I was away from home when Brendan Rodgers left, so absorbed the news in isolation. I didn’t feel any of the betrayal that others seemed to. Maybe things would have been different if I was in the middle of things. Maybe feelings of betrayal are contagious?
For me, feelings towards Celtic heroes leaving goes back to two players: Kenny Dalglish and Charlie Nicholas. I was 10 when Kenny left and 11 when he came back with Liverpool, and the European Cup, for Jock Stein’s testimonial. He was booed by some in the home support, which I found incredible. He was our everything for so long and still a hero to me.
By the time Nicholas left in ’83 I felt differently. I’d bought a “Charlie Nicholas” scarf and told myself that’s the last time I hold up a player’s name. Even now when I walk past the vendors outside the ground I think back to that scarf. It was sore. Kenny went for the European Cup, Charlie when for the parties and the Tories, and cannot bring himself to speak generously of Celtic. He is forgiven for leaving but his scarcely disguised resentment toward Celtic means I am finished with him.
As for Brendan, would you or I leave Celtic for a three year contract worth over £15m? Of course not. It is fair to say some have rejected fabulous offers to stay at Celtic Park, so maybe we really wouldn’t, but most go, even fans like you and me.
It was clear Brendan was working his ticket since he decided to create disruption in August. He could have waited until the end of the season, but working with a disruptive influence, who refuses to cooperate in planning decisions, but will not admit why, it not an ideal scenario either. I was not unhappy to see a clean break.
But for me, he is in the same column as Kenny Dalglish, not that nyaff Nicholas. He won us an incredible invincible treble, then another treble and another League Cup. Europe aside, he was magnificent. There are no comparable candidates because few have his sheer presence.
He is part of our history, and when we hopefully look back on 10-in-a-row, you will want to remember all of it with a smile. It’s Easter, forgive.
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Rapalje
https://youtu.be/thICTTOrn5o
Garry
Was just doing my usual lurking when I read about your devastating losses, omg, so sorry for your loss. That’s yourself and davie mac have lost family recently, just lost for words mhate, except that they aren’t suffering anymore and will be in a better place. God bless.
YNWA
Altogether now…..
Sad are the homes round Garryowen
Since they lost their joy and pride
And the banshee cry links every vale
Around the Shannon side that city of the ancient walls
the broken treaty stone, undying fame surrounds your name, Sean South from Garryowen
T’was on a dreary New Years Eve
As the shades of night came down
A lorry load of volunteers approached the border town
There were men from Dublin and from Cork, Fermanagh and Tyrone
And the leader was a Limerick man – Sean South from Garryowen
As they moved along the street up to the barracks door
They scorned the danger they might face
Their fate taht lay instore
They were fighting for old Ireland to clim their very own
And the foremost of that gallant band
Was South from Garryowen
But the seargent spied their daring plan
He spied them trough the door
The Sten guns and the rifles a hail of death did pour
And when that awful night had passed
Two men lay cold a s stone
There was one from near the border twn and one from Garryowen
No more wil he hear the seagull’s cry
Over the murmurring Shannon tide
For he fell beneath a Northern sky brave Hanlon by his side
They have gone to join that gallant band
Of Plunkett, Pearse and Tone
A martyr for old Ireland
Sean South from Garryowen…….
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Brendan Won us 7 on the Spin. Did BrenDAN Sh!t it?
Who cares – Keep Winning CELTIC.
D66
My mammy loved her red head postie Del.
God bless mate.
Pete
I will always thank and praise Brendan Rodgers for his time at Celtic. One of our best ever managers.
Neil is a totally different animal from Brendan Rodgers.
Brendan – -Strangest thing when calling out an official (St Mirren I think) after EVERY thing that could have been called out.
Gerrard has obviously came up with a hardcore hatred of Rodgers. ;)
Delaneys Dunky on 20th April 2019 1:35 am
Pete
I will always thank and praise Brendan Rodgers for his time at Celtic. One of our best ever managers.
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Definitely Garry, we are so Lucky to have what we have.
it is gonnae be very hard to gt 9 Titles. Wee Molly will be havin’ a word with the Creator to Tipsway
Apart from winning League and Cup, one more important task faces our team, to ram all this ‘within touching distance of being the dominant team in Scotland’ firmly down their throats.
Celtic need to go to Ibrox and give them a hammering. Kill off the very notion of their being close to us by wiping them off their very own park.
Another 5-0 pasting or better, not just a dominant performance but a high scoring drubbing is required. Let’s see the SMSM try to continue their PR campaign in light of such an emphatic defeat.
I suspect the biggest fight we might see will be between MA and the Close Bros to get their hands on the season ticket income, like vultures picking over the carcass until there is nothing left.
The Almighty
Magical – Look into the Book not the Revelations the Book.
Check oot the Boring books as much as you can – Some say You have to hit rock bottom before the Word comes alive.
Who knows anything?
Berlin Bad Bhoys
SO SO SO Many Cities places of Worship being turned into Hedonistic venues.
Oh dear.
The Great wan wullnae allow it for a lot longer.
Pete
Oh Oh Oh
The Tide is Turning.
Roger Waters CSC
Garry,
Radio Kaos
What an album.
Garry you are Neil Lennon.
Players you keep
players you play
Weah way oh
DELANEYS DUNKY on 20TH APRIL 2019 1:28 AM
D66
My mammy loved her red head postie Del.
God bless mate.
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An absolute privilege and honour to know and have served your mum. I see your pauline every couple weeks when she collecting parcels, she’s a credit to you. Obviously a difficult time for the Duncan family but stay strong mhate and reflect on the wonderful memories you’ll have of the best friend and pal anyone could have, their mum. I dread the day this happens to me!
Heartfelt condolences!
YNWA
D66,
Thankfully, I ain’t crying ( bubbling) this Time posting.
The Truth Really Hurts.
Sorry.
It is hard to manipulate Social Media to give a f*ck.
I’d advise to use Social Media as little as you CAN.
The Celtic team being leaked MUST STOP if we are to get the 8, and hopefuly the 9th.
Burley was the…..????
BMSA
D66
So true Del.
My mammy is the best friend I will ever have and now lost.
Paula takes after her now.
The circle of life.
YNWA
Pete
Johnny Marr genius on guitar
Big Mouth strikes again.
There is a Light
And it never goes out.
Smiths CSC
Love you
The Lords Been Good to Us – So many Done the hard yards.
Kirkcaldy was Mega, for little ole petec.
Celtic is so Good Too.
Pete
I loved Mass with you in Saint Marie’s Kirkcaldy. The Polish priest made my day.
YNWA
Delaneys Dunky on 20th April 2019 3:32 am
Pete
I loved Mass with you in Saint Marie’s Kirkcaldy. The Polish priest made my day.
YNWA
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Lets do it again Garry Bhoy, I remember the Polish Priest had a few swigs of the Wine. Cracking Sermon Howevaaaah – if thats what it takes to say what MUST be said all Good.
The World ain’t listening……
STIX was the Pool place.
Here comes the Wise Pete,
And there goes the Fool.
Styx and Stones.
Here comes the Dunky.
Garry,
The wee mans tracks resonate so much more now.
Some Might say
Stop the World.
I’m getting off.
I had no idea why he is so right into the OASISy jibber jabber – I heard them at the SECC – Brutal.
Loving so many of the Gallagher Tunes.
The Bible is only ever going to make Sense when You Believe. Wow when that happens.
Pete
Love the Gallagher bros.
Soundtrack for a generation.
Saw Oasis at Balloch.
Blew my mind.
Garry, I was there – and fell asleep for a bit. I reckoned 20 pints (well watered down) and 2 Es.
Ocean Colour Scene owned the event for me.
Wow
DD. Sincere condolences.
May God give you the strength to bear such a heavy burden.
OASIS wisnae a Dance Band back in the Day, I wisnae as cultured as my Son for instance. :))
‘GG
Mega Respect for the Man.
It is gonnae sink07988891455 in soon though.
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Pete
Had no alcohol but was toking great weed in Balloch. Great memory of Glesga descending on Loch Lomond.
The Day I caught a train to Loch Lomond.
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