Wishful transfer thinking, broken Hearts

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Celtic have been linked with a whole barrage of players over the last 24 hours, strongly linked in some instances.  While it is more fun to drool over players coming in than fret as existing players leave the club, I’m very sure that some of the reports floating around right now are the product of wishful thinking on the part of agents trying to place their players with a top European club.

For each player you read about, two others will be under consideration, and remember the golden rule, if players or agents are talking publicly, they are not talking to Celtic.  It’s easy to generate screeds of column inches for you, or your client, with a few well-chosen phrases.

Ukio Bankas statement this morning that current bids for the assets of Hearts which they hold security over, specifically Tynecastle Stadium, scene of Scotland’s most famous non-assault, do not meet their valuation presents real challenge to the club.  Hearts are a club capable of generating in the region of £10m.  Operating the club on a budget this size will be difficult, raising enough cash to satisfy Ukio Bankas might be impossible.

Unlike the situation last year with Rangers, when Craig Whyte secured an irrevocable undertaking upon liquidation to transfer Ibrox Stadium to Sevco 5088 Ltd, Ukio Bankas liquidators are unlikely to reject a CVA but accept a lower bid for Tynecastle.  Without a stadium, a Newco is unlikely.  The best Hearts fans could be faced with is going “Cap in hand”, as they sing down Easter Road, to Hibs, with a request for Newco to ground-share.

Wallace Mercer was ahead of his time. Flats, flats……….
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  1. Whats with the “who’s the guy in the suit” mania?

     

     

    He’s a very slightly podgy middle aged bloke wearing jeans with a suit.

     

     

    Not a footballer.

  2. ‘Scuse myhigorance, but who is the Lowry of whom you speak?

     

     

    Notthe painter….that’s Ian Black.

  3. !!Bada Bing!!

     

    17:58 on 29 July, 2013

     

     

     

    according to @celticrumours Millwall fans saying its not Lowry

  4. tommysbhoy

     

     

     

    17:54 on 29 July, 2013

     

     

     

    tontine tim

     

     

    hadnt heard that before about the station bar, no goats allowed in them now although i’m not from here it’s hun free most of the time even in dumbarton,celtic club is a bit cliquey tho h.h

     

     

    *I brought a plaque from a CSC across the Atlantic congratulating them on their new club, didnae even get a free drink.

     

     

    Lots of Irish settled in Dumbarton, Renton and the Vale due tae the minerals in the Leven which was important for the dye works. Bet you didnae know that EDB

     

     

    craft street csc

  5. TheOriginalSadiesBhoy on

    If its Shane Lowry then ne’s the guy with the lighter hair in the picture.

  6. Jeg er Neil Lennon-Greeninbingley on

    MurdochauldandHay

     

    18:04 on

     

    29 July, 2013

     

    Using the DBBIA’S stat formula Shane Lowry is 6ft 1.987698 inches tall that guy looks to weee :)

     

     

    Yeh, but Lowry was always playing around with perspective.

  7. TT

     

     

    Course I knew it:o)

     

     

    Been walking up the side of the Leven quite a few times recently from Bonhill bridge to Balloch. An enjoyable walk and the Leven is tidy for the most part boat wise.

  8. TheOriginalSadiesBhoy on

    He doesn’t look so tall because he’s wearing Jellied ‘eels.

     

     

    Hat, coat etc.

  9. Jim W(S)hite is sporting some set of gnashers

     

     

    Six slice of square sausage ….

     

     

    Just when one thought he couldn’t get any more ridiculous

  10. !!Bada Bing!! on

    16 roads-not wanting to go over old ground but not getting replacements for VW and Hooper for pre-season,is IMO a lack of forward thinking.

  11. Super scoreboard 1st caller “l am a seadon ticket holder at Celtic Park, they have sold wanyama they have sold Hooper, they are no bringing in players of the same quality” Too many theys for my liking. ..super scoreboard switched off.

  12. When 1 Cell Dalziel is talking sense and is the voice of reason then its time to switch off. So called Celtic ST holder, aye right, written off Boeriggter already and slagging team off. Keevins loving it and joining in.

  13. tommysbhoy

     

     

    17:54 on 29 July, 2013

     

     

     

    Station Bar McCafferty’s always made me laugh. Had a sign up no colours but with two Celtic buses leaving on a Saturday the pub was full of green.

     

     

    Funny when whoever was playing Dumbarton wandered in and was told no colours.

  14. Bobby Murdochs Ankle on

    In work, the radio’s on snyde, first 2 call………….o deary deary me.

     

    1st a plant, 2nd throwin out threats, they really are hurtin.

     

     

    O Ned Flanders still a fanny.

     

     

    Bma

  15. 'crushed nuts?' 'Naw, Layringitis!' on

    SSB is probably going to suffer a ‘betthatwan’sJack!’ Backlash. Not before time!

  16. ElDiegoBhoy

     

     

     

    18:09 on 29 July, 2013

     

     

     

    TT

     

     

    Course I knew it:o)

     

     

    Been walking up the side of the Leven quite a few times recently from Bonhill bridge to Balloch. An enjoyable walk and the Leven is tidy for the most part boat wise.

     

     

    *used tae walk fae the Lomond Road bridge doon tae the Rantin when I was 6 inchin (nae pun intended) doon there.

     

     

    Nice pleasant walk but don’t be thinking of taking a heidie in there :-((((

     

     

    Hope you managed tae pop intae the Doghouse, best pub in the Vale and Rantin.

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