Celtic Banter Archive January 31 2019

31 Jan 2019 23:35:08
Ed when are we likely to see Bayo get some game time. I know BR said he needed to work on his fitness as he hadn't played since early December but when did Burke or Weah last play competitive football before they arrived! Looking forward to seeing the big fella make an impact whe he gets the opportunity.

{Ed007's Note - I don't see why we won't see him at some point, even just coming off the bench in a couple of weeks.}

01 Feb 2019 09:22:40
Ice Man I think the problem was that he hadn't been training in that time either. I'm pretty excited to see him and it'll likely be a baptism of fire with some of the games we have coming up.

31 Jan 2019 23:24:11
Has anyone seen this toljan play before? 😅.

01 Feb 2019 10:00:04
Yes. Has anyone seen the £75k superstar Glen Kamara play before😂😂😂😂😂.

01 Feb 2019 12:08:37
Malky the only way I can judge spl players is how they play against us, and I can honestly say I'd never noticed him standing out.

01 Feb 2019 15:58:37
I didn't even know he was playing😂😂.

31 Jan 2019 22:46:50
Boy from dortmund signed, woop woop, looks a great signing. Very happy with this window, well done celtic fc hh 10iar here we come.

31 Jan 2019 21:15:07
I kmow some people are unhappy with our transfers, however look at the ages of whom we have brought in. All of them are young with good potential and some loans may turn permenant. I know people wanted a new CB but we have 6 on the books. A good clear out of those who cannot make the grade is needed in the summer . Thankfully over the next 18 mouths lots of dross have contracts are finished.

31 Jan 2019 22:09:09
Some amount of apologetic nonsense on here for the board as usual.

No surprise. Lawwells is like Kim Jong un here.

Nobody is saying it means good loans are a bad thing, but why not also pay money and strengthen other positions

Instead come the summer while we need a clearout we will also need about 5 first team Signings.

It's not good enough and anyone telling themselves different is just insane.

31 Jan 2019 22:19:11
What five first team signings.

31 Jan 2019 22:24:54
Tessa, take the guys we have got in on Loan for instance. Their clubs actually don't want to sell them for a kick off and most good players in good leagues probably don't want to come to Scotland full time, using the loan system we can bring players in we may not otherwise be able to.

31 Jan 2019 23:05:16
Not sure how many first team signings we’d be looking at in the summer but for me for a start I’d be looking at 2 CBS and a RB, That’s a must for me. Benkovic, boyata, Compper, lustig, gamboa will all be away I’d think, hendry I’d loan out and get more experience.

31 Jan 2019 22:59:39
Some will say future planning others will say crap signings. Us football fans are a fickle lot.3 young players signed today along with Brown signing a 2 year deal. Burke Bayo and wee Tim already in and hopefully the RB from Dortmund. That's 8 this window yet it's not good enough for some. Keep the faith🍀.

31 Jan 2019 23:11:22
Tesla I think you are the insane one sir. Do you honestly think we should be committing to adding more to our already astronomical wage bill? You're living on cloud cuckoo land if you do. Until we get at least a dozen non contributors off the wage bill this is the only way ahead. At least wait until we lose a cup tie or a league title before you whinge about the board.

31 Jan 2019 23:34:49
I'm sure Lustig natural position is CB is it not? Extra cover for CB if needed.

01 Feb 2019 00:12:23
Thank God we have an astute CEO running the club and not some of the contributers that we have on here. The loan system works to the advantage of both clubs. The mother club has the advantage of a young player who is unable to break into the first team getting first team experience at a leesser club and in our caase also getting the possibility of champions league football which helps their longterm development and prepares them for breaking into the first team. We on the other hand have a player which we could never afford. let's face it we are talking about the SPFL where, without wishing to e disrespectful to the other teams, is very much a one horse race. I don't think we can compare a spfl winners medal to a undesliga medal, seria a, la liga, EPL etc. Just as our model of buying young players to develop and sell at a profit has stood us in good stead, so to the taking of a higher class of player on loan, Perhaps we should change tactics and sign pensioners at over infflated prices. I for ne am happy with this window at least with the intake, pity we couldn't have sold a few.
with the squad now i think we have a good chance to do the treble treble which for me would even be more impressive than 10league titles in a row when you consider that not even the LIONS managed 2 in a row.

01 Feb 2019 00:19:24
The only reason we have an astronomical wage bill is because we sign. A million players at the 2mil value who turn out to be terrible.

Jonace we need a goalkeeper, 2 CBs, Right back, Winger at least.

Also Stevie don't make me laugh about winning stuff. Before they died they were doing us in the league. Won 3 in a row because our board make an A of it.

Strachan's fourth season never got him a striker. Lost the league. 3 0-0 draws when our strikers were injured.

Then rangers overtook us from then and won most of the league's until they went bust and that's just facts.

01 Feb 2019 01:08:04
Celtic puzzle me when it comes to signings they wouldn’t pay the 3million for Mcginn who Rodgers made no secret he wanted (I’m going their again with Mcginn lol)
But they have no problem spending 1.75m on Shved who Rodgers seems to know nothing about.

01 Feb 2019 06:38:34
Donjim, I don’t think many really bother about signing young upcoming talent and loaning them out getting experience and hopefully getting them into our first team, however I think people have a right to express their opinion ( might not be everyone’s opinion) but still entitled to do so. Celtic fans are entitled to look at us bringing in signings in certain areas that have required attention for long enough that enhance the first team squad right now not just in 2/ 3 years time. I’m like u, happy with the window to an extent but I would still have liked to have seen our CB situation sorted even going back to the summer. What we have now is boyata, benkovic ( Brendan’s no1 pairing ) won’t be there, Compper has never been their, hendry isn’t ready and needs loaned out, jozo is too injury prone, Ajer for me is acceptable and will have a great future. What we have now come summer is a big rebuilding job in defence. 2CBs and a RB is a must as even the German boy will no doubt go back to Dortmund. For me that’s a huge job getting that sorted plus competing to qualify for Europe.

01 Feb 2019 08:12:14
Tesla explain to me what you would of done in the last 2 Windows? The 5 players you say we need, bearing in mind you don't seem to be prepared to shop in the 2 million bracket would cost around 30 million in transfer fees and that's if we could attract this type of player to Scotland. Their wages would be another 8 million per year and there's still no guarantee they will be a success. Add this to our current wage bill and we would be in serious financial trouble. This is Scottish football Tesla not FIFA 19.

01 Feb 2019 10:02:19
Telsa is clearly delighted with the £75k superstar from Dundee Glen Kamara😂😂😂😂😂.

01 Feb 2019 10:18:04
Stevie we have 50 million in the bank.

I'd have signed a CB and RB permanently.

What you also don't seem to get is being ambitious in football can earn you money.

For example if we signed a RB and CB 2 years ago like we needed to then we most likely beat AEK and earn £40mil plus from the champions League.

Instead of having the likes of Hendry playing.

That's just common sense though, but I forgot unless you say everything positive about Celtic then you must be a rangers fan then eh malky?

31 Jan 2019 20:41:37
Guys
If Toljan is confirmed that'll be SEVEN we have brought in this month. OK some are loans and a few won't join up until later but nevertheless let's stop giving our great club pelters about transfer activity. Remember that some players don't want to come to Scotland, that's the way it is so even if we are prepared to pay decent money for a decent player the chances are they'll say no. What do some people expect us to do? Are we going to kidnap them? HH.

31 Jan 2019 21:23:27
Some on here won't understand that bob😕.

31 Jan 2019 21:28:07
I agree malkybhoy, sometimes it's difficult to explain something to people who don't want to understand lol HH.

31 Jan 2019 21:33:06
Why so many against loans to me if we’re paying a wage and they do a turn I’m a happy bhoy.
Benkovic prime example wanted him couldn’t afford him but got him on loan here’s a scenario we buy him he does well for a season and pub league team wants him for mad money he goes sad to see him go but money too much to turn down. That’s the markets we’re in but we’re getting better players than what we can afford. IMO keep it going players come and go but records stay 10 i a r for me is the be all and end all loan players permanent signings I don’t care as long as when they wear the hoops they give their all.

31 Jan 2019 21:53:49
Yes Welshy, I'm with you. HH.

31 Jan 2019 22:00:53
I agree Welshy mate the reality is if we sign some youngster and they do really well the richer clubs from the richer leagues will come and take them anyway, Dembele the prime example.
And 10 IAR it doesn't matter how we get there as long as we do 🍀💚 HH.

31 Jan 2019 22:59:11
This has been one of the busiest and productive 'January windows' for a long time and we have covered most positions - and then some.
The emphasis on loans was the only option as we have already accrued such a bloated squad, including excess baggage who seem very hard to shift - for the time being anyway.

The club are enjoying one of the finest periods in our history and the additions give us plenty of options to achieve our objectives and this display of support and prompt action from the Board should give us all encouragement for any future transfer windows.

There will be several players leaving in the summer, but we have six months to prepare, evaluate and act accordingly. Hail Hail
Thanks Ed 007 as usual for all your time, patience and effort during another hectic window - despite a chest infection, severe leg pain and a troll infestation lol.

31 Jan 2019 19:36:43
Does anyone else think it strange Lewis Morgan going out on loan? I thought pre season he looked excellent, I hope he gets a fair chance at the start of next season I think he could do a great job.
Also what's happening with Kouassi? I again thought he looks good when he plays, not startling but he never gets a chance to have a bit on continuous game time to develop further, what's your thoughts?

31 Jan 2019 19:54:35
Koassi is always injured.

31 Jan 2019 19:56:42
Both have potential but I'd much rather see them go out on loan to a SPL side. It gets them used to our teams plus they play against Sevco and not us. Done wonders for Christie.

31 Jan 2019 20:01:17
Kouassi not out with long term injury? I think for the season.

31 Jan 2019 20:12:13
Kouassi blew knee ligaments.

31 Jan 2019 20:50:32
Really not sure what all the talk about kouassi every time I see him he flatters to deceive more muney waisted.

31 Jan 2019 18:05:01
McKenna to stoke for 7mill. that's up the with the great train robbery . brinks matt job. and rangers 9 in a row.

31 Jan 2019 18:57:12
Apparently it’s a blow to Celtic according to ‘Football Insider. 😂😂😂😂.

31 Jan 2019 19:07:10
You were right 3rd time.

31 Jan 2019 17:47:26
Ed, are you expecting anyone to sign tonight?
Watching Sly Sports is killing me.

{Ed007's Note - I'm still expecting a RB to come in mate - turn that $hite off, I really can't understand why people still watch it.}

31 Jan 2019 18:09:48
Ed 😂👍 Its like listening to the Grand Masters thoughts on the RC Church and expecting impartiality.

{Ed007's Note - 😁

31 Jan 2019 18:13:59
Reports from Germany on Twitter saying the deal is done for the young boy from Dortmund.

31 Jan 2019 22:58:42
Sly Bet offering odds on Jim White saying certain phrases throughout the night. The whole thing's an absolute joke.

31 Jan 2019 16:35:40
Even if we don't snatch a last minute defender - panic-ye-not.
We have seen the variety that Burke and Weah offer in attack and with KT, Rogic, Griff and Eddy all coming back very soon and they will be like new signings - along with Ntcham who resumes training next week, plus we have Bitton back who covers a few positions.

We have landed a great Russian wing prospect and tied-up Broony for another two years as skipper.
Therefore, the only problem BR might have will be who to leave out on match-days?

There has been a huge improvement in our play since the much-needed break and Bain is doing brilliant. I appreciate we are using several loan players and others will leave in the summer; but let's worry about that when/ if it happens.

31 Jan 2019 17:35:56
Good post.

31 Jan 2019 17:55:07
Yir spot on OAB the glass is half full not half empty! 👍.

31 Jan 2019 18:06:26
In total agreement OAB. For many years I have lived by the motto "One day at a time" and I am sure if we applied it to all areas of our life, including football we would surely have more peace in our life. No point in worry ing about ten in a row yet, let's get 8 in a row and as you pointed out we should have more than enough to achieve that.

31 Jan 2019 15:48:02
Just wondering if anybody's heard anything about James McCarthy? I thought that Crystal Palace had him, but it's not been announced.

{Ed007's Note - I think he's staying where he is, Mal.}

31 Jan 2019 15:59:22
Anything new to report Eds.

{Ed007's Note - No, it still looks like he'll stay at Everton.}

31 Jan 2019 16:11:43
Any further forward with a RB?

{Ed007's Note - Celtic? No.}

31 Jan 2019 17:06:34
I take it by now Celtics chances of having a new RB in are nil by now ED?

{Ed007's Note -

31 Jan 2019 17:46:15
Give rich your number ed he worries so waiting on your replies 😂.

{Ed007's Note - 😲

31 Jan 2019 14:00:58
Very foolishly took a peek at SLY Spots News and there was that Charlie Nicholas spouting pish as usual; slagging us, regarding injured central defenders and lack of transfers, while the rest of the panel foam at the mouth re: Defoe and Davis - even comparing Slippy to Satan (Souness) lol.
According to 'Chic the Dick' all Celtic fans are worrying about the title challenge this season?!

We have stretched to a 6 point gap in the three games after the break and have every chance of making it more; game by game.
SLY really are a shower.

31 Jan 2019 14:34:41
I’m not worried.

31 Jan 2019 14:51:16
I though Nick the dick and that other guy were going to jump on the desk and have a love fest when talking about Slippy and sevco.

31 Jan 2019 15:37:10
Dick the nick can go bick the lack of them.

31 Jan 2019 22:57:25
@jonBhoy71 😂😂😂.

31 Jan 2019 12:37:31
Anno ed does but does anybody else despise deadline day it's a load oh mince.

31 Jan 2019 12:52:46
It depends if we are doing business or not.

I don't care much for the hype though.

31 Jan 2019 12:53:59
Detest the whole transfer window and the panty wetters that talk constant pish throughout it.

31 Jan 2019 15:26:04
Sky’s coverage is cringe, there’s been no big transfers to talk about this window so sky are struggling to fill up their airtime . They just make up rumours to fill their spots and go to some random reporter to see if he can peep in a window to see if somethings going on.
I’d love to see it all go pop for them, even more so that it would be the end of the person slime ball Jim white.

31 Jan 2019 16:05:22
I’d be even happier to see the demise of that wee person Nicolas.

31 Jan 2019 08:45:03
Yaya it’s deadline day hope business is done the day fingers crossed for a RB maybe more.

31 Jan 2019 10:20:22
Yaya's no a right back 😂.

31 Jan 2019 10:48:43
No but I saw him right back in the airport haha.

31 Jan 2019 03:04:04
When Abraham Lincoln said "You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all the people all of the time" he definitely wasn't thinking about Celtic supporters during a transfer window.
For me irrespective of who comes in or who goes out the fact that many of our more consistent players have signed extended contracts with most recently young Henderson and our Captain, coupled with the fact that young Dembele has entrusted his imediate future to us and hasn't followed the example of that great "disppearing talent" Feruz has all been a great bit of business for us. On top of that to hear Weah speak of us as a family and Burke want to extend his loan after only a couple of weeks gives an idea of the atmosphere in our "boyd-divided" locker room. I think it's not so easy to find players willing to come who are of the quality required and who will not only play well for the team but will also maintain the harmony which exists.
I really cannot see how we will fail to do a treble treble unless we have a one off bad game in the cup.

31 Jan 2019 09:14:51
donjim. are you sure your not Peter in disguise. lol

Seriously though, great post, totally agree about trying to get quality players to come to SPFL. in Brendan We Trust.

31 Jan 2019 09:31:22
No I'm not Peter but I wouldn't be as big a critic of him as many on here. I look at the last three years and I see an invincible year, back to back trebles with a good chance of making it a treble treble this year and I think if Peter had released funds to sign Messi and Ronaldo and mayde to bring back Virgil would we honestly have won any more than that. Champions League, possibly, but then again if you look at PSG and the money they have spent does anyone really believe that you can buy the Champuons League.
In Brendan we trust but I also happen to trust the man who gave us Brendan even if that's not a popular position.

31 Jan 2019 09:42:48
👏👏 great post don. Too many of our fans look at bank balances and expect more like you say what is more? Most successful side in me lifetime and see no way that’s not going to continue 🍀.

31 Jan 2019 13:00:04
Totally agree and I still think there’s even better times ahead.

31 Jan 2019 13:49:14
We have done ok in the transfer window . We have a couple in who are far better than we could buy . We have 7/ 8 players out injured, but have won al our January games easing up and usually v pleasing on eye .
I am happy enough with club actually spending very little as there is no point in the club spending £8-10m on a couple players we are not really sure we really want even if they are positions we want to fill, we cannot buy them until we have properly scouted them, short cuts in this department can lead to Commper .
We know it is easier to buy poor players than to move them on.

30 Jan 2019 23:27:36
Calmac has to be player of the season for me been superb, also thought broony was very good tonight.