Likely summer signing number two, Virgil van Dijk, arrived in Glasgow this morning for a medical after terms were agreed with the player and his club, Groningen. The 6’4” player, who will be 22 next month, is a Dutch under-21 international.
Virgil is two weeks younger than Victor Wanyama and emerged into the Groningen team around the same time Victor pitched up in Glasgow, they have made almost exactly the same number of appearances for their respective clubs, 62 top flight games in total, in the case of Virgil.
62 games is an interesting figure. Enough to bed in, catch local scouts’ eyes and have well-travelled men from Glasgow watch several times before making a recommendation. Not enough to catch the eyes of less well-organised, but no less resourceful, scouts in the bottom half of the English Premier League, who Celtic now seem to compete for talent with.
If Virgil is the real deal, another couple of dozen games might have changed the competition for his signature.
Is there a 50-80 game window which can deliver sufficient evidence of a player’s talent, but not too much evidence, which evaporates the value gap? This hypothesis would be easy to test and if it holds would provide an interesting filter on the hundreds of names pushed to the club each year.
Have you booked for the Lions Roar event at Celtic Park tomorrow night? Last and precious opportunity to watch how the European Cup was won with the men who did the work. In short, priceless. Tickets available here.
Speaking of the men who won it, buy Heart of a Lion here:
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Just watching pointless on bbc 1
Contestant from glasgow reveals he is a football fan.
The quizmaster asks “Which team ? ”
“Glasgow rangers as they were… or now newco rangers ” replies the guy
Drummed oot the ludge the night son
Kojo 17:17 on 20 June, 2013
Unless you’ve had a quote from Jade Goody inked on you bicep – you can’t appreciate the beauty of body art I’m afraid.
Steinreignsupreme
at 17.38
Whits a Bicep?
Am Ah missing Sumptin?
Kojo
Still.. Laughin
TBB,
Been in touch with the trust and been advised, also if I stick to the rules of Plc the board really don’t have much choice in the matter, this is a right and they are responsible to the sharehders this is exactly why AGMs are legal requirements, but I understand there are strategies they can use to frustrate, however I hope they want my questions asked, if not why not eh
A Stor Mo Chroi
16:22 on 20 June, 2013
I watched what I considered to be a good movie the other day, it was called ‘The Way’.
It was about ditching your prejudices and breaking out of your cocoon.
Did you notice J Nesbitt doing his stick twirling (a la orange walk ).
Kojo 17:41 on 20 June, 2013
“Whits a Bicep?”
The ‘Popeye’ muscle on your arm.
And the wisdom of Goody is inked all over mine…
MurdochBhoy YermanfromMk
Cosmopolitan Accent, Pal.. All the Way.
Yes.. Ah did Go tae school in England.. Ah am a Bec’s Old Bhoy.
The Original Bec’s..
Howevahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..
Wiznae Born in ENGLAND… nor wiz Ah born in Any ITHER PART of the U.K.
Ah hiv .. THREE Different Passports..
Seriously, though,pal
Ah hiv an English Accent.. Sorta .. BBC..
Ah Know.. Hard tae Believe.. after awe this time in the States..
But..
Anyway.. Ah hope Ah hiv Sorta.. Somewhit… Kinda.. Mitigated yer Curiousity.
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
Diner Tec ?
Steinreignsupreme.
Ah could . go oan.. and Ask..
“Whit’s A Muscle?”
But, Ah won’t!
So ye admit tae hiving a Tattoo?
Very Brave of ye..
Ah promise that Ah wullnae attempt tae tease ye ,aboot it.
If you are Happy wi’ hivin wan. then . Ah am Happy wi’ you , being Happy.
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
I goty special “extendable” WATP tattoo when i though it stood for “what a total *****”
Jeez, am i embarassed now
the boy jinky
17:38 on 20 June, 2013
Just watching pointless on bbc 1
Deccy 11’s good humoured response: from RM
Right find out where he lives and works and we will f### s### up.
Kojo 17:55 on 20 June, 2013
I think you’d like it if you seen it – Goody’s best stuff written in Latin…
Home time.
Thoughts on the new home strip – poor poor poor. I thought they were susposed to consult a fans group before releasing a new kit? Bumble bee away kits now this. Don’t really understand how they can mess up a classic design.
If you have an English accent Kojo, why post in Scotspeak, it makes no sense unless you are just taking the p*** out of Scottish posters. I’m from Cork with a strong Cork accent, I wouldn’t mind other Cork people either posting in Corkspeak or having a bit of fun with the accent but I’d take a dim view of outsiders doing it.
Virg van Dijk has said it’s a jolly holiday with May – ree
John McKay has a blue tie shocker,nothing in headlines about a probable £2.5 mil signing.Last week big headline about Sevco signing some Goodwin fae Ecuador.
!!bada bing!!
17:53 on 20 June, 2013
Diner Tec ?
He used to chick young, many moons ago
Crushed nuts
Its totally out of character for da billy boys to seek out an honest zombie and get him to change his mind ;)
Kojo,
It’ll be Dick van Dyke’s accent in my head then.
Still intrigued as you’re an anomaly,you buck the trend. I find there is a distinct correlation between the distance a poster is from Glasgow and their agitated state with the board, the further the distance the greater their ire.
As I said earlier, you my friend are different.
So we have replaced the sieve with The Great Wall and the Big Dijk. Surely oot nickname should for Virgil should either be Tings or Tracey? FOB
Corkcelt
Sure , Ah kid aroon wi the Glesca Patois.
Whit’s the Maitter wi daein’ that?
Pal. Like Ah done tole ye..
Ah am A Whimsical Kinda Fellah..
An am . well’
Pixilated..
Naethin the Maitter wi’ being that.. eethyr.. Ah suppose.
You are far too.. Tense..
Ah am no oot tae Mak a fool of Anybuddy..
It’s .. Awe Jist in Fun.
Anhoo.
If Ah wrote in Ma Usual.. “All dressed up …Go tae Sunday Meeting”.. Fashion
Ah wid Bore Ye.. ( Even Mair.. that Ah dae Noo..).. Seems like.. Ah jist canny Please everybuddy.
Kojo
Still.. Laughin’
Sorry that should be Tibbs or Tracey! FOB. In interviews Virgil can say They Call Me Mr Tibbs!
Just in to say….
I’ve not had a Cellic top since – Bobo’s last season.
My favorite Top will always be the – MO’N Treble Top.
I think that the new one is very similar to the one the Celt’s wore in the Hampden Riot Final in 1980.
It looks ghood here – especially the long sleeved one worn by KC.
I hope the link works
Hail Hail
http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/celtic-new-strip-inspired-by-some-of-the-clubs-greatest-players.1371740306
Yeeeeesssss – it worked – Off oot – HH n GB
Has it ever been confirmed if Ken Dodd’s Dad’s dog’s dead?
Rumours CSC
BTW the new strip is pants. They’re not hoops they’re RINGS. They be running out to the admittedly excellent Super Furry Animals “Rings Around the World” wae that on thus further strengthening or Welsh connection.
Not sure about new top, having said that the
lassie love’s it , and want’s one……maybe
am just a old fart……fav top the one the
lion’s wore…..plain old green and white hoop’s
Gotta go, the Merrydown cider is going down well and I’ve dinner to finish.
Rest well everyone, see you all tomorrow, God willing.
I like the new strip.
It’s a Celtic one.
Recently returned to the soccer ball field resplendent in my retro black Adidas Samba.
There is no other choice.
EC67
Just keep an eye on Hearts Admin process and you’ll just how much deadco screwed the system
@JasCameron
MurdochBhoyYermanfromMk
Pal..
Let me Help ye oot a bit.
It seems that you are a Fairly new.. well..Newcomer tae this Hallowed Spot oan the Blogoshere.
Well..
Let me Hiv ye know.. if ye wull Allow me.. tae..well…Let Me hiv ye Know( whit?..ed)
that
Fur Years..here in the U.S. . .Ah wiz in the Entertainment Bizness..
And . Quite active and Successful. tae.
Ah still am.. Sorta Tangentially.
Ah no longer Perform.. but, Ma Bizness is still Show Bizness.. Connected..
So.. Naturally.. Ah canny help …
Coming across as being..
Not yer Usual Plain Vanilla Ice fae.. The Bluebird Café..that used tae..and mebbe. still is. Jist by the Jolly auld Queen’s Park.
Hope..that ye are are now beginning tae See where Ah am coming frum..because..
of.. where Ah hiv bin!
Nice Chatting.
Kojo
Still…Laughin
Just call our new centre back Mr. Tibbs
sidneypoitiercsc
Eurochamps67
This post is useless without pictures.
Boa tarde, from “Latin Spring” Rio.
The whole place here in uproar as people canny decide whether to watch the fitba or riot. Anyway, Japan v Italy last night one o the best games o fitba I’ve seen in a loooong time.
Am I right in saying that oor Efe is the first hooped hero to play in a Confederations Cup?
KevJungle
Techno geek……you’ll be going up stairs on the
bus next.
Raspberry-couple of guys on here similar in style…..
Gotta Desert…Bert.
Seeya
Kojo
Still..Laughin’
Tic van Dijk interviewed on “i’m John McKay” said all is required is medical ,which he is doing today.