Celtic Banter Archive July 27 2020

 

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27 Jul 2020 21:48:00
Ed, I know your thoughts on Bayo and I can't see us making back much of the fee at all so do you know if there's any interest in him for a loan deal?

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{Ed007's Note - I've not heard anything, Kev but it's best for all concerned if he moves on, sadly it's just not working out for him at Celtic just now. Just for the record, if it's only a loan I hope he he goes away and smashes it and comes back to us a better player than he is. There comes a point where younger players need to be playing competitive football week in and week out no matter what level that's it, that's the only way they will improve and show what they're made of. Just look at McGregor and Christie for the how it can improve players and it's one of the reasons I think a colt team in the lower divisions would be a good thing for us but maybe not for other teams in those leagues.}

27 Jul 2020 22:14:54
Cheers Ed. It must have been tough for him because every time there's a window of opportunity he ends up picking up a daft injury. Hopefully he can get a confidence boost somewhere.

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{Ed007's Note - 👍

27 Jul 2020 23:18:26
Doesn't help that he's tom Kite. His touch is woeful. Think we should be blaming the scouting department for this one. At least we had seen Christie in action before signing him.

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27 Jul 2020 23:20:35
I would be quite happy if we offloaded Bayo and Rogic to be honest.

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28 Jul 2020 09:51:58
Brentford done away with there youth academy and decided to go with a B Team. That’s completely working for them and that shows that playing against men at a young age brings you on a lot further. 16-20 year olds need to be first team players in that age range to hit there potential.

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27 Jul 2020 22:58:18
Ed Dundee utd have just made a partner ship with alloa I think. Celtic should do that with a team in each league below us and a couple down south. Get every one of the promising player out playing.

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{Ed007's Note - That's a good idea, Kev.}

28 Jul 2020 10:45:48
I've been questioning this for ages Kev, almost like a feeder team where the lads will get game time, and test themselves at a competitive level.
Not sure the rules on this, I know other clubs like Chelsea use Vitesse, I think its a great opportunity, and in all fairness if Celtic don't see their youngster making it they could give that club first refusal at signing the player, gives the lads a better chance of making it in the game.

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28 Jul 2020 12:14:27
What's the difference between a feeder club and sending the boys out on loan? We've used that a fair bit in the last season or two. We've used St Mirren, East Fife, Alloa, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Morton, Dundee Utd, Dunfermline, Ross Cty, Falkirk and Partick. Not to mention the two or three foreign sides.

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28 Jul 2020 13:29:47
I think a couple of advantages of the feeder club is that we build a relationship with the staff there and if we have a few players going out, they might settle easier and quicker especially the young boys.

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27 Jul 2020 21:42:18
So looks like griffiths is working his way back into the Good books but I am going to put this out there

I think this will be his last season at the club no matter how he performs.

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27 Jul 2020 22:37:35
Agreed. Just finished watching The Last Dance on Netflix. Could be similarities for us. This season brings the 10 then a lot of key players could be on their way out to move to other things. Eddy, Griffiths, Mcgregor, Julien, Brown, Forrest.
Just a thought.

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28 Jul 2020 00:09:06
Agree with you Kev at the end of the 10 season Griff with have a year left on his contract so I can see the board cashing in on him instead of losing him for free.

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28 Jul 2020 11:19:21
If Griffiths bangs in 40 goals, which he could if him and Eddy pick up where they left off, he will be going nowhere. Up to him to stay focused and fit and let his football do the talking.

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27 Jul 2020 21:40:52
I would be delighted if we kept all our main players and added a quality GK (preferably Forster) , a solid CB who was great at defending set pieces and a goal threat at the other end, Hickey from Hearts as backup and to push Taylor and aquality right winger to challenge Forrest.

Do that and the league is in the bag.

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{Ed007's Note - The league's already in the bag 😁

27 Jul 2020 22:32:38
I admire your optimism but I don't like to count my chickens too early.

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28 Jul 2020 10:46:57
dembele to challenge Forrest, no brainer in my eyes.

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27 Jul 2020 21:39:18
hi ed.

first post in a while mate.

you heard anymore about the guy from wolves that we where looking at?

seen him play and score for them the other night, looks like a player that would tear this league up.

would be delighted if could get something over the line for him.

what's your thoughts guys?

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{Ed007's Note - It's nice to hear from you mate 👍 It looks like Daniel Podence will be staying at Wolves at even if he doesn't there's no chance he will come here.

27 Jul 2020 21:58:14
I thought that watching the match, he was a player that stood out.

just thought I'd ask as I still always come on the site and read, just don't post much, but remember seeing something about that lad.

just watched a clip of the West ham guy, looks like a cracking player, but I'm 18stone and I could look like a player with all that YouTube editing lol.

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{Ed007's Note - Nowt wrong with being 18 stone mate, Kris Boyd's got a job on Sly.}

27 Jul 2020 22:37:10
Read he’s valued at 17 million lol.

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27 Jul 2020 19:54:38
If this boy from West Ham falls through would anybody like us to take a punt in Troy deeney.

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27 Jul 2020 20:14:22
Is this boy ajeti any good.

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27 Jul 2020 20:37:35
Think wages would be a problem with deeney.

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27 Jul 2020 20:42:47
Only if the deal for Steven Fletcher falls through - both have a goal to games ratio of 3.2 (Deeney) and 3.6 (Fletcher)

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27 Jul 2020 20:45:37
He done great at basel.

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27 Jul 2020 20:53:29
Ajeti was most deffinently a player at Basel great in the air and with his feet. The same scenario as elynoussi with West Ham I think Just needs games.

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27 Jul 2020 21:59:03
bigdazzler.

simple answer is NO!

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28 Jul 2020 08:19:42
Kemar Roofe, nick him before Sevco.

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28 Jul 2020 08:41:06
Marco from what everybody is saying yeah he’s maybe just not hit the ground running at West Ham

Faddywaddy is there a reason to go with your simply answer.

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27 Jul 2020 19:29:35
Ed did you get a wee shout out on the phone in tonight?

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{Ed007's Note - I doubt it lol What happened?}

27 Jul 2020 19:34:40
Jaw
I thought that also because 007 brought up a good point on SSB.

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{Ed007's Note - Oh if it was a good point then I'm claiming it - there's not many of them on there these days.}

27 Jul 2020 19:52:06
They read out a email about the heart's and thistle decision being the right decision and that should be an end to it from 007 🤣🤣.

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{Ed007's Note - 😂😂 It wasn't me mate. I'll listen to it tomorrow.}

27 Jul 2020 19:26:12
I'm a bit disappointed in not getting Forster back. On the other hand the Greek lad could be just as good if not better. Thankfully Lenny and Co. have decided not to sit and wait until the last minute for Forster to change his mind and then be left only with Bain, who I actually like by the way. I thought he was very good for us before Forster came. HH.

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27 Jul 2020 19:35:48
Personally I’m gutted Forster isn’t coming back to us, I thought he was excellent for us last season, but if you think about it logically for the club to spend anywhere between 6/ 8 million to bring him in permanent would be a massive outlay for us. It’s not so much the fee, it’s his reported wages down south which were supposedly 100 grand a week. He would realistically need to take an 80% pay cut to sign for us. Unfortunately never going to happen. Thanks for the saves, we have to hope now we have pulled a good keeper out of the bag, especially with Stevie woods coaching him.
How long after he makes a mistake will the papers say “ Greek tragedy “ though 🤔.

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27 Jul 2020 20:17:09
I seen that Barkas play against us and he was good. Just hope he can recreate that form with us and the chances of getting a good sell on price is way better than Foster and the guy is only 26 so he will only get better.

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27 Jul 2020 18:13:10
NL says LG is now in the best shape he has seen him in 18 months. Surely if he has got into that shape in 3 weeks then he can't have been in all that bad condition to start with? Confusing.

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27 Jul 2020 19:13:47
Maybe there was more to the disciplinary measures than fitness/ weight and LG needed a wee reminder who the boss is?

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{Ed007's Note - So not only did NL publicly throw LG under the bus he also lied about him being unfit?}

27 Jul 2020 19:52:45
Ed
Lennon not coming out of this well. Hopefully it was a wee psychological game to get the best out of LG.

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{Ed007's Note - A few of the senior players feel NL handled it badly and that it should have been kept in-house. It was definitely blown out of proportion by a lot of people.}

27 Jul 2020 19:57:58
He was out of shape, if a footballer can't get back in shape in 3 weeks he wouldn't be trying very hard, its not like he had a beer belly goin.

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27 Jul 2020 21:51:00
maybe Lennon shouldn't have came out and said what he said about griff.

but going on how he looked today, he hasn't let it affect his performance, thought he was absolutely outstanding even though was only about 35mins.

gutted polish paddy stole his great individually worked goal (wee man would have been fuming) lol.

klimala is starting to look like a player now, think the lockdown has done him the world of good.

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28 Jul 2020 18:09:07
Surely Lennon’s responsibility is to all he can to get the best out of his players . Overall he can’t be accused of being over hard on L G as he backed and encouraged him throughout last season . On first sight the different approach this season seems to have worked . I would fear for Leigh’s long term future, he seems to need to be playing consistently to maintain the correct mental commitment and physical fitness .
Over the last few years we always waited for him to return to his peak, mainly because we really had no one else, now it looks like we have alternatives and will move on without him.

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27 Jul 2020 17:57:36
If everything comes together as reported then I think we are a CB away from a fantastic transfer window. With the established players we have and the ones who are pushing to get into the team I'm excited for the coming season. Bring on the ten 😊.

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27 Jul 2020 18:22:21
A fantastic window would be a quality left back and CB. I'm not sold on Taylor as a starter but as a good quality back up.

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27 Jul 2020 20:20:02
A good quality back up should be a starter we should two lbs who should be able to start in the team every week. That's what all teams are looking for so the team quality doesn't diminish if one player is out suspended or injured.

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27 Jul 2020 17:19:12
ED007 if reports are true we are getting the West Ham boy Ajeti on loan, as he is a striker, do you think either Bayo or Griffiths will be punted or sent out on loan.
Cheers for any info.

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{Ed007's Note - If we're going to play with 2 up top we'll need 4 strikers to cover that and Ajeti's will be one of the 4 along with Edouard, LG and Klimala. Bayo doesn't even come into the equation and will be moved on permanently if the Club or his agent can find anyone who'll take him which will be difficult, so it'll probably be on loan.}

27 Jul 2020 17:51:36
Do you see us going 352 ed? I don't think it suits our squad to be honest. Definitely need another CB. If playing 3 I would like 5 to choose from. Also done see Ely fitting the 352, or Forrest Johnston and dembele. For me Hays should of been kept for the wing back role also.

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{Ed007's Note - I don't see us playing 3-5-2 all the time but we were looking very jaded and predictable playing the 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 last season and Lennon switched it. If Ajer stays we'll have him, Julien, Bitton, Elhamed and Welsh who can play as CBs but I do think one will be brought in. Elyounoussi can also play as CAM.}

27 Jul 2020 18:19:51
Most games we play at 3 5 2 we are up against teams that are sitting in and 1 up front. Guys like forrest and Elyouanossi won't even need to track back.

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27 Jul 2020 21:55:09
tell that to lennon and JK. im pretty sure they will need to track back.

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27 Jul 2020 15:39:13
So do we need to buy anyone?

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27 Jul 2020 15:46:15
Eh aye we need a goalie in ASAP! experience CB, possible left back and back up on the wings! We done well today but it doesn’t mean we don’t need to strengthen.

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27 Jul 2020 15:56:07
Young players always show up well ore season but are they ready for a gruelling slog till next may.

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27 Jul 2020 15:58:23
Will we still need strength in depth or will the youngsters halp to shore up the squad?

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27 Jul 2020 15:59:55
That team today did all that was asked - and more, but for competitive matches against better opponents we need to stay ahead of the rest domestically and improve in Europe; so we need to add.

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27 Jul 2020 16:17:16
Goalie definitely. CB depending on ajer situation. swap boli for hickey?

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27 Jul 2020 16:20:04
A CH/ LB/ Keeper/ for starters. Ed do you think Edouard will be staying for another season? We have him/ griff/ Polish paddy/ Bayo. Talk of Ajeti on loan so I take it Bayo will go out on loan. Soro looks a good player.

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27 Jul 2020 17:30:18
IMO we definitely need new blood a goalkeeper CB, Winger for me 3 must minimal and that is IF we don't lose any first team players.

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27 Jul 2020 15:31:41
Luca Connell what a cameo that was reads the game we'll great eye for a pass great passer of the ball and not scared to get stuck in could be a lovely wee bonus for the season right there 👏👏👏.

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27 Jul 2020 15:46:52
Agree buddy. thought he played really well when he came on!

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27 Jul 2020 17:56:49
Yeh he played well. Young Welsh looks composed and will get some game time throughout the season along with Dembele.

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27 Jul 2020 15:29:47
Some real positives . henderson dembele klimala especially when as a pairing with griff who himself looked sharp and eager . connell impressive and looked to play the positive forward pass at all times. soro beat and tidy . should keep an eye on the progress of the young hibs left back doig who had a good game.

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27 Jul 2020 17:41:40
Thought soro was ok, I see a player in there but just needs to demand the ball more.
Patrols the area well just doesn't dominate it the way Brown does, time and experience will help.

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27 Jul 2020 15:28:19
That klimala is mince right enough 2 goals 😅😅.

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27 Jul 2020 15:42:11
He "stole" his first after great work from griff . typical striker if shie was on other foot griff would have done same 😁.

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27 Jul 2020 17:39:57
Mally im going to keep slagging him off if it gets him 2 goals lol.
Seriously he showed up better today, he is clearly not a lone striker as he was much better when Griff came on.
The quality of the team was better when Griff came on it shows the standard the other players need to get too.

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27 Jul 2020 14:14:57
Karamoko scored 1-1.

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27 Jul 2020 14:36:48
Half time entertainment is brilliant. Good atmosphere in the house. 😂.

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27 Jul 2020 15:34:26
3-1 and two for Klimala, although a bit embarrassing nicking goal off LG. 😚.

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27 Jul 2020 16:11:33
Can any1 tell me if we played mcinroy at left back today instead of cm.

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27 Jul 2020 18:17:39
Yes Frank he played at left back for the first half.
I thought he played better than yesterday.

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27 Jul 2020 18:31:20
Ok fair enough would like to see him get more game time this season in his natural position think if we played a 4 2 3 1 in cup games and played the young 1 s a pairing of him and Connell could be class.

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27 Jul 2020 13:48:19
Going to be hard to get streams this season ed.

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{Ed007's Note - Looks like it.}

27 Jul 2020 14:28:05
First half:- Celtic controlling the game - but Hibs score with their first shot on the break, Celtic caught sleeping.
Over all, Ntcham running the show with Soro looking very neat as well. Ralston good going forward and put some good balls in, but no natural finisher on the end of them as-yet.
Wee Dembele outmuscled a lot but keeps trying his heart out, taking on his man looking to link the play and create something - and scores a belting equalizer on 40 mins.
Henderson, Robertson and McInrow all doing well with El Hamed and Welsh in front of the able Hazard.
Really want Klimala to do well, but at times, he still seems like he's playing at a new club for the first time?
A goal or two will do him the world of good. LG on the bench btw.
HT report over and out.

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27 Jul 2020 14:33:25
Thanks CM, out and about so not got a chance to watch the game.

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27 Jul 2020 14:34:45
I’ve had absolutely no bother getting any of yesterday or today’s game on Celtic tv lads! Get it through iptv 👍🏼 We’ve actually played not bad this first half. Was surprised to see ralston, I thought he was offski! Wee dembele took his goal really well!

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27 Jul 2020 14:39:02
Celtic playing well but Klimala can’t play up front on his own.
His runs off the ball is poor.

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27 Jul 2020 14:43:51
Celtic mad give klimala a break! He has only recently been getting a run of games so obviously he is still settling in. Dembele and Edouard were the same!

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27 Jul 2020 15:10:49
Philtim; if you think that's me giving PK a hard time - you should have stood next to me in then jungle when Frank Munro was playing ha ha ha. I said I really want him to do well and I stick by that. Don't think Leigh Griffiths is rooting for him after that goal tho ha ha.

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27 Jul 2020 15:14:02
Klimala needs the ball in behind to run on to. everything else he needs a lot of work.

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27 Jul 2020 15:15:38
Lmao Celtic Mad your right Klimala really does look out of place 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

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27 Jul 2020 15:23:19
Phil
I thought Klimala was going to get a hat trick after criticising him. 😂.

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27 Jul 2020 15:27:14
Thought that was a really good run out for the bhoys! Klimala still finding his feet but done well! Never gives up and got 2 goals! All in a good workout, now on to Sunday and the quest for 10!

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27 Jul 2020 15:31:03
He's no to bad with headers at the back post😂.

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27 Jul 2020 13:44:00
Hearts and Thistle, LMFAO.

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27 Jul 2020 14:46:05
Excellent news. Absolutely disgusting antics by Hearts deserve all they get.

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27 Jul 2020 13:30:08
As a fogey with health issues, I am obviously very wary of the current situation and precautions. However, I am seeing a lot of mixed messages on televised football games - like hand shaking, inconsistencies with masks and 'distancing' and many players spitting.
There was also mass gatherings and public disorder, in England when Liverpool and Leeds fans among others, over-celebrated. As opposed to the sensible and strict code of behaviour of our own support when the 9-in-a-row was won.
Obviously we all want supporters to get back into our stadia to enjoy and encourage The Bhoys, but there seems to be a blasé attitude from some quarters starting with the The Obese Albino who calls the shots?

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27 Jul 2020 16:31:31
I thought spitting was a red card offence, or is that just in Germany.

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27 Jul 2020 12:24:07
Ed anybody am not the best at the tech it's an age thing 😅but to access the pass to your telly how do you go about it in layman's terms tia 👍.

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27 Jul 2020 13:31:20
Celtic TV not working at the minute.

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