When Kris Commons’ new contract expires in 2017, he will be the same age Lubomir Moravcik was when he joined Celtic as a 33-year-old in 1998. We now mock those who mocoked Celtic for signing the Slovak genius. While this may be Commons last contract, if the player applies himself as professionally over the next two years as he has since arriving at Celtic four years ago, his twilight years will continue to be effective.
He is our fulcrum. When you write Celtic match reports these days you find yourself sampling your Commons notes, whereas pretty much everything of note the rest of the team does is recorded. He is not the most industrious and will not feature high on many recorded metrics, but he’s the archetypal Moneyball footballer: an over 30 and apparently the wrong shaped marvel.
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I’m happy Commons has signed a new deal, but I wouldn’t have been gutted if he left.
He’s been an excellent player who hasn’t been at his best so far this season.
I don’t think he would make our strongest eleven, I would be surprised if he starts v Inter at home, and shocked if he starts against them away.
I don’t think he’s nearly as creative as some make out. That said, he offers the squad something different, in that he is absolutely lethal around the 18 yard box, and that threat is invaluable when playing packed defences.
All in all, as I said I’m glad he stayed, he and his missus seem genuinely delighted, and it adds to the feel good factor of the last few weeks.
On a separate note, noticed a few posters assuming the league is won since we reached the top of the league, and I’d just like to point out that Aberdeen have also strengthened, and only have the league to focus on.
Game on.
pedrocaravanachio67
12:28 on
6 February, 2015
BMCUWP’s
Aye, nae politics….wummin aye, politics naw….
Anyway gave you noticed wee Nicola’s been showing a bit of leg recently, an no too bad either.
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That just shows the state of the NHS when guys wi eysight like yours are stoating aboot.
Dugs’ll no be safe on the street wi you.
CultsBhoy
As did many of us My Son:))
CultsBhou @12:19
80:20 Pareto Principle – I Love it! :-) This week it HAS been the other way around. :-(
Yours in Celtic,
TB&F.
CultsBhoy!!!
bawsman
Ha it could also be an indication of how we’ve downsized but I see Commons as the guy in this team who might create us something from nothing, similar to what Lubo did in his time.
Speaking to a D Utd fan a few mins ago, he is ragin that Celtic bought their 2 best players. Said it reminded him of Murray doing same with RFC, says we’re basically buying the League Cup and distroying competition in Scotland.
Can’t print my reply to him.
Roy Croppie
Just been a wander down the Whifflet past St Marys church,
I looked at the wee bit of ground that was the ash park ,thought of your moment of glory and smiled broadly:)))))))))))))))))),
corkcelt
10:30
Well said Sir
JonnyRambo67
Commons should start at home vs Inter, chances may be at a minimum and he is one you can rely on to at least work the keeper when in good positions. I would drop Stokes for that game – can make things happen but often needs a number of attempts to do so, not as clever as Commons and decision making sometimes poor. Apart from that I do love him though:)
HH
@B.T.11.37 Previous article……
Never doubted the mans Celts background for a moment. His
knowledge of past and present football related matters, and events, is nothing short
of astonishing (I can hardly remember last sun)and the detail of past issues is
remarkably accurate. Why so many downbeat post???I can feel the perturbation
it’s naw healthy.
H.H.
On a lighter note, a Priest in NY baffled by all his new followers, it seems he doesn’t play for the Celts after all.
https://twitter.com/bbcsportsound/status/563664787566252034
Hx2
JonnyRambo67
Yep – fighting on four fronts vs Aberdeen’s one will be a leveller. Should have enough though.
Drambowiecelt
Your comment to Kev J earlier were a credit to you sir,
compassionCSC
leftclicktic
Ah thanks mhate, some memories HH
BGX at 12.14
I agree with that. So many who have gone now, would have smiled the broadest of smiles after all that they put up with in the past.
Commons won’t lose his pace (he doesn’t have) or his ability. The key is to keep him motivated.
BCW
Thankfully no, just low enough ( higher than Ben Nevis mind you ) here to miss most of the snow, seriously cold at night tho, fine and warm inside the cave.
HH
Cultsbhoy
What have Religion, Politics or Women ever done for us ? And don’t get me started on the flippin’ Romans…..
PeoplesfrontofJudeaCSC NOT JudeanPeoplesfront CSC
roy croppie
Used to love getting drawn against All Saints Coatdyke in the cup, when playing for the guild .
Hotpiesandsausagerollsandabottleofjuice :))))))))
Paul
Kris Commons has shown more recently why he is such an important player for us. I think he also showed by his earlier absence how pivotal he is to a team playing football.
Whether it was the faltering contract renewal negotiations or a short term fitness issue after injury, he seemed listless for a spell but he is more energetic now and Ronnie is seeing exactly what he brings to the team.
HH
leftclicktic
They were our biggest rivals in the Guild league. My brother (lymmbhoy) signed for them…bloody Judas :))
HH
MOONBEAMSWETDREAMS 1154
Sadly,correct.
There are policies out there crying out to be grasped to our bosom which would engender faith in the party as being,once more,of the people.
And pull in votes like nobody’s business at the same time.
For example,renationalise rail and the utilities. Stop and reverse creeping privatisation of the NHS.
Redistribute the tax burden in a fairer manner. I recall my Dad telling me never to worry about paying tax. It meant you were working. Not paying tax meant you weren’t.
Not now. It just means you can afford an expert in tax avoidance.
There are loads of examples of where Labour could do right by the country,and by themselves. That no-one has the balls to grasp the nettle and take on self-interest explains why such as yourself will no longer have anything to do with them.
Back to my beer.
presser
https://twitter.com/celticfc
Celtic Football Club@celticfc · 4 mins4 minutes ago
RD: “Unless he was injured he was playing every game. I want players to improve. If you stand still you’ll be out the team.”
RD: “I know Kris will be an important player for us over the next two years.”
RD: “The players want competition and to play in a good team. In every position we have two players.”
RD on Commons’ coaching future: “We’ve talked about it and he wants that. He wants a new career after football.”
robcfc11
12:43 on 6 February, 2015
Not sure why you’ve included women in there….hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
RD on training: “It has been good to get fresh blood into the squad and the result at the weekend was positive.”
RD: “Little by little we are getting to the culture we want to create.”
RD: “The new guys are quiet, which is good! But they are fitting in well.”
RD: “The transfer window was good. Peter and me have the same goals.”
RD: “We got what we wanted out of the window and that’s the good part.”
RD: “I see @StuArmstrong16 as a first team player and he’s going to be very important for us.”
RD on Armstrong’s law degree: “It’s important that you do something beside football but it can’t be too much.”
RD: “People that want to progress and learn are in the percentage of players we want.”
SKY Arts HD is having a Pink Floyd weekend starting 9:30 tonight.
Go on the Ronny!!!!
You’re the Mhan!!!
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16 ROADS 1222
Pleasure was all mine,o Emerald Prince.
Fawn,fawn,bow and scrape…
Gonna mail ya the ‘Dignity’ posts. Stunning stuff.
See ya next weekend,bud.
RD: “This is full steam ahead now. Full focus on Dundee. We have to do the hard work and stay focused.”
RD: “The players can be legends if they win the treble and they all want it.”
RD: “It will be tough tomorrow. We have to take our chances and be good defensively.”
Cultsbhoy at 12.19
I agree with that religion sentiment. But it needs to be said when the catholic bashers are on too.
As for the politics I am an offender so I’m joining a 12 step group to quit.
HH
RD: “The new players have different qualities from what we’ve had before. They are very quick and we have James Forrest back too.”
RD: “Together with players like them, Stokes and Commons it will be good.”
RD: “Celtic only use the money they have, not more than they have and that’s a good thing.”