Steven Mouyokolo’s last two permanent contracts were for clubs playing Premier League football in England but after joining Hull City as a 22-year-old and making 21 appearances in their relegation season, his move to Wolves bombed amid a multitude of injuries. The player has made four appearances for Wolves and four for Sochaux in the last three years.
He no longer has the profile which would be considered in the English Premier League; which is why he’s pitched up in Scotland. If his knee passes a medical this week, he’ll become the latest 6’3” defender on the Celtic books, competition for Kelvin, Virgil, Charlie, Efe and the rest.
Competition is good but Steven’s chances of edging out the competition to become a first team regular must be considered slight with his injury record, whether he passes the medical or not. It’s more likely he’ll follow the path of Jean-Joel Perrier-Doumbe, although Champions League football and a Cup Final winner is not a bad return.
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Good Morning
31C here, blue sky.
Time to sack the man who gives the names to the volcano. First was Eyjafjallajoekull, now Popocatepetl in Mexico.
Come on Janowicz against this guy Murray!
Oh, if you think janowic will def win, just back him at 3/1. The set betting option just adds insurance for a 3,2 Murray win.
Zbyszek
Good morning. Nice here in Shropshire England but not 31! I think your bhoy has a real chance today. Fearless. Could give the scottish hibee real problems!
eurochamps67 are you a member at Cawder GC? HH
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What time is Murray due to Play..Afternoon game..3pm..?
Summa
From the DR
Celtic new Bhoy Steven Mouyokolo reveals how he was sold on Hoops by ex-Parkhead hero Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
5 Jul 2013 00:01
DEFENDER Mouyokolo is set to sign a one-year deal this week and says he already knows all the history thanks to his old next-door neighbour, former Celt Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Steven Mouyokolo in action against Sevastopol
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AFTER having a Celtic title winner as his next-door neighbour, it’s little wonder Steven Mouyokolo is so keen to join the Parkhead family.
The French defender, who is due to sign a one-year deal with Neil Lennon’s side this week, has revealed how close friend Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink sold him on a move to Glasgow.
The pair lived next to each other during their time at Hull and Mouyokolo admits the Dutchman played a huge part in convincing him to join the Hoops on trial.
Vennegoor of Hesselink was a fans’ favourite at Celtic Park and scored the goal that clinched the 2008 title at Tannadice.
Now, on the back of his glowing recommendation, Mouyokolo will have the chance to sample life at Celtic for himself after agreeing a 12-month contract.
The former Wolves stopper has impressed enough on trial to earn a deal and is excited about the prospect of following in Vennegoor of Hesselink’s footsteps.
He made his debut in the friendly defeat by FC Sevastopol on Wednesday and insists it would be an honour to represent the Hoops on a permanent basis.
Mouyokolo said: “I really want to play for this club because it has a great history.
“I already knew all about Celtic because I played with Scottish players at Wolves such as Christophe Berra and Steven Fletcher. I also had Vennegoor of Hesselink as my next door neighbour when I was at Hull.
“We used to spend a lot of time together and Jan always spoke very highly of Celtic. He had great things to say about this club.
“He enjoyed living in Glasgow and told me all about it. Now I want to be part of that family. It’s more than a club, it’s an institution.”
Former Hull City defender Steven Mouyokolo (right) chats with Celtic’s Beram Kayal.
SNS
The 26-year-old is now fit again after a serious knee injury he picked up during a loan spell at French side Sochaux.
Lennon insists Mouyokolo will join if there are no issues arising from his medical – and the stopper can’t wait to prove his worth.
He said: “After being out for so long I now realise how lucky I am just to be on a football pitch. So playing and doing well for Celtic is all I’m thinking about right now.
“I want to help the team and show I’m a good addition to the Celtic squad.”
Mouyokolo made his name in France before sealing a move to Premiership side Hull in 2009.
He switched to Wolves a year later but injury curtailed his time at Molineux and he eventually quit the club in January.
As well as Vennegoor of Hesselink, Mouyokolo is well aware of another Celtic cult hero – former stopper Bobo Balde.
But the Frenchman was quick to warn Hoops fans he’s not a clone of Balde, whom he affectionately labelled an “animal”.
Mouyokolo said: “In France, who doesn’t know Bobo? When I was younger I used to watch him play for Celtic at a really good level.
“I don’t think you can say I’m similar to Bobo. I’m not as strong as him – he was an animal.
“I wouldn’t say my style is the same as his but I do like the physical side of the game.
“I just need to work hard every day and justify my fitness to everyone. I have to get to know everyone and impress the boss.
“I cut my contract with Wolves in January even though I still had a year and a half left there.
“I did it so I could finish my rehab from the knee injury.
“I started the rehab in France and finished it in England but it was hard for me. Wolves wouldn’t let me work with my own doctor, physio and surgeon.
“That’s why I ended the contract, so I could have my team around me every day. It was a big risk but after completing 90 minutes for Celtic, I look back and think I made the right decision. Now I need to keep working to find my peak fitness and my tactical awareness.”
Mouyokolo was invited on trial by the Hoops at the end of the season and after just a week Lennon told him to return in June for more training at Lennoxtown.
After a closed-doors game against Crewe last week, the Parkhead gaffer opted to take Mouyokolo on the summer tour of Germany – and is now keen to tie him up.
The defender could be involved in the Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville later this month and admits it would be a dream to play in Europe’s elite competition.
He said: “We have three qualifiers to reach the group stage so we have to take it step by step. But every kid dreams about playing in the Champions League.
“I came here at the end of the season when I’d just finished my rehab and they didn’t know how I would be. But I had been working so hard with my fitness coach and they saw that I was fine.
“So they said they wanted me back on June 28. I was happy to do that and come to Germany.
“My priority is Celtic now as they has been great with me. By working hard, I can get back to my best.
“It was a hard game on Wednesday but when you’ve been out for such a long time you just enjoy it.
“I felt comfortable at the back with both Virgil van Dijk and Kelvin Wilson. I can have a good partnership with them.”
Morning and Happy Birthday to Stan Petrov.
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It’s on Days like Today l wish l was a Wealthy Chinaman..
Summa
Summa
3 20pm.
Good Morning, TnT.
I think you are right and the chances are 50/50. Janowicz beat Murray few months back. We will be disappointed if we lose the final again after yesterday.
To all the people who thinks Murrey will loose to the big serving polish chap,,,,,,
Murray has the best return…….. In tennis
BigjoesaysDontwasteYourDash
Big joe
I agree. However, he may not start too well.
Jist sayin……..
ASonOfDan
i remember seeing a wee ghirl with mrs petrov on her top,bless her
happy birthday stan
HH
Why are protestors in Egypt holding up pictures of Dave Lee Travis?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
scullybhoy
maybe because they never had pictures of CM
wit was he like
HH
Eurochamps67
06:10 on 5 July, 2013
‘Both comfortable in their perspective roles.’
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The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
He made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate.
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Twists..
Cheers Buddi..
After Midnight in Oz..
Summa
Good morning CQNers,
It is indeed early but both Mouyokolo and Virgil showed they possess an assured touch allied to vision that allows them to play a more creative defensive role than we’ve seen Celtic players produce in recent years. A new dimension to our play that I hope is taken further over the next few games.
Virgil stepped out of defence with the ball on occasion and Mouykolo showed he can find his target with short/long passes, now there’s a novelty.As I said, its early but I’m looking forward expectantly to seeing more of these two.
Young Fisher was another that showed promise.
Amido is leggy and obviously not fit so it would be an injustice to pass comment other than to say he possess a strength that will trouble some SPL defences.
Unfortunately I have to finish by saying the Celtic jersey is too big for Kayal.
Murdochbhoy
I never saw the game the other evening but I’m pleased to read your thoughts on Mouyokolo in particular. I’m based in England and surrounded by Wolves fans and they were very surprised that we were looking at him as he did not impress them. However, and its a big however, they did say that he only managed about half a dozen games because of injuries so its not really enough time to judge anyone fully. Hopefully if his injuries are behind him now he can get back to his best.
Morning cqn
enjoyed that wee timmy version of jabba the human snail with sleekit..conduct themselves the way they have in the last 140 years!! A fekn nearly pished the bed when that came out of sleekits hole..what lawyers has the fat oaf been consulting?toytown or trumpton?my god these people have no shame and they deserve all thats coming to them and some.
Good luck to you Tom on the 17th keep the faith i’m sure your in good care. H.H
The European Club Association confirms Sevco’s bus is a bobby dazzler
#personalisedheadrests
twists n turns
07:59 on 5 July, 2013
Big joe
I agree. However, he may not start too well.
Can’t see Andy not making the final, and actually winning the thing, he’s slowly maturing into a tennis great….
And this… Is his time……
JoeWhohas50onhim2winIT
Whither the cash strapped scrofulous hillbillies the day?
Maybe ——-
Italian media claiming that Edinson Cavani is leaving Napoli for PSG .
64 Million euros . 5 year contract . 10 million euros a year .
There has been a lot of hype , but this looks to be true .[ NB -it ain’t done yet ]
Media claiming that Napoli will spend some of the money on the excellent Jovetic .. A deal that would give Fiorentina and Napoli a lovely opportunity to tell Juve –
GIRUY ! .
Hot — work /sweat / go the beach —–way down south.
Hutchybhoy,
Ten years a member at Cawder.
Summa,
A few km north of Kos, about 8kms off Turkish coast.
No tourist flights, so mostly authentic Greece.
Off to wander down the fruit market, get my provisions sans Hannibal hat.
EC67
Books .
Finished Pirlo’s excellent autobiography —— Penso quindi gioco..
Now reading this ———-
Modernity Britain —Opening the Box 1957—59.
Outstanding ! 3 rd in a series [ following Austerity Britain / Family Britain ].
If you are interested in history — go get it /get them all.
Ooopla ! —-
Modernity Britain ——Opening the Box 1957 -59 .
DAVID KYNASTON
Egypt
When is a coup not a coup?
south of tunis
09:11 on 5 July, 2013
Books .
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Pirlo book come in english ?
Im reading bellamys at minute, good read. He cant speak highly enough of peter grant when they were both at norwich.
SoT – agree with you on the David Kynaston books – I’ve read the first two.
Apparently he is finishing his series in 1979, which he reckons is a defining point in the post-war era. I’m not sure if he means Maggie Thatcher coming to power or the 4-2 game two weeks later.
twists n turns
Luckily the landlord, a Longfordman, is also a Celtic man and carries PriemierSports (for the GAA games) so he and I always enjoy the opportunity to watch the Celtic in the comfort of his sports bar, and it must be said, educate the local populace from time to time about Celtic.
I wasn’t even aware who Mouyokolo was as I’d been keen to have a look at Virgil and Amido but, as I say, his touch was the thing that I was most impressed with initially, especially as the grass was a little on the long side but then his whole performance was assured.
It’s early days and he was out to impress, but he did have an assured look about him against a team of Ukrainians who were no mugs.
I’ve not read the Kynaston books but I’ve read some Dominic Sandbrook – is this the same idea?
I have a pile of books in my to read pile just now.
Need an ole holiday -soon!
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Happy Birthday Stan
DBBIA .
Sandbrook/ Kynaston..
Kynaston is much more diverse in his sources than Sandbrook. Much more reliance on allowing oral history/eyewitness accounts to tell the tale .
I like Sandbrook / I really like Kynaston. .
DBBIA…Sandbrook is a fan of Kynaston.
proudbhoy @ 09 26
” Pirlo book come in English ? ”
Don’t think so . Maybe it will .
I recently read that the hardback of the Pirlo book had achieved 300 k sales.in Italy [ to date ]
The man has been buying vineyards and has been learning the business . If he can make wine like he played football, we are in for a treat.
Talk this morning of Southampton now being the favourites for Victor rather than Cardiff. I think there may well be mileage in this one yet before he leaves … if he leaves.
SofTunis- reading about the 70s paints a different picture from living through the 70s!
The country was a complete basket case [and that’s before Maggie got in] and yet I only have good memories of the time.