09 Jul 2017 08:12:13
Massively disappointed at Armstrongs hesitation and potential reluctance to re-sign. If last years success, playing under BR and CL football isn't enough for him then there needs to be serious question mark over his commitment to the club. I so hope I'm wrong and it's just technicalities with his new contract but have a bad feeling and despite his obvious ability even last year I had a slight doubt as he never at anytime said anything to express any feeling for the club. Having just watched a Tommy Burns video while as I said I'd be massively disappointed if his heart isn't in the Hoops I'd rather he went elsewhere. Ability isn't enough at a club like no other.

1.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 08:30:00
I would prefer him to sign a long term deal and improve further under BR but thought this would have been done months ago. Its dragging on now so if he hasn't signed within 2 weeks its time to look at offers. Its a great time to be a Celtic player and if he thinks the grass is greener at mid table EPL clubs then good luck to him he will find out like many others before him there's not many places better than Paradise. If he turns down contract offer and clubs are prepared to pay £8m that's decent for any player with 1 year remaining on contract. I'd go slap in an offer for McCarthy with that cash.

2.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 11:20:53
Who are the midfield starters once season up and running . or whose jersey is on a shoogly peg . Brown kouassi ntcham mgregor rogic fighting for starting places . armstrong biton sold. henderson loaned out/ sold . ajer possibly centre back/ loanesd out. and Kendai in Development squad pushing with the likes of hill and johnston. and with the pasilic rumours persisting it will be some amount of mids to keep happy.

3.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 12:49:03
If his head is being turned by Brighton or Southampton then obviously money is his god, because he will not win anything or play in the Champions League with either .
Drewzybhoy.

4.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 12:31:15
What about Ledley on a free? Not too fused about Armstrong to be honest. I expect, however, he just has some decent negotiators.

5.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 14:48:43
Loved joe and wasn't wasnt pleased when he left! Still a decent age. does he still have the same hunger but! He's made some decent money down there, is he wanting to wind down his career now?

6.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 15:45:01
I'll be surprised if Armstrong leaves. Reckon this is just strong negotiation. If he does leave though, as good as he is and I really do rate him, he can easily be replaced. For all we know Kouassi and Ntcham between them may have us forgetting all about him. I say the two as I think Armstrong is both a CDM and CAM. Really want him to stay but don't see it as a disaster if he leaves.

7.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 16:37:35
loved big Joe when he was here but you can't go back, its never the same. There is always that niggle of failure by having to return. had his time.

8.) 09 Jul 2017
09 Jul 2017 17:59:51
I was absolutely delighted when Armstrong signed but was concerned at the time that his deal was 1 year shorter than GMS although most of the fee for the double signing was for Armstrong. We should have insisted on a 4.5 year deal as opposed to the 3.5 he signed.

I hope he signs a new deal but won't be surprised to see him go. He is not a Celtic fan and has admitted himself he is not really a football fan. I remember him saying he didn't even watch the Celtic vs Sevco game to decide who Dundee United would play in the league cup final the weekend before he signed for us. It is just a job to him so I assume he is just like the rest of us who would take a 50% pay rise if we could move to a new employer who would offer us that.

9.) 10 Jul 2017
10 Jul 2017 02:51:52
SJ has become a star player under the Boss and will continue to get better IF HE STAYS. He comes across as a well spoken clever man who I think is just playing the money game and is not a CELTIC MAN. So I think he may well be on the way out. He will be hard to replace as he contributed so well in defence as well as attack. For me he was the best all round player I've seen all last season! If it is just down to money he is worth what he wants. BUT can Celtic aford him!

10.) 10 Jul 2017
10 Jul 2017 14:33:29
25m everton want for mccarthy, koeman must be on some strong dutch stuff.