There can be little more satisfying experiences for a manager than seeing two new strikers get on the score sheet so quickly. Oliver Burke and Timo Weah have scored twice since making their debuts on Saturday. With Vakoun Issouf Bayo taking a halftime bow and Odsonne Edouard back in training, December’s scenario when Mikey Johnston was asked to play as striker seems a distant memory.
All Celtic can do to increase their lead at the top of the table is to continue to win and watch what happens below. Kilmarnock moved into second place with a win over Newco last night, but they travel to fourth placed Aberdeen on Saturday, who, if they win, would be the third team to occupy second place within four days.
Earlier this season, when Hearts were top of the table and enjoying lots of media accolade, I was asked by someone not too familiar with the game if Craig Levein was a good manager. At the time Craig was popping up everywhere, enjoying a glow of satisfaction. “No. Craig Levein is not a good manager” was my reply. The Edinburgh are sixth and sinking fast. Craig Levein’s performances have returned to the norm.
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Good evening friends.
Nothing to shout about on TV tonight. And then I remember that I recorded last night’s BT Sports Extravaganza. Might take a wee peek…. ;-)
Jobo
You can switch it off after Defoe scores – nothing to see after that
Engerland all out for 77 but windies decided to bat again
Thierry Henry suspended by Monaco
Ah well back to the £4m Sky job
Gene 7.05
I’ve been following it, all out 77,a bit of a surprise.
I thought W.Indies would bat again, rather than force follow on.
There’s still plenty of time left, they will hope to build up a healthy lead.
I enjoy watching cricket for many reasons but a major one is, I don’t mind who wins, draws or loses, so I can just sit back and, hopefully, enjoy good sport.
Hail Hail
JNP
It seems to be the way nowadays – teams don’t like batting last on a fourth day pitch
GLASSTWOTHIRDSFULL to be fair we have got decent money for our players of late, £20 million for dembele, £8 million for amstrong (last year of contract), £13 million for victor, £10 million for foster, oh and we did pick up about £22 million for vvd overall. We should not be selling our players short and to be honest i dont think we have sold our best players cheap of late and i dont see guys like K.t, ajar, forrest, mcgregor, eddie or eduard being sold cheaply moving forward.
HH
GLASSTWOTHIRDSFULL on 24TH JANUARY 2019 7:00 PM
De Jong is supposed to be a fantastic player, as suggested by the clubs who wanted him. Although Barcelona just signed prince Kevin boateng
GENE on 24TH JANUARY 2019 7:14 PM
JNP
And the pitch is a bit up and down already and threatens to get quicker instead of slower
Celtic40me
Engerland may regret playing 2 spinners
Jenson needs walking back home to my daughter’s. He’s giving me that got to go look
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GENE
They must be already, although that wouldnt have stopped England being bowled out for that low. It doesn’t look like a 77 all out pitch
GENE on 24TH JANUARY 2019 1:29 PM
For several years Chelski have trawled the market signing up players and lending them out – (over 30 at one point) – creating a lucrative income – don’t think the manager would be involved in most of these.
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Well
Very interesting.
Maybe that it is a Club investment policy which Brendan was referring to .
Purely a project to be ” fattened up for the market ” which , in the meantime , may end up on the table for a spell .
SMSM trying their best to say offers in for buffalo , Now you would have thought that Nice’s website might mention it even to compensate for the loss of Balotelli to their fans but no not a mention. Wonder why?
Great performance and result last evening…
It just shows you what a bit of quality can do for a team.
As far as Brendan is concerned, I believe he shouldn’t be censored and should be allowed to say as he pleases. He is obviously a thoughtful and considered man while talking.
As far as PL’s bonus goes, I’d certainly be in favour of seeing that rise, as long as it’s related to UCL Qualification and only that.
Think this transfer window has a few more twists in store before it creaks closed…
Hail Hail
CELTIC40ME on 24TH JANUARY 2019 7:30 PM
GENE
They must be already, although that wouldnt have stopped England being bowled out for that low. It doesn’t look like a 77 all out pitch
I think that’s fair comment.
Especially now that W.Indies have scored 41, without loss, in the 2nd innings
Hail Hail
Thank you, Hratvaski Jim.
Appreciated.
That’s Chairbhoy,Mike in Toronto and myself in favour of upping Peters bonus.
Cmon the board lovers
Celtic40Me
Haven’t seen much of him to be honest. Still very inexperienced so must have lots of potential. Have heard he can play in midfield or defence.
Stephbhoy
Yeah, fair point, we haven’t done badly, although the markup in VVD was very one-sided, even taking the sell-on into account.
Sell-ons always carry some risk. What if the player runs down his contract and leaves for nothing, or gets a move in a swap deal?
DubaiBhoy (nee LondonBhoy), @6 49 hi pal do you want to give oor pete a heart attack 15 million ??.
Hrtvaski!
Sorry
WITS,
Count me in,we canny pay the man enough,
Triple nutmeg gives Chelski an equaliser on aggregate
WHAT IS THE STARS on 24TH JANUARY 2019 7:46 PM
That’s Chairbhoy,Mike in Toronto and myself in favour of upping Peters bonus.
Cmon the board lovers
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Cut salary to £500k and bonus capped at £250k dependant on KPI’s.
Not many people on tonight so I can reveal I am a major shareholder in a hydraulics firm who specialise in jacking systems which are designed to raise a property so that a cellar based heated swimming pool can be installed. Had a recent enquiry form a Mr P Lawwell.
So he will need his extra bonus – so I’m in the yes camp
DAVID17 count me in ?
David17
Dont worry … I’m not really a Board Lover… I’m just going under cover to see what information I can find out ..
Ill let you know if I get any good dirt (e.g., who on the Board – and on the Blog – rolls up their trouser legs… I suspect that there may be a few)…
I will report further when I have the dirt…
I take Pedro is not the only one who receives a bonus ?
PB- it’s all very democratic, they all vote on each others bonus,otherwise known as The Remuneration Committee….
BTW – I’m not trying to undermine PL in my last post ?
footage of WITS at the last shareholders meeting
he was a happy bhoy when Pedro was re-elected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbpHAdthSzI
:)
This is fantastic lads
It just takes one brave soul to stick their head over the precipice and others will join.
Peter deserves it,you know it makes sense.
I will be bringing over some hats and badges with ” God Bless Peter ” logos next month.
Could we ask the Green Brigade to get a ” Pay That Bonus” chant going ( as in build that wall)
But listen, keep it between ourselves,we dont want poor old James “toys oot pram” Forrest logging back on to tell us what naughty boys we are.
Well done MD. Justify ur fee :)
Wits
:-))))))))
HH
GLASSTWOTHIRDSFULL
Ajax have performed well against the big teams in the Champions league this season.
This is what add’s value to their players.
Brendan and Celtic should take note.
WITS @ 8:33
Aha! I knew you would slip up and your true colours would show through …. a true believer would never suggest a hat saying God Bless Peter … as Peter answers to no one except Desmond
Apostate!
There is no God but Dermott. And Peter is his messenger.
GLASSTWOTHIRDSFULL there is always a risk with sell ons but its fair to say most clubs like ourselves dont want to see players leave for nowt so 90% of the time your gonna get something if the player preforms well. Sometimes we will win sometimes we will lose out but so long as we get a good initial fee we will be ok. Bring flexible also helps us to bring young players through the door because they know we will Not hold they back.
celtic should not deviate to much from current recruitment practice. only thing i would change is the purchase of squad fillers i.e. Izzy, mulumba, hayes etc.. We should only sign players we believe are better than those in our team or players who have the potential to be better or to replace current players who are or will be leaving with space in the squad to promote academy players like henderson and hopefully dembele etc…
HH
gene @ 8:18 pm
Not many people on tonight so I can reveal I am a major shareholder in a hydraulics firm who specialise in jacking systems which are designed to raise a property so that a cellar based heated swimming pool can be installed.
Are you working for Robie Williams in his campaign to undermine Jimmy Page.
There’s the stairway to heaven