Celtic Banter Archive August 31 2017

 

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31 Aug 2017 23:21:45
Just speculation but can see it being the usual late Citeh loan for a CB and Adarabioyo was meant to be going on loan to Sunderland which looks like it hasn't materialised so may end up going in for him.

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31 Aug 2017 23:15:50
Does anyone know if boyata or Erik will be fit for the psg game now we haven't signed a centre back? I'm having nightmares thinking biton will be up against cavani, mbappe and neymar . That's a tough test of you are a bonafide centre back not someone who is helping out there.

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{Ed007's Note - Boyata should be fit to play against Accies next Friday night but whether he'll be risked on their plastic pitch I don't know.}

31 Aug 2017 23:30:59
Is that the business done now? How have we not signed a CB. Great two signings but would have loved a new CB. Any chance of a last minute one?

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{Ed007's Note - Looks like that's us.}

02 Aug 2017 21:45:53
Absolute joke to be honest, if we want to be a big team and play the big boys then we need to act like them and do the business . Can see us scoring a couple against the big guns as I think that's been addressed but losing a good few with a makeshift / unfit / untested defence. Rediculous found into CL with this defence and I'll bet anyone that when we lose our unbeaten run its because of us resting the unfit and injured defenders.

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31 Aug 2017 23:02:17
Any news on Henderson seen Hibs was meant to be keen?

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31 Aug 2017 22:57:09
Once the English window. closes at 11 youd think we would be going to man city again and asking for one of their young cbs on loan (like denayer)

Were we not interested in that adrabiayo boy last year? Surley get him in on loan for a season.

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31 Aug 2017 23:21:42
I'd rather Ajer played if we don't sign any one who would be a starter. I believe Ajer playing with JS will improve the bhoy game by game. Ajer is a bigger prospect than these Man City boys.

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31 Aug 2017 23:25:48
Only just seen this post I reckon we will end up going for him as Sunderland was meant to loan him and that looks to have fallen through.

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31 Aug 2017 22:17:39
Ed, any reason why Celtic announced the signing of the striker at 10pm

Hearing that the deal was signed hours ago.

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{Ed007's Note - It's following the Dark Arts and rules regarding Illuminati initiation processes. #opusdei #unseenfenianhand #P2

31 Aug 2017 22:38:07
It's for dramatic effect so we show on slys final hour headlines? And just left it too late for anymore incomings me thinks hope I am proved wrong?

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31 Aug 2017 22:49:03
We badly need a centre half, I'm getting worried about record beatings in champions league with what we have available

On another note Sanchez, Ozil and Barkley will be decent free transfers soon enough.

Joel Campbell as well, could be one for us to consider.

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31 Aug 2017 22:49:38
It's bad luck to mention
it before ten
Look not east and look not west
Don't tell bill
And don't tell Ben
But tell the world
After ten.

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31 Aug 2017 22:13:05
It appears going by sky we have completed the loan signing of odsonne edouard good stuff a centre half now would be grand? I see they dug out the guy from sky who's teeth and hair are the same as his second name rhymes which sh##e lol.

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31 Aug 2017 22:23:43
SSN just says that it doesn't look like we will be doing anymore business, hope they are wrong.

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31 Aug 2017 22:27:09
According to the reporter on sky there will be no centre half coming in. Very disappointed in that if it is indeed the case. We've done well this window with our signings and keeping the squad together but a solid centre half would've topped it off.

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31 Aug 2017 22:31:12
Brilliant piece of business by Celtic if the deal being reported is accurate.

According to what I have read we have got him on a season long loan deal and have option to buy at end of loan for around £9 million.

So this gives us the benefits of his services for a year, as well as allowing player to prove himself and Brendan to get a closer look. If he does the damage we have option to buy.

Now say we sell Moussa Dembele next season for upwards of £20 million, then we may have his replacement for a fraction of the selling price already lined up, which means we won't have to deal with clubs inflating asking price to get a replacement.

Smart move from Celtic.

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31 Aug 2017 22:33:11
There was talk of the guy from Zagreb let's see what what got till. midnight you never know maybe faxes and emails flying about just now christ some players were moving clubs and they were playing international matches at the same time? I am in paisley and there's a power cut so missing sky's big yellow tie climax oh sorry I mean Jim white?

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31 Aug 2017 22:47:51
How does the fee work gents. Assuming it is £9m at the moment can that change based on performances, I mean if he has a great season and scores loads of goals can it go above the £9m, also i take it we will have 1st option to buy.

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{Ed007's Note - It will be a set fee buddy. My reckoning is that Celtic will be hoping Edouard will be a hit on the field and with the fans so that if/when they sign him it eases the Dembele exit next summer.}

31 Aug 2017 23:28:54
Thanks Ed that's good really looking forward to seeing this guy. Away and lay in yer bed for a week now you have earned it. HH.

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{Ed007's Note - I know a French guy through

02 Aug 2017 21:43:47
it was jamie's sunbed that caused it bigp lol.

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31 Aug 2017 22:13:04
Spot on arsenal are a joke not denying, Iam not slagging celtic, far from it boys. You are underrated and punch above in Europe, just would like the board to give you guys a break, we know the market Is mad but there are defenders there, i my opinion is you missed a trick. Your defence is weak for the next level. And yes arsenal did get pumped 10-1 but let's not kid you have a worse defence.

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31 Aug 2017 22:34:03
Drew twice with citeh?

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02 Aug 2017 21:41:09
Sick note defence which surely should have been increased / improved upon. Also missing decent cover for both wing backs.

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31 Aug 2017 22:11:19
HOORAY The PSG player Odsonne finally signed, but once again Lawwell leaves it to last minute, but I do not expect another CH coming in.
But very happy with the young French boy he seems a prospect.

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{Ed007's Note - Last minute? We've got ages to go yet, Timbo.}

02 Aug 2017 21:44:25
Tomorrow's media will have his "Airgun moment" story from a few years back rather than his great potential.

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31 Aug 2017 22:05:13
Ed have we just sold Aiden NEsbitt to MK Dons? Thought the boy was well thought of.

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{Ed007's Note - Yeah that's an odd one for me.}

31 Aug 2017 22:36:15
Maybe something off the field?

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31 Aug 2017 21:58:41
Ed? Benkovic?

Ye?
Ne?

Surly Zagreb haven't dropped from 15million Euro's to 5million? I understand they have been dumped out of Europe that may lead to them losing players but that's a fair hit to take on 1 player.

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{Ed007's Note - I don't think so, Mikey. I think it's getting on and our best bet will be someone from England after 11.}

31 Aug 2017 22:14:54
Any names ed?

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{Ed007's Note - No mate.}

31 Aug 2017 22:15:35
I can't see it now Ed content yourself mate

PR7 and Odsonne ahead of the curve mate other than Caulker cannot think of another centre half down there we had an interest in (Y)

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31 Aug 2017 22:15:59
Genuine question ed, does it make a difference being after 11? I know our window is open til 12, but why is that more likely?

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{Ed007's Note - The English window closes at 11 so by then the English teams will all be done and the managers will know their squad. We can still sign players from England after 11.}

31 Aug 2017 22:24:12
Ah surely van dijk on loan. The bhoy needs games in world cup year lol.

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31 Aug 2017 22:26:51
On the tele saying there will be no centre halfs brought in, why am I not surprised! So much for 4 signings in! The one position I wanted filled at the start of the window and bugger all! I would say I'm frustrated but I'm not even going to waste my energy worrying about it anymore!

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31 Aug 2017 22:21:14
Surely that will be too late ED?

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31 Aug 2017 22:26:00
Surely an hour wouldn't be enough time to get a deal sorted Ed? No medical done either unless its all arranged before hand. I think we're done. Erik staying seems to have put the brakes on any incomings at centre half.

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{Ed007's Note - A deal can be done subject to a medical. I think you might be right about Sviatchenko staying putting a spanner in the works but we were signing Coetzee at the weekend whether Erik stayed or not.}

31 Aug 2017 21:49:24
remember the days sky used to actually send someone up to stand at the door of CP.

now even they can't be arsed.

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31 Aug 2017 21:43:54
If nothing happens and the club can confirm they tried for certain deals but couldn't materialise with details then fine, if they keep quiet they we are getting mugged off as well as BR as a manager of his calibre should have funds to strengthen, we don't want battered in champions league.

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31 Aug 2017 22:01:56
Itl be the usual mate, after window closes theyl have a list of all the players they tried to get, but couldn't. Same old same old, it seems, I hope I'm wrong.

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01 Sep 2017 00:35:28
Ya lads agree with ye. We have known about CB for a while now and that Bitton who l like is not the answer. The last European game showed that. Two lads in are great but l fear what could happen if the main CB get injuries again before the champions league starts. Sure all the excuses will come out.

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31 Aug 2017 21:46:59
So much doom and gloom from people who play too many computer games and think we should be signing players just to say we've spent money. Got to remember that a good transfer window isn't just about who you buy, its about who you keep hold of too.

Moussa
Jozo
KT
Armstrong

All could have left, all staying.

Add to that Roberts back, a very impressive centre mid in Ntcham and a back-up/ competition for MD and LG in Edouard adds up to a very good transfer window.

So we didn't sign a centre half, aw well. You only have to look down south and at Barcelona to see that no matter how much money you have, you don't always get things your own way in the transfer window.

This summers business = 9/10.

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31 Aug 2017 21:50:41
Fair point LM but we should have addresses the CH issue. Going into the CL with Bitton at CH could be a disaster.

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31 Aug 2017 21:56:15
Exactly mate. Its been a great window for us. A cb would be nice but the right player clearly hasn't been available.

Were in the champions league and kept hold of all our players. Great success.

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31 Aug 2017 22:05:06
Do you not think eric Jozo or boyata would be more suited than our midfield? Surely bitton is only a stand in temp as of right now? Not to mention lustig. Such a nonsense post.

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31 Aug 2017 22:06:05
LM

I agreed with your post but we shouldn't just be thankful about what we have. We need to build from a position of strength.

It is great we kept the boys you mentioned and I am happy with Roberts and Ntcham but on the negative side we are weaker at the back than we were last season when we had Kolo and Emilio in reserve if needed. I also feel Hayes wasn't needed, have you ever heard of a senior player signing and 5 weeks later being linked with a loan out? Benyu? We just have to wait and see with him but he is rough around the edges and won't see much action this season.

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02 Aug 2017 21:40:34
Total agreement NialH, the money's there to give us the best team possible regardless of champions league or not, but year in year out it fails to materialise. It's bull this we held onto players, they are on a contract and while we're successful are more likely to stay if the investment is there and we improve the team to get even better never mind cover areas were short in . If KT is injured and Central defence isn't strengthened will the guys saying we've done enough still be saying that when away to Bayern and PSG never mind the SPL? Biscuit tin mentality still there just there's more biscuits in the tin lol.

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31 Aug 2017 21:43:46
Benkovic for €5m? Think this is on!

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31 Aug 2017 22:01:29
Other web sites are saying its not on.

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31 Aug 2017 22:06:40
Wheres this from miko?

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31 Aug 2017 21:11:38
Bedtime bhoys norhing happening.

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31 Aug 2017 21:38:53
I'm the eternal optimist!

Looking like disappointment again.

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31 Aug 2017 20:40:19
Everyone of experience i. e. Stubbs etc highlighted celtics need for a solid standout defender. All 3 are injury prone. All due respect you paid £4.5 m in 90's for Stubbs, they have know for a season that a quality non injury prone defender would make you a solid team in Europe. If say simunovic gets injured, in all seriousness I think it could be an embarrassment for you against Bayern and or psg. Ajer and bitton. why wait u til now last day, do you really believe Rodgers wanted that. Lowell is paid huge money. Have thing really changed.

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31 Aug 2017 20:46:16
Bayern Munich embarrassed Arsenal 5-1 home and away last season. I can't see us conceeding 10 to them.

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31 Aug 2017 20:53:54
Aye AOC, Otzil, Sanchez contract's all running out the same time no embarrassment there then!

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31 Aug 2017 20:57:28
Couldn't agree more Gunner90. Irrespective of who is fit, we only have Jozo who is good enough and he's only got one good knee. Whatever party line BR comes out with after the window closes there is no way he can be happy with the central defenders he has at his disposal. A permanent deal for a good central defender was/ is a must.

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31 Aug 2017 21:29:01
Great answer Stan!

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31 Aug 2017 21:47:05
Aye right Gunner, I would be more concerned with qualifying for the Champions League again with your Mad Hatter of a manager. In BR we all trust. Hail Hail.

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02 Aug 2017 21:42:13
In BR we trust but not too sure about Lawell.

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31 Aug 2017 20:35:33
Lustig playing well. A goal and assist (great cross for the second) .

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31 Aug 2017 20:33:16
Lustig Scored.

That's our striker dilemma sorted.

Now just need 3 defenders and a gk and it will be a good window.

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31 Aug 2017 21:05:30
Really stupid day to have internationals the day transfer window closes.

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31 Aug 2017 20:19:02
ed?

Miquel Nelom?

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{Ed007's Note - Nee.}

31 Aug 2017 20:31:03
A shrubbery?

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{Ed007's Note - Harige struiken?}

31 Aug 2017 21:05:16
A nother shrubbery.

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31 Aug 2017 20:02:29
as much as Id like us to get £8.1m.
anyone else think Van Dijk is acting like a bit of a Dijk.

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{Ed007's Note - Remember he refused to play for us up at Dundee on deadline day 2014. I said the other week that Southampton were willing to dig their heels in and force him to stay and I'd love to see them do that, he signed a six-year contract last year with a bumper pay rise and now he's acting like spoilt brat. His sneaky meetings with Klopp and the whole tapping up saga leaves a very bad taste in the mouth as well, if he does force a move to Liverpool I hope Southampton haul them over the coals at the FA.}

31 Aug 2017 20:29:51
I remember feeling upset by him just before he left, couldn't remember the details, media reported as a gentlemans agreement that he see though the Europe qualifiers, win loose or draw.

We couldn't afford to keep him, but Southampton can. player power eh?

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{Ed007's Note - We forced him to stay in 2014 and told him he could leave in 2015.}

31 Aug 2017 20:31:07
Dutch players are at it like that all the time.

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{Ed007's Note - Big Pierre is a prime example of it.}

31 Aug 2017 20:33:06
Spot on to be honest the EPL is ruining British football, there are similarities in arsenal celtics business model these days, max profit great money making but lack of adequate financial ambition into squad. I think Celtic are huge and don't understand why they don't break the bank or budget for those couple of big players who could take you further in Europe. Why have Rodgers but not spend.

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31 Aug 2017 20:32:17
Is the deal off for the PSG Young striker Matt88 on the rumour has posted that have u heard anything ED?

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31 Aug 2017 20:39:33
Loved it when china were splashing the big cash and they were all scheidting themselves over loosing the top "stars" - when from best, richest to most competitive league in one ad break on sky.

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31 Aug 2017 20:49:13
Why big Pierre, VVD are like that is all double dutch to me :-P.

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{Ed007's Note - That's honking patter mate, honking!}

31 Aug 2017 20:50:40
Hahaha that's an absolute belter eduardo. Keep them coming they're making it worthwhile reading thru the same feckin questions over and over and over again.

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{Ed007's Note - I've put duct tape over the cam and mic on my laptop!}

31 Aug 2017 21:03:58
I see VVD said he wants to leave to play champion league. Ya right if he wanted that he could have stayed with celtic. It's all about the money and nothing else. Boy has got a short memory and fair play to the saints for standing firm.

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31 Aug 2017 21:04:56
Och Ed!, Just think mate we would have been in deep water had we held on to Gary MacKay Steven :-P.

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31 Aug 2017 21:44:59
sky saying vvd won't leave today.

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31 Aug 2017 19:52:20
Times wearing on what's big Sami up to these days? 😉.

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{Ed007's Note - The big man signed for Turkish second division side Samsunspor earlier this month. I think he's only managed 3 or 4 goals in total since he left us in 2015.}

31 Aug 2017 21:45:38
That's four times more than cifti then.

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31 Aug 2017 19:43:15
Anyone heard of a CB coming in? Seemingly STV dismissed the Benkovic rumour, feel we need one in as well as a ST.

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31 Aug 2017 19:14:12
I it must be a really tough job trying to sign I quality expecially with the fan expectations. I would love to see 4/ 5 quality playes brought in, no hassle but that not the reality. I support the 11 guys that start the match every weekend 100%🍀HH.

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31 Aug 2017 19:50:19
Running a business has tought me that finding staff is easy peasy lemon squeezie. Finding the right staff that makes you better as a team is extremely difficult. Magnify that by 10 in the context of EPL inflated prices and it pretty much explains the challenge PL and BR face. Does anyone remember the money spent by Tony Mowbray to bring in donkeys and he still couldn't find a striker! Destroyed a team single handedly at a cost of millions in my memory. ☘️.

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31 Aug 2017 20:31:16
Geez a joab jfp.

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{Ed007's Note - I was just thinking, imagine having him as your boss? ;)

31 Aug 2017 20:34:15
Yes but we have Rodgers who is proven he not Mowbray.

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31 Aug 2017 18:24:00
According to Shellagh McLaren on STV News the young French striker is flying into Glasgow TONIGHT to discuss terms on a loan move to Celtic, and they are STILL looking for a centre half, wtf is it with us when it comes to signing players, there's less than 5 hours till the window shuts, que excuses and disappointment yet again!
Drewzybhoy .

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31 Aug 2017 18:35:19
I thought he arrived yesterday and went through his medical.

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{Ed007's Note - He had a medical today, it took place in either France or in London, I'm not 100% sure on that.}

31 Aug 2017 18:43:17
If there is a CH his name will need to burst in an hour or so tops I would think?

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{Ed007's Note - Remember we have an hour after the English window closes and their squads are finalised......

31 Aug 2017 19:22:14
SSN said the medical was London for Edouard.

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31 Aug 2017 19:49:19
Wouldn't surprise me if Celtic had our guys based in London today. More flights go there than anywhere else.

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31 Aug 2017 21:42:05
filip benkovic.

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31 Aug 2017 17:10:26
Anything to this benkovic rumour? They wanted like 10+mil just a few months ago so don't see us getting him.

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31 Aug 2017 18:05:26
No CL this year though. We know better than most how that can lead to players being sold.

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31 Aug 2017 18:30:56
Posted on rumours, Croatian media reporting a Celtic delegation in Zagreb regarding this guy.

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31 Aug 2017 18:32:07
Surely a more reasonable fee with a decent sell on clause would do it?

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31 Aug 2017 18:50:59
They rate him highly, even without CL surely they won't drop their ask by 10 mil or more?

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31 Aug 2017 19:15:45
Supposedly in talks just now.

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31 Aug 2017 17:03:11
Ed, with time running out on the window, would any Medicals be rushed through or not as stringent as normal due to time constraints. E. g. The problem with Coetzee would normally be picked up. Especially if they are with their national team or from another country.

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{Ed001's Note - deals are agreed subject to medical if there is not time to do one. It happens a lot.}

31 Aug 2017 17:13:57
ED001 hope you have your yellow tie on tonight lol.

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{Ed001's Note - I am hurt Timmy! I am far better looking and much younger than Jim rhymes with White.}

31 Aug 2017 17:34:40
This is gaining strength oh i hope so better than any we have and really great prospect please please.

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31 Aug 2017 20:20:59
EDs a fan has just posted up that the deal for the PSG guy is off have use heard this?

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{Ed007's Note - Did you miss out an ny there?}

31 Aug 2017 20:42:05
Is it true?

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{Ed007's Note - I'm not telling you.}

31 Aug 2017 16:32:41
rumours on Bristol City's Aden Flint being offered a deal, any thoughts? (I don't know much about him)

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31 Aug 2017 17:00:50
Would need to have offered more than 3.5 million to offer him a deal.

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31 Aug 2017 17:17:29
Tiny Tim, just spoke to my nephew who's a Bristol City season ticket holder. He said Flint is a solid defender and is good at corners and set pieces ( another Boyata) .

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31 Aug 2017 19:05:15
We are not buying him. Bristol City want £5mill for him. No better than jozo.

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31 Aug 2017 19:37:16
To the 2 bright sparks who disagreed his club has already knocked back 3.5 million this window from Birmingham.

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31 Aug 2017 16:24:38
Can I have a Hail Hail for my mate's wife (a die-hard sevco supporter) who is in ER right now - (they tell me she almost died) Bhoys?
We were in the garden when a bloody big wasp landed on her forehead and stung her. Luckily, I was standing close enough and managed to hit the fecker as hard as I could with my shovel. I got the bee as well btw

Thanks in advance.

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31 Aug 2017 16:30:06
{Ed's Note - a new writer and former owner of another football site has joined the Ed crew and has posted a new article entitled, How Football Transfer Rumours are mostly Fabricated which discusses his experiences of clickbaiting

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31 Aug 2017 16:04:57
ED, has the young French boy signed?

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{Ed007's Note - He had his medical earlier and just waiting on the official announcement mate.}

31 Aug 2017 17:36:14
I was told that we have a option for a permanent move if it works out Is this true Ed?

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{Ed007's Note - Everywhere's saying so but there's nothing official yet.}

31 Aug 2017 18:21:43
Cheers ED.

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{Ed007's Note - (yes)

31 Aug 2017 16:05:38
9 million for big Jozo . your having a laugh Crystal palace. Reading just paid 7.5million for Sone Aluko who must be about 50 by now. Can't see Celtic entertaining any bid but times it by 4 if there serious. Bang average players down there going for 25 million. What price wee Jinky nowadays? . Palace aye they would need to remortgage Buckingham palace to afford him.

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31 Aug 2017 16:26:46
Aluko certainly looks about 50 after seeing pictures of him signing 😂😂!

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31 Aug 2017 15:51:57
I hope I an wrong, but I can't honestly see us getting anyone in now. Deadline Day is a farce. Everyone knows that no deals are done in one day, HH.

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31 Aug 2017 15:44:11
Hearing a lot about the young boy from PSG apparently he is a very good player. Had plenty of game time already for a 19 year old. 60 goals in 2 seasons for the youth. Even that is impressive. Sounds like he's dembeles replacement.

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31 Aug 2017 15:36:19
Dont see what half of you are greetin about.

If someone said that youll keep hold of moussa, sinky, armstrong and youll have paddy on loan for another year youd bite their hand off.

Ontop of keeping the same squad we have added quality in ntcham.

Hats off to the board. If we sign a quality rb then it would maybe be the perfect transfer window, excluding needing a new keeper in next season.

Everyone just thinks we have to spend 10 million on a player just for the sake of it. Even if we spent 100million we still won't beat psg and bayern so let brendan ans the board take their time.

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31 Aug 2017 15:49:09
Boyata and Sviatchenko are not Champions League quality defenders. A partner for Jozo was a must. The loan ST from PSG makes sense as The Moose and Griff are perfect.

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31 Aug 2017 16:55:50
I think boyata is a cl quality defender. We had big kolo last year so obviously it would be nice to get someone of a similar stature in. But if we don't get a cb then its not the end of the world.

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31 Aug 2017 17:26:35
Boyata is barely SPL quality never mind Champions League.

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31 Aug 2017 14:42:51
Brighton in for a loan move for Tim krul with a few other teams

Not sure what has happened him at Newcastle but always remember him being a good gk

Would be happy if he was number 1 but then would take most before Gordon

Out of contract end of season also.

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{Ed001's Note - injuries then a sulk last season about not wanting to play in the Championship.}

31 Aug 2017 17:20:06
Thanks Ed. Probably not the kind of player would want round the place if thinks he's too good for certain leagues.

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{Ed001's Note - I think he just wanted to keep his place in the Dutch team to be honest, rather than thinking he was too good.}

31 Aug 2017 14:04:59
Ed is there any chance we could sign natalie sawyer she'd do for me.

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31 Aug 2017 14:56:10
She's got plenty to offer up front.

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31 Aug 2017 16:26:05
Her tight grey top yesterday was a joy to watch 🤣🤣🤣 did hear a word She said though 🙈🙈🙈.

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31 Aug 2017 14:01:06
Don't think BR will be angry with the board. However, this window will have shown him the gulf between our finances and down south in even greater light. How could we blame him if he wanted to head down to a club that could offer him a transfer budget of £60mil a season which is what just about every team in that league seem to be able to offer!

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31 Aug 2017 14:45:06
what does 60 mill get you down there tho bud, a kyle walker or 3 nathan akes, brendan knew the restrictions but told us his transfer plans.

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31 Aug 2017 16:04:04
Rodgers may well get to spend £60m on a player in England, but if they are really only worth about £5m then what's the point.
The trouble with the English league is that the transfer window has become a sport in itself, Sky TV have managed to con people into believing that a player leaving Newcastle for Bristol City on loan is somehow an earth shattering event.

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31 Aug 2017 13:51:54
if we don't sign anyone the board should be ashamed! 4.5 million outa a near 40 million intake, Rodgers a a hero or not he will be raging deep down who wouldn't be.

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{Ed007's Note - So what have the board done wrong that'll get our manager raging, do you honestly think the board have pulled the plug on deals to save money? Do you want them just to throw money about paying over the odds for average players like happened under Mowbray, Lennon and Deila?}

31 Aug 2017 14:15:19
We paid 4.5 just for ntcham.
1.3 for Hayes
The loan deal for Robert is ment to be in the millions
Loan fee for this other young bhoy
So spent more than you say.

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31 Aug 2017 14:37:58
The way I see it (like every window) are we stronger than when the season ended? Without doubt we are!

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31 Aug 2017 14:48:01
Not slagging the board here but we've shipped over 20 odd players off the wage bill plus supposedly took 1.3m in for izzy plus a fee for gms so the ntcham and paddy fees is about it.

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31 Aug 2017 15:27:12
Aye but we were supposed to be cash rich after last year's champions league and selling vvd etc and we've qualified this year . If we get the vvd money this year were in profit so why not spend some and have at least the best the club could possibly have?

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31 Aug 2017 16:10:55
Seriously some of you need to get a hold of yourself bitching like wee lassie we all want the best for our club but it's just no possible we have spent quite a bit to b honest we are stronger than last session building a hotel as well so why are u moaning? We have the best team we have had since O'Neill best infrastructure that'll last for years to come a manager that's STILL unbeaten in Scotland and we will only get stronger with it so do us all a favour away greet somewhere else eh and if any of you are old enough to actually remember the days before and after the bonnet shame cause u know how it was back then hail hail love our club 💚💚.

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31 Aug 2017 16:25:28
spot on shandy, love it mate.

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31 Aug 2017 18:13:42
Well said shandy.

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31 Aug 2017 12:33:08
ED007 I am going to make your day, a post NOT about transfers lol
But what I am worried about is we could have 5 players playing on a plastic pitch tomorrow and especially Griffiths and Forrest with their injury background could be at risk, and what about "Sod's Law" Brown expressing his dislike of playing on these pitches hope he comes through unscathed.

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{Ed007's Note - Is it a plastic pitch Scotland are playing on? That is a worry, Tim.}

31 Aug 2017 13:03:41
ED007 afraid so and more worringly it has been compared to the plastic pitch at Kilmarnock.

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{Ed007's Note - Let's hope our players can come through it unscathed.}

31 Aug 2017 13:16:26
Apparently this is one of the worst plastic pitches there is.

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31 Aug 2017 12:25:00
Filip Benkovic is a name doing rounds Anyone heard anything?

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31 Aug 2017 11:42:30
Ed see arsenal have knocked back a 20 mill bid from Leicester for calkum chambers yes calkum chambers and kb'd it the worlds gone mad.

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{Ed007's Note - That English market is absolutely crazy, £25-30 million for Jonny Evans and Burnley wanted Simunovic for £10!}

31 Aug 2017 12:02:25
Anno its nuts mate jozo better than all of them of course the English didn't rate big virg until he made the move total arrogance.

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{Ed007's Note - Simunovic is far too good a player for the dross in the EPL like your Burnleys etc.}

31 Aug 2017 12:11:30
That's why I commented yesterday saying 5 million doesn't buy you quality now a days. At best it buys you up and coming with potential.
The English market has distorted it for the rest.

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31 Aug 2017 12:19:54
Spot on ed he'd walk into most teams in the top half no probs.

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{Ed007's Note - Easily, look at players like David Luiz at Chelsea or Phil Jones and Chris Smalling at Utd, I wouldn't swap Simunovic for any of them and there's plenty more I could list that are seen as top players but in reality they are very average at best. £25 million for Michael Keane???}

31 Aug 2017 12:37:49
Still confident of two in ED?

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{Ed007's Note -

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31 Aug 2017 12:25:20
Oxlade-Chamberlain the one that kills football for me. £35 million for him? He is ok but I would have Roberts, Sinclair and Rogic over him every day of the week. Hell I would even take the Sevco wingers and Dorrans over him too. actually that is too far! 😂.

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{Ed007's Note - It's mind blowing stuff, Niall.}

31 Aug 2017 12:49:49
🤣🤣🤣🤣.

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31 Aug 2017 12:50:44
Soz ED am just awake after nite shift last nite not sure what's going on yet have no sound to your pic response I take it's a yes?

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{Ed007's Note - Well Odsonne Edouard has passed his medical so that's one down and one to go.}

31 Aug 2017 13:16:28
Cheers ED won't mention it again keeping the faith with u mate cheers again for your hard work.

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{Ed007's Note - (yes)

31 Aug 2017 13:37:01
Chill oot big fella there's only 10 hours left.

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31 Aug 2017 13:43:13
Ed

Do you think we should be concerned by the over-inflated prices? With Britain leaving the EU this is likely to make transferring overseas players harder for us and if average players like Evans, AOC, Barkley are going for over 30 million we are going to be on the look out for pre-contracts for guys from Accrington Stanley!

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{Ed007's Note - Nobody knows what'll happen under Brexit yet mate but I imagine it will be harder to get players in for every team in the UK because of the work permit system.}

31 Aug 2017 11:40:03
Jozo, Boyata, Erik, Ajer, Lustig, Bitton, Tierney.

7 options for centre half.

Can't see us adding an 8th today.

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31 Aug 2017 12:07:41
Jozo - solid.

Boyata - might not be at his best after a lengthy lay off. He will need time to get upto speed.

Erik - was class to begin with but god knows what's happened, lost his confidence I think.

Ajer - propsect but inexperienced.

Bitton - NOT A CB

If Lustig or KT play CB who fills in for them? Ralston and Miller can do so easily at domestic level not european level.

Another CB is vital. Will be hugely disappointed if we don't sign one.

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31 Aug 2017 13:55:04
We need better defenders than what we have. It's as simple as that. Boyata bombscare, Shev bombscare. Ajer might get there but not now. All of those players could get us by in the league, but not the CL.

If we want to get better we need better defenders.

Not confident we will get a good one though.

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31 Aug 2017 11:34:01
Just seen shay given at the burger van at the Celtic training ground he was on the phone to Robbie Keane.

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31 Aug 2017 11:38:21
That guy must be shifting some amount of meat haha.

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31 Aug 2017 11:27:26
Hi ed . Thanks for the work you do on this mad day . Striker deal looks done . U got any names for center half? .

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{Ed007's Note - Nothing yet mate, sorry. It looks like Sviatchenko won't be moving today though.}

31 Aug 2017 11:39:56
No worries mate . The big lad from down south . 6ft 5 or somthing . Aden flint just roumers? .

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{Ed007's Note - Yeah there's nothing in that at all.}

31 Aug 2017 11:58:11
No CH in the day then wae Sviatchenko staying and reports say he will be back sooner than they thought?

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31 Aug 2017 14:00:30
Let's hope you're wrong for all our sakes.

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31 Aug 2017 09:19:00
Is it Pot Noodle/ Pro Plus Thursday Ed :)

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{Ed007's Note - It's days like this I miss alcohol lol

31 Aug 2017 11:36:41
haha I bet, I'm off it 10 weeks and ain't missing it. Hope you get a decent break next week it's been pretty mental on here over the last month great work by all involved as usual.

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{Ed007's Note - Thanks buddy.}

31 Aug 2017 15:24:22
Yeah I'll second that mate. Your doing a good job Ed(s) . I am enjoying the frustration gifs your using tho. Even the Mrs appreciated the big Sam one.

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31 Aug 2017 17:00:47
You and me both ed. I hate these days but then I think that my drug of choice today has given me more highs than alcohol and not quite as many lows. My drug of choice today is Glasgow Celtic FC. but as you said today is one of those days.

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{Ed007's Note - Tramadol helps too :-D

31 Aug 2017 08:21:51
Ed Ed who we signing? tell me tell me please please 😂😂.

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{Ed007's Note - Franco Baresi for his experience. }

31 Aug 2017 11:17:46
Willie Garner, Du Wei and Shiedt to take the focus off how bad Gordon is.

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31 Aug 2017 12:27:14
Garner wasn't amongst the worst we've had . wasn't amongst the best either.

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31 Aug 2017 08:16:20
Here we go Ed the maddest day of the year for yourselves I would imagine. Hopefully good news for us on this page and a stress free day for yourself. Your work and time are greatly appreciated.

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{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate. Let's hope that we get a CB over the line and Dembele's still our player by the end of the day. }

31 Aug 2017 11:44:44
Seen you post a few times now ed about dembelle staying? Is it just a hunch that someone will come in for him or have you heard rumblings?

Was reported through the week he had an injury set back ruling him out of September? Is this just a smoke screen? Surely he wouldn't pass a medical 😜😜😜.

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{Ed007's Note - There will be clubs trying to sign Dembele today mate and the medical will just look at his injury and take it into consideration, injured players can still pass medicals and move club.
I wouldn't like to think that his injury or the setback were a smokescreen but stranger things happen in football.}

31 Aug 2017 12:43:27
Fingers crossed he stays till December at least . Put a £10 bet on with an arsenal fan in ma work yesterday that we will get a minimum of £20 mill before add ons 🙈🙈🙈.

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{Ed007's Note - Easily, Del. He who dares - wins.}

31 Aug 2017 09:54:23
Don't normally post bets but been having a bit of luck lately with 'Both teams to score' bet. International weekend and have gone with the following 10 games. A £1 bet returns £1,212.

Bulgaria v Sweden
France v Holland
Cyprus v Bosnia
Czech Republic v Germany
Denmark v Poland
Norway v Azerbaijan
Slovakia v Slovenia
Spain v Italy
Ukraine v Turkey
Wales v Austria.

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31 Aug 2017 10:53:49
Stan I heard it is "odds on" that Celtic sign the PSG forwards Osdonne today lol.

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31 Aug 2017 11:20:11
A CL 'rival' would make a great spy for us ( or them) eh Mr Bond?

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31 Aug 2017 11:34:52
He posted the 4 leaf clover on his Instigram page Timalloy so looking like a done deal, fantastic bit of business. Good shout Once a Bhoy.

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31 Aug 2017 08:05:41
Bruce will b nxt cb.

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31 Aug 2017 08:13:07
Steve Bruce or Bruce Lee?

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31 Aug 2017 09:14:00
Ffs - Celtic wouldn't dare sign someone as poor as this.

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31 Aug 2017 09:34:44
No chance. Better just playing Ajer.

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31 Aug 2017 10:09:49
The mans only just passed away. too soon 😁😂🤣.

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31 Aug 2017 10:40:27
Bruce Lee McNiven Steph bud, owns a place in penilee where he teaches karate to underpriviliged kids from the area ;) , also owns a cpl of tanning salons and a signed picture of chuck norris, got to be him ;)

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31 Aug 2017 11:00:36
Haha Muhammed am hard Bruce lee.

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31 Aug 2017 04:45:17
Well ed that's me getting ready for my 12 hour shift at Glasgow airport 6 to 6, will keep my eyes peeled for messi sneaking in the east gate or hummles coming off the ezy from Berlin in disguise 😆😆😆😆.

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31 Aug 2017 01:09:35
Celtic are 25/1 to sign Vermaelen from Barca.

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31 Aug 2017 08:11:36
We're 500/ 1 to win the CL as well Bhoywonder. Stick the double on!

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31 Aug 2017 08:32:34
😂😂😂 belter Kev 👍🏼.

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31 Aug 2017 10:34:40
You bring shame to the family bud lol, Anyway has he not been injured for 3 yrs?

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31 Aug 2017 03:05:56
Transfer deadline day is upon us, let's hope it's a productive one . centre half and striker being the minimum requirement.

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