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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If I remember correctly Ronny did not manage to outwit the wee ginger nut back in September.
margaret mcgill
21:01 on 17 May, 2015
What do you think of Ronny ?
Good or not that good
Thought it was a red for Scott.Stupid,but it happens.Had a look first ,then stuck the elbow in.
Motherwell would not have beaten the Hun.Good going forward,lots of pace,but woefully amateurish at the back.Reason they are where they are.
sipsini
20:49 on 17 May, 2015
You’ve got my number.
gerryfaethebrig
20:58 on 17 May, 2015
What you like, good luck to you.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy
20:48 on
17 May, 2015
You have mail.
In Ronny we trust.
Glad to hear the process of new signings is well under way.
Hamiltontim,
You have mail.
Lennybhoy….
Cheers mate, if I can get the time off I’m due a good Reb night, just waiting for my daughter to get home, who said it gets easier the older they get?
Worry, worry, worry :(((
Lennybhoy I have spoke to you about the situation, I can kid myself on but I canny never lie to the family crew, I know it sounds stupid but the news this weekend has made a lot of family sleep easier, apologies if you thought something was wrong
Hail Hail
Gerryfaethebrig,
I only mentioned the KSC.Anywhere suits me.No problem.
sipsini,
Cheers mate.Would be great to meet up with you.Maybe on Sunday,if Wednesday is no good.
WITS –
“Anyway sorry to depress the mood but spare a thought for those poor souls who lost their lives that day in an event described by that “charming” individual David Ervine as “returning the serve”
My recollection was that David Ervine was describing it as others thought it at that time and it was not his personal view.
Certainly, I had a lot more time for him than the usual DUP Neanderthals.
May aswel start the tunes as I need to hit the hay early…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6emGGwGqhI
corkcelt
20:39 on 17 May, 2015
Mass murder committed with the collusion of the British state and he throws in whataboutery.
Turkeybhoy.
Sunday is best for me…. Look forward to it. HH
Hopefully a nice calming post before work on Monday.
There are a couple of spelling mistakes by the original poster, but I can live with that.
Anyway, Joseph Mary Plunkett,
http://youtu.be/Sc0m2bQVOQI,
Clogher
turkeybhoy
21:06 on 17 May, 2015
Not through yet.
gerryfaethbrig:
Don’t be daft , guessed it was about you getting back to the coal face…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
margaret mcgill
21:01 on 17 May, 2015
If I remember correctly Ronny did not manage to outwit the wee ginger nut back in September.
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Wasn’t the score 2-0, with the rift in class obvious for all to see, despite the mibbery?
That’s how I remember it onyway.
turkeybhoy
Nothing through mate.
clogher celt
21:24 on 17 May, 2015
My good Sevconian wife really fancies Easter 2016, wee Emilyfaethebrig will be accompanying is, Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford are the people we want to go for
Your time & effort is much appreciated (plus I wNt too meet 16 roads & wits)
Gene
I was at that hotel in Tenerife Sept 2013, it is very decent,
But
A wee bit out of any other hotels, need a taxi if wanting into Costa Adeje, also a wee bit steep at parts.
Look at Playa Tuerito in Gran Canary, next to wee place called Puerto Mogan, ( don’t think you’ll get all incl in Puerto Mogan ?) which is a stunning wee place ?
Hail Hail
Gerryfaethebrig
You don’t want to meet me. …
I hope Rab Douglas doesn’t bet on football games
HT
Have got a nice wee welcome note from the Trust :-) Nice
Hail Hail
Gerryfaethebrig,
You are all welcome, Mrs G will be especially welcomed.
Clogher
Cowiebhoy
Good stuff I’ll collect my cut at the next meeting :-)
16 roads,
hope your impeccable source isn’t same as mine ? Dropped me a text as I walked out of Church this morning .( can’t say Mass in case it offends some :-))
Anyway, could Aiden play in the KC role sitting behind a striker ?
Hail Hail
Gene
Arona gran in los Christianos is worth considering.
Celtic’s Four Green Fields: Celebrating 4 x 4-in-a-row
https://theshamrockglasgow.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/four-green-fields-celtics-4-x-4-in-a-row/
I think Griff will improve a great deal next season. I expect 25 goals from him.
Anybody know the betting for Championship promotion to SPL? Can’t see past Hibees..
cowiebhoy
21:47 on 17 May, 2015
Lol…now that is the question, is 16 Roads impeccable source the same…I wonder…:)
Roastercfc rules…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
HT
Cowiebhoy
As did I.
They asked who should get the woolworths voucher for the intro.
Big cowiebhoy sais I !!!
HH jamesgang
cowiebhoy
21:47 on 17 May, 2015
I was at Mass this morning as well, proud to say it, if it offends, not me that has the problem.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
mncelt,
I think so too, I always think if the attitude is right combined with ability it will work.
Apart from that, he met my son at Dundee last year, he was really good with them.
Let’s hope it works for him.
HH
Clogher
According to the BBC (I know), we have already spoken to Boyata from Man City. A defender to replace Denayer. More loan signings it would seem. At least we are pursuing replacements.
Can’t see us getting ten mill for VVD. His Euro performances haven’t been great.
I thought it was 1-1