Our man Zbyszek joined a Krasnodar fan website last night to ask about Celtic signing target, Kouassi Eboue, from Ivory Coast. Here are some of the comments he got back:
“He has good technical skills, is fast and is good in the air. He’s shown to be comfortable in hard, dirty, games. At 19-years-old, he needs a good coach for his next step forward. I think the guy has a wonderful future ahead of him (or I know nothing about the game).”
Zbyszek asked why Krasnodar are selling Eboue:
“Krasnodar have a Financial Fair Play axe hanging over their heads. They have no money to strengthen the team and are in debt. They are also limited in the number of foreigners they have have in the squad.”
Eboue gave a recent interview to a Russian newspaper where he said:
“I’m always ready to play whichever position the coach things best, whether as a defensive midfielder or in the attacking zone. I feel I can grow as a player by becoming more involved in the attacking game, my coaching now concentrates more on this part of play.”
Kouassi grew up in a poor village near Dabou, in Ivory Coast. He first kicked a football at 5 and was invited to a local academy at 10. By 15 he received his first invitation abroad – Armenia, where he moved three years ago.
Krasnodar coach, Oleg Kononov, took an interest in Eboue, who trained with the club for a few weeks before making the move ro Russia formal in May 2014.
The player turned 19 less than a month ago, so his rise to an established first-team player in the Russian Premier League has been rapid. This has been a challenging deal for Celtic, a lot more so than scouting the best breaking through at Tannadice.
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KITALBA
I hope we are working on a two pronged strategy.
Experience plus prospects.
The previous one of prospects only was to one dimensional and costly though Virgil and Victor covered up the cost of many failures.
KITALBA on 4TH JANUARY 2017 2:00 PM
TURKEYBHOY:
Everybody can be wrong, everybody can make a mistake. But it is better if you don’t make mistakes.
H,mmm,I wonder what Gods excuse was for “Ra Peepul”
Now thats what you call a mistake.
HAMILTONTIM:
That particular post was agood post but it said nothing that many on here have not been saying for years.
We all have our dead who had our best wishes accompany them to their graves. Read back ten years. That is why I personally did not comment on it. The PLC shat on their lives and their graves, but still they want the inheritance of the faithful to pay for their extended heated driveways. N.F.W.
TURKEYBHOY:
No idea what you are talking about mate?
@Turkeybhoy……..Naw sure about the”we can’t afford bit”
I knew feck all aboot B.R. when he arrived , and hoped and prayed ……
That the “Project” days (that cost us at least 60mill) were behind us….
We are in a good position now financially to strengthen the team……
B.R looks the real deal …lets hope he’s allowed to shop in the big bhoys market……
Happy New Year..and stay safe….
H.H.
FAN-A-TIC:
I think we need a bit of experience that is still athletic, skillful, but doesn’t yet suffer from ego-cellulite.
http://www.scotzine.com/2017/01/rodgers-in-fight-for-forest-skipper/
We wont be paying silly money for a guy with 6 months left…..
Kitalba
As I said Kit it was the personal nature of the post that resonated with me.
leftclicktic on 4th January 2017 1:39 pm
BIGbones8867 supports MO’N and Ireland
Thank you for that link.
Failte romhat
HH
Some chat on twitter that Anderlecht are interested in taking Boyata.
Loan or permanent apparently.
HAMILTONTIM on 4TH JANUARY 2017 2:01 PM
Many thanks for your courteous reply. I really had to think twice before I commented on it.
I totally understand your reasoning, however I see so many excellent posts on here that go by without comment..
I mentioned previously about the possibility of introducing a Facebook type idea of “liking” posts. Although not ideal it would give a vehicle to show appreciation.
HH.
iPhone just played the joker, followed by the ace of spades.
Must have had it on shuffle
Happy New Year bhoys and ghirls I hope all have a great 2017.
Sipsini prayers said for partners dad. Keep the faith Joe.
Delaneys Dunky prayers said for your wee Ma. We are bred tough in Maryhill.
Prayers said also for Doc and others who have lost loved ones.
Big Bones if your still on do you know a fella called Gillen .
HH
KTF
UTLR
HAMILTONTIM:
You can only break the one heart so many times before that heart won’t beat once it has been shot.
by its own
Paul Le Guen was bad man right enough , he stopped wee Bazza & Boydachenko eating Monster Munch ! Nae wonder the wee fud wisnae happy lol !
Thanks for the kind wishes for my mam, everyone.
About to visit her to pass them on.
Hope you and family are well MT.
Aye, they build them well in Maryhill.
HH
I see today is the birthday of Clint Hill.
I think it is commendable that the security guard who tried to protect JFK has kept himself fit enough to play football at his age.
No wonder he was terrified at the thought of Scott Sinclair running at him.
Greenpinata
Not at all mate you were free to comment (or not) :-)
Kitalba
I wouldn’t disagree with that.
Agree we need some players ready for CL battle but we obviously also have to keep looking for young players we can improve..and yes realistically will more than likely move on at some stage.
It’s finding the right mixture and I’m sure brendan will do that. I’m pretty certain this lad will not be the only new face in January .
Patience is required and brendan has more than earned that .
mighty tim on 4th January 2017 2:19 pm
Happy New Year bhoys and ghirls I hope all have a great 2017.
Sipsini prayers said for partners dad. Keep the faith Joe.
Delaneys Dunky prayers said for your wee Ma. We are bred tough in Maryhill.
Prayers said also for Doc and others who have lost loved ones.
Big Bones if your still on do you know a fella called Gillen .
HH
Dia duit
I know quite a few,
HH
Aiden Nesbit staying at Morton to the end of the season.
Big Bones sorry more characters that was a bit vague. The fella I’m referring to is P . My son is marrying his niece in the summer.
Still would like to meet up in July for a beer or three. I have rented a house in Bangor for a week as that is where reception is but plan on being in Belfast a few times. Would like to contact you nearer the time if that is OK.
HH
KTF
UTLR
Stupid phone. That should be Mo Chara not more characters.
TIMALOY29 on 4TH JANUARY 2017 1:11 PM
The team has been crying out for a central midfielder. Bad news for Biton. Have to question the lad’s attitude considering how much his performances have fell off.
*Looked tae be enjoying Scotties goal along with the Elf behind the goal.
Mighty Tim
Never mind your Mo Chara.
A hink yae need tae confirm that your Bhoy insy marrying his niece and that he’s marrying someone else’s niece. :@-)))
This is how rumours start!
MWD
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 4TH JANUARY 2017 12:14 PM
BOURNESOUPRECIPE
About twelve years ago, I went into a newsagent to get the Daily Record. Wednesday morning, huns had been humped again in Europe. Last time I bought it.
Next day, I went into get it, no report on Celtic’s latest famous victory at Fortress Paradise.
*same thing happened for a spell in the early 70s, only it was every game that was ignored.
Delighted about the potential signing of Kouassi Eboue, mainly because I was convinced Brendan wasn’t going to strengthen that position.
Would love another defender or even two, preferably hairy and horrible then we can get a sand dancer :))
Just under 18 days to go till KO.
MWD
MWD . How are D I hope all is well with you mate.
HH
KTF
UTLR
1m
LegalAgent @TracingAgent
Breaking News: The Bradford Bulls have applied to join the SPFL, they say this will guarantee they can be unliquidated
Kitalba
The young lad has played in all 6 of Krasnador’s Europa League section games and they have qualified for the play offs. To be honest, I was a bit concerned about the 20+ games he had played at the top level but Zbyszek has given reasons in his earlier post. I think that this experience would help us in our CL efforts.
I really believe there is value in following this Bradford Bulls liquidation story, so that it can be compared with the liquidation of another club closer to home.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/38508204
Do Bradford Bulls have an Engine Room Subsidiary?
MWD
Phyllis D
Probably is a good idea but what about bits like this:
“The RFL has said the new Bradford side will take the place of the old one in the second tier but start the season with a 12-point deduction.”
Why should the `new` Bradford side be punished?
JJ
Mighty Tim
all good buddy. i hope you and yours are well and all my best wishes to your bhoy and his girl for their future.
MWD
Random thought…..
If Tesco bought Ibrox, for a new superstore, would Tesco be able to claim they are going for 55?
Or to do so, would they have to have a kick about once a fortnight during football season?
Hail Hail
Hot Smoked – because they’re being fast-tracked into the league.
My point is that there is no question of referring to the new club as the same club, or buying the history, or any such other nonsense.