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Celtic Diary Monday July 2: We Don’t Have To Get Used To It..You Know ?

The Liverpool Echo has picked up on the Tierney to Everton story…

Kieran Tierney is Everton’s summer transfer “priority,” the Daily Mailclaim.

The Celtic left-back, 21, is reportedly available for around £25m and Brendan Rodgers has admitted he would not stand in the way of a Premier League move.

The problem for the Blues, however, is that Mauricio Pochettino apparently sees the player as the missing piece of Tottenham’s jigsaw and is also ready to launch a move.

Spurs believe they can tempt Tierney with the proposition of Champions League football. Wolves and Bournemouth are also said to be interested but are resigned to defeat with both the Londoners and Everton in the hunt for Tierney’s signature. 

Remarkable.

I think its time for the club and the player to put this one to bed.

The champions League qualifiers start next week, and we could do without the papers unsettling our main men.

 

That, of course, is if Tierney  is taking any notice of it himself, and lets be honest, he must be fairly used to it by now, and perhaps feels another statement about his love for the club is unnecessary , but it would be nice…

Whatever happens, this will be the first time Celtic will have to deal with a substantial bid for any of their players, and it will be interesting to see if their resolve to keep the squad together matches the ambitions of the manager on the European stage.

Or is Neil Lennon already drafting his resignation letter to Hibernian and looking out his old Celtic trackie ?

 

Thats the worst case scenario, but as I said above, we should be getting used to it by now.

No matter what we hear from the ranch, there’s always an element of doubt as constant re-assurance isn;t possible, and things can change very quickly indeed when millions of pounds are waved about.

For what its worth, I’d be surprised if he moved, and I don’t see this squad /manager relationship breaking up until there are ten league trophies in the cabinet, all neatly numbered in order.

 

Speaking about the ranch, there are two games tomorrow as the players compete for places in the starting line up over in Armenia next week.

The first is a closed doors clash with BW Linz, and then the main event is a game against Sparta Prague, any travelling fans first choice opponent when it all gets real.

 

Hang on, a week tomorrow, over in Armenia ?

Told you it would come around quickly.

 

So, are we ready ?

Two of our defenders won’t feature as they’re at the world cup, another is dominating headlines over anticipated bids, and the other ?

Well, he’s alright.

I think.

And Kristoffer Ajer  thinks Tierney is going to be alright as well..

“KT’s been fantastic and has really helped me a lot coming into the group. He’s just a fantastic full-back and it’s just fantastic to play with him.

“He’s a massive Celtic fan so it’s really nice to see. He knows a lot about the club and its history. It’s just nice to see such a big fan playing for the team.

“When you play for Celtic, do well and have won the Treble twice, there is always going to be interest in you.

“But when you play for such a massive club as Celtic, it’s a fantastic place to be. For me to be able to sign a new contract at such a club was fantastic. 

KT has been tremendous for us and has proved himself over a number of seasons. We’re desperate for this group to stay together. He’s an important player in the squad and we want him to stay.” 

Presumably a journalists question prompted that reply, with the hacks now unashamedly trying to disrupt and weaken Celtics campaign for a third consecutive group stage qualification, which would put them even further ahead of any pretenders domestically.

So we didn’t get a chance to hear what Ajer thinks…

Well, we did, but only Scotzine picked up on it…

“I look at it as completely the same as last year. I still have a lot to prove, I only played half a season and need to develop a lot in my game to be a Celtic player.

“So, I’m just looking forward to the challenge and, hopefully, I’ll be involved this year, as well.

“There are a lot of good players who want to play and that encourages you to do well in training and work harder, so that’s really positive.

“I feel I’m developing well, I’m learning a lot from the gaffer, the staff and all the players around me, it’s a fantastic environment to be a part of.” 

That fantastic environment may well be why we’ve yet to lose a key player under Rodgers.

Long may it continue.

 

Final word on how the media are dealing with this issue…and its Neil Cameron of the Evening times, with a valid and well thought out point.. after considering some of the comments from Everton fans on social media re Tierney, Celtic and Scottish football.

He’s from Scotland which is “a pub league”. He is never challenged (my nan would win with Celtic). And, of, course, could he handle playing for a big club like Everton whose crowds are lower than Celtic, as are the expectations and demands re how many games Tierney played last season and whose last trophy was the 1995 FA Cup. He’d be okay.

What is it about our neighbours that they feel so keen to point out our failings while seemingly being pleased, and this was a point put to me, that last season Everton spent (wasted) £150m and they could do it again this summer?

As if that’s anything to be proud about, particularly as this is ‘The People’s Club.’ 

If I could expand on that, why do we give a toss what those in the south think, and why do we try to compare a nation that is a tenth of the size population wise with a mere fraction of the income ?

As Jock Stein once said, they have their thing, we have ours.

Maybe Cameron won’t be the first hack to point this out..Everton fans don not deserve him.

Then again, neither do any of the others.

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One of the big disappointments about living in the south is I don;t get to see or hear the colourful parades celebrating a battle a few hundred years ago in Ireland.

An outsider may be tempted to describe it as such had he never actually seen one. Or heard one.

Everyone, according to both social and mainstream media gets involved.

The police..

politicians..

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and, importantly, people whose limited intelligence and looks simply have no place else to go..

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LOL indeed.

I did.

 

Now and again an article comes along that makes you think, not on this website, granted, but elsewhere.

This is a long piece, from the Independent, and I wonder if I’m the only one who can see certain similarities in Argentinian football and Scottish football.

All the way through grass roots to the governance of the game.

Get a coffee, and sit nodding your head away through this.

Argentina

If you happen to be a journalist, study the piece. Its written by someone who seems to want to get a story out there that might be unpopular with some.

But hey, give it a go.

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Yesterday, we gave you this picture… which apparently resulted in several uneaten breakfasts..

a woman wearing a pair of union jack leggings, with an arse like 2 bairns fighting under a blanket 🙈🙈 my eyes

 

Henkesdreadlocks July 1, 2018 at 4:04 pm · Edit · Reply →

Caption…….

 

Genuinely made me laugh out loud.

Today, lets have something a little less unpalatable.. maybe even send out a message..

Image result for kieran tierney and a celtic fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 years ago

miss Hun of the year goes to rumpled arse

5 years ago

Grew up supporting Celtic,not money!

D'Fhinnein Mick
5 years ago

RALPH

Re Ajer,I read the article in the DR. Won’t do a link to it,obviously.

Point is,he was wearing a bloody smashing training top,silvery-white,green trim.

Tried to find it on line,cos “wantwan” but no luck.

Thing of beauty,mibbe even better than the white and green away top.

As for KT leaving,naw. I’m with you. None of these players will ever get the chance to be part of a history like 10-IAR. They’ll stick around just for that.

Noel Skytrot
5 years ago

I would be surprised if KT went to Merseyside only for financial gain, this young man loves the club. Does he want to play with a team who in all honesty, win fuck all- doubt it. Does he want to possibly play in the CL-yes. Does he want to be part of a team who can maybe achieve 10 in a row-yes Does he want to be the captain of the club he supports- yes. Does he want to win more trophies- yes. I suppose the crux of it all is does he want money and mediocrity or does he want to be a winner at the club were he has a brilliant rapport and adulation from the fans and can attain legendary status within the club.

Caption…this is what it means to be Celtic

VooDude
5 years ago

Come on, come and try and take it!

FKY
5 years ago
Reply to  VooDude

I think you’ve just won! 😉

5 years ago

Well no surprises there,25 million,for Kieren Tierney, should be between 45 and 50 million,when you consider what Man City paid for Walker,from Spurs,and Kieran is a better left back,maybe lacks a bit of speed,which Walker has plenty off,Kerian if he goes, surely I won’t be at Everton, Spurs would be a better option,if he g

Monti
5 years ago

Test

David
5 years ago

Caption ” They may have broken my jaw, but they will never break my spirit” HH

George Lazenbhoy
5 years ago

Caption:I play for this and they pay me in these.

The Cha
5 years ago

Caption: “I’m available to any team that wins an invincible treble”.

Noel Skytrot
5 years ago

I was looking at the pictures from Cowdenbeath and those above and I get the distinct impression that the Orange Order will end up being nothing more than a small group hankering for the past, something similar to Franco’s Falangist supporters in Spain. Most of the older generations that are steeped in it all, are for the turf, free movement of people will also dilute this as people taking up residency in certain cities don’t buy it due to cultural differences. Most young people simply aren’t interested in the past and all that’s went on, they’re done. As society changes we’ll see them dying out and being nothing more than a rump who are confined to the past. What do those who live in the North think? I’m looking at this from the Scottish side where it’s defo on the wane.

Gerry
5 years ago

Caption:
And I’m never fuckin leavin’!!

Can’t add enough exclamation marks to truly indicate the passion KT has for the jersey.

Yoker Bhoy
5 years ago

Caption:

Who the fuck are Everton?

5 years ago

Caption, Kaye Kardashion. Kims Scottish cousin.

5 years ago

Todays caption.
There’s only ONE grand old team to play for.

Uralius
5 years ago

Caption: 12 in a row! That’s right fucking 12!

alan
5 years ago

its not like KT is playing for buttons at Celtic. he is already a very wealthy young man.
he will go eventually as the pressure to become a very, very wealthy young man will become unbearable.

I hope he will stay til after 10 in a row.

TheLaird67
5 years ago

Now just been for a wee stroll in kelvingrove park… popped into An Clachan for a wee cuppa tea and who is sitting there doing just the same thing… Mr Paddy Roberts. I know he loves the Celtic, and i know its med like weather,but surely PR isn’t having his summer hols in Glasgow

Level 5 plant
5 years ago

Caption £25m ain’t enough for this badge!

5 years ago

Kt is gone you all know that yi cannie stop or grudge the bhoy his move let him go with our best wishes hail hail and aw the best @ Spurs feck E FC

Monti
5 years ago
Reply to  The deesk

Fuck off ya hun prick!

5 years ago

As for the phat bitch thank ghod i dont live in porridgeland anymore we have not had an orange march in my ane wee neck o the woods for 50 yrs or so, DONT NEEDEM DONT WANTEM PHUQEM

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago

Caption……….

Veni vidi vici.

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago

Martin Keown is morphing into David Brent.

Pat Higney
5 years ago

Caption: THIS……………….FOREVER!!!!!

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago

This is amazing. Japan 2 Belgium 0. What a goal.

Monti
5 years ago

Caption: KT- ” FUCK THE SFA, FUCK THE SFA, FUCK THE SFA “

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago
Reply to  Monti

That’s what happens when you drop big Boyata M.

Monti
5 years ago

Nurse Ratched…

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago

Fluke.

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago

De Bruyne looks as if he’s had 4 minutes in a microwave.

Monti
5 years ago

Japan bringing on Honda, Suzuki & Yamaha…..revving up for a final push then….

TicToc
5 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti, and alas, all was in vain. I just hope they’re not so upset that they go and commit Kawasaki. 🙂
HH

henkesdreadlocks
5 years ago

A cruel game but a great goal to win it.

Mike
5 years ago

Celtic shouldn’t be bidding for McGinn, in January he can sign a pre-contract benefitting both himself and Celtic. Fuck Petrie, all he has ever done is to upset the Hibs fans who detest him for the self-serving “move on” prick, denier that he is. He is no supporter of honest open and transparent football. Don’t give him or his “Sevco” season ticket holder Demster M.D. a penny of the Celtic supporters money, If we want justice from the cheaters, don’t feed them, tell them to GTF. I would rather we spent what money we have on better players spend it wisely Celtic, its too precious to give to the cheats.

Monti
5 years ago

John McGinn was born to play for Celtic, if we want him get him in now.
We need guys who are committed to Celtic & burst their gut on the park for the Hoops.
John McGinn will do that.

I’d up the bid to £1.75-2m + Scott Allan.

Mike
5 years ago

Its funny how Dylan McGeoch joins Sunderland for SFA, but Putrid smells the money that Celtic has and wants more than his share. I would wait and get him for SFA and not give Putrid a penny, we have survived without McGinn since 1888 another few months would be nothing. # Don’t feed the Cheats.

Monti
5 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Just business Mike, just business.

Mike
5 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Good business is getting players for SFA, bad business is paying over the odds for a player that we don’t require urgently.

Mike
5 years ago

Putrid Petrie the Pig with his nose in the trough.. oink oink, hurry up with the CO2, on second thoughts, cancel that…

Monti
5 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Talking of noses 😉

Mike
5 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Smell the glove… 😉

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