After edging ever-closer to a deal for weeks, it looks certain Patrick Roberts will not be playing for Celtic next season. You are well-aware Celtic have been desperate to secure his permanent signing from Manchester City, but I have it on good authority that the club and player are now looking elsewhere.
Brendan Rodgers has both budget and ambition for the season ahead and Patrick was a big part of those plans, but the manager has now moved attention elsewhere (and I don’t mean to Aberdeen).
Patrick blossomed here, in particular during the second half of last season. He is an entertainer in the great Celtic tradition, but I have confidence in the manager to deliver what is required for the challenges ahead.
We wish Patrick all the best and thank him for a great 18 months.
“Rangers, as in the past Rangers, don’t exist.”
Paul Gallagher on ‘A Celtic State of Mind’.https://t.co/GcqBRsupLY pic.twitter.com/5aDRlizigw— Paul John Dykes ⭐️ (@PaulDykes) June 17, 2017
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Them old double decker buses from days gone by skooshin past my window……folk on board all dressed up in same colour uniforms by the look of it…..nothing all the billboards saying anything about a circus in town …….shurely not celebrating Halloween so early in the day ??
TOPKAT
Aw,that was meant to be a secret-I’d arranged some entertainment for OLDTIM’s barbie
Cosy Corner Bhoy,
Add Scott and Mc.Millan and you have a forward line equal to Hibs’ Famous Five.
It took a youthful Billy Mc.Neil to tame Jimmy Millar.
Bobby Evens just couldn’t handle him.
I remember sitting in BB’s at the start of the bring martin home drive and as we where discussing various options and fundraising ideas the scum walked down high st
Pity it wasn’t raining that day..:-(
Question about Jonny Hayes –
All the pundits seem to be talking about him as back-up or competition for Forrest and filling the same hole as Patrick Roberts…
But all the clips I’m watching e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJFvrvLsto4
… he is playing on the left in the same position as Sinclair. Is he versatile to play either wing? Has he switched before?
COSY CORNER BHOY on 17TH JUNE 2017 9:23 AM
Re 1958-59 team: Whilst agreeing with most of TT’s recollections,mine are slightly different.I always ‘feared’ Ralph Brand getting on the ball as he did the ‘business’ and Millar the ‘work’
Millar,Brand and Wilson IIRC were our nemeses in those days! Don’t do Google so could be well wrong
And Thomthethim
Which gives me another opportunity…….
All together now……….
Scott , Mc Millan , Millar , Brand and that wee barst …………….. Wilson.
They sure had the Indian sign on us.
MACJAY
Masonic sign,more like…
THELURKINTIM on 17TH JUNE 2017 9:46 AM
We beat Italy in Singapore.
Wallabies cuffed today.
Next is Fiji away.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 17TH JUNE 2017 10:13 AM
MACJAY
Masonic sign,more like…
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:-)
Till Jock .
Maybe that explains his success with us .
MACJAY
Nice one…
In keeping with the Lisbon talk tomorrow is the feast of Corpus Christi which was of course the day we secured our historical victory ☘️⚽️⚽️
Sum great smothering tackles Lions 32 Moari All Blacks 10
H.H.
MALARKEY on 17TH JUNE 2017 10:06 AM
Jonny Hayes can play on either wing, he has also played centre midfield and left back for Aberdeen over the last couple of years.
A massive welcome to Johnny Hayes.I would think during the course of the season he will be an inspired signing.A long,long season ahead,hopefully,and a player like Johnny,who can,take on and beat men,score goals,and will do the hard stuff like track back and help defenders,will be invaluable.Can play right or left wing.
Go on wee man,get tore intae them.
Good morning CQN from a rather grey, dull Loch Fyne
AngelGabriel – Great post – CQN at its best – best wishes for your wifes health improvement and a prayer said for wee Archie..
For those attending OldTims BBQ on Gala Day in my current home town have a great day, I can see a few heading over to the Fair, DD? :)
Also to those headed for the mini Hoot in the Town have a great day.
It would have been good to catch up with so many friends after Lisbon, there is always next time.
HH
Bobby Evens!!!
Bobby Evans was my first “favourite” player.
I remember a headline in the Daily Express after another Scotland defeat at Wembley.
Bobby stood between a defeat and a humiliation.
The big film that year was Gigi and the big song was Maurice Chevalier singing, ” Thank Heaven For Little Girls”.
The headline read, “Thank Evans For Little Goals”.
Now, wasn’t that interesting?
Scott , Mc Millan , Millar , Brand and that wee barst …………….. Wilson.
I was unlucky enough to be going to the games as a nipper,when this Hun team were in full flow.Backed up by Baxter,they were the best Hun team I personally ever watched.Add Henderson and you can see why they gubbed us so regularly.In saying that,they had a dirty pair of animals in Shearer and Davis in defence.Animals of the highest order.My auld Da used to hate Shearer with a vengeance,really hated him,but had the misfortune,when he was playing to be a dead ringer for him.Went crazy when so many people would comment on this.
Thank God for 1965 when it all changed.
If my memory serves me well,I think the Hun player who gave Billy the hardest time was Jim Forrest.Later went onto Aberdeen.
Angel Gabriel, my friend, that is just a brilliant post with great news re the mobility scooter and equally great tales of Archie.
As you know, my mother has suffered from the same ailment as your other half for over 30 years and the inability to be mobile is what has affected her most, taking away her independence and spontaneity. The condition is also one which hugely affects the lifestyle and energy of spouses, children, friends and relatives simply because of the amount of care and assistance needed. So the mobility scooter is a great idea. Really pleased about that.
An Tearmann
The video shown at the Lisbon dinner came from yours truly here and right now there isn’t a link to it as it is saved on a flash drive.
However, I will find a way to upload.
Noises are being made about finding an organised occasion where it can be shown again to a bigger audience ;-0)
Thoughts and prayers for Archie.
Onemalloy
Pop over for a few if you are inclined
Turkey hoy,
Yes, Forrest was the one that Billy couldn’t handle.
He was too nippy and played the ball on the ground,negating Billy’s aerial supremacy.
Angel Gabriel,
Wishing your good lady all the very best, hopefully the mobility scooter will be a big boost for her, will it get to Bruce’s Well on the battery life?
Payers for wee Archie.
All the best mate.
robinBhoy
There’s always anti climax especially after the season like we’ve just had, but on Monday morning its back to business for the Champions League.
Now that the real transfer window is open we’re in for silly season signings and being linked with dozens of players that will never set foot in Parkhead, and even Celtic don’t know yet whether its plan A , B or C
If Celtic receive an offer we can’t refuse for Moussa we’ll be in urgent need of a striker of some marquee to fill his jersey, if he stays for the difficult third qualifier then goes we’ll still need a gazebo filling man. Otherwise if he just stays, we’re good to go.
Eslewhere in the squad Its also really all about who goes whether we’ll see more new faces, and that excludes moving fringe players on. BR said he wants a midfielder and a centre back and if he is to expose and magnify the gap he must continue his shop at Harrods.
Its recruiting prime quality that created the chasm , most of our players are worldly internationals and I don’t believe we’re out of the Paddy chase either, for the simple reason that SMSM know nothing about Celtic.
IMHO csc
AngelGabriel, thoughts with Archie, your wife and family.
Wonderful post mhate.
ThisiswhatitmeanstobeCQNCSC
OK,not for a minute do I believe the Huns paid 1.8 million for Garner,nor do I believe Ipswich paid 1 million to take him South,but the Gullibillies do,and this post from Munter Media sums them up perfectly,
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Cutting our losses with him and getting a million back after a season is a great bit of business. Really pleased to see this actually.
Had a lot of bad things to say about our management for a long time, but hopefully we’re learning slowly but surely that we need to balance the books.
Losing 800,000 in a season,has suddenly turned out to be “A good bit of business”.Really pleased about it as well.
Is it any wonder the shysters,crooks,spivs ,love them.
Angel Gabriel
Lovely post, F. Give my best wishes to E. Look forward to seeing her out and about. She’ll be back to terrorising the town on her scooter. Brilliant! Sorry to learn about Archie. Good Tim in a hostile environment. HH
John Hartson,I love you,but please,shut TFU about Dembele leaving.
Good “Open letter”to PL on E Tims Diary this morning.
Hope they have sent it to him.
Brilliant wee Video of Glibby getting captured by a bunch of Tims in Las Vegas doing the rounds.
Looks fekin terrified posing with them as they hold up the “Treble”sign.
TURKEYBHOY
It’s a good read,that letter. On yesterday’s thread,there are a fair few clips of Billy Connolly,well worth a watch.
Or,in the case of The Crucifixion,well worth a listen!
TURKEYBHOY on 17TH JUNE 2017 11:13 AM
John Hartson,I love you,but please,shut TFU about Dembele leaving.
Good “Open letter”to PL on E Tims Diary this morning.
Hope they have sent it to him.
A good enough letter.
However, collectively Celtic Board will wrap its guts round a thorn bush before it gets into, let alone rock the boat.
dropping mrs at braehead this morning i got stuck behind a bus being loaded with the most ugly assortment of toy soldiers in crimpolene uniforms in a side street in renfrew,
they really are a shower of shite.
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this is what it means to be scotland , on june 17th 2017
glasgow at a standstill, and more walks in bellshill, wishaw, ardrossan, saltcoats. newmains, whitburn.
Organisation Assembly Point
County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow Holland / West Regent Street More Info
Cowcaddens Orange and Purple District 11 Sunnylaw St More Info
Dalmarnock, Orange & Purple District No.50 Glenpark St More Info
Dalmarnock, Orange & Purple District No.50 Mordaunt Street More Info
Dennistoun Rangers 31 Abernethy Street More Info
Drumchapel Orange&Purple District 57 Drumchapel Orange Hall More Info
Glasgow District 3 Kennedy Street More Info
Govan District 42 Loyal Orange Lodge Oxford St More Info
Govan District 42 Loyal Orange Lodge Brand St More Info
Maryhill Orange&Purple District 46 Hinshaw Street More Info
Maryhill Orange&Purple District 46 Sandbank Crescent More Info
Orange and purple district 37 Arcadia St More Info
Orange and purple district 37 Tullis St More Info
Parkhead Orange And Purple District No. 21 Quarryknowe Street More Info
St Rollox Orange and Purple District 10 Balgraybank Street More Info
St Rollox Orange and Purple District 10 Millarbank Street More Info
West of Scotland Band Alliance Watson St More Info
Whiteinch Orange & Purple District 7 Northinch Street More Info
QUONNO on 17TH JUNE 2017 11:28 AM
TURKEYBHOY
All we can do is live in hope.Very graphic description there.LOL.
SAINT STIVS on 17TH JUNE 2017 11:44 AM
Too much info there SS.
When I was a kid we stayed in Pollock St,off Paisley Road West.The street had gardens all up the middle,so they all assembled there.My Da would have us up,on the 1st train down to Ayr for the day.
Just watched an 8 minute video of our wee sensation Karamoko Dembele, 13 year old and what a talent. If he and his parents the club can keep feet on the ground he will be some player. I would urge anyone who has not seen him play to take a look at this video compilation, I guarantee you will be well impressed. H H Hebcelt Sorry can’t do the link thing,could somebody put it up Ta
Morning Celts
Hebcelt
Wee Karamoko is a genius, and im not kidding either.
That kid is awesome.
Dont know what the future holds, but Karamoko is special.
And he plays for Celtic:)
HH
Hebcelt
Never seen a kid that age play like that.
He is truly amazing.
Love that bhoy:)
HH
Good morning/afternoon all, and welcome to the Celtic family Johnny Hayes.
On another note, any of our resident tipsters fancy anything at Musselburgh today? My Bhoy is having a wee day out with his mates on his student budget, so I thought I’d try and help him out in any way possible.
A wee read for Sir Billy Connolly and Sir Rod Stewart.
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