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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Parkheadcumsalford on 17th May 2016 3:58 pm
I was thinking of the likes of Dr Joe and Ronnnie Deila. A foreign coach who has no previous connection with us. Imo, we need to move away from having a British/Irish old style manager. None of the leading EPL clubs have one. Neither should we, if we want to really progress
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Said the same last week.
Someone from Holland or Germany (if we could get them!) to put an infrastructure in place. Hopefully Ronny at least managed to make some inroads on this.
Think that Brendan Rodgers would be a good fit and hopefully, if appointed, will be given time to make his mark.
Didn’t know that Commons required surgery.
Doesn’t, however, IMO, excuse his attitude at times. If he was injured sufficiently to require surgery earlier in the season he should have had the procedure carried out then.
Onwards and upwards. HH
Did Rodgers & Mackay not work together at Watford? Could the supposed Mackay interview be as his assistant
Buster Crabbe (aka Rogers) would be an out of this world signing……………
Big Georges Fan Club – Hail, Hail, Wee Oscar on 17th May 2016 4:29 pm
Went off Rodgers when he dyed his teeth white, and dumped his wife for some young blonde bint.
If he signs for us, I’ll be delighted to have a manager with a sparkling smile and a hot burd :-)
HH
BGFC
FickleCSC
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Exactly my thinking!
From envy to empathy in the stroke of a pen.
Cap’n
I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt on the portrait, as it was supposedly given to him by a charity that he had helped while managing Swansea so well.
Maybe he didn’t want to appear ungrateful?
Maybe he feckin’ loved it?
My wife wanted me to get one done.
Only for the purpose of scaring off burglars, you understand!
31 athletes could be banned from Rio.
Can’t we just move on?
Haven’t they been punished enough already?
Brendan Rodgers was born in the seaside village of Carnlough in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. His father Malachy was a painter and decorator, while his mother Christina was a volunteer for the Irish charity, Trócaire. Brendan is the eldest of five boys.
Rumours – Pope might be signing for the Hoops!
bournesouprecipe
hate to contradict someone with such a good taste in BURDS but it is occupied Ireland not northern.
praecepta on 17th May 2016 5:01 pm
Rumours – Pope might be signing for the Hoops!
Could be the first keeper to wear no.11!!
Brendan Rodgers is 1m 70….nae size at awe…
I’m being interviewed right now.
Will be available for recipes again shortly
BSR….
mere background colour sir, we need details……………
height, height man????
Best guess.
If it’s in the media it’ll not in up in the dugout.
MWD
Rodgers at Celtic Park
Starry……………..
*pheww*
………thank-you!
BigBrendan CSC
Just seen a big bmw jeep parked illegally on the bus stop outside tesco in Dunblane.
Last 3 letters on the the regi plate?
MVB
It’s Van Basten I tell yeez!
Though with our scouting policy they probably see him as a direct replacement for that other Dutch master Derk!!
HH jamesgang
FAV
Feckin wiki for ye,
Bankie
See Starry
……………..and if Sky are reportin’ it – esp Jum Red, WHITE an’ Blue……….then it will not be a runner.
heard his nickname was………………………… “Everything”…………..
………………….as in Brendan Rodgers….. Everything.
FACT.
BANKIEBHOY1
:))) Size matters!
Bbhoy
Outstanding post.
MoonbeamsWD, Inspiration to us all.
Proud to be a…..
jamesgang
saw that jeep on clydeside last week
I’m a car geek I notice these things
Starry……………
*obvs*
;)
Brendan Rodgers like Celtic has had his ups and downs in football, he could be a good fit to us at this point on the Rollercoaster!
BBHOY on 17TH MAY 2016 12:31 PM et al:
I don’t deserve any thanks, I only acted as a conduit…Moonbeams who I have the utmost respect for is the Bhoy who serves the thanks.
BBHOY, I am so so glad your Ghirl enjoyed her day, an emotional day for you especially…God Bless you, your wee Ghirl and your Family.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
C’mon The Brodge!
Don’t keep us in suspension!
he will be a Brodge over troubled waters
If Shirley gets the No 2 spot, it’ll be Roy – Rodgers
The Brodge: “Can’t I lever a bit more for the transfer kitty from you, Peter?”
Jeez the pun’s are bad !
When you’re weary, feeling small,
1m 70
The Size of Brodge.
Roger Murdock: Flight 2-0-9’er, you are cleared for take-off.
Captain Oveur: Roger!
Roger Murdock: Huh?
Tower voice: L.A. departure frequency, 123 point 9’er.
Captain Oveur: Roger!
Roger Murdock: Huh?
Victor Basta: Request vector, over.
Captain Oveur: What?
Tower voice: Flight 2-0-9’er cleared for vector 324.
Roger Murdock: We have clearance, Clarence.
Captain Oveur: Roger, Roger. What’s our vector, Victor?
Tower voice: Tower’s radio clearance, over!
Captain Oveur: That’s Clarence Oveur. Over.
Tower voice: Over.
Captain Oveur: Roger.
Roger Murdock: Huh?
Tower voice: Roger, over!
Roger Murdock: What?
Captain Oveur: Huh?
Victor Basta: Who?
Whoever is appointed, the disconnect between board and supporters remains.
Somebody needs to Brodge that gap.
A Braw Brodge!!!
Braw….
Thanks again for all your kind words for wee aunty Agnes…..this is a braw place….full of Moonbeams!!
Braw
as long as he’s no’ annurra brodgect…………………….