06 Nov 2024 17:14:49
With Valle on loan, possibly to be recalled in Jan and Taylor out of contract and could potentially sign a pre-contract in Jan wonder what BR's thoughts are? Scales at LB as cover to end of season or bring someone else on loan? Perhap KT has been sounded out. I know loads will say he is injury prone which is true but so is CCV but he remains an important player and KT could be the same rotating with whoever our other LB might be. It's a yes for me all day long.
06 Nov 2024 19:26:40
Wheres the valle recall came from?
06 Nov 2024 19:45:17
A piece written in 'El Nacional' newspaper which suggests that Barcelona are 'working' on getting Valle released from his loan move in January but states they would need to pay Celtic compensation.
No idea how loan contracts work but surely if the loan was agreed for the full season then Celtic could hold them to this? ?
Ed, can you comment on this please?
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{Ed007's Note - There could be an option to cut the deal short in January, I asked Ed002 about it and got this off him:
The TMS is not very clear on a break point in January - but Barca do need cover for Balde. They may offer Gerard Martin as an alternative else they will need to provide some compensation to Celtic.
06 Nov 2024 21:26:17
Av mentioned Scales as a lb many times as that’s where he originally played earlier in his career, he’s got the height for back post crosses the power to deal with most wingers ok might lack a bit of pace like Taylor and mb not as good going forward but av always thought mb worth a try more so than KT in my opinion.
{Ed007's Note - If KT hadn't been here previously how many people would want us to sign him? If an injury ravaged past his best at 27 LB is all that Tisdale and his team can come up with then we need to replace Tisdale already - we'd be better bringing Bernabei back than s8gn KT or giving Greg Taylor wages KT would want to stay.
There is not one single box KT ticks for the type of player Celtic are looking for - the Celtic support should be happy about that.
06 Nov 2024 22:00:59
Just seen alfie doughty contract is up 2025. Sure we were interested before. Still only 24.
07 Nov 2024 03:58:38
Don't get the love fest for KT, he's injury prone.
07 Nov 2024 08:15:01
He's more winger a thought.
07 Nov 2024 08:17:51
KT is still a great player but his injury record is horrendous and for that reason would be a massive risk.
07 Nov 2024 11:00:13
Thanks for coming back Ed. I also agree with you re KT, I'm a big fan of Kieran but that ship has sailed.
Troy Colour, Scales neither has the engine, pace, mobility or range of passing required for the type of LB BR is looking for. I'm sure he could do a job for the very odd game but never a long term solution IMO.
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07 Nov 2024 11:37:37
Scales is awful at left back.