Celtic Banter Archive January 28 2021

28 Jan 2021 23:25:46
Anyone think Alex Neil for next manager qould be agood shout?

29 Jan 2021 01:19:49
He could be, has eight years od coaching and still not 40. Done great with Norwich, very consistant every year with PNE, even at low budget Hamilton got some results
But he will need help in a DOF here and not Peter messing in football stuff. Neil is not my first pick, but could do well.

29 Jan 2021 01:44:05
Not for me.

29 Jan 2021 03:35:02
Coatbridge bhoy, It would be his dream job.
His mum was a brilliant schoolteacher and assistant headteacher.
She was very strict but fair.
If he’s anything like her then discipline and structure won’t be an issue.

29 Jan 2021 06:58:35
He slagged us off when they signed Sinclar, saying something along the lines of Celtic only won titles/ cups cause there was no Rangers. Not the sort of thing any Fan would say. doesn't mean he wouldn't be a good manager though. I'm not keen on those who bad mouth us, shows lack of respect and knowledge - as he was wrong.

28 Jan 2021 19:50:19
With an extensive rebuild ahead, what direction and style of play would you like going forward? What type of players or who would you like us to sign? Should we be looking at young up and coming players and take the chance of us not winning the league next year? Or should we be looking at seasoned players with youth or stop gap players.

28 Jan 2021 20:57:16
Why do we have to build a team with a certain style and forfeit the chance of winning the league next season? Decent recruitment, good coaching and a plan B and we won't be far away. They might equal our invincible record but they are no where near as good a team as the invincibles.

28 Jan 2021 21:05:37
Think we are potentially losing too many key players, so it’s probably better to have a formation and style of play so that the right players are identified. It’s prob partly why we are in this position. I just said it could be at the risk of not winning immediately. I think we could be a long way off if we recruit like we have been.

28 Jan 2021 21:28:41
I agree that if our recruitment goes the same way then it might be a barren few years but I don't think many players that will leave will be too hard to replace. if we get decent money. It's definitely all about the manager and coaches. BR added 2 players of note and improved every one else no end.

28 Jan 2021 22:12:06
I'd like us to sign a target man. Not for the style of play week in week out but so we have an alternative playing on these slow plastic pitches and when the teams flow is struggling.

28 Jan 2021 23:41:17
Stop passing the ball around at the back, I remember last season and I think ajer had more touches in the game than anyother player.

29 Jan 2021 06:55:15
They can’t match our invincible’s, unless Gerrard can go back in time and beat St Mirren. The press love him so much that they probably think he could go back in time.

29 Jan 2021 12:26:45
Haha I forgot about the st mirren game. Yeah they can't match the invincibles.

28 Jan 2021 17:08:24
Ed been seeing a lot of people on here saying about remarks or comments by young Frimpong, what was said?

{Ed007's Note - I'm not really sure, something about his demands not being met apparently.}

28 Jan 2021 17:30:36
Young players even making demands is a new concept on me and I can't get my head around it. They don't seem to appreciate the opportunities and privileges they are given compared to millions of other youngsters who less fortunate and probably more deserving?
Gone are the days of the 'young-team' cleaning the boots and sweeping up the terracing at Celtic Park hoping to catch a break for the honour to wear The Hoops. Ah well he wasn't here long enough to be missed and I wonder what demands he will have for the German manager?

28 Jan 2021 17:48:14
Conflicting reports Davis deal pre contract no done yet according to Alison Conroy.

28 Jan 2021 18:17:06
I remember the old Harry Rednap story of him being stopped by a “”Young Kid “wearing a 50grand Rolex and a chain of gold that he couldn’t say how much it was worth, on the stairs inside white hart lane. The Kid said “ I believe you are not giving me the attention or the opportunity in the first team that I deserve” Harry said “ Who are you Son”.

28 Jan 2021 19:26:26
getting a young player to clean boots would probably classed as bullying nowadays by many.

28 Jan 2021 19:40:03
I thought we had signed Davis from Preston. butvwe haven't and now Bournemouth have entered to sign him. typical transfer window for us who is going to arrive with lennon in charge.

{Ed007's Note - Bournemouth have always been interested in Davies and if he does sign for us will you say he's signed because he wants to work under Lennon?}

28 Jan 2021 19:43:10
Cheers Ed, ridiculous if true, yeah he has fantastic potential but needs to remember his place and his age and that he's still a good bit away from being close to the finished article. Well good luck to the lad.

Onceabhoy completely agree with what you said at the end with regards to wearing the mighty hoops. id cut off my right arm to for the privilege to pull that jersey on and run out in front of those fans, some who wear it will never understand!

{Ed007's Note - As I said on another thread about young players, they want too much too soon and get ideas above their station as soon as they've got a few quid in their pocket with far too many of them not willing to put in the graft needed to become a top player.
Look at Larsson, Ronaldo (CR7), your Cantonas and Zidanes, even the original pop star footballer David Beckham spent hours on the training ground after training to hone their skills. Youngsters should be training with the intensity we've seen from the likes of Brown & KT with the attitude that "I might never have the technical ability of Ronaldo but there's no reason why I can't strive to be as fit as him." That's a good base to start your career from imo take on that responsibility for themselves instead of doing the bare minimum that the Club set.
I don't want Roy Keane 💚Peace be upon him💚 near the Celtic manager's job but I sure wouldn't mind him being a coach with a modern technically astute manager.}

28 Jan 2021 19:51:25
do you think we will get deal done ed007 seems like a good player and one we should not miss out on.

{Ed007's Note - It'll be down to the player mate. Contrary to popular belief not every failed transfer is the fault of Lawwell, Lennon or the new lighting system.}

28 Jan 2021 19:50:20
Ed did his buddy the other Ben not move from PNE to Bournemouth? If so that could be a factor and maybe Neil isn’t totally to blame for the economic crash, current health crisis and climate change?

{Ed007's Note - Ben Pearson left PNE for Bournemouth.}

28 Jan 2021 20:26:41
Ed thanks 👍.

{Ed007's Note - 👍

28 Jan 2021 22:43:06
Beckham is massively underrated by a lot of people because of his marriage and the magazine shoots etc. but you don't have the career he had unless you're a World class player and have put in an awful lot of graft. If Frimpong put in a tenth of the time on crossing that Beckham did on free kicks then he'd be fantastic.

28 Jan 2021 14:05:37
I don't know if it's the no 14 on his back but Turnbull really reminds me of Lambert. I'm loving the vision and arrogant skill from him. The scoop flicks forward and keepie uppies controlling the ball on the sidelines. He's always seems to have time. Absolute fantastic player, frightening to think how good he can become.

28 Jan 2021 13:35:44
Morning Friends, Hope all are staying safe! Just a question for ED and maybe other posters on here. What the **** is up with most youth players these days? Frimpong blethering nonsense about stuff he was guaranteed or some nonsense and Karamoko Dembele demanding to leave the club etc due to the club hindering his development? Is there any respect in the ranks at football club these days? I don't like to talk about it but back when i was a Dundee youth player and still at school it was one of my jobs to help clean the boots and also help out in the stadium etc. Why was all this stopped? I never made it as a Pro but went onto have a steady Junior career but i have also went on to have a successful Plumbing and Heating Business and i honestly feel the apprenticeship i had as a youth set me up to achieve what i have. BTW Georgi Nemsadze was the best for tips on the boot cleaning haha! And how he ended up at Dundee i will never no! What a player he was to watch! I'm just curious at what others feel about how youth football has changed and imo its for the worse cause to can't say or do anything these days without it being harsh or bullying or discrimination or some sort of bloody nonsense. HH.

{Ed007's Note - Hi Mikey, nice to hear from you and I hope everything's going OK for you and your family 🙏 It's certainly changed days and there's no way managers like Stein or McNeill would be allowed to run things the way they did, Brian Clough punched a young Roy Keane in the face after a game for passing the ball back to the 'keeper.
I think it all just comes down to money and youngsters wanting too much too soon and aren't prepared to do the hard work that's needed to be a top player - every young player should be training with the intensity of your Scott Browns and KTs and carry that on throughout their career.}

28 Jan 2021 14:07:40
I was looking forward to seeing young Harper against Hibs but he had a poor game.
It could’ve been nerves.
Also going down with cramp after 58 minutes was maybe a wake up call to these youngsters about the difference and what’s needed between youth and professional football standards.
Our fans had been looking forward to seeing young Dembele playing for Celtic on a regular basis for years and that’s also not worked out for whatever reason because if there was one position up for grabs this season, it was wide on the right.

{Ed007's Note - I said months ago that Dembele wasn't happy and would leave this coming summer.}

28 Jan 2021 14:35:44
What sort of level do you reckon Dembele will end up at if he leaves? His stock can't be as high as it was a few years back.

{Ed007's Note - He'll have no shortage of offers but he will need to mature and change his attitude if he is going to reach a high level in his career.}

28 Jan 2021 14:48:58
I’ve seen nothing in wee dembele that says he’s going to make it. Skill is only part of the game and while he has it in spades he lacks a whole lot more. His attitude is wrong, work rate is terrible and although it’s not the be all and end all his physicality is non existent.

28 Jan 2021 14:59:42
Do we know what Frimpongs demands that haven't been met are? I hope young Dembele waits to speak our new manager before deciding on his next move but being free to talk to clubs in February it will be unlikely.

28 Jan 2021 15:15:08
If dembelle and Harper go that's about 6 young players tgat fancy progressing elsewhere . That's a worry.

28 Jan 2021 16:50:14
I thought the development squad had only played a few games this season due to C.V.? Is that maybe why Harper was blowing up after 60 mins and why Dembele wants away for regular game time? Why we don't loan these guys out to prem teams is beyond me. Worked wonders for Christie and Ajer.

{Ed007's Note - With regards to Dembele you can't loan out players that are under 18.}

28 Jan 2021 18:18:11
Really Ed? Seems a bit daft.

{Ed007's Note - That's the rules mate.}

28 Jan 2021 12:45:18
Hi Ed. Can we expect more departures from the first team during this transfer window. And what your take on frimpong say before he left that his dreams and demands haven't been met. What demands do you think he is on about. Did frimpong feel he was unable to progress under Lennon and his backroom staff.

{Ed007's Note - I expected Elhamed to leave but Be'er Sheva are under a FIFA investigation which might be hindering that and I thought Ntcham would have been
away but maybe the CV situation put the kybosh on that.
I didn't know Frimpong said that, who the Hell does he think he is to make any demands at a Club like Celtic? 18 months ago he was playing for Man City's youth team ffs, he can take his demands and shove them. Baw-heided wee tadger 😁

28 Jan 2021 13:29:25
Ed, stop sugar coating it!

{Ed007's Note - 😂

28 Jan 2021 12:39:49
Any talk about Var coming to Scotland because how many times has Morelas gotten away with this. The plenty decision for and against sevco are scandalous. This will cut out the corrupt referees in Scotland.

I say Scotland is just one of few in professional football not to have var. Not just plenties but for players health as tackles on our players by other teams is ridiculous . I'd be in favour for var, but think Scotland is way behind in professional football.

28 Jan 2021 12:49:52
there is a few things Scotland has not got and it only benefits one team.

28 Jan 2021 12:50:56
Yet to have a player sent off either this season when they've been getting away with Morelos doing these kind of things week in week out.

28 Jan 2021 12:55:45
How does the ref not see it ges looking straight at it . he needs to explain.

28 Jan 2021 13:00:36
As long as they take the offside by a baw hair out of it! Think money us the problem. A lot of clubs are on the brink and there's just no funds in general in Scotland. Do you not think that there will be honest mistakes from the var officials?

28 Jan 2021 13:32:57
I don’t want to see VAR in Scotland but i think that the refs should be punished for serious mistakes especially when they cost teams points or players are injured.

28 Jan 2021 14:25:55
Mally when asked about it Clancy said it looked like a tangle of legs, with that and the stonewall penalty both of which he had a clear view of you can’t help but think he’s been told by his bosses what’s expected of him in his first sevco game for 5/ 6 months for not taking action against Porteous for a foul on Morelos .

28 Jan 2021 14:41:34
Have a read of the article from the start of the season about Scottish referees.

28 Jan 2021 14:58:42
The next thing Morelos does something like what he did I would really like to see the player get up and thump him.
The player will get sent off but maybe then the SFA will start taking notice of what he does if players start reacting to it.

28 Jan 2021 01:10:03
Hi Ed, have you heard anything on when Forrest is due back? NL said 4 to 6 weeks ages ago and it's been probably been double that. A few weeks ago saying again he isn't a million miles away and he's still not in full training yet.

{Ed007's Note - It looks like there were some complications with Forrest healing after his op. Lennon said in November after Forrest had his op that the best case scenario was he'd be out for 6 to 8 weeks but it could be longer.}

28 Jan 2021 11:17:25
I hope we get in a couple of players with RB and CB positions i would be looking to strengthen what do you think we need in this window ED007.

{Ed007's Note - If no other players leave a CB and a winger to allow us to change if the game isn't going to plan playing the 4-3-1-2.}

28 Jan 2021 11:30:59
What about big Jullien? Anybody kno when he’s back?

{Ed007's Note - I'll be surprised if we ever see Jullien in a Celtic strip again - especially if we have a settled CB pairing by the time he is fit.}

28 Jan 2021 11:56:12
might be lucky to recoup the £7m we spent on him?

{Ed007's Note - Ach we should recoup our money from a team in France or the Pub League.}

28 Jan 2021 12:10:43
ed007 do you not think there's a chance we could keep Julien or is he another one of these players a good season then thinks he is to good for us.

{Ed007's Note - He wanted to leave last summer and was very vocal about it. The fans directed their ire at Ajer who had done nothing wrong while others got away with bringing their negativity to the squad. Let's face it, Jullien's a bit of a wet wipe and can't handle the physical side of the Scottish game - I'm still not convinced with the "back injury" he had earlier in the season.}

28 Jan 2021 12:16:45
Frimpong away el Hamed prob away, Duffy away Julien and ajer probs away, Laxalt away. practically a whole new back line needed in the summer. striker to replace Edouard and wingers needed. its rebuild and a half bhoys.

{Ed007's Note - 👍

28 Jan 2021 12:18:47
Is there more to that Jullien prediction than just footballing matters Ed?

{Ed007's Note - What do you mean, Kev?}

28 Jan 2021 12:33:54
agree ed. you can see big ajar passion on the field he has been here since Ronny Delia and still not kicked up a fuss to leave. i would rather keep ajar than Julien. do you think we could talk ajar into staying for another season and extending his contract i think he could be our problem to right back

our biggest mistake in the summer was no letting a few of the moaners leave. once they leave and on there big bucks in the pub league or were ever they go they will care nothing about or club and what has been lost this season.

{Ed007's Note - I'd like to think the Club have at least asked players about extending their contracts, even Edouard simply because if you don't ask you'll never know.
Maybe if we get a "box-office" manager in & show some intent in the transfer market some of them might fancy it. Ajer is only coming up on 23 so another year up here might not be too bad a choice for him, he's been in Scotland for 5 years now and I'd guess his girlfriend will be Scottish so he's settled in his private life.}

28 Jan 2021 13:02:30
Any rumoured names anyone hearing about other than the usual? ED007 again on celtic tv this time Lennon claiming they are after players he said that they were far down the line with a couple could that be they are at a stage where offers are close to being offered. Cause i would like for one day soon celtic announce a player or two as uickly as the Frrimpong deal was reported instead of Celtic making a bid for .

28 Jan 2021 13:39:51
I was wondering whether he had been making noises that he wanted to move on but you've since provided a bit of the background. I never knew any of that and am quite surprised. I do remember rumours that he was exaggerating his back injury which the club were not best pleased about. Disappointing tbh.

{Ed007's Note - I think he underestimated the Scottish game, he definitely doesn't like playing against big physical strikers.}

28 Jan 2021 14:37:51
Ben Person signing for Not us going else where oh well can't see us signing anyone.