When we signed Dedryck Boyata, while simultaneously losing loanee Jason Denayer, I heard that bullish comment from Celtic Park “We made Denayer into a regular Belgian international and we’ll do the same for Boyata.”
Teenage Jason Denayer was part of a record-breaking Celtic central defence. Fast and skilful, there was little chance parent club Manchester City would allow him to extend his stay in Scotland. Dedryck was older, had played less football, and City allowed him to leave for £1.5m. The claim that we could make him into a Belgium regular seemed fanciful.
Belgium are the top team in the Fifa rankings. Getting anywhere near this squad is an achievement, but Dedryck is now a regular fixture. When Jason Denayer made a late entrance in the game against Iceland last night, it was captain, Vincent Kompany he replaced, not the Celtic central defender.
Dedryck has only been at Celtic three years and the early months of his time here were memorable for an own goal against Malmo and a very poor performance away to Molde. His transformation is beyond belief.
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Celtic have a whole starting 11 players out injured. It’s a growing trend with one glowing exception.
So who went to Perth CSC’s 30th Anniversary dance in Oz last night?
MWD
SIPSINI, thank you once again.??
MWD
My cousin and her husband were there.
okay you ghuys, if you don’t start posting, me and mike in Toronto will start on doggy posts, you have been warned.???.
CBN
I Hope that doesn’t turn into a jinx on Calumn.
Seriously, for a midfielder who is constantly chasing, twisting, turning and tackling those are amazing statistics.
Celtic by Numbers
I very rarely click on any links but have heard nothing but good things about your analysis… and delighted Callum is 203 not out, I should “click” more often and as for our Callum (who I thought would be a bit part player) maybe because he is invisible he avoids those pesky injuries :-)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-46253944
BBC article on Bobby Lennox.
I posted a song on the night shift on Friday night which I very seldom do in fact its a rarity But someone watched it .So thanks to TONYROME who actually got his Tim buddy Paul to bring me the whole Simon & Garfunkel CD over to my house
Thank You Tony you’ve made my night
MAH & DH CSC :))
MURDOCHAULDANDHAY, so glad your on here posting ??.
One of my neighbours put their Christmas tree up today!
Thanks Big Packy 1
I hope to be around these parts for a while yet
Looking forward to seeing some silverware getting lifted shortly that’s another booster
Just seen that my hometown Gweedore absolutely mullered the Rangers of Crossmaglen to reach the Ulster club final against Scotstown fae Monaghan
Setting free the Bears – my auntie is originally from Gweedore, I think she still has family (McGinleys, probably a common name) over there.. I was speaking to them at my uncles funeral earlier this year.
D. :)
Jim the Tim
Somebody on gwr at knightswood near the big chapel has has Xmas lights in the window since 1st Nov.
Keeping it lit.
Someone on Barmulloch road, Springburn has had lights and tree up since at least last Wednesday.
Incredible
D. :)
Guys I was in St Margaret Mary’s Chapel on Friday for the funeral of a guy (friend) whom I worked with in the past.
James was a good Celtic supporter and a good man, he had his personal battles, and they finally beat him.
James only worked with us for about a year, a few years ago, and as I say he was a nice guy who had his troubles, but I was shocked to find out he was only 41 and took a heart attack. Far too young… I have not stopped thinking about poor James since I heard the news about 12 days ago.
A wee prayer for the family he left behind and his son in particular would be great, if you can.
Thanks ?
James YWNWA
D. :)
Christmas ? I’ve just posted my Easter cards
Sipsini
Great goal Austria. I don’t think there will be any North of Ireland supporters on here so I will gloat. For buyers. :-)
For buyers = GIRFUYees………FFS
David 66
May your friend rest in peace.
Thanks WITS
D. :)
SFTB
My son in law is a Monaghan fae Scotstoun Glasgow. ?
YNWA
Saint Stivs
My daughter lives beside Saint Ninians and Saint Margarets churches at Knightswood Cross. The house displaying the Christmas lights fae early November till mid January are no right in the heid as my daughter puts it. ??
YNWA
David66
God rest James soul.
Will say a little prayer.
YNWA
that its you ghuys, im away to put my Christmas lights up.???.
David66
Condolences on your friends passing.
God rest a good Celtic man.
Prayer said for his family.
HH
David 66
Condolences on the sad loss of your friend James. HH
Thanks guys
Much appreciated
D. :)
DAVID66, sad news may perpetual light shine upon him.
Watching the camera panning along the Belgian team. Aye, there he is. Pub cancelled this afternoon. Gonna watch big Derrick.
HH
Right thats it.I ,m away to take my Christmas tree down .
Its been up since last Christmas.
HH
Phil
Probably my favourite English player ,a true gentleman.
https://videocelts.com/2018/11/blogs/former-celts/manchester-united-legend-sends-special-tribute-to-bobby-lennox/
Dedrick FFS………And he’s getting played out of position to suit big Kompany. Only in Belgium, Aye. 1-0 Belgium
TAL
Mon the Dedryck Bhoyata.
You posted some crackin tracks last night S. Magic
YNWA
DD
That was you standing on that landmine, Aye?
I would be delighted if the “Belgian” signed a new contract but although gutted over the Athens stuff the big man has been outstanding this season and if/when he guess I wish him well… his bank balance will swell but memories of winning trophies might be distant memories ala the “quiff” but never wish any ex-Celt any misfortune …. we’ll wait a MO there might be one :-)
VP
My dad Robert’s favourite ever English player was Bobby Charlton. My dad only liked fitba players called Robert though. Especially Evans, Collins, Murdoch, Auld, Lennox and Charlton. ?
YNWA