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Leigh Griffiths

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Vertie Auld, Jan 31, 2014.

Discuss Leigh Griffiths in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. cat123

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    Yeah a lot of them are just * idiots. Griffith is just a total car crash at times. The fact the girl was underage is the only reason we are probably hearing about it. I don't think he's a paedo or anything like that.

    I'm not making excuses for him still an eejit.
     
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  2. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    In fairness to other footballers, Griffiths is a complete numbskull and always has been. They aren't all like him fs.

    There's definitely been a lack of professionalism throughout Scottish players for years though, you only need to watch the open goal podcasts on YouTube with Simon Ferry and all of the guys that go on that.

    Aye the stories are hilarious at times but end of the day many of them are sitting there early or late 30s having been able to achieve a lot more in their careers if they'd actually switched on. Paul Slane one of them and he's the host fs.

    Have to hope times have changed somewhat.
     
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  3. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I remember reading an article in 442 magazine a few years ago. I can’t remember which player it was, but he was French and had played in England. Said when he first came over he couldn’t believe players would eat a burger and chips the day before a match. :56:
     
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  4. LectersLuncheon

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    I didn't equate anything.

    Learn to read before you make accusatory statements.

    For the benefit of your feigned outrage, I was making a point about the nature of young, poorly educated footballers and how their morals become compromised through a lack of maturity.

    Also, I never stated him not knowing was an "excuse".

    It does however, go some way to EXCUSE and perhaps negate the narrative of child predator, which youre obviously inclined to entertain.

    If you enjoy taking leaps of logic in order to facilitate your self serving sense of outrage, I suggest you Google "followfollow".

    You'll feel right at home over there with the rest of the moon howlers.
     
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    I've defended him before on here, while acknowledging that he's always been a * idiot, but he's now beyond defendable.

    Absolute * halfwit. When he signed for Celtic he should have binned all forms of social media, far too big a club to be * about, arguing with fans making ridiculous comments and all sorts of *.

    That was even before this carry on. He'll probably end up playing for an * team next. What a * let down.
     
  6. richie87 Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think that the modern footballer ie the 16-20 year olds should still be in education like a tradesman is and that clubs have a responsibility to make sure that they continue their education it should be part of their day like a college and part of the curriculum should be social media and how to conduct themselves.
     
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  7. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    There's the story about Keane getting on the bus after the Clyde game or something and John Hartson had a packet of crisps and a can of cola :giggle1:
     
  8. paulie walnuts Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Giving him an extension was just * lazy and typical of the club. It’s hardly a surprise that he has been caught misbehaving.
    If we’d bothered to put the effort in and look, I’m sure we could have found a younger, more professional striker to do a much better job.
    He’s offered very little for a few years now and shouldn’t be anywhere near our first team squad.
     
  9. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Monster Munch and Irn Bru it was....at least John's a man of taste
     
  10. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Any serious club, or organisation of any type, would have punted him years ago.
     
  11. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think in the last 10 years lots of clubs keep them fairly well educated up to 18 as your actual chances of making it are not great or you could get injured young.
     
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    the guy is off his nut.... he not got a mrs as well shouldn't be asking anyone for scuddies
     
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    Griff's problems shouldn't be our problems, we're a big club being run by amateurs.
     
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    Lustig said similar about the culture shock he got even he first came to Celtic.

    Talking about it being normal for players to eating choclate and drinking fizzy drinks.

    This doesn't reflect too well on Lennon's first tenure either tbh

    https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/celtic-deila-wants-squad-lose-weight-speed-1999946
     
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  15. oh bhoy

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    What young poorly educated footballer are you on about ? A 30 year old griffiths?
    I still don't see what point you are trying to make, probably due to my poor reading skills but what has your friend banging Neil Lennon got to do with anything, maybe she is the poorly educated one with questionable morals or maybe she just needs glasses
    Your previous post began I read he didn't know her age and she confirmed that all I have to say to that is so * what
     
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    Jaysus. Your man is criticizing a culture that he has experienced amoung Celtic players of pestering women, cheating, and engaging in inappropriate behavior.

    If there is a childish and dangerous culture at the club of players thinking they can do what they want then you only enable behaviour like Griffiths (or at least do little to stop it). Btw, I can't stand over any of what your man has said, but I think his point is a clear one.
     
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    I'm so disappointed in him. I've seen the lassies Instagram. She plays for Hearts ladies, under 16s. I find it hard to believe he didn't know her age.

    His social media, Tik Tok videos are humiliating.

    His wife will be furious. His football career is finished.

    There's no way he was hacked either, social media is his thing. What a * *.
     
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    * *, this guy is his worst enemy!

    The chances he has blown, I was all for him getting 1 last chance with a new manager and was pleased we gave him a new contract.
    Rip that contract up and bin this * waster, a total waste of talent!
     
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    Said a few years back ...he's good at tying scarves and waving Irish tricolour flags at Ibrox..... that's about it...go fall down a deep hole ya wee fukin creep
     
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