Olivier Ntcham, 21, yesterday became the third most expensive signing in Celtic history, the initial payment was slightly north of the £4.5m quoted, and there are add-ons which are likely to take the total price above that which was paid for Chris Sutton and John Hartson.
The most striking element of the deal is that the player has played only 39 games in senior football. Compare this to van Dijk and Wanyama, who had played over 60 games before coming to Celtic, and you get an idea of how the transfer market has changed in a few years.
60 games is now too late. You need to be on the ground watching and ready to move inside 40 games. More than this and top talent will likely already be competitively priced out of reach.
A consequence of this trend will be an increase in one element of the transfer risk: any scout would prefer to see more than 39 senior games before making a recommendation. But this risk is mitigated by the fact that waiting on a player to increase in value, only introduces the risks associated with paying a higher price.
Then there is the risk of doing nothing at all………
What we do know is that everyone at Celtic, the management, scouts and board, are happy to have secured Olivier’s signature.
Welcome to Celtic, Olivier.
You know when the PSNI say, “The only way you can have the game in Belfast that week is if it’s on Friday and there are no away supporters”. Then Linfield insist on having the home game first due to TV money. Then someone else at the PSNI says they did not block Celtic fans from attending?
Well, that just happened.
Here is the new CQN Podcast…
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THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 13TH JULY 2017 2:20 PM
Turkeybhoy
That will do the trick:)
Rest will help as well.
Dont want you kicking off now, when a certain poster appears:)
Calm:)
Who would win in a fight between,Neganon,and a Turkish Kangal dog?.
Probably Neganon.The dog would be fast asleep in seconds.
Starry Plough
On another random thread, dont mention ‘Lookout Mountain’….and a certain guy called ‘Charlie’.
Light reading that i know you are fond of:)
Might amuse you.
HH
I worked with Ms Grogan at a rave thingy in secc, 1990 I think. Lovely lass. I had just returned after many years abroad and didn’t know who she was…I think she liked that…
The 10 and 64 buses used to end up in the East End, I think. Way way back I used to get the 10 from Carntyne to Knightswood. Didn’t the 64 run near Celtic Park. Great service, if I remember correctly, while the 10 was only a half hour service. Really got me thinking now: I think there was a 10A too. Too long ago now…..
Am I the only one who read P67’s comment this morning about PSNI, and thought ‘WTF?!!?’
Unless I have missed something, this is pretty serious stuff ….. but, once again, why is P67 speaking on this matter, and not Celtic PLC?
Turkeybhoy…kangal is a beautiful monster…is that what you have?
Hello,
Bit of advice sought.
I will be landing in Glasgow central just after 2 pm on Saturday.
I was going to drop the cases at left luggage then get a train to Dalmarnock.
Is this the best way to get to the game, bearing in mind the time restriction?
Thanks in advance.
can anybody help with a bar in Nerja to watch the game tomorrow,
not for me unfortunately but my uncle who took me to my first game.
TB
Raki , hmm
Think I lost a day after a night on that stuff, my mate and I drinking it like shots of Tequila..
Get well soon mate
MiT..
A snippet of our reply..
But that statement met with surprise from Parkhead, where Celtic chiefs responded on social media by saying: “We are extremely surprised by this statement and the timing of the release.
“This is clearly not our understanding of the situation and we stand by our statement of 23rd June.
“We feel there is nothing to be gained by commenting further until the tie has been played.”
WHAT IS THE STARS on 13TH JULY 2017 10:31 AM
Davidopolous
Yes its been closed for a while now. It was a regular haunt of mine for a while. Handy for a train out of town
*anytime I went in there was always some punter from the Vale of Leven in there waiting for the Balloch train.
PCS
No.2 is now the bus through Partick sauchiehall st then onto Paradise
NOTACLUE
Fast black will be quicker but Dalmarnock from Central or Argyle st will be fine
Now that my first grandchild has been born on 11th July (phew) I can get back to other important business.
Look out for someone Brendan knows well from his Swansea days Steven Caulker.
HH
Bt
Thanks that’s what I will do.
BARNEY67 on 13TH JULY 2017 2:26 PM,
been thinking about the line up for tomorrow,maybe,
De Vries
Ralston
Ajer
Mc cart
Izzy,
Benji
Henderson
Biton,if absent on Friday
Johnston
Aitchieson
The rest could be made up of subs not used on Friday.Worthwhile game to see.
Not “Tomorrow”obviously.
Steven Caulker it is then. The Catman has spoken.
nottaclue1
jump a cab outside nae messin with trains
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 13TH JULY 2017 2:33 PM,
It will do that OK.Cheers mate.
Catman
Congratulations!!
Steven Caulker? Hmm, very interesting…
Starry Plough
Miles Mathis on Sharon Tate.
HH
CATMAN…
Congratulations on the birth of your grandchild,brilliant news.Hope mother and baby are well.Big up Granda. ;)
Moonbeams
Previous blog: Res12 was left with Celtic in December until court cases out of the way.
They confirmed what was already known but to a much wider audience.
There is an AGM in four months. A lot can happen between now and then.
The choices of football supporters in Scotland are laid out on SFM.
https://www.sfm.scot/time-for-scots-government-to-take-bull-by-the-horns/?cid=159260
So by November we will be able to make an informed judgement to help our individual choice which should be respected.
Catman
Congratulations.
HH
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 13TH JULY 2017 2:32 PM
Turkeybhoy…kangal is a beautiful monster…is that what you have?
Yes indeed.Magnificent creatures.There is a video on You Tube of one fighting,playfully,with a full grown Tiger.
They were bred to fight of Wolf packs in the rural areas many moons ago.
THE GREEN MAN SAYS SACK THE BOARD
Interesting, very interesting:)
HH
Steven Caulker, thats a risky one. I’m all for 2nd chances, but I dunno.
Old Tim
What a Bhoy.
Hoopy birthday my Fhriend.
HH jamesgang
Love the big dogs…i have german shepherd and american akita…
I don’t have to lock my door when i go out… :-)
Catman
Congratulations ☘️☘️
First Ive seen you on since we left you at Fatima, that was some pilgrimage
MIKE IN TORONTO on 13TH JULY 2017 2:32 PM,
Mike,Celtic did respond to their statement saying they were mystified by it.Not the statement they remember getting from them.For Celtic,the matter is now closed.
Why the PSNI did this,is anyones guess.
Starry Plough
Keep reading meanwhile.
I have loads more:)
HH
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/29/steven-caulker-mental-illness-addictions-gambling-drinking-qpr
Read this article the other day.
Couldn’t help but feel for the young man. Celtic can be the path to redemption for many of us in life. I’d welcome him with h open arms.
HH jamesgang
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 13TH JULY 2017 2:52 PM
Love the big dogs…i have german shepherd and american akita…
I don’t have to lock my door when i go out…
Beautiful.Its the coming back drunk and forgetting your keys thats the problem.LOL.
Parkheadcumsalford , you are ang on about the 10 and 10A buses.
The 10A would turn off Crow Road then go along Danes Drive by Victoria Park anf terminate at Scotstounhill. The 10 would head up through Broomhiil then Jordanhill and on to Knightswood.
The 64 ran from Auchenshuggle to Mountblow in Clydebank , staight along London Road , Argyle Street and Dumbarton Road.
It only runs from Argyle Street to Carntyne now . It used to run past the front of Celtic Park but it now goes up to the Forge retail park and Forge shopping centre.
CliffClavin CSC
GO TELL THE SPARTIM on 13TH JULY 2017 11:40 AM
Timjim Surely thats a Timposter posting
Im certain “Ralph Brand” is an infinite source of entertainment on other Celtic sites
*cannae believe they have some eejit using this moniker, he castigated them when he left for Man City citing their segregation policy and biscuit tin mentality, when john lawrence retorted with their huge bonuses being enough tae buy a rolls royce, ralphie replied it widnae be enough tae buy a bike.
Starry Plough
And why does that swastika on Charlie’s forehead move around so much?
Isnt that strange:)
HH
Catman
Congratulations on the birth of your new Hoopy and becoming a grandad.
Steve Caulker. Read a story about him couple of weeks ago in I a if the English broadsheets on line. Sad tale. Everyone deserves a second chance and if Brendan knows him well from Swansea then he has earned the right for his judgement and management skills to be trusted. Either way I hope the guy well no matter if he ends up in paradise or not.
Auldhied. I’m counting the months. But as I’ve said all along I am not convinced that Celtic will act but will be overly delighted if they do.
MWD