Celtic Banter Archive May 30 2016

30 May 2016 21:02:43
Okay, I bhoys I am back with my second post on the page. I have had a wee think and I have compiled a list of free agents who would do a job for us if we want to use the majority of our money on big players.

Paulao, I seen him when he played for Betis a few seasons back. He is strong and good in the air. I remember we signed Daniel Majstorović on a free and he certainly done a job for us. So why can't we get this guy in?

Chinedu Obasi, He can operate anywhere along the front three. He has had european experience with Schalke and was once one of the most promosing Nigerian prospects. He has had a good career and at 29 could do a job for us.

Another former Betis man is a cenral midfielder called Javier Matilla, I watched him when he was at Villareal aslo. He is a good passer of the ball and I think he would do well in Scotland.

30 May 2016 23:41:40
I think Brendan will build his team round Christie, Allan and Roberts and Brown, in midfield, LG and some promising young attacker from the euros in attack, from maybe Albania, although I can't remember what the score is with Scepovic, is he gone or not, I think played the right way, he could do a job, a front pairing of him and LG, could be profitable, as long as they play enough games together, something that was sadly lacking in Ronnies tenure, in countless positions, I have always been a big supporter of Gordon, because he is a fantastic keeper, but he did make an awful lot of mistakes, last year, but was that due to the changing defence in front of him, and that is the thing Brendan has to sort out first, you have to build your team from the back, by the way I think it is obscene the amount of money that Brendan is getting paid, and then there is Mourinho getting paid a million pounds a month, what's the world coming to, but wait a minute, the most over rated player since Beckham, i. e Wayne Rooney, he is getting paid £250,000 a week, aaaargh that's a million a month as well, the day we stop paying these over rated posers these crazy wages and start paying them by actualy how much they produce will not be a day too soon.

31 May 2016 00:16:14
Ad be very surprised if if Allan is there this time next year.
And can't work out why anyone would mention him before rogic.

31 May 2016 06:30:44
Majstorovic certainly did a job for us? Are you kidding, he had about 3 good games and was actually slower than Stan varga. Only thing I remember him doing was getting sent off after 30 seconds against sion!

01 Jun 2016 00:00:17
Aindoh I don't think anyone can say if Rodgers is overpaid or not. If he gets us into the CL and generates an additional £15 to £20 mill which we have not had for 2 seasons then we are ahead of the game by £13 to £15 mill after taking his wages into account. Alex Ferguson always said the best paid employee should be the manager. Will make a change from it being the CEO.

01 Jun 2016 00:50:13
We haven't seen much of Allan since we signed him, he has started a few matches and came on in quite a few . I doubt if there is enough of a worker in him, he will certainly have to develop that aspect of the game or B Rodgers won't play him much We all like good passing and playing with head - up but we need more.

30 May 2016 14:58:02
So plenty leaving but as of yet nobody in. Anything on the horizon or is it shaping up to be one of those summers where we are left skanting until the last week.

30 May 2016 16:22:03
I'm glad we are having a much needed clear-out first, as the squad is currently too big and unbalanced, with a good few that are not good enough for Celtic and one or two who have hung around under three or four managers.
It will free-up cash to hopefully add the quality we need.

30 May 2016 16:40:48
Boabie we're not even in June yet bud! Lol. brendans only been in the job just over a week! He'll be looking at the squad and how he can get rid of the deadwood first, the squad is massive and IMO needs cut by at least 8 players! Ambrose Forrest ciftci scepovic SJ Cole CKR and possibly commons (even though I'm a big fan) . stokes and maybe Scott Allan to, Then look to add 3 maybe 4 quality signings! Also get rogic tied down on a new deal! The big man is a quality player.

30 May 2016 16:58:28
Bhoy fae Norway in as soon as window opens

30 May 2016 17:08:53
What bhoy kev?

30 May 2016 17:58:02
Kristoffer Ajer

30 May 2016 18:00:55
I hear you beav, just buzzing for this forum to kick off with proper rumours, ha ha. Good to see some dead wood move on. Ajer, forgot about him but he's a pre contract and we've known about him for ages. BR might be waiting for a swatch at the euros right enough, see what comes out of that.

30 May 2016 18:17:53
Celtic usually like to keep their business as quiet as possible
I am sure they are working hard on a few targets already.

30 May 2016 18:46:33
Im sure we'll have some names in mind already but it's definitely better to get rid of the guys who aren't needed in order to free up wages etc.

30 May 2016 19:40:36
If we keep a decent rump of players after shedding dead wood, I'd reckon we need no more than 5 signings. ST RB and RCB essential. LW, Another Central Defender desirable. Would hope at least 2 of those positions signed within next 2 weeks. Interesting times though, waiting optimistically.

30 May 2016 20:17:16
As much as people keep neglecting the position, we need a new keeper Gordon not good enough.

30 May 2016 21:42:08
Keeper is not a priority at least not for me other positions need strengthening first RB CB ST LW I don't think Gordon has done too bad.

30 May 2016 21:54:51
Gordon is not the the worst goalkeeper and there are more important areas to fill first.

30 May 2016 22:07:48
IT seems that our season ticket renewals are going very well. Hope that we finish with at least 45,000 season books sold and that we have a good match day attendance from our season book holders plus plenty of day trippers all going to support Celtic . That the practically full Celtic Park are loud in their support of the team . If we generate big support at every game I have no doubt the players will pay us back in full.
Confidence all round will win the day.

31 May 2016 02:34:24
Think so far we have sold in excess of 46,000 season tickets (with general sale still to come)

With a packed out stadium I feel we will see everyone of the current crop step there game up.

31 May 2016 08:36:17
Gordon should be given a chance in behind a good back 4 and solid midfield.

29 May 2016 18:54:30
ED007 now we have pushed the boat out and paid the going rate for a top manager, do you think Rodgers will be able to persuade the board to upthe wages paid to say £30k-£35k weekly to attract the next level of player we need.

{Ed007's Note - I'm not holding my breath, Tim but we can only live in hope.}

30 May 2016 17:23:21
I think this is the year we will push the boat out a little. Was reading an article about how important our coefficient depends on this season. Took massive gambles past two years and think that's why DD has got more involved again

Start of July I would think we will see what route were heading down after Rodgers has a look through the squad in training.

30 May 2016 23:31:49
Ed I here we are being linked with everybody who has ever known Brendon what do u think we can realistically see coming in? One or two quality players or are we looking at new guys who we are going to moan about?

{Ed007's Note - It's got to be some quality that's added. We've already got a squad capable of dominating on the domestic front and I don't see the point in signing players who aren't better than what we already have.}

30 May 2016 14:47:44
Just a quick post to all my fellow bhoys n ghirls proud to announce my oldest daughter goving birth to my first grandchild thismorning a beautiful baby girl. Was sent to ticket office to renew her season bookas she missed last few games lollol another wee ghirl to the family.

30 May 2016 15:15:25
Congratulations FB, Good wishes and good health to them both. HH.

30 May 2016 15:43:15
congrats FB, good health and happiness to you all.

30 May 2016 16:02:36
Good news FalkirkBhoy. Hope Mum and Daughter are doing ok.

30 May 2016 17:52:17
Congratulations eld yin

30 May 2016 19:04:51
Cheers guys.

30 May 2016 19:18:32
Congratulations FalkirkBhoy, I hope your daughter and her baby are doing well.

30 May 2016 12:22:59
Right what's the score with James forrest contract situation?
Just read in the evening times that it runs to December again but I have seen people on here say end of this month?

30 May 2016 13:00:45
Hope it's the end of the month! Get shot of him ASAP! Along with ambrose ciftci scepovic Cole and a few others! Heard CKR could be off to which wouldn't be the worse thing! Need to clear out the deadwood so Brendan can add a few bits of quality to the team! Far to many passengers in that squad!

30 May 2016 13:47:00
I actually think Forrest is a player that could improve a lot under Rodgers. He has much the same skillset as Raheem Sterling, pace and can beat a man but final ball deserves a lot to be desired. My worry with Forrest is that he leaves then finally fulfills his potential!

30 May 2016 14:02:19
Hit agree by mistake there.
I can remember the last time I seen forrest use his pace or beat a man.
He has always flattered to deceive
He rarely puts a run of games tone there.
I hope his time is up

30 May 2016 14:47:33
Cant*

30 May 2016 15:01:33
Forrest far too lazy. Sterling is rotten too!

30 May 2016 16:30:51
Forrest has had chance after chance and very rarely did anything of note in the last two years or so.
I know he has had injury problems - another reason to let him go - but arguably, over the past season or so, this has been one of the most ordinary Celtic teams I've seen and if he was any sort of player, based on his potential, he would have been a stand-out against so many poor opponents.