I read our treble-winning captain, Tom Boyd, in the Herald advising Celtic to retain players who want away or decline to sign new contracts, until after their Champions League qualification ties, an idea we discussed some time ago. Tellingly he added, “They will see when they go down south it’s not always as bright down there as they think it will be”, perhaps a reference to his time in the Chelsea defence.
There is unlikely to be much difference in value achieved between selling before or after the qualifiers, so as long as the players stay on-side with Neil Lennon and the club, there will be no reason to sell before then.
Recruiting is a different matter. Celtic will want players in as soon as possible but with all in-demand talent, selling clubs have little reason to cash-in before the business end of August. For me, there are some on the list we are currently linked with (I’m trying to avoid stepping onto the speculation train as long as possible) who I’ll be happy to see sign elsewhere. Half the battle in transfer windows is to avoid the bad Fortune of splurging money on players who don’t work out.
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KevJungle, Its a Naw from me anyway he is not as good as the lads we have.
Does anyone know if you get hit by rain at the front of the Jock Stein stand, particularly when it’s raining
Whither the cash strapped scrofulous hillbillies the day?
DBBIA perhaps they’ve gone to cash converters with a promisory note for Jon Daly’s transfer
You can get hit by hail when it’s hail hailing.
medtim
08:30 on 5 June, 2013
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Well – If ye want tae look at the big picture
I would counter that by asking….
…..how many good games has Broony had in the last
5 years ? 5 ? 10 ? What ?
HH
Dontbrattbakkinanger.
Haha was trying to stave off funny answers obviously failed big style.
Good morning fellow Celts – overcast, but feels warm in Renfrewshire.
GCT – read update. you will beat this challenge!
Tooting Tim – good post – hope u are keeping busy mate?
Trying to ignore all the transfer speculation – accept it’s all part of the game etc., and a feature of the blog over the years, however, it gets on my moobs :-)
Every year we need a big ball winning Centre Half; lock-picking mid; pacey winger & striker that can heid ball into pokey with reasonable regularity.
There are guys being well paid at the club to make it happen.
The good news is, we are pretty well covered in other positions and going into season as Double winners and last 16 CL team.
Lots to be positive about.
HH
Awe.naw
Superb. Thank you for that.
Hail hail!
Kev J
Yes/no answer.
Do you think Thompson is a better player than Brown?
corkcelt
08:33 on 5 June, 2013
KevJungle, Its a Naw from me anyway he is not as good as the lads we have.
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I refuse to be duped by – Joe Ledley for example – and for me – Kayal hisny kicked a ball since Neil dissed his assault by elbows as an – “…50-50 tackle / 2 players going for the ball.”
IMO- Kayal has chucked it since Neil came oot wi that.
Dylan – disny get a chance ? why ?
Rogic will need time to get into the team.
Having said all of that – I think that Thompson would be worth a shout.
Also – It would be quite an eye opener to see KT playing in his Hibs mode ie: not instructed to cheat like he was at ipox. imo
HH
horse_renoir
08:40 on
5 June, 2013
Does anyone know if you get hit by rain at the front of the Jock Stein stand, particularly when it’s raining
I sit in row J of Jock Stein stand mate I cannot remember getting particularly wet when it rained. I like where I sit and doubt I would move.
Hope this helps.
KTF
HH
Hamiltontim
08:59 on 5 June, 2013
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Yes and no.
Not trying to be funny
but I think that KT would get the BEST from Broony. imo
HH
Mighty Tim
Cheers for the info, good man !!
HH
Parkheadcumsalford
08:30 on 5 June, 2013
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I think that there’s a bit of hoodwinking involved here.
Folk talk about the brilliant job that the scouting team / John Park etc
have done for the club – bringing in players and boosting their value
to such a level that it will make £x-amount for the club.
The last 2 players of note to be sold were – Aiden & Ki.
Now – as far as I’m aware – the above players were brought in before Neil
was in charge. So – how many / if any of these players that are trumpeted
have made £millions for Celtic ?
The 2 stand outs just now appear to be – Gary Hoooper & Big Vic67
But the thing is – none of the players brought in over the last 3 years have made tha club any money of note. And, it disney seem like we’re chasing potential suitors away from the front door. imo
HH
Kev J
I think if we had got them both when they left Hibs it would have been a good move.
I think Thompson has lost a lot of drive. The orcs knocked the skill out of him.
The last couple of games against us I thought he looked out his depth, considering what talent he had first time at Hibs.
As for Broonie I am a big fan. I think we only realise what he does for the team when he is missing. Broonie would be my number 1 name on team sheet every week.
Just my opinion mate.
KTF
HH
KevJungle,
Your original point,if I understood it correctly,was putting forward a case in favour of Celtic signing Kevin Thomson.
My response was with regard to that player alone.
For info re. Kevin Thomson
He has played less than 200 games in his career at age 28 (scoring a whopping 5 goals in the process)
He suffered 2 serious injuries while a rangers player and another while at Boro as well as numerous other injuries.
He made zero impact while at Boro.
Similar since returning to Hibs.
Never blessed with any pace,KT now appears to be even slower than ever (eg the Scottish Cup Final)
I’ll ask again,with your response hopefully being with regard to KT,what do you think he has (or can regain) that would make him a potential asset for Celtic?
What have you seen of him over the last 3 seasons which would support your view?
Kev J
That’s not what I asked though.
Do youn think that Kevin Thompson is a better player than Scott Brown?
mighty tim
09:12 on 5 June, 2013
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Respect M8
Hail Hail
James Connolly born today 1868.
Keep it lit.
HH
SSN
Just said that Hugh Dallas UEFA Ref Developnent has spoken to the England u21s in Israel. Telling what to expect from Refs in the tournament.
He finished with a comedy routine of mainly Jewish and Catholic jokes.
“A Rabbi and a priest……..”
We ‘ve got plenty of ole combative,energetic scufflers in the midfield.
We need someone with an eye for a pass, someone who lets the ball do the work.
medtim
09:12 on 5 June, 2013
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I hold up my hands and say that I’ve not seen a lot of him in the last 3 years but, I know that there’s a chemistry there that could take Broony onto a new level.
I jut think he’s(KT) worth a punt – that is all.
HH
Why all the dancing around on the Kevin Thompson debate ? He’s cack. It’s a non debate. You’d be as well asking why don’t we sign Kris Boyd – he’s cack as well. And if anyone thinks Scott Brown has only played 10 good games in the last 5 years then that person has not seen a lot of Celtic games.
KevJungle,
We’ll have to agree to differ on KT.
You are,of course,entitled to your opinion.
To steal one of your lines,I am now “aff oot”
cheers
medtim
Hamiltontim
09:13 on 5 June, 2013
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It’s the same answer again – Yes and No.
There are parts of KT’s play – drive / discipline / technique / toughness…that I like to see in a player.
I still say that – we’d get the best from Broony if KT was paired with him. imo
No more loaded questions please :)
HH
Blantyretim
Read your post from last night. Nerve damage is common after an osteotomy. When the surgeon is correcting the angle of the leg, imagine him pulling all muscles and nerves across at a thirty degree angle after the portion of bone is removed, very physical thing to do. Creates tearing in the nerves.
It can take a year to eighteen months to get repair and all feeling back into the damaged area. The feeling might never come back but you will recover fully and walk normally so don’t let it get you down.
I have sufficient nerve damage as I had two osteotomies that I cannot “walk on my heels” anymore. Those of you who have no idea what I am talking about try it, my right foot “drops” to the floor because of nerve damage.
Patience is a virtue and I know how frustrating it is but you will come through the other side. That I can promise you.
Keep the Faith!
RobinBhoy
Henriks Sombrero
09:23 on 5 June, 2013
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We’re having the debate so that we’ll no spend the rest of the day trying to work oot what the ‘huns’ a really called :)
And, before ye start getting all uppity…SB is on almost £30k a week of YOUR money…
….is he worth it ? Hmmm
HH
medtim
09:24 on 5 June, 2013
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Nice to talk M8
Take Care when yer – Aff oot :)
God Bless
Kevjungle
Think u got out at wrong side of bed or you have no plans to go off outt so your looking for some fun.
Kevin thomson ? seriously
Scott brown has been great past 2seasons , joe ledley is twice the player thomson is or ever was.
Regarding player for profit
Frazer,izzy,wilson,lustig,kayal,ledley,matthews,commons,hooper,vic,stokes.
If any them were sold tomorrow there would be profit on them.
Keep the faith buddy
Kev
how are you? Well I hope.
I normally agree with your views on here.
Not on this occasion!
No way would adding KT improve our team in my opinion.
I’d like to see us make a move for Bakary Sako. Great player. Left sided midfield player who we’d get for about £3m. Wants away. £25k a week at present, which may be the stumbling block as he’s sure to get offers of more than that from an EPL side. Worth a cheeky wee bid though.
Fitba tonight ——-
European Under 21 Championship .
England v Italy .
Heard Italy’s Manager [ Devis Mangia ] say this —
” England are bigger and more muscular than us but football is played with the feet and the brain. . “..
Lovely day —-way down south..30 degrees at 10 30 . The very unusual strong cold wind has gone . Work done —–it’s beach time .
Anyone got a link to the bbc’s list of ebt recipients? I used to have it on my bookmarks, now it only goes to the story, but the list has mysteriously disappeared. Hmmmmmm
proudbhoy
09:31 on 5 June, 2013
Kevjungle
Regarding player for profit
Frazer,izzy,wilson,lustig,kayal,ledley,matthews,commons,hooper,vic,stokes.
If any them were sold tomorrow there would be profit on them.
Keep the faith buddy
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Hooper n Vic – Definite profit. imo
As for the rest – Hmmm ?
Nae fawin oot :)))
Hail Hail
If I remember correctly, there was no legned or beast on the list.
Southside
Alan Hutton £364,000
Hutton made his debut in 2002 and featured in 94 Rangers games, before a £9million move to Spurs.
Alex McLeish £1.7million
McLeish managed Rangers from 2001-06.
Alex Rae £569,000
Midfielder who arrived at Ibrox in 2004 and spent two years there. He played 34 games and scored once.
Andrei Kanchelskis £145,000
Russian winger arrived from Fiorentina in 1998 for £5.5million. Moved four years later to Southampton.
Andrew Dickson £33,000
Head of football administration at Rangers since 2003. Previously financial controller at Ibrox club.
Arthur Numan £510,000
Dutch full-back arrived at Rangers from PSV Eindhoven in 1998 for £4.5million. Played 118 times.
Barry Ferguson £2.5million
Former youth player who became Rangers captain. Played at Ibrox from 1996-2003 and 2005-2009.
Bert Konterman £300,000
Dutch defender signed by Dick Advocaat for £4.5million in 2000. Played 79 matches for Rangers.
Bert Van Lingen £65,000
Assistant manager under Dick Advocaat from 1998 to 2002.
Billy Dodds £190,000
Arrived in a £1.5million deal from Dundee United. Scored 21 goals in four years.
Bob Malcolm £125,000
Central defender started his career with Rangers in 1997. Played 88 games. Left for Derby County in 2006.
Campbell Ogilvie £95,000
At club from 1978 to 2005 as general secretary and later a director. Now SFA president.
Carlos Cuellar £448,255
Spanish centre-half arrived from Osasuna in deal worth £2.37million in 2007. Moved to Aston Villa in 2008.
Chris Burke £55,000
Started career at Rangers, playing 96 games from 2002 to 2009. Left for Cardiff City.
Christian Nerlinger £1.8million
German midfielder signed from Borrusia Dortmund in 2001 and left in 2004.
Claudio Caniggia £1million
Argentinian World Cup finalist signed from Dundee for £1million in 2001. He played 50 timess.
Craig Moore £1.1million
Australian centre-half played more than 90 games from 1994-1998. Returned in 1999 and stayed until 2005.
Dado Prso £1.9million
Croatian striker was free transfer in 2004. Scored 50 goals in 108 games. Left for Dinamo Zagreb in 2007.
Dan Eggen £68,000
Norwegian central defender signed in 2003 from Spanish club Alaves. Did not appear for the first team.
Sir David Murray £6.3million
Owned club from 1988-2011. They won 15 titles and 26 cups. Sold shares to Craig Whyte for £1.
Dick Advocaat £1.5million
Rangers manager from 1998-2002. Spent almost £74million to win five trophies, including two titles.
Douglas Odam £119,000
Finance director for 15 years. Left club in 2003 to take up a role within Sir David Murray’s business empire.
Egil Ostenstad £370,000
Norwegian forward signed from Blackburn on free transfer in 2003. No goals in his 11 games.
Fernando Ricksen £684,225
Dutch right-back signed in 2000 from AZ Alkmaar for £3.75million. Scored 13 times in 182 games. Left in 2006.
Federico Nieto £24,500
Argentine striker joined on loan deal in 2005 from Almagro. Scored once in three matches.
Gavin Rae £376,000
Midfielder joined Rangers from Dundee in 2004 for a fee of £250,000. Transferred to Cardiff in 2007.
George Adams £30,000
Ex-player was head of youth development between 2003-2005.
Graeme Souness £30,000
Player-manager of Rangers from 1986-1991.
Gregory Vignal £173,000
French defender joined on loan from Liverpool in 2004 and played 43 times. Joined Portsmouth in 2005.
Ian McGuinness £25,400
Ibrox club doctor was sacked after Paul Le Guen left. Moved on to Newcastle United and then joined Aston Villa.
Ian Murray £95,000
Midfielder was free transfer from Hibernian in 2006. Played 43 games. Left in 2007.
Jan Wouters £285,000
Former Dutch midfielder joined as a coach under Dick Advocaat, then Alex McLeish. Left in 2006.
Jean-Alain Boumsong £630,000
French centre-half joined in 2004 on free transfer. Signed for Newcastle for £8million after just 18 games.
Jerome Bonnissel £48,000
French left-back arrived in 2003 from Bordeaux. Played three games before joining Fulham.
Jesper Christiansen £320,000
Danish goalkeeper signed in 2000 as injury cover. Played three times and left in 2004.
Joel Le Hir £28,275
Paul Le Guen appointed physiotherapist from 2006 to 2007. Now with Le Guen at Oman national team.
John Greig £40,000
Played for club from 1961-1978. Manage Rangers from 1978 to 1983. Later became a director.
John McClelland £225,000
Appointed a director in 2000. Was chairman from 2002 to 2004. Resigned as non-executive director last year.
Julien Rodriguez £638,000
French centre-half signed from Monaco in 2005 for £1million. Played 34 matches then left for Marseille in 2007.
Kevin Muscat £1million
Australian defender joined from Wolves in 2002 on free transfer. Played 22 games. Joined Millwall in 2003.
Kris Boyd £215,000
Signed from Kilmarnock in 2006 for £500,000. Scored 101 goals. Joined Middlesbrough in 2010.
Libor Sionko £178,000
Czech midfielder signed from Austria Vienna in 2006. Played 18 matches. Joined Copenhagen in 2007.
Lorenzo Amoruso £639,000
Italian defender cost £4m from Fiorentina in 1997. Moved to Blackburn Rovers for £1.4million in 2003.
Martin Bain £249,000
Chief executive of Rangers from 2005 to 2011. Resigned after David Murray sold club to Craig Whyte for £1.
Marvin Andrews £316,025
Centre-half from Trinidad and Tobago joined from Livingston in 2004. Played 43 matches, scoring four times.
Maurice Ross £120,000
Played 78 games for Rangers from 2000 to 2005, before moving to Sheffield Wednesday.
Michael Ball £1.4m
English left-back signed from Everton in 2001 for £6.5million. Played 55 games. Joined PSV Eindhoven in 2005.
Michael Mols £260,000
Dutch striker joined Rangers under Dick Advocaat. He arrived in 1999 and spent five years at Ibrox.
Mikel Arteta £674,603
Spanish midfielder joined in 2002 and played 50 matches, scoring 12 goals. Moved to Everton.
Nacho Novo £1.2m
Spanish striker joined in 2004 from Dundee for £450,000. Played 178 games in six years, scoring 47 times.
Neil McCann £500,000
Winger joined from Hearts in 1998 for £2million and played more than 100 games. Now a media pundit for Sky Sports.
Nuno Capucho £970,000
Portugal winger who arrived in 2003 for £700,000. Featured in 22 games, scoring five goals.
Olivier Bernard £224,000
French defender arrived on a free transfer in 2005. Played nine times.
Paolo Vanoli £592,000
Italian left-back joined from Bologna in 2003 and played in 28 matches for Rangers, scoring once.
Paul Le Guen £201,250
French manager replaced Alex McLeish in 2006. Left in January 2007 after a string of poor results.
Pedro Mendes £1million
Portuguese midfielder joined in 2008 for £3million. Played 39 games and joined Vitória Guimarães in 2010.
Peter Lovenkrands £902,000
Danish winger arrived in 2000 from Akademisk Boldklub for £1.3million. Played 129 games and scored 37 times.
Robert Reilly £105,000
Rangers’ commercial director and helped generate income for the Ibrox club.
Ronald De Boer £1.2million
Dutch midfielder joined in 2000 under Dick Advocaat. Scored 39 goals in four years for the club.
Ronald Waterreus £510,000
Dutch goalkeeper joined Rangers in 2004 from Manchester City. Played 49 matches for the Ibrox club.
Sasa Papac £319,000
Bosnian left-back arrived in 2006 from Austria Vienna for £450,000. Played 161 games. Left in May 2012.
Sotirios Kyrgiakos £532,200
Greek centre-half signed from Panathinaikos in 2005. Left in 2006. Played 54 matches and scored once.
Stefan Klos £2million
German international keeper signed in 1999 for £800,000. Played more than 200 times. Left in 2007 to join Bayer Leverkusen.
Stephane Wiertelak £28,275
French fitness-physiotherapy coach joined Rangers in 2006 under Le Guen. Now works at Rennes.
Steven Davis £600,000
Northern Ireland midfielder and club captain. Played more than 140 times, scoring 17 goals.
Steven Smith £7500
Defender came through youth ranks and made debut in 2004. Moved to Norwich then on to US side Portland Timbers.
Steven Thompson £485,000
Joined from Dundee Utd in 2003 for £200,000. Left in 2006 to join Cardiff City.
Tero Penttila £140,000
Finnish defender joined in 1999 for £300,000 from Haka Valkeakoski. Left Rangers in 2002 to join HJK Helsinki.
Thomas Buffel £1.2million
Belgian midfielder joined in 2005 for £2.3million from Feyenoord. Scored 11 goals and left in 2008.
Tore Andre Flo £1.3million
Norwegian striker joined from Chelsea in 2000 for £12million. Scored 39 times for Rangers. Sold for £6.75million to Sunderland in 2002.
Yves Colleau £106,200
Former French midfielder served as assistant to Paul Le Guen at Rennes, Lyon and Rangers from 2006 to 2007.
Zurab Khizanishvili £405,000
Georgian defender joined on a free transfer from Dundee in 2003. Moved to Blackburn Rovers in 2005.
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Hope that helps Southside