Odsonne Edouard, who turned 20 in January, is at the pivotal season of his career. He scored lots of goals at youth level but was heading nowhere at PSG before Brendan Rodgers made the trip to Paris to encourage him to come to Glasgow.
His stats until that point were meagre: one goal in 16 appearances on loan at Toulouse, but Celtic scouted him thoroughly and all were convinced of his potential. After settling into life in Glasgow, he is beginning to fulfil some of that potential, Sunday’s winning goal being the clearest example.
In only two months Brendan will decide whether to spend €10m on him or let him return to PSG. For Celtic, this is a serious gamble, but I expect them to take it.
The club have money to spend right now, but being able to spend it as effectively as you would like is another story. €10m on a striker guarantees you nothing, not even a resale value. Then consider the contract a €10m striker would want. The club know well how difficult it is to sign anyone who has clearly demonstrated they are ready to take on the Champions League. To improve players at this level, we need to graduate them through the final phase of their development here.
If we are to break the €10m barrier, and I think we should, we need to be sure we can improve him and that he has the right attitude to the game. If Brendan is convinced on these questions, Celtic will exercise their option and sign him on a permanent deal. But even after a year’s trial, it is a huge gamble.
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So 5 English Premier League teams play 10 legs in Round of 16 of ChampionsLeague …
Lose 4, Draw 4 and Win only 2 ( Swiss and Portugese teams) with 0 Home ties won
3 “Best League in the World” clubs eliminated by 1 Italian and 2 Spanish teams (again)
Wonder when we will hear discussions on TalkSport, SkySports News and BBC Football?
Looking like late July/early August, Celtic v Liverpool(at CP) for Broony,
HH
BRTH –
Brilliant. Saving that one for later.
Keep it lit.
HH
Between April 17, 2016 to December, 30 2017, Rangers, Celtic, the SFA and SPFl shelled out a total of £555,568.80 to keep fans safe inside Ibrox and Parkhead when the two teams clash.
During this period, Rangers spent £206,796 on officers for three matches, while Celtic spent £168,194, despite Parkhead having a bigger capacity.
Money spent on policing ….
April 17, 2016 – Celtic vs. Rangers £41,438.40 (SFA)
September 10, 2016 – Celtic vs. Rangers £50,448.00 (Celtic)
October 23, 2016 – Rangers vs. Celtic £70,864.80 (SPFL)
December 31, 2016 – Rangers vs. Celtic £74,390.40 (Rangers)
March 12, 2017 – Celtic vs. Rangers £56,143.20 (Celtic)
April 23, 2017 – Celtic vs. Rangers £68,275.20 (SFA)
April 29, 2017 – Rangers vs. Celtic £69,019.20 (Rangers)
September 23, 2017 – Rangers vs. Celtic £63,386.40 (Rangers)
December 30, 2017 – Celtic vs. Rangers £61,603.20 (Celtic)
medtim on 15th March 2018 9:58 am
Is this the same St.Mirren “family club” Gilmour is talking about?
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Yep – that will be them. The article you post further highlights how Scotland is a racist, sectarian backwater but is unwilling to face up to it. These attitudes are deep within the country’s DNA. The first stage in changing these behaviours is to acknowledge them. One for the Scottish government to properly address rather than treating it as a football problem. On e step forward will be the repeal of the OBAF act today in the Scottish assembly
embramike says ” Yer team’s deid…Beat it!” on 15th March 2018 11:01 am
Between April 17, 2016 to December, 30 2017, Rangers, Celtic, the SFA and SPFl shelled out a total of £555,568.80 to keep fans safe inside Ibrox and Parkhead when the two teams clash.
During this period, Rangers spent £206,796 on officers for three matches, while Celtic spent £168,194, despite Parkhead having a bigger capacity.
Money spent on policing ….
April 17, 2016 – Celtic vs. Rangers £41,438.40 (SFA)
September 10, 2016 – Celtic vs. Rangers £50,448.00 (Celtic)
October 23, 2016 – Rangers vs. Celtic £70,864.80 (SPFL)
December 31, 2016 – Rangers vs. Celtic £74,390.40 (Rangers)
March 12, 2017 – Celtic vs. Rangers £56,143.20 (Celtic)
April 23, 2017 – Celtic vs. Rangers £68,275.20 (SFA)
April 29, 2017 – Rangers vs. Celtic £69,019.20 (Rangers)
September 23, 2017 – Rangers vs. Celtic £63,386.40 (Rangers)
December 30, 2017 – Celtic vs. Rangers £61,603.20 (Celtic)
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Looks like the polis are clawing back the cash they were owed as creditors when the huns went bust?
traditionalist88
has it been mentioned yet a 50/50 split of proceeds with Charity 75/25 or is the lot going to charity ?
SOUTH OF TUNIS
Thanks for that Glen tune.
Pet Sounds snuggling up to Bacharach and David, what’s not to like?
You know when you lift a rock and all the wee beasties scatter in different directions, it’ll be every man for himself soon in Scottish football and we’ll see how loyal and staunch the people are when they’re getting their arses felt:)))
Natknow @ 11.10 hrs.
Very interesting regarding police costs for Celtic v “Rangers ” games.
Does the £49 ticket price reflect this ?. This issue was discussed on here a few months ago and the notion was trashed by some.
HH
WHITEDOGHUNCH on 15TH MARCH 2018 11:13 AM
To be confirmed but Liverpool have accepted invite it would appear,
HH
traditionalist88
cheers look forward to hearing details
” I think Roma will get one of the Spanish big two. That will also let us know which of those two is UEFA’s annointed one ”
Fitba pundit -Sicilian radio 15 3 18
Greenpinata on 15th March 2018 11:20 am
Natknow @ 11.10 hrs.
Very interesting regarding police costs for Celtic v “Rangers ” games.
Does the £49 ticket price reflect this ?. This issue was discussed on here a few months ago and the notion was trashed by some.
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I know there’s been a lot of angst on here about the ticket price for those games. Using Occam’s Razor my own view is that it’s a straightforward supply/demand thing. I’m sure police costs for those games are higher than others – to be expected given the additional resources required. Not sure it’s a key reason for the ticket price.
new article posted.
Any red hot tips after Cheltenham Bhoys….