Celtic Rumours Archive January 15 2013

15 Jan 2013 23:16:32
ed can you tell me on the 17th jan (this thursday) can i take my 5 friends season tickets to ticket office to purchase 10 tickets for juventus game as they cannot make it due to work . ? i know its 2 tickets per season ticket just wondering if you can find out for me ! :)

thanks {Ed007's Note - I don't see why not. Wouldn't it be three tickets per ST? You are allowed an extra two.}

Yeah sry that's what i mean my 5 mates all have there's ST juve ones and wanting 10 more, 2 per ST, so i am going in and cuing at 5am :D no joke !
with the 5 ST and 500cash :D {Ed007's Note - It should be fine then, you're not doing anything wrong unless you are selling them for more than face value.}

They are telling the suppoters clubs that its 2 tickets per person regardless of how many ST you have . This made our members very angry as we bought an extra 20, 3 match packages . We were told if you went in with 30 ST you would NOT be getting 60 tickets .

CelticMatt

Ed i don't know if i've got my maths all wrong here but if each season ticket holder is allowed another 2 tickets each then where's everyone going to sit ?? For that to work we must only have 20'000 season ticket holders

Gary

It's a first come first serve basis, you are only allowed 6 tickets per costumer regardless of how many season tickets you have.
CoatbridgeBhoy

I got an email today about it and it says Please note, there will be a limit of six tickets per visit made to the Ticket Office and website, or per call to the booking line - i.e. you can only buy for three season ticket holders in one transaction.

15 Jan 2013 13:20:03
Ed, have seen the name Marko Scepovic linked with us on a few sites this morning. You have any news on him?

Terrible Beauty {Ed007's Note - Sorry it took so long to answer TB, I have been waiting on someone getting back to me all day. I don't know where it has come from or whether there is any truth in it, sorry mate. If I hear back anything about him I will let you guys know.
But wasn't that the name of the player who scored against us when Partizan Belgrade put us out of Europe and Dziekanowski scored four goals??}

Good young player ed it was his father sladen who played also for partizan

Yeah, it was this lads Dad who scored.

TerribleBeauty

Thats a relief considering we got rid of Dziekanowski 22 year ago come to think of it is he still floating about the savoy ?? lol

15 Jan 2013 21:59:23
Had this debate with my brother- in what order would you rank Celtic's strikers in terms of ability?

For me:

1.Hooper 2.Samaras 3.Watt 4.Lassad 5.Stokes 6.Bangura 7.Miku

G93

Prob agree with you on current form, however I was impressed with Bangura tonight. Defo seen some positives in his performance tonight especially his work rate. Ian L

Miku our worst striker in terms of ability? Nonsense. He hasn't settled and may not have the stomoch for our game but you can't question his ability. He scored twice in the Bernabau last season, players with little ability don't achieve that

LM67

Sammy no 1 for me. Takes defenders out of the game, has pace, height and is a little more willing to pass than he was a few years ago. Hooper at two, and Watt at three, just on potential.

Melb Bhoy

I agree with the order of the OP but i would like to see miku and stokes moved on

Celticthomas

Youve just opened a can off worms with that question 1.hooper 2.samaras 3.watt 4.miku 5.stokes 6.lassad 7.bangura

Hooper, samaras, stokes, watt, miku, bangura, lassad

15 Jan 2013 20:18:32
Watched the game tonight, pretty full affair as to be expected, good to see Mo get on the scoresheet though, pleased for the lad.

Anyway, has anyone heard what's happening with Miku? Lad never really got a chance/had a chance. Never deserved the 7 jersey, that was a joke!

See anyone that keeps doubting Miku...i haven't got a clue why man.
The guys been labelled a reject and a dud but see tbh we have hardly seen anything!
He might still be getting there with our culture but a thought he was great against benfica and barca, I think the lad just needs a run of games in the team to get upto speed and I think he will score goals.
Big John hartson went 14 games without scoring at one point, a 6m signing at the time so it comes to even the best of strikers.
We di have alot of forwards but I would personally have, (Hooper, stokes, samaras out left, lassad miku)

Mckendrybhoy

15 Jan 2013 20:06:25
I don't know if it's just me guys, I've heard so many say stokes is an spl player. Imo we need an spl player, some of our squad are only interested in the champions league, so in that sense he is valuable to us, as we cannot take the title for granted. He has saved us before and has a good scoring record. I think he deserves a chance before bangurra as stokes has proved himself.

Now that there is less pressure in the league without the unwashed, really think we should let Bangura get a few games strung together. Lets be honest, we will win the league but this guy won't get anywhere without games. We have enough quality to 'cover' him if games are slipping away but I say give him 5-8 games on the bounce for say first 60 mins. He may surprise us.

Its no coincidence that Celtics goals for and Hoopers league form has dipped since Stokes injury ...Hope he gets his chance again ....Some people getting too wrapped up in what the MSM think ....TTTS

If you guys watched the game today you will see his problem. That is he had a great chance to pass the ball to 2 players in the box when we had out numbered them and he decides to shoot from a bad angle and 80 feet over the bar no where near the net. Only a friendly yes but he has done this a lot and what is the problem in his game for what if he always goes for glory instead of a garenteed goal and costs us a cup? Or cl game? Would you still like him, good player but too selfish and complains too much

I will always respect this guy! For the 1 fact he saved neil lennon his job!! Ive got my strong nationalist views and so has he! I feel succulent lamb mob has bounced on the fact that he has family friends in an so called organisation! And made a mountain out of a mole hill, for me stokes can score goals no current has the ability to!! Ideal replacement for hooper !! Imho! Hail hail botjuve! Jamieb

Couldnt agree more mate, stokes is a 20 goals a season striker and he brings the best out in hooper. He could get 10 invaluable goals before the end of the season for us to ensure the title, he has to be played before Bangura, Lassad and miku IMO.

Nickybhoy

15 Jan 2013 18:02:23
I know ill prob get shot down here but a guy on my facebook met neil lennon at Birmingham airport about 5pm I know celtic are playing tonight but find it strange why he would be there ?
McGrath 69 Glenboig

It was in the papers the other day saying he is attending a Coaching seminar

Lennys at an Elite Management Course, with the best and brightest managers in Europe, somewhere in England this evening. Cheeky Bhoy

He is not in Spain...watching Birmingham and Leeds match for signings etc

He, s going to birmingham v leeds to watcc becchio

Dessybhoy {Ed007's Note - He isn't in the Leeds squad tonight..}

I Think He Was Back For 150 Year Anniversary Of The F.A Were All Managers Were Invited Including Jose M But I'm Not 100%

Goldenbhoy

He also said he wouldn't be with the squad the full time as he would travel about to look for potential new signings,

15 Jan 2013 21:48:23
Big Johan took charge of the game tonight Lenny was at some coaching thing MickL

He's coming out of retirement. havin' a run-around with Villa.

15 Jan 2013 17:06:21
Disappointed we haven't gone back in for Maor Melikson or Helder Barbosa. Melikson wants a British and Wisla Krakow would accept around £900k, Barbosa's agent also said he'd accept a move to Celtic.

That should say British club***

Who would you drop for those players that's the thing we are packed with midfielders m8

I would accept a move to Celtic too but it doesn't necessarily mean I'm right for Celtic.

The Patient

Melikson signed for Valenciennes

15 Jan 2013 16:54:28
Tom Rogic given permission to travel to Glasgow now. Looks like his move will be very soon.

http://m.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/tom-rogic-move-edges-closer/story-fn63e0vj-1226554433953
HH
/BB

I hope this one goes through more than the other 2 we have been linked with, this excites me more and could he possibly being brought in for Mr Waynama?? HH

ShottsBhoy

He's an attacking midfielder wanyama is a defensive one why would he replace him?

Why would he be brought in for Wanyama?

Celticthomas

Rogic deal has been sealed. Nice one. He can play defensive and attacking midfield chaps, so once we offload big Vic for big bucks, this guy will fill the void for a season or two whilst we cash in on another gem. HH
ShottsBhoy

15 Jan 2013 13:53:08
Heard this one ED? A mate of mine in Liverpool, strangely a big red, told me he heard that Moyes was going to have a nip at Forster at the season end.He even claims that he would go to £8-9m. From an Everton youth coach allegedly...........green jhedi

The rumours keep getting better we won't have a team left if foster Matthews iza hooper kayal samaras wanyama who have all been linked with moves in January people with to much time on there hands as lawell said we've had on inquiry about a player this window

Listen mate, if the right offer comes in they will be off. Wanyama anything over 15 million, Hooper anything over 7, Forster anything over 7 also. It would be great business by Celtic. And we will go looking for the next batch.

I did say at the end of the season, not january!..........green jhedi

Tim Howard still has a good few years in him, can't see Everton wanting Forster

Apparently Everton were after Mingolet as a long term replacement for Howard

15 Jan 2013 12:34:30
Fantastic appointment for Scotland today.Strachan will bring back a bit of passion after the disaster that was Levein.I'm not a big fan of Scotland but i feel they have got the right man.What's everyone's thoughts?

Jungle Bhoy.

The Geography Teacher should have been sacked after the 4-6-0 game !

I think WGS is the best man for the job :-) Mrs E

I am a scotland fan, i even go to the games, occasionally, i think he might get us back to the ally mcleod, willie ormond days, fingers crossed .. shammy

I go as well Shammy, more for the party atmosphere though i think lol

I lost real interest though under Levein. Mrs E

Great appointment and well overdue, good relationship with Lenny which should help, some good young players to work with, Forrest and Watt to name two, hopefully get rid of the dross and rebuild a decent team.....Eddie

Have NO interest in the Scottish national team what so ever, my loyalty is 100% Celtic, but good luck to the wee man, i still think he got a raw deal from our support for 4 years of great service

Delighted with the appointment, just a shame Craig Levein has already ruined our chance of going to the World Cup.

15 Jan 2013 11:48:06
Norwich fan here.
Firstly, I think we should be playing a friendly every pre-season.
Secondly, I can't see Hooper coming to us this month. The oppotunity to play Juve is too good to pass up! Rumour has it he does want to leave for the Prem soon though, and I'm not sure he will go straight into a top 6 club. So I'm hoping he will choose us over the likes of Stoke, Villa or Fulham. I think 7mill + a 40% sell on would be fair......
I cannot wait for the Celtic v Juve games! All the best!

CanaryBhoyTom

We have previously rejected £6m bids from Southampton so **** off

Fs the guy wishes us the best for the juve games and you ^ tell him 2 fk off get a grip mate

gunniebhoy

Nice way to treat a friendly Norwich supporter. Great debating skills to back Celtic.

It's still a 1 mill improvement with the clock ticking down on his contract i'd take it if he doesn't sign a new deal, be mad not to,, so at No 1 poster don't be so rude man no need for the vulgarity...:)

Ffs he wants a friendly every year, he calls himself canarybhoytom, and wishes us all the best against juventus.. how to win friends and influence people, are you chuckles green, . i think your reply was a wee bit harsh .. shammy

CanaryBhoyTom don't pay any notice to the d*ck with the first reply. As always you canary bhoys views and posts are welcome on here. And i can assure you, that deal you quoted would be more than fair. And to the guy above who can't be watching the same player as me, seriously how much do you over rate Hooper? Southampton bid 5.5 million with no add-ons like the guy suggested and that was while he was enjoying his best form for Celtic. If a bid of anything over 5.5 million come in for him today, he would be sold, now he has made his stance clear over not signing a contract. The deal the OP is suggesting of 7 million plus a 40% sell on is a great deal, and i can promise you, we won't get that.

Apologies to CBT. The impolite clown did not leave a name so treat the post with the contempt it deserves. Unfortunately we seem to have a few like him. Ps an apology would not go amiss, CFC fans are decent people and don't drag us down with gutter insults so apologies From you are in order Sopotcelt

The guys talking about celtic in a good way any tell him to xxxx of bang out of order hail hail

Cbt . i'm thinking 1st reply was a currant, out to make us look bad, unless he comes back on, issues an apology and explains his reply. i for one would love to come down to norwich, or welcome your guys to glasgow.. shammy

Just agreeing with all the sentiments here - respect to norwich, good, well ran club and norfolk is a lovely part of the island. good luck for the rest of season but hands off hooper please! kevslug.

15 Jan 2013 20:08:36
CanarybhoyTom, as our Shammy and most decent fans on here say, thanks for the good wishes.
If we give you Hooper, can we have Holt lol
To the un named guy, we Celtic fans treat other fans with respect, go to the dark side if that is your attitude.
One last thing Canaryboy with a name like that you should be "tweeting on twitter" lol hope Norwich have a good second half of season Timalloy.

No worries chaps, every club has a few clowns! I don't think Holt would want to move up to Glasgow, although he would suit the Scottish game superbly. He is settled, his kids have just started going to school and he is in his 30s now. Holt and Hooper together would be a cracking partnership! Another rumour I have heard is Steve Morison to you guys. I would give him a piggy back up to you guys but i would feel bad offloading an awful striker on you!

CanaryBhoyTom

15 Jan 2013 10:19:14
florent malouda currently rotting away in chelsea under 21's after a falling out when he turned down a move away last summer, told to stay away from first team and wasn't included in champs league group stage squad. worth a shout for a loan spell ? left winger which we need and good experience for champs league last 16. wages may be a problem though.

I personally think he is rank rotten. Think he would be a total waste of money and think the minimum 600k-1m wages for the 6 months would be better invested in some of the young players we have been linked with.

MgC

No we have gave to many players there last pay day Celtic are all about young players to develope and sell on for a big profit which is the way to go these days if you play in a smaller league