If you’ve been on Celtic Quick News since the beginning you’ll know how high a regard I hold Alan Thompson. In 2004 I called him the most influential Celtic midfielder since the Lisbon Lions. His goal won us our first Champions League points, he scored the only goal of our two-legged Uefa Cup tie against Barcelona in 2004, he has scored two thirds of our competitive goals on German soil and his deliveries for Larsson, Hartson and Sutton were legendary. His free kicks and corners always threatened.
He also punished Rangers more than any other midfield player in the last 40 years, scoring seven goals against them.
We have had many more skilful midfielders, but no one since the Lions came closed to making the impact of Alan Thompson in the games it really mattered.
We wish him well.
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Rocket Man
I am, but not for long.
:0)
Oh, and Hail, Hail!
tommytwiststommyturns on 4 June, 2012 at 11:29:
Unfortunately no, still in the coma that started on 14th February…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:33
**tumbleweed**
Fin75 on 4 June, 2012 at 11:32 said:
**tumbleweed**
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Eh ?
Assault with a bomb
Funny how the law is so different in other countries
Mort
Has Kenny McDowell not had his chance already?
I suppose if he’d left us to coach anyone else but the huns, I might be more open to his return.
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:33 said:
Magnificentseven on 4 June, 2012 at 11:28 said:
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Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Whatever.
You have beaten me with that argument, very succinctly put!!!! At least I now know just to ignore you, as your head really is as empty as I thought
Paul67
well said.
Difficult decision obviously but in Neil we trust.
Assault with a bomb
Ooops try again.
I would have thought Steve Clarke would get a managerial job somewhere. Not sure he would want to be a first team coach
Until I hear or, see Neil lennon stating that, AT was sacked over the phone….then, I smell dirty-deeds.
Kevjungle …..so, what will all end when Celtic announce that the GB have renewed their SBs..? ……..your silly bhun-type posts…..?
Allow me to announce it now …… The (wonderful) GB will be at every home game next season, since they are ‘FAITHFUL THROUGH AND THROUGH’
Will you ???
Kevjungle……
May I suggest your nose is too near your a*se?
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon on 4 June, 2012 at 11:37 said:
I would have thought Steve Clarke would get a managerial job somewhere. Not sure he would want to be a first team coach
maybe he doesn’t want one…seems comfortable in the coaching role
I hear Neil Lennon will bring in Alex McLeish as his No 2. My mate Gerry McNee told me.
Breeny on 4 June, 2012 at 11:22 said:
Any truth in the rumour we are about to bring Kenny McDowall home??
Why go for the Monkey when we could get the Organ Grinder, Ally.:¬)
Kevjungle …… Your nose is too near yur erse…..IMO…..!!!
Magnificentseven on 4 June, 2012 at 11:36 said:
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:33 said:
Magnificentseven on 4 June, 2012 at 11:28 said:
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” At least I now know just to ignore you.”
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Yeah, me too.
Best wishes Thommo.
You deserve it for that left peg alone.
And what’s this K McDowall nonsense?
Geez Piece
POM
Hail Hail Mort & Philbhoy – I feel your pain! The phone has rung 3 times today.
I just asked our IT dude to install Solitaire to ease the boredom
Desperatemeasures CSC
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:34
**TUMBLEWEED**
Talking of Thommo while the rankers die…….
Manna for the LL!
Did we make this fuss when AT left the club last time?
Eye on the ball Celts.
Hx2
Rocket Man on 4 June, 2012 at 11:28 said:
Anyone else at work today? Show of hail hails please!
Seriouslycontemplatinga2hourlunch CSC
Hail Hail
Just read the club statement.
Poor.
It’s a wee bit ‘throwing toys oot the pram’ ish
South Of Tunis:
Canni see past either Spain, Germany or Holland.
Still think Spain are too strong for the rest. I think it will depend on how much a young German team have improved from two years ago. Holland need to be a bit more expensive- if they are then they could beat Spain.
Dark Horses: France- a big improvement under Blanc & they still have some great players.
Italy- you can never write them off entirely.
Ukraine- might be tough to beat on their own patch. Can’t see them winning it though.
Portugal- got to be a decent shout with Ronaldo in their team.
Russia- did well four years ago. Still a good team. But Arshevan looks a shadow of the player he was at Zenit.
I’ve got my Ireland shirt ready. Crate of beer. Drinking Jameson’s whiskey for next few weeks before going back to the malt. Pity big Boruc has fallen out with the Poland coach. Hope Sammi does well. Come on Aiden…come on you boys in green!
Sorry AT had to go and especially sorry the way it appears to have come to an end. Alan was a great Celtic player who really loved giving it to them ….and, by God, he did it often enough.
I just hope ending could be an amicable one. Would be good if Celtic could simply pay out his 12 month rolling contract but there again none of us know the real reason for his departure.
I, for one, do not plan to speculate but simply end by wishing AT all the very best for the future. I’m sure he’ll get a huge welcome from the fans any time he returns to CP- if he can find it in himself to do so.
Probably a step too far for big John Kennedy but what a story that would be if it came to pass.
I can’t wish enough good things to come for that young man, hence my post.
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:37
surely….”I smell something fishy” or “suspect dirty deeds”…
**tumbleweed**
expensive? expansive.
The Dutch were expensive two year ago when a put 40 smackers oan them- still think they could have won that game if they had just attacked a bit more.
If AT has personal problems, surely Celtic would have tried to address them and help him before it came to this?
Perhaps.
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:37 said:
I have no idea why AT has been asked to leave the club – not sure anyone does
HOWEVER
Your rant about our Board – I have a reasonable idea about the work our Board does – as does anyone concerned with our club – we are a Public Company so you can see the work done by our Board
According to various independent sources (financial institutions UEFA/FIFA) our club is very well run
So you will forgive me if I don’t listen to your view – democracy allows all of us an opinion – unfortunately some people engage mouth (or keyboard) before understanding the facts
Your club is very well run
Hail Hail
67ECW
67Heaven … I am Neil Lennon..!!..Truth and Justice will always prevail on 4 June, 2012 at 11:38 said:
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It may have escaped your attention but, the GB announced that they would NOT, buy their SB’s until….they see which way the Celtic hierarchy will vote re: The Hun Saga!
I’m only pointing out that…I share the GB’s suspicion’s of the Celtic hierarchy and, I’m delighted that at least, the GB section of CP can recognise – wolve’s in sheep’s clothing.
THAT is all I said FFS!
Hail Hail
@ Rocket Man on 4 June, 2012 at 11:28
I am working pal but live in Barcelona so holiday here.
Its a killer if you are working and everybody else is not. The half empty commute in, with the other few poor souls is especially depressing.
What’s Henke doing these days?!
BTW did anyone see that prat Beckham on SSN earlier? Is he auditioning for a new Three Musketeers movie?! Prat!
T4
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning
He was reserve team coach when he left us to join the “Rangers revolution”. First team coach at Celtic would be an improvement and I don’t think he bears us any ill feeling at all.
If he’s the best man for the job it doesn’t matter to me where he came from.
Just look at Dylan McGeough. He left us to go to Rangers and he returned.
Mort
How many number 2s has Alex Ferguson had over the years. Sad to see thommo go but in Neil I trust. Not really that big a story to me.
Bournesouprecipe : wonderful picture…saved!
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Just been talkin’ with the missus about the orange muppets reaction to Lafferty marryin’ a Catholic girl. She cannae believe that that attitude is still prevalent in 2012…..I told her that,for eternity,those cretins will recognise no other date than 10years prior to 1700. Amazing level of bigotry,ignorance and stupidity. One of their ‘legneds’,and they’ve got a ‘fatwa’ issued for him….that’s what he gets for fallin’ in love. What did they want?
Stupid and stupider hun trolls.
I’m lookin forward to loads of drunk posters enjoying the holiday weekend and posting all sorts of nonsense once the Don Revvie has kicked in. :-)
It already has for me.
POM
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