The beard ages him, but Anthony Ralston will not be 23 until later this month. He was at Celtic throughout last season, but despite Jeremie Frimpong and Hatem Abd Elhamed departing in January and Jonjoe Kenny not enjoying great form, Kristoffer Ajer was moved to right back with Anthony missing out. He played only once, a 0-0 home draw to Livingston in January. The inference was clear: Anthony was fifth choice right back in an awful Celtic team.
Prior to that he had made 10 starts for Celtic, the first coming in 2017. 19 months younger than Kieran Tierney, comparisons were made – I remember writing that while we clearly did not have the wherewithal to develop a striker, we were able to produce full backs with bags of potential.
He was first choice on loan at St Johnstone until football was curtailed in March last year, then a ponderous year on the sidelines. Players do not always make it, I assumed Anthony’s progress went into reverse.
What he needs most now is games. The injury to Greg Taylor that moved Josip Juranovic left provided an opportunity for Anthony to compete at a level he seldom experienced before. This has brought some impressive goals, crosses and assists that were so lacking from the right last season.
Whatever your objectives for Celtic, developing players has to be part of the mix. We need to be able to develop the potential Anthony Ralston broke through with into someone who can spend years in the first team, or be sold on for decent compensation.
Fair play to the lad for turning his career around in the space of three months and to Ange for giving him the platform. Neil will have his own version of events about last season’s absence. This stuff is always complicated, anyone who thinks different has never been there. Whatever the reason, it now looks shaky.
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Who’s on first?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
The reason for what, Paul? por cierto
Lennon lives in an alternative universe as far as last season is concerned.
TURKEYBHOY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 10:17 AM
Lambert 14.
The only stupid person is you.If you find it difficult to read and understand a post,that’s not my problem.Its yours.Your head is too far up your own jacksie.
“PL could have reorganized the whole refereeing system in Scotland ,he had the power”.
AWE DID HE,AYE.
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Of course he did.
How often are you going to come on here and make a fool of yourself?
I’m still laughing at your comment of last night.
What a cringer.
Michael Nicholson, studied law at Glasgow Uni, done a masters in construction law at Strathclyde uni and has two additional qualifications from Harvard in the US, you hilariously stated last night that Nicholson wasn’t lying and meant what he said when Nicholson said that rangers were demoted!!!
You are the Comical Ali of CQN
As I and others have said before P67, Tony may have suffered from being too plain and untrendy.
Suffix an ‘etti’ or ‘oski’ to the end of his name and he’d mibby have been given more time.
To my eyes, there’s always been a workmanlike RB right there, and with proper coaching (which we have lacked til AP jeted in) we have a guy who’s a better defender than Frimpers, Kenny or Hendry (all tried there).
Personally, I thought Gamboa and Bauer were decent but plain ole Tony never got a decent look in.
BTW, anyone intersted in seeing what Ange was like as a player could take a look at this thud ‘n’ blunder final from 90/91 in Oz. Ange as a roaming left back, Puskas looking like a mafia Don and a 2-hr bruisefest culminating in a penalty shootout. without spoiling it, Ange was a Stein level defender ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNhxB387yjs
Turkeybhoy
Events of 2012 changed Scottish football entirely.
Celtic were the sole power left.
Clubs relied on Celtic to have discussions with Sky in order for money that the small clubs massively depended on to be met.
Small clubs have always felt refs were biased against them when playing Celtic and the dead rangers.
This was the chance to do something, and bring in the same rules as England and other European countries on refs.
The power that Celtic had then will never happen again.
The change could have been achieved quite easily.
Instead Lawwell’s thought’s were only on how to lie to the requisitioners on the 5WA and how to bring about a ‘new old firm’
Avoiding a lot of ” I told you so ” but if anyone wants to look back at my comments regarding Tony Ralston, I was often ridiculed for suggesting that he was our best bet at right back. Tony is an example to all young players. Hang in there and keep working. If the manager doesn’t fancy you, there will be another manager along soon. Well done son.
I know that the US kicked Trump out and that he shouldn’t be at COP26, BUT…as I stared out of my scullery window earlier across the rooftops and over Greek Thomson’s steeple at the Brazen, I’m sure that his hair was passing overhead…as opposed to being stuck over his head!!!
https://enematic.wordpress.com/2021/11/03/hair-today-gone-thank-god/
BE AFRAID!!
Hail Hail
Matt
ONENIGHTINLISBON on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 12:04 PM
CONEYBHOY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 10:43 AM
There’s only two James Forrests!
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Ralston is a big lad as well when the team has often looked lightweight
Lambert 14
Listen,Trumpet.It was said tongue in cheek It was said that Nicholson lied to the fans about the events of 2012.I asked,”How do you know that,he lied, he might believe what he said”.He might very well do after the other idiot stated his nonsense.I don’t know.
Problem with you is,you are such a rabid numpty,that everything goes right over your head when on a rant.Of which we have had plenty.Anyone mentions the word “Board”,whoosh,on like a shot,with the scatter gun.
Humourless idiot.
ONENIGHTINLISBON on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 12:05 PM
‘Lennon lives in an alternative universe as far as last season is concerned.’
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Scottish football is an alternative universe where normal rules apply.
This has been clear since the huns went bust.
The whole thing’s a charade.
David 66
You take it easy mate
HH
take a bow Mr Canny McRalston….a weel deserved extension….
smiley if your looking in Tony …keep the beard..and big hugs to yer wee darling redhaired lass thing
Braw
Sure miss Stuart Armstrong.
@Quad…What Drama mate….. great watch that cheers…
I fast forwarded thru parts …Then came the Finale…….Brill
H.H
TURKEYBHOY on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 1:26 PM
Lambert 14
Listen,Trumpet.It was said tongue in cheek It was said that Nicholson lied to the fans about the events of 2012.I asked,”How do you know that,he lied, he might believe what he said”.He might very well do after the other idiot stated his nonsense.I don’t know.
Problem with you is,you are such a rabid numpty,that everything goes right over your head when on a rant.Of which we have had plenty.Anyone mentions the word “Board”,whoosh,on like a shot,with the scatter gun.
Humourless idiot.
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If you meant it in jest then fair enough, and I apologise, because i’m sure you agree that someone who has studied law to the level that Nicholson has would be totally clued up on what liquidation of incorporated football clubs means.
Well done young Anthony, it just shows you what hard work and endeavor can achieve.
Of course he did.
How often are you going to come on here and make a fool of yourself?
I’m still laughing at your comment of last night.
What a cringer.
Michael Nicholson, studied law at Glasgow Uni, done a masters in construction law at Strathclyde uni and has two additional qualifications from Harvard in the US, you hilariously stated last night that Nicholson wasn’t lying and meant what he said when Nicholson said that rangers were demoted!!!
You are the Comical Ali of CQN
Not a fekin clue where you are going with this.You are ranting again.
With the qualifications you have stated,are you saying,he should never be on the Board?Or are you saying that people as educated as he obviously is,don’t lie,or do lie.Which is it.
I DID NOT SAY HE WASNT LYING.I SAID,HE MIGHT HAVE THOUGHT WHAT HE SAID WAS THE TRUTH.
It was said as a joke.Over your head obviously.
Your further absolute bollox,about PL being in a position to change the whole refereeing system in Scotland ,are the ravings of a lunatic.What fekin Universe do you inhabit,obviously Scotland does not exist in it.What about finding a cure for Cancer,being the instigator for World peace.These would have been easier than your nonsense.But carry on.It amuses me.
Paul67
Ange didn’t have any RB options and quickly recognised he’d need Tony Ralston to sign an extension in June, which is what Celtic did, despite the ‘why is he getting a contract extension he’s ***** brigade ‘ that posted such, on here.
Development Celtic player makes good with a new upgraded contract because he turns out better than the
high earners we signed.
Who’d have thunk it CSC
Well done Tony Ralston on the new contract.
In terms of Celtic providing pleasure ..
… For me only winning silverware comes ahead of seeing one of our own make the first team and staying there for ages.
4 years suggests Ange is dealing Tony in long term.
Enjoyable leader Pablo – and the inference is clear that we MUST create an environment that maximises the undoubted talent we spend huge sums accumulating.
Celtic Mac – From previous thread I got all my scans done whilst an inpatient through A & E. Although docs said if I need anymore to go through my GP, as to which I was baffled because I was there and asked them to check what was going on. But alas they said no and kicked me out.
AT – Thanks
D :)
Different, unrelated comment …
Enjoyed reading comment on last thread re league games since red card.
In terms of leading with facts this is exactly the right type of narrative.
Respect to the author, but would respectfully suggest the data is verified.
E.g. Celtic are 14 league games without a Red card, not 17.
Once we know the data is sound, no great difficulty rolling it forward week on week and Scottish football fans EVERYWHERE then shouting the data loud, wide and often.
Turkeybhoy
Lawwell was in the position in 2012 to bring about the change required in refereeing.
Celtic were in a position to dictate.
They will never be in that position again.
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‘I DID NOT SAY HE WASNT LYING.I SAID,HE MIGHT HAVE THOUGHT WHAT HE SAID WAS THE TRUTH.’
Absolutely not.
What happened to rangers was entry level law.
Nicholson represents the club in legal matters.
He has advanced qualifications in the subject.
If he thought that an incorporated football club could survive liquidation and then be demoted, as you suggest, then you are making him out to be the dumbest legal eagle on the planet.
We’ll-deserved for young Tony, at 22 he has bags of time to develop into an even better player.
Playing full back these days has to be the most demanding position on the pitch, you’ve got to be able to do do it in all 3 3rds, and to a decent standard, get up and down. There’s a lot to learn and you only really learn in pressured match situations.
Saying that, there’s something about an old fashioned player like him who likes nothing more than cementing a winger.
David 66.
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ERNIE LYNCH @ 1:28
Scottish football is an alternative universe where normal rules apply.
This has been clear since the huns went bust.
The whole thing’s a charade.
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Agree with you – but so is the EPL, except it is awash with money. The Saudi takeover at Newcastle not only follows on from the Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City mega-money set-ups and the other big-money investments at Arsenal, Leicester…etc, it takes it to a new level of manipulation. Realistically the EPL is selling its soul while the going’s good as it sees the ESL looming in its rear-mirror.
In Scotland there would be barely a viable game without either one of the ‘big two’. The league would wither on the vine with a 40% revenue drop and reduced sponsorship interest. So of course, as we have witnessed since the threat of “Armageddon”, any methods(manipulation) will be used to maintain the status quo, i e. the big two with all the others swimming & surviving, in their wake.
60,000 & 50,000 turn up week in and week out at Celtic Park & Ibrox in recent years, to see the likes of Ross County, Livingston, Hamilton, ICT, St Mirren, St Johnstone, Motherwell provide the opposition, with most of these clubs recruiting players from English lower and non-league clubs. It is not the quality of the football on offer that drives these numbers, it’s the season-ticket model – most fans are afraid of losing their seat – a seat that will give them access in the unlikely event that something remarkable happens, e.g. real progress in Europe. If we still had the old ‘pay at the gate’ model, how many would turn out to watch league games against the above-mentioned clubs……25/30k tops in my opinion – fans would choose their games.
So yes, the charade continues.
The next move will see Celtic & TRIFC take full control of their media-rights and a new version of the charade will develop.
DAVID66
I once had the misfortune to have choleycystitis, which is extremely painful, and can be life threatening, with surgery the only alternative. I was strongly advised to avoid the following: high-fat foods including fried foods, canned fish, processed meats, full-fat dairy products, processed baked goods, fast food, and most packaged snack foods. That is hard, especially if you love some of that stuff, but I have done so, as I did not wish to experience that pain again, and it has not returned.
And much as a wee bevvy sesh with Big Jimmy sounds very enticing, I would respectfully suggest you ask your doctor if you can take alcohol. I continued to imbibe and ended up, first with pancreatitis, ( equally as painful ) then losing a kidney with the big C, and am now unfortunately teetotal after a lifetime of bevvying. I miss it badly, but it is hardly a choice now. Hope you recover soon.
HH
DAVID66
Wee prayer said for a speedy recovery.
INIQUITOUSIV
Looks like you’ve had a tough time with your health too.
Best wishes and take care.
JHB on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 2:21 PM
“The next move will see Celtic & TRIFC take full control of their media-rights and a new version of the charade will develop.”
You keep banging this drum, with the buns earning 40m a year from it. How would it work?
Huge fan of Ralston. Huge heart. Probably omitted last season because he would have thrown the shirkers into even sharper relief. Great to see him rewarded. Well earned.
Thanks to everyone.
ST & Philbhoy cheers
D :)
PHILBHOY
Thank you very much. My quack says I’ve dodged a few bullets over the years.
HH
INIQUITOUSIV on 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 2:22 PM
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Cheers they never told me any of that. That sounds like every food known to man.
I will have to knock the bevvy on the head for a wee while to see what state my body is in in a few weeks or months.
Where you out of breath a lot?
Cheers
D :)
CELTIC40ME @ 2:50
You keep banging this drum, with the buns earning 40m a year from it. How would it work?
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No drums being banged & perplexed by your answer.
How about a rebuttal of what I’ve written with your own take, or, if the subject is of no interest, you can always ignore?
I am always interested in other views and sometimes a well-argued case will change my mind.
Inquisitouv
Must have been the stress of aw they late night buses.
Glad your bit better now
HH
One moniker many George galloway dangleberries