Celtic Banter Archive October 28 2013

28 Oct 2013 15:03:47
Obviously this is only my opinion and some may not agree, but what fun would it be if we didn't vary?

I'd seriously punt Stokes, I think he's utter dross. Folk say Sammy only turns up in Europe? At least he turns up somewhere cause Tony is an average SPL striker at best who if it wasn't for the fact being an Irish Republican would've been witch hunted out of Paradise a long time ago!

My reasons behind saying he should be the next striker to go is based on him and Pukki being too similar to be played together. Stokes has been at Celtic longer than Pukki, and (again in my opinion) hasn't really improved since he got here. He rarely beats the offside trap, and/or struggles to stay on side when a team doesn't play with a high back line.

Also, how many goals has he scored in Europe, domestic Cup Final's or against the Deady Bears? I can't ever remember him scoring in a Cup Final or against Them, only time I can remember him scoring in Europe was a brace at home to Rennes in the Europa League a few years ago?

I just feel it's time for him to move on and give someone else (hopefully Pukki + Balde doing the Little + Large role) their opportunity in the Hoops.

HamiltonBhoy

I'm with you on Stokes, I don't think he's good enough for the spfl never mind anything else. He'll be lucky to get 20 goals this season which is very poor for a celtic striker - especially one who doesn't offer much else to the team.

I don't think there'd be a big queue to sign him tho, no point in selling him cheap for the sake of it. As for pukki/balde - I'm getting tired of having to defend them - they deserve a proper chance, which for me is 18 months. one year to settle in - new country, new culture, demands of the club etc. then half a season to prove themselves. Either could go on to be a celtic legend if we just give them a chance. I was delighted for balde getting a goal at the weekend, and he took it well.

What I will say though is right from big pierre, through cadete, viduka, larsson, sutton, hartson and even madonald & hooper we've not struggled for 30+ a season strikers. I don't see any of our strikers getting close to that this season. Assuming this is a one-off I can live with that.

Disagree: Big Sutton claimed that Mulgrew was our version of Rio, in my opinion Stokes is our version of Rooney and not just his fringe., .,

@2 HA HA HA HA Sorry man but that's the funniest thing I have heard in year's and I like Stokesy
Tambhoy

@3 tommyboy haha to me or big sutty?

Saying Stokes is our Rooney is laughable. He couldn't lace a very off form Wayne's boots!

We're definitely missing a 20+ goalscorer, I think we really need to push the boat in January rather than leaving it to next summer.

HamiltonBhoy

@4 Read my post mate I'm sure you will realise who I am HA HAing at
Tambhoy

28 Oct 2013 12:42:15
Sorry folks, but I have to agree with BBJ further down. Balde looks a terrible signing at the minute and an awful lot of money for someone who looks like he only took the game up a year ago.
Pukki does have talent, whether that talent is up front for us is another matter, but i'm still confident enough he can be a good signing for us.
But Balde? I would really like to know how he was scouted and how the price tag was reached, as at the minute I would be astounded if he ever becomes a first team regular.

Joeshmo1888