The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[under the bar]

Almost sure I can remember that Celtic nearly "went to the wall" some years ago but were "saved" at the 11th hour.

Correct..
The club was saved by Fergus McCannn who endured venomous hate campaign from Celtic fans at the time!!

A campaign from a minority of fans who expected him to match Rangers massive and obviously reckless spending.  McCann responded by saying he was ensuring the club's long-term prosperity and stability by steadily increasing turnover coupled with spending within their means.  Whilst moderate spending doesnt usually win over football fans, the vast majority of real Celtic fans, most of whom recalled the bleak times before McCann welcomed his astute stewardship and financial probity.

[Main Street]

Sure, certain fans who wanted a sugar daddy to throw money (that wasn't available) at transfers, were deeply unhappy.

The structure that was set in place by McCann has stood the test of time. He made a tidy fortune on his investment. He did what he said he would do.
Without McCann there would certainly have been no £20m kitty for the  Martin O'Neill glory years.

[Sportacus]

Plenty more clubs will face the same fate.  Fair play to the Celtic board if they've been prudent.  Sooner or later players wages and possibly transfer fees will have to be capped.  If you don't control it then there will always be clubs who do a 'Rangers'.  And the clubs who try to do it right will get left behind for a while to their fans frustration (celtic).

[Applesisapples]

I have to say when McCann was in charge I was as frustrated as the next fan, but in hindsight he has been proven right. That said I hope Rangers emerge from this as we need the rivalry.

[charlieTully]

its not the way Lenny would have ideally liked to win his first SPL title especially after such a turnaround being 15 points down, 17 games on the bounce is fantastic but you get the feeling all that will be now be put down to the orcs financial disaster.

[Applesisapples]

its not the way Lenny would have ideally liked to win his first SPL title especially after such a turnaround being 15 points down, 17 games on the bounce is fantastic but you get the feeling all that will be now be put down to the orcs financial disaster.

Not if he maintains a greater than 10 point lead.

[LondonCamanachd]

its not the way Lenny would have ideally liked to win his first SPL title especially after such a turnaround being 15 points down, 17 games on the bounce is fantastic but you get the feeling all that will be now be put down to the orcs financial disaster.

One of the bluenoses on Jim Spence's blog put it the best:-

"celtic have been handed The Title on merit"

[Newbridge Exile]

Couldn't claim to be a die hard Soccer fan but would always look out for Celtics results ., have just finished reading Dominik Diamonds Autobiography (confessions from the jungle)and  would highly recommended it for any Celts fans as a good read

[Aaron Boone]

Any chance of a favour for Pat Fenlon tomorrow?

[ONeill]

Strolling it today. 4-0.

[charlieTully]

Strolling it today. 4-0.

very easy win ONeill, 18 in a row.

[tyroneStatto]

what combination of results are needed to win the title at ibrox?

[Main Street]

That co-commentator with Sky would drive you mad. He is permanently afflicted with a first impression that values the lowest form of perception.
What was perfect foot perfect synchronicity from Ki in moving into the box to connect with the return pass and score the 4th,  to the co commentator it was luck, Ki's foot got in the way of the ball.
Stokes did well.

[muppet]

That co-commentator with Sky would drive you mad. He is permanently afflicted with a first impression that values the lowest form of perception.
What was perfect foot perfect synchronicity from Ki in moving into the box to connect with the return pass and score the 4th,  to the co commentator it was luck, Ki's foot got in the way of the ball.
Stokes did well.

I'm guessing your missus doesn't make you watch Got to Dance?

[Forever Green]

Brilliant stoff today. We are a far better team to watch with Stokesy in the team. Have to say though, that is the poorest Hibs that I have seen for a very long time. f**king awful they were and Pat Fenlon has a massive job ahead of him. Hopefully we give him a helping hand on Wednesday night when we play their relegation rivals Dunfermline. Should be a handy enough game but we have been struggling to put teams away at Parkhead this year

As for the huns in the past week:


lol