Spending £4.4m on a 22-year-old Hibs midfield player in 2007 was a significant demonstration of faith by Gordon Strachan and Celtic. A year later, Rangers owner, David Murray, said he was not prepared to meet the wages Celtic offered for Scott Brown, a player both clubs wanted to sign.
Murray was not known for underplaying his financial clout, this comment felt more like a taunt, implying Celtic were rash in spending so much on a player who was still bedding into life at the top. That first season at Celtic ended with Scott watching Barry Robson play a magnificent cameo as Celtic came from behind to win the title, the first of 22 major honours won as Celtic player and captain.
His off-field persona could not be further from the strutting bulldog he is on the park. Mixing with fans he is understated and generous with his time, there are no signs of the laser-focussed leader he becomes in short sleeves.
The No. 6 role does not provide many scoring opportunities but Scott has had his fair share. Defenders never figured that showing him onto his (apparently) weaker left was not a good idea. If you close your eyes and picture his goals you’ll repeatedly see him drop the shoulder before striking with his left.
The passage of a decade probably diminishes the importance in my memory of a Scottish Cup equaliser, when he led 10 men off the ropes at Ibrox, somehow the joy of a last minute winner against Hamilton feels more important than the rest.
Captain for 11 years, he motivated and disciplined the playing squad. He led by example of professionalism; the kind of player every manager loves to have in the squad.
In Celtic history there is only one captain who could relate to leading men through such a period of domination, Billy McNeill. Billy was also 35 when he left Celtic, also after the first title loss in a decade. Our greatest captain went out held shoulder high after winning the Scottish Cup. Scott Brown deserves no less. One more for the captain.
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Not watched a Scotland game in years , but decided to watch tonight.
Gave up after 30mins, absolute dire stuff.
Now know why I don’t bother.
You’ll bother again when your Mrs doesn’t switch over to the “Libe Of Duty”.
So is Steve Clarke crossed off our list.
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yes
he plays too many scottish players in his teams!
edit – Lube
It’s hard not to think that a fit Lee Griffiths would not add more of a threat to this Scotland team later on this season. We did manage, especially via Andy Robertson to get into good attacking positions of a type that the Griff is good at reading or adjusting to. Needs to do it for Celtic first of course, against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup hopefully.
sionnaigh
Keep going you’ll get there
Eventually
I’ll have a P, please Bob
CELTIC MAC on 28TH MARCH 2021 10:20 PM
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Dear Santa,
Gonnae naw fill up the stocking with fruit cases.
Paul, I’m not a regular poster, however that is horrible
SIONNAIGH on 28TH MARCH 2021 9:38 PM
Does Steve Clarke only sober up for the second half?
Sionnaigh
4 Trebles on the trot. :))
It was Wonderful Beating Hearts that Day/date.
Frank, would have suited our style, IMO
HH
https://youtu.be/n0OP0HipsWY
BelmontBrian,
4 Trebles in a row this day and age is Remarkable.
This new Club deserve their wee moment.
Nite all, God bless. Ave Ave.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkHGUaB1Bs8
TIMHORTON on 28TH MARCH 2021 10:09 PM
So is Steve Clarke crossed off our list.
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depends what list? 😊
i think he will be” fayvrit furra joab” guy with the bookies and press once international are over with.
its getting tired and repetitive with diff managers suggested with a strong smell of red herring bout it.
just get it done Celtic.
HH
Celtic, should have concentrated on Europe.
Everyone makes mistakes. I want people who have made mistakes….. Holding up their hands…….. Unlikely but ye never know.
Oh dear Ratface McCann facing 700k EBT tax bill…
🙊🙊
Big Government is a no no for me.
If Scotland was TRULY wanting to be independent and not asking to join the European Union. I’d be going crazy and saying YES.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwKdqB_6Qcs
post scriptum, ave ave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAQa4MOGkE
Rangers Tax Case a decade on.
https://twitter.com/rangerstaxcase/status/1376279775929532417?s=19
HH
pss. ave ave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM4LzEcaTK0
PETEC 11:14
You’d be “going crazy and saying YES” to an independent Scotland.
Can I ask you what is the economic case for independence….or, is that merely a detail that ‘will be alright on the night’?
Would ten years of a combination of austerity, tax rises, services cut & high-interest borrowing, as outlined by the SNP Growth Commission, secure your vote?
Anyone who watched the Scotland game, how did Jack Hendry play?
JHB on 28TH MARCH 2021 11:45 PM
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You talking about the UK leaving the European Union or Scotland not leaving the UK?
GARYGILLESPIESHAMSTRING on 28TH MARCH 2021 11:55 PM
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Neil Lennon wasn’t wrong.
jhb
Are you referring to the Economic as In Resources?
Or the Fiscal as in Policy?
Before you answer I’ll give you a clue….
It is a rhetorical question….
4 mins short of 2 hours.
hh
Old Alarm Clock, ave ave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPz2Rvm9944
Irish Descendants – Come Out Ye’ Black And Tans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnGD6xv5ik
Amen.
AN TEARMANN on 28TH MARCH 2021 1:09 PM
Sorry was out enjoying my Sunday yesterday another cycle and some relaxing cooking.
So hard of thinking am I ? That’s automatically some one who questions indy is it?
Noted.
“You have emboldened unionist slandering the irish as in their “potato republic’ not a comment bout that..”
And now apparently my Irish heritage is in question, Really? Did you really type that in the blog?
I am from Irish Descent and proudly so but not responsible for the history of where I’m born. This was a lie to attempt to discredit my opinion. Just because you see people who question the purpose of indy as betrayal of Irish History doesn’t mean you can lie about me or attack my identity. I think you should take a long hard look at yourself and apologise. But your rhetoric involves putting all those who question in the one group and you either mistook me for another poster or, sadly, you will do anything, no matter how low to attain your goal.
I pointed out the plight of the Kurds because I’m passionate about equality, Saddam was trying kill off an entire race of people which is horrificly sad in itself , what’s worse is refusing to condemn (even for balance)it as it does not suit your agenda. The right wing media never showed balance either on the subject, it didn’t suit their agenda either.
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wake up Martim,i only want independence and i will keep posting on the same blog i have been lurking on since 2006/7 and posting since 2010 thanks so no agenda”
I totally respect anyones right to want independence but the behaviour towards anyone asking questions or raising concerns, pushes many reasonably minded away from your cause. This dishonest character assassination attempt I feel has only cemented that view.
But I lost respect for you in this post of yesterday.
But I have made it easy for- you are campaigning in the wrong blog.
Try Borders/Queen of The South quick news.
Or Stirling Albion
Or Aberdeen fc quick news
Or all the others where you need a swing in the vote on an election, which was once in a generation and happened 7 years ago. And you still haven’t accepted the outcome.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/events/scotland-decides/results
Apologies to the blog for yet another excuse for the politics to continue but felt i had to respond.
My last word on it.
Bunch of Celtic supporters sitting in a Celtic shop having a few sherbets. Talking about games, players,tactics.
Conversation moves onto unequal treatment of I the Irish Catholic community and Celtic supporters in Scotland even to this day in 2021 by Governance, Police and Judiciary.
And some guy comes up to those expressing their concerns and start to call him a Unionist.
How long does that guy last in the Celtic pub?
See you all after May HH 🍀
quickly as work week starts in min or 2
“oassionate bout equality'” can cite the kurds but cant critique Bliar who murdered 250.000!
selective equality
worthy and unworthy victims
you fit the propoganda model and i claim my £1!
hh
Morning all.
Anybody see Niall McGinns goal N Ireland last night…belter.Big Conor Hazard somehow managed to not save a pen that was hit right at him!
Good morning CQN
Roy Keane is no longer on the list of prospective candidates, well this Twitter account is alleged to have the ear personally of our esteemed leader and PLC, make off it as you wish, the negative reaction to the kite flying I suspect has done it………whos next
https://twitter.com/gonzagabd1/status/1375576528575168520?s=20
MARTIM1980 on 29TH MARCH 2021 6:51 AM
Dearie me, a poster warning An tearman on CQN about entering an Irish pub LOL
Never mind leaving politics alone away and gie yersell a shake and leave the blog for a while
Lionroars 67,
Good news.
I got the impression yesterday ( Albania v England ) that Roy was quite happy being a pundit. He has added ITV to Sky sports.
And he is a very good pundit.
HH.
GREENPINATA on 29TH MARCH 2021 9:17 AM
Yes I do believe Roy was certainly seriously considered he fitted DDs Irish/Celtic profile, the very large negative reaction has ruled him out
Roy Keane as a manager or a pundit doesn’t do it for me, I’m not a sky sports subscriber nor an avid watcher of International football