The assembly of Celtic-2015-16 continued apace yesterday with the arrival of Saidy Janko (19) from on a four year contract. Saidy spent the second half of last season on loan to Bolton Wanderers, under Neil Lennon, in one of the game’s most bizarre transfers.
Manchester United were happy to allow Janko to go to Bolton in the winder transfer window but his absence would have left their U21 team short. They needed a defender so Bolton offered Andy Kellett. Kellett had only been in the field a total of 85 minutes in his Bolton career and had been farmed out to Portsmouth earlier in the season. So it came as a surprise when Neil Lennon called to say “Pack your stuff, you’re going on loan to Manchester United”.
Saidy arrived in Manchester from Zurich as a 17-year-old right back but now plays all right-side positions. There are things I like about this transfer: he’s been watched by the manager and scouts and was high on the wanted list. The success rate of players who have been well-scouted is vastly better than players who arrive after glowing references from respected names in the game, but where the Lennoxtown guys have only seen rare glimpses of the target.
It’s heartening to read glowing references from those who have watched him in England but references don’t mean he’ll make it at Celtic.
The use of New St Mirren Park by Celtic for a friendly game was not in itself controversial. Before being liquidated, Rangers used the same venue for youth games, and Celtic have often used Excelsior Stadium Airdrie for the same purpose.
But when photos emerged early yesterday of Celtic livery above the club shop, temporarily stocked with Celtic merchandise, it stirred something within St Mirren fans. They don’t mind their stadium being used by another club in return for cash, but for some, sensitivities need to be observed.
I can’t say I was remotely bothered by Commonwealth Games livery at Celtic Park last year, nor would I have raised an eyebrow to the Celtic Superstore being handed over for the sale of Commonwealth memorabilia, very few of us were. However, I have some sympathy for St Mirren fans. We were in a position of strength when we agreed to the Commonwealth deal, St Mirren have just been relegated and most fans expect their stay in the Championship to be more than a single season.
Yesterday’s livery was an indication of St Mirren’s place in the world, not so much a Celtic competitor, more a facilitator, who survived for years on a dividend from Celtic fans’ TV subscriptions.
Paisley is big enough to support a vibrant community club, but it’s too close to Glasgow to build an independently resourced competitor, they are not an Aberdeen, Dundee United, Dundee (maybe still), Hibs or Hearts. We have a handful of economically viable tier one football clubs and should nurture them accordingly, while aligning community clubs to focus on what should be their strengths.
Imagine, for a second, TV money concentrated on six clubs, not 42. These clubs would harvest the talent from a community feeder system and have the opportunity to build a sustainable businesses.
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Greenpinata,
Would the vetting clique not be redundant due to the existence of the limbo clique (no dancers required)?
I think I might be a possible member of the dont-really-know-your-theology clique.
My friends in Celtic,
When is a transfer ban not really a transfer ban?
It seems Barcelona can sign players and loan them out until their ban is up. Seemingly the key word is register.
If only Barca did CQN; A fine example of actions that would get you premier membership of the sneaky clique.
HH.
Ps : looks like Andy-M is on a mission today.
The scroll on by (insert name) clique…….
I’m in the CQN Coarner Clique, did it make the list clique :-))
Another name I used to do some business with Malcolm Malcolm
( I know he is still an Ops Director is some food business around Glasgow)
Or the ice cream man when I was at school, he had 1 arm longer than the other, was known as ” the Clock”
Hail Hail CQN giving some laughs today
Ps, got fed up going in and oot of Tesco car park :-))
Duel residency clique
There can only be one :)
Anyone know if it’s possible to pay at gate for Saturday’s game in Paisley?
Wasn’t there a senior FIFA official Richard Head?
COWIEBHOY
The clock,ffs!
As I said,kids can be cruel.
But I’m fifty-odd and that’s still funny…
Cowiebhoy
14:22 on
2 July, 2015
I’m in the CQN Coarner Clique, did it make the list clique :-))
Has been renamed the “knitting Bee clique”
bringing my needles next season …….would they be deemed an offensive weapon?
HH
Looking south east from the Alhambra yesterday, up towards the Sierra Nevada, and the mountain valleys below, I couldn’t help but notice how remarkably hun-free it all looked.
Up to Capiliera tomorrow to check it out from the other side.
Unrelatedly: Steinburg beer, 4.8%, Alsace style lager. €2.88 for a dozen.
That’s 18p per can. I’m trying to show restraint, but it’s difficult.
AndaluciaRocksCSC
YORKBHOY
They all are.
There was a NOT THE NINE O’CLOCK NEWS sketch-
Vote Dick Head and get a Dickhead for President.
No sign on YouTube.
Nearest I could find was this. A certain Antipodean poster-not the Red one-may find this uncomfortable.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c3IaKVmkXuk
Oops, spell check
Malcolm Macolm is the name
Dena29, depends on who you intend giving a wee jab with those needles :-)
Hail Hail
The board butt-plug clique
A guy i grew up with had a Spanish Mother and a Scottish father.
He’s in the jail now coz he’s a serial peeping Tom.
His name is Senor Willie.
THEBATTEREDBUNNET
Showing restraint?
At that price,I’d be showing them my money and a clean pair of heels.
On which,fill yer boots…
ziggydoc1
14:25 on
2 July, 2015
Anyone know if it’s possible to pay at gate for Saturday’s game in Paisley?
It was possible to buy tickets for last nights game prior to game at two booths at ground and official webpage still showing tickets available for Saturday so wouls assume same would apply
The Ticket Office will be open on Saturday 4th July 9am till 12noon.
Contact the Ticket Office on:-
Sales Tel: 0871 226 1888*
if you have twitter you can contact ticket office
HH
wouls = not a clue how or why thats there :-))
HH
I am in the everybody lovesme on CQN clique :-)
HH
Worked with a guy many years ago called Jim Hughes! His nickname was Big Sanny….for obvious reasons!
Has Hamiltontim been posting recently ?
awe_naw…,
I don’t qualify :)
The Battered Bunnet
14:28 on
2 July, 2015
Looking south east from the Alhambra yesterday, up towards the Sierra Nevada, and the mountain valleys below, I couldn’t help but notice how remarkably hun-free it all looked.
Up to Capiliera tomorrow to check it out from the other side.
Unrelatedly: Steinburg beer, 4.8%, Alsace style lager. €2.88 for a dozen.
That’s 18p per can. I’m trying to show restraint, but it’s difficult.
You had better show restraint or you’ll be viewing the sky from the bottom of the mountain valley…….glad your having a great time………….:-))
HH
A few more unfortunate names from my past
Karin Wanke
Peter Jerkow (he pronounced the w as a v)
A Ness
A P Ness
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
14:37 on
2 July, 2015
I am in the everybody lovesme on CQN clique :-)
HH
Who let you in there????? :-))
HH
coneybhoy,
Ken Dodd used to sing about him
Dena29
You …the same time you refused Canamalar
HH
http://global-vote.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/CELTIC-vs-RANGERS.html?m=1#pd_a_8958312
Someone said you can vote more than once but when I tried it said I had already voted
that would have been cheating wouldnt it ?
:-(((((
HH
Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo
14:45 on
2 July, 2015
Dena29
You …the same time you refused Canamalar
HH
:-))))
HH
The Stornoway Black Pudding clique, the happiest most contented clique on CQN – fact!!!! Hail Hail Hebcelt
Starry-your The Alpinecsc clique [of 1] :)
hebcelt
Good for you :-)))
HH
Hebcelt-3 hail marys for me for forgetting!:) Lovely stuff!
Canamalar
You’re right, a more innocent view of his name :-)
Wonder if Ken Dodd still has his war chest in his attic
BCW
EddieinKirkmichael and I met HT at the game last night. He is too busy for CQN just now. :)
The Bo’ness Clique.
2 of us, at least.
DELANEYSDUNKY
Are you in the Shameless Namedropping Clique?
PHILBHOY
Literally just talking to a guy fae Bo’ness. 73yo. Lovely fella.
Must be a youth elixir in the water up there.