Celtic were looking for a right back throughout the second half of last term, but in the early weeks of his tenure, Brendan considered Mikael Lustig and Saidy Janko sufficient for the season ahead. Mikael is four years into a successful Celtic career but his fitness issues are of a persistent nature. We’ve reached Peak Swede.
Saidy missed lot of last season, also through injury, but he showed potential in his early outing this term. Aspirations for the lad crystallised in Israel last week, but not in a good way. I’m not going to defend him, because he was unquestionably poor, but agreement only exists on his poor showing because he was prepared to receive the ball so often. Not everyone in black that night was as keen to get on the end of a pass.
That opened the door for Cristian Gamboa, 26, second choice right back for West Brom. We’re very keen, apparently. West Brom manager, Tony Pulis, is less in need of a full back whose key attribute is getting forward at speed. Horses for course, I suppose, West Brom face different challenges than Celtic.
Two rumours have circulated this week: Celtic are looking for a midfield player and James McCarthy’s position at Everton is less secure than it was a year ago. Whoever has been linking these two facts has overreached – or made them up. Celtic have no idea where this one came from but were clear, there’s nothing in it. Getting the right midfielder remains a task in hand, but usual caveats apply. There are no guarantees we’ll land all our targets this summer.
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LURGAN
While yir on could you tell my how big PMcK*****y is getting on in Lurgan
lost touch with him a few yrs ago (taxi driver in the toon, drinks in Clan na Gael )
Sumbdy asked about Annurra Level……….
I don’t know what they do, how much they are reimbursed or how they influence the Darryl’s, Derek’s an’ Grant’s etc etc etc etc of Scoddish Sport Reportin’……… but perhaps an example of how Our Great Club is received / treated by these currants in contrast, might be found in the rather perfunctory reveal of our new recruit by iShortie ………..
MAGNIFICENTSEVEN
No worries mate, “The Windae” gets to us all:))
I think we’ll see another couple heading for the exit!
HH
Thomthe tim,
That makes sense.
Looking at the squad, I think we need a midfielder. Whether it’s a defensive or a creative midfielder (or both) I’m not sure. Jozo is weird transfer. Maybe Brendan hasn’t liked what he sees in training.
I think we need another striker too but maybe young Jack and/or Calvin Miller are in the reckoning?
Aye Starry, we are all desperate for news, when I saw it I posted it, only to find my mistake later, I agree we need a couple out at least, another one in would be nice, but pretty happy with what has been done
Liking the sound of Gamboa. Definitely a position that needed addressing, although I wouldn’t write Lustig off yet.
Brendan often used different formations at Liverpool and I wouldn’t be too surprised if he does that here.
Don’t specifically remember Gamboa from the World Cup, although I do remember that Costa Rica played 3-5-2, so I imagine he played as the right wing-back.
Could be situations where we play that way in which case we could have ML on the right of the back three and CG wing-back.
In a back four we could have the option of using either as an orthodox right-back depending on opponent.
And competition for places is never a bad thing.
LURGAN
Sorry, that should have been P.McK*****e,
Calibhoy
My info is the same as Lennybhoy. I am hoping that no news is good news and that we bring in a solid midfielder in the next 29 hours
HH
For anyone who hasn’t seen him:
This is one quick full back
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q83igOJon84
LennyBhoy, Thank you for the information. I too think we have done well this window, but was really looking for a quality CM. We do still have 24 hours so I will hold out hope. Thanks again LennyBhoy.
HH,
CaliBhoy
Need more info on second name, I am a Clann Eireann man
L57
Catman,
Thanks for the information. My hope is our biggest signing this window will be a CM.
HH,
CaliBhoy
MAGNIFICENTSEVEN
Paradise wasn’t built in a day although for some of our more restless bloggers it should have been finished yesterday.
I’m happy with the windae so far another hard as nails middy who can pass who be the cherry on the cake.
Maybe Brendan sees Ajer as stepping up sooner rather than later.
A lot of shouts for Hendo and I know I’m in the minority but I don’t think it’s happening for him at Celtic…
Both of these boys have the dig we need in midfield with Ajer getting the nod for me with his reading of the game.
Bring on the Sevco
57
Glad to see you are still about
Been a few years since you and our dearly departed 53 had a wee visit to paradise
LURGAN57
McKechnie?
Electronic Tims
23m
Electronic Tims @ETimsNet
Just in from pish stained source “Many deals on the go. BR driving. Could be massive. 2, possibly 3 more. Get excited”.
BIGCHIPSUK – 10 IN A ROW (2001-2010) on 30TH AUGUST 2016 6:19 PM
For anyone imploring the Celtic board to spend the CL money, variously reported to be between £20M and £30M… When do Celtic actually receive this money?
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Transfer fees can also be constructed to be paid over a period of time or we can use our existing overdraft or loan facilities. Cost of borrowing very low at the moment.
HH
CRC
LURGAN
I was regular in St pauls when i visited :-))
Simunovic definitely away?
Strange – we’re not overly-well stocked in that department, even if you include Lustig. Ambrose has proved he isn’t good enough and Boyata worries me a bit.
Burgas
Can’t say I know the name everyone in Lurgan has a nickname, will as Brother in law he is a big Clanns man and will let you know
Blantyre
Yes still on the go, plan to be over with a few guys from work before end off year. Still think off 53
I’d prefer a schemer to a dm. That’s all
Catman,
I don’t know what was said earlier. Are you saying there may be another signing before the deadline?
we need a defensive middy now and a “Lubo” creator
What can be done about these pop-ups, driving me bananas
KINGLUBO
FRC caught your post at the weekend. I was at the game. Thought we should have been home and dry by half time.
Thanks for enquiring my friend.
Burgas
When next over let me know and we shall have a few , I will take you up to club and have a show you a good time
L57
57
Hope to see u again
KTF
TWISTS N TURNS on 30TH AUGUST 2016 7:05 PM
For anyone who hasn’t seen him:
This is one quick full back
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q83igOJon84
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Knackered just watching him
there is a video going around that shows 2 robbers, one dressed as a hockey goalie, breaking into a beer store and stealing beer ….. must be americans pretending to be Canadians, though, as they stole Budweiser … no self-respecting Canajun would drink, let alone steal, that monkey p.
not related to Celtic, I know, but I thought it was amusing.
To be better than we already have, the `new` midfielder would have to be pretty good. To be an amount better that would make an appreciable difference in our CL Group, he would have to be World Class.
JJ
Durranty saying someone (un-named) wanted to put “Rangers” (sic) down.
What happened to the “who are these people”?
LURGAN
Been a few yrs since i was over normally stay in Ashburn (used to stop in the country club till it went all up-market)
I’m Surprised i remember as it was a fair drinking session…………………….normally.
Mike in Toronto,
No self respecting American should drink Budweiser if I am being honest. Racer Five or Pliny the Elder are my preferred beers.
HH,
CaliBhoy
MIT
only thing worse than bud is bud light.
First time i was in the states went out with our host – he ordered bud light – drank it – he then said same again – i said no i’ll have a beer this time. Luckily I was the customer so he forced a smile.
The schemer is called TR.
If we need another then we should go to the U20’s or use PR / JF more.
Hope the Donegal bhoys n ghirls have a great weekend in Geerdore with the huddle up Errigal for the foundation
My nephew is doing the climb whilst my dad will be on the brandy shandy
Check Facebook for more details
Evening Celts
Waitrose Byres Rd….An hour ago.
In waltzes Stewart Regan.
I managed to throw him a growl, would have given him some verbal if the Mrs wasnt with me:)
Get him next time:)
HH
Parkheadcumsalford
All quiet at my end I’m afraid
Still hopeful though
HH