Anthony Stokes is in the best form of his Celtic career at the moment, arguably the best form of his life if you overlook his stunning cameo at Falkirk. It’s hard to know if this is related to no longer being in the shadow of a more favoured son, or if Anthony has just got his ‘stuff’ together, but his intervention was absolutely crucial in our only Champions League win so far. He had all the wisdom necessary to bate an opponent into a clumsy foul.
The psychology of a three year contract, worth more money, before performance bonuses, than the player will be able to spend is not always a good thing for a footballer, but the competition for a starting berth up front for Celtic is acute. On the back of his winning goal on Sunday Amido Balde has been talking about his ambitions to secure a regular place, Teemu Pukki is guaranteed nothing while Georgios Samaras has been used regularly as a striker. Anthony will remain under pressure to perform.
All of this competition will come into sharp focus in Amsterdam next week. Celtic will come under pressure for most of the game, but this is something they are comfortable with. We will need someone to exploit the openings Ajax will leave in their defence. Put your money on Anthony for the George McCluskey role.
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When I first starting visiting this site a few weeks ago my thinking was that I was missing the hun clashes, but after reading the various points put forward on this game by various posters I am now convinced that I don’t want them back ever again: and I will never go to a match they’re part of
john o..,
Again immaterial, the resolution stands on its own, irrespective of who gets behind it, that was deliberate. So far the only argument Ive heard against it is, who is supporting it and their motives. And that my friend, is sad, you would be very very surprised at some of the names who support it but I’ll no be telling you or anyone else :o)
The fundamental principal has always been, we have recourse and the right to use it, we supporters/shareholders cannot directly hold the SFA or UEFA to account, only affiliated clubs can do that, so through our shareholding we can ask our board to represent our concerns, and that will beat every letter writing campaign that has failed so far. Its no democracy its knowing how to squeeze the windpipe :o)
burgh bhoy- Billy Connolly as Queen Victoria’s bed warmer, Ghillie Brown.
BILLY BHOY 05
Good man!
jonny the tim supporting wee oscar
19:52 on 30 October, 2013.
I don’t need to guess, same as me, the mini green and white.HH
Celtic playing Champions League
football in Ireland might seem like a
fantasy for the club’s many Irish
supporters, but it could become a
reality next season.
The atmosphere in Celtic Park on Champions
League nights has become the stuff of legend
at this stage and has been commented on by
some of the best footballers in the world,
including Andres Iniesta after Barcelona
played the Hoops earlier this season.
That atmosphere could possibly be replicated
in the Aviva Stadium or even Croke Park next
season after Celtic Chief executive Peter
Lawwell admitted that Dublin is amongst a
number of options the club are exploring as
they seek an alternative venue to play
potential Champions League qualifiers at the
start of next season.
Should, as expected, Celtic qualify for the
Champions League again next season, they
will have to play at least one qualifying match
outside of Parkhead, which, along with other
Scottish venues, will be out of action because
of next summer’s Commonwealth games.
Lawwell said that the club are already in
discussion with UEFA about alternative venues
and that Dublin is on the list of possibilities,
although Murrayfield is the most likely option
at the moment.
“At the moment we have two or three options
we are looking at internally,” Lawwell told
STV.
“The most likely and the one getting the
highest consideration is Murrayfield.
“It is clear it is the right size, the right quality
for the Champions League game and it is
nearer Glasgow than others. We are looking at
others outside the border maybe in Ireland
and the north of England but as yet we don’t
know if UEFA would approve that.
“We are assessing the options at the moment
before we go to UEFA.
“Clearly having it as close to Celtic Park for
our own supporters is a high, high advantage
that Murrayfield has.”
“There are other options, probably less likely,
that we’re looking at,” Lawwell added.
“The Aviva, Croke Park or, maybe, down south,
a northern Premier League club.
“There would be a big support in Dublin.
“The stadium was full there when we played
Liverpool in the summer, so that would be
great and there is a precedent in that we
played at Old Trafford against Rapid Vienna.
“We’re developing a few options and then
we’ll take it to UEFA and see what they think.
I don’t really know until we see the
possibilities.”
Judging by Lawwell’s comments it doesn’t
seem likely at this stage but Celtic supporters
on this side of the water can at least dare to
dream for now.
Right am back, hands up who missed me
Ayrshire is Green and White
My guess is that CO (EBT) planned for Ibrox to get all of the last 3 games in the Scottish cup- they have already promised 2 semis and will get the MSM to create such a stink about CP being used for the final that they will be “forced” into switching it to Ibrox – its either that or he will need to repay the loan!
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
20:18 on
30 October, 2013
‘you would be very very surprised at some of the names who support it but I’ll no be telling you or anyone else’
==
Ahh you wee tease – not fair.
Ramsden cup final
Easter rd
Live on ………………..ALBA
Haha says it all really HH
Canamalar
With that arch board protagonist Auldheid supporting it ..what would you expect :-))))
MICKTT
We just thought yer wee blonde had indulged you in yer secret fantasy,tied you up,then buggered off to the pub!
Bhoys
It is with a real heavy heart I come on tonight.
Today I lost a very real friend, and Celtic lost a real fanatic in
Robert Murphy
Rest in Peace BIg Yhin, and thanks for the great memories, both in following our beloved Celtic, and for being a friend
Big Rab, met a few of the CQN Bhoys at the recent CSA night, so he would have got into our clique, although would have said call yourself Feck.n Celtic fans
Hail Hail
Celtic Football Club@celticfc32s
56. Goal for Celtic! John Herron makes it 1-0
youth cup update v stenny
asonofdan
20:19 on 30 October, 2013
Don’t think it will be Ireland mate, more likely Newcastle or Sunderland if allowed HH
Stairheedrammy
Listening to the radio tonight …that’s defo hoeing was bring played out
Creating a stink about CFC ….then at the tail end making a throw away comment re the Huns should they make the SF
Young was the worst….he really is getting permanently embarrassing …as opposed to frequently
Cowiebhoy
Thought & prayers at this time
Robert Murphy R.I.P
Robert Murphy RIP
Cowiebhoy , sorry for the loss of your friend, sounds like a real Celtic mhan.
Just seen the young Hearts full back , McGhee getting booed for a terrible tackle not dissimilar to the one Biton got sent off for last week. IMO
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
Hearts getting in Hibs faces, Hibs not liking it.
neil canamalar lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
20:18 on 30 October, 2013
Wasn’t aware that the Clubs’ Associations cannot take the license issue up direct with SFA etc…..
Jimbo67
Just saw your question. It was a female name, a goalie.
Good luck to Fernando Ricksen,the worst of diseases.
Cowiebhoy 20:24:
Sent you,my thoughts and condolences earlier mate.
I had the pleasure of meeting Robert, he was indeed a Gent a true Bhoy. And he was there right up until Saturday cheering on his beloved Celtic.
May he rest in peace and may God Bless his Soul.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Cowiebhoy
RIP Robert Murphy. Sounds like quite a bhoy!
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
Of course it is your right to exercise your shareholder rights Canamalar. Of course the resolution stands on its own merits. My point was just about accusations about Celtic’s motives.
I am suspicious about certain anti board elements who seem to wish to have a socialist Celtic FC. These elements are eager to sing what they like and to often castigate Celtic unfairly. However that is all irrelevant in the shareholder matter.
Good luck! I really hope some questions are answered. Thanks to your efforts, wr may learn more.
prayers cowiebhoy
Lennybhoy
19:47 30 october 2013,
thanks for the welcome,
100% agree with you on Celtic ethos,
but it irks when intellectual pygmies like Nevin want to pigeon hole us to promote his agenda,hence the tongue in cheek question :o)
I do try not to be pygmyist :o)
Unfortunately the SFA are now so blatant because they know we will do SFA about it- they can just about get away with anything
Delaney’s Dunky
You are getting there!
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
leftclicktic oscar in our thoughts
20:03 on 30 October, 2013
They seem to be able to do what they like………absolute joke
RIP Robert Murphy
The fact that I live in Oz is completely irrelevant to my point. If Celtic supporters are calling on Celtic supporters to stay away from a Celtic game because it happens to be at Ibrox that is their prerogative. But to use coercion by calling them names if they choose to attend is just not on. I am a Celtic suppoerter, regardless of where I live and I have a right to speak out against such bullying tactics.
Thanks for all the goodwill messages. Much appreciated.
Gallowgate Bhoys up today- trial delayed with a view to taking it to the High Court- that probably means more to you legal types
john o’neil
20:30 on 30 October, 2013
My feelings exactly………..!!!!
* bobby murdoch’s curled-up winklepickers forza oscar and mackenzie
20:23 on 30 October, 2013
MICKTT
We just thought yer wee blonde had indulged you in yer secret fantasy,tied you up,then buggered off to the pub!
Ah tied up, what’s that like…? SM stuff I’ll run it past her.
HH
stairheedrammy
20:34 on 30 October, 2013
Who’s the gallowgate bhoys ?
8 yellow cards so far from Gollum. One of the worst refs ever.