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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Ah well. Penultimate day in Florida. Typhoon Lagoon it is…!
But och it’s no offending anyone but Catholics…! Wonder the outrage on any the religion….!
Wonder the outrage of any other religion..
Rants… ye always make an ewor…!
HH
In 1963 Celtic sold Paddy Crerand to Man Utd for £56,000.
Fifty years later in 2013, they sold Victor Wanyama to Southampton for £12.5 million.
HH!!
micktt,
So the priest was wrong too then ?
Should he have told them to leave it on the bonfire?
Someone had a regret at the action and tried to rectify the situation that surely must be encouraged, no ?
Nat know
is that the one with the big wave.
brill loved it . was there this time last year.
now am sitting in ma taxi outside the monty in ek . wishing i was back in Florida .
che
17:15 on 12 July, 2013
Kiki
Why are the kids unpacking in the pool?
Obviously never washed them before they left!!
http://news.sky.com/story/1114988/nail-bomb-near-mosque-probed-by-terror-cops
I’m not criticising your thoughts, your right, it’s just my thoughts on the whole issue of what occurred. See above..!
; )
HH
kojo 16:34
Was only half joking, a wee bit of cash for a No.10 or 25 would be great, would make this team worth watching.
EN
Qpr to snatch hooper seems to be popping up alot, if southampton is the biggest came in for vic then hoops will be hear come the start of season i think.
Cant see him wanting a year in championship with world cup coming up.
Must be couple players we could get on loan who want to play to try and make world cup.
Tallybhoy,
We should bring Paddy back to replace Victor. Great business if we can get him for leass than £56,000.
JJ
less
canamalar1
17:22 on 12 July, 2013micktt,So the priest was wrong too then ?Should he have told them to leave it on the bonfire?Someone had a regret at the action and tried to rectify the situation that surely must be encouraged, no ?
Additionally the return of the statue of the holy mother, appears to have taken precedence over its initial theft and destination…
HH
Celtic_First
14:34 on
12 July, 2013
From that Twitter.
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Forthwith, St Roch’s FC play at James McGrory Park, Royston Road, Glasgow. We hope to announce an official re-opening game soon.
Played many a game on the Old Roch Park when it was black ash….still have the scars :-)
My Maw went to school with the bold James McGrory
micktt,
I like to think about it as them surrendering again :o)
Aye the whole thing is outrageous and should be condemned without condition,
Some sick antagonists went out their way to cause great offence, however the return is a new example for a lot of their children which will be hard for the more entrenched to explain away, the return was a good example set and admittance the a wrong was done, that is a new turn which I believe should be encouraged.
EN
Had we signed Riquelme Noel90 would probably still be posting.
canamalar1
17:37 on 12 July, 2013micktt,I like to think about it as them surrendering again :o)Aye the whole thing is outrageous and should be condemned without condition,Some sick antagonists went out their way to cause great offence, however the return is a new example for a lot of their children which will be hard for the more entrenched to explain away, the return was a good example set and admittance the a wrong was done, that is a new turn which I believe should be encouraged.
100%… correct..
HH
Kojo,
I think I am one of the few on here who agree with what I think you have intimated re Victor Wanyama. ie he was a good player for us but not a great one. £12.5 million ( if accurate), is an excellent piece of business which affords the prospect of our team remaining successful and pleasing on the eye.
I believe Corkcelt`s post was a release from another source rather than his personal opinion. It MIGHT be true that the stereotypical Tim is a Left winger but it is no more a fact than is being a Catholic a prerequisite of supporting Celic .
Finally, let me say that I am not one who believes that you and the Singing Detective are one and the same. He constantly posts material which I find rather predictable and shallow.With you, at least on matters football, I often share your perceptions of various aspects of our Club.
JJ
Explosion in Tipton being treated as terrorist incident
Police have been called to Binfield Street in
Tipton this afternoon following reports of a
loud explosion.
Officers were called at 1.06pm and are
currently at the scene. A cordon has been set
up and the immediate area has been
evacuated.
Some residents have reported finding debris
in the area and finding nails. This is being
investigated by counter terrorism detectives
and forensic officers at the scene.
There are no reports of any injuries to anyone
at this time.
An investigation is being led by the West
Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit and it is
being treated as a terrorist incident.
There are some road closures in place around
the Binfield Street area.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the
area should call police on 101 or the
independent charity Crimestoppers,
anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
I am really piffed off now about Vic. I can’t blame him for taking the money from the bloated EPL. It’ll be very sad though if he turns into an EPL journeyman. Southampton ffs. Can’t remember if it was the first or second half against barca when he had a couple of minutes when he nicked the ball off everybody. I thought then we can win this – special moments.
Estadio National.
Ah knew that.
But.. Ah am No Jokin’… when Ah say
We Don’t need tae Replace Wanyama..
He wullnae be missed..
We hiv Plenty of Mid-Fielders.
Whit we dae Need.. In Ma Opinion…
Is tae Start Promoting fae WITHIN.
We hiv enuff Talent in the Celtic Hopper tae Get us Thru.. tae the “Sweet Sixteen”..in the Euro League Tourney..
If we accomplish That.. Ah wull be satisfied.
The Time has come tae stoap adding tae oor Team List…and tae start
Bringin in some of oor Most Promising Youngsters..
Like..
Atajic.. Pauly George.. Young Herron…and .. Henderson.. McGeough, Matthews
not tae furget..
Tony Watt.
We kin Continue of Course tae Scout..
Young.. Inexpensive Players, with Lotsa Potential..
But the Main thing..
In the Meantime…We Should Keep oor Profits..Loacked up..
Fur we wull Need Awe the Money that we kin Get..
If we Hope tae Fulfill,,
Oor Grandiose.. FUTURE PLANS, fur the Club…And The Supporters.
Kojo Still ,,, Laughin’
micktt,
Right what’s the catch ? :o)
Hail Hail
EDB
Noel90 hasnt gone away …..
I caught up on two more Billy No Well Desert Island Tims podcasts today, BRTH and Matt McGlone, both were great listens, and diverse music picks (only a few i personally like, but i got the back stories good enough and why they were choices).
get them downloaded, beats listening to the drone of lawnmowers spoiling the ambiance.
Good day my friends, happy Friday to all you Celts and non orange people.
Any Orange peepul enjoy your childish and out dated hurrah regarding 1690, I’m a wee bit annoyed that the Catholic pope never got the credit for manipulating you loons. Ach well your children will be Green Brigaders and I’ll welcome them ✊
V
asonofdan,
This is one investigation I’d be happy to leave to the authorities and hopefully they get the perpetrators before anyone gets hurt or worse.
It’s too easy to jump the gun about who the culprits are likely to be, I think this should be a wait and see one.
bigjie
I reckon he lurks rather than posts under a different name.
His posts were often explosively funny and sometimes educational:o)
Fortunately I’ve had the pleasure of his company and hope I will do again.
I am sure those fine upstanding owners of McGills will do the same for the zombies…
CELTIC can today announce a fantastic new
partnership with transport provider Citylink,
which will allow our Season Ticket holders
who live further afield to travel into Glasgow
on matchdays at a heavily discounted rate.
The deal, which will see a 20% discount
offered to our supporters, will be available on
all routes into Glasgow from anywhere across
the country, and can be booked directly by
supporters through the Citylink website at
http://www.citylink.co.uk
Each week leading up to home matches here
at Celtic Park we will provide a unique
promotional code to our Season Ticket holders
via Celticfc.net and also in our weekly e-
Newsletter, allowing them to take advantage
of the discounted rate.
Ian Laing, General Manager of Scottish
Citylink Coaches and Megabus.com said:
“We’re delighted to enter into this agreement
with Celtic Football Club, and hope that the
Sportslink initiative will provide easier access
for Celtic supporters coming to Glasgow from
wherever they are in the country.”
Celtic’s newly appointed Supporter Liaison
and Service Officer, John Paul Taylor was
equally delighted and added: “Our new
partnership with Citylink is further proof of the
good work we’re carrying out behind the
scenes to improve on the matchday experience
for our supporters. It highlights our
willingness to listen to the needs of our
supporters, and to then take action on them.
“We know our fans travel from far and wide to
support the team, and we’d like to thank
Citylink for making it more affordable and
convenient for our Season Ticket holders to do
so with this new offering
“With the recently renovated Dalmarnock
Railway Station also just a short walk from
Celtic Park, our transport links are as strong
as they’ve ever been ahead of the new season.
“I’m delighted with this latest supporters’
initiative, in addition to some really positive
announcements that have been made by the
club recently”
The Sportslink is the latest in a line of recent
club initiatives which have been developed
following last season’s extensive Season
Ticket holder survey. You spoke, and we
listened, and have recently announced several
exciting new projects including Stadium WiFi,
the Kerrydale Bar, our new Family Stand
Experience and upgrading to our North Stand
hospitality areas.
We’re also rewarding fans this season with
£100 on all adult Season Tickets, with a range
of kids’ pricing also on offer, including the £50
Season Ticket for kids under 13. On the park
the Bhoys are targetting the Scottish league
titles in a row, as well as the defence of their
Scottish Cup, not to mention another assault
on the UEFA Champions League, meaning
there really is no better time to #BeCeltic,
Belong.
Found this amusing obituary from a NFL malcontent:
Scott E. Entsminger, 55, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on July 4. We’ll include one of his dying wishes from his obituary in the Columbus Dispatch below:
“A lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and season ticket holder; he respectfully requests six Cleveland Browns pall bearers so the Browns can let him down one last time,” it reads.
:-)
EDB-Hope you and the girls are well.
Bada Bing
Thank you for asking. We’re doing fine.
Jungle Jim
Ah thank ye fur yer welcome Comments.
Of course, you are correct..
Ah am No More the Singing Detective than YOU are,my Friend.
But.. Certain Folk ,oan here..
Like tae Believe that He and I are one and the Same..for it Suits thur Purpose.
Anyone, who hiv followed My Postings over the Years…Ah am sure will
not be taken in. by My Detractors False claims and insinuations… Intae Believing that
Kojo and the Singing Detective are one and the Same.
Ah am Controversial.. That Ah dae Admit.
and .. It is By Intent.
This is A Blog…and As such.. It is Jist a Vehicle tae while away the Hours..
Ah hiv A Demanding Joab…which entails… serious responsibilities..
and I enjoy Letting Ma Hair Doon oan here.. once, or twice… in a while .. and
Play the Fool.. or the Sage..
It’s jist Entertainment.
Nice Chatting ,Pal.
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Jackie Mac
I may be in a minority of one but I don’t think Southhampton is a bad club for Wanyama to cut his premier league teeth on.
If he signs for one of the top 3 clubs what’s the chances he would play every single week? At his age he needs to be starting every week and with Southhampton he will get that. Additionally if his performances do dip as is natural with a 22 year old then he is more than likely to still be a first pick given the transfer fee involved. At one of the top clubs he would see himself drop down the pecking order onto the bench.
For Celtic, I think it’s better he goes there. Better chance he impresses quickly, and his value rises, and we pocket any sell on clause without too much fuss. Good deal for everyone concerned.
Slimy Salmond wants to keep the key elements of the Union.
What is the f***ing point of his independence vote then?
eldiegobhoy 17:39
If we signed him I’d move home, too late for him now.
EN
en,
Where you watchin the game tonight ?
saint stivs 17:48
I listened to my first one the other day, the one with Paul67, was a good listen, saw your post the other day about the history ones, didn’t get chance to reply, they are outstanding, great of seeing us through the summer.
We are well served for podcasts these days.
EN
Living the dream. lol!
Sevco face Forfar five times in 2013/14 after League Cup draw
canamalar1 18:06
Just in mine, CTV wired into the tv, where you watching?
EN