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28 May 2019 12:00:46
I think most people agree that there will be more outs than ins this summer.
Trying to be positive. I'd be keen to know if anyone has an ideas on who the club should be signing this summer?
Benkovic coming back on loan is the only one I've heard which I thought was realistic. I'd be hoping we could try and tie him up permanently if the wages were fair.
1.) 28 May 2019 19:56:42
As far as I know Rakeem Harper from West Brom could be on his way to help secure the 10 as well as fikayo Tomori Benkovic and big McKenna from Aberdeen.
With Shved you Arzani and big Bayo returning not to mention Super Leigh Griff we will be taking another treble
Next year.
I am sure we can add one or 2 big names over the summer as well.
2.) 28 May 2019 21:59:34
McKenna heaven forbid. oldkilly.
3.) 28 May 2019 22:09:30
Anyone but McKenna please.
4.) 29 May 2019 00:17:26
McKenna is woeful and never worth the 5 million quoted in a million years.
5.) 29 May 2019 00:46:38
I'd be almost minded to say keep compper. almost.
6.) 29 May 2019 07:16:57
McKenna is a cart horse. Would rather big McManus pulled his boots back on.
7.) 29 May 2019 12:42:20
Naw! Just naw!
8.) 29 May 2019 14:16:43
Tomori will not be arriving, we haven't really seen Arzani kick a ball, nor Bayo for that matter.
We should be getting deals done within the next few weeks then crack on for the next campaign.
Every transfer window we have nothing much to report, only hear say pish written in the record, Tierney to Arsenal crock of rubbish.
I'd like to know where we do send scouts, there's so many decent players in the continent that we could be snatching up from not so lucrative leagues, and getting them in on the cheap with sell on clauses for both parties to benefit from, then when we sell again to the over funded leagues, add our sell on clauses and benefit a great deal more.
People like Mckenna are awful to what is available out there, we just need the board to back the correct recruitment and quickly.
9.) 29 May 2019 23:36:07
Why would you like to know where we send our scouts?
There is absolutely no point in sending scouts to scout on players who have absolutely no interest in joining Celtic .
The club are made aware of players who may have an interest in signing for us and then our scouts follow up to see how good he is.
10.) 30 May 2019 13:50:15
Eh wut so we only send scouts to watch players who we know beforehand that they want to come to Celtic pretty sure that's not how scouting works.
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05 Feb 2021 07:58:53
I'm sure everyone knows that the betting markets are not a reliable source for rumours but the odds on Steve Clarke being new manager are as low as 7/ 1 (from 50s last week) without a peep in the media.
With his Killie assistant Alex Dyer now out of a job, and it being unlikely he'll exceed the achievement of getting to the Euros with Scotland - he might be keen on a new challenge.
He is obviously not in the same league as dream appointments like Rangnick or Benitez, but how would you feel if he was announced as Lennon's successor just before the season ticket renewal deadline?
I've let myself get convinced it's going to happen now.
1.) 05 Feb 2021 08:39:38
Honest Mistake unsure. I would have preferred Stevie Clarke at the time but do we need something a bit more ambitious to generate enthusiasm after the massively disappointing season we’ve had? Would he sell season tickets? He’s certainly a good age (57) and has a fairly good track record having worked under some big names and managed at a good level in his own right.
Also unsure he’d want the position. If you remember when he was getting sectarian abuse at Kilmarnock he said he now remembered the extent of the problem in Scotland.
We could do a lot worse but could we do better?
2.) 05 Feb 2021 08:42:45
We won't get the 2 mentioned but surely Clarke would fancy it. problem is he might want a crack at the euros. I wouldn't rile out Howe yet either.
3.) 05 Feb 2021 09:13:02
I agree JFP; The club needs to be as ambitious and positive as when they replaced RD or the disappointment in the support will turn to dissent and the players react better to a high profile coach.
4.) 05 Feb 2021 09:19:44
he will want a shot at getting scotland to the world cup for sure. as jfp also state the abuse he will receive for who he is will keep him away to.
got a mate who started taking his daughter to clyde games when he started wanting to take her to football as he wanted to keep her away from there abuse at matches did not want her growing up thinking it was okay to be like that he had a few moments also in rangers pubs because of his name he was made to feel unwelcome. big mans a big clyde supporter now been a season ticket holder for years even there vile abuse made him turn his back on them as half of his family are Catholics.
5.) 05 Feb 2021 09:35:02
Like JFP said, Clarke stated in the past is thoughts of the sectarianism is scotland and wanting to keep his family away from that. I’d be surprised if he was interested in the job.
6.) 05 Feb 2021 10:09:13
Bookies suddenly drop the odds to make punters think they have inside info, so lots of people then lump on it and the bookies make money. after a couple of days someone else out of nowhere will become "bookies" favourite. They just like us and the media don't have a clue as to who will be manager next season.
7.) 05 Feb 2021 16:37:58
Or bookies are trying to get hold of your cash.
11 Jul 2019 09:52:54
Most people have an idea what positions they'd like to see strengthened and which are more crucial than others, but I wondered if many had thought about getting a new goalkeeper in?
Bain seemed to struggle at times when under pressure on Tuesday night and we seen a few lapses in concentration towards the end of last season.
Given Gordon's problems and Hazard not yet at the stage of staking a claim - do we think getting in another keeper as good as it better than Scott Bain should be looked at?
Am I panty-wetting? Thinking Fraser Forster might fancy a return, but there might be better, in-form options available.
What do you reckon?
1.) 11 Jul 2019 10:45:13
Bain has done nothing wrong that I can recall, but I never really viewed him as a celtic #1. A really first-rate, Boruc-like keeper would really improve how we fare in European competition.
2.) 11 Jul 2019 10:49:09
I do think we could do with another keeper but Bain has played well. Don't want to see Gordon in goals again. Still less crucial than a RB which I'm certain will be signed in the next couple of weeks. To go into the next CL qualifing round without one is unthinkable.
3.) 11 Jul 2019 12:43:21
I thought Gordon would have been away by now if I'm honest. Was hoping that would be the case and we would bring in a new number 1 with Bain as back up but don't see that happening. Bain hasn't done to much wrong but he doesn't fill me with confidence and some of the goals he has conceded have been poor but then again Gordon was the exact same.
4.) 11 Jul 2019 22:16:49
Spurs have just let the big Dutch keeper Vorm leave I know we have been linked in the past with this fella.
23 Jun 2017 13:52:13
New fixtures announced today. I know there's the obvious ones to look at but my eyes were drawn to 13th December. Celtic v Hamilton on the Wednesday night.
Accies will probably bring about 100 fans, the game will be a drab 2-0 win as our players start to tire after a busy schedule hanging on for the derby and a week in the sun.
Surely now is the time to get right behind shaking this league up. Playing the same teams 3 or 4 times each season
(especially when I know a hot bovril is the only thing saving me from frostbite) is a needless turn-off.
The League Cup has expanded, the top 4 have European fixtures and a winter break has been introduced. An 18-team top flight with a 34 game season would make things a bit more interesting.
If I knew we were only playing Hamilton the once at CP a season then there's much less chance the miserable climate would put me off.
I wonder if most folk agree?
{Ed007's Note - What's with the picking on Accies? Gggrrrrrrrrr......
1.) 23 Jun 2017 14:06:35
Maybes unfair of me there Ed007 but it's rarely a classic. Apart from the 8-1 game I don't think we've had decent match since they came back up.
{Ed007's Note - I know what you mean but they've made things a bit difficult for us at NDP although a lot of that is down to the pitch imo.}
2.) 23 Jun 2017 14:36:50
2 leagues would be my shout 20 and 22, 3 up and down.
3.) 23 Jun 2017 15:19:16
Partick thistle came on a wet Monday night just before Xmas and at least tried to play football Hearts at homes a great way to kick off the league defence! How's our Ed have you been enjoying the close season or is all the rumours doing your box in?
{Ed007's Note - It's not that bad this window.... yet.}
4.) 23 Jun 2017 16:24:54
Celtic and Rangers not visiting clubs twice a season - what sort of impact would that have on the finances of certain clubs? Genuine question, and I'm glad I'm not the guy responsible for shaking the league up. In saying that, his plan is just to hope Rangers get better. The first port of call for me, would to have a 'summer league'.
5.) 23 Jun 2017 16:34:57
That's good Ed how many times this summer has someone's paperboys dugs vet seen Robbie Keane at Celtic park? Jim how does a summer league work when there's the Euros world cups and champ leagues.
{Ed007's Note - Robbie Keane and Shay Given at the burger van outside Celtic Park!}
6.) 23 Jun 2017 17:28:40
We'll worry about Ross County's and Kilmarnock's World Cup players if we ever get to that stage. As for the CL, there's ways to work it, didn't do Malmo or Molde any harm. It's more about the league not Celtic. But of course, a better league, higher attendances and more lucrative TV deals would help Celtic too 😉.
7.) 23 Jun 2017 18:01:01
The Irish League is now played through the summer and look how well Dundalk did last season. Read an interesting article on it recently it said already a better quality of football being played and crowds are up.
8.) 23 Jun 2017 20:06:47
I definitely think expanding the leagues but rather than the spl reverting to summer football the lower leagues do so this while introducing colt teams, think in doing so more crowds at smaller clubs and then come the spl season crowds might increase as you'd maybe get fans of Albion rovers going to Hamilton Motherwell etc.
9.) 23 Jun 2017 20:56:49
16 team top league would be best imo.
10.) 23 Jun 2017 20:59:07
Hearts having kyle lafferty in there squad will be a laugh next season, seriously though he will probably find some form then accidentally in purpose miss games against rangers.
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23 Nov 2020 10:13:10
Statistically things aren't too bad in the league compared to normal seasons, we are heading for around 88 points if the form over last 13 games maintains. That is normally plenty to win the title and I don't expect the board to sack the manager considering that.
This is not a normal season though and Rangers look like eclipsing that.
We need to see the level of grit, professionalism and ruthlessness we had in 2016/ 17.
I don't think I've seen a single name mentioned I am 100% confident can deliver - there's drawbacks with just about everyone. One thing is for sure though, looking at our next 5 league games now is the time to make the change.
Lennon needs help, maybe bulking up the coaching staff might be a more reliable way of achieving success.
24 Aug 2020 08:54:51
There's always complexities with these types of deals and I expect the main benefit to Celtic in selling to a club Villa's size will be the sell on percentage.
The amount of money that comes in at the moment however isn't really important if there is not a plan in place to use it to improve the team.
I can't really figure out who the club could sign to make the team better without him in it so it would be a massive blow to lose him in such an important season.
04 Aug 2020 14:36:14
Not seen anything mentioned but I like the more simple look of plain green up there.
I hope that if the club were rejigging the seats they'd come up with a new fresh design rather than a corporate logo.
Updating the font on "CELTIC" or adding more hoops would be nicer in my opinion.
23 Jul 2020 21:52:36
Loved the BBC programme with Barry Fry years ago. Got the impression he'd do anything for a deal. This could be bluster altogether or he could be trying to force Celtic to move now. I haven't seen the guy play but we definitely need to have 3 strikers as good as Griffiths fit and raring to go by the time the qualifiers come.
Lyle Taylor any good? Seen his name mentioned as well as Toney. Walked out on Charlton there so not sure he is the kind of character you want around.
18 Jul 2020 09:18:24
Probably looking to provoke a reaction from Forster and manage our expectations a bit.
I hope that the best keeper available has already been spoken to and that deal can be done quickly
The very last thing we need is a free agent coming in short it fitness and straight into the starting XI in an important game.
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07 Jan 2021 14:58:32
If preparation for next season doesn't start this month, our slim chances of qualifying for the Champions League will disappear.
It is possible that we could win 18 out of the 19 remaining games and Rangers slip up 5 times but there's not a lot of evidence to suggest it will happen so we need to be realistic.
Clear out should begin now, everyone I've spoken to are over losing 10IAR. Winning the league next year and getting the automatic CL spot in 22/ 23 is imperative now.
29 Dec 2020 10:48:57
If the deficit is 14 points or less after Ibrox the league is there to be won this season and I would expect as a minimum the manager is backed with reliable SPFL players and a proper keeper to get us over the line. Gallagher would be a solid addition to help us get the 10. In the same vein, Paul McGinn is playing very well at the moment and would be a good short-term replacement for Elhamed if the board aren't keen on making big signings with the manager's future uncertain. If we don't have a goalkeeper lined up to sign ahead of the window opening however I will not be happy.
I expect we'll see some loan signings from England, but if we don't claw back any points before mid-January then the rebuild job for next season should begin. Welsh and Hazard are two I'd like to see get a run in the team if the league is gone.
06 Jul 2020 10:08:22
Even if eligible he's still third choice for some reason. Their keeper McCarthy bad a brilliant game yesterday though so hopefully he keeps performing well!
. almost gifted City an equaliser at the end right enough which would have been bad news for us.
19 Jun 2020 00:50:47
Ross County, Aberdeen and Hibs were fairly forthcoming in their opposition but I doubt reconstruction suited St Mirren, St Johnstone, Hamilton or Killie given the drop in TV/ prize money from a twelfth to a fourteenth.
Split happening at matchday 26 will make for a dull second half of the season for those 7th-11th in a 14-team league.
24 Mar 2020 09:00:16
I like him, I think if we played 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 he'd be regarded the best left back in the league because he's the best at winning the ball back and recycling possession.
Where he falls down is in the final third. His crossing isn't where it needs to be and he's been caught out too high up the park a few times.
I actually think he can work on both these things and be a really good full back for us after a good preseason and a bit more experience.
There's bigger issues to resolve in the starting XI over the next 18 months, but if he's not improved by the end of next season I'll say it's time for him to move on.