A quick straw poll suggests we’re happy with £2m for Adam Matthews, although Sunderland will be happier, having signed what is likely to be a first team player for what is a bargain fee in the English league. For Celtic, the player had only a year left on his contract, and was not first choice when Mikael Lustig was available. On other occasions we would struggle to get £500k.
A few factors supported Adam’s marketability and price. He is part of a successful Wales team who are likely to reach Euro 2016. Scouts from all over Europe watch Wales and it’s unlikely you’d be able to sign any of that team for less than £2m.
There’s also the Joe Ledley and Victor Wanyama effect. Joe and Victor were Celtic contemporaries of Adam and both are solid performers for EPL clubs. Don’t even ask me about what’s going on with Daryl Murphy at the moment, as it beats any rational explanation I can come up with.
Having 20 hugely wealthy neighbours comes with lots of problems, but if we are going to lose players to England, it’s better to lose them on our own terms – when we are in a position to start a fresh building process, than have events overtake us, as appears to be happening at Tannadice this year.
Enjoy events this afternoon at New St Mirren Celtic Park.
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slan_abhaile:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TVM1UKCTfAY
Many happy returns.
HH.
Rascar
May God keep wee Bridie safe until you meet again.
My condolences mate.
HH
Rascar. Sorry for your loss. May your Dear Mother rest in peace.
HT. Thanks.
Rp mcmurphy. In Greencastle opposite the ferry. The great part of the country. Home Tuesday in time for Friday’s game,
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
04:04 on
5 July, 2015
The hand of God
03:45 on
5 July, 2015
Mate.
You`re not the only one.
Careful though,pal.
The standard response is to shoot the messenger,which is often performed in packs.
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You are just so wrong on almost every point you try to make on this site.
You are entitled to your opinion ~ but it’s way short of what I would expect from a Celtic fan.
Hope you can get help
HH
Neil Lennon & macartney what are you trying to prove. Is your brand of celtic ness whatever the ideal. I agree and disagree with my neighbour Macjay and I will leave self righteous judgement out if it. This is a blog. Have opinions, respect the right of others to have different.
FFS it was clique’s 2 days ago now it’s packs :)))
Taurangabhoy
07:23 on 5 July, 2015
What?
Did you miss the bit in my comment that mentioned opinion??
Can I express an opinion?
Different to yours?
Ach, never mind…….
HH
My friends in Celtic,
More learned people than I have said” I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”
I totally agree providing it’s within acceptable parameters of the blog.
HH.
Greenpinata,
Thank you for those words of wisdom
HH
Neil Lennon & macartney and greenpinta just don’t narrow those parameters too much, broad church and all. Hail hail
Taurangabhoy,
With respect, what are these “parameters” of which you speak?
This is just a blog where anyone can spout their opinion.
Unless you are Paul67……..
HH
Neil Lennon & macartney go back and read your response to Macjay. A personal attack. No problem with you espousing your opinion mate.
macjay1 for neil lennon
01:42 on 5 July, 2015
Teuchter ár lá
01:23 on
5 July, 2015
Is the relationship between Agent Orange and birth defects proven?
The regime which took over has it`s own catalogue of crimes,as I`m sure you know.
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Haha!
As far as the asinine efforts that I’ve read on here go, that just about tops the lot.
Taurangabhoy,
OK, it was my OPINION that he was wrong.
You want to make something out of that?
Take care & HH
Taurangabhoy,
…and I have to say………
that I am dead jealous of you if you are in Tauranga………
you lucky bhoy!
Hail Hail
Rascar…,
Thoughts and prayers with you and all Bridie’s loved ones.
RIP Bridie
TOP OF THE MORNING TO YOU ALL!!!!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
08:09 on
5 July, 2015
TOP OF THE MORNING TO YOU ALL!!!!
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Ha, same to yersell!!
Good morning to you Bobby.
Well in my opinion it is a good morning
EC67
MonthegreeksjustvoteOXICSC
Morning all.
That’s all for the time being.
Away for a cold shower to try and cool down.
HH!!
A wee bit of a song debating going on,
I will put my tuppence worth into the debate,
Here goes,
If all these places in which our great supporters visited would treat us like human beings and showed us respect,
then maybe we would return that respect into a little bit of self policing,
until then this won’t stop,
Me now away for a shower and then of to mass..
Reading the night shift there and here’s my opinion of ISIS:
They are a collection of psychopaths.
ISIS believes that everyone should believe as it wishes, as long as everyone agrees with those beliefs.
ISIS gives an individual two choices: accept its doctrine or be killed.
My answer to this growing problem is to play by its rules.
Who needs ISIS?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/04/how-britain-and-us-abandoned-srebrenica-massacre-1995
WeareDefcon1csc
Absolutely disgusted.
@Burgas 0823
Crusades FC
Burgas…,
There is only one way to deal with it which would limit repercussions and that is for Sunni’s to put a stop to them, the only force in the area strong enough are the Turks.
The problem is anyone taking them on will be setting themselves up as targets for sympathisers.
Canamalar
Turkiye wont intervene, they’re happy just to view it all from the border.
Now if the border was threatened………………………………………
Neil Lennon & macartney , if you are in Glasgow ditto. Miss my family and ain grey toon. It is a pretty good spot here just too far away from home. Been here 25 years now. Have a few mates to talk tic with and I lurk on here to keep up with the gos. Lucky that mrs T is ok with me spending heaps to get home every so often. Hail hail.
EUROCHAMPS67
Is OXI Greek for No?
Aye
EUROCHAMPS67
Right you are,bud.
MONTHEGREEKS!!!!
Rascar
Sorry to read about the loss of your mother. God bless.
LB
Means a lot more than just no now Bobby.
It is a symbol of nationhood and defiance against a dictator, from Greek past.
Anyway beautiful here.
May the Greek people win and International and Greek thieves get a right democratic pumping!
Eurochamps67
Watch out The R******
http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/money-tips/connect-software-helps-taxman-watch-what-youre-doing-11363990440135
Yesterday the newspaper Yeni Safak, which often reflects the TR government line, reported that Turkey would opt for a “passive” role in the fight against ISIS in Syria.
Other news reports said Turkey would strengthen controls along the Syrian border and open its air space and its air force bases for logistical operations and for humanitarian flights—for example to save the lives of U.S. pilots—but not for the expected attacks on ISIS targets.
Direct participation of Turkey’s modern air force in the attacks is out of the question as well.
EUROCHAMPS67
You know more about it than I do,mate. But I view what is being forced upon Greece by the Troika as a disgrace. Accept our money on our terms for the rest of your life and give us 80% back now. Know your place.
macjay1 for neil lennon
01:42 on 5 July, 2015
Teuchter ár lá
01:23 on
5 July, 2015
Is the relationship between Agent Orange and birth defects proven?
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The effects are well-proven and accepted by the U.S. :
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/agent-orange/health-effects
BMCW
Stop shouting!!
BMCWP,
100% agree with you except for the bit about me knowing more.
Political genocide, anything remotely left of centre must be obliterated.
Thatcher Reaganomics in full bloom.
The rifleman seeks the sick and the lame
Preacherman seeks the same
Who gets there first is important
Eurochamps67
FavouriteBobbyZchooneverCSC