Your timely reminder. Players who are available at the start of a transfer window fall into one of a few categories:
Their clubs do not value them.
Their clubs need for cash is too urgent to wait until the end of the window (see Rapid Vienna).
Their clubs operate in a weak market, where the offer was a surprise and no other is expected.
When the player downs tools.
If a club is operating under normal financial circumstances and has an in-demand talent, why would it sell before the end of the window, when they can work on attracting higher bids? If you were Celtic manager, why would you sanction the sale of a top player early in a window?
We all know why deals happen late in the window. It frustrates the life out of all of us, but it’s the consequence of a natural bargaining position. Yet, goldfish-like memories really struggle with how the world around them works. There are exceptions, but see the above list for every one of them.
Then there’s the buyer. Option 4 is available, and you can have him at the start of the window but none of the coaches really want Option 4. They want Option 1, Option 2 at a push, but the further down the list you go, the less likely they are to give you the green light. You might even hear, “Option 4 is no better than what we’ve got, so forget it” – which happens often.
Celtic are in the market for a striker. Utrecht managed to sign a 26-year-old striker on 10 January with a Europa League winners medal, and experience in the Italian and German top flights. Celtic have Oh at the Asian Cup and are relying on Kyogo, why can’t we do what Utrecht have managed?
We are in the market for a left back. Now Greg Taylor is injured, we have to play his understudy Alexandro Bernabei against Ross County. There are dozens of left backs available within Celtic’s budget, why haven’t we signed one already this month?
Tell me, why can’t we do what Utrecht did and sign a player with the pedigree of Sam Lammers, or just go out and spend £3.5m again and sign another Bernabei or Boli Bolingoli? It can’t be that difficult!
Failure to grasp how the world works – when it is so obvious and predictable – holds people back more than they are prepared to accept.
Delighted Matt O’Riley has his eyes on the prize.
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CHAIRBHOY
Nobody is saying Peter Lawwell is responsible for every trophy this century. All some of us are saying is that if he has been so intent on selling Celtic managers down the river, lining his own pocket and trying to help Rangers stay with us, as you and your fellow malcontents constantly claim, then he has done an absolutely terrible job at fulfilling your fantasies.
Brendan said in his latest press conference that during the window he has had regular discussions with two board members, the CEO and Financial Director. Nary a Lawwell was mentioned.
Never mind. He obviously lives rent free in your head and the heads of many others on here.
5-1 Celtic today.
Last reminder for Superbru- 12.30 for the first game
To all going to the game today enjoy yersels. As Hot Smoked said we take it for granted being able to travel easily to the Holy Ground. Had a ticket for 405 but gave it to my mate from Derry. You’ll be able to hear him in the main stand. 😂
BTB
‘Aye’ was definitely in there 👍
Mon the Kwon
Stuart Gray RIP 🍀
RIP Stuart Gray
sad news 💚
The defending by st Mirren for that goal is an absolute joke.
Fullname: Stuart Edward Gray
aka: Stuart Gray
Born: 18 December 1973
Died: 27 January 2024
Birthplace: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England
Signed: 7 July 1992
Left: 26 March 1998
Position: Left sided Defender/Midfielder
Debut: Celtic 1-0 Aberdeen, League, 1 May 1993
Internationals: none (only capped for Scotland U21s)
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Only 50. That is shite.
RIP.
we make our money by winning the league and and all the coffers that go with qualifying for the champs league, simples , so why not buy the best goalscorer in the SPL apart from Kyogo , currently playing for hearts , waiting for a quality development goalscorer from elsewhere that will take us to another level is fantasy , our main priority is to win our league , get it done.
RIP Stuart
The standard of football in this match is shocking. You would see better in junior football.
Bernabei starts today.
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27 Jan 2024, 12:34 pm
Everyone at Celtic is deeply saddened by the news that former Celt, Stuart Gray has passed away after illness at the age of 50.
The midfielder, son of Eddie and nephew of Frank Gray, both stars of the famed Leeds United side of the early 1970s, came through the youth ranks at Celtic and made his debut in a 1-0 home win over Aberdeen on May 1, 1993.
That was the first of 32 games for the Hoops in which he scored one goal, with the strike coming in a 4-1 home win over Raith Rovers in May 1996.
Stuart joined Tommy Burns’ Reading side in 1998 and was there for three years before going on to play with Rushden & Diamonds for four years where he made 142 appearances.
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Park are with Stuart’s family and friends at this very sad time.
The Celtic players will wear black armbands in tribute to Stuart at today’s game against Ross County.
MON the Bernabei 🇦🇷
Since the goal,Saints outplaying this mob.Two great chances missed,but scum on the backfoot
since their goal.Playing us today,we would be 3 up.
Pierre’s boy,reportedly on a loan to buy.Looks a perfect scenario if true.Try before you buy.
Really have to laugh at the LB aficionados.Most are the GT,no likees,,who would prefer their 5 foot ten Auntie playing there,demanding” Back up” for Greg.,aye right,you want a replacement..Clueless as to the price this would cost.We all remember Laxalt.He was valued at £ 10 million by his club.LBs,are a priceless commodity,well,for good ones.To get a ” Back up” would cost big money,why not bring Frame in?.We want our kids to get a chance,what better scenario?.
TURKEYBHOY
Are you sure we want to have a Celtic Player called Sydney?
Seriously though, definitely worth a punt if it happens.
Turkey Bhoy
To use Bertie’s line “but can he play?”.
I know nothing of him apart from who his father is.
if players cant get a game with their own team why would be interested , or maybe the price is right.
CELTIC: Hart, A.Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Bernabei, McGregor, O’Riley, Bernardo, Abada, Kyogo, Palma..
Subs: Bain, Kuhn, Turnbull, Holm, Nawrocki, Vata, Ralston, Welsh, M.Johnston
Bernabei, CCV and McgGregor start
Kuhn a sub
Hmmmm……would have liked to have seen Scales at left back with Rocky beside CCV.
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