Celtic Banter Archive May 01 2018

 

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01 May 2018 13:35:14
Ed how do you feel about Aitchison getting some game time before the season ends. We all know he has the ability to perform and not let anyone down. He deserves it based on ability alone but i just feel with everything he has had to deal with recently it would be a massive boost to him and his family. I know the Club will be doing everything they can to support them but a wee run out could do wonders for the family at this difficult time.

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{Ed007's Note - I'd rather see LG getting the game time.}

01 May 2018 18:54:22
Would be great to see Aitchison paired with LG.

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{Ed007's Note - I can't see Rodgers doing that, Stan.}

01 May 2018 19:19:54
Probably not mate just wishful thinking with the pressure off.

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{Ed007's Note - The pressure's not off though, we have a cup final and a double treble to win. We've seen ourselves over the last decade how these games are never a formality.}

01 May 2018 19:27:28
Yeh still have the cup to win but with the league games left id rather see us pump Hearts with the rest of the squad. Or maybe stick the womans team out to give them a hiding 😆.

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{Ed007's Note - Rodgers does like a tinker lol

02 May 2018 22:11:44
No point in playing Aitchison in last 3 league games as they don't have the edge that ordinary games have . We need to have all 3 strikers kept in top form so that B R can have full range as to whom he picks for cup final.

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02 May 2018 23:25:07
I very much doubt having a one game rest will affect a player, but you know best, sorry Mr Davies 😆.

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01 May 2018 15:24:03
So Rodgers is in "trouble" with Chelsea for not playing Musonda. and he has put doubt in him ever writing the Chelsea managers job! 😂😂😂
WTF is this journalism called? It's utterly appalling.

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01 May 2018 15:50:15
It's not journalism. It's a lazy hack writing nonsense. It really pains me to see this kind of absolute rubbish being passed on for a story. I still remember the days journalism was a profession and you could believe what you were reading. This latest guff being churned out daily is embarrassing for the editors who actually let it go to print.
Standards are really in the gutter.

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01 May 2018 21:50:29
Surely the main stream Scottish media and journalism in general will be as biased against Celtic and Celtic employees as we allow them . The more we quote them and talk about the rubbish they come out with, the more they will continue .
It's hardly today or yesterday that Celtic supporters asked their fellow fans to ignore and boycott.

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01 May 2018 15:00:52
Disappointed with Celtic under 17 last night looks like the team is based on physical strength rather than skill
Rangers had 3 or 4 good skilful players
Celtic players were big physical and cumbersome no standouts.

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01 May 2018 16:35:42
Gerryd I think you are being a bit harsh on the under 17s considering they had to play 80 plus minutes with 10 men following a borderline ordering off and a dubious penalty against them, also they had to make seven changes to the team. oldkilly.

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01 May 2018 19:32:05
Even with the decisions we looked a poor team not like us at all.

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01 May 2018 20:22:09
I haven't watched the under 17s much and don't really want to criticise based on last night. However do agree the sevco players did seem to have 3 or 4 players worth keeping an eye on. Even taking into account the 10 men don't think anyone really caught the eye.

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01 May 2018 20:48:09
I thought the same team looked massive no skill or flair. Passing was really bad definitely no standouts in under 17's.

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01 May 2018 21:01:11
Hasn't there been a few Rangers youths who have moved to Celtic in the past, maybe The rangers will keep up the tradition, the bit I saw of the game the Celtic Bhoys looked a bit bigger than The rangers boys, what's that old saying about a good little un will always beat a good big un.

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01 May 2018 21:56:38
Aindoh, that must be an old radio saying. I won't panic about our under age footballers just yet 5 Glasgow Cups out of 6 isn't too bad . Size of players at under 17 isn't really significant as many haven't stopped growing at that age .
I would be delighted if we produced more big strong youth players who can play well, as over the last number of years most of our top midfield and atacking academie players have been on the small or slight side.

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01 May 2018 11:21:35
I know we have cup final places up for grabs but I think it would be good to give some players a rest, and others some much needed game time against Hearts on Sunday. I'm pretty sure BR will already have an 11 in his head for the final anyway. I'd also tinker with the formation, the pressure is off and some players should be given a chance to play so I would go with.

Bain

Gamboa
Hendry
Simunovic
Miller

Roberts
Kouassi
Armstrong
Musonda

Griffiths
Aitchison.

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01 May 2018 17:52:46
Isn't the boy from st mirren available to play? Would rather see him or Mikey Johnstone than musonda.

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01 May 2018 19:23:59
I would love MJ to play DRB but i think he's still injured, if he's fit i agree get him in 100%. I forgot about Morgan i did read he was joining the club straight after the Zombie pumping so it would be great to see him also.

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01 May 2018 20:16:14
Stan . mikey scored against hertz on Monday afternoon . as did aitcheson (2 )

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01 May 2018 20:27:32
That's great news looking forward to seeing him back involved. Hopefully both of them.

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01 May 2018 21:35:52
Morgan won't be registered surely.

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01 May 2018 21:59:30
No matter how badly or how well he plays when our experts pick a team, they almost always leave Forrest out . What has Roberts done this season to merit a run out in our third last league game.

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01 May 2018 22:21:21
It has nothing to do with what Forrest has done or hasn't done Chris its about giving others in the squad more game time. Yes Forrest has had a good season and was excellent on Sunday but i would choose Paddy ahead of him every day of the week. Why? Because he is the better player by a mile and that's just a scientific fact. Pretty sure had he not been injured it would have been Paddy playing on the right all season. Just because you like Forrest does not mean he is the greatest player at Celtic and should start ahead of all others 😂.

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02 May 2018 04:54:49
Stan Petrov 19 I have often privately rated your contributions very highly but when you say that Robberts is a better player than Forrest by a mile and that's a scientific fact . I lose all my respect for you .
In your opinion Robberts may be better than Forrest but you cannot judge it a scientific fact as the equipment to judge one player better than an other is not yet available .
B R knows a fair bit about football and in nearly all of the almost 2 yrs B R has been at Celtic he has picked Forrest .
I don't deny I rate James as a footballer, but my point is so many want to leave Paddy out of their team, it's unreal . It's also foolish as the experts and people who matter are very likely to pick Forrest.

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02 May 2018 06:08:51
I'd take my Ron Burgundy scientific fact quote with a pinch of salt Chris. I rate Paddy as a player more than Forrest just like you rate Forrest more than Paddy that is just the way it works we all have our favourites, just like BR. Does it make either of us right no it's an opinion which we are both entitled to. I don't believe BR would have played Forrest so often had Paddy been fully fit all season, he arrived after a dreadful preseason that clearly affected him from the off. Keep backing Forrest though that is what it's all about i have done the same many a time last season with McGregor and Boyata on here with plenty agreements and disagreements it would be a boring site if we were all on the same page. Don't worry about losing respect for me i can handle that, i have my fathers and that's all the matters, and trust me i have been in 2 hour arguements with him over Celtic players 😂.

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02 May 2018 06:37:49
Also Chris, if you read my initial post you will see that my team selection was based on players getting a well earned break, it was nothing to do with anyone playing badly. With the league won and us having such a big squad giving these players, Forrest included a free weekend will do them good going into the cup final. Having a big enough squad to be able to do that is a bonus and something Motherwell can't do. If these players can't get game time even when the league is won then serious questions need to be asked about why they are at CP. You choose to highlight me resting Forrest for Paddy when i have also suggested resting Gordon, Lustic, Boyata, Tierney, Ntcham, Brown, Rogic, Mcgregor, Sinclair, Dembele and Edouard. Post was based on resting players and giving the rest a chance to play rather than sit and watch games from the stand or bench every weekend.

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02 May 2018 22:17:39
Petrov Surely you are not stupid enough to think that a manager who has ambitions on success, allows personal favouritism to decide on the composition of team .
I am sure that's just a wee mental slip.
Let me assure all successful managers pick the players for the team that they think will do the best job for them .
I thought even you would know that.

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02 May 2018 23:01:23
Edouard definitely doesn't need a rest he's hardly played, sinky has rested the last month or so, a think he needs more games to rekindle his fire. The rest I would give a break maybe 2-3 at a time.

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02 May 2018 23:07:05
Chris I don't need to be lectured on intelligence or any Celtic related matters by you I can assure you of that. Losing respect for people because their opinion is not the same as yours shows what kind of person you are.

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01 May 2018 09:45:20
ED, how many of our recent signings have been the result of lee congerton? I'm unsure of how all this works! I'm surprised we haven't dipped into the German market more (Compper not included) .

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{Ed007's Note - Congerton is part of the process with every signing we make but the final decision comes down to Rodgers and Lawwell.}

01 May 2018 11:06:41
Thanks ED, have u heard anything further on the rumour front?

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{Ed007's Note - Nah not much, but this loan deal for Rhian Brewster doesn't sound too reliable considering he is out of contract this summer and can sign for training compensation only.}

01 May 2018 11:25:49
Does anyone know what’s happening with Compper, he seems to have disappeared.

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{Ed007's Note - I've heard a return to Germany could be on the cards this summer.}

01 May 2018 11:40:58
Worth a punt if it comes down to compensation, look how the last one we got turned out.

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01 May 2018 11:53:09
Do you know what happened ed007, was there a falling out, or is he just not good enough?

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{Ed007's Note - He just doesn't seem to be impressing anyone in training etc and now he's injured yet again.}

01 May 2018 12:20:36
He looked no better than what we already have. End of.
We need a better quality of defender, hopefully a decade younger too would be a start. Neither him nor Hendry fir me at least are anywhere near the level. Hendry has a chance, small one for me, but Comparre? Never.

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01 May 2018 13:29:01
MagicPole, I think you’re being a bit harsh on Hendry, he’s got the attributes to be a very good player, his inexperience is the problem here and I think Rodgers will bring out the best in him within a season or 2.

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01 May 2018 15:27:15
He's young and inexperience shows but I think that's why B. R bought him. He's a coach man manager works with players to get best out of them. I just think he's going be a great player.

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01 May 2018 16:03:42
I hope you’re right. He looks nowhere near the post code of great to me. Time will tell. There are too many signings we need to wait for them to turn from projects into players. We need players now, in time for the CL qualifiers and hopefully group. We also need them for domestic games as we are weak in defence. I will bet you a pint Hendry is not in defence when we embark upon that qualifying campaign. In fact, I will raise that to a pint and a double malt.

Again, gecdelughted to lose that if he steps up. If he doesn’t he’s a risk, and we have enough of them already.

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01 May 2018 15:12:48
Ed if Brewster is out of contract then he either ain’t that good or Liverpool have no say on where he goes? So is this a non story? Also any news on Dembele injury?

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{Ed007's Note - Why does his contract running out mean Brewster isn't any good? Liverpool have been trying to sign him to a professional contract for ages and there's teams all over Europe keeping an eye on the situation including Borussia Dortmund and Man City.
If Dembele just missed Sunda's game he should be fine for this weekend.}

01 May 2018 17:42:21
I think we will be seeing a centre back and a right back coming in, someone with more expeiroemce to partner Ajer.

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01 May 2018 18:54:19
A must. No ifs or buts, this has to happen. I think rather than just players who play there, they need to be of a quality that they go straight in. No projects please Brendan.

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01 May 2018 19:50:47
Rb cb cm cf and an attacking midfielder
And probably bain
Out
Gamboa comper sviatchenko simunovic armstrong lg dembele
I can see both dembele and lg moving on this summer if the right bid comes in for dembele.

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{Ed007's Note - I can't see LG leaving when he's in talks to extend his deal and talking like this:

"I've got another three years left on my contract as it is, but why would you want to go anywhere else? I'm playing at a top club with a top manager, in front of up to 60,000 in every home game.
There's no reason to go anywhere else. We've got Champions League football every season. It's harder for us to get to the group stage now but when we do, those are memorable nights.
Hopefully, if we can come to an agreement, I'll not be far off the time Broony has been here."

01 May 2018 20:25:40
Fingers crossed he stays just got a feeling
Not sure if they will make a move for mcginn this summer going into the final year of his contract i think they might let than run its courze and look in jan
Boy from liverpool fits the bill
Same as dembele situation
Can see dembele moved on edourd signed up and this boy from liverpool signed vg business.

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01 May 2018 22:09:55
There is no pleasing some people Boyata was superb on Sunday, it was obvious that B R had got through to him and built his confidence up . The fact that Rangers2012 were the opponents mean't that fans were all involved in game and the abusive shouts were drowned out by crowd . Now all we need are Celtic supporters to encourage Boyata to play like Sunday every day . It's easier and more certain to get a good centre half out of Boyata than a young one we buy.
Dembele wants to stay, yet our fans continue to talk up his departure Why? Why do we want Dembele out.

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01 May 2018 07:35:18
Happy Month of May, you bunch of Championees. Hail. Hail.

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01 May 2018 07:15:20
Motherwell have reached both cup finals this year.
Kilmarnock are 3 points away from recording their highest ever points tally in the flight.
Hibs are 2 points away from recording their highest ever points tally in the flight.
Aberdeen are constantly fighting for 2nd place.
So explain to me again why our system needs this strong sevco?

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01 May 2018 07:33:10
system wants a team with a lot of fans and the revenue from that fan base, i guess, once again it comes down to money.

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01 May 2018 13:21:16
Simples TT so we can gub them at their strongest 👍😝🍀.

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01 May 2018 16:23:21
disney matta beet them aw. that's plenty isa.

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01 May 2018 22:14:13
I suppose our greatest fear is now lead out in front of us
Mc Nichol, the N of I bigot and Johannson who is finished or Finniss ( can't spell it but hopefully you get my drift ) are appointed Managers, they can't be good as it shouldn't take two to replace poor Murty.

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Review Of The Day 1st May 2018

01 May 2018 07:02:04
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 1st May 2018

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30 Apr 2018 23:46:57
I may be wrong but I thought it was within the rules of the SPL that both teams had to make someone available for interview after every match . May be this law applies to every club except Rangers 2012 .
Will Rangers 2012 be fined.

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01 May 2018 09:33:33
Thought it was in the TV contract?

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30 Apr 2018 23:41:41
I cannot let the occasion past without reiterating that I posted last week how lucky we are to be living at this time with a magnificent Celtic team . We are truly blessed . Yesterday's team contained only 3 experienced players, Gordon, Lustig and Brown . Some may say Forrest is experienced because he is 26, but sure he still looks a youngster . After yesterday's game there can be no doubt James is the King compared to Paddy and unless BR can find a way at the end of the season to play both, we won't see much of Paddy .
What a display from Boyata, he was absolutely brilliant and I have to hope the fans support him from now on and BR is able to persuade him to sign new contract .
Edouard was another fantastic performer , he was a delight to watch and well nigh unplayable yesterday
We have had a brilliant game yesterday, 5 goals within the hour and it looked as Celtic took a little bit of pity on Rangers 2012 by easing off and giving them some respite.

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01 May 2018 06:42:25
Sorry Chris but 1 excellent display every 20 isn’t good enough for me and the wage Boyata will be looking for. We want to improve and he’s not good enough ad sell him.

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01 May 2018 07:35:51
Good point CampsieBhoy.
Treble last year (including a record domestic undefeated run)
League in the bag, League Cup in the bag, and in Cup Final so on verge of another treble.
Handing out hunskelpings and treating them as warm-up games.
Qualifying for CL group stage (in spite of the numerous hurdles being placed to prevent that)

Yep, not good enough.

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01 May 2018 08:26:19
Boyata ain’t good enough! simple as that. don't let a game against one of the most powder puff attack that’s ever came to paradise fool anybody into thinking this guy is what we need going forward! Last week Hibs attacked us from the first whistle and he was woeful! He’s had chance after chance and I still hope he leaves in the summer!

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01 May 2018 10:34:14
Before getting carried away and praising this present Celtic because they beat a very poor The rangers team, think back to the defeats by Hearts, Hibs and Kilmarnock, there might be the potential to be a great player somewhere in Boyata, but unless he cuts out the silly mistakes, that will never happen, this Celtic side has great potential, and if the team can be kept together for a good crack at Europe next season, maybe they will be able to be called a great team.

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01 May 2018 22:31:22
We are ally are spoiled brats . Jock Stein's wonderful teams rarely beat only losing 3 domestic games in two season . I thank God I don't meet any of you negative bastards in my local . To not be able to give praise and laud Sunday's team who on the day completely over ran a Rangers2012 who were a very poor team because we were very good and made them look a lot worse than they are.
To talk rubbish talk like the games against Hearts and Hibs etc is clearly an example of people who don't want Celtic success . Anyone else would be so delighted to give Rangers2012 a proper hiding and would praise the team and encourage them to play like that every game .
It's beyond comprehension that any Celtic fan could be full of hatred of any Celtic player that after how well he played on Sunday could post " Boyata airn't good enough" Boyata was well nigh perfect on Sunday and any Celtic supporter that says different has problems outside football.
All supporters should have got the performance they wanted on Sunday and if they want a repeat they should get behind the whole team.

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