31 Aug 2018 21:47:52
"Every decision we make at Celtic will always be in the best interests of the Club and our supporters. It is vital to make clear that we have never promised any player that he can leave the Club at a particular time. It has never happened. In fact, we have said all along that we did not wish to sell Moussa, given the circumstances within the transfer window and that is why we rejected a significant offer yesterday. However, this particular decision to accept this offer has been taken in order to serve the best interests of the first-team squad, my coaching team and the culture and environment we have created in these last two seasons. The Board and myself are united and they have been very supportive to me on this issue. Our real focus now turns to Sunday's match and beyond, working with our players here who are committed to doing all they can to ensure another successful season for the Club. Finally, I would like to thank Moussa for his contribution in our last two seasons and want to wish him well in his new adventure at Lyon. ” - Brendan Rodgers.

1.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 21:51:29
Hail Hail Brendan, a true Celt. End of.

2.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 21:54:19
So we go into a four competition season with 2 injury prone strikers. That's surely not in the best interests of the club.

3.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 22:01:18
Gutted to see Moussa leave. Brilliant player (albeit a little injury prone)

4.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 22:11:29
We clearly have a disconnect with BR and PL which has proved embarrassing to say to the least, BR pre-match last night that MD wasn’t going anywhere as we don’t have replacement and post match states “anything can happen in 24hrs”. tonight MD appears to be away and no sign of a replacement . manager will be away next decent job on EPL anyone thinks otherwise is delusional . Negativity around our goings on this summer has been shocking . anyway HH onwards and upwards, pump that lot Sunday 🍀.

5.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 22:20:30
Aye and did Brendan no say we needed a replacement before allowing him to go more smoke and mirrors . the worst transfer window i can remember they always speak about coming out them stronger well we've came out weaker go figure. very disillusioned.

6.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 22:20:53
Replace Moussa- solanke. loan
Announce Benkovic loan?
Issue a statement to the fans apologising for this shambles of a transfer window.
* possible in next Couple of hours 😭🤦‍♂️.

7.) 31 Aug 2018
31 Aug 2018 22:52:11
A desperate end to the transfer window . Many questions will be asked and fingers pointed at different people . My thoughts for what ever little they are worth

I don't think the Celtic Board or Manager started this transfer mad race for M D
My reasons are that Lyons fought too long and hard and possibly dirty to get their man .
They were really committed and kept pushing and lodging at least 3 written bids .
The idea that Celtic should have someone lined up to replace MD is brilliant in theory but I think nonsensical in practice . Celtic cannot contact a club and tell them if MD leaves , that would be great but surely if another club comes in and offers the same or a million or so more, then club will sell the player Celtic had arranged on stand-by . We are not an EPL or even an English Championship side with spare millions and when one of them sell a player, they can pay over the value for replacement player
Dembele really showed a nasty streak and is suppose to have called BR or/ & P L liars
He pushed beyond the level of decency and gave Celtic little choice . It was remiss of him or whoever was on his Twitter account to try to praise fans and blame others, trying to split us from Manager and Board . We have to remember Board and even Manager will be here with us fans for longer than most players .