Celtic Banter Archive August 30 2013

30 Aug 2013 22:40:26
meanwhile on the tribute acts page they all seem to think admin is the answer to their problems but it wasn't last time and it wouldn't necessarily be this time Green and co could appoint their own administrator prob D&P They could and prob would give preferred bidder status to Whyte/Green cronies and the merry go round begins again.

Rangobango

They have no shame. Now they have seen how easy it is to clear your debts and responsibilities by going bust they will continue to abuse the system. Not only that, they believe they are too big to be kicked-out. They know the top brass are too weak, or too biased, to make the right decision. And on top of it all, they get to keep their record with no senior people or media numpties with the minerals to say otherwise. Where are the Europe and World governing bodies now? TintTim

@1 agree! They are a disgusting bunch! Have to laugh at one of their new found leaders posting about the great train robbery likening it to the great stadium robbery! Have tried to respond to this posting by stating that he has forgotten about the great robbery that happened last year! But as per usual the eds give it a damn good ignoring as the vast majority of their supporters do too! South for free speech! But never has really been any free speech involving anything about the dead Rangers FC and now the The Rangers International FC (international my erchie lol) This robbery would equate to the biggest robbery in British history! But they seem to gloss over this and forget that they not only robbed millions of pounds from the public purse of the UK but also millions of pounds were robbed from a list of 200+ creditors!
And yet they laugh and shout about being "debt free"

While the biased and corrupt governing body encourage and condone this farce and they continue to return in various facsimile formats it underlines why Scottish football is a standing joke.

JJ

30 Aug 2013 21:44:34
Has that plane landed yet with Finbo onboard? Seriously though we need to keep Stokes always good for 20 odd goals a season and his assist for the winner on wed was class. We need to sign a quality defender more than another striker but preferably both, wish that plane would land with Finbo onboard tho!.Stevie

30 Aug 2013 20:52:05
Does anyone think PL will have the brass neck to make an eleventh hour two bob offer for Alfie that will obviously be rejected and claim they made efforts to bring in a big name but just ran out of time?
If Stokes goes 2 strikers are required - I think Pukki may be decent but not a 25-30 goal getter. Unless a decent addition is made to what has been done so far this will be a very poor transfer window.
Kenny

Anthony should not be sold. i'm getting frustrated with the amount of players linked with moves away from Celtic. Hope its just journo nonsense. JK

A very poor transfer window?

I think you are being a tad disrespectful, we have signed 4 players with huge potential + a centre back who, all be it has had injury problems but was a stand out at previous clubs.

Yeah we might not challenge in our group this year; is that really any dissapointment. Let's face it did anyone really expect the last 16 last year and we made it.

We have a young hungry team here who are trying to make an impression for one reason or another, so I for one am happy with the direction we are heading. With or without any more recruits.

Frewbhoy.

Fair points Frewbhoy and I hope they all fulfill their potentials in the hoops. However, the elephant in the room is the fact the team's top scorer, best midfielder and arguably best defender have all been sold this summer which would have a detrimental effect on any team.
Kenny

Frewbhoy you can ask people I work with I said last year that we would beat spartak at home and away draw with braca away beat them at home and beat benfica at home and lose away and make last 16 but this year I'm not too sure this is my prediction beat Milan at home and Ajax at home draw with Milan away beat of braca home and away beat and draw or get beat by Ajax away just the way my guts going and my guts usually good

Hoopybhoy

Ok hoopy where do you work and whits yer mates names?

No only joking mate, am sure some people will still be thinking along the same lines this year it s good to have that optimism in our team, cause you just never know with Celtic on our day we can compete with the best of them.

I think we have come a long way in such a short time, reducing debts and still playing at the highest level is not as easy as it looks. Celtic have done this and should be applauded from all corners.

They have laid the foundations for a strong and wealthy club, one that our kids and grandchildren can grow with being successful. Unlike some of the barren years gone by.

That's why I am grateful for whomever we sign although I would like to see us develop our own youth and sell them on for mega fees.

Frewbhoy.

30 Aug 2013 19:43:57
Here we go Pep v Jose, can this game be different from the 2012 Champions League borefest! ~ Mrs E

30 Aug 2013 19:39:00
Just got a text that proves once and for all that 'the cardigan' being a great manager is indeed a myth. His European record stands at P48 W5 L19 D23. Compare this to our Lenny who has P30 W16 L9 D5. I mean the media in this country would never print stuff like this and will always try to paint us in a bad light whilst making out that Walter is some sort of tactical master. This proves that is Lenny we have a good one so let's appreciate him whilst he is here. In Lenny we trust. martyc1888

That adds up tae 47

30 Aug 2013 22:23:39
I just looked in to that stat there there was no way they only won 5 games with all those ebt players as much as I would love to say that its correct unfortunately its not they have Played 45 won 12 draw 13 lost 20

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A78174741

that's the tv page but remember Lennon has had a fraction of the money to spend that smith plus they were less that genuine to the tax man back then which gave them a mega advantage .

That made me laugh honestly

30 Aug 2013 15:58:51
So Nir Biton (pronounced 'Near Beaten'. )signed for the Hoops -

I hope when he plays for us, we never are!!!


The Sno Man

30 Aug 2013 15:44:21
Five signed so far this window:
Amido Balde
Derk Boerrigter
Steven Mouyokolo
Virgil van Dijk
Nir Biton

Welcome to Paradise lads. Work hard, be skillful and gel quickly with your excellent teammates. Group stages are upon us.
Hail Hail.

30 Aug 2013 15:26:48
Good news on Nir Biton. I do think this lad could prove to be a quality signing.
However, we need volunteers to take him down the Barras for a few pints, a fish supper and a deep fried mars bar, 3 times a week for about 6 months. I've seen more beef on a butcher's apron!

Hail Hail
ChrisBhoy

He can't be thinner than mikael lustig my god is that boy thin.jimbhoy.

Lustig and Biton have been wearing they hooded training tops too much.
They've got Anorak-sia.

JJ

30 Aug 2013 14:34:32
I know a lot of us want 2nd in the group stages, but i'd be happier with 3rd. Chances are we go out right away if we got into the last 16. If we finish 3rd we drop to the Europa. Now we have made all the money from the champions league already so its prestige we want now. As much as I love celtic we have no chance of winning the champions league but I think we have more than enough to get at least to the europa cup final. How amazing would it be to see broonie lift a European cup. Beating barca last time was a night no celtic fan will ever forget. Now close your eyes and imagine being European champions once more.

Darrenbhoy

Agree totally, just look at last year, we have no chance of winning champions league, but could do well in the europa. col

Darrenbhoy that's ridiculous that u would pick the europa final over cl last 16 see your point in that would be amazng getting 2 the final but I would never take that over last 16 in the cl. Why go through all the qualifiers and the drama of other night 2 say i'd be happy with 3rd and drop into europa. Even if we did go out again in the last 16 who cares i'd rather be ther get another big glamour tie have a go and see what happens than be in some sh1tty cup that tbf no 1 even cares about anymore. Uefa cup aye was good bit europa is a joke. your oppinion but a think your nuts

GunnieBhoy

That's a good point without being too defeatist, as we could then hopefully continue European football longer.
The cash would be a bonus but the extra Euro experience for the team would be tremendous and valuable.
The target must be to gain as many points as possible, not to finish last in the CL group and it's a win/win.

JJ

@2 Take it you were not in Seville then Gunniebhoy. 80,000 of us did not think it was a $hitty cup then, believe me if we were in the final again I am sure you would be with us
Tambhoy

Europa League winners are NOT European Champions. That was the pesh the Zombies came out last year with the 'European Champions 1972' banners. Let's not embarrass ourselves by going down that road.

TomTheTim

Tambhoy did u read what a said mate a said aye uefa cup was good was more respected then but the europa league now is a joke no 1 cares about it seville was 10 years ago mate its gone now aye that defeat still hurts always will and the uefa cup was more prestigious back then but anyone 2 say they would sacrifice a chance at last of the cl for a europa league run is embarrassing tbh. A would take last 16 of the cl over the europa final everyday can't keep comparing seville all the time

GunnieBhpy

So wanting silverware over money is nuts? Your beginning to sound as bad as the English fans guys. Would cost 100 million to be on par with the teams in the last 16. Be realistic, I want to win somthing. you guys seem to have no ambition

Darrenbhoy

@6 Gunniebhoy Same cup, just a different name, yes it's a cup for the also ran's, still be good to get hand's on the silver ware, so not embarrasing in the least
Tambhoy

Away ye go darrenbhoy ya halfwit don't ever compare me tae fkn english again. Uv got a cheek mate your the 1 who lacks ambition if ye would rather have sh1tey europa than have a crack at the big guns again in the last 16 of the cl. If u feel that way then just u stay at home and watch the group games then if ye clearly don't want us 2 go through and the rest of us who actually want us progressing will go and cheer em on. As usual anyone who disagrees wae u gets called this that and the next thing. person

GunnieBhoy

30 Aug 2013 23:10:56
Totally agree Darrenbhoy, this nonsense that the uefa cup-europa league isn't worth the bother comes from the obscenely rich leagues around Europe, we don't play in those leagues we play in the SPL. A Europa league win to me would be our second best achievement in our 126 year history. Stevie

30 Aug 2013 14:06:27
Toby alderweireld going to atletico madrid and supposedly ericksen going to spurs good news for us ajax losing 2 of they'r best players

GunnieBhoy

30 Aug 2013 13:17:43
Gotta say I think celtic could well finish 2nd in this group obviously barca to top it but both ajax and Milan are big names they ain't great sides at this present time

I think this group is obviously more difficult than last season and I would be absolutely delighted with 9 points and see where that leaves us - allowing for the fact all 3 other club will take points from each other.

Jungle Jim

My own thought is that we will do well to drop into the Europa League from this group. Even though the other 3 teams may not be what they were a year or two ago (even Barca have gone off the boil a bit) they are still real quality at the end of the day. It really is a tough group, but then again, last year we were given no chance of progressing and the Bhoys did us all proud.
I think I will approach all our games in this group with hope rather than expectation.

Hail Hail
ChriBhoy

30 Aug 2013 12:35:12
celtic fan goes into a bar in Las Ramblas and says " usual please ". Eddiek88

30 Aug 2013 12:15:59
So Barry ferguson believes rangers will be champions of Scotland and playing in the cl in 5 years and admits he will get slaged for saying it, YOUR right rat boy what is in the candy floss up at Blackpool f£££ing meth lay off of it, get a grip Barry rangers are 10 years at least behind Celtic and the only way rangers could have a chance at anywhere near celtics capability is if one hell of a rich sugar daddy turns up and that ship has sailed rangers are finished and at best it will be 10 years untill Celtic might even get a fright {Ed007's Note - Barry was never the sharpest knife in the box. Think along the lines of Trigger from OFAH and you will be heading in the right direction.}

He may not be the most intelligent but he was a terrific player & has done very well for himself. Multi-millionaire for a start! Not bad for being a thick wee ned! {Ed007's Note - He was very, very far away from being terrific. He was probably the worst player to come out of Hamilton at that time. And most people who don't pay tax become wealthy. EB(arry)T anyone?}

He was an excellent player & won many honours as captain of his boyhood club. Plenty big names have said how good a player he is/was having played with/against him, I think they are pretty well placed to make said judgements. I've had my season ticket at Ibrox for 15 years now and he is the best I have seen over the piece. Bossed many a Champions League game against top quality opposition. His wealth now is mainly down to the fact he earned fantastic money because he was a very good footballer and captain of club and country, and has also made shrewd investments in businesses and property over the years. Althought those controversial, yet perfectly legal, EBT's will have played a part I do agree 007 lol.

@ The Dream Team. I was in hamilton palace many years ago when he and Jose Kitongo (spelling ex Hearts) were in, I asked Jose for an autograph which he signed without a problem. Barry interupted to ask if I wanted his autograph. I said No, what do you do like? He said I play for Rangers. I said no I am a Celtic fan. He called me a f*nian bast*rd so I spat a full mouthful of bud in his face and mouth! Always was and will be a thug! HH ShottsBhoy

@1 possibly the most over rated and over hyped player ever! One of the bigger EBT benefactor s to come out of ibrox! What is with rangers, why did they think that they didn't have to pay tax?

The Rangers are 125 years behind Celtic.
That guy is Scotland's shame being pissed and benched for a Scotland game and giving two fingers.
Old RFC never had a sugar daddy at any time, they had a guy who pretended to be one but took more money out than he put in. And reportedly bought RFC with a bank loan to the club!

That's an insult to Trigger Ed, at least Trigger was good in the sweeper role!
Ferguson reminds me more of that guy Les who used to come on the Vic & Bob show!

BigRab

EBTs will rightly in a few months be declared to be illegal. Then the real fun begins.

@ 3,

Obviously that is not acceptable. I have heard a few stories about him being arrogant etc. but have never personally experienced it. {Ed007's Note - He was the same even before he broke into Rangers first-team. I grew up in the same area (and era) as his wife Margaret and the Fergusons stayed in the next scheme. He was always a wee f*d.}

@2 seriously? EBTs are not legal! If they were legal? Why was your old dead club found guilty and fined and then ordered to pay legal costs?
Never heard of any court fining anyone who was innocent!

Love how being found guilty of 36 of 111 charges means WE WERE INNOCENT I mean if someone who stole drink out of tescos was found guilty of 36 charges of 111 would they be
A. innocent
B. A Shoplifter
personally i'm going for B but then i'm not an arrogant right wing diddy

Rangobango

To op fergie is married to a catholic girl and there kids GOTO a catholic school so he can't be that bigoted can he

@11 Where in the post did the op call him bigoted?
Tambhoy

@ 11

Some of the most bigoted Rangers men I know are married to Catholics. You can speculate as to the reasons but you can't deny the verity.

TomTheTim

To tambhoy when he called the guy a fenian that's the bigoted part

30 Aug 2013 11:41:06
Really hope we get a bit of real class in the door but I know how difficult it will be.
Obviously CL qualification is a factor but there are several clubs who qualified that can offer more money and a better standard of league football.
There is absolutely no doubt our European nights at Celtic Park are world famous and have attracted comment and compliments from the worlds top players and managers and media.
The downside is, out-with the 6/8? games at the top club competition in the world we have a poor league in a cold wet country and even the very good chance of trophies and medals may not be enough?
The upside is our reputation and tradition and the chance to become a folk hero to the legions of the most passionate supporters in the land and the probable guarantee of European football indefinitely.

Jungle Jim

30 Aug 2013 11:10:25
So turns out the SFA have went against UEFAs ruling to extend the transfer window to Monday 2nd September and instead opted for 23:00 Saturday 31st August. Leaving us 2 days less than every other team to get transfers. Rumour has it they have done this to suit The Rangers transfer embargo which is pointless as they have already signed umpteen f#cking players! Bell ends!

Bco88

The the Rangers haven't had a signing ban at all. How could they have?
Why would the SFA hinder Scottish football by disadvantageing their top team, in Europe, against other euro sides? Is it accidental? Incompetence? Deliberate? Corrupt? Malicious?

Bit unfair for celtic though, as they can then be blackmailed into paying higher fees as the selling club will have the buffer of a further 2 days to sell if deal falls through!

Rangers can still register players as they are freeby rejects that no respectable club would touch with a pointy jobby!

Let them 'sign' as many players as they want during an embargo, just shows they their Club is all about.

The SFA knew they would use the 2 days to do something right stupid like sign more players they cannot afford or that would bet against them, they are probably saving Rangers from themselves. However, it does make the rest of Scottish Football vulnerable.

I have friends and family that support Rangers but sometimes I just wish the Club was run more professionally and without this cringeworthy mock outrage attitude Ally has in an attempt to compensate for how poor a Manager he is. ~ Mrs E

30 Aug 2013 08:25:26
ED007, Bhoys/Ghirls and wee Pat.
What are your thoughts on Stokes and Izzuigerre?
Should we sell one or both? Lennon I think told us a lot by leaving Izzy out of game on Wednesday, as he could not trust him defensively.
Also if West Brom put in an offer for Stokes I would take it, especially if we bring in another top class striker.
I would also like to clarify a post I made about us being stronger than last season, what I meant was we came through 6 games without 3 of our best players yet still got through to group stages, we now have 6 new players in (counting Biton and Pukki although technically not yet signed) I think at least 4 of these will go straight into team on a regular basis Van Dijk, Boerrighter, Biton and Pukki with the other two Balde and Myoukolo as good squad members.
These players will add that extra bit of class to Celtic and will strengthen us quite a bit. Timalloy

30 Aug 2013 10:41:36
Kevin-Prince Boateng undergoing a medical at Schalke, Christian Eriksen in talks over personal terms with Spurs bhoys and ghirls. I know we seem to have sold 3 of our core starting XI, but Ajax and Milan have done the same this summer - a few decent signings today and tomorrow will ensure we're challenging for that 2nd spot in the group! #FeelingAlotMoreOptimisticBhoy

30 Aug 2013 10:18:30
Craig Gordon is with sevco at there training park working on his fitness (true inside info)

He's been there most of the summer from what i'm lead to believe.

MgC {Ed007's Note - Craig Gordon is going/has went through some personal hell recently. And before any gossip starts it is nothing to do with the usual vices that footballers can get trapped by like drink/drugs/women etc. The family don't want anything in the public domain but that is why he isn't with a team, he is spending his time dealing with the sad situation.}

30 Aug 2013 01:13:17
Does anyone know if Celtic will now be issuing a 3rd kit?
If so, any leads?
Thanks,

Ontario Bhoy

No third strip release this year.Team will wear last season's black kit but now with Magners on it instead of Tennents.

Jungle Bhoy.

30 Aug 2013 00:10:22
Ed do you know if Alfred Finnbogason is in Glasgow?

MikeyBhoy88 {Ed007's Note - Sorry Mikey I don't.}