I remember some disparaging comment from sections of the Scottish sporting media regarding Mikael Lustig’s performances for Sweden at Euro 2012. Mikael had only recently joined Celtic and was still finding his feet in Scotland. In short, we didn’t have enough information to make an informed judgement before the Euros. We do now.
His energy levels, speed, height, crossing and general levels of performance has been remarkably high and consistent. Sweden handed him the job of subduing one of the world’s top three players at their recent World Cup qualifier in Portugal, Ronaldo was shackled, scoring only when he left Mikael’s area of the field.
There is a notion that this type of player, who can perform solidly at Champions League and international level, but who we can convince to renew his contract, is more important than the more stellar performers, who have an eye on the exit door.
Adam Matthews timely return from injury will compensate for Mikael’s absence as he recuperates post-op, but we’ve never looked as effective on the right since both of them were fully fit.
The reaction to yesterday’s AGM at Ibrox has been surprising, mostly as it surprised anyone. The outcome has been a forgone conclusion for weeks (if not months), while the realisation of what the future is going to look like for Newco has finally dawned on a few.
A generation brought up to believe in sugar daddies will have to learn: expenditure must equal or be less than income over any given business cycle.
In this respect, I cannot figure why fans are so unhappy with the Newco board, whose central failing has been to spend far too much money on wages for a manager and players. From what I hear, no one at the AGM demanded football budget is cut to an appropriate level.
As their new chairman said, costs will be cut; doing so is a financial imperative. The current Rangers might play in the same colours as its liquidated predecessor, but things will never – eeeeeeeever – be the same again.
This afternoon is the final pre-Christmas posting time if you want your CQN Annual before the day:
Willie Wallace, Heart of a Lion:
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Labis,
Not a massive Sammi fan but agree he is a magnetic character who attracts fans. Never sure what you are going to get. Can usually tell after about 10 mins into a game what his contribution is going to be.
Is he one of the biggest names at the club? Actually probably yes so why reduce his contract?
Hail! Hail!
estorilbhoy
00:40 on 21 December, 2013
Labis,
Not a massive Sammi fan but agree he is a magnetic character who attracts fans. Never sure what you are going to get. Can usually tell after about 10 mins into a game what his contribution is going to be.
Is he one of the biggest names at the club? Actually probably yes so why reduce his contract?
Hail! Hail!
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Do we know that he has had a reduced contract offer?
I’d find that hard to believe.
labis
He is, and a well respected one, if he chooses to leave, we will remember his great moments.
Eddie, Classic. Night all you Bhoys in Green.
3 to nil for the bhoys. Why is Pukki so clean looking he looks like he works in a haberdashery. He thinks he’s Omar Sharif. He should think about shaving his head and getting some tattoos on his face. Maybe an eye patch. If that doesn’t work send him back to the salt mines that will teach him to be rank rotten. If he scores again that will show the doubters so be warned cos this buoys a good un
Doc,
Agree, he gets us :)
pol pot noodle
00:44 on 21 December, 2013
3 to nil for the bhoys. Why is Pukki so clean looking he looks like he works in a haberdashery. He thinks he’s Omar Sharif. He should think about shaving his head and getting some tattoos on his face. Maybe an eye patch. If that doesn’t work send him back to the salt mines that will teach him to be rank rotten. If he scores again that will show the doubters so be warned cos this buoys a good un
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Pot Pot noodle bad for the health. Buoys dun good :))
Sammi is an experienced CL player that definitely loves Celtic.
I don’t know what he is on currently but Experience is invaluable.
I’d be flabbergasted if he was offered reduced terms.
EstorilBhoy, he could have been long gone if he didn’t.
Not a mercenary, he wants the trophies, the sporting recognition, right, bed, CP in the morning, a bright new hat on napper.
sammi is also a brilliant person, kind and emotional. He is not a hard profesional who cares only for money.
Eddie
Thanks bud. Jim McCann’s voice, wonderful.
labis
00:51 on 21 December, 2013
sammi is also a brilliant person, kind and emotional. He is not a hard profesional who cares only for money.
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Totally agree. You can see from his games but issue for me us depends what mood he is in. Neil Lennon has brought best out in him but he should bring this out in himself and consistently. Love the big ghuy but needs a kick up the bahookie at times and that is the frustrating part of hime. ( ps Greek for bahookie is Spieros :)). )
Then again, Sammi may make a massive Money move to a big Club that pays him 5 times the Celtic salary…. to Help his homeland.
The KLF didnae want Money controlling them and they are Legends.
Sammi, has already proved that Money is not his Object or Idol but perhaps he just wants to Help people in Greece?
Sounds a lot mair plausible huh?
K L F
Night fholks, CP tomorrow, theatre of paradise beckons tomorrow. Hail hail!
Petec
God bless Bill Drummond.
Hamilton Tim:
You’re a decent guy, a decent Scotsman, but just because you’re decent does not mean you will be gifted any extra heart beats. Not a single one will be added to your life because you are good, not one.
So mate, if you don’t mind a word from me, please use your heartbeats wisely, don’t waste a single one on slugs who wish only to see decent guys smeared with their slime.
You’re not thick mate, you’re just not paying attention to the things in life that are worthy of your attention.
i think all funs wanted always sammi to win all games by himself. when this is not happened sammi was the scapegoat. ok he is not ronaldo or messi but surely he deserves a place in celtic team. celtic will need time to find another player like sammi. remember me!!!!
Celtic is the best possible place to be EDUCATED in Life and Football Terms, as a young footballer, IMO.
at last, i dont think sammi will leave from CP. night t all, and 5 against Hearts.
Hail, Hail.
Delaneys Dunky
The Sheep that Love Money used as much emotional blackmail as possible to get at him, they were selfish, self centred, hypocrits I’m guessing.
The way the Fed/ BOE have been printing Money in the Trillions it kind of makes ole Bill look prophetic. TBH, I feel like going to a very lonely island like Jura and spending the rest of my days there.
I can’t obviously.
Kitalba
Was at mass this morning in our wee Whiteinch Church. The faith is strong with Polish and African new members. :)
Best/Worst Christmas present
K |_ F
kitalba,
What team would you like to see out there later today?
Petec
My prophets are John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan, Joe Strummer, Paul Weller, Bob Marley, Ian Brown. Good band with Jon Bonham drumming.
Delaneys Dunky
:))
I’ve listened to a few of those although not remotely closely as yer fine self.
Broonie
Petec
Oops, forgot Stephen Patrick and Shane :)
Delaneys Dunky
01:43 on 21 December, 2013
Petec
Oops, forgot Stephen Patrick and Shane :)
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I’m as bright as a blackout at the moment.
Do you guys have any idea what time it is in Lurgan?
How the hell is one supposed to get some sleep round here!
I mean if you keep posting, what the hell am I supposed to do!
Get away to your beds, there is only so much I can read in a day!
H.H.
Oh! By the way! Zzzzzzzzzzz
Neustadt-Braw
23:04 on
20 December, 2013
Kilbowie Kelt
22:57 on
20 December, 2013
My first Celtic experiences were of a team starting with the long forgotten names of Willie Miller, Roy Milne & Jimmy Mallan.
I have seen every GREAT Celt since that time.
There is not one single player among them that I think of with more affection than I feel for our enigmatic Greek God.
Gorgeous George was born to play for Glasgow Celtic.
He is maybe not the most gifted Celt ever, although he has given me some indelible memories, but for me he is the embodiment of Brother Walfrid’s dream for his club.
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awffy braw …..the most pertinent post on this blog for a long while …hail hail
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…………..you have to think it is testing our clubs soul that it has come to such an impasse ………regardless of who the player is ,it must be wrong that we cannot hold on to guys that really are Celtic ….disenbrawched….
Petec
Sorry bud. Morrissey and Shane McGowan. :)
petec:
I’d say a team that does not disgrace the jersey would do me.
In a True Scooby Doo Petec stylie….
Here is an audio for BSR that he will really appreciate, despite it being in depth about so much about the Kennedy Assassination. The religious aspect of the JFK sacrifice was never even explored.
WoWo
or is it
1010101
!o!
A well, unknown producer… produced a book….
Listen up for an intro…..
http://vftb.net/?p=4991
Delaneys Dunky
02:01 on 21 December, 2013
Petec
Sorry bud. Morrissey and Shane McGowan. :)
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Apologies.
Kitalba
Do you miss St. Paul’s Church? It’s no changed fae your time. Church of my baptism. Was lovely pre Christmas service this morning. :)
Petec
No Apologies. Kurt Cobain RIP
kitalba
02:09 on 21 December, 2013
petec:
I’d say a team that does not disgrace the jersey would do me.
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I want all the Money we earn frae the CL diverted to the Youth Systems and Schooling. A big name signing now means absolutely nothing. We got to the last 16 because we have a REAL Genius of a Manager, with flaws, like me, I have a lot mair flaws. The steady progression is obvious, if the PLC (we have all realised we are a PLC) are flexing muscles with the most ardent of Supporters, they have really misread things. The BACKDROP is the most crucial aspect, I REALLY hate Globalism.