Celtic’s objective for today is to add a striker, who is happy to take his chances at Celtic behind Leigh Griffiths and Moussa Dembele. The target (as you will know) is 19-year-old France youth international Odsonne Edouard.
We have agreed a loan with Celtic having the option to buy for an eight-figure sum. There remains a complication between player and current club, Paris Saint-Germain, which all parties are hoping will resolve, but this one has the potential to go to the wire.
Odsonne is regarded by manager, scouts and coaches at Celtic as an absolute star. He made four starts for Toulouse in Ligue 1 last season before off-field matters got in the way (which I’ll not trivialise, but we’ll deal with at a later date). He is a player who needs to leave Paris for new influences in a fresh environment. The move to Celtic could be the break he needs.
The initial loan period gives the player a chance to resolve any legacy issues before Celtic commit to breaking transfer records.
The manager has been impressed by Odsonne’s attitude thus far. He knows he would be the junior party in a three-man attacking roster, and that his objectives for the season is to press those above him.
In the coming weeks, our fit 19-year-old central defender will be joined by three more-senior team-mates. Competing with Kristoffer Ajer for fourth spot is only likely to be attractive to another teenage prodigy. I don’t expect movement on this front.
At this stage of the window, the chances of anyone near the first team being allowed to leave are reducing, but there are a lot of worried teams with >£100m of TV money out there. Enough to fund transfer fees and provide wages to unsettle the most faithful of stalwarts.
There will be calls made, you can be sure of that. I know some people at Celtic Park who will be happy people after 23:00 tonight, when the window in England closes, without any of our players being unsettled.
Enjoy your day, let’s hope Odsonne’s details are sorted and no one waves £50k per week-type money before our players.
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The name calling and cyber posturing isn’t good but the precious wee souls offended and running to the mods are worse.No-one likes a clipe.
And going go stop with the flippant references to mental health issues.It’s no better than mocking the disabled.
Other than that we’ve come out the window stronger and without losing anybody we wanted to keep.A decent one i’d say although i’m glad it’s over.Just need to get this interborefestnational weekend out the road and then back to business.
Looking forward to seeing our new French wonderkid.3 top strikers,what’s not to like?
BABASONICOS71 on 1st September 2017 10:27 am
Any post made on the blog is fair game to be referenced at a later date.
Unless you want a version of FF some stuff needs cut out.
Ernie-VG
Im happy enough with the refreshed playing squad. When our centre backs return from injury, we will have the strongest squad since tbe Quality St Gang were pushing the Lions for 1st team places. Then we were at the very top table of European football and we wont get near that level again until the bloated big leagues are forced to change.
Some of the posts last night made for depressing reading. TGM seems to enjoy shouting the odds at some long standing CQNers. Why?
The international break should allow recovery time for our wounded. Just hope none of our bhoys get injured. Im worried about that plastic pitch in Vilnius.
History shows that CQN gets narky during these breaks. Opinions become tenets of faith and positions become entrenched. If a story doesnt come from a trusted soutce, treat it as fake.
We are in a terrific place right now. Lets enjoy.
HH
TRADITIONALIST88…
I’m not advocating debasement but I find words less offensive than grasses.The mods will do their work without nods from posters.
Never been on FF but i’d reckon the clientele might colour the content.
HH
NATKNOW
“Time to start calling out people who want to use this blog to threaten, abuse or intimidate genuine Celtic fans. I’ve never accepted it from huns – i certainly won’t from other so-called Celtic fans on here.”
Exactly…
The goalpost shifters can’t hack it unless they have everything all their own way..
This is blog is too important to me personally as a Tim abroad to give it up to those who would do the club down at every turn and accuse good Tims of being “board lovers ” when not in agreement with their views.
And if “offering someone out” is the standard of your debate then there is no debate is there:))
HH
ERNIE LYNCH on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 10:15 AM
Meanwhile, in other news…..
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Tragicomedy.
;))
BABASONICOS71 on 1st September 2017 10:51 am
They did their job as best they could, the stuff that was missed highlights how crazed one poster in particular became.
Grass. Haven’t heard that word since primary school.
In that context, obviously.
TRADISIONALIST 88
Naaa, am no havin it mate, let the mods. Do the job, with that I have no problem, whether at primary 5 or pension age, in my book grassing is just not on, gets to the stage when the cliques run the blog, running to the complaints department because a guy has a difference of opinion than they’rs , a clipe is a clipe as someone said, we are not at Sunday mass here by the way or school, man up if your wrong when the man in charge e mails you, there is a posse being formed already, that a don’t like, whether he, she, or they are wrong, Stand yir ground and sort it out or leave the convo, but grassing? Naaaaa, sorry. Not for me, it’s just a blog ffs.
BROGAN ROGAN TREVINO AND HOGAN on 31ST AUGUST 2017 10:56 PM
Good Evening.
Today, I represented someone at benefits tribunal for the first time in something like 30 years.
Back in the day, I launched a whole set of appeals for people with drink and drugs dependencies against decisions which deprived the most vulnerable in our society of much needed money which helped them gain some self esteem and helped them along the road to recovery.
In the 80’s, Thatcher’s DSS argued that when they went out and did voluntary work or received money which got them from A to B to do that work, then that was an act which was sufficient to justify completely stopping their supplementary benefit as it was called then. Rather than sit at home and drink themselves to death, or shoot up with whatever passed for heroin, these folk were out trying their best to get clean and sober by performing menial and sometimes not so menial tasks for others.
The Governments response was to stop their benefit and effectively render them penniless just when they were re-entering society.
All the appeals were heard on one day by a specially convened tribunal and all but one was victorious with the only failure being when one of the claimants failed to turn up for the hearing. The cases made the front page of the Herald and the benefits system and so called Government policy was changed for good.
30 years on and today I faced a panel or tribunal and asked then to reassess the PIP benefits awarded to one of my lifelong friends who suffers from a severe psychological illness which will never be cured. He also suffers from cancer and a hereditary blood disease.
In April his benefits were virtually cut in half because of a Government change of the rules. His condition hadn’t gotten any better, he was not receiving any more support than before, and his doctors confirmed that he would be permanently held on the severe mental illness register.
It is not the fault of the assessor that his benefits were cut – it was just a change of the rules.
But ……….
Can a benefits assessor really properly assess the capabilities and condition of someone who suffers from severe mental illness by basing that assessment solely on the word of the mentally ill person themselves in response to set questions and narrow criteria?
I don’t think so.
The law says that the evidence of the appellant is the best evidence and has to be taken before that of any other witness. While that is fair enough, surely to God it is not beyond the ken of our benefits system to ensure that when doing the assessment someone else is present who knows the person concerned and who can ask certain questions which would through light on the claimants true conditions and problems and so allow the assessor to get a feel as to what this person is truly like and the problems they face each day?
My point today was that filling in set forms with set questions for someone who has a severe mental illness is never going to give you the full picture. How could it?
Thankfully, after a very trying and harrowing hour and a half, the tribunal agreed and my friend’s benefits were increased.
But boy did I find it tough going.
I sat ever so slightly behind my friend and listened to him talk about his reluctance to go out of the house: his inability to make certain journeys on his own impulse or under his own steam: his inability to, at times, cook a meal or communicate with another living soul and how he has to be prompted and encouraged to do the most ordinary of every day things and how, even then, sometimes he just couldn’t cope, couldn’t do it and just couldn’t manage himself at all.
No spontaneous actions like a walk to the shops or a walk in the park, and no prospect of ever holding down a job or organising a holiday or suddenly going out for a meal or to the cinema or anything like that.
He painfully described his paranoia, agoraphobia, stress, distress, absolute dependency on others at times and a lifestyle where each and every day there would be moments of either sheer panic or when the shutters just came down and there would be nobody home behind his eyes and there being no prospect of him being able to comprehend the most simple of instructions or requests.
As I sat behind him and listened I found a tear or two rolling down my face. I felt so sorry for him and so sorry that he had to be going through all this stress and anguish because of a change in policy but some faceless arsehole who would never understand.
I have represented people all my life but it is desperately hard to sit and listen and watch someone you love painfully explain their mental problems and how those problems affect them and others. You think you know the problems and know the difficulties but in truth, you haven’t a clue because you don’t live that life.
He hated being there and it was awful to witness …… and all for a few quid per week.
I am delighted he won that few extra quid but he will still be substantially worse of each month.
May God forgive the politicians or whoever thought it was good policy or better for society that vulnerable people like my friend should be financially punished and made more vulnerable just to save a few quid in the Government coffers. One law for the rich and powerful and bugger all for the vulnerable.
They do not speak for me, and I for one will never forgive them.
Maybe, just maybe, I pointed out some failures in procedure today that might help some other mentally ill person and their family at some future date.
If anyone out there is in a similar position or has a family member who suffers from a mental illness and finds themselves in a similar situation I would urge them to seek professional advice before filling out any forms or making any submissions.
Never let the Bas***s grind you down and never be afraid to tilt at the Government windmill because every now and then you can stop it in its tracks and bring it to its knees. Small victories maybe but victories all the same.
Lastly a great big thank you to Blantyre Tim whose advice and help was invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Here’s to the good people, the vulnerable people, the people who often don’t have a voice and who are ignored and prejudiced by an uncaring, unscrupulous and unfit Government run by crooks, thieves and the downright rotten.
HH and to hell with the begrudgers.
BRTH
hope you dont mind me reposting .
Quality.
Its ideological war on the poorest and the weakest in our society,a rollback of the poverty safety net built up since the end of WW2.
The welfare state for the corporate sector is alive and kicking,May currently in Japan offering backhanders(incentives) to japanese business in the same mould as it did to Nissan on Tyneside which is allegedly Britains most profitable car manufacturer! under the guise of protecting jobs of course.
Your post struck a chord as overnight i listened to a Tory minister for the disabled praise himself for increasing the number of disabled in work whilst simultaneously refusing to clarify how many are subjected to ideological bullying you talk of in your post.
keep up the good fight
:-)
All Celts keep kicking back against this war on the poor
HH
TRADITIONALIST…
Was going to say ‘touts’ but opted for my favourite herb instead. ;)
Mate,i’m not enamoured by the square go-ism of some of the posts and their pettiness but it’s a blog,no-one gets hurt,it’s virtual.I would rather it didn’t happen but i’ve got real stuff to worry about and deal with.
Anywho,i’m not wanting a cyber spat fhella I just don’t like tell tales.
Go easy mo chara.
HH
What’s the story with Dedryck Boyata and Erik Sviatchenko injury wise. Will they be fit (enough) for the PSG game on 12 September?
STARRY PLOUGH on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 10:52 AM
NATKNOW
“Time to start calling out people who want to use this blog to threaten, abuse or intimidate genuine Celtic fans. I’ve never accepted it from huns – i certainly won’t from other so-called Celtic fans on here.”
Exactly…
The goalpost shifters can’t hack it unless they have everything all their own way..
This is blog is too important to me personally as a Tim abroad to give it up to those who would do the club down at every turn and accuse good Tims of being “board lovers ” when not in agreement with their views.
And if “offering someone out” is the standard of your debate then there is no debate is there:))
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You’re right – debate is healthy. Be a boring if we all held the same views. But it requires people to treat others with respect. Shouldn’t be too difficult for grown-ups. You’d think…
JHJ on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 11:06 A
Boyata back in training and in with a chance of playing next Friday v Hamilton. If he plays then there must be a good chance he’ll be ok for PSG.
I think Erik is a few weeks away from a return.
STARRY…
Ootside noo ya fandan. ;))
BABASONICOS71
tonydonnelly67
If such behaviour was the norm on this blog I wouldn’t be here and nor, I’d guess, would either of you.
If people are going to act like huns on here they can’t expect everyone to turn a blind eye.
HH
Thanks GARY67, with the lack of signings at the back I was getting a tad worried about who will be playing on September 12……….I still am to be fair.
All users of this site, have one thing in common the undying love for our club. This cannot be denied, we love Celtic.
I appreciate we all have opinions, we are human after all. But what I can’t get, is all the bickering, some serious as well plus name calling. It really is infantile. Sure discuss and argue over topics, but don’t forget the basics,we have enough crap to contend with from most in Scotland.
Anyway, I am pleased with the “window” activity. I’ve said before if Brendan feels he is not getting the backing he needs, he will be gone. He is not gone, which suggests to wee me, he is happy.
We have a plethora of talent at Celtic now and we should be thankful for that, and I am.
Everyone including myself feels we need centre half cover, but how do our young guys get experience if they are not played in big games.
Have a great weekend peeps
Stay cool
KINGLuBO
TRADISIONALIST 88
If I’m being honest it’s not as bad on this blog as people make it out to be, like CFC it’s a blog open to all, and it has like CFC a COC that has to be adhered to, some of us take the wrong exit at the roundabout now and again, but it’s not that bad, there are a few drama queens mind you, but harmless imo.
Reading Back….
Green Man 12.29 Shocking post mate more akin to FF or some other hun site.Not a way i would talk to any fellow Celt,suprised at ye as i have hardly been on the blog this last month.
Go Easy mate
HH
Our best line up ?
https://twitter.com/Celtic1888News/status/903378252135325696
And Kouassi to be added ! That’ll do of me …
Tony D…I’m with you on this…don’t like the idea of a Lee Wallace running to the mods…
BABASONICOS71
I’m wearing ma pants ootside ma troosers ah’ll have ye know:))
MildmanneredSP
AN TEARMANN on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 11:03 AM
BROGAN ROGAN TREVINO AND HOGAN on 31ST AUGUST 2017 10:56 PM
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Agree mate.
BRTH – great work for your pal, and glad (but not surprised) that you got help from BT.
It should be mandatory for politicians who make these decisions to sit – in person – through some of these cases to see the impact of choices they make to further their own careers.
It may just make them think more deeply and carefully, and come up with better, more responsive person-centred systems for providing support.
HH
BGFC
BROGAN ROGAN TREVINO AND HOGAN on 31ST AUGUST 2017 10:56 PM
A sobering read…
There seems to be an assumption that someone was ” grassed up “.
I don`t think that is necessarily the case.
Why ordinary players in England are being sold at prices way above their value on the park and why foreign clubs are cashing in.
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/business-strategy-studies/has-footballer-price-inflation-run-out-control-the-premier-league?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Facebook
You day walkers are bonkers. The sky didn’t fall down and we didn’t lose a single player to the big money leagues. Fantastic work Celtic. Our squad is staying at Celtic park for something more than money can buy. New striker as well. Not sure we have 8 figures to spend but we have options for the champions league. Mon the hoops. Have a magic weekend CQN , be nice to each other except lurkin huns. Hail Hail
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 1st September 2017 11:43 am
Exactly, posting links to previous posts and saying the mods might be interested is hardly underhand – out in the open!
HH
Macjay…if someone is being abusive, then it’s easy, stop engaging. Why wave a red rag to a bull? I opted out early last night because I could see where things were heading. You may not think there was a grassing, however, I politely disagree…
Regards
Good Luck to The Huddlers up Errigalers :-) this weekend HUddle up Errigal
some nice pics on Cqn fb page :-)
bye for now Celts
HH
WEEBOBBYCOLLINS on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 11:51 AM
Macjay…if someone is being abusive, then it’s easy, stop engaging. Why wave a red rag to a bull? I opted out early last night because I could see where things were heading. You may not think there was a grassing, however, I politely disagree…
Regards
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I really don`t know either way.
However , I get the distinct impression that the blog is monitored routinely .
And welcome Odsonne Edouard to Celtic,happy and content with window
happy and content being a Celt
HH
Good write-up about one of our former players. How much did we get for him again?
Well done to the lad. Anyone,like Aidan Nesbitt yesterday,who has to leave to further his career,knows that he has been educated in the game to a very high standard. We can’t play everyone,after all.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4841940/The-Secret-Scout-Hull-City-s-Jackson-Irvine-gem.html
weebobbycollins on 1st September 2017 11:51 am
Macjay…if someone is being abusive, then it’s easy, stop engaging.
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The poster in question just picks someone else. It was a 10 hour strop, boasting about how other posters had logged off and he was still there. What an achievement eh!
If you’re in a Celtic bar and someone behaves like this he needs to be shown the door.
Same on here.
TRADITIONALIST88 on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 11:48 AM
macjay1 for Neil Lennon on 1st September 2017 11:43 am
Exactly, posting links to previous posts and saying the mods might be interested is hardly underhand – out in the open!
HH
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I`m sure most of us care about our virtual pub .
I have no doubt that is the motivation for some.
Some of us try to change the subject.
Fruitlessly.
:-)
Trad88…I leave that to the barman, personally, I move to the other end of the bar :-)