{"id":8117,"date":"2015-11-11T09:57:28","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T09:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=8117"},"modified":"2015-11-11T09:57:28","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T09:57:28","slug":"celtic-diary-wednesday-november-11-johansen-set-to-sign-on-as-rebuild-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=8117","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Wednesday November 11: Johansen Set to Sign On As Rebuild Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new contract that is. Not at the buroo.<\/p>\n

Last year the Norwegian showed that he is a talented and valuable player. \u00a0This year, its perhaps unfair to say he’s not, but he is struggling a little. There could be a number of reasons for that, although it might just be as simple as his agent explains;<\/p>\n

\u00a0“The critics are unfair. They do it as a way of getting to Ronny Deila at the same time.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Stefan was absolutely outstanding last year. People expect him to go on the rampage and do whatever he wants all the time.<\/em><\/p>\n

“But he is getting tougher treatment from opponents in Scotland this season. He is getting a lot more attention.”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Thats not really a surprise , and shouldn’t be a surprise to Johansen. The number ten role at Celtic is the pivot, and all of the attackng play goes through him, so by simply taking him out of the game, with either double marking or winding him up, opponents can make him less effective.<\/p>\n

It’s up to the player to deal with that, and it may take time for him to reach the next level.<\/p>\n

It appears that Ronny is going to give him that time,and the word on the street is he’s about to put pen to paper on a new contract. The player has complained of not being fully fit, and that his form has suffered as a result, but assures us he will be back to form soon.<\/p>\n

Well, we could certainly \u00a0do with the player from last year, especially if there are still serious thoughts about making it to the last thirty two of the Europa League.<\/p>\n

\u00a0For those who think Deila should be out of here to give the likes of Davie Moyes a chance to fuck it up at three clubs in three years, it’s worth noting that in recent months Craig Gordon, Nir Biton and now Stefan Johansen have signed extended deals.<\/p>\n

This may mean that they are happy where they are and can be counted on, along with Scott Brown as the spine of the new team.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Perhaps, he said , hopefully, there won’t be any big money exoduses next summer after all…<\/p>\n

Maybe Ronny has put his foot down.<\/p>\n

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It does add a little weight to the theory that there is a rebuilding going on, slowly but surely, and there is a level of consistency now that will avoid the scenario last summer when Celtic lost three defenders who had been a major part of a record breaking back five in Matthews, Denaayer and van Dijk.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Because when you look at it, thats why the defence now is strugglng. It’s new.<\/p>\n

If Johansen is on the “to keep ” list”, the next one on it must surely be Tom Rogic, and if you thought the Australians had maybe hyped him up a bit when he forst joined, they’ve launched him into the stratosphere now he’s actually proved he can play;<\/p>\n

Socceroos midfielder Tom Rogic\u00a0is primed for a triumphant homecoming and is intent on putting Canberra on the footballing map.<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite being one of the last players to join the national team in camp after his duties with Scottish club Celtic, Rogic is ready to play whatever role is required in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan at Canberra Stadium.<\/em><\/p>\n

The dynamic No. 10 has overcome his injury curse of the past 18 months to electrify the Scottish Premier League with a number of cracking goals this season.<\/em><\/p>\n

And his sublime form couldn’t come at a better time ahead of the first Socceroos game in Canberra since they smashed Malaysia 5-0 in 2011.<\/em><\/p>\n


\nWA today continued…\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rogic moved to Celtic in January, 2013, but was hampered by groin and hamstring injuries.<\/em><\/p>\n

He missed last year’s World Cup in Brazil and this year’s Asian Cup victory, but has turned heads with his impressive play for Celtic in the past three months, leading to his return for the Socceroos in September’s 5-0 thumping of Bangladesh in Perth.<\/em><\/p>\n


\nFox News Australia knows who to thank for the resurgence of Rogic;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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THE Socceroos coaching staff might be 100% Australian, but there\u2019s a 40-year-old Norwegian who might just turn out to have played a crucial role on the way to the World Cup.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Six months ago the Celtic coach Ronnie Deila sat down with Tom Rogic, Australian football\u2019s brilliant but apparently brittle playmaker, with a simple but hugely important message.<\/em><\/p>\n

After a season in which Rogic had played not a minute of first-team football, but instead been in constant rehab from the groin injury that forced him to miss the World Cup, Deila wanted Rogic to know that his belief in the Canberra boy was undimmed.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The results have been extraordinary \u2014 14 appearances for the Scottish champions this year, 13 of them starts, with five goals thrown in, and his body seemingly now able to support his precocious talent.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Now the Socceroos hope to benefit from a reborn Rogic, continuing on Thursday night against Kyrgyzstan in the nation\u2019s capital as their campaign for World Cup qualification continues.<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether Rogic starts or, possibly more likely after his late arrival in camp, comes off the bench, he\u2019s never been in a better position to shine on the international stage.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cPhysically this is the best I\u2019ve felt in my career so far, but I\u2019m still looking to get stronger and fitter,\u201d Rogic said.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

When you miss that length of time, it will take a while to reach that full potential. I\u2019m not there now, but it feels like I\u2019m heading in the right direction.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHaving the confidence of my club manager is massive. He\u2019s been a great influence, given me a lot of confidence to go out there and play and enjoy my football. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the manager came in I spent the first year at the club injured, didn\u2019t play at all. Towards the back end of last season when I started getting to full fitness, we sat down and he assured me that I had a future at the club and he wanted to see me come in at pre-season as a fresh start, on a par with everyone else in the squad.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThat gave me the confidence to have a target in my mind of what I can do and achieve at the club. They were fantastic in supporting me over the last year and it was great to have that reassurance.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been fantastic for me, I enjoy playing for him. It gives me a lot of confidence, and makes me want to improve all of my game, using every session and every game as an opportunity to improve.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to forget that Rogic had played only 24 professional games before Celtic signed him nearly three years ago, and only 34 since then. That he had the mental fortitude to rebuild himself is as impressive as the creative talent he possesses.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not easy to cope mentally. Its part of football, you get dealt these things and you just have to deal with it and come back stronger,\u201d he said.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a learning experience and one that I feel has improved me as a person and a player. I feel as though I have come out of it stronger, it\u2019s helped develop me further.\u201d \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

He hasn’t even played sixty games yet.<\/p>\n

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Lets have that contract all ready for him when he gets back.<\/p>\n

Speaking of geting back, another big part of the next couple of years should be Jozo simunovic. Thus far, though it really is too early to say, all the big Croatian has done is hurt himself, prompting comparisons with Derk Boerrigter, the Dutchman who has single handedly made the excess on Celtic’s insurance premiums into seven figures.<\/p>\n

Theres a lot of faith been placed in this kid, who, like Rogic, was virtually unkown before he came to Glasgow. I say virtually unknown because someone would have known him, even if it was only his mum and dad.<\/p>\n

If we are feeling a little frustrated by the injuries to the man, and perhaps voicing them a little too loud, a little too publicly, then it’s worth putting ourselves into his shoes and walking for a mile.<\/p>\n

Without tripping up or falling over , of course.<\/p>\n

Think how he feels.<\/p>\n

He’s just a kid , adapting to live thousands of miles from home, and while he has impressed on the field, has earned a reputation of being made of glass.<\/p>\n

Maybe we should give him a break.<\/p>\n

Maybe I should have used a different word there, ut you get the point. Stilian Petrov was another who struggled to adapt at first, and he came good. The problem for Simunovic is the desperation of Celtic supporters to have a reliable defensive lynch pin, and thats a lot of pressure to put on the lad.<\/p>\n

Ronny Deila has faith in him, and going back to what Tom rogic says about the manager, it’s apparent he is aware of the issues surrounding the player, and has done what he did with Rogic, and put his faith in him;<\/p>\n

\u201cA proper look at the injury showed that it was nothing too big which was good news for us Jozo will be back after the time away with the national team.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHe has shown leadership and character when he has played with us and I think we need leaders in this environment. Of course, it has been disappointing that we have not been able to see more of him because we would like to have been able to develop a strong partnership with his and Dedryck Boyata, and that takes time.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cJozo has gone off to join up with Croatia but he has assured us that if he is not ready to play then he will come back and we trust the medical staff to take care of him.\u201d \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I think he’s let him go home for a couple of days to chill. Which makes sense.<\/p>\n

Ronny may attract criticism for his tactical awareness, especially in Europe, but there appears to be no such problem with his man management skills, and if he gets his players to go that final mile for him, then the team next season will be entirley diffeent from the lackadaisical and shaky bunch we’ve seen in the last few European games.<\/p>\n

Who knows, maybe we’ll see them in the next two.<\/p>\n

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Well, maybe.<\/p>\n

Now, I’ve hired a private detective, and in the spirit of fun associated with the Diary, i think I’ve outed one of our regular-and valued-contributors.<\/p>\n

See if you can work out his user name on here…<\/p>\n

Speaking to\u00a0talkSPORT<\/a>, Alan Brazil has suggested that Celtic should move to hire David Moyes as a replacement for Ronny Deila, now that the former defender has been sacked from his job with Real Sociedad.<\/em><\/p>\n

Brazil said: \u201cCeltic have struggled badly in Europe, they\u2019ll win the league again, but in Europe they\u2019ve been massively disappointing. He\u2019s an ex-Celtic player. But Celtic don\u2019t pay big money, and David will be used to getting big money, but then again, if he wants a change, then maybe.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Brazil, who started his career with Celtic Boys Club, is an avid fan of the club, and has become disillusioned with their recent history since Deila took charge.<\/em><\/p>\n

They are undoubtedly going to win the\u00a0Scottish Premiership<\/a>\u00a0again, as they have done for the last four years, but they have failed to make it into the Champions League for the past two seasons, and have then struggled in the Europa League.<\/em><\/p>\n

They have no real direction when taking to Europe, but their success depends upon doing well in the Champions League, and Deila has yet to deliver.<\/em><\/p>\n

Now that Moyes, and ex-Celtic player, is out of a job, Brazil has suggested that the Bhoys should move to hire him, as he has proven success.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Only kidding. And I’m sure it will be received in the spirit it was intended. Though no doubt I’ll be compared to Pol Pot or someone later today.<\/p>\n

But , of course, if Alan Brazil is backing up your views, then maybe it’s time to reconsider.<\/p>\n

Right, let’s have a look at whats happening in the world…….there’s an international break, so lets look outside and see whats going on in the real world.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Fucking hell. He’s doing it again.<\/p>\n

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In the b list celebrity world, someone is moving house…<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Embedded\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh. We’re back with them again.<\/p>\n

Nah, sod it.<\/p>\n

after all, when you have a go at the dead and the nearly dead, you never know who’ll come after you…<\/p>\n

\"Embedded<\/p>\n

He must have been too far away for a handshake.<\/p>\n

Finally, Stewart Robinson , pictured below, is this weeks managing director at cash strapped Second Rangers.<\/p>\n

\"Stewart<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think when you see next year\u2019s accounts, hopefully on the financial side too, there should be a significant difference. \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Which is how his original statement appeared after it had been tidied up a bit.<\/p>\n

“Tell them Ah’m no in and we’ll pay double next week when my provvy money comes in. ” \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

All this admist rumours of trophies being handed back….I know what I’d be doing if i was them…<\/p>\n

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Hang on, that private detective is waving to me, he’s had another thought.<\/p>\n

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Rangers boss Mark Warburton is keen on \u00a31million pound man<\/h1>\n

despite the club’s cash concerns<\/h1>\n

Maybe someone should ringfence those trophies.<\/p>\n

Heres a headline.. with some words missing. Fill them in in an apt and original way…<\/p>\n

Watch Cristiano Ronaldo try to break *************** at world<\/h1>\n

premiere of his movie<\/h1>\n

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By the way, if you need \u00a0all the nonsense in the media about corruption, collusion and criminality explained, you should have a look at this, from CQN<\/p>\n

LORD NIMMO SMITH DUPED & THE BANNED NEWSPAPER AD <\/span>http:\/\/<\/span>dlvr.it\/CjHFSr<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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