Celtic Banter Archive April 05 2021

05 Apr 2021 21:15:35
Does anyone expect an announcement on Howe tomorrow, to align with the stock exchange . I get a feeling we will be waiting until the end of the week, no more news has broken since last Thursday really . I hope I’m wrong but I have a feeling he will keep us waiting.

05 Apr 2021 21:28:03
I really don't know Quinn, it's hard to tell with the board these days.

05 Apr 2021 21:28:28
More hopeful of an announcement Quinn than expectant, but if it's going to be this week then another couple of day's won't make any difference. HH.

05 Apr 2021 21:37:55
I don't think The new manager will be put in place until the season ends now. Because it won't be his team with no time to work with the existing squad. If you could imagine a new manager taking over and we lose one or two games even before the end of the season people would be wanting rid of him Celtic may well say who it's going to be before the end of the season but I can't see him taking over just do due diligence on the squad that we have already.

05 Apr 2021 23:31:10
I agree Tony, I'd be hopeful the new manager will be announced shortly and start 'officially' at the end of the season. This would at least put the fans minds at ease, put an end to constant speculation and give us something to look forward to.

JK has been told he's managing the team until the end of the season at any rate.

06 Apr 2021 07:48:38
For me it makes complete sense to let Kennedy take the last 6 or so games and let the new manager start afresh in the summer. The board have let it go on this long, what difference will these last 6 or so games make? That said the new manager should be announced ASAP, even although he’s not in the dugout, he can closely monitor the squad, find out who he wants, who he doesn’t, and if any that were wanting out may now change their minds ie ajer ( not holding my breath on that though) . He can also start to work out what he’s needing to bring in and start making inroads on targets. The one thing I will say is wether it’s Howe ( which it looks like) or it’s another, whoever gets the gig MUST be shown patience and given time. This is a situation he’s inherited, not created. There’s one hell of a rebuild in that squad required if the ones who want out do leave, on top of the players their that simply aren’t good enough and any manager brought in has to be given time to sort this mess out.

06 Apr 2021 08:47:09
I would much prefer the new manager starts immediately as he has lots to do to prepare for next season.

1. He has to get players fit for next season.

2. He has to assess the squad and see who is staying and going.

3. He needs to get them used to his work methods.

4. He has to put all his staff in place.

5. He needs to start identifying new players.

6. He has to get them ready for CL qualifiers.

06 Apr 2021 10:03:09
We need him in now to start dealing with our shambles of a club and start preparing for all the work needing done. The Summer is too late. We are always too late in the CL even when we have a manager, to wait is inviting another disaster, then again our board do love creating them. It's the only thing the excel at. Great Businessmen though, never forget that. They've conned many with that garbage.

05 Apr 2021 17:53:30

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05 Apr 2021 18:40:40
Managed to listen to most of it at work again guys and it was great, I don’t like to be Mr Negative but I’m not exactly jumping through hoops about the possibility of Howe taking over. I feel it still leaves so many unanswered questions. Why so long, why now, what happens if he is choosing his own DoF what happens IF he gets homesick or another EPL team come calling are we back to square 1 with regards DoF and backroom staff. Could he be too nice for such a massive job? Or am I over thinking this horrendous season.

{Ed007's Note - Thanks CB and we're glad you're all enjoying it. As I said on the podcast I'm the same as JFP, it's not overly exciting but if it is Howe he will get my full backing.}

05 Apr 2021 19:35:05
Well done today lads. Really enjoy listening to the show. Looking forward to the next one.

{Ed007's Note - Thursday at half past 6 mate, and we've got someone that played against Celtic and Larsson on live 👀

05 Apr 2021 20:28:44
Ah super stuff. Will be working so might not get a chance to text in but will be definitely listening pal 👍.

{Ed007's Note - 👍👍

05 Apr 2021 20:49:38
I'm SOOOO looking forward to speaking to our mystery man. I only have ONE question for him. Absolute brilliant guest! HH.

05 Apr 2021 21:26:06
Missed today's Podcast, gutted as I wanted to hear JFP live, so I'll be tuning into the upload shortly.

I'm looking forward to the mystery guest 😀 on Thursday night.

Managed to get a ticket for this morning's 10AM @ St. Peter's Ed, Fr. Frank was in good form.

{Ed007's Note - He's had a tough time during lockdown, Pedro and is just really happy to be back doing his stuff for the Parish. Big Danny and Ian have been brilliant in helping him out, looking after him and keeping him sane lol.
If you fancy going through to the Schoenstat at Lennoxtown to meet JFP and Campsiebhoy when this is all over and I can arrange transport give me a shout 👍🙏

05 Apr 2021 21:31:59
I think he’ll be as cool as Ice and a nice Man. 👍.

05 Apr 2021 21:58:15
Ed that would great if Pedro could meet up with us at Schoenstatt as well. It’s a beautiful place in fact that’s the literal translation from the German. Seventeen acres of stop the world I want to get off heaven. I couldn’t believe when I first met Campsiebhoy there for the bells at New Year a few years ago. I’ll look forward to that 🙏.

{Ed007's Note - I'll definitely be through once lockdown's over and anyone else that can get crammed in the car en route is very welcome - but it's £20 for a lift back 😁

05 Apr 2021 23:18:18
He certainly has Ed, he was giving me a bit of chat on the way out - I've missed his cheek! The 3 Amigos were ever present, Danny, Ian (who's a lovely man) and my pal Peter Wedlock, and you're right, they all bounce off one another and keep each other going which isnae a bad thing.

I've just listened to tonight's Podcast, really enjoyed it and completely echo the points raised as well as the views shared - JFP was superb 👏.

It would be great to get the chance to meet up, I'd really like that - just let me know the details nearer the time and we can get something sorted 👍.

{Ed007's Note - Oh Peter's a great guy but I haven't seen him since lockdown started so I thought maybe he was isolating to protect his health, tell him that Mark (with the crutches lol) and his mum were asking for him when you see him. I've known Ian for years and was very good friends with his son, also Ian, who passed away.
The podcast is getting better and better and a big thanks & 👍 to JFP for his turn yesterday, I'm sure he'll be back on in the future.
I'll keep you up to date on the planned expedition.}

06 Apr 2021 15:23:06
Will do Mark, Peter's a good guy, my Wife's family lived beside the Wedlock's and they grew up together in Woodhead. Peter was in hospital for an op but looks well, I thought Ian had lost a bit of weight.

I'm just up the road and look forward to it 👍.

{Ed007's Note - I noticed that with Ian as well, he gave me a run up the road after Mass on Good Friday and said he had been ill for a while during lockdown when I said to him but he's feeling fine now.}

06 Apr 2021 20:06:18
He's a gentleman and I have a lot of time for Ian. I was gutted seeing him when he lost his bhoy but have no doubt that Fr. Frank, Danny, Peter and the 'old school' at St. Peters would have helped him, maybe even gave him purpose to keep going and hopefully still do.

God bless them all Mark, characters, and there are too few of them in the world 🙏.

{Ed007's Note - 🙏

05 Apr 2021 16:52:23
Wee dembelles bro looks the part and he's bigger scored for pboro.

05 Apr 2021 18:51:55
Mally, if we don't get better players in the door than Dembele's big brother, then next season will make this one look like a success. 😂.

05 Apr 2021 18:53:47
Young Dembele of Celtic was rated one of the best players for his age in Europe a few years ago.
This season Celtic didn’t a natural wide player for the right side, for 7 months and our young superstar couldn’t step up for whatever reason.

05 Apr 2021 19:11:19
Think he's too small buzz and I hate saying that.

05 Apr 2021 21:08:46
Too small like James Forrest you mean?

05 Apr 2021 21:30:40
Naw like dembelle.

05 Apr 2021 14:15:50
Celtic have a good cup record against Sevco and we also had a decent cup record against Rangers.
The last time any of their clubs beat Celtic in a 90 minutes cup game, was in 2003.
When John Hartson ( happy birthday ) missed a last minute penalty in the 2003 league cup final.
Celtic have since played their 2 clubs a combined 14 cup games since and we have won 10 matches and drawn 1 game ( the Broony game )
Rangers progressed in a league cup 1/ 4 final tie at Ibrox and achieved a league cup final in 2011 at Hampden, both in extra time.
And then Sevco won on penalties.

05 Apr 2021 12:23:53
Kris commons is just a fat andy walker!
Guys like walker, Nicholas, proven and commons are a bigger judas than Maurice Johnstone.

05 Apr 2021 13:03:50
Kris Commons and his wife will write anything for attention.
A few years ago his wife wrote for a newspaper and she mentioned a very personnel detail about a girl I worked with, who got to the final for Miss Scotland.

05 Apr 2021 13:47:52
* personal detail.

05 Apr 2021 15:38:06
U got her number buzz? 😂.

05 Apr 2021 11:24:41
Easter Monday always holds the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse 5.00pm

Two horses attracting money are
Run Wild Fred 17/ 2 (from 12/ 1)
Brace Yourself 12/ 1 (down from 16/ 1)
Go each way with Sly who pay 7 places.

05 Apr 2021 09:49:40
There was an astonishing end to the 1904/ 05 season.
Celtic and Rangers both finished top of the league with the same amount of points after 26 league games.
Rangers had a better goal difference but that didn't count in 1905.
That now meant a playoff match would take place at Hampden to determine the Champions.
An English referee was brought up from Preston to officiate the game because the Scottish football league said it was impossible to pick a Scottish referee for the match after the recent trouble, which had occurred in the previous months of 1905.
The trouble started on January 1st in the New Year Derby at Ibrox.
The game was abandoned in the 2nd half due to the Estimated large crowd of 70,000 continually spilled on to the pitch.
The rearranged match took place in our 2nd last game of the season.
Rangers only needed a draw to practically win the title, although they had a few games in hand still to play.
Celtic hammered Rangers 4-1 at Ibrox which gave us a better head to head record after drawing 2-2 in the league match at Celtic Park.
Celtic had now played all of our league matches but Rangers had 3 league games still to win, which they did with ease.
In between those fixtures, Celtic met Rangers in the 1905 Scottish Cup Semi Final in the March.
Rangers were winning the game 2-0 when the game was abandoned after 80 minutes due to crowd trouble.
The Celtic 4th all-time top goal scorer in our history, Jimmy Quinn was accused of kicking a Rangers player and was sent off.
The decision caused the crowd disturbance and the game was abandoned.
The SFA confirmed the result would stand at 2-0.
The Rangers player offered a statement to the SFA to confirm that Jimmy Quinn didn't kick him but the SFA still banned Jimmy Quinn for a full MONTH.
Back to the Championship Playoff match to determine the League Champions of 1905.
The game wasn't played until May 6th 1905
Celtic won the League by beating Rangers 2-1 at Hampden.
Celtic scored 2 quick fire goals in the 60th and 61st minutes.
Rangers replied in the 66th minute but the scoreline remained 2-1 to Celtic.
Jimmy Quinn played in the game after serving his one month ban but he failed to score in the match.
After losing the league in the playoff game, Rangers also lost in the 1905 Scottish Cup Final.
Celtic went on to dominate Scottish Football and it was the start of 6 titles in a row, up until 1910.

05 Apr 2021 11:11:21
Enjoyed reading a great piece of our clubs history from you again Buzz 👍 HH.

05 Apr 2021 08:01:12
Reports suggesting that Dominic McKay is leaving his job at the SRU imminently in order to start his new role at Celtic 3 months ahead of schedule.