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Scott Allan wraps the green flag round himself

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Scott Allan was whisked away from Dundee United as a 19-year-old with only four starts under his belt. At the time there was a great deal of annoyance that a promising Scottish talent was lost to our game almost before he started.

West Brom harvested him, but never gave him a game. He went on loan to Portsmouth (15 starts), MK Dons (2 starts) and Birmingham (another 2 starts), before transferring to Hibernian last summer. Performances for Hibs made him a standout for those who follow lower league football; Player of the Year material.

The most striking part of this deal is the cost, a reported £275k, plus Dylan McGeough, who Hibs had on loan last season and who was unlikely to ever force himself into contention at Celtic. It’s cheap. A cheap signing for Celtic, a cheap player for Hibs to sell. Gone are the days of £4m midfield players moving from Easter Road to Celtic. The price was determined by the competition (there is only one team in Scotland who can put anything like that kind of money down on a player. HP deals have limited appeal).

What he is to Ronny Deila, is a canvas.   Scott will go through the most intense few months of his career, starting Monday morning. He will get his opportunity to show what he can do. Every conceivable performance metric will be measured. And the measurements will improve.

Can’t wait to see him in a Celtic shirt, I’ve heard so much about how good he is for months……..

Welcome to Celtic, Scott.

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  1. Delaneys Dunky on

    AoW

     

     

    I was astounded that at a Spanish Rock Festival which is 75% attended by Brit and Irish tourists, that only 3 fitba teams were represented in any number. Celtic by far the most, followed by Leeds and Man City. Kaiser Chiefs Leeds fans were mental in a good way. All Celtic fans too. :)

  3. Speyside Lhad on

    Art of War on 14th August 2015 11:49 pm

     

     

    thanks mate, i will probably want a second box for the step son’s room once i get one up and running myself. since cancelling sky he’s not best pleased as we had a multi-room package for him.

     

     

    hopefully ACGR will be on and post if he reads my request.

     

     

    i was planning on driving down but not done so before and was told no public parking outside which has put me off, is this defo the case.?

  4. the long wait is over on

    Us – explosive laughter.

     

     

    Thems – explosive diarrhoea.

     

     

     

    ImodiumCSC.

  5. emusanorphan on

    Gordon64

     

     

    Ronny had been tracking his progress since his days in Norway.

     

     

    I’m all for spreading the cash to lower leagues BUT we have just bought a player from a lower league club, which failed to beat a team which finished below them for a play off game for Premiership.

     

     

    Maybe he is the new Xavi and BFDJ is a football guru.

  7. Gerryfaethebrig on

    Rudicanfail

     

     

    What is the problem with Scott Allan ?

     

     

    I am sure Ronny hasnt bought him for the CL but maybe he sees something in him for the future, I don’t understand why you would be against our manager picking up a bargain (in his eyes) for a couple of hunner gees not much too lose and Liam gets a few games

     

     

    67brigade welcome and Hail Hail

  8. leftclicktic on

    £275K

     

    Is cheap at half the price for the Zombie pain on twitter,

     

    I will judge Scott allan on what he does in the Hoops , till then he has my full backing meanwhile the newclubs pain and anguish will keep me ticking over,

     

    and to any lurking hurtin sevconions, the hurt is not over yet ,

     

    badmhanCSC

     

    good night Bhoys and Ghirls

  10. Oglach on

    P67 posts a Reb song. Surprised that we have yet to be inundated with ‘tut tut’ posts from some of our virulent anti Irish posters. What time is it in Aus?

  11. JimmyQuinnsBits on

    Welcome to Paradise Scott

     

     

    Quietly confident on another convert, the gravity is irrestible

     

     

    All the best Liam. I’ve high hopes for you.

  14. 67Heaven .. CHALLENGING THE LIE ..I am wee Oscar...... Ipox belongs to the creditors on

    rm is back on line ….hunshirtinbad

  18. rudicantfail on

    If Celtic don’t get past Malmo ( strangely enough I reckon we will)…..no amount of gazumping a Hun for the council hoose on the corner of the main road by an extra 5k , will deflect from what Celtic fans think about our ‘custodians’ ….

     

     

    At least the Kellys and the Whites played badly with their own money…..

     

     

    Trumping the Huns for a lower league player won’t deflect the incoming for you Lawwell..

     

     

    Just go now…..PLEASE

     

     

     

    A permanent embarrassment and an equally permanent disgrace.

  20. clogher celt on

    Scott Allan signing plenty of Blue Noses out of joint. Can’t wait for Wednesday.

     

     

    HH,

     

     

    Clogher

  22. Delaneys Dunky on

    Leftclick

     

     

    I have also heard that this is going to be a week to remember.

     

    The bread man homesick for a job in London again.

  25. Wilbur55 on

    RUDICANTFAIL on 14TH AUGUST 2015 11:51 PM

     

     

    Oh dear…. Do you not think our manager has some influence on who we sign and has a plan.

  26. roy croppie on

    Give credit where it is due, that’s twice the hard of learning have applauded a future Celtic player onto the Easter Road turf prior to signing for Celtic…

     

     

    knowyourplaceCSC

  29. Art of War on

    Speyside lhad- there is loads of places to park up…just not that many right at the ground. I’m a train mhan so no help.

     

     

    ****Anyone able to advise this bhoy?******

     

     

    DD- not surprised mate. Knightswood hun-counter is well down on last year. Bridge over the Nolly had Green Brigade stickers all over the shop!

  30. Gordon64 on

    There’s a hysteria building up around us at the moment.

     

    The Scott Allan signing is part of it.

     

    I suggest we all take a big deep breath and count to ten.

  33. Greenwells Glory on

    Paulus LXVII, Salve Salve Benedicamus Te – Site is settling, you are enjoying this aren’t you?.

     

    If young Scott is to be a success, he will need a lot of understanding , support and time. This will be a great test of character for him and also for the Celtic support for sometimes patience will be needed.

     

    Anyhoo good to see football is sometimes discussed on the blog.

     

     

    Greenwells.

     

     

    Forsan miseros meliora sequentur

  35. BigSmokeBhoy on

    RUDICANTFAIL,

     

     

    We’ve signed a new player & you take the opportunity to take a swipe at Lawwell; why? Moreover, what is it that makes you have such a low opinion of our CEO? Surely you wouldn’t like us to be ran like the other mob on the south side?

  37. emusanorphan on

    Gordon64

     

     

    Don’t you be wearing your light chinos to the game tomorrow. There’s a lot of mud at Kelvingrove and you could follow through after a lager and curry frenzy!

  40. Delaneys Dunky on

    RC

     

     

    Scott Allan is one of our own ditty is choking the hun monkey to death tonight. Magic

     

    I am Feeling Supersonic in an Oasis stylleee! :))

  41. rudicantfail on

    How can Celtic hope to progress by signing a player…only reason to put the Hun Bassas into apoplectic rage?

     

     

    There are no footballing reasons to sign Scott Allan

     

     

    Please show me one and I will desist from this?

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