It always stings a bit when we lose a good one, and there appears to be universal agreement that Victor Wanyama is a good one, but there are compensations. We lost him for the asking price (a club and Scottish record) and lost him early enough in the transfer window for the cash to be put to good use. Technical note, £12.5m and freeing up a very small wage will not provide £12.5m for transfers plus wages for either a £12.5m player or a collection of players at that value. It will free up a lesser transfer budget and provide a higher wage budget.
Victor goes with our best wishes. He joins a club who signed Celtic fringe player (I’m being generous), Jos Hooiveld, two years ago, and who also employ former Celtic misfit, Danny Fox. It’s not a sexy move but Victor will be as well compensated as Celtic by England’s bling. There could be claims about the move being about football, but it’s about the money, honey; not that there’s a problem with that, Victor didn’t pack his bags in Nairobi hoping to end his days in Glasgow.
He only became a first choice player after Beram Kayal was injured so comprehensively by Elbows McCulloch and played less than 30 games and was a first team choice for less than a year before declining a contract extension for a substantial wage increase (several times the wages he was on). This, when he had almost three years left on his existing deal. There’s a lesson there for future negotiations.
If you are feeling less than happy about this development, I could suggest a reason or two. Back in the 70s and 80s Macari, Hay, Dalglish, Nicholas and McClair were sold for competitive fees but the Cavalry of reinforcements didn’t arrive. Instead Celtic hoped a new generation of youths would fill the gap. Those of us from that generation were condition by the experience.
Things worked differently when Jock Brown was in charge (aye, you read right). Within a few months we lost the league for the ninth consecutive season and sold the Three Amigos for a substantial amount of money. In August 1997 I was distraught but 10 months later the penny dropped. The challenge now for Peter Lawwell, Neil Lennon and the Celtic scouts is to outperform Jock and Wim………….
Easy, right?
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We should blow the £12.5m on Juan Roman Riquelme, c’mon live a little…
Can’t argue with that article, Paul67, except to say that I think we let Victor go too cheaply. He is, imo, one of the best. Whether we can replace him, I very much doubt. Here’s hoping we get through to the Champions League. Imo, it has become just that bit more difficult.
I’ve been out all day (and am shortly off oot again). Can anyone tell me if there has been any trouble in Belfast. Radio Scotland’s resident “expert” there was full of doom and gloom this morning.
Paul67:
“If you are feeling less than happy about this development, I could suggest a reason or two. Back in the 70s and 80s Macari, Hay, Dalglish, Nicholas and McClair were sold for competitive fees but the Cavalry of reinforcements didn’t arrive. Instead Celtic hoped a new generation of youths would fill the gap. Those of us from that generation were condition by the experience.”
That was the way of the world back then, Celtic, like most Scottish (and English clubs) filled the gaps from within their own structures. How many players did Jock Stein actually buy in to win ‘nine in a row’?
Times are changing I know, now instead of having a sing song before the game Celtic have installed a stadium wide Wi-Fi system, is that a good thing? I don’t know if it is good for Celtic but I don’t think it is good for the club as far as atmosphere goes.
I was only ever twice in the Rangers end at Parkhead, once against Hearts and the other for the Hillsbourgh game against Liverpool, most of my growing up was done in the Jungle and then up the Celtic end. For those that can remember, after the game was over if you tried to make your way around the back of the ground at the Celtic end, after the game was over, you didn’t have to worry about the rain because you were under cover; however, you were nimble, and alert, to the cascading urine that poured down on you.
I know I’m talking from a distance but I don’t see how stadium wide Wi-Fi enhances the match-day experience. I’d have thought a gallus Glasgow winger, or a fearless but streetwise midfielder who could see a pass, playing in the first team would enhance the experience all the more. I mean if I want to go on the internet… why leave the house?
:o)
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/war/protestants-parading-around-like-a-bunch-of-dildos-again-2013071275664
Estadio Nacional
Pal… Ah know ye ur Jokin’
Unfortunately, A loata folk oan Here wull tak ye seriously.
Yes.. Ah am afraid that is Trew..
Fur..
Frum some of the comments oan here regarding oan whit tae dae wi the Wanyama Windfall..
It is obvious… tae Me..
that There ur a loata Celtic Men..and Women… oot there..
WHO JIST DON’T GET IT !
Ah try Ma Best. tae bring them Up tae Speed…
But..
Sometimes.
Ah Despair!
Kojo
Still Laughin’
Development squad playing two games in Ireland next week.
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=4267
HH!!
Malone Bhoy
Off the top of my head I can’t remember the number of players that Celtic have appealed to government to for a work visa for a targeted player, but it is more than a few. Much more than a few. If my memory serves even Pele himself gave our government a personal reference on Rafael Felipe Scheidt.
From the Daily Mash
NORTHERN Ireland’s protestants are yet again commemorating a 17th Century battle by poncing around in their bowler hats.
King William and his horse, Ian
The annual Twelfth of July parades see thousands of men marching through the streets, many of them playing dainty flutes that make them look like angry little pixies.
But the parades are set to cause tension for the 323rd year in a row because the protestant dildos like to prance around in front of Catholics who, for some reason, do not find them utterly ridiculous.
Julian Cook, professor of religious wind instruments at Roehampton University, said: “This all goes back to the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 when King William of Orange defeated the Catholic King James II by outplaying him on the recorder.
“The victorious William then took James’s bowler hat and skipped around like a tosspot while waving his orange sash in the air, like some kind of Dutch morris dancer.
“Then they had a massive battle because they had all come a long way and it seemed daft not to.”
Professor Cook added: “And so the protestants commemorate this every year to remind the world that they are mentally ill.”
Bill McKay, an ‘Orange Man’, from Belfast, marches at the front of the parade and bangs a drum as a reward for being the biggest dildo in his street.
He said: “I’m really proud of my heritage so I painted a massive bowler hat on a wall.”
Oops – Canamalar1 beat me to it !
Estadio Nacional @ 16 14 .
Don’t know .
It’s a strange one .
Up and coming player . Did well at the Euro Under 21 thing . Don’t understand why Juve [ of all people ] would take a hit on a player whose value is likely to go up . Will keep an eye on the story . Will let you know if a clearer picture emerges.
Not many Jimmy McGrory’s in Celtic’s history – probably Billy McNeill, Bobby Lennox and Paul McStay would have made a lot more from the game had they settled for something less than Celtic but a bigger wage in compensation.
Not convinced about Saviola could be another Juninho.
Hello this is WEE BGFC. I think you should all calm down. I mean it’s a friendly we are talking about I know GF are rubbish but you are all over reacting.
Message : CALM IT!
@Garcia lorca would pay good(charity) money to see that footage my friend.
HH
Parkheadcumsalford –
You should always get your news from a reputable source…
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/war/protestants-parading-around-like-a-bunch-of-dildos-again-2013071275664
corkcelt,
we clubbed together and sent the development team over to you, cos you cant get to Solitude.
cheers.
South Of Tunis:
From a conversation of long old, one of my neighbours just bought a couple of Palominos.
I’m jealous.
drambowiecelt@16.43pm
Apparently my late father and my brothers are all on the film cavorting on the pitch. My late uncle mistimed the moat jump and was carted off on a stretcher so missed the cup presentation. I have never seen this privately held footage and am a bit too far away from Rutherglen ( prompt to older brother: your job was to track down the sheltered accommodation before the camera and film disappear. The couple have no children ) to pursue. I too would make a large donation- probably to CQN- if we successfully track it down.
Parkheadcumsalford
Spare a thought also for us poor Merseyrail commuters this evening.
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Live pictures from the bigoted orange lodge in Southport
twitter.com/scousedodds/status/355688488005427201/photo/1
Saviola .
For what it’s worth .
Italian rumor mongers have him considering big money from QPR or less money from West Ham . Inter are reported to have dismissed the rumor that they are interested ..
Off oot —it’s get the mosquito bites in the sea time . It works , for a while .
Kevtic
I was in the crowd when Paul McStay ran and threw his jersey into the Jungle, firmly in the belief that he’d played his last game for us, and was Italy (Udinese?) bound.
Someone mentioned earlier Celtic sell players when they can. Heart of a Lion was another eye opener about Celtic transfers – they happen, and when Willie went to Crystal Palace, – Jock Stein was oblivious and not amused.
Plus ça change
Jeez-oh!
Henriks Sombrero beat me and Canamalar beat him. I’m slower than I thought in my old age!!
I liked reading it all three times :o)
South of Tunis.
Which Inter?
Forfar should pose no significant problem to the Sevco Bus,it has sat nav you know….
Canamalar –
It’s a belter! I pinched it from a pal on Facebook and posted it on my own Facebook. Easier than having a clearout myself. :-)
Canamalar…..
Even if Peter Lawell said he was ring-fencing certain funds, he can’t.
Perhaps you could share his quote.
Members of the management team can intend to dedicate a certain budget for player acquisition. Some of these costs are costs outwith the public eye.
Trying to trace certain revenues to certain expenditures is pretty well impossible. Especially when transfer fees and salaries and agent’s cuts and sell-on fees are very often not disclosed publicly.
But carry on.
Statue of Virgin Mary is handed in to Ardoyne church
Fr Gary Donegan
Fr Gary Donegan says the statue was quickly removed by community leaders.
A statue of the Virgin Mary that was placed on a bonfire has been handed in to a north Belfast church.
Fr Gary Donegan, rector of Holy Cross Church in the Ardoyne area, welcomed the return of the statue.
It had been placed on a bonfire in the neighbouring loyalist Shankill district.
He said the statue had been removed from the bonfire by community leaders “who did not want to cause offence to ordinary Catholics”.
Bonfires are traditionally lit by loyalists across Northern Ireland on the eve of the 12 July Orange Order parades celebrating the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Fr Donegan said it appeared that the statue had only been on the bonfire in Lanark Way for 10 minutes before it was removed.
“This incredibly responsible act proves that there are leaders within our communities who remain committed to taking positive steps for peace,”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-23277588
bournesouprecipe
Yeah I was there too. He could have went to Udinese but decided to stay at his rundown club. At least McNeill and Lennox had the European glory years to look back on.
I remember Saviola from years ago – used to put it on cuts and grazes, I think.
st stives,
That’s a turn up for the books, got to give credit where it’s due, someone was brave enough to retrieve it
Stivs
So it’s only “ordinary Catholics” they didn’t want to offend.
Picked up my CQN Golf polo today from paddybhoy1888, another top class CQNer. There are only a few left so get your summer essential ordered now!
Will wear it with pride despite not making a long awaited (by me) return to golf and to my favourite course this year due to holiday in Chicago, but will be polishing up my niblick for a possible return next year – if I can find that box of old featheries.
During my long stay in Chicago I found CQN the invaluable way to get reliable info about things Celtic, and introduced this excellent site to a number of fans at the Chicago Highland Games. Our readership grows internationally! HH
Bhoys, eventually arrived in Lanzarote after 26 hours of travelling, kids in pool unpacking. On a happy note I have just has a beer delivered to my apartment from the bar in the complex, 5 yards away! Bite to eat and wee bar for the game and sorted….CQNers ready to go to the conference whenever it’s arranged…
Kikinthenakas
tomtheleedstim
17:04 on
12 July, 2013
I remember Saviola from years ago – used to put it on cuts and grazes, I think.
…………..
Always thought Saviola was what you got at the chippy when they ran out of real sausages
Kiki
Why are the kids unpacking in the pool?
saint stivs
16:59 on 12 July, 2013Statue of Virgin Mary is handed in to Ardoyne churchFr Gary DoneganFr Gary Donegan says the statue was quickly removed by community leaders.A statue of the Virgin Mary that was placed on a bonfire has been handed in to a north Belfast church.Fr Gary Donegan, rector of Holy Cross Church in the Ardoyne area, welcomed the return of the statue.It had been placed on a bonfire in the neighbouring loyalist Shankill district.He said the statue had been removed from the bonfire by community leaders “who did not want to cause offence to ordinary Catholics”.Bonfires are traditionally lit by loyalists across Northern Ireland on the eve of the 12 July Orange Order parades celebrating the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.Fr Donegan said it appeared that the statue had only been on the bonfire in Lanark Way for 10 minutes before it was removed.“This incredibly responsible act proves that there are leaders within our communities who remain committed to taking positive steps for peace,”
Credit where it’s due my hoop, it’s like returning the neighbours garden gnome after a party…..
This is a holy effigy of the Holy Mother of the Catholic Church, an outrage…!
But och it’s no offending anyone but Catholics…! Wonder the outrage on any the religion….!
HH
was going to ask if anyone had any “links ” to saviola.
but thought i might get battered :-)