22 Aug 2015 17:07:24
I assume Biton or johannson or both are about to be sold if rumours that Ryan Gauld is been loaned out to us? Either that or we will be playing a 0-10-0 formation.
22 Aug 2015 18:55:21
or perhaps the rumours are false.
22 Aug 2015 19:38:11
Which rumours is that? That either Biton, johannson or Griffiths will be punted along with VVW to highest bidder or that RG is a loan option?.
Celtic will have to qualify for group stages or PL will have the red light on in the shop window.
22 Aug 2015 20:30:38
I was talking about the rumour YOU said.
"if rumours that Ryan Gauld is been loaned out to us?"
I thought that was rather obvious.
22 Aug 2015 22:54:22
Going on past behaviour and Lawwell's previous comment stating that Celtic's budget is based on Europa league qualification would suggest that we don't need to sell.
Saying that I do believe VVD will be punted once our CL qualification is concluded. If this is the case, the 10-12M from this sale will easily balance our books and give us a good chunck to spend, if we choose to do so.
Therefore, I would be surprised if anyone of our other first team players will be sold, unless it is for an inflated fee.
Personally speaking, I don't mind our top players being sold, as long as the money is used to bring in other quality players for a lesser fee. This is part of the "moneyball" theory and is a good way to run a club if you get the right players in.
Finally I shall state that I reckon we will see a few more additions to our team before the window closes. The quality of those players will be based on our European fate. So let's just wait and see who comes and goes before passing judgement on this transfer window.
22 Aug 2015 23:08:07
I'm amazed you don't mind our top players being sold
23 Aug 2015 08:53:21
Bobbygall67. it's the world we live in. We need to sell. Not ideal, but a necessity.
23 Aug 2015 10:02:30
@Bobbygall67 - I didn't just say I don't mind our top players getting sold and you missed out an important part of what I said, which was I don't mind as long as the money is used to bring in other quality players for a lesser fee.