Scott Brown’s comment that the players will “look to do any talking on the park” is what you want to hear from the captain this week. Scott’s only just returned from a lengthy absence and is yet to get into full flow, but on form, he is the difference between an anaemic and an effective Celtic.
It’s always hard to judge from the stands what a team is missing when it’s off form but it’s clear we need leaders on the park to grab hold of games and dominate opponents. Scott is our most effective player in this role; a lot of responsibility lies on his shoulders in the coming weeks.
Saturday can’t come soon enough. It’s a far more important game than the semi-final I continually see articles on.
I’ve been in touch with three of the Res 12 guys and hope to pick up on this shortly.
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Kev J good luck HH
NEGANON2 on 11TH MARCH 2016 9:11 AM
How about you stop telling us all what we should do and do it yourself
If it’s as bad as you say you have a duty to prove you’re more than flowery rhetoric and actually act
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 11TH MARCH 2016 9:44 AM
I had a little giggle when I read the story.
I think the press were reporting the story to pat themselves in the back. LOOK WHAT WE FOUND!
At the end of the day, many of the names were already known and were already deed.
Europa League .
Sparta Prague 1- Lazio 1.
Much work for those UEFA disciplinary chaps .———————
Sparta Prague player complained to The Ref re being subjected to racist abuse from the Lazio support .2 Lazio players complained to the Ref re being subjected to racist abuse from the Sparta Prague support .A Lazio player ( an Argentine ) complained to the Ref about a Sparta Prague player calling him – ” Italian b######.. ” Lazio Ultras displayed this Tifo throughout the game —
” UEFA -SO CORRUPT YOU COULD BE ITALIAN POLITICIANS ” .
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TIMALOY29
A bit long-winded of me, to make a simple point about people in positions of authority.
Social Control and Propaganda.
HH
Ard Macha, re shares with Halifax,I now use Computershare to administer my small amount of Celtic shares online,does all things needed,like reinvesting dividends into more shares.
HH
Well said Chris Sutton, get it right up them, sorry if posted.
GERS boss could end up right back to square one if Ronny Deila can inflict a heavy defeat on his side during the Scottish Cup semi-final.
MARK WARBURTON has enjoyed a smooth ride as Rangers manager.
Over the next few weeks that could change spectacularly.
When Rangers and Celtic’s names came out of the hat together for the Scottish Cup semi-final draw the debate started.
If this goes pear-shaped for his team at Hampden and they lose this one that will surely be the end for the manager.
That is the popular feeling right now.
But here’s the thing. What manager’s situation does that best describe?
The whole world and his auntie thinks it means Ronny Deila but what if the same applies to Warburton?
Nobody has actually flipped the potential impact of this semi-final around.
What happens if Rangers go to Hampden and get thumped 4-0 or 5-0 by an average Celtic team?
I would suggest that puts Warburton right back to square one. Warburton is clearly a smart guy. He’s always talking up the English game, he’s always on the radio down south and it’s clear he’s making sure people keep hearing him in England.
I’m not suggesting there is any sinister motive in that.
But what I am sure about is Warburton’s stock was high when he left Brentford.
The reasons for his departure were unfortunate and quite probably unfair on him.
But he has moved to Rangers and kept that stock rising.
He seems to be still well regarded and good for him.
However, I’d say Warburton isn’t doing anything with Rangers in the Scottish Championship that he shouldn’t be doing.
Let’s not get too carried away as in the main Rangers should be smashing the likes of Alloa, Dumbarton and Livingston with their eyes closed.
The Light Blues under- achieved massively last season and Warburton has come in, calmed things down and simply achieved what he should have league wise and improved the playing personnel.
Hibs and, to a lesser extent Falkirk, are the only real competition in the Championship.
Warburton has beaten them, yes, but he has lost to them both as well.
Win one, lose one for a mid-table finish isn’t going to cut any ice with the Rangers fans when they get back to the Premiership.
Warburton took umbrage when his team were criticised for losing to St Johnstone in the League Cup earlier this season.
He felt it was ridiculous to have his team subjected to an inquiry after one defeat. Excuse me if I have got this wrong but I haven’t seen him make similar comments about the hysteria that has followed last weekend’s Scottish Cup win over Dundee.
If you don’t want judged on one-off games Mark then I won’t.
I’m looking to judge the Ibrox side over a 38-game programme next season and, with the current squad, they look mid-table.
I’ve said they could possibly beat Celtic in a one-off tie but not over 38 games.
Nor Aberdeen and nor Hearts for that matter.
After the events of last weekend the Rangers fans are euphoric about the opportunity of playing Celtic and I can see their logic.
Deila’s team are toiling badly right now.
I’m not going to go over the same old stuff but I have said they are in a bad way and I can’t see any way back for the Norwegian manager.
Rangers could win but at the same time this under- performing Celtic side could just as easily find their form and go and give Rangers a right hiding.
If they do it gives Warburton a serious problem.
He’s going to know already his team needs serious strengthening for the
Premiership.
One 90-minute win over Dundee doesn’t change that so this is where the backing from the board comes in.
I don’t know how much money Dave King has.
Maybe he has an unlimited pot of gold under the bed ready to hand to Warburton when he wins promotion.
However, what if he doesn’t?
What if the inability to capture the two targets Warburton identified in January comes back to repeat itself in the summer?
Warburton wanted the Brentford player Toumani Diagouraga but he went to Leeds and the vibe was that Rangers didn’t have the cash to get him and Michael O’Halloran from St Johnstone.
I might be wrong. Maybe they did. But there are Rangers fans who think they didn’t.
You talk all you like about settling-in periods and Rangers being given time by their fans to find their feet in the top-flight again but you and I know that is absolute rubbish.
Are you telling me Rangers fans will be happy with digging in for a point at Inverness to secure a place in the top six next season while Celtic and Aberdeen are 30 points ahead fighting for the championship title? Of course not.
That position would be real pressure for Warburton who seems to get irritated at the slightest thing. And who knows for sure if he’d fancy it?
Speaking about being easily irritated, Warburton was quick to respond to my suggestion any Celtic player would walk into the Rangers side.
I’ve no problem with that. Opinions are what the game is all about.
I actually agree with what he said when he made the Liverpool and Wimbledon comparison, that’s why I would give Rangers a chance in a one-off tie.
He didn’t specify players but that’s obvious. It’s just to boost his own squad and quite right. Like I’ve said he seems a smart man.
But if Celtic do a serious job on Rangers at Hampden he’s going to need some answers sharpish going into the summer.
Warburton isn’t going to let his stock slide. He’s worked in the city, he knows what a bad deal looks like and when he’ll start to look like a bad investment.
If he sees Celtic and Aberdeen in the distance and no taxis available to get him up the road to join them he might well start thinking about going in another direction.
Put it this way he’s going to be under a pressure he has never experienced at Rangers.
What has gone before will be like a tea party and he’ll have to evaluate whether he’s willing to suffer, especially if offers come from down south at the same time.
Warburton will not be in for the long haul at Rangers but with a trouncing by Celtic and not enough investment in the summer, a smart guy will hedge his bets and head south, where I think he feels he belongs.
Shuggiebhoy67,
Go raibh mile maith agat!!!
Árd Macha
Groundhog day in here.
So called fans calling to withdraw financial support from the club.
Who would have thought the greatest threat to 10 in a row would come from our own supporters?
Matt Stewart
:)
To coin an update to one of the deid clubs songs
There is at least one other team who look exactly like the Glasgow Rangers, a team who play in the same stadium and wear the same colour of strip, etc…
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 11TH MARCH 2016 10:05 AM
MacJay
Marshall McLuhan…………….The media is the message .
The power of the box.
Saw a recent two part program about Rupert ,his background, his current empire and the influence he has over politicians worldwide.
Arguably, he`s the reason we can no longer compete with the Cardiffs of this world.
Celtic40me I absolutely intend to – do you?
Oh by the way I am glad you like my flowery prose.
Johnnyrambo. Are you happy with the board then?
MacJay
I dont watch TV too much…not good for me.
These days, with the web….its far easier to find the required information.
I mean, have you ever seen the X Factor…Cowell etc.
Its like a big chunk of sickening cheese.
But that is what passes for culture, talk about dumbing down.
They are rotting peoples brains with the sheer banality.
Reality doesnt come into it.
HH
DOC – agree with POGMATHONYAHUN AKA LAIRD OF THE SMILES – visited thoise very establishments on holiday last year
Also agree that Celtic slipped down the agenda in the Irish pubs (had to go from Killians down to Kennedy’s since Killian’s was showing England at cricket FFS!!! – pandering to the clientele I suppose).
Andechs Helles = good beer. Dark beers also good (and very strong).
Enjoy yourself (if you are in English Garden, look out for the nudie sunbathers – almost exclusively chaps :-))
HH
BGFC
LAWWELL OUT !!!
I don’t understand the antagonism towards the Celtic trust. Surely recent events have highlighted the need for Celtic fans to get a seat on the board, more now than ever
Chris Sutton is better at mind games with the Huns than any coach they’ve faced this season. A true Hun skelper
JONNYRAMBO67 on 11TH MARCH 2016 10:25 AM
Groundhog day in here.
So called fans calling to withdraw financial support from the club.
Who would have thought the greatest threat to 10 in a row would come from our own supporters?
It is arguable that those, with full approval of the Board have downsized quality and expectations and are responsible for the acquisitions of the Derks and Carltons, have damaged Celtic more than the fans who put their money where their mouths are.
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South Of Tunis on 11th March 2016 10:10 am…see Italy, see Italians….love it, love them…Forza!
Somebody was on here during, the week. Mentioned about working in Dunn and Moores near Bridgeton Cross, one of the workers took him into one of the many bluenoses pubs round about there he said the guy that was with him had a nickname, Sasquatch or similar to that.Well I remember a guy who’s nickname, was Scadger Bain and he definitely drank in that area.
NegAnon2 on 11th March 2016 10:29 am
You know as well as I do that a total boycott ends Celtic, although it’s unlikely to happen.
I would advocate withholding season ticket payments until after the deadline though. That in itself sends a very strong message.
I’m probably out of being a ST holder after the summer. I’d say it’s 60:40 for family reasons and everything surrounding the game.
The club need to give us a reason for their lack of action on Res 12. Even if it’s weak-kneed, if it’s honest and truthful it puts them in a far better position than saying nothing at all. I suspect that if one is made it’ll be filled with ambiguity and I’ve long made a point of stating PL is the master for the double meaning.
I’m probably classed as a board supporter on here. I’m not sure that I am. I try and understand why decisions are made. Even if I don’t agree with them. The club will never sink under this board. Unfortunately it’s unlikely to flourish either. Like others though I’m not sure any club outwith the elite cabal will.
Nothing the matter with the Celtic Trust,they try to ask questions at the AGM,ones we would like answers to, but they are up against a brick wall.but they will continually ask about issues that a lot of Celtic supporters,want answers to,Action Speaks louder than Words., which a lot do on here,but actually do nothing about it,
Kevjungle, the best of luck with your results today. Whatever happens, make your time count as much as you can.
South Of Tunis,
I get that annoying chicken advert, along with ad pics that have men standing on top of snow clad peaks AND recently, ads for lovehoney! This is a shared laptop.
I’m concerned (well it’s not La Perla or Bodas).
On second thoughts maybe I shouldn’t worry.
Weeminger there will be no explanation from the board. Silence is their thing remember?
They will instead try and use Paul. Genuinely fascinated as to how Paul will spin this one.
This day was always coming. It was simply a question of timing.
It’s one thing being inept, incompetent or even having no ambition, leadership or strategy. Those are ordinary failings.
It’s quite another when you collide in corruption and the betray the very people you are supposed to serve. What is going on here is beyond scandal. It is absolutely dynamite Ada media story. But there is no media. There is no investigative reporting. Scotland instead spins lies. About the Huns and criminalises the Celtic support.
What is going on all around you is a racist conspiracy. It’s being played out in plain sight before our very eyes. It is utterly disgusting and equally fascinating in equal parts.
But the worst part is our very own conspiring against us. Why? For money. The Scottish state will look after them when their job is done.
A boycott is the only realistic answer both in its messaging and in the immediacy of its impact. Celtic supporters can no longer openly. Protest for fear of arrest. The club confiscate banners etc. Irish songs are prescribed for gods sake.
Look at the bigger picture of what is going on here. Isn’t it utterly remarkable?
Also,
I’m willing to get involved where I can, if the need arises. From Canamalar’s recent comments, I’m getting the impression that there are still things to play out.
Please don’t take the above as meaning I’m aligning myself with some of the of the known trolls on here, I’m simply going by what one of the Res. 12 instigators has posted on here.
NEGANON2 on 11TH MARCH 2016 10:29 AM
Johnnyrambo. Are you happy with the board then?
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I’m not particularly happy with them, nor am I particularly unhappy with them. I think they are doing a decent job in pretty difficult circumstances.
My own opinion of them is largely irrelevant to the point. One of the (many) problems with your rhetoric is you offer no solutions.
Starve the club of money, presumably reducing the clubs income by several million, hurting the team on the park until DD caves in and sacks Peter Lawwell. Ok fine.
You’re going to have to pay him off so there’s a minimum £1m, if not £2m or £3m. For all his faults, you’re undoubtedly losing a Chief Executive with a wealth of experience in dealing with football clubs and regulators at home and abroad, as well as sponsors, agents and tv companies.
So who have you got replacing him? Given they’ll have the same mandate from DD, what exactly is going to change?
So I guess we’re then starving out DD, a man who put a significant amount of his own money into the club, was instrumental in bringing in the MON era which directly lead to the death of our rivals. Ok fine.
DD doesn’t strike me as someone who is going to be forced out easily, in fact his actions alongside JP McManus and John Magnier regarding the sale of their Man United shares to the Glazers, which was vehemently opposed by Man Utd fans, suggest he wouldn’t be too sympathetic to the ‘fans’ who forced him out.
So who have you got replacing him? Do you have the money? Maybe he knows some American venture capitalists who can stage a leveraged buyout of the club, then make us pay for it? Or maybe his Barbados mate Mike Ashley fancies adding our trademarks to his portfolio?
Meanwhile we’ve lost tens of millions of pounds, on the park the team is in disarray, and in the stands there is civil war.
Have a think about the consequences of what you’re suggesting. If that doesn’t change your mind, give the RST a call and see if you can borrow their ‘We Deserve Better’ banner. Worked out well for them.
Best post I’ve radon on here in weeks
Thanks GER57 on 11TH MARCH 2016 8:00 AM
On a more light-hearted note, my son told me of a recent encounter.
Travelling into work in San Francisco, he noticed a fellow traveller was wearing a Celtic badge on his jacket. “Cmon the Hoops,” he shouts. Next thing, a totally different guy starts singing The Celtic Song at the top of his voice. 2 or 3 more joined in. Not bad for 8.30 on a Thursday morning in San Francisco.
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Any team news for tomorrow?
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!
new article posted.
Is wee Jamesie’s name on the team sheet already?
Is Scott Allan left out……..again?
Will we play with a defensive midfielder?
Is big Gordy Bhoy due arrest?
Has Carlton returned fro his “personal reason’s” break?
And if so do any of us give a monkeys?
Will Lustig be left out pullease?!
2 upfront?
Mibbe naw.
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Weeminger- Hiding behind the ‘civil unrest’ banner won’t wash,nor will the catalogue of assaults and worse on Celtic supporters. In saying that I mean no disrespect to any ,who have been subject to the Hun hordes. These are matters for the police,we should stick to the football facts,and pursue vigorously. The lack of statements at the start of the Newco circus,is haunting the Board now IMO HH
South of Tunis
I’ve got the Chicken Shack , Fleetwood Mac , John Mayall cant fail blues CSC
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I got Billy Sloan to play thaton Clyde decades ago
Adrian Henry and amazing Liverpool Scene. CSC
Do thewoo woo
Pog, BGFC, thanks for the info, I hope to get some free time, will have a look if I get some.