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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BEATBHOY on 17TH MAY 2016 5:32 PM
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The Size of Brodge.
The Brodge of Sighs?
FIELDOFDRAMS……
THAT MAY BE A BRODGE TOO FAR…
BRAW
Brodget the Modget.
Wee Brendan ‘very highly rated’ by the special one at Stamford Brodge.
Glendalystonsils
Well spotted!
FIELDOFDRAMS on 17TH MAY 2016 5:34 PM
Whoever is appointed, the disconnect between board and supporters remains.
Somebody needs to Brodge that gap.
Brodge, Podge & Rodge should be enough to bring many a smile back on a cloudy day
Haven’t read back,is there any truth in the BR rumours?
A FORFAR.BRODGIE…
Braw….
The Brodge warns the SMSM, in a Martin O’Neill style: “Don’t cross me!”
Brendan Buck Rodgers known as Flash due to his snazzy dress sense and new whiter than white teeth.Flash could clean out Parkhead and take us to new heights. H.H.
11.They find the island of the monks of Ailbe, with magic loaves, no ageing, and complete silence. They celebrate Christmas
-from the Voyages of St Brendan/lifted from Wiki/EWLM/EWTB
-sounds a bit like the ole Gazebo.
September 16, Celtic 7-0 Zombies.
‘Brodgered’.
Rodgers believes in his teams keeping possession of the ball and playing a flowing passing game with the ball always moving; defensively, he likes his team to put a lot of pressure on the opposing team.[73]
His Liverpool team during the 2013–14 season interchanged from 4–5–1 to 3–5–2 to 4–4–2 to 4–3–3 to a diamond formation.[74] Steven Gerrard described Rodgers’ one-on-one management as the best he has seen.
25.They find Judas sitting unhappily on a cold, wet rock in the middle of the sea, and discover that this is his respite from Hell for Sundays and feast days. Brendan protects Judas from the demons of Hell for one night.
– but only because of the game at Love St in ’86.
Nye Bevans’ rebel soldier on 17th May 2016 5:39 pm
Haven’t read back,is there any truth in the BR rumours?
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Sky Sports breaking that he was at Paradise today, advanced talks.
Probably trying to boost the transfer budget to £24.80.
ChewinTheFatCSC
You will never Bridge alone……
Braw
Ok , guys, on holiday abroad at present. What’s happening at The Celtic?
Bah…..Brodge….
Braw
More nonsensical trivia about Brendan Rodgers.
A first cousin Of Nigel Worthington.
Dad RC & Mam a Prod, but both great people. Tried his hand at hurling initially but was nae good, turned to Soccer then.
Would I welcome his appointment? Would I what.
The Ring of Brodgar……..
NEUSTADT-BRAW on 17TH MAY 2016 5:45 PM
Bah Bah…..Brodge….
Braw
Have you any…….
https://twitter.com/McNallyMirror/status/732603212302290944
From one of our own
So Brendon jumps to the top of the Q
At the same time we are “allegedly” in for this player and that player
It’s funny how Newcastle are prepared to give the keys of St James’s Park to Rafa – buy who you want and sell who you want – please help
In my mind the 2 situations have a link
At Newcastle the Manager has never had a material influence in who comes in and who goes out
The buying and selling of players was done via a chief scout (Carr) and the MD
Based on value and resale value
Ring any bells ????? (Park)
it would seem that to change the model you first need to be relegated !!
I hope Brendon is DEMANDING a big say in who comes in and who goes out
BTW if it is Brendon this is a happy clapper
67ECW
SANDMAN………cheers pal,looks like goer then.
The Brodge’s boy Anton plays for the Republic and is a………………..midfielder.
Give him £1.5 m a year,same again as a bonus if we get to CL,the extra 5,000 STs will cover the jump in salary previously paid to NL and RD ,jobs a good ‘un….:))
And just to pop a cherry on the top of that Brendan cocktail – his number 2 – surely not Stevie G !!!
For clarity this is me putting 2 and 2 together and getting excited
67ECW
Celtic Class
Ferris Beuller’s Day Off
Starring Matthew BRODGErick.
Save Ferris!
Is it correct Brendan Rodgers is playing golf tomorrow with D.D. ? H.H.
67ECW
I am not sure he had a say on who came in & went out at Liverpool.
How could you ever attribute the purchase of Mario Balotelli to any sane Manager?
Unless you’re implying that Brendan ain’t sane, ofcourse.
Last week’s rumour was Peter Houston as part of the coaching set up with BR
Could it be that the Tommy Burns influence is returning to Celtic Park? It was TB who gave Brendan a chance at coaching at Reading,when he had to retire at 26 ,he’s never forgotten him.
Doesn’t matter who comes in , if he doesn’t have full control on football matters , or support from the suits . It will be deja vu in a couple of seasons time .
Buck Rodgers: Houston? We have a problem…
Have I got any?that up?? I,ve got brodgeritis ….so so bad….
Braw.
hope he disnae say horrible things though….wonder if our SMS. Reporters will bring up????
The new manager must surely have a simple name which posters will be able to misspell fairly easily and frequently.
Brendon Rogers might just fit the bill.
Do we really think that a silvery haired gentleman that sings ‘Coward of the County’ and ‘The Gambler’ is what we need as Celtic manager? Good tunes for a karaoke mind. Acht, maybe I’m thinkin of sumdy else.