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Celtic Diary Friday January 28: Ronny Stands His Ground

Perhaps, after all, manager ronny deila does have the last word in Celtic’s signings. Or , at the very least, he’s got it now.

Patrick Roberts, the Manchester City youngster who is presumably the result of a DNA experiment which combines Lionel Messi, Christian Ronaldo and Neymar, may not come on loan to Celtic after all.

Manchester City want the length of the deal to be around a week or so, with summertime being the absolute maximum, which completely defeats the object.

Why would  a club with serious ambitions of their own take a player on just to give him game time ? It only happens when they are desperate, skint, or both.

Especially if you have to give them game time-it would be almost as though another club was picking your team, even if you don’t have to pay them anything.

 

You’ll note that in this picture of Billy King, who stepped down a level to help out Second Rangers, where his championship winning experience at the lower level could be invaluable, was taken in front of a picture of Ibrox Stadium. One wonders if they own the image rights to the old ground, having hawked off everything else, or was it simply a bit too risky to be standing outside it in this windy weather.

You may have noticed a strong gale outside;

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Anyhoo, oor ronny is having none of that pay as you go loan nonsense.

 “We will not take a player on loan to have him only until the summer. He would have to be something special. If it’s going to be loans then it has to be longer than just to the summer.

“We have a relationship with Manchester City. It’s a relationship that I have had for many years, since Stromsgodset.

“We trust each other in the way that we have developed players for them and if they can bring quality into our squad — like we did with Jason Denayer and John Guidetti — then it is positive for both of us.  

Agree to an extent on Denaayer, as not only did both clubs benefit for a year, it got us Deydrick Boyata on a permanent deal. alright, he hasn’t hit the high scores yet, but given time, and a realisation that the Scottish league isn’t a rest home, then he will come good.

But Guidetti, well, thats more of a reason not to go down this path anymore.

“But now we know if we’re going do to things like that, we have to have an arrangement that is over the summer and for a much longer period.

If that is not the case it will not happen, you have my word on that.”

Finally, it appears the boss is going to stop the tail wagging the dog, and if he sticks to his word, or is allowed to, then things are gonna change around here, mister!

But not the capacity to say stupid things to the paper, it seems.

Deila went on to compare young left back Keiran Tierney with Martin Odegaard, who appears to have lost Ronny’s phone number over Christmas.

“KT and Martin are very similar in terms of character Martin made his debut for us at just 14, and the day after he was in the headlines in every newspaper having played so well after coming on.

“But that day at 8am he was in the gym! Martin now plays for Real Madrid, but when he is home in Norway he is down on the same pitch he played on as a kid and has an extra hour or two every day.

“Martin always wants to learn and to get better and KT and him are examples for others to follow. Nothing comes for free.”

If I was Tierney, I’d be asking the other players, and manager, to pick another nickname for me.

Defenders need to have a wee bit in them that intimidates forards, old timers will rememeber crowd singing Hay’s gonnae get you, which was adapted to Bobo’s gonnae get you.

Katies gonna get you doesn’t have the same ring to it. Or does it ?

Mind you, she’s looking better than when she was in that movie…

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Though she can still spew bile with more than a little venom.

Speaking of movies, Efe Ambrose is already taking steps to make sure he’s gainfully emplyed when his career winds down.

Instead of  talking nonsense about football, like so many other former players, he’s taking his first steps into the world of cinema critic, and already Barry Norman is considering hiring him as a number two;

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When that film came out, and I swear this is true, my young niece went to see it, and commented that is was okay, but the ending was a bit far fetched.

I told her that it was a true story, and the boat sank, She is still in denial, and now works for the Scottish Sports media.

She’s in charge of the paper folding section, which deals with the response of a newspaper to criticism from Ibrox.

The Rumour mill is now into its final production stage, and there will be a viewong of the rushes, as they say in the film and tv world soon, so any transfer stories we have heard, which will be bollocks anyway, we’ll leave till then.

Though Leigh Griffiths might yet have competition for the number nine shirt..

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But the football world was stunned yesterday when Mark Warburton snapped up Billy king on loan, although he appeared to be to stunned to comment on his clubs latest swoop, as nowhere did a welcoming message fro  manager to player appear.

Looks like they are keeping to their word over there though;

RANGERS chairman Dave King has reportedly instructed Mark Warburton to run any potential signings past the Rangers board – but only if they are players capable of making the step up to Europe as well as the Scottish Premiership.

King confirmed that he had held talks with Warburton adding: “It is really not as much about winning the league this year, the identification of players in January would be based on our prospects for the year after.

“We would have to bring in players we thought were going to compete next season strongly in the Premier League and already looking towards Europe.”


Thats from the Scotsman Rumour Mill, referring to an article in the Daily Mail back in Novemeber, showing that they are serious about taking on our own Rumour Mill in the credibility stakes…

Obviously, there is no sectarian or other reason behind the signing of Billy King. Even thinking about it on those lines is childish and peurile.

As it would be with their next target, who may be beyond their reach anyway as his club will demand a fee;

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The Ibrox Evening Times were at it again, with one of those headline/story combinations that tend to appear on the more lowbrow message boards-or the Etims Diary, come to think of it …

Ex-Celtic footballer in court over “offensive and sectarian” comments

Wow ! Who could it possibly be ?

A Celtic ladies player was charged with allegedly posting a sectarian remark on her Facebook page after a Rangers fan reported the comment.

Megan McFadden, 19, allegedly wrote the “offensive and sectarian” comments on February 1, 2015 – on the day of an Old Firm game. 

Oh. Not actually an ex-Celtic player then.

Though, and i really shouldn’t have, I did laugh at one part of the story;

Rangers fan and former ladies footballer herself Alison Clark-Dick, 22, told Glasgow Sheriff Court she reported a sectarian comment with the words “dirty orange inbred monkey b*******”.

However unacceptable it is, they are just words. Obviously this lass has never seen any pictures.

Miss Clark-Dick recalled being at the Rangers and Celtic game and checking her Facebook account when she saw the screenshot of the comment on a Rangers group on Facebook.

Procurator fiscal depute Lindsay Docherty asked what got her attention and the witness replied: “It was the content of the screenshot.”

Miss Docherty asked: “What was it about the screenshot, the content of it that caught your attention?”

The witness said: “It was the nature of the words in the sentence on the screenshot that took me by surprise.”

Miss Clark-Dick was asked what words she remembers seeing and said: “It was ‘get into these dirty orange inbred monkey b*******.”

Miss Docherty asked: “What did you take the word orange to mean?”

She replied: “Protestant.”  

Presumably far more offensive than being called a dirty inbred monkey bastard.

Which reminds me, the Second Rangers fans arrested under the OBA for reccomending a colonoscopy to some police officers will not be charged, despite the camera suggested in their chant not being of a similar size used in regular bowel investigations.

Good.

Yesterdays picture featured the president of the Real Americans CSC listening to their latest colllection of rebel songs, including the track dedicated to their brothers in reservations, “The Men Behind The Wire Fence, ” which means I won the caption competition.

So there.

Today, we have this for you to consider…

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bob
8 years ago

The cat is out the bag and going toe to toe with Charles Green.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bob

Aah, the lurking Hun surfaces, what do you make of your new ‘ loan ‘ signing from the wee Huns, Bob?
Actually, are Hearts really the wee Huns now?

Stupid Huns.

BondiBrian
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Does Jesus Christ love “huns” Monti? Simple aye/ naw will suffice.

Doc
8 years ago
Reply to  BondiBrian

A remark that can’t be defeated. Kudos.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  BondiBrian

Yes he does!

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  BondiBrian

Bondagebrian,
Jesus loves all of us!!!!
If you don’t believe me, ask HIM!

He is right by your side!

BondiBrian
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Dearie dearie me,.

Timothy
8 years ago

There’s ‘Jeanie’ escaped again…

Michael Annis
8 years ago

Rangers new signing, The Cat in the Hat bottles it.

Daviebhoy
8 years ago

Captin ” Every mans dream Pussy in a bottle”
Good read once again liked theone about KT

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  Daviebhoy

Quality.

mike
8 years ago

Glad to hear that the Manager/Coach now has to have the last word in who he brings into the team.
Happy also that their are to be no short term deals for other clubs players,he would have lost all credibility with me if after saying no more short term deals then he did the complete opposite,unless it was Messi.
Caption,Cat walks on Water (Bottled Water).
See that the SFA spokesperson is still spewing vomit,some things never change.

CeciltheLion
8 years ago

Rhebel Rhebel retweets on latest bit of shrewd new hun business –
Loan deal for King would be until end of season I hear with option to buy but King says, ” No chance why would I want to own Rangers ”
Lmfao

Monti
8 years ago

Transfer window update: Erik Stviatchenko
Ryan Christie

” We try to be world class in everything we do ” – Peter Lawwell.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

” My bonus is intact “- Peter Lawwell

Brian53
8 years ago

Caption: Man City try to entice the Celtic manager to take their new goalkeeper on loan.

charlie
8 years ago

ive always thought that KT nickname was out of order in glesga slang being known as KT means you are a known thief not that i know this first hand as ive always been a fast runner ha ha that was a joke in case any of the handwringers are reaching for the phone ha ha

charlie
8 years ago

caption that lassies got a lovewly figure

Brian53
8 years ago

Caption: Monti finally narrows down his choice for the next Celtic manager. When asked how he had reached his decision he replied “I couldnae find anyone who could walk on water, bottles will just hiv tae dae” he cheekily replied! 🙂

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  Brian53

🙂

iancelt59
8 years ago

caption
charlie played his part in this marvel burp

andybhoy
8 years ago

Mein Host tells his Mrs to put a cork in it.

Good grief!!!

mr greene
8 years ago

Catwoman auditions for the Celtic Ladies Team .

Monti
8 years ago

Caption: Catwoman demonstrates how to do 10 in a row outside the Celtic supporters Association on London Road.

A passed by was heard to shout ‘ Deila out ‘ during her performance.

charlie
8 years ago

wee Angela Haggerty just been sacked by the herald for supporting spiers this country is a fuckin disgace

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Charlie,
It is an utter disgrace, out of order and I hope she takes them to court!

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

monti she says she has the full support of the nuj

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

monti James Doleman is back in court at 1-55 crowd funding him is worth every penny and my fuck does he upset the zombies ha ha

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Anyone who upsets them, is a friend indeed!

Doc
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Publicly going against top level decisions, even incorrect ones, is clearly bringing the company into disrepute and an obvious sacking offence.

Bob Cobb
8 years ago

“No, I said free drinks for Catholics, not Cataholics…”

charlie
8 years ago

like somebody said the bastards better have good employment lawyers

Monti
8 years ago

I really don’t get this fuss about Patrick Roberts from Man City? The length of his potential loan period isn’t the issue, it is why we are even going for him in the first place.
The defence has been woeful since VVD and Denayer left, he has brought in Erik Stviatchenko to partner Jozo Simunovic, who has a lot to prove yet, still we will go with optimism that they can develop into a strong central defensive partnership.
Where is Saidi Janko, Exactly?
Hopefully, this will be Ambrose and Izaguirre’s last season at the club, they must go in the summer.
Back to Roberts, why would you bring a player in on loan at the expense of a player under contract and committed to the club?
Just another example of a manager who isn’t thinking the right way.
We need a Scott Brown type who can bring aggression to the midfield when Brown is missing and a striker of proven quality.

Why is he trying to sign a winger?

Deila continues to cause damage.
Clueless.

Susan Murphy
8 years ago

Friday January 28th last occurred in 2011. It will reappear in 2022.

January 28th 2016 (for those of us using the Gregorian Calender) was yesterday and for the avoidance of doubt (for those not using the Republican Calender – see below)was a Thursday.

**The French Revolutionary Calendar (or Republican Calendar) was officially adopted in France on October 24, 1793 and abolished on 1 January 1806 by Emperor Napoleon I. It was used again briefly during under the Paris Commune in 1871. The French also established a new clock, in which the day was divided in ten hours of a hundred minutes of a hundred seconds – exactly 100,000 seconds per day.**

Of course it is possible that the force of Storm Gertrude has blown Etims into the past.:)

Off to the Canaries shortly….see you when I get back….or before I go…..or both…..get Efe to Review Groundhog Day.

HHH

Sue (the third H is for Holiday)

pensionerbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Susan Murphy

Sue

Be careful that cat woman does not stalk you in the Canaries. She sneaks around on tip toe and never bottles it.

Have a great holiday and mind and tweet!!!! – I’m an old man so i am easily pleased 🙂

H H H (last one is for halfwit)

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  pensionerbhoy

Do cats have toes? 🙂

pensionerbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti

In response to a qualified obfuscator, mine do. You should see my nail clippers and with my eyes they are lucky to have legs. I am presuming just lying around not going anywhere is quite normal for cats.

H H

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  pensionerbhoy

🙂

BondiBrian
8 years ago
Reply to  Susan Murphy

Will you be tweeting from Canaries? Boom boom!

charlie
8 years ago

mr greens lawyer said in court today the rangers football club does not exist it is an idea in peoples minds a myth of continuity ha ha doncha just luvvum

8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

I JUST LOVE THAT SENTENCE “A MYTH OF CONTINUITY” IT IS TIME TO BHOYCOTT ALL AWAY GAMES NOW!!!!

Monti
8 years ago

Why now?
It should have been years ago mate.

8 years ago

Gymnastic kitty gives Tims new rhyming slang witb “Im away for a bottle bank”

The Producers of Batman vs Catwoman realise their mistake in filming in the Gallowgate during Easter 2016!

charlie
8 years ago

i often wonder what auld charlie was putting in yon tea he was feeding them zombies ha ha

celtsfan67
8 years ago

Cowardly decision by the Herald. The bully boys should be ashamed of themselves but they have no sense of shame. I hope spiers goes public on what has gone on here and finally blows the lid off this horrible wee institutionally bigoted country of ours.

COYBIG

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  celtsfan67

the nuj have released a statement backing angela

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

Good to hear, Charlie.

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

monti the statement is on angelas twitter sorry canny dae the link

bgbhoy
8 years ago

ronnys team for sunday

gordon,
lustig, ambrose, jozo, tierney
biton johansen
armstrong, mcrgregor, gms
rocky

my team

gordon
lustig, ambrose, jozo, tierney
biton, mcregor
forrest, allan, commons
rocky

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

Monti’s team for Sunday

Gordon
Lustig
Simunovic
Stviatchenko
Tierney

Forrest
Bitton
Johansen
Gary Mackay-Steven

Commons
Griffiths

Subs: Mcgregor,Allan,Rogic,Cole,Bailly and Ciftci.

Sacked: Deila, Collins and Kennedy
Resigned: Desmond and Lawwell
Sold: Ambrose, Izaguirre and Mulgrew.
Freed, Boerrigter.

Celtic 5 v Ross County 0

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

bgbhoy,
Would you really play Efe Ambrose in a big game?

bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

i know hes the ultimate sore point for you mate but i cant argue with his performances of late… i know hes a walking timebomb but imho sadly hes the best we have…

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

You have to be ruthless bgbhoy, The team comes before Ambrose.

bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

and thats a sad assesment of us

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

bgbhoy,
I honestly wouldn’t have him near the squad, somewhere along the line, he will cost us again.
He can’t do any more than play well if he’s picked, but the damage has been done for me.
Being a laughing stock in European games but playing well against Utd and Hamilton doesn’t equal up.
Taxi.

bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

i know mate, but tbf, this is ross county, he should be fine for them.. and i blame ronny for europe (i know you do too) hes a bombscare i totally agree but hes the best of what we have seen i think

Run Sammy Run
8 years ago

Caption: Catwoman does the broony

Brencelt
8 years ago

Great diary/dairy again Ralph. Keep up the good work. Makes for a great read.
Freedom of the press my arse? Sad state of affairs. Good luck to Angela Haggerty in the battle ahead! They tried to silence her before, hopefully those neanderthals fail again. We are all AH.

Caption: Cat woman had no problem with the bottle balancing routine, but she still hadn’t perfected her how to cast a shadow trick!

charlie
8 years ago

somebody said the herald just whacked a bees nest wae a stick ha ha

Susan Murphy
8 years ago

Caption (while sitting on departure lounge waiting on wind dying down…and hopefully weather changes as well)…..

“A mere cat, a mere cat….could a mere cat do this?”

HH

Sue

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  Susan Murphy

enjoy your holiday susan yer a gemmy going up on a plane in this weather they would need to knock me oot ha ha

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

I’m sure Susan would be able to knock you out, no problem 🙂

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

ha ha ha

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  charlie

🙂

charlie
8 years ago

reading james dolemans court updates and the missus comes in and asks me if i want something to eat ffs the games on hen gies a can in eh says i ha ha

Susan Murphy
8 years ago

BTW…Tom Sellick is 71 today…don’t know why I noticed Sellick, 7 and 1.

HH

Sue

BroxburnBhoy
8 years ago

The attempt to silence journalists for writing facts about truly unsavory bigots ought to be a source of concern for our society. Then again our society is also bigoted so par for the course. I’ll hold my breath for any statement from Holyrood in support of press freedom. Meanwhile in court the “same club” myth is being exposed and recorded in the transcripts. Wonderful. If chuck and co. are found guilty, then the new club would be the result of a criminal enterprise and the authorities ( police and law enforcement ) would have to act on that. Jelly and Ice cream sighted on the horizon!

charlie
8 years ago
Reply to  BroxburnBhoy

broxburnbhoy aint life grand

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  BroxburnBhoy

I am making new flavours at this very minute….

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  BroxburnBhoy

BroxburnBhoy,

Good post and well reported,their could be a job going in Glasgow,but no wi the shysters at the HUN HERALD.

DanThe Man
8 years ago

http://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2016/01/29/scottish-media-failure-exposed/

Is it time to hammer home to the MSM by stopping the purchases of their rags and The Herald is included.?

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  DanThe Man

Dan,
I haven’t bought a newspaper for years, they are Hun rags!

mike
8 years ago

Dan,

Anyone who purchases the SCOTTISH GUTTER PRESS,or feeds the

SFA, are just assisting the enemies of our club.

BHOYCOTT the LEAGUE CUP.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  mike

Mike,
It’s not just about our club, it’s about all the clubs in Scotland who go about their business in the right way….and their supporters!

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti,
The Celtic support as well as other Scottish clubs are linked in there disapproval of the SFA and the SPFL, in no small way because of there blind promotion and support of the deid club.
The only way i can see to illustrate our grieviences is by bhoycoting the League cup semis,without harming our own club.
Semi Final losers prize £43,000.
Runners up £82,000.
Winner £110,000.
BBC TV money Semis £95,125,plus extras.
Gate share 37.5% before expenses.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  mike

Mike,
I agree totally with you, but the action you are talking about, should have happened in 2012!

The ba’ is burst mate!

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti,

Dinna say that FFS.

The GREEN pound is more potent than many people think,hit them in the pocket no need to threaten
and we could move MOUNTAINS.

DanTheMan
8 years ago

Agree Monti, but there might just be an opportunity if enough people stop of driving a stake into their hearts by hurting them where they least like it in their profits.☘☘☘

DanTheMan
8 years ago

Have suggested this before Mike but not much of an appetite for it but the upcoming cup games might just drive a message home . Agree!☘☘☘

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  DanTheMan

I sincerely hope so Dan,sometimes you just want to shake people to make them see the obvious.

The biggest club by far in Scotland,we could achieve plenty.

Monti
8 years ago

Apparently we have agreed an 18 month loan deal with Man.City for Patrick Roberts.
I said earlier I wasn’t keen on loan signings, however the fact it is for the rest of this season AND the whole of next season changes things a bit.
Welcome to Paradise, Patrick.
Go for it! HH

Doc
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Taking young players on loan almost never works at top level clubs, we are just denying one of our youngsters game time and development and potentially denying the club a transfer fee. Complete opposite of the ‘buy low-sell high’ and long term development that Deila goes on about and his actions speak louder than his platitudes.

Deila has been a manager for eight years and still doesn’t realise that these loans hardly ever work out, just not good enough. If he needs loans from the EPL to beat teams with a third of his budget then he certainly isn’t good enough.

Only loans for young players that have worked out at top level i can think of are Coutois and maybe Lukaku? Anyone know of any more?

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

Doc,
I would have been against it if it was for the rest of this season only, but to have him for the whole of next year as well makes a difference.
Remember as well Doc, We shouldn’t just put young players in just because they are young, they must be clearly standing out m8.

Doc
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Seasoned pros like Keane, OK. Devolping other clubs players is taking our charitable roots a bit too far. Ferguson got Larsson on loan at 35 to secure their first title in four years, a top loan deal. Michu, Guidetti were poor signings, imagine what Griffiths would be like now if he had an extra season of 1st team experience.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

Doc,
I hear you….

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

Fraser Forster seemed to work out fine?

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

Charlie,
Going by the Managers comments he only wants players in who can assist with the qualification into the C.L.
I hope that this young player can,he certainly will put pressure on the other wingers to retain there place.
Svienchenko is in the same category,players thrive on competition.
The length of the loan is crucial and a positive.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  mike

I agree and I also agree with Deilas argument that if we do take him it is for an extended Loan period that way we get as much out of it as both the player and his parent Club.
The plus side to a Loan is if he is wank he can go always go back.
How many duds have we signed in the past 5 years that have cost us millions in transfer fees and wages?
Too many I think.
1 or 2 loans to bolster a problem area is fine by me if you don’t have good enough youths coming through of your own?
As far as wingers go we don’t at this moment have any good enough to come in.
Common sense approach I think.

Doc
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

Because we signed him, had Newcastle decided he was good enough to hold onto then I suspect your answer would be different. Their loss was our gain. Mike Ashley CSC.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

Newcastle clearly did not rate him he was 3rd or 4th choice Keeper at Newcastle when we took him ,we took him as I understand with first option on signing him should it work out.
It worked out because A he had the potential we spotted and B we had the coach to improve him.
Their loss was entirely their fault.
You asked the question how many of these deals works out?
We got his services for 4 years and made at least £10m out of it by the end.
That is great business anyway you look at it and a prime example of what can be done.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

We don’t have any wingers good enough at Development level yet Doc Calvin Miller looks very promising but still a bit young I think and needs to bulk out a bit before being subjected to the kickballers in the SPL.

Doc
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

I expect to get pelters for this but we could feature Boerrigter to put him in the shop window and hopefully get someone to take him off our hands in the summer and free up some wages. Then we can actually sign someone.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

I agree Boerrigter is not a bad footballer Doc he is just an injury prone one.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  Doc

Doc,
No fucking chance, Boerrigter is a waste of space, a bit like Efe.
Who would you leave out the team to give Boerrigter a game?
Nonsense.

DanTheMan
8 years ago

Apparently GS has resigned from The Herald so if you include Jim Spence and AH that is 3 journalists who were prepared to stand up to the bigots have been sacked or resigned this is a really bad day for journalism in Scotland.☘☘☘

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  DanTheMan

Dan,
Indeed it is!

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  DanTheMan

Dan,let the Hun press carry on,they are getting smaller by the year,they are not relevant anymore,

Social Media will sort out the huns from the HONEES.

basqueceltic
8 years ago
Reply to  DanTheMan

Hopefully,this bad day can turn out to be a good day…….truth out,,real journos (back) in.

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  basqueceltic

basqueceltic,

Good to remain positive,we are and always will be Celtic supporters,disny get any better than that.
No going to the game on Sunday but will watch on the Telly,
will give you updates when it finishes.

Hail Hail to all of the Basque People.

basqueceltic
8 years ago
Reply to  mike

Eskerrik asko,aupa Celtic as they say here.

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  basqueceltic

basqueceltic,

Zorto on eta nahiak onena.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago

For those who haven’t been listening to Ronny Deila since his arrival he did state that he intended to deploy wingers whenever it warranted it.
Since then we have seen several wingers fail to set the heather alight Derk and Tonev being the main culprits.
Mackay-Steven and Forrest can both be very useful on their day but we also know both can be erratic form wise too.
My personal view on James Forrest is that he has not lived up to the early promise.
He has been injury ravaged for almost his entire Senior career now and at 24(25 in July) he has not contributed that much in the 5 Seasons or so he has been involved at First team Level?
Sure he has been involved in key moments, sure he has scored some vital goals but on the whole I think he promised to deliver far more.
This I think is why the deal for the City kid is happening I don’t think the Board see him as value for money or worth trying to hold onto for much longer?
Bring this lad in and we have instant cover insurance in case an offer comes in for Forrest or alternatively he rejects the new deal.
I know that won’t go down well with some but It’s just how I see it looking in.
I don’t think losing Forrest would impact our side as badly as some may think.

bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

james forrest has not contributed much?? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

SCORED THE GOAL THAT GOT US INTO THE GROUP STAGES
SAVED THE MANAGERS JOB AT KILMARNOCK (3-3)
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GOAL THAT HELPED US WIN AWAY IN THE UCL FOR THE FIRST TIME
SCORES IN THE LEAGUE CUP FINAL, CHANGING THE GAME

hes done more than ronny!!!!!!!!!!1

bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

and hes been injured once in the last 13 months, hes put his injury woes fully behind him, you would rather keep gms then? a guy who has not performed at the highest level? the board see him as valuable hence the 4 year deal!! and on good terms as well, they are scared to lose him for nothing!!!

lets get rid of forrest, an a guy who wants to stay at celtic and sign an untested 18 year old who if performs is away to the highest bidder next year at no benefit to the club!!!

aye makes sense that

andybhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

Nailed it and if James decides not to pen a deal and I can understand why, then, not only does Ronny not have the ability to get us the riches from CL qualification, but he has kissed by by to a good few quid for a player who’s best days have yet to come.

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  andybhoy

Andybhoy,
Concentrate on the African nations cup, much more relevant….. Cough…cough 🙂

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

bgbhoy,
You’re wasting your time talking about what James has done for us, that’s far too positive.
Maybe you should talk about the African nations cup…cough…much more relevant to Celtic.

Monti
8 years ago

Fáilte go dtí Ceilteach,Patrick!

BondiBrian
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Whiich means?

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  BondiBrian

Welcome to Celtic Patrick

Monti
8 years ago

For those who don’t fancy James Forrest for whatever reason, that’s fine if you want to go down that road.
It’s to be remembered though that James Forrest has done well for the club in the past and I would expect if he was to remain relatively injury free, to play a big part in future successes of the club.
It strikes me that when it comes to blanket faith to be shown to Deila, that same faith is not to be applied to certain players.
I mean it’s not as if James Forrest continually costs the club in Europe.

I’m happy to have Patrick Roberts on board for 18 months, but would be happier still, when James signs a new deal!

bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

spot on… all this support for the manager but players are to be allowed to leave!! james has done more for celtic than this manager… james has represented celtic in the ucl ronny has not… as player or as a manager…. jf has not been the reason we have not been in that tournament, the manager is… end of discussion

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  bgbhoy

bgbhoy,
No one, no one would have a problem with Ronny Deila if he achieved results in Europe.
If he got us into the CL and the team showed up well, woukd we be happy? Yes.
He was robbed of a treble in his first season by cheating officials.
Could we see that? Yes.
Has European progress been made since he came in? No.
Can we see this? Yes.

It’s about winning and taking Celtic into the CL, you need to win and you need to be entirely ruthless with a manager who can’t deliver.
Celtic deserve the CL, the supporters deserve the CL if Lawwell and his ” gamble ” can’t deliver it in the summer…..leave!

mike
8 years ago

bgbhoy,

I for one would be extremely upset if James Forest was allowed to leave Celtic PERIOD.
Truthfully can you see that happening?

Monti
8 years ago
Reply to  mike

Mike,
Until he signs on the dotted line there IS a possibility he could go.

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

DEARY,DEARY,FECKIN ME.

Bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  mike

I change my mind every day. I don’t think this signing Is good news but there’s a good offer on the table so fingers crossed

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago

“end of discussion” 😉

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago

Can anyone tell me he has lived up to expectation yet?
I just don’t see it.
5 Years now and as far as I can see he’s levelled out at mediocre as a player.
A one trick pony..all be it a quick pony but a one trick one all the same.

andybhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

Tell me about all the super duper versatile wonder players we have at Celtic Charlie?

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  andybhoy

We don’t have any andy.

Charlie Saiz
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

That includes the golden child too btw.

Bgbhoy
8 years ago
Reply to  Charlie Saiz

He’s done us more good than bad. Done big things for the club and someone we should always have there to call on. Are we not building a squad for the champions league? So why would we get rid of one of our young players proven at that level??

celtsfan67
8 years ago

Ronny in!
James in!
Patrick in!

HH

Monti
8 years ago

Surely it makes sense to keep James Forrest for another four years, a guy who came through our system and into the first team?
We need players who are committed to the club and want to stay.

mike
8 years ago
Reply to  Monti

Monti,

Why would anyone wish to replace him? dont just take our word for it,just ask WGS the Scottish fitba Manager,he clearly sees what we see and wants him in the Scottish team.
All supporters have their own favourites,same as me and i rate James highly.He has a special talent for opening up defenses.
Let him go and replace him with whom and at what cost?
We must do all we can to keep our own home grown International talent.

Dan the Msn
8 years ago

Take a look at @CollectCelticFC’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/CollectCelticFC/status/693179625292349440?s=07
I had to laugh☘☘☘

basqueceltic
8 years ago
Reply to  Dan the Msn

Fuckin priceless,the more I laugh the more I enjoy their downfall.

mike
8 years ago

Dan,

I like a good perr of TWeets.

Reading Phils book now DOWNFALL,almost as good as the tweetsd.

Monti
8 years ago

FIFA 16 X-BOX LIVE

I just ripped this Chap who went Legia Warsaw

Heads gone 🙂

Monti
8 years ago

No sign of the Huns on Fifa like…..sniff

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