tarapoa Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Strong St Johnstone would boost Celtic's European chances insists former Hoops boss Martin O'Neill The Parkhead hero, who led Celtic to the 2003 UEFA Cup final in Seville, reckons a challenge from McDiarmid Park would push his old club on. Martin O'Neill believes Celtic's European ambitions would benefit from a "strong St Johnstone " side. The former Celtic boss, who took the Hoops to the 2003 UEFA Cup final in Seville where they lost 3-2 to Porto, returned to Parkhead with his Republic of Ireland side for Scott Brown's testimonial game. After the 2-2 draw, the Celtic skipper was able to pose in front of all three domestic trophies for an unprecedented second successive year and under manager Brendan Rodgers, following Saturday's 2-0 William Hill Scottish Cup final win over Motherwell at Hampden. O'Neill, who won the treble with Celtic in 2001, said afterwards: "It is extremely difficult. Even the great Jock Stein had difficulty with it as well, but of course the 1967 side (which won the European Cup) eclipsed everything. It is a great achievement. To do it is very good, to do it twice on the trot is excellent and they deserve it too. "You would be hoping now that if St Johnstone are going to get stronger that can only be good. "I have said that for weeks, months, years now; St Johnstone getting stronger would only benefit this football club as well too, to try to get stronger in Europe. There doesn't seem to be any resting on laurels here domestically, but if that competition gets stronger then Celtic will rise to it. "If St Johnstone are in a position to delve into a transfer market and get some decent players then that will be a little reminder to Celtic. "Celtic are dominating the league. There has not been any casualness as you see with the six competitions they have won but I think he (Rodgers) would welcome that, perhaps I'm wrong." The McDiarmid Park club will go into next season remaining under the guidance of Tommy Wright, an appointment which found favour with O'Neill. He said: "Personally I think that remains a really good appointment. I do. "I know there is always a viewpoint in terms of his time at the club. "But he still has Callum Davidson along who is gaining loads and loads of experience, so the combination should be good. "But yeah, I think (the appointment a few years back) remains really good for St Johnstone. "Obviously he was a brilliant, brilliant goalkeeper but that doesn't always materialise into being a brilliant manager. "However, I think he's got all the attributes and he keeps wanting to have a go. And why not?" Monday is the 15th anniversary of Seville but O'Neill believes another European journey for Celtic is not out of the question. His 2003 side failed in their only Champions League qualifier to drop down to the UEFA Cup while Rodgers' side have four qualifiers next season to get into the group stages of Europe's premier competition with the Europa League a possible safety net. The Irishman said: "I think it can be done again. "Those qualifying are the games that used to worry me. It was always a difficulty. Hopefully, those days are not gone. "It would be nice if St Johnstone could get stronger and that seems as if that might be on the cards. "A good strong St Johnstone side is great for the league and actually, remarkably, good for Celtic. "Brendan is dominating domestic football here and now the next step is to try to achieve that (European run). I don't think it is impossible." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennysmassiveego Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Good parody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, kennysmassiveego said: Good parody You've spelled proddy wrong, m8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWolfe Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, tarapoa said: There doesn't seem to be any resting on laurels here domestically, but if that competition gets stronger then Celtic will rise to it. 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: You've spelled proddy wrong, m8. On spelling, it appears Yanny's spelt wrong in the proddy post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennysmassiveego Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: You've spelled proddy wrong, m8. Spelltings not my strong point tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Scottish football needs a strong European challenging Livingston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 What the f**k is this pish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Dee Man said: What the f**k is this pish? It's sticking it to Sevco, just pretend that you like it and say that it's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I like it and I think it’s great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Dee Man said: What the f**k is this pish? It is pish but there's no denying that St Johnstone are rated in the top 300 teams in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I’m retracting my last post on the basis of Tams claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: I like it and I think it’s great. That's the spirit Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, tree house tam said: It is pish but there's no denying that St Johnstone are rated in the top 300 teams in Europe. It's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Cerberus said: It's true. That's why I said it, had we not made a c**t of Europe last year we would've stayed in the top 250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: I like it and I think it’s great. You referring to that new rapper music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 The club should really make more of being Europe's 264th best football team - opportunity missed IMO. Just to put this into context, the 264th highest grossing movie of all time* is Prometheus. *http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/?pagenum=3&p=.htm - not adjusted for inflation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 35 minutes ago, Estragon said: The club should really make more of being Europe's 264th best football team - opportunity missed IMO. Just to put this into context, the 264th highest grossing movie of all time* is Prometheus. *http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/?pagenum=3&p=.htm - not adjusted for inflation. f**k! that's a pretty cutting comparison, take it back. Low blow man, low blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 40 minutes ago, Estragon said: The club should really make more of being Europe's 264th best football team - opportunity missed IMO. Just to put this into context, the 264th highest grossing movie of all time* is Prometheus. *http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/?pagenum=3&p=.htm - not adjusted for inflation. There is absolutely no need for this, a hammer blow to the heart. Come on Mods - do your job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 51 minutes ago, Estragon said: The club should really make more of being Europe's 264th best football team - opportunity missed IMO. Just to put this into context, the 264th highest grossing movie of all time* is Prometheus. *http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/?pagenum=3&p=.htm - not adjusted for inflation. ^^^ not in the top 500 type post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 We should measure football crowds by gross takings unadjusted for inflation instead of actual humans in attendance. coming soon: SPL* 18/19, the much anticipated sequel to the highest grossing SPL* ....EVER! *this is what it's called. get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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