Celtic Banter Archive June 22 2015

22 Jun 2015 20:24:49
Quick question:
Do we really expect Celtic to sign a Big Name, or do we trust RD. Going back over his seminar, I will be very very surprised if we sign the " big name". I think Ronny will look for players to fit his system.
For me whatever player Ronny buys in is fine he knows exactly the type of player he wants.

22 Jun 2015 21:51:09
I'm happy with hidden gems! If RD picks his signings I think they will turn out good! He's developed 2. Of norways best players!

22 Jun 2015 21:59:36
I'm sure RD would take a number of big name signings, bearing in mind we won't be going for messi, ronaldo etc, but only if they improve the team.

23 Jun 2015 00:06:19
We have gradually spent less and less and went for lower profile managers in consecutive seasons from the MON days. As much as we all enjoyed a big signing or two, we have depended on hidden gems and potential over Marquis Signings and that will continue to be the case. The difficulty in attracting players from Top Class leagues can be counteracted with shrewd business from Europe and other continents and the acquisition of class, Scottish talent on our doorstep (as long as they are better than what we have).
It has been a while since we developed a star like McGeady, but Henderson, McGregor and Fisher look good prospects and the way we finished the season was very encouraging in both style and efficiency - and most of these guys will stay.
The main problem areas for Celtic as I see it, is how to replace Denayer (who was immense) and VVD if he leaves too?

23 Jun 2015 06:29:45
"Sokratis Papastathopoulos" is that a big enough name for you or you looking for bigger?

23 Jun 2015 07:17:01
Marquee signings are long gone in my opinion what we are about at celtic now is bringing in players that are hungry and or with something to prove the main reason for this is money the wages that would only be squad players like Steven fletcher are on more than double our highest paid 0

23 Jun 2015 13:33:28
Why shouldn't RD be allowed that bit extra quality though. I feel now like we brought him in more on his ability to work on a budget than the football he gets teams playing.

23 Jun 2015 13:34:22
SOS what 2 of Norways best players has RD developed?

23 Jun 2015 14:01:56
Johansen and odegaard!

23 Jun 2015 15:06:42
Ok mate just wasn't sure. thanks

23 Jun 2015 22:15:32
JimTim maybe ronny doesn't want to spend big because of big egos

24 Jun 2015 17:59:40
No team wants to spend big if they can do it for less they will. PL is only interested in having a team to win the league and scrape through to the CL group stages so we get the extra cash the less spent the better the turnover at the end of the year its frustrating but good business if we pull it off

22 Jun 2015 17:48:44
Ed what dates are the 2nd round and 3rd round qualifiers mate?

{Ed007's Note - Do you mean the 3rd and Play-off round?

First qualifying round: 1st leg 30 June–1 July 2015, 2nd leg 7–8 July 2015;
Second round: 1st leg 14–15 July 2015, 2nd leg 21–22 July 2015;
Third round: Draw date, 17 July 2015, 1st Leg 28–29 July 2015, 2nd leg 4–5 August 2015;
Play-off round: Draw date, 7 August 2015; 1st leg 18–19 August 2015, 2nd leg 25–26 August 2015.

23 Jun 2015 00:59:10
Feckin hell is that four rounds hell I thought it was 3 in rd we trust :/ mon the hoops

{Ed007's Note - We join in the Second Qualifying Round mate, sorry I was just giving all the dates but we 'only' play in three rounds.}

23 Jun 2015 02:15:20
Cheers ed

{Ed007's Note - No worries bud.}

22 Jun 2015 12:43:28
So our CL journey begins in Iceland (other frozen food shops are available lol) this new season I am more confident because of the following. Delia has had a full year to settle in and settle in the whole team, he has the team much fitter also, another plus is all games will be at Celtic Park and not murrayfield like last year, we are also not travelling the globe on tiring friendlies thus our energies should be saved for the qualifiers, I expect big things from Armstrong and Mackay-Smith, also Brown missed our qualifiers last year so he should be available this time, overall team is more fitter and now trust Delia's methods with one or two more additions I am more than hopeful of at least CL group stages and dare I hope for last 16 or even quarter finals hail hail

22 Jun 2015 12:58:17
Sorry meant to also say Stjarnan are 8 games into their season and are lying 6th, their goal difference is 10 for and 10 against, so look to be a team that scores goals but also loses as many also. Celtic, if properly prepared, which I am certain we will be, should be able to overcome this team even on another plastic pitch over there, let's hope we score 10 at Celtic park but without reply lol

22 Jun 2015 13:10:35
10 goals scored in 8 games isn't very impressive, especially for one of the top teams in the league. We should be able to put them away.

22 Jun 2015 13:22:13
Tim, I to think that the Celtic team will be 100% better prepared for the qualifiers that come our way. We have to be patient when it comes to new signings as we are linked with everyone but we are right when we are saying we want them in sooner rather than later. The Allen from Hibs story is total guff but if Sevco sign him the headline will be that they beat us to him. Hail Hail

22 Jun 2015 13:42:59
theyre not brilliant by any means. we should put them away with minimum fuss

22 Jun 2015 16:23:18
This is a good draw for us! Not to far to travel and a team we know a little bit about after they beat the mighty last season! Should be comfortable over 2 legs! Any more word on vossen ED? Said in a few of the papers today we had approached genk?

{Ed007's Note - Vossen, who's been given an extra weeks holiday by Genk, has been telling friends he will be playing in Glasgow next season and Middlesbrough have started looking at other options. The way things look it's just really down to the clubs agreeing the fee to get the ball rolling.}

22 Jun 2015 17:00:00
So we're defo interested then ED? Never know with the Pish these papers talk! If he's sayin to friends he'll be playin in glasgow that's got to be a good sign but eh? Or maybe sevco are going to bid for him haha! Hope this one comes off ED,really like this guy.

22 Jun 2015 17:03:18
Nice one Ed, For what I seen of him in the championship last season I was impressed be delighted with him mate

If we could or if you know of another player called CORNETTO or like we could have jelle and ice cream up front pmsl

As a said previously the commercial side will be rolling in it if we get him and stick JELLE on the back of his shirt (Y)

22 Jun 2015 17:11:31
I have seen Stjarnan before on YouTube. Their goal celebrations have gone viral due to the complexity and strangeness of the routines. Check them out.
Thumbs up on the Vossen transfer if it comes off.

22 Jun 2015 20:44:32
I would like to see them score against us just to see their goal celebrations lol

23 Jun 2015 20:08:58
seem to remember Deila's first official game, away against an islandic team in the first round in the CL qual?