By all accounts, Virgil van Dijk has had an excellent season for Southampton and now has a trio of the Premier League’s wealthiest clubs on his tail. We knew he was a player when he left as a 23-year-old two years ago, but you don’t really know how a player will measure up in a new environment until he gets there.
Scottish club have suffered from this previously, as players with decent EPL experience under their belts have not cut it herem even Bundesliga players, in the case of Teemu Pukki. Virgil’s success, and that of Victor Wanyama and ‘England’s number one’, reflects on everyone in the current Celtic squad.
You and I watched Celtic bridge the gap between selling our players in the £4m – £6m bracket, to selling between £10m and £12m. But we have hitherto been unable to fetch the kind of money the Portuguese regularly get for their top players (well into the £30m category).
If Virgil van Dijk leaves Southampton for north of £50m, not only will Celtic earn 10% of the fee, at a stroke it will increase the value of our playing squad, whenever the next EPL club comes asking.
Within just over a year of leaving Celtic, I have it on excellent authority that Virgil increased his wages by a factor of 10. His next move, by necessity, will see him earn over £100k per week. Celtic will not compete with those wages; players will not reject them to continue to enjoy our special club. We live in an era where Celtic players can one day aspire to earn £20m over a four year contract (elsewhere).
The migration south will continue, but if it is appropriately compensated, the opportunity for growth at Celtic will not diminish. It could even improve. Good luck to you, Virgil.
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DD, it was a pleasure I’m glad to hear you are better. OldTim certainly took a new lease of life when you appeared, lol ;-)
One interesting piece of trivia is that the new Celtic home strip is cheaper in Lisbon than CP as Kölncelt will testify.
Seems Southampton have slapped a £70 million price tag on big Virgil,hopefully they won’t accept a penny less
https://twitter.com/swooptransfer/status/870413232175013888
Lionsroar67
Grrrrrrrr, I really liked them suede shoes, same size as me anaw…………………………………………:_)
HH Bruv and I’m so happy you’re safely home.
WITS out
From my quick scan through the news on signings, it looks like the bold Pedro is going to be building a complete side.
Not the best way to negotiate a couple of very early Europa qualifiers.
Brendan started with a core squad and moulded them into an irrestible and invincible force.
We had a foundation, a confident, courageous captain, experienced defenders, an international goalkeeper, a 40 goal striker and an on loan classy winger.
The addition of Sinclair and Dembele helped ease the load on LG’s goal scoring shoulders.
The rest is historic.
Pedro has?
An over the hill striker as captain and a squad of dross?
In the games we faced them, I didn’t see a player who would get a seat on our bench.
Another year of mediocrity for the Govan Sufferers beckons.
Watching Mexico v Ireland
3-0 to Mexico and one thing that stands out is we dodged a bullet with that defender Duffy who was linked with us last season.
An absolute dumpling who has not put a foot right.
Would rather hear who is signing for development squad than anything that signs for Ther anger.
More interested in who is out on loan and coming back than who signs for Ther anger.
Celtic blog.
Stop oxygenating the deidyins.
Enough reporters waiting to be telt what to write bout the new club, nae need for Celtic fans to be commenting.kack is kack, nowt will change there.
Girn over Celts:-)
HH
John Kennedy: Stuart Armstrong will place happiness and success above money to stay with Celtic
The Herald: Graeme Macpherson
JOHN KENNEDY, the Celtic first-team coach, expects Stuart Armstrong will place “happiness and winning things” above financial gains by committing his long-term future to the club. The forward has been an integral figure in Celtic’s treble-winning season but has now entered the final year of his contract. Talks are securing an extension are now underway and Kennedy believes Armstrong will turn his back on a move to England to stay with Celtic.
“Stuart loves his time here and is thoroughly enjoying being where he is at the moment,” said the former Celtic defender. “From speaking to him he wants to be here. It’s just a case of getting things ironed out contractually.
“Stuart is playing the best football of his life, he’s broken into the international scene, and he’s just won three trophies, so I think he sees being here is a good thing for him. You know you go somewhere else and it might not work out so well. He’s a clever boy and he’s been making all the right noises in terms of where he wants to play his football. So let’s hope we get that sorted sooner rather than later.
“Obviously financially there are big incentives moving to England but the most important thing in football, and outwith that, happiness. All of our players are in a terrific place. They all really enjoy coming into work every day, going in playing in front of 60,000 fans who are the best in the world and you go and win trophies.
“When you’re in your football career the three things you want are happiness, being in a good place and winning things, and our players are enjoying that at the moment. It’s important we keep this group together, we keep moving forward. The morale and happiness within the group has been great all season.”
Kennedy believes Armstrong could also become Celtic captain one day. “Yes, potentially. The manager has given him the opportunity to do that at times this season. He’s that type. When he steps on the training pitch he a bit like Scott Brown – a different type in terms of how he applies himself – but he’s a super professional, very intelligent and the more time he spends here he gets a greater understanding of what this club is about.
“When you become captain of this club it’s important you understand that, the expectation of the fans, the history of the club and the actual feeling you get here. It’s very special. He is now getting to that point. He’s had a few seasons and let’s hope he can have a few more and you never know what will happen in the future with him.
“He’s an important player for us. The manager has spoken to him – everyone has – and he’s made a big impact this season in terms of what he’s done on the pitch. But off the pitch he is a terrific character and the type of personality you want to have at your club.
“We want to make sure contractually we’ve got him tied down and he can concentrate on his football again rather than worrying about what’s going on off the pitch.”
Football is all about happiness and enjoyment, for both supporters and players. Celtic gives you both.
Can money buy happiness. To be honest, don’t know. Maybe Gary Hooper et al would be better qualified to answer.
HH to all who support the bestest club in the whole wide world.
An Tearmann.
I can’t say too much on blog.
L.D. maybe Bolton.
Hail Hail my friend.
Good morning friends and a Big Happy FRiday from a damp, drizzly, grey and cloudy East Kilbride.
Morning, head case on the bearsden saying the likes of Alves will be using us as a steppingstone the EPL . Fool some of the peepil some of the time . Fool thems all of the time
Davidopoulos here with your morning dose of triumphalism…
See years from now, Celtic supporters when trying to explain that they have endured hardship while following their team will say “I remember the Ronny Deila years!”.
Makes you think…
Weebawbabbity. 6.48
Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
Fool me thrice, we are the people :-))
Good morning CQN from a bright,dry and sunny East Devon.
John Kennedy`s comment on happiness gave cause for me to think of my home spun philosophy wjich has served me through the years. If we take health as a give ( and I know it is not) then these are the three areas for consideration towards a happy life:
a) Where you live;
b) What your main occupation is ( Including retirement and unemployment);
c) Who your friends are.
Celtic, of course, can be considered part of b) and c).
I am now about to indulge in all three by going off to the golf,
Cheerio for now,
JJ
PS
I realise the above post is only loosely Celtic related but it is the Close Season after all.
Davidopolous
Ol` Einstein ( related to Jock?) knew what he was talking of when he mentioned things being relative.
JJ
HOT SMOKED
Hmm your pearl of wisdom has me examining some of my life choices…well, a) and b)…
Enjoy the golf!
HOT SMOKED on 2ND JUNE 2017 7:01 AM
Davidopolous
Ol` Einstein ( related to Jock?) knew what he was talking of when he mentioned things being relative.
JJ
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Them Sevco Peepul haven’t paid attention to Einstein’s quote about the definition of madness because they probably think he was a fenian…
Just to annoy the orcs even more people have been camping out overnight for the opening of s coffee shop who sell Tim Bits
Timmys or Tim Hortons to our Canadian cousins has opened in Glasgow ☘️☘️☘️
Tims everywhere in Glasgow
BLANTYRETIM
This reminds me of that Dr Zeuss book Horton Hears The Hoops…
BT
Just read there were half wits sleeping out all night to be first in queue for a cavfefe. World sure has some loons.
MWD
hi bhoys good morning from a rain soaked west cheshire
Chelsea paid £150.8m by Premier League after winning 2016-17 title
From the section Football
Chelsea celebrate winning the Premier League trophy
Chelsea won the title – and received almost £151m from the Premier League
Chelsea were paid £150.8m by the Premier League after winning the 2016-17 title – 50% more than the top earners in 2015-16.
The 2016-17 season was the first of the latest TV deal and saw a total of almost £2.4bn paid to the 20 clubs – up from £1.6bn last season.
Bottom club Sunderland got £93.471m – more than the £93.219m 2015-16 winners Leicester pocketed the previous season.
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How can Celtic compete? Especially when you see how they reward failure – look at Sunderland.
Enjoyed the article in the Mag on members of the Stein family contacting CQN about the t-shirts.
A good while back, I remember TWC mentioning the possibility of posters having a Celtic-related profile picture beside their moniker. I quickly ‘baggsied’ Big Jock, and just wanted to say that if it ever transpires, any of the photos in that article would do, although I could see one poster in particular wanting first option on the one of The Big Man, The Big Cup, and Bobby Murdoch!
Calling BLANTYRE TIM.
I can’t email or text u, can you phone me asap ?
HH mate
Moderators / P67, can you please reinstate my Lisbon sclaffbaw 17 update post, or at least have the courtesy to tell me why it was removed without comment.
I praised the golfers and named a few winners, had a wee laugh at myself and shamed a couple who failed to turn up and pay, thus affecting my pocket and the charity output.
I didn’t swear or personally abuse anyone so why the hard handed censorship?
Please reinstate the post or at the very least have the decency to tell me why it was removed.
Scullybhoy
When the next TV rights deal comes up for renewal you have delegates from the clubs/league who have an agreed price that they are willing to allow the product to be broadcast for, you do not settle for the utter pittance being given now, I would not sell the rights to the SPL for anything less than £20m per club, if its no deal you go pay per view, and return to 3pm kick offs on a Saturday or whatever suits individual clubs to play matches, Doncaster Regan etc OUT
Dessybhoy- We should have our own TV rights, as well as being part of a deal for the League.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
I think there was an errant f work…albeit with a “k” missing…
Ahm no a Mod by the way.
I don’t even like Ben Sherman shirts…
Bada Bing
Is it part of the league rules that TV marketing is done on a league basis rather than individual clubs? the only way Celtic will get a TV deal to match the interest in the club is by being in another league or having its own TV rights, hiring someone like Edddie Hearn who is doing an incredible job stimulating interest in Boxing and Darts and see how that takes off, getting scraps from SKY is not for me, however the league/ clubs need to get off their knees when dealing with SKY, I have seen no evidence that they are competent in negotiating any commercial deals.
dessybhoy on 2nd June 2017 8:37 am
Scullybhoy
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I am with you on that, but you are also correct when you point out the incompetence of those who run Scottish football.
BIGPACKY
I read your post yesterday re advice on your vote. In the absence of any other replies…
If Labour genuinely has little chance in your constituency,cast your vote where it can still be of use to them.
Cryptic,but you know it makes sense!
1992 election,I stayed in Wimbledon. My sister came home from work just as the Conservative rep was leaving-after an hour or so of coffee,biscuits and general chit-chat.
“WTF?!” she demanded. I told her I’d have kept him longer as it meant he couldn’t canvass elsewhere during that time!
ACGR
Those photies fair brightened my nightshift,bud. As did the chat,of course.
HH.
Good morning CQN from Dumbreck, which has a weather pattern of its own due to its proximity to Mordor. Looking forward to a small libation in BB’s this afternoon with Richie and some mutual mates. Need to visit the bank first to mortgage the house as an afternoon in BB’s will be more expensive than my visit to Lisbon.
No wonder Fraser wears an eye patch – Pirates of the Merchant City (Pedros lost Warchest)
Starring:
Bruno Alves as Long John Silver
Chris Jack as himself, Jack the Cabin boy
K Miller as the Ship’s Monkey
A Halliday as Seaman Staines
J Garner as Master Bates
Davidopoulos on 2nd June 2017 8:42 am
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
I think there was an errant f work…albeit with a “k” missing…
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So not so different from what I see on here on a daily basis then.
Thanks D.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust
So fuggin’ true mate…