Celtic Banter Archive August 11 2018

11 Aug 2018 23:26:52
Seen plenty worse centre halfs than boyata! We’ve got 5 on the books at the moment and he’s by far the best. Wednesday and today showed how much we need him. Bullied by opposition strikers and a complete lack of communication and leadership at the back.

11 Aug 2018 23:47:11
We’ve been screaming out for a right good centre half since VVD left. Boyata is possibly the best of a bad bunch with the exception but ajer, ajer will improve with experience and someone solid playing beside him. Jozo clearly isn’t fancied, hendry for me right now won’t cut it in Europe wether it’s champions league or Europa and comper is non existent, is that guy even still in the country? So when u look at it that way then it’s quite easy to say boyata possibly is the best out those 5 however by the sounds of it he’s wanting out so get rid and move on. Surely to god we’ve a list of centre half’s that could’ve been targeted and we’d have pocketed £9 million or more on a guy that even your most die hardened on Celtic fans couldn’t have thought that fee for him was even possible.

12 Aug 2018 07:17:43
Simonovic is a better ch than that rat boyata. He just needs more game time and mind on the pitch.

12 aug 2018 23:15:46
lm67, because we have a defence just now that is struggling does not mean that boyata is a good defender. get rid now! btw i'm not saying everything is rosy. far from it.

11 Aug 2018 23:01:17
Boyata threatening not to play and leave for nothing, punt him.

12 Aug 2018 09:29:50
Don't punt him let him go on strike then don't pay or play him and leave him kicking his heels till his contract expires.

12 Aug 2018 10:44:44
You can't not pay him. He has a contract and don't talk about him breaking that. It does not work like that. You can't make him play.

11 Aug 2018 19:51:39
Hi all 1st time poster. Fantastic craic on here Ed im addicted. keep up the good work.
Think todays result could be a good thing as surely the board will see we need to strengthen.

{Ed007's Note - Welcome aboard mate and thank you. I don't think the board will be in any doubt that we need to strengthen.}

11 Aug 2018 21:30:51
Today’s team was definitely picked with Tuesday in mind but also should have highlighted that we next strength in depth to compete in 4 competitions.

11 Aug 2018 21:32:50
It’s a disappointing formula that our board seem to
wait for results like this to get their finger out, (yet to be confirmed yet off course) I detest the dice throwing gambling tenquike the board seem to rely on to decide transfer commitments in the latter last minute transfer stages like this situation.

11 Aug 2018 19:02:35
Very hard to watch today, sinclair was sharp, EK wasn't, although i do think there's a good player there. Frustrating long balls from cb's and gk, griff is 5'8 or something, ball to feet, he'll never be a target man, KTF.

11 Aug 2018 21:09:10
I'd love to see Kouassi kick on but he needs a run of games for that and I can't see that happening unfortunately
Maybe a loan move to another SPL side would help like it did Ajer.

11 Aug 2018 16:32:20
In saying tht it was BR who signed him lol!

Frustration setting in with last post!

Apologies lol.

11 Aug 2018 15:56:52
Today was a complete shambles. 3 million for kouassi. anyone who thinks he is gd enuff is kidding themselves on or are deluded.
Time to get the finger out. The board need to back the manager ASAP or he will get fed up and be off.
We made changes today and were shown up that the replacements are no gd enuff end of. Time for new blood to freshen the team/ squad up. We r weaker than last season and that's no gd enuff.

11 Aug 2018 17:28:42
He was replacing Ntcham today and that’s not really his play style.

I think he needs an Ntcham type player beside him and especially with hearts pressing so high it was difficult for him.

Give him a chance I’m sure he’ll come good.

11 Aug 2018 18:06:31
Kouassi and hendry? Never celtic quality . Am I the only one who sees what's going on as similar to the o'neil situation? . Ppl who are slating dd? It was him how changed things after the semi n got us Brendan. Can't see him sitting back and allowing us to self destruct from within . A think a sit down is needed and a back him or lose him scenario will play out . Only our board can prevent 8, 9 or 10! Let's hope they don't!

11 Aug 2018 18:21:34
Kouassi is never going to make the grade at our club imo. I’ve yet to see him have a good game. Passing and decision making are awful. Doesn’t offer anything positive if you ask me. Slightly worrying that BR said he would be Browns long term replacement.

11 Aug 2018 18:47:14
Kouasse is real deal but like most others needs games. When played in his favoured position he stands out. He just doesn't get a proper chance imo as Brown always plays.

12 Aug 2018 23:25:38
Rodgers signed eboue! Should play strongest 11 every game, it was the managers fault we lost today👍.

11 Aug 2018 15:20:32
I love my life here. Despite all reports, there’s talk of ultimatums with the board, I don’t work that way, my communication is very open, so that’s certainly not the case.

"And I’d read somewhere else about walking away.

"I’ve got three years left on my contract here and I love every day of my life at Celtic.

"All I want is for us to improve every aspect of the club. It’s a disappointing result for us. We’d a good performance in midweek and drew, but you move on in football very quickly. "

Brendan Rodgers today.

11 Aug 2018 15:31:13
Best news I’ve had all week Kev.

11 Aug 2018 15:52:50
Brendans clearly been readig this page, telling us he's using a crappy phone too 😂 Been a difficult week but that's exactly what we need to hear. I'm sure everything will be done to add to the squad next week. Don't think i'd be too shocked if 2 or 3 left also.

11 Aug 2018 15:53:31
He’s here for 10 in a row.

11 Aug 2018 15:49:46
Just shows how the papers have been stoking it and a lot of Celtic fans buying it.

11 Aug 2018 16:13:07
Kev I was genuinely concerned we’d lost him but your post cheered me up massively. But we’ll still need to disagree on John McGinn which I think was a massive mistake especially when you see our over reliance on Broon today the one key player Rodgers couldn’t drop as there is nobody to fill his position. I agree he isn’t Broon YET but is 8 years younger and for me has the potential and as I said was the only player that won a midfield battle with Broon last season. But what’s done is done and what’s won is won and what’s lost it’s lost and gone forever as the song says. Anyway good man for cheering me up! 👍.

11 Aug 2018 16:37:20
I was positive too jfp but today looks like doing in my coupom so get rodgers sacked.

11 Aug 2018 14:51:32
There's not much to be said about that performance today but I think it does show us and hopefully the deal makers at Celtic who is up for the job and who is surplus to requirements. The list is long unfortunately in my opinion.

11 Aug 2018 15:10:25
Couldn’t agree more lawman. We have too many fringe players that just aren’t up to the task, Hayes ( granted had a big injury last season but when plays just doesn’t look like the guy that played for Aberdeen. Allan, why he’s still at Celtic god only knows, Christie comes back from Aberdeen and struggles to make the squad, kouassi been here 2 years now and shows nothing when he does get a cameo appearance, the list of dead wood we have is ridiculous and it’s never more evident than when we make 4/ 5 changes in the line up and that could be against any opposition, and as for comper, does anyone know what this guy looks like or even if he’s still in the country? What a waste of money that guys been.

11 Aug 2018 15:25:13
Hayes was great at a club with no expectations almost forgot we had him.

11 Aug 2018 16:34:50
Maybe Allan would have made a better contribution today, than some of those playing, he keeps getting condemned on here, but hasn't had a chance to show what he can do in a competitive game, so far this season, after playing well for Hibs last year.

11 Aug 2018 14:44:33
Think I'll give the site a miss for the next couple of days, the usual overreaction is going to be unbearable. Don't envy you Ed. Good Luck.

{Ed007's Note -

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11 Aug 2018 14:40:44
Inexcusable heartless dire performance.

We can moan all we want but Hearts deserved the win I'm afraid this is the way it's going to be all season a lot of this team just aren't good enough and when Broony is clearly struggling the full team struggles.

Ps. Naismith is a horrible cheating nasty excuse of a footballer.

11 Aug 2018 14:35:45
Kouassi, Hayes, Hendry Jozo - not good enough and never will be. Griff is a shadow of what he was and should not be starting. Need a clear out of above and Christie, Allan, Comper, Benyu, Bitton. And if Boyata can't be considered for CL and today get him to f3ck. We made them look good😡.

11 Aug 2018 14:42:56
Giff showed at the end of the first half if you give him service he's a good finisher, but he didn't get any decent service.

11 Aug 2018 14:43:18
And most on here didn't want mcginn . these are the games he would have strolled.

11 Aug 2018 14:32:08
Jack Hendry: the bhoy who can’t defend. Battered all afternoon by the big man up front and let him waltz past him for their goal. Deemed not good enough for League 1 Wigan a year ago and now playing at the heart of our defence. Shambles.

11 Aug 2018 15:29:25
Board signing the best of a bad bunch will not win us anything.

11 Aug 2018 14:16:11
We've been bullied all over the park today, too many players not up for the battle! We shouldn't have expected anything different from this lot!

11 Aug 2018 14:34:45
Only one word sums that up. PISH

Only one player gets pass marks and was our ONE and only defender, Teirney.

Hard not to be negative after that, nearly cost me 2000 bucks when i threw the remote at the telly when ned naismith was laughing at Hendry.

Be hard trying to get to sleep now.

Beelin.

11 Aug 2018 15:30:42
Brendan will fix it he always does he fixed Ronnies mess.

12 Aug 2018 23:24:16
Ton66 not to mention we were useless today. Let’s not kid ourselves, if we go out on Wednesday our season is in trouble.

11 Aug 2018 13:35:49
What a vile wee cretin that Naysmith is. Three times he intentionally tried to kick Hayes when he was down, the last time he did connect.

11 Aug 2018 11:41:13
Was waiting on teams to finalise my bets, now got them on.
Lafferty yellow card 11/ 10
Naismith booking 2/ 1 (both ex sevconians almost a shoe in for a card)
Berra booking 9/ 4
I also think Brown will be targeted his odds are 2/ 1 for a yellow and big
Simonovic is 9/ 4 sadly I think he is also a shoe in for a card
Penalty is 11/ 4
Ordering Off 3/ 1
A tough game and they will come out kicking but confident Celtic will overcome all the doom and gloom and send our great supporters home happy.

11 Aug 2018 12:12:03
This is always a dirty game as the boot us up and down the park.

11 Aug 2018 12:43:12
Do you think there is anybody still alive who remembers us scoring from a corner?

{Ed007's Note - Timalloy or Old Chris?}

11 Aug 2018 12:50:13
I would need to see proof. I’ve heard the stories, we all have, but I think it’s a bit like Santa, if I’m honest. We kinda know it’s all made up but pretend it’s real.

11 Aug 2018 13:27:08
Big Jan!

11 Aug 2018 16:28:30
Magicpole I remember Charlie Tully scoring from a corner against Falkirk at brockville twice, had to retake the first one and did it again with the retake that was in the early fifties. If you mean with a header, Boyata at Ibrox in the 5-1 game . oldkilly.

11 Aug 2018 09:02:46
Just want to wish Brendan and the Bhoys all the best today. There have been some way over the top comments on here last few days in my opinion and some very relevant concerns. However we should all take note. The coverage being given to our draw in Europe and the managers comments have been given more airtime than our success at winning two trebles back to back. We will do well to remember that negative news or concerns and disappointing results will always receive this type of attention as they a desperate for us to fail. I am confident we will as a support rally together as will the people who lead this great club and continue to dominate. Times are good and won't last forever so let's just enjoy it. Our team is strong and yes other teams will improve as they should. This only raises the level of the game in our country which will have a knock on effect. We still have 3 clubs fighting for European football and have the best standard of managers working in our league in a long time. Let's face the challenge head on and enjoy the ride. Chin up doubters keep the faith and welcome the chase, just try not to go overboard when we lose one game or have a disappointing result as they will surely come. Just take time to remember how far we have come and what we have achieved. Let's continue by putting a marker down beginning with Levien and Co today. Hail hail.

11 Aug 2018 09:46:26
I hear dat.

11 Aug 2018 10:01:46
Top post Kwaj!

11 Aug 2018 10:13:16
Well said Kwan. I hope that Brendan puts that R Sole Levien i n his back pocket today and we bang in a few against them.

11 Aug 2018 10:33:05
This is a game to post our intentions to the rest of the league know it's only second game but a comprehensive result today will be a big kick in the baws to all the so called contenders and the team of pretenders.

11 Aug 2018 10:35:50
Looks like boyatas working his ticket out of here bad back my arse.

11 Aug 2018 10:54:20
Sorry Kwaj. Just noticed that i miss spelled your name.

11 Aug 2018 10:56:43
Expecting a few changes and hoping Griffiths starts alongside Edouard. Always a great place to go and get 3 points. After a few crazy days it would be nice to go out and annihilate this lot.

11 Aug 2018 11:11:37
The grass will be upto our ankles. They will try and kick us off the park. Need to go and win this. Boyata won't kick a ball for us this season. Take the money and buy a replacement as we are still thin at the back and today I hope jozo gets a game. We are a much better team now need to show it. 3-1 the hoops.

10 Aug 2018 23:39:05
Could someone tell me what standard of player and price they think we should be attracting to Celtic and Scottish football. IMO realistically there is slight room for improvement in a couple of positions that would be quite costly to obtain. There is a limit to the standard of player that can be attracted to Scottish football and the standard we currently have in most positions IMO is as good as we can attract to Scotland. Some on here mentioning TRIFC are closing the gap, of course they are, it would be difficult not to considering how bad they've been, but if they want to close the gap fully they are going to have to spend a helluva lot more. Again IMO it's very difficult to get players that are going to improve us to come to Scotland. I think some of the support don't realise how good a side we are, to win a double treble in any country is a great feat and with qualifying for CL groups and finishing 3rd last season puts us up with 24 best clubs in Europe. Not bad when you think of the hundreds of top flight clubs there are in Europe.

11 Aug 2018 07:43:17
I think our biggest hindrance to bringing in top players is our wage cap which is around 25K-30k.

11 Aug 2018 10:02:25
Stevie. The Manager wanted to sign McGinn, he was well within our price range yet they let him go to Villa.
It's not about what a player costs, it's about backing the manager if he wants a player who is well within our price range.

11 Aug 2018 11:16:49
Gerry spot on. don't matter who on here wants or does not wsnt a player. When BR wants him then that's the end of it. Disappointed not that we did not get McGinn but at the issues it has caused. Great teams back the manager. Rangers will push us harder this season. Watched the Maribor game and they were decent. If we turn them over 4 times again this season its Rangers who will fold like a pack of cards so let's dominate on and off the pitch.

11 Aug 2018 22:07:10
gerryc I read an article in one of the newspapers around 10 ago that said Leeann Dempster and another board member wanted to accept Celtics offer for McGinn but Petrie said no he didn’t want him to go to us. I may be wrong here but I’m led to believe Petrie and Lawwell don’t get on so there could be some truth in why he didn’t accept our offer. oldkilly.

12 Aug 2018 22:41:58
Spot on Stevie, unreal the hysteria because we drew a game! Love the way things are on and off the park, the club is run the way it should be. This is how it feels to be Celtic!