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Brendan Rodgers; "I was born into Celtic"
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Topic Started: 20 May 2016, 05:06 PM (2,288,168 Views)
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Haitch
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13 Dec 2016, 11:48 PM
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I think the idea that Dembele somehow "fits into the system" better than Griffiths is a myth. They are both equally as capable of playing upfront for us. The only time I wouldn't dispute Dembele being the absolute number 1 choice is away from home in Europe for his physicality alone, other than that it's fair game.
No, again I disagree & I think Rodgers does as well. Well, I think Rodgers agrees with me
Just kidding mate, we'll agree to disagree
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13 Dec 2016, 11:51 PM
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No, again I disagree & I think Rodgers does as well.
Well, I think Rodgers agrees with me Just kidding mate, we'll agree to disagree Haha, no worries mate
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14 Dec 2016, 12:11 AM
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- 13 Dec 2016, 11:13 PM
Showed again tonight why he is reluctant to play Griff and Dembele. Completely changes the balance of the side. Both players don't lpok like they compliment each other either. Time to go back to Moussa ilup top alone and use Griff if we are chasing a goal.
Or we should play the striker who's in the best form, which at the moment is Griffiths.
Moussa clearly suits Rodgers system better. He might be on a poor run of form in terms of goals but he can still add something different to the team. No harm giving Griff the next game but get Moussa back in the team and up to speed for the huns away. And then there's Sinclair to come back in who brings a lot to Moussas game and links up well. Interesting one unfolding.
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allthewine
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14 Dec 2016, 12:46 AM
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Moussa clearly suits Rodgers system better. He might be on a poor run of form in terms of goals but he can still add something different to the team. No harm giving Griff the next game but get Moussa back in the team and up to speed for the huns away.
And then there's Sinclair to come back in who brings a lot to Moussas game and links up well. Interesting one unfolding. Yep good point, mate.
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Jack Thaler
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14 Dec 2016, 12:50 AM
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No more of that formation.
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MON's Left Eyebrow
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14 Dec 2016, 12:58 AM
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I think tonight was another example of BR giving a different tactical idea a shot but I don't think we'll see it again. He's already said in the past how he isn't convinced by playing both I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames. and Griff in the same team which I think can be, by and large, justified. (I am bracing myself for the, quite correct, response of "BUT THE GOAL WAS THEM BOTH COMBINING" which I think says more about the adaptability and quality of the players we have than the system they were playing)
I think 3 at the back could work but not with the players we have unfortunately. And when KT is fit there is just no reason for us to switch to that unless there was some direct tactical advantage to doing so and in Scotland those occasions will be few and far between. BR's version of the 4-3-3 with a sitting DM and 2 wide winger/inside forward playing off either a skilful target man or a busy poacher works well and suits the players we have at the club. No manager in Scotland will be able to consistently beat it.
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14 Dec 2016, 01:14 AM
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...by playing both I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames.
What on earth is this filter, is there a list anywhere?
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14 Dec 2016, 01:29 AM
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- 14 Dec 2016, 12:58 AM
...by playing both I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames.
What on earth is this filter, is there a list anywhere? Thankfully it's neither Moussassin nor The Griffelo that's been blacklisted, good Timmy nicknames!
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Neil Jung
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14 Dec 2016, 01:30 AM
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I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames.
D e m b e r s it is then
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14 Dec 2016, 02:00 AM
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Hah. Is that so...
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14 Dec 2016, 02:00 AM
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I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames.
D e m b e r s it is then Correct. Moment of madness. I'll never say such hunnery again
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14 Dec 2016, 02:10 AM
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My Liverpool supporting mate calls Brendan Rodgers "Brodge"
Horrible
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14 Dec 2016, 03:32 AM
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I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames.
D e m b e r s it is then
Correct. Moment of madness. I'll never say such hunnery again Pretty scummy of you to be honest mate.
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14 Dec 2016, 07:07 AM
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Just seen that Brendan has the best start domestically of any Celtic manager ever after tonight's win. Beat MON start and hopefully he can build on it. Well done
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14 Dec 2016, 07:20 AM
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I love stupid wee hunnish nicknames.
D e m b e r s it is then
Correct. Moment of madness. I'll never say such hunnery again
Pretty scummy of you to be honest mate. Don't worry, i've committed myself in for a lashing (which is something they actually do here).
I'll learn my lesson.
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14 Dec 2016, 08:52 AM
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My Liverpool supporting mate calls Brendan Rodgers "Brodge"
Horrible Does he pronounce it B-rodge?
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14 Dec 2016, 09:30 AM
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Away from formations for a wee bit, here is an article about BR and his involvement with a charity.
BADGE OF HONOUR Lapel badge worn by Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers a symbol of incredible charity work done in memory of his beloved parents Hospice where Rodgers' mum and dad both passed away reveal the heartbreaking story behind the pin on the Hoops gaffer's lapel
Spoiler: click to toggle EXCLUSIVE BY KENNY MACDONALD 13th December 2016, 10:00 pm YOU’D hardly notice the badge on Brendan Rodgers’ lapel. But it hides a story of heartbreak, sorrow and generosity. It represents the Northern Ireland Hospice, and Celtic manager Rodgers wears it on a regular basis. But it’s more than just doing his bit and backing a charity in his native land. This is personal. Rodgers suffered the heartbreak of losing his mother and father to cancer in the space of a year. His dad Malachy spent his last days being cared for by the NI Hospice, while the Northern Irishman was building up his managerial reputation at Swansea. The care and attention he and mum Christina received there stuck in Rodgers’ mind when he moved to Liverpool, and when he was contacted by the Hospice with a request to become an ambassador, he didn’t hesitate. NI Hospice spokesman Alex McGreevy said: “My memory goes back to when we first contacted Brendan to ask him to become an ambassador for us. “At the time Liverpool were going for the Premiership title and the FA Cup, as well as playing in the Europa League, so it took a bit of time to get to him. “But when I did, he was actually very apologetic about how long it had taken. “With some of our other ambassadors, they like things in writing, with e-mails back and forward about what their responsibilities are. “With Brendan there was none of that. His exact words were ‘Tell me what you want me to do, I’m there’. Rodgers gets behind the wheel as ground is broken on the adult facility at NI Hospice 5 Rodgers gets behind the wheel as ground is broken on the adult facility at NI Hospice “He told me the hospice had done great things for his family when his parents were ill and he wanted to acknowledge that.” Rodgers’ mother Christina died suddenly at the age of 53 in 2010, with Malachy succumbing to throat cancer in September 2011. In the tiny seaside village of Carnlough where they were from, the mourning was deeply felt — all the more so because Brendan, the eldest of their five sons, was away working in England. Alex continued: “A few weeks after he’d started representing us, he told me he would be donating £100,000 to the Hospice in his mother’s name. “That was a fabulous enough gesture. But there was more to it than that. He didn’t just say ‘Here’s £100,000’. “The stipulation was it was to be used for something that would benefit the nursing staff in their work. Brendan was really appreciative of the way they had looked after his mother when she was ill. “So we used it to install a brand new state-of-the-art communications system which allows patients to contact staff directly and staff to contact one another. “And in May he and his partner Charlotte ran the Belfast Marathon to help raise funds for the Hospice.” McGreevy revealed since Rodgers started wearing the NI Hospice lapel pin, he’s been inundated with enquiries and offers from Celtic fans. He said: “Again, that was something Brendan did off his own back. “He came along to an evening we hosted to announce him becoming an ambassador. “He’d finished at Liverpool and when he made his acceptance speech he held up the pin and said ‘I’m between jobs at the moment, but wherever I end up next, I’ll wear this on my lapel’. “We’d been planning to ask him to wear it when he could, but he beat us to it — and as usual he’s been as good as his word. “When he moved up to Scotland we began getting e-mails asking us if the badge he had on was ours. “People had spotted him wearing it on TV at press conferences and in interviews. “We have had Celtic supporters asking us what they can do to help us. “One Celtic director came on and said he wanted to donate flights from Northern Ireland to Glasgow, a hotel room, all transfers and tickets to go and see Justin Bieber in October. “We were delighted to accept, but I asked him why he was doing it and he just said ‘It’s Brendan’s charity’. “You can’t buy that kind of awareness. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/299462/the-badge-worn-by-celtic-boss-brendan-rodgers-on-his-suit-is-a-tribute-to-tragic-parents-who-died-of-cancer/
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14 Dec 2016, 10:04 AM
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No more of that formation. Didn't think the formation was the problem.
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14 Dec 2016, 11:34 AM
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No more of that formation.
Didn't think the formation was the problem. We'll need to learn how to play different ways, otherwise we'll get eaten alive in the CL. People know how we play now, we have to be capable of mixing it up. The learning experience will be too much for some fans but the patience will pay dividend. Last night we got the job done against the most defensive side we've seen in quite some time, next time Brendan tries something different I think most will understand why.
Predictability eventually destroys good sides, ive confidence that Brendan will experiment, he will be fluid and it will be worth any growing pains as these players learn and improve as their horizons are broadened.
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14 Dec 2016, 11:51 AM
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Away from formations for a wee bit, here is an article about BR and his involvement with a charity. BADGE OF HONOUR Lapel badge worn by Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers a symbol of incredible charity work done in memory of his beloved parentsHospice where Rodgers' mum and dad both passed away reveal the heartbreaking story behind the pin on the Hoops gaffer's lapel Spoiler: click to toggle EXCLUSIVE BY KENNY MACDONALD 13th December 2016, 10:00 pm YOU’D hardly notice the badge on Brendan Rodgers’ lapel. But it hides a story of heartbreak, sorrow and generosity. It represents the Northern Ireland Hospice, and Celtic manager Rodgers wears it on a regular basis. But it’s more than just doing his bit and backing a charity in his native land. This is personal. Rodgers suffered the heartbreak of losing his mother and father to cancer in the space of a year. His dad Malachy spent his last days being cared for by the NI Hospice, while the Northern Irishman was building up his managerial reputation at Swansea. The care and attention he and mum Christina received there stuck in Rodgers’ mind when he moved to Liverpool, and when he was contacted by the Hospice with a request to become an ambassador, he didn’t hesitate. NI Hospice spokesman Alex McGreevy said: “My memory goes back to when we first contacted Brendan to ask him to become an ambassador for us. “At the time Liverpool were going for the Premiership title and the FA Cup, as well as playing in the Europa League, so it took a bit of time to get to him. “But when I did, he was actually very apologetic about how long it had taken. “With some of our other ambassadors, they like things in writing, with e-mails back and forward about what their responsibilities are. “With Brendan there was none of that. His exact words were ‘Tell me what you want me to do, I’m there’. Rodgers gets behind the wheel as ground is broken on the adult facility at NI Hospice 5 Rodgers gets behind the wheel as ground is broken on the adult facility at NI Hospice “He told me the hospice had done great things for his family when his parents were ill and he wanted to acknowledge that.” Rodgers’ mother Christina died suddenly at the age of 53 in 2010, with Malachy succumbing to throat cancer in September 2011. In the tiny seaside village of Carnlough where they were from, the mourning was deeply felt — all the more so because Brendan, the eldest of their five sons, was away working in England. Alex continued: “A few weeks after he’d started representing us, he told me he would be donating £100,000 to the Hospice in his mother’s name. “That was a fabulous enough gesture. But there was more to it than that. He didn’t just say ‘Here’s £100,000’. “The stipulation was it was to be used for something that would benefit the nursing staff in their work. Brendan was really appreciative of the way they had looked after his mother when she was ill. “So we used it to install a brand new state-of-the-art communications system which allows patients to contact staff directly and staff to contact one another. “And in May he and his partner Charlotte ran the Belfast Marathon to help raise funds for the Hospice.” McGreevy revealed since Rodgers started wearing the NI Hospice lapel pin, he’s been inundated with enquiries and offers from Celtic fans. He said: “Again, that was something Brendan did off his own back. “He came along to an evening we hosted to announce him becoming an ambassador. “He’d finished at Liverpool and when he made his acceptance speech he held up the pin and said ‘I’m between jobs at the moment, but wherever I end up next, I’ll wear this on my lapel’. “We’d been planning to ask him to wear it when he could, but he beat us to it — and as usual he’s been as good as his word. “When he moved up to Scotland we began getting e-mails asking us if the badge he had on was ours. “People had spotted him wearing it on TV at press conferences and in interviews. “We have had Celtic supporters asking us what they can do to help us. “One Celtic director came on and said he wanted to donate flights from Northern Ireland to Glasgow, a hotel room, all transfers and tickets to go and see Justin Bieber in October. “We were delighted to accept, but I asked him why he was doing it and he just said ‘It’s Brendan’s charity’. “You can’t buy that kind of awareness. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/299462/the-badge-worn-by-celtic-boss-brendan-rodgers-on-his-suit-is-a-tribute-to-tragic-parents-who-died-of-cancer/
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