Celtic were looking for a right back throughout the second half of last term, but in the early weeks of his tenure, Brendan considered Mikael Lustig and Saidy Janko sufficient for the season ahead. Mikael is four years into a successful Celtic career but his fitness issues are of a persistent nature. We’ve reached Peak Swede.
Saidy missed lot of last season, also through injury, but he showed potential in his early outing this term. Aspirations for the lad crystallised in Israel last week, but not in a good way. I’m not going to defend him, because he was unquestionably poor, but agreement only exists on his poor showing because he was prepared to receive the ball so often. Not everyone in black that night was as keen to get on the end of a pass.
That opened the door for Cristian Gamboa, 26, second choice right back for West Brom. We’re very keen, apparently. West Brom manager, Tony Pulis, is less in need of a full back whose key attribute is getting forward at speed. Horses for course, I suppose, West Brom face different challenges than Celtic.
Two rumours have circulated this week: Celtic are looking for a midfield player and James McCarthy’s position at Everton is less secure than it was a year ago. Whoever has been linking these two facts has overreached – or made them up. Celtic have no idea where this one came from but were clear, there’s nothing in it. Getting the right midfielder remains a task in hand, but usual caveats apply. There are no guarantees we’ll land all our targets this summer.
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It seems Brendan really does have his finger on the pulse then….
Quote from Cristian Gamboa….
“Three days ago, Brendan called me so it was good to talk to him and he talked about the system he wanted to play and the Champions League qualification so it was a lot of stuff for me. I was excited to come here and play and I’m really looking forward to playing football for Celtic.”
For what it’s worth…1 Music from Big Pink…The Band
…………………………………2 Seed of Memory………Terry Reid
…………………………………3 What’s Going On……..Marvin Gaye
…………………………………4 Curtis………………………..Curtis Mayfield
…………………………………5 Astral Weeks……………..Van the Man
…………………………………6 Sketches of Spain………Miles Davis
…………………………………7 Highway 61 Revisited…Dylan
…………………………………8 Abraxas………………………Santana
…………………………………9 Tapestry……………………..Carole King
………………………………..10 Solid Air……………………..John Martyn
Neudstat
Tom Sharpe
Almost forgotten about him,very funny
Flann O’Brien was another very funny author
SFTB
yes
Stickies – why is Lee Wallace not in Scotland squad, fkn joke
Lee Wallace get’s called up
Stickies – fuk WGS and Celtic
WeeBobbyCollins
Solid Air….Brilliant.
John Martyn….great guitarist, voice…sadly missed.
HH
I wouldn’t be much of a book reader, I have read all of Tom Sharps books and loved them, read quite a few autos and biographys, the last one was Ricky Tomlinsons, fair enjoyed it, read a few footy books but for 60+ years on the planet I have read very little, just not my thing I suppose.
As for my Celtic top ten, impossible, every game we play is the best for me, every game it gets better, the more I see Celtic the more I love them, just the way it is, Oh and the fact I can’t remember would have a bearing on things :-)
TeT
Phone rings, unknown number. ‘Hi, it’s Brendan Rodgers’
Nuff said.
Sorry…how can I have a top 10 without Exodus?…Music of Jah/all People…sorry Bob.
What is the Stars…
Will look him up…
Laughing out loud in trains and stuff is the test of a great writer…take simple stuff and make it simply funny..
Braw.
Setting free
I liked your book list, i will look into one or two of them….
Thanks for posting.
The 10 albums I could probably not live without
1.Beatles – Revolver
2.Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti
3.Jackson Browne – Late for the Sky
4.Pharcyde – Bizzare Ride to the Pharcyde
5.Stone Roses – Stone Roses
6.Beta Band – Heroes to Zeros
7.Bob Marley – Uprising
8.Happy Mondays – Bummed
9.Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions
10.White Denim – Corsicana Lemonade
Hrvatski …
how are you, my friend?
Things are good here generally. I was supposed to be in court today, but it settled last night. I have been a bit unwell today … touch of the flu perhaps …. so I haven’t got much done today,… so, playing on CQN instead! :)
Glad you are enjoying Miles. I also didn;t really get into him until a bit later, but I am making up for lost time… and that album is just magical.
I am still going for young master Raonic for the US …. but, as you say, Andy has had a very good year, and to win the US would be quite remarkable ….
Stockholm? You do get around, dont you? Are you still planning on being in TO at some point? I found a nice Italian restaurant I think you would enjoy.
Otherwise, all well I hope, my friend. Drop me a line when you have a moment.
On The Road – Kerouac
Trainspotting- Welsh
The Beach- Garland
The Birthday Boys – Bainbridge
Brave New World- Huxley
The Rum Diaries- Thompson
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas- Thompson
Papillon- Charriere
The Dharma Bums- Kerouac
A Chancer- Kelman
There will be a few I’ll kick myself for not remembering and I’ve started Post Office by Bukowski which is looking good.
For those who were posting modern classic southern rock (does that make sense?):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K8TkDKvs78
Israel Nash, seen him live. Majestic.
For those who like it with a Grateful Dead touch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceef1ShDDV0
Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Saw them live earlier this year. Possibly the best concert I’ve every been to.
TET….
I was thinking the same thing about Celtic games…its like a rush…hahaha. Maybe we are jist daft!
Hahahaha. Daft but braw ….that will do for me….Celtic daft…
Braw.
Regards to the smile..
I own no albums or books so can’t get involved
night
Lennon and Mc Mjalby
Bukwoski…another blast from the past, an agressive womanising drunk who loved horse racing ( a bit like meself)
Dr Ramesh
Wrong-Eyed Jesus….Jim White
Weird and Wonderful.
HH
Weebobby … how could I leave out Bob Marley!? (astounded of forehead am I) … and Van the Man as well?! (Astral Weeks is great, but my favourite might be Moondance …. ) … and we haven’t even touched on classical or opera yet … can we do a top 20 instead? :)
14 English U-23 squads playing in the Checkatrade Trophy tonight. Only Everton and Norwich winning. Looks like Alex Neil and Frankie McAvoy are developing some good youths down there too
Good Evening.
New light-hearted blog about Sevco’s attitude to youth team football and Blazing Saddles…
“We Don’t Need No Stinking Trophies”
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2016/08/30/we-dont-need-no-stinking-trophies/
How about when we finish with the books and albums we do a ten 10 wines,beers,whiskeys
or pubs,restaurants etc
Only joking.
WHITEDOGHUNCH on 30TH AUGUST 2016 9:16 PM
I own no albums or books so can’t get involved
I bet you have hundreds of recipes???
Smiley thing
Braw
MIT
If your still on, and seeing as we are doing lists………
…… In your opinion, what are the five main differences between Amurkans and Canajuns eh?
Genuinethirstforknowledge CSC
Cheers & HH
Madmitch @7.41
Good read
* ten 10 …should be top 10
THE EXILED TIM on 30TH AUGUST 2016 8:51 PM
Yes bought the same…..great quality but not for hot contries but learned you can wear it at night….
Just bareable.
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
I managed to track down the film on the internet, magical stuff, great music, stories and characters..
Wits
I done 11:)
HH
Ten Albums,
1 Walk across the rooftops The Blue Nile
2Chicken Skin Music Ry Cooder
3Made in Medina Rachid Taha
4Songs For Swinging Lovers Frank Sinatra
5Graceland Paul Simon
6Kaya Bob Marley
7Pet Sounds The Beach Boys
840 Greatest Hits Hank Williams
9Solid Air John Martyn
10Highway61 Revisited Bob Dylan
TTR
Yip, nuff said :-)
Imagine going from a dinosaur like Pulis to Brendan, the boy will be like a new man, he will have freedom to play, and I will say now that Scott Sinclair will win the POTY.
HH
Mike
I am not sure yet about another visit to Toronto but your Italian sounds good.
Be in touch but I am off to bed soon to catch up on sleep and replace nervous energy lost watching the Happoel game. Good news is that my resting heart rate got back to normal within 6 days of the game.
Starry Plough
Searching for the Wrong-eyed Jesus….Film.
Some real artists and characters.
Love it.
Genius.
HH
James Forrest and Scott Sinclair have each scored in every league game so far
Just saying like
WhoneedsleighCSC
Soukous
Chicken Skin….Bourgeois Blues.
HH
I’m happy enough with the transfer activity so far. We need to get a few more off the books but there are still more than 24 hours to go.
Of greater concern to me is the construction of a cafe beside the superstore. It was great to see other posters supporting this idea last night.
I think it is time to step up the campaign for this vital fan facility. I will be over on September 24th for the Kilmarnock match and if anyone would like to discuss their ideas with me I will be standing beside the superstore with a placard saying ‘Almore’s Cafe Campaign’.
If nobody joins me I’ll se you at CQN corner later.
Of course, plans could be discussed in the Blane Valley before the match.
Albums
Definately Maybe- Oasis
It’s Great When Youre Straight- Black Grape
Fun Lovin Criminals- Fun Livin Criminals
Bringing It All Back Home – Dylan
Highway 61 – Dylan
BRMC – BRMC
The Doors – The Doors
The White Stripes- White Blood Cells
Wild Blue Angel – Hendrix
Greatest Hits – CCR (is that cheating? Lol )