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26 May 2026 17:36:56
On Sunday an Orange parade had to SCRAMBLE as it was hit by eggs thrown from a building, the orangemen had to WALK ON EGG SHELLS and some bandsmen were at BOILING POINT
An Orange Lodge spokesperson said "it was a peaceful march and others EGGED ON the perpretators"
A police spokesperson said we are looking for people in SHELL SUITS".

26 May 2026 12:15:34
I think everyone and his dog can tell at this stage that the rebuild needed is a mammoth task. Perhaps the biggest in recent memory. I have just had a look at our squad list and its probably more worrying the more you look at the full list. Its extraordinary out of a senior squad of approx. 40 players I can only see 10-11 players worth keeping for next season. And of these 10-11 players I think only 3-4 players are good enough to be in our starting 11. I know I shouldn't be but the amount of dross we need to get rid off and get rid off fast is scary.
Out of the loan players only Araujo and sarrachi would be deserving of returning. Both are decent back ups. I can't see either returning though.
Adamu, Cvancara and mvuka were all a waste of time. Young Arthur done ok but he likely won't be needed back.
Iheanacho and Oxlade I would like to see both offered another 12 months each on the basis they can prove their fitness over the summer. Both are experienced and can be decent squad players.
The following is a list of players that will hopefully move on as they are either past it, are in decline or have never been good enough to be at Celtic.
Schmeichel (long past it)
Ralston (great servant but will be 3rd choice now after AJ and Donovan)
Trusty (too inconsistent)
CCV (never fit)
Welsh (not good enough)
Murray (hasn't progressed as hoped)
Nawrocki (not good enough)
Inamura (not good enough)
Montgomery (not good enough)
McGregor (legend but best to move on)
Holm (not good enough)
Bernardo (looks disinterested. Shocking decline)
Hatate (1 good game every 10 simply not good enough)
Jota (will never be the same after injury. Very unfortunate)
Tounetki (could come good if works on end product. can't see it though)
Balikwisha (up there with worst signings in clubs history
Palma (not good enough)
Yamada (not good enough)

Both Forrest and McCowan will both stay as they have signed new contracts but Forrest is long past it and McCowan rarely offers anything. I feel both contracts were extended for eligibility reasons. I wouldn't be too upset if either moved on.

This leaves the following players worth keeping on next season.
Sinisalo (decent keeper. don't think good enough for Europe though)
Doohan (will do as 3rd choice)
Donovan (had a great debut season)
Scales (very useful player but we need better)
Tierney (had a good season. Surprised me how many minutes he played)
Engels (we should build this team around him. Will only get better)
Nygren (has a lot to work on but goals are invaluable)
Maeda (like engels we should be building this team around him)
yang (done ok. is improving)
Osmand (very inexperienced but huge potential)
Kenny (done really well on loan. still very young and could be decent backup)

I know Maeda is likely to leave and engels will also be wanted but I hope both stay on.
That's 20 players I have mentioned that will hopefully leave or will want to leave. 28 if you include the 6 loanees and both Iheanacho and Oxlade. With a squad of over 40 we need to get this down to between 25 and 30 which is standard. 40 senior players on the wage bill at one time is ridiculous and highlights further our recruitment failures.
This is all obviously very subjective and everyone will have their own thoughts and opinions on each player but I think we can all agree this rebuild needed is on another level.

On a final note, thanks to Ed and everyone that contributes to the site for what's been a quite remarkable season. Bring on next!

{Ed007's Note - Cheers DT mate 👍🏻🍀

26 May 2026 13:03:16
Good post.

26 May 2026 17:17:19
DT let's hope we can make next season just a bit less frantic and less of a Cluster F *** in the middle.

26 May 2026 17:30:42
I can't disagree with your post DT, it's a big task to move so many players on but it's desperately needed, as is bringing in better players to the club.

Maeda's kids were apparently taken out of their school 4 weeks ago. Whether true or not, I personally believe that he's away.

We could make a ton of cash selling a load of the first team squad.

26 May 2026 08:15:55
Supposedly reignited our interest in Hogh.

26 May 2026 10:58:40
O'Neil and his team done their bit. The player's stepped up and done their bit.
The lifeblood of our club The fans did their bit
Now it's time the Board do their bit as they have failed massively in the last few windows! Appoint a manager to build a spine to the team and get a rebuild done ASAP!

26 May 2026 12:27:34
The Board has had many months to sort this out yet once again - nothing.
At this stage our manager and coaching team should be in place and recruitment well underway - I am already fearing that no plans have been made.

25 May 2026
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25 May 2026 22:06:53
I was looking at a few League stats from this season.

Celtic had 83 shots more than Hearts this season.
Celtic had the most shots in the league but Sevco actually had more shots on target.
Although Celtic hit the woodwork a massive 30 times in 38 league games compared to Sevco hitting the woodwork only 13 times.

Celtic easily had the most crosses in the league but I was surprised to notice the lowest scorers in the league St. Mirren had the 2nd most crosses.

26 May 2026 11:02:43
Sly sports last night during the Partick and St Mirren game-Sevco scored most goals in the first 15 minutes of games than any other club😂And?

26 May 2026 11:05:56
Shelling long balls is their thing. Calling them crosses is generous but they do what they can with what they have.