Tactically aware athlete needed

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I don’t know anything about Stefan Johansen, who is one of several central midfield players Celtic are tracking, but I’m pleased we’re scouting for this area.  There’s no question we are missing a penalty box predator but you could make a case that the sense of calm and control exerted by Victor Wanyama in the middle of the park is a more telling absence.

Nir Biton has all the potential to get there eventually but it’s going to take him time.  He reminds me of Ki, who a couple of seasons ago was fifth choice central mid for Celtic, behind Brown, Wanyama, Ledley and Kayal.  This season I’ve watched him collect and distribute, close space and bring shape to a struggling Sunderland team.

I’ve also watched a bit of Barry Robson since his return to Aberdeen.  Despite his advancing years he remains one of the most intelligent footballers in the game.  His arrival in the Celtic midfield six years ago changed Celtic into a winning team.    You don’t need Pele for this role, just a tactically aware athlete.

How many accountants does it take to tell you that losing circa £1m per month is not a good idea?  Lots, apparently.
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  1. 16 roads - Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior. on

    The gaffer played Tony Watt against Barcelona in the first place.

     

     

    If that isn’t giving a player an opportunity,then I don’t know what is.

  2. 16 roads – Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior.

     

     

    01:07 on 12 January, 2014

     

     

    TCR – The only thing that can defeat us is ourselves chief.

     

     

    Celtic first,Celtic last and Celtic overall.

     

     

    10-I-A-R.

     

     

    Think about it.

     

    _______________________________________

     

     

    I am really starting to wonder, I shouldn’t think aloud.

     

     

    Good v Evil

     

     

    The secretive ones will always be in control until the Lord comes back and Demolishes every one of those ADEPTS.

     

     

    ;))

     

     

    entropy entropy, they all got it infamy.

  3. THE EXILED TIM-Free the Dam 5,

     

     

    sorryhe was sacked, sacked resign means nothing with this cabal and its appeasers.

  4. maybe i am naive in believing in integrity, but its surely lacking a lot in all directions but none the less i happen to believe in it, otherwise whats the point honestly what is the point

  5. 16 roads - Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior. on

    petec

     

     

    01:16 on 12 January, 2014

     

     

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    Marvellous post P-techno,bloody marvellous!!

     

     

    Thank you kindly,much appreciated.

  6. 16roads

     

     

    Absolutely right, Neil knows his stuff!

     

    He will only play them only when he is sure!!!, that they that they will not be abused!

     

    You!, know only too well just what is liable to happen to them in an SPFL game!!!!!

     

    Neil has a responsibility, not only to the player, but also to his parents!

     

    Consider all that goes on in our game, with the MIB’s, never mind the Lasley’s etc.,

     

    in our games. Young Celtic players are considered ‘fair game’, to some of these ‘toe rags’!

     

    Young Darell gets a rough time as it is, we do not need any more John Kennedy;s!

     

    H.H.

  7. whitedoghunch,

     

     

    I’ve spent so many hours in the company of Russians lately, they have an excellent handle on the English language. I am wondering why would the Bear be wanting to educate its populace in our language?

     

     

    We dinnae speak French/Russian/Polish and we are mos def insular in this regard.

     

     

    Just about every gamer knows how to speak English, they reckon, however, that the top 40 is western music and will sing along. I admit it is quality to hear a Belarussian singing over a mic “Get Lucky“.

  8. THE EXILED TIM-Free the Dam 5,

     

     

    thats what i am saying they do not want to cotton on its not in the plc interest, some people will not like hearing it but we were accomplices to the fact which makes us guilty and that really hurts, i am sick of hearing they are working in the back ground, meanwhile a team that should not have been in the leagues will soon be in the spfl claiming itself as rangers [which no matter what is a lie] and is not being challenged either by authority or other member clubs and i include celtic.

  9. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    TSD 23:59

     

     

    Ah.Yer.back.

     

    In spite of dungeon,fire and sword.:-)

     

    Welcome.

  10. 16 roads - Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior. on

    gerald766

     

     

    01:26 on 12 January, 2014

     

     

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    Slainte mo chara.

  11. macjay1

     

     

    No way is that photoshopped, why would you even think that ?

     

     

    WV is a true bear, he would never post anything to hurt his beloved.

     

     

    A second in time, the fact they are not enjoying the game is the point, is it not >}

     

     

    HH

  12. 16 roads – Wee Oscar {01:22 } the Celtic warrior.

     

     

    Put the Truth on a Pedestal, it’s light is all conquering.

     

     

    HH

  13. 16 roads - Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior. on

    TCR – I’m not so fond of that Derry city place,but fair play and respect to yourselves!!

     

     

    South Derry,remarkable though.

     

     

    HH.

  14. justafan ,

     

     

    do you really wanna particiapte in corruption, and yes i do mean it i would rather disband than be a cheater as being an accomplice is cheating

  15. Danso

     

     

    Again I agree with you 100%.

     

     

    We are torn, what do we do ?

     

     

    I wrote to PL a week or so ago expressing my concerns re the corruption etc, don’t expect a reply, but I will await with baited breath.

     

     

    I told him that my family would be withholding our cash till we some sort of objection to the blatent flouting of the rules within the scottish game.

     

     

    I have no desire to contribute any more to a corrupt game, in the past we were paranoid, we are no longer paranoid, we were right, the game is corrupt, that has been proven without a doubt, now we are just gloating on their demise, and we are lying about no wantin the cheatin scum back, all for teh good of the game I will have you know.

     

     

    Personally, I would rather we walk away and start up a basketball team, that be party to the scam that is sectarianland football.

     

     

    HH

  16. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    THE EXILED TIM-Free the Dam 5

     

    01:36 on

     

    12 January, 2014

     

    macjay1

     

     

    Take your word for it.

     

    I can see at least two faces which I feel have been “replaced.”

     

    That,in no way,changes the message conveyed.

     

    Nevertheless,your info makes my “take” even more intriguing.

     

    Admittedly,only to me.

  17. THE EXILED TIM-Free the Dam 5,

     

     

    we need more people like yourself who can see what is bloody obvious but some choose to ignore are part in this.

  18. 16 roads - Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior. on

    danso_1888 – You want us to go down the same road as Belfast Celtic?

     

     

    Norfolk enchants.

  19. danso…

     

     

    Just so I’ve got this right…

     

     

    After 125 years of battle on an usually unfair playing field, we have been the club to endure and we mark that ultimate prize by obliterating ourselves.

     

     

    Is that it?

  20. 16 roads – Wee Oscar the Celtic warrior.,

     

     

    if need be yes, otherwise as i said whats the point, not one person running our corrupt game has been made accountable.

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