Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014/15 Mod Warning post #6011

lubo_moravcik · 25-06-2013 01:02PM

Delighted to have this back. Love the Champions League nights, the build up, buzz in and around the stadium, the theme tune.
Glasgow Celtic Champions

Dempsey · 25-06-2013 01:35PM

The Celtic FB page has a tribute to Neil Lennons birthday today, showing the 3 goals he scored for the Hoops, they forgot to add the goal he scored in the 8-1 win against the Pars! Idiots!

Coillte_Bhoy · 25-06-2013 04:23PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I wonder why Cliftonville are so keen to swap

I presume its to maximise the money they can make. Used be a regular thing with LoI clubs when the draws were open and they got a 'big name' club. Though they'd have sold out the second leg anyway so id say they are thinking of moving to a bigger venue,

Dempsey · 25-06-2013 06:43PM

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

I presume its to maximise the money they can make. Used be a regular thing with LoI clubs when the draws were open and they got a 'big name' club. Though they'd have sold out the second leg anyway so id say they are thinking of moving to a bigger venue,

The Chairman of Cliftonville has confirmed that the match will be at Solitude though, which is why I ask. I'd wouldnt have batted an eyelid if they were considering getting a bigger venue.

Coillte_Bhoy · 25-06-2013 07:23PM

Dempsey wrote: »

The Chairman of Cliftonville has confirmed that the match will be at Solitude though, which is why I ask. I'd wouldnt have batted an eyelid if they were considering getting a bigger venue.

Oh right. Strange one alright, well i suppose be easier to market/promote make a few bob starting all square than if they were going n to second leg 6-0 down though it would have sold out anyway so who knows?

shanered · 26-06-2013 04:38AM

That's the point, wonder why they didn't go bigger stadium, would have sold out for sure, possibly pressure to keep thousand of celtic fans travelling to Belfast for a party, might not go down too well with alot of the locals.
This I believe may play a factor why there may be a "push" not to maximise profits and go for a bigger stadium.

dsmythy · 26-06-2013 09:43AM

Sometimes clubs like to have their games played at their home ground not to suddenly devalue it for a one off match.

Lennonist · 26-06-2013 10:05AM

shanered wrote: »

That's the point, wonder why they didn't go bigger stadium, would have sold out for sure, possibly pressure to keep thousand of celtic fans travelling to Belfast for a party, might not go down too well with alot of the locals.
This I believe may play a factor why there may be a "push" not to maximise profits and go for a bigger stadium.

There's a rake of Celtic fans living in Belfast already and there will be a party when they are joined by other Celtic fans and Cliftonville supporters. For Cliftonville I think they have foregone short term financial gain and want to have the 1st leg at home with the tie starting all square. It'll be an historic occasion for them, a lot of Cliftonville supporters are Celtic fans as well.

Dempsey · 26-06-2013 12:43PM

Keith Downie ‏@STVkeith 1m

Neil Lennon wants two more summer signings, and three if and when Victor Wanyama leaves.

A left back and left winger please!

Keith Downie ‏@STVkeith 4m

Celtic are taking tribalist CB Steven Mouyokolo to Germany on trial next week.

Anyone know anything about this guy?

Keith Downie ‏@STVkeith 6m

Neil Lennon says he's resigned to losing Victor Wanyama this summer.

I dont mind him going at all but it better be for a good price!

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 2m

NL: "All we did was accept a bid from Southampton, a very good, progressive club." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "But there seems to be other parties wanting to block the deal." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "We felt the money was right for us, a good business deal for the club. Whether it resurfaces again, I don't know." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 59s

NL: "The fact we accepted a bid tells you we felt it matched our valuation of the player. Don't know where we are with it at minute." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 2m

NL: "I have spoken to board and Dermot in the summer and those talks remain private but I know where I am with taking club forward." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "He's developed into a top-class international footballer, a back-handed compliment to what we've done here and the player." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL on Gary Hooper: "We had a bid from Hull City which we rejected. Whether they come again, I don't know. As you were." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 48s

NL: "No set price. The offer made was well below our valuation of player." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "Would be very happy for him to stay and if he decides to stay on, contract negotiations may re-open again." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 2m

NL: "He will come to Germany on Monday and will be part of our plans for qualifers." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL on Anthony Stokes: "He rejected an earlier offer around May time but we are hopeful we will get across the line with Anthony." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 2m

NL: "A player we would like to keep." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "We are just working around the background at the moment. Delighted to get Amido and Virgil in." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "Two talented players who will make us better. We probably need 2 players but all hypothetical." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL:" Amido very powerful in air and someone we have not had for quite a while. Young but feel he could progress into top-class striker."(MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 34s

NL: "Virgil has great composure & great presence on the pitch - 21,22 and technically very good. The type of player we like at club." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 2m

NL on Fraser Forster: "He is not for sale, simple as that. A very important player for us." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 48s

NL on Steven Mouyokolo: "He has been here this week, hoping to have bounce game on Sat and will have good look then." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 32s

NL on Stiliyan Petrov Charity Match: "It's going to be wonderful occasion. Stan was a very important part of club's recent history." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 2m

NL: "A great team-mate of mine. This will be wonderful and two great causes. Still a lot of fondness for Stiliyan here." (MH)

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

NL: "His career was cut short in tragic circumstances but can see how brave he has dealt with things. Hopefully be memorable occasion." (MH)

Dempsey · 27-06-2013 11:16AM

Thomas Rogne is off to Wigan it seems. Pity he couldnt keep fit, could have been a very good player

Dempsey · 27-06-2013 02:32PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23048207

Celtic have agreed to swap the venue for the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville.

It had been scheduled for Celtic Park on 17 July but will now take place at Solitude in Belfast.

The return leg in Glasgow will be played on 23 July, Celtic confirmed on their website.

There had been speculation the Reds could move the glamour tie to a bigger capacity venue to cater for demand.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon said he was relishing the prospect of travelling to Belfast

"It will be the first time I will have taken Celtic to a competitive game back home so that is something to look forward to, but we will be totally motivated, obviously, to play as strongly as we can and try and win the tie," he said.

"It's a great draw and it will create a lot of interest back in Belfast but I am very wary of the tie."

I suppose potential earning could change the Cliftonville chairman's mind...

BBC Gossip wrote:

Celtic could target Monaco's 27-year-old striker Ibrahima Toure. The Senegalese international scored 18 goals in 35 Ligue 2 appearances last season, but his place has been threatened by the arrival of Radamel Falcao.

Dont know much about the source for this gossip but anyone see this guy in action?

eire4 · 27-06-2013 05:37PM

Dempsey wrote: »

Thomas Rogne is off to Wigan it seems. Pity he couldnt keep fit, could have been a very good player

Agreed. He is still young so he could develop into a really quality center back. But reality is he just never was able to stay fit for long enough to fully establish himself at Celtic so I can see why this is happening on both sides.

Dempsey · 27-06-2013 05:47PM

eire4 wrote: »

Agreed. He is still young so he could develop into a really quality center back. But reality is he just never was able to stay fit for long enough to fully establish himself at Celtic so I can see why this is happening on both sides.

He's out of contract at Celtic.

blahfckingblah · 30-06-2013 09:56PM

have to say, I am SICK of the lack of football...

PauloMN · 30-06-2013 10:47PM

blahfckingblah wrote: »

have to say, I am SICK of the lack of football...

Same here mate. Even had to do stuff with the kids today. I mean ffs..... :mad:

Only joking, I love the little feckers of course.

eire4 · 02-07-2013 05:54PM

Paddy McCourt has left Celtic now. Following Rogne out the door with his contract running down and a new one not been signed. Word is the Derry man is at Birmingham. But nothing confirmed. Sad to see Paddy go but understandable given he just wasn't playing much even when fit. Played 88 games for Celtic during his 5 years at the club and scored 10 very memorable goals.

lubo_moravcik · 03-07-2013 10:25AM

6 o'clock kick off later

It's not coming quick enough haha. We lost 3-2 down at Crewe on Saturday

PauloMN · 03-07-2013 01:00PM

It seems the 4 friendlies in Germany are all to be shown on Premier Sports and Setanta. Should be streams available so.

lubo_moravcik · 03-07-2013 01:11PM

Premier Sports on Sky for £1 - CELTIC GAMES
http://www.premiersports.tv/

use PROMO code - MAGIC

1 months subscription for £1 (remember to phone and cancel 7 days before end of the month

Quote:
Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends July 31st. Subscription renews at normal price of £9.99 per month after first month unless cancelation requested at least 7 days before end of 1 month offer period.

Dempsey · 03-07-2013 01:18PM

lubo_moravcik wrote: »

Premier Sports on Sky for £1 - CELTIC GAMES
http://www.premiersports.tv/

use PROMO code - MAGIC

1 months subscription for £1 (remember to phone and cancel 7 days before end of the month

Quote:
Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends July 31st. Subscription renews at normal price of £9.99 per month after first month unless cancelation requested at least 7 days before end of 1 month offer period.

£1? You could buy a few football clubs in Scotland with that! :pac:

lubo_moravcik · 03-07-2013 01:34PM

Dempsey wrote: »

£1? You could buy a few football clubs in Scotland with that! :pac:

:pac: :P

:eek:

:cool:

:mad: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

blahfckingblah · 03-07-2013 01:44PM

didn't knwo there was a game tonight. Its going to be interesting to see how the new guys play

TheBuilder · 03-07-2013 01:52PM

Cliftonville game is live on BBC

eire4 · 03-07-2013 04:03PM

First of what looks like a busy schedule of pre-season games tonight against Ukrainian side Sevestapol. A first chance to have a look at new sigings Balde and Van Dijk in action hopefully.

Dempsey · 03-07-2013 05:00PM

Looks like a development squad out there

blahfckingblah · 03-07-2013 05:11PM

haha the guy singing sounds like hes had a few bevvies

Dempsey · 03-07-2013 05:18PM

Balde O Gara!

BohsCeltic · 03-07-2013 05:18PM

blahfckingblah wrote: »

haha the guy singing sounds like hes had a few bevvies

Just a few ?

Balde just ballooned it over there, should have scored.

Dempsey · 03-07-2013 05:20PM

Forster; Fisher, Virgil, Mouyokolo, Mulgrew; Kayal, McGeouch, Henderson, Commons; Balde, Watt (LB)

Celtic subs: Fasan, Hooper, Wilson, Waters, Atajic, Lustig, George (LB)

Teamsheet for anyone wondering!

blahfckingblah · 03-07-2013 05:27PM

will our senior team be playing the other friendlys?

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