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Contrasts when trying to punt or retain a left back

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You well remember the entire Celtic community in a nervous disposition at the prospect of Kieran Tierney leaving the club.  There was certainly no campaign, subtle or otherwise, to punt him after his first weeks in the limelight, he was performing at a Champions League level and we wanted him to remain for as long as possible.

Compare and contrast to what is happening across the city, where left back and occasional central defender, Calvin Bassey, is being excitedly touted by everyone remotely connected with his club.

Earlier this month we discussed the many financial benefits Newco would gain from their Europa League run, including an appreciation on the perceived value of their players.  Bassey is a prime example.  Sell him, sell him now, before the inevitable return to the mean.  Do whatever you can to make sure highlights of his performances this year at Ross County, or home to Celtic, are obscured in searches.

Until recent weeks, it was their chubby striker who was the focus of sale efforts.  He missed out on European games since March, if anything his value will have suffered – a blow to a campaign that’s been running for years.

When transfer heat first took hold around Kieran Tierney, Celtic pulled the stops out and agreed a five-year contract.  The player had the same balance on his previous contract as Bassey has now.  Celtic got another two years out of the player and sold him for record terms (with a persistent injury).  If Newco were wise – and if they truly rate Bassey, they would spend some of their European bounty on securing the player on a lucrative long-term deal.

“If Newco were wise”, listen to me.

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  1. fanadpatriot on

    Gene

     

    Happy. For you tonight ,

     

    Had a great weekend

     

    Yesterday a first communion for.my great grandson Riley Patrick,then today a confirmation of my granddaughter Erin

     

    We are so blessed.

  19. An Dún on

    Watched ‘How the league was won’ last night. Two things jumped out at me watching it, first, Tom Rogic was so important for us last season, his goals and assists will be very sorely missed.

     

     

    The second thing was just how many tops did the huns release last season ?! My goodness they were playing in a new top every month ! I pity the working class family expected to keep up with that, utterly ridiculous exploitation of fans.

  20. bigrailroadblues on

    Good morning all from Govanhill. A magnificent Monday in prospect. Tally Ho!

  22. Hot Smoked on

    Golf time. If that percentage hasn`t increased on my return, I will want to know why.

     

    Mr B – – – .

  24. 18 yard man on

    HOT SMOKED on 30TH MAY 2022 8:09 AM

     

     

    A chance to vote,Bhoys: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61311898. We are only on 7%…..is that because the Huns don`t feature?

     

     

    Voted…up to 8% now 👍

  30. jimtim on

    I hope we are not going to have an Eddie Howe scenario with regards to jota and ccv ,Celtic will know what there decision is , if staying great if not get our scouts to work there are plenty of options out there . HH

  35. Greenpinata on

    My friends in Celtic,

     

     

    Great double for our Ghirls yesterday, breaking the cup final attendance record on the way

     

     

    What an achievement, considering Glasgow City were virtually invincible not too long ago.

     

    We are late to the realisation that the woman’s game is the fastest growing sport. Just look at the participation and crowds elsewhere.

     

     

    Our manager Fran Alanso has a magnificent story to tell. ( Check it out guys, from cleaner to working with some of the best in the EPL )

     

     

    Ridiculous playing this game in Edinburgh. Celtic must have an integrated plan for our ghirls. It would be prudent to do so and indeed negligent not to do so.

     

     

    The SPFL take control of the woman’s game next season with a dedicated subsidiary board already appointed.

     

    From a logistical viewpoint we must up our game.

     

     

    How sad is it that we cannot have a combined bus parade for our joint double winners. . We in Glasgow accommodate more marches than the North of Ireland and yet we cannot accommodate this.

     

     

    HH. Our bhoys and ghirls never stop.

  37. Gene on

    The penny arcade lyrics definitely suit whatever version of the Huns play out of ipox

     

    The last verse

     

     

     

    And music played

     

    In the Penny Arcade

     

    Yes, it played and it played

     

    Played all the time

     

    Roll up and spend your last

     

     

    Roll up and spend your last

     

    Roll up and spend your last dime

     

     

    And they did together with other people’s money.

  38. Gene on

    Prestonpans bhoy

     

    I imagine it was handy for Nicola to pop down and present the trophy

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