Here’s how it works. Celtic tell agents the profile of players they are looking for, who subsequently send their client’s CVs and DVDs back. If one fits the profile (for example: a central defender, with pace, wage budget £X, transfer budget £Y), then he is retained for consideration.
Some retained for consideration make it onto ‘the list’. Celtic actively pursue these players, usually more than one per requirement, as they know how deals can fall through. If players start to drop off the list, either because they have not performed to standard when scouted, or Celtic’s approach is declined, names are added to the list from those retained for consideration.
That ‘retained for consideration’ folder generates more advertising revenue than anything else in football. Lots of people are incentivised to link a name to Celtic (or many other clubs). The agent can legitimately tell a journalist he’s spoken to Celtic about a player, the journalist can then trail the transfer saga for weeks, its rise, climax and last minute hitch, will generate millions of hits. This is called Click Bait, you are the target.
Consider the near certainty of the reporting that Jelle Vossen was about to sign for Celtic. The Genk striker matches Celtic’s criteria in several areas: he’s a striker, they will be able to afford his wages and transfer fee, they have received information on him. Hundreds of articles have been written on this basis alone, generating thousands of pounds of advertising revenue.
The problem is, Jelle Vossen isn’t on ‘the list’. His CV is stuck in a folder somewhere at Lennoxtown, not currently under consideration. Celtic are not actively pursuing his services.
Danny Wilson? Never made it onto the list. His agent got a courteous response “months ago” when first asked if there was interest. Danny’s CV is in the same folder Jelle’s is in. When I spoke to a senior source at the club yesterday, the player is so far off radar, the source couldn’t even remember Wilson’s name when I asked about Celtic being rejected in favour of a newco.
The PR behind the message sent out with Wilson’s signing was inspired. Some of the reporting was shameful. The days of being able to twist a story against Celtic without consequence are gone. The BBC recanted one story (at the insistence of reporter Alasdair Lamont). Sky Sports News gave Neil McCann a stage for utter guff on Wilson rejecting Celtic, while much of the print and online media quickly moved on, not caring one way or the other.
The episode reminded me of the almost universal line the media took the day Neil Lennon resigned – unhappy at Celtic’s transfer budget, apparently. This message was never attributed but it was reported so widely, you could trace the manipulation. We even had the Usual Brigade of ex-Celts ready to express their disappointment at the club’s financial decisions. Economic illiterates, to a man. The story was nonsense and almost certainly came from the same source as Wilson’s rejection.
There are strikers on Celtic’s list, but if the agent’s talking to the media, chances are, he’s not talking to Celtic anymore.
Here’s a Bob Dylan singing Like a Rolling Stone, especially for Neil McCann. How does it feel………?
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Winning Captains
Any update on the young newclub player ?
I grew up thinking Patrick MacNee was Oasis’ chauffeur.
praecepta
Thanks for that, that sounds about as far as it went. We are fine for now, but you never know. If we need it we will build it.
angelgabriel….
No prob mate, I’m always a bit wary about posting from hun sites on CQN, I edited the sweary word ;)
Bicuspid
Yes , on my iPad, and my windows phone, going to try get it on my kindle fire, but would not be able to tell you how I managed it, there lies my problem , canny ever mind what I do on these things
Oops, sorry, bmcuwp
cowiebhoy…
I’ve enjoyed reading your posts during your layup…Ya roaster ;))
Cowiebhoy
22:10 on
25 June, 2015
This is a fact. As a wean I remember this story because my brother worked for MDW on the project.
When the original South Stand was built the H beam through the South Stand was something to behold…. until it started bending. The “engineers” came up with a solution whereby temporary vertical pillars were put in place when a game wasn’t taking place.
That solution is still there. Take a look. The pillars come down to ease the pressure on the roof, and are raised for matches.
The stand has been there for a long time now, and must have returned the investment.
It is time for the whole thing to be fixed. The front of the stand should also be extended forward to allow team coaches to be parked within the structure for European matches and visiting teams. For domestic games the Celtic players should walk up the Celtic Way.
Doing the Celtic Park tour tomorrow with my dad. Belated Father’s Day gift and taking LB Jr. Special day ahead.
LB
Cowiebhoy
I know that some projections/costs were examined (via S/E pal) – however don’t think they could ever make them stack-up (re: additional income .v. repayment time period). That said – EPL entry might have swung it (especially in today’s market).
Big problem at the time was land plots (constraints) in and around CP – see ‘horse-trading’ around car-park/ school/ Emirates etc. Was doable but don’t think it was cost effective; in the short to medium term (maybe even longer) and if you look at today’s attendances – was probably wise to shelve.
leftclicktic
Didn’t know for sure when I read your post so checked and I can exclusively reveal that the boy who is a Bhoy anyway has now signed for Celtic thus depriving them of their most promising youngster. Reluctant to use names as we are talking about a young player, a young Celtic player!
COWIEBHOY
Aye,TBJ on the pulse as ever!
You do know that when you go back to work,the workforce will have changed the locks?
BERN
That’s why I don’t bother wi apps and stuff. If they call it a smartphone,I reckon that’s a hint-it’s smarter than me,leave well alone!
Winning Captains
Thank you sir
That’s all I needed to know,and I perfectly understand.
death by a thousand cuts :)))))))))))))))))))
Happy with the news CSC
Sipsini
In the words of SOAL
Love :-)
Paisleybhoy
I have watched them operate a few times from the Skybox (used to get in there when Audi had the box, my brother works for Audi)
Praecepta, I agree with that, was there also not an issue with the overhead cables, and cost for moving ? Which has actually now been done with the new Emirates and road set up
Winning Captains
I just tried going in again through News Now, articles still dropping out, something to do with a fault on loading is the message ?
BMCuWP
Aye he was :-)
Been doing some work from home, opening a small manufacturing site in Stirling, so getting things set up for this
Hail Hail
Have we signed “Slim” Saidy………?
Bada Bing
Hope your still looking in, and get posting again
When I get back to work, will drop you a note, will be looking for some support in Stirling :-))
Hail Hail
livibhoy
Hope you all have a great day .
COWIEBHOY
Jee-zoh,man. Put yer bliddy feet up!
At my place,if yer off sick,no work is expected or accepted. Having said that,I’ve only been off once in the last eight years. Flu. The miseries. Felt terrible,took a day off. Back the next day and made everyone else miserable. Which worked for me.
Cowiebhoy
The Bunnet had to pay for the relocation of a three-phase high voltage AC transmission tower that ‘tracked’ over the current LL Stand……………
He was further upset that plans were afoot by SSEB/Scottish Power (Environmental Policy) to have these ‘eye-sores’ replaced by underground cabling – unfortunately not pre-opening of the rebuilt CP.
The Wee Mhan loved a barney with officialdom! :-)
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Funny the difference between a curious observer and an Engineer.
I figured the two moveable beams in the south stand – that swing up to join the barrier wall between the front and rear stand and the roof – was there to stop the roof being blown off.
Never crossed my mind that they were there to stop the roof falling down.
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I’m not sure the recipe is any different, but somehow, along with some curry goat or jerk chicken, it just tastes better than anywhere else… then, of course, eating it while sitting on a gorgeous beach in Jamaica, watching the beautiful women and the jamaican sunset may have had something to do with it too!
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I’m sure there must be a greggs in Saltcoats?
WhatMoreD’yaWantCSC
HH jamesgang
Players for the jack n offski…
Stokes
Boeriggter
Balde
C.Mcgregor
A.Matthews
Frdjohnsson
Zaluska (already away)
John Herron (already away)
Squad trim’in at its bestest.
cowiebhoy
We’re on the iPad issue. Should have it nailed shortly…
Stokesy must stay
TBB
Being pedantic
These 2 roof structure support pillars, swing down (controlled by a hydraulic power pack) :-))
Hail Hail
TBB
Right on both counts – anchorage during constant inclement high-winds (but ok for short periods – 2/3 hours match-time) and lateral stress over a prolonged period (sagging in the middle).
Courtesy of those useful (but expensive S/Es).
Winning Captains
Thanks, just trying to help :-))
Bern
You’re not mad pal. Well you might be, but you’re not alone with the techie issue.
My iPhone updated today and I refreshed the CQN shortcut/icon/ thingie which then insisted on taking me to the song on YouTube!
Auld Praecepta nattering on like he knows about construction. I had to help him and Oldtim with their mecanno set in the BV one night! Don’t listen to a word from him about his giant beam!!!
Sips – interesting article you posted from the FOD equivalent of P67. Too little analysis, too late, too many stupidos constitute the vast majority of their follow following. Good.
Leftie and Lennybhoy. Agree ref the good runs into space that scepovic makes. Oh for a Gauld to find him. What a miss that was.
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HRVATSKI JIM
Sadly I avoid apps,being a technophobe. But I think yer onto a winner.
(Especially wi the smiley thing!)
Hrvatski Jim
Excellent work my friend
JAMESGANG
What you moaning about?
It’s a classic song,ya bliddy philistine.
(Hastily signs up for HARVATSKI JIM’s smiley app)
jamesgang
Watch it kiddo or you could find yourself propping-up the new Forth Crossing – as foundation infill………..
:-)
Bobbio
I giggled out loud!
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praecepta
I giggled again. Slightly nervously it has to be said!!!
HH jamesgang
cowiebhoy
Yes, appreciate that. We need the feedback to iron out the probllems. It works fine on my iPad incidentally!