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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Kevin
Too many project- type players since they got their fingers burnt after splashing out £4 mill on Broony and, having to wait 4 years before he hit a purple-patch imo.
Mathews, Izzie, 67, Kayal, Forrest, Hooper, Commons ?
As for the rest….
Who would you consider to be some of the other “project players” who have failed?
Bear in mind sometimes it can take a year or 2 before a player hits top form, e.g. Charlie Mulgrew.
Mort
smoke and mirrors on 4 June, 2012 at 11:51 said:
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I also noted in the section about ‘what other readers of this book also bought’,apart from all the rankers dross there was “The Impossible Dead.”!
Still crackin’ up !
:-)))))))))
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 4 June, 2012 at 12:12 said:
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FreudianSlip CSC
Sandman Is Neil Lennon,
I don’t see France winning it this time around – but they are on the way back.
Owen Coyle’s mum[ who was otherwise engaged topping up her Skoda Favorit at Annandale Services] tells me that under ‘no cirumstances’ will ‘her Owen’ be coming to CP as N.Lennon’s #2.
Algarvian
Not in West Lothian today.
However they are on holiday tomorrow as part of the diamond jubbly celebrations.
lennon’s passion on 4 June, 2012 at 11:47 said:
How many number 2s has Alex Ferguson had over the years.
What a question!
Gordon_J
Someone had to lower the tone of the blog.
Tut tut.
Mort
Willie Mc Stay or Steve Clarke!!
Morning. I am sad to see Alan go. He always gave his all and then some. He was immense in Seville and the rotten mob were terrified of him. Thanks. btw is kevj a hun? HH.
Gordon_J
Fergie always looks to me like he needs a number two!
Must be the big red face.
Mort on 4 June, 2012 at 12:15 said:
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If, you allow yourself to be fooled by all this Charlie Mulgrew guff….
thats your look-out!
Players who will NEVER be Celtic players….
Stokes
Ki
Ledley(invisible-man)
Cha
Samaras
Commons ? I hope so
Loovens
thats all I can think of just now.
Ceaser67
Willie McStay was yesterday appointed head of youth academy at some team in England. Bristol City I think.
Mort
All bog standard!!
Language…..without it,what would we have to talk about?
Ah’ll get ma jaicket…….
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 12:21 said:
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KJam – been 3 times before but not been since 2007. We usually go in a big group but this time it’s just me and the Mrs so we are treating ourselves to a bit of luxury in Born and then down to Sitges for a few days for recovery and then back to Barca in a nice hotel.
We won’t be going to all the events, in fact we only made it to all 3 day events once – walked in done a circuit and walked out with a wristband! lol
Enjoy Benni
Mort
You might av telt me. Feel such a fool now!!!
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 4 June, 2012 at 12:18 said:
Algarvian
Not in West Lothian today.
However they are on holiday tomorrow as part of the diamond jubbly celebrations.
Ta, i stayed in West lothian (spit) for many years, can’t say i miss it. :)
I thought that BJM was Neil’s No.2 ?
Whats wrong wi him ?
Come=comes
Algarvian
…it aint all that bad!
KEVJUNGLE 1221
Just about had enough now.
JOE LEDLEY-INVISIBLE MAN?
Whit effin’ planet are you on?
Just do one,you’ve outlived your usefulness.
Would like to see Willie McStay back, thought he would have got a job when he resigned from ujpest.
McStay was appointed assistant manager of Stockport County in July 2011 by manager Dietmar Hamann. After Hamann’s departure, in November, new manager Jim Gannon kept McStay on as his assistant.
KevJungle at 12:15
Players who will NEVER be Celtic players….
Stokes
Ki
Ledley(invisible-man)
Cha
Samaras
Commons ? I hope so
Loovens
Only Ki of which we could consider “project style players”. All had good reputations and have to varying degrees been successful at Celtic.
Stokes – Freebie and 40 goals in 82 games is a pretty good return;
Ki – Excellent player and brings something different to the Celtic team. his style may not always suit us but if he moves off he will do so at a great profit so can’t say his signing was flawed.
Ledley – Freebie and versatile. Not my first pick for Central midfield but can play in a number of positions and has helped the team as a whole. Also pops up with some important goals. Good signing for me.
Cha – Granted he isn’t as good as others in that position but didn’t cost much and will be remembered for me for the goal he scored against St Johnstone last year on 90mins when we were toiling.
Samaras – Has just had his best ever season at Celtic and brings something different to the team. A good signing
Commons – Suffered from 2nd season syndrome but first season was excellent and showed signs of returning to form at end of season. If he can replicate his first season’s form, he’ll be a great asset.
Loovens – Was never his biggest fan but he has done ok. Wouldn’t be devestated if he was replaced by someone of a better quality.
Mort
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 4 June, 2012 at 12:26 said:
Algarvian
…it aint all that bad!
I know, just anywhere with calder or burn in its name, plus all the wee blackridges , harthills etc. etc. etc. .
Livingston and Bathgate had more of a mix though.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 4 June, 2012 at 12:27 said:
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If a Celt with the poster name of – Bobby Murdoch, canny see thru Joe Ledley well…..
Oh, a forgot , he’s invisible!
Hail hail
Sorry to see you leave Alan. You were a great servant to the club. Best wishes for the future.
Mc Dowell?? Now that is tainted!!!!
Hear hear. Couldn’t agree more regarding AT. A great Celt. All the very best for the future Alan.
Mort on 4 June, 2012 at 12:29 said:
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We agree to disagree!
Stokes – two sitters in the supposed ‘jelly & ice cream’ game @ ipox!!!
You know what…..I canny even be bothered going through the rest of yer observations.
Apathy – CSC
Billy Davies is looking for a coaching job.
KevJungle
I think you probably have more scrollers than KoJo and Declan put together
Hi all. Whats the latest on A T? I see jackshun has surfaced again!!
Seemingly Thomo knows where all the bodies are buried according to the D R!
Congrats to david healy who looks as though he has actually turned a bad situation around and is on the verge of moving to a bigger club. I hope his talks with Fleetwood Town go well.
Kittoch on 4 June, 2012 at 12:39 said:
KevJungle
I think you probably have more scrollers than KoJo and Declan put together
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Hopefully, you’ll be joining them ?
KevJungle,
Sorry to say but if you don’t see what Ledley does then I’m pretty sure you don’t really know very much about playing football.
Sorry.
Swiss