16 Dec 2024 12:47:25
Great that we win the cup. That's what you set out to do on days like yesterday, so not complaining (today anyway?) about the overall performance.
My day was spoilt somewhat though. GT for sure made a mess of things and gifted them the lead. Sure no complaints about getting some stick, but the abuse he took yesterday by some was the worst I've ever heard and I be been going since the early 1970's. Only two or three ( in the North Stand) were shouting but never witnessed such abuse to one of our own players. They covered every angle. His family, his town and his religion.
I did politely tackle them. Fair to say, I decided to leave at full time, so never seen extra time. And never took the bus back to Celtic Park. Luckily I don't stay too far from Hampden.
Hopefully it was a one off. As I could not put up with that again. If you want to have a go at a player making a mistake that's fine by me but there is a line to be drawn. Although big fan of BR, I was far from happy with him yesterday and was calling for him to make changes.
Maybe was just unlucky. the vast majority of Celtic fans always back the team.
16 Dec 2024 13:16:48
Sorry to read that because that’s disgraceful behaviour from those 2 or 3 clowns.
Taylor always gives 100% and he deserves his own fans respect.
That’s a shame they wasted the cup final victory for you.
16 Dec 2024 14:29:14
I think it's a very distasteful factor of our support that we always have to have a scapegoat or 'blame-hound' in the ranks when mistakes are made. goals are conceded or in games we don't win.
Back when I started going to games it was players like big 'Yogi' Hughes, Tommy Callaghan or Harry Hood who got more stick than most even though they all gave 100%, contributed to and enjoyed great success. It's even more shameful when it delves deeper into a players private life and even religion. It goes against all Celtic stand for.
{Ed007's Note - I've backed GT for years but recently his form has dropped drastically and he was very poor yesterday but to read Celt65's post - and I don't doubt him as he is a long time respected poster - scunners me, there's never any need for that level of abuse against one of our own, what if one of GT's family was sitting there listening to that?
Another disappointing thing is that - and I may be wrong here - but I've always thought Celt65 was born in 1965, it's a sorry state of affairs when a Celtic player is taking that level of personal abuse from so called supporters but a near 60-year old man was the only one to challenge them about it. No offence meant with that Celt65 btw, you might be a ninja and fair play for speaking up but there should have been others around there doing the same or backing you up when you did.}
16 Dec 2024 15:05:05
It's definitely not right that they done that. He gives 100% each game. He is not the best left back in the world but if he was to be honest he wouldn't be playing for Celtic. I would say he would be a decent squad player but not first team player if I was to rate him But you can't fault his commitment.
16 Dec 2024 15:27:27
I would only ever slate a player when they're not performing to their capabilities. Now GT has been really poor lately but his limitation have always been obvious. He wears his heart on his sleeve though and as has been said his commitment can't be questioned. However, he has always been a step backwards. Now, with him stalling to sign a new deal, is the time to really go out there and sign a quality left back.
16 Dec 2024 15:29:45
These people should know better and not mess with us greenock bhoys, yoos are right he's not the most gifted footballer but gives his all.
16 Dec 2024 19:23:46
Thanks Ed and all the posters.
Yes 60 and definitely not a Ninja ?.
Wasn’t going to post at first but decided to call it out. Plenty must have heard as they were very vocal. Others might have challenged but I missed it
I have defended GT and he has dipped for sure and it was a bad mistake.
There are always players that get it tight when the chips are down.
Been to Hampden lots of times and all been good. As always one or two let the side down.
{Ed007's Note - ????