I remember the early days of Joe Ledley’s time at Celtic, in particular for defending him with pleas to ‘give him time to settle’. He did settle into an accomplished midfield player but there should be no surprise he is moving on now.
Joe has managed his career well. He allowed his Cardiff City contract to expire, making himself available without a transfer fee. Celtic snapped him up but the leverage the player had, without a contract, was compensated by a top contract.
Is he worth a top contract? Is he worth pushing the boat out, beyond the current top contract level? Yes to the first question, perhaps, but no to the second, he sat on the bench when Wanyama and Brown occupied central mid in last season’s Champions League. Celtic put a contract to him but would have known there was a high possibility it would be rejected, as the player would be able to negotiate a contract in the ever-inflating English Premier League.
If his deal goes through at Crystal Palace he’ll leave with my best wishes, both parties probably made the best decision for their own futures.
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auldheid
13:57 on 31 January, 2014
TD67
On Res12 its rolling along nicely thank you.
I’ve always liked Malaga.
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Woo woooooo, wasent me that asked big boy, better track back or it it just my posts you look for, looks like it, or maybe you just got it wrong, the post I mean, not res.12
I liked to see Joe Ledley’s name on the team sheet for the work he did in midfield.
When he did not play as in on the field I noticed the difference in terms of players being closed down.
If he was not playing but not well I found myself asking where is Ledley.
A good honest hardworking pro who earned the wages we the supporters paid for.
Good luck at the other CP.
If he WAS playing ….
Personally I’m sad to see ledley go, always liked him in the team. Solid reliable midfielder, chipped in with some goals too.
But if I’m understanding p67’s piece correctly he was wanting more dosh, so you can’t blame him for heading to the premiership. Not as sore to lose a player we paid no fee for. But C.Palace?? There’s a fair chance Joe will be a championship player in a few months. His replacement, Johanssen, comes highly rated so hopefully he won’t be missed.
Griffiths… I’m not entirely convinced he’s the man we need. His record shows he’s a goal scorer however. I see him as a Scott McDonald type player, who did a job for us. I’m just a bit dubious about any striker we sign these days, we always seem to have too many and they just seem to stagnate on the bench rather than develop. I just wonder where this leaves Pukki & Balde.
Paul67:
I agree, deserved to be offered a contract but not to push the Boat out. I say thanks for dawning the Hoops Joe, you did well. Good luck at your next Club.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Well, tell me this Tony, how much did Celtic pay out in bonuses to salaried staff (who are not on less than a living wage) as opposed charitable donations?
Now don’t be fooled by the amount Celtic PLC might claim to have donated to Charity, because maybe the PLC are not giving the SUPPORTERS full credit for their efforts.
Bottom line mate, honesty and transparency, it seems to be lacking.
Can’t say I’m surprised. I think the players will be disappointed as he seemed to get on with a lot of the lads, it’s the way his career has went and maybe we should have thought earlier to extend or sell as I’m sure we could have got a few million for him at the start of the season.
He’s not a player that would usually set the heather on fire but I do think he’s the type that allow others to play around him. And he did chip in with a decent amount of goals.
He was never really an impact player for us so it’s hard to visualise us missing him as we do have a plethora of midfielders who are ready to break through. Might be best for the club overall as it will free up space for those, perhaps with more potential ability, to break through and improve in the team.
LG if he comes could be a Riordan or could be something special. Here’s hoping for the latter.
Och TD that’s what comes from skimming a post.
Well you ken noo anyway.
kitalba
14:03 on 31 January, 2014
tonydonnelly67:
You tell me what Celtic do, with ‘their money’ to help the unfortunates and we might have a starting point for discussion.
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Ehhhhhh, that doesent even deserve an answer, your not right mate, honestly there’s some thing wrong wi you.
If somebody asks you a question you just don’t want to answer… just go deaf – it’s easy.
tonydonnelly67:
How much did Celtic give to charity last year? The answer is in their books.
Ledley’s no great loss in my opinion. He could be very good, but only sporadically. Too often he was posted missing and didn’t contribute enough. However, I thank him for his service to the club and wish him well in his future career. His thumping header against the troglodytes in December 2011 will live long in the memory.
I hope for a more dynamic midfield now that we have Stefan Johansen.
Leigh Griffiths, you are being given a golden opportunity. Please don’t blow it. Best of luck, son and welcome to Celtic.
Afternoon Timland from a spring like hun free mountain valley.
How is this window going to pan out ?
Will we be weaker or stronger ?
Still with a strike force of..Fridjonsson, Balde, Pukki, Griffiths and Anto the CL teams will be crapping themself’s >}
HH
Kitalba 14.01
Oh yes. The very latest will be next AGM but make yer mind up time will be in March.
Malarkey @11 26.
Pippo Inzaghi .
One of the all time great goalscorers !
” I remember walking with Pippo in the centre of Milan and there being an empty Coke tin on the pavement .Pippo kicked it onto the road and shouted ” Inzaghi scores “
Did they give more to alleviate suffering in the world than they paid bonuses on top of salaried (holidays and dentals and sick etc)wages whilst having so many staff being paid less than a living wage (with no holidays and dentals and sick etc)?
You ask Peter next time you poke your head up his anus.
If Ledley Goes.. N Ah think that he will..
It wull be Nae Surprise tae ,Kojo…
Ah nevah liked the guy..as he Performed in his Role.. as a Celtic Mid-Fielder.
He NEVER.. well.. Performed, in the Manner tae which
Kojo, Could Easily Become Accustomed!
Na.. He Jist didnae ring Ma Bell.
Celtic, of course, Agreed.. wi Kojo… that’s why tae gave him
a Contract Proposal.. that wiz designed tae.. Be rejected..
Same goes fur Sammi, another.. Useless Son of a Lady Dug.. In .. Kojo’s Opinion
Heck.Kin Ah help it..if Ah Hiv aw Very High Standard..in Some things?
Sammi, is Far too INCONSISTENT.. n
Everybuddy Knows..
Kojo,jist Abhorrs Inconsistency in ..well..
Any Bloody Thing.. n especially, Big ,Gangly, ..Tawny Heided Fellahs..
Fur Kojo also Like His Players tae be
Neat n Tidy..Sportin’ . Short ,Back n Sides… Tea Totallers..n Sans.. Tattoos!
Although, Ah suppose. Ah wull Never Get Ma Wishes..in awe o’ those requirements.
But, Ah accept that.
But, Ah Draw a Great Big Line in the Sand.. when it comes tae
INCONSISTENCY..regards a Player’s Performance..
That.. Ah canny Swallow…It maks me GROO!
If Ledley, Goes…. n Sammi , tae,
There wull be joy n Laughter.. Doon .. Las Vegas Way!
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Auldheid:
It is late here, what is going to happen in March?
unbelievable……$5M so far raised for charity – but I suppose we shouldn’t have bothered supporting the fund raising and just asked our board to use their own money….
http://www.celticfc.net/about_faqs
with fans like some on here we really don’t need enemies.
Len Brennan,
Many thanks for your time and effort in your transfer listings. Appreciated.
HH.
PS : For starters, Ask our disabled supporters what Celtic do with their money.
Oh and I am sure some of our board also contribute to charity…….if you pay enough you get a tax break!!
Scoundrels the lotta them!!
LG leaves Celtic Park post-vasectomy.
Playing catch-up due to unsocial hours and social hours crossing!
What do I make of this post,then?
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ron bacardi
11:28 on 31 January, 2014
Have seen many a post demanding that Dermot Desmond should plough more of his supposed personal fortune into Celtic to fund all sorts of things. Question is, if you are one of those demanding that, how much would you plough in if you won 100 million pounds on the euro lotto and had multi millions to spare? Would you be willing to risk a few mill on Celtic. If so, how much and what amount you think would improve things to your satisfaction? Personally, I would not waste my money like that on a football team, not even my beloved Celtic.
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Well,for starters,I doubt anyone has demanded that DD throw some money in our direction. I certainly cannot recall such a suggestion.
Also,it will invalidate our FFP position.
No,all we are asking is that profits are re-invested in the team. As has been frequently promised by no less than PL.
AND ON RECORD,TOO.
Until such times,we will continue to downsize to the extent that we no longer feast on the riches of THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.
Then,we will be told there is no money for players.
I despair of some of the posters on this site,I really do.
Open your eyes.
Kitalba
There will be enough information gathered and analysed and compared to the rules to help decide if Res 12 is unecessary or not.
Fin75:
For the sake of accuracy, how much did Celtic PLC donate?
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my point is accurate, through the Celtic Charity we helped raise $5m – think that was clear.
Hoping Joe concludes that 5k or so more a week at Palace isn’t worth moving for & decided to sign our deal instead. May not put in spectacular performance but for me he’s our most reliable midfielder. Good professional and plenty of experience at CPL level!
Griffiths will be a Bhoy it seems, can’t remember being so underwhelmed by a new recruit. Kind of feels like WGS’s signing of Willo Flood all over again. Hope he does the business but just can’t see him adding the extra quality we need for European football.
With Sammy also looking likely for the off come the summer. Unless we sign a couple of exciting names before the window shuts tonight? Then IMO we will have come out if this Jan window all the weaker for our qualifiers in the summer!
Good luck Joe, good solid professional.
Auldheid:
Lay me doon in the caul caul groon
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
Lay me doon in the caul caul groon
Whaur afore monie mair huv gaun
When they come a wull staun ma groon
Staun ma groon al nae be afraid
Thoughts awe hame tak awa ma fear
Sweat an bluid hide ma veil awe tears
Ains a year say a prayer faur me
Close yir een an remember me
Nair mair shall a see the sun
Drove by Glasgow Airport, no sign of RIFC (sevco) private jet, but I did see a broken down McGills bus, karma or what!
I’ll be dead before commercial Celtic stand, and so will you.
I think Joe has been an important player for us over the last 3 seasons.
He was a hun skelper at a time when it was important, scored important goals and even took the captain’s armband for a while.
I was always happy enough to see his name on the team sheet.
However, nothing is forever – especially in today’s football.
Hopefully we are building a team with a more dynamic midfield.
I wish him well wherever he goes next.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/celtic-star-victor-wanyama-hails-1937366
I liked Joe,a good pro,but I dont think he will be missed that much.Johanson will play left side,and as I said earlier,hopefully this will give young Henderson more game time.This boy will be a star.Time to get him in.Delighted with this window.We have got our passing midfielder,our striker,kept everyone we could,or really wanted to keep.So from me a big well done to all.
Fin75:
Whose money was it? PLC money or Supporters money and what was the split?
fin75
14:26 on 31 January, 2014
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/celtic-star-victor-wanyama-hails-1937366
Kitalba prob. Say that wasent enough,
Greenpinata
14:19 on 31 January, 2014
Len Brennan,
Many thanks for your time and effort in your transfer listings. Appreciated.
HH.
PS : For starters, Ask our disabled supporters what Celtic do with their money.
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Cheers mhate!
I’ve tried to keep stop this in the past as I have a very busy work and home life, but I’ve been doing it forso many years I can’t help myself. :D
HH
/Bishop B