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Celtic Diary Thursday December 21: McGinn Deal Done

We did tell you last week about the letter M.

Marvin Compper said hello to the crowd at half time last night, brightening up a match which was more laboured than loved, he also drew out the Paradise Windfall tickets, and genuinely seemed to be happy to have secured a two and a half year deal at his age.

Celtic won the game 2-0, and it will go down as one of those games that might not get quite so many of its highlights on the post season DVD.

Although Stuart Armstrong began his farewell tour with a great goal, and Keiran Tierney somehow managed to find even more strength in his overworked legs to smash home the second and conclusive goal, there was little else to write home about.

Mikey Johnstone made an impressive appearance from the bench, signalling the beginning of the new era, and there was a reminder of an older and nastier time when Gary Fraser of Partick made a bid for his club to be the new Glasgow enemy when he booted the ball into the crowd, striking a young girl in the face.

He got  booked, which wasn’t enough, and although the police did take the young girls details, its unclear whether there will be any further action.

Fraser has form.. ( BBC sport, Nov. 2013)

Partick Thistle midfielder Gary Fraser has been handed an additional seven-match suspension following violent conduct in an under-20s game.

The 19-year-old, on loan from Bolton Wanderers, has already served an automatic two-game ban.

Fraser was found guilty of seizing Dunfermline’s Chris Kane, causing him to fall to the ground and kicking him repeatedly on the head and body. 

 

On social media later in the evening, the girl said she was fine, which is okay, but Frasers actions are inexcusable.

I’m quite sure that Partick are already considering how much to fine him, and which charity will get the money.

Turn it around and consider what kind of outcry we’d have had Griffiths or Brown taken a petulant swipe at the ball with the same result..

They’d have been jailed, and Neil Lennon would have got a six match ban.

 

One other thing….Kristoffer Ajer looked comfortable alongside Dedryck boyata last night, well, as comfortable as anyone playing alongside the want away Belgian could be.

Bring back Biton and we could well go on another one of those runs where nobody beats us.

Comperr might be the answer, though he won;t be available until after the break. He looks keen enough, and is looking forward to winning titles at his new club..

Thats his new club, not the new club, who of course won’t win any titles, and certainly couldn’t have afforded to buy him and pay his wages.

“I’m proud and honoured to be part of this fantastic club.

“Celtic is more than a club, it is a religion. I want to add silverware – this is what this club is all about 

I waited, but it appears he is just blowing smoke up our arses, as all sincere new signings had this when they were kids..

Image result for celtic subbuteo team

I am unconvinced that Comperr is what Celtic need, but he has swayed me a little with what does appear to be genuine enthusiasm for his new role, and if this is what he brings to the party then he will be a success.

We do need a little bit of that in the defence.

 

Lewis Morgan, the lad from St mirren who is going to be loaned back to them until they return to the top flight actually sorted all that out last week.

Now, he is joining Celtic, as are a few others this winter.

From the Scottish Sun, lets count how many times they shoehorn “rangers “, in one form or another, into this article..

WHO ARE LEW?

Lewis Morgan turned down Celtic and Rangers and has appeared in an Old Firm Hampden Final… here’s all you need to know about the St Mirren starlet

The Scotland Under-21 ace was a mascot in the 2009 Old Firm League Cup Final whilst a youth player at Ibrox 

CELTIC are close to wrapping up a deal for St Mirren starlet Lewis Morgan.

SunSport first revealed Brendan Rodgers was set to make a move for the highly-rated midfielder on December 5. 

Rangers fan Morgan, 21, has been the standout player in the Championship this season.

And while he is set to sign a deal at Parkhead, Morgan will remain in Paisley for the rest of the campaign to help the Buddies with their promotion push.

Here, SunSport Online takes a look at the Scotland Under-21s superkid. 

Rangers 5, Celtic 2 . I’m counting Old Firm as a Rangers reference, as Celtic have repeatedly said they will not be associated with the term.


Who is Lewis Morgan?

Born on September 30 1996, he kicked off his football dream as a youth player at Rangers.

Morgan was a Gers mascot in the 2009 League Cup Final against Celtic and also took part in a half-time challenge.

Lewis Morgan

Rangers 3, Celtic 1. And a picture of him as a Rangers player.

But the talented midfielder left Ibrox as a 16-year-old to join St Mirren before making his debut against Celtic in September 2014.

Recalling his first professional match, he said: “I made my debut in a 2-1 defeat to Celtic when I was 17.

“I remember coming on to play against Virgil Van Dijk and couldn’t believe the size of him!

“At that point I was still quite slight, and it must have looked a little silly when I was stood next to him that day!” 

Lewis Morgan

Rangers 1, Celtic 2. Though there’s another picture of him as a Rangers player.

Now regarded as one of Scotland’s hottest prospects, Morgan has gone on to play 99 games for the Buddies, scoring 18 goals.

His outstanding form has attracted the attention of several clubs down south, like Nottingham Forest.

But with his contract up this summer, the player is likely to remain in Scotland with Celtic.

Why did Lewis Morgan leave Rangers?

Morgan caught the eye of both Celtic and Rangers from an early age.

The talented midfielder was scouted by the Old Firm at boys club level, before deciding to join boyhood heroes Rangers. 

Speaking last summer, he said: “I was a massive Rangers fan and had a season ticket at Ibrox, so there wasn’t really a decision to make when it came to who I chose to sign for!”

After spending years as a youngster in the Murray Park ranks, Morgan had the chance to sign his first professional contract at the club.

But the then 18-year-old decided to snub the chance to try and make the grade at Ibrox. 

Rangers 9, Celtic 2 . Then a picture of him playing at Ibrox, for St Mirren.

Lewis Morgan

He explained: “I was told at Under 17’s level that I’d be getting a full-time contract at Rangers, but after the Christmas break, some of the younger boys got playing ahead of me.

“At the end of the season I went in for a meeting with Jim Sinclair (head of youth), ready to sign a two-year deal, but he talked me out of signing.”

Morgan showed Rangers what they were missing when he scored an injury time equaliser in the 2015/16 Championship finale.  

Rangers 4, Celtic 0

Could Lewis Morgan have signed for Celtic as a boy?

Morgan wasn’t short of options as he weighed up his next career move, with Celtic, Motherwell and Partick Thistle all interested.

But the youngster bravely decided to turn down a SECOND chance to join the Hoops to instead sign on at St Mirren. 

He said: “Rather than go to Celtic, me and my dad decided it would be best to go to a smaller club, and with St Mirren being the closest, that made it easier.”

He added: “I always had great self confidence that I would make it as a professional footballer, but it wasn’t really until I left Rangers that I knew the opportunity was there for me.

“Coming through at a club that size is always going to be difficult, but since my move to St Mirren I always knew there was a pathway to the first team. 

“I wouldn’t say I was downhearted when I left Rangers, as I knew for my development I was probably best served going to another club.

“I knew a few of the boys at St Mirren as I’d grown up playing against them and a few of my new team-mates had actually come through the Rangers youth system with me.” 

Rangers 3, Celtic 4.

Final score Rangers 25, Celtic 11. And three pictures to nil.

Just to clarify, Lewis Morgan, who left Ibrox at around the same time Rangers did, has signed for Celtic.

Image result for the scottish sun

       Leaving the News To Other Papers

If you see someone digesting this, or any information from any other piss poor news outlet, there is a procedure to follow..

 

You knew all about Comperr and Morgan, but you might not be aware that John McGinn will be the next player to be announced as a Celt.

The letter M, we did tell you…

£3.5 million, with Liam Henderson probably heading the other way.

That deal, we heard from a drunk fellow who admittedly did slur quite a bit, has been done,

McGinn will form part of a new look midfield, alongside Scott Brown and Olivier Ntcham.

 

With a sixty nine game unbeaten run on the go, it would have been a little harsh for Rodgers to start chopping and changing, even though it was obvious that a few changes were needed.

We believe we are about to see a little bit of what what our man described as a “cull ” -at least thats what i think he said-over the next six months.

Next seasons champions league qualifying line up is going to be considerably different from this seasons..

Oh, and then there’s Charley Musonda, last we heard was we’re trying…

As for those leaving, well, some we will miss, and some we won’t.

More importantly, some won’t miss us.

Which is probably why although I’m not sure as to the real point of signing Comperr, I must say i do like the cut of his jib.

He looks like he really wants to play for Celtic, and thats good enough for me.

 

Lets get yesterdays caption competition out of the way, before we hand over to Hector Bandido for todays rather special competition..

circa 1900

henkesdreadlocks December 20, 2017 at 11:27 am · Edit · Reply →

Caption………..

After another hunskelping, the Mason Boyne family see in the New Year in total silence.

 
And now, here’s Hector..
IF you’re looking for a festive present or a well earned gift for yourself after a year of tirelessly grinding away for the love of it, a special new gin from Eden Mill could be just the ticket. 
Image result for danny mcgrain celtic

 

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CarlJungleBhoy
6 years ago

Caption: Keiran who?

Monti
6 years ago

Caption: Danny McGrain – ” Neil McCann’s tactics notes, boss, as you requested.
Neil Lennon – ” That’s not his notes Danny, it’s his side letter “.

bgbghoy
6 years ago

why is he winning 2 in a row?

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  bgbghoy

🙂

Thomas Mccarthy
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Morning Montit same shit,hope you and family have a. Lovely
Christmas ,happy new year H,H,

Monti
6 years ago

🙂

Dave
6 years ago

Lennie, just stuck a fiver on rangers going bust on the 4th july .

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Dave

Dave,
Who are ” rangers “?

Monti
6 years ago

Does anyone else remember Ian ‘ hatchet face ‘ Ferguson kicking the ball into the Celtic fans, when he was playing for Dunfermline Athletic, at East End Park?
I’m sure the horrible cunt did it while playing for the Huns as well.

Stevie D
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

He plays a woman in Eastenders now – at least I think it’s a woman. And if it’s no Ferguson it’s a dead ringer.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Stevie D

🙂

Donnie
6 years ago
Reply to  Stevie D

🙂

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Stevie D

Stevie D,
I stopped watching that pish in the 90’s, it was ok at first during the Den & Angie period but it’s just all cockney wankaz now.
I actually turned it on for two mins the other night & Danny Dyer said ” awite awite ” about 25 times in a minute 🙂

Off.

Stevie D
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Ferguson always was and always will be just a big feckin Ned from Barrowfield. I’m told this is a true story: during a match at Parkhead he’s chatting away to Paul Chalmers off the ball and says “Your old man (Stevie) can still run like fuck by the way.” Paul’s curious and asks him what he’s talking about. Hatchet Face explains “Oh he caught me n a mate tanning motors in the car park out the front and chased us.” Paul was left with the impression it had been pretty recent. The same Hatchet Face is in O Solé Mio in Bath Street for a meal with Ray Wilkins and Bammy Breezes is having a melon starter. The waiter asks if he wants ginger with his melon and he says “Naw. Ray’s ordered a bottle of wine.”

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Stevie D

PMSL

John McCabe
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Graham Roberts done it at Parkhead the main stand Celtuc end and smashed a fan in the face who needed first aid treatment. Animal

6 years ago

Caption: “some fat hun burd slipped me this note with her phone number on it, offering me durrrrrty sex. Does durrrrrty sex mean dipping a fat, ugly walrus in a rangers tap, Neil?”.

TC
6 years ago

Lenny, its a treasure map, something to do with waqrchests

Monti
6 years ago

Caption: Danny – Neil, this is your typed up team/player instructions that you wanted me to pass on to Broony, what does Ambrose out mean, that you have underlined”?

Lenny -” I was just doodling Danny “

6 years ago

So, you wan, a ham and mushroom pizza, does that say pakora below it?

Christopher McWilliams
6 years ago

Look who i got for the secret santa

James61
6 years ago

Caption.
A ranjurs exec sent this side letter over for your perusal

henkesdreadlocks
6 years ago

Caption……..

Lenny, Shunsuke gave ma a hot tip for a horse in the National………
彼らが死んだことは分かっている

Noelskytrot
6 years ago

Laughed at yer comment for the above, Henke.

BondiBrian
6 years ago
Reply to  Noelskytrot

(only cos ma Mrs like gin )

Caption,

Danny: “Lenny, ah hear this Hungarian player can set the place alight…”

“what, Rizla?”

BOOM tish

Monti
6 years ago

Is that Japanese for ‘ Charlie Saiz ‘?

6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Fruck you ya plick 🙂

John Walker
6 years ago

I swear i put a fiver on you for the sevco job

"TonyB
6 years ago

Celtic played well last night despite being fouled every time a player looked like getting into a dangerous position.

6 Yellow cards does not really reflect the thuggery that went on.

Quite apart from Fraser’s criminal behaviour, McGinn had a number of attempts to foul young Mikey Johnston from behind before eventually bringing him down just outside the box and receiving a yellow.

I thought a couple of reds should have been issued to Thistle last night, yet none of this has been highlighted in the meeja.

The tactic is simple; interrupt the flow as much as posssible since the benefits obviously exceed the costs.

6 years ago

Lenny, a canny go they iPads, kin ye read Ma writin’?

basqueceltic
6 years ago

Caption;Danny….here Neil,you wont remember this ,but this is an old five pound note,sevco still use them.

6 years ago

Lenny, that’s how many times broody has kicked wan e that huns, do you wan me take tell him take lift his game?

Terry ONeill
6 years ago

Its Broony no Brownie

Paul K
6 years ago

Caption
‘Is this really what Ally McCoist said to you before you went ballistic?

@clarkgriswald9
6 years ago

‪Lenny I got a book called “Crap Origami” for my Xmas.‬
‪Guess what this is……..it’s a pterodactyl!‬

Noelskytrot
6 years ago

Caption- Danny, “mind the the halfwits that sent you stuff in the post”?, heres their addresses, Lenny.

Lennon, “It’s fine Danny, that’s sorted. I just sent pictures of big Bobo Balde to their cells in Bar-L.”

6 years ago

This is not any old piece of plastic this is part of the beacball that Davey Provan kept off Alex McDonald in a phone box. Kenny, Bobby Lennox, and Tiddles Callaghan have still got their bits, in their wallets.

BJF
6 years ago

A new central defender will put pressure on Boyata and Simunovic who haven’t become “ bad” players suddenly,( nor were they ever) both did very well during the 69 winnng streak, if they weren’t good it wouldn’t have happened that’s for sure. Loss of form, like Stuart Armstrong hits any player but we can’t wait for them to come out through it, competition for places is always good. I haven’t seen Lewis Morgan play but his recent football decisions seem good, don’t care who he supported just how he performs on the pitch, dont want another Scott Allan situation, still think he can play a bit but sad how it has turned out for him, football can be cruel.

6 years ago

Caption: fecking raging lenney l had neidercorn minus 4

Eddie Murray
6 years ago

Danny-“So we says tae Gazza, Wuv goat toilet paper in oor club son!”

CarlJungleBhoy
6 years ago

Caption: “A bloke called Hector handed me this and told me if I read it out loud in 5 years time, I might win a caption competition … Ever heard of a burd called EDEN MILL?”

charlie
6 years ago

ive jeest thought ae a better and funnier caption than all of your wans if yees wanty hear it a donation of 3 quid will secure signed jj ps if a catch any yees paying 3 quid then passin it on yees ur barred

charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

ma caption will not be accessed for free cause a dont drink gin

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

We know…….you drink Babycham.

charlie
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

a make alovely cocktail ye get a pint tumbler put in a third buckfast then a third vodka then a third whisky then ye dip a spoon in babycham and stir …drink it in a wanny yer first shot at it will be hard tae get doon but the babycham takes the edge aff it enjoy

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Charlie,
I like a drink but i couldn’t manage that lol

Hugh lavery
6 years ago

Caption…”its from some guy called rodgers says he is my biggest fan, do ye know him lenny”

Pat Higney
6 years ago

Caption : Naw Lenny….That’s not a picture of Bobby Madden, it’s my thumb!

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Pat Higney

🙂

Van Nicholas
6 years ago

Look Lenny that’s how many games you’ve been banned for.

Pat Higney
6 years ago

Not trying to sway the judging, but my wee girl’s name is Eden!!!

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Pat Higney

My wee girls name is Eve 🙂

Pat Higney
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

And if you’re like me with mine, she’ll have you wrapped around her little finger!

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Pat Higney

Pat,
She is on fast forward to Monday…..:)

Pat Higney
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

I hope she has a wonderful day mate!

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

And the same to you and your family Pat!

6 years ago

Caption: I’ve got the deeds for ibox.

Tubbytubthumper
6 years ago

Caption:
Lenny – See Danny I knew it was a Hun – they can’t even spell threat properly…..

6 years ago

Boyata and Sinunovic were never good players either. One thing is certain they should never have been or continue to be Celtic players. If Efe Anbrose is quoted as being a bad Celtic player then both of these clowns deserve the same recognition as him. The unbeaten run was exceptional but we have to be honest our opposition is not very good and that was a key factor. What has happened to Jamie McCart? Would it be too risky to have him playing alongside Ajer. What about Big Erik? Would he contemplate a retrun or is he desperate to get out. I don’t think he has been treated very well. I think Brendan has doubts because he is slower than the other two. However, I think he is a better player and a better defender than the two. Is it just me or are Celtic slower to start than they were last season, particularly at Celtic Park. I don’t understand not coming out all guns blazing at Celtic Park, putting the shits up any opposition. We have won many games before the opposition have had a chance to start. Hopefully, that may be the tactic on Saturday. The Scott Allan situation is very strange. Seems we had no intention of giving the boy a chance and simply signed to piss them off. Henderson is another case. I genuinely believe he would get the same opportunities as McGregor and he has looked as good when given a chance yet has never been given a chance. I know nothing of Morgan and little of McGinn but are any of these guys better than Christie, Henderson or Allan. Are either of them going to make a difference to our qualification for Europe. It would be a tragedy if Christie does not get a chance at Celtic. He is the best player in our nearest competitors team. Surely that alone means he gets a shot. It is not as if the Tories are going to splash a lot of cash on a player in the same position.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  john

” TUPPENCE IS TUPPENCE “

Noelskytrot
6 years ago
Reply to  john

John,

J McGinn drives the Hibs midfield and can run the show. Henderson, Christie and Allan don’t but have other attributes that can make a difference. I like players who don’t feck about and McGinn fits into that category.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Noelskytrot

Noel,
Spot on!

Noelskytrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti,

Just my opinion mate, but can you imagine him in there with Broony? He’s got dig, he can score, pass, he’s a real workhorse and has Celtic running through his veins.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Noelskytrot

I think McGinn would be an excellent signing, it’d let Broony sit in front of the defence & McGinn could do his running.
We must always sign players who feel something for the club.

Rob O'Keeffe
6 years ago
Reply to  john

John,McCart is on emergency loan to St.Mirren which runs out on 23rd Dec…..

@jolietjake67
6 years ago

Caption.
You want a loan of my season ticket tonight Lenny.
It’s a concession, so you are gonna have to dress like Santa Clause to get in.

puggy67
6 years ago

Caption: Danny: Got this in a fortune cookie boss, says we’re going to go 69 games unbeaten
Neil: That’s amazing Danny
Danny: Well…that’s the good news…

Monti
6 years ago

Caption: Danny -” Neil i’m stuck on a name, i’ve got 9 but there’s 10…O’Hara, Hughes, McCreesh, Docherty, Lynch, McDonnell, Hurson, McElwee, Devine “?

Neil – ” Come on Danny….twas the gallant Bobby Sands “

Monti
6 years ago

Excellent goals from Armstrong & Tierney last night, good to increase the gap.
Was quite impressed with the movement of Edouard, he did ok.

HH

Una
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Pissssh

Goosetobianco
6 years ago

Caption –

Danny “You just got a message fae Police Scotland Lenny”

Lenny “A football banning order for cupping my ears?”

Noelskytrot
6 years ago

If J McGinn signs I think Brendan will mould him into a great player. Outwith Broony we lack a midfielder with dig as was shown at Swinecastle.

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Noelskytrot

Noelskytrot,
Would love to see Celtic bring John McGinn to the club, but the defence is the major cause for concern, we might not be able to buy all our top defensive targets in this window, i would be over the moon if we signed two central defenders in this window & John McGinn.
Is there a real chance Moussa could go in January, i hope not, we’d get the same money if not more in the summer.

HH

Noelskytrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti,

I think If the right number is thrown at the board in January, Dembele will be for an exit, hope not. You’re absolutely right about the priotity being in the defence, bu I’d love J McGinn in hoops.

Monti
6 years ago

Where’s Weered?
Must be away issuing death threats 🙂

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

🙂

Monti
6 years ago
Reply to  Monti

How much for a ‘ mouth massage ‘?

6 years ago

At the game last night in the North stand lower and witnessed goading,harassment and physical abuse of Celtic fans by G S stewards at one point five stewards were manhandling a fan who had the temerity to ask for his ticket back and young fans being verbally harangued for I D because they had a concession ticket this is totally unacceptable and no way to treat fans by the way G have previous for this shower of odious scum.

Honest Hoops
6 years ago

Caption; See Neil, there was only one bunch of invincibles, 1967 was the year, code name Lisbon Lions….

David
6 years ago

Caption Danny “According to Sally that is what he said to you that night, Lennie ” I wonder who wrote that for him”

BJF
6 years ago

Obviously John is being daft again about Simunovic and Boyata. He probably would add in Armstrong, Forrest Gordon Lustig, indeed why not go all the way and add Brown, Sinclair Dembelle, Tierney, Griffiths and the Lisbon Lionsr, what did any of them achieve. None of them fit to lace your boots eh! Meanwhile back on planet Earth have we enough in the tank tto dona number on Aberdeen? The result against the new club is much less significant.

RunSammyRun
6 years ago

“Better keep the edgy boss, this says some c***ts after you in his tractor”

Mike Annis
6 years ago

Caption: Neil, have you seen this?
What is it?
It’s Sevco’s latest accounts and business plan.

puggy67
6 years ago

anybody remember Subbuteo changed the Celtic player to a ginger in honour of Jinky on their poster? T’was on my wall many years ago….

Big Shuggy
6 years ago

Caption: Lenny it’s another sick note from Boerrigters Doctor. Says he pulled his hamstring yawning.

Gary Burns
6 years ago

Danny. So after Joey Barton moved out there were thousands of these slips all over the house.

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