Celtic Banter Archive October 25 2020

25 Oct 2020 22:07:53
Something that's been bugging me all day. It was a clear penalty at the end but I'm pretty sure Collum allowed play to continue. Surely aberdeen got the advantage as cosgrove got a free shot from 8 yards out. The fact he is a donkey and hit the bar doesn't change that. How can you then go back and blow for a penalty? They got their advantage and fluffed it. Does advantage in that instance only count when you score?

25 Oct 2020 22:40:26
No excuses; but, have you ever seen a Celtic match where there wasn't issues involving Gollum?

25 Oct 2020 23:15:02
ref played advantage but pulled it back for original foul penalty goal Rangers for the league, will this be posted?

25 Oct 2020 23:26:48
You have answered yourself, yes it was a penalty but there was no advantage. 🤦‍♂️😂😂🤣🤣🤣.

26 Oct 2020 07:03:51
Since they wrote to the SFA 2 years ago to complain about Wullie,
He was been a referee in 12 Celtic games and only 6 of their games.
In those 12 Celtic games, we have conceded 6 penalties and he has sent off 3 Celtic players.
Celtic have received 2 penalties and the only time he sent off an opponent was when Celtic were leading 5-0.
In the 6 games he’s been referee in their games,
Their opponents have finished with 10 men in 50% of the games.
They have only received one penalty and conceded 2 penalties.
But Why have Celtic got Wullie double the games when he is so unpredictable.

26 Oct 2020 08:12:16
Let be fair buzz all were pens yesterday. And u say that but if that's the case why did he not send off McGregor yesterday so. He was fouling all over the place and gave away the pen in the last min. I hear what u r saying but it was due to shocking defending by us we drew not him. Beside most refs in Scotland are not great.

26 Oct 2020 08:13:57
Good morning Buzz you will remember they complained about about Collum And he never got one of their games for six months and was he not supposed to be In charge of their game yesterday only to be changed and our original ref for yesterday Nick Walsh went to ibrox.

26 Oct 2020 08:16:54
Tbh there was a blatant push on Cosgrove right in front of ref in lead up to Griffiths goal, and I felt all 3 penalty decisions were penalties.
Iv said it for a while I genuinely don’t believe the Refs are biased I just think they are not of a good enough standard and should be professional full time referees.
Made to work 40 hour week with 20 hours fitness and 15 hours reviewing their performances and the performances of their peers with 2 matches reffed each week to keep them sharp.

26 Oct 2020 08:32:41
How is a shot from 8 yards not an advantage? Is it only an advantage if you score?

26 Oct 2020 08:33:23
No excuses though just interested.

26 Oct 2020 09:04:16
Collum was spot on to pull it back and award the penalty. I think some on here need to learn the rules before posting on here and embarrassing themselves👍.

26 Oct 2020 09:40:30
I disagree with Lennon blaming Collum yesterday because he had a good game.
But why are we getting Collum In double the games?
In 12 games we have conceded 6 penalties and he’s sent off 3 Celtic players.
To put that into perspective, they have only conceded one penalty in over a year.

26 Oct 2020 10:46:59
Guys come on if trying to apportion blame on Collum then I'm disappointed. They were clear penalties and he correctly played advantage and then correctly gave penalty when advantage wasn't taken. We can see Lenny starting to lose the plot with his statements please do not join him and retain yer sanity or this league cld be over soon.

25 Oct 2020 21:17:20
Are other teams improving or are we getting worse, I really thought this was the game we would make a statement and kick on. A point but still feel it’s 2 we have lost 😞.

25 Oct 2020 22:44:35
We are def going backwards. Lustig, KT, Moussa, replaced by inferior players.

26 Oct 2020 01:00:28
Our standards have dropped however Aberdeen are a decent side though we had a phenomal record of winning the last 8 games there before today.

26 Oct 2020 08:17:01
Without doubt we are getting worse game by game. The defending in non existent, the mid field is hit and miss as it up front. We have struggled against side like st mirren which saids it all. As a whole we have been very poor.

26 Oct 2020 08:55:09
The obvious fact is that we have not improved enough in the last three seasons. Whether it be a staleness in players here too long, a failure to replace real quality with the same (or better) and other teams slowly improving; learning how to nullify or beat us.
The current situation has been compounded by destructive internal issues going public, bad man-management, fitness issues, with players unable to reach expected standards to last 90 minutes - 4 months into the season; injuries, plus the direct (and indirect) effects of CV on the players and the absence of supporters.
We now have a beleaguered manager, players lacking effort, poor attitudes and team spirit, with rumours (fake news or not) surfacing every day about bust-ups and brawls.
All of the above reflects what we see on the pitch unfortunately.

26 Oct 2020 11:28:51
With the players we have we should be destroying teams in Scotland and that includes Sevco. We have a team full of internationals and one of the emerging talents of French football who scores for fun at under 21's. The truth is we don't have a system that suits these players and organisation seems to be non existing. Recently we've came up against teams who have dumped us out the CL who don't have the resources we have or play in leagues any stronger than the SPL but they play with a game plan, have a system they stick to and have tactics designed to beat us, we seem to think we only have to turn up to win. Its time we realised we are not the MON team and that we need the attributes like Cluj etc if we want to succeed.

25 Oct 2020 19:34:38
Hello my friends Enrico is a bit taken back at the moment with recent results.

The game against the team from the other side of the city was torturous and very frustrating to watch. Unfortunately with various players missing we were up against it and some other players not fully fit and firing on all cylinders. I do think there has a been a lot of paper talk melting peoples brains. Today the team played better in the second half and started knocking the ball about and took the goals well. It was tragic to lose a third goal at the end but it can happen.

We will soon be back at full strength and Enrico feels we are one good result away from clicking and returning to better form.

Calls for Lenny not being the man bla bla bla. Is stupid. A good result in the europa this week will set us back up nicely then by beating the dons next week we are one game away from a 4th clean sweep of silverware.

Other comments about the new additions not being up to it are ridiculous Ajeti Turnbull, Duffy, Elyounoussi don't become bad players over night! Again my friends these players are cracking players and it will soon turn and we will be back on top. I would much rather we had a rough patch now rather than the other end of the season.

If Celtic had got a hold of the blue side before lockdown started we would have destroyed them and we all and they know it.

Please my friends get and stay behind the manager and team.

25 Oct 2020 20:41:23
Sorry Rico I don't see us getting anything on Thursday. Lennon seems to have given up going by his body language.

25 Oct 2020 20:47:20
I’m with you on that Enrico, so I’ll have some grape juice as a consolation comfort drink 👉🏼🍷
Slainte, mo chara 😉👍.

25 Oct 2020 20:54:08
We'll get pumped on Thursday!

{Ed007's Note - Who cares? I couldn't give a toss about the EL this season, as soon as we went out the CL European football for us became insignificant and then when I seen the draw I said we would struggle to pick up any points from it.}

25 Oct 2020 20:58:38
Well said Enrico. It is time for all Celts to stand up and be counted in support of our manager, players and club.
The washing of dirty linen in public is not the Celtic way and the supporters who have only known successes now have to take the rough with the smooth and learn to be Celtic fans first and last.

25 Oct 2020 21:14:29
Good positive response my friends we will come good Enrico knows it.

One more grape juice then off for some sleep

Cheers my friends 🍷

Enrico 🍀.

25 Oct 2020 21:14:34
Agreed Ed. I didn't watch the match on Thursday because I had better things to be doing. The league is all that matters to me this season, possibly last seasons Scottish Cup because there's only 2 games left.

{Ed007's Note - The overreaction to Thursday's game was verging on the embarrassing. We put in a decent performance against the form team in Italy who are sitting top of Serie A, at 2-1 we were pushing them back and it was one of those games where we were going to score or concede, sadly it was the second.
Supporters need to calm down a bit and stop judging players on their last touch and looking for problems where there aren't any, suddenly Damien Duff was some sort of Mourinho in the making and Gavin Strachan's not got a clue.
Oh and Dermot Desmond phoned Lawwell and Lennon last week - shockarooney!}

26 Oct 2020 01:04:36
I don't care about the Europa but equally getting battered will do nothing for the morale of the squad which looks to be low already. Pick up a good result though and it could have the opposite effect.

25 Oct 2020 18:55:24
Ed. how's Yoda?

{Ed007's Note - He's fine thank, he turned 8 at the end of September there and has developed a Roy Keane silver fox look around his chin.}

25 Oct 2020 20:11:46
Ed007 what kind of dog is yoda mate?

{Ed007's Note - He's a Staffy, Phi, the wee chubby cuddly kind 😁

25 Oct 2020 20:43:16
dogs are amazing animals got me through some hard times. right now I've got a 3 year old boxer and every day is an adventure he is a nutter.

{Ed007's Note - I've been terrified of dogs all my life, Liam and only took Yoda when he was 6 months old for a few weeks after him and his Mrs split and the wee man had nowhere to go but he's one of the best things that's happened to me in my life and after a couple of weeks my mate knew he was never getting him back. My mate has still got Yoda's mum and his (Yoda's) gran and sister is over the back fence from us now.
Just like doing the sites with all you lads, he really helps my mental health and in keeping me sober.}

25 Oct 2020 21:35:34
superb mate that's a great story. you hit it right on the button ed they are amazing animals for your mental health.

{Ed007's Note - 👍

26 Oct 2020 00:51:28
Cracking breed of dog ed007. I considered getting one myself a few years ago, but ended up going for a husky. Had to get her put down due to old age recently, god bless her. I'm looking for a good Belgian malinois just now.

{Ed007's Note - Aw that's a shame man, I'm already dreading anything happening to Yoda. I don't know if I would get another dog, it'd be like cheating on him lol

26 Oct 2020 08:21:53
A just got a wee pup a month ago n she’s brilliant during the day but bedtime is a nightmare 😂.

{Ed007's Note - Tell me about it! We've got a kingsize bed so Grotbags - who weighs about 8 stone soaking wet - gets comfy then Yoda gets comfy and my fat ar$e is left huddled up on the edge trying to sleep without falling off the bed. He's up and down all night, decides he wants my pillow so just planks either his head or his bum on mine, I wake up with him licking my toes or ears & face.}

25 Oct 2020 18:08:21
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
It looks as if what was believed to be one of our better windows is turning out to be quite the opposite. If you knew then what you know now it probably would be so different.
Barkas, no
Duffy, no
Moi, no
Laxalt, no
Ajeti, no
Turnbull, no
Controversial I know. but the new players at this moment in time are offering absolutely nothing.
Yes its early and they might come good but am not convinced by any of them.
Add in soro and Klimala and it could be argued the last 2 windows have been a disaster.
Letting simo and Hayes go might also turn out to be the wrong decision.
As I say Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

25 Oct 2020 18:27:10
How can you say no to Turnbull the boys a cracking young player he just isn't getting the minutes. Laxalt has been one of our best players the past 3 games. Moi isn't a natural LW and Ajeti is lacking match fitness and seems better suited with someone up top with him.

25 Oct 2020 18:28:15
Turnbull hasn’t had a chance and Laxalt has been very good.

25 Oct 2020 18:32:00
Surely Laxalt been decent and Turnbull for some reason not given opportunity.

25 Oct 2020 18:36:57
Think Laxalt looks a class act but ironically it keeps Taylor out the team and I actually thought he was better than some of the underperformers Why Turnbull and Soro can't get a start is anyone's guess, but they must be better than the dross Ntcham has been churning out?
I know it looks pretty bleak regarding the above list, but it's much easier to slot into a contented, confident side and not a divided and unsettled camp where fingers are pointing with splits in the ranks and apparent bad feeling between management and players?

25 Oct 2020 18:39:33
Harsh on Laxalt ajeti and especially turnbull John. laxalt is just in the door and has shown up well, ajetis goals per minute ratio is good but needs a good run. and turnbull for some reason can’t seem to get into a midfield that ntcham who again was garbage today can! Moi and Duffy have been a major disappointment for me.

25 Oct 2020 18:40:33
Laxalt and Moi are ballers; we just need to give them a go. Turnbull too, I reckon. But these sorts of results are just how rangers lost the league last year. I. E. We're losing the league right now.

25 Oct 2020 18:45:03
Take off turnbull and soro off as they haven’t even had a chance to prove themselves also ajati only come back from injury and laxalt.

25 Oct 2020 18:51:08
Jungle John, that's a ridiculous post!
Barkas in fairness has looked poor recently but it's far too early to write him off.
Laxalt has played what 3 games and I thought had played well but is written off by you?
Ajeti was banging in the goals before a slight injury and is probably not 100% fit, although his work rate today was very questionable. He'll be a decent signing.
Turnbull is one player most fans want to see get a run in the team but you've written him off already wtf?
What about Elyounoussi? He was a 16m player I was delighted to see sign up agin yet he's been rank rotten lately.
Ntcham was rated over 10 million a couple of month back but has lacked effort lately?
Eddy valued at 30m but again had been terrible lately?
Why do you think so many players are under preforming at the moment?
I think there is a lack of leadership and I feel if we get another manger in place before we fall too far behind we will romp the league with the pool of players we have.

25 Oct 2020 18:57:28
Not sure how u think laxalt and Turnbull are no. Turnbull has had no mins and laxalt has been one of our best players in the last few games. The guy only played 3 games!

25 Oct 2020 18:54:36
Turnbull has become a better player by not playing. Just like frimpong couldn't be left out due to his efforts in training the same can't be said for Turnbull.
If you are all happy with the impact they giving to the team that's fine. but they haven't improved the 1st 11 and in duffys case has made it worse.

25 Oct 2020 18:56:33
I think that instead of taking Ajeti off today and bringing LG on, he should have brought LG on and taken off Elyounoussi.

25 Oct 2020 19:08:25
Laxalt needs more games before judging but his final ball was no better than Taylor's today. Turnbull needs games as well as Soro. The rest have added nothing. Especially Duffy. What a disappointment he has been.

25 Oct 2020 18:00:33
Sometimes change has to happen for the long term benefit of the club and today should be that day.

We have went backwards in our performances, players aren't all fully available but the remaining squad are more than capable of not only beating these teams but dominate them.

NL clearly isn't getting the best out of the lads and of this continues it could be a dreadful campaign, this is the campaign we have been waiting for.

If no action is taken im afraid the hierarchy need a shift also, as this is a clear issue needing resolved right now.

We have been lucky to amass the points we have this season with late goals and shocking performances so do us all a favour and get the change in now.

Eddie Howe for me, let him build the team up in his vision, we have to look at the future of the club not just this season.

No short term quick fix has been please.

25 Oct 2020 19:37:32
The sad truth is that Rodgers was stellar and raised the game all round. We're miles off that now. What to do? For me its not about bluster, which NL has in spades. I love the man. But what I want is someone like Ronnie, who can implement the changed that are so definitely required. I'd also be happy with WGS altho' that was the worst football I recall. . He seems in every interview that he wants the gig.

{Ed007's Note - It's disappointing that the overall standards seem to have dropped, Cav especially when they feel that far we're at the point of questioning players fitness and recovery from injuries. Things like training and sports science should have been maintained at the very least to the standards of the previous 2 managers.}

25 Oct 2020 17:30:08
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Formula 1: Portugal Talking Points

25 Oct 2020 16:41:13
For me its a case of when and not if Lennon goes. As I said in an earlier post his main strength was seen to be motivation. 16 games in to 10 on a row season it's clear the players are not motivated by Lennon. If we lose midweek and then at the weekend it will be the final nail in the coffin.

He didn't hide the fact players wanted out. No one left after this. Clearly there was a division within the dressing room. Lawell made him retract that statement which was quite simply embarrassing.

Ajeti mid week arguing with Lennon when he was subbed. There is obvious tensions with him and Griffiths.

Shane Duffys face in the Sly interview when asked about tactics. He clearly doesn't believe in the 3 at the back Lennon was going for.

Players seem to be regressing - Cal Mac, Ntcham, Ajer, to name a few. I don't think they have become bad players over night, simply a product of poor coaching. Frimpong has stalled massively, young Dembele appears to be off at the end of the season. If we had a top class manager I don't think this would be the case.

Lennon has the demeanour of a broken man and its rubbing off on the players. I think Lennons interviews are beyond cringey now. He seems like he is trying to convince himself as much as others.

Players being missing is no excuse with the quality of the squad at his disposal.

Moving forward I think the team needs a manager who will install discipline.

My candidates would be O'Neill or Strachan until the end of the season. Hopefully they could galvanise the team and put us back on track.

Eddie Howe is an interesting option. If we had 6 weeks pre season for him to implement a playing style I'd be up for this but I am not sure he could come in and hit the ground running.

Other I would at least consider - Roy Keane, Marco Silva or Nigel Pearson.

25 Oct 2020 16:58:59
Roy Keane! Things are bad enough. Get a grip!

25 Oct 2020 17:17:07
I like the Eddie howe idea
But agree the timing is an issue

I quite like the nigel pearson idea but a lot of fans would dislike that as Pearson is a survivor and backs to the wall type manager .

I like the idea of Martinez and maloney . could you imagine

Martin o'Neill for be and or strachan to end of season

And then we go again

Or

Let's rally behind neil.

25 Oct 2020 17:23:11
Del Boy I agree with some of your points but u lost any credibility bringing up Roy Keane and Nigel Pearson! Uve got to be at the wind up! Keane MON Strachan and to a certain extent Lennon belong to a bygone era! And Pearson is just plain rubbish! We have some terrific players who are being badly coached! Most of that squad no nothing about the pressure of a close championship over here either, to many living on former glory! We need a massive shake up before it’s to late.

25 Oct 2020 17:25:18
I can’t think of a reason I’d ever give up my season ticket but Roy Keane would make me consider it.

25 Oct 2020 17:30:02
Del Bhoy, I think that Lennon has very poor man management skills but Keane, the team would fall apart.

25 Oct 2020 17:42:09
I knew the post would divide opinion but we need authority. Past lessons need to be learned with Mowbray and Deila, good philosophy but not necessarily had the full respect of the dressing room or had everyone pulling in the same direction.

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane combo would work for me. There would be no chance of players not pulling their weight.

Pearson for me has always been a bit underrated down south, he played a big part of setting the foundations at Leicester before they won the league. He's no nonsense as well which I like.

Martinez would be up there with the appointment of Rodgers but I can't see him fancying it.

25 Oct 2020 17:56:17
Hearing Lennon lost rag with some in dressing room today, if true that'll be home then.

25 Oct 2020 19:02:27
Jack Ross?

Since Duff left and Strachan has came in, players have regressed instead of progressed. Duff is going to be an exceptional manager.

25 Oct 2020 19:30:59
Celgers . if he did lose the rag it's a long bus ride home

Wonder what dvd they would watch ( would they even agree on what to watch? )

Barkas . Mama Mia

Brown . escape to victory

Christie. dead man walking

Duffy. taxi driver

Frimpong . lost boys.

25 Oct 2020
New image uploaded to the
Celtic Player Sightings page entitled, Very cleverly done

25 Oct 2020 15:35:18
Having reflected after hearing Neils post match interview which was better than after the game against them the facts are he's not had his starting 11 and where we're struggling big time for centre halfs with Biton, El Hamed and Julien missing. Big Duffy has been poor but I'm just hoping he's getting up to speed with the pace of the game. The best centre half I've seen was big Elliot and was murder for the first dozen games. Why Ntcham started who knows.

I think we're also suffering the most with no fans at games and it might even be to the serial bottlers advantage not having theirs on their back. There was a lot of positives about the second half performances against Milan and again today.

For me NL has earned the right to my support and should be allowed to try for the 10. We're big time short of dig although I thought we showed a bit more in the second half. Big Duffy needs to start dishing it out he's been taking plenty.

It's time for the players to get the working gear on and hopefully our best 11 will be available sooner rather than later. Either way. win lose or draw.10 or no 10.no need for us to join in slaughtering the man. The abuse he's had since day one in this country is Scotland's shame without us joining in. Keep the Faith and God Bless the Celtic.

25 Oct 2020 15:47:08
JFP your just looking for excuses. Lennon deserves to be sacked nevermind have your support. He deserves all the critisism he gets as he is the one who constantly chops and changes the starting 11, formation and plays players out of position. Big Jullien is just as dug meat as Ajer and Duffy.

25 Oct 2020 16:00:35
Malky changing managers has it’s risks and not changing mangers has its risks. I’m well up for criticism particularly with regard to his team selection, chopping, changing and not making substitutions quickly enough when it’s evidently not working.

I get where you’re coming from and was feeling much the same today. As I said constructive criticism or discussions among ourselves is fine as is disagreeing. We all have the clubs best interests at heart.

But some of the personal stuff from so called Celtic supporters and airing our dirty washing on public forums should be left to the main stream Scottish media and the Laptop Loyal. The man is due a bit of respect from us st least Scotland has shown him none to it’s shame.

25 Oct 2020 16:08:20
You're right about one thing JFP I posted similar a couple of weeks back that The Govan bottlers are thriving playing in empty stadiums, zero pressure and their Captain Courageous Tav is playing the best football of his career and loving the surroundings.

25 Oct 2020 16:19:57
Lennon is clutching at straws if he believes Collum had a shocker. I thought he had a decent game and by decent I mean he got all the big decisions correct which is all we ask for as fans. Fifer made a point, he could've actually have sent McGregor off which would've been an even bigger problem for us albeit Mcgregors been well off the boil this season as have most of the team.

25 Oct 2020 16:34:51
JFP. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion. However I totally disagree. NL must go now, voluntarily or otherwise, if we have any chance whatsoever of saving 10 in a row.

25 Oct 2020 16:35:05
There was no bias or ulterior reasoning for his decisions. Slightly clumsy use of his assistants but at least he was using them. McGregor's fouls weren't necessary. They didn't put a mark on the opposition. They were just petty and I'll timed persistent fouls and he was lucky to stay on the park.

25 Oct 2020 21:05:38
Are you jokers really that desperate that you’re blaming the poor performances your team is playing on there being no fans? Aw man this just gets better and better 😂.

25 Oct 2020 14:55:19
The fat lady ain't sang yet but its a long way to go. standards have dropped but i still believe we can still do this c'mon the celtic 🍀.

25 Oct 2020 15:10:44
I agree.
We’ve dropped points in 3 games and they’ve dropped points in 2 games.
There’s a long way to go especially with our big players to come back into the squad.
I liked the fight the Celtic players showed when we were behind.
We definitely won’t give up the way they did in the last 2 seasons under Slippy.

25 Oct 2020 15:28:16
Said the other day there's no wriggle room and we ship 2 points. with the cup game and the final if we get there we could be 12 points behind and that brings pressure.

25 Oct 2020 15:36:42
Mally It does bring pressure and the players and fans need to get used to the pressure because this was the way it was always going to be due to Boli and the Scottish Cup until February.

25 Oct 2020 16:36:06
Littlelegionnaire
The fat lady ain't sang yet but she is sipping on her pineapple juice and warming up her vocal cords!

25 Oct 2020 17:16:54
Can she coach as well as sing, if so get her in to the end of the season, the fat lady couldn't be any worse than NL and she'd be cheap.

25 Oct 2020 17:19:41
Jonbhoy the fat lady is nowhere in sight and it’s a long time yet before she gets to sing the Sash this season if at all.

25 Oct 2020 14:46:49
I can still see light at the end of the tunnel.
It does look like we could be 9 points behind before we play another league game.
The Celtic fans need to get used to the fact we will be playing major catchup until we start playing our games in hand in January.
It is still too early to panic because we’re technically only 3 points behind.
Remember Celtic could possibly have 9 home league games in December and January.
I know it’s hard but we need to remain calmand Keep The Faith.

25 Oct 2020 15:16:23
Admire the optimism Buzz; but I struggled to find a Celt today that was as gutted as we were at the final whistle and we really need players that are 100% committed and fighting for their manager and the fans - whose absence is really exasperating.
Some of the play today was an improvement, with two exceptional goals, but defending has all-but evaporated and we need El-Hamed and Bitton back in there ASAP. Sadly Duffy seems a pig-in-a-poke?
A very basic instruction, before all Celtic games is don't give the official a decision to make (especially Gollum) and we did it TWICE to cancel out any good work up the other end.
Criminally naïve at any level, never mind 9-in-a-row champions.
Between the managers expression (or lack of) and the attitude of some of these players, we are in a very difficult situation and most of this team have had it very easy up 'til now and maybe don't know how to battle from behind - especially 9 points?
Time will tell, but will the manager get much more time?

25 Oct 2020 15:29:52
It seems the players are panicking as much as the fans.
I’ve lost count how many free kicks we’ve gave away inside 30 yards from goals in the last week.
The players do look as if they’re trying but they need to show their fight in the proper manner.
Not to mention the silly penalties we keep giving away.
It’s a bad spell Celtic Mad but I’m still 100% convinced Celtic will win 10 In A Row.

25 Oct 2020 16:31:05
first some people are calling for a new manager who is is his guy howie is he better than lennon if so why is he out of a job he has never put a foot in scotland he would never like the climate. the fans on here are all in a panic because they think the 10 is way off the season has just started there is no one who could come in and do any better than lennon for better or worse stick with for two more weeks and i bet we will be a lot better by the way i have seen it a lot worse and came out on top.

25 Oct 2020 16:40:13
Yeah Buzz, The light at the end of the tunnel is a great big locomotive which is hurtling straight for us and is going to destroy all the work that has been done over the last 9 seasons.

25 Oct 2020 21:01:52
The outcry will be get rid of NL the Board Duffy etc. Im always for keeping the faith. Take it on the chin and move on compared to the panty wetters who think we have the Devine rite to win every game. Patience is a virtue buts its strenuous watching the Hoops. 🙏We will overcome.

25 Oct 2020 14:30:52
hi guys. gutted after that today. just think if we had used the money we are forking out for shane fluffy, if we had used it to keep the WALL forster we would be a lot better off. thoughts guys?

25 Oct 2020 14:49:37
He didn't want to stay. He is a massive loss though. A keeper who can make a save. Duffy is not cut out to play for an attacking team who have all of the possession. Hope there's no obligation to keep him!

25 Oct 2020 14:51:50
I don’t think he wanted to come Rob.
I think his plan was to try and get in the England squad for the Euros and playing in England would give him that chance.
It’s not worked out for both Fraser and Celtic so far this season.
There’s no doubt he is a hard act to follow.

25 Oct 2020 16:35:38
A couple of questions spring to mind on the back of today and the last 3 results;- lost 2, drawn 1 and shipped 8 goals (granted Milan qas never going to be easy) and how this is panning out.
Would you give Lennon another transfer window? If C.V. wasn't a factor and we were playing like we are infront of a packed CP, how would that affect these players and NL?

25 Oct 2020 14:26:30
OK. Here's a prediction. The 10 is still salvageable but only if NL goes, forceably or otherwise, NOW. If not we won't get it. It would be for the good of everyone, NL included. By Christmas it will be far too late.

25 Oct 2020 14:16:51
Don't know what's going on with the Hopps at the moment. Ntcham could cost us the league and Lennon his job. He's a good player his passing range is better than any other player we have but you need to spray the ball when players are running off not just to look good.

I've never thought Frimpong was a full back you can see on the left we looked OK Laxalt looks a good solid player we have missed James Forrest the only class we have on the right side theh we man gets stick but when he's not in the we look void of snyo e who can beat a man in the opposition box.

25 Oct 2020 14:28:34
Sorry, the only person costing lennon his job is lennon.
He picks the players, decides the formation, prepares the team, if anyone is being picked week after week it's because he's doing what the manager is asking from him.

He's Clueless and he is costing us any chance of history.

25 Oct 2020 14:31:58
Frimpong is average. No end product and can't defend needs to improve dramatically.

25 Oct 2020 14:37:07
Lennon has cost himself the job and Celtic the league - no one else.

25 Oct 2020 15:02:55
I wonder what Lennon has to say about his star centre half now after asking everyone to give him a break and that he is not to blame for the defensive frailties sorry Neil but he is,11 goals in 10 games that he has played in take the blinkers off Neil .

25 Oct 2020 14:13:45
The lack of tackling in final moments pre Aberdeen penalty is a worry .

Neil Lennon looks haunted

I think he gave us a line up that many would have liked

The lack of momentum is frightening

No solid leeper
Centre halves unresolved
Right back?
Left back new player

Middle to front. ask 1000 fans to select those players in those positions and you won't get anywhere near consensus

If we are honest, it isn't easy in terms of line up, given recent form and general performances

We don't have a stand out performer.

25 Oct 2020 14:18:48
NL looks haunted. He should be fecking hunted no haunted.

25 Oct 2020 14:21:36
Totally agree. My wife asked me who Celtic’s best player is and I couldn’t thing of one. They are all pretty average to be honest. When the injured players return I hope we get better but it could be one of those years where we have to suffer defeat in the league because the football is shocking to watch. .

25 Oct 2020 14:41:07
When you concede eight goals in three games, it's probably irrelevant who plays in attack, when you need to score at least 4.
Duffy has had a nightmare week and looks a very poor 'investment'; we have a right-back that is not a 'back', then there's the goalkeeping issues and the amount of penalty kicks we have given away this season, all adding to the building pressure.
Most of us were happy with the team named today (bar Ntcham) and for good spells, played well, but self-destruct is never far away, when the confidence is low and the line-ups vary week to week.
I'm not going to rant about the manager, but obvious substitutions were required at 1-1 and might have made all the difference?
Next week we face Aberdeen in the Cup and today will have a poles - apart effect on both teams, with us needing some sort of lift.

25 Oct 2020 12:15:34
Is BFKB the only pundit sly have for our games.

25 Oct 2020 12:28:51
Disgraceful.

25 Oct 2020 13:57:07
No way ever should Duffy play again, he's a disaster.

25 Oct 2020 14:05:06
Man should know his limitations. that seems to be decision making, timing, running and positioning. Other than that he does ok. That said there was ample chances for tackles even fouls to be made before they got into box but we fluffed them like it was tag rugby.

25 Oct 2020 14:08:38
Philip

We are awful in the tackle
Awful in 5050s
Awful in 2nd balls

We are very soft .

A lot of teams will know that.

25 Oct 2020 14:13:44
There won't be a team in the premiership that won't reckon they could score several or win penalties against us as we are now playing. Halftime the players looked disinterested and almost relaxed.

25 Oct 2020 14:15:01
On the positive side we scored a very good couple of goals. Cal mac and Griff goals were decent however completely undone by the defense.

25 Oct 2020 14:26:31
Hugh that'll be the Christmas DVD sorted then, the PLC will be chuffed!

25 Oct 2020 14:29:20
Hugh . calmacs stupid tackle cost 3 points.

25 Oct 2020 14:44:42
Ha ha Lubo the shortest DVD ever.
It's the defence that's 100% to blame though, people seem to be forgetting we scored 3 goals and in a normal season that would have been enough at pittodrie or any other Scottish ground but to give away 2 penalties and a bundled over the line goal is unforgivable.

25 Oct 2020 11:26:30
GK dropped and not even on the bench?

{Ed007's Note - He's injured.}

25 Oct 2020 11:36:45
Cheers Ed 👍.

{Ed007's Note - No probs mate. Apparently he picked up a knock in the collision with Duffy on Thursday night. It must be sare haw-maws.}

25 Oct 2020 11:40:42
cannot be ed. he disnae huv any.

25 Oct 2020 12:55:15
A back injury was mentioned.

25 Oct 2020 10:02:26
Right. Morning Troops. Let's do this!
COYBIG 🍀🍀🍀.

25 Oct 2020 10:38:54
Socks pulled up Celtic straight back to bussinness YNWA🍀✌️.

25 Oct 2020 11:03:23
Celtic minus brown at pittodrie
Interesting

Brave by NL.

25 Oct 2020 08:13:35
It’s crazy to think with a second C. V wave appearing across Europe that Christie, McGregor and Taylor will visit 5 different countries in only 20 days.
From October 29th to November 18th the trio will appear in France, Czech Rep, Serbia, Israel and Slovakia for club and country.

25 Oct 2020 08:34:56
To be honest buzz for me the club should step in and say no they are not going. Look how many we have lost already. Just say they are injuried and can't go. The other mob done it before the derby match. But yet all their players played.

25 Oct 2020 08:51:35
It's a recipe for disaster it will be just a matter of time before it hits our squad again.

25 Oct 2020 09:08:32
Three players and a coach from Standard Liege tested positive before they met them on Thursday and another 3 Liege players tested positive after the game.
Zombies must be immune.

25 Oct 2020 09:50:22
There carriers buzz bacteria arena that place looks like an old shipyard building absolute howling of the zoo that lot over there .

25 Oct 2020 09:52:55
Most fans would agree how ridiculous and even dangerous this is, but somehow our rudderless Governing Body won't take the initiative.
Fifa And Uefa have always been money-driven and blinkered, but someone has to make a stand and just point out the blatantly obvious.

25 Oct 2020 09:53:34
I'm not sure about the epidemiological effects on zombies actually. need to check that out as there immune system isn't quire the same Buzz.

25 Oct 2020 10:39:39
Buzz, love your stats and factoids but this 5 different countries in 20 days is scary. During this C.V. we should be doing everything possible to protect our players and our club.

25 Oct 2020 10:45:11
Surely the SFA will need to ensure Livingston players are not put at risk today.
Sevco play against a player who next day tests positive. Christie says he was nowhere near Armstrong, but Has to self isolate.
Incubation period 3/ 5 days, Baffling, why sevco players not being told to self isolate.

25 Oct 2020 11:09:08
Listen l would say if some of their player ever had mild symptons or been in contact with anyone that did they still wouldn't say.

25 Oct 2020 11:43:05
Ter161 . they're on a mission .

25 Oct 2020 11:47:12
Get what your saying yer 161, but how can someone I know get a phone call to say that he will need to self isolate for 14 days through the track and trace system. while Rangers are allowed to go Livingston today knowing that in the last few days they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.

25 Oct 2020 12:32:32
Inexplicable.

25 Oct 2020 00:05:37
What we need to do is stop mucking about with team formations and players start playing settled team and let them bed in.

25 Oct 2020 06:55:46
Also stop mauking around with the ball at the back and middle of park get it forward must quicker.

25 Oct 2020 08:41:46
100% agree lads. Get a settled team and formation asap. And move the ball at pace and accuracy. Like the way we done it in the second half for a period against Milan. Yes some might say they took the foot of the gas. But when we made changes and had players on who can play with pace we looked a different side and created chances. When any Celtic side looked their best it's with free flowing quick and accurate football.

25 Oct 2020 08:45:15
And stopb giving stupid goals away.

25 Oct 2020 09:53:46
and stop playing Brown, Ntcham and McGregor in the same team.