I don’t know about you, but my early Player of the Year tip is Ryan Christie. He is the sugar in our tea, when he is pulling the strings; we create chances and score goals. The way he throws himself into tackles and darts around the field adds bite to our pressing game.
Which asks another question, what of Tom Rogic? Tom’s absence on international duty when we visited Ibrox in December was a factor in the poor performance that day, while his injury before returning to Scotland hampered Celtic’s style, if not substance, on the way to their third consecutive treble.
He started two games on return from knee surgery, including the Scottish Cup Final, but did not achieve full fitness before succumbing to more knee trouble.
There is a lot of love for Tom around these parts. He delivers in the big games and at 26 years old, he is only two years older than Christie. The next five years should be the most productive of Tom’s career but how he recovers from this injury will be crucial. Let’s hope we see him on the field soon.
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Am I first?
CONNAIRE12
Yes, well done!
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I am KT
And now I’m number 4😂😂
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Glad after many years of celebrating Celtic and of watching so many great players that I got a first on here. Never got near it before. Nice timing as I will be 80 years old tomorrow. Still looking forward to many wonderful days celebrating the Bhoys. Hail, hail.
Jozo and King Billy 💚💚🍀🍀
CONNAIRE12 on 11TH SEPTEMBER 2019 12:15 PM
Shucks… you ruined my roll
Hail Hail 💚🍀
Happy Birthday Connaire💚🍀👍🏼✅🥳
I note Tom did not participate in Aussies recent game. Wherefore art though?
Who is Tom Rogic?
Connaire12
A very happy birthday to you.
Hail Hail
I think Tom’s days are numbered at Celtic . No only Ryan Christie but Johnston, Ntcham McGregor are all options ahead of Tom. Indeed if Lennon plays 2 up with Griffith’s and Édouard there may also be no place for him. Tom is bit of a Luxury player and his best games seem to be in big games against better teams. He has great vision can see several passes ahead and has a power shot on him. You can’t have a player who performs only in big games
Sadly don’t think we’ll see much of TR this season. Yes scored some nice goals but they are very rare things though and last season he was a 20% player only around or fit for one fifth of our games. Injuries seem to have got the better of him and when plays he frequently gives it away in the last third.
The big man came into the game at a late age, maybe too much expected from him maybe not got the longevity required for the modern game.
Connaire12
Well done on your podium and have a happy birthday tomorrow on your 80th.all the best
HH
Is TR not getting married?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49652921
Interesting-ish.
From that link:
” Each of the 42 senior clubs – except Rangers – was asked to provide prices…”
Does anyone on here know why?
JJ
Bada
Maybe Tom is getting spliced but Connaire12 will be 80 tomorrow and he is still managing to turn up here :-)
JJ
connaire12
a very happy birthday tomorrow.
HS
Because they are not talking to the BBC
Paul67 – if you think Ryan Christie may be the front runner for player of the year you can make your vote count following this Saturday’s visit to Hamilton. As can all other posters and lurkers – top 3 performers email to CQNPOTY@GMAIL.COM
Voting opens from full time whistle to 10pm on Sunday. Results won’t be out till Monday night, subject to my safe timely return from Ibiza ;-)
Hot Smoked
No need every category is covered by a BBC in-house supporter.
Tom is on a long-term deal and will be hard to sell with his injury record
Better find a way to use him
Is anyone due to be in the home end for the Rennes away game? Does anyone know if you will be let in at the gate/if the Rennes fans are known for trouble?
HJ
Of, course. I forgot about that.
Gene.
Your comment shows why I can be forgiven for having forgot !!
JJ
HJ
Then they should have omitted them from the survey. Maybe we should do the same
Connaire12 – Many happy returns and thanks once again for your moving and memorable service in Lisbon; big shout out to BRTH tae;)
slainte
tony
Connaire
Many happy returns for tomorrow. Allow yourself a “wee drop of the stuff”
KINGLuBO
CONNAIRE12
Best wishes for tomorrow!
And well done!
CONNAIRE12
In case I’m not on tomorrow all the very best, have a wonderful 80th and here’s to the next 80 🎉🎉🎂🎂🎉🎉
Does anyone know if we have sold out our allocation for the Rennes away game?
Disappointed to see so many writing off TR because RC has had a good start to this season.
TT
I thought that Tom Rogic ‘s form in the last few games he featured in was affected by him not being fully fit.
If we can get him fit and keep him fit he will be a huge asset for us . 45 mins or an hour of TR is worth more than 90 mins of most other players
Bada @1:16
Poor ghuy 😜 HH
Tom Rogic looked heavy slow and unfit in the cup Final, if he was injured he should have been getting treatment not playing.
TINY TIM and GLENDALYSTONSILS
What you two said!
First of all best of luck To Connaire on his 80th morrow. Tom Rogic magical feet but we are just not getting enough of games out of him. We live in hope, a fit Rogic would be some boost Ok but what are the odds,
If we were offered decent money for him & Jozo come next window, I’d take it.
FB- why should he get away with it…😉