Celtic Rumours Archive May 30 2012

30 May 2012 23:51:08
Here is my dream team for next year:

Forster
Matthews Mulgrew Mills Izzaguire
Forrest Kayal Wanyama Henrikson
Rhodes Hooper

Subs:
Samaras
Brown
Ledley
Lutsig
Wilson
Watt
Paddy
Commons
McGeouch
Zaluska
Spend £10M, £2 forster, £3m henrikson, £5 million Rhodes
Sales Ki £6M, Stokes £2m, £1m Bangura, Free Loovens, Odea, Cha, Murphy, Rasmusson, Thompson (please add any more that I've forgot)
Net spend pretty much Zero and a big saving on wage bill. I think this team would do well in Europe. I would also loan out some of our youngsters to get 1st team experience. Thoughts?
Martyc18888

So you wanna have 3 senior strikers, hmmmmmm........

{Ed007's Note - What about injuries, fatigue, suspensions, squad rotation and even having a different tactical option? We managed fine with Larsson, Sutton and Hartson in the squad at the same time.}

Mills is awful and a bit of a kn*b too keep rogne at the back with charlie and we'll be fine

I would like to keep ki. Good player with a big future and has some shot on him . Not to mention his passing

Marty how you could leave joe ledley out that team bewilders me. rhodes all be it great player but not wat we need wee have that in hoops wee need a target man a john hartson chris sutton big jan type player but the days o buyin players like that have long gone a cheaper version john daly at utd great finnisher wi feet and head defo worth a punt in my eyes correct me if am wrong he was 2nd top scorer in spl last year and thats at dundee utd. mikeybhoy27

I ment it as in we need more, hooper, stokes, sammy, bangura and one more plus larsson sutton and hartson were world class plus we did have a couple of back up players when they were out for whatever reason {Ed007's Note - Oh right, sorry mate I read that wrong the way you said it.}

I can hear music?....'dream, dream, dreeam..dree-ee-ee-ee-eem'!?
Really! Tut {Ed007's Note - Maybe that is why the OP said it was his 'dream team' eh? At least read what is said before making a pointless addition to the thread. Tut!}

Wilson, Wanyama and Lustig can all cover CB, Lustig can cover RB and Chuck LB, Loads of midfield options and Samaras and Watt for up front if anything happens to Hooper or Rhodes. I think this squad is super strong but would like opinions if you think this is a realistic 1st team. Also, I'm sure I've missed a few others to leave that could lower wage bill so enlighten me if I have............martyc1888

Ahhh, I knew I had forgot a few names that will save even more money - Mark Wilson Free, Juarez �1m. If necessary you could use this money to buy the young boys from Leeds and Crewe and still save a fortune on wages.........martyc1888

Mikey, I love Joe Ledley but who would you drop for him? He would obviously play loads of games esp in Europe when we would play one up front but in SPL we should be all out attack hence attacking full backs. Too be honest, I'm unsure if Izzaguire would play in Europe as just too attacking but he would be in my team every time in SPL. I also think Rhodes is a target man as he scores loads of headers. A target man doesnt have to be 6 ft 2 and above - Samaras proves that. As for Daly, simply not Celtic class in my opinion mate ................martyc1888

I think Lenny can sleep soundly, his jobs safe. Villa job up for grabs tho mate...go for it {Ed007's Note - Paul Lambert will be next AV manager. He has asked Norwich for permission to talk to them and be allowed to leave.}

Personaly ad play wanyama cb and ledley in middle o the park not out left were he seems to be gettin played. as for rhodes a just cant see it happenin celtic could sell 3 players tomorrow for 15m and still wont spend 5m on a player. the ones we will sign is ones no ones heard off just like your wanyamas izzys kayal celtic have the best in the business in john park. if big forster doesnt sign 100% its gordon watch this space. mikeybhoy27

I'd settle for that team. Not so sure we'd still get �6m for Ki though, a while back maybe but recently he's been shocking!...

Nice thought thought :)

Iain

Dream team... Lol

Exaclty what Mikeybhoy said, Big Vic at center half, would work wonders. Strong, good in the air, composed, and I'm sure he's played there before? Ledley has to stay. He's our unsung hero in CM. Never played a bad game

kev88

I totally agree that Ledley should be a starter as he is so versatile and valuable all over the park. I don't know anything about Mills so I can't comment on him. Rhodes is very expensive, but we get a young developing talent who will probably gain in value. Daly or Holt could also give us more ariel and hold-up options, but my concern is Foster who could have been signed at any time during the loan, but things have stalled for whatever reason.
So do we need another Goalie?

Jungle Jim

Rhodes is 6ft 1 anyway

Need to keep ledley and brown in midfield, thought both were outstanding this season although it's beena while coming from broony. don't know if russell from dundee utd still on the radar but would be a good addition

Rhodes is 6ft 1 anyway

So is Kris Boyd. Just because he is tall doesnt make him capable of holding up the ball.

Why pay �5m for a player who played in league 1 last season, when u can get a world class player for that price?

Ive heard that fraser forster is coming back to us . . .newcastle

You can't have broony on the bench, no way.

Just wonderin whos gonna pay this amount of money for these players?

30 May 2012 22:42:32
IMO although the money will be better why would boy of our players want to leave a club of our size and history for the likes of reading qpr west ham southhampton 3 of which have just came up and one saved by a late goal. i personally would rather play in CL or EUROPA than a team thats goin to struggle to make it in top half of there league. MEDALS NOT MONEY THEY NEED TO THINK THAT 1ST

Unfortunately a lot of players go for money first, as well as that most players apart from Scottish ones know they have a much bigger chance of international football playing in a mediocre English team than scoring 85 goals against Scottish clubs.

The EPL is the most watched in the world you never know might move to england for a smaller team play well and get signed for a bigger team most players dream is to play in the EPL

Wilsybhoy

30 May 2012 22:05:30
What players would you try to move on and add to the squad at the moment? I'm happy to let hooper go for supposedly 6/7 million to southampton but i'd be reluctant to spend 3/4 million on a player like jordan rhodes who has not played at a higher level yet and we have to think about players who would do a job in europe

I'd sell Ki, Stokes and Wilson and let all fringe players who don't get a sniff of any action leave on a free. Ideally buy Forster, if that fails bring in Gordon. As I'd like to see a Rogne/Mulgrew partnership develop I'd be happy to just bring in Mills and give Loovens another year as back up.Henriksen in to bolster the midfield and add Rhodes & Markus Rosenberg/Grant Holt up top. Think that would be a successful transfer window...or maybe I play too much FM lol

Mikey Bhoy

Theres not a hope in hell gettin rhodes for 3/4 million think wat shane long went for wen we were after him no chance we will buy unknown as usual and hopefully turn out good.in john park wee trust. mikeybhoy27

30 May 2012 20:26:28
Hey, Ed, can I just ask, what is your opinion on the No.7 jersey? Like, do you think anyone in the current squad deserves it, and if so, who? Or what about anyone we are reportedly "after"? In my opinion, the No.7 is just too important at Celtic, and you must earn it through merit, not just because of a large transfer fee or good reputation...opinions?

Danjam {Ed007's Note - Out of the current squad Dan I would only say Forrest, Ibrahim or McGeough could wear it in the future. Markus Henriksen would be the type of player who I could see wearing it.}

Yeah, Ed, I was thinking Forrest as well

Danjam

I thought Hooper deserved it after season he's just had but if he's trying to leave then NO.Forrest would be worthy but i don't think Ibrahim and McGeough have done enough yet Ed.I would offer it to Rhodes as an incentive in any possible talks since he knows the importance of that number and a chance to follow in Larsson's footsteps.What do you think Ed,then that might work?

Jungle Bhoy. {Ed007's Note - I don't think Forrest deserves it yet either, but the type of player that we expect to wear it only those three fit the bill. I think Rhodes is a bit too down to earth to allow shirt numbers etc sway any decision, but it would be worth a try :-)

Ed you seem pretty impressed with Henrikson from what I can gather. What do you think our chances are of signing him?

I must admit I have only seen his youtube highlight video and the game against England but he does look a player.

Do you think if him and AJ Leitch Smith arrive it will spell the end for Commons or is it going to be a one or the other arrangement?

Mac {Ed007's Note - Henriksen is a fantastic prospect Mac, and there is interest in him from PSV, Brugge and Schalke, but CFC seem to be in a strong position. Interest from Aston Villa has ended since McLeish was sacked and Bayern Munich's interest has waned. The financial package won't be a problem as far as I know with the fee around �2.5 - 3 million (3 million Euros approx??). Other teams might become alerted to his availability but I am hoping we are already a bit further on in negotiations than any other team.
Commons really turned things round over the season. I expected him to be out the door ASAP during the summer, it could still happen though but if he stays I hope he continues in the form he showed towards the end of the season.}

Its hard to say. look at players like juninho and ljungberg, both wore it and did nothing!!

Only our best player should wear no 7 dont think anyone is good enough to wear it just now,a striker at celtic should score 30 plus goals a year without trying then the 7 should be on that back

Commons at the end of the season was excellent. I dont know what went wrong with him at the start of the season or why he was so overweight but he really seemed to have his mind on something else. It reminded me of how Brown played when he was suffering such a terrible situation with his sister. Heaven forbid anything like that being the case but he seemed to have a similar lack of focus.

Henriksen sounds like a great player. Interest from Bayern is some advert for him. I hope he joins Celtic and earns the number 7 shirt. It would be quite poetic having a guy named Henriksen wear it.

Mac {Ed007's Note - Thankfully it was nothing as tragic as Brown's situation with Commons that I know of. If I had even heard a murmur of anything like that I wouldn't have slated him on here.}

I agree Commons was a disaster early doors. I am amazed that he seems to have knuckled down and did a good job near the end of the season. Things had turned around for the team by then so I am not convinced and I think he may revert to type at the start of next season. Henrikson looks like a prospect. Head up driving forward, that boy is a footballer! I would be delighted to see him in the Hoops.Sopot Celt.

With regards to commons my brother told me he read on Commons's twitter or facebook (one of the two) that he wont be taking the summer off instead will be working on his fitness and being ready for the start of the season. I hope its true, not that everyone shouldnt have a holiday, just that the fitness thing is what i think has been holding him back and i think it would do him good. Would show great professionalism too.

30 May 2012 20:36:28
Some further info on away kit.

1 - We are generally under delivered on XSB and SB shorts we should hopefully be receiving a further delivery on the 6/6

2 - Socks are under delivered across all sizes and unfortunately we may find ourselves running low next week,the next delivery is due 20/06

3 - The little boys/infants kits are still tracking for the 18th June and the unsponsored jerseys have an ETA of 4th July.

Jungle Bhoy.

Much is mens short sleeve sponsor top jb
Conor67

Conor,short sleeve is �50.Nike put their prices up so club needed to do same.

Jungle Bhoy.

30 May 2012 20:28:05
Gormleys thank the Celtic family

THE family of Reamonn Gormley have thanked Celtic for the support offered to them, and also to the wider Celtic family, not only for their support but also for the welcome they gave to the kids from the Good Child Foundation during their visit to Scotland.

Reamonn's father, Jim, said: 'Everyone at Celtic, from Peter Lawwell and Neil Lennon, to all the members of staff working in the various departments at the club have been wonderful to myself, Ann and Kieron, and it really means a lot to us.

'And it was great to see the way in which the Celtic fans took the Thai Tims to their hearts when the kids visited. It was magnificent to see, and just shows what the Celtic family is all about.

'This has helped us through a difficult period in our lives and it's something that Ann, Kieron and I really appreciate.'�

Jim and Ann Gormley presented a special plaque in memory of their son, Reamonn, to Neil Lennon on behalf of the Thai Tims. A similar plaque is on display at the Good Child Foundation School in Thailand.

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: 'Reamonn was an inspiration to us all, and in his all-too-short life, he made a lasting impact on everyone he met. That is clear from the voluntary work he did with the Good Child Foundation.

'His loss remains very painful for his parents, Jim and Ann, and his brother, Kieron, and the support offered by the Celtic family continues to be very important to them.'

Jungle Bhoy.

To the person who clicked Unbelievable -
F*** YOU.I hope you never have to experience the pain the Gormleys have went through.You really are a sad little f*d.

Jungle Bhoy. {Ed007's Note - Just ignore it mate. I actually don't see the point in them and keep asking for them to be removed from all the sites. If you agree or disagree with something tell people why, otherwise your opinion means nothing. It's like posts that say 'I think that......' and then there is no name signed. They are just pointless and nobody really takes them serious.}

30 May 2012 20:06:32
To all celtic fans,i think best way our club can stick knife in if we sell 45-50 thousand season tickets ASAP,
It would be very big carrot to dangle for new players,
Finance these deals,therefore enhancing the teams progress,
In oneil era we spent 40 million,
With record attendances & paradise was scary for any team as it was full,
We need to see bums on seats all year the rest will follow,

While the money men at celtic let rankers off scotfree won't get my money again if this happens.

27000 season tickets sold , very poor.

End of the day, even if 45-50k season tickets are sold, it ain't going to attract 'big name players' if the opposition is (and no disrespect to anyone, but) st.mirren, Ross county, Hibs, st.johnstone et al each week, if no European football is guaranteed. Which it ain't. Think about it! And fans on here question why the likes of Hooper might leave? Em?....more wages, higher standard of football, better opposition, and possibly better chance of being seen on the bigger scale (as lets face it, noone is interested in Scottish football out with Scotland other than world-wide Celtic and rangers fans) and therefore the better possibility of being spotted/respected/considered for their national squad!! Simple decision really if that's your motive? Not the jersey or the history!

We're at approx 40,000

30 May 2012 19:33:40
Is it just me or does it seem a bit strange that the papers who have been saying that Southampton will bid for hooper, suddenly find two other teams who are interested the day after Southampton put a bid in for Rodriguez? Maybe I'm just being cynical

Howie bhoy {Ed007's Note - His agent was in England last week to talk to clubs about him.}

Ed007 .. Simon Dent is based in London and has not been meeting clubs about Gary ... West ham and Qpr have shown no interest in him upto now and is other players agents spreading this for their own game . The Norwich rumours are just that ...rumours.
LondonBhoy {Ed007's Note - I said he was in England, not just London.}

..ed 007 ....being close to the family i can assure u Simon Dent hasnt met any clubs this week or last regarding Hooper . Not sure where u got this info from ? {Ed007's Note - Well it's obviously someone that knows a lot more than you.}

No disrespect ed you show great knowledge on a lot of stories but I am closer to all this than u could ever know.No clubs were visited about Gary last few weeks .
LONDONBHOY {Ed007's Note - Well somebody is forging paperwork.....}

Ed love this site but sometimes u appear to be a bit aloof and dismissive of posters. londonbhoy has been on here since last wk claiming this story is false yet you come out with comments which seem harsh. if he's left an email address why not pms him? likewise londonbhoy, if u have an inside story tell ed {Ed007's Note - You don't need to read it, do you?}

Ed 007 ...back up your claim Ed because It honestly is not correct...no clubs have been visited apart from Celtic in the last 3 weeks ...there has been calls from clubs enquiring about his position but no meetings . {Ed007's Note - I don't need to back anything up and I am not asking you to. At no point did I say any clubs had been visited, I just said clubs were spoken to.}

Ed 007 ... lets start again because my posts were based on his agent meeting clubs. No clubs have been met and the main issue is he will not be touted about ..Yes clubs have been spoken to and have expressed interest but same clubs have expressed interest in 4-5 other big names being banded about. Will be an interesting summer hopefully which sees Gary offered a contract he deserves by Celtic.
LONDONBHOY. {Ed007's Note - So you are now admitting that there has been talks with other clubs and if clubs have been spoken to about the player isn't that him being touted about or them being made aware of the situation? I want Hooper to stay mate, I am only passing what I have been told and seen. I said the other day that Southampton had cooled on Hooper and were looking to sign Rodriguez instead, I am well aware that clubs have other targets. If and it is a big IF, Hooper signs a new contract then it is only because no EPL team is willing to buy him just now. He has said himself that he is happy to see out the remaining two years of his contract, that doesn't sound like the words of a man looking to extend his stay but more that he is happy to sit on his current wage and walk away for nothing in two years. Money has nothing to do with this, it is down to his ambition to play in the EPL and break into the England squad, exactly what I have said all along.}

30 May 2012 17:48:13
Just noticed this at the bottom of the season ticket price guide.
NB: Season Tickets include/exclude matches against Rangers FC or a successor to it.
DB77

30 May 2012 03:42:49
ED with the banned now "lifted" and it has to go to sfa, would that mean the conflicted former rangers man/director be incharge of the punishment? cause if so i am really worried that they will try and hurt other clubs, mainly Celtic because we all know the rivalry btw the 2.

as well do you think we have signed anyone and that we have to wait until June or July 1st when the window opens? i remember you saying something about June 1st with transfers...if your answering one the first question would be nice,lol. {Ed007's Note - Why would Campbell Ogilve be involved in Rangers punishment, he wasn't part of the last tribunal. Players can't be signed or registered until the 1st July, deals can be agreed but nothing official can be done until then.}

Followed celtic for 46 years if they get back in without serious sancions i am finished with scottish football

Ed I think we can sign who we want when we want but we just can't register them until july1st is this correct mate. {Ed007's Note - ?}

Just to clarify, signings can take place now. Registrations however cannot be lodged till July 1st. In other words contracts exchanged any time effective July 1st. Given theres no domestic footie between now and then July 1st is an irrelevance to the close season and won't make any difference to most. As for RFC, they can't do anything till July 12th at the earliest as in administration till then unless CVA falls in which case they will be forming a NEWCO and who knows!. {Ed007's Note - Until the transfer window officially opens on the 1st of July, clubs can agree that a transfer will take place and the terms of that transfer. Players, with the agreement of their club, can agree terms but cannot sign anything.}

30 May 2012 13:26:35
Does anyone know who Rhodes supported as a youngster? I'm just wondering if he would be persuaded to come paradise for the love of the team. I would love to see him adorning the Hooops next season but in all honesty i think the lure of the EPL will be that little bit too tempting. Yes , we have Europe to offer even if we don't qualify for the C.L but with the way the entire Scottish game has been brought into disrepute i can't see him turning down the opportunity to play against Clubs like Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City once or twice a week.
DAMO1888

He is a celtic supporter but cannae celtic paying the money huddersfield are looking for. {Ed007's Note - He has been up for a few derby games at Celtic Park and supposedly sat in the Celtic end at Ibrox a couple of years back.}

I watched an interview on soccer am and can confirm he supports Celtic u should find it on YouTube hail hail

Celtic supporter has a season ticket he gives to friends when he's playing:jiggythetim

Aye cause it's the leagues disrepute thats gonna make him favour the EPL. Get real friend. Maybe 15 to 20 years ago a visit to SPL would have caught the eye of some even if EPL was an option but disrepute is not half as worrying as the devolution and the state of our league. Inverness away, aberdeen away, st.johnstone away, maybe no Rangers away... Or Newcastle away, Man City away, Chelsea away

I'm beginning to think we'll sign him actually. Can see us bringing in Forster eventually, Mills on loan with view to permanent, Henriksen and Rhodes as first teamers, with Leitch Smith and either offering Glenda a new contract (hopefully not) or bringing in another lesser known like Fojut was going to be. I don't think we'd need anymore players on top of that unless Hooper ends up leaving. Kevslug.

Rhodes is celtic fan, he use to live in a wee town called cairnyhill in fife near dunfermline, my brothers mate lived in his street and said hes been a celtic fan since a boy. hail hail!