Of all the players signed for Celtic by Ronny Deila, Nadir Ciftci was the strangest. He faced us for Dundee United after news leaked we were interested in him, so I paid close attention. After the game I was convinced he would not sign for Celtic, such was his languid performance.
More than any other Celtic manager, Ronny valued movement. Stefan Johansen was his architype player, always covering ground. Nadir was the exact opposite of this that evening for Dundee United.
Maybe Ronny thought he could build on Nadir’s touch and perform an engine and mind-set upgrade, whatever the reason behind this particular raid on United, the player was never going to cut it at Celtic.
He reminds me very much of Charlie Nicholas (although Nicholas had heaps more talent). Charlie was irrepressible in his first period at Celtic, but the game changed under Charlie’s golden feet. When he returned to Celtic, he looked lazy. In reality he was the same player, but shiftless brilliance was no longer enough.
I hope Motherwell get a turn out of Nadir during his six month loan. There’s talent buried there, if they can make it move around a little.
The CQN Podcast: A Celtic State of Mind (EP28) with former Celtic director Tom Grant
Paul John Dykes and Kevin Graham are joined by Celtic’s ex-director, Tom Grant, who offers a fascinating insight into the running of the club in the 1980s and 1990s.
Tom Grant explains exactly why Celtic refused to complete the Mo Johnston transfer in 1989, and lifts the lid on audacious efforts by Billy McNeill to recruit Peter Beardsley and Steve Bruce.
Tom Grant also dissects his relationship with Fergus McCann, and the impact of the ‘Celts For Change’ movement in overturning the ‘family dynasty’ board in 1994.
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JNP
Thanks.
It has been the sort of trip I was supposed to take with my dad a few years ago, but he passed away suddenly before we were able to go.
Wouldn’t really have occurred to me to do something similar with my mum, but really glad that I did. Been nice to spend some time with her.
If Celtic were asked to make an under the table payment as part of the Judas deal ,Why didn’t the declare it at the time?
I smell dung.
TT
Morata is a very expensive Waghorn- Pen
Cowiebhoy 9.38
Both Great players .
But neither had the skill or swagger of Champagne Charlie.
So yir wrang ( 8 – )
TT
COWIEBHOY
Tend to agree but me being of the older generation would say
Joe Mcbride was better than any of them.
H.H Mick
Tinytim
As if Celtic speaking out would have made a blind bit of difference.
The article says we had a legally binding presentation contract agreement that the Huns along with judas conspired to break. Afterwards UEFA fined him, the SFA should have declared his contract null and void and sanctions levied on the Huns but then again I hope to get a lift from a Unicorn to work tomorrow as Santa hasn’t returned my magic sleigh and reindeers.
Bada Bing
Was going to post similar re lacazette or
Laca effort more like
presentation should of course be “pre”
BT- was brutal stuff…
To help keep it Celtic during the Winter Break:
Simpson
McGrain Van Djik Tierney
Johnstone Crerand Brown McStay Auld
larsson Dalglish
Manager: Stein; Ass`t: Rodgers.
I just KNOW I will have left out some crackers. feel free to enlighten me.
JJ
Jobo
Here’s the link to the link for opposing the OBaF Act.
https://t.co/h8iG8Zh6TX
MM
Don’t recall having seen Joe McBride play, but my Auld Da would have agreed with you
Great to see your still spreading the Celtic Gospel :-))
Tiny Tim
With both those I mentioned, there was never a lost cause, they chased everything (with severe pace) – I never seen that from CN
….. and I must go now so, if any other selections are posted, I will have a look tomorrow,
`night all,
JJ
HT
Emails dispatched. I will post any replies.
Goodnight again !
JJ
COWIEBHOY
Agree, Jorge was the best in modern times apart from Larsson.
Movement, leap and pace. A class act.
Paul67
“More than any other Celtic manager, Ronny valued movement. ”
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Seriously Paul?
I could name several Celtic managers who valued movement more and were much more effective at achieving it. In my opinion of course.
HS
Brilliant J many thanks.
HOT SMOKED
Good team, but couldn’t leave out big billy, try this
Simpson
Mcgrain Van Dyke McNeil Gemmel
Jinky Murdoch Brown Auld
Larsson McBride
Man. Stein Ass. Rodgers
H.H Mick
For those of you who live outside of Scotland and consequently can’t contact an MSP, you can contact the First Minister at firstminister@gov.scot and let her know your feelings.
No George Connolly Mick
Tut tut :-)
Are the Huns deid again yet? No wait! Are the Huns deid yet? No wait! Are the new Huns deid yet like the old Huns? No wait!
Whit is it I’m trying to say?
MWD
Danny McGrain and Paul McStay
Would be the first 2 automatic picks in Celtic team I saw play
Add Jinky so that 3
Ok Henrik is 4
Now to pick another 7 ??? :-)))
BLANTYRETIM
I know, i know, it’s so difficult and what about Paul McStay?
I’m away for a rethink.
H.H Mick
I honestly couldn’t pick 11
BT
Fantastic shout
Big George Connolly could make it :-))
Pat Stanton and Marc Rieper, both exceptionally good, and we got less than 3 seasons combined from them
I would also pick Paul Elliot before VVD ???
See whit you’ve started HS :-)))
COWIEBHOY
If you remember the wee quiz PADDYMACOZ and i had last year
with our CSC top as a prize, well Paddy and i argued over many
a pint on our selection but we finally got there.
H.H Mick.
sorry you young ghuys, at age 14, i saw the lions that first eleven will never imo be beat.
MM
Gives us that winning team again
Not sure it’s same one as you put up :-))
Tinytim
I enjoyed the Tom Grant podcast he was refreshingly honest about his role and the Fergus takeover.
He was however pretty coy regarding Maurice Johnston, where we clearly according to Jack McGinn anyway had legally signed the player.
I remember he held a piece of paper up to the cameras saying it was a contract.
Tom Grant did not miss the Rainjurz in the interview its clear Johnston was tapped up enter Moonbeams and his tenners for every fiver?
We are still reaping revenge that unforgettable quote might be on David Murray’s grave stone, and as history shows Johnston chose to immigrate.
COWIEBHOY
Can’t remember 5 minutes ago never mind last year, maybe
if Paddy is lurkin he’ll jump in now, but your right it will not
be the same.
H.H Mick
Boruc
Connolly Van Dijk Gemmell
Johnstone Murdoch McStay Lennox
Larrson Dalglish
Man. Stein
Sorry
McGrain in
VVD oot
Connoly can be the ball playing Centre back
MCPHAIL BHOY @ 8.52
Tom Rogic was allowed to return to Oz because of his injury, don’t know if he’s
joined up with the team in Dubai.
SFTB
Have another go, you’ll find just like myself a different team 8 – ))
H.H Mick
MOONBEAMSWD @ 10.21
Rainjurz still deid, Sevco alive but only just.
SFTB
Wow, a team of ten :-)))