Great news that Mikael Lustig and Emilio Izaguirre have extended their contracts until 2017. Footballers’ careers flow on a few distinct tracks. Some are too hot for their clubs to retain, Victor Wanyama, who declined a contract renewal with almost 3 years of his initial deal remaining, fell into this category. Some, like Georgios Samaras, will represent diminishing value to their clubs, and attract only diminishing contracts.
I could make an argument that the players in the third category, who are highly valuable to their club, but are not so valuable that they are impossible to retain, are more important than the latter.
It’s important for Celtic to have outstanding achievers (especially up front) but clubs find it difficult to remain on-strategy if they have significant churn each season. Transfer income is great, and often needed, but ideally you would look at your squad around this time of the year and want to change no more than 3 players over the summer.
I reckon Celtic should be able to hold onto Lustig, Izaguirre, Matthews, Ambrose, Brown, Commons, Mulgrew, Stokes and Forrest until the club want to move them on. These players are the mainstay of our squad, hopefully Johansen will prove to be too. Forster and van Dijk fall into the same category as Wanyama and Hooper – they will have high paying options in England.
Forster and van Dijk will help get us into and compete in the Champions League, but two or three gems are useless if they are surrounded by players less polished bling.
The last 24 hours has been a salutary lesson on what will continue to happen until Celtic appoint a manager. The Daily Mail got the ball rolling when someone told them Roy Keane was leaving Dublin to speak to Celtic. This was good information, in as much as it was true, Celtic did meet Roy Keane, but the ‘paper put inappropriate weight upon it.
Soon everyone and their dog was reporting the deal was done. Which surprised Celtic.
Today’s news – there is no news.
‘News’ will continue to break and eventually one story will actually be the news we’re waiting for. There is value (reputation and advertising) in rushing out with a story before it’s confirmed or others are doing the same, and little consequence (zero damage to reputation and you get to keep the ad money) in getting it wrong, so stay tuned for the next instalment. Only this week, Pope Francis was talking about papal retirement, maybe he has another gig in mind.
London Calling
Let me know if you would like to attend the CQN Question and Answer evening at the Manor Club, Wimbledon, on 21 June, with a confirmed line-up of Lisbon Lion, John Hughes, and our own Brogan Rogan and Auldheid, celticquicknews@gmail.com
Visit the CQN Bookstore to get Tommy Gemmell to sign your personal copy of his tome, All the Best.
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MWD- nice piece of clever cloggery from ole Davie Shulman.
Is Blair Sturrock not the son of Paul?
“Almost everybody born in Scotland doesn’t live there anymore….. . . I don’t wear anything green’
where do you start with that wee nugget of scrofulosophy?
SFTB
WHAT WERE THE HABITS THAT CAUGHT UP WITH ALAN THOMSON?
TT
timjim
16:23 on 30 May, 2014
Tim Tanium
15:50 on
30 May, 2014
Paul67
Happy that Emilio and Mikael have signed new contracts but in the absence of a manager and an assistant manager who has decided that they are part of the managers plans for the future? I believe them to be good players and valuable assets but will the new manager believe the same. Or will the new manager not have a say on signing policy and just be a first team coach?
Just askin….
I asked a similar question earlier. Who is making these decisions?????
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Kevin Bacon decided this one. Absolute no brainer to tie these ghuys in before World Cup (in izzie’s case) and final year of contracts.
Anyone who didn’t see them as keepers should have their celtic scarves and CQN speedos confiscated forthwith!
I agree there’s a far wider issue of governance and lines of responsibility that Many of us would like more transparency on – ie does PL make 100% of the decisions or just 98?!!?
But keeping these guys is a decision the ballbhoys would have been able to her right. IMHO.
HH jamesgang
Got to love the guys on here who drool over coaches we know virtually nothing about!
Latest is this guy Paul Clement -he must be brilliant then -working at RM and PSG !
However being brutally honest how many of our players would get a game for those clubs?
Does this guy have any idea about our club or the league we play in?
Yet he must be better than Keane!
Let’s see how many clubs rush to sign up this guy -I would suspect that perhaps not that many -a bit the last wunderkind AVB- that went well for Chelscum and Spurs!
Keane gets my vote because his appointment would signal that DD might spend a bit more on players + the guy is a real Tim+ he is box office
Still think it won’t happen -because of RK family not wanting to come up here and be exposed to the nonsense that goes along with the job of being our manager!
HH
timjim
16:23 on 30 May, 2014
Tim Tanium
15:50 on
30 May, 2014
Paul67
Happy that Emilio and Mikael have signed new contracts but in the absence of a manager and an assistant manager who has decided that they are part of the managers plans for the future? I believe them to be good players and valuable assets but will the new manager believe the same. Or will the new manager not have a say on signing policy and just be a first team coach?
Just askin….
I asked a similar question earlier. Who is making these decisions?????
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Kevin Bacon decided this one. Absolute no brainer to tie these ghuys in before World Cup (in izzie’s case) and final year of contracts.
Anyone who didn’t see them as keepers should have their celtic scarves and CQN speedos confiscated forthwith!
I agree there’s a far wider issue of governance and lines of responsibility that Many of us would like more transparency on – ie does PL make 100% of the decisions or just 98?!!?
But keeping these guys is a decision the ballbhoys would have been able to get right. IMHO.
HH jamesgang
‘scrofulosophy’ has to be the word of the day.
Unusually large numbers of steak-bake eating Gregg’s customers walking through centre of town consuming their purchases. Is there a hidden significance? A clique?
HH jamesgang
TT
The important point is that Alan’s ability to persuade managers to pick him to play, and the ageing process had caught up with Alan. I have no wish to circulate rumours on here.
Players get frozen out by bosses all the time, young and old. Their careers are only ruined if they let them be ruined or contribute to it themselves.
Chris Sutton was not a success at Chelsea but their manager did not ruin him when he never picked him. Alan Thompson was a Bolton regular but often dropped by Villa. that did not ruin him. The Leeds and Hartlepool managements who failed to select him did not do so because WGS told them not to.
It is childish to blame your own faults on others.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS said:
GOLD COAST TOM
Nae offence,mate,but yer carping comment about carping comments re the new contracts signed by our first-choice full-backs are well up to your usual duplicitous standards.
Unanimous support on here for it.
Mate, I think you must be confused.
I have posted not one solitary word about the 2 full-backs signing new contracts. I have no problem whatsoever with that and have certainly not posted anything wither for or against it.
Unless of course you are able to prove otherwise by posting a link.
Thanks.
Back in….We lost, we didn’t connect, 16 – 4 on Dust 2, that is a bad scoreline but we at least won 4 rounds, noone was taking the Bull by the horns, or the testicles, to really influence things.
Teamwork will take you Everywhere.
Dontbrattbakkinanger
16:28 on 30 May, 2014
“Almost everybody born in Scotland doesn’t live there anymore….. . . I don’t wear anything green’
where do you start with that wee nugget of scrofulosophy?
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The olde roflcopter is whirling at that one, how sick is the mind when a colour offends, the sad thing is, I know a few who are ok saying it.
That is the Worst type of indoctrination ever. “Im no sitting on that seat because it is Green”. Ye couldnae make it up, adults as well.
jamesgang
Not arguing about the decision just wondering who is making them. I would have thought business like this would have been put on hold until the new manager arrived.
BMCW
Well actually from what I gather my flight in next fri. To Canada, and I have been told that the NARSA convention is on in Brampton (where I am staying) that weekend, I’m looking forward to the flight ………….lhttp://youtu.be/QlHH4rVSQ30
Any Bomber/Ibrox news?
Timjim
Hear you mate. Let’s hope it doesn’t signal too long a wait for a manager!
Don’t fancy seeing dermot in a trackie in the dugout at murrayfield watching PL take the warm up !!!
HH jamesgang
Kojo
Interesting imagery: Me as Pi to Keane’s tiger. Although, in my view, Pi and the tiger were one and the same.
I admire Keane’s relentless determination to prevail. When at the top of his powers as a footballer, his mentality combined with his skills was a powerful and successful combination. Quite awesome actually.
When his skills diminished he found (as did Celtic and Clyde btw) that the mentality on its own was insufficient.
The mentality on its own is equally insufficient in football management, and the concern is that the Keane has yet to demonstrate that he has the management skills prerequisite to the job.
NAKKASAMMI
God, I hope you’re wrong mate!!
KoJo – -I like you am not keen on Keane
Still hoping common sense will prevail, but methinks Bully Bhoy Dermot will win the day and we’ll be lest to pick up the pieces again. Hope I’m wrong though.Keano’s record as a manager is dismal to say the least.
Hail Hail
KINGLuBO
Croppyboy, he’s a Tim, he would get more money to spend.
I don’t think Roy Is a Celtic supporter. He has a Man U season ticket. I didn’t think being a catholic is a ore qualifier for the job if that’s what you mean?
If Dermot gives him more to spend do you think he would spend it better than the 80 million he spent at Sunderland?
jeez_I_thought_blinker_was_pants
16:44 on
30 May, 2014
Any Bomber/Ibrox news?
Turned up at Ibrox with the guy from the Descendants of the Drowner and about nine other Huns, handed in the petition and left. The Willie Vass photos are a hoot though. I’ll try and post a link.
Enjoy the Weekend Bhoys
You want more?
My Dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Siniging Detective.
Hiya, Palomine.. nice tae greet ye… as usual..
Whit Ah wrote there.. is .. no sae faur Fetched..
Ah wonder if Mr. Demetrius wid be skeech tae meet HIs Pick,Alain.. if He wiz the Second survivor, in that Row-Boat..
The wan who wiznae.. Roy!
It may be O.K. fur Him. Tae Toy wi the idea that it may be a Rousing experiment tae
set A Mad -Dog Loose in the Celtic Dressin’ Room..
Thinkin that Over…in his
Livin’ room.. Wi’ the Lights oan..n .. the Doors Locked.. in his Five Dobeman’s Patrollin the Grounds…
But, Let it be said that a Lone Face tae Face Confrontation wi.. Drucu’s Wee Brither.. is a Very Frightening Experience.. even ..in Broad Daylight..one that Even
Gandalf the Grey ..widnae relish!
Mr. Keane ,is Not Fit fur the Joab.. Pal.. He is faur Too Rabid, fur Prime Time.
That is as Clear tae me.. as… Ma Windaes ur.. efter the good Violetta has Finished her Task.. (She is a Maist Unique sorta Maid.. She DIZ DAE windaes.. )
Ach.. Ah could dae a Ten Minute Set oan this Stuff…
Bottum Line
Celtic, Ah Hiv Taken away awe the Ten Fit Poles in the Place.. Oota yer Yer Road..
Celtic.. In Anticipation that Ye wullnae be Needin’ ’em!
That is..if ye ur Wise.
Na.. Roy Is Not Fur us..
Nice Chattin ,Palomine. as Usual..
Kojo
Still,Laughin’.. though.
jamesgang
Thats what I am worried about,, your first point that is. Or it could mean the person in the frame was consulted on this, really hope so. Cheers
http://willievass.photoshelter.com/gallery/300514-John-Brown-Rangers/G0000S.kVkmqG6rA/C000090zWnZ3zWeY
Timjim
There has been a constant at CFC for some time …,
ACGR
Relax, don’t do it.
tonydonnelly67
Quite the preseason tour, should be record crowds…….???
Rangers announce pre-season trip to USA and Canada
RANGERS are set for a pre-season tour of North America, after the club announced a four-game trip across the Atlantic in July.
Rangers take on fourth-tier side Ventura County Fusion in California on 12 July, then USL side Sacremento Republic FC a week later. Rangers play Victoria Highlanders in British Columbia, Canada, on 19 July, with a final game to be confirmed two days later.
The trip will be preceded by friendlies against Buckie Thistle and Brora Rangers at the start of next month. (Mail)
desertbhoy
15:16 on
30 May, 2014
thunder road
14:51 on 30 May, 2014
Desertbhoy @ 13.22
Complete and utter rivercobblers and you know it.
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.?…….. Suggest you follow the thread.
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desertbhoy
I am not doing very well today!
Wasn’t being cheeky and had been following the thread.
My attempt at joining in failed miserably!
Its a sure sign that its a crap joke once it needs explained but just so you know it was meant to be a joke…..the rivercobbler is a type of fish.
The Sevco tour article is from the Scotsman…….
Scrofulosophy… Brilliant
How the feck can they go on tour? Has to be a wind up, are they wearing the new orange away tops at the airport?
Looking at those Willie Vass photos it appears that “Bomber” Brown has borrowed the man from Del Monte`s jacket for today.
The Battered Bunnet
Thanks fur the Reply ,Pal..
Your Last Par graph S ummed up Ma Main Objection tae Roy’s Anticipated Selection…. .aloater Bettah. than Ah Did..
Nice Chattin ,Pally.. as Alwiz.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Cheers Monaghan1900
Bit underwhelming, was hoping for a tirade on the steps of the stadium bomber used to play for……….
Is Question Time worth watching from last night?
Not interested in the ugly 4 comment, mair interested in the other comments. I watched the last 10 minutes or so when Joey was apologising for the comment because of Twiiiiitter or something like that.
Dragon (not Lucifer) Soup
GCT – You called me out last week,i replied.
TD
Surely Canada must have its own version of ukip/Farage who’ll try to stop these stinky, skint, non-bill paying furreners into their country?
HH jamesgang
Kojo…
Surprising That Mark McGhee Not Being Linked With Post….
He’s Never Had The Success He Deserved…
As A Manager…
Howsabout Him….
With Steve Clarke As Coach/Director Of Football?
Is That White Smoke Ah See..?
VP, we thought you would be lurking and ready to pounce:-)