Back in the 90s, when we struggled to achieve much, we appeared to have the Midas Touch when it came to signing strikers. The Three Amigos, Henrik and even big Mark(o) made the job look simple. It was keepers and the like we had trouble signing back then.
The litany of strikers who have trudged through Celtic Park in recent seasons provides sharp contrast to earlier times. Scott McDonald, Gary Hooper and Leigh Griffiths are the only strikers with a half decent scoring record since the departure of The Swede 12 years ago. Since then we’ve been home to many and various strays, from Dion Dublin to the Miku-Lassad twins, Kazim-Richards, Cole, Scepovic and Guidetti.
A few of these worked on paper (Scepovic and Guidetti) but the return on our money has been painful.
Getting it right in this department is important for Brendan Rodgers but I’d caution judging too much on what a player looks like on paper. I remember the comments section when McDonald (largely sceptical) and Griffiths (vehemently opposed by many) joined.
There are lessons from elsewhere too. Markus Rosenberg scored 20 goals in five seasons (none in 18 months at West Brom) before pitching up at his first club Malmo and eliminating Ronny Deila’s Celtic. Rosenberg was 32-years-old at the time but Malmo knew what they would get from him.
I’m not particularly inspired by any of the strikers we’re being publicly linked with but I’d take a player the manager knows and trusts can do the job before someone who shakes out of the scouting DVDs.
Chris Sutton Night, Irvine CSC
The Irvine Celtic Supporters’ Club are hosting a Chris Sutton evening on Friday, 24 June, at their social club in the town. Tickets are available for £10 by calling the club (evenings only) on 01294 271967.
If you are from the area, or fancy a good night out in Ayrshire with a Celtic striker who looked good on paper, looked better on the field, and delivered some of our best memories in the last 40 years, get along to see him – and bring your camera.
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Phil
Plus ca change CQN – debating who our enemies tell us we are signing.
NoMoreBosmanDross CSC
See if you can Spot the two injured Lions? in this photo.
Threesie but who cares…………….Nearly Juan for Fran, with five minutes left.
Four and Pique scores 1-0
Spain snatch it . 1-0
Spain have just Pique’d
MWD
BEATBHOY on 13TH JUNE 2016 2:14 PM
thetimreaper
“The boy Kemar Roofe at Oxford is worth a look”
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Not so sure. Some of his recent performances have been slated.
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Not to mention the last time he played he was slated so badly the roofe caved in.
I know it is somewhat off topic but I just wanted to let you know that I e-mailed Katherine Viner, Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian on Friday and she has got back to saying she is going to look into the reason for spiking the Resolution 12 advert. I’m also waiting to hear back from David Pemsel, CEO of Guardian News & Media for his explanation.
I’ll post whatever I get from either of them regarding a follow up.
What a chance for the Czech Republic.
Full time 1-0 Spain.
Clive Tyldesley suffering as usual, with clearly begrudged ‘praise’ of Spain
Does Walters Myth supply the tactics for the Czechs?Good to see the team that tried to win win.
Still underwhelmed at the strikers on view so far.
Spain unbeaten in the Euros since 2004.
Scotland unbeaten since 1996……
AuroraBorealis79 on 13th June 2016 3:44 pm
They were cheering from the rafters.
the latest iPhone is a runaway 6S
Bourne,
Who was the tit beside our Clive, didn’t get his name but came over as an absolute twat?
BABASONICOS71 on 13TH JUNE 2016 3:55 PM
Does Walters Myth supply the tactics for the Czechs?Good to see the team that tried to win win.
Still underwhelmed at the strikers on view so far..
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Absolutely, where are they ? Spain’s top three scorers are midfielders, where is the new Torres.
I guess We may need to develop our own number 9. Seems to be like the dodo bird.this position.
HH.
EmeraldBee\o/ still proud to be an internet bampot
Lee Dixon
On Fletcher – I would have had him at any time sinse we missed him at Hibs
But – I don’t think it will happen now – Brendan has never played with a “big man” up front Also when he went to Lpool it was the end of Andy Carrol
67ECW
WC who did I get in the euro draw
EMERALDBEE
Truly awful…..Lee Dixon
Danny Graham we are better than that we are Celtic.
GREENPINATA
Agree.Seems like strikers are a dying breed,especially at the higher end of the game.
Football is poorer for it.I always think of Sutton’s goal against Ajax when we beat them 3-1 in Amsterdam when I imagine real striker play.As much as I enjoy the Barca style I believe there’s always room for a classic striker in any team.
HH
On departures – obviously it’s the end for Stokes CKR Coke probably Emilio and Commons (and thank you) but more interesting to me are the ones that played a lot last season Lustig Biton Armstrong GMS Ambrose Johansen even Forest Boyata
And then the so called kids Christie Allan
Time will tell
67ECW
Ah, thanks Rowley and Bourne,
So, Lee Dixon eh?
I absolutely hate so-called experts who offer didley squat to the commentary. All he did today was state to appallingly obvious, rpeatedly and often, and added an ‘English’ twink to it. He reminded me of the much praised Don Howe of yesteryear who was supposedly a world class coach, but would tell a watching audience that such and such a player had just played a good pass, or a striker had hit a ball really well or a keeper had a safe pair of hands.
No dots updates ?
I’d be really chuffed to get young Master Larsson
KINGLuBO
are we on the telly ?
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 13TH JUNE 2016 3:41 PM
See if you can Spot the two injured Lions? in this photo.
Naebody talking to you mate?
Yogi and Joe
On second thoughts was Yogi injured for that game?
SAINT STIVS SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 13TH JUNE 2016 4:23 PM
No dots updates ?
THE DOTS HAVE DASHED
Hope they Irish boys dont kick lumps out of our next Striker .lol
Auroraborealis79
According to Oxford Quick News the boy’s no flashing the pan.
50 SHADES
Shocking isn’t it, but I’m well used to it ………….as ever – mate.
Joe McBride had had a knee operation after which he left for Hibs ( i think ). Yogi, has said
a good few times he was injured and you can tell by the look on his face. ;_)
HH
Give Lee Dick Sun his due, he did warn the Czechs against making a substitution after conceding a corner, and the goal came from continuous play from the corner ball by España.
Not the most exciting game, but I think it’s wonderful to watch the sureness of the first touch some of the French, Croatians, Germans and Spaniards have, not to mention the excellent vision and passing.
Consistent finishing all that’s missing from these teams . . . . So far.
BOURNESOUPRECIPE.
Yes I noticed Big Yogi had a bit of a scowl in that pic.
Sipsini not got wi-fi on the private jet he’s got from the winnings in his’ favourite 1-0 /2-1 ‘ correct score Euros bet then?
Or just too good for us plebs noo, eh?
THECELT45 on 13TH JUNE 2016 3:28 PM
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HH
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Shock, Swedish & Irish Fans hugging each other and singing You are my Larson, what is wrong with them.