Celtic Banter Archive October 30 2016

30 Oct 2016 22:27:38
Hi Ed, not Celtic related but know you have a bit of knowledge on kodi. Just got a box and going to install Wookie but not sure what build is good for getting Celtic tv and movies. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Cheers

COYBIG.

{Ed007's Note - DCSports on is the place to be for Celtic fans mate, live streams and plenty of other content for us Tims. It's right there on the WOOKIE main page as well. Any problems give me a shout.}

31 Oct 2016 05:00:25
Guys I have a firestick which I had Dc sports on but is now not working what box would you suggest I buy to fix this?

31 Oct 2016 08:59:07
I was having a lot of grief recently Kerzo1888, what I had to do was update SportsDevil and DC Sports and now it's back to working great again.

31 Oct 2016 10:06:36
Thanks Kevbhoy I'll give that a go today.

31 Oct 2016 23:24:50
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30 Oct 2016 18:57:46
Defo won't go for £40m but think he will be scotlands first £20m player english sides alwiz state there taking a gamble buying players for £10m from up here i. e koeman on mnf last season abt VVD but what celtic have in there favour to counter this all recent players we have sold to teams down there have done well recently VVD soton POTY last season wanayama moved to spurs and forster broke there clean sheet record last year plus moussa awready has experience playing down there so agree with the other poster celtic hold the cards here and shouldn't be fooled into a team doen there undervalueing him because he comes from scottish football no less than £20m with the usual 10/ 15% sell on fees imo.

31 Oct 2016 01:17:19
I will never speculate on any of of our better players leaving . Only encourages them or their agents who no doubt would read Celtic's top forum and agents in particular may twist anything we post to upset our players .

With top players I keep my head well down in the sand but I would humbly suggest that Ambrose, Commons and Boyata are available in a job lot or individually at a reduced price to a good home.

31 Oct 2016 08:23:08
He should be listening to those around him and people like Zizou. Not thinking about jumping at the first Southampton that comes along. Stay here and develop, look at somebody like Henke, and when he's ready move on to a really top side. It will all come down to the club's resolve though.

30 Oct 2016 16:43:39
I know it's early but where do people think we should or could strengthen in January I can't see us making much noise the squad we have is without doubt the strongest it's been in years.

30 Oct 2016 17:04:40
Gordo-While he's been superb this season we need cover for Brown big time in fact it might be better to say we need to sign the next Broonie and have Scot there as cover given the stage of his career 🍀.

30 Oct 2016 17:53:25
If it was only one player to come in I would strengthen CM.

30 Oct 2016 20:30:54
Based on what Rodgers said before end of last transfer window, I am assuming that a CM is still his top priority. As mentioned on this site James McCarthy could be top of the list.

{Ed001's Note - 100% that is his first choice priority signing that he wants.}

30 Oct 2016 21:08:19
Will Brebdan get him Edd01?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know, it all comes down to finance as the lad is surplus at Everton.}

30 Oct 2016 21:39:19
Any idea of Everton's asking price? I am guessing minimum 10 million as his contract is not up until 2020 and they paid around 12 million for him.

As much as I would love McCarthy at Celtic, I would not pay anymore than 6 million for him, as I reckon we could get someone just as good or better from a different league, who is also younger and thus has better sell on value.

{Ed001's Note - I don't know the price, there are too many little things that can affect it to make it worthwhile worrying about, to be honest.}

30 Oct 2016 22:40:20
What age is McCarthy?, he can't be that old, would love him to come to Celtic, but if money is what motivates him, he'd be better staying down sarf.

{Ed007's Note - He turns 26 next month.}

31 Oct 2016 01:31:41
He was at Hampden on the 23rd and I don't think he was supporting the New Club .
He doesn't appear to play well for the ROI, but if Brendan Rodgers had him here he maybe be able to use him in a way that uses his strengths and good points well and get more out of him .
I think if we do get him he will know that leaving the EPL and coming to the SPL will probably finish his career in the EPL and hopefully that will encourage him to perform at his highest level.

30 Oct 2016 12:09:55
Reading what Rodgers has said about Commons - and how he has implied that he has no future - I really feel he is treating someone who has been a great player for and servant to the club in a terrible way. He says about his fitness but I take issue with this: Rogic, much as I like him, is virtually guaranteed not to finish the game and has very little pace. So why could Commons not perform a similar role, be it from the start or the bench? I think we are missing a trick by not even giving the guy a chance.

30 Oct 2016 12:23:16
What would commons added this season like
Top of the league unbeaten
League done before November
Champions league qualified
First cup final reached
As long as this continues then he manager is right.
Now every manager has his own ideas and ants his own players
How can anyone say commons has been treated bad either
From what I have read the manager has been truthful with commons and ever other player he isn't see in his plans.
How is that treating him bad?

30 Oct 2016 12:59:32
As far as I know Rogic hasbeen a model professional . Commons has been a disrespective influence and should have been shown the door a year ago. You won't build a team with a self centred thug in it.

30 Oct 2016 13:04:22
We'd be better of without him.

30 Oct 2016 13:04:22
What could Commons add? Well he is the only true replacement like for like for Rogic, who we all know can't last 90.
I seem to remember Commons getting pelters on here over his fitness, Rogic doesn't get it. Also Commons lasted 90 mins, we are just seeing the benefit of having Izzy due to KTs injury.
What do we do if Rogic is injured.

30 Oct 2016 13:48:31
Can someone tell me what is it commons has actually done? I read mention of him being disruptive etc but I've never heard this?

30 Oct 2016 14:09:43
Old Bhoy you really take the biscuit, explain to me why commons is a THUG, you came on here and slated some one for saying Gamboa was'nt very good and no one should slate our players, then YOU call one of them a thug, unbelievable.

30 Oct 2016 14:24:16
I think we will try and offload Commons in January if anyone is interested.

Rodgers has already stated that he won't play him, so it makes sense to sell and free up a decent wage and reduce the size of our squad.

{Ed007's Note - With only 6 months left on his deal come January just pay him up and free him never mind trying to get any money for him.}

30 Oct 2016 14:50:33
You know what Lawwell is like, would not surprise me if he gets 500K for him in January lol.

30 Oct 2016 20:13:16
Who in the team would he replace?

30 Oct 2016 20:37:08
If he were to come he would be competing with Tierney for LB slot.

31 Oct 2016 01:51:24
Commons public reaction to been substituted towards the end of an European game last season was that of a low life thug . I can understand a player been disappointed at been substituted but it is accepted in the game that a player can only show so much in public . Any normal person, who was near the prolonged incident, in the stand or watching on tv would have no doubt Commons rage was excessive and I have no doubt went a long way towards R D loosing " the dressing room " .
I am of an age that the manager or boss is always right, and because he/ she holds that position the least a player or employee can do is show his dissent in private .
I am surprise that the Board let him get away with it because what he did was not only disrespectful to R D but also to the whole club fans and all.

31 Oct 2016 06:01:28
Commons has scored just shy of 100 goals for the club, been player of the year in Scotland and has proved his worth time and again. He is one of our most creative players and yet has not even been named as a sub either in cup games or when wholesale changes were made in the league. I think not even giving him a chance is treating him very badly after all he has done. Some people have very short memories. To mention the successes so far this season and ask what could have been better would imply you are happy to rest on your laurels - would you be content if de vries was still in goal and we continuing to ship goals but winning or would you highlight where you believe there could be improvements? And for calling him a thug, you either show a total lack of understanding of the word or have an underlying bias that you are unable to overlook.

31 Oct 2016 07:29:50
Hows he been treated badly?
hes still getting a wage and I could almost guarantee he was told by BR his position at the club ages ago.

I'm always greatful for his service and the goals he's left some good memories but KC has no place in our team. None of the midfield or forward players deserve to be dropped in place of him and could anyone honestly say they miss him in the team.

31 Oct 2016 11:33:09
By not being given a chance!

31 Oct 2016 13:49:38
Not been given a chance?
Jesus the previous 2 managers had issues with KC and he still got game time I'm not sure many others would have got the same chances.
He also trains with the first team that's his chance to show what he can do.

He doesn't fit into system it's as simple as that.
There isn't a single player in that team that deserves to be dropped in place of KC I think the majority of us would agree that.

31 Oct 2016 17:16:53
He has been a problem where ever he has played . He wants to put an "I" into team and Brendan Rodgers knows only too well, to keep him at a distance or he would be trying to put B R out of a job too.

31 Oct 2016 21:59:01
Jesus - so when has Rodgers given him a chance in the team? And in what way is Rogic - who, before I am accused of anything, really like as a player but can't finish a game - more mobile, fitter or even more of a goal threat than Commons? Sure, start with Rogic, but rather than bringing on someone like Bitton, why not go for a similar style of player: someone attaching, creative and likely to score or have a major hand in a goal, LIKE COMMONS? I think naming 24 instead of 25 in the European squad and leaving him out was snub that he is totally undeserving of.

01 Nov 2016 00:29:41
You are talking out your arse as usual old bhoy the guy has been fantastic for Celtic.

30 Oct 2016 09:20:30
Never seen the game yesterday but just watched some highlights. We played well and although it was 1 nil it could and should have been 4 or 5 just need to put away the chances.

It looked like Aberdeen were putting themselves about a bit, tackles were not in short supply.
A wins a win just need to continue the good form and hopefully add another quality player or two in the Jan window.

HH.

30 Oct 2016 11:21:43
I think a few naughty tackles went unpunished, but we stood up well and kept our heads. On another day its 3 or 4 nil easily. By mcinnes reckoning of turning up for the last 5 mins they should have won. He is attempting to motivate his players for what could potentially be the most one sidedfinal. If we take our chances it will be just that hopefully, just a shame KT will miss it.

30 Oct 2016 13:11:23
On the live chat yesterday there was quite a bit of chat about MacInnes. The guy is a drivelling buffoon. The more and more we beat them the more bitter he is getting. Hoping he is a bit more bitter at the end of next month.

30 Oct 2016 14:56:50
I was talking to my rangers supporting gaffer and some of hem fancy him to be their next manager.
I said I hope so.
He laughed when I said you'd be better with the guy fae st Johnstone.

30 Oct 2016 06:30:16
Dunno if it's just me who thinks it but when BR bought De Vries a while ago it seems he also got a new keeper in Craig Gordon.
Still prone to the occasional blunder but by and large his game has improved immensely. HH.

30 Oct 2016 08:14:08
Thought that myself brendan signing devries and dropping Gordon was a masterstroke and the boot up the arse he needed.

30 Oct 2016 08:59:19
Mally-Motivating Craig Gordon may have been the outcome but I think you're re-writing history there brother with respect to the initial intention. I think De Vries was a failed experiment and Brendan's biggest mistake. Main thing though is CG has risen to the challenge and is a top class keeper and an excellent shot stopper. 🍀.

30 Oct 2016 09:02:56
The occasional blunder? He's had a blunder every other game so far this season. He can't control his 6 yard box Saturdays game he couldn't pick pass further than 5 meters. When he does decide to come for the ball he's either going to lunge at someone or completely fluff it up. First and for most he's a keeper his job is to save the ball he does that some times and some of his "great saves" are his over reacting dives and falls to the ground.

30 Oct 2016 11:26:27
I don't understand the need to criticise our players and see the negative when our team is UNBEATEN in the league, into a final and still in Europe, and totally dominating the sevconians. Everyone is entitled to opinions, can't we just enjoy what we are seeing at the moment instead of finding fault after evety match. Just saying.

30 Oct 2016 12:28:26
Gordon has definitely raised his game since he got back in the team
But saying that a top class goalkeeper should be a priority signing soon.

30 Oct 2016 12:59:28
6 clean sheets in last 6 domestic games and had Toure not blundered twice it would most likely have been another in the champions league as well.

30 Oct 2016 13:10:23
Toprig last 5 domestic games 5 clean sheets, every keeper makes mistakes even the best did you see the Euros in the summer.
I said at the time when the very best goalies were palming shots out only for striker to net it at least CG in great company as they all do it.

30 Oct 2016 22:21:05
It's called good management dropped boot up the arse and he comes back a better keeper bit like deila constantly playing Armstrong on the left wing and he's struggling but BR starts playing him in the middle and now we have a player good management.