Charly Musonda, 21, graduate of the Belgian football’s prolific development system, would be unavailable for transfer for £30m. Celtic have paid handsomely for his 18-month loan, with the plan to expose him to the rigours of competitive football here and in Europe.
Brendan Rodgers knows the player will be available for the crucial Champions League qualification games this summer, which itself takes the pressure off having to retain players for the same position who might want away (think back to Stuart Armstrong last summer).
This deal is down to the personal gravitas of the Brendan. No manager in Celtic history would have been able to secure such a deal (they didn’t happen in the Stein era and O’Neill could hardly have been less interested in youth development).
Charly is a gifted, creative, player, who will entertain and excite. His comments about the club yesterday could scarcely have been improved upon by a lifelong Celtic fan. As I watched his Celtic TV interview it was clear this lad with the Ronaldinho smile loves entertaining. So often players look surly and unsure when being interviewed.
This is not a permanent signature, but it is the new reality. Top talent is hoarded by the wealthy few. Clubs who recognise that they have something to contribute to this new scenario have the opportunity to prosper. At Celtic, we can let players:
Experience competitive first team football.
Test themselves in the Champions League.
Work with an acknowledged and respected top coach.
We can also pay appropriate money for the loan.
This isn’t as good as finding a van Dijk for £2.6m, but it will improve our competitiveness in the Champions League.
The impact the signing will make on the rest of the squad will become evident in the weeks to come. This season has been more challenging for Scott Sinclair (yes, despite his remarkable scoring status), but watch him bloom as defenders have another creative headache to worry about. The same dividend will be enjoyed by others.
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SOUTHOFTUNIS
I’ve got a watch somewhere manufactured by TIM.
I like to wear it on my nights out in Kilwinning. Pisses my mates off. Petty,aye,but worth it.
Hearts team………
……………Bus……………
Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus
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Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus
BSR
Broony chips it over the single decker
Charly rolls a slide rule pass under the double decker
Moussa takes it round the minibus
…………GOAL!!!!
SOUTH OF TUNIS
Haha that sounds like Kermit, crusty kid from Wales well know for quality chemicals at that time:))
In fact that gig was one of my last blow outs before I stopped my deep research in to the effects of regular Pharmaceuticals on the young mind:))
HH
No-one else think RAYMAC has hit on a good idea?
BMCUW
A TIM tv ad from Napoli –
https://youtu.be/O_rNelgv92w
STARRYPLOUGH
Betcha yer mind wasnt that young as you think!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
” I found my mind in a brown paper bag” :)))))
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 30TH JANUARY 2018 2:07 PM
THOMTHETHIM
Susie is a babe. Always has been.
*****
It would be hard to get a word in edge ways with her though.
SOUTHOFTUNIS. 230
Working nights,this is usually cot time for me anyway,but that video might see me knocked out loaded for a fortnight.
That’s way too much energy. Oh,pwuuh,wow.
THOMTHETHIM
I’ve never really been too demanding of women in that respect.
A simple Yes,and I’m a perfectly happy chappy.
What time will Celtic T V show the Celtic v Hearts match.
GARY67 on 30TH JANUARY 2018 1:00 PM
Hopefully we keep the three at the back from the first half on Saturday (move Ajer to the middle of the three). Musonda straight into starting eleven for McGregor
De Vries
Boyata Ajer Simunovic
Forrest Brown Ntcham Tierney
Musonda Sinclair
Dembele
Apparently, according to my son, this is the team as leaked on twitter.
They unsettle every other wee teams players may as well unsettle their own?
STARRY PLOUGH @2 33
Just dropped in –
https://youtu.be/AULOC–qUOI
There’s no need for us to sell anyone I’ve been told to say
Graeme Hurty
Another World Record
SOUTH OF TUNIS
White knee length boots, it’s all over for the Starry Bhoy:))
Good live version!
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 30th January 2018 1:05 pm
RAYMAC on 30TH JANUARY 2018 11:58 AM
There is a way to highlight BBC Scotland’s bias.
There would have to be a pact whereby hundreds or even thousands of license payers refuse to pay their annual licence because of editorial and employment practice at said organisation.
There would be an enquiry of some sort, and reportage of same.
It would be UK wide.
Even though I’m in Belfast, I would join this and generate news this side of the border.
Think it would work?
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REPOST FROM EARLIER.
I think RAYMAC has raised a very good point. It’s no longer a criminal offence to refuse to pay the licence,though I don’t recommend it. Most refuseniks simply don’t pay it,full stop.
A campaign with reasoning behind it,well,800,000 Catholics is a lot of money for them.
And so too is a fraction of that,with a campaign behind it.
Be interesting to see how the SMSM cover it. Like,not at all…
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I would sign up for this.
Auldheid
Many thanks for your comprehensive reply to my query.
I just wanted an aye or a naw but…..:-)
Morelos £6mbid by mysterious Chinese club…
They are not even buying it on Fester fester…
The odd delusional urging hanging out for £10m but by and large they are giving it short shrift. One apparently sensible contributor pointing out any player in Hunco receiving a £6m bid is gone….
I think this is more a bitter media job than a Hunco spin…maybe level5 madness rearing it’s ugly fat head again.
Time for Pistol Pete to make a comment?
The Master of Gay Wit And Repartee
CULTSBHOY- LAST OF THE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL PLAYBHOYS
Sounds like classic Jabba, trying to bury our good news:))
HH
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 30TH JANUARY 2018 2:39 PM
THOMTHETHIM
I’ve never really been too demanding of women in that respect.
A simple Yes,and I’m a perfectly happy chappy.
*****
Ah, the innocence of youth.
That “yes” is never simple! : > )
Have we signed anyone yet..
No more sticking plasters
I’ve been thinking of non payment of TV licence for some time based on BBC Scotland breaking their Charter …. I believe some time ago I saw a draft of a letter to them ( the BBC ) outlining the reason for refusing to pay the licence fee, if it is still around could someone re-post it. I believe that their would be a great number who would refuse to pay the fee……
Time to ditch Rodgers and the adopt a pragmatic approach
Time to ditch Lawwell and adopt the Benfica Model ( is she good looking by the way)
If Charly runs at the hammer throwers Celtic can surely expect to get lots of frees in and around the penalty box – pity the Griff is injured (and for lots of other reasons too).
In fairness to the huns…….it’s a common or garden variety spoiler.
With the willing…in-the-know ……..complict sleekit media’s help they’ve got thur pish…oot.
If we’d tried it, most of the hacks would have found their forensic questioning job-descriptions and ripped the pish right ooot of that mince.
One Scoddland, many cultures?
Aye,
guid yin.
WHAT IS THE STARS on 30TH JANUARY 2018 3:17 PM
Have we signed anyone yet..
No more sticking plasters
****
State Aid – Band Aid
Man who listen to jabba get dazed and confucious.
Will Charly get a game tonight or is it too soon?
If he comes on as a sub I’d expect Cadete levels of volume for his welcome. The bbc better have improved their microphones!!
A goalkeeper is essential now. Any potential quality acquisitions also welcome. Other than that I’d say it’s job done. We got a centre half. We got a creative mid. If ralston is back from injury soon we will have the option to give Lustig a rest. Paddy and Tom should be back in contention soon. Points toward a positive run in to 7-in-a-row
Far too late in dealing with the bbc . Sky . And the laptop loyal . Instead of taking them on , they are welcomed with open arms at celtic park , free to attend everything , free access to our player our coaching staff . And then invited for tea coffee and buns . Not just too soft on the park . Way to soft for off it as well .
Has anyone, other than probably the player himself, considered the reaction “back home” if Trevor Carson signed for Celtic?
A murder of huns(Them, the SFA, regan, Doncaster, MSM, the scottish judiciary..etc etc):
ok so we lied, cheated, stole, intimidated, murdered, encouraged corruption, coerced, injured etc etc etc
what you gonna do about it?
Thought so.
next?
Thanks guys for the breakfast fight, pure kwality baner that got a much needed belly laugh.
Sevco knock back Morelos chinese take away….
BOGNORBHOY on 30TH JANUARY 2018 1:02 PM
“That’s only because they know the govan galacticos have the 3 points from the game in hand in the bag already……. ;-)”
Good News Bognorbhoy – they don’t have a game in hand – see league table at the top right hand side of this page.