With St Mirren’s top of the table and derby clashes out of the way, Lewis Morgan attended a medical this morning ahead of his potential move to Celtic. The 21-year-old can play in left, right or central advanced midfield positions.
The player is out of contract in the summer and now free to choose his next contract, although a training compensation fee would be payable, the level of which Celtic have reportedly agreed with St Mirren. It is an indication of the times we live in, when a former Rangers mascot makes Celtic is his destination of choice.
That training compensation fee would not make him Celtic property until summer, so St Mirren are right to resist a little extra cash to part with him early, with their promotion push at a critical phase.
When Brendan Rodgers spoke after our Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren in March he suggested the Championship side were the best domestic opponents we had faced that season. Morgan clearly made an impression the manager followed up on.
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TH
sounds like a good show … sorry I missed it.. Damien rice.. the Irish boy? I quite like some of his Music
If, Mr Stein was still the Cellic manager, he wid hiv the cojones tae bring in the best rb in Scottish fitba, Rainjurs Tavernier is that guy at the minute.
Lustig wiz waan ae the back four that wur rag-dolled the other week by Lafferty up at Tynecastle, Lustig has been showing signs of, sleekit McCoistisms o’er the last wee while. Hmmmm ?
Jock Stein cojones wid sort the above.
Anywye,…….
…..oot tae enjoy ma meds ;
HH.
Welcome to Celtic Park Lewis Morgan…the ex Sevco mascot .
The question now is did Hoopy Hound resign…or was he sacked ?
I can see an Employment Tribunal coming up……. Hoopy Hound v Celtic FC…unless a deal is struck out of Court ?
if it goes to Court..it could be a real DOGFIGHT ?
LOL.
I just hope and pray that Hoopy Hound isn’t barking up the wrong tree ?
HH
MIT …..Has left the building !
LOL.
HH
So 49 years ago today I was taken by my Dad, Uncle Paul and Uncle Billy Brown to see the famous Glasgow Celtic for the very first time in the flesh.
It came after Celtic had already beaten Clyde and lost to Rangers in the previous 3 days !!!
No Jimmy Johnstone in the XI but it didn’t matter to me as I was captivated by 2 goals in the first 9 minutes by Wispy Wallace and wee Bobby secure the points with a 3rd in the second half.
Dunfermline were quite a team then and Alex Edwards had scored for them on 20 minutes. They were cup holders at the time and 3rd in the league. They got to the semi final of the cup winners cup too.
But for me it was all about the team ( I think ) in all green that day.
Standing halfway to the back of the Rangers end was my uncles traditional place apart from Glasgow Derby games. I think this was due to the proximity to my grans house just opposite the Celtic Supporters club. Less of a walk from the club to the Rangers end meant more pre game drams and a shorter trip home for a cuppa at grans after the game. No fancy lounges in those days !
I went to 5 more games that season. A season when we won the treble and the reserves did likewise. Big Billy’s mistake allowing Prati to nip in and knock us out of the European Cup was an aberration. It was a great time to support Celtic.
The following year we went to nearly every home games and most on the road. We joined a supporters club and we flew flags showing 5 in a row above middle class house in the wee proddy enclave we had moved to. My mum was both inwardly amused and outwardly horrified and my dads juvenile behaviour.
In 9 years ( until my parents separated ) my old man took me to over 200 games. Some impossible to recreate experiences. Some impossible to imagine like Tommy Gemmell bursting the net vs Eusebio’s Benfica in the 2nd minute and George Connoly at Leeds and of course the return game at Hampden. Some weird favourites such as a reserve team beating Rangers first choice XI at Hampden in the Glasgow Cup Final. We always did well at Motherwell. Hibs most times at Hampden ( even the Dryburgh Cup loss 5-3 was epic ) Winning the league at Bayview of all places. Harry Hoods hat trick. So many more.
Some despair too such as Dixie and his penalty, Derek Johnstone’s famous goal, Partick 4, Tam Gemmells Dundee with no floodlight in the League Cup Final, Bobby Davidsons Final v the Dons, Athletico animals and almost every game in season 75/6.
Loads of memories. Whilst my mum became my Celtic watching parent and buddy from 1994 until she passed away last November and we had many great times together, those early years were all about me and my dad and Celtic.
It is nice that coming to the odd game with me is still an option for him despite his Alzheimer’s. Strangely being ‘in the moment’ at Celtic Park still gives him some joy. We always drive by where grans tenement was in Dunning St. It doesn’t exist anymore, even as a street, but it always brings a wee smile and a wee tear almost simultaneously……to both our eyes.
Apologies for the indulgent memories but following ‘the Celtic’ has brought so many great shared times that I am now privileged to enjoy with my kids too. I though it worth marking today. I am sure many of you have very similar experiences with both parents and other family members.
HH.
Can we sign club mascots ….and then put them out on loan, so they gain more experience ?
Do club mascots have agents….if not…why not ?
Whats next……Celtic signing wee Bhoys who offer to ” watch yr motor mister fur a tanner” ?
LOL…Only joking folks…welcome Lewis.
That reminds me of the auld joke….A Celtic fan parks his car near Celtic Park just before kick off….a wee boy approaches the Celtic man and says..” Mister I’ll watch yr motor for a tanner” ?
Celtic fan says…” It’s okay son…I have a Rottweiller in the car”….
Wee boy replies….” Aye mister…but can yr dug put oot fires ” ?
LOL.
HH
I love that auld joke….especially the bit about parking NEAR Celtic Park !
LOL
HH
right bhoys might be a nice wee quiz question to baffle you later, but first .54 years ago my late father and his father both greyhound fanatics, used to go to some tracks in glasgow. would that have been shawfield or carntyne or for some reason the name mount vernon is in my head anyone help.hh.
I went to a Leonard Cohen disco once….
There was a track at Mount Vernon mate
Good evening fholks. I’m looking for two spares (preferably close to each other and lower tier) for the match v Hibs on January 27th.
TIA
BtW, you would think that as CEO I’d have easy access to them.
!!BADA BING!! thanks thought the name rang a bell.hh.
The mascot generation
The mascot generation
reared on a diet
of prejudice and misinformation
tontine tim if your about this might be nonsense, but vaguely remember my grandad taking me to a game at cathkin park, but maybe talking rubbish cause dont know if celtic were in the same division ,but bear in mind albion rovers were my grandads second team.hh.
SFTB @ 3.47
Wee Jamesie
Burnley78
You needn’t apologise for Celtic memories.
Lovely tale of how it began for you…
HH
BBC Scotland main bulletin ( not the sports news ) Raaaaaaaiiiiiiinnnnnnnnjuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrssssssssss
have a new assistant manager and ‘might’ sign an EPL winger.
big packy on 4th January 2018 6:30 pm
right bhoys might be a nice wee quiz question to baffle you later, but first .54 years ago my late father and his father both greyhound fanatics, used to go to some tracks in glasgow. would that have been shawfield or carntyne or for some reason the name mount vernon is in my head anyone help.hh.
They all existed, The Scottish Derby was at Carntyne up till1970 before moving to Powderhall and then Shawfield, the Mount Vernon track was just behind where the Dogs trust is now
BIGPACKY
Ashfield?
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Burnley78
Great read. That era began with me being taken to games by da, sisters or uncles till I was old enough to go with the cousins/mates.
I remember many of those games – i was about to say ‘remember many of those games well’ but age and faulty memory means that would be pushing it!
Elland Road was my first away game outside Scotland for the European Cup semi first leg, George Connelly supreme, also was at Hampden for the return.
Later in life I worked in Leeds for many years, and always enjoyed reminding Whites fans about 1970!
MAGNIFICENTSEVEN. what a star thanks mucker, knew the old bonce was wasnt playing trick,s cyber pint to you.hh.
BURNLEY78
Good stuff,mate. My Dad took me to most of my early games-from the age of four!-and I still look forward to going to them with him.
Glendalystonsils live at the Ashfield
Mount Vernon track https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@55.8413458,-4.1238588,436m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
Burney 78.
I love stories like yours, thanks for sharing.
Hail Hail
Ashfield Dugs
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12062559.My_tenner_went_from_Ashfield_to_ashes/
Since the financial meltdown of Rangers, the Supreme Court Verdict and the systematic failure of the game’s administrators in Scotland to prevent cheating and deception.
Could anyone on here tell me what safeguards and checks and balances have been put in place to prevent a repetition of this shameful episode?
As a shareholder can anyone let me know what the Chief Executive of Celtic Plc has done to;
a) Ensure that checks and balances are in place to prevent a these events happening again?
b) What has Mr Lawwell done to ensure that the continuity myth of Rangers is corrected?
c) Ensure that where rules were broken and titles were awarded that the records are amended?
Thanks
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I see a few posters feel that Marvin Compper is ready to start games. Looking at his game time so far this season this looks a little optimistic?
Squad: 7, Starting eleven: 1, Substituted in: 1,
https://www.transfermarkt.com/marvin-compper/leistungsdaten/spieler/9340
Anyway all the best to him. He might come in fit and eager to play.
HH
Big Packy,
I remember the White City. It closed about 72-3 to make way for the motorway.
HH
it looks like no one can answer my question about cathkin park where are you tontine tim.lol.
YOGIHUGHES. thanks yogi some other posters said the same.hh.
Burnley78
loved your post , all our stories of how we became Celtic supporters are important , this is what makes us a Celtic family
this is what its like to be Celtic
HH
Burnley 78
Great post, brought some great and not so great memories.
YNWA
BURNLEY78
Lovely post!
I’ll say a wee prayer for your Mum and Dad.
Great memories and thanks for sharing.
Burnley 78 . Thanks for sharing .
I see Newco are conducting some transfer business to buy a squad player from Brighton , who play in the world’s richest league . Even squad players ain’t cheap and his wages won’t be a pittance . Bit of a contrast compared to the tales of impending financial doom predicted elsewhere on the Timternet .
Sixteen sleeps till our next game . I’ve always been an advocate of summer football but the close season , in winter time , would be torture .
Btw ,welcome to Celtic , Lewis Morgan . HH
Big Packy
http://www.footballgroundguide.com/old-grounds-and-stands/cathkin_park_third_lanark.htm
Played Celtic many times
HH
WEET WEET WEET. thanks very much to think i stood there more than fifty years ago.hh.
CLOGHER CELT on 4TH JANUARY 2018 7:15 PM
Yer a shareholder…..ask
I’m not…but would guess…..
HH
Happy new year to youz all, no been on for a few days, unavoidable stuff.
Thom
Sad news about your friend and BiL.
HH
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I see the skint ones ain’t as skint as the Celtic blogs make them out to be then, fine by me if they are singing pish for a mullyon poonds.