worldly out with the new manager Lawwell's time's up. If RD is being seen as a failure he must accept responsibility for that failure along with his failure in appointing Mowbray and the worst of all, his failure to strengthen the team and Club under Lennon. What do you reckon, should Lawwell get another chance and if not what kind of man would you bring in?}
09 May 2016 21:05:45
My train of thought Ed is PL dancing in the last chance he ain't daft so for me he has to pull off a coup manager
I also think this will be his last managerial pick he will want to go out on a half decent high
No way could his boy get it, surely the only permutation would be if Man City's men were buying out DD and I cannot see that happen
Does McNally have a record of something like 4 promotions out of 5 seasons? Do you know if he was well got/ thought of beforehand @ CP?
(Y)
{Ed007's Note - McNally has always been linked with returning to CFC, Jamie. It's a bit of on odd one like the guy Crozier from the FA that seemed to always be just about to come in. I've never really heard anyone say a bad word about McNally in a business sense as such. Obviously Norwich supporters will have their own opinion on that but he's one of the few people that has been mentioned in the past as a possible successor to Peter Lawwell, that's really the only reason I've ever heard of him.}
09 May 2016 21:15:51
Over here in Ireland there is talk of a son of D D been lined up to replace PL . This Bhoy is said to be a mad Celtic supporter, responsible for insisting on MO'N and the cash in his early years . D D is certainly reported to be very unhappy with the lack of support for R D and the amount of players about the place really doing nothing .
I wouldn't be surprised that D D wants McNally but if Celtic doesn't get him he will appoint his son.
{Ed007's Note - Cheers for that, Chris.}
09 May 2016 15:15:04
Jungle Bhoy, I've replied to your e-mail and just want to make sure you get it after we've had some go missing before.
HH.
09 May 2016 22:02:52
Got it mate. Reply soon.
{Ed007's Note - (yes)
09 May 2016 15:12:36
Right, team for St Johnstone time to give the lhads who haven't had much game time lately a go.
---------------Bailly---------------
--Janko--Ambrose---Blackett--Izzy---
---------Allan-----Johansen---------
--Forrest-----Commons-----Christie--
--------------Griffiths------------
Would like to see Ronny field this team, included Griffiths as he's looking to get his 40th. May as well give Blackett some game time rest Erik.
09 May 2016 15:37:31
I like the idea of given the fringe lads a game now it's all wrapped up. But I don't think the old ticker could handle a Blackett and Ambrose centre back pairing 😂😂😂.
09 May 2016 15:41:40
Why should James Forrest be anywhere near the starting 11?
09 May 2016 16:01:16
Because Forrest whether folk like it or not is 10x the player of both Armstrong and GMS on the wings.
09 May 2016 16:18:32
Would rather see
Bailly
Mcart
Shevvy
Kellahar
Roberts
Mgregor
Christie
Allan
miller
Rogic
Griffs 3 5 2.
09 May 2016 16:36:43
I think a couple of fringe men playing is fine but remember fans are paying money to buy tickets and travel to Perth and I wouldn't be happy if they got beat playing a virtual full team of players lacking match sharpness. Yes they could play a 2nd string and still win but there's already been enough booing this season why risk more with 2 games left as no one can really come in and nail down a place in one match assuming it will be regular players playing on Sunday at home.
09 May 2016 16:41:04
at what point did I say Armstrong or GMS should be in that team?
09 May 2016 17:29:11
Since the original team was fringe players and you singled out Forrest not to play and didn't say who you would play other fringe players for that position would likely be gms or Armstrong and celtic forever clearly rates Forrest above those two in that position. I'm more bemused why you singled out Forrest who whilst not great has at least helped the club in some ways over the years yet your happy with Bailly janko Blackett Allan and Christie who have done nothing at Celtic in their time here, then there's Ambrose!
09 May 2016 17:42:47
Blackett is probably the worst player I've ever seen in the hoops. He makes Ambrose look like Maldini. Doesn't deserve another kick after his performance against Molde.
09 May 2016 18:21:59
Celticforever On the basis that u regard J Forrest to be 10x the winger GMS are you picking Commons because he is 10x the width of Rogic
Have I tapped into your Logic?
09 May 2016 18:12:39
Jim, Janko has been out injured most of the season, Christie was just signed in Jan, Bailly could be no worse than Gordon's been this season as for Blackett with Mulgrew being injured yet again it's between him, ambrose and boyata for CB hardly spoils for choice there, I'd play Roberts instead of Forrest.
09 May 2016 19:18:30
It maybe a meaningless game on Wednesday but I still wouldn't let Ambrose anywhere near the starting eleven.
After yesterdays performance I would feel safer with Patrick Roberts playing at Centre half.
09 May 2016 20:12:39
Weather Forrest 10 times the player or no the wee rat shouldn't be let anywhere near first team. What game has he actually done it on big stage like wee Maloney or Mcgeady. The Bhoy second rate.
09 May 2016 21:18:00
I would rather go for younger back- up players to play instead of some of the more experienced fringe players.
10 May 2016 00:37:37
I don't want to see Blackett Ambrose or Forrest in a celtic jersey again. But the squad should be rotated as it is not too long until the CL qualifiers the likely 11 should be rested now apart from Roberts and Griffiths to get his 40th.
Bailly
Janko Breslin Kelleher Izzy
Roberts Armstrong Allan Christie
CKR Miller/ Aitchison on as a sub.
09 May 2016 13:15:58
So collins is leaving, imo the real reason everything went t*ts up, wonder how diff ronnies yrs would've been without the helmet as his assistant.
09 May 2016 13:28:10
I still don't see what all the negative spin about Collins is? I know he's got a massive ego but so have a lot of people in football. No harm in trying to be the best.
09 May 2016 12:25:29
Hi Ed007 have you heard anything more in regards to Brendan Rogers telling people he expects to be the next Celtic manager? It seems all links to anyone have went really quiet surely we are at the stage that we are speaking to someone!
{Ed007's Note - I've not heard anything new.}
09 May 2016 13:20:13
It depends who you speak to or listen to, but the three favourites seem to be Rodgers, Lambert and Lennon?
09 May 2016 15:22:01
I really hope not Lennon great guy but not for to take us forward and I would not like to see him go through what he had to endure with the knuckle draggers and the media again.
09 May 2016 15:22:01
I really hope not Lennon great guy but not for to take us forward and I would not like to see him go through what he had to endure with the knuckle draggers and the media again.
09 May 2016 18:26:15
I agree, please not Lennon . I supported Lennon the last time he was manager and defended him against the abuse that came his way from wherever . If Lennon haven't stepped away from the " hell he suffered " at Celtic, surely to God he isn't going to step back in, I for one will have less sympathy for NL and the letter bombs etc this time round.
09 May 2016 19:20:29
Old bhoy I can understand NL might not be ŷour cup of tea for the job, you might even dislike him but how can you say you would have less sympathy for him with the letter bombs is time round. does this mean he couldn't take the job for fear of being targeted with intimidation and terror. surely you wouldn't think he would be bringing it on himself. If he is given the job then I would support him and fully expect he is allowed to carry out his employment safely.
09 May 2016 21:27:39
No Grout you misunderstand me . The hatred against Lennon still makes by blood boil, I imagine Sevco and The MSSM will go to town, mocking Lennon and those of us who raised the abuse he suffered, in an attempt to get something done for Lennon against the perpetrators, we will be mocked by them saying if it was as bad as we reported, then he would stay out of this particular fire, having escaped once .
Absolutely nothing to do with N L bringing it on himself, or your alleging I didn't like Lennon, neither could be further from truth .
As well as the Basta. s mocking Lennon they could well attack him even more viciously, and God knows where& when they would stop.
09 May 2016 11:18:27
Same rubbish printed in the gutter rags again today. Celtic need to through loads of cash at a manager that hasn't won anything.
The drink soaked Keith Jackson has the same old spin. The other mob are in a fantastic state at the moment his face is still skelping from being wedged right between minty murray's cheeks for nearly a decade.
Davy Provan, would have us beleave that Scott Brown should be booted out the door Davy was finished around the same age as Brown is now in the mid 80s got He got his testimonial though.
Davy was diagnosed with ME a very debilitating illness a retro version of fibromyalgia he was a good player but no heart no soul either.
09 May 2016 12:05:26
I agree with him with brown.
09 May 2016 13:29:29
How many times has this been said about Brown and how many times have we missed him when he's been out. Stop believing the hype.
09 May 2016 14:37:16
I think Browns best years are behind him and I would like to see him replaced with a box to box midfielder that really makes teams work. Similar to Kante of Leicester. However I don't think we need to get rid of him. From what I gather he puts a lot of time into the youth teams and is a good roll model!
09 May 2016 15:35:10
Adman17 I agree. He does a lot with the young players, to the extent that he walked their lap of honour with them yesterday. Also the biggest "scandal" I can recall from all of his time at the club was the time he got drunk and had a kebab on his day off lol. If anything his antics ON the park have been worse.
09 May 2016 16:34:43
Did we miss brown when were humping teams when we actually had a good run of games? Also browns comments the other week about him not been fit was a disgrace he stopped a palyer from getting a game in a all importnat cup tie. And what resulted in that? Him putting out a lazy leg which led to THEIR goal also slack passing and could not catch up with play and that's not just the semi. One more point of the semi he took a half arsed penalty when it was adavantage us and fluffed it. If you want to keep him about to coach youngsters then fine but he is past it in my eyes.
09 May 2016 18:40:22
Our enemies in the MSSM, those who believe Rangers are the same club, when it suits and a different club also when it suits, have started rumours almost on a twice yearly basis that Brown is either finished or was never any good in the first place. Some of our fans may have come to that conclusion on their own, others unfortunately still have faith in the media to be impartial, more still recognise the great performances by S B over his time with Celtic, he may be sustaining more injuries this year than previously but S B still is and will be for quite some time a very good player for us and a good motivator on the pitch.
09 May 2016 19:25:05
listen brown could only play if the manager picked him! it was RD that decided it was necessary for him to play in the semi final. He was rushed back too soon after his injury because the team was dire around December and January. he will be back next year fully fit to captain us to six in a row. if all the other no marks in the squad gave as much effort as him we would be OK, Biton and Rogic were pathetic yesterday, no heart no desire, Biton pulled aerial challenges three times in the second half.
09 May 2016 10:53:45
Looking forward now to next season with our new manager (whoever he is) as most on here know I have never been a Deila fan, "nice" guy or not as his apologisers keep saying, he was simply not up to the job. I feel mixed emotions about him, glad he is gone but sad I felt I could not trust him as our Celtic manager, we fans should support every single person employed at our great club, so in that I failed to get behind Deila.
I am now going to be more positive about our next boss, "Celtic minded" or not, if he is honest with us the fans I will give him 100% support.
I actually think Celtic have underchieved the last 2 seasons, while Aberdeen and Hearts have over achieved. As for the tribute act I think they will struggle for top six. All Celtic need is a more positive manager, playing 2 up front in domestic games, putting a smile back on the players who have looked miserable under Deila.
Hopefully some players will leave and others will get their chance, maybe 2/ 3 new players coming in, a right back if Lustig or Janko are not fit enough for whole campaign. Another forward to help Griffiths and maybe another centre back if Mulgrew, Ambrose leave.
So to sum up, a more positive manager and team and happier fans looking forward to CL qualifiers not dreading them as in last 2 seasons. COYBIG.
09 May 2016 13:39:33
Still using that word 'Apologisers' Tim? A lot of people failed with Ronny, not just the supporters. Yes the job was too soon and if he had more support things might have been different. Negativity breeds negativity. No matter what manager comes in they are still going to have to shove a rocket up some of the players as they have been poor.
I can't believe folk still buy into this '2 up front carry on' I don't mind changing it now and again but to get the best from the midfield, especially in Europe we'll play 1. Spurs play 1, Arsenal play 1, Liverpool play 1 (a lot of the time) same with a lot of other clubs. So what's the big deal? Or is it just to have a dig at Ronny? If Rodgers comes in (big if) doesn't he play with 1 up front? I'd personally like to see a 433. I'll be positive about whatever manager comes in but Ronny will take a lot of respect for what he has done in the background.
09 May 2016 13:40:30
There is some work to be done to balance up and improve the squad from goalkeeper right through the side.
I think we do have some very good players, but too many similar types in midfield and definitely not enough muscle, heart or channeled aggression.
Tierney and Griffiths were the only two players who gave consistently good performances most of the season, while Schiavchenko looks the part, while Roberts and to a lesser extent GMS and Rogic looked very good in certain games.
The rest of the regulars were well below what is expected at Celtic and there were a few who were out of favour or unfit for far too long at a club competing on all fronts.
RD will not be the only one who leaves Celtic Park soon and I hope we name a worthy successor who is his own man, a good motivator, tactician and communicator who can attract a better standard of player than we have done in recent years and can stand up to the Sevco press and put them firmly in their place - well beneath us.
09 May 2016 18:43:12
Nothing wrong playing one up front . Just reflect on our three excellent goals yesterday . All three were perfectly executed and created by attack minded players what-ever position they held on the team.
09 May 2016 19:04:14
Just to clarify my position, I am more worried about us winning 6 in a row Now that it is going to be a new manager . Just like the board thought they were getting it right man when they appointed Big Tony, the next "wonderful" manager could have the SPL all but lost before we can make a change
R D for all his faults knows the road and pitfalls, The trouble makers cleared and everyone pulling together R D would have kept us Champions.