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23 Jan 2025 19:28:35
That's jota signed.
1.) 23 Jan 2025 19:59:35
Who reported that?
2.) 23 Jan 2025 20:22:40
£8:4m Edd we must be paying his tax bill in that fee ?♂️.
{Ed007's Note - Someone will be paying it that's for sure.}
3.) 23 Jan 2025 20:51:00
Totally hyped to see the boy back.
Until we sign another striker we could see Jota, Maeda and Khun as our front 3.
That will terrify a lot of teams.
4.) 23 Jan 2025 21:13:27
I'm under the impression that because Jota is not a UK citizen the tax rules don't apply to him.
5.) 23 Jan 2025 21:13:48
guys if we sign Jota and Tierney we are getting two UNFIT players
At least Tierney is getting some game time
The Rennes coach said Jota was a poor trainer
We will have a lot of work to get them up to speed quickly.
6.) 23 Jan 2025 21:23:39
Hi all hope you are well. Just checking as I'm a doctor Jim not an accountant. But would Jota not just be due the tax bill if he went back to Portugal this window? I don't get what he would be due tax here but not in France.
{Ed007's Note - Jota left Celtic in 2023, tax year April 2023/24 so he was registered for UK tax, if he came back he would be registered for tax in tax year 2024/25 and there needs to be a 2 year gap between tax periods or you are due to pay tax on your earnings.
This isn't news, Jordan Henderson went to Ajax because of it, when Jota was linked with West Ham it was brought up.
7.) 23 Jan 2025 21:26:40
Spot on Scotty.
Due to him not being from the UK, the tax rules don't apply.
{Ed007's Note - ???????
8.) 23 Jan 2025 22:40:41
Thanks ed.
{Ed007's Note - ????
9.) 23 Jan 2025 23:22:52
I understand the suspicion about jota and the tax side but guys comon, surely the club have looked into it and made sure it’s legit before signing off on it, it would be incredibly naive not to. And we’re only fans aswell, for all we know there could be loopholes around this and the club have hired accountants to get around jota returning.
{Ed007's Note - It's nothing at all to do with Celtic, it would be between Jota & HMRC, I don't see why Celtic would need to hire accountants for that or anything.
Why didn't David Murray find a loophole or hire accountants to help Judas move back to the UK? We've beat the drum about Rangers cheating the taxman etc for years and now we're looking for ways on how a player we're signing can do the same.
10.) 24 Jan 2025 11:24:15
Jota left summer 2023 (I think) ? . If so, if he returns to the UK before 5/ 4/ 25, he'll be liable to UK tax on all overseas earnings. I'm ex HMRC.
11.) 24 Jan 2025 11:27:57
He will definitely need to pay a chunk to HMRC but reading it won't be as much as someone from UK.
Don't know if that's true.
None of it really matters anyway, it's getting paid one way or another.
I ain't keen on bringing players back but if he hits the ground running then he definitely improves the squad.
12.) 24 Jan 2025 15:54:29
Let's hope this ends better than the last ex player coming back from France with a tax bill. ?.
13.) 24 Jan 2025 21:03:26
Does it make a difference if he resided in the Isle of Man and only travelled to UK to play . The fact that he is injured and also unfit means he probably won’t play much before start of new tax year.
14.) 24 Jan 2025 23:06:28
Playing has nothing to do with anything, getting a wage does.
15.) 25 Jan 2025 15:55:25
His contract could be pay for your play for ist 3 months as a trial period . His contract from mid April onwards could take into account his period of pay as he played in previous tax yr.
16.) 27 Jan 2025 11:23:09
Well, Matondo is available of you don't fancy Jota?
Jota went to Saudi and hardly got a minute of football, his pre season there was nonsensical. From playing no football he's sent to Rennes, a team in the bottom half, who don't retain the ball and counter attack. So they're asking a player with no pre season to speak of, playing hardly any football, to run the length of the pitch relentlessly - anyone watched Rennes? Awful football.
Will Jota be a success? Yes. But unfortunately he'll need time to get fit and adjust, judge him after the summer pre season and fully fit. They're humans not mechanical donkeys.
And Tierney injuries, old news. Anyone who thinks KT and Jota on the LH is a downgrade is not paying attention.
{Ed007's Note - I must have blinked and missed the part where someone explained how signing an injury ravaged player and hoping he will stay fit is an upgrade, would you say the same thing if we were signing Luke Shaw?
Everybody keeps talking about how we will "manage KT's fitness" but there is not one single Celtic fan can explain to me how that'll work, or maybe I wasn't paying attention then either.
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. ?.
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30 May 2025 16:20:20
when does the date for the estroril game come out looking to go for the week.
1.) 30 May 2025 17:17:35
I read the game will take place in Faro which is a few hours away from Lisbon.
I also think the match will take place in a training centre and might not be open to the public.
I might be wrong UI but that’s what I thought when I read the article.
2.) 31 May 2025 07:02:09
Thanks buzz. It’s sporting wee play seen some one says estroril. Was looking to get a week in Portugal plus catch the match.
25 May 2025 12:08:15
first of disappointed with not getting the treble it is what is is a double is still a successful season. it also adds to more trophys to being the most successful club in Scotland.
well done to aberdeen there fans deserved there day they will now be guaranteed european football next season a positive for scottish football.
the sevies get the middle of a donut and there only enjoyment is seeing a team they hate win the scottish cup because they beat another team they hate haha brilliant standards.
1.) 25 May 2025 12:56:04
Good post ??.
07 May 2025 17:42:40
Anyone going to the match over in cork.
1.) 07 May 2025 21:53:29
UI
I was intending going but had to pay ma bin man to take ma broon bin away. ??☘️.
19 Apr 2025 14:23:35
Lads my cuzin Sara made her target of 27 thousand for her operation she heads down to London next wkend. Massive thanks to everybody who made a donations much appreciated and helped massively. Thanks again.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 20:34:01
Amazing news hope all goes well and she goes on to live a happy healthy long life ?.
10 Apr 2025 19:18:48
hi lads, my cousin has stage 4 cancer and she has to go private for an op that will give her a few more years at life the date for her op has been set at the 30 of this month but its 27 thousand pound. be great if any one on the forum could help out and donate something many thanks.
Donate link
1.) 10 Apr 2025 19:46:02
Donation in - good luck to your cousin and good that she's staying strong.
2.) 10 Apr 2025 22:44:06
Donation in, All the very best to your cousin.
3.) 11 Apr 2025 13:25:29
thanks a lot really appreciated lads means a lot.
4.) 11 Apr 2025 18:53:28
UI. Very sorry to hear this.
Please pass on my very best wishes to your dear cousin.
I’ve had to change my name from Celt 65 to Celtic 65.
Donation made. Always happy to help a good cause.
Best wishes.
Celtic 65.
5.) 12 Apr 2025 12:40:49
thanks a lot mate really appreciated helps massively.
United ireland's rumour replies
30 May 2025 16:09:15
were would best location for the estroli game be to book.
04 Feb 2025 14:13:17
on course for a treble in the next round a champions league first time in 13 year . look across at the govan team now that's what you call a mess.
29 Jan 2025 19:23:21
Forgot he got red card.
{Ed007's Note - D'uh!}
29 Jan 2025 19:22:15
Were meada.
{Ed007's Note - Banned.}
23 Jan 2025 16:42:19
Green tree am not dressing nothing up and 2 were of side one was a foul in the build up. Kyogo is a top quality player will unreal movement if that was in any other league the fee would be 20 mill at least. His movement will cause defenders problems in any league he still has a big contract left just because it’s Scotland the fee is 10 mill and he just turned 30 a few days ago. He stop has a solid 5 seasons at least left. On business terms it’s a good deal hese served us well wee make a profit and buy a replacement With the money. who we hopefully sell on for a profit. But it’s the here and now and hese worth more than 10 mill in this days market. We don't have to sell. If the really want him them demand more money these big so called 5 leagues like to boast about all the money so let’s see the money. Ahhhh just 10 goals this season so hese rubbish then I see we’re yer comeing from a suppose we should sell him.
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23 Jun 2025 19:42:58
brilliant post jfp.
01 Jun 2025 13:41:28
i stand correct on the euro result the 66 cup winners cup youse got a win.
01 Jun 2025 13:40:10
rd your sitting with a back line that has 3 of our ex players in it and a ex celtic player kenny Dalglish is your most famous player we have played youse 4 times in europe and youse have never beaten us sit down son and stop making a fool of yourself.
01 Jun 2025 13:33:35
if we are a newco because of what fergsu mccan did then they are a new co again as the 49ers have done the exact same as fergus.
31 May 2025 07:02:09
Thanks buzz. It’s sporting wee play seen some one says estroril. Was looking to get a week in Portugal plus catch the match.