We’d heard all about Kris Commons when he arrived from Derby County in January 2011, his was a was a name which had floated around the ‘One to watch’ lists for a while, but we didn’t know what we were in for.
In scoring 11 goals in our 14 remaining league games he put up a one man title challenge. That was the last league Celtic lost, so it remains an open wound, but without Kris’ it would now have been contested.
The music stopped the following season as Kris went until April before opening his account – a fabulous chip as we waved Rangers a goodbye and good-riddance at Celtic Park, but he was back on track the following year.
That season Kris played all 8 games in our Champions League run to the last 16, scored 11 in the league and created a further 12. There was always a feeling that Scottish clubs had to sacrifice players with flair when playing tier-one opponents, but Kris got his start in the historic game against Barcelona and gave his team-mates a valuable out-ball.
Probably the most important goal he scored in his life was the opener against Shakhter Karagandy in the 2013 Champions League play-off round. Shakhter were 2-0 up from the first leg and 45 minutes had passed without the breakthrough when Kris collected the ball. His shot in first-half added time from fully 30 yards swerved away from the keeper into the corner of the net.
The Ronny Delia years will be remembered, among other things, for the manager’s apparent reluctance to use a traditional no. 10, but results determined that Kris was called on. He scored in four of the five Europa League group stage games he played in last season (we only scored five in total in those games). A player who appeared to be written-off was clearly indispensable.
The Brendan Rodgers era started with Kris long-term injured, having turned 33, and in the last year of his contract. Now fit, opportunities to break into a team which looks like breaking records are slight, so joining Neil Lennon at Hibs is an obvious move. It should work out for both of them.
It’s an emergency loan deal to Hibs, so Kris remains a Celtic player for now, but there’s a good chance the he’ll move permanently when the window opens next month.
Best wishes, Kris, without doubt one of the most influential Celtic players of the decade.
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MOONBEAMSWD on 16TH DECEMBER 2016 11:03 PM
BT
Bit of a slight on OT67 comparing TD67 to him to be honest. OT67 is a gent both in the pub and on here when he posts. Rarely does he slight anyone. TD67. Is far from OT67. Galaxies apart!
As I said earlier re. another – you reap what you sow.
Nae banter there. Just my opinion.
MWD
Your bang on Iv met OT, a very nice person indeed, thing is bawhead you’ve never met me and never will, that you can take to the bank, I know you don’t like me why? I haven’t a clue nor give a piece of coon s…. either, so keep on getting attention of my posts, or ignore them,
Good Morning Bhoys from a dry bright Central Scotland. I for one feel that Commons was a good signing for Celtic and is being given a rough deal just because he had a public fall out with the management team during a game.I am sure that most of us at one time or another would have the red mist fall upon us and we lost our rag big time it is nothing to be proud of but it happens. I whish Kris all the very best for his and his families future thanks Kris and Lisa. H.H.
HEBCELT on 16TH DECEMBER 2016 11:23 PM
BT you are right RE TD67 I just ignore him, I’ve bitten once or twice an regretted it. I tend not to respond to posters I would’nt be happy having a beer or dram with. To be fair I’m sure there are some on here who think the same about me, as long as we can be civil to one another we have our love of Celtic to keep us together. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Looks like many of my fans where on last night, sorry I missed you, love you al, hhmmmmmwwaaaaaa
The burning question this morning is: will the Griff and Moussa start again v Dundee?
Oops it’s now the afternoon :-)
Lisa should be given a lifetime honorary role with the Celtic Foundation.
A message from Mrs Commons
Burgas
All bout options.
Griff alone up front demB on bench
DemB there with griff on bench
Both starting.
Sinclair start or on bench?
Great intit
:-)
HH
TD, can I suggest you request that reply to hebcelt be removed. Your use of “coon s….” is about as racist as it gets.
I’m all for a laugh but that’s not on.
Today on CTV i will be having a natter with Hoops from:
Thailand/Australia/Kazahkstan/Canada/S.Korea/Vietnam/Georgia/USofA/Kuwait/Ivory Coast/France/Singapore to name just a few.
ALL….. who will have an excellent picture of the match today.
BUT !!!!!!
You canny get a decent picture from CTV in Spain or Turkiye.
Aye righty ho !!!!!!
AN TEARMANN
It’s all good regardless of who BR goes with.
Me, i’d like to see the 2 start again.
Dean Windass on Soccer AM. He says you need to win at all costs, cheating is fair game. Like father like son, no doubt.
ACGR – you got that wrong…he was referring to racoon shit….commonly shortened to coon shit.
Anyway, morning all.
Christmas night out lasted 79 minutes last night. Concept of buying rounds was missing. Positive point….no hangover!
Cmon the Celtic!
ACGR, MICHAEL THEY’LL BE TAKING YOU AWAY on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 10:20 AM
TD, can I suggest you request that reply to hebcelt be removed. Your use of “coon s….” is about as racist as it gets.
I’m all for a laugh but that’s not on.
Get off your P C campaign truck, I have no control over your thoughts or what you are thinking, Iv a very good idea where your going with this one and it’s been tried before, and not that I need to tell you or explain my post to you, who ever the …. you think you are, it’s a Raccoon, it’s an animal in North America, get yer mind out the gutter, and put your racist card back in yer pocket, you ignorant person.
Hope you slept well TD67.
Don’t know why I don’t like you either. It must be because it’s my only way of getting attention in life. You know clinging onto you prolapse.
Looking forward to seeing Kris light up CP today. I reckon he’ll be man of the match. You?
MWD
Clique skelper :))))
Cheap and cheaper…..
Up the racoons….
Oh spot the racoony…
Anyway,…..
Thank you Cellic PLC…..
For not killing aff Rangers FC…
Noo,…the Jungle Bells song will be heard again…
Magic Ar La….
Tony Donnelly 67 – Yer flag will always fly high oan the ole Jungle roof, alang wi awe the ither flags of famous Clique-Skelpers LOL :)))))
ross county have had 3 draws in the last three games : aberdeen today who’ve had loss win draw. Difficult to call.
Tony Donnelly 67 – Wan wee word of caution……
Don’t leave yer back door opened when the, werewolves are piling intae yer back gairden :))))
HH
For what it’s worth –
I lived in San Francisco between the summer of 71 and the autumn of 74 .. Many people used the coon shit reference — truly horrible stuff that stinks out your backyard . –STICKY-STINKY POO !!!!… A measure of worthlessness more profound than not giving a shit .
Horrible wet and windy day -way down south . Much to do -wee jaunt to Trumpland on the horizon.
“Rocky Raccoon went back to his room,only to find Gideons Bible”
TD, I’m not on any truck. Your comment may or may not have something to do with large North American rodent type creature but also has another meaning in the form you posted.
If you’re happy then fill yer boots,
Off to Celtic park now so wont be waiting for your next smart mouth back peddled response,
THETIMREAPER on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 10:27 AM
Dean Windass on Soccer AM. He says you need to win at all costs, cheating is fair game. Like father like son, no doubt.
Did he not mention when “Josh”will get his first England cap.He was sure about it before.
21’50”
ACGR
Safe trip buddy and mine drive careful. JJ is another year older and a touch more fragile. His bass will help light the road all the way doon though.
Maybe see you at clique corner.
MWD
Off to Celtic park now so wont be waiting for your next smart mouth back peddled response,
I’ve upset you?
KEVJUNGLE on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 10:42 AM
Tony Donnelly 67 – Yer flag will always fly high oan the ole Jungle roof, alang wi awe the ither flags of famous Clique-Skelpers LOL :)))))
The only person who has mentioned the word “Jungle”more than Rudyard Kipling”.Dont think Kipling was ever in the Jungle either.
Off to Paradise, via dropping my lovely daughter in the town for Christmas shopping. Good times.
HH
Brendan disny fancy Paddy Roberts….Maybe Brendan should also heed that, even Jinky wisny in the Cellic 1st team at 19 yoa…..!!!
“What the hell do we care…..?”
“What the hell do we know….?”
“Who the hell sent us….?”
What the hell do we care…….?”
TURKEYBHOY on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 10:57 AM
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Say’s the turkey from Turkey…..
Ban me…….
Be tuning in to the old Celtic TV today.Summer will be on.Wonder if she will be looking as fragrant as ever.
Oh aye,the game will be on as well.Nearly forgot there.
KEVJUNGLE on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 11:01 AM
TURKEYBHOY on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 10:57 AM
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Say’s the turkey from Turkey…..
Ban me…….
Moderator,someone using “Foul”language there.Thats a capital T in the first Turkey,by the way.
17TH DECEMBER 2016 10:44 AM
Tony Donnelly 67 – Wan wee word of caution……
Don’t leave yer back door opened when the, werewolves are piling intae yer back gairden :))))
HH
Fear not KEVJUNGLE they are my fans, whether they know it or not, they mean no harm to me, in my fathers house there are many rooms, except for the C T, CQN clique, and leaders (note I said leaders) of the University GB, the go in the barn, as they do not associate themselves with us plebs.
Morning all
Belated best wishes to Dena and her daughter. Hopefully if my brother in law can chauffeur me over quick enough I can catch you at the alfresco cafe.
And good luck to Kris Commons with Hibs. Molde was not your finest moment but you did more good things in the Hoops for which you deserve to be remembered. And I liked Lisa too- attention seeking some may say but she seemed to me to have got Celtic.
A few days ago there were some posts about why this blog is quieter than in the past. Can I suggest that TD67 and the reactions his posts provoke are part of why people do not read this blog far less post on it. This thread and especially those on page 10 are pureile and worthy of the stuff I heard on the playground. TD67 is of course entitled to his opinions but the reactions they provoke and counter reactions which come from TD67 himself are grimmer than nails being scraped down a blackboard.
Enjoy the game today.
Jimbo67