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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GFTB-no sure how often I posted when on holiday,each to their own.
Couldn’t care less about tomorrow only Friday matters ???
Fairhill Bhoy
Doesn’t matter where anybody is, part of the draw of CQN is posters from every part of the world
I love Friday night football, as a young (single) bhoy it would have been a dream Celtic playing home or away on a Friday night :-)
Just watched the “Massacre at Ballymurphy” a difficult watch, sometimes on these pages the terms “rebel” and “back of the bus” are often typed … football means heehaw
Fellow Celts good night n god bless
Rosa Parks CSC
https://youtu.be/jEcq4tuBzn4
The brilliant Peter Sellars
Apricale
What Delaneys said earlier.
Joey Ramone, The Henrik Larsson of Punk rock.
Thanks bud, enjoyed that too.
HH
Kinglubo interesting your post on depression.
I went through a period a few years back. It was awful. Sadly I feel it is returning and I am thinking about work again.
Anyway no answers and all questions. Take care.
KINGLUBO on 9TH SEPTEMBER 2018 4:59 PM
OLDTIM67
When critics of CQN question the motivation of Paul and the ethos of this blog which provides for the exchange of views between Celtic supporters , they should pause for a moment and read your thoughtful and considerate contribution .
And perhaps have cause for some reflection and even to question their own motivation .
Not to mention their manners .
NEGANON2 on 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018 12:14 AM
When I posted at12.25 , I had not seen your post of 12.14 .
I have a great deal of empathy for anyone trying to cope with depression or any form of mental illness having suffered a bad bout of depression for a couple of years around 17 years ago . It’s sometimes on the periphery but has never got to that level again thankfully.
What works for me is saying my own wee prayer ( I don’t practice any form of religion ) to the big man upstairs each day and meditation .
Recent studies have found meditation to be as effective as anti- depressant drugs in keeping the illness at bay. Might be something worth considering if anyone feels they’ve tried everything else.
I wish everyone and I mean everyone ( board lovers/haters, happy clappers, £49ers,mine shafters and hun interlopers ) struggling with these issues well.
Here’s a link to an article re meditation for depression and anxiety, if anyone reads I hope it helps…
https://www.headspace.com/blog/2017/11/04/meditating-with-depression/
HH
Ps it’s a a first hand account of someone suffering depression who was sceptical about meditation but gave it a try eventually, anyway you can read the rest if it interests, good luck .
HH
Now for something a bit lighter…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt3oRA6hySY
HH
Any trophie’s stripped the day then ?
Does the £50 ticket mean that, Celtic supporters have sent out the message that, Celtic supporters have accepted Sevco FC, as being the same club as Rangers FC ?
Which effectively means that, the Celtic support have moved on.
Celtic players who play for the Scotland national team, are traitors to cheated Celtic supporters.
Celtic supporters who want the Scotland national team to win, deserve to be cheated.
Celtic supporters who were not furnished with the evidence that proves they were cheated, are having their graves spat on by, Celtic supporters who have been furnished with the evidence that proves cheating, and even then, they continue to purchase £50, Sevco FC / Rangers FC same club lie tickets.
Once a mug, always a mug.
But, were do we go when we mug ourselves off ?
Anywye……..
OLDTIM / KINGLUBO, good luck fellas, Hail Hail.
WEEBAWBABITTY, YNWA Amigo √
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Delaneys Dunky on 9th September 2018 1:36 pm
PETEC
I wish a happy 18th to your A.
I dedicate Time by Pink Floyd for A.
YNWA
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thanks again for the good wishes. You were most excellent company on Saturday.
We had a cracking dinner. And loads of laughs. The restaurant was right next to The Vogue as well. :))))
Here is Time!!!!!
I think we will be having a few more beers soon. ;) Maybe even in Europe watching the Bhoys. Looks like a good draw for All the teams in the group.
Marspapa
Yer tunes are deep. Quality contributions.
Thanks M8ty.
HH
Good morning CQN from a dark, wet and blustery Garngad
I hope our players come back with no i jury’s from this international break.
After Friday’s debacle of booing Boyata and cheering for Ryan Jack coming on, then if scotland get beat, who gives a feck.
Bring on the buddies
D. :)
macjay1,
Good to see you back on the site.
Different views must be allowed.
Good morning all from the Govanhill theatre of dreams.
They Know we can knock them out
If they get adventurous.
The Almost Full Stadium Bile will demand more attacking play.
Brendan Rodgers is an Awesome Manager, IMO, and we are so very lucky to have him. Tommy Burns.CSC.
I’ll be going for a good few Celtic goals in December. Hopefully the bookies will be swayed by the SMSM pish.
Theres only 1 Tommy Boyd
David66
I’ve heard from sevco followers that Jack was boo’d when entering the field. Maybe the cheers were a reaction to the boo’s ?
As for Boyata getting boo’d, bliddy green brigade at it again ;)))
HH
Incredible Player
Born to play for Celtic.
Good morning, friends, from a damp, grey and very windy East Kilbride. Today sees my return to work, but always thankful that I do have a job, if only just to pay for my next holiday in a few months time ;-)
DBhoy I watched the game on TV and never heard boos for Jack only Cheers.
Either way Friday is more important to me
Have a good day mate
D. :)
Now that Aidan has hit 18 – He was @ Downtown Nightclub EK on Saturday.
My Grey hair is gonnae be accelerated. :D
Liam
David66
Celtic first always mate and same to you.
HH
Sorry I wisnae aboot @ the Time.
Here is a rewind of Something important.
Marspapa yer a Legend.
It is quite Spooky that the only thing I remember from the Music class @ St Pats Dumbarton is Downtown.
I love the Spookiness.
G-Thang – Thank You
YNWA
CELTIC CELTIC
PETEC on 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018 6:20 AM
:-)
macjay1,
There is no denying Celtic have had a very poor window.
The dude Mulumbu looks to be a very astute signing howevvvaaaaah. :))
We need to get Tom back up to speed so he can show how good he is. He was poor for me against the Sevco, having said that he ran a lot further than ever to help create THAT GOAL.
What do I know. :)))
PETEC on 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018 7:47 AM
Pal.
Window shmindow.
its all academic. Hissing in the wind .
Keep well .
Ca` canny wi` thon D.D. character .
A real badyin .
He’s a G-Thang.
Great Jibber Jabber macjay1, Garry speaks very highly of you.
Respect.
If you like Brendan O’Carroll ( Mrs.Brown’s Boys ) came across this.It’s from RTE a kinda candid camera with Jason Byrne and Brendan in disguise,it’s named Anonymous and lasts around 8 minutes.A bit of laughter before we start the day.
Just watched Oor Kieran being interviewed wearing a Sevco top and running about at training in it as well!
When did the dark blue of Scotland become Sevco blue?
Not watched Friday game yet so they may have been wearing it on Friday…. nae wunner thae got skelped?
Off via St Winin’s again……..
COSYCORNERBHOY
I think you’ve given everyone an attack of the vapours with your mention of Kieran in a hun top.
You’re right,btw. That is not a Scotland top by any stretch of the imagination.
FFin’ Pride of Govan Flute Banned:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1793221404059690&id=436755369706307
[The punctuation is a thing of beauty.]
“Some of the same folk that declined The Fan Zone.”
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“It’s an unrelenting onslaught.
They’re not going to stop.”
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“The Protestant/ Loyalist community need to start fighting back and getting involved even by sending emails asking questions of people making these decisions , the carry on down the gallowgate just now should be a wake up call to all who’s interested in this scene , they’re being schooled on what to do and how to attack who to write to and it’s coming to a town near you soon
Fight fire with Fire”
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“Glasgow Life connection, a quick face book check tells you which Glasgow Club he supports.”
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“Pr*** has an MBE too”
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“Another show of strength by the filth.
Our apathy has led to this situation, we have Sat on our collective a**es while they have wormed their way into positions and then made sure their pals get in too.
What is being done about this, this is discrimination?”
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“Who’s on the management committee of the Hall.”
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“Catholics.”
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“Obviously just waiting on the signs being delivered to get them up. No protestants allowed.
Time to take to the streets with peaceful protest.”
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“The POG could make a complaint to The Charities Commission citing religious discrimination”
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“We obviously have some astute bears as well how should be standing for council positions at the next elections.” [Obviously, Sammy]
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“There is a place, don’t know the name, but on same side of street as the Barrowlands next block as you head east, that looks like it gives legal advice but has star and plough pish on the signage.
I’m convinced there’s a widespread movement among catholics/republicans/celtic to gain power and to influence ‘neutrals’ to side with them”
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“We need to stand and unight” [There’s your astute Bear.]
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“This looks to my eyes like a prima face case of discrimination.”
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“Practice on the street at Govan X and just say you are busking…” [Spoiled for choice, Sammy]
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“Is it too late now?
They appear to be entwined in every layer of government, the law, civil service etc”