It was only a friendly and he took advantage of an error, but Patryk Klimala’s goal against Nice last night got rid of the onerous burden that comes when every striker joins a new club, he is no longer waiting on his first goal.
Patryk is still only 21, living abroad for the first time and has a whole lot of work ahead, but in these respects he is no different than several strikers who have successfully developed into top talents at Celtic in recent seasons. We know how to transform prospects into champions, if you want to make it as a striker, this is the place to come.
I know that you and me both have a lot of time for Leigh Griffiths. He has proven his worth repeatedly in the six years since he arrived at Celtic Park, most notably by scoring 40 goals in season 2015-16. Since then, he has played more of a supporting role, first to Moussa Dembele and then Odsonne Edouard and he returned from off-field challenges before lockdown with an impressive scoring rate.
High standards, which would have been unrecognisable as recently as Martin O’Neill’s time, have been set at Celtic in recent years. They have contributed to the club being the most prodigious collector of trophies in Scottish football history. Neil Lennon is the curator of those standards and he knows more than anyone the cost if he lets them slip.
Leigh has a master’s degree in the science of ‘Prove them Wrong’. He has been written off and returned to the top more than anyone I can remember, whatever weaknesses he has, this determination to recover is a strength many overlook.
If you think he’s finished, you’ve not been paying attention.
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EMBRAMIKE
That development could impact on the Millenium in George Square if OLDTIM67 billets himself there.
Embramike
You’ve heard the expression ‘ fur coat and no knickers’ – well from what I’ve seen get the main stand sorted first.
Celtic seriously need to ask why Jozo was handed a two match ban for a red in a ore season friendly but cryan kent wasn’t. Public response with explanation.
Sound like the Bhoys had a good run out. Here we go ten in a row.
Fair hill Bhoy- I should have qualified my post mate,just pointing out O’Connor is a daftie, and LG should take notice.HH
GENE
I agree totally about the Main Stand as I sit 4 rows from the back where you can’t see the big screens and the WiFi is poor.I also think that you can’t really call our stadium ‘world class’ when there are areas of restricted view.
A couple of AGMs ago PL said it would cost £30-40m which was twice the amount Hertz spent on the new Tynecastle stand
Tauran
Depends if the respective foreign association reports it back to our useless SFA, although I think Efe was done without that happening may be wrong…..
BADA-I was joking mate,I know what you meant.Silly boys.Although I think O’Connor sniffed more than he blowed,Allegedly 🤔
Goodnight all thank you for being here.HH
Lefty
You gone clubbin it?
Fairhill Bhoy,
Thank god, for that for a minute I thought he had wasted it… 😅
Just reading up on O’Connor there he was on a reported 16k per week for 15 months from February 2006. There was also stories of the chairman coming in and giving wads of cash if they won.
So he’s made a good bit over £1 million in that 15 months alone…and doesn’t have anything to show for it!!!
That’s grim
VP 😂😂😂😂.naw 10yr old grandson staying.
MAJESTIC HARTSON-its especially grim if the twat is sitting in a cooncil hoose 😉
Maj
Remember Garry also spent some time in Russia. Guy would have been loaded, just passed too much up his beek. In pilton now I think😕
Radisson Green on it’s way
Bada
Andy Halliday Inn 😱
H10 in a row
I thought we where skint and had to cut our cloth due to Covid
If we are spending money on an Hotel and museum to the detriment of the squad I’d be disappointed to say the least
Is there a waiting list for the Hotel rooms?
Hotel Paradiso
The Ritz Calton…………
:)
Crowned Champions Plaza
Fairhill/Prestonpans,
How do you lose millions? He cant be just boozing/snorting it. There must be bad investment advice in there surely too. Hanging around with people who know finances are not your strong point and are happy to advise you on where to put it perhaps?
Was reading about the latest Hun money grab.This MyGers thing.50 quid to join.What that gets you is very vague.Once you have joined,you get points for how much more you spend.Points get you either a Bronze,a Silver,or Gold star.Gold star gullibles get first dibs at away tickets,and Cup games.If you don’t spend enough,your 50 quid has got you a coloured star.
One eejit on complaining he had bought 2 adult,and 1kids ST,ordered the new kits,sent in his 50 quid and got a Bronze.On complaining he was told ,”If you top it up with RTV,subscription,it should help you reach Gold status.But not monthly.Full year up front.
Mouth still agape after reading this.Nigerian Princes would blush at this rip off.
Maybe O’Connor invested a lot of his money in MyGers,trying for Gold.
Thanks to Big Jimmy, David66 and wee Eddy for a fantastic day out. Wee Eddy shouted at me from a black cab on Cathedral Street and dropped me off at the Star bar. Thanks Eddy. Great guys. Cheers.
Haha Turkeybhoy, well at least he would be on the waiting list for the raffle to see who gets to buy a ticket.
Just back fae the pub with BRRB, Big Jimmy and wee Eddie, I think Eddie lurks and apologies I did not catch his moniker for i was talking shoite by the time he turned up…but what a day and a special thanks to An Tearmen for turning up and buying a round then leaving…. Danny thank you…cap doffed sir.. Big Jimmy, what a star with his tales of yesteryear. BRRB – John I apologise for all the pish talked of north of the clyde, but again I thoroughly enjoyed your company sir and you were able to connect me with DD… uch I am babbling on. In a sentence Celts having a good time…🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻 here we go 10 IAR
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@David 66 and mad squad…A real pleasure to read your adventures
ep 2 the sarry heid? lol.
Philbhoy @ 8.33
Glad you are better now.
I can’t begin to understand what someone in the depths of depression must feel like but if The Black Dog has reared it’s ugly head again for Griffiths then I’m more than happy to give him as much time as is needed.
I hope though it is not the case.
Drambowiecelt- that was a mini,mini hoot… and I cannot wait to attend a BIG hoot… the only thing is we never have enough time..
HH
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Philbhoy @8.33pm- some post ma man- absolute respect.
God bless
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A few years since recently i posted{no loss}..A few absentees missing i see.
Aw naw..calamanar.bcuwp vmahan etc etc..Loved Tony donnelys ding dong
wae the can man ..and gold coast tom legend ..kev j?
i hope they are all prospering and are pumped up for 10
Drambowie – Haste ye back as we go for the 10
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@David not been to a real hoot either..Mabye the next time Mick sets one up we can meet.
Higgie..that should be capitals lol
Not really a “Hoot” but just back in from my first swally in a beer garden, I hit the the big 50 tomorrow .. so had a wee table booked by my nephew in the Georgian in the Brig 6pm-10pm tonight, one nephew organised then when we were all discussing how’s account to transfer the “kitty” too the other nephew sneaked you to the bar and paid the bill …. anyhow all 8 were at CQN11 … we might live in different times but hopefully family & Celtic will always be that we constant …
Hail Hail