Celtic Banter Archive August 24 2020

24 Aug 2020 21:53:48
Daughter just sent me a message that Pat McCluskey has passed away.
RIP Pat.

24 Aug 2020 22:07:59
Sorry to hear that tremendous player RIP Pat.

24 Aug 2020 22:15:26
RIP Pat.

24 Aug 2020 22:33:58
I was so sad to hear this, we affectionately called him Fat Pat.
He was a great player in a great team,
I believe he gave Big Billy one more season.
God Bless Pat, thanks for many memories.

25 Aug 2020 09:03:24
Is he related to George?

25 Aug 2020 10:12:20
They were not related.

25 Aug 2020 20:24:09
Thanks GED

When did he play, in terms of seasons?

24 Aug 2020 21:21:14
I was disappointed Duffy didn’t sign today.
We wake up to reports he’s on a flight which wasn’t to London.
I think it’s dragged on too long now.
Celtic should go out and buy a left footed CB to give us better balance at the back.
The recruitment team have known for over 8 months that Celtic needed a left footed CB since we started playing a 3-5-2 formation.
Up until now they have failed to find someone suitable.

25 Aug 2020 00:01:10
Reports say we were in further negotiations after a meeting with Hammond and rep from Brighton today.

25 Aug 2020 00:20:34
I still hold out hope for this one but hopefully there is a plan B like we had with Barkas.

24 Aug 2020 20:00:37
Celtic will get up too speed as we all know and teams won't be able to match us so I think its only a matter of time that we will give someone a hammering as Dundee utd where defending for there lifes and so were killie so its only going to be happening soon as if teams keep this up we will find a way to beat them that's a certain fact so keep the faith as we will march on to history again and don't worry what the other teams are doing just keep up the green flag flying high for we are Glasgow green and white.

24 Aug 2020 19:49:21
Just heard some bad news. Pat McCluskey has passed away.

24 Aug 2020 21:03:48
Kev, .
Celtic underground have a great article about him, Pat McCluskey Unsung Hero. I can’t post the link, but have a look, came through the youth ranks and kept his place in a team with jinky and King Kenny, took Roy Aiken to replace him. RIP.

25 Aug 2020 10:20:04
Lovely man as well mal. Met him a number of times in Kilsyth.

24 Aug 2020 14:41:28
The analysis of Christie’s performance against Dundee Utd is impressive.
He had more successful dribbles than the rest of the players from both sides combined on the park. Which is incredible.
He had 9 shots at goal.3 off target,3 blocked and 3 on target ( the last one led to our goal)
Christie also won 13 out of 16 duels on the ground which shows great determination.
I also noticed Don Robertson will referee our game on Sunday.

24 Aug 2020 15:38:18
i seen that buzz and the word shocking was used to describe his performance don't know what some fans watch.

24 Aug 2020 15:54:17
It was frustrating at times to watch because Celtic hadn’t scored.
But when the stats came up on the telly about the shots Christie had,
I said to my son it proved Christie was getting into spaces and we both felt a telling contribution from Christie would eventually happen. Thankfully it did.

24 Aug 2020 16:00:22
If he wasn't so greedy he could be a great player for us.

24 Aug 2020 16:06:27
the stats are even more impressive when you consider its not his position.

24 Aug 2020 16:15:15
Christie is similar to Mickey Johnston, they both have loads of confidence.
Sometimes it’s just that final decision needs to be better.

24 Aug 2020 16:31:12
Said before, Ryan christie is a work horse! Never stops running, and having a pop at goals! His energy is vital to the team. i agree his final decision making isn’t what it should be sometimes, but on form he’s a cracking player! He’s frustrating to watch sometimes but nobody can suggest he’s not a good player surely!

24 Aug 2020 17:11:21
Danny as I sayed my only criticism is knowing when a player is in a better position to release it to them let’s be honest if he was the finished article he wouldn’t be at Celtic .

24 Aug 2020 17:18:19
when was a player in a better position other than another square pass to brown or mcgregor.

24 Aug 2020 17:29:19
Liam am naw just talking that game there it’s been happening a while .

24 Aug 2020 17:44:06
i think fans should get used to christie taking strikes from outside the box because with teams sitting so deep against us more strikes from outside the box will be required in fact others should take a leaf out his book and start taking a pop more. unless its ntcham it will end up in row z.

24 Aug 2020 18:16:54
I really like him but this season he needs to do it in the big games, tends to go missing against the Mob, as does Ntcham.

24 Aug 2020 18:20:53
My only gripe was not with him personally, it was the fact he was played out of position which meant the team did not have its normal balance.

Ntcham is no where near as effective in the 10 position and Frimpong suffered down the right as Christie is not a winger and more often than not cuts in. This was evident with the lack of chances created on that side.

24 Aug 2020 13:24:44
If, as reported, Shane Duffy and David Turnbull sign up I doubt that will be the end of the incomings.

Teams in England will be finalising their squads and any who are not in their plans will become available. Same in the Continent and other worldwide teams. In a lot of cases the lesser players will be better than what we have and getting one or two in will give us a better chance of competing for the 10 and Europe.

We've still up to the beginning of October to see who's available and I'm sure NL and PL will be waiting to see who comes up. It wouldn't surprise me if they're currently looking for a replacement for Scott Brown, as I don't think there's anyone at the club who can give anything like what he's given us.

24 Aug 2020 14:26:04
The main issue for me is just when it will seem we have assembled a brilliant squad (and offloaded the deadwood) , there will be mass speculation and unsettling of star players until the window closes. Historically, we have sold 'big' in recent summers so it could happen again if we get an offer 'we can't refuse' and the player wants out?
I have a feeling - as well as Eddy obviously - there could be interest in Ajer, Ntcham and even Cal-Mac, so we need to stand firm.

24 Aug 2020 14:39:44
Stengo

If we wrap these 2 up, there will be NO MORE unless we sell . albeit a LB would make sense, indeed I'd be prioritising that whether we go with a 3 or 4 or 5 at the back for the domestic / European challenge.

24 Aug 2020 14:48:28
Lubo,

How much have we spent in this window and how much income have we had coming in since the end of last season? Record strip sales, champions, transfers, European money, tv rights, squad trimming.

Something clearly don't add up if we have to sell to buy again.

24 Aug 2020 15:02:06
It also looks like Celtic will get money from any future Dembele deal from Lyon in this transfer window.

24 Aug 2020 15:43:04
theres no way we will come out this window with just 1 LB at the club.