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01 Oct 2024 17:17:55
same team as saturday tonight just had a txt there.
13 Jul 2024 09:10:56
bernardo will be announced this week also with Schmeichel.
1.) 13 Jul 2024 10:19:55
Now get Idah and a quality LB and CB and keep MOR and Hatate and that will do me.
If I was greedy I would also ask for experienced midfielder to bolster us for Europe but as Yoda would say, breath holding I am not.
2.) 13 Jul 2024 10:31:59
Looks like Oh is away having a medical. Another who came in and looked as if he'd do a job if he just got a chance.
Good luck to him and if we get 4-5 million for him, what a bit of business.
Now use it to get his replacement.
3.) 13 Jul 2024 12:12:47
once oh goes that's maybe when the idah deal will go through. but im certain bernardo will be in this week.
4.) 13 Jul 2024 12:28:03
Just my opinion but Schmeichel it just sums up our board. Lazy appointment no future planning bringing in a GK past his prime on a free one year contract I am not saying he won't do a good job for us this season coming But it will just be a stop gap for a position that the board knew about month's ago then roll on next season we are back at square one. If this is our forward thinking plan then heaven help us with the rest of the players we bring in. And STILL no head of recruitment we'll done The Celtic board.
{Ed007's Note - So the board get stick for signing projects without the manager's input on them and they get pelters, they go out and sign the GK that Rodgers wants and they get pelters for that too?
What if the plan is to bring in a younger GK like Viljami Sinisalo as No.2 to learn from Schmeichel and get bedded in to take over next year?
Why do we need "a head of recruitment", what would he do?}
5.) 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.
6.) 13 Jul 2024 13:21:01
Onceabhoy4
What was your opinion when we signed the project "MOR" for around £250,000 from MK Dons?
It's amazing how quickly some fans write off our potential signings. eg Bernardo even before they get a fair chance in 1st team, not just a few sub appearances etc.
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7.) 13 Jul 2024 13:48:14
Oriley was 1.5 million.
8.) 13 Jul 2024 14:48:46
DC
As usual I'm under valuing his worth.
What's a few thousand amongst friends ?
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9.) 13 Jul 2024 14:51:05
Ed That was my take as well wouldn't be surprised if a younger keeper comes in to learn and compete with kasper.
{Ed007's Note - I think it's pretty obvious that either Rodgers has decided to get Schmeichel in now rather than letting it drag on and risk losing out on other targets later on in the window leaving us scrambling about for a No.1 or that Schmeichel has been the Rodgers' plan all along, played at Euros then a couple of weeks with his family and on the plane for the US.
Can you imagine the reaction if we had held out for a decision for say a Livakovic type and on August 28th he decided against signing for us and then it came out we could have signed Schmeichel in mid-July?
My point is that this is 100% a Rodgers signing so why are the people not happy about it moaning at the board? Haven't the board went and got who Rodgers wanted?}
10.) 13 Jul 2024 15:23:05
I totally agree ED, I mentioned last week that we would probably see 2 or 3 coming in just before we flew to the States, at the time I honestly thought and hoped we were signing Livakovic but I'm very happy with KS who I think is a better keeper than Hart.
I also see Idah and Bernardo being announced in the next few days.
{Ed007's Note - I think you're right Jon.}
11.) 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.
12.) 13 Jul 2024 15:56:38
Very true Brian mate hail hail.
13.) 13 Jul 2024 16:37:51
I’m happy with this signing, he obviously brings a wealth of experience which we lost a lot of with Hart retiring . Some fans were happy when we were potentially going to spend 4-6 million on the Sparta keeper who isn’t in the danish squad, to get the danish mo 1 for free . Seems a good signing to me.
14.) 13 Jul 2024 16:02:24
That's my take on it Ed. I think BR has got on the phone to an old pal to bail the recruitment team out a bit. Speaking of so has Mark Cooper started woth the club yet and do you know if he was brough5 in to be our HOR of just in a lesser role?
{Ed007's Note - Mark Cooper started with Celtic at the beginning of May and he's more like a Head Scout for the first team only- it's our Head of Scouting Jay Lefevre that does our Head of Recruitment role.
The PFSA (The Professional Football Scouts Association) describe the Head of Recruitment as such:
Every club’s individual duties may vary, however here are some of the most commonly seen responsibilities occupied by the Head of Recruitment. Depending on their size and desired outcomes, clubs will tailor these tasks to fit their own unique needs.
- Develop a network of scouting contacts regionally, nationally and/or internationally.
- Build positive relationships with professionals within football such as agents and clubs.
- Recruit, organise and manage a team of scouts to support the academy and first team to ensure that they carry out their roles and responsibilities within the parameters of the club and player profiling requirements.
- Liaise with the academy manager/coaching staff and/or first-team manager/coaching staff.
- Talent identification and recruitment of emerging players that meet the club’s strategic vision.
- Produce a database of players from other football clubs or from the ‘grassroots’ level which would meet the club's player profiling requirements and budget.
- Attend regular meetings and report the progress of these identified players to the academy manager/coaching staff and/or first-team manager/coaching staff with set targets.
15.) 13 Jul 2024 19:00:43
I can't see Schmeichel coming unless it's to be Celtic number one dose any one really believe that we can get a younger Quality GK to come to sit on the bench for atleast a year? One that will be ready for next season. Who would do that? I am not convinced that Rodgers thinks that this signing is his first or even his second choice But that is just my opinion.
16.) 14 Jul 2024 15:42:23
I definitely think you are right ed007 when you say BR's plan is to get Kasper in as no1 for this season and maybe next hence the option of another year and also go and get a younger keeper possibly even younger than first thought around 22 year old age to work with Kasper over the period he is no1 to take over when he eventually leaves and if you ask me it is a smart plan, certainly much smarter than all the people out there saying there is no plan when quite clearly the club has been using the same plan for quite a number of years.
{Ed007's Note - I'm more than happy with signing Schmeichel but the next GK we sign will be more telling of the plan. Siegrist will go and surely Bain's time is up, I can't belive a professional at his age doesn't want to play every week.}
13 Jul 2024 09:01:21
there will be another 2 signings in this week with Schmeichel.
1.) 13 Jul 2024 09:28:50
If its bernardo and adam that's solid enough. Brings us back to par. Excited then to see it push on. Get some talent but clear some surplus. there's plenty of those.
25 Feb 2024 10:00:03
hearing the 2 lawells had maresca aw lined up done deal to take over and desmond stepped in and brought rodgers back instead.
1.) 25 Feb 2024 11:00:05
Where are you hearing that from?
2.) 25 Feb 2024 11:54:37
dont know how much truth is in it mate but my cousin was saying today and he usely got good info on celtic mate.
3.) 25 Feb 2024 11:54:37
dont know how much truth is in it mate but my cousin was saying today and he usely got good info on celtic mate.
4.) 25 Feb 2024 12:04:10
I've heard it myself but never from an official source. Was just curious if you had heard anything official. ?.
12 Jan 2024 17:26:56
adam Montgomery been recalled from his loan at Fleetwood. i think he should be gave a chance every time he played he impressed me and you could see the potential.
he is either recalled as time at fleetwood wasn't doing any good or bernabi is off and he is back up.
1.) 12 Jan 2024 18:17:17
Or he’s getting sold? Or being used in another transfer? Did I hear kwon is away to st mirren.
2.) 12 Jan 2024 18:51:54
aye hese signed for them mate.
3.) 12 Jan 2024 19:06:18
Just heard that about Kwon too Big P!
4.) 12 Jan 2024 19:07:20
Yes Kwon to St Mirren confirmed by Celtic on social platforms.
5.) 12 Jan 2024 19:57:55
I have never been impressed at any time that I have seen Montgomery play. A fringe player who is not fit to play for the Celtic first team, Fleetwood is his level.
6.) 12 Jan 2024 22:25:39
Hopefully playing in a Stephen Robinson side can help develop Kwon into the physical, hard tackling CDM we was hoping for when he initially signed.
7.) 13 Jan 2024 08:13:15
Monty did not play much for Fleetwood. Might bbe just a stop back home before going somewhere else.
8.) 13 Jan 2024 11:55:51
I’m all for giving young players a chance, the only fly in the ointment is the academy produces hee haw. If a single one of them had the ability to hold down a first team shirt they would be in. They aren’t. KT, Calum and Forrest in 20 years. A complete waste of time and money. It needs a rocket up its arse. Be cheaper stealing the best academy players from elsewhere.
9.) 13 Jan 2024 18:18:43
He’s 21 he’s no a youth player.
10.) 13 Jan 2024 19:21:31
Any idea how it goes so wrong for many of the academy players? At certain levels for many years now Celtic do well in many prestige tournaments they've entered, then as you all say nothing comes through to first team quality.
Do many of the lads end up playing in lower leagues in Scotland?
I had a course up in paisley couple years ago the instructors son had been released as the youth GK same age group as MJ and Ralston, he said his son quit football after leaving as he'd lost interest due to being at celtic and not wanting to drop down as the standards at lower clubs were amateur.
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18 Sep 2024 18:59:53
Doing the west highland way just now anybody know any options I can watch the game on my phone.
1.) 18 Sep 2024 19:38:06
hesgoals is usually good on phone. just shut the ads.
2.) 18 Sep 2024 20:57:01
Didn't he's goals get shut down?
3.) 18 Sep 2024 21:53:13
There are new ones, just make sure to use a VPN.
How is the west highland way going? I have been wanting to do it but hard to get time.
4.) 18 Sep 2024 22:24:10
You can wave to me near Bridge of Orchy in 2 days time if you're passing UI. I'll be the one sitting round the campfire drinking red wine :)
5.) 19 Sep 2024 06:06:47
Am just. Doing a few days off it lads get few days away walking. Did it last year so just taking these days easy. Donegal if a was doing full walk that’s when I woulda probs been reaching bridge of orchy. U camping just next to it a take it at the wee bit at the river.
6.) 19 Sep 2024 06:07:29
Bridge of orchy hotel river meant to say.
7.) 19 Sep 2024 11:14:53
Aye, the wee bit down from the Inveroran Hotel UI. Happy walking!
18 Sep 2024 08:22:51
All the debate on who starts in midfield whoever starts its a solid midfield shows how strong it is. Every one of our cms are top players.
01 Sep 2024 16:07:05
anybody know the odds today for meada 3-0 i told a few people to put it on just wondering what it woulda been i don't gamble bit disappointed but haha.
1.) 01 Sep 2024 16:25:00
Bfkb “in no going near you, I’ve had enough of you” too funny ???.
2.) 01 Sep 2024 16:35:51
what mate haha.
3.) 01 Sep 2024 17:10:20
Big Sutton was winding BFKB up, watch the after match analysis on sky. As I said too funny.
24 Aug 2024 08:37:34
mor gone record fee was always going to happen. every club is a selling club if the price is right were just in a smaller pond so bit harder to keep hold and as a business were are ran brilliant.
i expect the signings to come in now for me the squad is strong has a style and playing well. if we get a good lb solid cb and solid midfielder we will have a great season.
for me the signings are already identified it was always about getting the 2 loans secured and keepers in the door first and mor deal would be completed near end of window and cash used to bring in the 3 positions
also Barnardo will step up this season next summer it will be him touted to leave for big bucks. celtic is a revolving door just enjoy the dominant success wile its here look arcoss the city and see were splashing big and reckless gets ye.
so far this window wee have broke our transfer fee paid for a player and broke the scottish record of fee received for a player. all is good at celtic.
27 Jul 2024 09:46:45
a lot of fans panicking on signings not for me. the squad just now is healthy and the additional quality will be added the work will be done in the back round.
rodgers basically says yesterday Taylor won't be first choice so my thoughts a left back will be brought in. 2 or 3 quality players will be brought in the panic needs to stop
for me after a left back is brought in wee will bring a striker and centre back in imo that will make us stronger. probably a winger to. when we look at our wingers wee have khun medea forrest palma yang all good quality.
1.) 27 Jul 2024 10:09:52
Well said UI. I agree, BR was clear that he had spoken to GT and made him aware of what will happen after the window closes, he will have to fight for a spot in the team, so he expects a LB in.
He keeps saying things are going on in the background and they know who they want. He is saying him and board are on same page.
I do think we will get a LB, CB and at least 1 striker, possibly 2.
Clubs will be holding out for maximum profit but over next few weeks, as the window closure comes into view, clubs will be left with the decision, sell and have time to get in a replacement, or don't sell and be left with a player they may not want to keep or who is unhappy.
I understand the league starts in a week but other leagues don't and we are looking outwith our league, so patience (and God it's hard) is needed.
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2.) 27 Jul 2024 10:35:03
spot on mate. no one had a clue about the 2 keepers till there were basically signed. i believe were working on the other signings just now and they have been identified and its just the process of getting them over the line now. fans are panicking to much and just want signings pronto its like when the window opens players should just being coming in every week. the squad is healthy looks strong and playing well and the additional quality will be added in due course to strengthen it a lot more.
3.) 27 Jul 2024 11:14:25
If we go into killie game with one striker then that's at best incompetence if not downright neglect .
4.) 27 Jul 2024 12:28:02
deep river the striker will be there that were going to sign its not as easy as just going well sign him right there yer money.
5.) 27 Jul 2024 12:35:40
Simplified. That's the whole transfer process is it not .
6.) 27 Jul 2024 13:28:42
no mate its no that simple the fee has to be agreed then wee speak to player and he has to be happy with what terms on offer and his agent then this is the big one he must also want to play in scotland.
if the club accepts offer then player says no then its on to the next one and it could be the same with the next one in till wee find a player of good quality that will play in scotland. lest be honest mate the scottish league is pish. take yer celtic specs off because wee all love the club and dnt understand why players would not want to play for a club our size its maybe they just can't see there sell playing in scotland.
no as easy as offering the transfer fee and it being accepted then us telling the player get yer arse up here yer clubs accepted the fee.
theres a certain market wee shop in now and proven quality is not that market wee have to find the best in the market below that and its hard push at that trying to get them to play in scotland.
7.) 27 Jul 2024 13:39:15
It’s the same as usual,
Celtic have enough for domestic football but we will get embarrassed in the CL with our current squad.
We need new players to compete properly in Europe but I can understand our board not spending crazy amounts because it might not make any difference in the CL groups.
Is it worth spending extra millions to only lose 2-1 instead of 3-0.
That’s the debate amongst our fans because domestic football isn’t a worry this season.
{Ed007's Note - Buzz, Celtic only need to finish in the 9th to 24th place in the new format CL to go into a play-off round against another team from those 16 places to go through to the Round of 16.
With the proper recruitment there's no reason Celtic shouldn't have at least 10 CL games this season imo.}
8.) 27 Jul 2024 14:08:23
mark i think if wee keep oreilly and add a quality centre back and left back and get idah we will do it in europe this season.
{Ed007's Note - It's a great opportunity to finally show an improvement at this level, John ??
9.) 27 Jul 2024 14:17:37
Panicking no, unhappy/ dissolutioned/ dissatisfied and generally p issed off at the complete lack of forward planning by those responsible at CP for signing new players ahead of the start of the new league campaign.
A quick history lesson, last summer and winter transfer windows were embarrassing and almost cost us the league - we got out of jail by the skin of our teeth.
BR would have known he wanted to resign both Bernardo and Idah - so far nothing.
BR stated the LB position needed strengthening, so far - nothing.
He got x2 CB's last summer he doesn't even like.
It was an open secret that Siegrist wanted away as BR doesn't play him, so whether that was a surprise to some supporters your's truly has been calling for it for quite some time before last season finished.
The opening game of the season is around the corner, we've got more money than at anytime in our history and we haven't signed one outfield player.
The network CL format starts in the coming weeks and we're weaker right now than we were in May.
BR may well yey get a few players before the window closes but they will not have been in place in the side, playing pre season games, anywhere bear as early as they should have been.
GK (X2) / LB / CDM and Striker (x2) were required for this season before Idah scored the SC winning goal at the end of last season.
Time will ultimately tell but this is far from good enough on every level, IMO.
Should anyone have a different take on it, that's your opinion.
BR deserves more, the supporters deserve more.
☘️ ? ☘️.
10.) 27 Jul 2024 14:28:45
If we go into the Killie game with both newly signed goalies missing through injury and illness would that be incompetency . Kyogo has been with us for 3 seasons and he hasn’t missed many games through illness or injury . With our two goalkeepers neither has been with us long enough to demonstrate any record on injuries or illnesses. If we missed both it would be tough on our defence.
11.) 27 Jul 2024 14:56:41
I don’t know how any Celtic fan can be embarrassed by our European results . We have a long record of playing in Europe that few teams can equal . Many clubs starring in so called big leagues have never won the big one.
With proper support from fans and Board we can recreate fortress Parkhead and start to build the confidence from bottom to top of club to reach the summit again . People may laugh and snigger but I don’t know of one single fan in 1965 thought we would win the big one by 25/ 05/ 1967.
12.) 27 Jul 2024 18:08:32
pedro what was embarrassing about the january window wee signed a striker who done the job that no one wanted but are now crying out to get him back in were u one of the ones who did not want idah we also signed a player in khun who looks to be a good signing.
so 2 good signings in january so what was bad about it. 3 in a row and another double of the back of a treble and people still are not happy. as for the champions league i thought wee turned up we were just missing that bit of luck. one of the most successful periods in our history and the moaning is unreal.
des if both keepers get injured there will be moans of we shoulda signed 3. some people are never happy.
13.) 27 Jul 2024 18:10:30
pedro what more do you want were racking up trophy after trophy just about to over take both govan clubs trophy haul just think of that we will over take them look how far ahead they were a good few year back.
United ireland's rumour replies
23 Nov 2024 16:17:10
class player adds quality all about squad depth and progressing in europe he would definitely help with that and would play a good part.
22 Sep 2024 14:17:22
i thought the big finn looked dodgey in pre season mally.
18 Sep 2024 18:59:19
Plenty of options on the bench strongest it’s been in a long time.
14 Sep 2024 16:14:40
Could be mate hopefully and hear just not dropped him after playing the way he did against them.
{Ed007's Note - ????
14 Sep 2024 15:26:15
really poor bernardo dropped what message does that send.
{Ed007's Note - Maybe it's because Bernardo played 90 mins for the Portuguese under-21s the other day? Maybe a wee knock?}
United ireland's banter replies
16 Nov 2024 14:35:18
St Rochs is my junior team tim are you from any those areas surrounding st rochs or it just cause there a good Tim team.
05 Nov 2024 15:36:04
for me its doable and a must win if were want to do anything in eruope. this is a game wee should be looking to win were at home and a far bigger club than them.
14 Oct 2024 17:05:17
i emailed about this one time mate. council tv can't show them because sky had the rights to show Scotland matches or the council telly would have showed it.
19 Sep 2024 06:07:29
Bridge of orchy hotel river meant to say.
19 Sep 2024 06:06:47
Am just. Doing a few days off it lads get few days away walking. Did it last year so just taking these days easy. Donegal if a was doing full walk that’s when I woulda probs been reaching bridge of orchy. U camping just next to it a take it at the wee bit at the river.