03 Jun 2025 10:51:50
Having a look at the Celtic FC website it wouldn't bother me to see the following players leave to make way for others and to slimline the squad:
Scott Bain - left
Greg Taylor - out of contract
Jeffrey Schlupp - end of loan
Maik Nawrocki - not fancied
Reo Hatate - blows hot and cold and end of project
Tobi Oluwayemi - We've got three first team keepers and he won't want to play in the Development squad
Hyeokkyu Kwon - not fancied and no progress shown
Marco Tilio - unfancied
Gustaf Lagerbielke - not fancied
Luis Palma - not fancied
Stephen Welsh - attracting interest from other clubs
Adam Montgomery - unfancied and not showing progress.
03 Jun 2025 11:52:21
Last season showed how we relied heavily on a nucleus of 16 players and the cup final also highlighted how we struggle for quality replacements when we are hit with a couple of injuries.
There is no doubt we have assembled (yet again) too many players that do not seem to have a future at the club and we need to bring in better in a few positions - hopefully before the qualifiers.
03 Jun 2025 13:28:34
Wow, I didn't realise, GT apart who I like, we had so much deadwood. I thought our bench looked very weak over the final stages of the season.
Don't hold your breath over quality additions. We probably will make them but with us, it usually takes time.
03 Jun 2025 14:02:08
You could add scales trusty yang Kenny Bernardo mgowan to that list.
03 Jun 2025 14:17:53
Anyone wanting to see Hatate leave is mental and must have watched the cup final with their eyes shut.
03 Jun 2025 14:37:47
Taylor, Rocki and Hatate have to stay!
03 Jun 2025 15:26:41
Kev 100% correct about Hatate . He is one of our few really star player as is Jota . Any team other than top 5 team in top 5 European leagues .
A full squad without any missing is not too bad, however that’s unlikely. We need a v good front 3 player, capable of playing well across 3 positions. A creative midfielder and a CB better than CCV capable of playing either cb position . Left back wait to see what happens with Taylor .
Better to keep everyone who makes a first team contribution, as often new players take long time to settle in.
03 Jun 2025 18:01:31
Reo was best of midfield three last season without a doubt.