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Is Celtic’s board completely out of touch with its supporters?
johnprior9992h ago
I’ve never been a “sack the board” guy…….BUT…….. the lack of a vision and strategy is obvious…… get it sorted or get out……🍀
petercassidy8546h ago
Has the board actually got anyone with football back ground . The club needs a complete overhaul from the management side down to how the football side is run. And then there is dated staidium really that also needs a complete overhaul I did the tour last year I could not believe how shabby the trophy room was its stuck in 1980 style.
jasbarr857112h ago
Dermot hubris Desmond says it all
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Which former Celtic player would you add to the current team, and why? 🤔
djdocherty576h ago
Too many to mention🍀
peter.lynch15h ago
The King of course, there cannot be any other answer here surely 👑 although Nakamura gets a nod for set pieces 😉
leeclarke050815h ago
Got to be Larsson. What a player he was.
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Brendan Rodgers is set to return to Glasgow next year for a Q and A with Celtic fans but if you could only ask him one question, what would it be and why?
wylie_p6h ago
Why did you turn your back on us when we were trying for 10? Was it worth it?
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hunt87817h ago
Did the board really back you, or is that the reason you walked away.
madmick8871d ago
Why did u walk away and why were the lack of new faces.

King Kenny makes it to number 39 on TalkingPoints' 50 best footballers of all time! Is that a fair ranking? 👀🍀
madmick8871d ago
I would say yes in world ranking but in British top Ten.
tmcq502d ago
Having saw Kenny play for Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland he should be much higher than that, the problem is that the majority voting are young and never saw the great man play. If it was down to me he's top 10 easily he was a fabulous footballer it's laughable he's that low down.
paddy2d ago
39 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ffs

Which Celtic players would get into Rangers' team, and why? Or is Alan Hutton correct? 😳
markmarston8h ago
No bias here…
conor.mccarthybft1d ago
Full of shit
sean702d ago
Don't know what was funnier Ironsides Hairdoo or his utter lies. 😂

Hugh Keevins has claimed that Rangers will walk their way to the title ahead of Celtic 😯 What is your message to him?
jimgemmell383d ago
A bit early for those comments , but celtic need changes in January
awilson18883d ago
Keevins reek of urine
jas11604d ago
Who cares about his opinion on anything?

What do think of Nygren hitting back at Celtic critics? Fair or has he missed the point?
He says there's 'no point' paying attention to the negativity online 👀
jas11604d ago
I believe our rot set in from his back pass that led to LASK opening goal. Time for him to shut it and prove hes good enough to start. I have big doubts
jasbarr85716d ago
He should do his talking on the park.
mmaca19586d ago
As a long time sufferer of negative comments online, he has my sympathy 😂
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How do you now feel about Celtic's decision to let Stephen Welsh leave?! 🤔
He impressed on his Scotland debut 💪
jas11604d ago
Typical from our useless board, but apparently MON didn't fancy him😱😱😱
paddy7d ago
Welsh was simply not good enough. I’ve no idea why we keep coming back to this.
jimmy1888.cfc7d ago
He was a good servant but obviously was losing faith when he had a good season a few years back and they then brought in garbage to replace him happens all the time with academy players they leave celtic and get games like calum on loan and scales on loan and Christie on loan some come back improved some just keep getting farmed back out but good luck
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What did you make of Carter-Vickers’ comments? Is Sutton correct or was the defender simply telling the truth? 🤔
jonf60676d ago
Remove Martin O'Neill from the equation and our coaching staff hardly set the Heather on fire. Whatever the coaching staff are doing the style we're known for isnt there, the fitness isnt there.. we seem incapable of playing thru a high press, consistently give away the ball under no pressure. in the final third don't seem to able to put in a decent cross
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jasbarr85718d ago
Sutton sees no wrong from his former boss.The coaching is very suspect, tactics are rigid and fitness levels seem short of what is required.
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paddy8d ago
Sutton is so far off the mark here it's unreal. CCV was simply giving an honest account of what EVERY Celtic fan can see. Sutton has had a nightmare here.
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Who is Celtic's best winger right now and why?
Scott Brown thinks there's only one right answer...
jimmy1888.cfc7d ago
Remember we still have the superstar from Portugal
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johntaggart12019d ago
If james forrest could last 90min i would have no hesitation in saying him, toneski just doesent do enough for me he is the only winger that goes backwords more than he goes foward , We have to give hassan time before we can judge
jasbarr857110d ago
Yang by some distance. Defends better, works more consistently and scores some goals.
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What is your REACTION to these comments from Michael Nicholson?
Is there anything you believe Celtic actually got right in the summer?
paddy2d ago
Shambles
mmaca19587d ago
The way things have been at the club in terms of fan/club relationship, there must be question marks around who would want to manage there. I am at the point where I would take Robbie Keane but I know that a lot people would be strongly against it. Lets be honest though, is there anyone out there who could unite us right now. I'm not so sure anymore 😕
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fiercegayle479d ago
Our board are so slow that even when they get things right in certain areas you just know they'll mess up in other ways. For example we make four great quality signings they were late but we got them in. Then rather than continuing in that vein as soon as Lask knock us out of the champions league they revert to type and sign more loans than a bank.
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Eddie Howe...c'mon guys..wise up...Neil Lennon will be the cheaper choice and a nice wee don't rock the boat guy...start from the top and work through the team and get rid of the deadwood..mcgregor included..the guys past his sell bye date..🇮🇪
liamwinning8810d ago
100% Peter..id do it myself but i have a job that keeps me on my toes..🇮🇪
petercassidy85410d ago
Howe going to either manu or spurs depends what manager gets sacked first who in there right mind would want to manage celtic in this present situation .
paddy11d ago
There will be riots if Lennon is anywhere near The Celtic Way
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After pulling out of the Scotland squad, would retiring from international football help prolong Kieran Tierney's Celtic career?
Tell us why you think he should/shouldn't retire
mrcrobo608d ago
Yes , unlike Scales whose international career should now finish his Celtic one after he was one of those voted to play that game against israel especially as he had a choice .
araff619d ago
I thought he had retired from football, returned to us just to top up his pension. At least thats what it looks like from my seat.
matherskorbean10d ago
Keep moving the international is vital to the country, that we back our country,and stand strong as we evolve in the mould, ..........3

It's been a hectic start to the season for Celtic, but what is your honest rating for the 2026/27 campaign so far? 🤔
cameronmacvicar25d ago
An extremely poor start, I was hoping for better this season but it's the same old. Since Ange left the football has been rubbish. Unless their is major change Celtic will not win the league
tommydoherty19515d ago
Average
myrafleming188d ago
D

What do you think of Neil Lennon's damning view of the Celtic dressing room? 👀
wulliebrown179d ago
He's right
lynnlogan6210d ago
true there last 4 games have been shite were not playing as a team and we're playing players out of position
mmaca195812d ago
It's his opinion and he could be right but there are many layers to the issues at Celtic right now, and the hierarchy do not appear to have the skills required to work through them. It's a complete shambles in so many ways. It is good to be able to comment on it here without the toxicity of most social media platforms HH
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Martin O'Neill casts doubt on his future as Celtic boss 👇 What do YOU want the board to do?!
lynnlogan6210d ago
true fully I don't know what's going on Martin is telling the team to get forward and the players keep playing back or sideways there to slow at getting forward use your wingers and keep putting the ball in the box maybe it's time for a clear out
martinmcgrory812d ago
I think McGregor needs to be dropped as he constantly slows up play in. midfield, things need to be more dynamic in midfield and his legs have gone.
stevenpetrie4212d ago
The current players are not good enough to follow O'Neils tactics

👀 Here is how we want Celtic to line up in a crucial Glasgow Derby at Celtic Park...
🤔 What changes would you make?
lynnlogan6210d ago
Duran upfront mheuka lightweight runs about like a headless chicken make carter Vickers captain replace McGregor to light weight scared to tackle teams just run through our midfield like a hot knife through butter
lynnlogan6210d ago
Bollocks where's Duran, mheuka is to light weight runs about like a headless chicken make carter Vickers captain get rid of McGregor to light weight doesn't tackle shitbag
stewartrichford412d ago
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What did YOU think about Celtic captain Callum McGregor walking away from the post-match lap of the pitch after the defeat to Ferencvaros?! 🤔
There were boos from the crowd 👀
lynnlogan6210d ago
Why clap the crowd when you haven't turned up it's patronising instead get your finger out and play for the jersey
paddy10d ago
He should have stood up to it. That’s what captains do
patherat.ph14d ago
Should have kept walking as he is finished as our midfield maestro, can't run,making mistakes that are costly to the team he should admit to himself that he is finished.

Why do you think Celtic's form has nosedived in recent weeks?
Performances and results are getting worse 😤
jimmy1888.cfc7d ago
Its just a blip the players will learn from it and the new players will know now what this club means to us just because we lost 3 games in a week once the new boys get up to speed I think we will destroy teams also think O'Neil should start using the 3-5-2 from his first era with Duran getting knock downs from hogh
lynnlogan6210d ago
There not playing as a team they sit back and let teams come at them they keep playing back and get caught out playing out from the back everyone knows where the pass is going and closes us down we're to slow at going forward just boot the ball up y let the forwards and wingers go for it put the other team under pressure
paul_quinn715d ago
My thoughts are this; Martin is not a coach. He’s a motivator and leaves training to his coaching staff. Martin is gets reports from Maloney. Martin picks the team and formations based on that intel. The team are poorly coached, look unfit and the tactics are poor. Exactly what he did at Hibs and Wigan. Get Maloney out.

Celtic's next five games are looking pretty difficult 😬 What are your expectations from this crucial period?
lynnlogan6210d ago
Play the way we played against lask in the first game keep attacking attack attack attack
johntaggart120116d ago
4 wins out of 5
ericarfa196717d ago
Pressure is on cheatic in the next 5 games.

What should be Martin O'Neill's first order of business after that debacle?
Ferencvaros are next up on Thursday, then it's Rangers again 👀
dgass04919d ago
Ox is suspended for Thursdays game
pauldshapero19d ago
We need the two strikers up front. So change it to 4-4-2 or my preference would be 3-5-2. Sorenson Baur and Nygren. Calmac needs a rest.
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patherat.ph20d ago
Touneki,terrifying mcgregor should all be dropped as they are three empty jerseys
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Who should get most of the blame for Celtic's defeat to Rangers?
lynnlogan6210d ago
The team they never turned up
jonathan.gorrie20d ago
The board but O'Neill got it badly wrong! As much of a legend as he is, surely a global institution such as Celtic should have a more progressive and serious manager
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amirmir20d ago
The players and coaching staff all day long. Couldn't care less about the board at this point. Players can't win duels in a very physical and aggressive game, and the coaching staff don't change anything.
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Tell us what you think about Mark Clattenburg's comments regarding recent Celtic and VAR calls? 🍀🤔
lynnlogan6210d ago
It's never going to be perfect example when the ball was to high and they couldn't tell if ball was in our out of play but referee hav to be stronger on there decisions to much wrestling and pulling Jersey's and to much diving looking for penalties and bookings
mjcairney6323d ago
Mark Clattenburg is 50% correct, the other 50% is down to the biased officials.
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johntaggart120123d ago
Farse
🤔 Who was your Celtic MOTM vs St Johnstone?
lynnlogan6210d ago
Constantly attacking teams he should be on from the start the rest of the team should be looking at him as an example of how a Celtic player should play
jontee635023d ago
He played really well and got the goal
johntaggart120123d ago
Hassan
🔥 CELTIC'S PERFECT START CONTINUES!
dantowen8195125d ago
What an unbelievable reflex save from Johnstone! I felt Sinisalo would benefit from some experienced, but not geriatric, competition and big Sam should provide
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callum_boyle25d ago
I wouldn’t say hard-fought, we were very much in control but we look very solid. Mika Baur goes under the radar for how good he is. Fantastic midfielder and he deserves all the plaudits he gets
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5️⃣ changes in Martin O'Neill's Celtic team to face St Johnstone!
amirmir25d ago
Johnstone making his debut against St Johnstone must be a first! Shame he can't score a goal.
67 Hail Hail are backing Shim Mheuka to start vs St Johnstone. Tell us what changes you would make? 🍀
kingswood18125d ago
Why would you not swap Duran ( right wing) & Hassan ( Right wing) and see what Hassan does when he cuts infield rather than sticking tightly to touchline.
johnprior99926d ago
And rest the captain…👍🍀
djdocherty5727d ago
Defo need to give him the opportunity.
What have you made of Celtic's loan signing Shim Mheuka?
lynnlogan6210d ago
To light weight runs about like headless chicken
amirmir27d ago
There is serious quality there. If Hogh continues to be an injury concern, we could see him starting soon. But so far, impressive impacts off the bench!
What do you make of Mark Clattenburg's comments on Camilo Duran's 'offside' goal?
tmcq5028d ago
Clattenburg's talking mince both goals were onside Sky showed the wrong stills on both calls both ball deliveries had left the passer's boot when the still is supposed to show at the time of contact, there was no reason for VAR to get involved in either decision the onfield decisions should've stood.
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lawrencedelacy128d ago
Never offside
jas116028d ago
Time for our useless SFA/SPFL to invest in a better/clearer system, the one we have is open to mistakes or worse.
⚠️ The SPFL have confirmed that there will be no away fans at any matches between Celtic and Rangers this season.
andrewwestwood8024d ago
In league matches fair enough, but if they cant allow away fans in Cup matches the game should be played at a neutral venue or behind closed doors. Let's be honest there is one club playing funny buggers and its not Celtic.
damiansmyth5029d ago
To To gave Celtic the same punishment as Rangers2012 was corrupt . Celtic fans entered pitch after game was over full of excitement after their win . This happens worldwide without major punishments. H.ns entered pitch clearly to injure & attacked Celtic personnel . When this happens elsewhere stadium is closed for a number of games . punish Celtic the
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liamwinning8829d ago
You have to think safety for the fans and players..pity celtic did'nt go for the juguler and pointed out all the incidents that sevco have been invovled in in the last two seasons..just hope the players have the balls to stick it into them nxt week..🇮🇪
Light work from Celtic. Three more points. What did you think of the game? 🍀😃
geeesse28d ago
A good win
djdocherty5730d ago
Once the newbies settle in I could be an amazing team was good game but I'm sure there's more to come
joywatkins22132d ago
🤞
How many signings do Celtic need to make before the deadline on 3 September?
ebonyandroxy33d ago
4 RB, CB, LB, keeper
jas116033d ago
Gineitis got an assist in a 2-0 defeat? How does that work?
johnprior99933d ago
Full backs….🙄…….. 🍀
Was Hogh injured today ?
ecosdoors35d ago
Did you not see the nick off him in LASK .And CCV s arm s up in not been able to play 90 mins .Something radically wrong . When people run for 3.15 minutes or less in a Marathon .
moanthehoops36d ago
Has a wee nick
🥇 Vote and comment your Celtic MOTM vs Falkirk...
markcoggans6734d ago
Duran 4/5 million would cost 80 million in engerland😇
m.garrity200335d ago
Duran has taken the chance through the middle fair play to him more of the same please Hail! Hail! MG Dublin Eire 🤞⚽️💚🍀🏴☘️🇮🇪
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hunt87836d ago
got to be Duran and Duran.
😅 A win that should've been more comfortable for Celtic against Falkirk, but a win nonetheless.
ecosdoors35d ago
All the ALOXCHAM needed was a goal after his solo Maze run 9/10 YNWA
paulkelliher8836d ago
Well After watching the ox yesterday (( property for a long period I mean )) why the hell is he not playing at least a half . I'm just going to say this ...trusty came on & we conceded ...just saying .
tmcq5036d ago
I think Celtic getting pumped by Lask could be a blessing in disguise we'd have been even more embarrassed in the CL. Its showed up these charlatans and shysters in the boardroom for what they really are we'll struggle in the EL with this squad as it is.
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🙌 So far, so good for Celtic against Falkirk!
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👀 A first Celtic start for Haissem Hassan, but Callum McGregor misses out altogether!
paulkelliher8836d ago
No Hogh .....I'm not going to slag the man off , but I think he was over hyped before he got here & I have to be honest he has missed more sitters than he has scored . Seems easily know off the ball . But still better than the loannees from last season . And he did have a smile (( before kick off ))
callum_boyle36d ago
No Hogh?!? Interesting
martin.crawford36d ago
Nice to see Kennedy on the bench, looked interesting in the early friendlies. Only 17
🔥 Celtic say they are 'shocked' after the SFA ordered them and Rangers to play their next Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors after events at Ibrox in April.
andrewwestwood8024d ago
How can you punish the away club for the home teams ineptitude and lack of security? The SFA took the cowards way out. That was on the Huns not Celtic, theyve done nothing to ensure stewarding is up to scratch.
mikeybhoy195335d ago
Why do you persist in not giving the viewer time to read the whole message? Often 2 or 3 goes to take it all in! Frustrating, to say the least
spanielodonel97635d ago
Terrible that celtic. Get this punishment after all the spiderman pitch invasion with sticks and poles while police a d stewards stood watching flares thrown i to the celtic fa s absolutely a joke 😃
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🇪🇺 CELTIC'S CONFIRMED EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW!
andrewwestwood8024d ago
£45 a ticket for the Europa League? Hahaha youre having a bubble Celtic.
hunt87837d ago
The reason we are not getting the players we were looking at.is because we were just looking.no formal approaches for any of them.just dragging there heels as usual,shame on use, greed .
martinmcgrory837d ago
At the end of the day we are a Europa League team, not a Champions League team, we are not good enough to compete a t the elite level, we are where we belong.
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And so it begins... The players we were after not going to happen now because the purse strings have tightened again. Surely Tuesdays result shows we still need reinforced
malcolmmckinlay2334d ago
No the problem is letting go of players as soon as they show how good they are, I have said it many times in the past Celtic should not be a shop window for the EPL