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  1. Maolmuire O Muirgheasa on

    That scribbler on here with the permanent look of a startled badger is in mourning today.

     

     

    “”You and I are aware of the reasons behind this regrettable situation and this is not the platform to get involved in shameful events that have conspired to bring about Lawwell’s decision to step down and leave a club to which he has devoted a fair chunk of his 66 years.”

     

     

    We both know the grubby reasons behind this “regrettable situation.” This isn’t the place to dredge through all the shameful machinations that finally forced Lawwell’s exit from a club he bled for a fair chunk of his 66 years.

     

     

    Conveniently, he forgets to mention his poisoning of the well when events were not to his liking, this was a task at which El Pistolero was particularly adept. Let’s be clear, this entire shitshow where we find the club today lands squarely at his feet, and those who enabled him.

     

     

    History will record him not as a custodian, but as a self-serving egotist who always chose what was best for Peter and his boy over what was best for Celtic.

     

     

    And since we’re asking questions, any word on Kwon

  2. As for the squad: we have good players, not all great players, but good players, who work hard and show great spirit, determination and bravery when they are well led. They deserve better than the coach they have. He should not be given a penny to spend.

  3. the long wait is over on

    BHOYS TOWN on 31ST DECEMBER 2025 9:58 AM

     

    I haven’t read the blog since the game started, and reading the last few posts suggests an angry night. I don’t intend to read back and see all the infighting.

     

     

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    Actually, as one poster put it last night the one thing WN has done is unite the fans – albeit calling for his head.

     

     

    There was actually remarkably little infighting among the passion and anger.

  4. Maolmuire O Muirgheasa on

    There was very little fighting because the board lackeys were all buck naked on the squinty bridge with their soiled y-fronts on their heads howling into the wind.

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  6. onenightinlisbon on

    Taurangabhoy on 31st December 2025 8:08 am

     

     

    Yes you are absolutely spot on.

     

     

    We should all just accept what we are dished up and “behave” as the charlatan in the suit told us.

     

     

    Fek off…

  7. Chairbhoy Spikies if all you want is the board to make amends next transfer cycle why the gtf chants. Normally that type of diplomacy doesn’t work, doesn’t support Celtics success. Of course 60,000 season tickets matter, equally the players transfer strategy. Why is it so difficult to understand that not every window pans out. Probably because you want to shout at someone doesn’t matter if there is another side to the story. Keep it up, you’re doing a grand job for those who want to see us fail.

  8. Heading into the window it is mind boggling to think that this board would sanction money for WN to spend despite him being entirely unsuited and unqualified to be a Celtic manager however had deep concerns about doing the same for a trophy laden experienced manager……….

  9. onenightinlisbon on

    Darren OD on 31st December 2025 10:33 am

     

    7 games in and WN is still playing Tony Ralston this isn’t going to get any better

     

     

    100%. His lack of awareness/arrogance, call it what you want , is hurting us and he’s doing nothing about it.

     

     

    Expect more of the same on Saturday and every game until he is removed (probably in March when we are too far behind in the league to win it).

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  11. • “Peter Lawwell didn’t build Celtic’s dominance — Scottish football’s lack of competition did. He just made sure he cashed in on it.”

     

    • “While the squad stood still, Lawwell’s salary didn’t. He made a fortune from Celtic without matching investment on the pitch.”

     

    • “Celtic grew richer, Lawwell grew wealthier, but the team never grew stronger. Zero competition made him look like a genius.”

     

    • “Lawwell’s greatest success wasn’t European progress — it was turning Celtic into his own cash cow

     

     

    Don’t let the door hit you on way out

     

    No Celtic fan has threatened you or your family outside Celtic Park.

  12. I can see us winning on Saturday in spite of the manager this will probably drag on for months the club is leader less from top to bottom.

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  14. onenightinlisbon on

    Taurangabhoy on 31st December 2025 10:44 am

     

    Onenightinlisbon as long as it’s not behaving like Huns

     

     

    Absolutely agree with that statement.

  15. glendalystonsils on

    We are only a handful of games away from a potential points deficit which will be irrecoverable . Are the fans the only ones sensing the seriousness of the situation? To hear his post match comments ,laid back Nancy doesn’t seem to . As for Desmond and the board’s inaction and silence , they don’t seem to either .

  16. Sydney I’m stuck in here instead of out watching the fireworks because my Sydney daughter brought me over some Sydney flu. Wasn’t sure I’d make the bells but I’m almost there. Thanks everyone for keeping me company.

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  18. It’s not just the defeat, its the manner of it

     

     

    It was too easy for motherwell.

     

     

    They ran all over us.

     

     

    We were second best to everything

     

     

    It’s just so poor.

     

     

    It’s a fifth defeat in seven matches

  19. As totes hacked off as I am with the way things have gone lately (since Wilf) and prior to that when BR cooled on us for whatever reason, I just can’t believe that research would not have been done on several managerial options before whittling it down to a shortlist and interviewing, say, the three most promising candidates.

     

    For as flawed as our suits have been and as potent as our potentate assumers himself to be, I can’t consider they’d deliberately do their ‘investment’ down; and all of what’s happening now is diminishing our brand image and the perceived value of the club (unless it’s some weird kinda strategy to market us to a buyer who sees what looks to be a hull-torpedo’ed ship ?)

     

    Anyhoo, after shortlisting poss bosses – and depending on their circumstances – there would surely have been a further researched and thorough process ahead of saying “Yep clearly, Wilf’s our ghuy.” ?

     

    I don’t want to scream at scapegoats; I just want those with the power, to fix this fuggup quick and properly.

     

    Maybe they did do the research and are assured it’ll work out just peachy ?

     

    But it’s incredibly fekkin horrible how it’s panning out so pitifully, atm.

  20. I seen aspects in our play in a number of games that gave me hope.

     

    Last nights game was the worse I have seen Celtic play for quite some times.

     

    Is the manager to blame, or the board for sitting in the soft seats smirking down on the supporters.

     

    I think it’s a bit of both and the manager will be the scapegoat.

     

    This will not change until this board is ousted.

     

    Saturday could be the final straw

  21. clunks on 31st December 2025 10:50 am

     

    It’s not just the defeat, its the manner of it

     

     

    It was too easy for motherwell.

     

     

    They ran all over us.

     

     

    We were second best to everything

     

     

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    100% right. I said after the win v Livvy that I was more worried by that than the Hearts game. When winning we look v lucky, when losing it could easily be a hammering.

     

    The players are completely lost in this ‘system’, which is basically primary school possession football – making sure everyone gets to touch the ball – with no defence.

  22. onenightinlisbon on

    Despite how poor the team playing out of Ibrox are, they are better disciplined and their manager will have noted how vulnerable we are in defence.

     

     

    So too will the manager of Auchinleck……..

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  24. Are Nicholson and Nancy still in place?

     

     

    Well, I expect nothing now.

     

     

    Except the idiots in charge to spend silly money on more duds in an attempt to cover their own arses.

     

     

    If only they had backed Rodgers.

     

     

    We’re way beyond ‘not a penny more’ now.

  25. Maolmuire O Muirgheasa on

    We’ll see in a hours time what direction the spivs are taking with regard to the Nancy project – if tossing the league away is the objective there will be a “Let’s all put our shoulders to the wheel” type spin on the narrative being sold, much in the same way as the covid season – pulling the pin when the league was lost to make it appear that decisive action was being taken.

     

     

    Tick tock ….. . . . . . . .

     

     

    OldFirm.com

  26. Fireworks started.

     

     

    Happy New Year to all in CQN from 2026 in New Zealand. I wish you and your families happiness and health in 2026 when it comes to you. May you receive everything you need in the New Year.

     

     

    That means I won’t be arguing with any of you shower of bampots until next year.

     

     

    Have a good one with your friends and families. Be kind to yourselves and each other. Hail Hail.

  27. T bhoy

     

     

    “Chairbhoy Spikies if all you want is the board to make amends next transfer cycle why the gtf chants”

     

     

    Have never booed the team. Would never sing gtf to any manager.

     

    I want a NEW board to make amends.

     

    In the same way that managers, players are replaced, I would like to see them replaced.

     

     

    “Normally that type of diplomacy doesn’t work, doesn’t support Celtics success. Of course 60,000 season tickets matter, equally the players transfer strategy. Why is it so difficult to understand that not every window pans out.”

     

     

    It isnt difficult. Most folk are not complaining about 1 single transfer window. Most folk are complaining about repeated mistakes over many years with an ambition that doesnt match the fans. and pls dont go on about what about rangers blah blah. Is that difficult to understand. You’re statement wasnt. It was incomprehensible.

     

     

    “Probably because you want to shout at someone doesn’t matter if there is another side to the story. Keep it up, you’re doing a grand job for those who want to see us fail”

     

     

    Just keep writing the same stuff. Unity, doing the work of the huns, the smsm etc etc. Just behave. Just what is the other side of this story ? The vast majority of the Celtic support want rid of this board and now the manager. That wasn’t always the case. They think its all over ? it is now. You’ll hear it on Saturday. Win, Lose or Draw.

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  29. Back to Basics - Glass Half Full on

    ONIL @ 10:29am

     

     

    Acceptance isn’t acceptable.

     

     

    Fair enough.

     

     

    So … what’s the plan?

  30. If it had been anyone other than the huns next Celtic Park would be lucky to be half full.

     

     

    That’s what it will take to make DD realise what a shitshow we’re in.

     

     

    Probably doesn’t care. He shown those naughty GB who’s boss.

  31. spikeysauldman on 31st December 2025 10:01 am

     

    btw, if the huns had kept big phil, they could have been looking to redress the banter years with an absolute hammering of us at the weekend

     

     

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    They won’t need Clement to do that.

     

     

    Any side in this league is more than capable of putting a big score up against us.

  32. Back to Basics - Glass Half Full on

    Spikeys @ 11:01 am.

     

     

    “I want a NEW board to make amends”

     

     

    Again …

     

     

    Fair enough.

     

     

    Genuinely.

     

     

    Again … what’s the plan?

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  34. if Nancy has any sense at all he goes 433 for Sat. Muscle memory means they are trained for it. Play 343 in training only

     

     

    Schmeichel

     

    Ralston Trusty Scales Tierney

     

    Engels McGregor Hatate

     

    Yang Kenny Maeda

     

     

    He could also go 4231 (my preference right now)

     

    Schmeichel

     

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    Engels McGregor

     

    Yang Nygren Maeda

     

    Kenny

  35. onenightinlisbon on

    Back to Basics – Glass Half Full on 31st December 2025 11:04 am

     

     

    We know that the only way to bring about change is to starve the crooks of our money.

     

     

    Not a difficult concept really is it?