Arne Engels’ physical stature belies his age. Still 21, he is already a winner at Celtic and full Belgian international. 21 is the age Callum McGregor was when he made his (scoring) Celtic debut. Callum was a year older when he first moved into the middle of the park from the wing. The captain is likely to end his career as the most honoured player is our history, but we needed patience to see him grow into the player he became.
At the same age, Reo Hatate was still at university. He had made 62 appearances for Kawasaki Frontale (who get an interesting amount of column inches on CQN these days), when he moved to Celtic as a 24-year-old. Aaron Mooy went below the radar at St Mirren at 21!
Young Reo was studying at 21, we probably saw Aaron at the same age and didn’t notice him, and we watched enough of Callum at this age to know the scale of development between 21 and 24 is enormous.
I like what we’ve seen so far from Arne and have big hopes he will continue to kick on during the season ahead.
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Interesting to read the reports on Shin’s stats look at his highlights reel.
He looks capable of scoring different types of goal and the suggestions seem to be that he can score goals in games where he gets few touches.
Sounds like he has a decent ratio of chances taken to chances missed and is good in the air.
Could be just what we need as we sometimes seem to need a high number of chances to get a goal.
HORSE RACING…
I meant to add in my last Post that I also have the THREE Appleby/Buick Winners from Today, in some of my Betting Slips for Tomorrows Racing at Newmarket, again with Appleby/Buick Horses included.
So I am hoping that Appleby/Buick have another good day Tomorrow ( Saturday ) ?
LOL
HH.
Kwon off to Austria Vienna for tuppence ha’penny? Chalk that up as another tribute to the successful Mark Lawwell car crash so beloved by our host…
Hardly being wise after the fact. Some of us had low expectations of a signing from the Korean second division. And to think we’re being encouraged to accept more of the same. 💩🤷♂️😱
Big Jimmy
I had an 18/1 winner today. Mum’s Tipple, still in shock 😳.
TOSB.
Best thing to do is to take out a monthly subscription £14.99 / £21.99 when abroad. It involves setting up a monthly payment. The trick is to remember to cancel it when you get home. I’ve had both premium and standard in the past and not noticed any great difference. Hope this helps. Everything seems to be done remotely online so there is no helpline to ring!
Kwon was the answer last season?
The old Gorbals looking wonderful in the summer sunshine. ☀️. What’s left of it. 🙄
Bada
Kwon was the answer to what?🤔. Regards- puzzled from Govanhill. 😉
BRRB- P67 bemoaned the fact he wasn’t getting a game for us,while on loan at Hibs
…or St Mirren…?
Bada
Aye, get your point.
Joe Cundy
Thanks Joe. That’s a great idea, however it will now need to be next season 😩. I plumped for the £50 Standard package a week ago while ago. 🤣
With our financial advantage – we should have significant investment in global scouting network. Yet we seem limited to Japan, Fulham , Vienna and the odd last minute phone call from a random agent.
Celtic penny pinching runs through the organisation and I think we are risking euro progress and possibly the league.
As it stands! Will we sign 2-3 ready made pros to compliment tierney , or will it be the usual projects, maybe’s and last minute panic loans.
I hate to say it – rangers have been swift and signed a few quality players. Our arrogance and lack of ambition could finally catch up.
For those of you who were devotees of Lost all those years ago, the South Korean character called Jin and his wife Sun had called Kwon. Also in the credits amongst the production team is a Maeda.
Lostcsc 🍀😵💫
stebhoy on 11th July 2025 6:14 pm
Re scouting network : Or former players.
HH.
Arne’s a talent for sure, and he seems like the kind of intelligent young man who understands what it takes to take advantage of the opportunities he’ll get at Celtic. Another year older, a years experience of champions league football.
We’ll see a better Celtic team as a result, hopefully, our past record with signings like him suggests a big second year or so. Even if we don’t he has time on his side
STEBHOY on 11TH JULY 2025 6:14 PM
We’re talking about a player we signed for £11m last summer getting better this season.
Im not sure how that fits with penny pinching and lack of ambition
We shall thrash the hun again this season. Easy peasy.
Off Topic:
“Is Kate Shemirani exposing ANOTHER NHS killing spree?”
https://x.com/UnityNewsNet/status/1943723544698867815#m
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The NHS were the good guys until covid revealed what they are really like.
Just keep your guard up if you need to go to Hospital.
Freebies for the Doobie brothers tonight.
I feel as if I’m a part 9f the Labour front bench..
But apart from that, I’m more into Sham 69 of that era.
HH.
If Brentford sell Mbumo and Wissa,they will come for Meada….watch this space
stebhoy on 11th July 2025 6:14 pm
who have they signed that is a good player ?
you know we have signed the same number ?
stebhoy on 11th July 2025 6:14 pm
With our financial advantage – we should have significant investment in global scouting network. Yet we seem limited to Japan, Fulham , Vienna and the odd last minute phone call from a random agent.
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you are not good at analysing facts are you.
arsenal, fulham, norway, japan and scotland so far this season.
england, germany, belgium, france, portugal, spain and scotland last season.
i am very happy we are conducting business in japan. vfm and a brilliant 100 year plan.
fits us perfect.
THEORIGINALSADIESBHOY on 11TH JULY 2025 3:02 PM
Can anyone tell me the benefits of buying the Celtic TV Premium (£80) as opposed to the Standard Package (£50)? I want to know if I’m on holiday abroad, will I be able to watch Celtic play live on Celtic TV
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I think you get a better picture with premium. You will be able to watch all the games while abroad. And if you get yourself a halfway decent VPN, you’ll be able to watch all the games while at home too.
KT will make a big difference to Arnie
where to even start. they must have run out of fenians to burn,
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https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/07/11/they-keep-to-themselves-dont-embrace-our-culture-calls-for-loyalist-immigrants-to-be-deported-back-to-scotland-england/
You do realise that’s a wind up?
I love this one
‘Could Old Defunct Phone Boxes Be The Solution To Smaller, More Affordable Apartments?’.
I’m actually looking forward to them setting that bonfire alight with the asbestos nearby.
thickasshitCSC
itscalledthemalvinas on 11th July 2025 8:47 pm
👍👏
That thought crossed my mind too….
😁
Every day will be worse than the 12th of July.
https://x.com/TraceyOMahony81/status/1943340985397715061#m
Liverpool retire the No 20 jersey
bigrailroadblues on 11th July 2025 5:22 pm
Big Jimmy
I had an 18/1 winner today. Mum’s Tipple, still in shock
………….
Well done BRRB.
HH Mate.
Good morning another beutiful day.
Unfortunately we live amongst some absolute morons.
https://x.com/yogijunior3/status/1943801106066551281?t=LogFz2h3Sf9P7ut0VgUUrg&s=19
Regarding the above link apparently the Gravestones of TB is being refurbished new lettering being done.
Good morning all.