Dilemma of youth development

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I know squad numbers are limited but I’m disappointed Eoghan O’Connell has not been retained. In his performances early last season he displayed the attributes of a modern-day footballing central defender. He has a future in the game and will do well wherever he goes next.

The perennial dilemma of youth development is that while teams want to improve performances NOW, they also need to leave space for worthy development squad candidates to grow into. Kieran Tierney got there, but the truth is, Celtic had been trying to sign a left back for year but were unable find anyone of the necessary standard. If we did, Kieran, Eoghan, would never have had the chance.

 

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  1. TET

     

     

    Up to Stonehaven next weekend for the Beer Festival.

     

     

    Great weekend in prospect!

     

     

    I will pass your regards to all who know you.

     

     

    CRC has arranged a Hootenanny in Glasgow for the same day……………. but blood is thicker than water.

     

     

    I hope your good lady and you are both well!

  2. Margaret McGill on

    THE EXILED TIM on 11th June 2017 7:09 pm

     

     

    Hmmm… i was called a liar on here when I recalled my experience of witnessing Michael Forsythe (Secretary of state for Scotland under Thatcher) canvassing with the red hand of ulster flags in Stirling (which I noticed voted Tory again) back in the day.

  3. Margaret………….

     

     

    EL is a tory?

     

     

    That explains everything!

     

     

    Cheers Bud!

  4. Margaret McGill on

    Gerryfaethebrig on 11th June 2017 7:09 pm

     

    I would be careful comparing Aberdeen to Aston Villa

  5. Gerryfaethebrig on

    TET 7.09pm

     

     

    Scotland voted Tory ????

     

     

    10 seats

     

     

    I think you will find the OO “urged” their followers to choose the party that favours their “union”

     

     

    And got 10 seats……hopefully the last time they get in double figures

  6. clogher celt on

    Philbhoy/Mags

     

     

    Thanks

     

     

    I don’t know if Ernie is delighted with Arlene’s arrival in Downing Street or if he’s mortified.

  7. CLOGHER CELT on 11TH JUNE 2017 7:04 PM

     

     

    Your argument appears to be that because the Irish wanted to leave the UK the Scots should too.

     

     

    It’s a ludicrous argument.

     

     

    It’s as ludicrous as saying that because the Scots voted to remain a part of the UK the Irish should have too.

     

     

    No matter.

     

     

    The whole SNP/nat bandagon has run into the mud. It was only a matter of time.

  8. LOGHER CELT on 11TH JUNE 2017 7:16 PM

     

    Philbhoy/Mags

     

     

     

    Thanks

     

     

     

    I don’t know if Ernie is delighted with Arlene’s arrival in Downing Street or if he’s mortified.

     

     

    ###

     

     

    I think it’s interesting that the Ulster Scots appear to have Westminster over a barrel.

     

     

    Particularly with how it’s going to influence Brexit.

  9. That’s the Ulster Scots who arrived from poor, downtrodden, oppressed Scotland.

  10. Gerryfaethebrig on

    TET 7.09pm

     

     

    You should know by now I only read the line of a post that I respond too :-)

     

     

    The Tories got their seats through a mixture of the OO & the Sturgeon being even more odious than Salmond !

     

     

    Mags, doll, nobody mentioned Aberdeen your comment was Johnny Hayes not getting a game for Ireland……again I will go with Brendan he has the ability to make decent players excellent, imagine what he could do with an Ireland international …… If Johnny Hayes helps us to get to the CL group stages we can then discuss, if not you could be correct

  11. clogher celt on

    Ernie (Mainland) Lynch,

     

     

    You appear delighted by the Ulster Scots arrival in Westminster?

     

    Have you looked at how many of them were treated prior to the Rebellion of 1798 and after? Interesting reading.

     

    Will they be shafted by the Tories?

     

    Does History repeat itself?

     

     

    Why did Ian Paisley Jnr advise his Constituents to apply for Irish Passports?

     

     

    I enjoyed the chat. Duty calls

  12. TET

     

     

    Correct….mostly..as far as I know …some of our CQN’s are in the same industrdy & have good principles.

     

     

    So ….they ate exempt

  13. GFTB

     

     

    Looking forward to it!

     

     

    Last year there was 125 guest ales.

     

     

    Luvly jubbly!

     

     

    Hope you are well!

  14. What is the Stars on

    Just having something after the Ireland game. Glad we got the draw but we are a poor enough side

  15. Margaret McGill on

    WITS

     

    Saw some odds to day online for the game…it was something like Austria or Ireland win 10-1

     

    Draw 1-10

  16. Gerryfaethebrig on

    Philbhoy 7.41pm

     

     

    Cheers, all good here……

     

     

    Told the wee yin I was chucking CQN till the real fitba starts…..sadly I have the backbone of a newt :-)

  17. GFTB

     

     

    Not been on much recently but thought SFTB earlier on this thread was superb.

     

     

    I should lurk more often!

  18. Margaret McGill on

    Gerryfaethebrig on 11th June 2017 7:34 pm

     

    I thought Jonny hayes played for Aberdeen :)

     

    anyway MON doesnt seem to rate him.

     

    As I said a few weeks ago.

     

    Celtic: In: Hayes,Roberts, new infrastructure (Hotels etc with the 250m jakey exclusion perimeter)

     

    Out: Dembele

  19. Gerryfaethebrig on

    Mags 7.54pm

     

     

    No disagreement, I hope we lose nobody but a few signings might just give the bhoys a lift (Hayes & Borrini to start :-)

     

     

    For me the Griff had to win over Ronny, win over Strachan with Scotland and win over Brendan (not sure that battle is won YET………..

     

     

    I know these great times will never last too long but it’s magic when it’s happening before our eyes

  20. Timbhoy1

     

    Possibly some think restricted is better than nothing. I am not one who so thinks.

     

     

    JJ

  21. CQN Magazine on

    Please check out the new CQN Podcast which launches this evening and we are very excited about it too!

     

     

    And you better pay attention because we will be inviting YOU on there sometime soon!

     

     

    Paul Dykes and Kevin Graham – both CQNers – are our hosts and they have a very special guest too!

     

     

    Click on the link we have just added below Paul’s blog and please let us know what you think.

     

     

    Great Celtic chat, hopefully you will love it.

  22. Philbhoy

     

     

    Next Sunday morning, I will probably be glad I am in France but right now, Stonehaven Beer Festival on Saturday is gvery appealing. Do you live near there ( have I asked that before !) ?

     

    JJ

  23. Gerryfaethebrig on

    Timbhoy1

     

     

    Try and get a ticket for the home end….. No restricted view in the other 3 sides :-)

     

     

    A treble, wee Griff notches a double against Engurlund and that’s your post

     

     

    Keep it lit and God bless

  24. BABASONICOS71 on 11th June 2017 4:04 pm

     

     

    Just read someone describe the DUP manifesto as “basically just the bible,with fortnightly bin collections.” ;)))

     

     

    >>>>>>>>>>>>

     

     

    You are so wrong dude, so wrong.

     

     

    Your hatred of the Word is not good for you.

     

     

    Some people like to keep Divisions.

     

     

    The Holy Bible is the Word. The New Testament is for our Time.

     

     

    Kojo.CSC