Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

dartbhoy · 01-08-2011 12:37pm

Not enthusiastic about the possibility of Bellamy coming to Celtic on loan. He has been prone to injuries the past season or 2 and I wasn't impressed with him at Cardiff last season. His wage demands are huge and at his age I don't think his worth the risk.

lubo_moravcik · 01-08-2011 1:33pm

pbowenroe wrote: »

the money spent on bellamy would be much better spent on a goalkeeper. zaluska isn't good enough

Exactly, with the money going to get spent on him on wages alone we could get a good solid goalie in.

PauloMN · 01-08-2011 4:03pm

But none of us know how much would be spent on Bellamy - so how can anyone say he's not worth the money??? I think Celtic will have weighed up how much he would be worth at this stage and would have made Man City a loan offer to suit. Whether or not we get Bellamy on loan, we need a new keeper and I don't think Celtic will stop looking for a keeper regardless of whether Bellamy comes or not.

Boruc anyone?

henke · 01-08-2011 6:44pm

Bellamy reportedly not interested in a loan move.

bobbysands81 · 02-08-2011 1:27am

MichaelM1987 wrote: »

Bellamy reportedly not interested in a loan move.

Any direct quotes mate or is it a Sky Sports source?

Pompey Magnus · 02-08-2011 7:19am

Apparently Celtic are looking for another loan of Forster.

henke · 02-08-2011 12:45pm

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Any direct quotes mate or is it a Sky Sports source?

No direct quotes just a sky sports source so wouldn't exactly take their word for it but just cant see it happening.

Dempsey · 02-08-2011 1:02pm

Pompey Magnus wrote: »

Apparently Celtic are looking for another loan of Forster.

Considering what Pardew said when his last loan finished, I doubt that will happen.

Pompey Magnus · 02-08-2011 1:26pm

Dempsey wrote: »

Considering what Pardew said when his last loan finished, I doubt that will happen.

He got a start in their friendly with Leeds a few days ago, had a shocker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GU9IGJYBKg

I don't think his performance won over many Newcastle fans, I'd still take him back though

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Dempsey · 02-08-2011 1:45pm

Pompey Magnus wrote: »

He got a start in their friendly with Leeds a few days ago, had a shocker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GU9IGJYBKg

I don't think his performance won over many Newcastle fans, I'd still take him back though .

He doesnt look like the keeper we had last season there!

I'd have him back too, he was very good last season.

seafood dunleavy · 02-08-2011 2:47pm

Pompey Magnus wrote: »

He got a start in their friendly with Leeds a few days ago, had a shocker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GU9IGJYBKg

I don't think his performance won over many Newcastle fans, I'd still take him back though .

He's intentionally trying to make Newcastle drop the asking price

henke · 02-08-2011 3:10pm

Dempsey wrote: »

Considering what Pardew said when his last loan finished, I doubt that will happen.

Yeah but who cares what Pardew says. He is a clown and nobody should really consider his opinion. I think it would be Ashley's decision and he might be interested if getting a fee or him off the wage bill.

bobbysands81 · 03-08-2011 12:17am

Barton being linked with us in the morning rags.

Anyone know why Newcastle are letting him go?

Dempsey · 03-08-2011 12:27am

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Barton being linked with us in the morning rags.

Anyone know why Newcastle are letting him go?

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Joey-Barton-Newcastle-Twitter-Why-are-clubs-queuing-up-to-sign-football-bad-boy-by-David-Maddock-article780252.html

In short, slating the Mike Ashley regime via Twitter.

I think he's been right to criticise what has been happening as Ashley/Llambias/Pardew are bull****ting fans and players alike. I dunno why Celtic would have any interest in the player. He's quality but how many central midfielders do we need? Lawwell would be best getting the finger out and signing a quality goalkeeper.

Pompey Magnus · 03-08-2011 12:33am

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Barton being linked with us in the morning rags.

Anyone know why Newcastle are letting him go?

I think he was publically criticising the running of the club so he was shown the door. I don't think he will come to Celtic though, he's too good a player to move to Scotland.

henke · 03-08-2011 1:19am

We don't need Barton nor want Barton.

bobbysands81 · 03-08-2011 6:18pm

Away to Swansea City tonight - hopefully a good performance ahead of Aberdeen game on Sunday.

Would love to see Paddy get 90 minutes.

PauloMN · 03-08-2011 6:25pm

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Away to Swansea City tonight - hopefully a good performance ahead of Aberdeen game on Sunday.

Would love to see Paddy get 90 minutes.

Not on telly unfortunately.

Audio only.

Dempsey · 03-08-2011 6:26pm

I'd like to see Zaluska have a solid game.

PauloMN · 03-08-2011 8:13pm

5 mins into 2nd half, 0-0 at the mo. Just switched on the audio.

Not sure of whole team but Ki, Commons, Kayal, Samaras, Wanama, Mathews, Mulgrew, Hooper, Brown all mentioned, Cervi in goal.

PauloMN · 03-08-2011 8:50pm

2-0 at moment to Swansea.

Loovens out for up to 6 weeks:
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=1358

Pompey Magnus · 03-08-2011 9:35pm

PauloMN wrote: »

2-0 at moment to Swansea.

Loovens out for up to 6 weeks:
http://www.celticfc.net/newsstory?item=1358

Celtic 2-0 down to Swansea? I can see the back page of the Daily Record tomorrow. CELTIC HUMBLED BY WELSH MINNOWS IN CRUNCH FRIENDLY TIE, also brave Rangers robbed

Lawrence1895 · 03-08-2011 9:47pm

Pompey Magnus wrote: »

Celtic 2-0 down to Swansea? I can see the back page of the Daily Record tomorrow. CELTIC HUMBLED BY WELSH MINNOWS IN CRUNCH FRIENDLY TIE, also brave Rangers robbed

Why not 'deservedly humbled'? Wouldn't surprise me :rolleyes:

Pompey Magnus · 03-08-2011 10:29pm

Lars1916 wrote: »

Why not 'deservedly humbled'? Wouldn't surprise me :rolleyes:

True, maybe even congratulating Rangers on succeeding in qualifying for the Europa League :P.

Dempsey · 03-08-2011 10:59pm

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11715_7079313,00.html

Skysports.com understands Leeds United are set to sign Celtic's Darren O'Dea.

I rather that deadwood be sold, hopefully more of the deadwood can be taken off the wage bill, be it temporary or permanent but Lawwell needs to get the finger out.

JokerD · 03-08-2011 11:03pm

Dempsey wrote: »

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11715_7079313,00.html

I rather that deadwood be sold, hopefully more of the deadwood can be taken off the wage bill, be it temporary or permanent but Lawwell needs to get the finger out.

Not a fan of O'Dea then? Haven't seen much of him at Celtic but thought he played well at CB for Ireland. Has he played much at LB?

I'm a Leeds fan and I'm after some opinions of him please.

Dempsey · 03-08-2011 11:17pm

JokerD wrote: »

Not a fan of O'Dea then? Haven't seen much of him at Celtic but thought he played well at CB for Ireland. Has he played much at LB?

I'm a Leeds fan and I'm after some opinions of him please.

I think his recent performances for Ireland flatters to deceive tbh. Celtic were short centre backs last season and he still got shipped out on loan (not the only centre back to get shipped out on loan either) He's very average imo, he can play left back but no decent end product as an attacking full back. I didnt hear anything positive of his time at Ipswich either, fans were berating his performances most of the time, whether they were being fair with him or not I dont know.

Who are the regular CB pairing at Leeds?

ColeTrain · 03-08-2011 11:47pm

Like Dempsey said he has done well for Ireland but expect a few errors from him time to time. He has turned in some outstanding performances for Celtic - most notable would be in the San Siro against AC Milan a few years back. But isn't cut out to make the centre back position his. He wouldn't be a natural full back either, not the best on the ball and doesn't have the pace. Would be good cover if that's the role he will play.

ColeTrain · 03-08-2011 11:50pm

http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=34dosuh&s=7

Swansea goals

JokerD · 03-08-2011 11:51pm

Dempsey wrote: »

I think his recent performances for Ireland flatters to deceive tbh. Celtic were short centre backs last season and he still got shipped out on loan (not the only centre back to get shipped out on loan either) He's very average imo, he can play left back but no decent end product as an attacking full back. I didnt hear anything positive of his time at Ipswich either, fans were berating his performances most of the time, whether they were being fair with him or not I dont know.

Who are the regular CB pairing at Leeds?

Andy O'Brien and Paddy Kisnorbo should start on Saturday.

Dempsey · 04-08-2011 12:05am

JokerD wrote: »

Andy O'Brien and Paddy Kisnorbo should start on Saturday.

Cant say I know too much about Kisnorbo but I do know of O'Brien, he should be able to oust him imo

Pompey Magnus · 04-08-2011 12:08pm

Dejected Rangers boss Ally McCoist: Red-carded Whittaker & Bougherra let their team-mates down

"McCoist was furious with Russian ref Vladislav Bezorodov for his overall handling of the game.

The official could have evened up the numbers before half time but turned a blind eye to Durmaz's blatant swipe at Lee McCulloch.

Then, right at the death, he failed to see a handball which could have given Rangers the chance to win the tie from the spot."

They mention the one Malmo player who the ref failed to send off but fail to mention the two Rangers players he let off.

Also what handball are they talking about? That is the first I heard of it...

Dempsey · 04-08-2011 2:24pm

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3732549/Celtic-lose-two-centre-halves-in-Swansea-defeat.html

Neil defenceless

CELTIC lost TWO centre halves last night as they crashed to defeat in South Wales.

Glenn Loovens - who missed the Swansea game - is out for at least a month with a hamstring injury. Gaffer Neil Lennon then confirmed stopper Darren O'Dea has joined Leeds on a season-long loan.

What a rag!

bobbysands81 · 04-08-2011 3:14pm

Dempsey wrote: »

Cant say I know too much about Kisnorbo but I do know of O'Brien, he should be able to oust him imo

O'Dea is comfortably better than Andy O'Brien.

O'Dea ain't that quick, reads the game well, is a good leader, very strong in the tackle (puts everything into tackles), needs to get stronger/bulk up, good in the air but not great (like a real centre half should be), is a good passer, likes to play football instead of boot it.

He's a good centre half imo but he's never a left back unless just filling in for someone.

lubo_moravcik · 04-08-2011 11:51pm

I'm heading up to Pittodre on Sunday morning, anyone else going?

Pompey Magnus · 05-08-2011 4:46am

Just read this on facebook:

"Lennon better watch out, last time Whittaker and Bougherra got sent off he got a 5 match ban."

PauloMN · 05-08-2011 12:47pm

Hearts v Spurs... bad luck!

PauloMN · 05-08-2011 12:49pm

Maribor (whoever they are!) v The The The Rangers

PauloMN · 05-08-2011 12:51pm

Sion..... anyone know anything about them? Think Dons humped them a while ago....

Pompey Magnus · 05-08-2011 12:53pm

Celtic vs FC Sion in the Europa League. They finished 4th in Switzerland last season. No excuse for not getting past them.

PauloMN · 05-08-2011 1:00pm

OK, own up, who's been at the FC Sion Wiki page?

And wont progress to the Europa League this season as Celtic will pump them.

seafood dunleavy · 05-08-2011 1:12pm

Happy enough with that draw. Are we away first or has that been decided?

PauloMN · 05-08-2011 1:20pm

seafood dunleavy wrote: »

Happy enough with that draw. Are we away first or has that been decided?

Fixtures to be announced later. The fact that us and "them"

are in it means we can't play at home same night of course.

henke · 05-08-2011 1:22pm

seafood dunleavy wrote: »

Happy enough with that draw. Are we away first or has that been decided?

First leg away, good draw and no excuses not to get through really.

seafood dunleavy · 05-08-2011 1:39pm

We should beat them but I'd still be wary of them because they're a bit of an unknown. Swiss sides wouldn't be the worst either.

Broxi_Bear_Eire · 05-08-2011 3:52pm

PauloMN wrote: »

Fixtures to be announced later. The fact that us and "them" are in it means we can't play at home same night of course.

Your fixture has been changed to home first

henke · 05-08-2011 4:12pm

Broxi_Bear_Eire wrote: »

Your fixture has been changed to home first

Yeah we are playing home first on the 18th and away a week later on the 25th. Home in the second leg is always an advantage but I would expect we should not need that advantage for this tie

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Broxi_Bear_Eire · 05-08-2011 4:16pm

MichaelM1987 wrote: »

Yeah we are playing home first on the 18th and away a week later on the 25th. Home in the second leg is always an advantage but I would expect we should not need that advantage for this tie .

Nope you should see them off fairly comfortably I would say

ColeTrain · 05-08-2011 4:39pm

This a nice draw. I can't see another Utrecht happening, team is more settled now.

henke · 05-08-2011 5:15pm

ColeTrain wrote: »

This a nice draw. I can't see another Utrecht happening, team is more settled now.

Certainly hope so. Another Utrecht would be a catastrophic disaster but I don't see it arising.

Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

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