Celtic banter 2

07 Oct 2025 11:39:56
Early reports from meeting is that it was a party political broadcast on behalf of the Celtic party. They are perfect and nothing needs to change.
Also they asked every board member if they were responsible for the press backstabbing, all denied it was them so that's put that to bed.
They did admit communication could be better and will look into that in the next 100 years when most of the whiny fans have died.
Protests need to ramp up against these arrogant clowns before apathy takes this club even further backwards.

07 Oct 2025 12:40:01
I'm honestly not sure what anybody was expecting apart from a bit of lip service and a regurgitated statement.

07 Oct 2025 13:00:42
We expected to find out what the attitude of this board was to the recent unrest. We now know, it’s arrogance, ignorance and contempt. They think they can wait this out. Let’s prove them wrong or we will be left with mediocrity for the foreseeable future.

07 Oct 2025 14:12:22
We already know the attitude of the board. This business plan of theirs, constantly making profits in transfer windows at the expence of real progression has been going on a fair bit longer than since the summer. Mismanagement in key appointments like DoF or Head of Recruitment have been a constant. The poor communication and being unable to read the room are an everpresent. Nobody needed them to tell us any of this.

07 Oct 2025 15:38:00
It was always going to be a 'party political broadcast' of closed ranks with no admittance or acknowledgement of wrong-doing.
The bad feeling will only brew and boil over against these tyrants. Unfortunately it will prove to be a huge distraction and hinderance to the season on the field and when it all goes tits-up the blame will all be deflected back to the support. Catch 22.
Unless, maybe protests and reaction is staged outside the stadium?

07 Oct 2025 15:46:49
The transfer window was a shambles surely they took responsibility for that and the stadium definitely needs improved.

07 Oct 2025 16:17:52
Maybe it was just a chance for them to repent before all out war. They appear to blown it.

07 Oct 2025 22:43:20
I reckon the recruitment team are identifying loads of players and our board are either unable or unwilling to sign them.

07 Oct 2025 11:02:33
There is something that is really bothering me about Celtics "Financial Information" this year. I am not a massive board sceptic, nor am I a big fan of the board. I don't think they do as bad a job as people think but I also think they have made an absolute rip roaring mess of this summer.

However, this year they have sent out the Annual Report but haven't actually sent our an annual report. They have submitted a brief and basic final report as a stock market notification as opposed to the 30-40 page annual report. As such there is no annual report on the CFC website just a stock notification in the relevant page.

Makes no sense to me as if there is some key information being withheld by just putting some basic info out before or rather than the main report.

07 Oct 2025 12:57:26
Could be an interim report before full report issued in due course?

07 Oct 2025 14:25:54
Yes but the full report always comes out in September seems strange and out of normal practise to have an interim report.

07 Oct 2025 22:46:15
They often come out in October and I was surprised they released information early. I am sure it is a legal requirement to publish annual accounts, so I am sure they will be along soon.

07 Oct 2025 10:35:59
Always wondered why W Haughey never had more involvement in our club, he has the dosh.

07 Oct 2025 11:10:54
I don't think you need personal wealth to be involved, Celtic does not rely on the generosity of well heeled fans in the manner of previous Sevco owners. They sold out because of the drain on their personal resources. Haughey would need to bring something to the business that DD felt was currently lacking. (assuming he wanted to be involved)

07 Oct 2025 12:10:00
I could be way off the mark here, so please correct me if I'm wrong. But when Fergus was in charge did Haughey not leak stories to the press - I seem to remember Fergus setting him up or something by only telling him to see if it would appear in the papers.

But maybe I made all that up?

07 Oct 2025 12:39:05
I like Willie Haughey.
You’re right Henrik about Fergus and Haughey having issues.

Haughey was a Director after investing in the club when Fergus took over.
Haughey did resign after a fallout with Fergus when he was sticking up for Celtic Manager Tommy Burns through the media.
Fergus and Tommy had a strained relationship at that time.

07 Oct 2025 14:11:52
We need Brian Dempsey back.

06 Oct 2025 17:05:11
Right now imo iheanacho looks our best signing and cost nowt, the rest I would say saratchi looks good the rest the jury's out including kt, at least 5 of them was a waste of time, maybe something to bring up at the meeting as mn was banging on about signing 11 players.

06 Oct 2025 17:37:48
Saratchi got caught out a couple of times yesterday for pace and position, but he has impressed overall. I also think if Nygren is played on the right more often, he will make things happen.

06 Oct 2025 18:28:21
Sarrachi is like Ralston . all heart and effort but very rash at times and always a booking waiting to happen .

06 Oct 2025 18:50:39
I loved Iheanacho’s passion yesterday.

06 Oct 2025 16:10:32
This meeting today with Nicholson I just hope all the fan groups remain respectful, no name calling just yet anyway.
Be business like and ask proper questions like does the Board do due diligence on prospective signings including their lifestyle, attitude etc
Who does the negotiations and are they a) competent and b) trained in negotiations
What amount of budget does club set aside each year for signing new players and is it dependent on club selling anyone before we make bids
Who decides the actual amount club is willing to pay for a player

I am sure most on here have other pertinent questions to ask also.

06 Oct 2025 17:00:36
As long as we get our points across and don't cave because we're up close and personal.

06 Oct 2025 18:05:42
We're still waiting on the 7 questions from last year will be straight of the bat. Lots of intelligent coherent calm fan club members will be in attendance this evening who won't turn it into a shout fest.

06 Oct 2025 18:10:33
I'd be asking why a World respected club, being as successful in our league and getting the riches of being so year after year find ourselves in the position we are just now.

06 Oct 2025 18:37:20
There shouldn't be questions asked but demands put forward.

These 2 demands must be met or we take the boycotts/ protests to the next stage.

. A significant increase in investment in the squad.
. A major overhaul of our recruitment policy.

07 Oct 2025 09:18:49
The meeting was a disaster. They are sticking to their guns. Who knew?

06 Oct 2025 14:54:41
I'm still hyper after yesterday.

Minutes away from going 4 points behind Hearts and also not playing for the next fortnight would've been torture.
But
Celtic won in the end like Champions do and going 9 points ahead of the latest Ibrox club was the cherry on top.

06 Oct 2025 16:19:28
What does the latest ibrox club have to do with our result? Who cares about them.

We are going to win the league because we are the best team in Scotland. What we need is a better board and a better manager.

06 Oct 2025 17:02:10
What manager do u have in mind.

06 Oct 2025 18:01:18
I have had mixed feelings about Brendan Rodgers because all things considered, his team selection, tactics and substitutions have not always worked. Yesterday was the first time I notice the current anger at the Board was being diverted to the manager and team, when we were struggling. The reaction of the players and the subsequent substitutions and switches made all the difference and we won a very tight game under very difficult circumstances.
We all know too many of the squad are well off it and it's no wonder with all that's going on around them and it's not any easy place for new players to settle. It's a shame that effin International break is here AGAIN because I would have liked to see some momentum.
The consensus seems to be that we will be looking for a new manager for next season as a new contract doesn't look probable from both parties. What I will say is that for any faults and flaws he may have, I really think he has Celtic in his blood - most of the time.

06 Oct 2025 18:08:36
The BBC jumped the gun when we went 2-1 down and that lot 1-0 up. A pic of tavpen and something about being only 4 points behind celtic.

06 Oct 2025 18:12:07
Mally, someone who is fully backed, progressive and knows what he is doing.

06 Oct 2025 18:53:42
Dc,
Like it or not but the latest Ibrox club remain our biggest challengers for the league this season.
I’m sure they will finish above Hearts.
So both yesterday’s results were huge.

06 Oct 2025 19:32:35
The biggest challenge to us is ourselves. I fully expect sevco to finish 2nd but I honestly couldn't care as long as we win the league.

The fact some Celtic fans can't celebrate a Celtic win without thinking about sevco is sad and pathetic and I actually feel bad for fans that like that.

Mally its not my job to pick the manager, but id be happy with Knutsen, Rose, Mckenna, Vasco. There are plenty others I'd have ahead of rodgers but it would take me all day to name them all.

06 Oct 2025 20:04:50
Competition is said to be healthy but according to you it’s pathetic- okay 🤦‍♂️.

06 Oct 2025 20:53:32
Listening to rangers on the radio when your supposed to be watching celtic is pathetic. I would understand if the title was on the line but that is embarrassing.

I honestly do not care if we have competition in Scotland as a matter of fact if our board had acted properly we wouldn't have any competition we would be far and away the best team in Scotland and would be competing in europe but that would upset fans like yourself that are obsessed with all things secvo and as long as we are ahead of them its all sweet and rosy. 🤦.

06 Oct 2025 20:54:17
Dc, if you don't look out for Sevco's results you are in the very small minority. Football lives off rivalry and a close 2nd to a Hoops win is a Sevco defeat. If that makes me "pathetic" then guilty as charged.

06 Oct 2025 21:50:04
So chinks you listen to sevco games at Celtic park? Would probably help explain the terrible atmosphere. I think you will find you are in the minority. I honestly can't believe the obsession from some fans on here.

I have never checked the sevco score when im watching Celtic and I think most fans are the same but the weird obsessed ones like yourself.

06 Oct 2025 21:51:45
Richard Foster on BBC radio said he hoped Motherwell get one and possibly more points yesterday before game started.

I realise they get paid for giving opinions but i've never heard the Rangers leaning "experts" being so openly anti Celtic.

Richard Gordon stepped in with something about being from Motherwell perspective.

BBC are so biased against us I think Ill stop paying my licence fee.

07 Oct 2025 08:15:41
I haven’t paid for that pish for years.

07 Oct 2025 09:41:18
Guys, if you look at what is happening in here, the board will be delighted.

We all have our opinions on our transfer window, how the board are running the club and recently our Manager, a guy who's delivered so much success to our club.

It is important we all have an opinion but we are now arguing, challenging each others opinions, which isn't a bad thing, but at a time when we should all be standing together behind the team, we are split and Sundays game demonstrated that.

Silence, moans, shouting abuse at the Manager and players is not what we are about but it is where we currently are.

The board will be smiling.

06 Oct 2025 12:09:29
More Pre Loved Timalloy jokes as requested by our "Ultra in Black" ED007

I was in the toilet in the old Jungle when this guy came in with a big heavy coat caked in mud and dirt, he was unshaven with long dirty unkempt hair and he smelled to high heaven, in one hand was a half eaten pie with pie grease all over his face, he continued to eat his pie while peeing with the other hand
He turned to the assembled crowd and asked "how are the ANIMALS doing"
Buzz reminded me of this when you used to watch your game and listen on the tranny for the h. ns score.
For younger posters a tranny had a whole different meaning back then

Another time in the Jungle (all the characters hung out there)
A very drunk guy was peeing OUTSIDE the toilets and two policemen ran over and told him to stop, he ignored them both, so one policeman took out his personal radio, pressed the button for aerial to come out then spoke to match commander, on seeing this the drunk man shouted in a loud voice "BEAM ME UP SCOTTIE"

Wee boy outside Celtic Park at a old Rangers v Celtic game, he had rosary beads around his neck, a Rangers fan laughed at him and said "Are they to PRAY for goals son? "
"Naw the boy replied tae COUNT THEM"

I was walking down Paisley Road years ago just at fans were spilling out of Ibrox
"what was the score pal" I asked
came back the reply Nothing Each
I replied "who MISSED your penalty".

07 Oct 2025 11:04:53
Good yins Timalloy.

06 Oct 2025 05:58:12
Ralston is an honest boy but we need better how many times did he give it away yesterday, AJ looks as if he's nearly fit and that'll make a difference.

06 Oct 2025 10:04:57
Donovan looks better than ralston.

06 Oct 2025 13:22:17
He sure does DC7591 but we'll train that out of him.

06 Oct 2025 14:49:54
Tony could be blamed for both goals yesterday after he got caught out in the lead up to their penalty.
But he’s just back from injury and his pals got him out of jail.

06 Oct 2025 16:05:52
The Canadian national coach seems to think AJ will be available for selection very soon 🤔.

The lad Donovan, for me, has been excellent when called upon, he could have a great future at the club.


☘️ ☘️ ☘️.

06 Oct 2025 19:44:24
Donovan is a mu h better player than Tony and shoukd be played. All this p ish about beingbtop young. Eff off. There's players that age ripping it up all over Europe. dies my mamaries in.

06 Oct 2025 07:39:51
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05 Oct 2025 23:14:29
Granted I'm no expert, just a every day punter like you all, but I don't see the big deal with Tounekti. He's so one footed, always looking to cut in. No end produce, no shot at goal, if I see him roll his foot over the ball again, it'll be one to many times.

I looked at Motherwells 1st goal today, winger down their right, low cross into a area and ask the defenders to defend. We don't have wingers thst can do thst as thry play on the opposite side from their strong side.

Now you many say professional footballers should be able to hit with both feel, but how many are truly vomfi on both feet?

I like my wingers to go kn the outside, hit he line and get a dangerous cross in. I don't have any stats to say which is better. Just an opinion.

But like I say, I'm no expert and just a every day punter.

06 Oct 2025 09:45:26
The rare times our wide men go to the byline and cross or cut back often creates goals, but I heard the manager prefers them to cut inside or make the short pass to keep possession?
Most supporters would prefer the more direct winger as long as they had a decent end product.

06 Oct 2025 10:12:35
Yes indeed, a winger who can regularly hit the bye line and cut it back to the onrushing forward is a real asset. Our wingers tend to hit it straight across goal and hit defenders. It must be a cut back to be effective.

06 Oct 2025 10:36:34
Rolling his foot over ball and facing defender up (slowing play and his advantage of skill and pace slowing back up defender to join ) is giving me mikey Johnstone feelings,