20 Sep 2018 16:52:57
Noticed a few queries around why the drop in attendance for the EL. From my perspective, I’m not prepared to stretch myself on top of season ticket and merchandising after the disappointing window.

Difficult to point the finger after 2 trebles, however we now have Europa after the club failed to land targets. It’s clear the manager had a recruitment plan and the board failed to deliver. Bit of a shame, however we do have a huge squad and it was my understanding that Brendan was to trim it and add fewer players with more quality.

There will be players that are surplus unable to get similar contracts elsewhere, so are happy to sit tight and £6m doesn’t get you a Sutton or Hartson, so I understand the parameters. It’s difficult, however we should’ve beaten AEK. A bit scunnered, really!

1.) 22 Sep 2018
22 Sep 2018 22:46:36
Who is to blame if we have a lack of quality in over the last 2 Windows?
Is it D D or is it P L or is it B R . everyone will have their own opinion and it's certainly clear that the fans and people within club will have different views .
Those who thing B R has been badly treated may need to look at the very many players we bought in and who we have got rid of at a loss or cannot shift . The most important thing for the future is that Brendan, Peter and Dermot work together for the best for club and not as individuals.

{Ed007's Note - I think Lawwell and Rodgers (and probably Congerton) should share the blame, Lawwell for his penny pinching in certain deals, Rodgers for prioritising unrealistic targets and I guess Congerton for a lack of quality options. I don't see anything Dermot Desmond can take any blame for - we broke our transfer record for Le tourbillon français, sanctioned new improved deals to guys like Rogic, LG etc etc
Rodgers, Lawwell and Dermot Desmond all have the best interests of the Club at heart even when we don't agree with their choices, maybe once Bret Desmond takes over we will see some serious money spent.......

2.) 25 Sep 2018
25 Sep 2018 22:06:18
That makes a lot of sense Ed 007 .
I cannot understand Rodgers having a problem with Lawwell,
Lawwell is Lawwell and he should have known what he was like as BR has a life long love of Celtic ( so he keeps telling us )