Celtic Banter Archive February 14 2021

14 Feb 2021 22:21:27
There might be some words on the clubs future this week but i think it will be in line with this. NL will be in charge for the remainder of the season where again this will be reviewed and that there are plans of revamping some aspects of the footballing structure we have in place at this moment unfortunately things have not worked out the way we expected so at the end of the season we will sit down with the new CEO to forge a way ahead. What do use guys think?

15 Feb 2021 08:57:08
Lennon should have went months ago, imo he should have went after the first Derby game were we didn't even have a shot on target at home. But what needs to happen is lennon gets the boot, a new manager comes in and has the remainder of the season to work with his squad and see who want to stay and go and who he want to keep or sell. That gives him time to look for replacements and get us in a good shape for the CL qualifiers. That's just my opinion though.

15 Feb 2021 10:44:41
It should have happened in December.

14 Feb 2021 19:51:29
Agreed that all we can do is win and try and maximise our points tally making the league position as respectable as possible.

Let's not forget for a minute though what a seismic disaster this season has been for us to end up dumped out of 4 competitions we have entered - so far.

From PL/ board, NL and the 'players' to C.V. and THAT trip to DXB, a potential record 10-in-a-row has been squandered before it even started. Only a gandful of this team - players and coaches alike, deserve to set foot inside CP next season - an absolute disgrace.

If they had any brains, pride or shame, several would have walked long ago.

14 Feb 2021 18:41:45
Hi Guys, just thought I’d ask the question to you all this evening after the report regards David Webb being a potential candidate for a role at Celtic. His Curriculum Vitae does look very good and is clearly regarded well, with this link is it fair for me to suggest the possibility of Mr Webb working with Eddie Howe again as our manager?

Both available along with Eddie Howe’s assistant Tindall think his surname is! I know this might sound a bit far fetched but if things are happening behind the scenes and David Webb is under consideration would make sense for him to work with Eddie Howe again! Was just a thought cheers guys👍🍀👍.

{Ed033's Note - How can Celtic lose with Jason Bourne [David Webb] as part of the team. :)

14 Feb 2021 19:33:59
Might be sounding negative again haha but i don't want Eddie Howe as our manager. His Bournemouth teams were easily the worst tactical teams in the pub league.

14 Feb 2021 20:09:33
if it was howe i personally think it would have been done before the end of the season .

14 Feb 2021 18:00:20
Who do people actually see as replacing Lennon?

I know I've said I'd want them to go big and get a name (even bigger than Rodgers - I'm talking about a zizou or Poch (I know he's went to PSG but I mean someone of that ilk. ) )

Who do we actually see being the replacement or do we see it being Lennon again?

I've heard of it being Kennedy and bringing in a DoF but I don't see that fixing this.

14 Feb 2021 18:49:19
I just hope some one like Ralf Rangnick would be our New manager. Maybe to high a ask but it is possible I think And I hope who ever it is will be revealed to us this week Not sure when he ( who ever it is ) will take over but I hope the board come out with at least there is going to be a change in that department also and not fob us off again.

14 Feb 2021 19:52:54
I smell rubbish here.

14 Feb 2021 19:54:59
Personally i want a fresh approach and like most fans i've been disappointed with the names linked. There are 100s of managers capable of taking us forward but will never get the chance. Realistically (but highly unlikely) I think we could bring in the following

Marcelino Garcia Toral
Gian Piero Gasperini (i wish )
Marco Rose
Pascal Jansen
Christian Ilzer
Jindrich Trpisovsky


I don't think Lennon will be in charge next year.

14 Feb 2021 20:13:38
marco rose is tipped to take over at one of the top 2 in germany, after the job he's done with gladbach, we missed an opportunity with him when we appointed lennon.

14 Feb 2021 13:52:56
What a 2nd half from eddy sublime and worked his socks off . Still think we give away too many free kick though. But great 3 points.

14 Feb 2021 14:05:05
In truth, it was a very average performance, although we should have scored at least two in a dominating first half. However, it took St Johnstone taking the initiative and scoring to Snap Eddy and co into life and full credit for the brilliant lead-up and class finishes for both goals and another three points. It's also four wins in a row for the first time since way back in September, so that's encouraging.

14 Feb 2021 14:10:17
A great win for Celtic.
I thought Edouard was poor for an hour and he still ended up MOTM.
He was brilliant for the last 30 minutes.

14 Feb 2021 15:11:52
He was excellent. We're still dodgy at the back but we're doing all we can do by winning. Need snookers at this point but encouraging signs.

14 Feb 2021 16:39:23
Caese I don't think we have had a clean sheet in any league game Duffy has played. I could be wrong though.

14 Feb 2021 16:57:36
Im sure Duffy started the last time we beat st Johnstone 2-0. Griffiths and klimala scored. Also remember he scored against killie when we won 2 or 3 nil at celtic park.

14 Feb 2021 17:47:51
Ross county 5-0.

14 Feb 2021 20:32:48
Calmac and Taylor were at fault for the goal, not Duffy. I don't think Duffy did much wrong today and along with ajer won most things. French eddy came alive when most needed and won the game with absolute brilliance, a good 3 points on the road as st johnstone have only lost 2 games in the last 10, I believe. Hail hail.

14 Feb 2021 21:08:19
Duffy positional awareness was the problem.

14 Feb 2021 12:33:37
I seriously can't believe how poor Eddie has gotten, his touch is woeful, he turns constantly into trouble, loses the ball far too often, we'd be lucky to recoup the money for him at this rate

Ed not sure how sell on clause works but surely when you add a sell on clause do you request that the clause to be only implemented on any profit above the purchase fee or even if you sell at a loss you still then pay % sell on fee?

{Ed007's Note - It's a percentage of the profit mate. The only thing that will affect Edouard's fee is his contract situation, Celtic will still be asking for a "significant fee" probably in the £20 - £25 million bracket.}

14 Feb 2021 13:01:53
Do you really think someone will pay that? I just can't see it, last season yes no problem, however that was on the basis you expected him to carry on being prolific, but he looks average, and average in the spl doesn't attract money.

{Ed007's Note - Clubs still know what he is capable of and his potential. 17 goals in 28 games is still a decent record in a poor season.}

14 Feb 2021 13:19:42
7 goals in six games just not good enough from Edouard.

14 Feb 2021 13:19:56
I presume somebody on the side line told him about my comment and he pops two in 😂😂.

{Ed007's Note - WGS Jnr showed him it on his laptop lol. West Ham (Edouard doesn't fancy that) Leicester (obviously) and Arsenal (to replace Lacazette) are all tracking Edouard plus there will be interest in France, could he maybe replace Dembele at Lyon?}

14 Feb 2021 13:38:53
Imagine how bad we are going to be up top next season without him.

14 Feb 2021 14:01:09
I'd love to see somebody shell out £20m for him Ed but with him only having 12 months left and no end in sight with C.V., I'd be surprised unless there's a bidding war involving a few clubs. From a football point of view, I'd love to see him stay for his last year.

{Ed007's Note - It's because of his contract the price has dropped from £30 million. What's £25 million in Pub League terms?}

14 Feb 2021 14:04:45
He has 2 or 3 players on him every time. It's down to the people around him too to help create space for him. He's better with a strike partner up top the whole midfielder as striker doesn't work. Why not start Klimala up top with Eddy if Griff and Ajeti ain't fit enough for 90 then bring either on in the final 15-20.

14 Feb 2021 14:08:23
He looks like he's been coasting all season; but has now scored in seven games in a row and even though his style can be frustrating, we will need much better than Griff, Ajeti and Klimala to replace him.

14 Feb 2021 14:12:41
I can’t understand Celtic fans doubting Eddie. He is head and shoulders above any player in the league. He was injured at the start of the season and then had the C.V. issues. A few bad touches on a terrible pitch and trying to turn a player when 3 are around him in a packed midfield.
He is now getting up to full fitness and in some form.

14 Feb 2021 14:38:54
First player to score 20+ goals in 3 consecutive seasons since hooper. 20 goals in a season where he’s not on top form is incredible if someone pays 25m they’ll be getting a bargain.

14 Feb 2021 14:50:46
It probably would never happen but due to the fact that next seasons winners go straight into the champions league, would anyone like it if the club said we aren’t selling you and you could go on a free after the following season.
We probably won’t replace him with quality similar, I understand he may want to go but he would get a much bigger signing on fee . If his value is dropping to what some are saying, if he stayed and managed to win us the league back it would be money saved.
Or we could hire a top coach that may entice him to stay for another season .

14 Feb 2021 14:57:46
Klopp to Celtic 😂.

14 Feb 2021 15:42:05
Normally it would be a drop in the ocean Ed but when Liverpool are scraping around the bottom half of the Championship for players then you know times are tough lol.

{Ed007's Note - Liverpool's finances are a mess and it's nothing to do with Covid. The players they bought last summer was just more debt and they had no money to put upfront for a defender there in January, failure to qualify for the CL next season will cause major problems}

14 Feb 2021 16:54:58
Rumours are flying around that klopp has quit, the Liverpool fans aren’t happy with the American owners.

{Ed007's Note - They were happy enough when they were winning the league and the CL.}