The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[general_lee]

Because it was a picture of Lafferty crying. Lafferty used to play the pantomime villain role for Rangers. The NI team has a big Rangers following so no that out of the ordinary to like a tweet slagging Lafferty.

[6th sam]

See Griff has had to delete his twitter. there's no doubt that he would have liked that tweet about Kyle Lafferty only for football reasons but the huns have jumped all over it.

Out of interest, are you referring to NI or Rangers fans?

A Rangers fan could also be a NI fan.

Many NI fans I know have no interest in Scottish football.  Although he was clearly not making reference to the death of Lafferty's sister, his explanation for the tweet was a tad churlish.  What is it to him if NI didn't qualify, especially given the fact that the vast majority of NI fans would be pleased that Scotland made it through.

Though I'm not an NI fan, Lafferty is a NI legend, who always ups his game in a Northern Ireland jersey , and it would have been so fitting for him to net that shot that hit the post. The character of stepping up under such circumstances is typical of Lafferty to be fair who has often excelled under pressure. Griffiths was clearly embarrassed and ashamed , when he realised the circumstances around Lafferty's emotion. In fairness , I didn't know about Laffertys loss , and it's obvious Griffiths didn't either. Unfortunately for NI soccer , it remains tarnished by some of NI supporters historical anti-celtic aggression. There is perceived to be a strong crossover between Linfield fans and NI fans , and the buckfast bottle thrown at Griffiths during his last visit to Windsor Park , and the history of Antagonism from some NI supporters towards Celtic , no doubt colours Griffiths view of NI soccer. Lafferty , an ex Rangers player who famously upped his game when playing Celtic, became a bit of a cult hero amongst Rangers fans, and thereby an anti-hero for Celtic fans. For Griffiths, As he contributed to his country qualifying for their first finals in years,  particularly given his own recent challenges, he was no doubt buzzing. Unfortunately he probably got carried away when He saw NI and Lafferty miss out and retweeted. As soon as he realised Lafferty's trauma he apologised . Those that have genuine empathy for Kyle, should also have empathy for Griffiths , given his own troubles and his apology. Though there are obvious learning points for Griffiths, hopefully the apology should be the end of the matter. I have so much respect for Lafferty , who can hold his head high, I'm sure his family are very proud of him.

[Main Street]

See Griff has had to delete his twitter. there's no doubt that he would have liked that tweet about Kyle Lafferty only for football reasons but the huns have jumped all over it.

Out of interest, are you referring to NI or Rangers fans?

A Rangers fan could also be a NI fan.

Many NI fans I know have no interest in Scottish football.  Although he was clearly not making reference to the death of Lafferty's sister, his explanation for the tweet was a tad churlish.  What is it to him if NI didn't qualify, especially given the fact that the vast majority of NI fans would be pleased that Scotland made it through.

Who gives a feck, it was 100% obvious to one all what Griffths was commenting upon, except probably to a litany  of morons who chose to forget about Lafferty's ignomius record as a shameless diving cnt for Glasgow Rangers and a general assh*le.

[Angelo]

Should have been sacked over the international break but that's the league gone now.

Lawwell should be fucked out with Lennon.

[bennydorano]

He's going to be remembered as the man who fucked 10

[illdecide]

I would also sack most of the players for their gutless display...Bitton is rank, Frimpong is rank, Rogic is rank, Brown is rank, Christie is playing rank...Ahh f**k where do i stop

[JimStynes]

Jesus Lennon and his team have to go. That it the 10 in a row gone. f**k all really to play for now.

[JimStynes]

Was talking to a Rangers man this morning and he was saying his only worry is if Celtic get rid of Lennon then they might get their house in order. Says it all when Rangers only worry is if they replace Lennon. They're dying to keep Lennon in charge.

[illdecide]

Jesus Lennon and his team have to go. That it the 10 in a row gone. f**k all really to play for now.

Unreal Jim...proper fucked. No coming back from this mess, our only hope is Sevco to self destruct which will not happen.

[illdecide]

That man Bitton is an international too. Holy sweet f**k

[illdecide]

Frimpong and Bitton the two worst players by a country mile

[illdecide]

One win in 7 at Easter Road...wasn't aware their record in Edinburgh was so bad.

[JimStynes]

 They likely be 11 points ahead tomorrow. That's the league fucked. A good manager and motivated team may be able to claw it back but they'll be relying on a Rangers team, who are full of confidence and playing well, to drop points. Their manager seems to have got the respect of the team whereas Celtic's team and confidence is crumbling all around them .

[Captain Obvious]

Rangers to win their first league title since 2010/11?

[bennydorano]

I don't think he'll see the season out, trouble is change might come too late. I've thought for a long time he hasn't fully got the dressing room and you can't have title winning consistency when that's the case - especially with Rangers looking like they've really turned a corner.