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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valentines
Agree with all of that.
Sevco will be saved by the next major shareholder underwriting another share offering.
TT
Apologies , now put my glasses on……as I was saying. the way that the leg breaking tackle and body check is worshipped and encouraged in Scotland is exactly why our game remains in the gutter. The attitude of ” he loves to get stuck in” followed by ” nothing in that challenge” is never questioned. Shocking.
Asked earlier how many Cqn’rs are going to Amsterdam?
Jmccormick – had you kept it on BBC 1 for the green pumpkins you’d have felt rosier – in a green, rosy fashion of course!
My job takes me into contact with ordinary people showing extraordinary stoicism and bravery when faced with sh1tty situations like the one now facing FR.
Makes you appreciate the precious gift of health and life as does so much of stuff you read here on CQN.
Bed time for me. Beauty sleep thing still not working.
Take care – KTF
JamesGang
Malorbhoy
22:09 on 30 October, 2013
Who said that? Ha, ha
Hope you’re well?
Me, watching it in The Admiral Bar with T4 and hopefully a few others.
HH
CRC
Reading Chris Graham’s twitter feed. He’s angry about the final being played at Celtic Park. I remember a semi final played at Ibrox in the League Cup. (Sadly we lost) We were drawn first out of the hat so I thought they would decide game at Parkhead. No. Toss of a coin which we won. Game at Parkhead surely. No. That was only to see who would call heads or tails. At that point Joe Jordan walked out and of course Rangers win the toss and game played at Stalag Hun. I’m sure this is what happened or am I imagining this ?
Malorbhoy
I am Amsterdam (:-)
Flying out Tuesday morning at 11.00 am.
I’m staying in the Ibis at Central Station.
I’m taking young Danny C with me.
When do you arrive?
TT
CRC
GIVE MY REGARDS TO DAVID R IN THE ADMIRAL
Virgil.. Easily Qualifies as the P.O.M —– Ah am so sorry ,tae say!
Because..
The wey this kid is Performing…is nothing short of… Sensational!
.. And every time ,a Player, has the Temerity tae turn in Series of Outstanding Performances whilst wearin’ the Hoops..
That wull Attract Attention.
…there r Two kinds of Attention..
And ,because, Ah believe that ALL things are Relative.. Ah believe that…
This Attention that he has Earned.. Is Baith..
Welcome n Unwelcome!…and.. Relative ,tae.
Welcome,in the eyes of the Celtic Money Men
n
Unwelcome, in the eyes of the Celtic fans.. who see the imminent departure of anither of their Favorites.
Yes,Virginia… It’s tough these days, bein’ a Fan o’ the Celtic!
Ma Advice tae those Celtic fans..is..
Enjoy, Virgil.. and Appreciate His Sterling Performances,while Ye may.
Fur.. the day of His Departure,will not be long in coming..
That is.. of Course..
If the Laddie Continues tae Shine, like he is daeing.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
jmccormick
21:49 on 30 October, 2013.
A horrible disease. That sadly has affected a good friend of mines.
You weren’t to know.
We all say things that we regret.
I wouldn’t expect anyone to post anything other than wishing him well. HH
TT
Big D spends as much time on holiday as che..
OVD rum is now the rum of choice in KSC thanks to our big buddy S
Real Madrid 5 – 2 Sevilla 62 mins
boscobhoy02-pretty sure the huns/SFA carved it up as a best of 3 scenario.
Real 5 Seville 3!
that is a 3 exclamation mark. Not 31
TT
Flying out from Glasgow Tuesday Morning don’t know exact time yet will know on Friday staying at the Tulip Hotel just off Dam Square. Might see you on Saturday if you ‘re at the game.
MEGA Power cut in the Calton,
now on phone….
Night All
BT
Big S is responsible for bar staff in Leven and Methil calling Rum & Lemonade a Rum Shandy.
I kid you not.
He can shift litres of Rum shandies in one session.
It has to be OVD.
(:-)
TT
Malorbhoy
I will be at the game.
We can exchange numbers.
I will be drinking in The Old Sailor on Tuesday night.
TT
TT
Have met Davy and James a few times over the years. Usually at an away game in Scotland or Europe. A belated happy 50th T. I canny imagine you being 50, nor me 48 for that matter :))
Great to make the connection today. Been lovely chatting and reminiscing.
HH
October Player of the month
Virgil Van Dyck
That really is just horrible news about Fernando Ricksen.
I wish him all the best in his fight.
Kojo
Re Virgil you are of course correct but I don’t think his departure is too imminent.
Maybe a year from now if, as you say his performance is maintained/improved.
Also much depends on the level of our successes. Playing well AND in a WINNING team carries more resonance for the top table spectators.
How much attention would Vic have received had Celtic not qualified for CL or flopped in the group stages.
The team success is as important as the performance of the individual
Real Madrid 6 – 3 Sevilla
DD
Am about 50 stone now(:-).
Likewise .
TT
TT
See you Saturday
Hail Hail
6 -3 Real with pen to Seville.
Still 6-3
Spurs win 8-7 on pens!
Meadowlark Lemon sent off for Seville.
Well its like watching Harlem Globetrotters.
One section of CSKA stadium to be closed
UEFA getting tough …aye right …
About time they took the issue re racism seriously or stopped paying lip service to it
Pitiful
….PFayr supports WeeOscar
The snow end
7 -3 Real
Madrid game great viewing but Ref’s having a shocker, 3 very dubious penalties given and a stonewaller missed.
7-3 now.
Re Amshterdam,
I am on the day trip.
Just got the good news that check in is 4.30 :-)
Bhoys & Ghirls
Anybody wanting to join us in The Admiral for the Ajax game next Wed, just drop us an email
Victory, beer and pizza. Sounds good to me :-)
celticrollercoaster@yahoo.co.uk
HH
CRC
Got a fiver on 8-3
Clashcitybhoy
22:36 on 30 October, 2013
First beer 4:50am. Enjoy :-)
HH
CRC