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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WC, you told us on Saturday that some deep within the SMSM had it in for The Hat, and if they lost they would go after him. Wonder if Glib was aware of that and that was one of the reasons for the big deflection? They were awful quick of the mark with the cover story. Something isn’t right methinks.
SANDMAN,
Please tell me that’s a genuine joey Barton tweet? :-))
Sevco comments had me in tears of laughter.
Everybody’s favourite idiots were in outrageous form.
Daftest fans in world football.
One threw a historical twist on it: ‘We have crossed the Rubicon. The die is cast!…Thank You Mr King’
Superb stupidity…top class.
HH
I wouldn’t be surprised if the magic hat isny found down Derby way
THE EXILED TIM on 24th May 2016 9:02 pm
I wouldn’t be surprised if the magic hat isny found down Derby way
Seems to be the rumour doing the rounds
TALLYBHOY
She’s from Irvine,that’s normal for there.
TET
I hope the magic hat doesnt repeat bonny prince charlie’s antics at Derby.
i.e piss everybody off talking that much bs, that he had to escape back to Scotland:)
HH
theglasgowcelticway on 24th May 2016 8:59 pm
SANDMAN,
Please tell me that’s a genuine joey Barton tweet? :-))
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Currently, no idea if it’s been verified. James Doleman had it up I think; it’s doing the rounds anyway! I’m hoping the eejit really did tweet that back in 2013. LOL
But since when did the truth stop the Huns claiming authenticity for their lies?
Let’s hope this tweet keeps rolling, spreading around; let them froth with rage.
BMCUWP
She went to school with my cousins wife. Nice laddie apparently, just don’t like her politics!
Greetings from Atlanta
Lassie even, bloody autocorrect
Well , as petitions go thats a belter .
The comments are brilliant .
Ha ha , ha ha , hahahahahaha
So to summarise, Brendan likes to defend aggressively, from the front. He sees possession as critical, and he prefers to work with a small squad, allowing promotion to the first team squad from the development squad.
Sounds good!
But zat no whit Ronny said???
DejaVous CSC
WC,
Thanks for the update.
HH
THOMTHETHIM FOR OSCAR OK on 24TH MAY 2016 8:24 PM
Ian Archer was born in the next bed to my brother in a Nursing Home in Kelvinside.
Our mothers knew each other.
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He used to have a drink with our crowd in the Rock in Hyndland late `60s .
Nice guy . Really interesting .
ROBINBHOY
Her politics aren’t mine,but to hell wi having the huns voting her out.
Btw,your passport must have more stamps than The Queen!
I have not been reading any football news for a week or so. What is behind the` Dermot riled` story?
Thanks,
JJ
Just had it pointed out to me that Sturgeon isn’t the MSP for Glasgow Govan.
It no longer exists,it is now Glasgow Southside.
If they had gone to a guid Catholic school,they might have known that…
(
Thanks to The Barca Mole)
Jungle Jim apparently the behaviour of the Huns directors at the cup semi final was atrocious and severely pissed off the moustachioed one!
On a positive note, due to the weekend’s SEXIT, Lee Wallace will be available to get his Scotland caps after all.
Mr Warburton will not need him rested for the European campaign.
Respectfully yours,
Ggh
Some absolute belters in the comments section!
I’m a thick hun cnut who blames everyone else and take responsibility for my fellow inbred supporters action.
Thick Mutant Hun, Belfast, United Kingdom7 hours ago
Garygillespies
Lee Wallace withdrawn from Scotland squad, in case it affects his whiplash claim.
Herr Warbmeister the greatest thing since sliced bread has seemingly fallen off the planet.
Warbo doing a reggie perrin.
He will turn up in 6 months, and he will have changed his name to Mr Kipling:)
HH
Derby+Hat= Twelfth Bowler
M7
Just think his no show is suspect, the signing of Barton, the need to sell season books and he is posted missing, something just doesn’t add up.
I could be way off beam but there is nothing better than a con theory :-)
HH
I see the Record had a name and shame them two page spread today.
Mentioned 3 Hibs fans and a token hun, in the name of balance.
Looking forward to the naming and shaming of the Sevco member of staff with the suit on that swung a kick at a Hibs fan.
Any news on who that might be?
Don’t let them airbrush this guys crime.
He will turn up in 6 months, and he will have changed his name to Mr Kipling:)
Superb
HH
Sid
He was only kicking the guy to defend his players.
I’ll sort out you catholic hating bigots. There’s a new OBFA coming along and it will ban fat orange bar stewards from going to Ibrox. Aye, you know where you can stick your flutes.
Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Magic Hat has done a runner after being done up like a kipper on the weekend…hilarious..Carry On Up The Hunnery…
The Green Man makes exceedingly good jokes.
Yessh Absholutely
Winning Captains
Good to hear the newspaper adverts are in place and that money left over will help fund the next CQN school kitchen in Malawi. Well done to all involved.
I was at Celtic park last night, it was a special occasion. The reception that Brendan received was fantastic and I am sure he and his family will never forget it. I am confident that he will be successful and bring the passion back to encourage more people to buy season tickets. It is Karma for sevco as the classless mob from Ibrokes infuriated D D that much he made sure he got his man. The man who can continue our dominance in Scotland and take us back to the top table in Europe. It is a brilliant appointment for Celtic Football Club.
The SMSM implore the brass neck statement from sevco but continue to ignore the biggest deceit in Scottish football, they want to sweep it under the carpet as usual, but slowly and surely it is starting to seep out and hopefully the dam will burst right open after the newspaper adverts go to a wider public.
It was a great weekend, from the Brendan Rodgers announcement on Friday, to being a part time Hibee on Saturday, then the reception for Brendan last night, brilliant.
We can all be very optimistic about the future,
A warm welcome to Brendan and good luck.
Onwards and Upwards.
HH
Scottish cup quarter final v queens park in 1967?
THE EXILED TIM on 24th May 2016 9:37 pm
M7
Just think his no show is suspect
Sure is, something is definitely not right, even more so than normal with that mob
Correct – I believe.
Relax,guys.
There’s a simple explanation.
Warburton is on a month-long holiday.
Unpaid-like the rest of the staff!
All change at sevco to show their daft fans they are matching Celtic.
Magic Hat replaced by the Screwball Scouser…..as player/coach/psycho
David Wearra peepul as new manager
John ‘werz ra deeds’ Brown…Liason Officer
Ruth Davidson….Rolls, and Spearmint chewing gum
Murdo Fraser….Club Mascot/Media Bigot
Barry Fergushun….Shell Suits and Fake Rolexes
Nacho Navo…..Lavvy cleaner…3rd class
BFDJ……Glove Puppets
Derek Fergushun…..Hairdresser
Willie Rennie, Liberal genius of politics…on loan, no option to buy.
HH