The gaffer is ragin, like ‘I’m not f***ng talking to him’. He needs to warm up and he’s away like strutting round the pitch the day before a cup final, not arsed. The next day he comes in, misses five sitters, missed a pen.
The European nights, the battle with Celtic to become champions, winning trophies.
Based on two domestic performances there is every reason for the Celtic boardroom to believe that all is well, that a fourth successive title will be celebrated next spring but below the surface things are creaking.
With international breaks in September, October and November the 31-year-old will get the rest that he has been denied over the last eight years as one season blends into another.
We know what we need. We’ve always known what we need. My focus is really with the players who are here. Hopefully we can strengthen the squad over the coming weeks.
I just felt there was more than two minutes to be played in that game. It was a real surprise for myself, and I think most of you guys as well.
After the break there was barely anything between two bad teams, as the match progressed so did the anxiety of the Season Ticket holders as they realised they were watching last season’s performances at a new venue.
That’s why you want to get in not just a player but the right player who can elevate you and the team’s game and that he’s a sufficient level. It will allow you to improve. That’s absolutely key.
Rangers rebel Todd Cantwell could become the latest player to make the move from Ibrox to Trabzonspor after a director at the Turkish club reportedly made a whirlwind trip to Glasgow by private jet to kick off negotiations that will see him seal his exit.
O’Riley knows his worth and had the confidence to step ‘backwards’ from Fulham to time out followed by MK Dons to advance his career. In January 2022 he decided that Celtic under Ange Postecoglou was the platform that his career needed.