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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The originalsadiesbhoy
I had first dibs on Mr Tibbs btw.;-)
So,the new strip…..
Not enough hoops in it-ignoring the rings in each band,it is more akin to last season’s Reading top than a Celtic jersey.
IMO,it is designed for the leisurewear market.
re kojo accent/ image im getting alf garnett with all the racist traits but none of the charm. although alfs other half was no tsd
I give up…….
54 Beats 44 @54Beats44 7m
That new Celtic strip with all those thin lines in a hoop- definitely based on strips of fuse wire in semtex bombs Terrorist Strip!
…oh
Gershon X
Canamalar
Re your proposed motions to the board.
Just my opinion but you are asking to much with your original wording.
As a matter of tactics I think you want to word a motion or motions which focus on SFA failure which the board can support or at least allow to go to vote without proxies swamping the question.
I will work on some thoughts and send them to you– though I am feeling bloody awful so it might be after the weekend…. but sooner if I can.
cheers
BRTH
Clearly we are going for a world record – most hoops ever on a hooped shirt.
BSR
How do I get a photo on here?
Big thank you to Pat for sending the CQN polo shirts through so quickly. Missed out on the golf this year but can still look the part.
Next game with Curly and everyone else will think I’m his son trying to dress like him!
BDO would like to sell another 2 or 3 thousand season tickets to ease some of the financial pressure at Edinburghs bigot dome.
Maybe Ticketus would like to help.
My Dear Kojo….
Did Ye Hear That Earlier This Week….
Your Islamist-In-Chief Stood Before A Crowd Of Two Thousand Irish Youth…..
And Called For “An End To Catholic Education In Northern Ireland”….?
Ah Scanned The Hallowed Pages Of This Sainted Blog…..
For A Reaction To This Outrageous Statement….
Not A Peep From Ernie Lynch,Corkie, Ena Sharples,Robert Tressell……Or George Galloway….!
What’s The Matter..?
Cat’s Got Their TONGUES..?
Can You Imagine The Furore On Here….
If George Bush Or Sarah Palin…
Had Made A Similar Statement….?
They Would Be Burnt In Effigy..
But Our Swivel-Eyed,Foamin’ Moothed Lefties…..
Are Totally Paralysed By Their POLITICAL CORRECTNESS…..
And Their ‘Anointed One’….
Can Say What He Will….
And They’ll All Swoon….An’ Tug Their Imaginary Forelocks In Obeissance..
Pinkety..?
http:/www.patheos.com/blogs/kathyschiffer/2013/06/obama-calls-for-end-to-catholic-education-in-northern-ireland/#comments.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
18:29 on 20 June, 2013
So,the new strip…..
Not enough hoops in it-ignoring the rings in each band,it is more akin to last season’s Reading top than a Celtic jersey.
IMO,it is designed for the leisurewear market.
*aren’t all sports tops including yankee football, baseball, hockey etc. Anyway no such thing as a bad Celtic top, some are just better than others.
BHRT
Thank you
Could all be a waste of time if the backing is not there but worth the effort if the cavalry come over the hill :o)
What a gloriously warm and sunny evening it’s been in old EK. Straw poll of Celtic folk I’ve spoken to re the new strip was 75% positive. Relieved that I am not the only one who likes it.
Eurochamps 67 – live from Hamilton
Its our top and as far as I can see its made of of lots and lots of hoops. I’m fine with it and will wear it with pride.
BSR
Where’s the big tongues?
Do you turn them down or leave them up and cool like I do?
Eurochamps67
Posers?
Shockeroony!
Virgil van Dijk is fluent in English!
HH!!
Good evening all.
Auldheid, your tweets are brilliant. How are you all tonight? The big Van Dyke (sp) looks the biz.
Weefra HH
Ok. Dijk. :))
Weefra HH
I like the new strip…….. I see the LL are saying we don’t like it …. Nothing changes….LOL
A young man named Penis Van Lesbian walked into the office of a Hollywood agent with his resume and portfolio in hand. “You have the very obvious good looks and excellent demeanor of an actor,” said the agent. “Tell me, have you had any roles that I might be aware of?”
“No sir” said the handsome young man.
“I dare say I know the reason why, with a name like yours,” said the agent. “That’s not a name that will go far in Hollywood. I’d love to represent you, but you’ll have to change your name.”
“Sir,” the very handsome actor protested, “My family has carried this name for generations and I will NOT change it for Hollywood or for any other reason.”
“If you won’t change your name, then I cannot represent you, young man,” said the agent. “Then I bid you a fond farewell — my name will NOT change. “With that, Penis Van Lesbian left the agent’s office, never to return.
Five years later, the agent received a letter. When he opened it, a check fell out. He looked at the check. It was for $50,000! He read the letter:
Dear Sir:
Several years ago, I entered your office determined to become an actor. You refused to represent me unless I changed my name. I objected, saying the Penis Van Lesbian name had been carried for generations and I left your office. I chanced to reconsider my hastiness and after considerable reflection, I decided to heed your advice and change my name. Now, I am a famous actor with many roles and known to millions, worldwide. I owe you a debt of gratitude, so please accept this check with my humble thanks, for it was your idea which has brought me such fame and fortune.
Very Sincerely Yours,
Dick Van Dyke
masty is neil lennon
18:30 on 20 June, 2013
The funny thing is they just dont realise how hilarious they look to everyone else on the planet :))
loonballs :))
Think the sevconians will survive long enough to have the Creditor’s property re-named to Tesco Direct ….????
Header at your own – risk
bournesouprecipe
can remember vividly getting one of them right on the inner thigh one winters morning.
canamalar1
More strength to you sir with your efforts.
HAIL HAIL
tallybhoy
18:53 on 20 June, 2013
I work for a Global Company and I was gobsmacked to discover that the vast majority of foreign folk speak English better than some of us ….!!!!
Charlotte Fakeovers@CharlotteFakes1h
The unveiling of the person behind the RFC Clip Art Invoices and various chats. 1. Invoice Chat 1 – May 2011 (cont) http://tl.gd/n_1rku8ng
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Charlotte Fakeovers@CharlotteFakes18m I was being generous, try April 2011. He’s lied here with regards to Data Room Access/Due Diligence info. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20074388 …
masty
Oooffftt those things, and red blaze pitches prevented many from living the ole dream.
Any Italian speakers on here . :))
can you please email Palermo and tell them how big a mistake they are making signing laugh at me ,on the word of Gattuso.
old pals act being took too far .
I know nothing about Palermo but shurley their fans dond deserve to be subjected to that streak of ****
Oh and IMO which is fairly naieve when it comes to shareholder meetings, I get your idea on focusing on the sfa, a few ghuys have commented we should but I’m wary that this will allow ambiguities about responsibility and we end up discussing the sfa’s responsibilities eh It lets the board off the hook, it’s our board who represent us, not the sfa.
Agreed we need to get the board accept there are issues needing addressed but let’s not forget, we are having to force the issue, having them pay lip service then do nothing is not the target, or is it ? Do you think lip service from the board will be enough to create a stir an make things happen ?
Proxies, TBBs point and exactly why we need expertise like yours and his on board :o)
Celtic [edit]
On 20 June 2013, Virgil flew to Glasgow for talks with Scottish Premier League champions Celtic after a transfer fee was agree’d between Eredivisie club FC Groningen and Celtic. As of 20 June 2013 no announcement has been made by the player or either club.
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p.s. Nike Friday
Whatever happened to the bhoy who posted in a spoonerism stylee? Very similar to an old music hall turn which i can’t remember right now:(
Jackson. “The reality is this one is possibly even worse because we have inherited a situation where we have no funds whatsoever. “We also have a large number of season tickets already sold. It doesn’t really get much worse than that.”
wee huns always trying to emulate their cousin’s in Glasgow…
bournesouprecipe
knee’s rid raw……
bournesouprecipe
remember the auld 50 pitches, at one time were black ash, a right windy day and you couldnay see the other teams goalie…