Reports that Jozo Simunovic may have failed his medial (not always a euphemism for rejecting a derisory contract offer) at Torino come as little surprise, but will be a distraction to Celtic as they had backfill offers ready to move. The player is fit, but will need to put a season together which demonstrates this beyond all doubt.
Some insight into what failing a medical can sometimes mean might be useful:
Medicals provide an overview of a player’s condition. When an issue appears, as will often happen by default for a previously injured player, an alert is raised. The buying club can then instruct a more detailed examination of the player. Celtic occasionally send players to London for a second examination for this purpose. Even then, with the best medical opinion money can buy, you are presented with no more than an opinion.
Whatever the first or second examination determines, the information is presented to the club, who have a decision to make. If the player’s VO2 Max isn’t where it should be, but he’s not trained for six months, they might be prepared to take the chance. Clubs seldom get a scan which reveals something as decisive as a piece of bone hanging off. An evidence based but subjective view is taken. Turino may be here right now.
The Jozo situation is symptomatic of the problems and opportunities of deadline day. If Jozo stays, another player, his club and agent, will only now be looking for an alternative move if Celtic is no longer an option. That will seriously annoy those concerned but this is the nature of the day, and creates opportunities for others.
Our principle target to add to the squad (not to swap like-for-like) is a midfielder. We’ve been working on this for a while but the nature of the target is such that there can be no guarantees, even at this stage.
What I can repeat is that despite what has again been reported (and at the risk of standing on a lonely ledge), Celtic have no idea where the James McCarthy story came from. It didn’t come from them and there is nothing in it.
Stay tuned!
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Denayer to Sunderland on loan
Good grief….
I’ve just read that secco statement. They are still alleging their players were assaulted!!! WTF??
The hubris and accusations are unbelievable… And their closing line is extremely inflammatory.
Hail Hail
Bankiebhoy, does that mean I need to be vouched for now? Ha Ha.
:_)
Its a shame we appear to be not doing any business tonight…however.My own best analogy of the Rangers ‘Sendeross deal’ is one from my youth and pre-social media.That fat or old bird who you know from the nightclub that is hanging around from opening time.You say hello and that but keep it nice and cordial,therefore keeping your options open for a far better prospect that evening…..but of course come chucking out time and after you have even exhausted the kebab shop options available you decide to take up her services.
Just heard from a mate the Der Hun are in for Wi
gsu
Rangers Statement
Eh Hello CSC
Sorry tablet acting up, should say Der Hun are in for Wisdom
NEGANON2…
Best holding fire until you see what happens or you might need to eat your words, although I agree that in the past our transfer policy has been the cheap options.
There is no reason we can’t push the boat out for a forward passing midfielder that we have been crying out for.
is that Norman Wisdom?
right age group.
KLV
I’m seeing a photo on Twitter which claims to show McCarthy entering the front door at parkhead? Maybe not over yet!
GREENSIDEUP-GBWO on 31ST AUGUST 2016 7:48 PM
Sorry tablet acting up, should say Der Hun are in for Wisdom
He’s signed for Red Bull Salzburg
Simunovic will be like a new signing.
KVL
With so many more avenues for the truth to come out it is enlightening times mate
See they already have a story out about Sendoras baptism and aiming for us. No doubt this pre cooked story was kept warm for today.
On the plus side the player Sendoras, will never have to sign such a complicated one year deal again !
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 17:15
by Rangers Football Club
1.3K172
RANGERS’ Directors are shocked at the charges issued by the Scottish FA’s Compliance Officer in the wake of the pitch invasion at the end of the Scottish Cup final last May.
It is alarming that the governance of Scottish football is so lacking that it is impossible for the Scottish FA to guarantee the safety of footballers at the country’s showpiece event. The SFA is either unwilling or is powerless when it comes to taking the appropriate punitive action against the offenders.
A number of Rangers players were assaulted by Hibernian supporters in broad daylight on the Hampden surface and a repeat of this must be avoided at all costs. That should have been the priority of the SFA. Yet, the governing body insists it is not within its remit to issue any charges let alone punishments for such violent and dangerous misconduct. Instead of player and supporter safety they have placed all their emphasis and importance on the monetary value of a set of goalposts, pieces of turf, and advertising boards.
Rangers Directors will take time to consider an appropriate and more comprehensive response to redress our grievances but for the moment the board fully endorses the incredulity and anger of all Rangers supporters.
Article Copyright © 2016. Permission to use quotations from this article online is only granted subject to appropriate source credit
fishel club statement.SEVCO 5088. wonder how much it costs to print this copy.
http://thecelticblog.com/2016/08/blogs/how-long-is-the-gutless-sfa-going-to-allow-sevco-to-lie-over-what-happened-at-hampden/
KEVIN, got in one.
Sorry Gary67, joke
HH
gsu
Jason Denayer in talks with Sunderland after City agree to loan deal
Neganon2
Yup
KLV,
you mentironed Ajer earlier, I think his position is midfield but Brendan tried him at the back in pre-season prior to getting Toure in and some others fit
HH
gsu
I know Senderos was hanging off signing in case anyone, i mean anyone came in for him and they have him gunning (ahem) for us already.
I saw a funny earlier which said something along the lines of ” Leigh Griffiths, Scott Sinclair, Patrick Roberts, James Forrest and Moussa Bembele all welcome Philip Senderos to rangers” lol
Easy meat, He was poor at his peak, he must be brutal now with zero interest at 31, oooft
KLV
Still hearing trying to do a deal.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
The beelin’ brogued address to the nation will do it’s job in diverting the mushrooms from asking about the war chest.
My friends in Celtic,
Yes the last day of the transfer market is always hectic.
Some posters want us to splash the cash we will be due when payouts take place.
Let’s sign big money deals because they must be good. Why ? Because they are big money of course.
Are we stronger today , compared to a month ago. ? If we are its Brendan’s influence. If we are not , no excuse ,it’s the hand of the dreaded PL.
A bad deal is a bad deal ,no matter what day of the year it is.
Andy Carroll ; a last minute mega deal to appease fans. How has that worked out? The physio’s say yeah, the punters say nay.
It’s all a bit silly now . Never be afraid to look or act silly. But be reasonable.
Hail, Hail.
BANKIEBHOY1 on 31ST AUGUST 2016 7:29 PM
…hearin’ that when Senderos had a look at the “deal” they were offering for year 2 ,
he hit the roof.
;)
—–
What roof?
;-)
HH jamesgang
The delightful Kirsty G away,the dickhead Jim W on,
so thats the telly aff,CQN for updates for the rest of the night
GREENSIDEUP-GBWO
To be fair anywhere Ajer played pre season he looked competent. Think he is a cracking prospect.
As a Defensive mid i’d try him or Erik. We have lots of CB cover even if Jozo goes.
Brendan maybe thinks we have good midfield there but its finding the right combination .For me Rogic is the only one. Brown looked good up until last week and looked tired in both games last week and bitton is too slow. Armstrong not adapted well since Brendan has came in, Mcgregor drops out of games quicker than bitton. We need someone in and I hope Brendan thinks that as well.
Fingers crossed for today.
KLV
Everton agree fee and personal terms for Moussa Sissoko, also signing Ener Valencia on loan.
Sissoko and Ener Valencia to Everton
new article posted.
KLV
We need someone in and I hope Brendan thinks that as well.
I’m certain he does.
There’s no point in hiring Leonardo Da Vinci and giving him a painting by numbers set to work with-))
That’s two attacking mids, Sissoko for 30m
Not sure what that means for McCarthy, possibly they’ll want a fee for a permanent move
MOONBEAMSWD ‘STAND UP ON 15 FOR THE GB’ on 31ST AUGUST 2016 7:39 PM
Forget your midfielders.
I want a new half time draw seller for FS2.
Current one keeps selling me duds!
MWD
Does a wee wummin grace fae tollcross still punt the tickets at the door fs1fs2?
Use to sit in the family stand as a bhoy
Nostalgic csc
We seem to be running it to the wire tonight.
Was hoping to see more of the deadwood mocked out.
Currently it is not a case of Klingons on the starboard bow.
It is Klingons in the middle of the defence, left mid, right mid and up front.
As things stand I think that KA is going to have to grow up PDQ to get our CL campaign half way credible. Looking damage limitation away from home and a crowd inspired wave of emotion to try and get some points at home.
I think we are a bit light in MF for a number of reasons.
We do not have a VW class DM at any level — squad / U20 / youths.
We do not have a go to guy to police the MF when and I’d a MIB inspired / protected Clogger starts to hand it out when we are on our travels — not pretty and not really in the Corinthean ethos of the game but sometimes needs must as in be prepared.
Interesting to see if KA is asked to step up?
Interesting to see if SB and NB can roll back the years and play as a unit?
I can think of another Celtic hero who walked off the pitch far earlier in a game than Charlie did. He’s still regarded as a hero.