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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Petec
Paul McStay?
Gearoid, Fabregas is a wee s***e.
His behaviour when we played Arsenal in the qualifier could have been better. Great player but a wee keich.
gearoid1998,
The cuisine in Belfast, Superb.
God touched the Irish Stew, in the eatery.
A Highlight of my Life.
Some say the Devil is deid?
Livibhoy, maybe Mrs Scholes was fed up with Paul being in the house as he would have been away from the house so often during his playing career.
First final for Barca since they cuffed Manure at Wemburlee back in 2011.
Neymar almost stole Tom’s dough there!
Well done Tom, enjoy.
It’s always a real buzz when you manage to correctly predict a big priced correct score.
Livibhoy…You post The Most Heartfelt Posts on This Site, and i aint Kissing Your Ass..You recognise we a Have Failings Like Everyone Else..Your a Mad Tim…Just Wanna Praise Yi…Bless.
Livibhoy,
Interviews after games are a big pile of pants. Stock questions with clichéd answers.
Nothing like offering opinions on games.
Not attending the occasional supporters function is entirely different though.
They’re a hard team to like, Bayern, for anyone reading British (English) press, which is a little unfair.
Anyone, who can look a bit further than the fact they are German (Doh!) can easily see they have been really consistent in the champions league the past few years, and undoubtedly are due more credit than they have received.
I talk to their fans a lot. Pretty decent bunch.
A nice wee £270 profit.
That will do nicely.
Hail Hail.
LOL @ Tom McL – great bet but I reckoned you were sweating it when Neymar had that sitter/bad pass at the death.
Nice result tho.
Tom Mcl 3-2
Well done.
Squeaky bum times near the end !
tictaewin –
I have always liked Bayern. I lived in Southern Germany for about 6 months in the mid 90s and got to know a few of their supporters. Always like to see them do well.
petec
21:35 on
12 May, 2015
gearoid1998,
The cuisine in Belfast, Superb.
God touched the Irish Stew, in the eatery.
A Highlight of my Life.
Some say the Devil is deid?
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He’s not dead, but Max has a plan to deal with him :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpIAc9by5iU
Glayva please Tom.
Nae ice, it’s meant to be warmed in the glass.
;-)
“Anyone, who can look a bit further than the fact they are German (Doh!) can easily see they have been really consistent in the champions league the past few years, and undoubtedly are due more credit than they have received.
I talk to their fans a lot. Pretty decent bunch.”
Tictaewin,
Agreed. Which makes your comment about them ‘never likely to dine at the top table’ quite baffling.
HH
Livibhoy
You make an interesting point about people of all backgrounds supporting Celtic
I used to have a season ticket in 411 and there were 2 young lads who had the seats beside me,they were characters,always drunk and imbibing the aul wacky backy,always late for games.One lad was a rastafarian and one day he was later than usual for the game.I asked his pal where he was and was told he was at his grandads funeral but would be here before half time.He duly arrived and he was wearing a suit and one of those little jewish yarmulke caps on top of his dreadlocks.I asked him about it and he told that his grandad was an orthodox jew.
Yes all sorts of fenian bassas in 411 that day
Gearoid98: Cheers for mention earlier. Pure fluke but now I’ve achieved it I’m addicted. Watch out tomorrow:)
How are things? I’ll be over May 24 if you are around
Vaye cool Tom, I’m down in Rosenheim.
Where did you live when you were here?
Sandman & Bigshuggy –
You guys are not wrong. I let out a loud expletive before Messi messed up.
:-)
bgx
21:12 on 12 May, 2015
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…
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I draw the line at mention of the manky mob!
The only respect I had for lafferty was that it seemed he wouldn’t take the green £ and sign for us.
HH jamesgang
Anyone having problems pasting to the comments box???
Tom Mcl
Aye well done…..3-1 for me :O(
I just hope Almore will bring a chunky United Irishmen T-Shirt next Time I’m there. DD put the T-Shirt on straight away. I shoulda done that.
Hi Petec
Hope you’re keeping well fhriend. It was the Guinness flavouring in the stew. A weekend to be savoured in the memory. Putting names to faces of the many unbelievable contributors to this sacred place.
Dallas
Fabregas is a wee sh##e but I was commenting on the penchant for the wearing of masks. Know a few huns that would benefit from the full face version.
Keep the faith
Sorriy Geordie.
I only meant they will never spend Chelsea type money or some mad transfer fee.
PSG Chelsea Man City type teams are not what Bayern aspire too.
There’s a different approach. Not that they are short of a bob or 2.
Tom McLaughlin
21:39 on 12 May, 2015
A nice wee £270 profit.
That will do nicely.
Hail Hail.
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Thumbsup Tam.
gearoid1998,
I Want All on CQN to Win.
tictaewin –
I was in Mittenwald, just across the Austrian border from Innsbruck. I worked in Innsbruck but lived with my girl in Mittenwald.
Tictaewin,
Ah. I get you now neebs. :)
Aye they have spent some dosh since winning the cl but you are right, not as much as others.
They appear well run and are usually braw to watch
HH
Jamesgang..Inverted Bigotry..Dam Straight laughing……Rife on CQN..
I see some references to conspiracy theories … seems like a good time to put this up :)
http://www.onfieldsofgreen.com/around-a-crooked-table/
On a serious note, this is a heavy subject and one not a lot of people in Scottish football want discussed.
What is the Stars
21:43 on 12 May, 2015
Livibhoy
You make an interesting point about people of all backgrounds supporting Celtic
I used to have a season ticket in 411 and there were 2 young lads who had the seats beside me,they were characters,always drunk and imbibing the aul wacky backy,always late for games.One lad was a rastafarian and one day he was later than usual for the game.I asked his pal where he was and was told he was at his grandads funeral but would be here before half time.He duly arrived and he was wearing a suit and one of those little jewish yarmulke caps on top of his dreadlocks.I asked him about it and he told that his grandad was an orthodox jew.
Yes all sorts of fenian bassas in 411 that day
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You are a terribly funny Dude.
TBH, just what I don’t need, hehe. Celtic Football Club?
BGX
I ramble my thoughts mostly. No agendas angles or lies. Cheers tho.
Geordie
We all have our views but I like to hear from the players. Just a personal thing. Most are as boring as dish water. You must let the fans hear your views. Agree 100% on supporters functions. Having organised such events in the past it is hugely frustrating when a player lets you down. You sell tickets on the strength of one coming and sometimes a particular player. I think the ex players association wee Joe Miller is involved in could be brought into the fold with the club to ensure you get at least a couple of former legends and a current player if possible. The late great Tommy Burns took Simon Donnelly from the Scotland Under 21 team hotel to out poty dance in Bathgate years ago to collect the award and took him back after Tommy gave us a song of course. I was in tears that night. Tommy should have a statue simply entitled Mr Celtic at Paradise. What a great man.
There is a wonderful interview with Derek Ferguson talking about his first derby match at Ibrox. His dad picked him up after the game and he expected the usual analysis but was asked how he felt he played. He said your no going to believe this but one of the old heads talked me through it. His dad asked what he had said. Just keep it simple son. Keep the head. Your doing fine. Don’t do anything silly. Etc.
His dad clearly delighted his son was being looked after during such a high profile and potentially volatile match where one mistake can be punished and reputations left in tatters asked him who the player was. Derek said your no going to believe this dad it was Tommy Burns. That is one of my favourites about Tommy. An incredible gentleman of football. His interview after winning the centenary double telling the wee Bhoy in hospital he will be up to visit him on Monday was incredible and always overlooked when he says the famous line to Jim Whyte that the fans are there and they are always there Jim. There are not enough words to sum up Tommy Burns. He will never be forgotten. Away to have a greet noo.
LB
Petec: let me know precise size and I’ll see what I can do. Will you be able to make it on May 24? Hope so.
Thanks petec
Almore
Bout ye. Supervising already. Have to get Mr O Dowd to go down and have a word with the fragrant Ms O Sullivan.
Over on 24th. Will try and catch you at the corner bus times et al permitting.
Slan
tictaewin –
One of my most enjoyable weekends ever was spent at the Oktoberfest circa 1996.