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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Apologies folks I can’t get the link to work.
HH
TheLurkinTim on 9th September 2018 12:58 am
Kev,
You’d be surprised how often the question of how to get the CST/CSA combined be used..to help push the Res12 agenda forward….It was a work in progress last I heard…but of course yer own agenda wont listen….try patience
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To put this point to rest: the CSA are involved and CST are in the picture awaiting developments.
Marspapa, Thank you, much appreciated. The hymn means a lot to me too. Was sung at my mother’s funeral Mass. Not to worry, I firmly believe she is in heaven now.
Finally…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXiQtD5gcHU&list=RDwEBlaMOmKV4
HH
I give up :(
HH
Anybody see Massacre at Ballymurphy last night? It was on Channel 4 last night and should be available on catch-up. It’s very good. Should put the poppy debate to bed.
Even better is No Stone Unturned, Alex Gibney’s documentary about the Loughinisland massacre. There’s an excellent version available on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_m08UkdXJw
Chavez
Watched Ballymurphy last night. Put a note on the blog last week notifying people that it was on, friend of mine had seen it in Glasgow last Saturday,
I thought it was very well made.about time these events were more widely publicised.
I watched it.
what came across before the massacre events, the living conditions in that area, jeese oh.
and the braveness of the women,
Chavez
No stone unturned I’ve heard is excellent also
BCW
Just back from Holy Mass.
Saint Mark’s Gospel told us of Jesus making the deaf mute man, hear and speak.
Then I think to myself.
What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong CSC
BCW
Thank you.
Phone has gremlins today :)
HH
Good morning all from Govanhill. Depot bar may be closing for good today. Oh well, Laurieston it is then.
DBhoy
Thank you for inspiring BCW to post such a Wonderful post Mass Sunday tune.
YNWA
BRRB
Ever go to Stanley Kinning Park for a swally?
Best Guinness I’ve tasted south of the river, and my kinda rebel shoap.
YNWA
It’s round the corner from my work Garry. I’ll check it out.
The Laurieston does a great pint of Guinness, 3.60. And pie n peas.
BRRB
It is round the corner fae my work. See you there for a pint this week. About 5 any day.
YNWA
BRRB
Stanley £3 a Guinness and rebel tunes playing in Kinning Park. What’s not to love? ;))
DD. Wednesday suit? Midweek sports special. ?
Screamadelica Sunday
Moving On Up.
I was lost, but now I am found.
My Light Shines On.
Bobby Gillespie CSC
BRRB
Wednesday is perfect. Finish at 4.30. Be in Stanley 4.35. Magic midweek Guinness or 2.
YNWA
DD
Phone has a mind of it’s own today :)
HH
DBhoy
Phone’s are great things, but I am certain they are controlled by Beelzebub:)))
James Sometimes (Lester Piggot) is a great hangover cure song turned up to 11. Haha
Sometimes when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul.
Sometimes
What Is The Stars – both good films and very important that the stories get out, even if they’re decades late for the mainstream.
It also shows the mainstream media’s refusal in most cases to challenge the official narrative. They just parrot it and cause untold damage along the way.
Thoughts on yesterday – Stiliyan Petrov played really well and is looking really fit and healthy, which is great to see. Henrik is still Ghod. Robbie Keane was excellent. The crowd was sparse tho, which was a big shame (not a criticism btw).
Pair of Manc genui
Morrissey Marr
https://youtu.be/2nxQLTmshak
Sorry
Smiths CSC
PETEC
I wish a happy 18th to your A.
I dedicate Time by Pink Floyd for A.
YNWA
hi bhoys seen as the blog is quiet a funny story, think it would have been the 1964 general election coz I would have been around 11 at the time, it was polling day now every week my mum would do my grandas washing so there we were taking his washing to his house in gayne drive glenboig, suddenly flashy car pulls up with vote conservative on it guys jumps out says have you voted yet, mum says no ive got this washing to take to my fathers, no problem the guys says get in the car, he took us to my grandas house, we dropped the washing off then took us to the polling station, where my mum duly voted for james Dempsey well I thought it was funny.hh. btw james Dempsey was the labour candidate for monklands.
Hello again all you young rebels.
Not been on for a wee while and i’ll spare you the details why
but here’s whats been happening in this small part of our huge
Celtic world.
Our young bhoys here in Oz won their league with some style
and now into the playoff finals, that is games against all the
regional north , south, east and west leagues for the best of the
best.
Our last game was a torrid affair with all the teams desperate
to take our scalp but we prevailed and the wee mhan scored a
screamer to earn a narrow win but it was probably the only chance
he got as the big centre back had him shackled the whole game.
But i felt really bad at the end of the game after giving him pelters
for his rather robust tackling, the centreback that is, when he took
off his top and there it was… yes… the hoops…. and Rogic on it.
Never mind i’ve got his details for next season
Our Csc in Mornington is thriving and i’ve been in touch with our
very own FRIESDORFER with the help of BMCUW so hope to meet
up with him soon for a beer or three.
DELANEYS DUNKY
The Stanley bar is it , my own little fortress in Kinningpark, i’d love to
meet up with you all and tell you how many times i was locked up in
there with my wee da and his brother with rabid huns battering at
doors and windows.
I suppose it was a wee bit like the ” Dawn of the dead “but i loved it
and jumping on the coal lorry to go to Parkheid, well those were the
days.
O.K thats enough for now.
H.H Mick
MELBOURNEMICK
A pleasure to hear from you as ever. Get that big centre half signed,and get him a visa for Celtic Park.
HH
BMCUW
Maybe as a project lol.
Strange thing i could hardly understand him when i was poaching
him, Eastern European i think but a beast, good story for CQN if we
get him.
H.H Mick
Melbourne Mick – ???????
Great to see you back posting – and keeping the Celtic spirit alive in Aussie land
Good luck to your grandsons team
Just champion ?
NORRIEM
Still can’t get used to that nom de plum ;-))
Always wonder how that wonderful and caring daughter of yours
is doing, hope to see her back over here soon.
H.H Mick
What a Wonderful World, by Joey Ramone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IoO5nkxT_4
You know it makes sense.
Jack Reacher : Never Go Back – great crap film