“News” broke this morning that Carlton Cole has left Celtic. Next they’ll be telling us the Berlin Wall has fallen.
Carlton had ‘left the building’ some time ago. Last month I asked about him in unflattering terms “Didn’t look like a Celtic player on paper or on the field, so why did we sign him?”. He was a pay-as-you-play punt, available to sign between transfer windows. If he could cut it, he’d get a game and be paid, if not, he wouldn’t cost a penny.
He didn’t work out (of course), but there’s no real harm in taking punts like this. I suspect Celtic also had a break option in Colin Kazim-Richards contract which allowed them to encourage him out of town this month. He was another bizarre looking signing who didn’t work out, but unlike Carlton, at least we got the odd shift out of Colin.
Don’t look for top-level strategy in all this but you’ll find a low-level strategy known at Celtic Park as ‘Keep the receipt” business. Get them in, get an option to make the move permanent, but give yourself an out, in case the warning signs have substance.
In short, the Carlton Cole-Colin Kazim-Richards strategy looks indiscriminate but it’s not really. Making transfer mistakes is a problem for all, but if you’re going to do it, and every club does, make cheap mistakes.
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ROCCOBHOY on 16TH JUNE 2016 8:19 PM
The first of three drubbings for them. They’ll be glad when they fail to make top six, to avoid a fourth.
Roccobhoy –
Id be very surprised at that. Surely they would want a guarantee of 2 home games against us
Roccobhoy,
Interesting game following the international weekend if true.
HH
Jobo…
Chasing my Wee Willie losses from last night!
Not like you to be crude ;)
Dreadful news about the murder of Jo Cox. Watched her several times over the last year on BBC Parliament live; she was very impressive and a rising star. Her history of involvement in helping poor and disadvantaged people across the world speaks volumes for her selflessness and character. She will be missed especially by her close family and by those who care.
Gerry
Why do the cameramen at the EUROS scan onto peoples do, as soon as the people start waving etc at the cameras, they always immediately scan away from them …… Strange ….it’s like a peeping Tom getting caught …. Hahahahahahaha
Do = then …..hehe
GERRYBHOY on 16TH JUNE 2016 8:35 PM
MAY SHE REST IN GOD’S PEACE
Well my prediction for the release of fixtures is 4 out of first 6 sevco games at home, including us.
Would be nice to see a shot on target between the Poles and Germany!
67heaven@8:37
It’s because of the birds as Frank Mc would say :0)
This Poland -Germany is a dreadful match, not one shot on target by either side.
Poland well organised and hard to break down.
Germany lacking ideas but staying patient.
Maybe see Schurrle at some point with Muller moving more central.
god 3 separate txts saying its that date bhoys and its at CP. Also the current buns have a thread on Rangers media saying its weekend of 10th sept. check out thread on rangers media Rangers v Hamilton 6th of Aug and its under comments under that thread. The guy who is relaying the news has a contact at SFA and he told him. His contact is a Celtic fan if u read the comments.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy.
Poorest first half of the tournament for me. No shots on target! And just 3 corners (I think).
Just 8 more corners and 3 more goals then….
CORKCELT@5:24
I agree – this is worth a read.
https://twitter.com/davidtorrance/status/743497960126832640
I booked a same day flight from Dublin for 11th Sept ( Sunday) got it for 26 euros. Took a chance.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
I agree on the fixtures….they will need to be assured of a flying start and two home games against us. There is no guarantee they will be top six
67th heaven………… I’ve noticed this can’t understand it. Completely different to American sport coverage where they show the closeups of the fans having a good time.
ROCCOBHOY
contact at the sfa a celtic fan. OXYM…shirley
Favourite Uncle
Just read the thread on Rangers media, mate.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
Video: Tennent’s release hilarious new Euro 2016 ad – Scotsman Food & Drink
http://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/drink/video-tennents-release-hilarious-new-euro-2016-ad/
Anyone on who lives in Greece?
I’m meant to be flying to Athens next Wednesday and have read that airport workers have strikes scheduled from Mon to Friday.
It’s unclear if it will be both domestic and international flights impacted and I wondered if anyone on can shed some light on it.
Thanks
medtim
Cmon Lewandowski and Milik. Get a shot on target, the Germans are here for the taking.
Forza Polska!
Roccobhoy: Hope your gamble on flights works for you. €26 is great value
Was that Milik’s nose???
Us home v Sevco first game helps the “same club” myth. They were home first in 11-12.
Great defending from Boateng. Game opening up.
Winning Captains
Res 12 T Shirt arrived, now if BRTH would get his finger out and organise this Doo next May in Lisbon, it will be first item in the suitcase
DD: How are the nerves? Forza Polska
HH
Germany v Poland has just started, 68 minutes late….
Wore my Res12tance T-shirt to the CQN 5s tonight and it was lucky, inspiring a victory against the odds.
There are very limited numbers left if you haven’t got yours yet – we have one medium, four XL and eight XXL
You can order at http://www.cqnbookstore.com
They are going to be badges of honour.
The Tyskie and Jamaican tobacco are working. :)
Forza Polska!
Last post for my friend Almore. :)
Cheers Almore. Appreciate it mate.
Hail Hail
Roccobhoy
Just ordered the last remaining medium t shirt. Only fatties need now apply -))
Winning Captains
XL badge of honour ordered.
HH
DD: I’m on the Southern Comfort:-)
11 weeks and one day until I go back to work.
Irishteacherscsc
WINNING CAPTAINS on 16TH JUNE 2016 9:27 PM
GLENDALYSTONSILS on 16TH JUNE 2016 9:35 PM
We have a problem, just ordered what I thought was the last medium, got my confirmation e-mail confirming my order for a medium, what now?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!