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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greenlion, is a pussy cat actually, even tempered, cool head.
he had a wee bit of bother at west station greenock last weekend, and a wee scar to prove it, ask him next time you see him.
his tribute to kris commons is brilliant as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhnkt82GGXc
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Czx_NTLXcAA6eM3.jpg
Tommy Burns
Hail Hail
right if your drunk in your living room , get up off the couch, get into the groove, get up on your feet, get ready to stomp to the beat , of the nuttiest sound around ………….
not that wan, the other wan,
the steel-band one .
doob de doob de do.
and then crouch doon, quiet …………..
and
explosion ……..
doob de doob de do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLujcqHJGJ8
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Greek Ghod
Watched this Mr Brightside drum cover loads
https://youtu.be/easbyVKuopw
sometime i might actually listen to it
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Harald stops the 10
cuemadnessCSC
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
MWD
Ok, I’ve made my point and I know it goes against the grain but my god is a God of forgiveness
Night CQN
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzyLOrPWgAAUVRE.jpg
That’s some taxi rank…
HH
Roy
For some reason, I am having a problem linking in to Youtube….
but, for a cool cover, look up Hot 8 Brass Band doing Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing …. I think you might like it.
BT
So is mine but I’m just human.
And if you are going to consistently give it out on here then you need to expect it back within the rules of the blog. I don’t yet think I have strayed from those rules or been moderated.
MWD
Well not since I reeled it back in after a prolonged period of testing how far this place had dropped it’s standards.
MWD
Best news I heard this week-and for a number of weeks-came from Dena…fantastic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo6aKnRnBxM
Gerry Rafferty
As the wise woman says: “Goodnight Timdom and be good.”
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Mike
Thank you HH
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
BT- respect my friend. Are you sober, ha, ha!? :-)
HH
CRC
blog broken?
Naw.
So, with apologies to any of my email contacts and/or Facebook friends – the correct conatct email for joining in with Goals For Shay is cqnpredictor@gmail.com .
Thank you for your patience!
VFR800 –
you doggin’ the game tomorrow? And if so will I be left to continue my ‘Grace needs a harmony’ mission on my own??
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G’Day CQN..
Off to the Melbourne Derby tonight My First.. 【ツ】
Sitting on the Porch with My New Rescue Dug.. ᗷIGᗰᗩᑕ..
Then the Postie stops on His Moped.. ᗷIGᗰᗩᑕ never even twitched he comes Under BSL Legislation and was in a Cage for 14 Months before He and his 2 Older Siblings were rescued.. He gets Judged every day because of his Looks.. He is Built like a Brick Sh1thouse but I’ve found the most Passive Loving Animal I’ve ever Met..
Right back to the Story…….
Postie gets off His Moped and Pulls a Big Parcel from the Bag..
“ That’s My First Christmas Pressie ᗰᗩᑕ..”【ツ】
Postie then Walked Down the Garden and Mac decided to Greet Him..Awwe..
That is when it All went Horribly Wrong..
Yea.. I was Hoping for a Nice Sented aftershave..
You can Imagine Me being Excited to Open and Use the Pressie on Christmas Morning.. before I baste the Turkey……
A Feckin “ National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Kit ”
wtf..
Below that it says on the Box…..
“Easy.. Quick.. Done in Your Own Home.. When Convenient to You..”
The Last Time I was this Happy was the Night I got stuck in a Elevator with 13 American Sailors..;-(
Summa of BummerOfAPressieToSendAtChristmasItsTheSeasonToBeJollyCSC
Jobo it’s the St Mary’s Christmas Fayre and I am Sant as well as doing the home baking stall (carrot cake, Victoria sponge, gingerbread traybake, lemon drizzle cake and madeira cake all baked tonight).
So I won’t be there but Almore has the tickets and h can deputise.
You will have another guest singer on Tuesday as well!
KTF
Summa get it done ….it’s easy enough… :-)
https://youtu.be/H-8HBcB_Jy8
SUMMA OF SAMMI…. on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 12:01 AM
Been there. ( bowel kit )
Done that.
Good result. Deo Gratias.
However , I was seriously tempted to write to them and suggest more simple and easy to follow instructions with less repetition .
The whole bloody ( :-) , hopefully not ) thing takes half an hour to read .
An excellent public health move nevertheless.
Catch insidious conditions early.
Been there with rescue dugs too.
Happy Christmas to you and all yours.
Celtic Squad App v Dundee
09 Games 6 Shut Outs Craig Gordon
11 Games 4 Goals Scott Brown
10 Games 2 Goals James Forrest
09 Games 2 Goals Emilio Izaguirre
08 Games 4 Goals Leigh Griffiths
08 Games 1 Goals Kris Commons
08 Games 0 Goals Efe Ambrose
07 Games 1 Goals Nir Bitton
05 Games 0 Goals Mikael Lustig
04 Games 1 Goals Tom Rogic
04 Games 1 Goals Gary MacKay Steven
04 Games 0 Goals Stuart Armstrong
04 Games 0 Goals Kieran Tierney
03 Games 0 Goals Callum McGregor
03 Games 0 Goals Dedryck Boyata
03 Games 0 Goals Erik Sviatchenko
03 Games 0 Goals Patrick Roberts
01 Games 1 Goals Nadir Ciftci
01 Games 0 Goals Jozo Simunovic
01 Games 0 Goals Saidy Janko
01 Games 0 Goals Moussa Dembele
01 Games 0 Goals Eoghan o Connell
01 Games 0 Goals Scott Sinclair
Kris Commons
Games and Goals to date
227 Games
177 Starts
050 Sub App
097 Subbed
002 Sent Off both times v Hearts
091 Total Goals
017 Pens Scored
003 Hat Tricks
151 Wins
032 Draws
044 Lost
I wish Lawwell had got a
Million pounds every time Celtic had signed an influential player in the last decade.
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MacJay..
I had what turned out to be Benign Polyps cut out 5 Years ago at the Exacts same time..
When I came too I asked what You are Not supposed to Ask..
The Nurse said Yea we cut out some growths..
Next day I got a letter to go and see the Consultant at The Alfred instead of my Own Doc in 2 Weeks.. Australia being Australia nothing happens in January that was a Long 5 weeks but All Good..Ha
Funny enough I was just Diagnosed with a similar but outside of Bowel last week so I’m waiting for a Date to go in anytime..
And the Doc told me Next Time Her Outdoors (Nurse) says go straight to A&E I’ve to do as I’m Told..
So hopefully will be all good in a Month..
Ps.. I’ve also been told to stop doing BBQ’s at Half Time during Celtic games as it’s 2:45am lol
My Old Neighbor just says Now.. ‘I heard the BBQ alarm last night again’.. 【ツ】
Summa of DoctorsOrdersCSC
SUMMA OF SAMMI…. on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 12:48 AM
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Mate.
I assume you get regular colonoscopies .
I do.
Every time they do biopsies. Then pathology.
Absolutely routine.
Just catch stuff early. Absolutely the key.
The other essential is home Blood pressure kit. $100 or so.
Check every day.
Maggie
New Zealand.
Where men are men .
And sheep are nervous.
Where`s Tauranga these days ?
This playground pish is tedious. These are the happiest years i have ever had as a celtic fan. My son can’t understand why I keep saying treasure this
It won’t last.
SOS,
Ye are a Diamond of a person.
It is so easy to see over the years.
Big Mac is very Lucky.
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PeteC..
ᗰᗩᑕ isn’t the Lucky one.. I am I applied for about 20 Dogs all sizes and Age..
And 2 Days I finally came up with a Name for Stuff I design.. ÖMacG a take on My Name and My Wee Ghirl calls me ÖMG I was Offered the Chance to be a Temporary Foster Parent to a Dude called ‘ᗰᗩᑕ’..
He in 3 Month has Totally changed the way I think about Dogs and Animals.. The More I read about BSL legislation on Certain Breeds.. No make that Dogs that Look like Certain breeds.. Loving caring Animals that have been Family Pets for Years are being Killed for the way they Look as their is No DNA test to tell..
ᗰᗩᑕ was Institutionalised and Extremely withdrawn when I got him.. Terrified of everything in the World.. 3 Weeks later as He wasn’t allowed off leash for first week we got in my Front gate and instead of cowering behind me waiting for me to walk forward He ran round me twice and Skipped onto the front porch.. as if to say.. Hey Look at Me I can do what the other Dogs can do.. I’m a Happy Puppy.. blew me away.. Still does…
His Progress has been amazing.. The Gentlest Dog I’ve ever met just wants to Please and be with You..
Summa of ReturnOfTheMacCSC
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MacJay..
I’ve been getting treated for Extreme High Blood Pressure for just over 4 Years..
I just had myFirst Normal reading about 5 Weeks ago.. 4 Year it took them to sort it.. Seen Heart Specialist the Lot.. it was only when I started keeping a Diary of what was happening and How.. (I would take funny turns struggling to breath or even stand up) that they got the Meds correct.. Luckily my Ex Wife was present twice when they Happened.. The Look on her Face when she read my BP out.. She actually took me into another room.. She is a Nurse but is probably smarter than most Doctors as her knowledge is unbelievable.. She said she had never even Read of a Reading as high as what I had.. Ha..
To think I used to be a Cool Laid back Dude.. Age it creeps up on us Rebels without a Clause.. Ha
Right I’m Off.. Hope someone Reads this and maybe gets a Wee Check up.. My Granda who I’m called after never been sick in his Life went to Saint and Sinners race meeting at Hamilton Park and Never came Home.. I was 10.. he was a Wee bit older than me and Great Socialist who was Part of the Hunger March.. If Only they Had Blood Pressure Kits Etc 40 Years ago.. I’m Lucky I’ve been Diagnosed and treated.. Thousands years ago were Not..
Get a Check Up..
001Bhoy
SOS,
My own Brother (teh Barclays Stockbroker that moved to Switzerland) as he was walking home and seeing the Stars so vividly, because he Believes in God, just not Jesus being God, well he was likely Wondering why My Own Son isnae that Bothered about going out to Switzerland, I hadn’t realised that the dates arranged coincided with the Rangers game at Celtic Park.
James said Something off the cuff that led it into a really deep area. He said why be so parochial… I said what about Dad and his Love of Celtic.
Celtic is Happiness to so Many, Thankfully.
Sleep Well Summa.
SUMMA OF SAMMI…. on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 2:10 AM
Preaching to the converted.
That`s magic.
Hypertension.
The silent killer.
A LIGHT INSANITY on 17TH DECEMBER 2016 1:19 AM
Long enough for 10 in a row?