Virgil van Dijk is a class defender, one of the best we’ve seen in recent decades, but there’s no revelation in the fact that he would consider moving to the right club at a more testing league; they all would. The only pertinent fact about Virgil is that several clubs may put that to the test later this year.
The main thing to consider with Virgil is that he’s not likely to ‘Do a Kelvin’, and report as not in the right frame of mind to play, midway through Champions League qualifiers. With Jason Denayer wanted back in Manchester, it’s important Celtic retain Virgil for the qualifiers, or are sufficiently compensated before then that they can confidently secure the early signatures of prime targets.
From what I hear, Virgil’s been more than professional in his dealings with the club. He’s not running campaigns to leave and despite the plainly obvious that they would all like to play for Real Madrid, if the right move doesn’t materialise, he’ll get stuck in at Celtic for next season. So it’s not time to reminisce on favourite VVD moments yet, like the time that wee boy bounced off him at Hampden.
Trophy Day at Celtic Park is coming up on Sunday, 24 May when we play Inverness, when the Foundation will be distributing badges before the game to raise funds for the enormous work they do for the local homeless, the world’s poor, those with autism, those with Downs, and many more people and families who need your care.
You can participate in our annual Trophy Day by volunteering to work with the Foundation before kick-off. It is genuinely good fun and you get to step into the 127-year-old shoes those who have gone before you.
There are around 100 volunteers and we’re only looking for around 20 more, so get in soon by emailing cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk or calling 0141 551 4291.
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Btw, this is a great game to watch.
Petec
If going to see Hibernian keeps Leigh out the pub, the bookies and trouble then I have no problem.
Just keep him away from Jason Cummings!
LB
Jamesgang….. True enough ..
Although at Pittodrie, I reckon Ronny has said to Brown…. “win us this game, then off you go and have an early holiday…enjoy ur kebab son”
Almore
As was the first leg.
Some great entertainers on show, especially the wee Messi man.
Livibhoy,
I’m missing nae point.
It’s going on and there are teams guilty and they are dire to watch.
Sure it should be reigned in but it’s not.
HH
LB-Keane was the same, wouldn’t talk to anyone, give him the dough , ther you go….
Livibhoy..If LG was watchin the Huns in The Copland Rd..I doubt you would Feel The Same. Just Saying like..
ruggygman
Agree in a sense. But hard to inagine him not there on the pitch.
Casually insatiable. Strolling about kebab in hand!!
HH jamesgang
Bayern TV praising this Barcelona team no end.
Bayern 1 or 2 good tins short.
Their reluctance to spend funny money will ensure they never dine at the very top table.
I guess it’s all about principles.
Principles only get you so far tho.
Top guys cost candy.
Still you’ll never beat the munich beer
RWE 20:12
The Internet has, of course, assister hugely with the spread of conspiracy theories. I have an acquaintance/friend who is a decent lad in many respects but who spends most of the wee small hours surfing dodgy conspiracy theory sites. I can listen for a while to the 9/11 analyses he comes up – mildly entertaining if you’ve time on your hands – and I do understand that all is not as it seems in the headlines but when he wanders off into the “13 incredibly wealthy men control all that happens everywhere in the world” and I ask if a good number of those people belong to a certain religious/racial group and he then lapses into a dangerous revisionist history of World War Two, I have to draw the line and tell him I will listen no more.
The world is fascinating as it is, even in its everyday expression. Brown and my acquaintance/friend are entertainers; peddlars of fantasy. They should not claim to be more.
Good yins that should read
LiviBhoy
20:47 on 12 May, 2015
Petec
If going to see Hibernian keeps Leigh out the pub, the bookies and trouble then I have no problem.
Just keep him away from Jason Cummings!
LB
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Then All Celts should be Praying for Leigh and not Me.
Big ask to emulate Henryk..
I think it is very obvious that Celtic most definitely isn’t the PLC.
Time is running ooottt.
I hate correcting spelling from a previous post.
No matter how fast you type about another 9 posts appear inbetween
BGX
Agree. He wouldn’t get in anyway. They wouldn’t allow it. Never happen.
We knew what Leigh was when we signed him. Mcginn came to watch us and their fans dealt with it. Danger for Leigh is the scrutiny he will be under by the fans when we play Hibs.
He puts money back into the game. How many footballers pay in and sit with the fans. There is something almost honourable and identifiable with it. Agree on your original point though.
LB
Hello team, would be looking for your help to spread the word about campaign;
“The 8th May 2015 will mark the first anniversary of our friend’s child, Oscar James Knox, gaining his Angel wings. To celebrate Oscar’s short but memorable life, we’ve organised a 223 mile bike ride over three days.
We’re using this opportunity to help another young child who desperately needs support: and fast. Eileidh Paterson needs £100K by June in order to receive specialised DFMO cancer treatment in the USA. That treatment is not currently available in the UK.
On Saturday 16th May 2015, the cyclists will leave Forres, Eileidh’s home town, bound for Inverness. There, they will take in the SPFL match between Caley Thistle and Dundee United, raising awareness of neuroblastoma, and in particular Eileidh’s plight, before setting off south to Glasgow, and Celtic Park, home of Wee Oscar’s favourite team.
We have set up this team page to raise awareness and much needed funds. Our team have a common goal to raise money for the Neuroblastoma Childrens Cancer Alliance (NCCA UK). The team are Steve Taylor, Kevan Lawler, Iain McGovern, Robert Campbell and Paul Muldoon.
We are football fans of different teams with a common goal: to make a difference for Eileidh in wee Oscar’s name.
We would like to ask for your help by donating to Eileidh’s campaign.
https://www.justgiving.com/HighlandbikerideforEileidhPaterson
OR
Text EPAT50 £1-10 to 70070
The Highland Cycle Team.”
Thanks again Mouldy67
Livibhoy..And i Agree With everything You say…I Like Griff Mate. He will do for me alldaylong…
BT
I knew the old CQN thingy widnae let me doon! Hope all is well with you these days? Many thanks and HH.
Almore, Met Cloghercelt on Sunday enjoyed his company Got the book signed A city in Civil War , Dublin 1921-1924. Got Padraig Yeates to sign ” To CQN’ers” that I shall give to Cloghercelt for auction, when I meet him again. Looking forward to it.
KTF Cathach
Parkheadcumsalford
I was wondering what coast you were on in today’s post, Scotland or England? KTF Cathach
geordie munro
20:42 on 12 May, 2015
If yer gonna run up massive debt best to do it producing brilliant football.
Great to watch.
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Is that a minty Moonbeams quote :)
BeatBhoy: Too true. I no longer watch EPL football and don’t have Sky so only see Spanish footy in Spain. Barca and RM play the beautiful game but, as other posters have pointed out, we could all do that if we adopted their attitude to debt.
Justavoidccraigwhytecsc
2-2
Tom,
Yer 16 mins late :)
LOVE
“Is that a minty Moonbeams quote”
Estorilbhoy,
In his dreams :)
His quote would be ‘debt? I don’t see no stinking debt.’
HH
Good finish lewandowski.
Lewandoski For Celtic…Gimme a YES…
BGX
I like when people play devils advocate though. If he went to see Hertz that could be a problem. I can see Broony going to see Hibs when he finishes up. Players seem to hold their affinity for that club. Pity the team let their fans down a lot. Potential to be a big club. They have a big fan base and still get decent crowds when they are dross. Pricey for Easter Road tickets too.
LB
Bayern just need another four goals to go through.
HH!!
Geordie Munro –
The bet’s on, but which way will it go?
Cathach: Fair play. I appreciate that. Nice prize too. Next time you are going into Bad Ass let me know and I’ll try and make it. Are you aware of the AICSC charity Dinner?
http://www.aicsc.com/aicsc-17th-annual-charity-dinner/
Tom,
Which one was biggest odds?
Hope it’s that one:)
HH
Football Mavericks ITV 4 @ 10 pm, Macca and Charlie Nick get a mention tonight
Livibhoy…But You Agree on the Prob..I like The Fact Griff and Broony Are Hibees, I woudnt care if they were Hearts Fans,..I wouldnt like it if they were self confessed Hun Fans,…Inverted Bigot…Seems like i Am…
Geordie –
3-2 Bayern 28/1.
3-2 Barca 33/1.
cathach,
I am on the Scottish coast. I was down south last week. If you’re coming over for any of the games, maybe your brother could bring you down. Can’t make the ICT game myself. Most Sunday games are out for me,as they usually start around 12.30.
Be good to meet up.
Barca lacking a bit of bite up front since Suarez went aff!
LB
Estorilbhoy could never be a Minty Moonbeams quote, the “producing brilliant football” kinda scuppered it. H H Hebcelt
Tom,
Barca it is then :)
Good luck