The general reaction to reports that a £1m bid has been received for Leigh Griffiths is that the figure undervalues the player. Early in the season the story was different. Leigh, who joined in January last year, was behind new arrivals John Guidetti and Stefan Scepovic. His perceived value was close to zero, alongside most players sitting on the bench or in the stand.
We were panicked on 31 August last year. Having signed Amido Balde and Teemu Pucki a year earlier we were desperately short of a striker, the arrival of Scepovic, then Guidetti was cause for celebration. Neither brought much to the club, we would have been better, with more money available for the next window, if we’d prioritised Leigh and given chances to a youth player.
If Celtic choose to sell Leigh this summer, it will not be for £1m. He’s worth much more than that, probably more than Leeds United can afford. He’s under contract, first choice and scoring goals. But Celtic will also put a great deal of effort into recruiting a striker in the coming weeks.
There are no guarantees Leigh will get an extended run in the team next season. Celtic should sell players at peak value, when they have reached the point they are no longer developing, before they become an overhang on resources. Leigh is probably at peak value, and unlikely to further develop, but he’s no overhang. That scenario won’t happen until a couple of new pretenders have proven they are better fits than Balde, Pukki, Scepovic and Guidetti.
Keep an eye on Frank McGarvey’s 1985 Scottish Cup Final shirt, which is being auctioned to benefit Maryhill Food Bank. It closes just before 8pm tonight.
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Tom McL
You’ll never believe this, but there is a ‘Sevco obsessives daily basher’ on today giving Sevco live updates?
Wo’dHaveThunkIt CSC
BSR –
I was watching the game and giving updates as a lot of people were interested. That is hardly the same as discussing them every bliddy day is it?
Don’t worry. First and last time.
cowiebhoy…
I’ve had enough of watching pub teams today.
Making my bhoy stewed sausage, tatties and cabbage, my daughter should be back from Ireland by ten.
I’m not used to my kids not being around, I suppose I better get used to it.:(((
I have a soft spot for Forfar but Alloa play in Hoops and the fans were singing : Ooh Ah Alloa! That`ll do for me!
Tom
A pedantic point but 4/5 of 60,000 = 48,000 0:-)
Also, I am more in agreement with your points than not but I think when posters seem to make petty points re THEM , it is because of the accumulated bias rather than the individual cases.
JJ
Well done to Big Michael Mulraney and Danny Lennon :-)
Hope you can hump the Huns again next season
Hail Hail
1-0 Barca, great goal from the genius
well done Alloa ….at least it wasn,t Seville……………….
braw
Chuffed for alloa
They host the kids’ football so well every Saturday.
Glad they’re staying up.
HH jamesgang
Big J, I was at a charity game there last year, Coldest stand I’ve ever sat in :-)
http://videocelts.com/2015/05/blogs/latest-news/motherwell-to-appeal-against-mcdonalds-red-card-video?
Interesting times re Sevco
They are nothing better than a top half championship team ……should they manage to gain entry to the SPL they may struggle
Most of their team are out of contract …..and crap ..
They don’t have loads of cash …owe MA …
Cowiebhoy.
I agree it’s a cold stand however two colder main stands.
Airdie and Montrose.
Tom McL
Pulling your lariat, my good friend.
The play offs are a formality, anyone who thinks it’s close enough to be called on Scottish football credentials and a mere skill, is delusional.
My evidence is a lifetime, which was underlined and proven,when their predecessors got caught, and were liquidated.
Cowiebhoy
Any stand is a first for our kids.
And the astro is fab.
So too is the wasp special – black pudding, bacon and a tattie scone!
HH jamesgang
Delighted for Alloa. Many players with guid timmy sounding names, are clearly a match for Sevco’s continuing journey in the lower leagues and the big guy I work with is an Alloa man.
Had a small wager on them doulbled with QOTS today but alas.
Don’t sell Leigh Griffiths
HH
sipsini
Away in next door and shove the feckin flute up the k***s erse!
Or better still, send Caesar in!
HH!!
WITS,
Wasn’t aware of that. Nor was I aware of that repugnant quote from the loyalist. British secret activities in Ireland were scandalous but will probably avoid justice, just like the IRA’s.
Oh dear CSC
tallybhoy…
Caesar battered his mates pit bull….that’s my Panther;))
Tickets sorted for Sunday. Looking forward to watching LB Jr seeing his first trophy day.
Magic
LB
Evening all.
Heard from an impeccable source that Everton are interested in signing Virgil.
£10million is the fee being quoted,plus Aiden McGeady.
Decent piece of business if the information is accurate.
HH.
Capt beefheart. You are probably right.
However while those british security force menbers involved in organising murder and mayhem have escaped justice, many ira members were caught and served lengthy prison sentences. .
livibhoy….
Are you making the meet up, Tom is on the bell:))
No matter how many times I watch The Great Escape Steve mc Queen gets caught:((
Vogue –
thanks for posting the Skippy incident.
A harsh red, imo
……….
Barca champions
Well done Barca.
HH!!
For me it was a red -skippy had elbow up and not jumping- if it had been elbows we would have demanded a red-just my opinion
Well done, Barca.
Ronaldo hat trick not enough.
Didn’t see Suarez.
Must have been at Kennel Club meeting.
Saltires :o)
Voguepunter – a real waste of talent DR was
jamesgang – broonie talked up LG during his guest stint on the Huddle show, but finished with this “He’s a great lad..but we all just hoep he gets his barnet sorted” :o)
Nothinskinhere CSC
bognorbhoy
What a lovely reminder. I want to go back and walk that again only not get lost this time.
Thanks
HH
sipsini
And still a great fullum!
Gene
not so sure
but i also think Skippy had a wee look first.
Had it be elbows agree we would have wanted red.
However if it had been elbows no way Red
If it was Boydchencko not proven
Well done, Barca …… can’t wait for our celebrations next week…. CHAMPIONEES ….!!!!
lennon n mc….mjallby
A film that doesn’t age. Unlike ACGR. That’ll get the wee bassa posting ;))
Sipsini
I need to meet my cousin round the front of the main stand so I will be around.
LB
Mcilroy now 6 ahead.
sipsini
19:02 on 17 May, 2015
I have been barred far more often than Turkeybhoy, hopefully Lennybhoy will negotiate the bouncers in the Columba Club, if not I will sit in the Argyll with a wee shandy and hopefully meet them when they are out for a smoke