{"id":9111,"date":"2016-05-12T10:54:44","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T09:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etims.net\/?p=9111"},"modified":"2016-05-12T10:54:44","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T09:54:44","slug":"celtic-diary-thursday-may-12-the-big-four-oh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etims.net\/?p=9111","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Diary Thursday May 12 : The Big Four-Oh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leigh Griffiths got the big four oh last night, which was follwed shortly by a big oh for fucks sake as first Stefan Johansen , and then new comedy duo Ambrose and Bailly all chipped in to show why \u00a0its been a season to forget, if you don’t count the fifth title that at least keeps the target of ten in our sights.<\/p>\n

Celtic were beaten 2-1 by a St. Johnstone side on a bit of a roll just now, so it wasn’t entirely unexpected, and the Perth side did play like a team who knew each other, liked each other and fought for each other, whereas our lot…well, occasional flashes of decency encompassed by the usual turgid fare.<\/p>\n

St. Johnstone fans celebrated as only they can, with now four straight wins after the split under their belt, they really let themselves go this time…<\/p>\n

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Fair play to Griffiths though, he got his name amongst the legends, becoming only the eighth player in history to score forty goals in a season, and there’s some pretty big names in there with him, McGrory, McBride, Lennox Dalglish,Nicholas and McClair , and by anyones standards, thats damn fine company to be in.<\/p>\n

One who said his goodbyes last night-and it would be fitting if he was made captain on Saturday , is Emilio Izaguirre. At the moment , Celtic have, for the first time in living memory, two fine left backs, and the Honduran looks like he’ll be moving on.<\/p>\n

I named my wee border collie after the swashbuckling kick boxer, and he’ll be missed.<\/p>\n

Thanks , Izzy, for all you have done.<\/p>\n

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I hope he finds somewhere he likes, and continues to be a success wherever he goes.<\/p>\n

another who may well be on the way out is laid back midfielder Tom Rogic, who, according to the transfer tavern, could join arsenal…<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0The Sydney Morning Herald<\/a>, Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic is of serious interested to the North London giants as they bid revamp their engine room this summer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta, Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini are all due to depart, opening up space in the ranks for new additions over the course of the transfer window.<\/em><\/p>\n

The 23-year old Socceroo has had his career blighted by injuries, though has impressed for the Hoops when fully fit.<\/em><\/p>\n

It is\u00a0claimed<\/a>\u00a0that while Arsenal are leading the chase, a number of Italian and Spanish clubs are also casting a keen eye over this situation at Celtic Park. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Chase ?<\/p>\n

Well, they should just wait until about an hour into the game. They’ll catch him easily then. Rogic himself has given no indication of his intentions, when asked he just shrugs…<\/p>\n

According to the Scotsman, Celtic have held talks with Malky Mackay, though the lord himself can only know why. Presumably they’ve turned to him as they look \u00a0for a manager.<\/p>\n

We have a transcript of the conversation…<\/p>\n

“Haw, Malky, do you know anyone who would make a good Celtic manager ? ”<\/p>\n

Why they don’t just announce its Keane and O’Neill and get it over with is beyond me. Maybe they’ve a procedure to follow, or maybe someone doesn’t want Keane and is trying his best to find someone else….<\/p>\n

Maybe that someone will see it as a major kick in the haw maws to his authority if Keane does come in….<\/p>\n

The Football Insider has revealed that Celtic’s new boss will be given \u00a310m to spend, which gives all of us at Etims a chance to say hello to our newest reader.<\/p>\n

I was going to quote from the article, or provide a link at least, but seriously, I couldn’t get past the adverts to read it. Got some handy numbers for Russian ladies , though.<\/p>\n

And hello to another reader, Michael Gannon at the Record;<\/p>\n

RIGHT job, wrong time. That was how\u00a0Roy Keane<\/a>\u00a0described the Celtic job two years ago when one of football\u2019s most famous hardmen just wanted to be shown a little love.<\/em><\/p>\n

A couple of summers later the club are back in the same position. There\u2019s a manager on his way and Celtic are courting Keane. Again.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bookies in Ireland are convinced this time it will happen while sources close to Keane are keeping lips sealed.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


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It sure won’t be dull, and tickets for his first press conference have already sold out, but it will be live on Sky.<\/p>\n

Neil Lennon is still keen on the job, but he faces tough competition from anyone who rings up or turns up for an interview. It isn’t going to happen.<\/p>\n

Although Michael Davitt on twitter claims negotiations are under way with a top Spanish manager…<\/p>\n

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On a serious note, the Offshore Game, who published a report into possible malpractice at the SFA, have issued a clarification…<\/p>\n

Offshore game clarification<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s very informative and you should read it.<\/p>\n

In other news….<\/p>\n

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And the dark side have been questioning the funding behind the offshore game report…<\/p>\n

Rangers Supporters<\/strong>\u00a0\u200f@<\/s>RangersFCTrust<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a018h<\/span>18 hours ago<\/span><\/a><\/small><\/div>\n
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Hi @<\/s>theoffshoregame<\/b><\/a>. In the interests of transparency, who funded your recent report (not a blog) into the SFA and Rangers? \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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