I hear from good sources at Celtic Park that despite Victor Wanyama declining to sign a contract extension since October last year, the player is an absolute joy to deal with. His professionalism is well rooted; there have been no “rolled out of the pub” emails about this guy, nor is there likely to be.
There are usually reasons why a player with the best part of three years left on his contract (as it was) declines a one year extension for dramatically better wages (Victor is on an entry level contract and was offered a top pay deal). We now know discussions were taking place for a proposed move to QPR last summer.
According to Victor’s agent, Celtic blocked the proposed move, costing the player £1m in wages. It could be argued that advising Victor to decline Celtic’s new contract offer also cost Victor a substantial sum.
Herein lies the problem. QPR were paying the kind of money that would make Louis XVI wince. Staggering sums were paid to players, well beyond their value. Despite this, those very same players are now readjusting to life as lower-division players.
The irony has escaped Vic’s agent, but the contract value proposed to the player during QPR’s pre-guillotine era made declining Celtic’s offer almost a year ago look like a good idea. The contract offered by saner-Southampton clearly pales by comparison, which will make the decision to sit on entry-level wages at Celtic for nine months look ridiculous. Of course people are getting irritated, there are questions to answer about the advice given.
My guess is that the agent needs to pull a big contract offer out of the bag. Victor is a special talent but Louis XVI-type offers don’t always come along in twos. If Victor goes, it will be to a club matching Celtic’s valuation and the money will come in handy. If he stays, Celtic expect to retain their top player for another two years. No one, and I mean no one, is distressed at this prospect, after all, Celtic sell when they choose to, not because they have to.
So the Daily Record have (for the second time, in case you’ve not been paying attention) dipped their toes into Charlotte waters. Items “leaked on to the internet, where they are openly available” have been used, without reference to source, and without concern for apparent legal consequence.
As far as I am aware, none of the owners of the material leaked have disputed their authenticity or declined permission for it to be used. Our media are a huge part of this story, they feature in galling terms in many of the leaked documents. The cry of legal probity was convenient, but has twice been shown to be nonsense by the Daily Record (who have been highly selective on who to target).
It is a huge story.
There are months of material waiting to be written about.
The Daily Record are doing what many said cannot be done, without consequence.
But, this one does not fit popular narrative, and is likely to cause the kind of schism Mme Guillotine did in 18th century France. Seek Truth, as someone once said.
Willie Wallace………… what can we say?
Willie came onto CQN last night before leaving for Australia today. This is a taste of what he said:
“I just wanted to come back onto CQN this evening to say my farewells as myself and Olive head back to Australia tomorrow. I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to all the Celtic supporters I have met during the past month, at book signing events, in supporters clubs such as Greenock and at the CQN Golf Day.
“Also to everyone at the Lions Roar event last Friday where Bertie stole the show as usual! I came all the way from Australia and I couldn’t get a word in! The 1254125 charity tells you everything you need to know about Celtic supporters.
What is amazing about this Celtic family of ours is that when you live at the other side of the world you still know that this is a special club with wonderful supporters. Then you come back to Scotland and realise you actually under estimated these things because Celtic is even better than you remember and the fans are truly amazing. The best in the world.
“To everyone on CQN can I say a very special thank you. I hoped that the book would go well and we’d sell a few copies but it was never about money – it was about telling my story. I arrived at Winning Captains house and was met by a mountain of books to sign – all ordered by the CQNers. I had to go back another day to finish signing and the mountain was as big as before! I’ve been avoiding him ever since!
To Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan – when I heard his name I thought that would be some round of drinks! He’s been great, helping make Heart of a Lion what it is – a really good Celtic book – and turning up at the CQN events and book signings.
“Thank you the CQN’ers.
“Thanks to the Celtic family and I look forward to our next trip home to Paradise.
“Hail Hail and all the best to each of you and your families.
“Willie Wallace
“Keep the Faith!
“Hail Hail!”
Willie, it has been an utter joy. Thank you.
Heart of a Lion:
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sipsini
19:18 on
26 June, 2013
valentinesday.
Work related… Are you a lower league footballer perchance ;-))
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Not a footballer………..but certainly in the lower league.
Dessy..,
Your on the sheet that’s why I was sure I responded, no one should get on the sheet without thanks, that was my datum, awe naw I’m failing even my own simple rules :o(
Canalamar, he abuses our reputation for hospitality and fair mindedness.
I doubt he has a Celtic minded molecule in his body.
Anyways, Federer on ropes against Ukrainian bloke.
Now that Willie has gone back to Oz…..
Can I point out that I have written 3 books …self-published on Amazon Kindle…..
Just thought I’d mention it….:0)…..
Dessy..,
I didn’t think I needed it you told me you’d sent it and a geezer with a very similar name appeared on my inbox.
I should know better :o)
I keep telling everyone out here
Assumption and presumption are a married couple, they are the mother and father of all f*** ups :o)
dbbia,
I’m thinking a paid representative
DBBIA,
God be with the days of reasonable debate, conducted in a civil manner, between kindred spirits.
The answer to those who one considers beyond the Pale, is to totally ignore their input.
Kojo especially often opts to indulge, in what he himself christened, The Big C.
He spelt out what he was doing, yet, some blithely walk right into it.
The other guy is here to totally disrupt the blog and should be completely sidelined.
The pity of him is that he is obviously an intelligent guy, so one wonders why he presents himself on here in such an antagonistic, unpleasant way.
We are a broad church and even Kojo, when he sticks to the fitba’ is usually interesting,..and that’s all most of us aspire to be when we post.
Off to watch Brazeel.
canamalar1
Fair point but in the absence of the CF stuff I think you have to say ” They appear not to have done, so it is incumbent …”
DBBIA
“I doubt he has a Celtic minded molecule in his body.”
Summed up perfectly.
HH
Roger Federer is the Andrea Pirlo of Tennis.
HereHeComes CSC
Canamalar
Am I correct in this analysis of what your plan is..
The SFA granted the now defunct Ibrox club a licence which they shouldnt have because of their tax problems
This licence enabled them to take their place in the Champions League
Had proper procedure been adhered to by the SFA ,the club formerly known as Rangers would not have received their licence,would not have been able to participate in the Champions League and Celtic would have taken their place and the extra financial windfall that participation entails.
You allege (maybe correctly I dont know) that the SFA knew Rangers didnt qualify for this licence and that therefore there was corruption and skulduggery and dodgy dealing afoot.
So Celtic were cheated by Rangers and the SFA.
So far so good (or bad I suppose)
Now your anger seems to be directed at the Celtic board,you are of the opinion that they stood idly by while the SFA and Rangers cheated the Celtic Football Club,its supporters and shareholders
So you will bring a question/motion/proposal/whatever seeking clarity about this “standing idly by” attitude
Is that the gist of it.
The bit I dont get and I dont think their is any point to is your idea to look for compensation from the Celtic Board/Major shareholders on behalf of the ordinary/small shareholder
Anyway feel free to correct me if I am wrong in any of the above
Hark At Harry Weasel’s Scrofulous Blue-Eyed Boy…..
A ‘CornerBoy’ Back In The Dae….
Jist Older And Greyer One Now…..
Mon the Roger..
Gordon_J backing Neil Lennon
12:37 on 26 June, 2013
Congratulations.
Auldheid,
Disagree, either they done it and ignored the result or they never done it.
I think I need to forget “appear” there are legal requirements if these have been ignored, then that need to be identified.
If they have not been ignored, issues have been uncovered then buried that is corruption illegal and requires addressed, if our “custodians” are aware of this then we need to know, what’s the point of declaring our ethos then party to this stinking cesspit.
I seriously hope arses are covered here.
If Roger Federer can float through life admired for his fleet of foot and ballet like grace, why can’t Mo Bangura?
Evening Bhoys & Ghirls
Still time to register for the CQN footie predictor, if not done so to date. 46 CQNers on board so far! Close to hitting the magic 50!
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HH
CRC
Mrs Federer is wearing a Judy Murray face.
Brazilian and Scottish poverty ain’t wildly different but as Brazil has a population of 190 million it’s reasonable to assume it’ll be many generations before Scotland produces a Neymar
Federer delays Brazil v Uraguay kick off
Aaaahhh, that was a long, but fruitful, day at work…now to read back and ‘see’ what’s happening….
3 epl teams mentioned in first 2mins
makes ye want tae switch aff
A bit confusing, with the ref and Uruguay both with black shorts and socks.
The Bhoy Jinky
From earlier.100%
Federer’s in trouble
canamalar1
19:57 on
26 June, 2013
Auldheid,
Disagree, either they done it and ignored the result or they never done it.
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My point is if they never done it you cannot say that they have done it”
My form of words avoids that contradiction without impacting on the rest. We both “know” they done it but withour proof it is but an opinion.
As old Albert said “I believe in intuitions and inspirations…I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.” Einstein.
thomthethim-
If it helps- the ref’s Chilean!:-)
Federer out
no
Roger and out
Roger Federer, a great champion…….end of
a era…….time wait’s for no man.
he’s oot
Federer oot
yes he is
Wee Maria and wee Roger in same day
Bhoys & Ghirls
I have replied to everybody that has sent an email re CQN predictor, so please check your junk/spam mail and if still not received send me another mail.
HH
CRC
bsr
I tried and tried and could come wiff nuffink – v. funny
HH
That’s the four potentially most difficult opponents for Murray are now out. Nadal, Federer, Tsonga & Cilic.