Not playing in the Old firm match today and Samaras has just got a brace. Anyone been keeping tabs on him?? Not happening for him this season
not scored since a hat trick in early November - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Play...playerID=42483 -but he's still the third top scoring Irish player this season so far with 9 goals - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/MonthlyStats?month=13Originally Posted by elroy
Stokes was out injured or sick for a few games in December. He played in the game before this one and did alright. McCourt has played himself into the team - started and finished the game. Lennon took a few selection risks (some were forced) and changed formation. Samaras played alone upfront off McCourt and played with purpose.
Stokes will get back into the team and should have plenty more opportunities this season.
Hooper is out injured, first choice striker.
As geysir says, McCourt has played his way in to the team with 3 consecutive 90 minute appearances (who'd have thought it!) Samaras bizarrely imo still gets his opportunity and was unplayable yesterday - fair play to him.
Stokes was on the bench and did not feature, and he hasnt done much of late, when he did get a run of games he was playing out wide which didnt really get the best out of him.
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Speaking of Irish who don't make it at Celtic, where is Willo Flood these days?
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
he's at Middlesbrough, got injured on the first day of the season and still no date on his return: http://www.mfc.co.uk/articles/201008..._70638_2114794
Stokes is a fancy dan. The company he is keeping in Glasgow leaves a lot to be desired. Needs to get a grip real soon, or he is heading for the scrap heap.
Always look on the bright side of life
Daryl Murphy too?
Got 15 minutes the other week. Came on as sub only to get 'injured' himself. From what I've read on the various message boards, he's getting a lot of stick at the moment from the Celtic support. Body language not right, looks out of his depth etc...
Have to say, I have never fancied him from the very little I have seen of him. Anyway I know he has his own thread but Murphy will be a failure before Stokes at Celtic in my opinion. Thats not meant to sound as negative as it does!!!
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Care to expand? He has had similar accusations thrown at him in the past at almost every club he was at but seemed to have 'matured' in recent times.
Not in the least bit surprised at this, it was the only reason anyone could understand why Hibs let him go for under 1.5 million with two years left on his contract. The lad is a natural striker but trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes, didn't matter at Hibs and Falkirk where he was the first name on the teamsheet every week, but if he blows this chance after everything that happened at Sunderland he's done for as a top level striker.
The difference with Daryl Murphy is that he's not good enough. Stokes is good enough but unfortunately is also a complete tool.
Exactly what trouble has followed young Anthony to Glasgow?
Isn't it more or less tradition for all Irish players in Glasgow to spend every night in the clubs? Neil Lennon used to love getting beaten up and Darren O'Dea used to act as McGeady's bodyguard when they went out. It's not coincidence O'Dea left right after McGeady went to Moscow - his work in Glasgow was done.
Leon Best would love it.
you have to question anyone who was writing about how great he was in the Star every week at 15 years of age.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
Being a glass half full person, Stokes' work ethic has impressed me at Celtic, and even his celebrations when they scored against Rangers when he was on the bench, indicate he is developing into a more mature player.
I played against him when he was 15. He was crap!
I read that Celtic are making a serious bid to sign Norwegian international Huseklepp, the one who scored against us. He is a better player than our young Anthony.
The Celtic squad is getting well bloated. Should the signing be completed, I'd say Murphy will be farmed out to oblivion and Anthony will have a serious challenge to get game time.
What age were you?
17 or 18 I think. Might have also been a factor.
there's also talk of Adam rooney coming in so i believe - inverness will get nothing if he leaves in the summer - 2 russian clubs are also interested in him - will more than likely spell the end for murphy - i'll be at 3 Celtic games in the starting this saturday against his i'll keep you all posted
Scored an injury time penalty to spare Celtic's blushes tonight against Hamilton and had a second disallowed moments later in seemingly dodgy circumstances.
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