Celtic Banter Archive June 27 2014

27 Jun 2014 22:08:23
Correct me if I'm wrong but commons' contract expires at the end of this month? Anyone know or heard of him getting offered a new deal

Celtic had a years option, which under Lennon they were going to trigger, they even mentioned the notion of a longer one in the future. Mouyokolo's contract was up in a couple of days so I don't know if he has returned.

It's very frustrating that nothing has come out of the club in the way of contract extensions or signing targets
It is blatantly obvious that we need to hit the ground running and the current squad (minus Samaras this time) was lucky to qualify for the CL last season.
There were worrying signs last year the way the club was heading in view of top players not being comparably replaced and now we have the added factor of an untried management team who don't know the squad.

JJ

Buying players in, by an untried Management team that doesn't know the existing squad, doesn't necessary mean we have a better chance of qualifying . The untried management team must get to know the squad first before they bring anyone new in . Otherwise its a recipe for disaster .

I posted a while ago I thought Kris might not suit the way RD sets his team up, fast attacking and hunting the ball when we lose it. He might have to up his game energy wise, can he do it?

ED007 also thought he might be off along with Mulgrew. Not the fastest players we have.

I don't think it would be one of our wisest moves, getting rid of our player of the season and highest scorer, as well as our consistent Charlie Mulgrew would be a step in the right direction. I would at least wait until I would see replacements doing a better job.

I agree with GJ - you are only as good as your next game, it doesn't matter what Commons done last year, he has to do what the NEW manager wants. Just because he scored 30 goals in Scotland doesn't make him a good player. I haven't been able to make up my mind about him since he arrived from Derby. He certainly needs to be much fitter, and doesn't suit a 433! I wouldn't be that bothered if he left, even for free - it's about how the team as a whole unit progress, if he would ruin the balance/dynamic then I wouldn't play him. Regarding Mulgrew, his best position is a sweeper/left sided centre back(preferably in a back 3) but I wouldn't have him near the midfield.

How can anyone judge how good anyone will be in their next game .
Surely even fortune tellers would have difficulty telling that . Didn't England bring a FT to a World Cup once but to no avail . I would rather judge on recent and current form, much more reliable .

27 Jun 2014 16:30:13
Just watching Big Sammy & the wee Jay Beatty watch it folks make your day and proud to be a tim!

Man deserves much credit for this an makes me further sorrow that he was let go, atb jb7

The wee man is brilliant, a lovely kid, and he obviously has lovely family. I like to give out a bit of stick when it's due, and of course I'm proud of my team/background etc, but it's all about respect, and I think it was great to hear Jay's dad talk about the support the family have had over in Lurgan/Northern Ireland from both sides of the community. God, I'd like to think I'm a good person before anything else comes into it. Regarding big Sammy, I think he's one of the good guys, hopefully if he joins Everton he does really well.

28 Jun 2014 13:23:09
I don't mind saying it I had a tear in my eye watching that. Brilliant.

27 Jun 2014 08:23:32
Does anyone think a few of those American lads would be worth a Punt? I have been particularly impressed with Besler and Beckermann, and since they play in the MLS they wouldn't cost much. Diskerud and Brooks would also be worth a look. What do you think?

I think they might well shock the Belgians in the Last 16. I seen last weekend that we're supposedly interested in Diskerud + Brooks, I'd be happy with both. Besler + Zusi both look decent as well, as do Yedlin + Jones. They look a far more well polished team than the English anyway!