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10 Jan 2025 20:30:39
It seems we are shipping out 3 or 4 in the next week, with Bernabei, Holm, Welsh, and Palma looking at moves. Its also a potential 5-7m coming in. In my experience Celtic always seem to move on a few before bringing in new players. So with that said I would expect a player coming in late next week. No idea who or what position its just based on how we work.
1.) 10 Jan 2025 21:06:41
Nawrocki is for the off too im sure.
2.) 10 Jan 2025 21:53:48
I would hope so phlip, Orjasaeter being touted by Anthony Joseph.
I mentioned him a couple of wks ago, if i get this one right that's a 1% average i've got lol.
3.) 11 Jan 2025 07:37:57
He could be the cheaper option to some that have Been mentioned.
4.) 11 Jan 2025 08:07:23
He looks am exciting talent a right footer who plays on tbe left, the daily ranger saying 7m but he's only got 2 years left so not sure about that.
22 Dec 2024 00:34:12
I see we keep getting linked with Carney Chukwuemeka, fingers crossed its true. Might be unlikely as that market is beyond us mostly. But he is def the type of player we need. Tall, athletic, plenty of running in him too. If we get that type it would be time to move Hatate on i think.
30 Aug 2023 14:23:53
If its Palma, Phillips and Bernardo got to be reasonably happy. But Merlin too would make it a good window.
1.) 30 Aug 2023 14:41:45
reports saying merlin is not going anywhere this window.
2.) 30 Aug 2023 14:43:28
Merlin saying he is staying at Nantes
I’ll be gutted if we go with Taylor as LB.
3.) 30 Aug 2023 15:20:13
Why would you be gutted with Taylor as LB? he was outstanding the last 2 seasons and was unluck not to win player of the year last season! Maybe it's time we get behind our own bhoys for a change especially when they are going through a bad patch.
4.) 30 Aug 2023 15:37:36
It's a different system this year Tic and left back is a big problem IMO so is a GK But if I had my wish I would be a millionaire and good looking ?.
5.) 30 Aug 2023 15:45:51
well that's ok then played well last 2 seasons but now he's back to the player he was when he first signed, he will get absolutely destroyed in europe.
{Ed007's Note - CalMac has been honking in Europe for years and looked like an Accies player in last season's CL plus he has been terrible domestically so far this season as well, do you want him replaced?
Can anyone explain to me why Taylor is back to getting dog's abuse for a poor start to the season yet our captain, whose performances have regressed worse than Taylor and has been quite literally hiding during games gets a free pass?}
6.) 30 Aug 2023 16:15:49
Unpopular opinion
Cal Mac is hugely overrated and I would love to see him replaced
Bring on the “Celtic man” shouts
Being a Celtic man doesn’t make you a great baller.
{Ed007's Note - I'm not going that far myself but I have seen and heard more and more Celtic fans saying the same thing.
My own unpopular opinion is that Kyogo isn't good enough as an out and out striker for us., I'd like to see him play as a CAM in a 4-2-3-1 formation.}
7.) 30 Aug 2023 16:16:30
Taylor is an excellent left back, more than good enough for European football, Joe Hart, on the other hand, is good enough for SPL football, but sadly lacking for Europe.
8.) 30 Aug 2023 16:38:39
Our biggest fear was Taylor going back into his shell when moving into forward positions.
But he’s still very good at defending.
Hopefully he will get his confidence back in the forward positions.
9.) 30 Aug 2023 16:55:01
have a look at Greg taylors defending for the second Ross County goal first game of the season.
Have a look at Keven Van Veen;s equaliser for Motherwell at end of last season.
One on one Greg Taylor isn't very good at defending.
10.) 30 Aug 2023 17:37:05
It's about opinions and i think callum is a top player. to say taylor is cl level is nonsense.
11.) 30 Aug 2023 17:46:30
Taylor is an excellent left back, more than good enough for European football, Joe Hart, on the other hand, is good enough for SPL football, but sadly lacking for Europe.
12.) 30 Aug 2023 16:46:34
100% Edd, s eiuld like Buzz yo tell us what the win loss ratio when Calmac isng playing for us.
13.) 30 Aug 2023 18:12:07
Taylor is pish he had a ralston season last year and hasn’t kicked on the same. System suited his flaws can’t ever fault his effort. Cal has looked out do sorts for a while maybe needs to know he’s replaceable give him competition.
14.) 30 Aug 2023 19:03:34
100% agree Welshy ?.
15.) 30 Aug 2023 20:01:04
I actually disagree with Calmac needing dropped. I think he’s being asked to play a different role right now. It’s almost like he’s being asked to concentrate on breaking things up rather than getting on the ball and playing out through him like he’s used to (Buzz’s stats also suggest this) . The only game I seen Kwon he was hopeless at this as well and kept trying to get on the ball from our center halves. I think Brendan prefers a Broony type player in here that almost acts as a decoy playing out… in my mind our captain has stepped up and is BRs choice right now until someone else is ready, or we bring someone in.
Just hope the fans don’t turn on Calmac the way they turned on Taylor. Only a few weeks ago Starfelt was useless in the eyes of some fans, now the board are being seen as being at fault for letting him go.
{Ed007's Note - How has CalMac played under so many different managers and he's suddenly "struggling" because of the apparent changes Rodgers has supposedly asked him to make to his game even though he's previously played under him and knows CalMac's - very few - limitations as a player?
Why is the manager's fault that our captain has went missing in every game this season, not shown any leadership qualities apart from in The Huddle and is more content to hide and shout at other players about what they should do?
McGregor never has been and never will be a No.6/CDM and it's became even more obvious since Brown left, what exactly is his best position?
CalMac is head and shoulders above anyone else in Scotland when it comes to technical ability and I've said for years he has is good enough that he could play for nearly any team in the world but for me his best position is in the double pivot with a proper CDM in a 4-2-3-1 formation because that's what he done for years beside Brown when they both played the best football of their career.
This isn't a knee jerk reaction from me btw mate, I've been saying for a long time we haven't being getting/seeing the best from CalMac and last year in the CL he looked like an Accies player had been threw in at that level.}
16.) 30 Aug 2023 20:39:39
I can't believe i am agreeing with you Ed ?. I haven't seen the best of Calmac for a while. He is an excellent captain and player in the right position. He has been out of sorts playing in his current position.
In respect of Taylor, i have said aleady it has been a poor start to the season by last seasons standard and that is down to what he is now being asked to do. In a one in one this season he has looked ropey. I hope he gets himself sorted out as he deserves to be playing but at the moment he is no a CL level player.
Luca will add some flare as will the Poetugese lad if we get him, and philips will be a great addition. Hope there is an option to buy with him but probably out of our wage league.
Who is going to add the midfield steel i do not know, because at crumbledome it is going to be physical. They cannot play us off the field.
AJ back is great as I could see divewell getting pen out of Ralston but not AJ.
{Ed007's Note - ???
17.) 30 Aug 2023 22:13:50
Troy,
Calmac has missed 19 games since fans have been allowed back into the stadium.
Celtic have won 13, drawn 2 and lost 4.
Three of those defeats were European games and Livingston away 1-0.
The draws were Dundee Utd at home and Shakhter Donetsk.
Celtic have actually won our last 12 domestic games with Calmac out the team.
To be fair, that was under Angeball.
18.) 30 Aug 2023 22:55:27
Thanks again Buzz?.
19.) 31 Aug 2023 13:19:06
If Taylor retains the jersey it should be on merit. What we need is competition for that jersey. Right now we have no one. I personally don’t think he will cut it in the CL, however he’s not alone there, at least for the others there is competition, bring someone of quality in and let them fight for the jersey.
20.) 31 Aug 2023 14:20:35
I’m not disagreeing that he’s been off form Ed, but then who in our midfield hasn’t? My point is he’s out of position right now which doesn’t help him. I don’t know what BR’s changes are but something doesn’t seem to have clicked yet. During preseason I thought he was trying to limit touches and play quicker through the center of the park and Hatate’s 1 touch pass that got caught out in Japan seemed to show this. Now though it seems slower in the build up.
My main point, Ed, is that I’d hate to see him get singled out right now. The whole team are still trying to find form and you have a big influence on here on how people see things. I’d just hate to see folk start turning against him like they do with some other players. He’s a talented lad and hopefully just needs a kick up the rear.
{Ed007's Note - So basically you're saying that I can't criticise McGregor in case other people's attention is drawn to how bad he's been playing?
I think anyone with eyes can see that and don't need me to tell them and as for my influence on people's opinions on players, how's that worked out for players like Greg Taylor or Stephen Welsh who I have backed for years although Welsh never kicked on like I expected or Craig Gordon who I hated being a Celtic player from the moment he signed, I don't think I influenced anyone's opinions on any them.
So it is exactly what I said, we can slag other players, say they aren't playing well or even that they should be dropped except McGregor, why is that?}
21.) 31 Aug 2023 19:57:24
All I’m saying is the whole team have been playing below par for quite a while now. And to your point, maybe as a captain you’re the first one to get the finger pointed at you when that happens. I’m just not a fan of the negativity right now. Wee Taylor done us a right turn last year and now people are calling for his head, and you always stood up for Starfelt who was vilified as well… so I agree you’ve got zero influence ?.
Point taken, you can have your say on Calmac!
{Ed007's Note - It's just all about differing opinions ?? although I am always right!}
22.) 31 Aug 2023 20:36:51
Agreed mate, it’s the main reason I visit the site. It’s about time more people listened to you as well!
{Ed007's Note - Behave yourself ??? But thanks
25 Aug 2023 11:02:16
Im hearing KT will see out his contract with Arsenal. 3 yrs left. Loans likely till then. Then return. It was his plan all along.
1.) 25 Aug 2023 11:49:39
When his contract expires in 2026.
KT will turn 29 in the June.
He will still have 3 good seasons left.
2.) 25 Aug 2023 19:59:39
'He signed when he was seven, it filled his heart with joy'.
KT always a bhoy, he'll come home one day.
☘️ ? ☘️.
11 Jul 2022 13:19:37
Hi ed hope you are well.
Whats your take on any signings we get in now?
Is it dependent on who goes as most are gone now loan or permanent, mibi with the exception of boli and ajeti.
That must be close to 15-20 gone including young players.
No rush obv just wondering if its 1 out 1 in now?
{Ed007's Note - I don't think Jullien, Bain (who could be on his way to Dundee Utd), Bolingoli and Ajeti will be at Celtic by the time the window closes and Mikey Johnston could go out on loan.
Ange himself has said there will be further signings but I wouldn't think that they are reliant on any exits.}
1.) 11 Jul 2022 14:15:40
Thanks mate.
{Ed007's Note - No problemo, Raymundo ?
2.) 11 Jul 2022 15:34:54
An obvious observation granted but should those players you've mentioned Ed, be moved on in the coming weeks, then that's an incredible turnaround in the playing staff during the course of only 12 months or 3 transfer windows.
☘️ ? ☘️.
{Ed007's Note - Definitely, Pedro ??
3.) 11 Jul 2022 19:00:08
Were in good shape but with the loss of rogic and bitton a bit weakened from towards the end of the season.
4.) 12 Jul 2022 08:06:31
The problem with the utter duds we bought is not many are as daft to take them as we were to buy them. Hopefully they will go, but I can’t see a stampede to sign them.
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11 Jan 2025 16:07:50
Now that we have 3 strikers could we see Kyogo in Hatates position. Much harder to pick up and more quality on the ball. And great runs into the box. Food for thought Brendan.
1.) 11 Jan 2025 18:08:40
Two great finishes today and his post match critiscm of his own performance shows how hungry he is, great to see!
2.) 11 Jan 2025 18:25:30
The set-up and tactics suited Kyogo brilliantly and he coud have had four or five today. I would hope BR keeps today in mind, but realistically I know we will go back to his default formation when we have Khun and Maeda available. All in all it was a terrific performance and result during a very demanding schedule. H H.
06 Jan 2025 13:20:34
Maybe one for you buzz. But i read that KT has played more football than GT. I checked both transfermarkt and wiki. One says KT played more other says GT. Both debut at 17 both now 27. One has a reputation as injury prone other has reputation of mr consistency.
Strange but true.
{Ed007's Note - Greg Taylor has played in 329 games amassing 27,242 mins, KT has 321 appearances under his belt but has only played 24,424 so Taylor has played 2818 mins more which works out at about 31 90 minute matches.
Since KT left Celtic in 2019 he has only managed to play over 26 games in a season twice, Taylor is one appearance away from 26 apps THIS season alone, the amount of games KT played with us when he was younger boost his appearance number but the mins played since he left show the disparity, last season KT made 26 appearances but only managed to play the full 90 mins 6 times and in 7 of the games he played in for less than 30 mins.}
1.) 06 Jan 2025 14:10:15
Beginning to think you don't like KT.
{Ed007's Note - That's neither here nor there.}
2.) 06 Jan 2025 14:44:06
Wouldn't have thought his numbers were as high ed.
{Ed007's Note - KT played far too much football when he was younger, remember his injury problems with his pelvis/hips surfaced while he was still at Celtic and he was diagnosed with osteitis pubis, rumours at the time were that it was one of the reasons Celtic were happy to sell him. KT was out injured for months in his final season with us and was still injured when Arsenal signed him, go back and read his interviews where he speaks about his last season at Celtic and about thinking he might have to retire.
There were a lot of Celtic fans who were very happy that we got £25m for KT because of the stories/rumours about his mid to long term fitness, a lot of Celtic predicted that he would have a short career as their cousin knew a lassie that saw KT's X-Rays type of stories.}
3.) 06 Jan 2025 14:47:08
Mark the same could be said of KT as well lol.
03 Jan 2025 13:11:01
End of jan is the time to judge not just now. So far in the busy xmas period we went from 9 points ahead to 11, not bad really.
And if we get KT and Jota or Jota type for same price as Bernabai then what a deal that is. Tho i like the look of Sondre Orjaestan at 21 perfect age. Throw in loan to buy for Carney Chukwumeka then fantasic window aswell as 2 or 3 others out.
1.) 03 Jan 2025 17:21:56
The January fixture schedule is chocka whereas in previous years we would have had a break to rest and re-charge.
Therefore, it will be a big test of our resolve and character and with the possibility of business in the transfer window, we must maintain our focus and determination like we have many times before.
2.) 03 Jan 2025 20:21:13
Sorry Edd looks like KT 6 months lloan.
3.) 03 Jan 2025 20:30:14
Before yesterday I was very sceptical of the number and quality of players coming in . What would the point as the SpL matches would be meaningless if we had a 17 point league and not a proper testing for new players . Pre windows we are nearly always fed with a healthy list of potential incoming players. SMSM build up our hopes, only for actual window to dash them .
Now with maybe a little bit of competition left in SPL we might get a couple in.
22 Dec 2024 00:52:22
Its not often the stars align in your favour, but the footballing gods have decreed KT and Jota are gettable in this window. Its a 1 off situation that's not likely to happen again so Celtic just go for it you have the money. Players like these make a difference in Europe. Do not miss out on a golden chance.
18 Dec 2024 13:26:08
A lot if talk over a penalty decision, which like anything else is a goal scoring opportunity.
Not a word said over Maeda being clean thro for a goal scoring opportunity in extra time when Calmac took a quick free kick which Beaton pulled back. Now the reasoning at the time was wrong place or ball was moving. Well it cudnt a been wrong place as Calmac took retake at exactly same spot. Ball moving? Well replays have showed it not to be,
1.) 18 Dec 2024 14:35:36
I forgot about that one.
Great run by Maeda and a superb ball by Calmac.
2.) 18 Dec 2024 14:50:13
I never saw the replay but butland looked like he handled ball outside box at start of game. Did anyone see it?
3.) 18 Dec 2024 17:42:01
He didn't.
10 Jan 2025 21:53:48
I would hope so phlip, Orjasaeter being touted by Anthony Joseph.
I mentioned him a couple of wks ago, if i get this one right that's a 1% average i've got lol.
28 Dec 2024 23:47:02
I seen that looks a player.
20 Jul 2024 11:41:13
Boy looks a player and CCV should know him well. Might be difficult as he has options but I would take him.
09 Jul 2024 22:06:07
If indeed it is Jensen then we have to wait. Sparta had him on loan with an option to buy which wudnt kick in till July 1st I would imagine. They opted to buy maybe with the intention to make instant money. So a lot of negotiation will be necessary.
24 Jan 2024 13:32:23
Only way im selling him is 25m up front and they have replacements on stand by. So not going to happen.
18 Dec 2024 13:21:53
Only a certain amount of scenarios can happen in any game. Rangers play well and we don't equals a narrow win for us or draw. We play well and they don't equals 3-0 win for us. Both play well equals a win for us.
02 Oct 2024 07:14:24
Our race is not determined against the likes of Dortmund, or other elite teams. Our race is to move up a level and possibly qualify. Those teams have got their eye on winning it, we simply cannot. But in sayin that we have to compete better. We are exactly where we would have wanted 3 points after 2 games. Onto the next one.
29 Aug 2024 12:47:02
Brilliant ed thanks. Be nice to see the 'old guard' again. If you still have a look and don't post say hello guys. You ever hear from any of them ed? can't believe Timalloy wasnt around then. Im pretty sure there was a Mrs E too along with happy turnkey.
{Ed007's Note - Timalloy must have been about, Mrs E went away to take up politics and THT still pops on now and again so I guess he still reads the site.
I'm not 100% sure but I think Jamie sadly passed away.??
12 Jul 2024 00:47:23
Remember them well. Also played nearest to the wall as u skidded them. As well as stauners (yes stauners) u skidded them to the wall and the first to get a stauner won all the cards. I had loads of sets of them and they were my prized possesion back in the day. But on my last day at primary took them all i to give them away. I was most popular that day. Tho i loved them no way was i going into high school with them as a collection. I would a been tortured lol. But great memories pre internet its how u got to know the players.
28 Jun 2024 23:14:53
Yea i watched him and the first thing i thought was Matt Oreilly with pace.