What is the cost of Tom Rogic’s continuing absence for another two months? Tom has scored more than a few winning or equalising goals over the last two years. We could need him to deliver the third leg of the treble, or to keep the winning run in the league going, but this will not be the real cost.
Tom has been robbed of a precious three months during the most effective spell of his professional life. He improved with every passing month, got stronger, lasted the entire game and even scored a last minute winner.
With competition as it is at Celtic, he’ll be distraught. The personal target of all those who have been on an upward trajectory this season is to put their name on the team sheet for the summer’s Champions League qualifiers. For a player who the manager insisted worked for months before he was relied upon to last 90 minutes, any time he gets before the end of the season will be about recuperation.
For now, there should be no personal targets for Tom apart from being fully fit come June.
You know when you read a nugget which encapsulates much of the journey Scottish football has been on in recent decades? Chick Charnley yesterday on Jim Duffy: “When I played for him at Dundee and Hibs, he would give me Mondays off because he knew I enjoyed my weekends.”
And that was Chic making the case that Jim should have a higher job! Cheers.
Another quote to consider, this time from Brendan:
“There are three types of supporters. The first type who absolutely love you because you are the manager of Celtic. It doesn’t matter what you do, they’ll give you shirts and want you to sign everything.
“The second group are: ‘Okay, we’ll give you a chance and let’s see how you do. See if you win games and I’ll decide’.
“The third group, that’s the group who if you won five they’ll say you should have won seven. ‘You won 5-2? Why did you let in the two goals?’ You can never win!”
I wonder if he’s spoken to Gordon Strachan?
Oldtim
A question for those of you who have been here since the early days:
Oldtim made a significant first post on CQN but neither he nor I have a copy of it. It was, however, copied and referred to by many in the months that followed. If you have a copy, let me know. Thanks.
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“The best time to improve is when you are successful. As a football club you can’t sit and glorify.”
Brendan Rodgers
“On my first day, I stood and stared at my Celtic kit. This wasn’t a job anymore, this was a passion and a dream.”
Brendan Rodgers.
Toots! (I dare you not to shake it.)
54-46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjg6flu3zuc&list=RDgLgt39WeKWA&index=3
https://youtu.be/LE2pgA8Q2bY
The Bravery ‘Slow Poison’
Ok not a cover. :@-)))
MWD
Jimmynotpaul, great story and a good lasting memory of Billy.
My favourite moment from that game was Jim Stewart collecting the ball then our support behind the goal erupting when news came through of Albert Kidd’s first goal.
The Scotsport footage caught the moment perfectly.
A few minutes later Brian McLair asked one of the photographers behind the goal , I think it was Matt McGlone , if Dundee had scored. Brian gave a clenched fist yas when the photographer confirmed Dundee were leading.
Corkcelt, thanks for the updates from the Developement Team game.
BUZZBOMB67
Welcome to the House of Fun!
Good luck with the chemo. I’ll light a wee candle in the morning!
KTF
Looks as though the contention at the end of my above moniker for the past few years is about to be confirmed …. where are you, KevJ, fellow eejit …. hahahahahahaha
‘Rarely Play Well At This Venue’ was the title of a much avoided bootleg of Dick Byrne and the Embrocation live at the oooooooolle Burns Howff, circa 1977.
Recorded with a Philips cassette player from the relative safety of the ladies torment, the ‘product’ consisted of thirty minutes of poorly tuned feedback, distorted vocals and numerous fights breaking out, as ole Dick struggled to beat back the hail of bottles heading in his direction with his trusty vocoder.
Afterwards, the man later dubbed the Jeremy Corbin of rock, claimed the evening had been yet another triumph.
Corkcelt.
Thanks. I’m glad you’re back posting, so I’m trying to keep you sweet. I noticed you were getting a bit narked by all the nonsense the other night.
Gerryfaethebrig.
It must have been a magic moment for you too, sharing with the others a.
An Tearmann.
Of course, you would know the area well.
Fingers crossed for your bet. It’s between LD and other Celtic loaner Aiden for the starting spot.
Dallas.
Brilliant for your bhoy, also brilliant for a proud Dad. What round are they into now?
JNP
I was getting rained on by the Chernoble fallout high up in the mountains inland from Kirriemuir, was tree planting for my sins that day, after we had finished went into Kirrie with a few others and had a great night, not a hun in sight, else they never let it be known they were huns, even had the offer of a bed for the night, but declined, she was stunning I recall :-)
HH
JNP
Good story! I can tell you exactly where I was that day…in my mothers womb.
Seriously though, when I was young and learning about Celtic and our history, for some reason that day really stood out. I always remember the commentator saying ‘absolutely magnificent’ after a certain somebody scored. I always liked that colour of shirt too, it must be due a comeback.
The black flag was hoisted
https://youtu.be/22sESnUOXls
MWD
Coupla hings….
Ye ever get that feeling that something special is going to happen…thought it with MON it was there with Brendan..it’s there in big games..Barca fans staying with me..went into the fan zone..something in the air..predicted a win..that wiz an easy wan.. 125…the mass..the opponents my bhoy being allowed to travel from Ireland on his own think he was 12..his maw said he wisnae goin..she capitulated the day before!! Nae ticket but got that sorted..first time he’d seen me greet…my dad told me at half time in 67 the team that scores first never won this hing…
Then Corkcelt n JNP talking about love street..a wiz a student..the weekend before Kaiserslautern had to win 5-0 n another team had to lose..so a believed it! Got a train..nae ticket…got tae live street..got a ticket..a knew…4-0 ht..aknew…bedlam…came out mad hysterical…saw a phone box phoned ma da..aye ye can go tae a game wae Nae ticket but ye canny come n see yir maw..laughing like feck…managed to get a Supporters bus tae Stirling..missed ma shift in the union got mad drunk..paul67 says he saw me staggering aboot aboot 2/3 am singing..
Now my bhoy after Brendan came said dad I feel good things don’t know why but a feel it..Huns away he’s behind the goals phoned me at half time..a feel it ..1-2 there’s yir dinner…
Runs in the family they feelings…
Kikinthenakas
I’m getting old Jimmy, I get narked easier.
No it just annoys me to see a few plonkers messing up a great Celtic resource.
JMcCormick
If it starts at 2 you should be out by 4.30-4.45, there is an interval of 15-20 mins so you should make Princess Square in plenty time
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 10TH FEBRUARY 2017 5:21 PM
Mail me at vfr@girfuy.co.uk and I’ll send you a wee guide that will hopefully sort you out.
KTF
Oh I’m in the phone box n billy Connolly pushes in and sez hurry up..we’ve wine the League Ave a few calls tae make..hugged n I danced away tae find a bus!!
TET 7:58
Brilliant. Loved that.
MWD
Corkcelt.
Remiss of me, thank you for updates from The young teams game.
The Exiled Tim.
Sounds a perfect night, until the last bit!!!!!!!
Thetimreaper.
I reckon you must be one of the youngest on here!!!
Thanks for the feedback, appreciated.
Dick Byrne was so loved at the ole Burns Howff that they renamed the Byrne’s Howff…….it closed 2 weeks later.
Wee Andrea live at The Howff
Good to see you posting as well P.
You are a top Bhoy.
AULDHEID on 10TH FEBRUARY 2017 5:49 PM
Fantastic wee post. A good way to live your life!
KTF
Can’t remember the last time I posted on CQN (apart from the horses).
But,
SOUKOUS on 10TH FEBRUARY 2017 7:55 PM
and Harry Dean Stanton … just fabulous.
Thank you.
Tennessee Tim
Couldn’t get you’re link to work so for anyone else on this side of the pond who’d been trying
Toots
https://youtu.be/UhH1Lxv-8sA
Catchy
MWD
Great read back today. Congrats to all concerned. Heartwarming and so very sad at the same time when you think of those no longer with us to enjoy Brendanmania.
800 years of Irish History in 4 minutes. This before the most Celticest of dj’s takes his rightful place. Where are you Roy?
https://youtu.be/mIILCtCtk9o
Cathal 8.19pm
What gets posted on the naps competition stays on the naps competition :-)
WillgetawinneroneweekCSC
bournesouprecipe on 10th February 2017 8:17 pm
Pourquoi les subtitles? And that is not the howff unless Kim and Aggie were in before the Corrs…….for a long time.
.
Apparently Trainspotting was shown in the US with subtitles. With a half Scot POTUS, would they dare do the same with T2?
DD is playing in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, this weeks stop on the PGA tour, he is partnering Padraig Harrington, yesterday he was shown playing a couple of shots, Nick Faldo was commenting and NF said that DD was a major shareholder in Celtic Football Club in Scotland. Think it is broadcast on CBS in America, easy publicity but useful.
We interrupt this music night to bring you Big Fat Stupid Derek
Aye Him CSC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JunmomMSK0
too mellow so early?
I was supposed to go to Germany this weekend but things changed. Presently sitting next to the fire in the pub I’m staying in having demolished a mixed grill washed down with some fine real ale. Excellent tunes in the background including The Floyd, Roxy Music and The Buzzcocks.
FFS don’t tell CRC as I’m doing the fatbhoy slim.
Evening all
Testiing to see if I am blocked.
Jimbo67
Thanks for the kind replies. Just when I see Gearoid 1998s post
Big Billy ‘s mum was from Strabane.
What a woman, a second mum to me, see educated me about what was truly happening in the North. Instead of the propaganda you read in the press here.
Our scheme was rough and people used to try and taunt Billy,saying he had a hun name. He always had the perfect response, tell me the first name of the Celtic captain who lifted the big cup.
:-)))))
JNP
Love St Saturday….playing at Tannochside in the post Chernobyl downpour, game was halted for ten minutes due to ref wanting to abandon game, get in car and hear that Celts are winning, whilst heading back to Bellshill heat the great news from Dundee.
Back into Franklyns at Bellshill , car parked and drinking commenced….a great day.
WITS
I’ll be the one in Darkey Kelley’s drinking Guinness lol ! I’ll have a light grey jumper on mhate , what about you ?
BOURNESOUPRECIPE
Yer a bad mahn:))
ROTFL