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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YASS !!!!!
Rumour reaches us we are about to break our transfer record. We don’t quite believe it either but we’ve shared it.
tonydonnelly67 11:44 on 30 July, 2013
“Did Sevco get there safety ticket for that stadium they play for?”
Not yet. No pre-season games there so far.
TWEET FROM ETIMS
Finnbogasson or Voeseen
Paul67 et al
“Young Chelsea star in Glasgow Court facing charges of dangerous driving, driving without a licence, without L plates and without insurance…..”
No, no, no, for the Herald it is “Ex Celtic youth footballer in court…”
Presumed innocent of course and Islam Feruz, has plead not guilty, but regardless these are not positive developments in this young man’s life. Not good at all.
Bt
From earlier this morning
I have met your father… didnt know you had another three of him ;)
WGS
Didn’t think Doyle would cost that much!!! ;-)
Kayal,
Finn or Jelle
Who you going for?
Break our transfer record?!
A £6 million+ singing?!
Sack the board – all this CL money must have gone to their heads!
HH!!
Morning everybody. Can one buy tickets from the Celtic shops in Glasgow for the game tomorrow? Hoping to go as plans have changed. Help would be appreciated.
Celtic Mac
I know this was well discussed on the blog at the time and divided opinion, but the timing and manner of his leaving put a question mark against the boy, for me anyway.
@RhebelRhebel: Looks like one medical taking place at the moment and one to follow shortly afterwards. From the good man @RudyFizzle
WGS
11:54 on 30 July, 2013
I thought Finnbogasson had 5m euro (£4.3m) price tag so doubt it would be him. Not sure how much Vossen would cost.
Most likely a load of rubbish from Etims. What’s their rumours record like?
Kayal33
Would Spurs pay around £8m or £9m for Forrest IF Bale goes tho? Would or could we knock that back?
Just putting it out there.
Stokes? Depends who comes in to be fair. I would certainly keep Stokes but we need to get some players signed up on new deals. Samaras, Ledley, Stokes.
LB
Livi,
They just signed the winger from Twente. Decent player. Think he would replace Bale.
LiviBhoy
11:57 on 30 July, 2013
Yes we could & yes we should. IMO.
Getting Ledley on a long term deal is a must. I’d look to extend Lustig as well.
Even if you have a policy of buying in cheap, developing and selling on at profit, you still need a core of players who will be there for the longer term. We have Brown, Mulgrew & Samaras and if we could add Ledley & Lustig to that (thought Wilson may have been one as well) then the stability is there.
Hosiner perhaps?
Guidetti?
Or possibly somebody who has not been mentioned before?
HH!!
Twisty : if you’re around, gone for the following:
13:55 – Blue Surf
15:05 – Caspar Netscher
15:40 – Clowance Estate
16:50 – Copperwood
Tally Ho!
T4
WGS
Fair point. Just wondered if anyone thought Forrest would be sold if a massive bid came in. I hope he stays. I think the Bhoy will get better and better.
LB
@BroganRoganTrev: Don’t want to be precipitous but there is a rumour about that more than Dirk is undergoing a medical… & that the second one is a stunner!
steinreignedsupreme
11:33 on 30 July, 2013
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I meant the immediate spend needed to make up for years of ‘cuts’.
I think that since Ashley cannot begin to recoup his £300m loans from NUFC, a team playing in one of the richest leagues in the world, I can’t see him sink the thick end of £70m for no return in Scotland. Even for a ‘Newcastle born billionaire’©jangle Jackson, that would be an act of stupidity bordering on lunacy.
Kayal33
I think Ledley will fancy a move back South in a few years but we need him signed up in the mean time.
Matthews is another I would like to see sign a deal and possibly a record contract for the new club single! Hahaha
We have some very good footballers and if we add a quality front man I reckon we are in for a better season than last year.
LB
Burgas Hoops
thanks pal.
Purchased as I’m outside the Uk and Ireland.
LiviBhoy
11:28 on 30 July, 2013
‘crushed nuts?’ ‘Naw, Layringitis!’
Newcastle will drop like a stone without Ashley in charge!
LB
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Please let it be so :)))
tonydonnelly67
southampton to nottingham 3hrs
glasgow to nottingham 4hrs 30 mins
all depending on time of travel
m 1 from j 23 – j28 hell at wrong time of day :-)
H.H.
Albion’s James Ward on BBC:
Unfortunately, there was a decision that didn’t go our way,” he said. “Which I think was a hand ball across there at the start of the move that led to the first goal, which the referee’s told me it’s an accidental hand ball.
“I didn’t know we had them in football, but apparently we do.”
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Well you do now!!!!!(if you’re playing sevco)
For the last time from me.
Go you know you can do it :))
sannabhoy
Bhoys and Ghirls ,
Begging bowl time – not for money but an hour of your time .
We’re looking for volunteers to help with a Bucket Collection before the first league game of the season on Saturday 3rd august against Ross county .
As you know this is a 5:15 ko so it causes us (the fans) some issues but also gives us the chance to collect some well-needed funds to help us keep bringing kids along to Celtic Park.
So , if you’re interested AND can spare an hour or so pre-Match , can you drop me a line to contactus@thekanofoundation.com ?
Also, could someone do me a favour and re-post this every 4-6 hours or so if I don’t get to it myself ?
Hail Hail
Sanna
This potential stunner of a signing has to be Robbie Keane. Been ages since we have been linked to him.
LB
Bog or, thanks mate HH
Joe Ledley has convinced Gareth Bale that Madrid isn’t so great …
Bognor
God Almighty these rumours are doing my head in. All I am pre-occupied with is getting over the Elfsborg tie. We really need to be up for it, big time to-morrow night. We are well capable of beating them but this tie is no gimme.
new article posted.
Could it be Pirlo? Hmmmmmmmmm
Glendalytonsils
Genuine questions were asked on here about his attitude, and as you say the manner of his leaving. And of course it is not just him, how many young footballers fail to make the grade because of a lack of dedication and professionalism? Answer way too many. Make the appearances on the pitch, not in the dock!
theoriginalsadiesbhoy
10:01 on 30 July, 2013
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Kayal33
11:57 on
30 July, 2013
WGS
11:54 on 30 July, 2013
Most likely a load of rubbish from Etims. What’s their rumours record like?
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I still get slagged for the Wiltord & Berkhamp rumours that Etims had in the past
HH
Scottish fitbaw really has turned into one big game of snakes and ladders & thankfully the good ghuys are romping it! Off you pop down to Division 3 diet Huns you won’t be missed karma has arrived. John Wilson etc this is for you’s please don’t have nightmares! :0)