14 Jul 2017 09:02:48
BR states SA wants to stay and that his agent should speak to the Club. Time SA got a new agent! How someone as intelligent as him even needs an agent is beyond me. Leeches the lot of them.


1.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 09:45:47
I'm getting sick of hearing about this to be honest! Sign the deal or move him on, it's as simple as that! This has been dragging on for months and still getting nowhere! Brendan says he's wanting to stay. well prove it and sign the new deal! If not then get as much as we can for him as we can and bring someone in who's fully committed to our club! Far bigger and better than Armstrong have left us and we've managed! No player is bigger than the club, sign up or jog on!


2.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 10:20:47
He should be told sign by Monday or we accept offers. We simply can't allow players to sign pre contracts in January if we can get cash for them now.

{Ed007's Note - I'm pretty sure SA's agent is his dad btw and the rumour I heard is the sticking point is over the length of the new deal.}


3.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 10:50:34
So bring in some football mercenary on probably more money than being offered to Armstrong, the guy has every right to get the best deal for himself.


4.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 10:48:27
In what way Ed is SA wanting to sign a contract shorter than Celtic are offering. Id be happy if he signed a 2 year extension on his existing deal atleast it prevents the possibility of him walking away end of the season although i think we will accept bids if its not signed in the next 7-10 days. Just want this sorted out one way or the other if he signs great if not time to sell and wish him well.

{Ed007's Note - I was told earlier today in no uncertain terms by someone, when I said it was probably over money, that Celtic want SA to sign a 3 year extension but the player only wants to sign for an extra 2 years.}


5.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 10:56:17
BR won't be signing any Mercenary.


6.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 11:08:27
He should get rid of his Dad then.

I did a quick internet search and found out that only 13 generations ago his Father's ancestors fought against King James in County Meath. 4 generations back his Great, Great Grandfather shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand with a spud gun and started the First World War. That family definitely have an agenda

Is he looking a shorter deal or longer deal Ed?

{Ed007's Note - Shorter.}


7.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 11:14:57
Cheers Ed. I'd be happy with 2 year extension at the moment. 3 years is a long time anything can happen.

{Ed007's Note - (yes)


8.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 11:47:33
Punt him if that is the case clearly thinking already of his next move if that short of contract!

This is a guy we were thinking of for a next captain, at that length SB will still be here

8-10 mill from EPL? Take that all day long and let BR spend it (y)

{Ed007's Note - Perhaps not, Jamie. Just a thought but maybe SA and his camp think if he signs for an extra 2 years then in two years time he's down to his last year again and back at the negotiation table for a new improved deal to take him into the top earning bracket - perhaps he's thinking/saying give me another 2 years and I'll show you how valuable I really am to the team?}


9.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 12:06:17
Fair enough Ed, But need a compromise 2 + option of another 1

Guy @ 25 should be tied up for 3 years IMO @ 27/ 28 you at your best mate. I will grant you it's an unusual one because he is brighter than your usual player and doesn't appear greedy mate but the flip side to that is one that is methodical in plotting exactly what they want

Should not be at this anyway, when him and GMS signed GMS got the longer deal that should have been reversed IMO (Y)


10.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 12:23:35
So its 2 years on top of this year ed.

{Ed007's Note - Yes.}


11.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 12:39:56
Pity he wasnt brought up a Tim in 3 years time going for 10 is worth more than any contract.


12.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 13:43:43
Seems trivial to me that its this that's holding it up, compromise?, 2 yrs with option of 3rd?


13.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 14:03:21
Thanx ed hand on heart do u think he'll sign on again.

{Ed007's Note - I honestly don't know how it's going to end mate. I thought resigning Armstrong would have been a formality but as it dragged on I started to worry and now I think there's more chance of him leaving than staying as both sides look like digging their heels in - I hope I'm wrong though.}


14.) 14 Jul 2017
14 Jul 2017 16:31:55
Cheers bud the way brendan was talking he was saying he thinks he wants to stay but your right ed the longer it drags on it'll look unlikely.

{Ed007's Note - If he's not signed a new deal by the end of the month the Club will need to seriously start looking at offers imo.}