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Celtic Diary Tuesday October 31: Unambitious Defender Tied Down

I heard the Daily Record were looking for headline writers. Thought I’d show them what I can do.

Within the space of around twenty minutes yesterday, the Dembele-Tierney-Rodgers axis had been shifted from Everton to Arsenal at the end of season, but then they were brought back home with the news that Keiran Tierney had signed a six year contract, which will make him a happy healthy and wealthy young man.

Long term contracts such as this have built in annual pay rises, and all sorts of loyalty bonuses. Tierney has never hidden his desire to remain a Celt, and it looks like any potential suitors have now been warned off.

Thats not how the SMSM will report it.

In fact look at this .from Craig Swan at the Record..

17 EPL clubs to watch Celtic stars Moussa Dembele and Kieran Tierney against Bayern Munich

Moussa Dembele and Kieran Tierney are to be watched by a staggering 17 English clubs in tonight’s clash with Bayern Munich.

The Celtic superkids – rated at a combined transfer value of more than £50million – will bring scouts flooding to Glasgow’s East End for the Champions League showdown against the German giants.

It follows the news of Tierney signing a mammoth new six-year deal as Celtic bid to ringfence their homegrown star while also maximising any transfer fee that could one day follow. 

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Record Sport understands representatives from as many as 17 English Premier League outfits, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, are planning to head to Celtic Park to run the rule over the talented duo as they tackle the cream of the Continent.

Tottenham sent a scout to the Allianz Arena 13 days ago to watch Tierney and he’ll be back in the spotlight. 

17? Which three won’t be there ?

Or isn’t Swan sure how many teams are in the EPL, and went with that figure to avoid making an arse of it ?

The left back has already been credited with interest from clubs such as Arsenal

Dembele, who is set to start the game, is also hot property and his reputation was enhanced again yesteday with a call into France’s pre-squad for their upcoming clashes with Germany and Wales.

I await with bated breath the big article on how Rodgers has secured most of his key players on long term deals and is building a side we can all be proud of.

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They’re still in denial, but when it sinks in that he’s staying, and wants to stay. Tierney will become that unambitious left back who didn’t have the confidence to play in England, and frankly wouldn’t have been able to cope with it either.

Like Danny McGrain, presumably.

One big difference these days is that Tierney won’t be treated as shamefully by Celtic as McGrain was when he finally left the club. There was always a feeling that the old board resented him for not heading south and giving them a few extra quid to hide under the bed.

Despite the money on offer elsewhere, its clear that Tierney wants to be at Celtic, and has no interest in leaving to take advantage of it.

“I give a lot of thanks to the manager for believing in me. I’ve also got the right people around me to keep me grounded and it’s a big credit to them. My family will be delighted and it’s a big reward for them for believing in me and putting the work in all these years.” 

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A truly inspirational player, not only for this generation, but those following on behind.

 

Tonight he’ll take the field along with the rest of them to face Bayern Munich.

See if you can spot whats wrong with this from TheHardTackle website..

Kind of lessens their credibility, doesn’t it ?

So I’ve no idea if their Bayern picture is accurate..

Bayern

But it doesn’t include Lewandowski or any of the other injured players, so it might be.

Then there’s those experts over at the Scotsman..

5 things that have to happen for Celtic to defeat Bayern Munich

I didn’t bother reading it, but as long as Brendan does, and takes it on board, we’ll be fine.

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Leaving that all aside, because it will only make you mad, here’s what Bayern are thinking…

Everyone’s looking forward to this game! On Tuesday evening FC Bayern go to Celtic for their fourth Champions League group game (20:45 CET, live on Webradio and Ticker), and everyone wants to be there. “We’ve never had such a high demand for tickets,” revealed Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who shares their excitement: “There’s a great football atmosphere in Glasgow.” However the main enjoyment from the trip should come on the pitch, as Bayern could already book their place in the last 16 with a win.

“From what everyone says, the atmosphere must be phenomenal,” said Arjen Robben, expecting a cauldron of noise to be created by nearly 58,000 fans at a sold-out Celtic Park. The Dutchman has never played at Celtic in his long career, so he’s “looking forward to the game.” But the atmosphere should just be the icing on the cake on Tuesday. “Only one thing matters: winning the game!”

“We still have enough quality”

Rummenigge is also hoping for a successful trip. “It’s important we concentrate on the game,” demanded the CEO. “If we win we’re practically through, so it’d be nice to get the three points.” If Bayern win in Glasgow and PSG avoid defeat at home to Anderlecht, the Reds will secure their place in the last 16. “We can’t allow any mistakes, we want to win all three remaining games,” stated Joshua Kimmich.

Bayern will have to overcome this hurdle without their star striker. “It’s obviously a big blow that Robert [Lewandowski] is out,” admitted Robben, who also referred to the absence of Franck Ribéry and Thomas Müller. “We’ve had to deal with a few injuries already, some of them over long periods of time. But we still have enough quality.” Coach Jupp Heynckes revealed that Lewandowski will work on recharging his batteries in Munich and should be available again on Saturday. For the match in Glasgow, the coach will “find a solution”, possibly a front two consisting of Robben and Coman. “We’ve been able to deal with absences well so far.”

“Won’t let ourselves be impressed”

Perhaps Kimmich will score again, too. The right-back headed in the decisive second goal during the 3-0 win in the reverse fixture two weeks ago. “I don’t know yet who’ll play up front. I’m prepared in any case,” he joked when asked about the alternatives to Lewandowski. “I think without Thomas and Robert it’ll be more difficult than the home game. But we can compensate for that.” Heynckes, meanwhile, is expecting Celtic to “play better” than in the last game, “particularly in front of their own fans in their own stadium. But FC Bayern are used to playing in these types of atmospheres. We won’t let ourselves be impressed.”

Bayern are on a roll anyway after five wins from five games, and are growing in confidence: “We need to take that confidence but at the same time keep our feet on the ground,” stressed Robben, warning not to see the upcoming games as foregone conclusions. “We know we’re not at our limit yet. We can and must always improve. We need to show on the pitch that we always want to make the next step up. You don’t get anything handed to you on a plate. We have to work for it.”

Celtic counting on home advantage

As for Celtic, who are equally depleted with only one centre-back currently available, they’re hoping to benefit from Bayern’s shortage in attack. “We know how good Robert Lewandowski is, and the same with Thomas Müller. They’re two key players for Bayern München,” said Dedryck Boyata on Monday. The defender is up for the fight: “We want to do better than we did in Munich. We have nothing to lose! We mustn’t be afraid. If we win then everything’s still possible.” Bayern will be doing everything in their power to stop that. 

All I ask is that the players give it their best shot.

A win tonight would be an outstanding achievement, and may even mean the last sixteen is still possible.

As Boyata said, there’s nothing to lose.

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It’s about time teams started to fear Celtic Park, not look forward to adding it to their bucket list.

Up against the elite, Celtic have failed to show the confidence needed to compete.

Tonight, if the support support them, the mananger manages them, and the players play then we might just see something special.

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Prediction ?

Head says 1-1.

Heart says 3-1.

Dembele and Forrest will be the difference tonight….and Brown will cement his name in Celtic folklore.

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Now , back to yesterday, for this..

mike October 30, 2017 at 9:03 am · Edit · Reply →

Caption…..Poppy-cock. 

Today…

 

 

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Monti
6 years ago

Ralph,
Mike again? Pish!
You’re at it!

In the words of Sheriff Buford T.Justice ” What the hell is the world coming to “

mike
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

HE HE……Quality. 😉

Monti
6 years ago

HAPPY LIQUIDATION DAY BHOYS & GHIRLS!

Stupid, stupid Huns!

Brencelt
6 years ago

This is how it feels to be Celtic,
Champions again as you know,
Keiran Tierney is here for ten in a row,
Ten in a row

Monti
6 years ago

Caption: KT to Brendan ” Bomber has been appointed their chief scout..hahahaha “

Puggy67
6 years ago

Mike congratulations on an untainted caption win. Dad I’m running away.

mike
6 years ago
Reply to  Puggy67

Thanks Puggy YOU are da…mahn!

6 years ago

HAPPY LIQUIDATION DAY to the Sevcolona Super Lager Globe Trotters…….

Martin67
6 years ago

Caption: Brendan: I heard Bayern are looking forward to the game tonight.

KT: Don’t know why, I just curled one out in their shower!

mike
6 years ago

This one’s for Puggy…….V….. WOOF….WOOF.

Before I let the butterflies enter ma body, I have to say that yesterdays Diary with its full-on banter was what to me the Diary is all about, L O V E D IT, so big thanks to Ralphy and Desi for the opportunity to share our Celtic talk and banter, it means so much to everybody. (if that disny set me up for a caption win, i’le eat ma bunnet.
Caption, Ralphy takes Puggy out for his evening’s walkies{.

mike
6 years ago

WWHHOOOOHHOOO. Pug Pug a Pug Pug a Puggy,,,,,,,,,GIRUYEZ.

BondiBrian
6 years ago

C’mon Celtic. Make us feel more proud. HAIL HAIL !!!!!

mike
6 years ago

P P P U U G G Y Y….HE HE..;-)

D'Fhinnein Mick
6 years ago

Hi,boss-does that mean my contract’s longer than yours?!

IRISHGUY
6 years ago

CAPTION…………

Brendan… ” Welcome to the next 6 in a row KT ”

KT … ” This is what it is to be Celtic Boss, Tomorrow belongs to us”

mike
6 years ago

Caption, only six years boss….mon noo.

jimmybee
6 years ago
Reply to  mike

🙂

jimmybee
6 years ago

No caption response just this is how it feels to be Celtic such joy.
Tonight for everyone connected to our great club,and those from the past who have made us who we are today,give us your all bhoys.
Wear with pride the four leaf clover and the hoops of green,they are our colours,this is our city,the champions league belongs to us.
So dont just take part tonight,take over.HH
COYBIG

mike
6 years ago

Sorry for gloating but….. nope no shame.

Looking forward like everyone else including the thousands of Celtic and Bayern supporters to to-nights big game, that is what being a Celtic supporter is all about, the excitement of big European nights under the lights, the atmosphere and the camaraderie of your brothers in CELTIC. For its a grand old team to play for, for its a grand old team to see and if you know the history, its enough to make your heart go oh oh, we don’t care what……..,what the hell do we care, cos we only know that there’s gonny be a show and the Glasgow CELTIC will be…there.
COYBIG.

Rob O'Keeffe
6 years ago

KT,best left back since Big Tam(R.I.P).Obviously no ambition like one of our true greats,Paul McStay.The Scottish press used to come out with that same mince about Paul.The guy could have played anywhere.On the subject of the “press”,don’t give the Re.ard any oxygen of publicity,nobody takes them seriously.One guy I know,not me m’lud,takes them out of the plastic holder at the petrol station and lets the rain soak them.One each tonight would be excellent,don’t want to be greedy.KTF

mike
6 years ago

To steal one of Desi’s lyrics.

Fritz gro Bartiges altes team zu spielen for,
Fritz gro Bartiges altes team zu sehen,
and wenn Sie Siene Geshicte History,
its enough to make your heart go oh oh oh oh.

John mc mullen
6 years ago

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So bomber brown spotted Jamie vardy and the tav, how did he miss you KT. He can blame the schools.

Admin
6 years ago
Reply to  John mc mullen

Jamie Vardy…a horrible odious man…the Bomber reports could be true then!

Admin
6 years ago

So I said “Naw Peter, give him a 6 years contract!” …fecker fainted right there on the spot!

VooDude
6 years ago

KT: No, Boss, that’s not the tracker, it’s my heart, bursting out with pride.

mike
6 years ago

When the mighty Bayern came to town,
the Celtic players will buckle down,
to play with energy and with fight,
is it possible to give them a fright.

We don’t know how it will all pan out,
Celtic surely must be in with a shout,
if we try our best that’s all we ask,
we all know that its a mighty task.

Win lose or draw our support will remain,
it wont stop us coming back again and again,
to see the Celtic fills us with pride,
we will always support our side.

mike
6 years ago

Sorry Puggy….for getting carried..away, justabitoffun.

jimmybee
6 years ago

Heres a wee tune to get the party going.
https://youtu.be/sGFxr4A2_sA

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jimmybee
6 years ago

Got to get back to work guys.
Have a good yin.
HH

6 years ago
charlie
6 years ago

and he did it without any of his magnificent poetry the man is a legend ……..dont leave the lamb at the same place ye left ralphs mike ye know how greedy he is

mike
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Thank you Charlie bhoy, wont need ma blusher……to-night. its the rustlers that you need to watch out for.

Cos tonight’s gonny be a good night,
tonight’s gonny be a good good night.

charlie
6 years ago

caption jeest out of picture gym trainer cries uncontrolably

charlie
6 years ago

2-0 to the celtic tonight dembele and rogic COYBIG

charlie
6 years ago
charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

heer we go again aint life grand

charlie
6 years ago

ma comment is awaiting moderation if a could remember wit a said ad say it again he he

Matt
6 years ago

Caption….”No way boss…you got £3400 from EPL scouts for your complimentary tickets tonight so as they could watch me! Go on…play me at Centre forward.”

Hail hail

Matt

mike
6 years ago

Where does all the…..money come from, follow the money trail and we will learn for whom the bell tolls.

mike
6 years ago
Reply to  mike

The two armed bandits. 😉

Rebus67
6 years ago

Expectations have ruined many of my football experiences. The worst was Ally’s army on their way to the world cup. By all predictions, BM should win the game tonight easily. In fact, this is a must win game for them as they have to emulate PSG as they struggle to win the group.
However, as Kilmarnock fans discovered, football results are not arrived at purely on rational grounds. A well implemented plan plus guts can upset the applecart.

I am hoping to see an applecart on its side tonight but shall be happy to be a Celtic supporter regardless of apples and carts.

Rebus

mike
6 years ago

Who will make H I S T O R Y….to-night, will it be…..

Gordon.

Lustig, Bhoyata, Bitton, Tierney.

Brown, Armstrong, McGregor.

Forrest, Dembelle, Sinclair.

Uralius
6 years ago
Reply to  mike

Forrest, but then he will get dropped for the next home game, when we really needed the width.

mike
6 years ago

The Witches of Hollow–Mean. WWHHOOOOOOO Winny the PPOOOOO. Starring..

Craig Gordon as….The graveyard..Keeper.
Broony as……….Jack O’Lantern.
Lustig as……….Lurch.
Boyata as……….The Mummy Daddy..mahn.
Bitton as……….Halo-een.
Armstrong as…….Tric a Treet,
McGregor as………Tweet a Tric.
Forrest as………Apple-Bob.
Dembelle as………Scary-Mary.
Sinclair as………Hell for..Heather.
Tierney as……….Pumpkin-Heed.

mike
6 years ago
Reply to  mike

Mind and record/watch the Bobby Sands documentary on BBC4 at 9.00pm.
if you want to see it. Now that was a story of bravery for the Irish Nation.

Level 5 plant
6 years ago

Caption. Geez thanks boss! I am gonna go out and buy those nice new shiny green boots when I get paid!

Level 5 plant
6 years ago

Coybig! We are all behind you lads! Give them hell!

Level 5 plant
6 years ago

Our ancestors will be talking about KT!

mike
6 years ago

To-night on BBC4 The Bobby Sands Documentary…66 days. it starts at 9-00pm. so mibbee record.

mike
6 years ago
Reply to  mike

Gonny record it to-night Weered, excitement building, speak much later
awrabest and Hail Hail.

Melvin Udall
6 years ago

Caption: KT “seriously, they’ve appointed Bomber as a Scout”?
BR “Aye”

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