Celtic Banter Archive January 24 2019

24 Jan 2019 21:21:13
Big Sutton was brilliant on bt last night with fat Sally commenting that the killie boy should be red carded for a foul on father Jack big sutt said the sfa have set the precedent after the buffallo got away with 3 assaults. case class me Lord.

25 Jan 2019 00:02:19
Just on the Buffalo and maybe a little bit tongue in cheek here but did he get let off with another one last night I'm sure if I'm wrong you guys will have better knowledge than me definitely ed will but I'm sure deliberate hand ball in the opponents box trying to unfairly score and conditions the ref is still a red card offence but as I say with all the rules changes and our country's officials interpretation of them I could be wrong.

25 Jan 2019 02:59:20
Anyone who offers big muney for buffalo brains need there brains examined this boy is to much of a gamble he hasn’t done nothing of note how much did kris boyd fetch again? And he scored for fun versus nobody’s.

25 Jan 2019 06:21:36
@Jaw, a deliberate handball to deny a goal is a red. For some reason deliberate handball to score a goal is only a caution. Not sure I get it but thems the rules.

25 Jan 2019 08:34:37
poor guy was trying to avoid a hand ball. You can see that he throws his hands forward out of the way and the ball strikes them.
In another pic, you can see (if you really look) that a wasp has gone up Broonies shorts and the man was just trying to kill it with his boot before it stung Broony in a sensitive place.
Same with KT, He can see that KT's momentum might make him fall and injure himself so the guy is just trying to stop him falling and getting hurt.

25 Jan 2019 11:09:36
Spot on Tim! Also, Ralston had an itchy back and asked Buffalo brains to run his studs over the itch. Did you not see Anthony's face, like a dog getting it's belly rubbed!

25 Jan 2019 11:18:27
@Jimtim thanks for you superior knowledge I didn't actually see the hand ball so don't even know if it was deliberate but it was hotly debated on the way home from the st Mirren game and one of the bhoys read out a fifa rule he found on line saying a deliberate hand ball to gain an unfair advantage of scoring a goal or deceive the referee is a red card but I should know better than to believe things we read on line at times haha.

25 Jan 2019 12:15:15
100% deliberate handball and the reason its not a red is simple

referee can obviously chalk the goal off so doesn't effect the games scoreline so therefore not a red card offence

deliberate handball for stopping a goal has to be a red as can alter outcome of the game ie games 1-1, balled stopped on line stops 2-1 so red and penalty

explained in a more wordy way in sfa rules but that's the basics

and im a gers fan fyi.

25 Jan 2019 15:26:39
He tried a Maradona and was booked.

24 Jan 2019 20:37:58
I see that Maxwell at the SFA has told Lawwell that we won't be seeing the match report and Beaton will not be asked to explain his lack off inaction.

I also noticed that this has been sneaked under the radar, which I find a bit dodgy.

Hopefully, our club do not let this go and get lawyers involved to see what our next step should be to hold this corrupt organisation to account.

24 Jan 2019 22:19:39
Would love to see Celtic bringing the whole house of smoke and mirrors crashing down once and for all; but won't hold my breath.

24 Jan 2019 23:43:21
Our board want them back. No doubt.

The old firm is easy cash for business men, always has been.

That's why our board have done the bare minimum in terms of chasing them for their actions.

24 Jan 2019 19:24:33
ED, you mentioned Kalas a few weeks ago. Are we still interested? And do you expect any more signings?

{Ed007's Note - Yes and yes.}

24 Jan 2019 15:20:00
Talk about hitting the ground running.
I wasn't to sure of how the 2 loans would settle but they look as if they have been there for a while.
They have fitted in effortlessly.
The enthusiasm of weah especially seems to have lifted the place.
I think we should enjoy him while we can.
The Bhoy looks a star in the making.

24 Jan 2019 15:30:15
Still got Bayou, Edouard and Griffiths to add to the mix, exciting times ahead.

24 Jan 2019 16:20:47
On top of that we have Sinclair back to what we expect and just wait 'til Christie, Cal-Mac, JF and Rogic find their shooting-boots anaw. I know there are still concerns about defensive issues, but as long as we score more than we concede - who cares (for now anyway) .

24 Jan 2019 16:28:23
I think it was ed that said the problems were more our options up front and not killing off teams highlighting our problems at the back.
Maybe for once you might be right ed😂😂👍👍.

{Ed007's Note - Cheeky sod! 😂😂👍 I've been saying for the past 18 months that there's a lack of creativity in the attacking midfield department. Sinclair has been going through a bit of a lull but still producing, Forrest is still a bit inconsistent but nowhere near as bad as he was and Rogic is a luxury player for me, he doesn't put in enough work and if it was up to me he would be coming off the bench in tighter games where we're looking to kill off tired out teams camped on their 18 yard line.}

24 Jan 2019 17:52:03
Think Griffiths days are numbered RodgersAtWork.
When he does come back, he'll take a while to get up to speed I'd imagine and given the strike force we have at our disposal I honeslty can't see him getting back into the team. Think a return to his beloved Hibs beckons tbh. Really like the wee man and hope that helps him enjoy life again.

{Ed007's Note - Where are Hibs getting the money? He only signed a new four-year deal in September or October.}

24 Jan 2019 18:23:27
Agree think the wee man will have to settle for a spell on bench if at all.

24 Jan 2019 18:52:10
It's only my opinion ED, but I think he'll struggle to get back into the team and having him kicking his heals on the bench won't do either part any good. Obviously we have a ridiculous amount of players on the wage bill and need to get numbers reduced and because of this I thought Leigh might be allowed to cut short his deal. I take it you disagree so I'm wondering if you see him as having a future at Celtic? Only a question so go easy 😂.

{Ed007's Note - I don't see Griffiths as a starter but he hasn't been since Rodgers came in and it doesn't seem to bother him so I think going forward he will start on the bench. The only other realistic option is a move down south but unless LG's had a massive change of heart he definitely doesn't fancy doing that again.}

24 Jan 2019 20:00:41
I think his days at parkhead could be numbered tae
He was nearly out the door before and was lucky Ronny fought his corner
I also don't think Rogers is a major fan of his.
Think it could all depend on what Celtic would ask for and if he'd take wage cuts though.

25 Jan 2019 15:22:19
I’m surprised you all think Griff is on the road out. I still think he’s the best striker we’ve got and although he hasn’t played much recently, for a variety of reasons, I still think he can force his way back into the side.

24 Jan 2019 12:33:04
Brendan raving about Burke who's doing fine but av been more impressed with weah looks a natural striker imo.

24 Jan 2019 13:05:42
The way he moves and his alertness reminds me of Jorge Cadete, although I doubt he is as good in the air. Looking forward to seeing him for the rest of the season.

24 Jan 2019 17:35:19
R. A. W. I haven’t seen him yet but i. Hope you’re right because i thought that Cadete was a great player.

24 Jan 2019 20:53:56
First goal reminded me of Larrson more than anything. Seems instinctual like that.

24 Jan 2019 12:22:32
Just seen Bayo being introduced to the fans what an intro he better be good now haha.

24 Jan 2019 11:19:05
We are going to be hit with a defender crisis in Summer if we do not sign some defenders. We have spent €2.2m on one player. Izzy, Gamboa, Benkovic, Lustig Boyata all out of contract with us in the summer. That leaves us with 6 defenders. 3 of which aren't good enough for a starting place in the squad. But we aren't going to buy any defenders are we. Bad planning again celtic.

24 Jan 2019 15:45:26
If a quality CH cane in do you think he would be happy being Brendan's third choice as DB and PB are automatic picks when fit. I still think we will get Hendry out and get Mackena for a few million plus Johnny Hayes and a loan of Morgan.

24 Jan 2019 19:22:08
Defeats the point pud. We will be desperately stuck for defenders going into qualifiers. That is no good at all.

24 Jan 2019 20:03:13
Why would a quality CB be third choice?
If he's quality he would be a starter and boyata would be benched.
One thing is for sure though.
McKenna is NOT quality.

24 Jan 2019 10:20:36
How unlucky can young Ralston get. Every time he looks like making a major breakthrough he gets a bad injury.
Such a shame.

24 Jan 2019 17:27:48
What's his injury this time?

{Ed007's Note - He landed awkwardly against Airdrie and done his ankle ligaments.}

24 Jan 2019 09:21:12
Looks like we have plenty of goalscorers at the club for the second half of the season

Oli burk i think will get better withmore game time and the bhoy timo
Wow what a prospect that bhoy is could and probably should have scored 6 in his first 2 games for us
With french eddie / griff/ sinclair/ forrest/ rogic/ mcgregor/ and the bhoy buyo we do look really strong in the final third of pitch
Just hope the defence can stay solid for rhe remainder of the season
8 in a row not far away bhoys
Hail hail.

24 Jan 2019 09:58:33
Great performance all round I agree and it's amazing what a couple of good performances do - for the team and the support - not to mention, it's a very welcome distraction from the 'windae'.
Scott Brown in particular has really benefited from the break and looks like his old self - involved and immense the whole game.
We were all but waving goodbye after the Ibrox slump and as you say the new arrivals have given us added energy and ability.

There has been a lot of moaning about defensive signings - or the lack of them - even though we have the best defensive record in the SPL and at least two players for every position.
Obviously things will change in that area come the summer and The Board (who clearly make all signing decisions) have a job to do.
In the meantime, even if we get shot of two or three surplus before the deadline, it's obvious we now have more 'fire-power' than at any recent time in our clubs history - with goal threats all over park - and the squad. So please appreciate what we have.

There may be a bad result or two down the line; but when we play like this there is no team (or official) to stop us and as was seen last night other teams will drop points as well as I am sure there are time-served proud managers up here who don't want to finish behind a dubious cash-backed rookie.

24 Jan 2019 05:55:13
I see Brendan's confirmed the boy Shved from the Ukraine is coming in. Bit concerned by his statement though when he says " we've got about a million wingers, don't know much about him, he'll probably go out on loan". That doesn't sound to me like a player he's been chasing to get in so who's signing him?

24 Jan 2019 07:15:46
This is how football teams all round the world operate.
Buy up exciting young talent and then develop them into 1st team players.
Can't see the problem here.

24 Jan 2019 07:49:06
The problem for me is I’d like the manager to know a bit about a player we’re going to be shelling a couple of million pounds on. Especially in an area where he says himself we’re well covered. This is the type of move the big big spending clubs do with the young guys, we need the first team improved in areas aswell as constantly bringing in projects.

24 Jan 2019 08:10:05
He also said the boy is one for the future and isn't for the first team right now.
Do you think Rogers personally knows every prospect brought into the club?
Should we stop planning for the future just because we need a couple of first team players?
Also how many of the players Rogers has identified have been of a first team standard so far?

24 Jan 2019 08:35:39
That's all well and good kev signing unknown youths to develop, so long as the manager also gets his own number one targets that he picks.

He doesn't though and come next year when weah and Burke are away he will be expected to turn guys like him into the next lubo.

But Rodgers came into a struggling team and set it alight. Kicked off careers of guys like Armstrong, Christie, Boyata etc guys who looked finished here.

Saved us millions and earned us millions in sales. He deserves backed much more than he gets.

24 Jan 2019 09:54:52
If you are offered a player who value will increase and if you wait 6 months suddenly cannot afford. Then you buy earlier. I remember our previous signing policy plenty if said experienced professionals who in my opinion stole a career in the game. Brininging in young talent coaching them in a certain way will pay dividends in future when we have an array of very talented players. This is the future. As for now we have enough to win the league now we have strengthened. It also helps our homegrown so I am happy with our window and last two performances. The window is still open hold your concerns for now as we are going very well and opposed to our piss poor wannabees over govan way who are just a going concern. Enjoy the good times being a Tim.

24 Jan 2019 09:59:25
Correct telsa.

24 Jan 2019 15:37:11
Telsa, Composer and Hendry, I rest my case. Hail Hail.

24 Jan 2019 00:28:03
Yeah daviebhoy burke and weah terrible signings eh?