Roy Keane played 13 games for Celtic and the first two of those were memorably for a disastrous performance and result away to Clyde, then what looked like an out of shape performance by the former Ireland international at home to Kilmarnock.
The remaining 11 games of his Celtic career were a lesson on what a great central midfield player looks like. This was an era when we had recently seen Champions League winner, Paul Lambert, and Neil Lennon, play central mid, both masters of their craft, but Keane fulfilled the role better than anyone I had seen in a Celtic shirt, even as a 34-year-old.
There’s a video of his solitary performance away to Rangers (@FocusOnCeltic), where he asserts himself effortlessly, a lesson on how it should be done. I watched a similar video of Olivier Ntcham against Newco on Sunday (@CelticBible).
The obvious point should be made. The Rangers team of 2006 that Keane faced had players like Barry Ferguson and Dado Prso, and had a proper manager, whereas the team Olivier Ntcham faced are not of the same calibre, nor were they at home, but you and me have watched rubbish Oldco/Newco teams over the years without seeing such a complete performance from a Celtic central mid as Olivier’s.
Last month I suggested we drop Olivier and pull Callum McGregor deep, as the former’s passing and effectiveness was off the pace during the qualifiers. He was one of several subject to bids and contract talks over the summer. A clear head seems to have elevated the 22-year-old’s game to a new level.
The King is in town, get along to see Henrik and pals do their stuff at Celtic Park tomorrow.
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The Huns should really have taken the £13 mill
PETEC on 8TH SEPTEMBER 2018 7:07 AM
MM – Olivier is getting to the level of the Maestro.
@ his age.
Changed days for sure.
The Maestro should have left Celtic to get Even Better.
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That’s what I thought about Paul. Kenny left when he was 25 and went on to become even better
What a tragedy for Charlie Phelan and his family. Apparently maimed because he was a Celtic fan. From what I’ve read it was totally unprovoked.
I wonder if eejits like BFDJ pause at times like this and reflect on using terms like ‘ getting the battle fever on ‘ and it’s implications in the build up to the game. It gives a green light to any loon looking for an excuse to show how ‘ passionate ‘ they are for their ‘ cause ‘ it’s absolutely pathetic and has resulted in a man losing his eyesight in one eye.
Truly shameful stuff.
HH
Fritzsong,
He stayed and is revered through the test of Time.
Do your very best Olivier.
!!BADA BING!!
That’s pretty poor mate. Some balance shurely.
I understand wee Fredo actually assisted in the winner. The impartial article proves conclusively that Alfredo provided the cross for the winner ? Just check the video for number 19’s part.
https://www.rangersnews.uk/news/alfredo-morelos-assists-goal-on-colombia-debut-watch-here/
Why is eck in charge of Scotland?
Are the SFA punch drunk?
Bhoys is the Game on Celtic TV?
PeteC
Was thinking of making a wee trip down to Dumbarton Harp club today. Are you about mi amigo. Game of gas cooker?
YNWA
PETEC
Big Eck offers the national team the chance to turn the clock back to a time when Scotland and Scottish football ruled the waves.
The revolution will start on Monday with McGregor being re-installed as Scotland’s Number .
It is heartening to see supporters rallying around to raise a few pounds for Charlie Phelan, just a fiver short of 2,000 now.
I would also hope that the Club itself would lend a hand & do something tangible to support a man who supported the Club for many years.
I sincerely hope the Police catch & jail the bastard that attacked him.
BCW
The appointment of EBT McLeish has sadly ended my support for FTSFA national team.
Would want the countries of my forefathers Polska and Eire to beat the country of my birth nowadays.
YNWA
Corkcelt
If Police Scotland can’t catch this animal?
Why don’t we crowd fund for a private detective, who would identify the thug, no bother.
YNWA
Garry,
Yeah I’m well up for that, Be aware Howevaaaah I’m not as good at that game as I use to be – rubbish.
The Lord Almighty well he can Move any Mountain.
What Time Bro?
BCW,
It is all so very sad.
Celtic is uber progressive in the right kind of way, IMO.
It will take the smallest to Deliver the biggest punch ever.
Petec
About 3 would suit me sir.
YNWA
DELANEYS DUNKY
Mate there was a bus and that area in Girvan is pretty busy. You’d think a bus load of folk would have some decent citizens on-board.
I’m sure there will be full, complete and fruitful investigation going on.
Has the alleged person(s) in the alleged bladed weapon matter at the Osjiek tie been apprehended ? That was a month plus ago.
Sometimes the police forces can be sidetracked and the use and allocation of scarce resources is a challenge.
Sometimes the alleged are found in short time. For example, it took less than 5 weeks to find those who allegedly displayed “effigies” at Celtic park from the time it was highlighted on blogs, to the complaints created, right through to the identification of those allegedly involved.
BCW
Do you trust Police Scotland?
I dinnae!
YNWA
2 pints of stella and 2 hours of that crazy game snooker will be sorted for you getting there.
Double Treble Winners.
I dinnae ken why but I have to celebrate Aidan turning 18 today. Thank You so much Garry.
The wee guy is heading out Tonight.
Big Dinner the morra for the wee guy.
I drove on Dumbarton Road for the first time for a while. A Polish cafe there @ the start of Dalmuir. I smiled and thought of the G-Thang.
Petec
On the 1B bus fae Dalmuir tae Dumbarton now. Will the Harp be showing the Legends match?
YNWA
Delaneys
We’ve spoken about the thoroughness of our police force previously.
Watched them fully in operation with others. That wee lassie who begged at Celtic games and had her pitch at the creamery on Holywell st. Haven’t seen her since.
And in personal dealings at the game too often.
Just about to leave Dingwall for Inverness.
Meet at 14:30 for a pint.
Indian restaurant booked for 15:00.
Whatever route happens from there….we’re heading to see The Pretenders and Simple Minds.
Just warmed up with 3x 8.5% Belgians the name of which escapes me.
Will report back likely tomorrow.
Cheers,
Al
DD,
Hope that nephew of yours’ leg is on the mend…..for purely unselfish reasons of course!
That lot last night could have done with him.
Alasdair
Thanks mate.
Chrissie and Jim reunited?
Enjoy
Thought of Simple Minds watching the Pope in Dublin last week.
“King is White and in the Crowd.”
BIG-CUP-WINNERS on 8TH SEPTEMBER 2018 2:00 PM
Delaneys
We’ve spoken about the thoroughness of our police force previously.
Watched them fully in operation with others. That wee lassie who begged at Celtic games and had her pitch at the creamery on Holywell st. Haven’t seen her since.
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the pour soul was sitting in her usual space after the huns game.
I have no idea Garry, just leaving myself.
Cya there.
SAINT STIVS
Thanks.
BCW
She was there at Livingston match.
I watched the cops move her.
YNWA
The Bosies score against Norn Ireland 0-1 to the Bosies
D. :)
After the crush at the game last week, I picked up a scarf that someone had lost.
It’s a simple Celtic green and white bar type but there’s a couple of autographs on it.
Just on the off chance it’s of sentimental value and someone knows the owner ?
Charity Match
Celtic2 – Liverpool 3
Celtic – Keane, Young, Liverpool, Lynch, Capdevila (2)
That was the score at half time.
Now 3-3 (Agbonlahor)
Good morning bhoys and hope all are well.
Hail Hail Corkcelt and good to see you on.
BCW,
Should you not find the owner please consider giving it to our CSC which is hunt for memorabilia . Do you know who signed it ?
Why was the exchange between me and James Forrest deleted last night?
Three posts,that’s all. A disagreement,but no name calling.
So,why? No-one ever explains the reasons for deleted posts,but there certainly were none in this case.
He made a statement,I disagreed with it,no-one swore or had a pop.
It’s a blog. If you can’t disagree with someone and explain why,it defeats the purpose.
Although,of course,the subject we were on never reared its head afterwards. Job done,trebles all round
Gotta laugh at this.
New host of QI complains that she only gets 40% of what Stephen Fry got.
Aye,doll. Yer overpaid cos you’re only about 5% as witty and amusing.
BMCUW
So she’s offered a job at a fee – accepts the job then finds out what Fry was paid and moans – fact is these presenters are all paid above the odds – and don’t get me started on £600k correspondents and news readers
Charity Match
3-3 Full time.
James Milner got a yellow card at the end! LOL
Reckon about 20,000 crowd.
It looks like we’ll be cheering on John Terry after all. Reports claim that he’ll be signing for spartak Moscow, who will be trouncing the huns home and away October & November. We have a tough but decent group with a chance of progressing. I think the huns are going to provide some entertainment for us in this competition.
Ziggy-i was delighted the huns made Europa league, paper thin squad,regularly pumped, any money made King will pocket
!!BADA BING!! on 8TH SEPTEMBER 2018 5:20 PM
Ziggy-i was delighted the huns made Europa league, paper thin squad,regularly pumped, any money made King will pocket
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Agreed. The 6 Sunday games after the Europa games, we are away for 4 while the huns are away for two. What a surprise.