Griffiths out of football indefinitely with gambling issues

[ian1964 10,724]

 

[Bluedell 5,627]

I wonder if Davie Provan will say that "It’s a shortage of brains."

[MacK1950 2,378]

Suddenly the Dr is their worst enemy instead of their ally GIRUY

[craig 5,199]

11 minutes ago, Bluedell said:

I wonder if Davie Provan will say that "It’s a shortage of brains."

To be honest I am just happy he is out "indefinitely" because he has been scoring for fun lately !!

[ian1964 10,724]

Not allowed to play for the BHEASTS until he gets his tattoo removed! ?

 

[JFK-1 1,693]

That's a novel concept, time off work for gambling issues. Wonder if my employer would be amiable to that suggestion.

[StuGers 477]

Gambling issues seems to be a convenient excuse for other rumours that are doing the rounds and have been for a while.

[der Berliner 3,745]

He is a loathsome chap and nerd, but one of their best strikers. Hopefully someone can floor Forrest now and the prospects for the 29th look far greater.

[craig 5,199]

51 minutes ago, StuGers said:

Gambling issues seems to be a convenient excuse for other rumours that are doing the rounds and have been for a while.

Indeed.  But lets rise above the rumours and be mindful that Gersnet doesn't want itself, or its members, to be the subject of lawyer's letters.

[BEARGER 1,830]

Celtic: Leigh Griffiths faces spell out to deal with 'ongoing issues'

 

 

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Leigh Griffiths missed a penalty in last week's draw at Motherwell

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths will be "out of football for a little period of time" as he receives help with "ongoing issues", including some relating to his mental health, says Brendan Rodgers.

The Scotland forward, 28, has made 22 appearances in a stop-start season that has been disrupted by injuries.

Griffiths withdrew from the Scotland squad to face Israel and Portugal in October to focus on his fitness.

"Leigh has had issues for a number of months," Celtic manager Rodgers said. 

"He's reached a point where it's a struggle for him. We are going to give him all the professional help he needs to get him back in a good place again."

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Rodgers declined to elaborate on the issues, calling them "confidential", but said Griffiths "needs to find a happiness".

"He's a great guy but football and life is tough for him right now," Rodgers added. "We want to help him with that and we'll let you know when he's back.

"I'm very close with him. We have a strong relationship and he's had a number of issues outside of football.

"Thankfully for him, for the issues that young players and young people in general can come across, there is great support out there.

"It's no longer a weakness to talk now. Forget football, think of the guy as a human being and take it from there.

"The most important thing for managers and coaches is the welfare of players. He has all of our support - the team, the staff and the supporters."

Griffiths has scored six goals this season, the most recent in Celtic's 3-0 win over Hamilton Academical on 24 November.