Celtic Banter Archive March 29 2021

29 Mar 2021 20:54:11
Hi Ed. When is the next podcast on?

{Ed007's Note - 7 o'clock (19:00 CPT) on Wednesday, Ter 👍

29 Mar 2021 22:18:26
Where do you listen to the podcasts bhoys.

{Ed007's Note - You can listen live or back to shows HERE and I upload them in the Podcast Talk section on here after the live shows.}

30 Mar 2021 05:32:30
Thanks Ed 👍.

{Ed007's Note - No probs, Ter 👍

29 Mar 2021 19:07:03
With the buildup to the Falkirk game on Saturday, the greatest match I've ever attended was against Falkirk in 1992.
Falkirk 4 Celtic 5 in September 1992.
Pat Bonner was playing his first game for 10 months and he helped turn the game in Falkirk's favour.
Bonner came out for the ball and missed it and Mowbray ended up handling on the line.
Mowbray was sent off and Falkirk scored their penalty.
Celtic scored a penalty of our own and we also scored in the first minute of the 2nd half to go 2-1 ahead.
But we lost 3 goals in less than 10 crazy minutes to go 4-2 down with only 10 men.
I was on the terracing behind the goals but my dad was in the main stand and he left at 4-2 with 20 minutes to go.
When he got to the exit, Celtic scored to make it 4-3 but he still decided to leave.
Falkirk were then also reduced to 10 men after a 2nd booking and it was game on.
Celtic equalised with 10 minutes to go and I accidentally gave the guy behind me a bloody nose. The back of my head hit his nose but he was okay after first aid treatment.
Then in the last minute John Collins scored a belter of a winner.
An unbelievable game and when I got back to the Supporters bus there was an oven baked Pizza waiting for me from my dad.
If Carlsberg done football games.

29 Mar 2021 19:36:28
Where you at the Partizan Belgrade game when Jackie got 4 goals?

Or the Celtic v Tirol Insbruck?

29 Mar 2021 19:41:17
Remember that game buzz jezz we're going back a few years pal.

29 Mar 2021 19:50:31
Was at that game. Old Brockville dump of a ground.

29 Mar 2021 20:21:03
LAW

That’s one for Buzz Bomb.

Buzz I was at that game and Jackie must be the only Celtic player to score four goals in one game in Europe yet we got knocked out?

29 Mar 2021 20:32:53
LennonAtWork
I was in the Main stand for the Partizan match.
It probably was my greatest game up until injury time.
Funny story about the Tirol game.
I was in the Monklands Hospital because I was getting my appendix out the next morning, but my wife forgot to bring my radio.
I was in a room with 3 pensioners and one of them was an Airdrie fan and he gave me his radio to listen to the game.
It was weird with 3 pairs of eyes glued to me whilst I was going mental.
I was shouting goal one minute and then devastated the next.
I think the old men enjoyed the dancing about commentary.

{Ed007's Note - My memory of days or dates might be a bit hazy, Buzz but me and my mates went to the ICT cup game on the Saturday in 2000 and were steaming already walking down to the ground from the LRT when we heard it had been called off. On the Monday I had my accident at work and was in Hairmyres hospital for a while but I think the game was played in the midweek and I remember being in the hospital "oot ma nut" full of Morphine going tonto along with an old Bhoy called Owenie that had dementia but his face and personality lit up when it came to talking about Celtic - and I still think about that old Bhoy when people mention that game. I must have reminded him of someone as he got really upset when I was getting ready to go home. 😢
I won't mention the other time I was in hospital watching Celtic getting beat and the drip I was on started sucking blood out me instead of putting the stuff into my arm - that wasn't pretty lol}

29 Mar 2021 21:12:36
I remember the ICT game well Ed because I was friends with a couple of their players at that time.
Two of the ICT players where at the Airdrie game with me in the previous round.
ICT couldn’t have been playing their game on the Saturday.
My wife couldn’t go to the midweek game and I gave her ticket to the guy who ran me to work.
We were dayshift and we went straight from work.
He hadn’t been to a Celtic game since one of the Dundee Utd cup finals.
He said there was a crush and he broke some ribs and he hadn’t been back.
His first game in over 10 years and it was a disaster.
I didn’t realise your accident was over 20 years ago Ed.

{Ed007's Note - Yeah, Buzz. My initial accident was 2000 but I was fine and back working for 9/10 years before all the steelwork in my leg became infected and it all went Pete Tong since then.}

29 Mar 2021 21:25:11
The emotional roller coaster games are amazing. Was not at the Tirol game but remember listening to it in my mates car, were three of us and all big tims.

29 Mar 2021 22:13:29
I thought the Airdrie game was the round before but I’m only a year out.
It was still strange watching ICT play Celtic off the park at home.
Especially when I’d seen most of those same players in the Scottish 3rd division.

30 Mar 2021 08:43:31
When your talking of Jackie, I remember training with partick thistle at huntershill, and John lambie was buzzing that morning, he knew I was a massive Tim, and he kept saying u will like who's showing up in a wee while, about 2 hours later, Raymond sparks showed up in a big motor, wee lambie was off the a shot, I turned round and show Jackie getting out the car, **** me he must have been about 25 stone! Did he no get sacked fae us for pumping Brian Scott's wife?

29 Mar 2021 16:47:02
Who do you think or would like to be the next captain? For me if Kris Ajer was to stay I think he would be a good candidate Calum I think captain slows his game down to much.

29 Mar 2021 16:50:28
Callum for me no other candidate, which is poor as there should be a few players up for it but shows how far we've regressed.

29 Mar 2021 16:52:12
Calmac all day👍.

29 Mar 2021 16:53:41
Ajer always seems more vocal on the pitch. Would mutch rather have him as captain.

29 Mar 2021 17:02:33
Mally you are correct there should be a few more names to discuss for that post and it does show how far we have regressed.

29 Mar 2021 17:53:25
They might bring one in but doubt that they can't even find a manager but McGregor will get it if he stays.

29 Mar 2021 18:48:18
CalMac is a very good player and important to the team going forward but I don't see him as Captain material 🤔

I'd imagine the new manager will have his own ideas and may even appoint one of his signings as Captain.

29 Mar 2021 19:06:54
I agree with Ajer, I've said that for a while now.

29 Mar 2021 20:02:08
Ajer needs to concentrate on becoming a half decent player to start with nevermind being vocal and captain. I mean he thinks this has been his best season at Celtic ( no laughing at the back) bonkers! Anyway pointless debate as he won't be here much longer.

29 Mar 2021 23:19:26
Throughout the whole season Ajer has probably been our most consistent player. Turnbull coming in the team later in the season has improved us going forward but he's forever subbed off and his impact has waned the last few games. If Ajer was to stay I'd rather he got the armband over McGregor.

29 Mar 2021 15:41:13
Anyone else think the sheep could be looking to split us and them next year if they get griff? With browny and him, with possibly a bit to prove next season as many including me have wanted an upgrade on them. Griff would undoubtedly be their main striker, where he isn’t or wouldn’t be next year . It could make the league a bit more interesting .

29 Mar 2021 16:08:38
if griff is going to leave i would rather it was someone like Aberdeen for them to have a go helps Scottish football and hopefully help them get into Europe. a added bonus is the sheep can't stand the sevies either.

29 Mar 2021 16:11:45
The rumours would suggest they're interested in LG, Quinn.

Personnally, it could be a good move for LG in terms of minutes on the park as I don't see him being anything more than a bench warmer for us and at 15K a week, the funds could be better spent elsewhere.

29 Mar 2021 16:23:23
Shayne Logan has signed a pre with Hearts for next year wonder if it's got anything to do with Broonie going to Aberdeen? LG for me is a great player I would not like to see him in any other Scottish team.

29 Mar 2021 16:29:46
He will turn up out of shape, play a few games and then be out injured for months.

29 Mar 2021 16:30:48
What a waste of talent should be our no 1 striker and for Scotland at euros. needs a boot up the erses.

29 Mar 2021 18:55:16
He's a shocker Mally and made a right arse of it yet again this season 🙄.

29 Mar 2021 15:11:05
How long is a peace of string will be taken over takenby how long does it take to find a Celtic manager at this rate. All that this is to me convincing me that it is someone in a job i. e Moyes or Maresca because they are both still working.

29 Mar 2021 12:50:55
I enjoyed listening to the first hour of the podcast I missed last night.
It was about the very strong letter wrote by The Celts For Change 2021 for the benefit of our new CEO.
What's your thoughts on the contents of the letter and what changes will eventually be made?

29 Mar 2021 13:39:36
Buzz, glad you enjoyed it. We felt it was perhaps more interesting to summarise it and have a brief discussion around the main issues rather than just read it out in its entirety.
As we were saying it doesn't bring anything new to the table and I guess their main message to Dom McKay and the rest of the Board is to shape up or ship out as the fans are tired with the deafening silence shown to the fans and the lack of quality custodianship they are showing for the club and everything it stands for. HH.

29 Mar 2021 13:40:48
lets just hope McKay takes head and serves the fans buzz.

29 Mar 2021 13:48:59
I agree bestybhoy and UI.
Your doing a grand job with the podcast bestybhoy.
Yourself, Cork Paul and Ed007 bounce off each other really well.
And it’s a good sign when the time flies in.

29 Mar 2021 14:03:47
Thank you Buzz, why don't you come on yourself and give us some more of your incredible stats? The same offer goes to everyone who would like to call in for a chat. The podcast is for the whole Celtic community and the more interaction we have the better and more interesting it will become. HH.

29 Mar 2021 15:26:00
Agree with the above comments.

I'm really enjoying the Podcasts and it's great putting voices to names. Great job Ed, Paul and Besty - keep up the good work.

In terms of the letter to the board, this is the feck$n 21st Century and the Celtic supporters should no longer allow themselves to be treated as though we're still in the Victorian era.

The board exists to run the Club, the Club exists as a direct result of the supporters. The equation here is very simple 👌.

{Ed007's Note - Thanks, Pedro.}

29 Mar 2021 08:44:55
Ajer says after getting pumped off turkey 3-0 I need to be better at set pieces as he's at fault for a goal, no sh$t sherlock, good player poor defender always said that.

29 Mar 2021 10:05:47
He has shown very little development and improvement in central defense although some his best performances for Celtic have been right back - especially moving forward. I don't know why he was switched from midfield to defense apart from maybe his height, as he is not particularly strong in the air and is a much better carrier of the ball with a long stride and a great engine. With Broony leaving I would have liked to see him as a defensive mid, but I can't see it?

29 Mar 2021 10:06:46
Agree mally, shows heaps of ability but makes too many mistakes to be a top defender. Still believe he could play his best footy in a holding role.

29 Mar 2021 10:13:08
For a big guy ajer he is so poor in the air. Can't recall any headed goal he ever scored.

29 Mar 2021 10:32:28
Why has it taken him to have a nightmare game for Norway to say this. He has been causing us to lose goals all season, for a big guy he cannot defend.
Take the 8 million from Newcastle and spend that money on a decent centre half.
Hail Hail🍀🍀.

29 Mar 2021 11:06:33
I like Ajer as a player and believe he brings something to the table but he's not a CB, never has been and never will be.

Like a few we've bought in recent years he's a big guy who doesn't punch his weight (Julian is another) and in Ajer's case he's been 'converted' to a Centre Half.

Whoever comes in as Manager has a desicion to make about Ajer's career at Celtic, it may come down to one of three options;

* play at RB
* play in midfield
* sold.

29 Mar 2021 11:12:54
Mally that comment from the big man is most comical if we hadn't witnessed so many defensive blunders particularly from our CB's this disastrous season.

29 Mar 2021 11:18:21
Look at the last sevco game easily out jumped and he's 6.5 in height and that's been all season.

29 Mar 2021 11:21:05
Ter, I'm baffled that we have guy's the height of Ajer and Julian that are so bad in the air.

Not comparing ability (obviously) but I'm pretty sure the former greats, both CB's of AC Milan and Barcelona were both under 6ft (Baresi and Puyol) .

29 Mar 2021 11:51:11
Ajer isn't a natural CB. it shows so often. The fact he is one of our best at that position, only highlights how woeful the others are. Our defence isn't a defence. It's just a bunch of guys who can't win a ball in the air and as long as that continues we will keep on getting worse. Teams getting a set piece anywhere near our goal is like awarding them a penalty. That needs to change.

29 Mar 2021 13:06:44
I think if we keep ajer DM would be his best position. If u include him Julien another good CH and someone like Shaun Roooney of St. Johnstone as an example who is good in the air and loves a battle we suddenly have a bigger stronger team. Potentially Welsh and Hendry as back up it doesn't look so bad. Set pieces would improve and we can bully teams more when we have too.

29 Mar 2021 15:33:50
Agree Raymond we need a stronger and more physical presence especially in defence but I can't see Hendry being here next season and based on the last two Scotland games, he shouldn't even make the bench.

Personally I'm looking for 2 new CB's with possibly Julian on the bench or to be sold and a 3rd to come in as back up along with young Welsh.

Has Bobo Balde got a nephew or young cousin oot there?

29 Mar 2021 01:11:11
hope to the f word that it is not keane as our new manager as it will lead 2 sevco winning 10 in a row the only thing roy keane is able to manage is a piss up in a brewery.

29 Mar 2021 11:20:53
That’s a bit of an exaggeration ray.

29 Mar 2021 15:34:40
No a fan then Ray?