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.
341 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- »
Team for tomorrow?
Gordon
Lustig Denayer van Djik Izaguirre ( It feels good doing that bit with such confidence).
Forrest Brown Biton Johansen (and that feels not too bad either) .
Now, perm any two from :Henderson, Commons, Guidetti, Griffiths, Stokes and Scepovic.
( Thats where Ronny`s skill comes in.).
JJ
RWE
Silly Point.
Is the game on the box tomorrow .
Paul67,
Is there some way to offer people an offline facility so we don’t have to be bothered with some of the drivel where 2 groups take polar opposite sides of an argument and subject the rest of us to an afternoon or an evening banging it to death.
Call a timeout or tell them to exchange emails or something
The referendum debate , the upcoming election the rights and wrongs of the catholic church or any other religion – great debatable subjects, but on this site, non-stop – surely not.
The way it’s going down at Ibrox we can expect a joint bid from Nick Leeson, Bernie Madoff and Charles Ponzi next. And, just for irony, it will be funded through the Vatican Bank.
I like that they felt the need to explain what mendacious meant
jimtim
15:52 on 6 February, 2015
Is the game on the box tomorrow .
Skysport 1
Modi. . . Creasing up here at that news.
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
So sorry to read your news Fhriend.
A wee prayer said.
Glad she smiled about CQN’s orayer circle. My Mum thought it hilarious and ‘Braw’ when I told her about these big hairy sorts on CQN praying for her. (And the non hairy lovely sorts like Dena and minx!)
Take care – thoughts n prayers.
HH jamesgang
:D
Cheers Gary 67
Bernie’s already phoned Modi. . .
Silly Madoff!
B1872
Richard Gough
First Team
1,935 posts
Gender:Male
Location:Govan Front
Posted Today, 02:15 PM
Modi was banned for life by the Indian Cricket Board of Control after they charged him with misconduct relating to financial irregularities.
Quote
MultiQuote
#11 Lalit Modi: post #11 Tontospal
Richard Gough
First Team
1,753 posts
Posted Today, 02:16 PM
I’m sure that anyone involved in any sport that has significant wealth would be interested in investing in Rangers after Sunday.
Certainly not because of the incompetent cowards employed by the club but because of us, the best support in the world.
The support last week delivered the best advert the club could ever hope for.
Quote
Never was a truer word spoken than by that last Chimp.
Nathan Goldberg spokesman for influential City bank Kleinwort Benson has reacted positively to the Rangers Board’s rebuttal of Dave King’s hostile takeover of the Glasgow giants.
“Hostile takeovers are pretty common in the City and in real terms, this is very small fry. As we see it, Rangers is a ‘dying man’ and the attempt to oust the current incumbents on the Board is an opportunistic way to get the club on the cheap. Unfortunately for them, they are taking on Mike Ashley who is a well known figure here in the City. I am afraid that Dave King and his consorts may be big shots in Glasgow, but down here they really don’t show up on the radar. One thing they need to understand is this, whatever Mike Ashley wants he gets and at the price he wants. Mike Ashley will of course do business with them and in time, they might even acquire the club but not with the current tactics they are employing. Based on the valuations and costs I have seen, Ashley won’t settle for a penny below £30 million. “
If anybody wants to see what happens when Big Arnie visits Motherwell then a wee Google of “SCOTTISH TOTAL RECALL” on Vimeo by Dr Weetabix might be in order.
I’m not posting the link as the vernacular is a wee bit strong in places. ;-)
Unbeiliveable goings on on the South Side, all we need now is Gordon Geko to make a move. There has got to be a movie in this or perhaps it’s too far fetched for that!!! H H Hebcelt
Vmhan
I can’t stop laughing at the sheer magnificence of that Sevco-AIM statement.
Although none of it is new, it’s phenomenal because it is probably the first time the bare-naked truth about King (and his pal, Paul Murray) has been spelled out to the Foe Malign by their ‘own side’ – rather through the works of the mythical unseen fenian hand.
Till now, it’s all been tip-toe-ing around the elephant in the room.
All that was missing was a few paragraphs about the great pretender, David Murray.
But, hey-ho: it doesn’t do to be greedy …
VIP
Sorry, Jude condolences on the passing of your sister H H Hebcelt
Saint Stivs,
Barry Robson. At Aberdeen – first touch – goal !
Doh unbelievable
I think the Zombies have used up all the sugar daddies in the USA and with King being swatted today by the Newcastle 2nd string (Sevco), they’ve moved onto another fantasy wealth off the radar benefactor. Utter nonsense and they’ll believe it.
Hx2
Neganon
Apologies I was in a meeting and have only just seen your post.
I’m leaving now but will reply later once I’m home.
Ps is that your evidence of a deal???
jungle vip
15:58 on 6 February, 2015
…………
It’s a sure fire myth buster and King is stuffed IMO
Hx2
HT
‘Evidence’ of an edinburgh jury standard.
‘Meeting’?
Item 1 – who’s sharpening the pencils next week
Item 2 – AOCB
I’m such a bitch!!!
HH jamesgang
Modi. . . Ha ha!
Over and out.
Some say he is a Myth.
Others say he is the manipulator of the Easedales.
Others suggest that he is big drinking buddies with Mike Ashley.
It has even been mooted that he is Peter Lawwell incarnate.
He is of course the Unseen Fenian Hand.
HT yes indeedy my friend. Have you seen BCW. He has gone quiet. Very unlike him??
Neganon
You seem to be fixating again . This time, its on a word “lose”. Hope I ain’t touched some hidden experience or trait ?
Now if you read back, I think I made it pretty clear, what and why I used the term “lose”.
You know, I appreciate you learn sometimes. For example, you’ve stopped abusing and swearing on the blog. That was good and I was genuinely pleased for your rehabilitation.
Maybe you could extend that and stop the repetitive mania ?
Go on, let’s see if you can avoid and not fixate on “lose”, “loser” or any other connatation of it.
Just read the statement from The Rangers re King. Did they do a cut n paste job from CQN?
What would be really funny is if King wins … how can they then possibly have the brass neck to argue that he is actually fit and proper??
Turkeybhoy
If I’m being honest – Id say VVD too good for SPFL and I’m astonished ( and pleased) he’s still at Celtic. He is in Wanyama class so I expect he’ll be a £10m exit in the summer.
Just back on after a few hours and notice a few people have posted, in response to my thoughts on Kris Commons’ touch or lack of, citing Sundays goal as evidence.
Yeah, he took a good touch but anyone who has watched him in Europe or when operating in SPL even, must surely have noticed the times his touch deserts him resulting in lost possession?
To claim Sunday means he has a killer touch is like saying Bobo Balde was like Pirlo based on his 80 yard pass to set up Lubo’s goal all those years ago.
I can recognise Kris attributes but i’m not blind to his faults. He may have a great ball striking ability but he is certainly not a top level technique player.
Jude 2005. I am sorry to hear your sad news may Rena Rest in Peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
charliemac 15:53 totally agree with you, nobody is stopping debate just take it to an appropriate forum. HT and Neg2 can you two ghuys not get together over a beer/coffee and discuss ’til your hearts content -please! Hail Hail Hebcelt
BCW now then you have left me in a quandary.
On the one hand you ask me questions about the word lose. Then say let’s see if I can avoid talking about it.
Which way shall I go?
I actually have no problem if I lose a debate. As you say that’s how you learn and everyday is a school day.
Anyway moving away from the lose stuff. What did you think of the article I posted. I found it quite compelling evidence that some sort of deal was done?
Anyone else noticed that the tag ‘the three bears’ has dropped off the radar.its all dave king…probably so the stock exchange dont look into collusion …or something…strange…
Email just offered me shades of grey trilogy for £5!
Why would I want that when I get BT’s accidental pillow talk on here for free!!!
Bud please bud!
HH jamesgang
P67
Did you pen the RFC statement to AIM?
Hebcelt I have asked BCW on numerous dates but he simply refuses. I am scarred now and never felt there was any of the right tension with HT.
Besides isn’t the notion that the Catholic church did a deal to accept the OB act of importance to celtic supporters?