Tactically aware athlete needed

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I don’t know anything about Stefan Johansen, who is one of several central midfield players Celtic are tracking, but I’m pleased we’re scouting for this area.  There’s no question we are missing a penalty box predator but you could make a case that the sense of calm and control exerted by Victor Wanyama in the middle of the park is a more telling absence.

Nir Biton has all the potential to get there eventually but it’s going to take him time.  He reminds me of Ki, who a couple of seasons ago was fifth choice central mid for Celtic, behind Brown, Wanyama, Ledley and Kayal.  This season I’ve watched him collect and distribute, close space and bring shape to a struggling Sunderland team.

I’ve also watched a bit of Barry Robson since his return to Aberdeen.  Despite his advancing years he remains one of the most intelligent footballers in the game.  His arrival in the Celtic midfield six years ago changed Celtic into a winning team.    You don’t need Pele for this role, just a tactically aware athlete.

How many accountants does it take to tell you that losing circa £1m per month is not a good idea?  Lots, apparently.
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  1. BT

     

    WC has not convinced me about

     

    the merits of the Nevin interview.

     

    Imo they did it now they need to justify it.

  2. Lennybhoy

     

     

    Beanie hats,

     

     

    CQN and scripted blog name is in yellow. As someone on here says they look Braw.

     

    Cheers PB18888

  3. TBJ Praying for Oscar Knox on

    Bt

     

     

    You stick to your AK… I agree with you as do many…

     

     

    Met big pat the stand up guy at the rovers match today. . Didnt mention tommy s .. lmfao

  4. leftclick Together we will get justice for the Dam 5 on

    Steinreignedsupreme

     

    Zombies were up in arms at Shiels wanting a £200k pay off till one pointed out it will cost a £1million to let him run down his contract.

     

    GIE HIM THE MONEY NOWWWWWWWWWWWWW WAS THE CRY(sorry for caps :)) )

  5. leftclick Together we will get justice for the Dam 5 on

    Gordon64

     

     

    “Please tell me there is someone involved in running

     

    Scottish football who sees there is something not right here”.

     

     

    There are many who see it and shamelessly turn a blind eye to it.

  6. TBJ Praying for Oscar Knox

     

     

    Good seeing you today mate at the wee Rovers. Great initiative by them and I ‘ll be back if we’re not playing.

     

     

    Numbers 1-11, terracing and great pies, what’s not to like?

     

     

    Still guys on the ‘hill’ though and all they needed was the price of Sevco to get in…

     

     

    stingybassasCSC

  7. Pogmathonyahun aka Laird of the Smiles on

    paddybhoy1888

     

    Beanie hats,

     

    CQN and scripted blog name is in yellow. As someone on here says they look Braw.

     

    ————————

     

    Can you post a picture of one?

  8. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

    TBJ

     

    Noticed you wee trip to Coatbridge on your fb page.

     

    Great idea from the rovers and glad you and others took the time to go..

  9. Rye catcher

     

     

    The most important thing is FR definitely enjoyed his day. I would imagine it would be fantastic having 40 odd thousand shouting and supporting you. Opinions!

  10. TBJ Praying for Oscar Knox on

    Roy….of the Rovers :)

     

     

    We just need to mind no let off the smoke bombs

     

     

    And the minimum entry fee would buy over 3 sevco shares

  11. Margaret McGill

     

    03:56 on

     

    11 January, 2014

     

    The problem with Bruce Springsteen is that well he really isnt that good.

     

    Born to Run and then born in the USA then Born a mug I mean How many born agains does one really need?

     

    —————————————————————————————————-

     

    Can’t agree with that post,

     

    Bruce Springsteen is a lyrical genius,

     

    and can chant a bit too…..only my opinion mind you.

  12. Cowiebhoy supporting the Celtic to 3 in a row on

    Paddybhoy1888

     

     

    Braw :-)

     

     

    pogmathonyahun

     

     

    Check out. Doc on Facebook, he has pictures on it

     

     

    Hail Hail Bhoys, and get onto. Paddy for your own Beanie

  13. The guy in the corduroy jacket growing a pair at last?

     

     

    G Speirs showing a bit of bottle on radio scotland

     

     

    T Cowan read out an email question, did Rangers Die Speirs answer was YES i am not going to insult my inteligence by saying the club did not die it did

     

     

     

    Batten down the hatches Mr. Spiers……I sense some incoming……

  14. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

    Billy bhoy 05.

     

    That continues the rubbish that they are the same team.

     

    I feel for Fernando as he has a horrible illness.

  15. Fair enjoyed that game, no bad for 0-0, watching the analysis after the game, it was superb, they dissected everything, every decision the ref made, every decision he didn’t which they thought he should have, and fair to both teams, no bias either way, what a breath of fresh air, had it been Real mind you !!!

     

     

    And we get the crap auntie serves up.

     

    …………

     

     

    winning captains

     

     

    2000 words omitted, Why ?

     

     

    Seems a tad radical, did he have a veto ?

     

     

    HH

  16. Steinreignedsupreme on

    ryecatcher 22:28 on 11 January, 2014

     

     

    I think he’s in their good books at the moment and the Zombies were showing a rare bit of compassion.

     

     

    The last time he was at Ibrox he got booed-off as he was sent-off in a ‘friendly’ against the club in liquidation.

     

     

    Ole Nando doesn’t do friendlies – seemingly he was kicking the shit out of anything that moved. The ole eyes glazed over and the rest is history.

  17. Zimmerman…..

     

     

    I love lots of Springsteen’s stuff and have seen him live a few times too.The Boss never disappoints live,in my opinion.

     

     

    Have to admit on first and only listen to this new one, I feel a wee bit underwhelmed.

     

     

    Hoping its a slow burner and grows on me.

     

     

    NotconvincedandnohighhopesCSC

  18. Celtic continue to be the benchmark.

     

    It’s that time of night again.

     

    We are the best football club in the world

     

    with the finest supporters ever.

     

    HH

  19. Gordon64 –

     

     

    What is it you expect the SPFL to do about Sevco exactly? You keep mentioning their overspending and bad financial management and demanding that the SPFL do something. Like what? Tell them to cut Ally’s salary and get rid of a few high earners? If they did, and Sevco thereby survive and avoid an insolvency event, we’d all be screaming about the SPFL having got involved in helping them.

     

     

    As long as Sevco continue to fulfill their fixtures, there’s not a damn thing the SPFL can do, and why would we want them to?

  20. Gordon64

     

    I trust that Pat Nevin will be asked the answer to relevant

     

    questions.The fact he agreed to speak to CQN is a positive.

     

    In his book On ma heid he spoke fondly about Celtic.

     

    What has changed his outlook ?

     

    I trust BRTH to find out.

     

    Only my opinion.HH

  21. zimmerman

     

    22:44 on

     

    11 January, 2014

     

     

    Bruce Springsteen is a lyrical genius,

     

    and can chant a bit too…..only my opinion mind you.

     

     

    Think you got half of that right…..the first part :)

  22. Tom

     

     

    I don’t know, but I was under the impression that we were under uefa’s umbrella, and their rules give the governing body to act if they think a member club are…say trading while insolvent for instance…..Oh wait a minute >}

     

     

    HH

  23. 67Heaven ... I am Neil Lennon, supporting WEE OSCAR..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors on

    tom

     

     

    22:55 on 11 January, 2014

     

     

    We want the SFA to say to sevco………”please join your predecessors in the Devil’s Den, and don’t come back….”

  24. 67Heaven ... I am Neil Lennon, supporting WEE OSCAR..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors on

    shoonsky

     

     

    22:58 on 11 January, 2014

     

     

    He’s good, but not as good as Rod Stewart….

  25. 67Heaven ... I am Neil Lennon, supporting WEE OSCAR..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors on

    Bed time….night Folks

  26. Tom

     

    Thanks for taking the time to post.

     

    I would at the very least expect the powers that be

     

    investigate the financial practices taking place on the south side

     

    and if they are likely to bring Scottish football into further disrepute

     

    take the appropriate action.

     

    But we know that ain’t going to happen.

  27. Serious question…

     

     

    Do Celtic have an equivalent to Willie Vass, or does Lawell’s Politburo refuse open access to photographers?

     

     

    The captions are cringeworthy but Willie’s photographs are very high quality at times.

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