How much success is inbuilt talent, how much is application and how much is development at key times?
The latter is crucial. International youth teams are filled with teens who make no impact on the game, as the inbuilt that earned them a youth cap withers, while others grow through their early adult years.
It’s not about the 18-years-olds you have, it’s what you do with the 18-year-olds you have.
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Melvin Udall
Well done to you and yours in starting your journey to recovery.
1 Yr deal with 2nd Yr option.
KLV
Is the academy a means to an end?
Is the commercial arm a means to an end?
Is merchandising a means to an end?
Does season ticket revenue constitute a financial means to an end?
Is the function of the recruitment team a means to an end?
2016/17 – Treble
2017/18 – Treble
2018/19 – Treble
2019/20 – Treble
2020/21 – Zilch / Nada / Nuts
Disastrous season … ironically after (arguably) one of our most structured, ambitious and comprehensive summer transfer window ever.
2021/22 – Double
2022/23 – Treble
2023/24 – Double
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The End.
Melvin Udall – heartfelt, moving post.
Welcome back.
yes BTB – GHF,
stats are all very good.
but did we exceed our expectations in any of those wins?
we were heavy favourites to win all of those trophies.
when was the last time we achieved anything over and above what we thought we could do?
im thinking the europa league group we topped when we won in Rome.
Idah and Bernardo soon as well, before US trip seemingly
Great signing Bada
Solid tournament there,
Couple of years in Kasper still.
KLV
Kasper is 6’ 2” same height as Oblak.
Someone on here , for the life of me I can’t remember who even though it really annoyed me, said that was too small for a goalie.
Really pleased if he signs.
Back to Basics @ 10.02. 👍
BADA BING @ 10.23
We’re gonna need a bigger plane
https://x.com/CelticF1rst/status/1811877847641838054?t=668P0NGH7HBbYGmMh9_KBA&s=19
BadaBing 10.23
Hope so too,these deals are complex,
Sometimes i feel we are a victim of the playstation generation with the get him in,get him to f attitude.We are dealing with players and clubs at times were we dont hold the sway in these £multimillion deals.As i said hope the rumours firm up.
HH
Melvin Udall
Horrible nasty business, great to hear you’ve found something that works for you. All the best
SETTING FREE THE BEARS FOR RES. 12 & OSCAR KNOX on 12TH JULY 2024 10:10 PM
Melvin Udall
Well done to you and yours in starting your journey to recovery.
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Cheers pal.
Much appreciated.
Scheimichel not shy,a very vocal guy,we could be doing with a couple more captains around the place, I’m sure he’s phoned Big Joe on moving here,only one answer.
Tremendous sporting double events on set up for Sunday with the Spanish favourites for both. Strange that Novak Djokovic may be the most slam wise successful tennis player of all time, maybe it’s his style or his personality and off court behaviour that leave him so deeply unpopular, not just with the SW19 brigade. Bit of a freaky show type character regarding his ‘body’ a temple, by his account.
As a spectacle to watch, not a patch on his contemporaries and without the grace or subtlety of Federer or Nadal and a bit of a bang wallop bore when viewed in comparison to legends such as Nastase, McEnroe or Borg. Alcaraz will need all his sublime shot range to overcome Novak again this year, and he won’t be able to ‘drop’ sets the way he has all fortnight. Like the football imagine the majority of Celts will be cheering Spain 🇪🇸
BACK TO BASICS – GLASS HALF FULL on 12TH JULY 2024 10:13 PM
Melvin Udall – heartfelt, moving post.
Welcome back.
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Thank you.
It is the atmosphere and warmth on this site that makes posting stuff like I did a lot easier.
I get there’s arguments over the board, the manager, the signings, politics, the money in the bank, the food outlets, the quality and prices of the food, the toilets, the lack of hot water, the price of tickets for CL, the fact that we’re letting the Huns back into CP, the lack of amenities for fans on match days, the cost of merchandise, the wages and bonuses the big wigs are etc, 😂😂😂 but when it comes to the human side of things, there is no support better than the hoops fans.
Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site. You make it what it is.
😃👍😂🍀🇮🇪⚽️🥃🏆
If true and alongside big Kasper, that would do nicely.
Would put us in an excellent place to strengthen further.
In Brendan we trust. Delivered last season and will deliver again! 😃👍🍀🇮🇪⚽️🍸
Melvin Udall: welcome back. Very brave and uplifting post. Best of luck with your progress and enjoy the love of supporting Celtic and the support of its fans. KTF.
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Got the same feeling about Kasper as I had when we signed big Joe.
These guys aren’t flawless but they have huge personalities and generally turn up for the big games and when the pressure is on .
CELTIC40ME on 12TH JULY 2024 10:57 PM
Melvin Udall
Horrible nasty business, great to hear you’ve found something that works for you. All the best
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Cheers pal.
I realise it’s no the fix for everyone, but just tell those close to you how you’re feeling, what’s going on in your head and they will be there for you.
If you don’t have anyone you can speak to, seek professional help from a charity or councillor through your GP.
Reaching out and getting the right support makes all the difference.
ALMORE on 12TH JULY 2024 11:06 PM
Melvin Udall: welcome back. Very brave and uplifting post. Best of luck with your progress and enjoy the love of supporting Celtic and the support of its fans. KTF.
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Cheers pal.
Really appreciated.
No support like the Celtic, and that’s a fact!
Happy with an experienced keeper that Brendan has worked with before.
I listened to a podcast recently when they said he would have been world class if he was bigger, the euros showed he’s not at the peak of his powers but he’s keeping another keeper we’ve been linked to out of the national team and keeper is the last position I’d want to see a development player signed for.
He has had his say about Brendan before so here it is before its twisted in the msm:
‘Brendan is one of the best managers I’ve ever seen up close. I only have good things to say about him.
‘When you hear the same message over and over again sometimes the message might not have the same impact even if it’s the right message. That happens sometimes in managerial cycles. Only time will tell. Particularly the first two years of Brendan being there it’s the best football as a club Leicester’s ever played.’
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH JULY 2024 11:10 PM
We hear that sort of advice more and more these days but it always carries much more meaning coming like this. And its a timely reminder for me, so thanks.
CELTIC40ME on 12TH JULY 2024 11:21 PM
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH JULY 2024 11:10 PM
We hear that sort of advice more and more these days but it always carries much more meaning coming like this. And it’s a timely reminder for me, so thanks.
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Great stuff bud.
Hope it helps in some way.
If you ever wanted to talk, you could get my email from the site on request.
I’m actually a lot more cheery to talk to than it would seem from my posts. 😂😂😂👍
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH JULY 2024 11:48 PM
haha! thanks and likewise!
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH JULY 2024 8:41 PM
Thanks for sharing and well done to you.
Also thanks for the good wishes to USA fans for next Friday onwards.
Finally, your advice on the medications is important – most readers on here are from a demographic that will avoid drugs if possible but it was good it worked for you.
Cheers TT
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH JULY .
A warm welcome back, well done and the best of luck on your onward journey.
Family and friends are invaluable, however it is always advantageous to have a passion that gives you enjoyment and emotion.
Celtic gives you. myself and many others that constant in our lives.
Coincidentally we were talking Ange earlier so its fitting to quote him.
” Celtic is more than just a club for so many people”
He got it, I get it and you get it.
People make Celtic.
Again welcome back and Hail hail.
TEXASTIM on 13TH JULY 2024 12:02 AM
MELVIN UDALL on 12TH JULY 2024 8:41 PM
Thanks for sharing and well done to you.
Also thanks for the good wishes to USA fans for next Friday onwards.
Finally, your advice on the medications is important – most readers on here are from a demographic that will avoid drugs if possible but it was good it worked for you.
Cheers TT
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Great post TT and appreciated.
I’ve kept for my whole life and avoided tablets, medication etc where possible. It took 2 doctors, 2 counsellors and a psychiatrist recommendation (followed by his explanation of what the tablets do) to convince me to start them and they have changed my life.
Was in a completely dark place due to family shit and other bits and bobs. Never been a quitter, but was struggling to find a reason to keep going. My missis was that reason. I couldn’t leave her struggle on without my brilliant jokes and company. 😂😂😂
But, seriously, I’ve had someone close to me take their own life and couldn’t do that to the people close to me, especially my better half. That’s what stopped me doing anything stupid then the tablets and counselling helped get me back to the person I know I can be.
Medication and counselling may not be for everyone, but I’d recommend trying it or speaking to people who have always been there for you.
You’ll be surprised how much those around you actually care, even when you think they don’t.
GREENPINATA on 13TH JULY 2024 12:10 AM
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Thanks GP, and absolutely spot-on.
When I hear clubs say the Liverpool family, the So and so family, I think, what a load of pish!
However, when I was struggling, I headed out to watch the hoops and mixed with fellow tins and it really helped to feel part of something that’s hard to explain.
More than a club doesn’t do it justice. 😃🇮🇪🍀🍀🏆
For those that are still awake and still compos mentis (no names no packdrill)
The earlier and far superior film re serial killer Hannibal Lektor (played by Brian Cox) Manhunter (Michael Miami Vice Mann) is playing on BBC 2. Brilliant movie, with a superlative performance from Will Peterson, later of CSI fame. No camp performances here a la Tony Hopkins…..No no no
Albeit with a protagonist who is pretty much the same height as An Tearmann
Scary as that might seem…
Happy Birthday Oldtim67
HH
an tearmann
As OldTIm67 used to tell it Mother Mary held out for another day just to be make sure he would not be born on July 12, a day which impacted Scotland without ever the Prince setting foot upon it…
Morning all, hope you’re having a good summer. Kaspar Schmeichel signing for 12 months? Personally I think it’s not a bad move. Hope we’re targetting a younger goalie long term, though.
HH
We need an experienced goalkeeper as we will no doubt sign another younger keeper to take over trust our manager.
https://thecelticblog.com/2024/07/articles-and-features/kasper-schmeichel-is-good-and-smart-business-from-a-celtic-boss-working-to-a-budget/?_unique_id=669227963bb49
Good morning all from Govanhill. It’s Saturday funday! I predict huge profits from football and racing bets. Mebbe. 😂
“MELVIN UDALL on 13TH JULY 2024 12:27 AM
More than a club doesn’t do it justice. 😃🇮🇪🍀🍀”
So true.
I am very pleased to hear your life has had a positive upturn. Excellent.
Also excellent that your wife was(is) so supportive. When a partner is suffering as you were, it is also very difficult for the partner. She deserves great credit .