I remember writing with anticipation 10 years ago as many of Martin O’Neill’s benchwarmers came to the end of their contracts. Martin was not a squad rotator, so those not entrusted with his confidence found themselves on the bench or in the stand on match day, there was little scope to play your way back into the squad, and the wages spent unproductively inhibited our chances of bringing in fresh talent.
Ronny Deila spoke to the media on Friday about the same issue, moving on those who are already well out of the picture, as well as some who played their part last season but who are unlikely to see much in the way of game time in the season ahead.
There’s going to be a bit of churn in the squad, we’re still likely to add three or four players, but it’s been 20 years since a Celtic manager’s talked about creating space in the squad for youth players to fill. This isn’t a criticism of the managers we’ve had since then, more a reflection of the pressure they worked under.
Tommy Burns had to drive us from mid-table mediocrity to genuine contenders. Wim, Dr Jo and John Barnes weren’t here long enough to concern themselves about development, which Martin made it clear from day one that his interest extended only as far as the first team squad.
I doubt any Celtic manager worked under the intensity Gordon Strachan experienced during his four years. Every point dropped delivered a greater trauma than at any time I can remember. Neil Lennon managed through the transition, from competing head-to-head with three-in-a-row winners Rangers, to getting used to life as the last surviving superpower.
This is Ronny’s luxury. It doesn’t matter if we win the league by a record tally, or match the defensive records created in each of the last two seasons. Better to lose more games while giving a chance to young talent, than ask hoary pros to grind through the same gears one more time.
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skyisalandfill
22:43 on 28 June, 2015
Ach well. No other prog dinosaur nuts oot there. Cest la vie
Just got round to reading the article too.
I presume Paul means Tony Stokes.and maybe Adam Mathews. Certainly Boriggtuer (sp) , Balde, Wakasso if we own him.
Took my dog, Holly to Findhorn this afternoon for a walk. Seriously beatiful village, bay and beach. Couldn’t resist going for. A pint at the Kimberley, overlooking the bay and went inside as the rain had just started.
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Findhorn and a drunk 13 year old me brings back some crazy memories :O) the water was freezing
Chemical Brothers win. Outstanding set!
So amazingly Original. Praise the Lord.
Squire Danaher,
In this day and age it’s afeckin outrage!
Lily’s
At the New York derby. Pirlo signed up – ain’t coming to us!
Big Nir is wanting to stay with us longer, brilliant news that is. Some of his stuff last season was Top Quality.
The Who.
Just brilliant on BBC2
Clashcitybhoy, we are well thanks.
Your thoughts on our team make up in the next five years is along the same lines as mine.
I would prefer us to have at least four homegrown players in the staring line up .
One problem is the the lack of patience shown to our younger players by some of our support when they break through.
I was prepared to give Calum McGregor time to develope but his apparent lack of workrate when things didn’t work out on the pitch made me doubt he had the mental strength to play regularly for us. Hopefully, his time out injured has helped his attitude with regard to working off the ball.
Good night all, enjoy the rest of Glastonbury and sleep well when coverage ends.
Macjay,
if you are around…Would you call this 18 year old boy a terrorist?
Kevin Barry.
http://youtu.be/ysH86MMwPs8
What is your view of the occupation of the north of Ireland?
Many Irish people here believe that the British Army are terrorists.
If you don’t think that Ireland and Celtic are the same thing, you should have been in Dublin last night.
Clogher
Kris ‘monster munch’ Boyd joining Killie… 2 year deal!!!
Killie pies were a deal clincher!!!
Overseasbhoy
Thanks for the heads up.
Just tuned in…forgot the game was on. Bradley Wright-Phillips equalises 1-1
Game on.
Loved that interview between Barack O ‘ Bama and David Attentburgh on BBC1. catch it on BBC iplayer if you can. If I wanted to, I could be cynical about both men but I thought their enthusiasm, sincerity and interest in the environment was truly refreshing.
Got to say, the Who are superb and I’m not really a big fan.
Pirlo showing how commited he is to NY by neckin’ wi his burd in the stands.
2-1 Red bulls.
Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas,
CG looked good back when noone was playing for the Manager. He has an excellent instinct in front of goal, something that is priceless, that he was shining when others were not is damning for the existing players who let the Support down, though I know they were close to Neil. They are always playing for the Support.
Anyway off oot for a bit, the Bro is online frae Switzerland.
The huddle. Aye, the moray firth takes until September to warm up just in time for winter.
Paul67 et al
One of my all time favourites!
‘Behind Blue Lies’
the who, outstanding out-effen-standing
The Who showing the young team how it’s done;-)
HH.
WHO killed the blog?
I’ll watch it on catch-up,duty calls…
Pete is a prick but amazing stuff ol Ringo Starrs son is brilliant on the pots and pans
World class The Who
clogher celt
23:08 on
28 June, 2015
Dear Clogher.
Thank you for the opportunity to express my point of view.
I used to sing about Kevin Barry and “a lorry load of volunteers.”
“The land that the Saxon stole”
“Hail Glorious”
“Up to the knees in orange blood.”
“Burn the bastards”
The change……..?
How many examples would you like?
Just one.
What in principle is the difference between the murder of a geriatric and two chidren relaxing on a sailing holiday in Mullaghmore and the recent tragic events in Tunisia.
As a Catholic,I believe that the end never justifies the means.
The bombing to death of young people out for a wee drink and maybe a lumber in Birmingham.23 was it?
On another tack……………….
Ireland is and always was an island.Entire ,complete and undivided.
Before Burntollet,the Irish govt.claimed the six counties.
After 30 years of murder and mayhem ( yes the Shankhill Butchers,bloody Sunday et al.et.al.),the Irish govt. no longer claimed the six counties.
odd bedfellows Franz Ferdinand and sparks
Franz Ferdinand are still going they were shit back in the day
Macjay,
How’s was armed forces day, did you get to celebrate your unique heritage.
Weefra, I’ve obviously missed the sentiment..
You’re still a midget to me
P
Lily Allen – Not Fair
https://youtu.be/5Qa28ZrHPcc
The Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop (Live)
https://youtu.be/TYh1lRR1m6Y
The Stagger Rats – Drinking song
https://youtu.be/st4Z2HgNz2c
The Walkmen – The Rat
https://youtu.be/aWR1h-5EzUo
Sorry premature posting.
Please tell me what was achieved in those thirty years of pain and sorrow in terms of the aims of the I.R.A. or the provos or the real I.R.A. or the Continuity I.R.A.
Now,of course,Irish people who have had to suffer the consequences of what has befallen them will naturally have a different viewpoint.
But,why do those issues have to be imposed on Celtic football club?
Don`t you feel that is the epitome of selfishness.
I don`t want to be associated with their agenda,but I have no option.
It is imposed on me also.
One other point.Do you feel it is justifiable to lumber a young generation with thes past tragedies?
What is to be gained?
O.K.
I`ve said my piece and will be unable to respond immediately.
Inevitably,I can expect the usual coterie of name-calling insulters,but that`s just the price to be paid for calling it as I see it.
Believe it or not,I would love to be part of the upcoming commemorations in Dublin, but I`m I`m not holding my breath for an invitation.
Slainthe.
they’re all revved up and ready to go
George Carlin – Death Penalty
https://youtu.be/qDO6HV6xTmI
Wee fra, I’m 6’3″ though
Macjay
You are welcome to come to Dublin anytime but especially next year
You make some very relevant points that some people dont want to hear
Great post, Macjay,
Ireland has moved along from all this.
I don’t know the song up to my knees in Orange Blood.
Sorry to be a pain, but you were talking about terrorists yesterday.
Would you call the actions of the British in the north of Ireland, acts of terrorism?
If you need help I have plenty of examples.
HH,
Clogher
Current league situation.
PD GD PTS
1 Aberdeen 0 0 0
2 Celtic 0 0 0
3 Dundee 0 0 0
4 Dundee Utd 0 0 0
5 Hamilton 0 0 0
6 Hearts 0 0 0
7 Inverness CT 0 0 0
8 Kilmarnock 0 0 0
9 Motherwell 0 0 0
10 Partick Thistle 0 0 0
11 Ross County 0 0 0
12 St Johnstone 0 0 0
Pathetic. Lawwell has to go.