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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proudbhoy 15:53 on 4 June, 2013
Strange that stokes refused deal
Lenny wants him. He wants to stay.
Should be straight forward.
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Standard practice in most negotiations. Both parties will eventually strike a deal if they are keen to do so.
SoT-Stuart Pearce is Engerland U 21 coach……tells you all you need to know about them being so primitive in international football.
saint stivs
14:21 on 4 June, 2013Stuart Slater was a very talented footballer.He had one game against the Deid yins were he was outstanding, had several shots saved, and no luck what so ever, and we got beat.He was at Celtic at the wrong time. And it just didnt work.
I watched him for us, he was a player, just didn’t get that wee rub of the green, remember Tommy Coyne and Mark McGee initially having the same problem, then it clicked…
HH
19lisbobboy67
That is exactly the point I put to AD Bryce that the Derry story had the opposite effect from that claimed.
As it stands The Rangers are out of Europe for three years should they qualify via SC because they were liquidated and took their trading history with them.
The idea that a club and company can trade as seperate entities is absurd and would allow all clubs if Art12 did not stop it running a coach and horses through not only UEFA rules but normal business practice.
Did Southampton not try that ruse on England to get short shrift?
What happened in Scotland was the SFA hid behind the unpaid tax/ unaudited accounts reasons for not putting The Rangers forward for a licence knowing full well UEFA would knock such an application back for the same reasons they knocked back Derry City under Art 12.
Now if after 3 years exile UEFA decide to take an earlier coefficient into account they should clarify on what basis, but it was a leap of desperation to say it was because after 3 years UEFA treat Derry as the same club as the liquidated one.
To do so removes a disincentive for clubs to behave in a delinquent manner so UEFA might have some explaining to do.
World record number of woes for the scrofulous cash strapped Pharisees.
Tom McLoughlin, Just in and scrolled back and saw your very courageous letter. Like all others here extremely sorry to hear your news.I don’t wish to offer platitudes, but this disease can and often is beaten. You have a fight on your hands amigo but its a fight you can win, keep positive, keep posting. I will say a prayer that you make a complete recovery.
GCT/Tom McLaughlin
So sorry to hear your news. You know Josephine & myself will be thinking & praying for you at this difficult time. My dad, 89, has came through successfully twice. You are a fighter, can tell from your coupon, keep up the fight & stay strong. Can never thank you enough for what you done for us 3years ago. Candles a plenty at the weekend. I know you have just returned to your faith, get along to the cracking wee chapel in Surfers & hope your prayers are answered.
Hx2
Paul
Afternoon All,
I have posted previously re the ‘name the bridge’ competition for the new bridge over the Forth.
There is three days remaining and the shortlist is Caledonia Bridge, Queensferry Crossing and St. Margaret’s Crossing.
I don’t think I need to give you my vote in this wee best country in the world.
http://www.namethebridge.co.uk/
Hail Hail
Ryan\O/D
Tom McLaughlin- Really sorry to hear of you terrible news.
My thoughts are with you.
Keep up the good fight.
Auldheid.
My money would be on uefa replying that they are ineligible due to lack of accounts last season. don’t have faith in any football governing bodies
Tom McLaughlin
Devasting news for you and your family -hope the treatment is successful. You will be in my prayers.
Going back in for Doyle is underwhelming in the extreme. Decent enough player but poor scoring record, won’t improve and no sell on value. If we were to sign him & Russell then that would make it a bit more exciting a signing.
What Doyle would do is use his experience to help develop our young strikers like Watt and hopefully Russell. Hope Stokesy re-signs as well.
I am looking forward to seeing Doyle next season -in the english 3rd tier playing port vale -not for Celtic surely
Auldheid
Hamdump, Edinburgh, London, – and Nyon?
The one constant throughout the whole charade have been Celtic, who have remained silent recognising that we are unable and unwilling to become involved in the fraud, for fear of the safety continuation and wellbeing of Celtic supporters living in Scotland.
Yes, it’s that serious.
In the long term the major shareholder in Celtic, has no vision or perspective of leading Celtic out of Glasgow, it’s the SPL and chipping away for SFA reform, or nothing.
European maurauding sevconians are a mirage, and like you say, it might never happen.
@the_eriugena: Photo: Neil Lennon launches the ‘Dublin Decider’ match against Liverpool
https://t.co/SudLPemWOk
Photo @AVIVAStadium
@Pmacgiollabhain: Ledley, Samaras and Brown want to finish their careers at Celtic.
Neil Lennon Press Confetence
“All yours,
Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka—–ya——-ya!
All yours,
Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka——-ya—–ya!”
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@Pmacgiollabhain: Asked about his own position. He’s happy where he is.
Ryan @ 16:17
Vote posted ……….maggie!!!!!! ©(Soccer am)
:-)
So, Richard Gough’s former ‘girlfriend’ has been busted with a houseful of cannabis and Neil Lennon is the main talking point in the headline and the story because he lives in the same building.
Admittedly, it is ridiculous to go with the ex-girlfriend of Gough angle.
16 Roads
Pal..
You goat That Right..awe.. Right.
Attitude.. Attitude.. Attitude..and Mair Attitude.
( Provided..of course.. It is the RIGHT Wan!)
Is the Whole Ball o’ Beeswax.
Bercovic?? Had a Stinkin’ Attitude..
Ledley?
He hisnae..well.. Any..speak of.
Ah wid spell Ledley’s attitude, using… the Lower Case..
He Strikes me as Being Too Reticent, in his role ,as a Fitba’Player, fur Ma Likin’.
Ah plump fur the a Mair Ebullient Kind..
Example?
Well.. Broonie… Sammi.. Commons.. Charlie..Izzy..
Stokesy..?
Only, saw it…wance..
in his LAST GAME agin The Hibs..
in
that yin..Stokesy, goat it Right.
They tell me that Young Fig Newton his the Right Attitude.
If he his..
then..
Lenny..
Whit ur ye waitin’ Fur?
Johnny Ar, his the Right wan ,as weel..
So..
Neil.. Gie the Young Fellah that Call.
If ye don’t .. Ye’ live tae regret it.
And.. again.. while Ah Hiv yer ear..
Neil..
Doyle , His NEVER bin a Prolific Goal Scorer..
So
Whit Maks ye think he wull Suddenly, experience some kinda a..
Miraculous Transformation..and become the Next King o’ Kings.. when he pulls oan a Celtic Shirt?
Neil.. Ye ur a Dreamer.
Fuggettaboot.. Doyle.
Go fur..
Tom Pope..instead.. He knows the wey tae the Cross.
Kojo
Still.Laughin’
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
@Pmacgiollabhain: Very keen to keep Stokes. New contract offered. It has been refused, but confident he will re-sign
@Pmacgiollabhain: Balde signing. “the silly season” nonsense
@Pmacgiollabhain: I am in a precious position. I am in a very stable job. I still have a lot to do at Celtic
Gold coast Tom just seen your post devastating news for you and your family no need to say you have the support of everyone on here for the battle that lies ahead,go on and win it mate
Karen Thomson is a man ???????
Please check
Gold Coast Tom – Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Stay Strong.
Tontime Tim @14.28,
More or less, agree with every word. Ghod, we had some wonderful footballers then, and Alex Byrne was one of the best. (No need for me to mention Charlie Gallagher again, as I have mentioned it repeatedly on here that he is my all time favourite Celtic player.)
Doyle reputed to be on 40k a week,we will offer less than half of that,should put an end to that one.
I would be very surprised indeed if we sign Kevin Doyle!
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
STV Grant – Rangers will be unable to field any of their pre-contract signings for up to six games of the new season if league reconstruction plans are voted through.
STV has obtained a copy of the proposed rules for the new Scottish Professional Football League – the proposed single league body for senior football in the country.
The regulations forbid the use of trialists in any league match across all four divisions or in League Cup matches.
– Thanks Grant for raising this and allowing Sevconians to go looking for change now ya brown brogued lacky!
HH
Would much rather have Russell than Doyle!
HH
That cannabis story is the worst kind of ole Hungoughery.
I was delighted when Stuart Slater signed, as I had seen him playing for West Ham, who used to be a football team. Never understood why things didn’t work out in the Hoops.
Just received my own personal WillieWallace autographed book today.
I wonder how many of them there are in sunny Paris?
Looks great!
It will take me on a great wee trip down memory lane – thanks to all involved in the project !
Gardez la Foi
Row Z…
I think everybody would agree with you, Russell over Doyle every day of the week…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy
Are you surprised Russell isn’t more in demand?
Lennybhoy…
Doyle fails the same ‘test’ as Richard Dunne that Lenny refers to today
HH
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