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When Stuart Armstrong tested positive while on Scotland duty, Ryan Christie and two others in the squad were forced to isolate, missing important club games.  Christopher Jullien’s diagnosis led to the most extraordinary day in a Test and Trace lab in Scotland, resulting in 13 players forced to remain at home during the decisive stage of the season.

John Fleck’s diagnosis on Scotland duty resulted in no one being told to isolate.

I heard what happened in the lab when Jullien came in positive – the extraordinary focus on interpreting potential exposure.  I have seen photos from inside the plane journeys there and back – the extraordinary distances some forced to isolate were from source.

With media chat full of ‘Fergal Harkin for Celtic director of football’ speculation for months, you (and I) would be forgiven for thinking Man City’s Partnerships and Pathways (don’t ask me) manager was a serious candidate for the job.

Not so, I was assured last night.  And yes, I did let it be known that while getting the cream of the world’s talent to pitch up in sunny Glasgow can be a challenge, staying ahead of the game on persistent stories like this is easier.

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  3. pauloantony on

    Here’s my wish

     

     

    Martin o’neill as director of football

     

     

    Coaching team of:

     

     

    Roy Keane

     

    Damien Duff

     

    John Kennedy

     

     

    Chief scout: John Park

     

     

    Get back to basics and get people in who WANT to club to do well.

  4. fanadpatriot on

    Surely nobody thinks we should sign Gallagher ,I watched the English playoff finals and all of the central defenders would be better than him ,

  5. EKBhoy on

    EKBHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 6:43 PM

     

     

    LAMBERT14 on 2ND JUNE 2021 5:39 PM

     

     

    EKBHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 4:36 PM

     

     

    Lambo … Brendan legged it without looking back , nothing to do with the Board

     

     

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    The relationship between Lawwell and Rodgers had broken down completely.

     

     

    The accountant Lawwell making himself unofficial director of football caused it.

     

     

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    Ah well glad you cleared that up without having to rely on any internet rumours and general chit chat … good to chat …. another day nearer the new dream team and more whinging… happy days

  7. Celtic Mac on

    The Netherlands scored two good goals, as did we.

     

    Steve Clarke got a lot out of the players available to him, and that should give us a bit of confidence looking ahead to the Euros. Good use of the Subs, and a professional look about the whole approach to the game. We have two home games in the Euros, win the first one and all to play for.

     

    Then again both Celtic and Scotland used to be very difficult to beat at home. Used to be.

     

    Encouraging nevertheless.

  8. DeniaBhoy on

    If any of you like to hear great stories behind 70s-80s music, check out the Rockonteurs podcasts.

     

    Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt chat for around an hour with a musician each week and they are really entertaining.

     

    Among the guests so far have been Stewart Copeland, Mike Rutherford, Gary Numan, Jools Holland, David Coverdale, Brian Johnson, Midge Ure, Bob Geldof, Nick Mason, Jonny Marr, Sharleen Spiteri, Jon Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, Phil Manzanera, Imelda May, John Taylor, Glen Matlock, Trevor Horn and Nile Rodgers.

     

    Some of the stories are brilliant.

  9. lambert14 on

    EKBHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 10:24 PM

     

    EKBHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 6:43 PM

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LAMBERT14 on 2ND JUNE 2021 5:39 PM

     

     

     

     

     

     

    EKBHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 4:36 PM

     

    Lambo … Brendan legged it without looking back , nothing to do with the Board

     

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    The relationship between Lawwell and Rodgers had broken down completely.

     

    The accountant Lawwell making himself unofficial director of football caused it.

     

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    Ah well glad you cleared that up without having to rely on any internet rumours and general chit chat … good to chat …. another day nearer the new dream team and more whinging… happy days

     

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    Lawwell briefed Chris McLaughlin about how unhappy he was because Rodgers slagged him about signing a player he didn’t want.

     

    Nothing to with rumour.

     

    The accountant was signing players similar to what a DOF does.

     

    Do you not remember?

     

    It wasn’t that long ago.

  10. Coneybhoy on

    The Celtic players played well tonight and it was noticeable that they stayed in a shape and knew their role.

     

    McGregor especially was not overrun as the holding player. A lot of that may be down to the slower pace of international football but I tend to think it is more about shape

     

     

    Clarke has a clear plan in each game as I’m sure Celtic do at the start of a game. Big difference for me is that ;

     

     

    1.the full backs were a problem for Celtic the last 2 seasons, disrupting shape

     

    2. Scotland have centre halves who can head the ball and attack it

     

    3. Scotland play with a no9 who stays up front and links play. Edouard is brilliant but his wandering and solo runs were very disruptive

     

     

    Positives:

     

    Christie, Turnbull, McGregor all looked comfortable vs the dutch – Armstrong linked them very well

     

    Forrest getting fitter and can play wing back when required. Scotland on back foot after he went off

     

    Taylor looked his solid self tonight. His lack of creativity may not be an issue if we get the balance right

     

    Hendry looks a better player but not box office . I’d still keep him based on the last few games(if he wants to). We only have 2 fit CHs at the club and one is only just breaking in

     

     

    Looking forward to the Euros, will get back to cheering/moaning about Celtic once we have a team/manager/new season

     

     

    Hail Hail and mon Scotland

  11. westcraigs on

    I’m hearing a rumour that the board have very extensive, quite big plans for the future.

  12. Celticrollercoaster supporting The Walk With Shay Legacy Fund on

    Good Evening CQN

     

     

    Scotland gave me a break tonight from Celtic and a good performance I would say. Looking forward to a good Euro tournament and setting up the “Celticrollercoaster Euro Fanzone” in the back garden for a few beers, bit of fun and enjoyment over the period. Already taking the first week off to catch all the game with MrsCRC.

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  13. Pógmathonyahun aka Laird of the Smiles on

    FANADPATRIOT on 2ND JUNE 2021 10:20 PM

     

    Surely nobody thinks we should sign Gallagher ,I watched the English playoff finals and all of the central defenders would be better than him ,

     

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    I think you’ll find he signed for Aberdeen some weeks ago.

  14. Celticrollercoaster supporting The Walk With Shay Legacy Fund on

    DENIABHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 10:13 PM

     

    Laxalt – we saw a familiar Gordon tonight. Absolutely brilliant reflex save then flapping at crosses and rooted to spot at free kick.

     

     

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    Ha, it was an amazing reflex save. Not sure whether I would blame him at the free kick ( MrsCRC did!), but if we had Craig in goal for a lot of games last season, we might have faired a bit better, unless it was a penalty kick shoot out!

     

     

    HH

     

     

    CRC

  16. Go tell the Spartim on

    If you put all the arguments/counter arguments (bickering) aside and you took this season in isolation, who would you say could be satisfied with their contribution this year, that applies to the whole club, JPT (SLO) would be one…………..

     

     

    Oh and the person that keeps the diary for birthdays of former Celts

     

     

    You’d hope that they’ve used these hundred days to do some serious soul searching and look to make amends and take us in a forward fashion….. there is nothing so cruel in this world as the desolation of having nothing to hope for

  18. Tontine Tim on

    PAULOANTONY on 2ND JUNE 2021 10:19 PM

     

     

    Here’s my wish

     

     

    Martin o’neill as director of football

     

     

    Coaching team of:

     

     

    Roy Keane

     

     

    Damien Duff

     

     

    John Kennedy

     

     

    Chief scout: John Park

     

     

    Get back to basics and get people in who WANT to club to do well.

     

     

    *Happy with that.

  20. An Tearmann on

    CELTICROLLERCOASTER SUPPORTING THE WALK WITH SHAY LEGACY FUND on 2ND JUNE 2021 10:59 PM

     

    DENIABHOY on 2ND JUNE 2021 10:13 PM

     

     

    Laxalt – we saw a familiar Gordon tonight. Absolutely brilliant reflex save then flapping at crosses and rooted to spot at free kick.

     

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    Ha, it was an amazing reflex save. Not sure whether I would blame him at the free kick ( MrsCRC did!), but if we had Craig in goal for a lot of games last season, we might have faired a bit better, unless it was a penalty kick shoot out!

     

     

    $$$$$$$

     

     

    just seen highlights there.i thought the slow right to left neck movement at the free kick showed how good Craig is at watchin a ball go in.🤣🤣.

     

    still he done the treble with us 🖒

     

     

    HH

  21. petec on

    Saint Stivs,,

     

     

    I Hope Every Celt and Ex Celt helps Scotland to an Amazing achievement. Scotland will do Very Well – I Think… because of in the main Celtic Players.

     

     

    The 10 is gone Time to Relax and LOVE fitba………

     

     

     

     

    Sabrina said Back in the Day GOALS GOALS GOALS.

     

     

    History is written.

  24. Celtic Mac on

    saint stivs

     

     

    Might be better for all concerned if we knew which posts for which posters were being deleted.

     

    Certainly some posts from Lambert 14 et al deserve to be deleted, or anyone who expresses hate, or agree with others, as opposed to disagreement with those who have had the responsibility of running Celtic FC within the context of a structure which was absolutely necessary around twenty five years ago, but one which no longer fits the bill. One where supporters provide the major investment year on year in the Club absent from the Board of the PLC. without any recognition of that fact. How about every time you paid for a season ticket, or bought a ticket for a match in the public sale, one £1 of which pro rata gave you a share in the ownership of the club. How about 50-60,000 shares in the club were bought every home match? No?

     

    How about over 1,000,000 shares in the club were allocated to actual supporters, every season?

     

    No?

  26. petec on

    Messi & Ronaldo dae it.

     

     

    Callum isnae either but he is a Xavi type.

     

     

    I said to Aidan I hope he gets a rest.

  29. petec on

    i’d Love oor Callum to Own the whole Event/Callum is still way aff how GOOD he is as a player.

     

     

    POTT ……..

     

     

     

    And Scotland Winning.

     

     

     

    Celtic Capitano – Get a good nights sleep- If you can’t Sleep stay awake and watch things until you are …. you areeee……

  32. Sionnaigh on

    Name me a country were the immigrants are treated as equally as the natives? Divide and conquer, UK. Brit Hoors, SNP.

  33. petec on

    Sionnaigh on 3rd June 2021 1:06 am

     

     

    Name me a country were the immigrants are treated as equally as the natives? Divide and conquer, UK. Brit Hoors, SNP.

     

     

     

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

     

     

     

    The Immigrants are used.

  35. Celtic Mac on

    sionnaigh

     

     

    How about I name you the Continents where the immigrants consider themselves superior to those who already had inhabited said Continents for tens of thousands of years before said “immigrants” arrived?

     

     

    Or did your history start when when you arrive on the shores?

  36. An Dún on

    The reports that we’re appealing to UEFA over the issue of Ange’s licensing and that the appeal could take several weeks should remove any doubts of our appointment process being a slapstick farce.

     

     

    If successful, in several weeks Ange could get the green light from UEFA and will then commence a period of 2 weeks isolation before he turns up to lennoxtown.

     

     

    Are we seriously going to risk Kennedy taking preseason and the reigns for the CL qualifiers? A man of demonstrable multiple failures as a coach and manager as seen during his intermittent time in charge ?

     

     

    Our fallback option has worked as Mourinho’s assistant but has one job to his name as a manager in his own right. One !

     

     

    Celtic have made a rip roaring ass of this process despite having months to get it sorted. As usual we’ll approach the qualifiers in a state of unreadiness.

     

     

    Heads should be rolling down the London road for this nonsense but as we know, Celtic don’t do accountability.

     

     

    P67 says no one is panicking at Celtic Park – they should be.

  37. Sionnaigh on

    AN DÚN on 3RD JUNE 2021 3:04 AM

     

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    Der Hun expect and want Celtic to blink first.

     

    Don’t be Der Hun.

  38. Sionnaigh on

    PETEC on 3RD JUNE 2021 1:09 AM

     

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    The slave traders names are heralded all over Scotland’s street names to this day. That aside. In the USA we Scots founded the Klu Klux Klan, later…. we gave her Donald Trump! In colonial Canada we had our very own Sir John Macdonald…. Nazi piece of filth. Back home to bonnie Scotland….Billy Fullerton.

     

    Whit was your question again?

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