The success rate of Celtic’s player recruitment strategy in recent years has been exceptional; pound-for–pound better than any period in our history. Forster, Mulgrew, Lustig, Matthews, Izaguirre, Wilson, Ledley, Wanyama, Commons, Kayal and Hooper have arrived for limited outlay and have propelled the club into the latter stages of the Champions League.
By contrast, Mo Bangura failed to impress on any occasion tested. At another time it would be easy to write him off but it seems unusual that the current system for scouting and assessing footballers has led to a striker who only yesterday recorded his first goal for the club.
In all honesty I suspect Mo will not get a chance to turn things around at Celtic, there are several strikers ahead of him in the squad and our scouts will forever be working on fresh recruits, but this doesn’t mean he is a bad player. It’s more likely that his induction into Scottish life missed a crucial step.
Did you see the story and photograph about Michael Johnson yesterday? The 24-year-old was paid-off by Manchester City near the end of his £40k per week contract. He was unfortunate with injuries but there is a lesson for football to learn in his demise.
The day anyone, young or old, clever or stupid, signs a £10m contract life can become one long party. ‘You don’t like my attitude/weight/blood test/friends? I’m on a multi-million pound contract, deal with it.’ How can football deal with this issue?
For the record, there is absolutely no connection between Mo, whose attitude has been first class, and Michael Johnson’s demise.
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the spirit of arthur lee – very good
I cant wait for the week ahead. Home games against hearts and Dundee Utd then a day out at Hampden.
Love being a Tim…
Well done, the hoops. Another trophy, the Malaga Cup . Hail, hail !
A sound 2nd half, though Izzy is all at sea defensively, getting caught out of position too often.
Glasgow’s Green n White – the magnificent Paradise in the distance
Hail Hail the Celts are here!!!!
Roll on Saturday , always like to give the Sevconian juniors a skelping.Think the team will be buzzing!
Hat trick on the cards for Bangura
JamsieBhoy
That was a non runner
JamsieBhoy
There was no Contract drawn up
bsr ,one more horsey joke :0-
I was in a restaurant last night and the waiter asked would I like anything on my burger ?
Yes ,I will have £5 each way please ;0/
HH
The Spirit Of Arthur Lee – on his debut
KISY
comming on
Ki on for Swansea…
Ki coming on for Swansea.
BT
Greenlion2
Mrs and wains talking about going to Lanzarote in the summer, would like a villa with a pool, happy with suggestions please….
channelisland
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nearly
Just turned on ESPN …..BURLEY….NOOOOO
Ole Allez LeCoist doesn’t see a problem with the new Scotland manager picking any Rangers players.
But WGS says he’s not sure if any Berwick players are at that level.
Barca playing Malaga again on the other side
Great read Dan
bsr
Just a wee poem to keep you happy :):
Horsey horsey don’t you stop or you’ll end up in a Tesco shop, your tail goes swish and your wheels go round, giddy up horsey you’r a quarter pound. (Via Facebook) :)
Weefra HH
Liverpool’s Suarez done an interview admitting to diving and accusing Man Utd of controlling the media.
Reckon he is for the off.
bsr
just the one ? I’m happy with that ;0)
HH.
bournesouprecipe
Tesco have called in the Old Bill
They are looking for a fence
Daily Record reporting HMV trying to sign Daniel Cousin…..
Most of these jokes are offal..
My guess at Neil`s Team for Saturday:
Forster
Lustig Ambrose Wilson Izaguirre
Brown Wanyama Commons Mulgrew
Hooper Samaras
JJ (Poster, not sub)
Deary me – Arsenal can play some really good passing football – switch play – ghost into space but nobody seems capable of putting their laces through the ball in front of goal.
That awkard moment when you see Roy Keane with a beard.
Ibrox to be re-named Mike Ashley Soccer Stadium (MASS)
Are you going to mass today ??? Can’t see it being too popular !
HH.
Jungle Jim
Is big Efe not away?
Jimbo
JJ
Probably right …
Lustig didn’t play yesterday…..don’t know why
Jimbo
Yes …and Wilson is banned
JJ
sorry for misdirection
ASonOfDan@20:54
Suarez is correct on both points
The majority of the UK sports media are terrified of Ferguson
….PFayr
20:53
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Celtic Mac / kikinthenakas
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kikinthenakas
20:55 on
16 January, 2013
Daily Record reporting HMV trying to sign Daniel Cousin…..
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brilliant …..hahahaha
What’s happening with Istanbulcelt? I’m going there in September and was going to ask him for some tips on watering holes. Then I read on here today some oblique references to troubles. I hope he is O.K. Can anyone enlighten me?
Thanks,
IniquitousIV
JJ
Therefore
FF
Lustig,Rogne,Mulgrew,Izzy
Brown,Wanyama,Ledley,Commons
Hooper,Sammy