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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jamesgang
My previous post was in a ‘Winston Wolfe’ voice-over!
Here was my other contribution for the day – sorry, sad mind.
Hrvatski Jim
14:14 on
25 June, 2015
Balde, Pukki, Bangura, Rasmussen, Lassad
The 5 Sorrowful Mysteries
Love cowiebhoy’s euphemistic ‘humans are becoming bigger’ line!
‘does my bum look big in this seat darling/Doc?’
‘Eh, aye. Cos when you stood up it came with you!’
;-)
HH jamesgang
Don’t swim in Philadelphia
Good night all
ohhhhhhh before I go .
on twitter
newclub trying to get the zombies excited about the petrofac cup draw on Monday(nae laughing at the back)
when this reply appeared on the post from an ALLOA fan”
You ready for another Petrofac pumping, Sevco? “
praecepta
I know. It was for me too. That made it even scarier!
HH jamesgang
Evening all, just before I hit the cot…….
cowiebhoy/WC iPad working normally now. :-))
BMCUW
There’s a philistine next door to me and he’s a Hun. Lol. Coat on. Hopefully somebody can explain that to out English and overseas veiwers. KTF.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Night Leftie
Your Mum sounds like a brammer of a lady.
HH jamesgang
Good night all
ohhhhhhh before I go .
on twitter
newclub trying to get the zombies excited about the petrofac cup draw on Monday(nae laughing at the back)
when this reply appeared on the post from an ALLOA fan”
You ready for another Petrofac pumping, Sevco? ”
Ps somebody also said young Janko has agreed terms.
We’ll see
Goodnight lefty
Weefrathe Tim good news techy problems solved
hope you are still well sir
HH
So are we prepared for CL qualifiers this season ?
I think we are a lot better prepared but still hoping for another signing before then as its really really important we get into group stages this season.
If we beat this Icelandic team can we sign players then b5 the las qualifier ?
Also if we get through this round who is our possible opponents ?
proudbhoy
We should be ok for the first round but it could get a lot tougher very quickly after that.
Possible opponents are mapped out on this site:
http://kassiesa.home.xs4all.nl/bert/uefa/seedcl2015.html
Off to sleep now – good night all.
I see I few on giving McGeady a mention, I attended a fault a few weeks back (BT) got chatting to the bloke and football got a mention as we had just drew with Ireland, turns out to be McGeady’s Uncle who says a return is in the works, initially a loan deal leading to permanent if all involved are happy, say’s Aiden has always wanted to return and his wife is keen to return home as well (Always helps I suppose) Would love a Hooper Return myself threw in for good measure!! HH
My first post on CQN, but an important one even at this late hour.
Been catching up on the various sites and blogs. Has there been any
discussion about the rumour that Park is also seeking to punt his shares??
praecepta @ 22:55
Courtesy of those useful (but expensive S/Es)……
…who will give ye the square root of a jam jar, but couldnae get the lid aff it!!
EE’s are a better deal!! :))
Like yer posts mate!!
HH
TC45
dena29
23:15 on 25 June, 2015
Goodnight lefty
Weefrathe Tim good news techy problems solved
hope you are still well sir
HH
Thank you so much kiddo, we are both well as I hope you and your family are. I hope the f#7%^%g k/o time change for our opener hasn’t blitzed your plans. Please tell me “no”. HH & KTF.
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Cot calling big time……….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Nighteeeee HH
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
Glibby mac
You are a hun
WeefratheTim
12:45 should still be ok as long as the ferries dont change
nightmare aaaaaaaaaaaggghhhh
Keeping the faith though
HH
Glibby McShameless
In answer to your post …….I’ve no idea
but welcome to the mad hoose
HH
Thecelt45
:-)
Off to bed – feel as if I’ve put in a shift at a design team meeting tonight!
H!H!
proudbhoy
According to uefa site we can sign up to 5/6 July cant remember which
HH
Aiden McGeady was born to play in the Hoops.
Would love to see it happen.
Praecepta
If Grace Jones is still shacked up with you I’m surprised and honoured we had your company for as long as we did this evening.
Night big stuff
HH jamesgang
Modern roof structure support pillars are rubbish …
el maestro
From Twitter. For you?
@TomSelleckCSC: Rumours of some English striker coming up to sign for us tomorrow. Need to go check out his YouTube clips. Gary Hooper anyone heard of him?
HH jamesgang
Gooodnight Timland
am at a Celtic doooo tomorrow night so will miss the music and Roy Croppie pics :-((((
Have my green and white attire all ready cant wait…………….
play nice ….
catch you all again on Saturday
HH
cowiebhoy-Thanks for asking for me last few weeks.I was out of order a few weeks back,so much so a poster said he wouldn’t be back.I was totally in the wrong ,and if these guys met me ,they would maybe know me differently.This site is for Celtic fans to enjoy,laugh,disagree ,eet for beer etc:).Hope the recuperation is on schedule,any issues re work get in touch mate.Hope to get my NEBOSH Gen Cert in August,looking to get a H&S Advisers gig …..a few guys looking out for me,working life Part 3 looms.Thanks again HH
Thanks dena 29.
Stars, yes, a hun who’s been going to Celtic matches for 61 years.
Night Dena
HH jamesgang
glibby mcshameless
23:45 on 25 June, 2015
Thanks dena 29.
Stars, yes, a hun who’s been going to Celtic matches for 61 years.
——-
Well if that’s the case you’re a very, very silly…..slightly lost…. Hun!
Welcome!
HH jamesgang
Glibby
61 years eh?
You do know if you take the number 61 and turn it around your get 16, add 90 and you get 1690
Proof positive if any more was needed that you are undoubtedly a hunny hun hun
Heading to my scratcher ( how you miss ACGR and his phrases :-))
Just catching up on a previous blog
Bournemouth have spent £8m on a left back, who Ipswich signed for £10k
Repeat
Bournemouth spending £8m on a player
Absolutely astonishing & frightening what Sky money has done to the football landscape
When you read this, I really sympathise with our Board and what they are up against
Hail Hail and Nytol
!!Bada Bing!!
This place is like the hotel california…….you can never leave..:-))
as long as you accept your failings I’m sure the other poster will respect that…..after all as you say its a Celtic blog and we are all after the one thing……whatever ‘ best for Celtic
Glibby McShameless
, yes, a hun who’s been going to Celtic matches for 61 years……. shamelessly keeping your options open…. :-))
definitely away now bhoys
HH
Wits
Or you could stick 19 on the front of it!
;-)
HH jamesgang
Night jamesgang
see what I mean hotel california
HH
Thanks for the welcome.
I’ve found the post. It was by “Succulent Humble Pie” on Phil’s blog @ 7.12 pm last night , so it’s probably been dismissed as merde.
Bada Bing
Just noticed your response
Welcome back, you are needed on the blog with your Celticness :-)
I will drop you a note in a couple of weeks, if not sooner, may need a Fire RA on our new site soon ?
Glib by
Welcome to you as well
Definitely off ooot
Hail Hail