Celtic Banter Archive July 05 2016

05 Jul 2016 19:14:20
Ed do you know when the deadline is to get players in for the qualifiers?

{Ed007's Note - 43.07 List A has to be submitted by the following fixed deadlines:
a. 20 June 2016 (24.00CET) for all matches in the first qualifying round;
b. 7 July 2016 (24.00CET) for all matches in the second qualifying round;
c. 21 July 2016 (24.00CET) for all matches in the third qualifying round;
d. 8 August 2016 (24.00CET) for all matches in the play-offs;
e. 1 September 2016 (24.00CET) for all further matches from the first match in
the group stage up to and including the final.

43.08 For the three qualifying rounds and the play-offs, a club may register a maximum of one new eligible player on List A after the above-mentioned deadlines,
provided the quota of locally trained players is respected. Such registration must
be completed by 24.00CET on the day before the relevant first-leg match and the
club’s association must confirm in writing that the new player is eligible to play at
domestic level at this time.}

05 Jul 2016 19:45:54
ed dae ye know when the last bus comes past the sarry gaun tae eesturhoose.

{Ed007's Note - I didn't think you were allowed on buses if you were on the register.}

05 Jul 2016 19:53:18
so we would need to to buisness before thurs, can't see it maself, Cheers Ed, great help as per.

{Ed007's Note - I'm hopeful that there will be a defender brought in before the deadline. In fact I'll go as far as to say that I am quietly confident.}

05 Jul 2016 21:27:27
As much as I don't think there is any rush for a defender to be brought in for the first qualifiers, it would be nice to get them in early in order for them to settle into a partnership with (I assume) Erik - provided it is the right defender and not just a defender. Ed, would you care to throw a name or even a small hint at us?

{Ed007's Note - More talks have taken place with Kolo Toure.}

05 Jul 2016 21:30:57
Ed u should've just told him the bus times. Now he's missed his curfew n his tags gone like ****. See u when u get back out pat ma man.

{Ed007's Note - He prefers the sex on offer in there.}

05 Jul 2016 23:19:55
I think Rodgers is looking for 3 quality signings through the spine of the team before the deadline for CL 3rd qualifying round .Dembele in, Toure probably next and hopefully a quality Midfield playmaker which we might spend relatively big on to get in. Think Johansson or Bitton or both are for the off. Would like to complete the spine and sign a quality keeper too but maybe asking too much.

06 Jul 2016 00:17:47
Best of luck to them both if they move on but it hasn't worked with them in the side. I'd rather they or any players were pushed out by better but to free up funds it isn't going to happen that way. We are going to have to take a few risks. Our bloated midfield have sparkled on occasion but against others have looked like mugs. The common denominator has to be that they aren't as good as we think or they don't want to be here so aren't performing. Take your pick.
I welcome reshuffle of the deck.

06 Jul 2016 00:40:32
😅 wrong thread.

05 Jul 2016 23:28:23
Are you getting a wee inside nod on Toure ed?

{Ed007's Note - We need a defender in before Thursday's deadline and it looks as if Toure will be the easiest to get over the line. That could change but I'll be surprised if it does.}

06 Jul 2016 10:01:12
I know we sometimes expect and ask too much of you Ed, however, in your opinion, do you think we will be looking for another, longer term CB as well? Or would Toure be brought in to do a job until Jozo hopefully gets fit?

{Ed007's Note - It depends if anyone leaves I'd say. Toure on a short term deal will allow Simunovic to get fit and be assessed.}

05 Jul 2016 18:48:09
Reckon others will have said it but would keep Johansson ahead of Bitton any day of the week. Terrible season but guy can pass and move.

05 Jul 2016 21:34:18
I would prefer if we kept both Bitton and Johanson at least until Christmas to see how they play for Rodgers.

05 Jul 2016 21:55:04
Old bhoy

There is always a place for guile but nir is too uninvolved and AWOL too often when there's a battle to be won. You watch MacGregor and tierney run and support but nir opts to play in the slow lane too often.

He won't dig you out of danger and for that reason he should be moved on. Too many modern day midfielders get away with too much ( and do too little ) under the guise of " holding midfielder "!

A Paul lambert or deschamps he will never be I'm afraid. Our Norwegian Friend however still has the potential IMVHO.

05 Jul 2016 18:06:11
If Johansen and Bitton go I would hope they have a quality replacement to bring in .

05 Jul 2016 16:48:01
How can we supposedly receive a bid of almost £6M for Bitton but only about £1M for Johansen? I know it's a matter of opinion but for me I'd let Bitton go out of the two of them and certainly wouldn't take anything less than about £3/ 4M for SJ. He had a shocker last season as we all know but the season before he was fantastic and was POTY, you don't just lose that ability, he's still got it in his locker if he can recapture that form and fitness.

05 Jul 2016 17:14:52
Mainly down to sj have 1 year left on his contract.

05 Jul 2016 18:10:36
There must be a decent amount of the wage bill with players away and on way out . now it's about quality not quantity .

05 Jul 2016 18:21:08
That makes sense rg96 if it's the case. I thought he was given an extension after RD's first season to ward off interest from the Bundesliga, there were reports of it anyway.

05 Jul 2016 18:22:11
Aye it'll be due to his final year. For me, he's more 'valuable' than Bitton. Be a bit miffed to see him go but his heart hasn't been in it. Made a scapegoat, and overly criticised last term. Seeing POTY booed off the park was a low point. But there's a heck of a player in their. I'd be on the look out for a new CM now, as shocking as that sounds given the numbers, but I think Johansen has a dynamism and versatility none of the squad can match.

05 Jul 2016 18:45:55
Johansson on his day looks immense and far better suited to BT vision that Bitton.

05 Jul 2016 20:17:49
LM67 very well said, Effe has given his all, he always has a smile on his face on or off the park, his team mates say he is the worst dressed best company they have ever been in, that he gives his all in training and on the park, that he has never stirred trouble and never once been in anybody's face about money, terms and conditions, etc, etc, the juventus game did him in and loads of people never gave him a chance after that, if he goes, personally I think he will sit out his last year, then he also goes with my best wishes.

06 Jul 2016 02:20:17
SJ is captain of his country. Blew us away when he first came. Had a poor season, can you blame him with stick in dressing room aimed at RD, maybe felt more for his fellow countryman being constantly criticised justly and very unjustly. Unprofessional and affected everyone, except KT who had just broken through and didn't want to get involved as this was his opportunity, he just played for his shirt. SJ is easily the best midfielder on his day. He probably feels to much water has passed in dressing room and he can't fake he is ok with it? He would start over Brown, Bitton, Rogic who has the ability to become world class, henderson who is also showing unbelievable development, he already oozes class, skill and work rate. Allen, Christie this season will show. Macgregor whom i must admit i never fancied is aslo becoming a little find, much more consistent doesn't hide anymore. Armstrong another gem with bags of talent, seen in glimpes out if favoured role. Ajer don't know reports sound very promising time will tell. SJ would be first on BR teamsheet, he wanted him to stay, just not possible. The self serving unprofessional players who damaged the club must be shown the door. Chris Commons is the most arrogant over rated, over paid, and whatever over. player on our books. Pay him off to go now or stick him in the development squad. Its time to stick together and he is part the reason SJ is leaving. Might even start a petition about Commons?

05 Jul 2016 12:54:39
Celtic TV?
I renewed my subscription last Friday, wanted to see the pre season games, Before I renewed I mailed CTV to ask them about the supporters wall being available this season, heard nothing back, I have mailed them twice since, but still no response, anybody here got any info?

05 Jul 2016 13:07:38
I renewed mine aswell and have not been able to get the games .

05 Jul 2016 14:02:31
I got to Mail the other day there's s beta site on test at the mo which will be in place for next season perhaps be back on that.

05 Jul 2016 15:55:05
Watched first two games beta picture great . wall was definitely on before game but fullscreened the game when it started so don't know about then.