Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

Dempsey · 09-01-2012 04:32PM

PauloMN wrote: »

Now what to call it.....

I propose the "Celtic and Rangers singing, chanting, illicit, sectarian, hun, fenian, bombs and bullets general discussion thread"!

The name wouldnt matter as long as all that ****e is kept in there and this thread was just about the football. I suppose I should PM a mod about the idea because its inevitable that the topic of crowd behaviour will come up on a regular basis

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 09-01-2012 04:42PM

As much as I agree with Dempsey on this matter i find it ironic that after a couple of seasons of crap being flung at Rangers fans over certain things suddenly when Celtic appear to be receiving some in return it's time to have a seperate thread

lubo_moravcik · 09-01-2012 04:49PM

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

As much as I agree with Dempsey on this matter i find it ironic that after a couple of seasons of crap being flung at Rangers fans over certain things suddenly when Celtic appear to be receiving some in return it's time to have a seperate thread

I have to agree, lets keep throwing crap at rangers and forget this idea of new threads

It's all give and take and the wind up and piss take is part and parcel of it.

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 09-01-2012 04:54PM

Think you may have missed the point but hey go on you go

Tiocfaidh Armani · 09-01-2012 05:18PM

Jelle1880 wrote: »

What song might that be, or what style ?

Another one who thinks the GB invented it all :rolleyes:

The Ally McCoist's blue and white army, the pointing at each other and then going daft is a complete and utter rip off of the Paddy McCourt chant.

"oh who the **** are Glasgow Celtic a-away, oh who the **** are Glasgow Celtic a'away" is another complete rip off of a GB chant.

Add to that the 'Huddle' who Celtic were the first team in the UK to do and you've only taken it on because we do it. It's so pathetic. Seriously, utter, utter losers. The whole ultra style, the first again in the UK and sure enough not long after you've your own ultra style group and not a singing section.

You're so sad you crack me up:D

Jelle1880 · 09-01-2012 05:26PM

You're absolutely deluded.
As has been pointed out on numerous occasions, that song has been around for decades now.

And who gives a f*ck if you were the first to do it in the UK, it's been done for once again decades on mainland Europe.

I think you're just looking for some confirmation to big you and that pathetic bunch up.

'Pyoor ra furst to do it so we wur!'
Apart from the fact that every single thing you do is copied from mainland Europe (or, as in the case of YNWA, from England).

Next thing you're gonna say you were the first ones to use flares.

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 09-01-2012 05:27PM

Tiocfaidh Armani wrote: »

The Ally McCoist's blue and white army, the pointing at each other and then going daft is a complete and utter rip off of the Paddy McCourt chant.

"oh who the **** are Glasgow Celtic a-away, oh who the **** are Glasgow Celtic a'away" is another complete rip off of a GB chant.

Add to that the 'Huddle' who Celtic were the first team in the UK to do and you've only taken it on because we do it. It's so pathetic. Seriously, utter, utter losers. The whole ultra style, the first again in the UK and sure enough not long after you've your own ultra style group and not a singing section.

You're so sad you crack me up:D

LOL We were singing Walters Smiths Blue and White army when he was here the first time.

Really Celtic didn't invent all these songs you know its truly pathetic the way this goes on and on

PauloMN · 09-01-2012 05:33PM

Dempsey, hurry up and get that thread set up, will ya?

I've a pain in my arse reading all the crap on here about song and chants and jumping and dancing.

Dempsey · 09-01-2012 05:34PM

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

As much as I agree with Dempsey on this matter i find it ironic that after a couple of seasons of crap being flung at Rangers fans over certain things suddenly when Celtic appear to be receiving some in return it's time to have a seperate thread

Now look who is stuck in the past! I thought you were all about being progressive and moving on with the times? Seems like you cling onto the past when it suits! :P

The Rangers thread was created reduce/minimise the bickering, thats failed. (e.g. the highest post count in this thread belongs to a Rangers supporter & generally speaking both set of supporters regularly interact in the opposition thread)

The common denominator in the bickering is the talk about fan behaviour & perceived sectarian/bigoted behaviour. Very subjective stuff and its a topic where alot of posts will be trying to find a middle ground. A thread to handle all that is the best/most workable solution unless someone has a better idea?

Anyways, back to the important issue of who sung what first! :rolleyes:

PauloMN · 09-01-2012 05:36PM

Dempsey wrote: »

Anyways, back to the important issue of who sung what first! :rolleyes:

Let's put that one to bed right now. We all know Hibs were first at EVERYTHING! :pac:

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 09-01-2012 05:37PM

Dempsey wrote: »

Now look who is stuck in the past! I thought you were all about being progressive and moving on with the times? Seems like you cling onto the past when it suits! :P

The Rangers thread was created reduce/minimise the bickering, thats failed. (e.g. the highest post count in this thread belongs to a Rangers supporter & generally speaking both set of supporters regularly interact in the opposition thread)

The common denominator in the bickering is the talk about fan behaviour & perceived sectarian/bigoted behaviour. Very subjective stuff and its a topic where alot of posts will be trying to find a middle ground. A thread to handle all that is the best/most workable solution unless someone has a better idea?

Anyways, back to the important issue of who sung what first! :rolleyes:

Or it could be said you move on when you want it away from a Celtic thread

I said I agreed with you on putting all the crap into one thread and leaving these threads for purely football matters

Dempsey · 09-01-2012 05:38PM

PauloMN wrote: »

Dempsey, hurry up and get that thread set up, will ya?

I've a pain in my arse reading all the crap on here about song and chants and jumping and dancing.

I'll contact a moderator and see if they'll allow it

PauloMN · 09-01-2012 05:41PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I'll contact a moderator and see if they'll allow it

Thanks - If it's needed, I don't think there'll be much of a problem getting support for the idea from most posters on here and the Rangers thread.

Dempsey · 09-01-2012 06:09PM

PauloMN wrote: »

Thanks - If it's needed, I don't think there'll be much of a problem getting support for the idea from most posters on here and the Rangers thread.

I referenced the post where it was first suggested and implied that the thanks given were a vote of support for the idea.

Knowing my luck, I probably PM'd a moderator that wont be online for a week! :pac:

bobbysands81 · 09-01-2012 10:47PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I referenced the post where it was first suggested and implied that the thanks given were a vote of support for the idea.

Knowing my luck, I probably PM'd a moderator that wont be online for a week! :pac:

My vote is firmly against it. The debate tends to be cyclical, it's just that it's massive news these days.

henke · 09-01-2012 11:28PM

Celtic take Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim on trial. He is 20 years old and recently released by PSV.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7419955/Celtic-look-at-Ibrahim

Personally don't think it is an area we need strengthening and the fact he wasn't good enough for PSV wouldn't fill me with confidence. Anyway we will see what happens with it.

Dempsey · 10-01-2012 02:29PM

henke wrote: »

Celtic take Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim on trial. He is 20 years old and recently released by PSV.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7419955/Celtic-look-at-Ibrahim

Personally don't think it is an area we need strengthening and the fact he wasn't good enough for PSV wouldn't fill me with confidence. Anyway we will see what happens with it.

Looks ****e on football manager too :pac:

Confirmation that Kayal will be out for the rest of the season

http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=1982

BERAM Kayal underwent surgery last night on his injured ankle and the Club can confirm that, unfortunately, our worst fears have been realised and Beram will be out of action for at least four months.

Beram has made a magnificent contribution to the team this season and although not unexpected, clearly this is very disappointing news for both the player and the Club.

However, the Club´s management and medical staff will be giving Beram every support during this time and our priority now will be to ensure he is fit for pre-season.

Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, said: "This is very sad news for Beram. He has been brilliant for us and instrumental in our performances during the season.

"He will definitely be a big loss for us, but more importantly we are disappointed for him to be missing such a large part of the season at a time when he was playing so well.

"Clearly his health and fitness is now our priority and we will be making sure he gets our total support during the coming period."

Meanwhile, there was better news regarding the other injured players. Joe Ledley has recovered from the cut to his eye against Peterhead at the weekend, while Gary Hooper has recovered from his groin strain.

Glenn Loovens and Kris Commons have also returned to training and all four will be available for selection against Dundee United this Saturday, January 14.

Mo Bangura, who tweaked his right knee, faces another week on the sidelines but Mark Wilson and Paul Slane will return to training on Friday. Both will be included in the closed door friendlies over the coming weeks in order to regain match fitness.

Daniel Majstorovic is set to return to training on Monday and could be available for the St Mirren match on January 21.

A big loss but its softened by the emergence of Victor Wanyama and the form of Ki.

Glad to see that most of the injured players are back in training. Did they rip up the turf at Lennoxtown in the end?

Dempsey · 10-01-2012 07:59PM

henke wrote: »

Celtic take Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim on trial. He is 20 years old and recently released by PSV.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7419955/Celtic-look-at-Ibrahim

Personally don't think it is an area we need strengthening and the fact he wasn't good enough for PSV wouldn't fill me with confidence. Anyway we will see what happens with it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16494323.stm

Apparently we've been watching him for several years now and he impressed in a bounce game. Ingolfur Sigurdsson is also on trial with the club.

Basically it sounds like these 2 had potential but lost their way.

bobbysands81 · 11-01-2012 03:29PM

Well done to the PLC and Celtic Charity Fund.

From www.celticfc.net

Celtic's new partnership with Kibera Celts
By: Paul Cuddihy on 11 Jan, 2012 09:38

CELTIC Football Club today announced a new partnership with Kibera Celtic, a Kenyan football team borne out of the ashes of turmoil and violence and now standing as a beacon of hope and peace.

The new partnership will strengthen the ties the club already has with Kibera Celtic, and which has been forged over a period of time, with Celtic giving the Kenyan club kit and equipment.

And during the recent visit to the country by a Celtic Charity Fund group, some of the supporters visited the Kibera Celts (pictured above)

Kibera is one of the world´s biggest slums and is located on the outskirts of Nairobi. It is home to around 1.5million people. Over many years, tribal violence has characterised the area and starvation, malnutrition and disease are a tragic way of life. The average life expectancy of a man is 56 years of age and for a woman is 57 years. Some 20 per cent of children die before their fifth birthday.

Among the tribal violence of 2008, two major figures in the community, John Oyoo and Bernard Ngira, came together and decided that things must change.

Film-maker and Celtic supporter Jamie Doran had been in Kenya producing a documentary about slum-dwellers and realised that the three men had one thing in common - their love of football.

While the two leaders, John and Bernard, were followers of Arsenal and Liverpool, Jamie regaled the two men with tales of Celtic´s exploits around the world. However, it was when he explained Celtic´s founding principles, Celtic´s ethos and the reasons for Celtic´s formation, that a common cause was realised.

And there began the birth of Kibera Celtic. The objective was to build a football club along the same charitable lines as Celtic but with the crucial aim of uniting young men from the rival tribes of Kibera.

The dream was to create the country´s first football force for change - something to catch the imagination of youths brought up in at atmosphere of hate and mistrust.

Early in 2009, the team ran on to a bone-dry sandy pitch. By the end of 2009, the slum of Kibera had awakened and were starting to take their league by storm - now playing in brand new shirts and boots donated by Jamie´s friend, Jim Mullins.

In March 2010, Kibera Celtic played their first game in the Kenyan First Division (Nairobi). This year, they finished third in their league and the club is now hopeful of reaching Kenya´s First Division.

Celtic´s connection with Kibera will be in the form of assisting with achieving publicity and awareness objectives, the sharing of information and news with our supporters' groups, on the work of Kibera Celtic and the sharing of information relating to and support with football coaching matters.

We will also undertake the provision of clothing, kit and equipment, not just by Celtic but by Celtic supporters. This would not only be for the team but for also for kids in the Kibera area.

And through Celtic Charity Fund, the charitable arm of Celtic Football Club, to provide assistance in raising funds for the Kibera Celtic Charity Fund.

Celtic´s Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama was delighted to welcome the project and said: "This is a magnificent idea and one which I totally support.

“Since coming to the club, it is very clear to me that charity and community is what Celtic stands for. Celtic has such a wonderful history of helping others in need and

“I’m honoured that the club, together with many others will be doing so much work in my country to assist so many people.”

Celtic´s Chief Executive Peter Lawwell added: “The work which has gone into developing Kibera Celtic is magnificent and all those involved should be applauded - it is a club and an initiative which we are delighted to support.

“Celtic´s charitable origins mean we will always be much more than a football club and it is important to Celtic to help as many good causes as we can, both at home and abroad.

“We already have a connection with East Africa due to our support of the Famine Appeal last year and it is a connection we are delighted to continue.

“We cannot imagine the harsh realities of life in Kibera and we do not pretend to, however, this is a project which directly uses football as a force for good and one which aims to bring people together and help those in need - it is one we are delighted to be associated with.”

bobbysands81 · 11-01-2012 03:41PM

and another bit of good news from the Official Site:

Delight as Celtic confirm involvement in NextGen Series
By: Mark Henderson on 11 Jan, 2012 13:09

CELTIC Under-19s have confirmed their continued participation in the prestigious Next Gen Series, and the news has been greeted with delight by the Club’s Youth Academy.

The young Hoops took part in the inaugural tournament earlier this season, alongside some of the top clubs on the continent. It saw them face youngsters from Barcelona, Marseille and Manchester City in an innovative, Champions League-style format.

The ground-breaking competition captured the imagination of not only the players but of the Hoops support as well, with thousands turning up at Paradise to cheer on the next batch of emerging talent at the club.

Coaching staff within Celtic´s youth set-up believe that taking part in the NextGen Series has proved beneficial to the young players’ development, and had helped accelerate the promotion of several of them into the top-team, including Marcus Fraser, Dylan McGeouch and Filip Twardzik.

With that in mind, Head of Youth, Chris McCart was naturally elated that Celtic would be involved again next season.

“We are very excited about it,” he told the official Celtic website. “I think it’s been a great experience for us, playing against Barcelona Marseille and Manchester City.

“We had a taste of it last year and we all really enjoyed it. It was great for the players, and what was fantastic was the first-team management could come and watch the players in action, and we´ve seen more young players made their debut this year for the first-team.

“There were a lot of benefits last year in terms of the players’ development. Not only are you playing against top-class European sides but you have the opportunity to play at Celtic Park in front of the fans.

“I’m sure the NextGen games have really helped them with the standard of their games, and playing under those conditions in stadiums and in front of a support."

One of the main advantages for the young Celts in facing teams from the continent was experiencing a different style of football than they are usually accustomed to domestically.

And McCart used the example of Marcus Fraser, who made his first-team bow against Rennes in the UEFA Europa League, as an example of someone who had benefited from the NextGen tournament.

“You saw the progress from each game when they got used to the tempo and style of European football," he explained. “They will slow it down with good passing routines and will raise the tempo as the game has got on, and they have adapted very well to playing against European opposition.

“That experience has helped two or three of them going on to make their first-team debut, in particular Marcus Fraser when he made his first-team debut in the Europa League. He settled in on the back of having played in the NextGen games, so having that sort of European experience at a young age is vital for the club.

“At first-team level, we must be seen to be doing very well in Europe and the more experience the young players get at that stage, the better equipped they will be.”

Although the young Hoops never reached the latter stages at their first attempt, their record of three victories from six games in a challenging group was a terrific effort.

That was certainly the view of the supporters who turned out in their droves to watch the young Hoops in action, and were impressed by what they witnessed.

“I think the fans can relate to it,” added McCart. “They are looking to see the next generation of young players coming through before they reach the first-team.

“The feedback we’ve had has been very good. To get three wins in such a group was very credible but, ultimately, we were disappointed not to get through as it would have been great to continue that experience into the quarter-finals.

"But I think the team equipped themselves very well and were unlucky not to get through."

Celtic were one of the main instigators in helping the tournament get off the ground and, following the huge success of the first one, McCart expects it to prosper, with more of Europe’s elite teams now expressing an interest.

“At the very beginning when it was first suggested to us, we were delighted to be part of it, but we didn’t realise what the scale and quality of the tournament would be," he said.

“Once it got it up and running, a lot of top clubs in Europe realised they had missed the boat, and a lot of them had communicated with ourselves, and other clubs, to see if they could get in.

“So there is a real prestige surrounding it, and it’s going to grow and develop. There is talk of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Bayern Munich coming in next year. So it’s exciting times."

Brewster · 12-01-2012 05:56PM

Was to sorry to learn of Kayal's unfortunate injury. The SPL needs all the good players it can muster and with Naismith and now Kayal it has lost two of it's best performers. As people have said midfield is an area of strength for Celtic and they should be ok. I don't imagine Kayal's absence will have near the same impact on the Celtic team as Naismith's absence has had on Rangers.

A Dub in Glasgo · 12-01-2012 06:28PM

Brewster wrote: »

Was to sorry to learn of Kayal's unfortunate injury. The SPL needs all the good players it can muster and with Naismith and now Kayal it has lost two of it's best performers.

What do you expect when you hachet men like McCulloch playing in the SPL

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 12-01-2012 06:34PM

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

Brewster wrote: »

Was to sorry to learn of Kayal's unfortunate injury. The SPL needs all the good players it can muster and with Naismith and now Kayal it has lost two of it's best performers.

What do you expect when you hachet men like McCulloch playing in the SPL

Aye because Kayal is a timid wee soul

Your own manager cleared McCulloch of all blame in his words it was two professionals committed to winning the ball and Kayal was unfortunately hurt

Dempsey · 12-01-2012 06:47PM

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

What do you expect when you hachet men like McCulloch playing in the SPL

Dont forget Ross Tokely breaking his wrist in a 'tackle' last season. He had a slight concussion afterwards too.

Eirebear · 12-01-2012 08:04PM

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

What do you expect when you hachet men like McCulloch playing in the SPL

3 people went into that tackle poorly. 1 got hurt.

Nevermind, you carry on peddling your bull****.

Dempsey · 12-01-2012 08:13PM

Eirebear wrote: »

3 people went into that tackle poorly. 1 got hurt.

Nevermind, you carry on peddling your bull****.

You say that but produce a screenshot with McCulloch's studs showing and going over the ball!

TheBuilder · 12-01-2012 08:25PM

Dempsey wrote: »

You say that but produce a screenshot with McCulloch's studs showing and going over the ball!

You need your eyes checked if his studs are going over the ball.

How's this one...

Two players going for the ball and Kayal unfortunately came off worse. What is it Mark Hateley says "Just two big players coming together". Nobody tried to hurt anybody.

Eirebear · 12-01-2012 08:38PM

Dempsey wrote: »

You say that but produce a screenshot with McCulloch's studs showing and going over the ball!

McCulloch's studs are hitting the ball in the same way as the other two.

if you go in for a tackle straight legged, theres a chance you'll get hurt.

If i was you i'd go back to worrying about who has the best website.

Dempsey · 12-01-2012 08:45PM

Maybe you should go look at the actual video of the tackle, studs up ,his foot does go over the ball!. Despite what that pictures implies, Kayal is not in the middle of attempting a slide tackle but rather a block and you see this in any video and his planted foot gets the full force of McCulloch tackle. IMO, if his foot wasnt planted, he wouldnt have sustained such a bad injury.

ColeTrain · 12-01-2012 08:57PM

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Well done to the PLC and Celtic Charity Fund.

From www.celticfc.net

Celtic's new partnership with Kibera Celts
By: Paul Cuddihy on 11 Jan, 2012 09:38

Fair play to the club for organising that. Great cause, hopefully Kibera Celtic will become the dominant force in Kenyan Football!

Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

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