3-0 win vs rangers, 2 goals👍 pic.twitter.com/HdEr0EJd7N— Cameron Harper (@cameron__harper) December 7, 2020
Ha. Came here to post the goals, but instead I will say it is a sad year not to have a Yank starting for the "Big Gers..." Timing.
At the beginning of the season, despite the clear talent and finding himself on the 1st team bench a few times, I thought Harper’s chances were going to be limited. Celtic’s pursuit of a record 10th title was the priority and they made direct signings to secure that record title. Experience over youth this season. Well... those piss ants at Rangers are rolling and 13 points clear at the top of the table. Celtic sit 2nd. . I hate to admit it but we aren’t catching those bastards despite our one loss and two games in hand. It ain’t happening. Crashing out of the Europa League also has the faithful all kinds of pissed. With all that said, sooner than later Harper will get his 1st team debut. It will happen when Celtic raise the white flag on the title chase.
The Celtic fans on reddit are pissed. The European performances are especially embarrassing. It seems like a total calamity from a team that couldn't be touched for years and years.
It started with bringing back Neil Lennon. Very few were happy about that. It’s like that whole relationship thing.... you can’t date / marry the same person twice. There’s a reason you broke up the first time. The season emphasis was that record 10th title. Everyone knows it. Everyone wants it. But you can’t neglect the philosophy and everything you did to get those 9 straight titles because you’re obsessed with besting Rangers for 10 straight. They’ve totally neglected CL and Europa League and that’s f****** criminal in my mind. This has been a disaster from the opening whistle of the season. I think Lennon has to go.
⚽️ @ArmstrongOkoflx ⚽️⚽️ @cameron__harper 🎥 All the goals from @CelticFC Colts' derby win in the City of Glasgow Cup yesterday 🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/4omphYlMoX— Celtic FC Academy (@CelticFCAcademy) December 8, 2020
It would be crazy if they don't permit him his debut tomorrow. Celtic have nothing to play for. 1336751037181464576 is not a valid tweet id
Harper was not among the 24 players named to the Celtic squad list for the EL group stage. However, he was “B-listed” which means if someone is dropped he can be added. I suspect since Celtic have nothing to okay for, several youngsters have been added to the roster. We shall see.... if would be a good time to hand Harper a debut.
I thought "Player List B" is equivalent to a regular roster spot, it's just unlimited for "homegrown" players.
B List is anyone who is U-21 who has spent at least 2 years with the club prior to the registration. There can be an unlimited number of B teamers and they can play in any game while they are a member of the B list. Think of it as a place to stash U-21 players, regardless of nationality. He could play for Celtic in the game if they want him to.
📋 Tonight's starting line-up to face @LOSC_EN in the #UEL. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘀 🍀⚪️ pic.twitter.com/IdlzTwv0qc— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 10, 2020
The board gave Lennon the dreaded vote of confidence and we all know what that usually means. The supporters are pissed and have staged some protests in the last week. These next few fixtures: vs Kilmarnock, vs Ross Co, @ Hamilton, and vs Dundee United leading up the the Old Firm clash @ Irbox on Jan 2 will determine Lennon's job. He drops any points before Jan 2 and I think he's a dead man walking. Dermot desmond and Peter Lawwell, two big chiefs, could face the axe, too. I don't know if you can fire Lennon before the Old Firm clash and throw in a new guy or caretaker boss for that match. But...... if you're still 13-14 points behind Rangers - who gives a shit - the title is officially conceded. The title is pretty much Rangers now but you can't wave the white flag just yet. Either way, I think will see Harper a lot more after Christmas. It's setting up nicely for his integration into the squad. Sadly, it's at the expense of a poor season but it is what it is.
Not with the first team during their winter training camp in Dubai. Look out for him being included in the u23 or MNT January camps
This is great news. It's a black hole for our players. Little integration and low upside even if they are. The experiment has failed. It will until Celtic modernizes. Any idea what he does next? There's no body of work at a senior level. He's also not the youngest anymore. Trials in Europe like Sousa? Coming back to California to start his career finally? Neither LA team seems an ideal fit for him though.
I can’t say much because I haven’t seen him play nor had a chance to collect reliable data on his performances, but for someone who was recently hyped as a ‘can’t miss’ prospect, it just seems odd that they never gave him a chance in a league that they are certain to dominate in. Hope he signs somewhere where he can be a first team player.