Retaining Scott Sinclair for next season was always going to be a big decision for Celtic. He is the top earner at the club and will therefore consume a significant portion of the next permanent manager’s wage budget. Neil Lennon and Brendan Rodgers both dropped the player at various stages over the last 18 months. We all wondered, would Scott be retained, or would the cash be freed up for a fresh start?
The problem is the size of the fresh start required. The squad needs a significant overhaul. A right back (even if Lustig is retained), replacements for Boyata and Benkovic. Up front we need to – at least – replace Dembele, and we have yet to learn how the latest chapter in the Leigh Griffiths story ends.
My expectation is that the new manager, Neil or other, will also look long and hard at central mid. A Petrov-type player is required. Then there is the possibility that another want-away, like Dembele or Boyata, may occur in August.
While an overhaul is badly needed, some experience, continuity and winning attitude will also come in handy. Scotts Brown and Sinclair have bucket loads of all three.
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The Daley Express 3:15 Goodwood.
15:35 Newmarket
Great Scot
HH.
Lads, naps on here today please…
In search of a biggie to try and catch twists, so going for :
Miss Sheridan (3:40 Thirsk)
Good luck to all… but especially the 11 bhoys on the pitch at Pittodrie!
fleagle 8IAR
Rocket Lad 6.10 Punchestown
Good luck to all
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2-10 Uttoxeter
MOn the hoops
Golden Stone
1430 Thirsk
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Mildenberger in 255 at HQ please HH the champions
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Billy Dylan 17:250Thirsk
thanks as always fleagle.
16:15 @ Thirsk – King’s Slipper – NAP!
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Hexam 8.35 Ever so much
Hail Hail ??? Champions!