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Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Luis1967, Aug 31, 2021.

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  1. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Anticipation was the pervading emotion at Celtic Park on Monday night against Hibernian as the crowds returned in the hope of invigorating performances from the new intake helping to deliver a vital three points in the first game of 2022.

    That those wishes were delivered in nothing short of spectacular style was boosted by the unexpected but definitely more-than-welcome and timely return of Portuguese ace, Jota to the action.

    We all feared the worst when he pulled up in the 1-0 win over Hearts at the beginning of December and limped off in the 72nd minute – but when the other half of the Edinburgh twosome arrived on Monday, he made an appearance in the 82nd minute and added to an already memorable occasion.

    That his return was greeted with a new song from the vocal airwaves within Paradise just put the cream on the cake, and the winger was delighted with the new addition to the matchday repertoire at Celtic.

    Speaking to Celtic TV, Jota said: “Yes I’ve heard it. Some friends of mine sent me it through Whatsapp. There’s actually a funny story because it’s an adaptation of one song from O-Zone, and when I was younger I remember I listened to that song a lot of times.

    “Nowadays the Celtic fans are doing that, but for me it was really good and it just reminded me of my childhood and those memories and now, in this moment, it’s really good.

    “I think they were with me when I was younger, they knew that I was listening to this music!”

    Jota received a standing ovation from the Paradise faithful when Ange Postecoglou gave him the go-ahead to enter the fray, and that reception meant almost as much as the opportunity to make a comeback for the player.

    He said: “It’s really good to be back. I was looking to this moment for a while and now that I’m with the team, I just want to start to play and to help them win games and just be with the lads

    ‘The standing ovation was really good. I’ve never had that so good like that.’

    “I think that says a lot of what Celtic is and what Celtic fans are for us, and for the community, for the country.

    “I was just so happy when that happened, but the work keeps on and I have to do much more.




    Hot on the heels of his return, Jota received another surprise, this one later than usual rather than early, as he was presented with the SPFL Player of the Month award for November and, as successful as that month was for the Celt, he aims for the coming months to be even more fruitful for him and his team-mates.

    To that end, he hopes to be involved on Saturday in the Scottish Cup at Alloa, and he is obviously keen to add that particular trophy to the haul this season.

    Jota said: “Everything we are into, we just want to win, no matter if it’s playing cards or if it’s playing in the championship, or if it’s playing in the Europa League, we just want to win.

    “We are very competitive and that’s another chance for us to show what we have, and to do our football.”

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  2. Darksel Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hopefully the whole stadium sings his song and it convinces him to stay
     
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    So true it really is a face palm moment putting that out there.
     
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    The decision will always rest with the player, no one can force him to sign for Celtic whether there is a option to buy or not. It was mooted that if Celtic wanted him they could have him after the loan spell was over, that's clearly not the case.
     
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    He was taking the * out of them in the first couple of minutes. Probably realised that keeping it up would've resulted in a broken leg or something though.

    Huge to have him back.
     
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    We absolutely need to wrap him up in cotton wool, an injury to him and our season is over.

    He needs to start against Hearts, but no way would I be risking him against Dundee United.
     
  12. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thought he was the best player on the park yesterday. Played about half an hour only aswell.
     
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    I'm sure he got clattered by the guy who rattled Guchi as soon as he came on.
     
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    Inexplicably the ref brought it back when we were away and then still failed to book the player who'd been skinned bad..

    Answer's on a postcard please........
     
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    :56:

    Man, our luck is ridiculously bad so wouldn’t rule it out.
     
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    Probably in a minority but I think that Jota song is *. :97: I’ll still sing it though :52:
     
  19. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Going to be massive for us, really hope the acclaim doesn't go to his head, he was a bit 'showboaty' at times I felt on Sat..

    Just needs to continue being clinical..

    Starting tomorrow night.
     
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    Don't think it will mate

    I love a bit of showboat. Jota is capable of delivering G/A either way I think. Could've had one the other day with that lovely cross for Maeda.
     
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