There was a bit of chat last week that Celtic were ‘at it’ by signing Scott Allan. Sticking it large to an aspiring Championship club. Tempting, though it is to let that notion roll, it’s simply not true. Scott was right on plan to be a Celtic signing, and as I’m sure he’ll explain at this afternoon’s press conference, Celtic is the perfect move for him.
He is a young Scottish player with talent and enough potential to become a top player. Like them all, he is a financial risk, but not a major risk, neither his transfer fee nor his wages will significantly alter the budget.
The need for reinforcements for other positions is more pressing. Midfield is not an area where we are short, but signing Scott will have no impact on the search to reinforce those other positions. He will immediately enhance the squad and force everyone else to up their game. If you want a place in that Celtic midfield, you will need to be on the absolute top of your game.
I expect to see more deals like this. If there’s a player who the coaches reckon has potential, and he looks undervalued, Celtic will try to sign him. We want the best players in Scotland at every age group and in every position. We want to develop a culture of self-improvement. This signing will ask questions not just of Scott, but there isn’t a midfield player at the club who will not consider the threat to his position this morning.
For the best part of an hour Celtic were a joy on Saturday. Having read so much about what the player went through in recent months, he must have been pinching himself as he watched fast-flowing, incisive, football. They were a team full of swagger and confidence.
Ronny Deila would have been animated at what happened after he made the decision to rest some legs. Two goals were lost as a result of Dedryck Boyata twice losing concentration. This was an alarming sign but Ronny knows Dedryck has played very little football, less than two dozen games before joining Celtic this summer.
How to deal with mistakes is one of the attributes which comes form experience, a qualify which makes it less likely your nerve will be affected, resulting in the second mistake. I expect the big man to be back at his Qarabag form for Wednesday’s Cup Final.
Jane Maguire from the Celtic FC Foundation was in touch after receiving a £1,200, from money raised at last month’s CQN Golf Open:
“I just wanted to thank CQN so much for the wonderful donation of £1,200, as a result of your Golf Day. The spirit and compassion of the Celtic Family is unique and unsurpassed and your gesture is a perfect example of that.
“Your support is invaluable to Celtic FC Foundation as we strive to honour the founding principles of our Football Club and help those who need it most. We deliver a host of projects in our local communities for children, young people and adults around the four key themes of Health, Equality, Learning and Poverty. The CQN input will make a huge difference.”
I know we talk about the bigger aspects of the club, like this, often, but it’s incredible how deep the links the modern Celtic support have with the founding ethos of the club. It’s no idle boast to suggest we are the world’s most ethical football club.
The trajectory is also impressive. Links from practically every area of the support, and the club itself, to the Foundation, and to individual projects, like our own Mary’s Meals appeals, are more frequent and increasingly more successful. You are part of a long story. Keep it up.
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Gordon Smith and his contribution to the Scott Allan ‘story’………..
Some time back, I read an informed dissertation on the concept of student’s belief in their academic hopes/expectations (in a USA college/university) vis a vis their upcoming exam results. A concerned student, as a result of his interaction with his classmates, had actually encouraged the/his college/university lecturer to delve into the phenomenon,. They collaborated to write the piece.
I am trying to find/source said thesis (again) but to no avail.
In any case, the end up was that basically the students who claimed in interview that (they) would score 90% and above, invariably scored circa 60% and the students scoring at the top five per cent or so were less than confident of reaching the achieved level when questioned prior to exam results being announced. Not difficult to make an analysis re, eh!
Cannot trace/find the thesis for now but at the time of reading I thought of Duffield, really!
Given that I have had the misfortune to be in his company on a number of occasions and hey, believe me, this man is a sixty per center who really does have a high opinion of himself……….Torture, really……… The guy loves to pontificate and is totally oblivious to the fact that no-one within earshot is listening to him but he carries on regardless……….
How the feguck does/did he find himself in upper management roles throughout the broad spectrum of Scottish football is a mystery; OK, it isnae!
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
Very best wishes to KEVJ ( and family) for a swift recovery.
YNWA
HH
Gerry
Kevin,Patricia,Dominic
All three of you will be in my every prayer,you have been
let down very badly by the nhs,leave that for another day,
stay strong,you have a lot of good people many of them who
have never met you who will keep you in their prayers.wish I
could say more,but hey Kevin ole jungle bhoy’s aren’t really
good at this sort of thing.
YNWA.
Goodnight Timland.
Kevj thoughts and prayers for you ,Patricia and Dominic. Get back soon mate and fight the good fight.
YNWA
HH
KTF
UTLR
KEV J………..
YNWA………..
TBM
Sadiesbhoy,
I am both sadened and angry at your news. I wish Kev and his family all the best. They sound like a loving family that know what is really important…each other.
Your news reminds me of a situation from about 10 years ago in Newfoundland, Canada. Several hundred women, who were tested for breast cancer had been subject to incorrect testing, and, hence, incorrect diagnosis. Ultimately there was a provincial inquiry that led to substantial changes in the system.
If this happened to Kev is it likely to have happened to others?
I do not know all of the facts in this case, nor do I wish to place any burden on Kev and his family, but perhaps some light needs to be shone on the system that produced this blunder…..for the sake of all.
Again, all the best to Kev’s family from the Rebus’ family.
Rebus
KEV J
KTF
Philbhoy
All the best to Olivia, you and the family.
KevJ, my best wishes to you for a full recovery.
Good luck to you.
BFDJ on SSB. Comedy gold.
Pure unadulterated bitterness.
“The lad Jason is some player – we
don’t need SA”
#hurtinsaddohuns CSC
The Battered Bunnet
http://kidsarewriters.com/linda-the-elephant/
TBB…………..have a comfortable glance over your shider…hahahahaha braw craic…
braw
Shocking article by that clown Jackson today in his daily rag about Scott Allan I know we shouldn’t read or listen to what they produce but they should not get away with what is tantamount to incitement. That know exactly what they are doing and it’s time our Club denied them access to any of our staff. Do what you’re contractually obliged to do , Celtic. No more
For all the “loonies” on here our game will be broadcast live on TSN 4 on Wednesday
That – They and They – Dirty horrible vermin masquerading as journalists
KEVJ,PATRICIA,DOMINIC
Philbhoy and Olivia and family.
YNWA.
Kev my daughter would have taken care of you,
she is in recovery in the Monklands Hospital
a wee prayer for you and family take care pal
Hail.Hail.
KevJ and family,
Very sorry to read of Kev’s illness. Kev is one of the best posters on here and I can’t wait to see him post again.
Maybe through CQN, your family is bigger than you think.
HH,
Clogher
sipsini:
Thank you.
I’ll pray for whomsoever I wish KevJ, that’ll be and yours and should not need saying.
You be good to yourself and take care as best you can and I don’t know what else to say.
Thoughts with KevJ. Make sure and beat the bugger.
Scott Allan spoke very well and professionally on sport sound.
Looking forward to Wednesday.
Izzy being freed?
Not a good idea unless we’ve got an improvement tied up.
If he goes, I’ll miss him.
HH
Best wishes to kev jungle and his family,get well soon mhate.
KevJ, Patricia and Dominic
My thoughts and prayers for your loving family.
Look forward to reading your posts again soon, KevJ.
YNWA
KevJ, I hope you and your family stay strong and get through this traumatic time for you all.
Comfortable Collective
Pah! What do kids know about anything!
Any merr transfer news, please. HH
Celtic captain Scott Brown takes the Bhoys through their warm-up at Cappielow ahead of tonight’s Glasgow Derby. (MD) http://t.co/ZLDyL0q9GM
Broonie for a future manager.That would be fun
Meant to add, nothing on twitter or facebook. HH
Keep the faith Kev J.
Shamrock Rovers v Cork City just kicked off on RTE
Damian Duff expected to come on as a sub to make his debut for Shamrock Rovers
Evening Timland from a hot hun free mountain valley.
KevJ
Take care and best of mi amigo
HH
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Philbhoy
Best of to Olivia, she will be fine.
HH
Lennon’s Passion, thanks for posting that picture of Broonie at Cappielow with the developement team.
What a great example he is and I’m so pleased he is our captain and leader.
I saw some of Gordon Waddle’s twaddle about our youth system on another fan site. This Falkirk fan has got something against us but I wonder why.
When I used to buy the sunday mail up to about fifteen years ago, I had to stop reading his articles as he was always having a pop at us for even the most menial of things.
The sevs think the media painted their previous and current club in a bad light and we got/get off lightly. Another example of the la la land mentality they have .
Let’s hope Ronny and his coaches are hammering it home to our players the importance of our next two midweek games and not do anything daft. We need to be at our best all over the pitch.
Auldheid
I hadn’t seen the JohnJames tweet but please be assured that we are different people. The press coverage betrayed all the hallmarks of a well planned PR campaign. I wonder which company got the gig? You can have 5 guesses.
H x 2
Good Evening.
I thought Scott Allan came across very well when speaking to the press today. Very self-assured and gave them nothing that could be used to run a ‘cheap’ story. Well done!
Meanwhile, here’s a little something about how Moonbeams are not what they used to be…
https://theclumpany.wordpress.com/2015/08/17/lower-grade-moonbeams/
Cliftonville Celt, Liam Boyce took a great penalty against Hearts at the weekend. He blessed himself after he scored which surprisingly hasn’t been brought up by our media.
Dunno what goin’ on with KevJ but he a guy that’s always had my respect in a couple of years a Lurkin’.
YNWA Big Mhan!
On another note, has Hooper signed yet?
I hear Jesus Christ & the 12 Apostles have been hammin’ it up for the Sevco. The world hasn’t heard news this amazing since the Immaculate Conception, not that they would believe it.
Hail Hail!
PF ayr
Are you about ?
HH
DALLAS DALLAS WHERE THE HECK IS DALLAS on 17TH AUGUST 2015 7:17 PM
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We should have signed him & Joe Gormley
KevJ
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family