Whatever doubts existed about the first team squad, we all knew there was no chance of Callum McGregor leaving. This morning, Celtic announced the captain has signed a five-year contract which will keep him at the club until he turns 35. It is likely to be his last in the game and will be structured to see him adopt coaching responsibilities towards the latter end of the deal.
We have spoken recently about the value of increasing the velocity of churn in the squad. Two years was more than enough time to enjoy the delights of Jota, before turning him into a pile of cash we can go shopping with. But there is a problem with a revolving door strategy. You need people who can educate new arrivals in what is expected from them and how to deal with life in a new city.
In times when even the manager moves on after a couple of years, Callum McGregor fulfils that role for Celtic. His is fundamental to the success of the club. Although James Forrest seldom plays, his presence at Lennoxtown is also invaluable.
We have seen a few great central midfielders over the last couple of decades: Lambert, Lennon, Keane, Brown, to name a few. They all lose their effectiveness on the park while still at the peak of their powers in the dressing room. I don’t recall any of them being truly great approaching 35-years-old. Callum, however, is a unique football player. He is the fittest who has ever played for the club.
There are 15 domestic trophies to compete for before this contract ends. I don’t doubt he can collect winners medals for the majority of them.
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Confession of not understanding can monikkers.
Dram Bowie celt I only realized very recently.
Fanad.
I always mis read as fan and Patriot.
Dearie me.
WTF ye all up @ this Time?
CELTIC
Glasgow&Belfast Celtic.
James isnae getting much luck wae a quick flight back to Switzerland before coming Bach way all the possee for Dad’s burial.
Saint Stivs on 11th July 2023 2:58 am
I cannae get sleep – This Tree is a Bernhard Langer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYAYmi76qVY
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I am having troubled sleep patterns for sometime now.
Without any over indulgence I can go to bed and sleep for 10 hours plus .
That happens for maybe 3 nights in a row.
Then I have a night of staying up all night and cannot sleep. Like tonight.
God bless your da. And our Garry.
An Tearmann on 11th July 2023 2:56 am
Pete C
May your Dad rest in peace 🙏
God blss and support you and all your family at this time.
You have plenty of memories,a jinky clip or a free bird flying in the sky. and I am sure you have many.
Take care Pete,
You are among friends here always
If you could let us know arrangements in time.
Take care and God Bless
HH
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Big Man, Thank You.
I’m not the most responsible person on this Gannet.My Incredible Big Sisters will be taking care of things.
Bobby/Michael and a few others since Treble cleft huv my number.
I just didnae like hearing my Son distraught over the phone.
Alan was Amazing and always has been, he’s a teddy bear but thats Dad, he Loved all of his Family.
Alan actually really Loved Dads patter when he’d turn up for Sunday dinners wearing the Rangers to at the Carroll household.
Alan has been Amazing over the last few years since he lost his Dad’s sides parents.
Ye just dinnae know these things will affect you.
What isnae disputed is we need to get to the latter stages of any EURO competiton.
Every team needs a ‘keeper of the soul’. Callum is now incumbent for at least five more seasons. Delighted!
Petec,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
HH.
My friends in Celtic,
Paul 67 getting his views across on BBC Scotland once more .
Usising the MSM to our advantage is clever, advantageous and productive.
Banning is so self defeating,
HH.
Saint Stivs on 11th July 2023 3:28 am
Dad never met the G-Thang until now.
TinyTim’s Pool tourney in Kirkcaldy was Great but the best part was hearing the Sermon by the Polish Priest the next day!!!!! I would say that as I got mauled on the Betty (Pool) Grable.
It resonated with me what the Priest was saying. Thats Garry fur ye.
Greenpinata on 11th July 2023 4:27 am
Petec,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
HH.
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I’m just a wee bit lost at the moment, my spelling is attrocious too, disnae help when ye huv a gaming keyboard where maist of the keys, Z-Board (gaming) a long time defunct, well the knobbly knees are as they urnae even legible any more. I dinnae even play keybiard games any more.
It is gonnae be interesting where we spend to take us Higher.
We are owning Scotland but seeing Aidan’s face when we blew it against Copenhagen – No Good. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg9Wqs4vjZM
CELTIC
CELTIC
Does Calmac huv tattoos?
Kojo.CSC
Petec
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad may he rest in peace.
PETEC
So sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Take care mhate.
AN TEARMANN on 10TH JULY 2023 10:10 PM
Voguepunter how’s the ruggy bhoys pre season going.
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Sorry big fella 10 o’clock my bedtime, close season we tend to quieten down a bit ,young team who
run the bus took us to Perth races a couple of weeks ago ,great day ,great weather.. shite napping :O) HH
GREENPINATA on 11TH JULY 2023 4:34 AM
My friends in Celtic,
Paul 67 getting his views across on BBC Scotland once more .
Usising the MSM to our advantage is clever, advantageous and productive.
Banning is so self defeating,
HH.
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Greenpinata
A few of things
Paul67s kudos is not what it once was when there was a richer and wider range of poster on these pages,the reality is there is no kudos in the wider Celticsphere.
Tell me what does it campaign on now? Zero
Who does it fund raise for now? No one
Any resolutions to forward to Agm?…oh don’t worry no volt farce needed been there dunnit haven’t we
All the above contributed to a real live and fervently debated dissent….in whatever form of our club.
There is no in the know.recent weeks proved that
no more kudos than E-Tims richard,Videocelts Joe,acsoms,john Paul van dykes,etc,etc
You only have to go back a few weeks to read of ‘teeth’being used in articles about our current manager,this atop others pointing out some of the badly written dross on the magazine side
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I disagree, there was no use of msm by Paul67.
I would like to think there is charity donation from the beeb to a chosen charity
Banning of MSM is so self defeating
Is it?
Regardless lies untruths and kackswiping
Like uncle Tom’s piece or Peter Puddings please rubbish
Yet you advocate banning Celtic fans!
Kind of explains the changing kudos that is no longer attached to cqn
HH
PETEC
Condolences on the loss of your Dad 💚
Petec: So sorry to hear of your dad’s sad passing. Will light a candle for him here in Fuengirola. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Ar dheis láimh Dhé go raibh anam uasal d’athar.
PeteC
Sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. He was obviously very precious to you.
I’ll pray for him and your family at Mass this morning.
AN TEARMANN on 11TH JULY 2023 6:41 AM
What on earth has Uncle Tom got to do with Paul 67 on BBC Radio Scotland?
When have I advocated ever banning Celtic fans.? I am against bans in principle apart from the huns at Paradise.
Oh, and I do note that you use the MSM when it suits.
Ie , This morning at 12.27 AM, a link to the BBC.
HH.
Pete
My condolances to you and your family
May your dad never walk alone
Peter
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
May he rest in peace
Petec
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad .
No one walks alone .
Petec
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
May he rest in peace
HH
Good morning, friends.
PETEC – very sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Petec – deepest condolences to you and your family for the passing of your DAD.
GG – I hope you had a comfortable night and are a little closer to recovery.
Best wishes to all on CQN – cherish your life and those that you love and love you. Enjoy the good times, roll with the bad ones and remember YNWA.
Petec,
My condolences. May your dad rest in peace.
Petec
Sorry to hear about your dad.
Pete
May your Dad rest in peace.
Sad news indeed of you and your family’s loss Petec.
Peace in all your hearts. HH
Petec
So sorry to hear the news of your dad’s passing.
May he rest in peace.
Petec
Sorry about your dad’s passing
may he rest in peace.
My Deepest Condolences PeteC,
My thoughts and prayers with you and your family, may your Dad R.I.P.
Hail Hail
PETEC
Condolences on the sad passing of yoir father.
PeteC
ACGR ex of these pages wishes to pass on his condolences he wishes you strength at this time
HH
PeteC
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Ave Ave
Petec
Condolances to you and your family on the loss of your dad.
Thoughts with you and your family Petec.