Celtic Banter Archive January 16 2019

16 Jan 2019 20:10:43
BBC QUOTE "Former Scotland centre-half Stephen McManus is hoping to save Celtic "millions of pounds" in his new role as the club's under-18s coach. " That'll maybe help to replace the Millions of Pounds he and Defensive Partner Gary Caldwell (only ever played well in a Scotland shirt) cost Celtic, including us going out of The Champions League 2-1 against Aalborg in November 2008 because of an own goal by EACH of them . . . Do we really need our Young Players being influenced by this man . . .

16 Jan 2019 20:29:00
He was also the guy that won 7 major honours with the club.
3 titles
2 SC
2 LC
On too of that helped the team qualify for last 16 of champions league TWICE.

16 Jan 2019 20:33:42
Very poor comment. McManus was a good player and captain for Celtic. Strachan who was a captain himself, seen great qualities to make young Stephen at the time, the man to lead his team.
He comes across as a gentleman and leader and the youngsters will look up to him.
I wish them all the best for the future.

16 Jan 2019 20:38:10
Bloody Nora, he was a solid captain and young players would learn plenty. Not the most gifted centre back we’ve ever had but that doesn’t mean he’s not a decent coach. European and international experience and you want to hang him out to dry for an own goal?
There are some fickle fans on here right enough.

16 Jan 2019 20:44:59
Why would we subject our youth players to the advice of a title winning captain who knows exactly what it takes to come through the youth ranks and into the first team? I'll see your Aalborg OG and raise you scoring in our only ever win against AC Milan, one of the all-time great clubs and great Celtic Park European nights.

16 Jan 2019 20:52:13
A actually loved McManus not the best but would run through a brick wall for us welcome back mac.

16 Jan 2019 20:58:26
The sno man, you being serious? Doesn’t even merit a response.

16 Jan 2019 21:12:40
Nonsense big guy ran through walls for our club.

16 Jan 2019 21:23:55
McManus wore his heart on his sleeve and always put his head in where it hurt. He'd probably be the first to admit to having his limits, but he always gave his all for the cause. The youngsters will learn plenty from this good Celtic man.

16 Jan 2019 21:44:12
I can't believe what I just read. Very harsh on a man who gave his all for our club. A decent, solid defender with great leadership qualities. I couldn't understand why Mowbray was so quick to get him out the door. I wasn't bothered about Gary "50p Heed" Caldwell going, but I liked Mick and I'm glad he's back in this capacity. Good luck to him.

16 Jan 2019 21:57:31
I think you are falling into the trap of thinking a brilliant player makes a brilliant coach, a not so brilliant player understands the hard work and dedication that is needed to play at the highest level, he can probably empathise and spot something in a player that maybe a bit of application and encourage ment will bring out, only time will tell, don't think Jock Stein was that brilliant as a player.

17 Jan 2019 00:04:17
Can't believe anyone is even having to comment on this post to defend McMannus the guy was rock solid and he's a good acquisition to the coaching staff. I'm sure plenty of players will look up to him as he had a good career with us.

17 Jan 2019 01:10:50
Think you'll find Caldwell and McManus were a pretty solid partnership until we introduced that bomb scare Loovens in between them.

17 Jan 2019 11:36:03
Who remembers the night he scored twice against George burley's hearts turned the game on its head won that match and effectively ended hearts title hopes that was a great night.

17 Jan 2019 12:39:46
Mac would have crawled over burning coals for the team. Some people HH.

17 Jan 2019 16:36:29
Jaw1988. I will never forget that game. Run ragged the first half. Jambos were knackered after 60 mins and we just kept going. definitely the day the title swung our way and ruined the jambos bid.

17 Jan 2019 19:42:22
Sno is on the sno .

16 Jan 2019 18:56:46
I know some people were talking about jersey numbers for the new bhoys and have just seen on the official site that Burke will wear 25, Weah got 30 but nothing on Bayo. Personally, I don't think it means much but if Weah was going to be an 18 month, think we would have offered 7 or 10. Those numbers mean a lot at paradise and at psg.

16 Jan 2019 21:35:40
Keeping 7 for Paddy coming back in the summer I heard 😉.

16 Jan 2019 22:08:31
What’s all this who will be wearing this number or that one, they can wear number 500 as far as I’m concerned as long as they do the business. oldkilly.

16 Jan 2019 12:07:13
Ed how do you see the next 2 games going against the sevies? I would like to see us destroy them at both Celtic Park and ibrokes.

Also Ed do you think there will be much of a gap at the top of the league at the end of the season when we have won another title?

{Ed007's Note - We'll hump them and win the league by at least 8/10 points.}

16 Jan 2019 22:01:35
sitting on the fence again Ed? lol
I tend to agree.

{Ed007's Note - There's no sitting on the fence on this FREE to comment speakeasy 😉😁

16 Jan 2019 13:55:40
Ed have the 2 american boys signed or are we still talking seems to be conflicting stories mate.

{Ed007's Note - There's nothing official yet so they haven't signed yet but it'll happen anytime, it's probably down to paperwork - or Brexit 😁

16 Jan 2019 19:00:02
Is Bayo still waiting on work permit EDs.

{Ed007's Note - Looks like it.}

16 Jan 2019 19:01:38
Does that mean gutman played as a trialist the other day ed?

{Ed007's Note - He must have but has anyone actually confirmed that happened? There's no pictures or anything is there.....

16 Jan 2019 18:59:59
Cheers mate.

{Ed007's Note - 👍

16 Jan 2019 19:40:24
In terms of Gutman there was a picture of the starting lineup for the reserves posted up with his name on it but not sure if real or not.

16 Jan 2019 22:32:52
If someone took time to fake that then they've got serious issues. See these American bhoys they're the type of signing we wouldn't even have heard of if it wasn't for social media, they're development players. They would've got a mention in the celtic view. Am not expecting to see them for a long time.

16 Jan 2019 14:16:27
5 more fecking games rogic is going to miss.

16 Jan 2019 17:20:14
Injury?

16 Jan 2019 18:16:00
Naw international duty.

16 Jan 2019 18:38:59
Oz still in comp
Hail hail.

16 Jan 2019 21:24:19
Tommy scored the winner for the Socceroos and their progression.

16 Jan 2019 12:13:34
Have you ever noticed how in the humzn psychology the best way to motivate man to do something is to tell him that he can and vice versa. I am more and more convinced that hostory will show that one man more than all others helped Celtic fc achieve the immortal 10 in a row and it wasn't Scott Brown nor Brendan Rogers nor even Peter Lawell no Celtics greatest inspiration came from the motivational talks on KRIS BOYD. May God bless the Kilmarnock benchwarmer for all he does for us.

16 Jan 2019 14:24:52
Guy is a bitter fat pie munchin hun of the highest order. cheerleader. Couldn't score against us when he played for normally know as so know he scores cheap points off the park. Dressing room in crisis and BR is off. Lip up fatty lip up fatty for da reggae.

16 Jan 2019 09:58:37
Possible team for Saturday

Bain
Ralston
Ajer
Boyata
Izzy
McGregor
Brown
Burke
Christie
Sinclair
Edouard.

16 Jan 2019 12:27:20
I'd love to see bayo play a part at some point, he looks like a player.

16 Jan 2019 13:09:50
Don't think he will mate, but like you I think this could be some signing for us.

16 Jan 2019 13:18:52
Can’t see Izzy playing tbh, think he will opt for Hayes at left back. Of the three new boys I think Weah May start first, but you never know.

16 Jan 2019 14:30:20
I think bayo will start with Eduardo

Bain
Ralston Boyata Simunivuc Isaguirre
Forrest McGregor Christie Burke
Bayo Eduoard.

16 Jan 2019 17:50:41
Bayo not hot work permit not registered with the club yet.

16 Jan 2019 21:56:20
Has he got his work permit?

17 Jan 2019 11:30:17
i just assumed it was all sorted. It would be a perfect game for a debut, airdrie are seriously dross.

16 Jan 2019 09:51:54
Leister sniffing about for BR that’s more a concern for the summer if BR doesn’t get what he wants in this market possibly.

16 Jan 2019 10:16:31
I think Rodgers will have his sights set on a bigger club the Leicester when he does move on but I can't see that being for a while yet.

16 Jan 2019 10:31:07
I think this is a big wake up call, for all those that ignore what's actually happening currently, the mob have a manager there committed to help knock us of 10 in a row, with backing from certain newspapers and sly sports to name but a few. If your not worried about our title challenge this year then at least think about it next year! Players come to us because of BR and know he can help them push on, if he goes without having the correct successor in place then I'm afraid we are in for a bit of a shock. Players will get up and look for more lucrative contracts from lesser teams down south, why? Because the manager did and they will follow suit.

The board better seriously back BR in transfer windows and get on board with what he is trying to develop at this club.
We want bhoys coming through the academy being the back bone of this team, with exciting prospects joining the club, developing and then us making a profit and on to the next one, but ensuring the back bone stays strong

BR will obviously depart at some point but we want him departing on good terms with a good team left for a new manager to work with, far too many gaps right now in the squad.

16 Jan 2019 12:29:21
Brendan Rodgers like any top sports person has an ego and strong character. He is a Celtic fan and personally I feel he craves being the guy to get to 10 in a row and legendary status at the club he loves. He isn’t old and has years ahead of him to go to so called bigger leagues and clubs so if a Leicester or any other middle of the road premier club comes in I feel he will decline their offers? He wants a statue outside park head. Let’s enjoy him while he is here and stop listening to the sevco sympathising press wishing Brendan or any other top stars we have leaving for pastures new! HH here we go 8 in a row 🙂🍀 🏆🏆🏆.

16 Jan 2019 12:38:13
What gives u the impression Gerrard is committed to stopping the 10? Do u think if someone from England comes calling he won't go? He doesn't have the emotional attachment Rodgers has to celtic. When exactly have the board not backed Rodgers? Do u not think the board are on the same page as Rodgers with the plan that u said, why wouldn't they be, that's the way to make money. We've got more academy players in the squad than at any time since I started going to games 20 odd years ago.

16 Jan 2019 13:19:14
I think Gerrard will be there for a couple seasons, he needs to build his reputation and I think jumping ship after 1-2 seasons, unless a top club came sniffing for him, would not leave a good impression.
If BR has been backed by the board for signings and chose Hendry, Gamboa and Compper as his top list of defence reinforcements then the man is clearly not a great talent spotter. Hendry might prove us wrong but not the other 2.
I think to be fair it's the same amount of youth players coming through as in the past like mcgeady Wallace odea error.
I think we have the potential to field more if they were given more of a chance than some of the absolute rubbish so have signed.

16 Jan 2019 14:46:17
Leicester? 😂😂😂😂😂.

16 Jan 2019 06:33:28
Point less aye know but I brought up what shirt numbers the New Bhoys would get I thought Weah 7 Burke 25 and Bayo 10 but so far I noticed Weah with 10 Burke 25 at training yesterday so am my asumtion is Bayo 7 jersey.

16 Jan 2019 17:52:52
I was wrong again Weah number 30 jersey so 7 and 10 are up for grabs.