I never really understood what was so special about Roy Keane as a player until he came to Celtic, where he opened my eyes for 11 games (his first two performances, against Clyde and Kilmarnock, were awful).
He’s right up there in terms of great footballers I’ve seen play for Celtic, but he’s difficult to feel affection for. Today’s comments are a case in point:
“When [Celtic] qualified [for the Champions League]the celebrations were way over the top.
“I thought they’d won the competition. People were hugging each other, the manager, the coaches, the players.”
And the fans, Roy, Celtic fans were celebrating every bit as much as anyone you watched on television. No one thought we’d won the competition, but we are all aware of the transformational impact group qualification has on our football club. That’s worth celebrating. Fans all did, even if some former players found it difficult.
Brendan Rodgers qualified for the group stage with what was largely the same squad which disintegrated in Europe last season. He became the first Celtic manager to reach this level in his first season.
This challenge, coming a few weeks into your time as manager, is viewed as hugely difficult objective by the club. New managers seldom takeover successful gigs, with an upward trajectory and a list of targets ready to sign up.
The significant achievement in Europe this season, which has largely gone below the radar, is beating last season’s Champions League group stage participants, Astana, 2-1 at Celtic Park, with 11 starters who were all at the club before Brendan took over (one Rodgers signing started the away leg).
By any measure, Astana should have considered their chances that night and concluded, “We were better than them last season, and they’ve not added a player to the team”. (Two of Brendan’s signing came on as second half subs).
Going into this season we turned-over around 10% of what one of Roy’s other former clubs, or Barcelona received. If we had around £450m extra to spend, every season, there would be less celebration at reaching the group stage, as it would no longer be transformational. Maybe we’d be like football fans in Manchester, and only fill half our stadium against a Bundesliga team.
Or maybe we’ve not lost the joy in supporting our team. Neither have the manager, coaches and players.
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HT
I agree…….what does ‘conducive ‘ mean?
the glorious balance sheet on 15th September 2016 10:11 pm
I would not criticise the guy or make a lot of Fun out of him.
He is going to spill the beans on a REALLY WATERED down of that Hatred.
Who needs it?
Joey hanging in there, got to pay for his new Ferrari. Trying to ‘draw a line under it’.
7 Fishes-BobbyM
I know. but it’s still good stuff :-)
BM
Did you Da get that package ?
HH
VP
No sure but I think it’s something to do with swindling two guys at the same time!
Sandman
Any link?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Sash
“Eats, Shoots…………… and Leaves”
If he was (gasp) Indiana Barton the gynecologist
Raiders of the Lost Dave King War Chest
Indiana Barton and the Temple of Goat Fuckers
Indiana Barton and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Succulent Lamb
HT
She thinks she is something.
But its just the same boring pie in the sky hun pish….to be polite:)
Just a wee nyaff with too much to say, about nothing.
She has amnesia as well….selective amnesia:)
HH
“The 34-year-old midfielder is alleged to be involved in a training ground fight with teammate Andy Halliday.
The Press Association Sport said Barton was sent home and told to stay away from the team until Monday.
Barton’s history of on- and off-field problems is well-documented, though they had cooled since his move to Burnley last year. He was the club’s Player of the Season as the Clarets earned promotion to the Premier League.
Rangers did not issue a comment on the incident, according to the BBC. The Scottish team was hammered by Celtic in the Old Firm Derby this weekend.”
I love the wee bit at the end…..
“For Him, Jimmy Bell Tolls”
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The TRUTH is not a Man Made Weapon.
I was very interested in the fan ownership model that Hibs and Hearts spoke about.
Smiley CSC
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 15TH SEPTEMBER 2016 10:17 PM
It’s called an opinion
HAMILTONTIM on 15TH SEPTEMBER 2016 10:21 PM
VP
No sure but I think it’s something to do with swindling two guys at the same time!
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Cheers teach…got to be summit to do with sevco.hh
Had no idea of Budge’s affiliations. Should that negate the conversation needed on the amount of clubs we have in our country though? Pressley spoke a lot of sense regarding youth coaching. Unfortunately the idiots who run our game continually arse up how to improve the standard of every aspect of football in this country.
I don’t see what all the fuss is about the number of professional clubs in Scotland.
No impact on Celtic or hearts or any other SPFL team whether there’s an Albion Rovers, an Annan Athletic or an Ayr United.
But in this day and age if those types of club are forced out of existence or driven into amateur leagues, their fans will not gravitate to other Scottish clubs.
They’ll either jack the game in or adopt an EPL team to “support” via their living room and sky subscription.
But nothing gained by the remaining “professional” clubs in Scotland.
Ann budge is full of wind.
THEEXILEDTIM
I’ll ask him in the morning,mate.
Tyvm.
If Joey was Optimus Barton from the transfomers
1.1 Transformers (2007)
1.2 Transformers: Revenge of the Tax Man (2009)
1.3 Transformers: Dark of the Ibrox Board Room (2011)
1.4 Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) (didnt even have to change that one!!)
1.5 Transformers: The Last Shite (2017)
TGM
She’s disappointed me. I read many of the articles referencing her views when she first took over at Hearts. Sadly, after what I thought was a promising start, she’s reverted to what we expect.
No comment from Sevco. That’s unusual for a Club that been commenting on just about any thing from Squirrels to Blow Up Dolls.
I wonder what next, maybe they’ll give up the bowls?
HAMILTONTIM….
Thought the same wtf !
https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/776528940500410368
https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/776529329140461568
Gary67
I know.
But its true….I dont think its up to Ann Budge to rearrange Scottish Football.
Who asked her to?
Or is she just doing this off her own back?
HH
Barton’s a grass, pass it on.
However my personal favourite Joey Barton Film Series is without doubt the Night of the Living Dead (only because I dont have to think of anything to change the titles)
2.1 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2.2 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
2.3 Day of the Dead (1985)
2.4 Land of the Dead (2005)
2.5 Diary of the Dead (2007)
2.6 Survival of the Dead (2009)
https://twitter.com/tbnsport/status/776515974459748352
Laszy youtubing
Again.
What about the Bigger Cheaters huh?
Compartmentalised, Yes Celtic are in a Box.
The Lord Almighty will decide if we are going to do Something REALLY SPECIAL.
I’d want the Champions (LOLOLOL) League to be Avoided by EVERY Supporter when it gets to their FIXED knockout stage.
I have Hope that we will be Given a chance the next Time we make the last 16.
TGBS
I’m not so sure.
I remember my dad always telling me how lucky we were to support Celtic. When I asked him why, he told me that there are football supporters all over the country who go, pay and watch their team every week knowing that they’ll never win anything.
I believe these people would gravitate to another club.
ICT are the prime example.
POGMATHONYAHUN AKA LAIRD OF THE SMILES on 15TH SEPTEMBER 2016 10:32 PM
https://twitter.com/tbnsport/status/776515974459748352
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Would sooooooooo luv this to be twoo.:) hh
What an utter shambles having Joeygate play out in public. This will end in tears. Can you imagine if this was Brendan and Broony?
Popcorn CSC
TGB
Agree with you, it can only be a financial thing. Reduced numbers makes the spread more beneficial!
THETIMREAPER….
I knew the tweets wouldn’t take long and coming from Joey, he can’t hold his own water.
Oh well, reckon they will sack him to save a few bob and then the s***e will hit the fan…can’t wait ;))
I see Joey boy deleted a tweet that more or less said just cause I apologised doesnt mean that I am wrong
Hamiltontim on 15th September 2016 10:22 pm
Sandman
Any link?
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Ht, SSN carrying it – and posted online on his twitter account.
Big Chris Sutton took a lot of flack. I understand the logic in not being Critical.
Chess, anyone?
It was kind of alright the Cups being shared…Amongst others.
BT is the new Sky.
No friends of Celtic.
The way it should always be.
Lowered Hopes????
Don’t you ever say that to me.
CELTIC