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Damien Duff & Stephen McManus join Celtic’s Academy coaching team

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Henrik 07, Jan 14, 2019.

Discuss Damien Duff & Stephen McManus join Celtic’s Academy coaching team in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    Think he might be one of those fans that oh Celtic are my Scottish team but rarely take an active interest in how we do. I know he has been to games with Shay Given(an actual Celtic fan) but that could be no more than one of us going to a game in London with a relative who supports the home team. I don't think he's a real fan like Lenny or Tierney. If one of our players/management bleeds green you know it.
     
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  2. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    CIRCUMSTANCES in football can change very quickly, and recent events have confirmed that again to Damien Duff. Just a few months ago, he was coaching Shamrock Rovers’ Under-15 side back home in Ireland. On Wednesday night, he was in the away dugout at Tynecastle as Celtic first-team coach.

    Having initially joined as part of the coaching set-up with the reserves, he was delighted to join Neil Lennon and John Kennedy in taking the first team following the managerial changes earlier this week.

    And speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, the former Republic of Ireland internationalist explained that he will provide whatever help is required as the Hoops chase further domestic honours this season.

    “I’m ready for it,” he said. “I know the role and I know the club, and it’s a massive honour. Celtic is more than a club. Here, you’re fighting for more than that - you’re fighting for a cause as well. I know what the club means to fans. It means the same to me, so I’m ready.

    “I understand the club and, Celtic Football Club aside, myself and football, I’m all about emotion and enthusiasm.

    “There’s a bit of me that’s sad to see the back of the reserves for now. I felt like they were starting to really understand me and the way I work. The game against the Kilmarnock reserves is the best they’ve been, and for 70-80 minutes they were brilliant.

    “What I’ve enjoyed up until now is improving young players. I feel I’m good at it, so I guess I’ll miss that side of it, but I’ll still be keeping an eye on them and helping them whenever I can.

    “There were four or five of them training with the first team after the Hearts game. That’s what the club’s built on, bringing youth through so nothing’s going to change.

    “It’s obviously a massive step up to the first team. There will be more quality and a quicker tempo, but I’ll just be helping the gaffer and John wherever I can. That’s what I’m here for.”
     
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    The full bench bar one player who didn't even stand up :fear:
     
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  6. DamienCorkBhoy

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    Who?
     
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    Sorry I was just coming back to say I had spotted him after looking back.
     
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    Probably thinking "that * convinced me to stay here when Chelsea could have doubled my wages to sit on a bench and has jumped hisel..."
    He apparently led the singing in that pub later "hope you die in your sleep..."
     
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    I love how we have duffs experience in the background played internationals won the epl etc and been to the latter stages of the champions league all at a top 6 club in the epl hopefully youngsters will look to him for advice.
     
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    Never realised he was only 40, stopped playing years ago as well.
     
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    3 and a bit years ago. He was playing in England less than 5 years ago.
     
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    Kennedys team would take his , wa Naka an Lubo just scoring from everywhere , playing closest to the goal lol
     
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  19. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    No chance.:fear:
     
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