{"id":5738,"date":"2014-10-01T11:21:47","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T10:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=5738"},"modified":"2014-10-01T12:46:54","modified_gmt":"2014-10-01T11:46:54","slug":"celtic-diary-wed-1st-oct-2014-intervention-city-population-leigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=5738","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Wed 1st Oct 2014 – Intervention City : Population Leigh!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahead of the game tomorrow against Dinamo Zagreb, we are reliably informed-theres always a first time-that both Stefan Scepovic and Kris Commons missed training. This could clear the way for Leigh Griffiths to make a dramatic comeback. He can play the lone striker role, and supported by Anthony Stokes , possibly in a more advanced role, then just maybe goals will be flowing at Celtic Park tomorrow. This might seem a little over optimistic, but there was an interesting development in the Griffiths story yesterday when a supporter , Shaun Gibson, wrote him an open letter. Here it is in full, because its certainly worth a read, as is the players tweeted reply;<\/p>\n

Leigh I am just Celtic fan mate, I just tweeted this to you<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201c@Leighgriff09<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Leigh I am Celtic fan, The boy from Hibs you had a go at scored @ Ibrox twice. Forget before, focus now. Riorden never listened\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

And I really wish you would listen to people like me who are not giving you a hard time but advice. I remember Derek Riordan joined Celtic, I coached him when he was 12 years old, I told him he could be a Celtic Legend as he was MORE than good enough to improve further. Most of my mates drink in the Four In Hand and The Office, and most rate you, sadly some mock you. I am a Celtic fan Leigh, not an enemy pal. You are living the dream of a million + Celtic Fans, do you realise this mate?<\/em><\/p>\n

What I see with you Leigh is a really decent guy who lives on what goal he scored yesterday. Leigh that is gone, your goals when at Hibs are in the past, you are on the bench because your manager can see the same thing as many Celtic fans, Hibs fans and I can all see. If I could give you any advice buddy it would be to forget what went before and focus on what you are going to do next, otherwise you will go from club to club, earn less money and nobody will really remember you, kind of like Riordan and look at him when he was 21 years old and\u00a0had the football world at his feet, and for the record, Derek is a great lad may I add, Look at all the young Scottish players going to England and the young lad from Dundee United Ryan Gauld going to Sporting Lisbon.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leigh we almost share friends, we have been in the same pub, you really come across as a really decent guy, but this is the same advice I would have gave to any player at any level in my 15 years at what\u00a0 you would class a \u201cCrap Level\u201d I am guessing? Leigh, screw the nut and in 15 years from now Celtic fans will remember you. I guess if Hibs are the side for you then you go and become a legend there buddy.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Forget yesterday and plant seeds for tomorrow, or Celtic fans will turn on you quicker and this will speed up your departure and chance at\u00a0 a club that puts you and shows you at a level you truly will be noticed at. Guidetti came right in and started, to be honest, you at your best, that would be you and we probably would not need Guidetti Leigh. Sadly we did<\/em> I am not expecting a reply Leigh, but I do ask you look inside yourself one last time and do what is right for\u00a0 YOU. If you listen to friends, you will lose pal. I know most of them, really decent guys, but mate, want a career you can look back on and be proud? Get you Mrs and move near Celtic\u2019s training ground then one day when you leave football you can stay and be a coach or look back and say \u201cI was someone\u201d At this rate all you will have is regret buddy, I am sure Ronny told you this, Lenny and Fenlon and other managers also, I know football, managers would take a keen interest in you and want the best from you, why? Your football ability not many have, but Leigh you ain\u2019t showing it mate and I think I speak for most Celtic fans when I say \u201cWould love to see you in the side and playing well and scoring goals\u201d<\/em> My opinion may be wanted or not wanted, either way I am in a position to give one, and I have been fair and decent Leigh\u00a0<\/em> \"Leigh<\/p>\n

Good luck<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HH \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Heartfelt, genuine and sensible.<\/p>\n

\u00a0And the enfant terrible’ has replied;<\/p>\n

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\"\"leigh griffiths<\/b>\u00a0@<\/span>Leighgriff09<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/span>3h<\/span>3 hours ago<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Just read that open letter. Really appreciate what has been written and no1 is trying harder than me to get back into<\/em> the team<\/em>. \""<\/p\"<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Desi here…<\/p>\n

Sadly at this point, Ralph dropped his specs and hit his head off the desk meaning he couldnt continue with todays Diary.<\/p>\n

It\u00a0was probably all “Ronnie booooh! Johnny Booooh!” regardless, you know the score. Normal service will resume tomorrow<\/p>\n

\"2011-05-05-BONUS-COMIC-Intervention\"<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

In today comments, hows about a discussion on Leigh Griffiths…The Messiah, a Naughty Boy or somewhere in between?<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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