Celtic Banter Archive August 03 2020

03 Aug 2020 18:41:41
Hi Ed007 hows u after Sunday’s game thought on our performance I thought good start which we can build on. Ajeti being mentioned again to have had further talks with Lennon has been reported what do u think would be a more realistic target him or Toney?

{Ed007's Note - It was a good performance, Rich considering it was the first game of the season and under the crazy circumstances due to Covid - and it was Accies we were up against. Was it my imagination or was McGregor taking more responsibility in midfield and controlling the play more?
I'm not sure what you mean by being a more realistic target, if Lawwell is willing to pay the money for Toney then I think it'll happen but the people jumping the gun saying Ajeti had turned us down were jumping the gun. The guy's on holiday and his present club's season only finished last week, he's entitled to a break and to take his time while deciding his future.}

03 Aug 2020 22:07:46
I thought McGregor controlled the play well at times, definitely took a lot of responsibility from brown.

03 Aug 2020 22:40:50
The footage I've seen of both would suggest Ajeti would link up with Edouard brilliantly. He looks technically very good whereas Toney is a bit less cultured but definitely knows where the goal is.

03 Aug 2020 22:50:18
Just the fact the people selling Toney seem determined to get big bucks for him as they should compared to Ajeti as that seems to be set other than the player himself making his mind up. Seems more realistic if any of the two to come in with as u say PL factor possibly taking affect.

04 Aug 2020 00:55:13
Bang on Ed. Calmac was immense and ups the tempo. I think Brown will sit a few games out now and then this season.

04 Aug 2020 08:08:31
Cal-Mac always makes us play quicker and more incisive, while Broony still gives his all and covers the whole pitch, but I agree it will be very wise to use his experience and drive as-and-when; especially with Soro and Bitton there to give him a break.

04 Aug 2020 08:09:49
I think it's time to move brown out n put the responsibility to mcgregor, ntcham, Christie, rogic.

I like sorro too, his energy is superb. Brown in home games maybe not required as much.

04 Aug 2020 12:35:12
I think Brown has the strength that mcgregor doesn't have. By that I mean he almost bullies players to get the ball. Mcgregor is more of a footballer. Both vital for us this season though no doubt.

04 Aug 2020 13:57:40
The only responsibility I'd give rogic is to find himself another club.

03 Aug 2020 18:49:41
On the striker positions, Eddy off to a flyer and a goal from Klimala won't hurt his confidence. Nobody wants the big man to go this season (or ever) but Lawell has shown in the past that cash is king, which is why I can't help but think the calibre of striker we bring in could be crucial.

03 Aug 2020 21:59:55
See this Lawwell has shown cash is king nonsense. Not one player has been sold that didn't want to go. Its the players who have shown cash is king.

03 Aug 2020 15:24:47
I like Bolingoli and I loved Effe!

03 Aug 2020 17:22:06
And copious amounts of Columbian marching powder😂.

03 Aug 2020 17:46:58
Think you mean molly not boli 😂.

03 Aug 2020 23:06:09
Like and love who you wish man it's a groovy free world these days but boli appears to have found the shirt to heavy a burden. Efe just couldn't focus long enough to do the job required of him.

03 Aug 2020 15:21:00
Good performance considering first game back.
A wee question came up in the pub was if we had to sell 2 players of value who would it be and why?

My choice would be Ntcham and Ayer.
Reason being is i think we can get better than Ayer and Ntcham while good is not a certain starter.

So 15m each or thereabouts gives us 25-30m added to probably we could have 10m to spend gives us 35-40m to spend on improving CH position and rest of team/ squad.

In a season where we have to be ruthless i would be more than happy with that as i think the starting 11 would be stronger.

03 Aug 2020 17:24:29
Just Rogic.

03 Aug 2020 17:51:34
how much would a replacement for Ajer cost? We found a bargain in Jullien for £7 Mill, so if another similar bargain isn't available then we'll be looking at £10-15 Mill? Kind of defeats the purpose of selling him. Ntcham can go in my opinion. He's probably the most technically gifted player we have but his attitude stinks.

03 Aug 2020 22:02:47
his attitude stinks? What a load of nonsense. Everyone that works with him says his attitude in great. Where do celtic fans get this pish?

03 Aug 2020 12:38:09
If I can remember correctly it was Shaun Maloney who recommended Celtic sign the Holy Bolongoli and it was Henrik who recommended we sign Benyu.

Think we should stop listening to the experts and continue with our tried and tested finger in the air policy when it comes to picking players.

03 Aug 2020 12:45:43
Don't mind putting my finger in the air and saying I got it wrong - it was Mo Bangura who Henrik recommended. Still, the players are still relevant in any case.

03 Aug 2020 12:45:59
I'm sure Henrik also recommended Bangura.

03 Aug 2020 13:12:56
Talk of Croatian LB, surely Boli would be sold to cover the fee, talk of Boyle at 250k, that's cheap for a squad player and probably one that would fit into the team well when called upon, would seriously look at Itter as striking option, but im concerned about the CB position, Ajer and Julien both struggle in the air against strong physical players, few crosses from last match scared the rubbish out of me, so we need a solid CB to challenge and rotate with those two, things are looking promising, keep the young lads involved and we will have a right good season.

03 Aug 2020 13:16:16
Benyu played on loan with Helsingborgs - that's where Henrik came into it with him. Easy mistake to make.

03 Aug 2020 14:11:06
I wouldn’t mind Boyle to help strengthen the squad.

03 Aug 2020 14:33:41
Boyle can score in the SPL but would he settle for squad status and far less games than he will get at Hibs (apart from better money? ) .
I also agree, although Jullien and Ajer are great footballers, we need a big Bobo type stopper to handle bustling, bullying target men.

03 Aug 2020 14:39:27
Shved out and Boyle in. He would be a good squad player and NL likes him. Bayo out on loan and another striker brought in would be ideal. Next would be Bolongoli out on loan and a new LB and a Centre Half .

03 Aug 2020 14:55:41
Fletcher and Boyle would be solid squad players and wouldn't cost the earth. For a CB I'd look at a once marquee player - at the tail-end of his carreer to give guile and nous to the back four.

03 Aug 2020 11:41:59
I think that the possibility of Toney being at the club could be a good chance this week.

03 Aug 2020 12:12:33
Can’t see offering what the chuckle brothers at Peterborough want tbh. still sceltical about our actual interest in the player. heard a few weeks ago he was going to Brentford. and if they seal the golden ticket tomorrow against Fulham then I would expect him to go there.

03 Aug 2020 13:44:45
if they don't go up I would expect Watkins to leave Brentford for a prem team and then Brentford to replace him with Toney.

03 Aug 2020 10:00:01
A cb another forward especially if bayo goes out on loan toney could be a great signing to compete with eddy and another wide player as we only really have moi and Forrest.

03 Aug 2020 12:27:07
I'd class frimpong as a winger as well. Him and forrest competing for that position if Elhamed can stay fit or play as a cb if we go 3 at the back.
Looking at our bench yesterday showed how strong our squad is.

03 Aug 2020 13:01:17
He needs to stay fit but ad still like a cb a lb get rid of boli who's not going to do.