A Europa League tie against Rennes on Thursday would normally set midweek pulses racing but when Celtic have such a crucial game ahead in the fight for second place Neil Lennon has a major decision to make, does he rest players for the Motherwell game?
Sunday’s game at Fir Park is set to become one of the most important games of the season for Celtic and I’m sure Neil would prefer a clear midweek to prepare for it, but resting players, with the inherent increased chance of defeat, could further damage fragile morale.
Celtic need a confidence boosting win but they need heads focussed on beating Motherwell even more. The consequences of defeat on Thursday are unpleasant, but the consequences of defeat on Sunday are incalculable.
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My dear,dear,dear,friend..Paddy Gallagher..@ 22.26
Pal. You sir.. have the wrang information.
Ah..
Kojo..
First PROPOSED that our Next Manager should Be
WILLIE MCSTAY..
Ask Sir Paul.. he should remember,that.
Then ..of course.. when Ah saw that Lenny was the Choice..
AH Backed Lenny tae the Hilt.
As.
He was a Better Risk.. than .. Us Spending..
Oodles of Dough, fur any of the other Managerial Candidates, which were
available, at that Time
Pal..
Ah dinnae Appreciate the Tone of yer Submission tae me
Especially..
The INTIMATION!!!
Ah noo
Expect ..and Apology.
Kojo
Yer pal..who likes ye aloater.
Guinness calls, be good and play nice…………….:-)
Neil Lennon @ circa June 2011
He said: “Listen, we were two games away from the Treble last season. So, I don’t think we need to change that much.
“We don’t need to rebuild the squad. We just need one or two changes and to keep the continuity going.
“We’re in a far better place than at this time last year. I’m hoping to win things on the domestic front and also looking to qualify for the Europa League and do well in Europe.
“It’s important we do that for the players and for my own development as a coach.
“We have a pretty young team and I believe they are talented. We just need to add one or two players now.
“Hopefully we can get Fraser Forster across the line. If not then we have other options to consider for the goalkeeping position.”
Hmmmmm
In the heat of Lisbon says:
1 November, 2011 at 22:18
To be honest mate I have no idea what goes on in a daily basis at Lennoxtown.
Could we be having our own LeGuen/Ferguson dressing-room power struggle? Who knows.
The only thing I can say is that last season I watched a team that went from a bunch of hopeless nervous wrecks to a team that went 3 times to Ibrox and played the hosts off the park each time and put in some memorable peformances in the run in (plus a few stinkers).
I think we can do it again. How Neil does that is up to him but the clock is ticking and he has to get us back on track very soon.
Hitting the sack. Nite all.
HAMILTON TIM 1153
From previous thread…
I just logged on to my Dad’s valve-powered machine,so read the last two pages of the previous before starting on this one.
Have to say,buddy,that was a quite brilliant riposte!
Also had to laugh at his attempt at a reply-when you’ve been done up like a kipper,say nowt or change the subject,son.
Or congratulate the other guy on a very funny post. Sometimes,you just have to.
brinalackbhoy,
glad to say his sacrafice was not in vain, everything the fought for was realised.
RIP Kevin Barry respect and rememberance.
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire says:
1 November, 2011 at 22:35
I’m happy to give Lenny another 3 years,
hopefully the boo boys will have got sick of it and moved on to a ‘better team’
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Me too.
Had an experience on Saturday whilst trying to sell my wares in Troon. Couldn’t help noticing that they supported Kimarnock. Jokingly I commented that their Team gave me a fright a couple of weeks ago. The pure venom that came out of their mouths regarding NL and the Celtic support was breathtaking. (The 60+ wife was the worst)
Didnae get that sale….
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
Thank you for being one of the few on here to show some backbone and stand up for our manager.
It won’t be forgotten.
HH
.
Happy B’Day to Ole BT..
Just came Off a Yacht Sailing The Whitsundays..
The Yachts Name..” Spank Me BT “..
Summa ft StrangeNameForABoatCSC
Kojo says:
1 November, 2011 at 22:43
No apology required amigo, I admired your support of Neil Lennons appointment in the face of fierce criticism from fellow posters. You stuck by the man and your support should be applauded. Don’t weaken now when he needs our support. Willie Mc Stay may have been your first choice, I don’t remember, but I do remember your unreserved support of Neils appointment.
brinalack bhoy
We may slightly disagree on a mentor, but here you go:
Paul Robeson – Kevin Barry
We must stand by , Neil.
He is oor Manager.
It is not his Fault.
It is the Players who have let Everyone Down.
Ah hiv said that CONSISTENTLY..
All of oor Troubles and Tribulations..
Is The FAULT OF THE PLAYERS..
The Players,for whatever Reason, have Ceased.. Turned ofl..
And Dropped Out..
Why?
How Knows..No even Godot..
But..
Ah kin tell ye …Wan thing…
that Ah know
Oor Recent Troubles are all caused the the Inconsistency of
SEVERAL of the Present Celtic Team..
Kojo
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire says:
1 November, 2011 at 22:46
Six counties still lie in english hands but thankfuly we will vote our way to freedom
We now have a cracking wee guy in Áras an Uachtaráin. He owes us one after the help we gave him.
Our day will come
Hail Hail
Bloke109 is Neil Lennon says:
1 November, 2011 at 22:52
cracking stuff top man
Hail Hail
Anyone think he was unfairly judged….?
Jos Hooiveld believes he was never given the chance to impress during his time at Celtic but feels he is showing his true form at Southampton.
The defender is on loan at the Saints from the Scottish outfit and has helped Nigel Adkins side reach the top of the Championship table.
Despite signing in August, he has already made more appearances with Southampton than he managed in two years for Neil Lennon’s side.
Going well
He told the Daily Record: “It’s going really well for me down here but I never got a run of games at Celtic. I just never got the chance to show people what I could do there.
“The games I did get I wasn’t fit and I didn’t have confidence or rhythm in my play. I wasn’t able to show anything to the fans.
“That wasn’t up to me, it was just how it went. I needed games and it’s nice to be given that opportunity at Southampton.”
The 28-year-old Dutchman is set to stay at St Mary’s until January but could reignite his Celtic career when he returns.
The Hoops have made a disappointing start to the Scottish Premier League season and are already 12 points adrift of leaders Rangers.
Hooiveld admits he is enjoying playing regular games but has not turned his back on Celtic in the long run.
Get some games
He said: “When I heard Southampton were interested in taking me on loan I didn’t hesitate as I wanted to go and get some games.
“I know the defence has faced a lot of criticism this season but it doesn’t frustrate me that I’m not there.
“The manager chose his own squad and his own players at Celtic for this year and I’m doing really well down here.
“If Johan (Mjallby, assistant manager) says to me in January that Celtic want me back to help them out, of course I’ll be happy to do that. I’m still Celtic’s player and as long as that’s the case, and they want me there, I would go back.”
.
Nollaig a chara
Jos was pretty poor overall, it has to be said. However, his injury when he arrived may have been a factor in him not getting a consistent run. The Utrecht away game was the end of him, but he claimed he was still feeling the effects of the hamstring injury.
Could be worth a shout.
Neil Lennon No1
Bloke 109 @ 23:42
I am nearly up for my half century shortly and have never managed at football at any level whatsoever and I don’t own any copies of football management software so I may not be best qualified to hold an opinion
However as much as I would have loved Neil Lennon to have been at the helm the next time we win a title I don’t think it is going to become a reality under his stewardship
The man had an exceptional last season but Celtic have a history of exceptional first seasons and fail to deliver thereafter Kayal and Hooper being prime examples
As I have stated I have no managerial experience but I no longer trust the coaching teams abilities
As to who to bring in as replacements well for 1 season anyway I would try a a backroom staff of 5 namely Willie Mcstay Joe Mcbride Peter Grant Paddy Bonnar and just wait for the howls of derision a 1 current Hun coach who was at Celtic Park for 10 years Kenny McDowell
BONTYBHOY 1548
I’ll consider showing sympathy for Naismoth when he considers how his actions affect other players.
He has gone out to cripple opponents,elbow them,get them sent off.
The consequences of his actions have led to fellow professionals losing game time through injury or suspension.
Their families will have suffered the loss of money this entails.
He has no sympathy from me,and your bleeding heart posts over the last few months are getting right on my tits.
Kojo,
thats right, sometime the fate are just no with you, innit.
Howmany players got a sick note right now ?
Anybody here actually think the threats to Neil and his family has stopped ??
The Mhan is fair game in scotland, anyone can assault him and expect to get away with it.
Have a look at the naesmith tackle and tell me playing professional football in scotland is a saftly run occupation.
As we said the manager is inexperienced, he shone like a star last year, a fresher, sophomore is usualy the teat, how you come through that is what you are, I’m for bacxking Neil through that, if he turns out pish in 3 years then pump him, but not now, he has been used and abused, its our turn.
canary bhoy
Forever too!!!
What Canary Island are you on?
up_over_goal says:
1 November, 2011 at 23:02
If i’m honest after the Utrecht game I thought the same however i’ve watched him a few times for tge saints and hes looked a whole lot better…..was just a thought
Naibalance out for a year?? Who says the old doll and pin dont work? Now for jellyfish!!
My dear,dear,dear,dear,friend..Paddy Gallagher..
Thanks fur the Nod ,Pal.
Ye are a gentleman
Yes,,
Ah hiv Always stood By Mr.Lennon..DESPIT of whit Ah observed at the Time of his Managerial Appointment..
Ah believe that Lenny is a “CORNER BHOY”.
i
Ah stilll believe that..
Howevahhhh
Ah also Believe that Mr. Lennon is a Wonderful MOTIVER
He excellent Man Management Skills
A Great Guy fur getting that last ounce of Enthusiasm fae his
Charges..
And he Proved that.. over and over again..
LAST SEASON.
Ah was Pleased with Lenny as the Celtic Manager..
Howevahhhh
He has now Fallen Foul of Something that is Going oan .. behind the Scenes…
and It is of
NO FAULT OF HIS OWN.
Noo, whit that Something which has Halted his Progress.. like a Brick Wall..
Ah am NOt Willing to Reveal.
But, Ah kin assure ye..
The
The Fault of oor STEEP FALL from CONTENTION
Is NOT THE FAULT OF Neil.
It is the Fault of the Poisonous Atmosphere that is Haunting the Dressing Room
Kojo
Yer Pal. .who likes ye mair and mairer.
How’s niabalances victim doin? Nowt on the news abt him.
jude2005
Great Britain at present :-)
Re Hooiveld, Rasmussen Jaurez etc,Loovens,Majstorovic,Rogne,Wilson who are still there,cannot ALL be bad players.IMO after they are brought in they are given a jersey and told to just get on with it.Coaching,training with the back 4 to build up the unit does not happen.The present set up is a shambles.
Kojo
Ifs,Buts and maybees
time to clear out the burleys?
C B
Ya tease!!!
Evenin fholks.
Is Praecepta right? Are the Huns and Mini-huns at it? Are they going to share a parachute off the Admin 747 straight back into the gaping “shabby growler” [copyright Rancho] of the SP Hell??
All the more reason to ditch this sham of a league. It would have to be those two dignified institutions together, eh. Couple o’ fann….
Bada Bing
“IMO after they are brought in they are given a jersey and told to just get on with it.Coaching,training with the back 4 to build up the unit does not happen.The present set up is a shambles. ”
Does that opinion spring unbidden from fresh air or have you witnessed training sessions?
You would not be happy if somebody who had never seen you work, pronounced your work a shambles.
If you have ever coached any sport at any level, you will know that you cannot guarantee that people will do what you ask them to do.
Nite all. Nite Neil and family God bless you on this All Saints day.You might only be 5 feet summit but you stand ten feet tall in my eyes!!
Imagine being responsible for denying your proclaimed hero’s, basic survival tools.
How much of a brass neck is that ?
My dear,dear,dear,dear,friend… canamalar
Yes, Auld Friend..
Ah agree with everything that you have written
Neil is a Victim of The Fickle Fates..
Those Damn Three Daughters of The Night.
Ah happen tae believe that Celtic is a Club that is Haunted
By those Gals..
Ah wish that they wid Get fed Up.. and decamp.. tae..
Well.. Ibrox..
How many times hiv ye seen Celtic dealt a Very Unfortunate Blow in a Game?
Too Many times, fur Ma Liking.
Anywey…
Ah wull stick by Mr. Lennon..
He is due fur a wee bit Luck..
Let me say this.. Howevahhhh…
Ah dinnae Believe in GOOD LUCK!
It is a Crock!
But..
A Soitenly Believe in BAD LUCK!
Poor Neil…
Kojo.
yer pal..who likes ye aloater
prestonpans bhoys says:
1 November, 2011 at 21:51
Thank You.
Absolutely shocking tackle! How the Aberdeen boy was not seriously injured is beyond belief.
Naismith’s injury has Karma written all over it, diving, intent to injure etc.
gsu
Is that nasal’s player of the year fecked???
just spotted hooiveld towing a caravan as southampton lost a goal tonight
Paddy G
You got the Pure on draught??