I know what you’re thinking, let’s hope we get more exciting January signings like Pawel Brozek, Rabiu Ibrahim and Freddie Ljungberg.
It’s slightly unfair to mock our January transfer business. Kris Commons arrived two years ago and constituted a one man title challenge for a few months (and still delights). Georgios Samaras and Barry Robson arrived in 2008 and went a long way to ensuring the title came to Celtic. We went signing crazy in January (and 1st Feb) 2010 when Robbie Keane, Diomansy Kamara and soon-to-be World Cup final legend…. Edson Braafheid arrived. Robbie proved his class but it was all in vain, alas.
Most of our worries seem to be focussed on protecting those already in the squad. I’m not too concerned one way or another for the Juventus tie, which will take care of itself, but decisions made today will need to consider the Champions League qualifier challenges we will face in August. If we sell Gary Hooper today there is no guarantee we will be able to recruit his replacement until the final gasp of the August window.
So far this month we have addressed long-term strategy and short-term cover, if we do any more business I’d be happy with more of the same.
Contrary to career expectations 29-year-old Edson Braafheid is not now a delivery driver for Argos but he’s not playing a lot of football these days either.
If the server overheats later I’m on Twitter, @CQN, and I’ll do my best to figure out Facebook, CQN Magazine, too.
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Celtic have an option on Stokes to extend his contract by a further year.
Decision must be taken by end of May.
Is there anyone we could sign from Hearts to ensure they don’t win the League Cup?
Worse than the Zombies in my office!
LB
Where is the 12-12-10-10 story coming from, haven’t seen any news outside this blog. I know Longmuir was mooting it and to be honest it wouldn’t make any difference then the initial 12-12-18. The real change if it happens is around the 2 by 12 Divisions splitting into 3 by 8 at the half way stage what happens behind that in the pyramid structure is not that important. Obviously the 3rd tier 18 would annoy the zombies but apart from that it makes no difference at all.
Hooper not in England squad for Brazil game
No Forster or Hooper in the England squad for the Brazil game next Wednesday.
Fraser is injured so fair enough, but Wellbeck getting picked ahead of GH?
Do me a favour. The boy couldn’t finish his dinner.
Who is manager of Englund these days??
corkcelt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21276340
SSN – 4th Norwich bid for Hooper rejected
!!Bada Bing!!
Great news. Keeps him fresh and focused on Juventus.
LB
We might get a late bid from Swansea for Hooper…
Norwich bid rejected again for Hooper
starry plough
Woy Hodgson
SSN announce 4th bid for Hooper has been rejected.
2 hours after everyone else knew.
SSN………..Hooper fourth bid rejected.
SSN just saying that we have rejected a 4th bid for Gary Hooper. Thanks be tp God.
Big G
Sheeesh how could I have forgotten!!!
The Charismatic One…
I think Mr Hooper may be heading back to Spurs. Just a hunch.
Still hoping we announce he’s signed a new deal.
warren bennett @warren_bennett
Good to see Subbutteo are staying up to date. http://twitpic.com/bzqmk0
The Battered Bunnet
14:05 on 31 January, 2013
‘GerryG
LNS necessarily must largely ignore the decision of the FTT.’
But he can rely on the evidence given at the FTT tribunal (which won’t be reheard in any appeal).
Which is why I wondered whether he will have access to a transcript of the FTT tribunal proceedings.
Couldn’t really care less if neither Foster or Hooper are picked fpr England, as long as they are facing Juventus. We know how good they are. That’s enough for me.
Any news on the injuries to George, Izzaguirre and Samaras?
Used to be an Irish Centre in Coplaw street, Govanhill. Think it changed into a snooker club (cue ball?) many years ago. (20+)
David Beckhan joins PSG an adviser said it was a tough decision for “The Beckhams”after interest from several clubs including
Third Lanark,Clydebank,Gretna & strong interest in particular from Sevco. ©
ASonODan
I got that one but saying Hooper to Swans might have been noticed more.
Parkheadcumsalford
from official site
“Emilio should be okay,” he said. “He felt some tightness in the back of his knee. Georgie, we think might have a slight hamstring strain but he´ll be scanned and we´re hoping it´s not too serious.
big g
12:56 on 31 January, 2013
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That is funny….. However can I point out that the report states Alonso is looking forward to playing with ” el Gordo” .. Even my limited Spanish I know that means “THE FAT ONE”
Absolutely Ernie. He has access at his discretion given that the decision is in the public domain. Additionally, it would be no surprise were McKenzie to include relevant extracts to support his own submission, or indeed, whoever is presenting the contrary position.
Oh tae feck wae this sh#t I’ll jest gie Lenny a fone.
Afternoon bhoys,
Stuck in the hoose watching SSN, did my ankle ligaments last night playing against Elgin City reserves (oh the glamour)…
Obviously things don’t really get going until big Jimbo gets in front of the screen, this is his night after all. It won’t really be deadline day until we get Jim White talking live to Big ‘Arry on the phone about the half dozen spurs players he’s looking to bring in, or “big crouchy” of course, who of course is a “smashin lad”.
There will also be the mandatory group of stoke fans who gather round some wee laddy who’s been sent to the britannia to report on the signing of jack butland or some sort, no-one will be able to understand a word of anything that’s being said and then the camera will cut back to Jim White…”astonishing scenes there at the Britannia”
Sorry bhoys, is it obvious I’m a wee bit stir crazy already?
My predictions,
Hooper to go to Norwich for 8-9 million (just got a feeling a bid will be accepted come 9pm or so)
Everyone else (VM, FF etc) to stay
Us to sign a new 2nd choice keeper (here’s hoping anyway)
ASonOfDan
14:15 on 31 January, 2013
We might get a late bid from Swansea for Hooper…
would be a better move for the player than Norwich, can see him fitting into their team and how they play
Jim Spence @bbcjimspence
show of hands at sfl meeting sees 28 clubs tell Sfl board to continue negotiations to drive ahead restructuring plans for next season.
Does this mean 12-12-18 or 12-12-10-10 ?
Correction: No idea if he can access the transcript, but the decision itself is public domain.
Leftclicktic
I’d give them a half day no problem.
However, the country would then end up run by imbeciles lacking in creative thought and a social conscience.
Oh hold that thought…..;-)
Inside the SPL @AgentScotland
The 4th Norwich bid for Gary Hooper was £5.5m with £3.5m up front with the rest in 4 installments over two years
Tiny tim..hope you enjoyed the concert last night[your young friends blabbed!] ..Oldtim and I couldnt believe one of the bhoys in your seats sat all night with just a tee shirt on !…Oldtim and i are were baltic with three layers on!..hardy bhoys from the east!
I agree re Russell..and feel this is a very important transfer window for us to settle a strong team in all positions as quickly as possible for next seasons CL qualifiers as I am sure Hoops and Vic will be away before that starts.. the Utrecht away game debacle still gives me the shivers..HH
Kayal33
Hooper would still be better off staying at Celtic in my opinion. The bigger teams will come calling in the summer.
If Swansea have a crazy bid in mind though then who knows what will happen.
The key thing here is that Celtic don’t have to sell which pushes the price up.
Everybody has their price and I think anything over £10m now will test our resolve.
LB
Btw who is this LNS?
whit position does he play?
is he any good?
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googybhoy ♥ celtic
ernie lynch
Thanks for reply Bhoys , I know the reasons why but when have we ever let what they think stop us .
Irish Centre for Glasgow , I’ll vote for that .
HH