Late last night Celtic got their goalkeeper, Scott Bain (26), on loan from Dundee, from where he had already been loaned to Hibs this month, while also landing Jack Hendry (22) on a permanent deal from Dundee.
The Hendry deal is intriguing. The player didn’t get much of a chance to shine before being released by Wigan in the summer. Two dozen games for Dundee later and he is a Celtic player. This is not a conventional career path, so what are Celtic doing here?
First of all, the player has the attributes Brendan Rodgers looks for in a central defender. He has pace and is comfortable with the ball at his feet. The jump from Dens Park to the Allianz Arena is eye-watering, but when you have just signed a four and a half year contract at Celtic, someone must think you are capable of reaching the required standard to play at the latter venue one day.
I don’t know if Jack will make it that far in the game, but I am pretty sure Brendan Rodgers will improve him as a player and craft him into a valuable professional – one we may sell at a profit one day.
Set alongside the signing of Lewis Morgan (21), you can see a strategy here. If a Scottish player in his early 20s raises his profile high enough, we’ll sign him. Only some will make the grade, but the aggregate financial consideration of having these players at the club will probably be profitable.
Alongside all investment in youth sits Marvin Compper (32), one time German international and by all accounts, the real deal. Marvin will have the responsibility of leading the younger defenders through their on-field development.
The other side of the transfer window equation passed without Celtic cashing in any of their premium chips. By the time Moussa took to the field against Hearts on Tuesday, he knew he was going nowhere, and his performance indicated that whatever was previously on his mind had passed. Kieran Tierney’s recent contract renewal seems to have convinced all that there is no business to be had there. I expect some movement out in the summer in the central mid and central def positions.
You and I have been through January transfer windows when the objective has been to make sure we win the league. Now it is all about player development and getting ready for the inevitable Champions League qualifiers. We have not measurably improved our chances against Zenit this month, but it is not clear how possible this is (or even if it is necessary).
The market in England took another step into the ridiculous this window, possibly in anticipation of the announcement of a bumper new TV deal later this month. The new deal will not come into effect until summer 2019, but previously we have seen player values inflate immediately after the deal is announced. Game Theory suggests this inflating possibility will have been anticipated.
What you and I have also pondered for over a decade is when the great English football bubble will burst. I’m not going to predict that date, but just as sure as we knew Rangers would crash and burn years before they did, so will the English Premier League. The model has inherent risks which cannot be safely accommodated. Let’s wait and see how much Sky TV are prepared to pay this time.
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David’s
If I were a mod, my first rule would be … no one with gynocomastia would ever be allowed to flounce … the image of a few CQNers in their obligatory tutu with their man boobs flapping in the breeze as they saute (the ballet one. not the kitchen one .. if you are wearing a tutu, you have to exit the stage in dramatic fashion ) away … too awful to contemplate!
Which moderator does not treat all CQN posters fair and equally without fear or favour?
Which moderator has a Reganesque disdain for our input?
Heads or tails?
CELTIC NEW GRAND STAND – Opened 28th October 1899.
OPENING DAY FIXED
DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN.
After many vague rumours and false announcements, it will be gratifying to most people to know that the date for the opening of the Celtic new stand has been definitely fixed for today (Saturday) week. The handsome structure, as is patent to all who have visited the “Paradise” within the last week or so, is rapidly nearing completion. In view of the opening, therefore, a few particulars as to design and construction may not be out of place.
The new stand has been designed to supply a long felt want for higher class accommodation than has hitherto been provided for the followers of the popular game of football in Scotland, particular the ladies, and has been constructed to the design and under the personal supervision of Messrs. Wylie and Black, civil engineers, 134 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. In designing the stand the engineers have given attention to the matter of imposing as few obstacles as possible in the way of the spectators having a uninterrupted view of the game, consistent with the stability of the structure, The length of the stand overall is exactly 231 feet 2 inches, the seated portion measuring 210 feet 6 inches by 46 feet, the breadth over stair being 52 feet 10 inches.
The press box — an important feature in the structure — surmounts the main building, and is intended to accomodate 60 persons, the measurements being 45 feet 2 inches by 12 feet. Connected with the press box is a telegraphic department. The highest point of the structure is 72 feet from the pitch. A private stair had been constructed for the telegraph and press departments, which has no communication with the rest of the stand. The entrance to the stand is from the east side, and it has been so arranged that the entrance and exit can be made without being subjected to the crush which spectators entering by the other gates have of necessity to suffer. A carriage drive is also being made, and a new roadway leading into London Road. The whole structure is placed over the heads of ordinary spectators, and rests on massive iron columns, placed in four feet square of concrete.
Coming again to the interior of the stand the seats, numbering 2,000, are upholstered in the best American leather, The windows in the front are fixed with specially made slides, and at will lifted bodily into the roof out of sight. Excellent lavatories have been constructed at both ends of the pavilion. These are fitted up in the latest and most approved style. In every detail the comfort and well being of the ladies have been well looked after. At either end of the pavilion emergency stairs have also been erected. The whole presents a most comfortable and inviting appearance, and is a credit to the designer — to be seen to be appreciated.
So much has been written in praise of the stand that it is scarcely necessary to say more than that it comes up to the expectations of the directors, who are well pleased with the structure. And well they might be, for they have formed a precedent in grand stand erection which it will be difficult to beat. They can now congratulate themselves on being one ahead of ant club in the kingdom in this matter, at least.
The contractors engaged in the various work in connection with the construction of the new stand are as follows: — Ironwork, Messrs. P. and R. Fleming, 29 Argyle Street, Glasgow ; joiner work, Mr P. Glass, 200 Hunter Street ; seating, the Benne Furnishing Company, Glasgow ; painter and decorator, Messrs Hobbs and Samuels, 70 Anderston Quay ; plumber work, Mr N.Weir, 69 Nicholson Street, Glasgow.
I’m feeling a bit left out in the bickering stakes so thought I’d throw in my tuppence worth. Celterella always came across to me as someone who was only on here to wind other people up- he seemed to get his rocks off to it- or something similar. I told him that in one of his previous incarnations and stopped reading his posts after that, though continued to see him goad other posters. Life goes on, and we are so lucky that we are Tims at this time.
Easy on the thimbles bhoys
later and good killie victory tomorrow
HH
mike in toronto on 2nd February 2018 12:19 pm
David’s
If I were a mod, my first rule would be … no one with gynocomastia would ever be allowed to flounce … the image of a few CQNers in their obligatory tutu with their man boobs flapping in the breeze as they saute (the ballet one. not the kitchen one .. if you are wearing a tutu, you have to exit the stage in dramatic fashion ) away … too awful to contemplate!
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The first rule should be, no one can flounce just because their bad moob…
gynocomastia- if you got it would it reduce your need to go out on the pull?
SOUTH OF TUNIS
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Post of the day at at 4:12am
Barney67
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Stairheedrammy on 2nd February 2018 12:23 pm
gynocomastia- if you got it would it reduce your need to go out on the pull?
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I think we should stop talking about gynocomastia. For some, the topic may conjure up some bad mammaries…
Och need to remember that when some east coaster calls me a weegie
BMCUWP
It is a bit like scrabble… any words over 7 letters are worth 2 times the money… and a treble if I use q or z
new article posted.
Anybody know of any pubs in Benidorm showing the game tomorrow
Take it big jimmys logged off to head doon the saltmarket and visit Thomas Hays in pursuit of his 20 year younger bird
MIKEINTORONTO
Oh,easy money.
Hello,Mr Client. I need to see you in my office to quiz you about your defence. This quiz may be difficult for you,but I need to quiz youto ensure you-and I- are prepared for being quizzed in court
Because quizzed we will be. Quizzed,then quizzed again.
Please respons as quickly as possible.
MICKYBHOY
She told him she’s 20 years younger. His hearing’s holding up but his eyesight’s not so good!
Musselburgh 315 Southfield Theatre
Good luck everyone
16:05 @ Leopardstown – Low Sun – NAP!
Good luck everybody.
3.45 Musselburgh
Kalaniti
Best of luck to all
Cheers GFTB
Melrose Boy 3:00 Sandown.
I’ll give SOUTHFIELD THEATRE 315Musselburgh one last chance. If it disnae win-and I have an outstanding record this season!-I’ll shoot it myself!!!
Good luck to everyone.
Morning ,FOLSOM BLUE 3.00 Sandown, good luck.hh
1.10 Leopardstown
Dicey O’Reilly
Morning from Philadelphia CSC
Bad enough having to be up at 7am to watch the hoops but worse when yer daft brother forgot to switch his alarm off which was set for 4..
Love this city so far and met up with bhoys from NYC,Boston, LA , Canada Ireland and a few from. Scotland,
Nearly forgot the Tim’s from central and South America
BT
Wrong article :-)
Different time zone !
Man o plenty
3pm Sandown
Gl
Sky Marshal 20:15 Kempton
Topofthegame 300 at sandown please HH and c’mon the hoops…
Fulsome Blue 3pm Sandown
A G Elliot Irish raider win ;)
Good Luck to all
HH
DICEY REILLY 1 10 L
Vintage clouds 2.40 weth
MIN 1 45. Leopardstown.
Yala enki in the 3:35 Sandown for me
Good luck to all hail hail
Mercian Prince
1335 Wetherby