30 Jul 2016 23:36:55
Just watched my old Paul mcstay video after many years and my God what a player how much would he be worth today wish he was in our team now but sure we can dream eh like wee jinky rip and king henke hh.
31 Jul 2016 00:45:21
Players like that are once in a lifetime, quality and loyalty combined are a novelty these days.
31 Jul 2016 00:46:34
was away in ireland last week past, couldn't reply to any posts, but wasnt surprised by the usual critiscm of Scott Allan, but can anyone explain to me how Celtic as a team lacking creativity in the midfield with Biton playing cannot be better with Allan playing in Bittons position, can someone explain what Bitton brings to the team, does he chase back?, maybe Oldbhoy, sage of absolutely that is wrong with modern Celtic teams, or Ed007,who critiscised LGs signimg, can you explain in what way Bitton is better?, apart from saying, a la Tommy Cooper, that he is taller.
{Ed007's Note - Nir Bitton is different from LG because he's not been caught being racist multiple times, he's never been plastered over the papers for being a deadbeat dad or assaulting a school kid at an amusement park, will I go on?. That's why i criticised the Griffiths signing and if it wasn't for RD his Celtic career would have been over 18 months ago. I've had nothing but praise for LG turning things round but I still think he will struggle if we reach the CL.
Oh and Bitton's a midfielder and LG's a striker so God knows how you can compare them, it's liks moaning that KT doesn't score enough goals. Or if you're thinking like that why wasn't Scott Allan brought in to help with the defensive crisis?}
31 Jul 2016 01:23:37
Sorry Ed you seem to have misconstued, or misunderstood my guestion, I was asking what Biton brings in creativity to a Celtic team, or is he in the team to chase back?, and my critiscm of you was you is that you were gung ho against LG, untill he did at Celtic, what he had been doing at previous clubs, ie scoring goals, are you still so interested in his personal life now?, or is that all swept under the carpet because he is doing well, and why don't you come out and admit it, the only thing scott Allan has done in your eyes, is that he once supported the old Rangers.
{Ed007's Note - Away and sober up son.}
31 Jul 2016 01:29:17
On a second reading, I think we are talking at cross purposes.
{Ed007's Note - I'm not having you saying the only reason I don't rate Allan is because he was a Rangers supporter. You can't argue against what I say so you resort to that? That's like accusing a Tim of being a Zombie because they say something unpopular, it's a last resort.
When TRIFC were meant to be signing there were plenty of Celtic fans including me giving it the 'he's shite and has one good season in the Championship' - I've stuck with that. Scott Allan was signed for Peter Lawwell's shits and giggles.}
31 Jul 2016 06:38:16
Aindoh I get why you question Biton as he and Brown together slow our attacking threat. However must say when Biton came on in the Astana game he completely changed game and provided real balance in midfield allowing us to look threatning and ultimately score. He also used his physical strength which I honestly cannot remember him ever doing. If he can offer this more then he gets my vote. If Allen was showing something then he would play. RD and BR both felt same it would appear. Would you really be happy with him being your talisman? He isn't good enough and was bought for wrong reasons. He just isn't good enough it appears. Better proven players have experienced this and never made it at Celtic. Imo rogic, henderson, christie are all better. As for Biton he has had 3 managers now each one asking him to play a specific way, and they all pick him to play. How about we all forget our football manager/ fifa experience and simply get behind the mnager and players. We seem to be constantly criticising and highlighting negative aspects, by this i am not refering to yourself but a section of our so support who constantly just whinge. The season hasn't even started, transfer window hasn't closed, so let's see. The others factors we don't see, hear or experience first hand unlike our managers giving them insight. BR wasnt my first choice. I see changes all over the team which will make us better. Its simply time to get behind them as it won't be plain sailing and we will slip up occasionally. RD was hounded out, let's not allow the same conditions to allow similar division and circumstances. The Celtic supporters I know and respect are faithful through and through, and stronger together. We and I include me seem to be affected by the constant bombardment of negative Celtic narrative served up daily in the scottish tabloid, its difficult not to be, even when you think your not as we still consider the rubbish they print. This will step up a few notches this season so we need to stick together even more. Celtic are treated by the press in a similar vein to Corbyn. Regardless we are all Celtic supporters. Hail hail.
31 Jul 2016 10:09:29
You seriously must be at the wind up but going by your posts in the past u clearly believe the nonsense u post. I'm surprised you haven't blamed Rd for the Barcelona defeat yesterday or for Scott Allan's lack of game time under br either, that'll be the spectre of Rd stopping the Messiah from playing and conquering the world, he's not the Messiah he's just a very naughty boy haha.
Anyway as 4 the nonsense u tried 2 use to have a dig at ed007, biton is far better than Scott Allan and brings more to the team, as he has proved at various times since signing 4 Celtic. As for wee Griff, if it wasn't 4 Rd he never would have knuckled down and would have been gone by now, does that mean Rd should get praise? probably not in your world but he does in anyone's world who can actually see what's going on.
Scott Allan is not good enough for Celtic and going by the little he has done when played he never will, oh wait ed007 will I b struck down by lightning for criticising the holy 1? Better stay indoors today just in case.
Agree with kwaj, when biton came on he kept position well and we seemed steadier, I like him as a player and if he can get back to the form he is capable of then he's a hell of a player.
31 Jul 2016 10:32:01
Aindoh NOBODY is saying biton is a great player so not sure what your point is between him and Scott Allen.
Weirdly enough 2 managers have chosen biton over Allen as they tend to choose the best available players and the majority of fans don't rate either of them that highly but if push comes to shove I'd take biton.
What is it you think Allen will bring to the team that 2 managers are missing?
I heard man u looking for new midfielder perhaps they are unaware Allen is available.
31 Jul 2016 12:01:01
Ed I don't know if u remember but I championed LG early on in his celtic career. I think he would do well for us in CL IF we get there and IF we get that creative player we crave.
I agree he might struggle with the midfield we have just now but just get the ball to him within striking distance and he hits the target more times than most.
I hear a lot of people saying he would struggle in CL, a tad unfair IMHO as all the squad would struggle not just him but he would be our best asset in it.
I think he is our best goalscorer/ striker since Henrik.
31 Jul 2016 19:54:42
AIndoh, forgive me but I always thought you were Irish, i am sure you have posted that, if that is the case, I stopped reading your post when you said you were away in Ireland . If u don't know to say I was home in Ireland . I cannot expect any sense in the rest of the post .
If u are not Irish, I apologise.
31 Jul 2016 01:45:53
There's one thing that's conveniently forgot about Biton, his arm around mass murderer Netanyahu. Sorry ed 007 much as I agree with you on plenty.
The hypocritical sh@te on here about Stokes and his so called allegiance to some up in the air freedom fighters, and the same cocks giving Biton Mom is nauseous.
{Ed007's Note - I don't really hold that against Biton, remember we had a Pope that that was in the Hitler Youth - what choice did he have? It was a legal requirement in Germany and do you not think there would have been a million pictures of Hitler with the young Ratzinger if they knew he would one day be Pope?
You know how these thing work, TTTS, if you had been born in Israel you would have a different outlook and you'd have friends and family in the army.
It's amazing what football players are forced into by maniacal blood thirsty political leaders.