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James Forrest’s injury in September happened three days before Jeremie Frimpong’s best performance of the season, in the home win against Hibs.  I remember using the MVP acronym for Jeremie at the time.  Team form until that point was patchy: wins with alarming defensive performances and an unmitigated disaster against Ferencvaros.  The team shape was clearly wrong and pushing Jeremie forward in James absence seemed logical.

It was the first of many changes I wanted to see, each followed by a realisation that we were groping around in the darkness, until Ismaila Soro and David Turnbull became the central points of a midfield diamond.  Having (hopefully) fixed the fundamental tactical problem, James return to full training offers Neil Lennon the flexibility he is denied on the right and enhances his option in the middle.

Ryan Christie is well short of his best form in a Celtic shirt but all of those best performances came when he played through the middle.  He can cover for James and offer options on the right while giving the manager a different option when he wants to swap out David Turnbull in the 10 position.

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  5. bankiebhoy1 on

    On a quick read back I’d echo the sentiments of no need for profanities..

     

    ………………..while we’re at it…

     

    …could we cut out the swearin’ as well!?

     

     

    :0

     

     

    ;)

     

     

    HH.

  7. Melbourne Mick on

    Isn’t it wonderful reading all these passionate tributes to

     

    DAVIDS family member.

     

    Then we had the happy birthdays to ACGR and CORKIE

     

    Really can be a special place this CQN blog.

     

    H.H. Mick

  9. Melbourne Mick on

    BANKIEBHOY1

     

     

    As someone who uses the f word in a jocular and contrived way in

     

    my posts, I will now stop.

     

    Because once that line is crossed, then decency goes out the window.

     

    H.H. Mick

  11. BOB on

    I hope. Our new center in half does a better job than the last imposter….

     

     

    Anyway a big welcome to the family .

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    No wait. It was a dream or an alternative reality were our board. Did their job .!

  15. Big Georges Fan Club - Hail, Hail, Wee Oscar on

    DAVID66 on 9TH JANUARY 2021 11:44 AM

     

     

    David – please accept the thoughts and prayers of me, WeeBGFC and our family on your family’s sad loss. To have someone pass so early in life – only 50 – it especially saddening.

     

     

    Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

     

     

    HH

     

    BGFC, WeeBGFC and family

  16. weet weet weet on

    Cork celt & Acgr all the best bhoys

     

    David66

     

    Sad news for your family

     

    A prayer will be offered

     

    HH

  18. bankiebhoy1 on

    Sir Melbourne!

     

     

    As they say in these parts ” yer some Man for one Man!”……………..

     

     

    The language thing is a personal choice / context issue……..In my normal life I swear like a native of my adopted Cork………..which is a lot, but we all used to avoid it in This Dear Green Place.

     

     

    ;)

     

     

    EveryLittleHelps CSC

  19. Bhoyjoebelfast on

    DAVID 66

     

    Sad,sad news.Candle will be lit for Andrea at Clonard monastery today.Thoughts with all her loved ones.

  20. marspapa on

    WEET WEET WEET

     

     

    Although could have been better circumstances , glad to see your moniker.

     

     

    Hope your health is in good shape.

  21. The Blogger Formerly Known As GM on

    Just read the Club statement on Nir Bitton.

     

     

    The pitchfork brigade really have taken things way too far.

     

     

    Not only do I wonder what the players, management and staff think about some of the behaviour seen this season, I also wonder what decent fans think about it.

     

     

    I for one have been disgusted by some it and hate the thought that somehow I may be deemed guilty by association.

     

     

    Not in my name.

  22. tonyrome on

    Hi Bhoys

     

     

    Happy Birthday to both CORKCELT & ACGR !

     

     

    DAVID 66 condolences on your family’s loss 🙏

     

     

    KEEP THE FAITH

  23. Greenpinata on

    David 66,

     

     

    So sorry about your sad news.

     

    50 is no age at all.

     

    Condolences to all the family, but especially to your poor wife.

     

     

    RIP Andrea, and to all on CQN who have suffered loss.

  24. weet weet weet on

    MARSPAPA

     

     

    Hi B I’m good thanks,was lurking and logged on to say hello to the birthday bhoys and saw David 66 sad news.

     

    I’m sure Andrea and my Jackie are in the arms of the Angels.

     

    Take care pal and thanks again

     

     

    HH

  25. Greenpinata on

    THE BLOGGER FORMERLY KNOWN AS GM on 9TH JANUARY 2021 1:46 PM

     

     

    Agreed.

     

     

    Vile is vile no matter who the perpetrators are.

  31. Parkheadcumsalford on

    English doing his best to undermine the Dubai trip. Personally, I think it was a good thing. He is harping on about the photos taken beside the swimming pool. Bonnar now piling in. I’m sure the photos were taken (quite possibly covertly) by the SMSM.

     

     

    Michael Stewart trying to put a gloss on it.

  32. Saint Stivs on

    INIQUITOUSIV on 9TH JANUARY 2021 2:33 PM

     

    Celtic’s next manager?

     

     

    that was a very informative read, thanks for sharing.

     

     

    Would he come back to CP when he cited family reasons for leaving before,

     

     

    he seems to be a very capable individual.

     

     

    wonder what historical videos he would show to our dressing room before a game ………

     

     

    moravcik67 maybe

  34. Saint Stivs on

    Conversation

     

    Celtic Curio

     

    @Celticcurio

     

    ·

     

    Jan 6

     

    I always liked looking at the CSC plaques that used to sit at the front of the Supporters Buses when walking up Nuneaton Street in my youth.

     

     

    Here is Caledonian Celtic Supporters, circa 1970. Four leaf clover

     

     

    Does anyone have any images of any others?

     

    St.Anthony

     

    @Stephen4_2

     

    Replying to

     

    @Celticcurio

     

    This is the main thing I remember as a boy in the 70’s. What a flag that was.

     

     

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErCcKR2XMAoXsfy?format=jpg&name=900×900

  37. Saint Stivs on

    PARKHEADCUMSALFORD on 9TH JANUARY 2021 2:39 PM

     

     

    When he first popped up I thought English was quite fair.

     

    Nowadays, and maybe for the last few years anytime he can get a dig in at Celtic he goes for it in quite a venoumess way. He went from losing goals in defense to the board asleep at the wheel.

     

     

    Packy was Packy,

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