23 Dec 2013 11:18:36
Apparently we are back in for Henrikson, no doubt a replacment for Ledley. I certainly don't want to see the back of big Joe, but if Henrikson was his replacment I would not be too displeased! what's everyones thoughts(if true, could just be paper pish)?
Tompo88
It depends on the fee involved. I'm sure he was their player of the season in his first year with the club. He seems like a good player and it wouldn't be a bad signing especially if (as expected) Ledley leaves.
Personally, I would rather us focus on home grown Scottish talent. It seems every year our European ambition get lower and lower.
I see no reason why we wouldn't focus on Scottish talent as we'd still win the League which is our number one priority. They wouldn't ask the world in wages and would certainly be hungry to play for a team like ours.
Just my thoughts.
Markus Henriksen is more the level we should be signing. Although on the other hand, we shouldn't be offering our our most consistent CM reduced terms, resulting in him being able to leave for free!
I would prefer Armstrong, just my opinion but I think the lad would become a great player playing alongside Brown & Commons. How many times are we going to let good Scottish talent slip away. Chris30
Agree with previous posts but would go even further. I think at least 4 dundee united players could slot into the team. gauld, soutter and armstrong are defo singing for me. the key to their success is in part down to consistent gametime. sign them then PLAY them! could united turn down 3.5-4 million offer for the three mentioned?
As well as the 3 you've mentioned would also take Mackay-Stevens & the left back Robertson who we had & let go! I think the boy Gauld would cost 3-3.5 mill alone he looks the real deal, the other 4 maybe 1 million each maybe not as much, but totally agree if we sign any these lads they got a play. Think GMS a more consistent & skillfull winger than Forrest, Robertson good at going forward like Izzy but a better defender than Emilo, the c/b Soutter also looks excellent but can't see Lenny going for him, again but to me better c/b than Efe! Why cause the lad defends the way c/b should, solid & composed! Perfect partner for Virgil, in MY opinion! As for Armstrong big fan of his workrate & also looks as if there's a few goals in him, don't get me wrong would love Joe to stay but if he does (which looks likely) leave would rather this lad than another foreigner. Sorry if any of you feel asleep reading this & know I might get slated for this post but if we where to bring any of these lads from utd in January & that was our only business I would be happy with that. Time to look closer to home as it been proved this season foreign market doesn't work all the time. Can't understand Celtic all the time wanting to be kept informed about players movements when they doing well up here instead of bidding Johnny Russell for example, also can't understand why Atajic not getting a run in side? Pukki no doing it, neither Stokes or Amido so again really can't understand. Sorry again if you bored but just my opinion bhoys & ghirls. Chris30
Samaras and Ledley leaving is cost management, it's believed that the offers are on reduced terms.
Jamie mac
Samaras can go. But I would keep Joe. If it is reduced terms, shocking. When PL contract is up, would he accept less money. OF COURSE NOT. If you deserve new terms, get it. Samaras doesn't, Joe does.
24 Dec 2013 10:49:58
We've a lot of our own young scottish midfielders either in the ressies or out on loan in Scotland and England. would like to see one of them given a starting place. some right prospects and more likely to stay long term
Chris 30, which player did we have and let go of sorry? Anyway, so you'd have 5 United players. They're a decent young side but they're not that good ffs.
Apparently Celtic had a delegation down here to watch our last game. Rumours are you were taking a look at Griffiths, Sako and Edwards. Depends on the money but won't be to unhappy to see the back of any of them. Griffiths isn't the best striker by someway in league 1, Sako unbelievable talent but very selfish, Edwards this is his level.
Ffs what Jim! I never said they were a great side aright! Aye I would have Mackay-Steven before any our wingers in that team cause not 1 of ours can cross the road never mind a ball! You trying to say Gauld no good enough for us either, obviously you don't know a player when you see 1 Jim & you also delusional if you think we going to buy big don't kid yourself. The answer to your question at start is the lad Roberston who signed for them from queens park in summer plays left back, celtic released him saying he was to small! Aye cause Izzy a TALL left back isn't he! My opinions Jim. Chris30
25 Dec 2013 18:13:54
Chris30. Well I didn't know that about Robertson so ta for that one. He must have been young though. Even a quick web search there shows he played for Queen's Park at youth level too. Regardless, Izzy ain't a tall left back no. But he's much better than Robertson. So I don't think it's me that can't recognise a good player. Because I can. And I would have Gauld. In a heart beat as I've said before. And in periods of games I'd put faith in Mackay Steven too. But you can't suggest all five of the players mentioned should be playing for Celtic after January or next term. We've got to aim bigger Chris sorry, because otherwise that's when you really start to fall behind. The fact it is your opinion is a given as well buddy. I'm only putting forward another one. HH
Fair play Jim u & family have a good Christmas bud. Chris30