Reading the CQN article on Stuart Armstrong this morning pulled the emotional strings. Stuart has made two starts in the league since moving, both of which ended in substitution, while Southampton are above the relegation places only on goal difference.
The club will doubtless throw money at their problems in January, which will do nothing for Stuart’s chances of more game time. That first glorious season under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic must seem a long time ago.
It took Stuart 18 months before his flame flickered here. For most of that period, it was Gary Mackay-Steven who looked the more promising player. Then everything clicked. Goals and assists arrived, as he became an integral part of the team. His form was good, but was never going to trouble one of the larger teams in England, so Southampton looked a wise move. The problem with all of these clubs, though, is they have a surplus of everything. And even as his time at Celtic expired, he was more of a squad player than automatic first choice.
Unless a manager is going to sit you down and tell you how you are going to change his life, the deal to sign you might not register too deeply with him. And even then, whoever makes the promises to you may well be moved on before you’ve had a chance to buy a house. With the news of Fulham changing manager this morning, Mark Hughes will know his time will be up soon if results don’t improve.
I can’t blame Stuart for going to Southampton. They did well by Victor, Fraser and Virgil and the money would have been fabulous. It was the right decision to make at that time. He is too professional to pause right now to reflect on what might have been had he extended his Celtic contract. For now, his focus will all be about getting into the Southampton team, but you’d better believe he will be used as a morality tale when Celtic have been busy with contract renewals this month.
“Go for a bit more money, sit on the bench until the manager is sacked, then sit in the stand. And win nothing.” We need players to be successful when they move on if we are to continue to get value when others leave, but the odd flop introduces a useful jeopardy into the decision to leave Celtic.
Pretty much every player at Celtic will know they could earn more money in England, but when they measure themselves against Stuart, few will be assured of a better outcome.
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Robinbhoy many thanks for such preciise info. I’m at Merlin Beach so O’Tools it is, I’ll get in touch with them. Hail Hail Hebcelt
HEBCELT
No worries, have a great trip!
Tories disintegrating in front of our eyes.
Pallet burners no happy. lol
MAH,
Great to hear you are headed home!
Hard to beat!,
HH
TC45
MAH, There’s no place like home!
Home sweet Home. Best version ever. Joan Sutherland. Makes me cry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izmsa6D4mxw
Her farewell performance at Sydney Opera House.
MA&H…(Stephen in the real world?) Good news…really happy for you and all those close to you. Well done sir!
Eurochamps: thanks a million for your efforts. I really appreciate it.
Hebcelt: will meet you on Monday. Will text to make arrangements.
Great news on MAH.
Off to the Blatterdome tonight to see the Bhoys in Green take on Norn Iron.
Robinbhoy @ 9.55….”Phuket I’m afraid is a Celtic supporters club free zone, I’ve been there many times and failed to find a single bar that currently shows Scottish football. English football rules…..
That’s why they call it Phuket… :-)
Just had a call fae big McLeish…knocked him back straight away…naebody wants tae play fur ye big man!
This coming weekend sees a coming together of the Australian based Celtic Family to Perth to celebrate the Perth CSC ‘s 30th Anniversary.Will be good to catch up with old friends so soon after the Huddle Down Under in Sydney. Invited guests include Lisbon Lion Willie Wallace,Dixie Deans,Murdo MacLeod and John Hartson.With Charlie and The Bhoys providing the after dinner entertainment,it promises to be a wonderful occassion.
Kudos to the Committee for initially the timing of the event and of ensuring the availability of our selected guests. HH.
Alex McLeish…..Phuket…!
Guys I made a comment which had 1or2 replies, unfortunately I couldn’t respond as I am constantly redirected to another site while accessing CQN.
I’m not ignoring the replies it’s just I’m unable to due to this issue. I’ve cleared my history and have add blocker on but this just gives me a limited time before problem returns. I’m using an iPad to access CQN, anyone else have this problem?
Norriem@9.30.
I think the reason that no one has been apprehended in relation to the incidents you describe is probably down to the general public i.e. those who know who did it and those who know someone who did it and those who know someone who knew someone who knew someone who did it kinda people i.e. mates.Now if it were another club’s fans i.e. those of the green and white Glasgow variety the camera that belongs to the polis would be examined,the CCTV would be trawled,the general public would be asked ‘to help’ police with it’s enquires.Why not you ask?If the law is applied evenly and is seen not to favour one section over another then if you are out to hurl coins and attack others be prepared to expect the six o’clock rap on the door.
The old Scottish media really stretching the truth today, heard on the radio earlier an advert for one of the chip wrappers describing the guy Bates as “a former rangers Ace ” .
Hunbelievable .
Eddie
Go to your, settings.turn javascript off.it helps i found it helped.just rem to turn on again watchin films etc.
Hope life is treatin you good :-)
HH
MAH
Terrific news .
Hopefully you will be able to partake of a libation or two soon .
Great news from lennybhoy bout Murdochauldandhay..
I hope Mikel gets another year.merited imo.his haircut is mad.would like to see same standard come in but will leave that to brendan.
I would like to see Dedryk signed up.his form has been consistent and professional.
What exactly is our captains injury? Missed him at the livi game for phyical presenc,any word on Leigh? Hope he is good place
Great news bout Ryan and Olivier..
Have great day Celts
Happy birthday mrscrc old cattenach must have taught ye well.
HH
No posts since 12.45, wow, is blog broke?
Just checking. Everyone must be watching wee Theresa get a doing in HoC.
new article posted.
***LMS11 week 8 predictions and supertreble***
Good morning fholks
All 18 votes are in, and the teams picked this week are:
Serbia 11
Belgium 3
Italy 2
Portugal 1
England 1
Your LMS supertreble is Serbia, Belguim and Italy which pays for a £10 bet, a nice wee return of £64.50
Good luck to all this week
HH
CRC