Don’t give me your ‘slump’ mockery. Just think for a minute, what if this IS our slump? Five league games in 17 days, four of which were won by a single goal is as bad as it’s been since Brendan Rodgers took over as manager.
We have, of course, shuffled the pack. With a hefty nine games this month, Brendan is correct to rest the weary legs which concluded our Champions League group only two weeks ago. He also has a full programme over the festive period to prepare for.
With 20 wins in 21 domestic games this season we’ve won the first trophy, scoring 11 and without conceding. Win our remaining games this month and we’ll be at least 17 clear “and it’s not New Year”. With a game in hand.
Scottish football has never had such a dominant champion, even during the two nine-in-a-row eras. It’s been achieved with largely the same squad as last season, while we were the only team participating in European group competition – and with a sustainable financial model.
I know talk of “slump” is ridiculous, but I bet you’ve already picked up a shift in perception of what is normal for Celtic. Most of us have been around long enough to remember the dark days. Some of us have been around to remember the winter solstice, which lasted from 1954 to 1965, but we’re all susceptible to recent-experience bias.
The collapse of Aberdeen this season robbed us of what competition we had but in compensation, we’re watching a great Celtic team come together. Team development does not happen on a linear plane. It requires risks to be taken and mistakes to be made, but no one is in any doubt about Celtic’s direction of travel.
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TTR
You were absolutely correct earlier. We’ve had a slump in performance but the Celtic go marching on.
Timreaper
I like Jozo. But that’s 2 yellow cards in a row. Might end up suspended for the games against. ..those who must not be named
BEATBHOY on 21ST DECEMBER 2016 10:11 PM
Tontine Tim
Still, didn’t have long to wait to see us lift it. ’74 v a Dundee Utd team including Naesurname, I think. 3-0.
*aye poxy knoxy and nae green penguins andy gray as well.
*games against. ..should be game against
“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend”
Alan Shearer
As my blog name shows I am Owen.
I support Celtic, I am a season ticket and shareholder.
Come on Neganon 2 can you say the same?
HAMILTONTIM
The ole ole ole Celtic board undermining the Celtic support since they dragged us to Manchester.
1984 CSC
Very clever guy that shearer fella.
Reading back 2 things,
who is Harry Brady and does he have any previous for scoops from Celtic Park,
secondly how pathetic are the MSM in pushing this Garner song pish,in particulsar Sky who seemed to have it on every time i looked at the telly
In case any of you missed Monday’s posts, this one from Auldheid really resonated, especially the second and third paragraphs:
AULDHEID on 19TH DECEMBER 2016 2:03 PM
Aw Naw
I had a conversation over a year ago with an ex colleague, a long long term ST holder. A smart guy with a responsible role in Government so no fool.
He appreciated all of what was being covered but could not countenance giving up his ST and why should he? He doesn’t want to stop supporting Celtic and neither do I, but at least I know now what I am supporting and in what form that support will take, which is not financial.
I’ll go and watch in a pub and cheer on the players or moan at them when they misplace a pass but I’ll try to enjoy the football.
However should TRFC again become our main competition on anything like the previous basis where honest mistakes start to matter (and let’s hope that is a long time off) I’ll just accept we brought it on ourselves, shake my head and say it’s all part of the game so don’t get emotionally involved.
Time I retired anyway.
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Now that we are on the cusp of the Festive Season, I would like to wish all on here the compliments of the season.
To those who have suffered heartbreak and loss, I wish them consolation and the strength to face into another year.
May 2017 bring peace and fulfillment to all our dreams and may the the discontents, begrudgers and inverted snobs discover the pure joy of being a Celtic supporter.
Happy Christmas to all and a ” Felix” Navidad to TET.
This Harry Brady thing, i’m not expecting anything to be honest.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic to wait until Easter 17 and then put “Grace” to number 1 just to show them that we are not that bothered by them.
After all by April we will have won the league.
But not as good a Tim as ole WITS
Amen CSC
Owen
But it certainly doesn’t necessarily make you right either.
Bourne
Then, since and evermore. However, praise their positives I shall.
PerspectiveCSC
Good Late Evening CQN
Hope you are well and remember whilst we all have different agendas, including Mr Plc ( who I am not impressed with btw), it could be worse? You could be a zombie!
Working hard on the Walk With Shay(WWS) campaign with a few other good fholks and hope to provide you all a wee update soon. Thanks to all those who have responded to the “Goals for Shay” comp so far ( and indeed any of the WWS initiatives to date), which is starting to fill up nicely and keeping that man, Jobo very busy! Remember if you have not responded so far, to send him a wee email soon at cqnpredictor@gmail.com. It would be a great Christmas present for him :-)
Jobo, I know you do not ask for it, but thank you and indeed to all the WWS soldiers.
Prayers and thoughts to Paddybhoy for his recent family loss and also to Doc for the current family serious illness and indeed to all those other CQNers out there in need of our support and prayers
HH
CRC
ps flippin hardwork this slump of continued victories!
Numbers of significant sleeps left in December –
Three
Four
Eight
Eleven
First one about to kick off………..
Backpage of tomorrow’s Sun has us close to signing Darlington Nagbe from Portland Timbers for £3m.
Hamiltontim
Not being a teacher I have never claimed to be right every time either. :-)
As a Social Security Officer grades 1 and 2 I never lost an appeal, which means I always make the right and just choice.
Neganon
Poor show, that post, impugning Paul67. I don’t agree with what Paul says in his posts quite frequently, but I am sure he is a Celtic man to his bones.
To try to blacken his character, on the blog he runs and finances himself, by accusing him of double standards, lying and duplicity is a cheap, cheap shot.
Just saying, mate.
WC
IPad now working great!
Owen
Being a teacher I often have to admit that I’m wrong! :-)
Having many dealings with Celtic I find myself more often correct than in my professional life!
Good news imminent :)
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HT
My brother led a petition with thousands of names addressed to the then supremo, Desmond White beseeching the board that we shouldn’t go to Old Trafford.
We made the ‘Guinness Book of Records’ at the time as the biggest travelling support from one country to another.
The board got their ‘Rapid pay off’, undermined all of us, missed the final and it turned out very badly IMHO.
My name is Bob and I’d love a roof seat season ticket to get an eaves eye view of Rangers and our saviours Celtic when they come to pay us a visit.
I’m never wrong and always right.
I hope storm Barbara is careful with my house this weekend.
I would love to hear what Paul67 has to say about us cheating yoos oot of a CL spot and thankfully and kindly throwing yoos a bone to pick on while yoos board fellas assist us in obfuscation.
Kind regards
Bob yer pal far Guvan or is it Girvan. Once dead always alive with 326 years history.
OWEN on 21ST DECEMBER 2016 10:17 PM
Winning Captain’s
You are on a losing docket expecting anything but spin and innuendo from that poster.
This guy excused the media treatment of Neil Lennon as “guys just doing their job”. He appears whenever a positive Celtic story is going and starts a row.
Owen,
Are you suggesting “that poster” is a troll?
Wouldn’t bet against it mind!
Yeah bonus and dividend gaurantee.
MWD
Perhaps we could ask the plc board the Res12 questions again via JPT, now that the meeting with the Res12 bhoys has happened?
DuckanddiveCSC
HAMILTONTIM on 21ST DECEMBER 2016 10:51 PM
TTR
You were absolutely correct earlier. We’ve had a slump in performance but the Celtic go marching on.
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Slump
OR
Brendan has shuffled the pack producing different combinations , given their premier first team opportunities to a number of players ,reintroduced former stalwarts ,played ( I`m told ) 4 under 20s in our last game …………..
but the Celtic go marching on.
Happy days.
Citeh spend £50m on Stones, then realise he’s not that good so drop another £50m on VVD. Madness.
The board undermine the Celtic support when they passively accept the Boaby Madden’s and their 17 – 4 (foul counts) in what is now part and parcel of SFA 2016 procedure
The board undermine the Celtic support when, yada, yada, yada CSC
NITOL CSC
HAMILTONTIM on 21ST DECEMBER 2016 10:44 PM
I’ve had a long discussion with the “Heidy” about that and will point you to a wee throw away line towards the end of the article:
There are some points mentioned here that we may want to follow up in the New Year to seek further clarification…
I know MMcC’s views on it. Clarification will be sought!
KTF
Over 24 hrs since the slump continued & BR is STILL in his job?
What s going on?
I ll tell you..
I just can’t get enough…..
But always remember ..
The SFA are conniving toads..facilitating one organisation only.. A group that denies liquidation occurred & cannae maintain their former stadium..
Never forget,… For those of you able to watch the Celts play Sevco,I say fair play..
I sadly cannot.. I despise their cheating SO much it hurts.., to be a part of their misinformation is not for me..
They crave recognition,validation..playing us allows the SMSM to validate them..
Because the SMSM are a huge part of the myth..
Cannae take the myths..
MON the Hoops!!!
HH
Hamiltontim….
Poor wee Jimmy would have been in purgatory…
Smiley jinxy thing …
Braw.
Bhoys and ghirls….
The other side ..no names no pack drill….are in for a doing….they know it we know it …so turn the switchies on …bright lights and goldfish ….
We have had it since whenever …and now we can dish it out…woopee
We are all hoopy???
Anyway it is going to happen….I just hope Herr Trump gets a special West Of Scotland welcome…
A strange world
Braw
CRC
and get the same replies! Waste of time! Not the idea but the expectation that any form of appropriate answer would be forthcoming.
Even the ducks could see them diving those Q’s or any Q that would tax their allocated support the Hun survival plan.
I’ll be astounded of 3 foreheads and eat a sock if they ever do come out and act in our clubs interest as a sporting football club rather than a money hungry greedy corporate entity.
MWD
BOURNESOUPRECIPE @ 11:13 PM
Don’t disagree in principal and have an antipathy towards the ‘Board’ and their view of/on Sevco.
But …………. CQN is NOT representative of the general Celtic support, however unpalatable that statement is. I remember soooooo clearly the day we drew Sevco in the first semi-final, the League Cup game we eventually won 2 – 0. Heading towards the car my mate after leaving Paradise we heard hundreds, yes HUNDREDS of cars tooting horns because, as we found out when we put on the radio, we had ‘drawn’ Sevco in the semi!!!
I think we should treat them as you would any new club, but all these Celtic fans are entitled to their views as well and they certainly don’t! They DO see them as an extension of THEMS! Therefore, are the Board so wrong??
Bourne
In my opinion your brother took a worthy stand. There are times to challenge and that was certainly one of them. As supporters we knew we were right but sadly successive boards have bowed to both domestic and European authorities.
Be proud of what your brother did.
The old board also threw in the hoops when le merde signed for thems rather than put him out of game for term of that contract with support of CAS and UEFA!
Probs took a bung to let it go. Not factual this bit but wouldn’t surprise me.
MWD