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25 Jul 2024 12:33:22
Just saw that Arsenal are looking for £35m+ for squad player, Smith-Rowe. Celtic should be quoting similar if they are set on selling MOR.
As far as I know he didn't demand a move or is even unhappy at Celtic, so set the price and hold onto one of our best players until a realistic offer is made. I appreciate we are a selling-club, but do we have to sell our top players every season, even though we are financially healthy?
1.) 25 Jul 2024 13:15:59
We don't have to but it is hard and silly not to when you receive a large amount for them.
2.) 26 Jul 2024 19:30:27
Weejoe, doesn’t worry about playing results, just gather money to spend on Stadium etc and the team will do ok.
06 Jul 2024 18:26:52
In between watching highlights of Celtic last season, I go against my better judgement and watch The Euros and considering these are the best players in their positions for their respective countries, there are very few teams and even less players that really entertain me. Hardly any silky ball players and talented tricky forwards or wingers and far, far too much sideways and backwards tedium. I appreciate that keeping possession is very important, but far too few know what to do with it to light up a game or get to the bye-line and put in a decent cross or cut-back.
Maybe I've watched the wrong games, but I am not impressed.
Unlike the last couple of games I dug out of my 'Celtic Collection' when Celtic beat Hearts 4-3 when VAR was sprung upon us and the 5-0 title party at Rugby Park and the look on the coupons of Robbie Nielsen and Derek McInnes (respectively) at the final whistle was also very satisfying.
1.) 06 Jul 2024 18:54:31
The modern game is poor OAB.
It doesn’t help when wingers refuse to take the fullback on because he’s left footed playing on the right wing and vice versa.
Contact is also being taken out of the game.
2.) 06 Jul 2024 19:08:12
Buying players based on international performances is never a good idea. For some reason very average players can look like world beaters. I do believe it’s because the level of international football is so low in comparison to club football.
3.) 06 Jul 2024 20:46:01
Comparing the SPL to the Euros is proper banter?.
4.) 07 Jul 2024 10:35:10
It is a thing that players are great in an international setting but terrible at club level. If you don’t know that then you’ve no got a scooby!
5.) 10 Jul 2024 19:21:29
Club managers everywhere have taken the individual skill out of game . Club football is robotic, a player knows 3/ 4 passes earlier that he is getting a pass, the type of pass it is and what he is going to do with the ball . Players cannot risk losing procession of the. ball, as that will get them the biggest bollicking from his manager. Wingers are played on the wrong wing as managers don’t want wingers to risk losing procession by taking on full back and risk losing . Players continue to pass ball in opponents penalty area as they don’t want goalkeeper to make a relatively easy save, they prefer to continue passing and find themselves 35/ 40 yds from goals.
27 Jun 2024 09:26:46
It's about time Celtic told SLY to take a feck to themselves.
Season opener KO for the champions should be first on the card and should never be second fiddle to an earlier KO for Sevco.
There is too much manipulation and influencing of fixtures by SLY.
1.) 27 Jun 2024 10:28:02
Sevco can’t be scheduled to play on the Sunday because they have a midweek European match.
But
It was the same last season.
Celtic played 1st at 12.30pm and the Sevco lost at Killie with a 5.30pm Saturday kick off time.
If Sevco are playing in the Europa league this season coming,
They will be playing plenty of Sunday league matches at Ibrox if and when it’s available.
2.) 27 Jun 2024 11:50:39
Doncaster saying "These things happen"When? Where? I don't recall any teams stadium being not fit for purpose due to buying cheap materials from Asia.
3.) 27 Jun 2024 16:50:43
Last season, Sevco toiled in Europe on Thursday, yet throughout the season Celtic played more SPFL games after Rangers2012 even though we were in Champions League.
30 May 2024 15:59:49
Just seen MOR has been left out of the Denmark squad for the Euros. Personally, I don't care for International football, but I know many players see it as recognition and reward, so maybe the Danish manager like others like him, doesn't rate the SPL?
Will this influence MOR's future?
1.) 30 May 2024 16:57:43
I don’t think it affects MOR’s decision. He has clearly grew exponentially this year, and in doing so he has outgrown the league we play in.
IMO it is a pipe dream of any Celtic fan that thinks he will be playing in the hoops next year. Such a talent needs to be challenged more on a week to week basis to continue to grow. CL football won’t be enough to keep him as many top clubs are interested in him.
2.) 30 May 2024 17:26:58
Their manager has recently slated our league.
3.) 30 May 2024 17:26:58
Their manager has recently slated our league.
4.) 30 May 2024 19:14:08
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I see MO’R here next season as he is still young and with a very good Manager BR, he is just as likely to further his career with us, playing a minimum of 8 Champions League matches for a team he is almost guaranteed a starting place, instead of proving himself at a so called bigger club . The bigger club who buy him the harder he may find to play every game.
5.) 30 May 2024 19:35:02
You can guarantee if he goes to a “bigger” club he will not have as good a season as he has this year for us but he will be a regular for Denmark. I genuinely question the danish managers ability with some of the players he has selected in front of him.
6.) 30 May 2024 20:10:46
It would be extremely unrealistic to think he could have a season like this year in a top 5 league like the premier league. MOR would be worth well over 100M in that case.
In a higher quality squad and playing against the best in the world week in and out he may be able to produce impressive stats in a few years.
If I was a gambling man I would bet my house on MO not being here next year. The only way it doesn’t happen is injury.
7.) 30 May 2024 20:55:08
Personally I think he was rubbish for 1/ 3 of the season, and for me needs to prove to big guns he’s real deal, teams with money ( prem) panic and will want him regardless but if he wants to progress he should prove he has it for full season and cl,
I love the guy, he’s naturally gifted but I see so much improvement in him that’s needed and if happens then who knows wat he could achieve.
8.) 30 May 2024 23:26:00
Being overlooked by denmark will have no bearing on his future whatsoever. He knows, brendan knows and the board knows bids will be incoming regardless. Oriley will want to move on to test himself and more money. Its only natural.
The only negative for getting overlooked is it might not get us a few extra quid for a good tournament.
9.) 30 May 2024 23:49:16
Surely anyone who has any interest in and knowledge of European football would ridicule our league . The fact that Scottish Football Authorities put more effort into getting Rangers2012 Champions of SPL, than they try to get better TV deal and much improved Sponsorship reflects badly in the quality and entertainment of our SPL.
26 May 2024 11:55:37
Years ago I remember watching a Celtic video where Big Billy lamented that there is a fairy tale about our club and so it continues.
The final SPL push certainly took it's toll on our stamina and energy for much of the second half and to be honest, they stifled and nullified us up to a point, and our domination never created as much as previous games against Sevco; but even though we were not at our sparkling best, they rarely threatened our goal.
The substitutions were timely and decisive in the end and although it wasn't a showpiece, it showed the will to win and determination that makes us the best in the land.
In all honesty, I had doubts earlier in the season but I'm delighted to stand corrected and salute the achievements of BR and the players. I only hope our Board also realize how difficult they made things for the manager and even though we prevailed in the end, they must totally back the manager to the hilt so we can improve and progress at home and on the European stage. H H.
1.) 26 May 2024 12:17:38
A brilliant post OAB. ?.
2.) 26 May 2024 12:34:28
The board had better sort out the recruitment and back Rodgers or the reprieve they gave earned from the fans will be short lived.
Although we have cash to burn, I am not expecting us to go crazy but I am expecting them to push the boat out a little. They need to get Brendan the players he wants and we need to address the deficiencies in the team.
Getting a goal keeper in early is the number one priority, closely followed by a striker and CB. We should also be looking at a MOR replacement and backup and a LB who will provide a challenge to Taylor. A top class right winger would also be high on my shopping list.
3.) 26 May 2024 12:51:37
Hopefully the Board have got the message as yesterday’s victory was tough for team coming after good performances and exciting SPL victory . Not many of us expected at any time of the season to win a double . If it was tough for players it was definitely tough for fans, I kept telling my self SPL was won and that was all that mattered. No such thing 2nd half was virtually unwatchable.
We all expect more incoming activity in transfer coming up but I hope we are not buying players with a shatter gun approach, find an available player who seems good value for money and buy him, rather than scout carefully and find the type of player BR wants for specific position. We have the bones of a quality team that will work hard for victory, let us make sure we fill the position BR wants with type of player he wants, and even if we have to pay a wee bit extra don’t let price or wages be deciding factor.
4.) 26 May 2024 17:44:06
What we must realise is any signing is a gamble because playing in the SPL isn't for everyone, some need time to adapt, some would sign miovski this season but I don't think you would've really wanted him last season? Some players brought in need to go out on loan and get to grips with the Scottish game, others are defintely not good enough, but when the likes of MJ can go into the championship and light it up, and let's get it right there's big clubs in that division and decent players we would have in a heartbeat, then what is the actual bar we are setting for a player to come in? Even in that league they would probably be too costly to ourselves.
Southampton gained promotion today and 9 of their team earn more than cal mac, this identifying players shouldn't be based on money, oreilly is the prime example.
13 Jul 2024 15:49:49
Brian; Yes, MOR was unknown when he came but very quickly showed what he could do and even improved significantly under BR. Bernardo is not an unknown quantity as he has been here for a season and I stick by my opinion - decent player but not a direct replacement for MOR until he shows a lot more, so we will be weaker in the interim.
13 Jul 2024 15:42:30
Liked big Oh and he tried hard to impress; best of luck big man.
13 Jul 2024 12:36:18
Bernardo is a decent player, but not a patch on MOR so I hope our Board don't see him as 'like-for-like as we will still be a man down and weaker than last season in midfield.
11 Jul 2024 16:24:41
Interest from Atalanta confirmed saying Celtic looking for £25m plus and this would be a club record; but I thought Jota went for £30m?
01 Jul 2024 14:19:23
This wouldn't be a Stuart Armstrong plus cash for MOR rumour, is it?
26 Jul 2024 19:59:27
Last season we got definitely got out of jail free during a season that was hampered and disrupted by injuries, dodgy recruitment.
A change of manager, system and new arrivals contributed to some inconsistent performances. We also saw very patchy form from important players, the like of AJ, Cal-Mac, Kyogo and Hatate.
The Sevco results helped to salvage top spot and domestic success.
BR has stated that targets have been identified and new signings will come and hopefully lessons have been learned for all concerned.
24 Jul 2024 08:06:27
Said yesterday how much we will miss him as he was a major part of what we achieved last season. Not only with his fantastic goals tally, but his quick thinking and all-round game and he will get better and better. I'm sure our Board are seeing the £££'s and he would easily play in any league, but it's imperative we strengthen in several areas when he goes with REAL quality.
23 Jul 2024 18:59:01
Selling OH foolishly led me to believe we had a replacement lined up already. Now, whether that was Idah and it has cooled or we have other irons in the fire I do not know, but if we proceed to sell MOR - again without a better option as replacement I'll be a tad beelin.
23 Jul 2024 16:15:00
It's possible they are waiting on selling MOR before they spend? Personally, I will be very disappointed to see MOR go as he played a huge part of all that was good about Celtic last season and it will take a lot to replace him - never mind find an upgrade.
IMO we always need to start a new season as strong as we finished the last and wherever possible - improve on several positions. Let's see?
21 Jul 2024 12:02:31
I reckon as long as Celtic are the dominant force in Scotland, the Board will feel complacently justified in their methods.
The Lockdown League was the only time in recent years that DD had to crack the whip and even then the budget was still priority.
Our lack of clout and expected impact in Europe has reduced us to a very big fish in a small bowl - thanks in part to the death of Rangers and the fact we can still dominate by spending prudently.
Sadly for the anticipation and hopes for the support I agree we will continue to spend as little as possible, but sell for as much as we can get and although we got out of jail free last season. However, if any serious challenge transpires or the CL qualifiers come around again, we will have serious questions to answer.