12 Feb 2019 11:01:08
When we signed Burke I don't remember many if any at all saying he was a good player, most were saying things like not Celtic class, not good enough, another project and a loan one at that . I wonder if those same people are now eating humble pie? Haha
His signing has been a revelation and I wonder if BR thought it would have been as good?
Once again I will tip my hat to BR I can't think of a manager that gets every signing he makes to be a success but I think he has pulled a rabbit out the hat here and another thing is he is Scottish. Even better :)
Also just reading we are being listed as 21st biggest club in the world, I know it's not anything official but is a genuine marker of our place in world football. Hats off again to the board and everyone connected with Celtic Football Club ðŸ€ðŸ’š A club like no other.
{Ed007's Note - I think anyone who had previously seen Burke play will have been pleasantly surprised by the player that rocked up at Celtic Park last month. The Ollie Burke we're seeing is a million miles away from the headless chicken that played in Germany where even the RB Leipzig staff questioned his tactical awareness, his intelligence on the park & understanding of the game.}
1.) 12 Feb 2019
12 Feb 2019 12:03:38
He was very young and raw at Leipzig and playing a very high level there for his age.
He isn't technically amazing or maybe even tactically but for our level his speed and strength just let's him bully defenders.
His control of the ball can be a bit clumsy. Can look like he's stumbling at times when running but that's part of the deal fo such a big strong guy being so quick.
2.) 12 Feb 2019
12 Feb 2019 12:37:19
If we could somehow keep him and Toljan that would be massive. The disappointment is we signed 4 permanent players in window ( 2 full backs, winger and CF) and 3 loans and only the loans are good enough at present.
3.) 12 Feb 2019
12 Feb 2019 14:08:34
Chinks we signed the 3 loan players because they were fit and ready to go into first team immediately and influence this season. They certainly have come out flying .
Bayo hasn't played for about 10 weeks and it will be probably another month until we get the real benefit of him . The two Americans are very much project players and we may never see both of them play for first team, but we haven't broke the bank signing them . Finally the fourth full time signing only comes to us in April and could be very useful to us next season .
Our January window was excellent, in short term and medium term.
4.) 12 Feb 2019
12 Feb 2019 14:21:32
Royjac you were probably saying the same yourself, in fact I'm sure you were one of the ones moaning about 6 month loan signings.
His time at Leipzig and WBA he was played out of position, so it's no wonder he had a flat spot in his career.
5.) 12 Feb 2019
12 Feb 2019 15:01:46
Philtim I actually said at first I would reserve judgment until they had played but also said that I recognised they would be good for the club even if it meant giving the likes of Sinky and Forrest a bit of competition.
6.) 12 Feb 2019
12 Feb 2019 19:11:51
I’m working in Nottingham just now local pub all forest fans they can’t believe he’s same player I’m banging in about to them.
7.) 13 Feb 2019
13 Feb 2019 17:41:19
Royjac, that’s another point that I’ve tried to make on here several times. Even if players don’t play, they can contribute just by pushing the first team players to higher levels.