Off to [Perth tonight for Ronny's last away game with us and hope he gets a good send off from the fans that have backed the team all season. Hoping to see Izzy get a run out if not tonight then definitely Sunday and maybe a couple of new faces in the team.
I was glad to see certain players get a run out last night and although it never quite clicked, I would like to see a similar team for the game on Sunday...minus Efe f****** Ambrose. There really is nothing else that can be said about him that hasn't been said before. Play ANYBODY before him. Not quite on the same level as Ambrose but Johansen can disappear as well. I really can't see what he offers us that any of our other midfielders couldn't do better. Christie showed some good energy and there looks to be some promise there. Allan didn't have too much effect on the game, but I think the boy is a decent squad player. Erik strolled it again for the most part and the only issue I see for him in Scotland is that he will relax too much at times and make errors on the back of it (ala Amoruso when at Rangers). I'm liking what i'm seeing from McGregor. I've always quite liked him and felt that he got a bit of unfair criticism from the fans for a wee while earlier in the season. Has an eye for goal and plays intelligently. Another great goal from Griffiths to cap a great season from him. Hopefully he will get a bit more help next season.
I know we've had a discussion on the view of some that Peter Lawwell signs players for us. Here is the answer from the man himself when faced with that question. ChristianH @ChristianH1984 6h6 hours ago "I do not sign the players. Categorically, I do contracts and transfer fees. The manager picks the players and has the final say.", PL. ChristianH @ChristianH1984 6h6 hours ago 'We have a scouting system which reports to the manager, we find options and the manager makes the call.", PL. ChristianH @ChristianH1984 6h6 hours ago "I don't have the experience or the qualifications or the ability to pick players.", PL
Excellent today. Fine finish to the season and a few players have certainly given the new manager food for thought. And well done to Jack Aitchison, 16 years old and scores with his first touch, excellent. Another step towards ten in a row.
How ironic that arguably the best performance under Ronny comes in his very last game. From start to finish today that was great to watch. Energy, purpose, great goals and great football. Great to see Armstrong produce the sort of display that he is well capable of and Christie bringing fantastic energy and a great attitude to the side. The whole team were at it for the whole game and constantly closing Motherwell down and not giving them an inch. When in possession we passed to well and always looked dangerous with each attack. A never to be forgotten day for Tierney and Aitchison. Hopefully both will kick on and be around to savour more moments like those. That display today shows that we aren't in that bad a shape. There simply needs to be more consistency and discipline over the season and a few quality additions to push us up a level.
What a day in Paradise. The sun was splitting the trees, the performance was superb, the atmosphere fantastic and a tremendous send off for both Izzeguire and Delia. Thought the Green Brigade banners were top notch and a disappointing season was ended in real style. Ronny will go on to be a very good manager (in my opinion) and I wish wee Izzy all the luck in the world. A great Celtic day.
You can think what you like about Ronny Delia but what can never be in doubt is his honesty and genuine passion for our club. I don't think you'll see Delia prepared to slaughter everything about Celtic every week to earn a coin with the Scottish media. Freeview | CelticTV A fantastic interview
Scepovic and Carlton Cole both left today. I think we sold Scepovic and Cole was a mutual termination.
I haven't no. I don't think we'd have got much to be honest but it's something in the pot and he's off the wage bill.
