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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As for Ronny
It’s hard to judge a manager when the MO of the board is that Celtic is
EPL fodder
Nice turnover
Europe if yer lucky
Wonder what the Huns are daein
I was thinking about the T McL comment about why do a large proportion of Celtic supporters have an extreme interest in “who we selling?” Instead of “who we buying?”.
My first theory is that it’s like watching Who wants to be a millionaire.
Celtic sell, the team never improves the overall state is one of decline. No OF on the horizon, so why?
I suspect a large proportion of us Tims wish the board financial remuneration as some sort of vicarious victory over “them” while the same wonderful Tims contribute their tins of peas and beans to the growing Scottish food banks.
what is the stars
21:33 on 17 May, 2015
I want to meet you & 16 roads not sure why, if I sound like a nutter get my email addy fae P67’and get me lifted …… By the wY if you would prefer me not to meet me just type
Gerryfaethebrig bolt ta weirdo
margaret mcgill
22:05 on 17 May, 2015
When is it easy to judge a Celtic manager ? Just asking
gerryfaethebrig
22:16 on 17 May, 2015
Seville
Gerryfaethebrig
Calm doon ya weirdo
Only joking pal. I hope to meet you and lots more of the cqn loony tunes next easter. ….
But not that cork fella, …..
Gerry, WITs,
The Irish Grand National is Easter Monday next year year. I hope we can find a few winners at Fairyhouse.
HH,
Clogher
The Wee Ginger Nut is researching his tactics for Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ajfjsq49wA
margaret mcgill
22:18 on 17 May, 2015
gerryfaethebrig
22:16 on 17 May, 2015
Seville
Mags did you not enjoy Seville, personky I hated it because the Fenian bint I was running about with me wouldn’t let me go,as for MON only manager in my lifetime that got us to a final in europe, did Martin leave ? Yes are Celtic still Celtic yes
So I’m watching the recording of the The Rangers game today and looking at those blue jerseys; and like Charlie Nicholas, I’m sitting here thinking. And what I’m thinking is, I never, ever want to see those jerseys at Celtic Park ever again. Life in the Premiership is fine without them.
WITS
Hopefully I am a half decent weirdo, wee Emilyfaethebrig will make sure I am onn my best behaviour
Refreshing to see 4th officials and guys behind the goals ,being involved in decisions now…..
My goodness, big Mick didn’t miss Gow there – whooft
Full of weirdos on here, deffo kip time ;)))
CQN
(Weirdos as well)
oíche mhaith agus dia
I thought a straight card was 2 games ? When did it change to 3 ?
Neighbours no that chuffed that Barca won La Liga, tough:-)
Reading back and see a grenade thrown in by J o’N, have said it from the start, something no quite right about him, and that perception will never change.
Been a very hectic weekend, lot’s of partying due to confirmations, ended up at a karaoke last night, a confirmation bash, about 20 Belgians, a bunch of brits, all in a very small bar, magic so it was.
HH
excath
My elder brother used to read me stories about Lash LaRue, then alone came Cheyenne Bodie.
Watching sportscene our favourite pat nevin is on. Not only has he changed the team he supported, he has changed his colour. Dear oh dear.
Stands to reason that we have to move on players if we are bringing in new ones. So a fascination as to who is moving out is a perfectly normal emotion for any Supporter.
We all want to see the back of lads who are offering us very little, we want to hold our better players but we live in the real world. Whilst Celtic are a top team, the SPFL is not a top League. Very good players will want to move on for bigger wages and better opportunities. So if they are to go, we Supporters want them to sell for big bucks in the hope not always realised that the bulk of proceeds are reinvested in the team.
Great to see the bigot Campbells’ Forfar pumped 3-0 by Alloa ,4-3 on agg….:)
Was driving through Bridge of Allan this afternoon. Classic car rally passing through.
A De Lorean went past. Amazing to see one.
Then hours later the Stickies got lucky.
Back2TheFutureCSC
Stupid o clock rise to fly to London so I’ll bif you all goodnight. Especially Praecepta!
HH jamesgang
Bid even.
I won’t bif any of yous!
Big J
How long you down there ?
I’m down Tues
TET
Indeed, so much so that you recall his original moniker.
There’s trolling, and theres trolling, I ignore it.
I’ve always noted that contributors that repeat a certain “slant” to their opinions, are the ones with a negative, or shall we rather say critical bent.
Wonder why that is? Not a criticism BTW, just curious.
PsychologyTodayCSC
Young Dallas showing utter contempt with Scott McDonald after the sending off.
Shut -up. Get aff. & a nod toward the tunnel is the response to questioning from McDonald.
This one will go far while earning a tidy sum.
Cowiebhoy
I’ll be back tomorrow night. Then knackered for the week!
Promise not to wreck the joint for you going.
(Chill delaney’s. Different kinda joint!)
HH jamesgang
corkcelt
22:55 on 17 May, 2015
Along with 16 roads & that eijit/r/roasts/weirdo (wits! Would like to have a shandy with your good sel on 2016 Dublin
Nytol
Hail Hail
I have a wee idea for getting back at the MIBs.
Viz style Twitter comic account.
I have my first character.
Andrew he’s called.
Andrew Dynasty. Dynasty by name, Dynasty by nature.
Wee soul studies for his highers by day and refs by night. As long as it’s not too late a kick off.
Bless his wee cotton socks and sash.
Need a cartoonist and danny moonbeams and SOAL to write the scripts!
Ridicule the Bassas. Undermine them with contempt.
HH jamesgang
Tony Fitzpatrick, the ex St Mirren captain has a wee segment on Celtic TV about his book. His book aims to encourage peace and respect.
Lovely piece.
Book on sale in Celtic shops too.
HH Tony.
Rwe
A great man.
St Mirren’s Tommy Burns in many ways.
HH jamesgang
Gerry, Hopefully ye will all be based in Dublin, but I suspect that ye might be further North, due to a shortage of Hotel beds in Dublin. Anyway ye have good men on the organising Committee so I have every confidence that a great time will be had by all.
long haired yins man
21:54 on 17 May, 2015
Anybody know the betting for Championship promotion to SPL? Can’t see past Hibees..
…………….
Motherwell 11/8
Sevco 15/8
Hibs 9/4
Hail Hail Ryan Kenna. I have nothing to moan about son.
http://www.celticfc.net/news/8264
Perspective CSC
Paddy Power odds for play offs:
SPL Representative 5/4
Rangers 9/5
Hibernian 11/5
Sipsini
Good weirdos
Roasters open to all
Oh why did you do if have you not the hits to say
By the way Aidan McAnespie wasn’t a catholic not that matters ! We all have our beliefs or non-beliefs
Take care & Hail Hail