Celtic Rumours Archive May 02 2012

 

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02 May 2012 22:19:43
dont know if anybody has mentioned or posted the you tube bawbag video from lastsundays rout if not check it out its hilarious,,,deep river bhoy {Ed007's Note - Anyone got a link to this?}

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Think OP may mean this -

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v_qFeLnVic

Crude but funny.

Evinguu

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Crude but Oh so Funny.

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03 May 2012 09:47:08
this is it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v_qFeLnVic

Jungle Bhoy.

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02 May 2012 21:16:53
fit like ed? I heard a rumour that hooper cud b going to newcastle.any truth in that?hope not

PaulyChuckles {Ed007's Note - I don't know anything about that at all.}

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Doubt it cisse and ba are doing great!

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Well a think it safe to say hooper not coming down to us. 2 reasons only.. he would not get oan the bench 4 us. did u see the goals cisse score last night. sorry gary not got tht in his locker. thts y we spent 9mill a think. instead of spending 2 mill on gary. but if he was to lose a couple ae stone. might get a wee game 4 the reserves {Ed007's Note - So Rangers fans have started choosing other teams instead of Zombie Rangers already. Why didn't you pick your local team? Falkirk could do with all the support going from their local area. Bit of a fail mate, you have posted as a Rangers fan as well. Grow up FFS!!!}

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He's an 'option'. Ba could leave in the summer.

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Hows yur bruv charlie luvly guy aewaeys laffin

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Lol zombie rangers. don't know any team called that. but think u could be right about post coming from my computer as my 15 year old son follows glasgow rangers( hence moved to glasgow sum year ago with his mother and only stays with me on holidays) i've supported the toon all my day's. lets not kid ourselves. hooper never gona kick a ball 4 us. just not newcastle class. wid not be fit enogh to lace cisse boots {Ed007's Note - Ed007's Note - HHHmmmmmm I'll believe you....good job you got me in a good mood. We don't get many Newcastle fans on here who would even notice a post about Hooper. You also know the price CFC paid for Hooper (2.4 million) better than you know the prices your own team have paid (Cisse cost 10.56 million). And to just dismiss him as fat is not really a constructive criticism from a footballing perspective, it is more along the lines of CFC/Rangers childishness. Remember your club are still paying Peter Lovenkrands 40k and forking out 60k a week on Alan Smith, surely Hooper would be better for your club than either of them?}

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I think Newcastle will struggle to hold on to Cisse this summer.I can see City + Utd going for him and who knows who else.Prob get sold for 30-40 million IMO.

Jungle Bhoy.

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Lol i said a couple mill 4 hooper. just a guess, don't actually know. we have only paid 9 mill so far for cisse. yes there is add ons that would take it to your figure so can not argue. i only state hooper a couple ae stone over wieght. in my opinion. just looks a diff player this season from last. and yes i to think we are wasting money on lovenkrands and smith. but if u look at most clubs down here u will find we all have a bit of dead wood. y? i don't now. P.S I MIGHT BE WRONG AND HEY HOOPER COULD CUT IT IN EPL BUT MY OPINION IS NOT AT PRESENT TIME. BUT THE MAN IS A GOOD FINISHER

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02 May 2012 21:14:45
Anyone have any decent ideas of a funny and unique shirt printing for nxt seasons shirt? cheers Andy.

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Mourners 72?Hector 1 (his case)?

Jungle Bhoy.

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Whyte 12

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Get R*****s FC on the back.
As we will all be glad to see the back of them!

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Whit aboot wee sallys face before oan the front5 years ago....
the back noo,
Stress! ,Scotlands major killer,
get help before its too late

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Lennon

Imagine

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02 May 2012 20:14:41
Hi guys. I know it's probably been posted on here a few times but no harm in bringing it up again. I hope everybody going to the game tomorrow night can make it early and support the Thai Tims. We should make it a night they wont forget and the more people in the stadium the more special it will be for them. Will be my first time at a game before kick off in years but lets make it happen bhoys and give them a night they wont forget

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Due to work I won't make the game till just before kick off . Why didn't Celtic bring the kids on at half time when the stadium will be full . Really dissapointed........DH

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Sorry to hear that DH. I appreciate there will be other people in your position and will be disappointed to miss them. It's a good point about why they aren't on at half time when everyone could have seen them. Maybe Ed007 knows something. Hopefully there will be a good crowd for them when they're on. {Ed007's Note - I only know of the appearance before the match. There is still the show at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on May 10th:

www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124434-Thai-Tims-&-Friends

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10 past 7 they are due on at. That's pretty early especially if like me you are trying to get there after work. I'll be making my best efforts though.

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My workmate was at city chambers on Monday and said the kids were unbelievable . Makes you feel very humble to see kids behave the way they do. A joy every time you see them.......DH

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02 May 2012 19:43:14
Ed I know HW much you hate t**tter but boruc has just announced on it he's on his way back to us! I'd be well happy if it's true!! HH.
CB {Ed007's Note - Are you sure it is a real account? I do use Twatter BTW.}

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He said to a reported in italy that he would love to come back to celtic however its the money he is earning in italy thats keeping him there

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The last tweet on his page is from 15 July 10 so i don't know if the one i read is the right one.

Jungle Bhoy.

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02 May 2012 18:54:38
What the hell some of the new away tops don't have the tricolour only see it on the socks on celticfc website..... Anyone know about this.......

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Look on the CFC website the link it is on the banter page

lenny

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Look at the celtic website again. its on the bottom of the sleeves.

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Yeah I'm kinda shocked at this one, the strips ok it'll do but the tricolour strip was amazing! I'd of bought that one before te hone one! Don't we bring out a 3rd one anyways? HH
CB

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The ones with the tricolour will be the finished design.Sometimes the final product isn't quite ready for launch.Last year a lot of the shorts came in without the red T and do you remember when we played Artmedia at home some strips had Carling,some didn't,some had the white on the back and some didn't.Just depends how on the ball Nike are.

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I think the tri-colour part can be seen when you roll the sleeve up

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02 May 2012 18:53:35
whey its working from home again ! cheers ED and thank 001 again for me! Wasnt the router reset tho, just patience lol

Anyways, did I just hear right there? that Rangers have actually not appealed the SFA sanctions, Also Jardine let out a freudian slip when he said the club is in liquidation, and didnt sound too bothered he got it wrong.. anyone able to confirm someone was talking to me at the time!

Evinguu {Ed007's Note - Good to see that you got it sorted out mate.}

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Now, onto the Rangers appeal, did they have 3 days from the decision to appeal? if so they cannot appeal it. Or was it 3 days from receipt of the reasons for the decision, which I have still not seen yet . Are you able to clarify Ed? i cannot figure it out. I thought it was 3 days from the decision for some reason, although 3 days from receipt of the reasons would make more sense, but when does the SFA rulebook ever make sense?

Evinguu {Ed007's Note - It is three days from receiving the correspondence regarding the judgements an appeal is allowed.}

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02 May 2012 18:41:35
Celtic manager Neil Lennon is expected to ring the changes as he looks to give fringe players some game time.

Midfielders Ki Sung-Yueng and James Forrest are still out through injury.

Cillian Sheridan and Dave Mackay are doubtful for St Johnstone, along with Callum Davidson and Chris Millar, after being late withdrawals on Saturday.

Francisco Sandaza is suspended, Lee Croft is out injured, while on-loan James Keatings is unavailable to play against his parent club.

Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew : "St Johnstone have had a good season, they've been strong. They beat us at Parkhead earlier in the season.

"They're very organised and have some good players, so they'll be dangerous.

"The manager will keep everybody motivated - he's big on picking up as many points as we can.

"Everybody wants to be here next season and everyone will be playing for that."

St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas : "We want to bounce back and put in a performance against Celtic no matter what team they put out.

"That's what we will be looking for first and foremost - a reaction from Saturday.

"When you go to the Old Firm, you have got to put in a performance.

"You certainly don't go there and play badly and get a result.

"Our boys are an honest set. They will be hurting from Saturday and wanting to make amends.

"We have quite a few issues so we will have to wait to the last minute to name our team. We are a little bit in the dark."

Jungle Bhoy.

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02 May 2012 18:11:53
I know the reaction this will get be this is straight from Neil lennons mouth absolute truth no bulls**t! Was in a bar in the west end when we got chatting........ Asked what's happening with the goalkeeper situation and he said frazer is stalling and if it doesent work out then there is another keeper lined up! To what I replied..who craig Gordon he's smiled and said no you won't believe me if I told you!....Allen mcgregor!! Alan Thomson is pally with him and he has said to be open to the idea!! The hope is that rangers will form a new company and there won't be any compensation due! This is 100% truth! No bulls**t!! I was shocked and can't believe he would have the balls to do it!!

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Its a rumours site not a fantasy site, nor a site for fantasies, in fact its not a site for fa**ys either. Sopot Celt.

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Think he might have been ripping the pish mate.I think the story about Boruc could be true tho.

Jungle Bhoy.

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No chance, it is the return of the holy goalie!

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I 100% believe you, its so nice when Neil takes time to have a chat in the pub about transfers with fans. Whit a guy Mrs E

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Guys just posting his story don't be calling him a f@*ny. I personally think the Ginger yin might have been pulling your plunger mate but. it give us a giggle anyway. I would drive to Florence, help pack his bags, and drive big artur back to parkhead. Most talented goalkeeper celtic have ever had. I would even pay the fuel for the trip.

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I could honestly see this happening plus not one of you could say he's not a good goalie?

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Only telling you what he said! If it was a wind up he kept a straight face on it for about 40 mins!! Great guy had my doubts about him but after meeting him he's a nice genuine down to earth guy! Really hope this comes out but would be happy ether way if the big keeper stays! Ps also said that bangura is not what they expected and is far far away from the first team!

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I think if McGregor was to sign then his postman would be crapping himself.lol

Jungle Bhoy.

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It certainly made me laugh.... hysterically, hence my reply to the OP's post, but just where in my post did I call anyone a name? Please read the post properly as I was merely giving a good humoured response to what is to my mind a ridiculous post. I do agree with you that Boruc is the man, however IMHO it is unlikely that he will ever return to Paradise. Sopot Celt.

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If its true whats the gibberish about compensation thats only for youngsters

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02 May 2012 17:30:52
Ed - are you aware of any of the many Rangers supporters organisations carrying out their own due dilligence on Bill Miller or are they relying entitely on the administrators for this.

After the debacle of Mr Whyte, I'd expect them to be undertaking a thorough investigation, which in the USA should be far easier to do than in the UK.

K. {Ed007's Note - That is the administrators and SPL/SFA who will do that.}

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Sorry Ed, I was meaning, do you think the supporters association(s) will also do an independent check.

If it was Celtic, as a supporter I'd want to be satisfied with the credibility of the preferred bidder, rather than relying on the administrators or governing bodies.

K. {Ed007's Note - They will do what they can I would imagine, but they won't be allowed the same level of access to information.}

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They'll check with a reliable source. Somebody like Keith Jackson.

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Hey if hes wurse thin craigo thatl dae fur me leev ther man alane, awrite scrotum ed hows you huz that nasty rash cleered up roon yur genitalia it looks terruble fae the letturboax where iz big monie pinnies looks fab {Ed007's Note - It's healed up a treat thanks, that cream Vera rubbed in with her tongue seems to have done the trick.}

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02 May 2012 17:11:59
Guys we have all heard Sally saying that "maybe going to div 3 is morally
right"
just read an article on another forum that says that all eventualities have been explored inside big hoose and that div 3 option may be quickest route back for RFC, no euro ties/money for 3 years, but then gradually build club back up again then in 2015/2016 re enter SPL debt free.
Other scenario is a severely wounded Rangers still in SPL but with points
deductions, financial penalties, transfer embargos. This route although still in SPL could take them longer to recover from..

So when Sally talks about div 3 and "morally right" what he really means is that this is quickest route back for them, ok div 3 may cause them some embarrassment but nothing compared to 5 years or more in SPL wilderness and watching Celtic get stronger both financially and better players wise.
What does everyone else think?
Timalloy

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The penny has finaaly dropped......Rangers will go to SFL Division 3 and be back in TWO years as SFL will restructure their leagues by expanding SFL 1 and 2. By that time most of SPL clubs will be on their knees and Celtic will cut their cloth to suit. See you in a couple of years guys :)

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02 May 2012 16:48:00
Hay ed love new away kit. The tri-colour touch is brilliant. Going to sell big time over here. I was to that BBC Alba are showing the St Johnston game tomorrow night. Have you heard anything ed? Or is their other stations showing it? Bigirishmac {Ed007's Note - BBC Alba are showing it at 10 p.m BIM, I don't know any other channel showing it, sorry. Anyone else help?}

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Firstrow sports {Ed007's Note - For legal reasons we can not recommend any specific site nor do we condone such methods of watching sport, although if you guys send in links we will post them.
If you use Google Chrome try this:

1. Install the browser Google Chrome.

2. Look in the top right (your right) corner and you will see a spanner.

3. Click on the spanner and select 'tools'.

4. Click on extensions

5. At the bottom right (as you look at it) you will see 'Get More Extensions >>'. Select this.

6. In the search box type 'Chrome Live Football' and search.

7. Click on Chrome Live Football and then click on install. (it may download to a holding file in the bottom left as you look at it, in which case as soon as it's finished click there, but mostly it will install itself)

8. A small football will then appear in the top right (as you look at it). Click on that, select 'live stream' and reset the clock to GMT and it will list all the live games available all over europe and other places.

You may occasionally need to install other programmes or the link you pick will only work on Explorer (in which case cut and paste the URL into Explorer), but you will always get every EPL match (or any other). Sometimes you will only be able to find it with foreign commentary and sometimes you will get it in English. You'll get about thirty links and you may have to look through a lot of them to get what you want. You will also get most La Liga matches, Greek matches, Italian matches and French matches as well as top matches from South America.

Someone also asked about viruses etc. Google Chrome is actually far more secure than Internet Explorer so the risks are considerably less, but you should have decent virus/spyware programmes and run sweeps regularly as a matter of course.

The quality will also depend on the speed of your internet connection. If you have super-speed and have a modern HD TV, consider connecting your PC to the TV via the PC socket on the side/ back.

Cut and paste the above into a document and save it for future reference.

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W**.streampro.tv is the winner, every game every week, no problem home and away.

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02 May 2012 14:47:41
hi ed,got a couple of mates from london who are mad millwall fans and they've heard that we have been looking at there keeper David Forde hes played at under 21 level for rep of ireland and been in full squad in a few occasions as a possible replacement if big Fraser doesn't sign, have you heard anything {Ed007's Note - He is a great keeper, I don't know of any CFC interest but he is watched regularly by scouts from various clubs. It wouldn't surprise me if CFC were one of them. Alex Smithies has also been watched a lot by CFC for well over a year.}

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Heard Millwall signed a keeper today so maybe some truth in the rumour.

Jungle Bhoy.

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02 May 2012 12:55:32
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/531357_398569716841551_204958202869371_1214189_503789586_n.jpg
ANOTHER PIC OF KIT
FozzY

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02 May 2012 12:45:10
Some info about the away kit.

There is no boys l/s jersey.This was never available and no retailer will have this.

4 lines will not be available for launch (expected delivery dates).
Little Boys kit - 18th June
Infants kit - 18th June
Mens S/s Unsponsored - 18th June
Mens L/S Unsponsored - 25th June

Due to increasing costs there is an increase in retail prices.
Adults S/s Jersey - £50
Adults L/s Jersey - £59
Adults Short - £23
Socks - £12
Kids S/s Jersey - £38
Kids Shorts - £19
Little Kids Kit - £38
Infants Kit - £33

The new goalkeeper kits will launched at the same time as the home kit.

Jungle Bhoy.

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Any pics? {Ed007's Note - http://goo.gl/qzXQw

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Thanks Ed {Ed007's Note - :-)

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Jungle Bhoy, sorry but I hate the all black away strip, even though it has the hoops still there. Maybe it is just me but black strips are ugly in my eyes. Timalloy

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Not a huge fan of black either but i have to admit it looks better than i thought,just as good as the Black Magic one in 2003.Sometimes the black can look quite smart with jeans.

Jungle Bhoy.

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It's released on the 31st May , it says on the CFC site?

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02 May 2012 11:54:56
Thai Tims at City Chambers video.

http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,,16480_7720664,00.html

Jungle Bhoy.

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02 May 2012 11:28:55
However, even better to see Neil playing the 'media game' today (as I have previously posted he should do).
As I said yesterday when talking about rangers fans - a bit of humility goes a long way - and that goes for everyone.
We know you were gutted at the 'penalty' at Hampden. You let rip at the ref (as any fan would do). Probably not a great idea, but the pictures looked worse than they were. It was no big deal but in Scotland NL is the devil incarnate at times (according to the majority). You've apologised. Well done Neil.
So continue to play the 'game' mate. Pick your battles wisely. Be media friendly and eventually all they will be able to hate you for is the obvious.
And then they will all be exposed for what they are..............bigots......kbt1978

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Absolutely spot on.

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Aye you've nail it there mate. Couldn't agree with u more. Good post

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Where do I begin?

Firstly, do I think Neil Lennon was genuine with his apology and has my respect for him, as a Ranger's fan, risen because of it? Yes to both although, in my opinion, the apology should have been made as soon as he saw the replays and realised that both sides had a big call go against them and that the ball clearly didn't hit Webster's hand anyway. His apology was not him playing the 'media game' for me (although being more media savvy would certainly help him in the long run), as that would suggest insincerity on the part of Neil Lennon (unless that is what you are actually implying in this post - that he deliberately lied in a possible attempt to get a reduced disciplinary sentence thereby contradicting the humility aspect of the post entirely?), but a humble acceptance of the fact that his behaviour was entirely inappropriate on the day. That leads us nicely onto the second point: "You let rip at the ref (as any fan would do)."

That is by far his biggest problem and the continued backing of the 'majority' of Celtic's support regards his behaviour is doing him no favours at all. He is no longer just a fan, he is the manager and figurehead of a prestigious football club with a global brand and audience. Behaving like a fan is what he was apologising for as that is not an acceptable course of action for a man in his position! The penny is finally dropping (I would hope) that he has to stop reacting like a fan or even as a player to situations that arise during a game and conduct himself more appropriately. Officials are off limits and every time he reacts "passionately" in the heat of the moment he will be hauled before a panel and given a further ban the same as any other manager would be, simple as that.

The pictures did not look worse than they were - they highlighted exactly why opposing fans (not just Rangers ones incidentally) currently dislike him. They showed a man lacking in self control, void of respect for officialdom, opposing players and management teams (his lack of dignity and respect towards the opposition was also quite rightly highlighted and commented upon during a pitchside interview by the Killie manager following the Cup Final defeat, for example).

Finally the most ridiculous part of the post for me. By "(according to the majority)" I assume you mean Protestants (no doubt including all Rangers fans, prominent journalists, the SFA, and anyone else remotely perceived to be anti-Lennon/Celtic/catholic)? And I also take it "exposed for what they are...bigots" refers to the majority who continue to criticise him or the Club if, according to your thesis, he plays 'the game' and becomes more media friendly? Bit of a sweeping and assumptive generalisation there is it not? Will there be Rangers fans who continue to unfairly and unacceptably give him sectarian abuse even if he starts to come across better in the media? Unfortunately yes (bigoted morons don't change and the sooner we get rid of them from both sides the better) but it certainly won't be the majority you appear to be implying. However, it WILL remain as a 'majority' if he continues to court controversy by behaving as inappropriately (even if he does apologise for it at a later date) as he has done since he took the job. I couldn't care less about religion personally but each to their own and I will never criticise someone on the basis of their faith. However, I will continue to criticise him for his behaviour whenever he oversteps the boundaries (as will the media, SFA, etc). If he sorts that out the majority will quickly become a minority, in my opinion.

Finally (for the purposes of being objective regards behaviour), Ally should face severe penalties for endangering the lives of the panel members and I am appalled that he stood by his comments asking for them to be outed. Furthermore, I watched the toilet footage on youtube last night and everyone responsible for the destruction I witnessed should at the very least receive community service as that is far from acceptable behaviour and far worse than any of Neil Lennon's actions in my opinion.

Brian

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Well written post Brian.
But ask yourself - why is Neil Lennon hated by the general public - not just Rangers fans?
Why has Neil Lennon been hated since he signed for Celtic? No-one knew him! People only knew shearer had stamped on him! Why has Neil Lennon been assualted? Had death threats against him? Had BOMBS sent to him? Why?
No doubt because he loses his temper on the touchline?! He has only been Manager for 2 years yet has had 10 years of sectarian, bigoted abuse and vilification.
Its because he is Nothern Irish (catholic) and has the temerity to be associated with Celtic. When he loses his temper and snarls it awakens primeval bigoted feelings in Scotlands DNA.
Neil Lennon is the devil incarnate to the majority of Scottish football. Not even Mo Johnston was as hated as Neil Lennon.
But Neil doesn't do walking away (we know thats what they want) lesser characters would!..................kbt1978

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Hi kbt1978. I see the point you are making but you also have to ask yourself this question. Martin O'Neill is a Northern Irish catholic and he didn't receive remotely the same amount of abuse that Lennon has (apart from the same minority of genuine bigots we all want rid of). Why is that if where he comes from and religion are more determinant factors than any other explanation for the reactions he invokes?

Lennon, since he came into Scottish football, has came across in public (I have never met him so I am not informed enough to have a personal opinion on his true character, its more of an observation of how he is generally perceived to be by the non-Celtic public) as nothing more than an arrogant, combative, disrespectful and thoroughly non likeable character. Robbie Savage and David Batty are two other similar characters (Scott Brown is giving it a good go too but he is not quite there yet in my opinion) in this regard (who admittedly have not received bombs in the post but conducted themselves in a similar manner and I have already acknowledged that there IS an issue with a minority of bigots, I refuse to call them fans, that will not change no matter what he does unfortunately).

He did not change his approach when he took up the managerial post and has spent two years behaving in exactly the same manner as he did as a player - not exactly endearing for the neutral and an excuse (not that there actually is such a thing) for the genuine bigots to act the way they do. I am not suggesting he starts a talk show and goes on Strictly to change people's opinion as Savage (that would just be silly) did but he needs to reign in his passion and modify his behaviour. By all means speak out at perceived injustices etc but be clever about it and keep composed when doing it. People may actually start to listen to what he has to say rather than base an opinion on HOW he sets about making the same points during his childish tantrums. The majority then becomes the minority, the genuine bigots would be more likely to be discovered and dealt with and he would be regarded in a better light by the neutrals. Maybe the issue is that I don't live in Glasgow and as a result have never really experienced sectarianism first hand. Then again I do live in Scotland which would, at least in my area, contradict your Scottish DNA argument.

Finally, I agree about the lesser character assessment. He certainly has my respect (for what it is worth) for standing up to the bigots.

Brian {Ed007's Note - MON never played for CFC Brian, but him and his family still faced their fair share of bigotry. NL's problem's started when he signed as a player for us. Immediately there was graffiti appearing about him in his homeland and the fact he had said previously he wanted to play for a united Ireland was wheeled back out to use against him. This all culminated in the night he withdrew (and subsequently retired from international football) after receiving death threats. His parents and family were also targeted. The problems were basically brought over here from Northern Ireland and intensified. Nobody in NI had any problem with NL playing or captaining the international team until he signed for CFC.}

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Cheers Ed.
The main point I was trying to get across was that Neil Lennon does not get abuse or hatred as a direct result of his actions on the touchline, as Manager of Celtic.
He has had it every single day from the stands of EVERY Scottish stadium since the day he signed as a player, OVER 10 YEARS AGO! he is indeed demonised.
Some might have selective memory loss, but not Celtic fans.........kbt1978

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Cheers guys, again really good points. I am not saying he hasn't been demonised nor am I suggesting that the sectarian abuse he has received is warranted or should ever be welcomed. It shouldn't. We all know that sectarianism exists and that Neil Lennon is the continued target of most of the perpetrator's venom. Unfortunately that will not change no matter what he does and that is indeed a social problem that requires addressing. I am only questioning what sort of percentage of THIS country's 'fans' abuse him solely because of his place of birth and his religion compared to the percentage that abuse him because of his conduct since he FIRST set foot in Parkhead. I am not trying to justify the abuse I am merely trying to objectively analyse it.

A recent survey indicated that less than 40% of Scots had ANY strong religious affiliations whatsoever (less than 2 million people) and that over 60% of those that did regularly attend a place of worship were currently over 50 years of age. The importance of religion within Scottish society, particularly amongst the young who make up the majority of attending supporters, is steadily declining year on year. Even taking into account the few thousand who travel over from Northern Ireland (the most likely ones to give him sustained abuse on religious grounds I would imagine - sorry if anyone feels that this is also a sweeping generalisation) I would seriously doubt that even 50% of Rangers fans (and that is probably being incredibly generous on reflection) have any serious religious stance or even a genuinely strong opinion regards the Northern Ireland issue. Take that percentage around the other clubs (including Hibs, a traditionally catholic club like Celtic, if it is indeed every stadium) and you must realise that only a small percentage can be giving him abuse purely on sectarian grounds alone. The remainder are playing along with the crowd as they just don't like the man in my opinion. As a player he was a seriously dislikeable character for most non-Celtic supporters that I have spoken to. I have never been in a fight (not even at school) and do not have a violent bone in my body yet even I almost smashed my TV set when he smugly puffed his imaginary cigar and was shouting abuse (entirely non sectarian BTW) at the TV when he stormed on the pitch and got in the referees face the other week. He wound people up (players and opposing fans alike) as a player and has carried that same aggressive, disrespectful, arrogant approach into his managerial career. My point is that if he gets this area under control (I know you have a thing about this Ed but wearing a suit on the touchline would also help him out a bit I think in terms of reminding him that he is not a player any more - absolutely nothing sexual Ed honest, lol) then the neutrals, OVER TIME, will respect him more and only then will we be able to isolate and deal with the ones that are genuine bigots rather than sheep in the crowds (no Aberdeen jibe intended). I honestly can't see how the majority of Scottish fans can dislike one person so much PURELY because he happens to be a Roman Catholic playing and then managing Celtic who hails from Northern Ireland. It just doesn't compute for me unless the vast majority that attend football grounds fall staunchly within the aforementioned 40%. Highly unlikely.

If he is more controlled and professional in his approach to management then over time the abuse he receives from neutrals (the largest percentage against him by far) will lessen in my opinion. He doesn't help the situation by acting the way he does and plays into the hands of the minority in doing so (and I reiterate that I am in no way attempting to justify the level of sectarian abuse he receives - it is completely unjustifiable). That is the point I, in my usual long winded way, am trying to make.

Brian

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In a nutshell Brian, like I previously said.........
If he plays 'the game' ie thinks first, builds a rapport with the press and even the refs - then eventually he will be seen differently by the general public and others.
If he is STILL hated then there would only be one reason left for that.
You have ultimately arrived at the same conclusion after all that typing mate!
.............kbt1978

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I didn't at any point say you were wrong in principle kbt, as I am sure Ed will tell you, I have been arguing some of the same points you made for quite a while on here. The lines I mainly took issue with within the original post and argued against were "the majority" "and then they will ALL {my keyboard is working fine BTW ed ; )} be exposed for what they are.....bigots." Yes hopefully he does continue in the manner he has in the last week or so (I thought he came across very well in his interview yesterday as well BTW) and all we will be left with will be the genuine bigots after a few years. On that point we clearly agree. The difference between our arguments relates to the remaining number who would then be regarded as genuine bigots within the whole of Scotland. You seem to imply (at least that's how I have read it) that a clear majority would still remain but that they would no longer have any excuse other than sectarianism for abusing him - I think, for the reasons I listed above, that it would be a significantly smaller number than you seem to suggest that would be left (one would still be one too many for me and I imagine you feel the same way). Guess we will just have to wait and see if: a. Neil Lennon continues in the vein he has recently for a prolonged period; and b. the level of abuse reduces gradually over the same period.

Brian

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02 May 2012 11:18:44
Nice one in the Daily Ranger this morning!
Before and after shots of Sally to show how managing Rangers has taken its toll.
The 'before' he is a player circa 1993! The 'after' is last month!
"Aww! poor Sally look at him he's aged 25 years carrying the club with 'dignity"...........well he is f*@?ing 50 in the 2nd pic!!! LMFAO!
kbt1978

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Ally needs a press offensive to keep his job,get ready for more rubbish in the coming weeks making him out to be a Churchillian figure all this.not the slobbering dog though!........green jhedi

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Why you buying the record mate?

Linnie88

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Use to be out of habit mate - but now just to read the total and utter tosh they write. its like a car crash - you have to look sometimes.
And when i'm nightshift i'll read ANYTHING - twice!......kbt1978

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Never have and never will buy the bigot paper. if i want a good read i look at the celtic history.

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02 May 2012 11:16:15
According to the latest reports,Duff & Whyte(oops sorry!) Duff and Phelps "expect" an announcement today re the preferred bidder status at ibrokes.Seems strange wording from the guys who will be giving the announcement! The SFL have also organised a press conference for tomorrow for an "important communication" probably just a coincidence,but interesting timing.My main question is this; McCoist and his tribe of press flunkey's want "total transparency" in all things football.Jardine and rangers fans have been up in arms over the "due diligence" shown by the SFA with regards to Whyte.So if the next stage of the rangers buy out was to be hampered,even held up by, the SFA checking out everything regarding the Preferred bidder,im sure this would be acceptable.Even if it happens to be Mr Millar, who does, it seems,have a patchy financial past?

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02 May 2012 01:18:05
Ed, i want to put this one out there.

Not had a fantastic season i know but when fit and on form i think one of our best players and almost unplayable as Rangers found out.

Just wanted to gather yours and fellow fans opinions on Kris Commons and wether you think he'll still be at CP next season

Cheers

Gary {Ed007's Note - I thought his CFC career was over. He has came back looking the part, which suggests he has knuckled down and could stay on. I did expect him to move, but I am not so sure now.}

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I agree with ed, was looking abit like he wanted to leave but looks like hes really trying now, plus champions league football next season will be a big boost to hold onto our best players. Glad he got his goal hopefully next season he will bang them in again, also excited about the younger players coming through, maybe all we need is 2-3 experinced heads and i think we will do very well, if apoel can get far in the champions league there is no reason why we cant!!

Robbhoy

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A fit and focused Commons would be in my team every week. His football brain is probably better than anyone else's in the team.

Howiebhoy

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Don't know if it has been already mentioned Ed but you seemed very unhappy with Commons at one point in the season for reason only known to you.... Is that somthing that you can share now??

ChrisBhoy {Ed007's Note - It's in the past Chris. All I will say is that he wasn't pulling his weight (no pun intended) and it looked like he was working his ticket looking for an exit, Championship clubs had been made aware he would be available. There is no talk of any interest in him just now so I assume that he is concentrating on the right things, getting fit and playing well. Good luck to him, if he is back to his best I hope he stays on and helps us to more success.}

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Just quick point about lennon claiming a 3-0 win over rangers puts to bed the claim that they cant handle big games,,,im not so sure,,,sitting 18pts clear at the top going into the last oldfirm of the season against a depleted rangers team who are on there knees,,,celtic won yes but it doesnt cover the fact that you lost 2 hampden games over the course of the season,,,knocked out of the same competition in europe twice,,,also rangers won 2 home games and celti won there 2 home games,,,but in true celtic fashion its papers over the (cracks),,,,,
TAINTED
The word tainted is an adjective that refers to something as being effected by decay and rot. It concerns the state of ones reputation when speaking of a person more than ones physical state. Synonyms of tainted include damaged, sullied, besmirched, flyblown, spotted, tarnished and corrupt. Tainted is the adjective form of the noun taint which can refer to a moral defect or a defect in character that has moral implications. In its verb form it can also be used in a similar sense of corrupting someone morally {Ed007's Note - What has this got to do with anything at all in this thread? We all love and respect NL but you don't need to make very single thread about him, just Google him and admire the pictures. Maybe you should go for a wee lie down, have you been out in the sun today? I would usually delete this for being totally pointless but you have put so much work into it, just a pity it is irrelevant mate. Things are getting stranger by the day on here!!}

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I am a forest supporter who has also followed celtic for many years and i would love commons to come back to the city ground but i hope he knuckles down and does the hoops proud and performs to the ability we all know he has.

mark {Ed007's Note - As a Forest fan Mark you will know Commons has struggled all his career to stay settled in one place for any prolonged time.}

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Ed. Is the third reply seriously suggesting that this season's title is tainted and Lennon is morally corrupt? Celtic won it fair and square, even Ally admitted as much recently, end of. His definition unfortunately relates far more to my club than Neil Lennon or Celtic I am afraid to say: concerns the state of ones reputation (ours is as low as it has ever been); corrupt (fill in your own blanks financially and morally).

his 'Celtic handling big games' point is the only one worthy of some debate here as there was as little pressure on the Celtic team going into the game as there can be within this fixture. However, given the original thread is about Chris Commons I can fully understand your reply. Strange days indeed.

Brian {Ed007's Note - I honestly don't know what the guy was getting at Brian, it is just sticks out as random from the entire thread. I am glad it wasn't just me that noticed :-)

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02 May 2012 01:11:50
lmfao i have just seen pic 333 on the dodgy sightings page. {Ed007's Note - http://www.celticrumours.co.uk/ar_333.php

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02 May 2012 00:43:57
I read on the Celtic website that the Thai Tims will be taking the field at 7:10pm so if any of you are planning on going to see them on thursday then make sure you're early.Can't wait to see their happy faces.

Jungle Bhoy.

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Thanks for the info, defo have to turn up early then

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Why haven't they put the kids on at half time when the ground is full ,some peoples (like myself) work hours mean that we just make the kick off. Why is the game on Thursday night at the same night of local elections why not tonight . Very dissapointed will not see the kids........DH

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02 May 2012 00:20:03
I think Celtic fans shouldn't get too excited about Gary Hooper re-iterating his desire to play for Champions League football next year ... he is way down the Celtic top payers list and Celtic have refused yet again to discuss a new contract . Gary is of the mould that will say whatever his employers want him to say .
Feelings inside Celtic are that a good bid will be welcomed and this figure is 7 million , hopefully more if more than 1 team starts bidding .
Ed you state Reading have been monitoring him but a source close to their manager suggests they aren't interested.
Expect bids from Southampton and 3 other bottom half Prem clubs.
His performance Sunday has definately helped a possible move .

SouthernBhoy

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Balls betya any money hes there next year

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I smell shi*e hooper will defo be here dont know how u can say hes not 1 of our top players when hes top goalscorer this season

PaddyBhoy

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Unbelievable some of the people on here ...Lennon stated today that a big name player will be sacrificed to shore up funds and that player is Hooper . Hooper wants to break into England squad and he knows from the past squad he cant do that up in Scotland .
I am a betting man and I would have my Hhouse on him returning to England this summer .... Do I know something ? ;-) ..maybe
SouthernBhoy

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I dont think he will go anywhere until after the CL qualifiers are done, the window is still open at that stage so it will be interesting to see what he does if we dont qualify.

Mac

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Anybody coming in with around 5mill should have the door locked behind them and not allowed to leave, any c/f playing in a championship winning celtic team that cant score at least 30 goals well ask hartson his opinion !!!!!!!

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02 May 2012 00:13:24
Hi ed. Just watch Lenny and The Tai Tims. Brilliant. Am as proud as if we won ten in a row. ;) bigirishmac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0-6xf4Atn0

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Brilliant, had a look at the other ytube stuff too, nice to see some humility in Glasgow atleast from one side.

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01 May 2012 23:57:06
Does anyone agree that this is the time to sort the refereeing bias out against us, while we are champs, to avoid the sour grape excuse, if the sfa dont listen again then we should go to eufa, hit them while were on top,.,.kbarry

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