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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Tontine Tim 8.54pm
I notice your reference to Duncan Edwards in your post. I was Wembley in 1957 for the England v Scotland game. Edwards was a phenomenal player and would definitely have been a captain
Dear Doctor . Where did the last 2 lines come from ??
Any help appreciated . HH
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS
Corker, Friday Night SoulStation:))
Forgot to add scored both goals for them I think….not a Google man myself.
On Sky Arts for Pink Floyd noo. Enjoy a classic album and concert.
Tontine Tim,
Quite brilliant recollections and details again.
I read both blanchflowers and dougans book, honest. Excellent.
In sporting terms, pre troubles, and even with an establishment slant, Catholics were picked for the north team.
Delaneys,
if Pink Floyd are on Sky Arts,
what channel is the classic album and concert on ;-))
Cosy Corner Bhoy on 24th March 2017 10:20 pm
Tontine Tim 8.54pm
I notice your reference to Duncan Edwards in your post. I was Wembley in 1957 for the England v Scotland game. Edwards was a phenomenal player and would definitely have been a captain
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Always great to hear about players from the past, Edwards is one I’ve wondered about. What I’ve read he was to be a great but interesting to know what you thought of him, in the flesh?
Cosy Corner Bhoy,
everything Ive ever read about Edwards says he was a legend in the making.
damn shame what happened.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Cosy Corner Bhoy 10.24 pm
Good evening P. I value the personal experience , viewpoint ,or opinion of a witness to any game ,player or incident way above any search engine.
Anyone who doubts me that’s going to Lisbon……..ask Oldtim why he fell in love with Celtic ..
Gordy
Phillistine. :))
DD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nCNdgFrbBo
KTF
AG
The spoķen word fae my father, uncles and big cousins got me into Celtic. Then the Republican movement later. Way of life.
HH
Great version of the sam cooke classic by the Queen…https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k6YCxXQ6Scw
VFR
Thanks. Syd sure was a crazy diamond.
The lunatics are on the grass. ;)
So happy to report that GOALS FOR SHAY 2 now has the magical 88 entries. Last time we had 117. Surely we can smash that this time!
I’m a glutton for punishment obviously!. A 9 week competition where every entrant sends at least 1 email every week. And I’m hoping for more than 117 entries!!! Keeps me away from eating and drinking I suppose!
Wee idea – if you have a wee circle of 8 – 10 friends/family, enter the competition but also have a wee sdie tournament at a cuple of quid a head to see who ends up on top of your own clique!!
cqnpredictor@gmail.com
Weebobby
If you like Sam Cooke, google gregory porter’s version of You send me … sublime.
Got to run… but hope you enjoy it
VFR
Delicate Sound of Thunder concert about to start on Sky Arts. Enjoy :)
DELANEYS DUNKY on 24TH MARCH 2017 11:01 PM
Watching!
KTF
MIT…hadn’t heard that one…i love the otis redding version…
Hans Zimmer – You’re so cool
https://youtu.be/6ab1l2TwFp8
The billy Connelly segment on comic relief has me taking a sharp intake of breath.
30 years of involvement. Been to the worst of places.
The clip of the father finding the daughter.
His open talking about his own situation.
Hard watch.
Billy, keep it lit.
Think Duncan Edwards, think Bobby Murdoch,
The comparison is a general one, as Edwards’ career was tragically short.
Saw him at Parkheadcum in the summer of 1956, six months before Munich.
Slow motion always makes tackles look worse IMO, i both guys going at speed to win the ball, i don’t think Taylor tried to do Coleman, he looked upset when he got sent off.
Curtis Mayfield…https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDAfa-NI-M
If the Ref had sent off BALE for a shocker of a tackle seconds before, then Seamus Coleman would be fit for Everton at the weekend.
Report that English Media?
Nah Bada, It was a shocker, John Kennedy tackle comes to mind. Can’t really express my feelings about Taylor or I would be joining the Holy Triumvirate of Awe Naw, Jinky & Kitalba on the sidelines.
Another classic…https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AmC-xGdwWwg
Rancid – “Time Bomb”
https://youtu.be/DhKHAopx7D0
CALTONTONGUES on 24TH MARCH 2017 11:17 PM
I saw a few highlights (lowlights?) online. It was a shocker from Bale; I reckon any other player would have walked for it. His reputation saved him.
Bada, I don’t think he went in to break his leg but it was an horrific challenge and I reckon he was out to do him – he had just lunged in previously as well. Out of control.
KTF
That awkward moment when Lenny Henry has to shake hands with Dawn French….
#comicrelief
Roy C agus Lucy
Breithla Shona
HH
I think Wales felt Ireland were over physical first half & decided to even the score second half. I agree that Taylor didn’t mean to break his leg but I reckon he did mean to hurt him. A poor game overall but everyone in the pub where I watched it, were just concerned about the injury. The game & the result meant hee haw.
Corky-VFR- thanks for replies, i don’t think ìt was intentional, i watched it live but no replays , always tells you it’s a bad one, seen it again now and i think it was 2 guys going for the ball, i could be wrong……again HH
Roy C and ghirl- Hoopy Birthday
Otis Red………? What?…..Who?
Frankie F****** Miller, that’s Who!…https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NV95E5qODaU
DD – now playing:
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it’s sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in a relative way, but you’re older
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
KTF
Won’t argue with you Bada, I’m absolutely incensed about it and would say something I regret. So I’ll just sign off.