Celtic Banter Archive August 19 2017

19 Aug 2017 21:39:51
Be interesting to see how much business we do in the final 12 days of the window. In terms of incomings I'd expect Paddy then one or two more, with a centre half the priority and additional striker an added bonus if we get one in. If Paddy is just a loan deal then hopefully we spend a few million on a centre half (Duverne? )

In terms of outs, Ciftci and Henderson to go on loan, with Gamboa also out I'd expect given Ralston is very much 2nd choice now. Injuries may help us keep Moussa but may mean we can't shift Erik. Ajer could go on loan if that's the case as we'd have too many centre halfs.

19 Aug 2017 22:07:33
Henderson only has a year left on his deal so a loan is pointless, we should give him the freedom of finding another club of his choosing as he's not going to get his chance with us.

19 Aug 2017 22:38:15
Here's an idea, if we don't get another centre half in then we don't have to put Ajer out on loan, sorry your logic baffles me.

19 Aug 2017 22:53:31
Big difference between a £5mil centre half and a 19 year old boy whose only been playing the position for 6 months. I like the boy but he's not good enough for the CL yet. A quality partner for Jozo is a must if we're to have European football after xmas.

19 Aug 2017 23:08:10
Ajer is a great young player and will get plenty of games as back up to Boyata and Jozo. No way would I send him out on loan, let Erik leave and Bitton if needed but no way should Ajer go anywhere this season.

19 Aug 2017 23:43:53
Got to keep ajer and keep developing him looks class wee padfy hadnt played CL football till last season and learned quite quick so ad keep the bhoy.

20 Aug 2017 00:20:44
I think he'll turn out to a great player for us in the future but he needs regular game time at his age. Not sure he'd get that here at present with Jozo, Erik, Boyata, potentially a new CB and even Bitton to compete with.

He was good today but got nutmegged a cracker on the byline at 0-0 - against better oppositin, like in the CL, that would likely have led to a goal.

For me CB is the priority, after Paddy.

20 Aug 2017 01:10:14
With JF playing well just now and PR coming in do you's think that Rodgers will drop Forrest n put PR straight into the team?

20 Aug 2017 02:03:18
Ajer will develop under BR and big Eric will be away come the next transfer window or in the summer. A new CB LB and a Decent goalkeeper to challenge Craig (always beat at his near post) Gordon would do me!

20 Aug 2017 08:09:12
LM there's no way we will spend 5 mill on any player, that's not how we do buisness, the fact that ntcham is the biggest transfer since the skipper should tell people this. yeah we need a CB but we won't be spending that amount mate.

20 Aug 2017 08:56:12
We need a quality cb for the CL and cover at lb for the CL, it wouldn't be fair to stick young Miller in against the top teams in Europe, he is only learning to play the position . Drewzybhoy.

20 Aug 2017 09:33:08
A CB that can fill in at LB would do for me.

20 Aug 2017 21:48:20
A forgot about the boy duverne, is that still a possibility ed or has he went elsewhere? Are we looking at any other defenders or do u think Rodgers is happy with Bitton and kt as cover in there. Ideally I'd like to move shevvy on and replace him with a quality cb but time is marching on.

20 Aug 2017 21:51:19
Craig when he collects the ball never gets us going quick ehnough Gordon lol tbh I do like him he has got us out a few scraps.

20 Aug 2017 21:52:17
Why should we spend £5m on a player, unless we sell a player.

19 Aug 2017 20:33:43
If you look on the BBC website, there are celebratory comments from sevco fans regarding Hibs losing. What I find so amusing is that they are so pleased to see them defeated whilst still being two points behind them and that they miss the fact that based on the results of the last two weekends, Hamilton would probably annihilate them!
Regarding our own team, I can't remember a time when we had such strength in terms of young players - Ajer, Ralston, Miller and Benyu impressed me hugely today. And I don't think there is anything I can add about Tierney that has not already been said - utter class.
Happy happy days!

19 Aug 2017 18:05:24
I had my doubts about BR putting Calvin Miller in at left back purely because I thought he would be better playing in his natural position and would be the type of player that would make things happen out of nothing but I am happy to be proved wrong. At left back he is getting game time, learning different aspects of the game that he is not used to, I actually think in the long term he will play in his natural position but at the moment BR is adding the defensive side to his game similar to what Strachan did with McGeady. It's a gamble that is already paying off because I thought the lad was outstanding today, best player on the park alongside Rogic. I don't think it will be long before Miller and Ralston are playing alongside KT for Scotland. I can honestly say I don't think I have felt so good about a Manager as much as I do BR he just does everything right and he is transforming our entire club at an incredible pace. As I have said previously when Paddy returns this we be our best squad since 2003 in my opinion. We are now able to play 2 different teams at any time both capable of winning with ease. A great blend of youth and experience being molded by an astonishing Manager.

19 Aug 2017 18:27:58
I thought Miller could easily have been MOTM.

19 Aug 2017 19:11:54
he was man of the match kev.

19 Aug 2017 19:46:06
His positioning, work rate, passing, and touch was incredible. When was the last time we had so many players coming through the youth system it is amazing and a credit also to our coaches at youth level.

19 Aug 2017 20:12:21
Don't think BR can take too much credit for the young boys coming through, they were part of something before he came along .
Give him credit for being bracv enough for putting them up . Maybe have to give the Norwegian dietician some credit.

19 Aug 2017 20:33:11
Ronny Delias foundations paying dividends in the last 2 games how many players have been Rodgers signings shows he can get the best out anyone.

19 Aug 2017 20:49:36
I did he big Daz. Never seen that after having to run out house after my wee yeen battered his heed today. Young Miller definitely deserved it.

20 Aug 2017 12:41:42
I still think Miller's best work was done going forward though. He was outstanding yesterday.

19 Aug 2017 17:11:10
Do they give out league titles in October?

19 Aug 2017 17:15:29
Now now kev let's not disrespect Aberdeen and st Johnstone like that 😜😜😜😱😱.

19 Aug 2017 17:20:46
What do people think another 30 pointer this season.

19 Aug 2017 17:38:27
It will be more than 30 points. Celtic can field a team of kids in every game and win the league comfortably.

19 Aug 2017 18:27:11
Best 2 teams in Scotland Celtic and Celtic reserves 😂😂.

19 Aug 2017 14:25:39
Comfortable victory today, never out of 2nd gear! Must admit I need to eat some humble pie with regards our captain! Thought he was all but done at the end of RD last season but he's been an inspiration since Brendan came in, he's moved his game up at least a couple of levels! And I used to slate his passing also but it's on another level now! Happy to be proved wrong and give him massive credit! Also thought wee Calvin miller was sensational today by the way, hugely impressive from the kid!

19 Aug 2017 14:46:05
Can't praise the manager and players enough these days and they just keep rolling along, efficiently and masterfully. Many managers in the past have tried chopping and changing to cope with CL or EL midweek and come undone, but there is a maturity and supreme confidence at Celtic right now, ensuring that any players that step up are more than capable of performing and long may it continue.

19 Aug 2017 16:11:30
We were very comfortable big ajer was immense and brown and rogic ran the show all the youngs bhoys did themselves no harm at all.

19 Aug 2017 19:59:33
Il 2nd that Lh88 was a big critic. But rodgers has transformed him.

20 Aug 2017 21:42:59
Calvin is going to rip up grass in the years ahead.

19 Aug 2017 11:00:24
To everyone on here. It's been great talking to you Bhoys. I'm flying out to Ibiza from Newcastle in a few hours and I've just discovered the flight number is TOM-1690. I'm done. HH.

19 Aug 2017 11:11:05
Oooooof, Save trip VT.

19 Aug 2017 11:20:44
*safe trip.

19 Aug 2017 11:25:21
VT : nothing to worry about mate, the Huns are not on it so it never happened 😉😉.

19 Aug 2017 11:25:28
At least its no klm mate.

19 Aug 2017 11:35:29
Dear oh dear out of big Mike's Newcastle too (Sorry JT lol)

A hate that number! Years ago as a junior in the airport everybody got GIVEN! a pin number for the staff carpark you can guess what my four digit one was every time I used to have to air it or write it down it always drew differing looks :- (.

19 Aug 2017 11:47:53
I was on a night out and was wearing a Firetrap shirt and a mate goes check out the collar, I never noticed it had FTP on it. Binned never to be seen again haha.

19 Aug 2017 11:48:13
I'm going on BA 1916 to Miami from London today. Mon the hoops 🍀🍀🍀.

19 Aug 2017 11:50:10
I'll swap you Ged!

19 Aug 2017 17:33:12
5 ALIVE VIKING.

19 Aug 2017 08:42:18
Loan or not, fantastic to have PR back. We have bought plenty players that have Lasted less than 2.5 seasons - many who have been duds. No risk and he will make a difference in C L like he did against City and he will SAVAGE the mob🍀👍.

19 Aug 2017 10:39:45
Agreed, great to have him back! Wee man's an absolute genius at times only thing is unless there's an agreement that's kept under wraps he leaves for nothing.

19 Aug 2017 10:46:33
Top signing for me.
A loan is better than nothing.

I suspect Armstrong will be sold in Jan, by that time eboue and ntcham should have settled.

I would like to see a goalkeeper brought in.

Ajer to start today?

19 Aug 2017 07:49:30
With two games coming up on plastic pitches, I hope Brendan is sensible with Griffiths and does not play him in both, rest him today and give young Aitchison a chance. Same for Sinclair and Forrest, use the whole squad today. Good luck Celtic today.
Anyway getting ready to head out to Loch Lomond be listening on the radio today. hail hail.

19 Aug 2017 08:31:24
Tim talk your family in to a wee visit to Helensburgh and jump in the station bar at half 12 for some light refreshments and I have a suspicion the game will be on in there haha.

19 Aug 2017 06:38:53
I'm sorry if I'm in the minority but with Armstrong signing I think the boy could still push on and sign a longer contract but the way some of our fans are going he'll be out the door Tommorow when did wee become so fickle and arrogant as fans fans like the ones who are going overboard with this stuff are the reason I leg my ticket go 3 years ago.

19 Aug 2017 07:39:42
I wouldn't rule it out stephen, but I really can't see it myself. You've got to question why he wanted a shorter deal than the club did in the first place, surely? He's said in the past he wants to play in Germany or England (I think) . He'll be 27 when this deal runs out and will probably want to spend his best days there. Not everybody is a Celtic fan and I can live with people having ambitions elsewhere. As long as he gives his all in a Celtic shirt I'll cheer him on, and as long as Celtic end up getting a good deal when he leaves I'll be happy.

19 Aug 2017 08:36:32
Younger generation steph mate.

20 Aug 2017 21:41:25
I was one of the people saying it was a strange deal, which it is.

Ultimately though, with the Roberts deal seemingly imminent, we are going into the new season with our first choice squad of 'infrangibiles' intact.

Squad continuity is what we have all been crying out for season after season. Now we have it, and a few quality reinforcements besides. Champions League football also secured bar 11 red cards. We are really are in an enviable position.

19 Aug 2017
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