Celtic Banter Archive August 11 2016

11 Aug 2016 22:40:18
Would like to see the board do there best in getting Roberts permanently. Great wee player. HH.

11 Aug 2016 23:57:58
Couldn't agree more mate!

12 Aug 2016 01:34:12
my guess would be if they did sell him theyour would want nearly 10 million.

12 Aug 2016 06:42:16
I agree that they would want a bit of money for him but Pep has come in and brought in a few new wingers which puts him further down the pecking order.

It would be worth testing the waters now rather than letting him tear it up for a full season and giving others teams a chance to come in and beat us to him at the end of the season.

12 Aug 2016 08:43:20
Can't see wee Roberts getting near the first team at Man City, but also don't think there's a chance of us getting him permanent either! 10 million plus they would be looking for and we ain't Paying that! Think he'll end up at a club mid EPL. just need to enjoy him while we can I'm afraid!

12 Aug 2016 09:25:38
Roberts is worth nowhere near 10m imo great potential but needs to work on final ball and can't see a defence splitting pass. look at the difference between him and sinclairs final ball and pass already

So we would be buying an other player we have to progress. but on the flip side if or when he learns. what a player he'll be

Worth 4-5m imojis but would be money well spent.

12 Aug 2016 09:30:01
He didn't cost 10 mill lads, think it was 12, but that was add ons etc,

12 Aug 2016 09:31:23
He is way out of our price range and we should be preparing to replace him already with similar type (not Florist) .
Celtic have everything in place to find young Scottish talent and our youth players, coming through recently have showed up well.
Maybe we will find another 'McGeady' for the future?

12 Aug 2016 10:36:46
I can't see it happening! After his year up here in that attack and with European football if city of ill sell we won't be able to compete with the price range!

12 Aug 2016 11:36:17
Belfast. 4-5m value in epl money would mean we should expect city to get an offer for 25m this time next year haha.

13 Aug 2016 01:37:24
I think that wee Summer lassie signed a new contract with Celtic recently . If it is for 3 or more years, I think Paddy will sign on with us, she is the catalyst.

{Ed007's Note - Isn't it KT she's after? I'm sure Paddy's got a long term bidey in.}

11 Aug 2016 21:24:57
Ziyech a bit out of out wage budget I'd imagine. Would be good if true tho!

{Ed007's Note - FC Twente quoted Roma 15 million Euros for him.}

11 Aug 2016 20:48:53
A player we have been linked to in the past Hakim Ziyech, I player I would love to see in the hoops! Unfortunately he seems well out of our price range. His agent has come out today and said his future will be confirmed by the weekend rumour is going to Borussia Dortmund but who knows maybe Celtic might pull off a blinder and sign this boy up!

11 Aug 2016 21:41:04
Altho 99.0% unlikely gazcfc21 with teams like dortmund interested a would usually dismiss a post like this but with BR in charge him alone and his influence could certainly swing certain players comin here i. e sinclair who tbh under RD would probs never have came here said it sinse he came but no matter who walks thru those gates a celtic park our best signing this year is BR what a manager.

11 Aug 2016 19:12:45
After last night I'm beginning to think keeper may be bigger priority than outfield. Think if two signings are still to be made, I'd want a keeper first and then either a striker or playmaker. Cover up front would be a second for me and then a creative mid. When all fit we are going to have real depth in defensive options and a fair few options in midfield. Strikers is an area where we could be laid completely with suspensions, injuries etc.

11 Aug 2016 20:37:32
I agree Davie think goalkeeper n another striker, now that we've got Sinclair in who can play from the left, with Roberts other side, although at present it'll be Forrest. We have an array of midfielders n forward type players who can alternate, roberts, sinclair, rogic, forrest, dembele mcgregor, so no need to sign anyone else in that mould, we may c a cm brought in if any of biton johansen etc were moved on, I'd prefer 2 keep johansen but I'll back the manager 100% on what he does.
Goalkeeper n a striker for me. Hail hail.

11 Aug 2016 21:48:43
Davie bhoy Brendan says that he would like two players for each position and I agree with you I think we need the keeper to either take Gordon's place or pressurise him into playing better.

11 Aug 2016 17:24:45
Great game last, score and the performance. As a few have said every player had a good game, brown looks back to his best, as I've been saying you can see it game by game, rogic was quality and Sinclair looks like he will be a big player 4 us. McGregor I thought was everywhere winning balls starting moves n played really well, on form so hard to leave him out. If he keeps playing like that he will definitely nail down a place.
Forrest I hope has now hit the form we know he has but hopefully consistently, Rd had him playing well last season early on but as the season wore on his consistency just wasn't there, it's been his problem 4 years now, that n his final ball but I'm hoping that will all improve.
We won't play like that in every game but the high pressing game, quick movement n passing is how we need and should be playing. Long may it continue. Credit to br again.
Hail hail.

11 Aug 2016 15:41:22
So BR has said he wants and has informed the board of the OTHER two he wants! He was very coy when asked about position so where do we think the two are on the park?

GK / / I think there a good chance it is, CG form has dipped from the form that won him the new deal also the body language between him and BR was not as good as others after the Hearts game

RB / / Again I think this is the other position, I think he is looking for more of a wing back you think of the interest of John Flannigan so I think that type is on his mind

There is a case for a CAM, Less of a case for a CDM given a role for Brown but still a case even less a case for a striker unless we get the money back for Ciftci

Just wondered what everyone thought?

{Ed007's Note - I think the only reasons Rodgers will bring in a CM is so that he has one of his own signings in there or if Johansen leaves. I'm delighted to see Rogic signing a new deal and even more delighted that he played for 90 mins last night. As a box to box midfielder
If we play with a 4 man midfield I'd go with:

Roberts ---- Brown ---- Rogic ---- Sinclair

A 3 man CM just add Ajer, Armstrong, Bitton, Johansen(?) or McGregor.}

11 Aug 2016 16:04:31
Don't think we need a rb ralston is good enough cover.

11 Aug 2016 16:07:23
ED007 on the subject of Ajer, he seems to have dropped out the limelight not featuring in recent games, is he still carrying wrist injury.

{Ed007's Note - Wasn't it a thumb injury he had, Tim? Remember he's still a young lad settling into a new club in a new country. I never expected him to be a first team regular with the amount of midfielders we have.}

11 Aug 2016 16:14:40
Cheers Ed, So do you think it is a GK and a RB in that style that Is on BR's mind?

You think of the players OUT of the team last night! FOUR recognised centre halves, PR, LG and KT most of them left out are if you like first team picks, Motherwell were on a high mate and we blitz them

I agree with Mark McGhee somebody is going to get turned over big time (y)

{Ed007's Note - I don't think we need a RB with Lustig and Janko in there and Ralston as back up. So far the only place I've heard we're looking for a GK is on the internet. If we are then it's well under the radar.
I think we need another striker in, what would we have done last night if Dembele had been injured, played Ciftci who will put in a shift but is not a goalscorer.}

11 Aug 2016 16:18:23
I would be happy with a goalkeeper and a right back.
I would be over the moon if we added a striker to that list.

11 Aug 2016 16:25:02
A GK and a ST (versatile one) would be my picks. If Johansen and Bitton stay I'm fine with our CM dept. for now.

That was a plus point for me too about Rogic, said last night he answered a question mark I had over his head by getting a very good 90mins in. He's never had a proper rest, pre-season and full season yet really so hopefully that's all behind him.

I also agree with that line-up there Ed, but would see it more as a 4-1-3-2/ diamond set up. Domestically anyways. Brown has also found a new lease of life just sitting sweeping up any danger. There's plenty of boys who can fill in the gaps and allow rest too.

11 Aug 2016 16:41:26
Think rb is covered jamie . ed. I'd prefer rogic free role between mid and attack . i think with just him and brown in mid we'd get overrun . we'd either have to go 3 at back or drop dembele or griff to accommodate him best .3 at back that then could impact tierney . could also go 433 with no roberts or forrest . with a couple of more signings of quality br is going g to have to make some tough selections . good position to be in or players greeting in background wanting games? Anyway what I was wanting to say is I hope he can fit rogic into the team effectively.

11 Aug 2016 18:10:19
goalie and striker for me,

11 Aug 2016 21:06:22
The good thing is there are so many combinations, the forward line we have is looking pretty tasty, I agree on rogic we have to get him in that team as he is a special talent. A forward line of Griff, dembele, Sinclair, rogic n Roberts, Forrest while Roberts is injured, is very strong. Looking forward to another trophy winning season.
Hail hail.

12 Aug 2016 00:11:14
Anyone think with me that brownie is being encouraged to play more attacking football, and thriving as a result? I also have to apply applaud Lustig and emilio- stalwarts usually tho izzaguirre gets stretched at times. Lustig was the reason we let Matthews go, and free of injury is a no brainer for any manager. One of the best passers of the ball we've seen at the back since Elliot and stubbsy.

11 Aug 2016 14:07:17
Sounds like another sterling performance by the Hoops. Couldn't be there last night, too busy Queens Park Rangers putting Swindon out on penalties. Pure dross from a second tier English side. Also had this loud Londoner shouting every few minutes 'cmon Rangers'! All very weird.

11 Aug 2016 15:27:09
New to the site bhoys. Any1 with info on more signings yet?

11 Aug 2016 15:45:26
Rodgers' son missed the first pen for Swindon.

11 Aug 2016 12:49:02
6 academy bhoys played at some point last night .

11 Aug 2016 13:08:56
One of my dreams is to see an entire line up made from players that come through our youth set up.
I know it will never happen but would be fantastic.

11 Aug 2016 14:33:30
Was talking about that last night about how young the team was that finished. ED taking away CG could that be the youngest team ever of out field players in a competitive match?

{Ed007's Note - I have no idea but it can't be far away from it.}

11 Aug 2016 15:54:46
Didn't a fair amount of the quality Street gang play an old firm in a cup game one time?

11 Aug 2016 16:44:34
Kev 83 giving the 3 best players of development side miller hendry and nesbitt are almost there you might see your dream come true. goalie is biggest drawback would you be happy with 10.

11 Aug 2016 18:42:29
When did we get fasan? Would he not count as a development?

11 Aug 2016 11:12:20
I would like to thank brendan for taking a group of players going nowhere and making them a team that the fans can now watch anticipating great football.
I think most players will play 20 odd games each allowing br to rotate squad and keep everyone fresh.

11 Aug 2016 10:51:43
Any word on new signings yet bhoys? Barcelona ready ti bid 25 mill for efe lol pmsl.

11 Aug 2016 14:02:33
5 million would not buy Efe, and l am one of them.

11 Aug 2016 09:47:49
Anyone know when playoff tickets go on general sale?

11 Aug 2016 10:02:15
Sure it's today mate.

11 Aug 2016 13:57:49
Tomorrow morning at 9.30am pal.

{Ed007's Note - You'll struggle to get one I think. My nephew told me that they go on sale at 2.pm today and season ticket holders are allowed to buy an additional 4 tickets for the match.}

11 Aug 2016 14:36:29
Correct ed as usual I just got 1 so still time if u a season ticket holder.
ED while I on is it just me or does CG look like a man who KNOWS the end is nigh lol.

{Ed007's Note - He's always looked a bit nonchalant to me.}

11 Aug 2016 09:26:21
Congratulations BR and alo the Celtic team for easily the most comprehensive team performance I have seen at CP since ONeill imo. If this is level we can expect to see, teams will be terrified.

Did anyone notice how absolutely destroyed their right back was. He was shattered mouth open etc etc. I see James Tavernier is trying to complete a transfer before the game against us. Sinclair won't just rip him a new one, he will already be giving him nightmares.
On form like that I think the reality will be very much worse. As for the GRASS it most definitely will be greener on the other side with wee forrest ripping him one too. Chuckle.

11 Aug 2016 10:43:55
Agree 100% Kwak. Thought the hoops were brill last night. Rogic a class act. Hail hail.

11 Aug 2016 08:02:00
Great performance last night but leaves the question where does everyone fit in when fit? Last night was a 4-3-3 with no griff. Rogic played very well and Roberts will probably replace Forrest. If rogers changes the system to 2 up top Rogic will drop out to leave 2 midfield players ie brown and McGregor.

11 Aug 2016 09:10:02
3 5 2 or 3 4 1 2?,

11 Aug 2016 09:15:41
In recent seasons when we 'rest' players of have injuries and suspensions, it has disrupted the team and any momentum, so it was very nice to see us playing so well and creating so many chances.
The addition of Sinclair, Toure and Dembele gives quality competition for places, rather than 'make do' squad men and when everyone is available, we will have plenty of options and variety for most opponents or situations.
There are still areas like goalkeeper that needs tweaking and I know it's very early in the season, but the attitude and improvement in players who have disappointed and the possible addition of even more quality raises optimism and confidence already.

11 Aug 2016 07:15:32
Morning Bhoys, Great performance last night, it was the first time in yrs that i was glued to the match, superb performances from just about everyone but special praise for rogic and sinclair, forrest i thought was excellent and imo shows you what a bit of confidence can do, And BR saying that he wants 2 more will keep everyone on their toes. definitely think a new keeper is in play, ( saw BR getting annoyed with CG distribution) . i was saying we should get a creative mid but if rogic can play like that every week there's no need imo, Really enjoyed it last night, plus seeing lubo again just made my night, HH.

11 Aug 2016 09:41:40
Great seeing lubo, and big Sutton getting craigon told was good too 😂😂.

10 Aug 2016 21:14:56
Ed, I was talking about Liam Henderson with my old man and he said he heard that apparently he's a bit too fond of a drink. He stressed that he had no idea where the rumour had come from just that someone had mentioned it. Have you heard anything like this? I'd hope it's just a bit of troublemaking.

{Ed007's Note - I've heard the rumour, Kev but never heard it from anyone that mattered. No disrespect to your dad there btw, it's always someone that knows someone that knows his cousin sort of thing. Allan Stubbs certainly never had any problem with Henderson or if he did he's keeping quiet about it.}
You always get stories like that about young players, remember they are allowed to relax and let their hair down - at the right times of course.}

11 Aug 2016 01:07:38
A wee bevvy never harmed The Lisbon Lions lol. (Or a big bevvy if you listen to wee Bertie Auld and Tommy Gemmell's stories lol. God bless The Lions.

11 Aug 2016 11:35:05
No offence taken Ed, he said himself he thought it was probably just people taking notice of him not playing, putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5. It was good to see him get some game time last night nonetheless.

11 Aug 2016 17:02:09
The Lisbon Lions were known to like a small tipple in 1967, apart from wee Jimmy and Bobby Lennox and I think one or two others . Jimmy Didn't touch alcohol for another couple of years, and then made up for it .
Drinking alcohol of any amount should play no role in a modern footballer's life.

11 Aug 2016 18:55:04
Your usual bollocks i see old bhoy the whole team took a drink and its documented in many of The Lions books how they would rush out the bath and be sitting in the pub by 5.30pm on a saturday night.

11 Aug 2016 22:01:37
When was that Jamesbhoy?
Ask Bobby Lennox the next time you are talking to him, about how much he and wee Jimmy drank in 1967 . Ask him how much Stevie Chalmers drank at any time when he was with Celtic .
I suppose Jamesbhoy67 knows more than B Lennox.

11 Aug 2016 23:36:03
From the early 60s to when they all left Celtic after the final whistle on a saturday the team would head straight to The Griffin Bar in Glasgow and hit the drink they also drank in Hamilton at the Trocadero Bar. I have books by Gemmell, Auld, Hughes, Johnstone, McNeill, Murdoch etc in which they all talk of their drinking gang the even smuggled in carry outs when they were down at Seamill Hydro which Stein would regularly catch them drinking. The supposed tea-totaller Bobby Lennox had his own pub in Saltcoats where the team took a good bucket too.

12 Aug 2016 01:44:51
In the early 60'e the Lisbon lions didn't play together as a team .
Maybe you thinkiX ng of the players who were aged in their 60
Bobby Lennox would have far from the only publican who didn't drink.

{Ed007's Note - My parents met at the Troc in Hamilton! My dad took great delight seeing it knocked down, whether it was because of the money he made out the deal or a more darker reason he never said - he did mutter something about a curse being lifted though.}

12 Aug 2016 02:21:49
Most of The Lions were at Celtic from the the early 60s some like McNeill and Auld (In his first spell) were signed in 58 and 59 respectively your just an arse mate my original post was tongue in cheek about players having a drink. And also to another of your incorrect facts old bhoy the great Bobby Murdoch never made it to his 60s he died at 59.

12 Aug 2016 02:53:01
Wee Bertie signed with us in 55 i hit a 9 instead of a 5 there i just re-checked it in his book there also. Clyde offered him £60 to sign Thistle offered him £50 and we offered him £20 but his dad told him to join us he left in 61 and came back in 65.