Celtic Banter Archive December 16 2019
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16 Dec 2019 21:48:35
F. Lazio, the Tories and Rod. well done GB.
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17 Dec 2019 12:19:47
Lazio have now won 8 league games in a row since Celtic beat them at Celtic Park.
It shows what a great achievement it was, beating them home and away, when they are on their best run in years.
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17 Dec 2019 13:52:07
They were losing 1-0 last nite with a minute to go and won 2-1 away too. They're certainly no mugs. Ourselves and cluj done really well to knock out teams from the so called big 4 leagues.
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{Ed007's Note - I said when the draw was made I thought we'd be fighting it out for second place with Rennes behind Lazio, I still can't believe Cluj put us out the CL though.}
17 Dec 2019 17:44:50
Can't remember due to anger from being put out by cluj 🙈 who was the team in the final qualifier? And how have they fared till now?
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{Ed007's Note - Slavia Prague finished bottom of their group behind Barca, Dortmund and Inter Milan.}
17 Dec 2019 17:50:12
That should never have happened ed but u know we'd have got a group of death and got pumped a few times. This el has been as good a run in europe since the mon days. Bring it on I say, loving getting a bit of credibility back in europe.
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{Ed007's Note - Who knows what would would've happened but it doesn't change the fact we should have beaten them, I agree about getting some credibility back though through the EL.
I noticed that UEFA - and the big rich clubs have now finally got the CL they wanted with all the Round of 16 teams coming from the Big 5 leagues.}
17 Dec 2019 20:36:22
They were always going to get their way with that, I wonder was there any dodgy decisions against the "smaller" teams that made it that way. I honestly don't know cos unless celtic are playing in it i've got zero interest.
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{Ed007's Note - I'm the same, I still watch the odd German or Spanish game but I couldn't tell you the last time I watched a Pub League game.}
16 Dec 2019 19:51:58
Ed just read your post, really sorry to hear what your (and many others) are dealing with.
Hope the Xmas isn't too tough. I'm getting on to your food bank donations page tonight.
Thanks for all the efforts on the site- I live down south and this site is the only I get the news on. I'm grumpy half the time but your post puts plenty in perspective
All the best.
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{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate and thanks for your donation, that's us hit the £500 mark which is brilliant.}
16 Dec 2019 22:11:43
I seen that when I put it up, lucky timing! Hope it all goes to a good place.
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{Ed007's Note - It will mate 👍
16 Dec 2019 22:55:56
Ed congratulations on hitting your target. It might not seem a huge figure, but to those who have nothing its massive. it gives hope. well done sir.
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{Ed007's Note - I got up this morning to a donation of £100 from Albertz on the TRFC site which is absolutely fantastic, that's us up to £600.}
16 Dec 2019 23:31:48
Ed can you send details for donations.
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{Ed007's Note - There's a link at the top of the page but here it is:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/celticrumours
17 Dec 2019 12:10:29
Ed I'll donate on thursday if its not too late then. If it is I'll go down and hand some money in to the foodbank itself, is it the one down at the bottom cross? that's the only one I know of in hamilton.
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{Ed007's Note - That's fine, Steph. Our page closes on Saturday so that people who are waiting for their holiday pay to land can donate. That's the one we help out but according to my Mrs there is a new one opening where the Aulds shop used to be. I'm not too sure if that's true or it's the original one moving as I can't see there being 2 in one town.}
17 Dec 2019 13:53:35
Ed the way things are heading under this mob I wouldn't be too surprised.
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{Ed007's Note - Good point, Steph. Btw I've also heard that TJ Hughes had asked about the old BHS store and SLC refused to lower their extortionate business rates that are strangling the life out the centre.}
17 Dec 2019 17:58:40
Thats a disgrace by the way, slc are a shambles.
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{Ed007's Note - I know mate, I'm never down in the town centre - the last time I was gutted to see Oliver's the bakers wasn't there lol - but my mrs and mum are always moaning about there being no decent shops and it's down to SLC.}
17 Dec 2019 20:30:26
I don't know what they're trying to do to town centres but most towns across most regions are the same. Coatbridge believe it or not used to be nowhere near the state it is just now, a lot of small businesses have bit the dust replaced by tan stands or curry shops. There's a serious drug problem everywhere which doesn't help matters, who wants to shop in a place where junkies are begging.
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{Ed007's Note - It's a sorry state of affairs and the so called intelligent folk running things don't seem to be have any plans to make it better. I know parking charges are a big part of the problem in Hamilton but they should be doing what the can to attract the bigger more recognisable brands to open shops plus it would create local jobs.}
16 Dec 2019 20:03:08
Our finishing was terrible wee frimpong laid on 3 open chances goals wide open wee missed at least 5 open goals wee need to bury these if we did game was over in the first half and has to be over we could have won that game 7 nil easy better finishing making all the moves but no end product.
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16 Dec 2019 21:00:32
That's why we need to bring in at least one other striker in January. Edouarde needs help and with only Forrest and Christie really capable of double figures; it's imperative we sign another finisher.
We create over 20 chances in home-gamse most weeks and the GD could be out of sight if we had been more clinical and composed.
I appreciate Elyannoussi may chip-in with a fair amount, when fit, but he's only here on loan and we need a long term solution.
Griff has been struggling and toiling for so long and Bayo doesn't look likely to make the grade and I'm sure NL has irons in the fire.
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16 Dec 2019 18:31:04
I'm happy with the Europa draw, not a nightmare of a journey and Bitton signed all in all a pretty good day for Celtic.
As for Rod Stewarts little fopaux he should have been well aware that anything complementary said about the tories would cause an unfavourable reaction. Idiot.
Never like his songs anyway and if I ever hear that feck'n Sailing again I will go postal.
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16 Dec 2019 22:58:20
weemope, mabe that's what your fish was trying to do sail back to the sea.
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16 Dec 2019 18:29:17
I'd love to see wee Jerry Frimpong used more as a winger than a RB. The little fella is an absolute wizard on the wing. Elhamed RB with Jezza in front of him. That's what I'd like to see. I know people will say what about Forrest but I think Frimpong carries more of an attacking threat plus Jamesy can also play on the left. Every time Frimpong received the ball yesterday you could just sense the crowd believed something good was about to happen and the majority of the time, it did.
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16 Dec 2019 18:57:35
Agree 100%, he was a joy to watch. Reminded me of Robert's when he was on song. Incidentally, I would take him for left wing, big upgrade on Morgan and Mo is only a loan. He is out of favour again.
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17 Dec 2019 12:07:53
Roberts will end up at a rubbishty london club so he can reignite his bromance with teirney.
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16 Dec 2019 17:26:11
If Celtic and Sevco meet in the last 16 of the Europa league, it would mean we would play them 3 times in a week.
Thursday first leg in the Europa, then away to sevco in the league on the Sunday and then the second leg on the Thursday again.
It would be luck of the draw to determine who would be at home in the 2nd leg.
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16 Dec 2019 17:35:41
Why we are the seeded team.
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16 Dec 2019 17:44:20
Marco, there is no seeding in the last 16 and we can be drawn against anyone.
The draw will determine what leg we will play at Celtic Park.
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16 Dec 2019 15:21:00
Bhriboy that was an amazing donation to help that family have a good xmas. At least there's some good in this shitty day and age. Top guy!
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{Ed007's Note - It's outstanding stuff from Brian, a true gent, Pud.}
16 Dec 2019 13:12:28
Not impressed with the Green Brigade yesterday, our club should be open to all regardless of race, creed, gender, sexuality, political allegiance.
Scotland in general has a problem with this, but we shouldn’t allow it to infiltrate our club. How people chose to vote is entirely up to them.
Hope the GB get hammered.
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16 Dec 2019 15:11:13
Hammerd? In what way do you mean?
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{Ed007's Note - Gerry obviously wouldn't have any problem with the likes of Tommy Robinson, the EDL, BNP or Britain's First canvassing outside Celtic Park. Gerry is obviously one of those fans that thinks this guy should be welcomed at Celtic.
16 Dec 2019 17:57:00
How long have the green brigade made there feelings known this isn't like it's just happened they have had there opion's since its been formed so why not be bothered with it rod knows what he done and people can voice there opion when he says things and don't stick by it he was steaming drunk in the directors box and causing trouble 74 man with a young boy is that not embarrassing meant to be a celtic man where is his dignity but he can make statements saying the gb behave it's self really when he is a shining example he only gets in because of who he is so stop feeling sorry he caused it himself 74 alky he should have retired years ago still singing everybody's songs as bad as Bruce forsthy he was 90 when he cashed in rod just come watch the games and be happy keep your opion to yourself then we can stop all this.
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16 Dec 2019 18:49:49
What the GB did. Is it any different from the red card display at Thatcher cup final. Was at both and I genuinely don't see any difference. Too many modern day drama queen social media hyperbole.
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16 Dec 2019 18:50:36
Clearly there is a difference between a centrist political party and those who promote 'hate speech', personally I’m a libertarian, almost to the point of political anarchy, but I respect the rights of people to vote for whoever they want. The leftist/ socialist rhetoric is very off putting sometimes.
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16 Dec 2019 18:57:27
He probably was a weekend warrior in The TA. English fascism amongst Brexiteers is common. They don't even know they are racist and think it's normal. Alf Garnet Syndrome.
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16 Dec 2019 21:42:30
Sevco fan.
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{Ed007's Note - Who, "Gerry" the anarchist?}
16 Dec 2019 12:19:45
FC COPENHAGEN.
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{Ed007's Note - I'm really happy with that draw, I wanted them or APOEL 👍
16 Dec 2019 12:22:55
yes mate. that is a great draw.
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16 Dec 2019 12:29:02
Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen, yes it's a Fairy Tale draw for Celtic and also they will still be on their mid winter break so hopefully turn up rusty to play us.
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16 Dec 2019 12:44:14
Great draw.
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16 Dec 2019 12:48:55
Hopefully Celtic bring home the Bacon, getting that pun in there first🙄.
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16 Dec 2019 12:50:33
Decent draw.
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16 Dec 2019 13:02:37
Great draw dooable lads. As timalloy said they shut down so hope they are in holiday mode.
More great nights to come HH.
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16 Dec 2019 13:11:10
That’s the draw I wanted that will do just nicely! Hail hail bring on the plastic H. U. N. S 😂🍀.
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16 Dec 2019 13:36:00
Booked 😎 be a cargo tho seen the price of a pint 🙈🍀.
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16 Dec 2019 13:51:26
Said the other day ad take Copenhagen although they're not to be underestimated.
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16 Dec 2019 16:39:36
Pints might be pricey, but they have the highest percentage of good looking folk (Male and female btw) I have ever witnessed! Shades required 😎😉🍀.
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16 Dec 2019 17:20:29
Hahahahaha the beautyfull people yep they are gorgeous. Thay take after the us Scots 🤣🤣.
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16 Dec 2019 10:34:31
So what is everyone's thoughts on our Europa League opponents, Celtic never seem to get decent draws, I hope today is different, but I can honestly see us drawing Roma and them getting the easiest draw possible. COYBIG.
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16 Dec 2019 12:21:03
we got fc copenhagen.
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16 Dec 2019 12:37:02
They did get the easiest draw possible.
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16 Dec 2019 13:05:32
Tony2bhoy that they have done great in Europe and finnished top of there Europa League.
I watched the game against wolves they have skill and more than 3 very gd players. They also score.
They are doing crap in there league tho.
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16 Dec 2019 09:20:13
Thoughts on the performance against Hibs :
Forster had nothing to bar sparing Julien's blushes.
Ajer and Julien solid. Special mention to Ajer for that last ditch tackle in the 1st half.
Bitton is not a Celtic player never mind a centre half. I know a lot of you rate him on this site but I really don't see it.
Bolingoli was a bomb scare in the 1st half.
Frimpong was easily MOM. Should have had a couple of assists to go with his goal. Lad looks special.
Brown was superb. Lost count of how many times he won the ball back for us in the midfield.
McGregor had an off day though work rate was good. Ntcham showed flashes of what he can do.
Forrest was out of position but done a job. Edouard looks a bit rusty but good finish for his goal.
Lennon took a chance with the formation but it worked. Hibs were awful though.
Overall good day in the office.
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16 Dec 2019 11:29:32
I think we really need to bring in some real quality very soon to take the strain off Broony and allow Cal-Mac and Forrest to be rested as they have been almost ever-present for club and country so far.
With Sinclair out of the picture and wondering if Ntcham and/ or Rogic will actually play well, it leaves lightweights Morgan and Johnston while Elyannoussi regains his fitness.
I've also commented on Bolingoli below and would prefer Bauer/ Taylor.
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16 Dec 2019 11:44:22
I thought it was a comfortable win but we seem to have lost the cutting edge that we had earlier in the season.
The last home game against Hamilton and yesterday against Hibs were tighter in terms of the scoreline than they should have been considering the chances we created.
I know I've moaned about it before but I don't think this break in January should come at the expense of having to play all these fixtures in December. Teams are now having to rotate their players every game which I think reduces the quality.
If there has to be a break in January can the fixtures not be spread out better over the season?
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16 Dec 2019 17:26:59
@Gerryc
Don't you think we are breaking teams down a lot better now under Lennon.
We actually look like scoring everytime. There was no Christie this time doing the graft and we still broke them down. I thought Forrest stuttered a little bit fatigued then he shut me up with an assist to french eddy then goal.
Frimpong is getting better every game but the main thing I'm happy about is when a Celtic defender attacks someone else pulls back and covers so not so easy to take up on the brake now.
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16 Dec 2019 07:39:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, A To Z: AFC Bournemouth
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16 Dec 2019 06:41:42
Not a Rod fan, and definitely not a Tory. But do we really think no Tories support us? c'mon get real, lots of corporate fans (probably some of the board) also. GB getting too personal and political at times.
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16 Dec 2019 06:57:40
And **** Off banners not welcome when your with young kids.
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16 Dec 2019 07:59:20
Yeah, not a big rod fan myself. But agree with above post. I expect incoming. Lol.
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16 Dec 2019 13:33:21
When you look at why our club was founded to help the poor and refugees then surly you can understand that why we should be sending out a clear message that no Tory supporters are welcome at our club. a political party that has nothing in common with our great club. so well done the Green brigade.
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{Ed007's Note - Does nobody remember the 1988 Cup Final when both Celtic and Dundee Utd supporters gave Thatcher dog's abuse and had a red card display? I'm sure there were players that refused to meet her even though the SFA tried to force them to, I remember (or probably read it since) that Mick McCarthy was particularly outspoken because of what she had done to the mining communities in Yorkshire.
Imagine the uproar if the TenaCSC had been about back then! 😂
