23 Aug 2024 04:49:42
I must admit that I am optimistic about this transfer window.
While we have not made that many signings, yet! I am really pleased that we are clearing out the squad.
If we manage to get Shaw, MJ and lagerbielke sold and Montgomery loaned. Our squad is in great shape for bringing new players in as it would be at 23.
If we were then to bring in a left back, LCB and striker, we would be at 26, which is fantastic and we would have strength in depth.
In the past I have heard Rodgers say he likes to work with small squads as it then allows us the opportunity to start giving young players a chance as well. This is something that pleases me.
The only downside is we are likely to lose MOR this window and possibly Kyogo. However, I accept that if the price is right we would be silly not to sell. However, that comes with a caveat, which is sell only as long as the money is reinvested in bringing quality replacements and strengthening the positions I mentioned earlier.
23 Aug 2024 06:25:34
Selling our best players and replacing with mediocre at best.
23 Aug 2024 08:01:22
It's great we're cutting the squad size, but rodgers continually speaks of wanting quality yet we're on the verge of selling our biggest asset with possibly kyogo following suit. how anyone can be sitting comfortable right now thinking this board will deliver what's required by end of august totally baffles me. we've seen nothing so far this window to suggest this could be the case.
23 Aug 2024 09:32:43
I get the feeling the fans are getting set up for the, 'We've kept hold of O'Riley and Kyogo' therefore we've had a good transfer window, scenario. I just can't see us bringing in any quality that will improve us in Europe this late in the window ?.
23 Aug 2024 10:21:37
I have said all Summer we will sign quality this year. every signing so far has been excellent. I still have a fear the board will revert to type when Brendan eventually leaves and we will be back to square one with them. cleared out the dead wood in the squad, now we need the same in the boardroom and contract a younger dynamic and risk averse group to take us forward with the only benchmark European progress. i want to be rocking up to Celtic Park confident that we will put on a show.
23 Aug 2024 11:16:55
I see Lennon is available! Coincidence?.
23 Aug 2024 13:48:23
Joe, I get the way we run the team is to sell off when the potential is high but we can’t keep selling the best assets as we keep going backwards. We rarely buy in quality to match what has left, generally we sign potential. But by the time their potential is realised, we are back to square one and we sell them again. Outr model needs to change, look at Ajax who sell assets but they spend decent amounts on their replacements to ensure they are getting decent players with more potential to grow . I’m all for cutting our players we don’t use to get squad numbers down but we can’t keep on selling the jewels, especially the way this board perform in buying .
23 Aug 2024 16:16:10
@quinn that wouldn't surprise me with our board and it is certainly something that I am slightly concerned with.
That being said, I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assess the transfer window when window closes.
23 Aug 2024 17:40:33
If we don’t sell any first team players then it’s been an excellent window! If the window shut right now I’d be delighted, squad is in best shape in years.