A year ago you and I discussed Scott Brown’s fitness with some concern for the season ahead. Since then the captain has not skipped a beat, his form and availability for selection have been without question.
It is clear he can cope with a Scotland game this weekend, and no doubt finish the season untroubled, but Scotland have an international against England on 10 June, two weeks after the Scottish Cup final, and four weeks before Celtic’s Champions League qualification campaign gets underway.
If Scott is to participate in all games, he will have a week off after the Scottish Cup final before being called into the Scotland squad, then two weeks before Celtic’s preseason training starts. For a player of his age, with his injury profile, this schedule would not allow sufficient recuperation ahead of a new season.
Selfishly, the most important thing to you and I, and to Celtic, is Champions League qualification, more so than the Scottish Cup, or than a season of invincibility, delightful, though both would be. What Brendan Rodgers backroom team need to do is prepare Scott as thoroughly as possible for the middle of July. Planning should start now.
If there’s another player in the Celtic squad who I would also like to ration his football it’s Mikael Lustig. The Sweden international is likely to be involved in both their international squad in June; a World Cup qualifier against France and a derby against Norway.
If Scotland fail to get a positive result against Slovenia on Sunday, Scott might consider it best to retire from the international stage, again. He and Mikael could do with a few weeks on the beach at the end of the season.
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macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 26th March 2017 2:13 am
some of the celtic support are muslim.
Just trying to differentiate what bits of islam are ok to welcome and what not?
maybe ask petec?
Imam Ali
Imam Ali
Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani
MARGARET MCGILL on 26TH MARCH 2017 2:17 AM
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 26th March 2017 2:13 am
some of the celtic support are muslim.
Just trying to differentiate what bits of islam are ok to welcome and what not?
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Really tempted to tell you.
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 26th March 2017 2:20 am
I know what you’re thinking. Come on spill the beans. :)
MARGARET MCGILL on 26TH MARCH 2017 2:26 AM
Where to start.
How about the duty of a husband to beat a disobedient wife.
The essence is that these quotations are taken literally and are meant to be.
Maybe I should have said ” disobedient wives “
Lenny and Efe.
Home at last ?
Pity Kris didn`t stay.
https://www.footballfancast.com/social-media/twitter/efe-ambrose-delights-hibernian-supporters-once-again
MARGARET MCGILL on 26TH MARCH 2017 2:40 AM
Mate.
A gun. Seriously ?
Memories of South Africa and Mexico.
The whole political mindset of Western populations is now focused on protection from Muslim terrorism.
It is the prime factor.
Hence the election of the admittedly confronting Trump.
BTW . Get Kit back on.
Affoot for an hour.
Bible. Quaran. Torah. Not a lot of difference to be honest. 2 thousand year old writings.
Same God. Same spiel.
Many Wives ?
Mormons. Christians
Cann’t even call it bigotry as it is all Abrahamic.
Down to plain old sectarianism.
Expected more.
Expected better
Mags,
A club open to all remember, well except Buddhists and Hindus :)
Don’t forget the Shintos
Jainists
Will leave you with Taoists
Oiche mhaith
fada less
A club open to all should not promote a specific religion.
Palestinians know this. So do we. Hopefully.
Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on 26th March 2017 2:56 am
My in-laws will be very upset with you :)
Mags,
Karma pal :)
CLINK\O/ on 26TH MARCH 2017 2:53 AM
But , totally different mentality.
Magill – Ye shouldn’t be allowed within a thousand mile radius of any firearm.
No dis-respect intended.
Go fishing, or play golf.
Chess is good also.
HH.
Macjay1 – Is that you on the mix again muchaho?
Don’t think that I didn’t note your attempt to undermine the racing comp the other week.
Beyond the Pale so to speak.
That section of CelticQuickNews is sacrosanct.
The only place on here where everyone is civil and hostility does not exist.
Mischief making it was.
HH.
My Celtic ” fix ” will be satisfied in part by a Celtic spine in the Scotland team.
And by wee Gordon .
We`ll support you evermore.
16 ROADS – CELTIC ÜBER ALLES… on 26TH MARCH 2017 4:11 AM
Macjay1 – Is that you on the mix again muchaho?
Don’t think that I didn’t note your attempt to undermine the racing comp the other week.
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You have a point.
I am out of the punting loop ( a dios gracias ) and was unaware of the comp.
BMCUW put me straight.
Glad you`re taking note , however.
You have much to learn.
:-)
Let`s start with “Judge not lest ye be judged.”
O.K. ?
Follow up :
” muchacho ”
Manos arriba , gringo .
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4349838/Scotland-boss-Gordon-Strachan-banking-Leigh-Griffiths.html
Sans Problemo el Macjay1 – the competition has been running for as long as I can remember fs.
The madness of it – read contributions and controversial opinions all day long, nothing to be phased about really.
Last week was a genuine shock though lol
I thought maybe ye were on the drink.
Ah well, it’s no big deal really.
Just don’t do it again.
:)
HH.
Apologies to EL in advance.
Work like a slave all week long.
The girl eventually retires to bed.
Drink in the fridge.
Splendid isolation and a wee bit of music.
Therapy.
https://youtu.be/0H-NZ06QbvM
Tupac was right.
Wolfhound next on the playlist.
SimplisticCSC.
HH.
16 ROADS – CELTIC ÜBER ALLES… on 26TH MARCH 2017 4:52 AM
My fellow Tim.
There is a major capacity for getting the wrong end of the stick on CQN .
My intentions are honourable.
Gaun yersel , son.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/get-yersel-away-scots-soldier-shouts-down-dancing-tourist-1-4403609
Fair enough Macjay1,fair enough.
Time has went forward by an hour here.
That’s definitely a negative.
Last song:
https://youtu.be/LQ8v-cjym_M
Gone.
HH.
Wee Gordon it was……
Aye, it was he so it was…..
He who demanded that……
The leagues should be restructured…..
To hasten the return of the cheating huns….
I’ve often wondered if….WGS got a Cellic-ebt for that ?
Hmmmm…….?
Ye can never be paranoid enough – CSC
Thoughts and Prayers for all
Supporters of Glasgow Celtic.
……..off-oot.
KEVJUNGLE on 26TH MARCH 2017 5:50 AM
Why wonder when the facts are available ?
A glorious sunrise in darkest Lanarkshire and even more good news! Some kind person has broken into my house and fixed the clock on my cooker. Nice.
Every day should be Mothers Day but let’s not forget them , especially today.
Have a good day everyone. HH
Good morning CQN from a cool, clear but frost free East Devon.
This clocks going forward malarkey playing havoc with wee Hamish’s body clock.
Good morning all, especially to all the mothers who post or lurk.
Happy mothers day to you.
Hail Hail.
CLINK\O/ on 26TH MARCH 2017 2:53 AM
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Another cry ba.
The football club is on the crux of 6IAR – Yet to see ye post a comment with regards to the team, results, fixtures etcetera.
Not a peep.
https://youtu.be/Z97JudYaNo8
No HH to ya, regressive posse.
Good Morning Bhoys a lovely Morning here in Central Scotland and may God Bless all the doubters. H.H.
Allegations flying this morning…
Just an observation , I’m no alligator :-)
Good morning friends from a dry, bright and almost sunny East Kilbride. C’mon Scotland, get your act together tonight!
A pair of Crocodile shoes please, and make it snappy.
Glorious in Corcaigh………
C’mon Scotland!