Delighted we have made the pre-contract signing of Gary Mackay-Steven. Gary signed for Dundee United from Airdrie in 2011 as a 20-year-old and soon became a popular figure for United fans. He has been one of several members of Jackie McNamara’s squad who has attracted attention this season and will be a loss to the former Celtic defender.
It’s all about the system
Gary is left-footed but can play on either side of the 3-behind-the-striker Ronny Deila likes to deploy. He is industrious and has a bag of tricks that makes for a good highlights video on YouTube.
I watched him turn it on against Dundee on New Years’ Day, and fondly recall a virtuoso Scottish Cup performance at Ibrox, but I’m always reluctant to offer a recommendation on a player we’ve only seen against Celtic, or in the odd TV game. The most encouraging part of this deal is that Celtic will have watched the player literally dozens of times – we want to get our first choice players, and we don’t want to be dependent on the recommendation of a foreign-based acquaintance.
United may consider cashing-in on the player this month, but I’m sure it won’t be for the £80k Sheffield United offered earlier this week.
This will be a timely boost ahead of tomorrow’s important game against Hamilton Accies, who I’ve watched a fair bit of this season. They are a far better team than we thought they were went they left Celtic Park with a win in October, while their pitch provides a different challenge.
It’s as game I expect us to win but I’ll be happy when the result is in the bag.
Many thanks to everyone who booked tickets for the CQN11 St Patrick’s Night on Friday 13 March at the Kerrydale suite. You can book at the bottom of this page, or email me if you’d like to hold a ticket, celticquicknews@gmail.com .
The event has been live for less than 24 hours and we are already well on the way to funding the school kitchen in Malawi for Mary’s Meals.
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Masty
Paul George among so many will forever remain a conundrum to me.
Why do we release them and then go and buy for zillions guys who wouldn’t shine their shoes?
Hail hail
Estadio
Geordie
Thanks. I don`t like swearing anyway but on here, where people have time to think as they are typing ( lots of time if they type as I do !), I think it is out of order.
JJ
estadio
how are ye mo chara?…the tackle on paul was an absolute shocker, bhoy never regained it after that,i was sittin in yer chair last week…place was bouncing, a fiddlers rally or summit..
These fish jokes are brill off to the pub to share them :0)
Estadio 16.57
Well said.
TT
The huns shoulda aimed their protests at the guy who is ultimately to blame for their situation. Sir David Moray.
RE.young Paul he was a marked bhoy (in the eyes of the bigots)
when he switched his allegiances from the North to the South.
I had deep suspicions aboot that tackle from the monkey.
H.H.
BREAKING: There’s a pitch inspection at Ibrox happening right now….to ensure The Rangers still own it.
67 Heaven
I haven’t been told of like that since my Dad died.
(:-)
TT
JJHS
Spot on. They could always use ******.
No one would know what the f*** they were talking about them.
Like the wee boy who comes home from school and his da asks him what he learned today.
“Well da, a woman cow is a f****er”
“Whit?” His da shouted….”yer teacher tellt ye that…right I’m goin to have a word…whit exactly did she say?”
“Well da…she said it wis an heffer….but we knew whit she meant!”
Hail hail
Estadio
Everyday’s a schoolday on here
Barramundi ;))
HH
Remember speaking to Marcus Fraser after Paul George’s injury(the day we won the league at Killie) he was extremely upset about his mate. Marcus suffered a similar injury a few months later. I know Marcus very well. His confidence was wrecked by his injury. He is distraught tonight at being released. Good luck to him and Paul for the future. God bless them both.
Respect:
due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
It’s not much to ask.
Masty
Don’t forget that when sitting on that stool thecneed to talk absolute keech is irresistible.
I hope you kept up the reputation. :)
Hail hail
Estadio
Bada,
Niiiice :)))
estadio
fluently ma pal..
Feruz away to Blackpool for the rest of the season .Life at the, bottom club in the Championship as apposed to CFC .Hell mend him .
Estadio
“But that’s ok I gather, cos they’re all thick….or possibly just raised in a different culture and tradition.”
As a programmer surely your or should be an and there ? Or is it an equals ? ;-)
Geordie Munro@ 17.12 I know what you mean, bit of a slippery character…
Delaneys….here here.
H.H.
Masty
Fluent keech? Impressive!!!
Is that where the word Ef-fluent comes frae?
Right time for bed here.
COYBIG
Hail hail
Estadio
Time for a red card for that muppet
What’s the hun fish thing about?
Awe naw….I’ve not been a programmer since the days of assembler and PL/1….and that’s got zilch to do with our universally respected PL.
hail hail
Estadio
M.A.
PMSL…THET ARE GONNA SNEAK INTO ASHLEYS SHOPS AND PLANK FISH IN THEM..
Estadio,
Celtic Good Rangers Evil. Repeat
I better stop now and go start my Kojoscript :-)
HH
I leave you with this…..
Luke Kelly The Sun Is Burning: http://youtu.be/i9ckznQP2FA
Hope it works
Hail hail
Estadio
bada bing!!
17:14 on 16 January, 2015
Haha superb that your own or did you borrow it.
Leftclicktic
Sorry to here Paul George has left us. He was making great progress, many thought he was a better prospect than Islam Feruz, until Lewis Messi Mc Leod done him.
On a more positive note there was a documentary on RTE 1 on Sunday 11th Jan which featured John Sheahan on his Dubliners experience. Great early footage of Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew. Well worth a look.
HH
Been catching up, and after having had a chance to mullet over, I have decided not to wade in with the fish jokes.
I mean lets not be Koi here some of them were pure carp.
P.s how many of the huns went into sports direct to get tennis balls for tonight. :-).
LP-copied mate, but well worth sharing :) HH
Marrakesh express
Hatred, apparently.
Good Evening Timland.
Welcome to the greatest club you’ll ever play for GMS,I have
my doubts but I hope you prove me wrong, big Craig has.
Right,who’s watching the hun?
Evening Timland from a cold hun free mountain valley.
rockbarbelfast@rockbarbelfast
The Rangers v Hearts is on TV tonight. If you want to watch the game don’t come to The Rock. We’re showing ‘Homes under the Hammer’ instead.
HH
Welcome Gary MacKay Steven
Celtic hold all the cards in this situation. Not only will Utd get some cash, they’ll have GMS off their wage bill and not need to pay him up to June 2015.
The SMSM figure won’t be paid but he’ll model the Hoops in February.
All right .
..one wee last song for Dave king/Dave Murray/…..ach take yer pick….or open the box
The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon (With Lyrics!): http://youtu.be/pIKsHh3BFPI
Hail hail and bonsoir
Estadio
Eoin doyle off to the MLS apparently
New york ,could be team mates with frankie
BSR
Glad you sound so convincing.
We’re going to need all the help we can get to negotiate the next few weeks successfully, with league matches being the priority now.