The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[Rav67]

Both managers' achievements have been very impressive when you consider everything.

MON-     Bar one title win, Rangers were the kingpins since Souness was in charge and he turned their domestic dominance on its head by winning the treble in his first season.  In his 5 years Celtic were established as the standard-bearers in Scotland.  He was competing against a very expensively-assembled side under Advocaat, who has been proved to be a very astute manager.  Celtic couldn't buy a win in Europe before he took over and during his tenure they became a well-known and recognised force in Europe once more by qualifying for the CL, some great performances against Europe's elite and of course the UEFA Cup run.

WGS-     He took over a team which was full of players who were over-the-hill and fiercely personally loyal to O'Neill.  He had to clear this team out and start afresh on a shoestring budget.  He has brought through more young players than O'Neill did.  In 3 years he's won 3 leagues and both domestic cups.  Qualification for last 16 of CL.

[the milkman]

MON was an absolute legend at Parkhead and the job he did was unreal, however he did have Henrik Larsson in his team! How would he have got on  without him?

[Solomon Kane]

MON was an absolute legend at Parkhead and the job he did was unreal, however he did have Henrik Larsson in his team! How would he have got on  without him?

Larsson was a much bigger figure for Celtic than O'Neill or Strachan. Celtic achieved very little when Larsson was injured but they were a whole different prospect when he was fit.

[Main Street]

MON was an absolute legend at Parkhead and the job he did was unreal, however he did have Henrik Larsson in his team! How would he have got on  without him?

Larsson was a much bigger figure for Celtic than O'Neill or Strachan. Celtic achieved very little when Larsson was injured but they were a whole different prospect when he was fit.

The old Rangers' fans taunt that O'Neill's side were Leicester with Larsson.

[JimStynes]

football forums have a thread with the pics from the phil o'donnell game today. great to see Henrik back in the hoops, hes also back in the sweden squad for the euro championships. Surely he must be up there as the best player ever to represent sweden.
http://forum.football365.com/index.php?t=msg&th=68876&start=0&;

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Was over for the Phil O'Donnell tribute match on Sunday, just recovering now - very drunken! 
It was great seeing all the old hands playing in the hoops again.
Parkhead was pretty much packed, again great to see.

Now for the Summer transfers......?

P.s. Tone looked for your brick, couldn't see it?!


Hail Hail

[Rav67]

£20m to spend is the rumour    Plenty of numbers in the central defensive and central midfield areas but would love to see one marquee signing in defence.  Get rid of Pressley, Bobo, Gravesen, Donati, Killen, Naylor, Doumbe, Virgo to free up the wage bill too.

Brown should come good next season and Mizuno will start getting some football as a substitute to provide a bit of cover in the wide positions.  Definitely need another striker and should be prepared to pay good money for him (not Samaras though).  Oh and desperately need a LB of course.

Realistic targets: Murphy from Birmingham for LB maybe, McFadden another possibility I think he'd be useful in Europe as he's technically very good.  Any players abroad with a bit of pedigree but are out of favour like Hinkel was?

[bingobus]

football forums have a thread with the pics from the phil o'donnell game today. great to see Henrik back in the hoops, hes also back in the sweden squad for the euro championships. Surely he must be up there as the best player ever to represent sweden.
http://forum.football365.com/index.php?t=msg&th=68876&start=0&

What is the big red poster in that last picture on about? Does it say 'do you think we would leave you dying' ? WTF?

That is the flag of a group of Liverpool supporters known as the Irregulars. They travelled up to game from Liverpool to pay their respects, etc. They are known for signing the Rolf Harris classic "Two little boys" and that line refers to the song.

[T Fearon]

GDA, It took me a good ten minutes to find my brick originally and when I was back 8 days later for the Hibs game it still took me a few minutes to locate it again!

Next time your over its roughly to the left very slightly of the middle of the wall.

[JimStynes]

'Harry Kewell's representative has declined to comment on speculation linking the winger with a move to Celtic.

Liverpool are set to release Kewell this summer as five injury-ravaged years on Merseyside are brought to an end.


And it has been reported that Celtic are set to snap up free agent Kewell, who made 93 appearances for Liverpool and scored 12 goals, and offer the Australian international a £40,000-a-week deal.


Speculation that Kewell is considering a move north has now increased after the 29-year-old's personal manager, Bernie Mandic, refused to respond to the rumours.


Kewell, who spent eight impressive years with Leeds prior to joining Liverpool in 2003, has also been linked with moves to FA Cup winners Portsmouth and Serie A giants Juventus.'



I think he would be a great signing, especially if he is a free agent. Any other rumours doing the rounds?

[stiffler]

I heard a rumour today that Shaun Maloney is gonna be signing for Rangers, can't see it being true though.

Also, Aidan McGeady has been putting the heavy word on John O'Shea to join him at Parkhead whilst on Ireland duty.

Watch this space!

[JimStynes]

I heard a rumour today that Shaun Maloney is gonna be signing for Rangers, can't see it being true though.

Also, Aidan McGeady has been putting the heavy word on John O'Shea to join him at Parkhead whilst on Ireland duty.

Watch this space!

I wouldnt believe a hitmaster like you

[stiffler]

I heard a rumour today that Shaun Maloney is gonna be signing for Rangers, can't see it being true though.

Also, Aidan McGeady has been putting the heavy word on John O'Shea to join him at Parkhead whilst on Ireland duty.

Watch this space!

I wouldnt believe a hitmaster like you

If you have nothing constructive to add to this thread please dont post anything. If you want to throw about insults keep them to private mail please.

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

Very sad news that Scott Brown's sister Fiona passed away at the age of just 21 after losing her battle with cancer. Little wonder Brown hasnt been in great form on the park of late, surprised in a way he was playing at all.

[stew]

I heard a rumour today that Shaun Maloney is gonna be signing for Rangers, can't see it being true though.

Also, Aidan McGeady has been putting the heavy word on John O'Shea to join him at Parkhead whilst on Ireland duty.

Watch this space!

John O'Shea a Celt, surely he couldnt leave Neville behind at OT, that just wouldnt be cricket.