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<\/p>\nCeltic’s under 17s \u00a0lifted the Glasgow Cup with a 2-0 win over their new Glasgow rivals from Ibrox.<\/p>\n
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COACH Tommy McIntyre has praised Celtic Under-17s for the style in which they retained the Glasgow Cup.<\/em><\/p>\n The young Hoops dominated the final against Rangers at Hampden tonight (Tuesday) and cruised to a 2-0 victory thanks to second-half goals from Josh Kerr and Mark Hill.<\/em><\/p>\n The Ibrox side started the match brightly but the Bhoys soon took control, going close in the first half before the breakthrough came on 74 minutes, when Kerr smashed home a shot after Rangers keeper Robbie McCrorie flapped at a Celtic corner in the six yard box.<\/em><\/p>\n Hill then scored two minutes later to kill the contest after his powerful and swerving free-kick from the left flank caused confusion in the Rangers penalty area and squirmed past McCrorie to make it 2-0.<\/em><\/p>\n It was nothing short of what the Celts deserved, given their outright dominance over the Ibrox side, and the Professional Academy Manager praised them for the manner in which they won the cup.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The coach’s comments afterwards also gave an insight into what goes on at that level, and it could be that a few years down the line we’ll see a lot more of these youngsters carving out a career at the club;<\/p>\n \u201cThe importance of this was the performance,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about winning, it\u2019s about the manner in which we did it. It\u2019s about the style, philosophy and everything we do throughout the Academy.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe players look up to the first team and they see the way they play and the enthusiasm for the type of game they play, so they have good role models and on a big stage like this I thought they acquitted themselves really well.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Ronny Deila has not shirked away from giving kids a chance, Kieran Tierney beame the latest youngster to be given a first team debut last week against Dundee, and there is talk of one or two others getting a shot as the season winds down.<\/p>\n If we can find players within our own set up that can make the grade, then at least it will stop the press from specualting on players like Nadir Ciftci being linked with the club.<\/p>\n The idea of signing players is to improve on what we already have, or at the very least potentially improve it.Ciftci offers neither, except probably an increase in yellow and red cards.<\/p>\n United assistan boss and former Celt, the evergreen simon donnelly, who still has to carry ID when he goes for a pint, a bit like me, told the Dundee Courier;<\/p>\n \u201cI think there is speculation all the time and we can\u2019t do anything about that,\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cTo put a positive spin on it, I suppose it means Nadir is doing something right if he is getting mentioned.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cHe is a good player and can be one of the best when he is on his game.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIt is up to us to try to get the best out of him for United as much as possible.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Which all seems fairly relaxed..<\/p>\n Whereas the Record’s Michael Gannon used the same quotes to conjure up this headline…<\/p>\n It’s all about interpretation, I suppose.<\/p>\n Ciftci’s team mate at United , John Souttar seems a better bet, but as one for the future. If we are to land him, then it would be better to loan him back to United for a year to allow him to continue to develop, as he’d just sit on the bench at Celtic, and may even be taking a step back, development -wise, that is.<\/p>\n Though just because we have spent a lot of time playing dundee united this season, it’s not a reason to avoid looking at players from other clubs.<\/p>\n And anyway, if it was left to me, Paul Dixon would be the one to sign.<\/p>\n Izaguirre can’t go on forever, sooner or later he’ll hurt himself again, \u00a0and when you look at the problems we’ve had at right back, the wisdom of having first class cover becomes apparent.<\/p>\n Still with the defence, there was a story that Manchester City will loan Denaayer out again next term, but not to Celtic, as they want him to gain experience in England. As with most articles that appear in the press, there seems to be little to back that story up.<\/p>\n Someone who probably won’t be joining is Ikeche anya. Watford will be in the Premier League next season, and he has indicated he will stay there.<\/p>\n \u00a0“I want to be in the Premier League and regular European competitions and World Cup competitions.”\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n One out of three will have to do him. Which coincidentally will be the points target for the north London club as they battle to stay there.<\/p>\n England , by the way, is the place to be. They are beginning to encourage families back to the football, and that can only be a good thing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jose Mourinho, the manager of Chelsea has taken a wee dig at Scotttish football. He was reacting to claims that his chelsea side are dominating English football , and the chants of “boring boring chelsea.”<\/p>\n “It\u2019s very difficult in the Premier League for a team to be dominant. This is not Germany with Bayern Munich. This is not Switzerland with Basel. This is not Scotland with Celtic.” \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n He didn’t give any reason as such, but the influx of foreign players on vast sums of money who don’t give a toss for the club they play for may have played a part in the declining standards down there.<\/p>\n And they are boring. Really boring. Like their manager, really.<\/p>\n You certainly can’t say that about Celtic boss Ronny Deila. Life with the Norwegian at the helm may be many things, but it’s not dull. His policy of talking to the press, which he does at length from time to time, is always worth a look.<\/p>\n Even if its an old training video they’ve dug up. Or found on the internet.<\/p>\n Back in January 2014, Ronny gave a forty minute speech on his philosphies of management, and how he learned how not to be a manager from Roy Hodgson;<\/p>\n \u201cIf I went up to a young player and said, \u2018If you don\u2019t play well today, the bench awaits you next week,\u2019 the player would think, \u2018All right, I won\u2019t make any mistakes. I\u2019ll enter the pitch and make no mistakes.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI experienced Roy Hodgson. In 2005, he trained Viking and I was a player.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cHe was hard. I was so glad I was 30.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cEvery time I entered the pitch, I thought, \u2018Today, I must not be seen. Today I will not make a mistake.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI was anxious before every game. I never looked forward to it. But of course you have to be mentally strong as a fooballer.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBut I believe the best coaches and best leaders manage to make things harmless. They show faith and keep calm.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The video is worth a look, and offers a fascinating insight to the man. It also makes you wonder of there was someone from Celtic in the audience which prompted the move from Lawwell to get Deila on board.<\/p>\n Especially when he said this;<\/p>\n \u201cI have watched a match at Celtic Park \u2013 I am shivering again. Celtic-Barcelona.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThat was an awesome experience, 60,000 people shouting.<\/em><\/p>\nSimon Donnelly:<\/h1>\n
I\u2019m dreading another Celtic raid<\/h1>\n
on Dundee United … this time for Nadir Ciftci<\/h1>\n
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