Celtic Rumours Archive August 27 2013

27 Aug 2013 22:07:12
Hi Ed, can you please confirm when transfer window closes.
Numerous folk are saying its saturday at 11pm and seemingly published on SFA website. I was under impression it was monday at 11pm? Thanks, keep up the good work {Ed007's Note - The Scottish window closes at 17.00 on Saturday Paulo. Every other major European league's is 23.00 on Monday. It's a total farce, it means we can lose players after our window closes and can't replace them.}

It's Saturday at 11pm for Scottish Premiership clubs and midnight for Scottish Championship, League One and League Two clubs. Only reason our transfer deadline isn't the same as the rest of Europe is because of the SFA not wanting Rangers to have that extra day before the window closes to potentially spend. It's ridiculous as it means we and the rest of Scottish football are missing out on extra days to bring in players. Also at risk as you say of losing players.

~seamus~ {Ed007's Note - Sorry, you're right mate. It is 23.00.}

That is an absolute joke. Why would they even think that makes sense?

Slightly different subject ed but if Pukki would still be able to play in CL if he signed, i'm guessing it would be the same for Hosiner? Not that I think we`ll go for him, just curious as I thought they could only play if their team was knocked out.

MikeyBhoy. {Ed007's Note - It has caused confusion throughout football all day MB. Even on Sly they said NL was hoping to bring players in before Monday's deadline! It wasn't until I got an e-mail confirming it that I knew what to believe. Both players would be cup-tied for Europe btw.}

Maybe if peter Lawell got his finger out his ass couple of weeks ago and spent a bit of money we received from our tops stars then we wouldn't be worrying when transfer deadline ends as we have our players no doubt we will panic buy on saturday night end up wae Roger milla and benson and hedges lol guys if we don't laugh about it we will get mad hail hail bal1986

This is utter insanity by the amateurs that run our game. Neil Lennonm has been quoted as saying we are constantly offered players on the last day of the window - we now will be unable to act on these offers, yet could see star names leaving. Utterly disgraceful. Jean-Pierre Laguerre {Ed007's Note - I have major concerns about our GK situation over the weekend JPL.}

We have a poor enough league and low co-efficient without hampering our teams even more. There is a very strong possibility that our top teams will lose good players over Sunday and Monday and the quality of Scottish football will get even worse.

JJ

Ed - that was my first thought too! We are very vulnrable to a bid for FF. Thing is - we no longer have a 3rd keeper (Kamenar and the swedish guy are both away) so really the club would be forced to sign a backup before the SPFL window shuts, which would state their intentions re Forster. Jean-Pierre Laguerre

27 Aug 2013 21:20:02
Celtic spokesman tonight confirms there has been no approach for Lazio's Michael Ciani

~seamus~

This transfer window has been a complete circus. I have never read and heard as much nonsense in my life, cringe-worthy doesn't sum it up! Paul

Really? Is it a press release or did he tell you? I've been getting led up the garden path if he doesn't sign up this week

27 Aug 2013 19:56:41
According to Italian press, Michael Ciani is close to completing a move to Celtic. cm67

Hope it's not to little to late. At last someone with a bit of experience in defence. Ian L

007, I think I have been banned again mate. Or a technical error ;)

Can you sort it out for me again please. Thanks.

Sydney! {Ed007's Note - You haven't been banned/blocked as far as I can see Syd. I was actually wondering where you had got to yesterday I was expecting a retort from you lol. I have passed on your message to the geeks buddy, have you tried to post today?}

Thanks mate. I did come back with a few bombs, but they didn't get through ;)

Truth be told, I am actually a big fan of Rooney (bar last season) and always look for him on the team sheet. However I do think SAF tried to offload him this summer. I hope last season wasn't a sign of things to come and was just a one off.

What do you make of the Herrera bid? He's a good player and if I am not mistaken he was a player Barcelona earmarked for Cesc's replacement. So should be a good buy. He's built for the EPL, but has the tippy tappy Spanish technical ability. I did think we wanted a creative midfielder and a bit of muscle for midfield.

Sydney! {Ed007's Note - The geeks have told me to tell you to use the 'Contact Us' form mate so they can look into what has happened. If Rooney doesn't get the finger out this season he will struggle to even find a top team willing to buy him or pay him what he is looking for. He seems to at least have came back in better shape than last summer, I thought he looked more like his old self shape wise against Chelsea. AF was out of order saying what he did about him on TV though, he only created a severe headache for the club, Moyes, Rooney and the fans by saying it. As you have said, maybe a bit of lingering 'afters' over his last contract negotiations.
If Utd buy Herrera it will be a massive step in the right direction. Obviously he wasn't a first choice signing but that doesn't worry me, it's not as if you can class him as a panic-buy. I always said I could stomach signing Fellaini as long as he wasn't the only MF player brought in.
Utd really need to get rid of some deadwood though Syd, guys like Young, Anderson and even Nani are just floating about collecting massive wages for doing sod all. How many chances has Anderson had to prove himself? Young was just a strange/bad buy altogether and Nani is far too inconsistent to play for a top team.}

007, first of all I chose this thread as it's discontinued by the Celtic fans so they will be unaware that I am using it to chat to you.

I think you are right about Anderson and I think he will be sold if we buy both Herrera and Fellaini. I also think it would be difficult to keep Ev if Baines is brought in, but not impossible. Nani is very inconsistent, but did not get on with SAF at all. I think we may see a 2011 Nani return and that Nani was a very good player. I agree with Rooney, all of it. Was my fave player for years even when Ronny was here, but last season did get on my nerves. I hope if he stays he knuckles down, but I do not see him agreeing a deal. He will defo want an improved deal and I doubt we will give him one. Certainly not on last season's showing.

With Nani I think talks with Juve were simple, they have told him to wind down his deal and they will have him for free next summer. They are a sly bunch. Young I think is a useful squad player and I think Nani, Young will come in very handy this season in the cups. It would be nice to use them in the domestic cups and in the easy EPL games (if there's such thing) so that we keep our best players fit all season. I will contact the site tomorrow mate, off out on the p1ss tonight. Take care 007 and speak again tomorrow sometime.

Sydney! {Ed007's Note - I hate Juventus as I do all Italian teams, you never know if matches are fixed or not! Have a great night Syd, speak soon mate.}

27 Aug 2013 19:51:38
Ciani signs tomorrow 1.7 mill. Jnm

27 Aug 2013 16:40:01
Hey Ed first time poster great site I read everyday. Do you have any idea who nl was talking about when he said representatives in on Monday and why we haven't heard anything. {Ed007's Note - They didn't arrive from Israel until today.}

27 Aug 2013 17:37:33
Nir Boton/ciani deasl nearly finalised
j88

according to agents on tw@tter

Why finalise ANY deal THE DAY BEFORE ARMAGGEDON?THIS IS OUR DAY IF WE don't GO THROUGH NOT A POINT IN SPENDING ANOTHER PENNY, IF WE DO GO THROUGH, PETER LAWELL IS 1 very, very, lucky BHOY. the AULD BHOY U ALL DISAGREE WITH. al geri.

Al geri, if we lose tomorrow we'll still be in the Europa league, which will probably be a bigger occasion than our league matches. We might as well have a go in the Europa league and our current squad won't get far in it!

It's hard to agree or disagree- most of your posts look like ransom notes.

The Patient

Please just try and be positive for once Al Geri, you might like it. Transfer are not easy to complete and I'd be delighted to get these two. martyc1888

Ok bhoys I DO UNDERSTAND were u come from but WHAT IS THE POINT O LENNOXTOWN.Just ready to watch CALLUM MCGREGOR PLAYING LIDDLEPOOL, .HIS BIGGEST GAME EVER, AND HE IS STILL A CELT.BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO GET A CHANCE AGAINST? WITH EVERY DISRESPECT HERTS, I.C.T.HIBS.ETC F.F.BHOYS U ARE THJE PRBLEM TO ME WEEEEE ARE THE BIGGEST.THE BEST.SORRY that's MY PROBLEM. GOD BLESS HAIL, HAIL. al geri.SPOILED BY MY AGE.

Is either a striker?

Iain

We need players in regardless, - this Celtic team is poor to average, we would go into the Europa league or whatever it's called if the worst comes to the worst. We all know we shouldn't be in this position as players should have been signed already, but it's certainly better later than never. I think Ciani is what we need-he'll also have improved for his time in Italy, and is still young for a centre half. But we need a creative midfielder, West Ham keep telling their fans they can't sign anyone else until their wage bill is reduced because they are at the thresh hold, I would go for Mark Noble! Paul

Why is there not a point in spending . We will still be in Europe albeit a lesser competition but still a European competition . We also would be hoping to win the league so that means CL next season so why wait until then to start strengthening again . DH

Ransom notes! Classic. Al Geri you're certifiable. Please get someone to show you where the caps lock is.

Aye we are spending big? biscuit tin mentality again, I really hope we don't get put out tomorrow night. This will have a big impact on us for a few years if we don't make it and its Peters fault. This buying cheap and hoping for a gem has to stop, we as a club has spent tens of millions over the last 4/5 seasons on absolute dross, £1 mil here 1.5 there and loans here all pish players taking a wage, the fees and wages could have and should have brought in better players.
I love Celtic but I feel they don't care about the fans anymore.
Paul the Tim

Bang on the nail Paul the Tim, why the hell don't others see it

27 Aug 2013 16:06:58
Fraser Forster called up for England cap!

Hopefully give him a boost for 2mo night

Dont know why, he's been gash this season.lubo

27 Aug 2013 17:08:25
Celtic have been in contact with Lazio over Ciani today, according to tw@tter

It frustrates me looking at FF's stats - On paper he looks like a world beater when in actual fact we know about his lack of presence for such a big guy!

On paper we could demand top dollar for him, as long as the club hasn't scouted him too closely!

103 CS's in 203 appearances is staggering.

HamiltonBhoy

I think you all should gee the big man a break! He was outstanding last year and yeah he's made a few mistakes but how critical you all want to be? I don't want any other man between the sticks

SOS BHOY

Clearly Hodgeson hasn't seen him for months but I agree it might give him a boost - or a good kick up the jacksy.

JJ

W.G.A.F.aboot ENGERLAND. al geri.

Yeah that sounds about right, Joe Hart and now big Fraz both have been freeking bombscares this season LOL Just half a joke bhoys! let's hope he gets his confidence back and turns it up a notch for tomorrow. HH ShottsBhoy

The Great Wall been outstanding for us, we will see what happens if he does leave, for all the ones saying sell him, who out there to replace him? C'mon get thinking caps yous all must have some1 in mind!