Anchoring to a distant geographical base is not intuitively how you would expect a football club to recruit but Celtic are clearly working their contacts in Israel these days. Beram Kayal has worked out well in the two and a half years since joining from Maccabi Haifa, as has Nigeria international, Efe Ambrose, who joined from Israeli club Ashdod in the summer.
Neil Lennon recently mentioned he needed cover for left back (despite right-footed Adam Matthews performing heroics there against Barcelona), so it is no surprise that Israel international Rami Gershon is in town today. Gershon has played less than a dozen games for Standard Liege since leaving Israel three years ago, although he was a regular pick for loan club Kortrijk. Should he sign he will be a low-risk addition to the squad but he has almost certainly received commendation from the same sources who recommended Kayal and Ambrose.
Best of luck to Rabiu Ibrahim, who left for Kilmarnock after promising much but delivering little as a prodigy at Sporting and PSV Eindhoven. He was the low-risk addition of last January. You’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs……
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Only problem I have with Rami is reading he has only played ONE game all season, so a good bit short of match sharpness. Not easy for players to catch up in such a short space of time to hit the ground running as he will need to do.
January should be used to bringing in possibles for a look, rather than throwing cash around. Although a number of players spring to mind that have suddenly lost that little extra they had prior to signing a long term / improved contract. Amazing how many find
top form when they are nearing the end of their own deals and due to become free agents.
We certainly need someone in midfield to pull the strings anything that ensures we are able to move the ball quicker from a to b will improve matters. We have too many players who need 3-4-5 touches to make simple passes, or worse fail to make the simple pass.
A proper partner for Hooper would also be a real bonus and a focal point fo our attacks to give the midfield a chance to support.
Citibhoy,
That’s nothing, click on the link below for a truly hellish fiscal cliff…
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-for-the-money/id544785189
setting free the bears
12:14 on
4 January, 2013
Paul
“you’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs..”
Nice cryptic clue to our new striking target
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not forgetting the subliminal message in the blog title!!
Paul67, I’ll take your word on it re; Ibrahim. Looking at him during our home game with Arbroath, although a few more than decent touches etc he struggled to make an impact.
TMWT – that link should have a health warning on it
And Anither Thing..
Neil, needs tae swap his Present Thinking Cap..
It is …No Helpin’ him..at awe.
He should get anither wan…
like..
Wan o’ they Pointy Hat WANS.. wi’ the Stars oan it ..and the wee
Quarter Moons..
Like
Merlin , used tae wear.
Neil’s Attacking TACTICS.. ARE.. jist…
Defensive WANS…dressed up.. in Disguise.
His Midfielders are jist.. Doppelgangers o’ Himsel.
Too Much.. Playin the “Patty Cake” Game.. jist like he used tae dae..
Passing the Fitba. Back and Forth. across the Midfield.. tae each ither..
while..
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
oor Opponents are taking the opportunity tae Marshall. And Fortify. thur
Defensive WA’.
This kinda nonsense..is… whit Ah term,
Lollygaggin’..
Which, must Cease and Desist.. Forthwith.,.
Neil… ye gotta chinge yer Thinkin.,.,.,
fur
in Ma Opinion..
Yer Attacking Tactics.. are
Pure..
Bull Pucky.
Kojo
Yep.. Still, LAUGHIN’
Citibhoy @13:31 in your examples it’s the bankers, snake charmers, middlemen and bond salesmen who are the main beneficiaries.
In fact same ones as got us into this mess.
A large slice of the deficit goes to propping up the financial sector rather than anything productive. Just like credit card debt.
Who’s up for some comedy gold?
@soccer_sauce: We understand that both #NCFC & #SAFC have submitted bids for Gary Hooper. #Celtic have accepted the #NCFC bid after rejecting the #SAFC one
setting free the bears
Fair points well made. I had forgotten McGinn was out of contract.
LB
williebhoy
we have him on a loan ’til the end of the season, so he has time to get up to speed if he wants us to excercise the “buy” option for next season.
HH
Gerry
I get asked some really daft stuff at times but hats off to Steviebhoy for the following:
“I sometimes buy a bovril and a pie, and that might be regarded as ‘exploitation’, as I am charged for these before being allowed to consume them. Perhaps neganon2 can point me to another club who provide free refreshments for their supporters.”
And followed up with a – perhaps Neganon shouldnt be a Celtic supporter.
Nice one Steviebhoy
Ntassoolla 13.48
as long as that makes you feel comfortable with the deficit and your childrens childrens liability for it then everything must be tickety boo in Ntassolla -La -Land ;-)
My uncles just dropped of Marc Degryse off at Ross Hall.
Kraljski
He’ll be in the queue behind Yıldıray Baştürk and Iván de la Peña
Belated happy new year to all on CQN.
We would all love to see a Lubo or Paul McStay type player in the current team. Someone who has the skill and intelligence to make the defence splitting ‘killer’ pass but would NL play them on a regular basis? IMO I think Paddy could fill that spot if given the opportunity. NL seems to prefer his midfield filled with battlers and spoilers. Not sure how a play maker would fit in at present. Even Lubo wasn’t guaranteed a start under MON and i’m not sure if we had a younger version of him in our squad if he’d be an automatic 1st team choice for Lenny.
HH
Fiscal Cliff has never been the same since peaking in Summer Holiday (1963).
Citibhoy Shoulder to Shoulder with Neil Lennon
13:54 on 4 January, 2013
The first thing we have to do is abolish PAYE.
Because it costs more to collect than it raises in revenue.
Doesn’t it?
the battered bunnet – Just been informed from a reliable follower on twitter that Dmitri Radchenko stole a march by getting on the treadmill first
Just dropped in to say…..
More – Cheapo/Bargain-Basement/Freebie/Loan/Trialist -types of players being recruited.
Hmmmmm
Where does all the money go ?
No Wonder I Keep Mine In My Pocket – CSC
Oh, me and another 20-30k of empty seats can’t be wrong ?
The thing i will remember about ibrahim was after the st mirren game last year i was hangin about outside the stadium for an hour or so waitin on a mate wen ibrahim dandered out all on his own draggin behind him one of them suitcases with wheels. He hung around for almost half an hour before walkin round the car park and into a taxi. Thought it was very strange behaviour for a professional footballer, almost felt sorry for him
It is a well known fact that 100% of internet trolls are unaware of their exquisite fuddishness. Utterly fudderly.
I think a great midfielder would be Ricardo Quaresma formerly of Besiktas.
He’s on a free and with skill like this could just be what we need.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3xU7k4w4Do
HH
/Bishop B
Philvis..you set your hounds on the poor man?.. were the swans sleeping?..
Hh
Kraljski 13:55
Whit’s that yer saying?…your uncle just dripped a greasy mark on his overalls?
chinesewhisperscsc
Oh look… daily record dinner time must be over.
len brennan
Not sure about Quaresma. He’s been round the block for one still fairly young. Has the ability however I don’t think he’ll have the mindset to cope with the demands of us supporters and Lenny as manager
south of tunis13:04 on4 January, 2013
>>>>>
Ah….you do live the well travelled life!
Hope you find some musical goodies.
My tastes are more mundane, e.g. I took possession of the first Slash solo album, ‘R’n’fn’R’ today…delighted with it, and I’m well looking forward to the new Eels album (off to see the maestro in March).
Awrra best in 2013!
Oglach
Lubo might not be a first pick under Neilly, however The Maestro would be the first name on the team sheet as he was a superior combination of all the best bits of Lubo, Kayal & Neilly himself.
oglach @14:00 totally agree.
If Celtic are after TV money they’ll need something pleasing on the eye.
Neil was risk averse as a player and is still so as a manager.
He did, however, inherit a shambles.
Last season’s over reliance on a tiring James Forrest has been exposed since he started picking up injuries. A direct consequence IMO.
TBB
Obviously some trolls have never heard of cognitive dissonance.
Mort
Ntassoolla
If Celtic are after TV money they’ll need something pleasing on the eye.
Don’t follow you. Sky/ESPN buy scottish football because they get it for cheap and when Celtic are playing they are guaranteed big viewing figures.
They aren’t going to pay more just because we have stylish players.
Mort
Ernie – 14.02
An error to which I have admitted (was to do with extra costs of collecting one of the additional NI increments ) and appologised for.
But hey it diverts attention from the deficit which is impoverishing Here, Now and in the Future
Paul 67, All
One of my concerns about kissing frogs , is that we often end up with toads.
In the last three transfer windows, we have brought in Lassad , Miku , Browzcek and Bangura, , and slightly further back Daryl Murphy.
The combined wages and outlays of these guys will be in the millions, but the combined goals is barely in the tens.
Someone like Leigh Griffiths would cost no more than £200 k , and has scored more in half a season than these guys have produced over 3 seasons.
Whilst I would love to see us sign a top class striker who can score in the CL, realistically that won’t happen.
So my provocation is , if we cant sign the elite , lets at least sign guys whom we know can score in our bread and butter league, and who are a lot less expensive.
Ultimately, I want us to sign better players, but when you look at the stats, who would you choose :
Sheridan or Murphy
Griffiths or Bangura
£200 k frogs vs £3m toads ?
Mort @14:18 it may be cheap but when people turn off it’s worthless.
Viewing figures for Scottish football are driven by Celtic fans, who are unhappy with what they see.
Clashcitybhoy
14:22 on 4 January, 2013
_____________________________
Perfectly put Sir
Are you a troll ? :o)
HH
Ntassoolla
Viewing figures for Scottish football are driven by Celtic fans, who are unhappy with what they see.
True, but it’s unlikely that will deter people from watching the game on TV. It may in fact deter them from going to the match but if its on TV, Celtic fans will continue to tune in in large numbers.
Mort
Len Brennan
Quaresma .?
Failed big time at Inter [ twice ]
Subject of a live on tele rant from Mourinho. Highlight of which was this–
” I’ve had enough of his playing for himself and as far as I’m concerned he can go and play with himself “.
For what it’s worth –Italian transfer rumor mongers have him going to Liverpool
Citibhoy Shoulder to Shoulder with Neil Lennon
14:19 on 4 January, 2013
‘Ernie – 14.02
An error to which I have admitted (was to do with extra costs of collecting one of the additional NI increments ) and appologised for.’
Eventually.
It betrayed such a lack of understanding that it was obvious you were just C&Ping rubbish from any old source without any idea what you were talking about.