The day has arrived, 31 August, on a Champions League season, but news has been slow (in general) or there has been no news (at Celtic) so far. Pity help those who were not busy this morning and have burned through a packed of antacids. Deadline day reveals human nature in all its glory.
Last night Ipswich Town agreed a deal to take Daryl Murphy, whom they had on loan last season and the final six months of the previous season. Daryl would have been keen to bring his Celtic uncertainty to an end (he is out of contract when this loan period at Ipswich expires) as he has clearly enjoyed more success in the English Championship.
We didn’t see the best of Daryl but it’s good news Celtic were prepared to release him. He would surely have been retained if there was not a good chance of recruiting a replacement. No promises, of course!
Stay tuned throughout the day. If we have another ‘Robbie Keane Day’ when the CQN server takes a battering I’ll update the Facebook page and Twitter.
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HT
Ok Ozil was a joke
The Sean Dixon stuff is way below the belt.
HH
Would take Russell to complete the signings,along with Ambrose and Miku .Heard we still looking for a back up GK.
Snake Plissken
19:05 on 31 August, 2012
Josh Thompson has been freed apparently and has signed for Pompey.
Just in case we missed it.
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Thanks for the info.
All the very best of luck to big Josh, he was put in a difficult position early in his career at Celtic.
I hope he has a very successful career ahead and he looks back and realises the Celtic experience was the best thing that happened to him. ;)
KevJungle – Murdo..10 men Championees..1979
what is the point of you being on here??? or just being?
!!Bada Bing!!
19:14 on 31 August, 2012
Would take Russell to complete the signings,along with Ambrose and Miku .Heard we still looking for a back up GK.un
Miku?? Who he? What happened to Ogunjimi?
Fáilte go Celtic Efe.
Árd Macha
Efe Ambrose becomes one of the Bhoys
By: Gregor Kyle on 31 Aug, 2012 19:09
IT’S been a frantic day, one that began in the early hours of the morning in Israel and ended with the signing of a three-year contract in Glasgow.
But ‘hard work brings rewards’ and as Efe Ambrose looked forward to starting life at ‘one of the biggest clubs in the world’ he explained that he can’t wait to get started.
Speaking exclusively to the official website just minutes after signing, the Nigerian internationalist commented: “It has been a long day, but it has been worth it. Today is one of the happiest days of my life, signing for one of the biggest clubs in the world – a club I have known about since I was young.
“I just can’t wait to get started,” continued the 24-year-old, “to play in front of the fans and call this place home.
“I would like to thank God for everything and to thank the manager and directors here at Celtic – who have placed their trust and confidence in me.”
Efe jetted into Glasgow this morning for talks with the Bhoys and successfully passed a medical at Ross Hall with flying colours before putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal.
A Nigerian internationalist and Olympic Silver Medal winner, he has spent the last three years playing for FC Ashdod in the Israeli top flight, operating as a centre-back – but also playing in the centre of midfield.
“The move to Israel really opened the door for me and gave me my opportunity. I had been to other clubs, but they were the ones who gave me my chance.
“For that I would like to thank the coaches and directors at FC Ashdod, my agent Dudu Dahan and also my colleagues and the fans – who all helped develop me as a player.”
In terms of his preferred position, he continued: “I am the kind of player who plays where it is of benefit to the team. If the manager trusts me to play in midfield or defence, then I trust him and I am the kind of player who will give 100 per cent, whatever the coach asks of me.”
While looking forward to life in the Scottish Premier League and helping in the defence of the title, Efe is also ready to test himself against Europe’s elite in the UEFA Champions League.
“I have come here to find we are in the same group as Barcelona, Benfica and Spartak Moscow,” he said with a broad smile. “It’s a lovely group, you might call it the group of death and it will be hard, but hard work always pays.
“I am just looking forward to meeting my team-mates now, there is no better place for me than Scotland.”
We will catch Efe for a full and exclusive interview on Celtic TV over the coming days. Keep an eye on celticfc.net and also celticfc.tv for further information.
Doc is Neil Lennon
19:12 on 31 August, 2012
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Yes absolutely.
Awe Naw
Saw a tweet saying congratulations to him on his loan move to Celtic.
Who is he?
Has effe just talked himself into a career as Celtic striker ?
HH
I like big Efe already.
“I just can’t wait to get started,”
continued the 24-year-old, “to play in front of the fans and call this place home. “I would like to thank God for everything and to thank the manager and directors here at Celtic – who have placed their trust and confidence in me.”
And as we wait,reflection on those who are not as fortunate as we who are able.
http://london.indymedia.org/system/photo/2011/08/25/7790/atos_logo_fin.jpg
HT
Aye yer on the wind up and I have to admit its working. Link please ?
HH
Awe_Naw
You in a beer garden? Just wondering:o)
Welcome to the celtic family Efe mey your days be trophy laden
HAIL HAIL
ASonOfDan
19:17 on 31 August, 2012
I like big Efe already.
“I just can’t wait to get started,”
continued the 24-year-old, “to play in front of the fans and call this place home. “I would like to thank God for everything and to thank the manager and directors here at Celtic – who have placed their trust and confidence in me.”
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He will do very very well at Celtic because he knows who to appreciate the most.
Go on Big Man.
May even :((
kevj..,
I can mention them in the same sentence if I want, like you I really dont give a funkeys muck if you agree, or try and twist my words to make out I made a direct comparison. Regardless of your interpretation WGS was a more successful manager than MON and second only to MrStein at winning titles and european competition, innit.
Celtic in late striker dash
Read more: http://www.celtic.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=292133#ixzz259JVBJqH
Marvin Ogunjimi
I don’t know anything about most of the targets mentioned on here, save the Dundee United lads.
Then again, I didn’t know anything about Ki, Kayal, Izzy, Lustig and big Vic before they were signed.
Quite happy to let the management get on with it.
Ill still keep checking in until 11.00 tonight though.
EC67
Mon the Efe…
I don’t know why some of you guys are entertaining the trainee troll who is desperately trying to spoil our window closing blog.
Welcome Efe.
EDB
I did go earlier but very poor show from my crowd. Two weizen and now on way home to see Chelski against that other team. Very cloudy and rainy tonight so not surprising. Good news about Efe Ambrose?
HH
Latest on Miku looks like a 1 year loan deal –
http://www.ligabbva.com/news/2012/08/31/el-cierre-del-mercado-de-fichajes-minuto-a-minuto.html
19:40 LigaBBVA has been told, Miku negotiates its sale right now for a season at Celtic. The operation is advanced but not closed.
Indio
kev
you want the truth?
well you cannot handle the truth
WGS won medals for CELTIC and stuck it to the msm
as for your hero gerry he was given his medal and stuck it to CELTIC
you are beyond help and you views are on par with a half-wit
with no wit
jam67
Re:-
bournesouprecipe
18:54 on
31 August, 2012
petec
Nicolás Ladislao Fedor Flores (born 19 August 1985 in Caracas), aka Miku, is a Venezuelan footballer who plays for Celtic in Scotland, as a striker.
The son of an Hungarian father and a Venezuelan mother, he received his nickname after Miklós, a stem from his first name in the Hungarian language, and spent most of his professional career in Spain, having played for a host of clubs.
Wiki Quick News CSC
*it was’nt me*
Hopefully this is true, the above chap would score a barrel load here and in
Europe as well this chap has composure in front of goal and is a cool finisher
I hope this deal materializes Lord willing
Kayal33-Venezuelan striker from Getafe,their website saying he has signed for Celtic,not sure if it’s permanent or a loan mate,scroll back a bhoy posted a youtube montage.
kevjungle – murdo..10 men championees..1979
19:16 on
31 August, 2012
That’s all I was asking, you are a grumpy beggar;-)
would be happy with russell , the belgian forward and another midfielder(creative) to end the day….cmon celtic we need it
Welcome to Celtic Efe.
You may not arrive as a Celtic fan……but you’ll certainly leave as one.
SwanseaBhoy
Awe Naw
You give me too much credit, I’m too blinkin’ up tight to be at the wind up.
@thebeast09 I think the guy plays for Stenhousmuir
Sean Dixon is a hammer thrower. Need to get that out my system before he signs for Celtic in case HT is not at the wind up.
HH
Kayal33-Sounds like a few offers in,taking our pick of best ones.
A Ceiler Gonof Rust,
Pigalle’s another poster on here, I was responding to both of you
Ogunjimi,
youtube only gives the good bits, but he seems to get in front of defenders and can score…
wi the heid!… aye… I know… the heid!
aw naw. kenny miller has just been spotted at glasgow airport arrivals. surely not
http://celticfc.net/newsstory?item=3029
Am rose signing now on the official site.
I’d sign Templeton just to hurt the Sevcovians where it hurts and then loan him to Peterhead.
A big Celtic welcome to Efe.