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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I went to school with a Roy Rogers.
We lived in Garthamlock at the time.
It was tough if the polis caught you playing football in the street and asked for your names.
They made life tough sometimes.
I remember a West coast Doctor called Donald Duck
BMCWP like you I am beginning to realise I’m in a few of these cliques
should I be worried?????????????
couldnt give a flying!!!!!!!
I’m also a happy clapper thats probably another one :-))
HH
Philbhoy
Don’t suppose he had a brother Wayne?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4105265.stm
Paul67, I think the problem with concentrating the TV cash on just 6 clubs would cause more harm than good. Obviously some clubs would fold and their fans would be lost to the game. More importantly, the 6 rich clubs would have nobody decent to play against so interest in the league would collapse. There is no prodpect of us joining another league as things stand so the priority should be to.make our league better.
Counter-intuitively, I think sharing out more of the cash (even CL cash) might be better. We might lose cash short-term but having a stronger opposition would make our players better in the long run.
Having said that, we have far too many professional clubs in Scotland so I don’t think we should be investing in the backwards clubs with no facilities.
Sipsini, that wasn’t Gerry from Toryglen was it, went to Bosco?
http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/07/02/video-virgil-van-dijk-scores-stunning-slow-motion-free-kick-in-celtic-training/?
Craig Gordon wisnae trying.
My dentist in the 1970s Gorbals was Hugh. J. Bottoms. No kidding
Well done son!
http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/manchester-united-youngster-saidy-janko-seals-celtic-switch-even-messi-and-xavi-dream-about-celtic-park
den29
Wee one has date for op.
Pre op appraisal on the 19th of August. Hospital will explain what they are going to do and show Olivia round the ward.
Operation is one week later. Depending on when she goes to theatre, she could be home same day!
Many thanks to you and everyone for their support.
Very, very humbling and greatly appreciated.
God bless you all.
There are sisters in Greenock called Hazel and Ivy Twigg
Ridiculous.Most of these names are just made up,and I am really sick of reading them.
Signed,a very angry member,
Dick Aitken.
I went to a Catholic high school and had a classmate called John Knox. There were also two sisters there, Kate Bush and her sister, Rose. Honestly.
dena29, sorry.
Lets hope Janko can experience it for himself
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0702/712208-messi-and-xavi-convinced-janko-to-join-celtic/?
garygillespie……….
I can’t remember if he had a brother.
Right on the edge of my useful memory this one!
Ray Winstone’]s etc saying you are in the “inner circle” has Masonic overtones. SBP clique is open to all regardless of race,creed or colour, in fact a very inclusive clique. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Billybear could form a one man clique and call it the one hun freak that buy’s the bullshit by the week……….clique.
then there is the Summer Holiday clique…..hahahahahha
STV Sport @STVSport 6 Min.Vor 6 Minuten Übersetzung anzeigen
Ex-Rangers players make unprecedented claim for outstanding holiday pay http://bit.ly/1JBgvZp
braw
Philbhoy
15:58 on
2 July, 2015
dena29, sorry.
What for??
whatever it was I’m not easily annoyed
when I am you’ll know :-)))))
HH
Thunder Road
15:56 on
2 July, 2015
http://www.talkingbaws.com/2015/07/02/video-virgil-van-dijk-scores-stunning-slow-motion-free-kick-in-celtic-training/?
Craig Gordon wisnae trying.
That was a cracker. any more news on a move for Virgil?
HH
Who says we can’t attract players
Philbhoy
15:52 on
2 July, 2015
I went to school with a Roy Rogers.
We lived in Garthamlock at the time.
My aunt and uncle and their 9 kids lived in Garthamlock …. Kincardin Square beside the school where you anywhere near there?
HH
istanbulcelt planks me into corkcelts slow typer clique
dena29
It was my post before that one!
15:57.
dena29, thanks for the information on Saturday’s game.
Thunder Road, neg2 referred to my wee bro Pedro as my creepy acolyte one night. One of the best one liners I’d read on here.
Not sure if there’s clique for it though:_)
Bmcuw
Hasn’t heard the Vijay one for a while. Still makes me spit my beer!
dena29
Yes!
Tattershall Road, about a minutes walk, then moved to a swanky 5 apartment in Binns Road.
What were their names?
neustadt-braw
16:03 on 2 July, 2015
then there is the Summer Holiday clique…..hahahahahha
STV Sport @STVSport 6 Min.Vor 6 Minuten Übersetzung anzeigen
Ex-Rangers players make unprecedented claim for outstanding holiday pay http://bit.ly/1JBgvZp
braw
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Outstanding holiday pay. How come I only get normal pay when on holiday and they outstanding pay?
do you think the Sevco 1st team will be wearing their lang fitba socks to hide their Wellie Marks?
braw
neededtheberrymoneycfc
Ex players claiming holiday pay is like a new signing.
Mark hateful
Thunder Road
16:07 on
2 July, 2015
istanbulcelt planks me into corkcelts slow typer clique
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Iv’e done it before myself.
You just think, i’ll get this bit of gossip out there……
Then you read back a few posts and realise someone’s beaten you to it.
Oot n aboot in Sciacca.
Big screen in the Bookies window listing tonight’s Europa League games. Sticker attached to the bottom of the screen .-
” Go on – have a guess.”
Philbhoy
Realize now the apology was for mispelling my moniker
I’m not that precious :-))))
Hope the wee one does get out on day of op as convalescing is much quicker at home
post again closer to the date to remind me and I’ll light a candle for her as will many others
its a great site this for well wishing and giving you a lift when you feel down
HH
Philbhoy
16:09 on
2 July, 2015
dena29
Yes!
Tattershall Road, about a minutes walk, then moved to a swanky 5 apartment in Binns Road.
What were their names?
Sinclair
HH
I liked the song in the VVD clip.1st time I have heard it.