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Brendan Rodgers, Chris Sutton, Stephen McGowan

The twin forces operating against the ambitions of Brendan Rodgers

From talking to an agent and someone involved in recruitment at EPL level Nicholson has to put in calls to Peter to steer him through negotiations, sometimes the call has to go to an even higher authority before the current Celtic CEO can sign it off.

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The incredible Union Bears act of sabotage that has their club forever Second Best, at best

by Editor 5 days ago

Ashley viewed all that and was chased out of town. Militant fans and the media demonised him, campaigns against shop staff on Minimum Wage deals were fawningly covered, if big bad Mike could be ousted and ownership returned to Real Rinjurz men all would be well again in the world.

Peter Lawwell, Michael Nicholson, Celtic, Academy

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Michael Nicholson on mute over the big Ibrox cover up

by Editor January 13, 2025

Almost a fortnight on not a word has been said by the SPFL, SFA, or either club. It seems that their joint commitment to the toxic O** F*** brand comes ahead of everything, even a duty of care to employees.

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How Celtic PR set up Brendan Rodgers for incredible own goals

by Editor January 8, 2025

In over 20 years as Celtic’s Communications Manager there has never been a suggestion of an English club swooping to take his skillset into the EPL. What he actually brings to the club is hard to define as Celtic’s detractors enjoy open season to attack the club with their special…

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Brendan Rodgers crosses a dangerous line with attack on fans

by Editor January 6, 2025

In his anger at the personal criticism directed at him since Thursday Rodgers pulled in a couple of smaller issues to criticise the backbone of the Celtic support, the fans that cheered the team onto the park on a bleak January afternoon.

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Watch the fantastic Engels and Bernardo Insta showreels

by Editor January 2, 2025

Scotland probably wasn’t the location that both players envisaged their career’s developing at but in different ways, despite not being regular picks Bernardo and Engels are progressing their careers in the best possible environment.

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Watch as Brendan Rodgers hands out a double verbal slap to Keith Jackson

by Editor December 31, 2024

You’re having to listen to or acknowledge people that couldn’t manage the way out of an empty room and you have to bite your tongue.

Willie Collum, SFA, referee, Kris Boyd, Muir, Aitken, Hardie

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Referee meltdown as Collum refuses to announce officials

by Editor December 21, 2024

For the families of John Beaton and David Dickinson there could be complimentary tickets for a match on January 2 or they might have to ask around to watch their favourite team.

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‘Damage control early’ ‘Big Phil knows his place’ ‘getting the excuses in already’ Clement under attack as excuses backfire

by Editor December 8, 2024

The once dull and boring Belgian has become compulsive viewing, his take on events has brought gas-lighting to new levels with Ibrox fans shaking their heads while supporters of other clubs laugh as his wild outbursts.

Mark Lawwell, Peter Lawwell, Brendan Rodgers

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Sorry Brendan but recruitment by Mark Lawwell was disastrous

by Joe McHugh November 25, 2024

Everyone in employment has to follow the party line, on Friday the Celtic manager went a little too far defending the Chairman’s son, the question had been put to the CEO but Rodgers knows how uncomfortable and unconvincing Nicholson is outside of his comfort bubble.