Can we step back for a moment and look at Brendan Rodgers considerations for Odsonne Eduard this season? In May, Peter Lawwell is going to ask the manager if he wants to pay PSG €10m to make his transfer permanent.
To answer that question Brendan will need to a firm view on how Odsonne compares to other candidates, with similar profiles to him and Olivier Ntcham. They will all be a risk, but the manager needs to strengthen his team, so he must give himself the best possible information before committing.
One of the benefits of playing in Scotland is that we can afford to give a young talent an extended run in the team without affecting our title chances. We can make changes which will have a negative impact on short-term performances, but will improve our long-term prospects.
There is another side of the player acquisition equation to consider. Brendan had to convince Odsonne and Olivier that Celtic was the right club for them. To do this, he pointed to Moussa Dembele, who was given his chance. What young players attached to tier-one wealthy clubs want more than anything else (apart from money) is a game time.
Whether Odsonne makes it at Celtic or not, you can be sure Brendan will point to the opportunities he has to make an impression when he speaks to other targets.
Over the last 48 hours our lead at the top of the table went from 8 to 11 points, while giving a young player time on the field. Leigh and Moussa know the script and are happy to concentrate on their own game, while allowing the manager to worry about youth development.
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NEGANON2 on26TH JANUARY 2018 9:55 AM
One of the reasons Celtic keep their cards close to their chest (and it IS bad communication ) is that when something is said it can be leapt upon by some to become a rod to beat them with.
Now taking your point about what Chris Davis? said.
What he said is a matter of fact.
What is not a matter of fact but your opinion is that he was instructed to say what he did.
You no more that to be a fact than I do, but in the absence of knowing I choose to recognise that I don’t actually know, so either say nothing or make it clear I’m speculating.
Good communication is a two way avenue but can only happen when their is trust between the parties.
In the absence of it folk fill the not knowing vacuum by giving what is said or not said a meaning that fits their underlying belief.
I get right annoyed when my trustworthiness is questioned because I think before I opine, try to get as much information as I can before I opine and even when I’m fairly certain of what that information is telling me, I still am open to the possibility I might be wrong because of an unknown.
I certainly don’t, no matter my suspicions criticise Paul, and I do recognise he is conflicted, simply because I have no facts to back my opinion.
Leave a little room in your certainty for uncertainty even when you think you really really know.
Dembele and Roma .
Zilch in the serious mainstream Italian . media . The story only exists in fly a kite click bait cyberspace and even then it’s couched in — it is thought / it is believed language . Original story had ” Dembele being offered to -” -Zilch re who was making the offer .
It is certainly true that Dzeko might be leaving Roma . A suit has stated that Roma have received an offer but the quoted figure ” Was of no interest to us ” . . Saw Dzeko being interviewed — ” I know very little but I do know that my previous time with Chelsea wasn’t good “.
Strange player Dzeko — often very good and equally often can be absolutely awful . Previous Roma Manager -Spaletti- now at Inter , referred to Dzeko as -” Mr Bipolar – I wish there was a way of knowing what he’ll be like before choosing to play him “
KEVJ 1028
Fergus is notoriously litigious when roused. Best hope he usually scrolls past too(!)
Warriors tale 3.15 donc
12:55 Doncaster
Miles To Milan
HH.
Doncaster 350 Upsilon Bleu
Good luck everyone
Huntsman Son 4:10 Cheltenham, good luck all.
Morning,BALLYHILL 1.50 Chelts please.hh
3.35 Cheltenham
Finians Oscar
Best of luck to all
Cheers GFTB
L’Ami Serge 3.15 Cheltenham
Good luck to all
HH
Sparkling River
Uttoxeter 1530
Nap : Finians Oscar (Cheltenham 15:35)
Good luck to alll… fleagle1888
Callet Mad 2.05 Doncaster
2pm Lingfield
Alfred Hutchison
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Miles To Milan in 12.55 Doncaster
Grand Inquisitor 15:10 Ling
Bristol De Mai 225 at Cheltenham please. Looking forward to the game today, c’mon the hoops HH
Branston Doyen in the Doncaster 4:4
Aquarium 1 25. Lingfield.
Should be 4:20 fleagle
Frodon Cheltenham 1.50
Good luck & happy punting
Finally off the mark!
COSYCORNERBHOY Nap today is
Princess Roxy 420 Don
BMCUWP Nap today is
Thomas Campbell 335 Cheltenham
(My papa’s auld pal,a smashing fella. His wife was always good for a Penguin biscuit if I sang a song when I was about 3yo!!!)
18:45 @ Kempton – Inlawed – NAP!
Good luck everybody.