Apologies for recent radio silence. Lots going on with some weighty matters which will soon be of interest to you, unfortunately didn’t have time to blog for a few days.
So much going on simultaneously but I can’t really focus on anything with the daunting evening ahead tomorrow. Season Two of the Brendan Rodgers era will be considerably influenced by the events in Trondheim. Rosenborg are a shadow of their former glory, but Celtic must patch a team together and win (or secure a score draw) in Norway to reach the Champions League group stage.
Most Celtic fans I speak to expect us to win the game, but we’re an optimistic lot (cough). Let’s hope that’s based on sound reason.
I was surprised to hear Shaun Maloney has been speaking to Brendan Rodgers about a youth coaching role at Celtic. Shaun was a rare graduate of the Celtic youth system under Martin O’Neill, breaking through as an 18-year-old in 2001. He will also know more about Lennoxtown than practically any player, as he gorged on gym time there during lengthy periods of injury, while others were resting.
Does he have what it takes to be a good youth coach? This is a difficult one to answer. Look east. Ian Cathro had an exemplary record as youth and assistant coach under some talented managers, assisting at Valencia and Newcastle. But Cathro’s success was down to the management structure he flourished under. On his own, at Hearts, he perished. Sacked four days before the league kicks off.
If Shaun joins the Celtic coaching setup he will begin a new tutelage under Brendan Rodgers. The manager may be looking for an intelligent, open, canvass, to work with.
Directors’ Box Hospitality for 4, this Saturday, 5 August
Those great people at Celtic sponsor, Intelligent Car Leasing, have offered us an incredible hospitality package for Flag Day at Celtic Park on Saturday, to raise funds for Mary’s Meals. You can win a seat for yourself and three friends at the Walfrid Lounge and in the Directors’ Box, with full hospitality.
This is an incredible prize worth many hundreds of pounds. You can win it by making a minimum £10 donation directly to Mary’s Meals here. To confirm your entry please email me celticquicknews@gmail.com your donation confirmation email from MyDonate.
Competition closes at 11:59 tomorrow (Wednesday) night. It’s running for little over one day, so your chances have to be good. Make sure your have contact details on the email you send me- wouldn’t be the first time someone didn’t check his email until the Monday after a game.
Many thanks and good luck!
The Kano Foundation
The Kano Foundation are holding their annual bucket collection at outside Celtic Park before kick off on Saturday. This is a once-a-year event for TKF, who do tremendous work, brining young people into the Celtic family.
If you would like to participate at a ‘bucketeer’, please email bucketcollection@thekanofoundation.com . You will only need to be there two hours and you’ll get in to see the flag being raised!
Even if you cannot shake a bucket on the day, please bring cash to support them.
Meanwhile listen to the new CQN Podcast below…
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NatKnow
Here, are you Freddie Flintoff??
The highly impressive and our next super star Kouassi Eboue to make an appearance in a high octane midlfield tomorrow night
Gordon
Lustig Jozo Erik KT
Broonie Eboue
Forrest Rogic Sinclair
Griffiths
You heard it here first !
p.s We’ve always had eijits in the Celtic support and I’ve always found our self-policing of them pretty good down the years. Anybody wanting to make political capital out of it is ridden (love that word) with agendas….
HH
I reckon Forrest and Armstrong will start. Rogic, Ntcham and Hayes on the bench.
Gordon
Lustig Jozo Ajer KT
Broonie Armstrong McGregor
Forrest Griffiths Sinclair
Davidopoulos on 1st August 2017 2:38 pm
Possession will be key tomorrow night. For that reason I would go for McGregor in place of Rogic. I feel McGregor retains possession better than Rogic. Does that change sacrifice creativity though??
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I think Rogic is perfectly suited to 4-2-3-1, playing just behind the main central striker.
I’d prefer 4-3-3 away in Europe, where we have less possession. McGregor suits this better, playing a bit deeper and getting counter-attacks going with his quick movement of the ball.
If Griffiths isn’t fit I’d go 3-5-2 as we don’t have an obvious central striker. Sinclair and Forrest up front.
Gordon
Lustig Simunovic Ajer Tierney
McGregor Brown Armstrong
Hayes Griffiths Sinclair
Subs De Vries, Ralston, Sviatchenko, Ntcham, Eboue, Rogic, Forrest
Or alternatively, the swamp the midfield approach :
Gordon
Jozo
N’cham Eboue Brown Armstrong
Forrest McGregor Rogic Sinclair
Griff
It’s a long shot but it might just come off, and solves all those midfield conundrums….
:)
The sun never sets on Celtic….It’s time for a song somewhere :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAhpmixGPVw
HH
ps It Had to Be Celtic
DAVIDOPOULOS on 1ST AUGUST 2017 3:01 PM
NatKnow
Here, are you Freddie Flintoff??
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The only similarity I can claim is, like Freddy, I’m an “all- rounder”… :-)
Earlier I read somewhere that Brendan has refused the training session at their ground.Maybe we’re going to get a sursprise line up tomorrow night?
I reckon wee Callum’s a shoo-in though.
Big Wavy
Spot on re self policing…. My guess is that is why the complete eejits are an ever decreasing number….infact that’s why they are so easily identifiable…
4000 year old fidget spinners.
https://mobile.twitter.com/pardesoteric/status/892084263868284930/photo/1
GlassTwoThirdsFull
Yup, exactly my thinking.
YAS! Got ye’s all talking about actual football….
TONYDONNELLY67 on 1ST AUGUST 2017 1:48 PM
Lol, I must admit that Troll thingie amuses me, it’s a uni thing right? Is it a take down on someone,? or is it someone who doesent agree with someone?, or has a different opinion? Or is it that the persons who are accusing people of being one are that we bit above that person
Tony,you seem to be putting certain people in a box here.
The Box Trolls.
NatKnow
Don’t worry – padding is essential in cricket. I seam to remember some cricketers used to be Beefy back in the day…
Help ?
How do I download music videos ( youtube ?) to my desktop and put them on my playlist ?
Cheers Bhoys and Ghirls.
HH
The Legendary Super Leigh Griffiths.
COME ON CELTIC!
HH.
I thought Gamboa was supposed to be out with a long term injury.
He is in the travelling party for Trondheim. Photos on Celtic FC twitter.
Ive just placed one bet so far Cal MacG TO SCORE ANYTIME AND A 2-2 DRAW @ 380/1 with bet365.
SIONNACH ABU on 1ST AUGUST 2017 3:00 PM
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 1ST AUGUST 2017 2:49 PM
Everyone’s getting tense, too much at stake tomorrow night. You should know better at your age. Winding everyone up like that.
How d’ya like the voice of reason, does it suit me ;-)
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To a tee , pal .
Aye.
Ok , big yin.
I`ll shut my face.
For now.
Big Jimmy
Just like I wished TD67 all the best with his bet, I also wish you every success with yours.
Anyone with us to lose can gtf…
:)
The Glorious Balance Sheet, there was a picture in facebook earlier today with the players gathered round Brendan.
Christian Gamboa is standing , in his training gear, with the other players.
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 1ST AUGUST 2017 3:22 PM
I know I know,… it’s a serious subject.
HH
A wee vid of around 10 Bam’s singing a despicable ditty and all of a sudden these, maybe 10 fans, who made up around 0.001428% of those who travelled generalised as some fans.
I think I missed Dick praising the, Some fans, 99.998578% who had a great day out supporting the team singing songs created by GB, throughout the match who received great reviews from Sunderland supporters.
MWD
MWD
I agree with your statistical point… However…the Club ( and by that I mean the support and the suits) need to strongly convey zero tolerance.. Even f it were on a single supporter.
As Zi said earlier.. These guys need treatment in all probability
Big Jimmy
I was thinking 2-2.
JC2 on 1ST AUGUST 2017 2:18 PM
Hartley for Hearts ?
Could then be “Hartleys Jam Tarts”.
Tony,you seem to be putting certain people in a box here.
The Box Trolls.
I honest to god just don’t get the troll thing, why? And for what?
Rosenborg aren’t exactly free scoring. Of course with Celtic away from home in Europe thats not exactly as reassuring as it should be.
Last weeks prediction to come good – 3-0 Celtic :)
HH
Jules Christ Kouassi Eboue is the new Roy Keane.
You read it here first.
HH.
The Troll and the Billy Goats is a Norwegian fairy tale….
Prophetic?????
No.
GLASSTWOTHIRDSFULL on 1ST AUGUST 2017 3:35 PM
Big Jimmy
I was thinking 2-2.
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1 – 4 Celtic
I think we’ll win by 2 clear goals but I’m still bricking it.
Leigh Griffiths at Airport responds to being heckled by some Huns………
‘YER CLUB’s Died Mate, Beat it!’
Paul67 et al
Question 4.
4.2 In the case of Rangers FC, it was a member of the SPL and it was owned and operated by Oldco until Rangers FC became owned and operated by Newco. ………
Prelude to the question (re Tax Liability) or SPFL statement?
Cultsbhoy says Hail Hail to Hector and Brendan
It’s probably the closest we’ll get to a statement from Celtic….
;)
THETIMREAPER on 1ST AUGUST 2017 3:43 PM
I think we’ll win by 2 clear goals but I’m still bricking it.
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Walking the line alright, but we’ll do it. Have no fear.
HH
Cultsbhoy
It was probs less than the 0.001428% I stated as having watch the video I reckon you are lucky if 5 of the 7000 travelling support were involved.
To be fair though the chant about lee rigby is on the same human sub level as some of Dick’s commentary on here with regards Muslims and immigrants in the past. Both unnaceptable! But alas Dick is on his Trojan horse of corrupt morals having a go at his perception of GB associated supporters. His commentary therefore shames Celtic as much as these few idiots.
MWD