27 Aug 2016 17:36:46
Wondering how the new keeper faired today?
{Ed007's Note - De Vries wasn't really tested today and the goal was the defence's fault for not clearing their lines but his distribution looked decidedly ropey.}
27 Aug 2016 19:54:47
He wasn't any better than Gordon and that's saying something.
27 Aug 2016 20:08:52
Agree totally with the above. Considering he was bought as the 'sweeper keeper' i think CG might have been watching feeling slightly aggrieved.
Early days though.
Thought left hand side of defence excellent, Erik had a cigar on. Right hand side not so sure. People didn't agree with this before but i think Kolo is too heavy. Lustig looked unsure and made a number of incomplete passes second half. and was skinned over 10 yds to the bye-line by one of theirs. Thought that was one of our weaker performances so far but tge did 'park the bus'.
27 Aug 2016 19:34:29
Hi Ed, "decidedly ropey" is being far too kind, it was utter mince. I know I'm a fan of Gordon but there is no way this keeper is better than him, you would have to say that even Gordon's distribution is a lot better which is frightening. Hail Hail.
{Ed007's Note - It was his debut so I thought I would try and be nice.}
27 Aug 2016 18:06:50
Edd007 sorry I didn't reply back to you mate. I just seen your reply when I wandered back on the page and remembered. On Rodgers, throughout this season, you'll probably witness selections and substitutions throughout the season that will make absolutely no sense man.
How do you think they'll fare in the champions league?
{Ed007's Note - That's one of main things I'll be keeping an eye out for, there's already been some head scratching moments but I've put that down to him just getting to know his squad in competitive matches - time will tell.}
27 Aug 2016 19:42:24
Poor goal conceded but I felt we were the superior team majority of the game. That's our closest rivals n we gave them a pounding, and showed them were the best in the land.
Agree with u Ed about de Vries and his distribution, he tries 2 chip it longer range n isn't very accurate, maybe down 2 nerves I suppose, 1st game full house at paradise against the sheep. All in all done okay, not raving about him but I'll judge him after a run of games see how he comes on.
Glad to see a full Celtic park again and everybody fully behind the team and the manager, that's how it should be year after year, whether we win lose or draw Celtic to the core Celtic faithful through and through.
Hope you enjoyed that 1 2day Ed? did u get along big man? I know u mentioned u might not renew etc due 2 the way the club were being on a few fronts.
I was like that 2 wasn't happy at how Rd was treated as well as lawell interference in transfers, team matters and ignoring res 12 as well as their sevco silence but my wee bhoy is getting right into his football just now, playing n watching and well had 2 get the 3 season tickets again, what can I say I just can't get enough haha hail hail.
Hope u have a good one tonight Ed and all you bhoys and ghirls out there, Charlie n the bhoys on n a jack d n coke poured. Come on you boys in green.
{Ed007's Note - My nephew and his side-kick use my season tickets mate and have done for a few years now. I felt a bit guilty that after sitting through the last 3 years they wouldn't be able to enjoy the better football/atmosphere etc under Rodgers just because they couldn't afford the price of a ST.}
27 Aug 2016 22:22:31
De vries was obviously nervous today, we have all been there in a new job, although not in front of 60,000 people, fortunately he had little to do. I have seen this guy before and think he will work out. On the manager, so far he has made more good decisions than bad, no manager is right every time. This manager has succeeded in Europe at the first time of asking, which is rare as his predecessors will testify. Things are looking good for us at the moment and we should build on this momentum and back the manager, believe me, our most decorated manager made some odd decisions from time to time.
28 Aug 2016 00:15:17
Ur a good man Ed, we need the younger 1s continuing on our Celtic traditions, that's y I want my bhoy to have a season ticket 4 life, which he will as me n his mum will always pay 4 it.
My dad passed his love of Celtic onto me, he's as mad about Celtic now as he's always been n I love talking Celtic with him, I Will be eternally grateful 4 him passing that love of Celtic onto me and I pass it onto my kids, always feel u can't overestimate what celtic means n the love I and many many many others have for our club.
Come on you boys in green.
{Ed007's Note - I've always tried my best to help people get to Celtic games. Wether it's trying to get them tickets or a tap on matchday when we ran the local bus, I (swear) hate season tickets sitting not getting used.}
28 Aug 2016 17:47:23
Cant stand seats sitting empty either Ed mate, any time I can't get along my mum n dad would go. 2 empty seats beside me yesterday, which were my sister's but she was late renewing them n when I phoned up was told they'd released her seats n they were gone.
Just find it strange that if someone had them they'd miss us beating the sheep, our biggest league games of this season as they are our nearest rivals. (I understand people might not make every game etc but most folk know somebody that would take a ticket)