I doubt even Leigh Griffiths’ dad thought he had this kind of form in him when he signed for Celtic in January last year. The then 23-year-old had ‘squad filler’ written all over him as he waited in line behind Gary Hooper and Anthony Stokes. The arrival of John Guidetti and Stefan Scepovic a year ago could have limited Leigh’s chances further, but neither showed enough form to make the striker position their own.
Prospects looked bleak last season. Two starts before Christmas, Leigh spent time with the youths and looked to be heading out of the club in January, but with the manager’s mind increasingly made up on Guidetti and Scepovic, he got his chance. The transformation has been remarkable. His goals return compares to the best in the modern era, but it’s the type of goals he scores which has caught the attention most.
He’s fast, skilful, can out-jump central defenders and scores goals in big games. Should Celtic choose to play with Carlton Cole as a target man, Leigh will also be able to play to his left.
Whatever Ronny Deila achieves this season, the improvement in Leigh Griffiths will feature high up the list. Leigh’s attitude to self-improvement is also worth noting.
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Park’s buses are very nice, comfy and reliable and they safely get our team to all the games. I like them. :-)
Hehehehe
ETIMS – HATLINES
November 2, 2015 · by Desi Mond · in Humour, Latest
Okay,let me see..2 hands, 2 feet. Can someone lend me some fingers and toes, im gonna need them for counting all these goals soon! – Leigh G, Leith
He shoots, he scores! He scores, he shoots – and we have all the kids to prove it. Leigh Gs SugarMummies, Edinburgh
So its ‘hit the bye line, send it over, celebrate’. Its a simple game eh – Wee Keyz, left back 2015-2025
If you thought I was angry after the World Cup, you aint seen nothing if young Tierney keeps making me look unneeded – Izzy, Tizzyland
Im happy to confirm I only slighty stretched my lips smiling at that goal. I should recover in a few weeks! – Wee Jamesie, Clinic
Oh so thats what a centre half looks like…ah we get it now! – Hoops, everywhere
6 points clear and playing sweet crisp football. Deila out now! – Deadhead67
Of course I’m glad to see the boys rampant without me. Wait till i see Johansen in training and offer him the boot of congratulations – Scott, The Triangle, Edinburgh
Poor Derek McInnes, he looks shagged out, dont you think? – The Lad brokes, Parkhead
Hats off to Allan Stubbs and that result – Football fans, everywhere
Lost 1 hat. Please return. No reward possible – Sevco PR, Ibrox
Dear Magic Hat Mark, you’re gonna like this..,.but not a lot – Allan “Paul Daniels” Stubbs, Edinburgh
This weeks focus is on a big ugly bloke who just talks and talks while the other just stands there doing and saying nothing. But enough about Mark Warbuton and Davie Weir, lets discuss Penn and Teller instead. – Magic Review
Mark Warbuton was seen on Sky telly calling Martyn Waghorn, “Waggy”. I hope he never signs Gary Fanshaw! – Mary Whitehouse, RIP
Okay I admit I may have been a bit premature in heralding Mark Warbuton for a job with one of the leading EPL clubs on Saturdays chat with ‘Arry Redknapp – Hugh Keevins, Clyde SSB
Who the fecks Mark Warbuton and why is Ned Flanders dad asking me about him? – Our Arry, Ye Olde Jellied Eel Shop
White Sports socks for fans, Brown underpants for troubled Directors. Get your football kit at Sports Direct now – Mike Ashley, Vantage Point
Soft loans? You’d have to be soft in the head to loan King any money. Try the scampi, I’m here all week – TipYourWaitress.com
Its Europe week again, tune into BT Sport to hear insightful analysis from such football experts as Ally McCoist…hello, is anyone there? – P45 Dept, London
Scotsman Football @scotsman_foot
Police probe Rangers fan ‘spitting at Hibs boy’ http://bit.ly/1WtZAwb
RWE
There’s some stuff re the OBaF Act that I can’t post because it would possibly have a negative effect on ongoing matters.
What is known is that there have been numerous occasions where it’s been evident that the police have quite blatantly lied.
I actually agree with you about the Aberdeen supporter’s song being of a sectarian nature. My point, poorly made, was in a more general sense regarding such songs.
Ye I commented on the clip. It’s absolutely brilliant!!
HT…
Did you receive mines I posted it last week mate? HH
Hi – if J McCormick is online – saw your post about searching for accommodation for your son.
I was recommended this site by colleagues based in London, particularly for students moving there. Not sure what your son’s circumstances are but thought I’d share this with you.
http://www.spareroom.co.uk
Good luck with this.
Bhoys4ever
Sipsini
No haven’t received it mate.
HT
Ive passed my proxy to my dad
Should be good for a laugh
BT
Ha I hope he gets a chance to speak!! :-)
Evening Timland from a calm hun free mountain valley.
Great news re Nir Biton.
Just finished cleaning up from last nights storm, what a feckin mess.
I bet Jose is ruing the day he crossed swords with Eva Carneiro. It’s no coincidence that off field activities have coincided with poor form and possibly the” losing of the dressing room”
There is no doubt that Mourinho is still one of the best and charismatic managers about, but even the best cannot cope with off field disruption.
Ronny take note and be ruthless if need be..
HH.
Starry Plough bang on I’m the original Timbhoy 2 at least I’m not bad at opening up debates now and again.as for Tony Donkey oh I mean Donnelly pure F —y.
Good evening, friends.
Does anyone know if the Kerrydale Suite is open Thursday to those of us that have paid to attend or is it just Corporate Guests?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
LG is playing at a level I didn’t believe he was capable of.
I think he is due high praise for getting his head together and sticking in when he was away from the team, out the picture and playing with the development squad. Great response.
And praise to Ronny for laying it on the line, as I guess he did with Anthony Stokes as well, but got a different response.
I was not whelmed in the least about the Carlton Cole signing, but the more I watched on Saturday the more I thought that he could be a very effective foil for Griff and also James Forrest, pulling defences about the place.
(In the past, I was not whelmed at all when we signed a fair few front men, Dixie Deans or later Chris Sutton spring to mind, so wtf do I know)
Very happy we have signed up Nir. Excellent news!
I will be even happier when we right the wrong of Molde and rattle a good few past them on Thursday.
Lennybhoy
Nothing on @KerrydaleBar so far mate.
I mentioned this after the game at the time, I think it was Motherwell at home last season. Ronny had a real go at Griff for a bit of slack play, instead of going in a strop he stepped it up and put in a performance for the rest of the game. I said then that he had grown up, he is showing it now, great attitude and obviously taking on board the coaching he is being given
Great news about big Nir,now let’s get LG signed up.
A few years back I was outside Celtic Park when a Parks bus arrived, to pick up the under 19’s. The reg. no. was
RWM 1.
Fabulous news about Bitton.
Regarding chants, I would rather we sort out our own provocative songs first. Probably not a popular view but hey-ho.
I was sceptical about Griff’s ability to score(goals that is) in Europe. Now, I think that he can do it at CL level.
Aberdeen humbled us at Pittodrie , because we never turned up. We rectified that.
Molde humbled us in Norway, because we never turned up…… Let’s rectify that
See someone posted earlier today
Success is preparation meeting opportunity
Ehh is that like putting a Johnny in yer before you go oot to the jigging
HAMILTONTIM on 2ND NOVEMBER 2015 6:31 PM
Cheers mate.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
BMCUWP’S – hot news, my liver has begun it’s recovery and my head has just about cleared. And the pub says thanks for the increased sales. Top weekend mate, HH.
RWE, you are of course correct in everything you have said.
bhoys4ever
Many thank…as ever this site rises to the occasion. I have sent this on , I think that was the site we used in January this year when we got lucky in Brentford.
Cheers
Hamiltontim @ 5 54.
” the police have quite blatantly lied “.
Mmm – Been there / done that .
Twice in Glasgow and once in London.Charged / prosecuted and found guilty on the basis of lying policemen.Lies about where I was and what I was doing .Lies about what they were doing and what I had said .Best one was where 4 SPG chaps in London converted me telling a friend to shut it or these people will arrest you into a charge of obstructing the police in their lawful duty..
Pathetic .I felt sorry for them.Paid for telling lies .( and receiving much less than a lawyer / estate agent / churnalist etc ..
“It’s a huge club, the best fans in the world and Celtic Park is one of the best stages in Europe so I’m just delighted to extend my stay here.”
Brilliant news – well done Celtic.
Congrats to Pedro on getting Nir signed on along term contract, fantastic bit of business. Leigh has definitely come on in leaps and bounds this year. He is always extremely busy on the pitch and is really buzzing. At the moment he is our most valuable player.
The despair following the Molde game has completely dissipated but a bad result on Thursday and it will be back in spades.
We can do it Thursday but we need to start cautiously and play ourselves into the game, we can’t win it in first 15 minutes but we could lose it.
SoT
There’s more evidence than the two police perjury enquiries taking place. Your tale doesn’t surprise me in the least.
Great news about Nir Bhoy, onwards and upwards
Re Grif……….delighted for our Tunnock-chewin’ match-winner………
I wonder if Mr Derek Riordan looks on and wonders whether he should start tuckin’ in to an oul’ Tunnocks or twa’……………….?
Nir Bit Wan CSC
“Israeli turns down filthy lucre for life quality choice.”. Shock but welcome news.
Here’s hoping he is rewarded with trophy and personal success, and perhaps show others an alternative choice to rushing down south can be the right one.
CrossMyPalmWithTrophies CSC
Not sure there will be many changes from Saturday.
Any update on big Jozo Simo ? Because for me that’s the most important factor in everything.
If he misses out, I have no faith in the centre of defence.
I think Forrest will start (right) I believe Commons will start (centre). I think Armstrong will start (left) .
However as like Saturday there, Forrest was effective ( left ). Rogic ( centre), Commons (Right) …
Above is the only real dilemma. The rest of the team picks itself.
So the Big Tax Case is due to report Wednesday with the Supreme Court being likely. The hordes are delighted but seem not to realise that its actually desirable for HMRC to go there.
Weeminger
Why is that desirable?
HT
I have been doing yon “drive by” posting and hadn’t read back.
Tony was a teacher too.
HH