Living so close to England it’s easy for us to get drawn into the ways and processes which prove effective south of the border. SPL clubs all scout there, more often than not trying to pick up physically robust scraps discarded by the lower leagues, or troubled souls looking for a sixth chance. Scottish clubs are full of players who have failed to make the grade in England.
When Motherwell were looking for a manager a year ago I heard one of their directors say they hoped to get someone with experience of the English lower leagues, as this has proven to be an effective place for them to network in the past.
Problems with the neighbours works both ways. It’s too easy for English clubs to use the loose change part of their budget to scoop up anything that looks like promising talent from the SPL. While most players will earn well in England, few enjoy the career progression they hoped for.
They do things differently elsewhere. When was the last time teams from Cyprus or Switzerland badgered an English League Two side for their surplus talent? Developing football teams is difficult but a good top level plan helps. One of the most encouraging aspects of Celtic’s top level plan is that it meets criteria that match our place in the world. Recruit talent from the right markets, at the right age and price. Some money has been spent in England, but not much, and those who have arrived from there look decent value.
If Celtic are to match the recent Champions League achievements of Basel or Apoel Nicosia, players like Izaguirre, Kayal, Wanyama and Ki, who pitch up in Glasgow from what appears to be beyond the horizon of the English, will be crucial. Just as those players at Basel and Apoel, they arrived here within an affordable budget and appear to have the talent required to compete at the level Celtic aspires to.
11 years ago we bought Chris Sutton from Chelsea against competition from other FA Premier League clubs. He was soon joined by others at the peak of their ability and reputation, all relatively low-risk signings. We had a few years in the sun but it was neither affordable nor sustainable.
We’ll know soon enough if the current crop of players trying to establish a reputation for themselves have what it takes to win the league and compete in Europe. Good top level plans can still fail in execution, but I’d rather this strategy than send my cash down the M6.
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voguepunter says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:16
Just a wee bottle? You cutting back? :-)
HH
CRC
Mc Coist has a brass neck….
celticrollercoaster says Hail Hail to Kano1000 says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:17
voguepunter says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:16
Just a wee bottle? You cutting back? :-)
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Naw your right ,G64 has a plank roon the back of hoose.
Thanks for your help.
I recall a few years ago an advertising campaign in Scottish Football that used the strapline:
Let’s kick out the stigma of mental ill-health
I thought the strapline ought to have been:
Let’s kick the stigma out of mental ill-health
That’s about all I would venture to say on the topic. Opinions on full back V wing back are one thing. Opinions on health topics one has little understanding of are at best unhelpful.
TBB
Looks like Sally is laying down the law :o)
Tontine Tim says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:00
It’s 33 years since I left Glasgow, but the city is always close to my heart.
One of the great joys I have felt, was, at various times over the years, introducing my children to the city.
I find that whenever you are introducing someone to a place, you see that place in a fresh light, as if through their eyes.
I always enjoy returning to Glasgow, especially when it coincides with a Celtic victory!
brimmer’s link was very nostalgic.
Jungle Jim says:
8 December, 2011 at 17:44
Looked back at earlier posts and saw that that Rangers supporter seemed at a loss to explain why O`Connor was not banned and Aluko was. I would have thought the answer was very simple: A mistake was made in not banning O`Connor and a mistake was not made in banning Aluko.We all know that honest mistakes happen.
Peach m8 lol.
I think on the subject of mental illness Kojo has no idea and while people with this illness are encouraged to seek medical help many choose not to because of the stigma attached to the illness.I think with people posting nonsense on the subject as Kojo has done could mean somone who reads his post and needs treatment thinks its ok not to seek treatment poor show Kojo you do yourself a diservice by posting about an issue you obviously no nothing about.H.H.
TBB,
What about paranoia, according to some we should all be experts :oD
Once again the Swiss have proved that you underestimate the quality of their teams at your peril. An inflated opinion of their ability and big money arrogance proved the downfall of both Manchester teams.
Just like England’s international sides , they think they can beat everyone, of course the reality is totally different when they go in against the big teams in World and European finals.
It’s a source of great encouragement to see the Cypriots and Basel and also teams like Porto perform so well on the big stage. Looks like Ajax were robbed having two what appeared legitimate goals chalked off last night against Real Madrid. Interesting to see if the investigation will come to anything.
Great to see the Aluko ban upheld, I fully expected a whitewash as usual, Fat Sally is obviously sweating judging by his inappropriate comments on the verdict. I hope Hibs pump them.
Kojo,
“Theres nothing new under the Sun.”
pharmakeia
Breaking news
Brittish primeminister David Cameron to fly back from Euro summit to deal with AlokoGate
A spokesman for the primeminister said ” We are all in it together”
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:27
This kinda level playing field is not going down to well over Govan way.
After 50 odd years battling the slope I say “How does it feel?
Tontine Tim –
Bremners wi’ yer maw! That brings back memories. Bacon roll & tea in the cafe – silver service. Glen and Davidsons also on Glassford Street. They had the tubes for sucking money up into the accounts dept. whereupon receipt and change was sent back by shuttle!
Testing
Hurricane b@wb@g now being blamed for Aluko’s dive…
HH
Found a very reasonable site for new TVs Pixmania.com.A Samsung 43″ HD Plasma TV £336 inc delivery
sixtaeseven says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:04
From the BBC:
The Rangers boss said he was unhappy with former referee Jim McCluskey, who chaired the three-man panel that heard the tribunal.
“The meeting was chaired by a former referee and I have to say his decision making hasn’t improved any since he stopped refereeing,” said McCoist.
“The three gentlemen on the panel have effectively called my player a cheat and a liar, neither of which he is.”
That is an incredible blast from McCoist.
I’ll be staggered if he isn’t called up to explain himself.
Why is the former referee named in the article?
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The point about anonymity is to stop claims of bias. By naming the referee McCoist is breaching this principle and should be brought to account.
NatKnow says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:41
Tontine Tim –
What about Goldbergs
Hail Hail
Anyone hear what the ex-journalist leggat is up to?
Bada Bing
My previous post seems to have been lost, it was sent for moderation???
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Also try these comparison sites,where you can specify your requirements. I’m also looking.
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after all that….Hope it’s not a plasma! check for electrical consumption.
Seanbhoy 69..he posts here as declan :)
stpatricksbhoy –
Indeed!
Ah, the ole CQN Defunct Glasgow Department Stores Near Glasssford Street debate!!
Lads we all know how ally feels when people are against you after all we’ve had it for years with the SFA.
I wonder why he didn’t come out last year when spit the dog got let off but hey i’ll give him the benefit of the doubt OLD AGE.
johann murdoch
LOL!
My,my ,something seems to have rustled old Sally,s feathers
One thing he did get right in his rant though IMO was
The ref/linesman were in a great position to see the dive and they gave a penalty .I know Sally we have been saying this for years and we were called paranoid
welcome to our world Sally ya impostor
hail hail
Only the two Newsworthy Storys in Scotland today were,
hurricane bawbag
and
diving bawbag
according to a text I received (⊙_⊙)
AAAARRRRRGGGHHH!!!
Why do i listen to Snyde? According to hurting hun gordon dalziel Its all Big Sammys fault!
“he went down holding the wrong side of his face”
WTF has that got to do with soni aluko being a diving B’stard?
AAAARRRRRGGGHHH!!!
NatKnow says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:41
Dallas’ at Cowcaddens also had the Tube stystem. Fascinating for wee boys.
Dallas and Tube in the same sentence!!!
thomthethim –
“Dallas and Tube in the same sentence!!!”
LOLZ!!
johann murdoch
:)
Reading through the sports supplements of the various Sunday newspapers one interesting stat catches my attention. I’m quite surprised to see that Rangers pull in a massive 47,000 spectators to their home games every week. Phenomenal attendances in the current financial climate.
Ally’s outburst – Last straw, back, camels, breaks ???
The laddy doth protest too much methinks.
Its jist no fair.
Get some perspective Ally – it is all downhill from here. Just wait til the new year when you’re at the cash machine and there are no wages in your bank account. (and you won’t read about it first in the press a la Hearts)
Hail Hail (Salutation not weather report)
Paddy Gallagher at 09.44 on the last thread gives a link to a photograph of Aluko said by the Record to have been published in the Mail and also said to be relied upon by the fat comedian in support of his player. A look at the Mail’s website shows a different picture entirely with much less of the Dunfermline player’s hand showing (albeit at the end of a similarly telescopic arm). Was the picture in Paddy’s link published anywhere? Is it a complete fake? Anyone any idea? Why is it only on the day of the hearing, two days after the player is cited, that the picture emerges and is referred to by the fat comedian?
whens the refs going on strike ?
thomthethim says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:53
NatKnow says:
8 December, 2011 at 18:41
As did the Co-operative in Dumbarton.
Hail Hail