Celtic Banter Archive January 26 2020

26 Jan 2020 21:52:49
I'd love to see Benkovic return. I've said it on here before. I think he is a class act and if fit would be the best centre back at the club.

I also get the point put across by other fans that they feel he is injury prone and would rather we pursue other options.

So my question to ed and fellow posters is this:

Would you take Benkovic back on loan IF there was an option to buy at the end of the season?

Time for him to prove his fitness. We would have 4 natural centre halves with Bitton and Elhamed able to play there if needed.

{Ed007's Note - No, unless he was only going to cost £3 - £5 million I'd rather we went out and found the next VVD or Ajer. Simunivic made more apps for us last season than the Leicester reject and Jozo's apparently a sick-note and the jury's still out on Elhamed and Bitton's fitness.
Why sign players and gamble on their long term fitness?}

27 Jan 2020 11:31:07
Ed your not allowed the opinion that benkovic is injury prone.
Didn't you know he's the next VVD and will play every game for us and be a class act?

{Ed007's Note - I didn't get the memo mate lol.}

27 Jan 2020 13:14:49
Check your spam it must be in there.

{Ed007's Note - 😁

26 Jan 2020 19:57:25
Sitting watching the highlights of our game from yesterday, dear god we were horrendous at the back! It’s actually getting embarrassing watchn Johnny Hayes now to be honest! Mind boggling that he gets a game in front of Taylor! He’s abysmal!

26 Jan 2020 21:12:23
Because he is not a defender.

26 Jan 2020 21:39:39
Hayes gives 100% and does his best you can ask no more than that of a player.

26 Jan 2020 22:14:17
While I agree JFP, that should be a prerequisite for any player. I'd give 100%, doesn't mean I should be getting a game.

26 Jan 2020 22:15:00
Aye rite then JFP! U can ask no more than a player to give his best! What about asking for some actual quality on the ball or maybe pick out a team mate with a pass! It’s the Johnny Hayes gives 100 percent pish that does ma box in! The minimum is u give your all! But u need to be able to play a bit to! He’s gash!

{Ed007's Note - Some people say the same about Scott Brown.}

27 Jan 2020 00:40:43
He's technically not good enough for Celtic even when played in his natural position. Aberdeen was his level.

26 Jan 2020 22:44:27
True ed 🤣.

{Ed007's Note - 😁

27 Jan 2020 13:07:20
Listening to radio on way home from game on Saturday and Gordon Dalziell summed up perfectly re J Hayes, he’s an Aberdeen player in a Celtic jersey.

27 Jan 2020 13:36:31
I've seen very few players in my time that don't give 100% every game. Even it they are playing bad. Why does that always become a plus point. for poorer quality players?

26 Jan 2020 18:18:17
Lenny, watch hearts, put into our next game two up front against sevco we should waltz it put the fight in them put the thunder in them and it's 9 in a row.

26 Jan 2020 19:51:33
Rangers set up differently against us.

26 Jan 2020 20:10:58
Hearts did to rangers what rangers do to us, harried them and packed the midfield . simple.

26 Jan 2020 17:50:51
We don't want injured players he is more out the game than in benejovik wanted to leave never stayed injury free don't need him can't play all week no use.

26 Jan 2020 19:01:47
He never had a choice to stay to be fair.

26 Jan 2020 14:21:17
On a larger scale Edouard could be a moveable asset in summer do we try replace
Now or when it’s too late?

26 Jan 2020 16:04:47
Eddys replacement will be bought before he leaves just like eddy was brought in to be dembele's king term replacement.

26 Jan 2020 16:29:53
It's a hard pill to swallow, that all of our top stars will be moved-on (whether they really want to or not) - especially when they make such an impact wearing the Hoops and help build successful teams.
However, it's some comfort that we always seem to either produce or import so many good players and long may that continue.

26 Jan 2020 16:46:44
I would suggest eddy's replacement has already been signed in Klimala.

26 Jan 2020 16:51:04
Celtic_mad can you tell me one top player that's been moved on against his wishes?

26 Jan 2020 17:12:49
Royjac73 I would agree that he could well be eddys replacement but I think we need a big boy that can hold the ball up and bring others into play as well as scoring.
Think klimala is to similar to griff in my opinion.

26 Jan 2020 17:13:32
Sinky 😂😂😂.

26 Jan 2020 17:31:25
Samaras.

26 Jan 2020 18:13:20
Think Kev's still laughing at the Sinky post Kwaj.

26 Jan 2020 19:06:10
Naw sinky was moved on against MY bloody wishes.
Samaras was done. No top player has been punted when he wants to stay.

26 Jan 2020 20:09:15
I bet a good few of them have regretted moving on though Kev eh.

26 Jan 2020 21:11:28
Would think the major one would be Hooper. Think ledley regretted trying to strong arm a better contract and realising to late that he should stay.
The rest not so much. VVD is best CB in the world right now.
Wanyama has played at the highest level.
Forster had a good ride till recently

That's football. Players come and go. Hoops are what stays and what we support.

27 Jan 2020 00:48:19
We now sell No One while 10 n, a, r is alive, especially Odsune, we only buy, just in case you need reminded why,
take a wee peek at the forces of darkness Banter page world beaters on The Saturday meltdown on the Sunday

26 Jan 2020 13:46:14
I was at the game yesterday and there's no doubt it was one of the poorest performances of the season. So with that being said I'm happy with the result if not much else. One thing that was noticeable and has been a common theme for a while now was the amount of crosses into the box, especially in the first half, from Hayes and Bauer. Every single one found the head of a Ross County defender. I would like to see us look at big physical striker who is good in the air. I'm pretty certain it won't happen in this window but we need a striker who will rough up centre halves and attack our crosses into the opposition box. It gives us a different option to the strikers we have just now.

26 Jan 2020 16:40:40
What we need is somebody like big Ikpeazu of hearts but with skill.

26 Jan 2020 18:21:11
I will take those poor performances from now until the end of the season if we win 3-0 and put another 3 points on the board.

It is getting close to the business end of the season and 3 points are all that matter as far as I am concerned.

26 Jan 2020 10:00:25
Ed mind you said that it was reported that it was a four year deal Sinclair signed then suddenly it was a 3 with an option. Same thing going on with jozo. He said he's in last year yesterday and now they are reporting we have an option for another year.

{Ed007's Note - It's bizarre mate, I don't understand why they do that.}

26 Jan 2020 11:52:57
Rich T you love a good old transfer window mate eh.

26 Jan 2020 12:32:15
Ed would you sign him back up or let him walk or hobble away?

{Ed007's Note - That's a tough one, Kev. I like Simunovic and when he's fit he is more than capable and plays at a consistent level imo but his injury problems are a worry. If the surgery he's had on his knee has cleared up that problem then I'd get signed up, what about you?}

26 Jan 2020 13:20:38
Ideal situation for Simunovic maybe if he played him self into a good move. There was consistent interest in him when he was in the team. I do think he could be a smashing player if he could play consistently.

26 Jan 2020 13:43:22
Truth be told I'd let him walk. We keep hoping this season is the one he stays injury free but it never seems to happen.
We play around 60 game and he only ever makes around half or less.
How do you build a consistant defence if one of the players are breaking down regularly.
Thats also my worry with bringing benkovic back. He didn't even manage half the games last season I don't think.

{Ed007's Note - Most of his injury problems are with the one knee though and if that's finally been sorted playing as a back-up CB for us should be no problem. He might only have played around 30 games a season but if you look back he's been on the bench and not used so he was fit.
Playing at Kilmarnock on the plastic pitch the other night can only be a good sign as well considering people have said he couldn't play on those surfaces.

26 Jan 2020 14:31:01
It's all ifs and buts with him, rogic and now it looks the same with el hammed, who you know I like, if we can keep them fit then I'd punt them.
What you think of the benko return?

{Ed007's Note - I really don't see the point of bringing Benkovic back if it's only going to be for 4 months. He'll be looking for game time and I'd much rather Ajer & Jullien were allowed to develop their partnership than help a Leicester reject keep his match fitness/sharpness up.}

26 Jan 2020 14:38:24
Lets see that three games in a row. What’s his record.

26 Jan 2020 15:01:38
Even if we had an option to buy I'd steer clear. Nursing jozo and him would be pointless for me.

GED he played a fair few in a row at end of last season after lennon came in did he not?

26 Jan 2020 17:03:06
I understand the reluctance to take Benkovic back when he’s had his injury problems, however when he’s fit I’d say he is better than any other defender we have at the moment. I don’t think it’s something we’ll need to worry about though, as even when he was fit NL didn’t seem to want to play him.

26 Jan 2020 17:29:57
If we are going to go with 3 at the back more often I’d happily see Benkovic return. Good defender.

26 Jan 2020 09:52:31
I didn't manage to see yesterday's game
But judging by reaction of some our
Fans it appears we weren't great.

Well guys I've got news for you theirs going to be
A lot of games like that between now
And may . The pressure is on us and
The other lot big time . It's about winning games and I think we have the edge mentally to keep going . As I've said at this point all that matters is the three points . Let's see how they get on today before we judge our performance yesterday .

26 Jan 2020 11:23:23
proudcelt1,you need to watch the game then come back on mate. yes 3 points is the end goal but we need stability in order to get continuity. that yesterday was until eddy came on absolute crap. the mighty ross county cut us open at will. bauer was the only player plus the goalie who should get there wages, the rest were rank rotten. pick your best 11 every game pick a formation and stick with it. i think lenny is playing with his xbox on fifa 2020 to much. if we don't get our act together the tribute act will win the league. and before the "your a panty wetter brigade start"wake up and smell the coffee.

26 Jan 2020 12:13:29
I think we should have enough next few games then we'll have our strongest side to pick from for the trickier ties. Can't wait for Moi and Christie to be back in the team.

26 Jan 2020 17:14:19
Well I think that result today made my point perfectly it’s all about putting points on the board.

26 Jan 2020 17:48:31
proudcelt1 mate, no one disputes putting points on the board is the most important thing, but we need to win our games and not hope the diddy club slip up. let's get continuity to our games and we will blow them all away hail hail mate.

26 Jan 2020 18:40:06
@robroy did we lose yesterday?

26 Jan 2020 19:06:13
proudcelt1, did you watch the game yesterday. no you didnt. and if we play like that again we will be punished. so before you give it out to people who go and watch the games. unlike you listen probably to snyde 1 or the likes then yes, you are the expert.

25 Jan 2020 22:41:30
I know Klimala has only been here 2 weeks, but surely 3 up at home he is good and fit enough to get a run out? With league being so tight surely any new signings should be ahead of MJ, LG and Dembele? He might be a great long term signing but it's the here and now that worries me.

27 Jan 2020 01:58:10
At 3 - 0 up with 20 minutes to go, it was the perfect time to give Klimala some game time.