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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Oh FFS
Desperados.
https://twitter.com/g_monaghan/status/395684165406175232/photo/1
Only those with the right shoe attire need apply
delaneys dunky
23:31 on 30 October, 2013
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It was abysmal defending by both of them.
Virgil is the new golden child,that is clear and apparent.He can do no wrong just now.
I don’t have a problem with that,but I do have a problem when the support criticise the usual suspects,or scapegoats so to speak.
Ernie Lynch
Your last sentence, answered your question. I’m afraid!
Now on about Cruyf as manager at Barcelona and total football. Must have learned that getting beat off us while playing for Ajax no.
Efe had a longer race to run…he did not disappoint.
MND is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone,but what I won’t do is write false feelings of sentiment for a guy i detest,if that makes me the badguy then thats ok
UTLR
16roads
Totally agree. It is bad enough hearing the moaners at the game, without reading it here. My favourite player is Efe, because he has overcome the scapegoat tag. Think Virgil is our best player at the moment though.
shoulder2shoulder
23:52 on 30 October, 2013
It makes you an attention seeker. Why not just keep your thoughts to yourself?
Fred C. Dobbs
nicely put
ernie
Why does that make him an attention seeker ?
Very disappointing to hear Peter Lawwell state that the main ambition of the club is to buy players on the cheap,then sell them on for a profit.
Within the next thirty seconds of the interview,he goes on to say that the team will continue to progress on the field of play.
How? How is this possible?
The two of them lack ambition, both Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell.
A billionaire like?
He could easily have paid Wanyama a competitive wage out of his own pocket,that would have kept him at the club.
Yes,the team is punching above it’s weight,but that is mainly due to the manager.
Neil Lennon is ambitious,and I am certain that he would like to realise those ambitions at Celtic.
It is debatable though,if those two characters will match his ambitions.
the exiled tim
22:50 on 30 October, 2013
I see pistol Pete is overlording it over the scoddish game again.
http://billmcmurdo.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/bad-news-on-kings-return/
And they just canny help but to blame PL, dearie me, stupid huns.
HH
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Believe it or not, a few sensible huns posting replies……………….as usual though,some fud ( MR. T Jackson) still reckons King wasn’t convicted.
PL DR and SFA are all to blame still, apparently!
HH
Dropkick Murphy’s doing the anthem and pre game song at the world series game 6
in Boston tonight…..place is rockin’
Teuchter
shoulder2shoulder,
Saying nothing would have sufficed, why broach the subject?
whitedoghunch,
Thank you.
Jonny the Tim
As I said, stupid huns.
There are a few who are sort of, well sane ish, but they are in the main shot down by the baying hoards, and for that I thank the lord >}
HH
delaneys dunky
23:53 on 30 October, 2013
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No worries mate,sensible response as always.
Wee Emilio would be my favourite player,but he was treading on thin ice with some of the support for a while there.
Sleep well Timland
HH
KTF
Ernie Lynch
No idea how you have come to that conclusion mo chara because I assure u I am certainly NOT an ttention seeker,as for keeping my thoughts to myself…well isn’t that what everyone is doing “putting down their thoughts” ?? What’s wrong with mine ??
UTLR
Devil post?
Might bring me a wee bit of luck sure!
16roads
Wee Emilio will come good this season , to the standard of his first. You see it returning by the week.
FRED C DOBBS
Why is that sir ? Am I not entitled to air my thoughts,same as everyone else ?
UTLR
delaneys dunky
00:12 on 31 October, 2013
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Big time mate.
He is a very strong-minded and inspirational individual.
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo @ 23:31
Very funny. Aye ok! Message received.
shoulder2shoulder,
You said you couldn’t write good things about FR.
Who asked you to?
Lovely pictures from the Vatican.
That wee boy loves and feels safe with Pope Francis. :)
everyone has the right to post their views.
it does’nt mean you have to tho.
FRED C DOBBS
U sound like ur looking for an argument mo chara and I’m not going to indulge you,…..I mean what the hell has offended u here???
UTLR
Cowiebhoy
RIP Rab Murphy.
Real sad day Rab used to take me and lift me over and I will always be grateful.
Remember him babysitting me after I had too much to drink as a 12 year old in London when we beat the Arsenal 2-0 early eighties. A prouder Celtic man I have yet to meet and a founder member of the Paul McStay No1 a larger than life character who will be sorely missed. Thanks for looking after me Rab and for the memories.
Ricksen was just an everyday run-of-the-mill crackpot.
Harmless enough though.
I wish him well in his battle for survival.
GREENYINFURAFENIAN
Then what would be the point mo chara,I mean that is why we use this forum is it not…to air our views ??
UTLR
you dont have to air your views on a sick man with the infererance that those who wish him well has an air of insincerity.
GREENYINFURAFENIAN
You would be very correct if that was my intent….I’m happy to tell u it was not..a5 no time was I casting aspersions on anyones sincerity…what I was doing was showing that “I” would not be insincere…nothing more nothing less !
UTLR
16 roads
Well said
In fact, not long after he left thon deid club.
He came back for a friendly (with Zenit, I think) and proceeded to kick the sh1t out of his ex-team-mates and had to be taken off, before he was sent off, with the huns booing him from the stands.
Complete nutter, but miles away from scum like goram, novo and Weiss.
shoulder2
can i ask what prompted you to post that you wouldn’t be insincere?
shoulder2shoulder
I dont necessarily agree with your comments re. Fernando Ricksen, but I will defend your right to say it. This blog is all about opinions, and I respect your honesty in this matter.
HH
The Hoops spotted in the crowd at Fenway park. C’mon the Boston Redsox! 3-0 up after 3 innings and going to take the World Series!
4-0 the Sox!