Celtic Banter Archive August 07 2016

07 Aug 2016 22:15:38
Vorm. no smoke without fire, and there is starting to be a lot of smoke imo, also I agree with LG being greedy it's getting more noticeable, but I heard a player during pre season say BR has asked them to shoot more after he watched last seasons games, and to be fair LG is one of the best strikers of a ball we have at parkhead, #Keep The Faith!

07 Aug 2016 23:13:28
Vorm? no chance he is on 48k per week. and we wernt looking at him, it was made up by some person on twitter.

08 Aug 2016 11:01:23
I would like someone to tell CG that you are aloud to keep the ball between the white lines from a bykick. You don't always have to boot it into the stands.

08 Aug 2016 11:33:46
Joe it might take a while for Griffiths to realise there's others around him now who are just as able to finish as him.

07 Aug 2016 21:26:55
Today when it was 1-1 Rodgers went with 3 at the back to go for the win. When we got the lead he changed it back to 4 at the back this is something we would never have seen from deila he would have stuck it out and we would have ended up with a draw. I like the fact he changed it up to go for it happy Celt today.

08 Aug 2016 00:09:21
At last we have a manager that is tactically aware, a manager that can see that things are not working and change it during a game. The changes he made today changing the formation of the team is a breath of fresh air. We've had years of managers subbing like for like and hoping something happens. I predict good times ahead.

08 Aug 2016 16:49:18
The bashing of Rd is really getting boring, how about just praising br 4 the changes he made at the right times, rather than trying to use it to put Rd down. Funny if Rd hadn't brought on rogic against Killie we'd have drawn that game n that was a big game at that stage of the season, n by supposedly not being able 2 deploy tactics, make the right changes etc he still won 3 trophies out of 6 n we all know we were cheated out of at least 2 more.
Not bad 4 a guy who can't change a game.
Credit to br as he made a change and it worked, deserved victory and a good hard won 3 points.
Here we go 10 in a row.

08 Aug 2016 22:04:23
Bigshaw, I am with u . I just cannot understand why we can't move on from the past and hopefully enjoy the present and future achievements of BR and Celtic.

07 Aug 2016 20:53:12
Great start and will only get better when Rodgers gets all on same page. I would like LG to realize a pass to a player and getting a goal is just as good as scoring (not bashing him) . Like when he chested it down in box and took a shot when Dembele was wide open free top of box 5 yards away and better position to score.

Ed could shed some light on this knowing BR tactics or your opinion. Why is KT not doing more crosses? KT is 1 of the best crossers I have seen, he always puts it in dangerous place in box and never misses. Also why not let KT take corners with his great crosses? I know it's early in season but we need to use KT crosses and hope BR does more.
Also Gordon again miss judges a cross which almost leads to a free header goal. he has been lucky to be in team cause of the cheap option. Badly need a better keeper if we won't to go far in Europe.

08 Aug 2016 01:56:48
We need kt where he is bud to defend. If SS fill's his boots. We will be laughing.

08 Aug 2016 03:20:22
Rglen8. I know but KT really is a superstar player and he checks his runs, understands/ reads the game and always gives his all to get back to win the ball if he coughed it up.

We have to give Delia credit in how he used KT! Last year KT was a main focus on offense and he put in a lot of crosses which always led to chances. Having toure/ sevchenko to hold back let's him to go forward. Just don't want to lose his crosses or runs cutting in middle cause he really is an all round player that we need to help get offense going.

07 Aug 2016 20:48:02
So Guys a good result today for our first game . Good to see Scott Sinclair get off the mark.
Now is it down to BR or PL or JP that we have been able to get in some quality players. Dembele / Sinclair/ Toure and no doubt another few to come in CL money or not.
As we are a team then its well done to Celtic.
HH.

07 Aug 2016 20:32:28
Wasn't of best performance, but enjoyed the game, tynecastle is always a tough venue, very physical. Considering this came on the back of a European game, it's a very good 3 points. Teams still got a way to go, players still getting used to each other and br methods. But we are starting to look like a totally different proposition for teams compared to last season. we deploy multiple tactics during games, once we have added a few more, Its great to look forward to games now opposed to last year! Hh.

07 Aug 2016 21:17:39
definitely less predictable that is for sure …and not so one-paced.

07 Aug 2016 19:35:35
A special mention on here for young o'Connell.

Thrown in at deep end due to circumstance (injuries and a certain bombscare) and he has been SUPERB!

So much so, that yofsy alongside Toure, I never once missed big Eric or Jozo - and that's all down to how well he's slotted in there.

With Eric and Jozo on the mend, and O'connell able to step in, I don't see much room for boyata or efe.

07 Aug 2016 21:17:53
fine point

unsung hero today.

07 Aug 2016 21:04:37
Think Boyata could learn a lot from Toure, he's got the strength pace height to be a good centre half may come good in time if not get rid.

07 Aug 2016 22:30:03
O'Connell has been excellent and Eric and Jozo will have a fight on their hands getting the jersey off him if he continues like this.

Boyata is 25 now and turns 26 in November. He has already been at Man City with Toure and some other excellent defenders like Kompany and looks like he hasn't learned much already. I don't think he will improve and I can see him leaving if someone is willing to take him.

07 Aug 2016 18:49:47
Wasn't best game I've ever seen today but any win at tynecastle is always a good win as far as I'm concerned what I did like about today was the fight and the communication between the players think that was a lot to do with toure being on the pitch in my opinion him being there gave the players extra confidence especially young O'Connell who wasn't scared to have a go when needed don't know if anyone agrees but I thought for the hour Armstrong played he looked as if he's gained a couple of yards of pace final point I thought the way Rodgers conducted himself after the game was very refreshing especially his honesty about the game and individual players sorry I've went on guys not posted for about 2 years just won my cancer fight so a bit tipsy and happy.

{Ed007's Note - Hi Graham, I remember you mate. It's nice to see you back and that's wonderful news about your illness, congratulations on your victory (clap) You take care.}

07 Aug 2016 19:16:46
Graham80; Big congrats with your battle against C.

HH.

07 Aug 2016 19:18:25
top class grahamd80 and welcome back aboard …I echo the sentiments expressed by ED

your posts are too small in my world …. :)

07 Aug 2016 19:23:06
well done and congrats Graham.

07 Aug 2016 19:24:57
Congratulations Graham that's wonderful news, I thought Armstrong had a great game and got about the pitch well but thought the team in general worked hard and done well here's hoping it's just the start and continues!

07 Aug 2016 19:28:53
Hail hail grahamd80, fantastic news 4 u bud and agree with your assessment of the game and manager. We usually do well at swinecastle n glad that continued 2day, it was a battle n we stood up to the test, thought brown again was great and is game by game getting back to the level we need from him. -Kt fantastic as ever, along with yours O'Connell n lustig, I like lustig at centre back. Up front in the forward positions we look good so good signs, although 1 or 2 more signings as well as hopefully anew goalkeeper I'd feel that was a strong team, minus 3 or 4 more of the squad players who won't get a game. Again fantastic news for you mate.

07 Aug 2016 19:46:08
Congrat with winning your battle.

{Ed001's Note - congrats Graham, always good to see someone win that fight.}

07 Aug 2016 20:02:05
Echo all sentiments that is the best result of the day

Well done and WB 👍🍀.

07 Aug 2016 20:02:15
Thanks everyone so much appreciated. Been reading everyone's posts as always but was so nervous to post myself. Thanks for putting me at ease guys means a lot. Hail hail.

07 Aug 2016 20:26:39
Congratulations mate hail hail.

07 Aug 2016 20:47:57
Well done fella that's great news!

07 Aug 2016 21:25:12
Get yourself on the live chat graham if you can during games the banters good and the Ed does a great job.

{Ed007's Note - Cheers mate.}

07 Aug 2016 21:27:12
Enjoy your tipple mate, i doth my cap to your good health. My my its been a lovely Sunday.

07 Aug 2016 18:26:39
ED007 any substance to the Vorm rumours.

{Ed007's Note - I've not heard anything myself Tim but there's plenty of people saying it.}

07 Aug 2016 17:29:08
Was never going to be a classic but; thought we should our battling qualities today which is needed to win certain difficult fixtures like today. 👏👏.

07 Aug 2016 17:05:18
Toure and brown outstanding maybe big toure maybe what brownies needed last few years another leader to help him.

07 Aug 2016 17:23:22
noticed big KT never stopped talking throughout the match Mally, Natural leader bud.

07 Aug 2016 17:32:01
Toure will make a big big difference. O'Connell will come on leaps and bounds. So will anyone who plays alongside him. Mally, think you might be spot on, maybe Brown needed some help and someone solid behind him. Looking better already.

07 Aug 2016 17:52:46
maybe what Broony needed was manager that knew how to set up a team, he was asked to do too much useless running for the last two seasons . he has been excellent in these first few games now that he is clear of injury and has had a chance to get his fitness back. I thought Forrest was great today! no doubt ere will be games when it doesn't come off for him as that is the nature of wingers! but hope BR gets him signed up. All that is needed is for Mulgrew to come and some of our poster will need psychotropic medication.

07 Aug 2016 20:29:14
In a whole page of comments I am surprised nobody has mentioned, probably the biggest reason Hearts were able to apply pressure on us, the award of the penalty by referee for incident the ref didn't see, The ref clearly demonstrated that he heard something as he pointed to his ears . Probably the Hearts fans, as he made no attempt to speak to his assistant as he did on other occasions .
7 Bookings of Hearts players, surely one or two had to be reds, remember the tackle on Kieran Tierney, red every day of week .

07 Aug 2016 22:10:15
At least your consistent OB was waiting for u to say something about it, most other posters have said it was an honest mistake.
Not much chance of you saying that eh lol.
Just waiting on DN30 congratulating PL and JP on the good signings we made now. :)

07 Aug 2016 16:56:44
Enough is enough with this blatant cheating by referees against us, i'm sick of this honest mistake crap, everybody watching that game can see there was no contact by Tierney on their player, its obvious that there is an anti-Celtic agenda with these refs. It's time the Celtic board grew a set and made an official complaint about it.

07 Aug 2016 17:16:43
What good will an official complaint do? No point. The great Jock Stein talks about it 50 years ago. You have to accept these decisions. You don't have to like them but that's the way it is. Complaining will achieve nothing. Follow the BR example. Like he said, an "honest mistake". Who cares we won. Hail Hail.

07 Aug 2016 17:27:31
wot about not sending broony off for two crunchers, or kolo penalty claim james, swings and roundabouts bud,

07 Aug 2016 17:42:53
Sorry as much as I was raging about the penalty I honestly don't think the refs are cheating against us I just think the standard of refs in Scotland as a whole is poor there is just no consistency in what they do as bhoywonder says we could've had players sent off.

07 Aug 2016 17:43:00
for me the ref gave the penalty because it looked like one from his angle although we know it was a blatant dive i hope walker gets hammered for it he even done it again late on trying to get scot brown sent off absolute low life as i said in the live chat they need to chop off any goal scored through blatant diving to win pens and alter the result accordingly then hammer the player with hefty suspensions to try and root out the cheats.

07 Aug 2016 17:51:52
A complaint will bring it out in the open and shame and show up these masons for what they are this has happened since our inception not just now, i don't need to accept their dodgy decions its just out and out blatant cheating. And as for Brown not getting sent off what about Sammon not getting sent off for a worse challenge than Browns when on a yellow? I know if we complain we probably won't get anywhere as this is the same Sfa that let rangers get away with anti-Catholic bigotry for over 100 years, but it will let them know we won't let them away with it.

07 Aug 2016 17:54:52
Broony didn't put a tackle in that deserved a red card but two heart players did. Kolo didn't foul the guy he just fell over. No swings and roundabouts there just rank bad refereeing.

07 Aug 2016 17:56:49
Bh am not being biased never even a booking for broony and never a pen.

07 Aug 2016 18:15:13
Jamesbhoy calm down your skin. there is no bias against anyone. As AlanP says it's just crap refereeing. You do need to accept it because complaining about it won't make any difference. So when we get a bad decision against us in Europe, is that biased, because we have had plenty of them.

07 Aug 2016 18:20:40
the referee got a few things wrong today

it affected BOTH sides

he also got a lot right

in first half he went through a whistle happy 10 minutes and the penalty was the last part of that "spell"

our 1st goal IMVHO could easily have been chalked off …it wasn't …where was the bias there

i also think that scott brown was very very fortunate not to get booked and that Watt was extremely unfortunate to get booked for his exchange with Brown ….

swings and roundabouts for me…. today at least.

07 Aug 2016 18:21:39
i know they weren't offences bhoys, my point is if the refs have it in for us there was two flashpoints that they couldve used, could easily have given a pen against KT, SB couldve got a 2nd yellow also, i don't think there's any bias, i just think the standard is honking tbh.

07 Aug 2016 18:29:38
No conspiracy, just a mistake by the referee, who was let down by his linesman, retrospective action against Walker will at least in some part discourage any would be divers, maybe a three match ban for anyone judged to have dived blatantly, other cases which are too close to call but might involve just as much cheating, will have to be judged differently,

07 Aug 2016 18:36:04
Whether it's biased, incompetence or even cheating, it's up to Celtic to make an issue of any of these recurring incidents publicly after the games, using the video evidence, to make the establishment and the officials aware that they are under severe scrutiny,
Sir Alex did it at Old Trafford for decades and it served as some form of deterrent or at least made them think twice?

07 Aug 2016 18:41:22
i think boerigter could 2 game ban for dive at mcdiarmid.

07 Aug 2016 18:43:52
derk B got punished for the same thing so i'd imagine a few games ban.

07 Aug 2016 19:01:25
Johnny have you actually been watching Celtic games over the years? There has been an agenda against us since 1888, these people cannot stomach what we stand for and what we represent, to say there is no bias against us is just laughable. There even has been admission's of guilt by these biased bigoted referee's usually at rangers nights on the after dinner speaking circuit. You can believe what you want that's your own perogative but me and millions of other Celtic fans know what is going on with these biased refs.

07 Aug 2016 20:36:09
The innocence of some, not half an hour into season and the officials conspire to do us once again .
It's never a conspiracy against Celtic but the managers that took it on the chin had more to take on chins than those who made a song and dance about it .
The great J Stein didn't let them away without commenting . He told one referee he was as big a bastard as his father had been . The ref was afraid to charge him.

07 Aug 2016 16:49:48
Great start, Hearts hacked their way through the game, as per usual, however we grinded out the result. Forrest and Brown look like different players!

Tynecastle is horrible, it's full of knuckle dragging goons!

07 Aug 2016 18:23:08
miko

i could get a ticket but as for the knuckle dragging goons…it didn't sound too clever with 500 or so belting out "go on home british soldiers go on home"…I'm not sure what part of the world they are occupying at the moment …wherever it is when Scott Sinclair my good mate (a major in the army no less) would have been leaping for joy and running around like a crazed maniac with excitement ….

we need to get our own house in order before we start throwing stones ….

songs today were irrelevant …pointless…. gormless and completely silly to be perfectly honest.

07 Aug 2016 19:26:44
My point is that Tynecastle is full of knuckle dragging goons!?!

07 Aug 2016 16:43:47
Great result today and once again the team showed great character under severe pressure. Tynecastle is a tough place to go. Did anyone hear Rodgers talking in the studio? He was asked about the penalty incident and described it as an "Honest Mistake" Brilliant!

07 Aug 2016 16:33:42
Anybody have any thoughts on Antonio Valencia? See he is available for 1.5m, just a thought.

07 Aug 2016 17:11:51
Yes from me.

07 Aug 2016 18:41:42
Could we afford his wages though? Would also venture to say that Valencia and janko are very similar players and i like the look of janko under BR.

07 Aug 2016 16:26:30
Great start for scott sinclair, hopefully more to come, does anyone know who BR is interested in as he said there's more to come, is there any rumours.

07 Aug 2016 16:17:55
Toure was immense today. And Sinclair showed that he can be a goal threat from out wide. But Armstrong and Mcgregor were invisible.

07 Aug 2016 17:05:27
Agree, Armstrong and McGregor were our worst players on the park.

07 Aug 2016 17:21:11
Thought Armstrong was ok nothing great Iam expecting a lot more of him but agree about Mcgregor loses ball too much for me thought brown was brilliant still a bit away from getting back but when he plays like that that's why we need him in there especially places like Pittodrie n today.

07 Aug 2016 18:40:51
Might Slag wee mcgregor but without him driving at the hearts defence the first goal doesn't come about.

07 Aug 2016 16:06:16
not a vintage performance today but we will take it first 3 points of the season.

07 Aug 2016 16:16:56
Take that no bother. Hard place to go to. What a start for sinclair it was some finish.

07 Aug 2016 16:18:02
Take 3 points at Tynecastle after a tricky European game all day long! And can't get much better start From Sinclair!

07 Aug 2016 16:42:26
Agreed good performance I felt, against a hearts team who r always up 4 it at home. Thought we got stuck in about them, looked good on the break, and defended well 4 the majority of the game. Never a penalty but were used to it, well done the players n br, Sinclair good finish n some good touches and pace for the goal was superb, dembele looked strong, lady n a real threat all day, lg worked hard and played more of a team role, great setup 4 the goal. Brown 4 me game by game getting back to his best, n we were pretty solid in defence. Well done James Forrest took his goal well n if he can finally get consistency into the level of performance today then could be a player, just hope he can kick on n actually fulfill some of his potential.
Hail hail.

07 Aug 2016 21:21:42
Meant PACY but auto text came up with lady. Happy at things so far under br, more to be done as in players out n 1 or 2 in but so far so good. n as always it's a joy starting off a new season supporting Celtic, whoever the manager is, the anticipation and excitement of watching the hoops win lose or draw faithful thru and thru. That first excitement seeing the hoops as a youngster never leaves. Hail hail.

07 Aug 2016 15:13:42
Anyone seen the 12 year old kid karamoko Dembele we have on the books? Dynamite hope we don't loose him at an early age to the vultures.

07 Aug 2016 15:29:55
Couldn't believe it when I seen this boy! And only 12! What a wee player he is. pace, power and can score goals! Still a wee guy, but if he can keep it up he'll be a cracking player! Miles ahead of the other players! Running rings round the Barcelona youngsters!

07 Aug 2016 14:12:17
Hi ghirls and bhoys hail hail for the new season. What's everyone's thoughts of making a bid for Christian tello? He's been told he hasn't a future anymore at barca. And would be fantastic option for the club as can play any of the attacking positions and has pace that not many players in the world have.

07 Aug 2016 16:46:06
Great shout I always liked this kid, maybe not kicked on but who is going to get a game ahead of Messi, Suarez, Neymar.

07 Aug 2016
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07 Aug 2016 11:32:09
So that's 3 in with another 3 to come according to BR. Who/ what positions do we think will be targeted next? For me -

GK - Vorm would be a great signing but I think Gabulov is more likely.

CM - We need someone who can pick a pass and boss a game on a consistent basis. Norwood perhaps? There must be someone on the continent within our reach surely. Hakim Ziyech would be the dream for me but can't see it happening.

ST - If Ciftci leaves we need another forward. Bamford would be a good third choice and can also play as a right winger or no10.

Initially felt we needed a new right back this summer but I'm now warming to Janko and still think Lustig is excellent as long as he isn't expected to play every game.

07 Aug 2016 12:43:17
Don't fancy Norwood but agree we need a new keeper and a creative midfielder and I'd be happy going into season, think when all Cbs are fit we're fine there as well.

07 Aug 2016 13:00:02
Would love Birkir Bjarnason for the midfield.

07 Aug 2016 13:17:01
Keeper, vorm ideally
Holding midfielder , get rid of bitton, too slow and flattered to deceive.
Creative midfielder
Left footed forward / winger
That would do me, not asking for much, lol 😁.

07 Aug 2016 13:35:44
LM67 Norwood signed for Brighton a couple of days ago.

07 Aug 2016 10:43:51
Is scott sinclair deal all done and through and is there a chance he'll get a run out today as he should be fit with training and pre season games he had with aston villa.

07 Aug 2016 10:52:49
Aye mate he's signed a 4 year deal and has been given the number 11 jersey.

07 Aug 2016 12:16:39
Will he be getting a run out today do u know.

07 Aug 2016 12:47:21
They are saying if his signing is cleared in time by the Sfa he will be in the squad. With Roberts out he could start We will find out an hour before kick off when they release the team news if he's in and cleared.

07 Aug 2016 13:30:21
He's on the bench mate.

07 Aug 2016 08:14:35
For the first time in a while I am looking forward to a season with real hope of success! BR is building a team capable of doing some real damage domestically and we have the best chance for a couple of seasons to actually make the CL group stages. Now with Sinclair signing, I even have a restored faith in our board to spend a little extra to put us out of sight of the rest. Mon the hoops!

07 Aug 2016 09:18:08
Totally agree with you rab good exciting football at a packed park head nothing like it.

07 Aug 2016 00:29:16
Just reading some of the stuff on here and I've gota say a lot of you are mad men so I've probably came to the right place then he he

07 Aug 2016 02:50:48
If that's a Braveheart reference, fair play.

{Ed007's Note - I edited a bit at the end mentioning a Wallace so you might be right, I've never seen the film.}

07 Aug 2016 04:08:00
Was it to do with him being a grass?

{Ed007's Note - No lol I think it was another Wallace.}

07 Aug 2016 04:18:18
Had you down as a right film buff Ed. As a picture and it's historical background it's lacking, but worth a watch still.

{Ed007's Note - I am a bit of a film buff but I just thought the Tartan Army embarras the country enough without making a film about their ancestors.}

07 Aug 2016 05:03:40
Wit ed u serious. It's the only film that makes me a proud.

{Ed007's Note - Why, who did you play in it?}

07 Aug 2016 10:37:35
always makes me cry when i watch braveheart. mel gibsons scots accent brings tears to my eyes.

06 Aug 2016 23:55:39
With our opening league match being at Tynecastle tomorrow, it brought back memories of 1992 when we beat Hearts 1-0 in our first match. We stood behind the best shaped goals in Scotland at the final whistle and sarcastically chanted "were going to win the league". How things have changed! Those were hard times for Celtic, but does anybody else look back fondly on those times?

07 Aug 2016 00:31:25
Is there any truth in the keeper in by monday rumours ed?

{Ed007's Note - I don't know mate, sorry.}

07 Aug 2016 07:17:48
I think the main problem with the Celtic support and Craig Gordon is we have been extremely lucky with the having boruc and Forster as our last two keepers chances are anyone we brought in after them good chance they would never be as good as those, just like we still hunger for a Larson or hartson type strikers! HH.

07 Aug 2016 09:01:09
Charles67 I do.
I was born in 1983 so a lot of the football I remember is around the late 80s early 90s with my dad taking me to the old stadium
When you are that young all you see is the players in the hoops.
I wish I could go back to watching celtic that way instead of hearing about how much the chairman makes
Or how much that player was sold for and how much His replacement cost.
I take my 7 year old daughter and she still watches that way. With just the joy of being there to see celtic.