Celtic Banter Archive August 08 2017

08 Aug 2017 23:08:33
Think tonight proved that there is no need for us to buy several players in the last few weeks of the window. There have been calls for us to buy a new centre back and right back but Ralston and Ajer were immense tonight. Why spend money when the talent is already here, we just need to nurture it. I'd take more satisfaction at seeing those 2 and Miller getting plenty of game time this season and developing than I would from signing someone for £5mil just to be able to say we spent £x amount in the window. Paddy in will do for me!

08 Aug 2017 23:31:23
Agree with that these lads are being thrown in and have passed with flying colours why spend cash for the sake of it these lads who shone tonight can do what KT did. They won't let us down when called upon.

09 Aug 2017 07:41:13
Fully agree that these players need more game time to progress this season and can be relied upon but only in domestic football. We need to bring in a higher calibre player to push on in europe as we finished fourth in the group last year without a win and it's unlikely we will get any easier of a group if we make it this year.

09 Aug 2017 09:55:41
Felt a bit sorry for Miller although he had a good game he looked as if he was caught between left back and his natural winger game. i think benyu is no better than Henderson. and kouassi the better of him and ntcham . good problem to have . fingers crossed it's just a slight knock he took.5 home grown acadamy boys playing and imo young ralston was m. o. m . is this a good sign the system is now starting to work . suprised aitcheson never got a spot on bench last night though.

09 Aug 2017 11:45:00
DRB I think benyu more skillfull than Henderson but Henderson works harder and gets about more.
I think Henderson time up at Celtic because he isn't going to get in to the centre of our midfield.
I really like him but think it's best for his career to move on.

09 Aug 2017 12:49:25
Kev it's a strange one . is there anything in the background happened with henderson as I can't see his football being the problem.

09 Aug 2017 13:53:26
Does anyone else think that maybe Rodgers played that team to show how much he believes in the young ones as back up?

08 Aug 2017 21:18:05
KT 40yd strike wow what a finish, what a performance from the bhoys, great to see our youth players dominating, BR this is what we like to see.

09 Aug 2017 13:52:21
That goal was unreal. This kid is the real deal. What a player!

08 Aug 2017 20:34:51
Watching the super cup and if pogba is worth 90 mill then what's isco worth head and shoulders above everybody.

08 Aug 2017 23:14:45
I said earlier he could easily replace Iniesta at Barca, he's phenomenal. He'd walk into any other team on the planet.

08 Aug 2017 15:16:40
Ed, With the Paddy rumours now in full flow do you have any idea of what the situation really is. Keep reading conflicting reports, Man City want rid of him, others saying they want him out on loan as they still believe he can play for them in the future. I'm not a fan of loans but Paddy is the exception if we can get him in and he helps us qualify for the Group stages we can use the CL cash to add another 2 quality additions next summer. If it's the first option and Man City do want rid of him do you think we will break our transfer record to get a deal done? If we were to sign Paddy, add a quality CB and Keeper next summer I reckon this would be our best squad since 2003.

{Ed007's Note - Man City would prefer Roberts to move on a permanent deal but Roberts would prefer a loan. No matter what option happens I expect Celtic to be involved and yes, if needs be and within reason, I think we would break our transfer record for Roberts.}

08 Aug 2017 15:32:27
Cheers Ed, I'll go get my shirts printed.

{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't do that just yet lol.}

08 Aug 2017 15:48:46
It's ok if he doesn't sign having Paddy on the back of a Celtic top won't look out of place.

08 Aug 2017 17:00:12
The strongest team needs all the practise it can get before the euro ties, don't let's go back to this rotation nonsense, the full team has only had three competitive games so far.

08 Aug 2017 17:09:11
why would he only want to come on loan? unless he is trying to run down his contract so he can sign for us on a free and pick up a big signing bonus 😉.

08 Aug 2017 13:30:20
Really think if we can get by Astana we will have one of our best seasons in the champions league.

Potential pot 3 if any of the 4 seeded teams above us go out and they all have pretty tough ties.

The Pot 1 teams actually don't look too frightening if you can avoid the obvious 3 or 4, think Pot 2 yer humped either way.

With a bit of luck and the arrival of Paddy Roberts we could be looking at a pretty strong squad for the group stages. Would be brilliant to slap a PL squad out and make the last 16!

HH.

08 Aug 2017 13:45:31
can we draw liverpool?, can see it on the cards maself.

{Ed007's Note - If Liverpool qualify they'll go into Pot 3 so yes we can get them and I've felt for a while that'll happen too. Have you seen the pots so far?

Pot 1: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus, Benfica, Monaco, Spartak Moscow, Shakhtar Donetsk.

Pot 2: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Man City, Porto, Man United.

Pot 3: Switzerland Basel, Anderlecht, Roma, Beşiktaş.

Pot 4: RB Leipzig.

Depending on Play- Off results Spurs will be in Pot 2 or 3 and Feyenoord will be in pot 3 or 4.}

08 Aug 2017 14:04:39
Ed, am i right in saying its:
Olympiakos
Sevilla
Napoli
Liverpool

that are above us for Pot 3?

Think one of our best chances is Nice beating Napoli. Just hoping one of them get caught out, even Olympiakos.

{Ed007's Note - Yes mate, we need one of them to go out. Liverpool could find Hoffenheim tricky opponents and Sevilla have Turkish opponents which is never easy, especially the away tie.}

08 Aug 2017 14:09:37
So its going to be very hard Ed to avoid one English team because they all need to be kept apart!

With 5 teams in it they should scrub that rule IMO.

{Ed007's Note - I agree mate that rule should be scrapped but we know they won't as it allows a lot of big teams to avoid each other in the groups which suits them and UEFA.}

08 Aug 2017 14:20:03
Aye, Sevilla love a europa league run as well.

Big adebayor has been banging them in for them I'm sure. Buzzing for a good run in Europe for the team.

I think a decent run this season will open us up to setting a benchmark that we do belong in top comps with the rich folk, and attract a better quality player in line with teams like Benfica.

08 Aug 2017 14:23:33
Bite your hand off for Shakhtar, Porto and Basel.

08 Aug 2017 14:42:25
Monaco should struggle to get a starting 11 out now they have been raided.

Would take them, Dortmund and Feyenoord.

08 Aug 2017 15:30:32
I think everyone of us would love a trip to Dortmund. The atmosphere looks amazing. Would love to see it in the flesh.

08 Aug 2017 12:11:18
Afternoon Ed, A wee hike in the Celtic share price this morning I noticed so unless you been spending they big notes in your wallet

Is something triggering it?

Planning permission for Hotel granted?

VVD money incoming

I was actually going to do a Timalloy and give a tip and say for anyone into shares I have noticed the last twice Celtic have gained entry to CL by the time we get circa after or before the agm we jump at least 40 % in value without any major retrace mate (Y)

{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't even know where to start with all that stuff.}

08 Aug 2017 13:59:20
Jamie: who the feck has a crow bar big enough to get Ed's wallet open, what r u thinking about mate . Need to have serious words on the LIVE CHAT tonight. HH.

{Ed007's Note - If Jamie seen inside my wallet just now he'd send me one of his Harrod's hampers out of sheer pity!}

08 Aug 2017 15:05:56
No probs Peter (Y) and don't let Ed kid you he has more big notes in that wallet than Beethoven's symphony any heavier he be asking me to look up JCB hire in South Lanarkshire :-P (Y)

08 Aug 2017 11:06:31
Alright Bhoys,

just sorted out my fantasy team, for those who are involved, good luck!

But No EBT's Here, is going to pump the lot of you's!

HH 🍀🍀🍀.

08 Aug 2017 12:40:54
I was looking for that post but I couldn't find it. Would you mind posting it so that I can join the competition as well? Thanks!

{Ed007's Note - It's at www.fantasy.premierleague.com/ and the code for the league is: 377106-434746

08 Aug 2017 13:07:40
Thanks!

{Ed007's Note - No probs mate.}

08 Aug 2017 13:36:33
Was cracking up when I saw Urny There FC lol. Belter.

08 Aug 2017 16:24:29
game on im in :)

08 Aug 2017 17:15:05
First time I've done one through the EPL site. I can't settle on a side. Quick tip needed please. What's the crack with player valuations based on popularity? For example I want De Bruyne. However I'd imagine a lot of people do. If I left him out until the second week, would he be cheaper? If so, by much?

{Ed007's Note -I've been doing the Football Rumours one for a few years now and as far as I know the prices stay the same, JT.}

08 Aug 2017 17:36:16
Nae worries thanks Ed. I'll just suck it and see.

{Ed007's Note - Eh... OK then...

08 Aug 2017 21:25:43
Player values increase throughout the season. They will not change until after the match day, but as players are transferred in and out, the prices increase and drop depending on how popular they become. By the time the season ends some player's values will have increased by £1m +

The science behind player values are not revealed, but look on a Tuesday after a weekend match day to see how things roll.

08 Aug 2017 21:40:21
JT - De Bruyne would be a great pick in my opinion. Pep likes to tinker with his team but De Bruyne pulls most of the strings.

09 Aug 2017 07:48:35
Thanks WC. I think City will be incredible in the opponent's half this season, and De Bruyne is a huge part of that. Trying to squeeze Jesus in too but I think it leaves my defence too weak.

09 Aug 2017 12:25:55
I don't usually orry about having top notch defenders. The points are in assists and goals and let's face it, the quality of defending in the EPL is not great, so I think it is a gamble spending a lot on a defence. Not convinced Spurs and Chelsea will keep as many clean sheets this year either.