Between making his international debut in 2017 and joining Celtic over four years later, Josip Juranovic started five games for Croatia. In the 18 months since he became a became automatic first pick for his country and a standout at the World Cup.
The Daizen Maeda story is even more stark. He started one game for Japan (in 2019) before becoming a Celtic player, getting to the World Cup and beating two of the tournament favourites.
This is the story Celtic are telling transfer targets right now: ‘Look at what we did for Jura and Daizen, come to Celtic and we will do the same for you’.
Brazil might feel like the big one, but the next one is always the big one. Best wishes to Josip and Croatia tonight.
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Supporting Croatia in the hope of a few more million in a transfer fee seems a bit souless to me.
Best of luck Messi and Argentina tonight.
An Dun
I agree , players, not assets
By the time Celtic roll up to IBrokes, Sevco will have kicked off 12 times before us, in the league.
Coincidences CSC
I’m supporting Croatia, NOT because it might add a few more millions to JJ’s transfer fee but because they seem to be the underdogs and also I have a long memory that includes the World Championship when we played an Argentinian team, who kicked us off the park, and also 2 Argentines playing for Atletico Madrid who kicked Jimmy Johnstone off the park. I suppose I shouldn’t hold a grudge but, boy I do.
Messi’s career has been astonishing. Since his Barcelona debut in 2004, we have witnessed so many moments of brilliance it is hard to fathom he is still delivering moments of magic 18 years on.
I, for one, think it would be fitting to see him lift the World Cup. Cannot think of another player that deserves it more.
Vamos Argentina.
C’mon the sons of Buenos Aries !
Best of luck to BOTH teams tonight…may the BEST Team on the night WIN.
I am leaning SLIGHTLY towards Croatia,
My Bets are ON, including a wee COMEDY Bet for a DOUBLE…” Croatia to Score with a Penalty @ odds of 4/1…..along with Morrocco to do likewise in the other semi Final tomorrow night @ odds of 9/1.
With VAR on the go…maybe some Penalties given over the Two games ?
I also ” feel” that even IF Croatia went a Goal down, they have the skill and determination to fight back ?
I could be WRONG with all that I have stated above ?
LOL
HH.
Who would win in a fight between Carol Vorderman and Michelle Mone?
Lambert14.
I do think P67 is a fan, but I also think the fortunes of the football club come secondary to how the financial aspect of the club does.
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One and same L14.we learned that in 94.
Kellys tried that, financial v football.took us to within 32 minutes you and I being unable to converse.
Have you not had a letter back from Tom Allison re frc code? :-) good luck.
Ps I would have one or two queries wi Paul myself,I guess who on here widnae,but to question his timmiousness behave yirsel L14,I don’t mean that in a confrontational way,just in the same way if someone called yours into question.
HH
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ITSCALLEDTHEMALVINAS on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 3:34 PM
C’mon the sons of Buenos Aries !
Would have been suprised if you went for anyone else :-))
HH
Not too bothered tonight. Hope it’s a good game, but, most semi-finals are nervous affairs, so near, yet, so far! por cierto
BSR@4.04
I don’t know but what channel is it on 😛
POR CIERTO on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 4:16 PM
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i hope that you and the family are all Fit and Healthy.
HH my friend.
As a resident of Englandshire, watching a world cup match without the constant referral to ‘it’s coming home’ narrative will be a great upgrade.
I suspect they won’t be able to help themselves but here’s hoping.
Up the Argies…
HH
Big Wavy
Me too
– but Croatia for me
Hot Smoked
“Have the e-mails been sent out? I don`t think I have received one?”
Not sure what you are looking for here HS.
This is just the Superbru Predictor starting up again. I don’t send out e-mail reminders
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 4:04 PM
Who would win in a fight between Carol Vorderman and Michelle Mone?
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Is it mud wrestling? Ooer missus, i’d watch that
Anyone know if Maeda and CCV are back training this week and available to play?
Aljazerra Sky 511 today at 4.30pm Celtic FC Fans.
I tipped Argentina before the WC started so I am sticking with them.
Had the best steak and malbec ever in Buenos Aires as well
Nice tango supper show too
Deniabhoy,
Seen CCV in the training video yesterday and a picture a couple of days ago of Daizen flying back to Scotland.
Expect Cameron to play (he’s key) but maybe not DM (where we have Abada, Haksa, Jota and Jamsie all fit).
HH
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 4:04 PM
Who would win in a fight between Carol Vorderman and Michelle Mone?
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Tale of the Tape would be interesting. Could be nip and tuck.
Big Wavy – thanks, glad to hear that.
AN TEARMANN
You can read me like a book,lol.
HH
Steven McLean gets the Pitoddrie gig for services rendered
Walsh doing the Sevco game yet again on Thursday, this is bordering on sinister now,how many penalties has he given them? His day job needs to be highlighted by the Club, a clear conflict of interests.
CONEYBHOY
Messi the GOAT ?
Deniabhoy 👍
Gene
An uplifting event
Any idea who is on VAR for Thursday and Saturdays games ?
Bada
Thanks for highlighting that Aljazeera programme.
I caught the last 20 minutes. Absolutely brilliant
Kevin Clancy VAR Celtic v Aberdeen
Alan Muir VAR Sevco v Hibs
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 4:56 PM
CONEYBHOY
Messi the GOAT ?
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I always find the GOAT debates hard to resolves as everyone has their specific period of watching football and also live TV has become more prevalent.
As such, we either:
1. Go with the player you loved watching at your peak enjoyment of football
2. have an ingrained view of a player that you have hardly seen but read loads about
3. go on stats
i think it should be Greatest Of Your Generation or GOYG (snappy)
I raved about Pele for years but only say a few highlights and his goal stats
Maradona was great in WCs and great stats but i never saw many league games
Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane played in the CL live TV era so i saw loads of them.
So based on all that, it’s Paul McStay for me!!
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/elite-sports-group-seeking-9-5m-from-rangers-over-kit-sales-appoints-administrators?utm_source=app
An age-old lesson. Don’t do business with Huns
Bournesouprecipe
Thanks for that info.
Not seen Clancy as a VAR yet so it’s tricky to know how he will be. I don’t like him as a ref. He sucks any energy out of every game I see him officiate in.
“BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 3:21 PM
By the time Celtic roll up to IBrokes, Sevco will have kicked off 12 times before us, in the league.”
I`ve mentioned something along those lines a few times ( on here and in conversations elsewhere ). No one seems to think there is anything even a a little odd about those figures.
GENE on 13TH DECEMBER 2022 4:22 PM
:-)))))