Virgil van Dijk looks like a level-headed footballer, so I don’t think his game will be upset by his agent’s loose lips. He has enjoyed a remarkably successful first season at Celtic Park but any attempt by his representatives to create an earner this summer is likely to be inhibited by the three years remaining on his Celtic contract.
There is always a risk of serious injury, but short of that, Virgil’s market value will not diminish in the next 12 months and may even appreciate. He is in a completely different situation from Victor Wanyama and Gary Hooper, who glided into the last two and one year of their contracts respectively.
It’s a truism of football that those spending a nation’s the mineral wealth on football players tend to get what they want, but it remains to be seen if a handful of Champions League performances are enough to tempt this kind of approach onto the table. Great player though he promises to be, Virgil’s not been tested at the top level over a prolonged period.
Thanks again for all your support of the Mary’s Meals Malawi school kitchen project ahead of Friday’s CQteN St Patrick’s Day dinner. You can get involved here.
For whisky aficionados, we have a very special auction running between now and 12:00 on Friday. We have bottle No. 1 of a limited edition (291 in total) Craigallachie Telford’s Bridge, in a wooden box and presentation cardboard tube, whit an authentication certificate.
Bids are by email only to auction@celticquicknews.co.uk. This is a rare and valuable bottle, an opening bid of £100 is on the table. Shipping within UK and Ireland is included. Please include contact details and your bid amount.
Rest in Peace, Rose Theresa Brennan, who died yesterday, and our thoughts and prayers to Martin42 on the loss of his mother, for the difficult days ahead.
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NOT GOOD ENOUGH
Virgil wants to stay
;-)
R.I.P.
Rose Theresa Brennan
Better bet e/w the day.
Podium today for Twiston Davies in Champion Hurdle?
BMCUW
How the hell did you get time to type that lot and still claim podium?? :-))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
HAIL HAIL
Top ten from the Pilbara
THE EXILED TIM
12:16 on
11 March, 2014
From previous: you should have mail.
WeefratheTim
11:52 on
11 March, 2014
marspapa
The farm is Kypeview, they do scramblers now. I know the owner well. :-)))
Wee Oscar.
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Kypeview. I know it well. Not too far from my neck of the woods in the Glessart.
Paul sincere condolences to you and Martin 42
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace
Paul67 and martin42.
I’m very sorry to hear of this.
God bless.
glassford03
I know, HT has told me all about ye. We’re just past deadwaters towards Strathaven. :-))
Weefra HH supporting Wee Oscar.
Bang on Paul67…..
Virgil has not been tested over a long period.
His value is nowhere near what some people think at the minute.
Glad to have him for CL campaign next season.
Let’s not get carried away as the prospective buyers certainly aren’t at the minute.
His agent is just being ermmmmmm…..,an agent.
Thoughts & Prayers with all your family Paul.
MWD
weeminger
Everything I have sent you has been returned from both H and G mail.
HH
Glad to have him=will be glad to have him.
He will be punted if we don’t reach group stages.
Thoughts and prayers Paul.
Jamesgang
Paul67 and Martin42,
Condolences at this sad time.
TGSC
Sad news on your loss Paul and Martin.
May she rest in peace.
HH
Paul,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
May perpetual light shine upon her.
Weefrathetim
I regularly head up to Kype Reservoir with the camera so am out your way often. It’s a fantastic area. Took a lot of photos up High Kype Road last year and a few at St Bride’s Poultry Farm as well.
Too many photo opportunities in that area. You can look me up on Facebook for some of the photos if you ever have the time
Condolences to you both Martin & Paul and to all your extended family.
Paul67 / Martin 42
My condolences.
Hi Paul
Couldn’t agree more
Sorry to hear of your loss, Paul. Prayers will be said for you and the family.
Sincere condolences to the Brennan family, may she rest in peace.
AR
Paul
Deepest condolences.
Rest in peace
THE EXILED TIM
12:32 on
11 March, 2014
OK. I’ll use my other address. That would explain lack of response to my other mails.
I’ve been snivelling into my pillow, at the abandonement. :)
Paul 67-condolences to you and your family.
Paul67
Arsene Wenger bids for the whisky.
£100.01
Paul67 and Martin 42
Thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Condolences to you and Martin42.
My prayers go out to the Brennan family, RIP.
Paul67 and Martin42, sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers with your family
Mouldy67
Condolences on your loss, Martin and Paul.