Reports from Australia that Aaron Mooy is considering retirement are not surprising. He has one year left on his Celtic contract and his absence through injury during the final months of the season were a big part of the story behind Celtic’s drop in form in that period. Aaron brings game intelligence to the team. He knows when to move the ball forward quickly, and when to slow things down – which you need to do sometimes if you want to retain possession.
We acknowledged the drop in team performance without him. His individual form when returning after an injury lay-off, as he worked towards full fitness, was also well below optimum levels. He will be 33 years old in September and is a player who needs to be at his peak to be effective.
This is not a reason to retire, but the nature of the knee injury that caused problems in recent months may be. Athletes get to a point when they face a trade-off: continue to compete and earn, or give your body a break. Many play through pain, which continues even when walking, or at rest.
Whatever Aaron decides, John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan are sure to advise Brendan Rodgers we need to sign a younger, fitter, Mooy. There are several areas of the squad that need bolstered, but that Aaron Mooy shaped hole central mid is the most pressing area in the starting 11.
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The bauld Brendan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdrGm50K68U
Good evening all from the Imperial Bar. Let the good times roll.
If Jackiemac`s link above is what RT and Corkcelt were referring to, then I have to say I saw nothing wrong with BR`s address to the support.
Test
Good evening all from the Star Bar. A dive to match any I drank in NYC over the years. Makes Rudi’s look classy. 😆
Watched the Odin You Tube highlights.He gets about the park.Persistent,loses the ball,chase you all over to get it back.A real grafter.Could have a belted on our hands.
Rudy’s ffs. Terrible thing the drink. 🙄
Aye, the nights are fair drawing in so they are
Worthy and unworthy victims
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HH
TET
How are things bout the cave? Hope all well
HH
AT
As well as, as they say, thanks, been a bit of a crazy time weather wise, had serious hot stuff in April, no rain when it’s the rainy season, lots of rain the past few weeks, thankfully no foolds here, but elsewhere mega problems, lots of water on dry land, washing everything away, garden is a problem, esp trying to grow stuff in clay, and I really mean clay, but it is what it is, the next few months are supposed to get seriously hot, hotter than usual, but we will cope, it’s what we do.
Missing the football big time, normally never watch anything but Celtic but would watch Outer Mongolia just now, it’s that bad, up again at stupid o’clock, cat to the vet, the Mrs had a strop and has changed vets, canny tell her, tried but just gave up, it’s no worth the hassle.
Anyways, the weekend is coming up so time to relax and enjoy, the bonus being every day is a day closer to seeing the Celtic play.
Have a new thing I am working on tho, making rings, happy with them, they are getting better by the day, I should have a few rebel and Celtic ones soon, they are not quite good enough yet, but working hard on it.
You take care mi amigo
HH
HOT SMOKED on 22ND JUNE 2023 7:54 PM
If Jackiemac`s link above is what RT and Corkcelt were referring to, then I have to say I saw nothing wrong with BR`s address to the support.
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I agree.
Additionally, we have enough enemies out there, without being enemies to each other.
Sleep well Timland
HH and KTF
Rudys was mobbed last night….
joes11 on 22nd June 2023 9:23 pm
HOT SMOKED on 22ND JUNE 2023 7:54 PM
If Jackiemac`s link above is what RT and Corkcelt were referring to, then I have to say I saw nothing wrong with BR`s address to the support.
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I agree.
Additionally, we have enough enemies out there, without being enemies to each other.
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Excellent. I am on board (oh dear) for the ride.
HH
“Happy to sign for this massive club. Can’t wait to see you at Paradise💚🍀”
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Does he know he is joining a club that has been torn apart by the MSM?
WE are Celtic supporters faithful ??????? and ??????
MSM 1 Celtic 0.
No honest mistakes or VAR needed.
SCULLYBHOY
Foreign players comimg to Celtic must be absolutely dumfounded by the Scottish media’s attitude towards our club . Not to mention the ‘peculiarities’ of our referees.
A longer B R interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0RfuVZg0zs&ab_channel=CelticFC
`night all.
glendalystonsils on 22nd June 2023 10:06 pm
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Living in the North of Ireland and supporting Celtic is now quite embarrassing. You are seen as either a bigot or a bit quaint. The last few weeks have been tough. Football fans here now support M. U. or Liverpool. It is seen as being open-minded and mature. Scottish football is basically a laughingstock. It is seen as slightly better than Irish League football. The Irish Newspaper virtually ignores Scottish football. Yet, Celtic manage to attract some top players and managers. Why? Well, all I can say is that it is the remnants of that old romantic vision of an oppressed people expressing themselves against the odds. In that way, I welcome Brendan back. In fact, I think he is actually quite silly for coming back. It is a thankless task. Celtic are NOT a big club in terms of football today, a sad fact. Oh well, I will have to follow them, as I now have no choice at my time in life.
Sleep tight, Celtic supporters. I will take little interest in this site as I see how the MSM has managed to manipulate the Celtic support. A house divided, etc. Watching Brendan’s interview was quite sad as you could see how nervous he guy was. I now wish him well, after initially praying he would not get the job, a poisoned chalice if ever there was one.
I wonder if the SFA match computer is aware all or most of our bhoys will be
Away for a few week for the Asian Cup. We will soon see .
I think practically everyone on the site will Support Rodgers, for the Club to succeed, he needs to succeed so we are all in the one boat.
Some Supporters are still shocked by the manner of his departure at a critical stage of Season and the fact he was prepared to take critical Staff Members with him as well.
I think he should tone down the charm offensive, Actions speak louder than words, a few exciting purchases will get fans on board and the litmus test as ever is winning games.
If the team performs he will be revered, it’s the way of Football.
Scullybhoy
We all need to KTF . Celtic will prevail . Nothing stays the same forever .
The Tillman guff.The writers employed by the rags that picked up on the insane claims being made by the scums official partners,are the same ones writing the nonsense about us.
The biggest “Riddy” ever.Utter drivel being unquestioned by everyone concerned.
Imagine telling that story to your mates in the pub.”Aye its true,£ 1 million fine,and 10% of his sell on fee.That’s what Rangers get”.
You could never show your face again.
.SCULLYBHOY on 22ND JUNE 2023 10:40 PM
glendalystonsils on 22nd June 2023 10:06 pm
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Celtic are a big club by any measurement . Turnover, Wages , Infrastructure, Training facilities, Fanbase. Brand, Reputation.
Don’t take my word for it. Refer to global financial firm KPMG.
It is the league we are in that is the ” problem” .
That is why European football is so vital.
What is more concerning is the paragraph:-
“Living in the North of Ireland and supporting Celtic is now quite embarrassing. You are seen as either a bigot or a bit quaint. The last few weeks have been tough. Football fans here now support M. U. or Liverpool”
As a club and support we need to live in the now , perhaps that would help address the above..
HH.
Good morning or Gunyadin CQN from a rain soaked Garngad 😪.
3 more sleeps to Turkiye.
D :
Just back from Celtic Park getting the Grandkids the new black strip it was starting to get busy.
D :)
Good morning all from Govanhill.
Good Morning Celts – Champion Day To Be A Tim…
Brendan’s interview was interesting yesterday, the telling things for me…
He said he was pleased to be back, his family loved Glasgow and he intimated he had unfinished business and wanted to carry on from the seven trophies won and to do better in Europe.
He thanked Dermot and the Board for his appointment.
He said Calmac had flown out to Mallorca to meet up with Brendan, that they had a meal and that was one of the main reasons BR wanted to come back. He obviously holds Callum in high regard and liked where Celtic are as a Club now.
He talked about the the signing of Odin Holm, he stated that OTH was scouted by the club, that Michael Nicholson had a framework in place and worked closely with the recruitment team, it was very different to the previous set up and he was looking forward to working closely with Micheal and Mark.
Domestic football and being the best in Scotland is Celtic’s bread and butter but the aim is to be competitive in Europe.
All in all what we expected and what we wanted to hear – roll on July when the real preparations start.
Hail Hail
Kyogo not in the away kit ads and he seems to be taking lessons from Ange on how to give noncommittal answers about his Celtic future.
Like Ange I had hoped this woukd be his year to have a crack at the champions league.
This is the day, this is the day….
Scullybhoy – Eff the haters. The community of Celtic fans who have taken those boats across for an all-dayer are some of the best. CSCs sprouting up all over the place. Lots of new generations with a love passed down. True fans. Not the Sky-fuelled, down the pub sorts you get everywhere and lots of angry huns who want to demean our achievements with snidey remarks about the quality of it all.
“They’re there and they’re always there. And god bless every one of them”
Good times roll csc
HH
Kjam,
Dont get too close is my mantra. Love the wee guy but Ange can have him for 25-30m fee (still peanuts to EPL) and we’ll reinvest.
New heroes emerge but Celtic is the constant.
HH
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BIG WAVY, goal scorers are always the ones i worry about leaving the most.
It’s probably his last chance at big time and big money move given his age.
I think BR is a good appointment but did feel we were on the cusp of something and that has been somewhat derailed.
KJAM,
3rd season Ange is historically a sh*tshow in his career. Glad he’s gone and we’ve freshened up at the right time.
I’m on the Rodgers Express, currently passing the derailed Ange choo-choo
HH
CHAIRBHOY on 23RD JUNE 2023 9:13 AM
I know facts and accuracy are important to you so I’m sure you’ll welcome me pointing out that that’s not exactly what he said about structure and recruitment. For future reference :)
“Meet the new boss, same as the old, old boss . . .”
Made me laugh 🤣
From Boyle on Twitter.