Celtic Banter Archive September 13 2020

13 Sep 2020 18:43:12
Just endured some of the spurs v everton game. with the funds available lot of teams are poorer and what is served up as entertainment leaves a lot to be desired.

13 Sep 2020 19:56:05
I don’t think José is the “special one” anymore.

13 Sep 2020 20:12:46
Buzz bomb

There is something happening to football

Money is coming easier and easier in bigger and bigger bundles to players who are less and less talented or proven.

Like an infestation, there is now N opportunity to work hard, get your break and very quickly rest on your laurels and still be a multi millionaire for sitting on your bum or hiding during games

The highlights shows show the good bits and ignore the not so good bits

Football is less and less enjoyed these days as the disconnect between fans and players widens. no loyalty . no consistency. no desire to the extent witnessed back in the oneill years .

The game needs to rebalance

Competition of everything

We have our little back water league but internationally it compares awfully badly

It's a real shame

The soul has been ripped out the heart of football, even international football

Others will have a view, and whilst no fans present has made it worse lx I think there has been a deep malaise for a long time and yes " Jose" isn't what he was

He was great at inter and great at oporto and Chelsea

Long time ago.

13 Sep 2020 20:26:06
A sat through West Brom Leicester 90 mins of my life al never get back dire.

{Ed007's Note - Serves you right 😋

13 Sep 2020 20:40:17
Lubo
A step in the right direction would be to put a cap on players wages.
I thought with C. V the new contracts wouldn’t be as lucrative but it doesn’t seem to be making any difference.
Money has also made International Football less appealing to the players because of the money that’s involved in club football.

{Ed007's Note - David Alaba's agent is demanding €350k per week and that's him dropped it down from the initial €400k that was put on the table as a "starting point" in their negotiations with Bayern Munich. Bayern are standing firm and won't agree to that and so far Inter Milan, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City have said they aren't interested at that level of salary.
I really don't see much changing money wise at the top level of the game, Leon but Covid could certainly cause problems for so called smaller clubs - and I include Celtic in that - the longer things go on. As long as the Pub League and other big leagues can televise games then the money keeps rolling in but in leagues where clubs rely more on matchday income there will be problems in the long term without crowds.}

13 Sep 2020 21:00:44
Your right Ed.
The gap is going to increase between the big leagues and the rest.

{Ed007's Note - I've been saying it for years mate but the quicker they all bugger off and start their Super League the better it'll be for the rest of football.}

13 Sep 2020 22:04:08
Sky tv, bt, premier sport, uefa, fifa, and every other money making organisation is responsable for the situation football now find's it's self in. No longer is it possible to achìve what our club did in 1967 because they have allowed football players to earn more money in one month, than the people paying to watch them can earn in a lifetime.

14 Sep 2020 13:07:09
I think the idea of a "Super League" is atrocious. It would be like our domestic game with teams playing each other 4 and 5 times a season if the CL was kept going. Even that was getting really monotonous until the one-off games recently. Smaller merger leagues could freshen things up a bit. Maybe Scotland and England, Spain and Portugal etc.

13 Sep 2020 16:48:04
Happy with result yesterday but I still think we give the opposition too many chances. I hope Duffy gets the defence organised.

13 Sep 2020 20:07:56
If wee have a back three playing out of popinion it won't work hh.

13 Sep 2020 15:38:59
only watched some highlights of the game yesterday but for a 5 nil game we still looked ropey at the back. Barkas made some fine saves but still doesn't look to be organising the defence in front of him. Jullien all over the place yet again. Hopefully just rusty as not played 352 in a while. One positive is Ajeti. Looks like he will score plenty.

13 Sep 2020 16:45:06
I think it will take Barakas a little time to jel another couple of games playing with the same defence should do it I think but he showed he is a good keeper just have to get a understanding with the rest of the defence.

13 Sep 2020 17:01:10
Still don't see the point of playing three at the back, it seems to introduce a nervousness that permeates its way through the whole side, why not go back to basics and play a settled and regular back four, concentrate on getting the defence sorted,352 is meant to be more attacking, think someone said, but I think it's madness, . When a team like Ross County can hit the woodwork more than once and bring out good saves in Barkas, it only highlights the insanity of persisting with a system that any half decent team will tear apart.

13 Sep 2020 17:14:28
That was the first time that defense has played together and I agree we had some anxious moments - especially in the first half, when the whole team were dealing with the new formation and responsibilities.
However, Barkas did very well when called upon and with the help of a post or two deserved his clean sheet.
Jullien has been having a shaky start to the season, but Duffy will help stabilize the defense after a few games. Ajer (great player) is in the wrong position and that must be obvious to all.
County actually played very well; so when you come away with a 5-0 at a very tight ground, knowing Celtic can actually play even better and improve their defensive organisation and maybe add a left sided CB ; then it's got to go down as a massive result.

13 Sep 2020 17:39:38
If we can get back playing like we did after the winter break playing the 3-5-2 Celtic will be fine because no one will get near us.
But I can see where Aindoh is coming from.
Why take the chance and leave ourselves exposed to better teams.
Lennon could play his old system 4-4-2 but it would need to be without Brown for that formation to succeed.

13 Sep 2020 20:11:12
Great post celtic mad hh.

14 Sep 2020 00:27:44
Aindoh the 352 worked really well last season. Considering most teams we play park the bus its an attacking formation we need.

13 Sep 2020 13:56:25
Sly showing Everton against Salford city on wed night. puts Scottish football in perspective. enbarrassing.

13 Sep 2020 14:12:48
Mally,
They have also got West Brom V Harrogate with a 6pm kick off time on Wednesday.

13 Sep 2020 14:27:11
Geez buzz that's even worse total joke.

13 Sep 2020 14:33:26
The SPFL are an utter disgrace putting a few shekels before dignity and respect. SLY only have eyes for Steven Gerrard's Sevco' and unless they smell a scandal or crisis at Celtic to sensationalize, Scottish football is an inconvenience that falls somewhere between Women's Cricket, Motor Racing and Angling.
The contempt they show us is disgusting and I cancelled my subs; some time ago and I hope many more are doing the same?
You can watch the vast majority of games via a 'firestick' or similar and I would hope a good few are put on letters to Santa this year?

13 Sep 2020 14:58:01
Is there anyone on here that actually pays a subscription for sky? Serious question by the way, I’m interested to know why if the answer is yes! Biggest crooks out there honestly! Treated our game with utter disdain for years now!

13 Sep 2020 15:14:01
What will always stick in my mind with Sly,
Was when Celtic beat Sevco 5-0 to win 7 in a row,
The game was only given a 15 minute build up.
And then when it was Slippy’s first game against Celtic,
The game got a 60 minute build up.
They are only interested in anything and everything to do with the English.
They also showed their true colours with their made up version of the Morelos interview.

13 Sep 2020 16:07:39
I did Danny but cancelled during lockdown. I have now got a IPTV on a MAG box with a VPN service running on a VPN router running express VPN.

13 Sep 2020 17:15:26
i do but now seriously considering cancelling. bt coverage of scottish football was great what a pity.

13 Sep 2020 19:22:52
I got rid of my Sky about 6 years ago and now just use Kodi.

13 Sep 2020 12:46:38
st mirren fixtured been arranged for this week first free mid week date spfl corruption. st Mirren forced to play with 3 goal keepers out even though they have a goalkeeper to play spfl corruption.


EBTS. titles were win fairly and liquidation was everybody else fault and the club is still the same.

13 Sep 2020 14:59:54
If they had 6 playrs out injured the game still goes ahead. this is life now.

13 Sep 2020 11:05:37
Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Even if we disagree, we should respect. As for yesterday, I thought Brown was our best midfielder with Calum strangely quiet, and James struggling for form. First half was tepid with County creating several chances, mostly foiled by Barkas, who was excellent throughout. Half time managerial rocket paid dividends with much more coherent passing and great attacking. Goals for our three forwards and two defenders was testament to the 3-5-2 setup. Duffy will be a stalwart figure for us at both ends of the pitch. Ntcham has some classy touches, but his final ball is suspect. 5-0 at Dingwall is a great outcome, and I think we have a really strong squad in our quest for 10IAR. HH!

13 Sep 2020 11:46:55
Ntcham coming into his prime but still can't lace broonys boots . but broonys the new whipping bhoy again for some .

13 Sep 2020 12:44:07
I can't believe there is debating over Brown when the main talking point should be how awful our defence looked. The sooner Ajer goes tbe better and Jullien needs replaced by Bitton. Duffy is cleary lacking match sharpness and fitness so will reserve judgement for now, having said that didn't he make that header his for his goal, we've been missing that.
Brown's legs are like the going for 55 campaign!

13 Sep 2020 13:34:50
Defensively, Scott Brown was outstanding yesterday - as was Barkas. The rest all had anxious moments and errors that - on another day - cost us goals and even points.
Our attacking play has carried us so far (domestically) with plenty of goals right through the team and considering we have not really built up any momentum for various reasons, we are still to settle; but are improving - noticeably in the second half of past two games and I must mention Klimala making a difference as well.
There are a few players still finding their feet and arguably one or two who may be looking to leave? Once the dust settles and players use the same system week-in-week-out, we will hopefully see a big difference and a similar run of form as last season.

13 Sep 2020 14:39:37
What has Ajer and Brown, Greg T, C McG, Christie, J Forrest, and Tom Rogic done wrong .
There is not a player playing for any other team in Scotland who has ever reached the standards of any of these players . There is not a player playing for any other team in Scotland who can regularly play well as any of these Celtic players who either through injury or loss of form are struggling, but according to many our Celtic players shouldn’t be near the team. Instead of moaning and ridiculing our most successful domestic team in nearly 50 yrs, get the feel good feeling going and enjoy ten in a row.

13 Sep 2020 15:36:44
Chris - Ajer's development has stalled over the past year. Taylor doesn't look good enough. I like Forrest but plays hide and seek too often for me though he's never a full back right or left. Rogic is an enigma. Has stats are shocking for a number 10. Christie and McGregor would be in my team every week.

14 Sep 2020 23:05:00
BigBubs Some people are jumping on Ajer’back everytime he thinks he might make a mistake . Ike many before him Ajer is subjected to scrutiny and ridicule that he certainly doesn’t deserve . In our last 2 games he scored and had an assist . If that was a striker like Eddie, these same fans would be full of praise for him .
Forrest is very versatile but I haven’t seen him play either left or right full back . I have great faith and confidence in G Taylor but I think Celtic supporters sometimes think players from medium sized SPL clubs and hence they were never going to give Taylor a chance . I have been watching Celtic since the 1960’s and I have never used or seen the value of stats in evaluating a player . I remember some glorious and decisive goals by big Tom more than anything else. I am happy to agree with you re RC and C McG, unfortunately more and more Celtic fans have started to find fault and abuse these 2 wonderful Celts.

13 Sep 2020 10:28:53
My friends Enrico is very happy with the teams performance yesterday especially second half.

Goals coming from all over the park and couple more games like it you will see the confidence booming.

Enrico was reading an article this morning on Gary Breen who says Duffy won't be tested up in Scottish league. Enrico does not agree with this.

Have a good day my friends 🍀.

13 Sep 2020 14:49:00
I agree with a lot of what you say Enrico.
Gary Breen has some neck on him, he wasn’t even playing for lower league teams in England at the week ends and then played badly for ROI midweek .

Top half clubs in the EPL have had £30 bids within last 2 yrs turned down by Rangers2012 for Morellos .
Celtic are also turning down similar big bids for Eddy from half the EPL clubs, so I am afraid Gary doesn’t know what he is talking about.

13 Sep 2020 06:43:45
I have just googled Celtic signings per manager and i cannot believe how much we have spent on absolute rubbish over the last 20 yrs.

13 Sep 2020 09:35:18
I did the same thing a while ago - all the way back to WGS - and there is certainly more quantity than quality.
I think we've had quite a few 'bum steers' from dodgy recommendations and maybe some 'video scouting'? John Park has also been mentioned on here as a culprit of poor judgement by people 'in the know'.

13 Sep 2020 00:55:11
Tim my heart and prayers go with you and your family at this sad time. god bless.