Celtic Banter Archive June 20 2018

20 Jun 2018 20:35:48
Watching Spain match and looking at Sardar Azmoun, imo, we didn't miss out on much. Granted The WC is harder than SPL.

20 Jun 2018 19:13:22
From what I have seen of Schar whilst at Basel and more so through the Swiss side he definitely looks like a player that would improve us. With the rumours of us being after him it makes me wonder why we never done the deal before the World Cup. I seem to remember we were linked a month or so ago, but surely if he has a decent tournament we will find ourselves outbid financially with wages to a mid range prem
team especially for the relatively low buying price.

20 Jun 2018 21:34:13
Quinn 1888 Remember the buying club usually cannot decide the date that the deal is made . In fact it is in both the selling club and the player himself, to hold back on deal for a while to see if they can get a deal that suits club or player better .
This definitely applies if we hope to buy at a relatively low price.

20 Jun 2018 17:28:59
Are we going to be leaving it to the last minute again to get players in. i know we just got big Ed in, I hope they realise the transfer window in england closes two weeks into August. no Coming or going.

20 Jun 2018 18:02:59
We've only been back pre-season training 2 days. Have confidence, belief and patience in BR and I'm sure we will be just fine.

20 Jun 2018 18:18:49
Scoop am pretty sure you can still buy from England after their window closes.

20 Jun 2018 19:10:47
I think the fact that the EPL transfer window closes early means that it will be easier to get players in for a few reasons.

1. Player's value will be more reasonable because clubs needing to sell will be inclined to sell at more reasonable prices once the EPL window closes.

2. EPL teams are only allowed to have a squad of 25 players, which means they will need to offload any excess or pay them despite not be able to play them.

3. There will be more loan options available from EPL teams once the window closes.

For these reasons, I can see us holding off on transfers until their window closes.

That being said we may be forced to buy now if Boyata, Lustig and Rogic have extended runs in the World Cup or we run the risk of having a weakened defence and lack of creativity in the CL qualifiers.

20 Jun 2018 19:50:11
Good sensible post that RAW. We all want early deals but sometimes it just ain't possible. Crazy amount of factors to consider before any deals go through. There's mass panic at this time of year because the qualifiers come around so quickly but that is us back training and we have a squad more than capable of getting through the the first 2 qualifiers. Bain, Ajer, Rogic, Edouard all signed up and players are leaving. I'm more than happy with the window so far. With Leicester signing Maddison it won't be long before Ed has to deal with an onslaught of Paddy Roberts questions. Is he coming or not Ed 😆.

{Ed007's Note - I can't see it myself.}

20 Jun 2018 22:45:31
Aye that ship has sailed another window of that would bore the life out of me. Looking forward to this window and hopefully Griffiths new deal announced soon.

21 Jun 2018 01:35:09
Hail hail stan:-D.

21 Jun 2018 01:46:31
Some people need to settle a bit, the window has only been open 3 weeks. It is easier to buy reserve players than it is quality players BR has confirmed we are in negotiations with 4 players. These players might be at the world cup or they may be on holiday.
Maybe people would be happy just signing 7 or 8 players that are no better than what we have.

20 Jun 2018 15:57:01
Well that the sheep out of Europa already.

20 Jun 2018 16:30:03
Ewe said it.?

20 Jun 2018 18:06:02
Are Sevco to be allowed a Euro license?

20 Jun 2018 18:24:23
Do the 2 people who disagree think Aberdeen can beat Burnley over 2 legs?

20 Jun 2018 19:13:49
Kev, I agree the Dandy Dons are probably lambs to the slaughter but personally while no lover of them would like to see the sheep not fold just to hear the EPL persons bleating. Looking forward to the Englanders World Cup Brexit as well as early as possible. Wool Britannia! ☘️.

{Ed007's Note - I'll be cheering on Aberdeen against the Pub League mob, JFP.}

20 Jun 2018 19:41:17
Ed 👍.

{Ed007's Note - How funny would it be if they could beat them :)

20 Jun 2018 22:21:23
I will be cheering on Aberdeen against Burnley, but they should do so much better than they actually do, do, is the problem McInnes,?, at least this time, the excuse of not having played many competitive games, because the season hasn't started, won't wash, as is same for both teams, McInnes will just have to get the players in a mindset, and convince them they are not playing The rangers, and pick the team and the tactics to show that the EPL teams are vastly overated, and get Aberdeen through to the next round.

20 Jun 2018 23:39:23
I'd love to see them get to the group stages and hibs a long with them. I think it would help Scottish football a great deal.

21 Jun 2018 09:46:40
Why does everyone think burnley will beat Aberdeen. Aberdeen are a decent side and I think they will get past this round. They have nothing to lose as they are strong underdogs. So I think there will be a shock on the cards.

21 Jun 2018 11:59:41
Keeps them fresh for second place.

21 Jun 2018 13:26:42
Would love to see our northern sheep herders turn them over. Will certainly be supporting the Dons and Hibs for that matter.

{Ed007's Note - Hibs should get past NSI. They have the most

20 Jun 2018 00:01:36
Just read it on twitter Ed mate, cheers for clearing that up! any thoughts on who the trialists could be? bugging me!

{Ed007's Note - I don't mate sorry.}