There was a bit of chat last week that Celtic were ‘at it’ by signing Scott Allan. Sticking it large to an aspiring Championship club. Tempting, though it is to let that notion roll, it’s simply not true. Scott was right on plan to be a Celtic signing, and as I’m sure he’ll explain at this afternoon’s press conference, Celtic is the perfect move for him.
He is a young Scottish player with talent and enough potential to become a top player. Like them all, he is a financial risk, but not a major risk, neither his transfer fee nor his wages will significantly alter the budget.
The need for reinforcements for other positions is more pressing. Midfield is not an area where we are short, but signing Scott will have no impact on the search to reinforce those other positions. He will immediately enhance the squad and force everyone else to up their game. If you want a place in that Celtic midfield, you will need to be on the absolute top of your game.
I expect to see more deals like this. If there’s a player who the coaches reckon has potential, and he looks undervalued, Celtic will try to sign him. We want the best players in Scotland at every age group and in every position. We want to develop a culture of self-improvement. This signing will ask questions not just of Scott, but there isn’t a midfield player at the club who will not consider the threat to his position this morning.
For the best part of an hour Celtic were a joy on Saturday. Having read so much about what the player went through in recent months, he must have been pinching himself as he watched fast-flowing, incisive, football. They were a team full of swagger and confidence.
Ronny Deila would have been animated at what happened after he made the decision to rest some legs. Two goals were lost as a result of Dedryck Boyata twice losing concentration. This was an alarming sign but Ronny knows Dedryck has played very little football, less than two dozen games before joining Celtic this summer.
How to deal with mistakes is one of the attributes which comes form experience, a qualify which makes it less likely your nerve will be affected, resulting in the second mistake. I expect the big man to be back at his Qarabag form for Wednesday’s Cup Final.
Jane Maguire from the Celtic FC Foundation was in touch after receiving a £1,200, from money raised at last month’s CQN Golf Open:
“I just wanted to thank CQN so much for the wonderful donation of £1,200, as a result of your Golf Day. The spirit and compassion of the Celtic Family is unique and unsurpassed and your gesture is a perfect example of that.
“Your support is invaluable to Celtic FC Foundation as we strive to honour the founding principles of our Football Club and help those who need it most. We deliver a host of projects in our local communities for children, young people and adults around the four key themes of Health, Equality, Learning and Poverty. The CQN input will make a huge difference.”
I know we talk about the bigger aspects of the club, like this, often, but it’s incredible how deep the links the modern Celtic support have with the founding ethos of the club. It’s no idle boast to suggest we are the world’s most ethical football club.
The trajectory is also impressive. Links from practically every area of the support, and the club itself, to the Foundation, and to individual projects, like our own Mary’s Meals appeals, are more frequent and increasingly more successful. You are part of a long story. Keep it up.
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Have to laugh about Warbs’ comments about dignity and respect.
We are a club that goes about its business quietly and professionally. We don’t tap up other players.
corkcelt on 18th August 2015 9:28 am
Kind words my friend. Only had the pleasure of your company the once in Amore in one of the grey brigade gatherings pre-Ajax game. You too are a credit to CQN family and our great Club, Celtic.
Thanks my friend.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
BOGNORBHOY on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:32 AM
Thanks mate, I’m a wee bit older than John…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
jamesgang on 18th August 2015 9:34 am
Didn’t know it was your Birthday as well…:)
Thanks big man.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Delaneys Dunky on 18th August 2015 9:35 am
Thanks mate, remember where you heard it first…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
On the pros and cons of what Dedryck Boyata brings to the table, I didn’t see the Killie game but against both Thistle and Caley he dropped a forty yard pass over Leigh’s right shoulder, in his stride when the weeman had sprung the defence.
Unfortunately, Leigh couldn’t finish either chance so maybe third time lucky on Wednesday. Bring it on, already.
Happy Hoppy birthday LB… you were born 1 day early to share it with a genius :-) Hail Hail
Thoughts and prayers with KevJ and any other people who don’t have their troubles to seek.
pyfird
Lennybhoy
Haha. Hope your score prediction is as accurate as your transfer scoops. :)
Hail Hail
Thunder Road,thanks for the Birthday wishes,De Niro would be an elder brother thank you ;)),
I spent my day honing my non existing woodworking skills building a rabbit hutch for my grand-daughter,
re-cycling bits of old wid is strangely therapeutic,apart from the bright red napper i woke up with this morning,
SA interview by a hurting media was cringeworthy and dishonest as this deal wasnt cobbled together on Thursday night and Sky,STV,BBC etc etc must have known this.
No to Hooper,Yes to Jason,even a loan for the season,
HH
NEWRADBHOY on 17TH AUGUST 2015 11:43 PM
Gary hooper, not for me thanks.
Not the same when he took a dunt when playing for us. (Forget against whom).
His bottle went.
Also if he cant don’t for Norwich he ain’t gonna do it for us.
One of those posts that just makes me shake my head.Dear oh dear.
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LARSSONSE7EN on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:43 AM
Belated Hoopy Birthday to the genius, whoever they are…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
LARSSONSE7EN on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:43 AM
Belated Hoopy Birthday mate, trust you had a good one.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Shuggiebhoy67 on 18th August 2015 9:46 am
The last post was for you…must be an age thing…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
DELANEYS DUNKY on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:45 AM
Done not bad of late…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy
Many happy returns mhate.
Is this Simunovic a left back or a centre back or is he another RB to add to the collection.
Any mair word on Izzy being freed?
HH
Huge game tomorrow..can’t wait.Malmo have defeated Salzburg twice recently in Europe but only beat Lithuanian opposition 1-0 over 2 legs also they are currently 5th in their league.I am quietly confident that we will emerge victorious over the 2 legs.
Anyone looking for two tickets for tomorrow’s match versus Malmo?
We’ve had these two tickets passed to us from a supporter, houdinibhoy, who can’t make it along due to work commitments. He’s a sailor and the ship was due to be on the Clyde this week but there’s been a change of plan.
He’s asked us to see if we can sell them and donate the money to a charity of our choice. As it’s a donation via tickets then the Kano Foundation is probably best for this?
The tickets can be printed or if you prefer you can collect from me at the CQN Corner. They are priced at £27 each and are for Section 414.
If you want these two tickets please email david@cqnpublishing.co.uk
“Drop Boyata,replace with Charlie,replace with Lustig”
Guff of the highest order.
Really.One goal lost in 4 qualifiers,scored the goal that got us here,and some want to change the whole dynamic of the back 4 for our most important game of the season.Heres the thing,if Charlie was played and had a howler,what do you think these keyboard managers would be saying on Thursday?.Calling for RDs head no doubt.Astonishing what some fans think,it really is.
Lennybhoy have a good one keep it lit. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Happy Birthday LennyBhoy , hope you have a great day .
HH
Lennybhoy
Far more accurate than the MSM.
Enjoy today and especially tomorrow night.
Hail Hail
Happy Birthday Lennybhoy, have a good one
HH
Ha ha LennyBhoy….
I said early. .. not late! ! Must be an age thing indeed :-)
pyfird
Good Morning CQN
Kevj
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Mt
SKYISALANDFILL on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:54 AM
Thanks mate…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
DD
Hope to see you tomorrow night
Hail Hail
Mt
exlubo,
Good point about the time needed to steer through transfers involving three players.
Lennybhoy and all birthday celebrators, have a good day.
HEBCELT on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:56 AM
Thanks mate, been awhile since I’ve saw you.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy,
Many happy returns of the day.
When I last looked (yesterday evening), 2/3 of those who voted wanted both Denayer and Hooper. I am that camp.
Dont know how Red Bull got on ,Sunday,but they have only won 2 games this season ,against the bottom two in the league.A shadow of the side from last season.No yardstick for us there.Malmos form in their own league is a better guide to how good they are.Very iffy.This is not a high quality team.Workmanlike at best.
If we play well,we will win.
FOURGREENFIELDS on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:56 AM
Thanks mate, catch you soon…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
I see the GB are arranging a TIFO for tomorrow evening
So if you are in the sections adjacent to then get along early to help out
HH
Green brigade Tifo on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/nL9xjlPyvc
A very happy Coatbridge birthday to you Lennybhoy.Have a great day,and a better tomorrow.
Morning everyone. My first day working in Helsinki, seems a belter of a city, shame they’re not in the CL still or we might have had a sea of green and white out here next week.
Was very excited to read regarding Denayer last night, doesn’t seem like mainstream media have picked it up yet? Anyone know when Man City have to name the champions league squad? It seems Mangala has finally woken up which is great news for us.
Very excited for the game tomorrow, hope Boyata has got the 97 direct passes to the oppo out of his system now. Great to see Armstrong getting a couple of goals on the weekend. We are far from seeing the best of him yet, I was more excited about him than GMS when they both signed. GMS impressed more initially but my hunch is that long term Armstrong is the better footballer.
Lennybhoy….
Happy Birthday…
Great news about Denyar – is it true?
If it is, where do we play Scott Allan?
Hail Hail
Turkeyboy
Ironically, it was Mulgrew helped cause the second goal against ICT.
Change the back four, to the back four I want cos I know better than Ronny.
Change the team it cost me my fixed odds coupon, you’ll see it all on here.
Dedryk ( he’s the new bombscare ) Boyata.
Rest up Efe csc
LARSSONSE7EN on 18TH AUGUST 2015 9:59 AM
Must be my age…working tomorrow so if I am not on then, you have a great day…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy…have an awfy braw day sir….
braw