Celtic Rumours Archive June 05 2012

 

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05 Jun 2012 22:16:59
ED007, everyone what are your thoughts on Ireland doing well in Euro's?
Tough group but from what I can gather Croatia are in disarray and
do not score a lot of goals.. If Republic can get a decent result there, next match is Italy, they are going into euro's with all the match fixing hanging over them so Ireland's team spirit can get us past them also, if they get out of groups anything can happen..
Come on you bhoys in green.....
Timalloy {Ed007's Note - I think Eire will get out of the group simply because of Trapattoni and his tactical awareness, they are a very difficult team to beat. Croatia are a quality side, keep an eye out for Milan Badelj and Rakitic. I am going for a German win in the tournament, they have some fantastic players, Ozil and Goetze are true world class players.}

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Have to agree with you Edd, Ive been living in Germany for the last 8 months and some of the football in the Bundesliga is fantastic to watch, as well as the national team! Not sure how many games he will play in this tournament, but for me one of the best players Germany will have in the coming years is Marco Reus. He basically carried Borussia Mönchengladbach to fourth place in the league including a 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich on the way, in which game he was truly world class!

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05 Jun 2012 21:53:08
Hi all, I've seen a few discussions on the NextGen series on here and a few saying your group is quite an easy one. Trust me, it isn't. Liverpool had Sporting Lisbon last year and they were a joy to watch, played us of the park twice and we finished 3rd, it will be great for youngsters to play against youngsters so good. Villa won the Southern Reserve League in England I think, and lots of their youngsters have played for the first team and PSV have a fabulous youth system. So it will be great for your youngsters to play against some of the best young teams and players in Europe. Its a great tournament IMO, and let's hope the young Liverpool and Celtic do well, a final would be nice :-)
JFT96
Smithy {Ed007's Note - Nice to hear from you Smithy. The head of CFC youth academy said that SP had a better crop of youngsters than Barcelona did last year, that kind of tells you the talent they are producing. Any Dutch club will have a fantastic youth set up with quality players, although I am surprised about AV. MON isn't known for nurturing young talent.}

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Martin O'Neil aston villa ed?
Conor67 {Ed007's Note - MON has never been one for bringing through young players unless they are exceptional. He doesn't take much to do with they youth side of things at any club.}

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Hi smithy you`ll be changing a little bit of that post when our youngsters polish those teams off mate we have a great young lot expecting some of them to be great players if we use them right,kb-bhoy

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Awrite mate cheers for that
Conor67

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Ed "surprised about AV.MON isnt known for bringing through youth" MON was 3 managers ago at AV, these boys wouldve been 14/15 yoa?,.,.kbarry {Ed007's Note - And who would have been manager when they were looking for young players and planning the youth set-up? I doubt McLeish went in last summer and totally changed the youth set up in time to win a league. Am I not allowed to be surprised now?}

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Ed sorry to be a pain i agree with you on mcleish but what about gerard houllier?,.,.kbarry {Ed007's Note - I'm sure he totally revolutionised the club, restructured their youth system, scouting and recruitment between September 2010 and April 2011. Maybe Gary McAllister is responsible for it?}

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Ed youve named three different names MON,AM and GM? {Ed007's Note - Did you count that all by yourself? Well done.}

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Yes but you still named 3 different names you spud. {Ed007's Note - Gary Mac took over the running of the team from GH!!!}

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Ed martin oneil once said that ross wallace was one of the most exciting youth players hes ever WORKED with he also threw in the likes of aiden, jamie smith craig beattie etc? {Ed007's Note - Exactly. Did you miss reading the part the where I said 'exceptional talent'? I think only McGeady out of them all has became anywhere near the player people expected. Why is it so difficult to read things instead of just bashing at a keyboard and commenting on what you think you read rather than what is actually there. The other two kind of shows you the eye MON has for spotting young players doesn't it or nurturing talent. If you can't see MON's style of management then maybe football isn't for you.}

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05 Jun 2012 21:08:11
just a wee question for all:

see if the under 19s done a season ticket would you buy one ? (would only play if celtic played the day before/after or mid week so wouldnt be any where near the current prices as the 1st team would be)

would you be intrested ?

lenny

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I would be interested. I go and see them whenever i can anyways. And cant imagine it would cost that much

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Would certainly buy one mate think it would be great to watch the next gen.

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Make it fiver at gate and let them play at CP.Never gonna get 60,000 but might attract a half decent crowd.

Jungle Bhoy. {Ed007's Note - Let them play at New Douglas Park. The railway station is 2 mins from the ground, and would give a better atmosphere than a 1/4 full CP. Split the profits with Hamilton Accies and that's it, Bob is your mother's brother!}

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Nah, too much travelling.

If I lived in Glasgow though I'd consider it if the price was right but then I'd imagine it's not too hard to get tickets anyway so probably no need for one.

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Why not buy Ibrox for them to play at!?

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Ed my thinking was if it's that cheap then schools,kids football teams,etc could go and know they definately would get in.Seeing a good crowd at CP might push the players into the next step as they would want to play there in the 1st team when stadium is mobbed.Get where you are coming from tho.

Jungle Bhoy.

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Hi can you explain why we should give hamilton accies half our money?,.,.kbarry {Ed007's Note - Because we would be using their ground, making the games more atmospheric for the young players. It is only a couple of train stops travelling either way and the ground is right next to the train station. Logistically it makes sense, both clubs would make money and the youngsters wouldn't be running around in a 60,000 seated stadium that resembles a ghost town with pockets of fans dotted around it.}

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Shouldnt need to buy a season book for the 19s when the season books 1st came out it got you into reserve matches

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05 Jun 2012 20:32:48
Hi Ed, first time poster. sites magic for info m8. Heard a rumour Aiden McGeady might be leaving Spartak, Do we (celtic) have a sell on clause in the contract, heard 10% but not sure due to the price we sold him for. wot do you know m8 ?

SharpBhoy {Ed007's Note - Thanks mate. There is a sell on fee for McGeady, it is 10 or 20% depending on who you believe. The sell on is only on anything over the fee Spartak paid CFC for him.}

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ED, whould Celtic tell us/say if we made anything and how much we made? and how much did we sell him for again, 9.5mill? {Ed007's Note - It would show up in the club accounts but I doubt the club would officially say. The fee was reported as £9.5 millon.}

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If he has a good European championships spartak might get 12.5 - 15 million for him {Ed007's Note - It's just a pity Zenit didn't push through their deal for him. They were willing to go up to £30 million for him!}

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He's attracted a lot of attention. Aside from Zenit, Juventus were supposedly interested as well as a number of decent EPL sides. Don't think anything near £30M is on the cards, but it was talked about at the time.

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05 Jun 2012 19:22:16
A wee read:-

Football's future looks bright with the class of 2012

www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/footballs-future-looks-bright-with-the-class-of-2012-x.17784906

Mrs E

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Good article Mrs E,well spotted.I definately think this is the way to go,do they not start at 8 yrs old in Holland ?Not too sure.

Jungle Bhoy.

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Nice one Mrs E, this all sounds very encouraging.

I also think that one of the things that Scottish football should look into is the continued success of rugby in New Zealand. This country has the same population as Scotland and produces world class rugby players. There must be some lessons we can learn.

K-Dot.
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05 Jun 2012 19:22:08
Think Celtic need to have a major clear out in the summer and bring in a few bits of quality the ones I think can leave or have left are


Big Dan
Glenda Loovens
Kelvin Willson
Mark Willson
Cha DuRi
Juarez
McCourt
Josh Thomson
Rasmussen
Murphy

That's roughly about 100 k a week of dead wood off the wage bill I would also sell ki to generate a bit of money and would like to see Rhodes Gordon Henrickson and a quality cb brought in.what's your thoughts on that bhoys

Kieran1888

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Agree with that mate apart from i would hate to see McCourt leave.

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Keep ki he's our best passer. his class will show in europe

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McCourt is a hard one he's adored by the fans and is something different to what we have but I defo think that we could afford to lose one or two of our CM especially if we're bringing in Henrickson

Kieran1888

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Agree with players out and in including McCourt.He just hasn't made the breakthrough so for his sake aswell i think his time is up.

Jungle Bhoy.

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Most of them are on their way I agree with all of them especially cha

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It's a bit much to refer to the player's as dead wood man,remember they all played for the hoops,especially Mark Wilson

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Agree with the 1st post think paddy should be given a good run in the team, ki is to light weight he doesn't fit in well to the dynamic of the team, better players than ki in the team,

Bishypaul

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I would add Stokes to the list IMO and I think if a few don't hit it off or make the step up they could be away at the winter transfer window."....DH

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Agree but I think we need a big powerful striker up front

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Keep Ki sung and Pat McCourt be mad to let our technicly gifted players go. dead wood not vital players

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All can go as well as a few others such as mcginn and cervi and odea has already gone.
McCourt will never make it at c.p. Not fit enough, consistent enough or dedicated enough, players with half his talent go on to become stars but paddy just doesnt put the effort in either in training or on the park.

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05 Jun 2012 18:48:13
Ed I seen on the STV website Juarez has left. Is it on loan or on a permenent deal? If so was there a fee involved? Always thought he had something to offer.
Daz the Hoopy {Ed007's Note - As far as I know it is a permanent deal. Any fee will probably just be enough for CFC to pay him off I would imagine.}

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Good luck to Juarez, pity he didn't get more of a chance due to his playboy lifestyle. He looked good in his first few games.

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Without a doubt he was not a bad player at all. Celtic and Juarez just wasn't a fit and that can happen sometimes. It didn't help that he can still hardly speak a word of english. He will be back in the mexico side soon enough and i bet you we will see him at the next world cup.

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05 Jun 2012 18:21:26
Timothy Mjalby, Johans 16 year old son who is in the Celtic under 19s, has said he is leaving in the summer, so could this mean Johan is leaving as well because he cant go to another country himself and he would probably want his dad with him, what do you think ed? {Ed007's Note - I don't see why??}

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I worked with my dad before and got a new job and didnt think my dad would leave because of that.

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Eden hazard left Belgium to go to Lille at 14 all by himself! If you look at the youth squads at arsenal Chelsea man utd and the likes they have players from all over the world!!

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According to his Twitter (and he's not one to shy away from speaking his mind) he left for a number of reasons. One of them was to get to a club away from Johan.

Doubt Johan is leaving.

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Is his son really leaving? Where has it been said? {Ed007's Note - He has said himself. He is leaving.}

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05 Jun 2012 18:39:04
Ed - just had a look at all the teams in the Nexgen Series.

It is absolutely fantastic for Celtic to be involved in this. It will help the young players reach a higher standard of football but will also be a great incentive when signing young players, giving them the opportunity to compete with Europe's best.

NEXTGEN SERIES 2012/13
Group One: FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Olympiacos, Vfl Wolfsburg
Group Two: Manchester City, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Fenerbahce
Group Three: Chelsea FC, Ajax, CSKA Moscow, Molde FK
Group Four: Arsenal, Athletico Bilbao, Marseille, Anderlecht
Group Five:Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Rosenborg
Group Six: Sporting Lisbon, CELTIC, Aston Villa, PSV Eindhoven

K-Dot. {Ed007's Note - It should definitely help their progress playing against quality youngsters.}

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Does anyone know who won it last year ? And where we finished ? Think it's a fantastic opertunity for our young players to gather euro experience


Kieran1888

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Great experience for youngsters we did ok last year in a tough group. This years seems easier but Portugese and Dutch youth is always strong.

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I'm sure Inter Milan won it...Celtic were in a group with Manchester City, Barcalona and Marseille. Mrs E

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Some of the best youngsters in the world will be playing for these teams, can only be good for the Bhoys. Where's the Rankers' invite ?? lol

Sharpbhoy

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Some cracking groups there.If the youngsters are as good as the older players in those teams then the games should be belters.If Celtic get through and meet Chelsea does that mean Feruz will be coming back Ed?Is he in that age group?

Jungle Bhoy.

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Does it get televised at all?

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Where and when do the nextgen games get played? Suprised Man utd don't have a invite

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Last seasons games were available on the usual streaming sites,probably will be again.

Jungle Bhoy.

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I read Chris McCart saying that he reckons Sporting Lisbon were the best team in it last year.
They got knocked out in the semi's.
It's certainly an impressive list of teams.

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Interesting that people are getting more interested in youth football. Are we getting sick of highly payed badge kissing flops ?

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Sharpbhoy mentions the surprise of Man Utd's omission but on top of that Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Ac Milan appear to be missing also. Ed is there a qualifying process in these countries or was it invite only? There is also the omission of the other great club in Glasgow, Partick Thistle, which is a shame.

It is fantastic we are involved in this tournament. I would be keen to take my 5 year old boy to these games. I would just have to tell him every player was Hooper as he is daft about him. db {Ed007's Note - It is by invite only as far as I know.}

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05 Jun 2012 18:20:50
What would the combined wage saving be for juarez murphy and o dea anyone know. I would assume enough to cover the wages of a good out of contract CF or GK ?......TTTS {Ed007's Note - Juarez wages will be in the £14-18K a week bracket, Murphy will be in the £10-15K bracket and I would guess O'Dea would be in the £8-12K bracket.}

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Never mind out of contract players surely we should be spending a bit on transfer fees this summer, lennys only really spent the mcgeady and boruc money,time to let the guy spend a bit of money for a change because he,s done great wi the little cash he has had.

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Well thats money well saved now, only murphy to let go. odea gone, juarez gon to club america. hopefully get rasmussen out too, start saving some wages and get players in that will actually play.

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I've got a bad feeling Rasmussen is going to do a Bobo and just collect a wage for nothing.

Jungle Bhoy.

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If you take another 3-4 players in same wage bracket which will be leaving eg big dan etc thats a healthy 3.5-4 million then take the selling of 1-2 of our better players for say 12 million if 2 ,6 million if 1 sold then take into account money we assume lawell is making avaible say 5 million thats anything between 15-20 million NL has to play with ... Rhodes deal is do-able with plenty of change for big CF CB and GK esp if we can get someone like Gordon on a free ....TTTS ps whats your handle in the world of t**tter ed {Ed007's Note - @JamesBonded007

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Ed juarez is on no more than 8 grand a week where do you get 14k-18k from that is just nonsense {Ed007's Note - Where did you get £8k a week from? Wages are based on all different aspects including the transfer fee, international standing (remember Juarez was just coming out of a good WC), he could have have joined other teams. If you think he was only on £8K a week you need to look into the finances that are bandied about football, CFC thought they had a future star on their hand, he did not sign for CFC for £8k a week. He would have been desperate to get out of the contract if that was his pay level, why do you think he was digging his heels in and prepared to sit out his deal. If he was only on £8K he would have not been looking for a pay off, he would be looking to get out ASAP and get a better deal. *rolls eyes*}

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Ed, if juarez was on 18k a week the press would be giving the club dogs abuse ,he cost 2 million but is not on big wages a bit like hooper who cost 2 million and is not on even 10 k a week big sigh {Ed007's Note - He cost £2.4 million and with add ons, if the move was successful, would have cost the club £4 million. A player that costs that money, is regarded as a great prospect, also an established international and just coming out of a good WC will not sign for a team for £10K a week. *rolls eyes* Why were CFC so desperate to get him moved on, it was not to save a poxy £10K a week, they would have been better paying him off and freeing him last summer. And the player was more than happy to see out his contract rather than move, that in itself tells you he was more than happy with the wages he was getting. Maybe you should lay off the FM for a while.}

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I know you watched mexico in the last world and raved about how good juarez was because he was such a stand out.if celtic were gonnae ever pay 4 million for him and pay those wages i wouldnt trust lennon with another penny.you are not always right mate {Ed007's Note - Look back through my posts, I have said I don't agree with buying players because they have a good WC or Euros, it is a complete gamble and not many of them work out. I never raved about anyone like that, I actually don't enjoy international football and I watch enough football to know a good player without relying on FM or the latest FIFA incarceration on the PS3, you should try it sometimes, and the finances used in the games aren't accurate. Why would it be NL's fault about the the money, managers have no say in the transfer fee, or contract discussions, they tell the board what players they want and the Chief Executive works on the deal lmao. You really don't know what you are talking about do you? Like I have said, turn of the computer games and watch real football, if you need any reading material I can recommend some good stuff to read about how football works in the real world. I have never said I am always right, but I am this time.}

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Ed, you're normally fairly accurate so don't really want to get into the Juarez one in any depth though I have to say I recall it quoted at 7k per week at the time, pretty much at a level with Hoops and Kayal who signed at the same time. If its wrong its wrong. Where I do think you're being generous is O'Deas wage. I really cant see him getting 12k - if he is then whoever gave it to a non regular should be shot. In truth though we're not known for being quickly generous to home grown players - the opposite in fact so Id guess 7 - 8k tops again. All in all not too important, I just wouldnt want folk to be over optimistic about what could be reinvested. I think we'd also need to note that the wage bill was too high so these savings may not be reinvested in full. {Ed007's Note - {Ed007's Note - I didn't say O'Dea was on £12k, I placed his wages within a bracket. £12k would be the maximum he would be getting, with bonuses etc included if he was in the first team. Remember O'Dea's standing at the club and his reputation when he was awarded a new contract under GS (his first 'real money' deal). CFC (at the time) and GS wanted to keep hold of him, they thought they had a future star on their hands.}

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05 Jun 2012 13:33:07
Craig Gordon in my opinion is a no brainer, he needs to get back playing regularly to oust McGregger out the scotland no 1, and to do that he needs to play again in scotland as a 1st choice keeper. yes he has injury problems, but is worth the risk if we have a good back up keeper to challange with Zaluska, so i would go for Gordon, plus a young and upcomming

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Exactly, I'm sure Gordon would love to come here, especially cause he hasnt played Champions League football before, is still one of the best keepers around and if Stevie Williamson can guarantee he is alright fitnes-wise, stuff Forster and his messing about, get a much better keeper in Gordon who, at 29, still hasnt hit his peak yet

Danjam

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100% total agreement.

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He will stay in EPL for the higher wages and also because he is a massive Jambo

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Dont think Marian Kello has found himself a new club yet and he is a fantastic goal keeper

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Kello is away to villa am sure mate

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I would prefer a fit Craig Gordon to Fraser Forster.

K-Dot.

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I would only sign Gordon on a pay as u play contract as he is far too injury prone! Martin o'neill wouldn't be letting him go if he was still the same player as he was! He would also command big wages coming from the premiership. A risk not worth taking.

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I think it's time we called time on big Fraser. He has had long enough to sign up and if he is still undecided with possible Champions League then he isn't worth having, albeit he made a great improvement from his first season. I'd take someone like Sorensen or another Danish/Dutch keeper, they are always solid.

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It is all good suggesting a pay as you play contract... but he would more than likely get a full contract in the epl which for anyone is a no brainer

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He has broke the same hand twice and I seem to recall reading a medical specialist who said the injury he has suffered twice would never heal properly regardless of treatment.......why isnt killie keeper an option?

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Nobody mentioned the obvious one....great keeper in our price/wage range knows the Scottish game and would have the Shame fuming.....Alan Mcgregor!!

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Why would you want McGregor out of the Scotland team? Yes, he's one of 'them' but lets be deadly honest, he's a phenomenal 'keeper and would wipe the floor with Craig Gordon.

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05 Jun 2012 13:19:04
Hi ed. first time poster think the sites great. What do u think of big Pavel Pogrebnyak? He's on a free dont really know about his wages. Think he'd be a great signing got champions league experience. PAULY BHOY {Ed007's Note - Thanks Pauly. He only signed a six month contract with Fulham in January with an option for another year. Everyone expected the clause to be triggered and some places were saying it had been. Martin Jol is keen to keep him. I think maybe it was the original package agreed that wasn't suitable with offers from elsewhere floating about. We would struggle to meet his financial demands.}

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05 Jun 2012 13:00:21
Well if big foster does go to qpr good luck to the guy, been here 2 seasons had a wobbly 1st season to his credit came back and showed he's a decent keeper helped us win the league good luck big man!

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I most definitely don't wish him bad luck but I'm not going out my road to wish him good luck either.

The spineless man does not have the guts to say he didn't want to come, he has left us hanging. If it so transpires he wants to stay I would be telling him to get to....

Directly after the last hearts match nl said he wanted it tied up, so he can raffle himself,literally.

Jamie Mac

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You seem to have this possona that it's his duty to be at Celtic he had the most clean sheets in Scotland and some shallow minded Celtic fans still gave him a hard time, can hardly blame him for not jumping at the chance! People like you,

Bishypaul

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I thin what the guy means is that he should have made it clear what he wats, here are better keepers out there than Forster, althogh credit to the bug guy, he was a key player on the way to the title, just wish he'd stop messing around and give us some clarity on the situation

Danjam

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My point was we need a keeper asap. If it's not him we need to move quickly. He should have signaled his intent by now

I know nothing about the guy as a person n don't generally jump to conclusions so my comments are not directed at him as an individual.

I mean if it was, bearing in mind I know nothing about him, it would make me very very stupid eh bishy?

Jamie Mac

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He's had his chance, we can't be waiting for him to sh*t, lets get off the pot.

What happens to us if say he keeps us waiting and then at the last moment decides not to stay with us. We're up sh*t creek without a paddle.

Zaluska is a fine keeper but for me it has to be "bring back the holy goalie", the best Celtic keeper since bonner.

Of course I wouldn't mind Gordon or McGregor either.

But a word of Caution Fraser Foster, we are Celtic and we won't be anyone's second choice.

Bad Bhoy.

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He was a Loan Deal and I have never heard him once- in his 2 seasons - say he wanted to stay or hoped the deal would be made permanent. We had similar deals with Bellamy and Keane who also entered a marriage of convenience.
There are a handfull of keepers available who are at least equal-to or better than big Forster. My only worry is getting one ASAP so he can settle quickly with the CL quals coming so soon.

Jungle Jim

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I agree with bishy paul , the transfer window hasnt even opened yet in scotland and people are wanting him to have made his mind up, i think we should be grateful for having him last season as his penalty save against hearts was one of the biggest turning points as we were trying to overturn a 15 point. i think he will jump and the chance to play in the premiership and i dont think we could blame him.

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I personally wish people would get off the big guys back any 1 who doubts this guys quality just check out his stats from last season ie shot stops clean sheets and you can use he had a good defence in front of him Cus we didn't have a settled defense all season and as for his intent of where he will be playing next season his agent was quoted in todays daily mirror today as saying he wants to stay at Celtic and if he didn't he would not be sitting down with peter lawell this week for talks let's remember this big lads still really young for an established number 1 these days belfast bhoy

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When we sign someone else and then he goes on to break Big Herman Muster's cleansheet record next season you will all realise it was our defence who deserved most of the praise not forster ableit he obviously played his part. He is not a great keeper that is a fact. He is a decent keeper who stands at 6 foot 7 so therefore has good presence which helps his cause a lot. Lets move on and get someone to replace him. I suppose in essence what i am getting at is that wont be hard.

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05 Jun 2012 11:47:20
has it been confirmed if we are playing Ajax on the 21st july

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Home or away?
Conor67 {Ed007's Note - It's away Conor, but it is not officially confirmed yet.}

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Cheers edward
Conor67

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05 Jun 2012 11:49:10
Alright bhoys, like the rest of my fellow tims I'm intrigued as to who we'll sign... The one player I think who'd be a fantastic signing would be Lakaku from Chelsea on a season long loan. We'd be giving him Champions League football which is surely something Chelsea want the player to get. What you think Ed? Let me know mate.
Nickbhoy {Ed007's Note - I think he would be more likely go on loan to another EPL team.}

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05 Jun 2012 11:32:36
Looking at Hugo Rodallega - Evening Times. Hope its just a look as this guy is pants.

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Rodallega pants? mate you want to get to specsavers before you watch him play again. 110 career goals and hes only 26. Wigans all time highest goalscorer in the premiership in his first season, fell out of favour with martinez so not appeared much since then. played over 40 times for colombia scored 8. 12 goals in 12 games for colombia u21's. He would run riot in the SPL. Talented, strong, fast, 2 footed, good in the air. Honestly i have to wonder at some of the suggested tranfers people put on here, this guy will probably tell you he would rather have that big clubber Jon Daly who's had 1 good season in his whole carrer at celtic instead. Makes me laugh.

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100% bang on m8t , what I've seen of Rodellega I would sign him in a minute , he'd be dynamite up here , I think he'll be offered a lot more money than we can afford though so I don't see it myself , John Daly would be another Chris Killen or Daryl Murphy , he is nowhere near good enough for Celtic , Jordan Rhodes is the man I want to see .

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Rhodes would also be my first choice mate. Im glad you agree with me about Jon Daly. Unbelievable how many people shout for him on here, you would think they didnt want us to move forward. Can you imagine throwing big Jon daly into a champions league qualifier or all going well, group game? because thats how we have to be looking at these potential signings if we want to get back to where we once were. Im not daft, of course we cant go out and buy 6 or 7 new 30 grand a week players, we have to economize but find the right balance. Not sign players who are clearly not Celtic class. Rodallega and Rhodes are Celtic class so i would be delighted with either. Rhodes might be playing League 2 in england but you only have to know the game and watch him to see he's a great striker.

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Great posts lads I cant add anything, a pleasure to read them..apart for OP of course but he did get things moving...Sopot Celt

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05 Jun 2012 11:03:39
we are trying to sign Hugo Rodallega or so bbc gossip says

hail hail

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05 Jun 2012 10:17:12
Looks like forster's going to Q.P.R

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Not a surprise, how long does it take to sign for a club, 2 seasons, another reason why i DETEST LOAN DEALS.

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05 Jun 2012 09:10:40
Is it just me that thinks that Forster has had enough time to decide if he wants to play for us? His heart obviosly lies elsewhere so lets move on and find a keeper who wants to play for us(hopefully Gordon if fit)

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I have to agree mate, im done waiting on forster now. He is not worth all this hassle. Im a strong believer in the idea of only signing players who show a desire to want to play for our great club and getting rid of players we have who show a lack of it. Forster is falling into that category and has had his chance. He is clearly no world beater either so lets go and get someone else. Then when whoever we get breaks his cleansheet record next season everyone will realise it was our defence who should have been getting all the praise.

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05 Jun 2012 00:25:56
Alright Ed,have you heard anything back from the Thai Tims about their visit?I've not heard anything,did they go back and say they enjoyed themselves?Hope they had a great time when they were here?

Jungle Bhoy. {Ed007's Note - They had a fantastic time JB.

videocelts.com/2012/06/blogs/fans/thai-tims-appear-on-national-tv

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Cheers Ed.Loved the Paddy Power advert on the page too.pmsl

Jungle Bhoy.

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Has there been a CD made of the Thai Tims singings and if so where can I get a copy {Ed007's Note - I don't know of one planned so far.}

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05 Jun 2012 00:21:36
The prospect of champions league football may tempt premiership clubs to send their young talent out on loan to us. Macheda from Utd or Guidetti from City would be excellent additions

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Dont rate macheda at all, apart from goal against villa he hasnt done much else

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Guidetti certainly looks like a prospect. Should be more focused on giving Celtic's already young team chances in Europe though.

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You been playing fifa or football manger too much? lol

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Macheda is dirt and wouldnt want him any where near celtic.

Guidetti is a fantastic young player but i dont think we would be able to get him and i think city want to sell him rather than loaning him out again.

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05 Jun 2012 00:17:03
The reason that some celtic fans still by the s*n is that billy mcneil and john hartsons column are in there 2 of our clubs legends, i wish they would remove themselves from it but everyone got to earn their corn,.,.kbarry

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I read big billy and big john aw the time , always left thinkin afterwords , "whats the point"

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05 Jun 2012 00:12:01
I think the chance of signing foster may have hit another snag after thompsons departure as he had a huge hand in signing him,.,.kbarry

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Qpr interested in him too, like the big guy but think we need to look else where dont think he is really interested in staying

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Let him go, hes a big tree anyways. Paddy Kenny is a good shot stopper and i know he has history (banned for taking diet drug) but if forster goes there maybe we should nick him. Not my first choice but just putting it out there.

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05 Jun 2012 00:11:37
I really don't hope we sit back and wait and see what the future or lack there off is off the Shame! We need to strengthen from a position of strength! Most posts looking for gk, centre half, and centre forward. I agree but would say two centre forwards, happy with Rhodes being one but other needs to be big target man, no suggestion just thoughts. How often have we relied on long ball to sammi need someone who is more suited to this, daly is obvious choice but have faith in scouting team to pick someone i have never heard of. My priority would be a keeper give Forster 48 hours or tell him to go not bas if he is irreplaceable. Would love jessakiinnen but not keen on green, Gordon if fit but what a huge if? Again I am sure there are plenty of good ( good enough) keepers going cheap so let's go and get one! Final point, many Celtic fans have been to quick to slate Izzy, just wait and see how good he is next season but like his country let's consider left mid playing behind Charlie,

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Jaaskeleinen is 37 so we should give that one a bye mate. Not everyone can do a van der sad or freidel. And we could do with getting the position tied down for a while so something more long term would be best. Seen Izaguirre play left back and left wing back for honduras but never left mid but ill take your word for it though I think he is a fantastic player and pound for pound ranks alongside any of our best players in my book so I of course am not one of the snipers. I think he should stay at left back as Big Chics best position is clearly centre half.

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What...ppl have been slating Izzy, why? i have not seen that anywhere and he is good even when he is hurt for he is just getting back to where he use to be,all Celtic fans know this. Izzy is going to be one of the greats and hope we keep him for along time but we can also sell him for big bucks.

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