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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Hamiltontim
So were all ‘parasites’ then?
i must have missed that bit of shyte from him/her.
The micro , micro short thing .
Took the Inter supporting ole codger from down the valley to a supermarket earlier.
Micro , micro shorts a go go.-
His view –
” I used to count myself lucky if I saw an ankle, now I can see what they ate and drank yesterday “.
Very Scorchio – way down south.
Losing 5 in any game is a farce, friendly or not.
BGFC
My thoughts are with you mate.
burgas hoops
I rarely sing ‘Rebel’ songs at games now but I’ll never criticise any Celtic supporter who chooses to do so. I just thought to describe those who do as parasites was a disgraceful comment.
Thanks to everyone on CQN for their kind words.
It means a lot.
Tally
His minder I think, it’s a sit anywhere you like shot as well, so he’s bound to be near my Hoops
Bourne
You sure it’s not the mother?!
Rascar and BGFC and all the families
sincerest condolences, the passing of time
eases the pain but i think of my mum every
day i guess and thats been 9 years now.
KTF
Rascar Capac
Condolences from Oz.
H.H Mick
melbourne mick
10:03 on 5 July, 2015
Great post mick and congratulations to yerself and your long suffering wife :)) HH
mrhenrik67
10:18 on 5 July, 2015
https://mobile.twitter.com/ETimsNet/status/617480510357532672
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That letter looks suss. Doesn’t look like official letterhead and is signed with the company name rather than the person writing on behalf of Delloittes. Never seen that before in my many years of corporate involvement.
Rascar…
Sorry for your loss mate, mind all the good times and your ma’s smile.HH
Rascal and BGFC.
Sincere condolences to you, your families and all the friends of your respective Mums. They are special aren’t they.
The interesting bit in the Delloite stuff is that the letter from the auditors was, by law, to be forwarded to shareholders, creditors, etc., of RIFC within two weeks.
It was about three months later that the letters were sent.
Another point is that RIFC claimed that the problem was due to previous admins, i.e., pre Dave the GSL.
However, Delloites clearly state it was third party actions that provoked their resignation.
BGFC,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
YNWA.
BGFC and Rascal Capac
Sincere condolences to both and to your families.
Perpetual peace to your Mums.
Bournesouprecipe,
You off to the usual place?
Missing first CL as well?
Eurochamps67
https://twitter.com/MitchellenMan/status/617314084472664064
Celtic supporters singing the praises of the PIRA is so ‘old hat’ – whether they are parasites, or, not, I hope that the majority of us can agree that they are now badly ‘out of touch’
With the monstrous atrocities now being committed by the Islamic State (so-called), surely any decent person would want to distance themselves from terrorism, no matter the ’cause’.
btw…. Classic FM is surpassing itself this morning.
BGFC AND Rascar,
Sincerest condolences. Cannot imagine your grief. Keep the memories precious.
Eurochamps67
Deloitte letter suspicions
https://mobile.twitter.com/IGCeltic/status/617626499630395392
I’m on the plane.
BGFC
Tried to watch yesterdays game there on CTV and it seemed to me
even the crowd was lacklustre, maybe try again tomorrow.
Logged back on here and see you have recently suffered the loss
of your mum, so condolences to you also.
H.H Mick
It could be a Maw actually ( indeterminate sex )
Question: What effect would a hardening of attitude and action by Celtic Football Club against PIRA chanting and songs have on the overall Celtic support?
thomthethim for oscar ok
10:36 on 5 July, 2015
All part of the basket of issues, and illegal actions that have been allowed to prevail / persist in the subversive efforts to get sevco up to the SPFL ……. I’m beginning to doubt whether ‘Truth & Jusice’ will prevail…. and THAT is truly disgusting….
Media reports this morning Mulgrew to sign New deal. RD is looking to play fast one touch football with a strong tempo to win ball back. Not much of this in Charlie’s locker. Average squad player but with him being 29 and this his last big contract. Would be looking for maximum income which I think that money could be spent on a better player.
thompsontwin
10:49 on 5 July, 2015
There is a hard core of republicans in the Celtic support that won’t stop singing songs at any cost.
With regards the Deloitte letter doing the rounds .
Does anyone think it’s those pesky Chelsea fans at it again?
HH
Rascar condolences for your loss
lennon’s passion
I think that Mulgrew is one of the best passers of a ball that we have. Yes he lacks pace and his positioning lets him down at times but if we were to sell him do you think that the money would sign a better player?
Just caught up
Condolences to rascar and bgfc
Also belated birthday wishes to Jobo and Burghbhoy
Apologies to any I’ve missed, need to go visit my wee mum as I haven’t saw her for couple of weeks
I’ll see big crabbit to if he has recovered from meeting HT yesterday
Thompsontwin,
It would attract more Orangemen to support the team making us truly a broad church, maybe in a few years we can have an armed forces day and simply switch from one form of terrorist (freedom fighter) to another (oppressor)
Michael they have taken you away – to Melbourne
Huge congrats to both Maisie and your Good Self :-)
Sounds a braw wee celebration
Rascar – may perpetual light shine upon your Mum and May she rest in peace
Hail Hail
Then after a decade or so we could have orange marches around the track before matches and celebrate some traditional Scottish culture
BT
Your da was actually placid in comparison to the guy sitting in front of him!
Afternoon Timland from a hot hun free mountain valley.
RC-BGFC
Sad news, thoughts with you.
HH