If charm brought European success, Brendan Rodgers would have left Celtic Park with the Champions League trophy yesterday. After speaking to the media he sat down with a small number of fans and immediately bound himself to the group by quoting the vernacular of the Celtic Park of his youth.
He spoke about it all. Paul McStay was his favourite all time Celtic player, “when we were in trouble you always looked to Paul to do something”. There was a special place for Anton Rogan, “flying down the wing” but it was Tommy Burns who made the most durable impression on Brendan.
“He went to Mass every morning before training [at Reading]. Family and people were important to him. He told me all about managing Celtic”.
There was a glint in the eye when he recalled stops in Baird’s Bar on trips to Glasgow before heading to Celtic Park, and of recounting his trips for weeks afterwards. The thought crossed my mind that this was a guy who had just picked up keys to kingdom he dreamed of ruling.
There was a short sentence: “I was 39 when I went to Liverpool”. He didn’t need to elaborate. The Liverpool job came when Brendan was still young enough to be play. He’s sure he is a better manager now than then, although he was a pretty impressive manager to be able to land the Liverpool job when he was still a pup.
Several of you have noted that the pickup in season ticket sales will pay the reported multi-million pound salary Brendan will earn. That will pale into insignificance compared to the money his family spent in the Superstore yesterday. They are a very proud family.
He wants his teams to defend aggressively. The responsibility to develop players remains, but he noted that it takes the right experienced players to properly bring on young talent. Oh, and no one needed to tell him the importance of the last week in August.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the newspaper advert fundraiser, the money is now in and fundraising closed. The Guardian and Tribune De Geneve have been paid, and the balance will go to Mary’s Meals.
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“I was impressed … … with the history and tradition of the place”
Is he really aware of their history? I’m sure JB is catholic. He’s also known to loath the monarchy.
It just doesn’t add up.
Sorry, “loathe”.
TBB
That`s what I thought but I had never heard of godetia ` an annual` flower so Clink`s suggestion is probably correct .
JJ
Off topic but if anyone is looking for a great non-Celtic read for their deck chair in Rothsay this summer then look no further than ‘I am Pilgrim’ by Terry Hayes. I challenge you to put it back down once you pick it up.
MWD
From Stan Collymore on Twitter
Congratulations @Joey7Barton !
Don’t forget to kiss your majesty in the dressing room on match days !
HH
If Joey Barton can kiss his majesty, he’s a lot more flexible than yer average mid-thirties bloke.
Lymmbhoy
Your HH
Or Stan’s? ;-)
It will end in tears with JB especially when he is filmed in a Tim bar singing rebel songs, lol.
I’d rather have young John McGinn any day of the week.
He doesn’t need to kiss any Majesty it’s just the Grand Wizard’s ring he needs to kiss ;-)
Joseph Anthony “Joey” Barton , they are welcome to him.
hi tallybhoy i was at c.p yesterday it was wonderful my celtic brother,welcome brendan,hail hail cqn god bless
MWD,
just ordered it. Delivery tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!
HH
Gerry
Pog
That is taking ‘kissing the boss’s ass’ a step too far…;-)
“To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football.” Joseph Barton
Actually, he is right.
He will be perfect for “upholding all that such a names means” :
– violence
– common assault
– affray
– actual bodily harm
– punching
and, these are only his hobbies off the park.
He just needs to learn the songs now. Someone send him a “hymn” sheet.
Hrvatski Jim
Not to mention all the Strangeways they have…
I wonder where the invoice for those cup final stewards sent to ibrox is to be sent.
Interesting letter in today’s Herald.
Has Joey had a hurl on the Arsenal bike yet? Oh wait a minute.
Saltires
I usually sign off my posts with a HH but that one was Stan’s :)
HH
GerryBhoy
It’s a cracking read.
MWD
Is Barton’s press conference/photocall with his new manager?
Hrvatski Jim on 24th May 2016 3:46 pm
“To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means
———
Maybe he’s joining the National Park service?
SFA quoted as saying that it does not have power to ban Hibs from Europe.
QUONNO, can you C&P it on here?
No but the money does. Remember Neil McCann.
A grand ole day at Brattbakk Mountain, as I get to grips with my new ole petrol lawn mower.
As the musical hum of the rolls Royce Merlin fills the air, I instruct the Admiral to turn the carrier into the wind….
POGMATHONYAHUN AKA LAIRD OF THE SMILES on 24TH MAY 2016 4:41 PM
QUONNO, can you C&P it on here?
Sorry don’t have efficient OCR.
You can easily get it if you google THE HERALD.
Let me know if you have any luck.
Maybe the move is about his career after hanging up his boots?
‘Candidate places one hand on each page of the Volume of the Sacred Law but …. part he would rather suffer death than betray the sacred trust reposed in him.’
Welcome to the ‘club’, Joey.
Did not think this would work.
In demanding an independent inquiry into the events at Hampden last Saturday perhaps Rangers FC should beware of what they wish for.
For the record I am a Hibernian supporter and was appalled a small minority of our fans should have ruined what was our most joyous day for over 50 years, or 114 years if you consider the Scottish Cup to be more important than the Scottish Championship
I sincerely hope all supporters who brought shame to the Hampden pitch that day are severely dealt with.
That said, the Rangers statement condones the behaviour of their own supporters who they claim were “goaded” by Hibs fans. Perhaps those in authority at Rangers should play back a recording of the match and watch the illegal pyrotechnics burning in the Rangers section of the ground. Perhaps they could also listen to the songs of bitterness and hatred spewed from the mouths of many of their supporters. Perhaps Rangers FC don’t consider those ditties to be “goading” or offensive; they’ve certainly done precious little to stop them over the decades.
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Interestingly few, or none, of these songs actually mention Rangers so perhaps Rangers believe this absolves them from guilt. In condoning their fans’ behaviour do they also condone the fan, clearly with a blue shirt on, photographed swinging a corner flag at the head of some unfortunate?
If an independent inquiry is to take place, and it should, I would expect all aspects of the behaviour of all fans to be taken into consideration, but don’t just leave it at that. The behaviour of those in authority should also be looked at.
Since the affair surrounding Celtic signing Hibs player Scott Allan, who Rangers were said to be keen on recruiting, staff at both Hibernian and Rangers have carried on a war of words, showing little respect for each other and ignoring the potential for building bitterness among the fans. They have serious responsibilities and should temper their public statements accordingly.
The media should also take a long hard look at themselves. One “journalist” over the weekend actually used the word “carnage” to describe events on the park post-match. Tell that to the citizens of the Palestinian West Bank or Tikrit, I’m sure they will be full of sympathy.
Reporting of events using such hyperbole, whilst it may make for interesting reading, merely helps to fan the flames of bitterness.
Finally the last body to take a long hard look at their inaction over the years must be the empty suits of Scottish footballing authority.
Time and time again calls have been made to end the sectarian bile of both sides of our unfortunate religious divide. These songs are not sung to encourage teams (as stated, very few from either side of the divide actually mention a football team), they are sung to “goad”, to create hatred and contempt. When will we finally say, enough is enough?
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WINNING CAPTAINS on 24TH MAY 2016 4:45 PM
Haven’t we laughed enough?
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Comments are priceless…
Laugh or not. Petition might be signed by a few Nicola haters on here.
Cheers Quonno.
From Herald letter.
Finally the last body to take a long hard look at their inaction over the years must be the empty suits of Scottish footballing authority.
Regulars here will know that I have three unsuccessful goes at the SFA in the last year about its inaction regarding sectarianism.
LETTER from the Herald
In demanding an independent inquiry into the events at Hampden last Saturday perhaps Rangers FC should beware of what they wish for.
For the record I am a Hibernian supporter and was appalled a small minority of our fans should have ruined what was our most joyous day for over 50 years, or 114 years if you consider the Scottish Cup to be more important than the Scottish Championship
I sincerely hope all supporters who brought shame to the Hampden pitch that day are severely dealt with.
That said, the Rangers statement condones the behaviour of their own supporters who they claim were “goaded” by Hibs fans. Perhaps those in authority at Rangers should play back a recording of the match and watch the illegal pyrotechnics burning in the Rangers section of the ground. Perhaps they could also listen to the songs of bitterness and hatred spewed from the mouths of many of their supporters. Perhaps Rangers FC don’t consider those ditties to be “goading” or offensive; they’ve certainly done precious little to stop them over the decades.
Interestingly few, or none, of these songs actually mention Rangers so perhaps Rangers believe this absolves them from guilt. In condoning their fans’ behaviour do they also condone the fan, clearly with a blue shirt on, photographed swinging a corner flag at the head of some unfortunate?
If an independent inquiry is to take place, and it should, I would expect all aspects of the behaviour of all fans to be taken into consideration, but don’t just leave it at that. The behaviour of those in authority should also be looked at.
Since the affair surrounding Celtic signing Hibs player Scott Allan, who Rangers were said to be keen on recruiting, staff at both Hibernian and Rangers have carried on a war of words, showing little respect for each other and ignoring the potential for building bitterness among the fans. They have serious responsibilities and should temper their public statements accordingly.
The media should also take a long hard look at themselves. One “journalist” over the weekend actually used the word “carnage” to describe events on the park post-match. Tell that to the citizens of the Palestinian West Bank or Tikrit, I’m sure they will be full of sympathy.
Reporting of events using such hyperbole, whilst it may make for interesting reading, merely helps to fan the flames of bitterness.
Finally the last body to take a long hard look at their inaction over the years must be the empty suits of Scottish footballing authority.
Time and time again calls have been made to end the sectarian bile of both sides of our unfortunate religious divide. These songs are not sung to encourage teams (as stated, very few from either side of the divide actually mention a football team), they are sung to “goad”, to create hatred and contempt. When will we finally say, enough is enough?
Typical mail wait forever for a letter then 2 at once
Magnificent signing.
Long or short passes no ptoblem for that guy.
Vision inventive and clever.
He is no McStay Naka or even Lubo.
But he could be the readon we sign one.
Cant some tech wizard on CQN….start a petition to get Sevco removed from Scoddish Fitba.
Its only fair:)
HH
I’m certainly no lover of Nicola Sturgeon or her party; still, I can’t see myself signing said petition.