Celtic Rumours Archive August 05 2013

 

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05 Aug 2013 23:24:26
Heerenveen have advised Celtic that they will not be selling Alfred Finnbogason in this transfer window.

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Don't believe it. Everyone is available for the right money and Heerenveen always have and always will be a selling club.
CBP

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Why would heerenveen advise celtic of anything?

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We should then turn our attention to johannsson of az Alkmar this boy is as good as finnbogason, he also scored 2 at wk.end against hervereen.age 22 he has scored 25 in 38 games perfect replacement for gh.

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I imagine their statement is Dutch for, "You'll need to pay a bloody good fee if you want him!"

Hail Hail
ChrisBhoy

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05 Aug 2013 22:52:19

{Ed007's Note - There is a poll to gauge the general feeling on the latest Green Brigade situation:

www.celticrumours.co.uk/poll6.html

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Good riddance to them. Getting above their station. They could get us in trouble. They look down their noses at other celtic fans. They take their party atmosphere to far.

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Poll7 ed {Ed007's Note - D'uh.... Sorry about that, and thanks for pointing it out:

www.celticrumours.co.uk/poll7.html

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I will say that when they had thier banner shows it was superb and thier vocal backing of the team was superb, but they have over stepped the line to many times and had to be punnished before they landed the club it deep trouble. The HSE and local authorites were waiting for any excuse to come down hard on the club because of the actions of the GREEN BRIGADE. Letting of of flares overcrowding of section 111 and the supid body surfing. Bobby

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I can't believe some of this sh1t. Lenny wanted the thunder back, the GB brought the thunder, yeah the Green Brigade and only the green brigade. Please don't smother the atmosphere. I'd rather S111 be made all standing so the atmosphere can stay in paradise. It wasn't all this when the banners were out before the barca game.the board must hang there heid in shame, they are killing our club, ., .kbarry

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1st reply no name, your a current bun and your team died more than a year ago, ., .kbarry

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Disappointed it's come to this and would rather the green brigade stayed. However, it seems they are always the victim. They had been told repeatedly by Celtic not to do certain things, such as 'lateral movement'. If you're told not to do it, don't do! I'm sure they can sing songs without doing it. As for breaking seats, not sure how accurate Celtic's numbers are as it appears nobody has a clue about seats being broken. Anybody who is vandalising the stadium can't just expect to get away without punishment and be welcomed back game after game by the club.

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So what ud rather have your club punished and fined for something that the club itself has asked them not to do? I love the GB they have helped bring CP alive but they haven't brought the thunder back to CP, NL and the TEAM and them along have done that by giving us something to cheer about, yeah the GB sing and bring there banners at every game but there has to be a point where even the GB have got to think of the club before there banners and songs.

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How's the board killing the club? I think its more like the GB that could be doing that. What happens everytime Celtic get punished? They get a fine! Therefore the GB are taking that money away from the club everytime they have had to pay a fine, and I believe the next step will be we have to play a euro game behind closed doors? Or it could get to that stage. Now I'm a celtic fan before u start calling me a zombie, I'd rather have a full CP on a euro night than an empty one, and a empty CP means no gate money therefore the GB would have lost the club a fortune. The GB are just colateral damage, I'm sure there are other people out there that would have there seat and not cause trouble for THE CLUB!

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While the banners are good to look at and the noise is incredible, the GB are no bigger or fanatical than the rest of our great support.

For years our great team has been backed by a well voiced and passionate support, even before the days of section 111.

Some of the biggest names in football have been in awe of our magical surroundings and electric atmosphere, has this always been down to the green brigade; no all Celtic fans one and all can create a healthy atmosphere.

So thanks for the entertainment and humor GB, but let's remember the one common factor here, Celtic without this great tradition there would be no GB.

Frewbhoy

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Mixed feelings about this! GB have brought a lot to the atmosphere at Celtic Park they are the voice and singing that I no longer have as a older Celtic supporter I defy anyone to tell me they don't get a smile when they are our fans! But that said I agree that the club need to be firm about safety issues and the rules if over crowding and body surfing and flares are the type of issues then get together club and GB and have a bigger section better suited to entertaining and supporting our club it will be a sad day if we loose the GB atmosphere

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I love everything the GB have brought to the match day atmosphere. The club needs to have a major area of the ground as a singing section, GB or no GB. There are too many times I see small isolated pockets of fans trying to back the team in song. I think introducing a standing section would address this as I have no doubt this would be adopted by our more vocal supporters.

Brian DerryCelt

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Well said Frewbhoy.

S

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Am I not allowed an opinion kbarry. just because I have one i'm a current bun. eejit.

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I am a fan of the enthusiasm the gb have to sing for 90 minutes that is their preference I would rather sing when the situation is required or merited. It's time celtic took a hard line with some antics but realise that they have requested a larger section as fans are moving to join them and that is causing some concern and damage this is not the time to alienate fans or divide us work together as times are hard and our ground is way below capacity so move them to a bigger area and let's go for 10.jim

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I loved the banner shows and the noise created by the green brigade at games like Barca etc. but no-one is above the club. They seem to, on occasion, take it too far and expect the club to back them to the hilt. I'm not entirely sure of the truth behind the claims of damaging seats but if true how can they call themselves Celtic guys. there's an old saying about don't sh*t on your own doorstep and if the claims of damaging seats are true then that's what has happen. I do hope that those claims are unfounded. The claims which cannot be said are unfounded was the setting off of fire crackers at the Cliftonville match. They knew long before they arrived that night that pyrotechnics within football stadia anywhere in europe is banned yet they continue knowing sanctions could be brought to the club and then ignored the clubs repeated requests before and during the match to stop. However they then expect the club and rest of us supporters to back them to the hilt. The whole lateral movement thing is what a lot of people are jumping on but come on guys that just one of a number of issues with the green brigade. I do hope that they and the club can come to an agreement whereby we continue to see there colour and passion week in week out but within the rules of the game.

Toffeebhoy88

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Im a season ticket holder and go to every home game. On cold, wet saturday afternoons when the team aren't playing great, the GB sing and bring the only atmosphere. I know this as the couple of times they boycotted the game the atmosphere was non existant - crying out for the GB to spur the team on!

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I am all for the GB. I think they bring a great atmosphere to celtic park. But no one can be above the club. We as a club should be showing why we are the best club in Scotland, we do not need to be dragging the image of the club down by setting off fire works and running on to the pitch at friendly games and I know its not just the GB there are others that think this behaviour is ok when it is not. I would hope peter lawell and the board would look at getting a standing section within CP as I feel that the postives of the GB outweigh the negative. but the rules must be followed money spent on fines could be better spent on youth etc. hail hail.

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They only have themselves to blame, good riddance!

Iain

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06 Aug 2013 14:15:29
People claiming there was atmosphere before GB, yea maybe at the old Celtic park, but not since moving back from hampden.

Only european games and OF games.

WIthout those boys over past few years there would be no atmosphere.

without them we wouldn't have:

Cmon you boys in green
glasgows green and white
JCGE
PMFA
Lonesome Boatman
Zombie Nation
TOytown
Wanyama song
Izzy Song
Or the new sammi song.

not to mention the displays.

yes they're OTT sometimes but without these dudes it would be like a morgue, with only noise being those moaning and complaining!

FACT

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The original GB where fantastic I realy looked forward to the football knowing that thye GB would make every game seem like a party.Unfortunately a small element has ruined everything I personaly have witnessed this element give other supporters verbal abuse and in one instance it was a female oap and when I tried to intervene I was threatened and had things thrown at me during the match to the extent I went and changed my seat again I must point out the original GB where fantastic but this small element has ruined everthing

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The more fans websites I read the more I'm convinced the club need to introduce a safe standing area and a singing section in the ground if not the same area. I feel the club need to offer an alternative to section 111, something positive. Rather than just closing it and doing nothing further

Brian DerryCelt

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Iain with the two I's who you trying to kid? Away read about your own club, ., .kbarry

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Oh all right replyer 1 or is it eejit? Your allowed your opinion, sorry! But its not a very good un, ., .kbarry

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When we won the league last season which section did Lenny run over too? Nuff said
Christhetim67 HH

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I regularly witness the positive contributions made by the Green Brigade at Celtic Park. I also do not doubt that, to a certain extent, some seek to demonise this section of the support (probably because in their view it requires disproportionate monitoring). That said, I am concerned with the pyrotechnics being let off and the refusal to adhere to requests on "lateral movements" both of which could land up hurting the club and its outstanding reputation. The Board had to been seen to act as self policing did not seem to produce results. I hope a resolution is found that allows 111 and the Green Brigade to continue but I will support the Club in taking action necessary to protect us from those who may (intentionally or otherwise) harm the Club.
Randi

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I think the GB help make a good atmosphere but the club need to police the area more effectivley and stop fans from other areas getting in and causing overcrowding and possible damage the GB should not shoulder all the blame.

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I sit in 110 and I agree some of the things they do generates a great atmosphere at Celtic Park, but on the other hand the loud speaker scenario, dictating to others what to sing what to do is pathetic. I know a boy personally who was told to take the hit for letting off a flare in AMSTERDAM who in return lost his season book. What is that all about? A form of bullying in my opinion but they want the plaudits for being elite and they do turn their nose down at other Celtic fans.

Big Jason

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Christhetim, perfect example, ., .kbarry

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The GB are great for the atmosphere they create and the banners they bring. But I can't understand what there problem was, the club make a reasonable request i.e. can you stop the lateral movement as this could land us in trouble with the HSE. GB don't do the lateral movement problem solved. Does anyone know why they continued to do it? They seem to think they are above the club.

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05 Aug 2013 22:34:25
heard we've been enquiring about shawn parker from mainz

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05 Aug 2013 21:12:47
Rumour floating about that Celtic will offer £5m + add-ons and Beram Kayal for Alfred Finnbogason.

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If Kayal is offered then it will be a bigger no deal than if PL was wearing a Noel Edmons disguise. I'm sure they would be tempted by £5 mil cash now offer rather than over the period of any contract plus resale clause.

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Sorry, but as disappointing as Kayal has been recently, compared to his first season, we cannot afford to let him go! We are already lacking centre midfielders with Kayal, how would we cope with Brown and Ledley being our only natural centre mids? We'll struggle with the three of them considering the amount of injuries they pick up, never mind with just two of them!

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Rumours, rumours, rumours!
Apparently there was a rumour in 1912 that the Titanic had a wee bump with a bit of ice but that all was ok and it would reach New York on time.

Hail Hail
ChrisBhoy

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05 Aug 2013 20:31:37
Hi bhoys & ghirls was told today via a "agent " that we should have 2 players in and 3 out.
Who they are? he would not say


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Cprs1

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Kelvin wilson to notts for and efe to wba or crystal palace

Marco1888

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05 Aug 2013 20:15:19
Not a rumour but a general wondering. If kelvin leaves to go back to forrest wot about roger johnson as a replacement feel he could do a job for us at home and in europe any thoughts ed

green hornet {Ed007's Note - The guy who turned up for training drunk? No thanks.}

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05 Aug 2013 16:30:08
Looks like Heerenveen are about to price us out of a move for Alfred Finnbogason. The most we would probably pay for a player is £5m and their interim director has supposedly claimed they want 10 million euros. You'd have to feel we would need to offer a player in exchange plus cash to have a hope of getting the striker.

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Pistol pete will get the price down just like he did with van dyke

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We really do need this lad. We need a lot of class up front and he has class written all over him. The parkhead power brokers must know we could sell him on for a profit regardless. We are losing good players all over the park and the fans need a lift.

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10m euros is about £8.6m if we are looking around the £5m mark, then we are not too far away. but its whether PL will push the boat out far enough or take the chance of a cheaper option or go with what we have.

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Pistol Pete should have had him/an alternative signed a month ago! His price will only go up-he scored 2 at the weekend against AZ in the first game of their season. I am totally mystified as to why people are saying/assuming we are waiting until AFTER Wed, I would call Pistol Pete's thinking completely bizarre. We need a top striker, period. We have just sold our best attacker and let 2 others leave. Maybe I'm a bit thick but even if we go out on Wed we still need at least 1 top striker so why not sign him BEFORE so he can help us qualify/also time to bed in and get used to the other players etc. As time passes teams get more desperate and panic buy, hence prices becoming inflated. Cheers, Paul

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I've said it before and will say it again, we won't sign anyone we have been linked to. We will sign a no hope diddy just to save a buck, I wouldn't be shocked if he didn't come at 5mil we are already priced out of buying him, pete part with 5mil for a player DREAMLAND springs to mind. We will end up with another miku and lassad.

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Where on earth has all our money gone? We've made £18m on two transfers that will be paid in over the next 3-4 years and that's not even mentioning the CL money. I don't understand why we just don't turn this guy into a marquee signing?

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Maybe 2 mil above where we would be happy to pay, would love to get him but maybe need to look at quality alternatives like Hoisner who would maybe be a bit cheaper PK1888

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It's not just a case of if we want to bring in these 'marquee' signings now then we can. The players some fans are expecting want to play in the champions league and are maybe waiting to see if we qualify before committing themselves to us. If we go out and spend £10m - £15m on a few top players, there's no guarantee we will qualify. Then what? We're left with £15m worth of new signings, probably on high wages, can't show their worth in the champions league and will be less likely to be sold on for a profit, if they are only able to prove themselves in the SPL. We've already spent about £7m and Celtic will claim some of the money from last season will cover the costs of reducing season ticket prices by £100.

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We won't pay the money til we know we're in the Champions League. We do need a top strikers but if we don't get there we'll sign someone like Doyle who will ne.good.enough to help win the league. If we're through Lenny I imagine would demand money is spent to make more in Europe
Bee Bee.

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Bee Bee, we heard that last season by NL himself and who did we sign? Iffy ambrose for under 2mil, lassad on a free and miku on loan. Even if we qualify I don't see us spending more than another 3-4 mil on how many players we will have to wait and see. We will prob sign doyle (hope not) and someone else that won't get on the bench.

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05 Aug 2013 14:16:50
Celtic about to press the button on a £2.7m bid for Kelvin Wilson from Nott Forrest. Nothing will happen before Wednesday but no one expecting KW to be in the squad for the Liverpool game.

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Dont want to see him go but 2.7 mil profit on him is a really good return, but need quality brought in to shore us up at the back PK1888

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Ed just a quick question surely if big kelvins heart is st on going home is he it rite frame of mind to be playing in such a crucial game on wednesday? Any idea of replacements heard shane lowry don't no much about him {Ed007's Note - I doubt Wilson will play on Wednesday. As things stand Shane Lowry seems to be the 'favourite' to be brought in.}

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Hope he doesn't go. People don't seem to rate him for some strange reason. I thought him and mulgrew at the back were good last season. His pace would be a major loss at the back. I guess if he is homesick then the lad has to do what's right for him.

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Kelvin coming home at last,
Thank you CELTIC and good luck in Europe.
Remember Rangers are rubbish.
Forest Fans.

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I think we are short changing our selfs here! Big man has been our best cb. 2.7m seems low for a player who has played very well in the cl

SOS BHOY

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Send him on his way, ., .kbarry

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Understand the big man is home sick and we will miss him. He has come on well since a shaky start and makes less mistakes than Ambrose and Mulgrew.
We are now 3 big performers down on last season - right down the middle of the team and will need to replace them with real quality if we hope to emulate last season or hopefully improve?
Incidentally we better tie up Ledley, Samaras, Commons and Mathews too or the team will be totally decimated.
We could have done without all this upheaval in view of the fact we had 3 CL qualifiers to negotiate and we are certainly making things difficult for ourselves allowing these player to leave before we had proper class replacements lined up immediately.

Jungle Jim

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Forest fans, you seem smart and educated ; )
DAMO1888

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Forest fan in peace.

I think you have done good business this summer

£5m for Hooper, good player but £5m million for someone in the last year of contract is good business?

£2.7m for KW? Again good player but not sure about £2.7m for him, better piece of business for Celtic than Forest.

It won't matter if you replace them or not, you will walk the league with or without them, I was going to say good luck but you won't need it, it will be a picnic for you but good luck anyway.

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What's Lowry like then? See he's left-footed so do you reckon the 1st choice CB's would be Ambrose & Muldini if Wilson leaves ed? dopeydavey {Ed007's Note - I've never seen Lowry play so I can't say though Ed003 says that he is a decent enough defender. I think Ambrose, Van Dijk, Mouyokolo and Wilsons replacement will all be fighting for the spot next to Maldini, NL doesn't seem to like him not playing. He will probably be able to be rested better with the amount of CBs now, remember how tired and jaded Mulgrew looked at the end of the season.}

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05 Aug 2013 13:20:24
Just seen that Kevin Doyle has been told he isn't needed or in the plans of the Wolves manager, surely we have to drop our interest in him? If he can't get a game for wolves surely he wouldn't get a game for Celtic Fc?

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He's not playing as there manager know's he will be leaving. Due to his wages they are trying to gey him off the books, would still be a good signing at the right price. Even if we do sign Doyle, another striker is a must. I expect to see activity after the game on Wed.

Delbhoy

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We should have had the striker situation dealt with long before now.Jonny Russell was a snip at £750,000 why we let him go does not make sense, I have a horrible feeling that KD is on his way.

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We shouldn't be looking to sign him regardless of his position at wolves. Finnbogason should be our main target. Hope we get him.

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He should be extremely cheap then.
And Celtic don't need a cheap striker Wolves don't need.

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Already posted on site regarding Doyle think this is an absolute JOKE, for us to be contemplating replacing Hooper for him. Nothing against the guy but he is not what we need.

Big Jason

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Youse Celtic supporters only think you've problems, what about us poor Rangers supporters who are about to commit hari kari, all I can say is NOT AGAIN

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Doyle would be an excellent signing as he can bring other players into play and is a good target man. He won't score anywhere near as much as Hooper however he is a very decent player

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