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Timely boost as Mackay-Steven signs pre-contract

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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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  2. pedrocaravanachio67 on

    VP

     

     

    Whit wan?

     

     

    The upbeat nick cave number? I think it might be a bossa nova :-)

  3. BGX on

    Owen 1965 Scottish cup final at hampden…my first game ever….allways nervous at the place….i love it …its the home of everything we fought/fight against….i love it….

  4. OmaCelt on

    Still snowing here in Omagh.

     

     

    I must switch on my undersoil heating on.

     

     

    I would hate to have slush in the front garden the morra.

     

     

    Omagh will be green and a little less white.

  7. Bhoylo83 on

    Tbh

     

     

    I’ve always found it strange how generations see players differently

     

     

    Growin up Peter Grant was a hero in our house

     

     

    To us he epitomised what playin for Celtic was all about

     

     

    Ps. From my moniker u will see i was born i 83.

     

     

    Those that experienced the ‘good times’ dont know how good you have it

  16. pedrocaravanachio67 on

    bhoylo83

     

     

    Ffs yer a pup :-)

     

     

    Always good times being a Celtic supporter…..even during the barren times.

  18. kdc on

    I hope all who go on the first return safe and sound.

     

     

    Seen too many life’s lost ruined or changed forever after a moments senseless violence. There will be more than a moment on the first.

     

     

    Stay safe lads, g’night

  22. OmaCelt on

    Bhoylo83.

     

     

    Too old for that carryon.

     

     

    The old slow boat from Belfast has taken it’s toll, getting back to Omagh at 4 in the morning.

  26. Bhoylo83 on

    Pedro

     

     

    I know… sometimes i think im the youngest CQNer!

     

     

    Im just glad i tend to like all the music you guys listen to

     

     

    Roxymusiccsc

     

     

    B-)

  29. Gerryfaethebrig on

    bhoylo83

     

     

    23:36 on 16 January, 2015

     

     

    Are you from Chapelhall or surrounding area ???

     

     

    Peter the Pointer was also a hero of mine when I was younger, then I realised how much Paul McStay carried him but Peter lived the dream and when he pulled on the hoops at least he tried a lot more than a lot of imposters that followed him

  30. pedrocaravanachio67 on

    gordon64

     

     

    Aye, I hear ye……

     

     

    I don’t know what it is, but when I think about VP, I’m transported back tae ma old hoos in Johnstone on a Saturday night waitin for the val doonican show tae come on :-)

  31. Billy Bhoy on

    Hi Guys

     

     

    I came home earlier on the Glasgow to Alloa train (departing at Lenzie), Full of zombies singing their full repertoire. I assumed they had lost 5-0 judging by their behaviour. Stunned to come home to find that the match was abandoned at 0-0.

     

     

    BTW to be fair, i sat beside 3 young guys with hun scarfs who were cleary embarrassed with what was going on.

     

     

    I’m just posting to say that if any of you are going to the LCSF be very careful. Personally, I wouldn’t leave the house that day.

     

     

    There almost certainly be fatalaties and it won’t be on their side!

  34. MurdochauldandHay & Wee Oscar on

    pedrocaravanachio67

     

    23:12 on

     

    16 January, 2015

     

    murdochauldandhay & wee oscar

     

     

    Cheers for getting the info via BMCUWP’s to me earlier.

     

     

    Much appreciated.

     

     

    ———————————————-

     

     

    No probs mate just found out today

  40. excathedra44 on

    bournesouprecipe

     

    23:12 on

     

    16 January, 2015

     

     

    Nicely put,and believe me I actually agree with most of that sentiment…………however having probably shared a terracing many times with your family members departed,its in my DNA so despite the sensible ( and safe ) approach I cant help it,I need to be there.

     

     

    The important thing is supporting the team in a variety of ways, none more important than the other.

     

     

    Off to Hamilton tomorrow hoping for a win,more concerned about Plastic and irregular and illogical Celtic lineup than I am about Hamilton,given a proper selection we should be OK.

     

     

    PS Remember 2 years ago I said we should have sold Forrest and Hooper when hot,going rate was a total of £6-8m and buy Russell and GMS going rate £1.5m.

     

     

    We would now have 2 active players and circa £6m in the Bank.

     

     

    Cant understand how our Business men operate.

     

     

    Take care. Night.

  41. BIG-CUP-WINNERS on

    Gerryfaethebrig

     

     

    I always feel that Peter was given a raw deal by us.

     

     

    Remember when he first came into the team ? He was a good player and had more than a little skill. Often wondered if his game was changed to compliment The Maestro.

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