Celtic FC Transfer Outcomes Could Determine the Premiership Winner

THIS Premiership season has barely gotten to the halfway mark but many predicted that it could be over by January. It is less than a week to Christmas but those who follow the Premiership closely are firmly watching the January transfer window. Celtic wants to clinch their third domestic title but it could all hinge on Brendan Rodgers finding new talent during the January transfer period. The Rangers are currently sitting at the top of the table but Steven Gerrard insists that he needs new recruits if the club is to mount a serious challenge. In January, you should expect the unexpected. With only eight points separating the top eight points in the Scottish league, things are quite tight. During the same period last season, Celtic FC was at the top and 19 points ahead of the eighth team. Besides that, they still had two games in hand over Rangers who were in second place.

Clubs with the Most Gains

There is no doubt that some clubs have really pulled up their socks in the 12-month period. A good example is the Light Blues, Hearts, and Killie. Others such as Aberdeen and Hibs have not had much change. Celtic FC still dominates most of the league. However, the Hoops have regressed at the league level since Rodgers first took over. Two seasons ago, they had 46 points from 16 games. This was 13 more than they currently have as they head into a game today where they will face Motherwell. A fortnight ago, they managed to walk away with a point at Fir Park against the same side. In all their past meetings, Celtic FC has won 51 while Motherwell has won seven, 13 of them have ended in a draw. If you fancy your chances, you place a bet on the game that will take place tonight. There is a Genting Bet Promo Code for new customers.

Rangers Have Economic Muscle

Dave King and his backers have a lot of economic muscle to flex. This makes Rangers the only club that can mount a realistic challenge to Celtic FC, who have won the Premiership seven times in a row. Despite topping the table, Rangers are still flaky in the Premiership. Thus, there are likely more to win than to lose at Hibs tonight. This is even if Neil Lennon does his best and gives the team space to do their best. The main challenge that Rangers face is breaking down the low block. It will come at scrutiny on Sunday at McDiarmid Park. This is why Gerrard has been focusing on adding depth and quality to his team especially at the top end. Despite this Celtic could still end 2018 ached of the table with a few points and a game in hand.

Celtic Still Has a good Chance to Lead

If Celtic really stays focused, the team might end the calendar year with a few points ahead with a game in hand. This will relieve some of the pressure currently placed on Dermot Desmond, who will not need to raid the reserves the team has garnered from the Champions League. However, it is still too close to call right now. If the Rangers do manage to break ahead, those reserves will need to be spent. Despite this, it would not make sense for Celtic to commit millions of pounds to sign and pay weekly wages to aging Premiership talent just to push them over the line. In the past, they have banned their fingers in the past with signings much as Robbie Keane, Craig Bellamy, and Roy Keane. At the end of it all, it did not make any significant difference for the team.

It is A Dicey Situation

However, this is not the time for them to commit to youthful players from the academy system, who usually need time to adjust to the pressure of Premiership play. It does make a lot of sense for Rangers to eye experienced players who know the league and who can deliver when it matters. Celtic would also be wise to make a call to Steven Fletcher, who will be out of contract in 2020 from Sheffield Wednesday. There is no doubt that he would thrive at the club he almost joined upon leaving Hibs, where he scored 43 goals after 115 starts. Christmas might be ending soon but it will not be until the end of January that we can tell who will likely lift the Premiership trophy.