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Brendan Rodgers; "I was born into Celtic"
Topic Started: 20 May 2016, 05:06 PM (2,287,851 Views)
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7/10 all guesses, never heard of any of them
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8/10
“I’ve always said that you can live without water for many days, but you can’t live for a second without hope.”
Now, that one did get me - Ricky Gervais would be chuffed with that one!

Still love our Brendan though.
I got 7. Can't believe he said that. 😂
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4 out of 10. Every one a guess, never heard Rodgers say any of them and I've never seen The Office.
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I got 8/10 :lol:
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I got 10/10!
I got 8.

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Hmmm.....that one was Brendan?
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See a piece on the bbc site where he is claiming we are better than last year.

Hmmmm :ponder:
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Something was eating Brendan Rodgers even before a question was put to him at the daily press conference yesterday. When the line of enquiry that followed, naturally, involved the never-ending helpings of transfer speculation which accompanies any transfer window, the sit-in didn’t prove easily digestible to the Celtic manager.

For one, it wasn’t even the normal sit-in. While ordinarily, Rodgers takes his chair and chats loquaciously with reporters over any subjects raised, yesterday the Irishman said he was too busy to sit, and elected to stand behind the chair set aside for him. An odd situation never witnessed before in his 19 months at the club, so too was the unmistakable curtness Rodgers 
displayed throughout.

It was hard to decipher whether the Celtic manager’s mood wasn’t helped by the fact the transfer-window natter seems to have revolved around losing players more than bringing them to the club.

In the context of yesterday’s conference, it certainly wasn’t helped by raising Kris Commons’ questioning of the club’s transfer activity in the area of central defence. The former Celtic playmaker effectively stated that if Jozo Simunovic was sold – the Bosnian international is reported to be on the radar of Lazio and Burnley – then Rodgers would not have a central defensive pairing fit for purpose for the Europa League tie against Zenit St Petersburg next month.

New signing Marvin Compper is ineligible for the competition, and injured now anyway. With Erik Sviatchenko having gone on loan to former club FC Midtjylland, Commons does not believe teenager Kristoffer Ajer could provide the necessary backline solidity alongside Dedryck Boyata – Rodgers’ recent preferred partnership.

The Celtic manager became narky initially when asked if there had been any concrete offers for Simunovic. “Nothing,” he said. “I don’t want to stand here and talk about players or waste my time trying to give you lines to put in the paper to look to sell players. There are no offers, there is nothing. That’s the same for every player.”

It was then put to Rodgers that “there is a particular scrutiny on you with Europe in mind to strengthen [in central defence]”.

“No, there is not. Scrutiny by whom?” he snapped.

By at least Commons himself, it was suggested?

“Ok, move on. [before under his breath and disdainfully saying] Kris Commons…”

With Nir Bitton also a centre-back option, Rodgers said central defence wasn’t a priority area: “Not for me, no”.

It was though when he was asked, in general terms, whether transfer speculation was what frustrated him most that he found a theme he could really vent his spleen over.

“Yes, it is. I am one that is about deeds not words. I have heard some s**t since I have been up here. It is the one part of your industry that I do not like. I don’t want to stand here and waste my time when I have a mountain of things to do rather than talk about speculation or what Kris Common or other guys have said. Everyone has an opinion but opinions are not always the reality.”

The reality is that Lewis Morgan, who has been loaned back to the St Mirren from whence he was purchased for £300,000, is the only notable signing by Celtic in the month of January. Yet, it was Rodgers who spoke of a “revolving door” at the club after the draw with Rangers on 30 December.

That might suggest a frustrating window so far for Rodgers. When that was put to him, he demurred. “No, not really,” he said. “We know what we want and we’re pretty calm on that. We just need to bring in quality. I’m not concerned about the numbers we bring in. The job here is to bring in quality to improve the level we are at, and that usually takes time.”

Rodgers said no bids have been made for players at other
clubs but he expects that to change in the coming weeks and is “hopeful” Celtic will be stronger coming out of the window than going into it.
https://www.scotsman.com/brendan-rodgers-irked
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Something was eating Brendan Rodgers even before a question was put to him at the daily press conference yesterday. When the line of enquiry that followed, naturally, involved the never-ending helpings of transfer speculation which accompanies any transfer window, the sit-in didn’t prove easily digestible to the Celtic manager.

For one, it wasn’t even the normal sit-in. While ordinarily, Rodgers takes his chair and chats loquaciously with reporters over any subjects raised, yesterday the Irishman said he was too busy to sit, and elected to stand behind the chair set aside for him. An odd situation never witnessed before in his 19 months at the club, so too was the unmistakable curtness Rodgers 
displayed throughout.

It was hard to decipher whether the Celtic manager’s mood wasn’t helped by the fact the transfer-window natter seems to have revolved around losing players more than bringing them to the club.

In the context of yesterday’s conference, it certainly wasn’t helped by raising Kris Commons’ questioning of the club’s transfer activity in the area of central defence. The former Celtic playmaker effectively stated that if Jozo Simunovic was sold – the Bosnian international is reported to be on the radar of Lazio and Burnley – then Rodgers would not have a central defensive pairing fit for purpose for the Europa League tie against Zenit St Petersburg next month.

New signing Marvin Compper is ineligible for the competition, and injured now anyway. With Erik Sviatchenko having gone on loan to former club FC Midtjylland, Commons does not believe teenager Kristoffer Ajer could provide the necessary backline solidity alongside Dedryck Boyata – Rodgers’ recent preferred partnership.

The Celtic manager became narky initially when asked if there had been any concrete offers for Simunovic. “Nothing,” he said. “I don’t want to stand here and talk about players or waste my time trying to give you lines to put in the paper to look to sell players. There are no offers, there is nothing. That’s the same for every player.”

It was then put to Rodgers that “there is a particular scrutiny on you with Europe in mind to strengthen [in central defence]”.

“No, there is not. Scrutiny by whom?” he snapped.

By at least Commons himself, it was suggested?

“Ok, move on. [before under his breath and disdainfully saying] Kris Commons…”

With Nir Bitton also a centre-back option, Rodgers said central defence wasn’t a priority area: “Not for me, no”.

It was though when he was asked, in general terms, whether transfer speculation was what frustrated him most that he found a theme he could really vent his spleen over.

“Yes, it is. I am one that is about deeds not words. I have heard some s**t since I have been up here. It is the one part of your industry that I do not like. I don’t want to stand here and waste my time when I have a mountain of things to do rather than talk about speculation or what Kris Common or other guys have said. Everyone has an opinion but opinions are not always the reality.”

The reality is that Lewis Morgan, who has been loaned back to the St Mirren from whence he was purchased for £300,000, is the only notable signing by Celtic in the month of January. Yet, it was Rodgers who spoke of a “revolving door” at the club after the draw with Rangers on 30 December.

That might suggest a frustrating window so far for Rodgers. When that was put to him, he demurred. “No, not really,” he said. “We know what we want and we’re pretty calm on that. We just need to bring in quality. I’m not concerned about the numbers we bring in. The job here is to bring in quality to improve the level we are at, and that usually takes time.”

Rodgers said no bids have been made for players at other
clubs but he expects that to change in the coming weeks and is “hopeful” Celtic will be stronger coming out of the window than going into it.
https://www.scotsman.com/brendan-rodgers-irked
effing yes BR. You can tell he is really starting not to tolerate these twats any longer.
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Defence not a priority area? effing hell Brendan why must you insist on having one massive glaring weakness?
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NEW signing Marvin Compper has been ruled out for a MONTH with a calf injury — adding to Celtic’s injury woes.

German stopper Compper will miss the Scottish Cup clash with Brechin after being crocked in training in Dubai.

Compper joins Tom Rogic, Stuart Armstrong, Patrick Roberts and Jonny Hayes on the sidelines, with Leigh Griffiths doubtful for the Scottish Cup fourth round tie.

But Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers, who has let Erik Sviatchenko and Liam Henderson leave Celts, insisted he won’t be rushed into panic buys.

Asked if he felt the Hoops’ squad was stretched due to the mounting injuries, Rodgers said: “Yes, but it’s OK.

“We have a good squad, a chance to bring young players up, and see how they cope and develop, then look to get one or two in.

“We know what we want and I’m pretty calm on that. We just need to bring in quality. I’m not concerned about the numbers we bring in.

“The job here is to bring in quality to improve the level we are at — that usually takes time.”

On the latest injury blows to Compper and hernia op star Armstrong, the Celts gaffer added: “Marvin has a calf injury. He will probably be out for four weeks.

“It is unfortunate. He was in Dubai and got injured towards the end of a game we had.

“Stuart should be back training in ten days. We’ve gone for the best treatment possible, so he’s gone straight to Munich for his operation.

“He was playing with the problem and it just got worse and worse, so best to operate now.

“We’ve lost quite a bit of creativity with Patrick Roberts out, too. We’ll hopefully identify the right ones and bring them in.

“Rogic could be six to eight weeks and Roberts is not back until February.

“Leigh Griffiths didn’t train today, so we’ll see how he is. He twisted his ankle a bit, so we’ll see how it is over the next couple of days.”

Compper, 32, has still to kick a ball since his £1 million move from RB Leipzig, while Celts’ other January buy Lewis Morgan has been sent back to St Mirren on loan for the rest of the season.

Rodgers remains interested in Chelsea playmaker Charly Musonda, and is keen to strengthen for next month’s Europa League last 32 tie against Zenit St Petersburg.

Rodgers added: “We bring players in not just for the short-term but for the long-term.

“You think about Europe, of course, but you can’t be governed by it.”

Rodgers recently expressed his desire to ensure Celts are stronger by the end of the window.

He reiterated: “Hopefully that will be the case.”

Ex-Hoops hero Kris Commons has claimed Rodgers would come under pressure and scrutiny for not bringing in another stopper if they were exposed against Zenit.

But the Parkhead boss wasn’t impressed and responded tersely: “I’m about deeds, not words. I’ve heard some s*** since I’ve been up here. I’m worried about deeds.

“I have a mountain of things to do rather than talk about speculation, or what Kris Commons or other guys think.

“Everyone has an opinion, but the opinions are not always the reality.”

Rodgers explained his thinking behind Danish stopper Sviatchenko’s exit on loan to FC Midtjylland.

Rodgers said: “Erik needed to play. Others jumped ahead of him in the queue.

“Denmark are going to the World Cup and if he’s playing then he at least has a chance of getting in the squad.”
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/rodgers-no-panic-buys
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17 Jan 2018, 11:39 PM
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Something was eating Brendan Rodgers even before a question was put to him at the daily press conference yesterday. When the line of enquiry that followed, naturally, involved the never-ending helpings of transfer speculation which accompanies any transfer window, the sit-in didn’t prove easily digestible to the Celtic manager.

For one, it wasn’t even the normal sit-in. While ordinarily, Rodgers takes his chair and chats loquaciously with reporters over any subjects raised, yesterday the Irishman said he was too busy to sit, and elected to stand behind the chair set aside for him. An odd situation never witnessed before in his 19 months at the club, so too was the unmistakable curtness Rodgers 
displayed throughout.

It was hard to decipher whether the Celtic manager’s mood wasn’t helped by the fact the transfer-window natter seems to have revolved around losing players more than bringing them to the club.

In the context of yesterday’s conference, it certainly wasn’t helped by raising Kris Commons’ questioning of the club’s transfer activity in the area of central defence. The former Celtic playmaker effectively stated that if Jozo Simunovic was sold – the Bosnian international is reported to be on the radar of Lazio and Burnley – then Rodgers would not have a central defensive pairing fit for purpose for the Europa League tie against Zenit St Petersburg next month.

New signing Marvin Compper is ineligible for the competition, and injured now anyway. With Erik Sviatchenko having gone on loan to former club FC Midtjylland, Commons does not believe teenager Kristoffer Ajer could provide the necessary backline solidity alongside Dedryck Boyata – Rodgers’ recent preferred partnership.

The Celtic manager became narky initially when asked if there had been any concrete offers for Simunovic. “Nothing,” he said. “I don’t want to stand here and talk about players or waste my time trying to give you lines to put in the paper to look to sell players. There are no offers, there is nothing. That’s the same for every player.”

It was then put to Rodgers that “there is a particular scrutiny on you with Europe in mind to strengthen [in central defence]”.

“No, there is not. Scrutiny by whom?” he snapped.

By at least Commons himself, it was suggested?

“Ok, move on. [before under his breath and disdainfully saying] Kris Commons…”

With Nir Bitton also a centre-back option, Rodgers said central defence wasn’t a priority area: “Not for me, no”.

It was though when he was asked, in general terms, whether transfer speculation was what frustrated him most that he found a theme he could really vent his spleen over.

“Yes, it is. I am one that is about deeds not words. I have heard some s**t since I have been up here. It is the one part of your industry that I do not like. I don’t want to stand here and waste my time when I have a mountain of things to do rather than talk about speculation or what Kris Common or other guys have said. Everyone has an opinion but opinions are not always the reality.”

The reality is that Lewis Morgan, who has been loaned back to the St Mirren from whence he was purchased for £300,000, is the only notable signing by Celtic in the month of January. Yet, it was Rodgers who spoke of a “revolving door” at the club after the draw with Rangers on 30 December.

That might suggest a frustrating window so far for Rodgers. When that was put to him, he demurred. “No, not really,” he said. “We know what we want and we’re pretty calm on that. We just need to bring in quality. I’m not concerned about the numbers we bring in. The job here is to bring in quality to improve the level we are at, and that usually takes time.”

Rodgers said no bids have been made for players at other
clubs but he expects that to change in the coming weeks and is “hopeful” Celtic will be stronger coming out of the window than going into it.
https://www.scotsman.com/brendan-rodgers-irked
effing yes BR. You can tell he is really starting not to tolerate these twats any longer.
And Commons won’t be getting an invite to host any events with the other former players in corporate anytime soon :lol:

You’ve got ‘I came to play for Murty’ on one page and lines like ‘he snapped’ about BR - clearly it’s all getting to him - he knows it’s over and the blue surge is on its way from cessnock - agenda is so transparent
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I got 2/10, and I love The Office and brendan rodgers
8-10 :rocker:
8/10, and I've never seen The Office :ffs: :clap:
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Brendan doesn't seem happy. Whether that is with the press & their admitedly daft questions or the lack of players in is anyone's guess. What concerns me is that he hasn't had to talk with press for a wee while.
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Brendan doesn't seem happy. Whether that is with the press & their admitedly daft questions or the lack of players in is anyone's guess. What concerns me is that he hasn't had to talk with press for a wee while.
You listen to some of the inane questions they ask up here, must be at the breaking point, has been 18 months, everyone has their limit.

It could be player recruitment as well but mostly the press trying to sell everyone.
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Brendan hates Kris Commons!!
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I didn't see a name assigned to the article & heaven forbid, I'd click on it...
But, "Compper is ineligible for Europe, but he's injured now anyway"?
Seriously? They expect to be paid for that level of insight?

How does his injury - which can happen to anyone, at anytime, effect Europe?
Trying to goad the Manager & hook some dafties, their raison detre.
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Commons is a trumpet. Can't go the guy. Be at Andy walker level if he hangs around long enough.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42726127

Commons essentially justifying his own inability to cut it for BR

‘The training is too hard and if ye canny do it he won’t let ye play so it’s not ma fault I got dropped it was his’

He’s offcally a baw bag and he genunely struggles to string together a cohesive sentence on radio or tv
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I`m surprised that its took Brendan so long to see those hun bastard hacks for what they are.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42726127

Commons essentially justifying his own inability to cut it for BR

‘The training is too hard and if ye canny do it he won’t let ye play so it’s not ma fault I got dropped it was his’

He’s offcally a baw bag and he genunely struggles to strng together a cohesive sentence on radio or tv
He does a wee thing were he stares up at the ceiling looking for words to make up a passable sentence. Should be nowhere near the telly as a pundit.
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