News that Kris Commons had surgery yesterday on a back injury he’s been carrying for months was news to me. Injury and illness hampered Kris at various stages this (last?) season but when he reported back ‘fit’ his form didn’t hit previous heights. Now we know why.
Commons, Scott Brown and Mikael Lustig played through injury for large portions of the season. They are big players for Celtic and the story of our season can be seen through the prism of their situations. Jozo Simunovic was also less than 100% fit for what little we saw of him.
Correctly diagnosing the fitness of each of them will be important to Celtic’s performance next season. If we think Jozo and Scott will be capable of performing at Champions League level and they’re not, you could write the script on how next season will transpire.
The new manager will take a look at Kris’s age, vitals and recent injury record, and will immediately underestimate what he’s likely to get from the player next season. No new manager will rely on having a fit and able Kris Commons, but if fit, he’ll get a player with the craft to help him in Europe and domestically.
Mikael’s persistent hip injuries suggest we need to recruit a right back. There’s insufficient evidence to determine whether Saidy Janko is ready for the task, so we need to find someone who can take the pressure off Mikael’s hips.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the newspaper advertisement about Resolution 12, which will run in The Guardian and a Swiss business ‘paper. It’s been a remarkable project. You can read more information here.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY,Brother Walfrid!!!!!!
A good day to employ a countryman of yours,methinks…
I am not a Christian.
Many espouse Christian values.
Yet lack forgiveness and understanding.
Malky Mackay ,made a mistake.
No one died .
He should be forgiven and allowed to move on and rebuild his career.
TT
The province of Ulster is the Celtic stronghold in Ireland.
In recent times we’ve had Martin O’Neill from Derry, and Neil Lennon from Armagh at the helm. Jim McGuinness, Donegal is there at present in a coaching capacity.
I’m not getting my hopes up, because then a can’t be too disappointed if this doesn’t materialise, however it would be incredible if a Saffron is appointed as manager of Celtic.
TheGreenGlensOfAntrimCSC.
The line forever trotted out to cover up the fact that they have absolutely no clue what is happening:
” record sport understands”
Bull.
TINYTIM on 18TH MAY 2016 9:11 AM
The problem with the mistakes made by Malky McKay is not that they’re a reflection of the persons character, not lack of experience or skills.
The question then becomes whether he’s truly changed his whole character or not?
If we take LG for example. He made a mistake and has admitted himself that the best way to avoid making the same mistake is to make sure he’s not in a position where he might get carried away. He’s learned something about himself and moved on. That’s a positive.
Do we have anything to suggest Malky has done the same? Interviews showing real contrition for example. I haven’t myself looked for any.
POR CIERTO on 18TH MAY 2016 9:08 AM
Stolen from Twitter :
Celtic built a statue to honour their founder,”rangers” are trying to jail theirs por cierto
Lol, a belter. I’ll be using that one :)
WEEMINGER on 18TH MAY 2016 9:18 AM
CORRECTION! MM’s mistakes are a reflection of his character. Doh!
LIONROARS67 on 18TH MAY 2016 8:50 AM
THETIMREAPER on 18TH MAY 2016 8:44 AM
Your a PR marketing mans dream, more experienced savy supporters have seen it all before
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Disappointing comment that, some would say an insult. At best condescending.
FF have it all worked out.
We got spooked with the Barton news and are panicking . The BR story is a smoke screen to sell season tickets and Malky will be the next manager.
Oh, but by chance Brendan is the next manager, then it was because we are running scared of their fast flowing attacking style and want to adopt similar.
Huuuuup.
Tell ye what. If Brendan takes the job, if we don’t take 12 goals off that mob over 4 league games, I’ll donate £100 to the charity of BRTH’s choice.
Malky McKay? Not for me, nothing to do with his recent past I just don’t rate him as a manager.
A few belters on here this morning regards whitened teeth et al ;-0))
The Celtic video posted by Tony Donnelly earlier is a cracker though……
ELDIEGOBHOY
All the best with you’re chemo mate
TinyTim on 18th May 2016 9:11 am
A good point. The cherry pickers won’t see it that way of course
HH
From those gleaming Hollywood smiles, looks like not only lawyers are profiting from those big divorce bucks these days.
“I want a divorce! You’ll be hearing from my dentist in the morning!”.
Breithla Shona Bro Walfrid.
MWD
Well done on the tickets. Just another little example of all things “celticness”.
Brendan
I hope that it’s true (think of the” Ultrabright” sponsorship). Would send out a message that our ambitions extend beyond Scotland.
Celtic fans reading the Daily thugs n thieves. Wtf is that about. Seriously….
HH all
THETIMREAPER on 18TH MAY 2016 9:23 AM
TTT no offence intended or meant
Just my view it clearly differs from yours i certainly won’t take offence if yours is different from mine -:))))
Ps
Most importantly
Edb.. I hope your treatment goes well. Prayers will be said.
Aff ooottt and HH again
Statement from the club saying no preferred candidate and the process is ongoing
FOLLOWING some speculation regarding the appointment of a new Celtic manager, the facts are as follows:
The club has been and will be speaking to a number of candidates and we will take our time to go through this process thoroughly and in the proper manner. There is no ‘preferred’ candidate.
We will continue this process with the aim of identifying a new manager who we believe will deliver success to the club.
Clearly we will not be able to provide daily updates on this issue. However, our supporters will be the first to know when a new manager has been appointed.
Not this week then…
HH
Did Lawwell not say that we would appoint a manager in the next “couple of weeks”?
LIONROARS67 on 18TH MAY 2016 9:31 AM
No drama :)
Anyone else feel wet, in a dampened down type way?
Brodger and out.
Well said that man, whether you get the job or not, I like a man who speaks from the heart, and as Gerrard said ” he was the best man to man manager he played under” no doubt a Wee bit of Tommy rubbed of on him.
http://videocelts.com/2016/05/blogs/latest-news/brendan-and-tommy
Weeminger-to be fair to Mackay,he has done a couple of lengthy interviews on Radio Scotland,full of remorse and regret.He said he had been all round Europe studying coaching methods at some top clubs. HH
THEMAESTRO72
First day in June,or immediately afterwards. Not before.
At a minimum of £100k per month,PL is looking at the big picture,as always. If he thought he could get away with it,I reckon he would appoint after the year-end on 30 June.
BEATBHOY
Everybody in Swindon in the last few hours feels that way. Rain has stopped play for my usual outing to the pub.
As you might gather,it has to be bloody torrential for that to happen!
I said it last week, I’v just got that feeling CFC will call a meeting with the press on Friday afternoon for the announcement of the new manager, to take the shine of Peps 11 and the SCF, oh what a laugh that would be :))
!BADA BING!
As I said earlier,it was deeply offensive,but not a hanging offence,nor a life-ending one.
I’m glad others feel that way. What’s the point in remorse if everyone tells you to GTF?
TD67
Since they declined to comment on our title celebrations,etc,they will just ignore our announcement. Inside pages at best.
Another reason for it to be left till June 1st.
0k per month,PL is looking at the big picture,as always. If he thought he could get away with it,I reckon he would appoint after the year-end on 30
They honestly just can’t help it, sooooo predictable, another level 5 helper playing a blinder.
BMCUW
Come off it, you!
Wi’ the savings you make from a’ that cheap Guinness you keep tellin’ us about, you can surely jump in a fast black to get some of the black!
Or you could just be a Wally wi’ a brolly for a day!
If it wisnae fur yer wellies. . . .
I find it hard to imagine Brendan Rogers coming to Celtic if he stands to lose 10 million over the next two years.I would not blame the guy for waiting out the two years before taking a job.Put yourself in his position as much as we love the hoops would you give away if you had it 10 million pounds to manage them I will be honest I wouldnt. H.H.
JFH
Dont fall for the Daily Radar nonsense, it’s nowhere near £10m.
EDB
Good luck with your treatment. Prayers already offered up for you.
weeminger on 18th May 2016 9:18 am
TINYTIM on 18TH MAY 2016 9:11 AM
Do we have anything to suggest Malky has done the same? Interviews showing real contrition for example. I haven’t myself looked for any.
BBC Sportsound 15th March. Extended interview where he admitted everything he said was wrong and said he’d been for counseling classes. Sounded sincere but hard to tell on a radio interview
Since they declined to comment on our title celebrations,etc,they will just ignore our announcement. Inside
And I care what they do on CFC celebration day? I had a ball, and I’ll celebrate the signing of the new manager too whether they comment on that either, you? On the other hand are like a dog with a bone on PL, you REALY need to change the record, you and Kev jungle are becoming a double act, not sure Whois the funniest?
I once whitened my teeth with those wee gum shield thingies. A Wee touch nippy but I’m a big breve Bhoy in my pink shirt soamur.
Brilliant result. Went from ‘Paisley brown’ (not a form of heroin btw) to Hyndland magnolia…..a kinda dirty yellow.
Can I still post on cqn?
HH jamesgang
PS MWD you’re a credit as well as a caution!
Don’t shoot the messenger.
http://talkingbaws.com/2016/05/have-celtic-distanced-themselves-from-brendan-rodgers/