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

Dempsey · 29-08-2013 05:55PM

Spare a thought for the u19s!

Scott Struthers ™ ‏@scottsas 1m

Don't forget every #UCL group has an identical u19 competition with the games the night before or afternoon of main game

Stuart Findlay ‏@stuartfindlay95 3m

In terms of the youth tournament it is probably even harder!!

karma_ · 29-08-2013 06:06PM

magherakid wrote: »

Gary Lineker ‏@GaryLineker
Bye bye Celtic!

Big eared twat

My imagination or didn't he say the exact same thing on twitter last year?

A Dub in Glasgo · 29-08-2013 06:12PM

1806:
MIXED EMOTIONS FOR LENNON

Celtic manager Neil Lennon on their group of Barcelona, AC Milan and Ajax: "I think it's the best and the worst draw we could have got!

"In terms of glamour it doesn't come any better but it's the most difficult we could have got. There's a lot of excitement. The hard work was done last night and we can enjoy it now. In terms of travelling for supporters it's great.

"Three great footballing arenas with fantastic pedigree. Locking horns again with Barcelona, there's so much to savour. It's going to be extremely difficult.

"In terms of attracting players, the quality players we are looking for, it's been a really difficult summer. We are in the Champions League again though and it adds to the reputation of the club."

SomethingElse · 29-08-2013 06:12PM

karma_ wrote: »

My imagination or didn't he say the exact same thing on twitter last year?

It was ITV.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/itv-in-hot-water-over-celtic-1290777

Lennonist · 29-08-2013 06:13PM

Brilliant draw, some big nights in store.

Eirebear · 29-08-2013 06:15PM

In terms of "Big Match" potential, that is one of the best draws Celtic could hope for.

Lawwell's eyes will be doing that Cartoon dollar sign thing right now...

RoryMac · 29-08-2013 06:16PM

Tough group but they always are when you're in pot 4. Great games to look forward to but a pity to get teams we're so familiar with.

Should be no issues motivating the players for the games and the atmosphere in Celtic Park will be amazing.

Lennonist · 29-08-2013 06:20PM

It would have been nice to get Real Madrid in the draw because it's so long since we played them in Europe, but we can always meet them in the knockout stages I suppose.

Dempsey · 29-08-2013 06:24PM

Lennonist wrote: »

It would have been nice to get Real Madrid in the draw because it's so long since we played them in Europe, but we can always meet them in the knockout stages I suppose.

We played them last summer and Dylan McGeouch ran rings around them to the point where they broke his jaw to stop him! :pac:

EDIT

Celtics Twitter

NL: "We have got Biton more or less in the bag and he will come into the squad and that will galvanise us and freshen things up."

NL on Teemu Pukki: "I think we are close. He is a good player and we would be pleased to get that one done."

karma_ · 29-08-2013 06:32PM

Dempsey wrote: »

We played them last summer and Dylan McGeouch ran rings around them to the point where they broke his jaw to stop him! :pac:

EDIT

Celtics Twitter

City had that lad Biton on trial last year I think, and by all accounts he's quality.

ColeTrain · 29-08-2013 06:34PM

Not happy with that draw.

Barca will be out for revenge and we've played them too many times now in recent years.
Milan and Ajax will be a serious test.

We will be doing very well to get 4/5 points if we're being honest. At least the players will take encouragement from last season.

Dempsey · 29-08-2013 06:35PM

karma_ wrote: »

City had that lad Biton on trial last year I think, and by all accounts he's quality.

They did and played in a few preseason games for them and trialled at Spurs too i think

Looked at a few youtube videos and he looked very good and surprising good feet for someone 6' 5". Maybe abit slow or slight for those EPL clubs, not sure why they didnt take a punt on him. Was there anything said at the time why they didnt pick him up?

karma_ · 29-08-2013 06:44PM

Dempsey wrote: »

They did and played in a few preseason games for them and trialled at Spurs too i think

Looked at a few youtube videos and he looked very good and surprising good feet for someone 6' 5". Maybe abit slow or slight for those EPL clubs, not sure why they didnt take a punt on him. Was there anything said at the time why they didnt pick him up?

I'm guessing it was likely that it was either him or Garcia and we opted for Garcia.

Dempsey · 29-08-2013 06:49PM

karma_ wrote: »

I'm guessing it was likely that it was either him or Garcia and we opted for Garcia.

I didnt think he'd be straight into the first team squad tbh

Done abit of digging myself

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2190897/Nir-Biton-set-Tottenham-switch-ahead-Manchester-City.html

The 6ft 4in midfielder, considered the next Yaya Toure, for his size and box-to-box dynamism, has returned to Israel but is expected back at City soon, provided delicate discussions with the military authorities can be successfully completed.

‘Nir is only due to finish his IDF service later this year, but we are ready to begin negotiations about that,’ said agent Dudu Dahan. ‘We will speak with the IDF, so that Nir will be able to leave for Manchester in the next two weeks. This is a great opportunity for him.’

Military Service seems to have been the issue. If that was the deal breaker when City & Spurs tried to sign him, I'm very happy! Not even Scott Brown will mess with him! :pac:

blahfckingblah · 29-08-2013 07:09PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I didnt think he'd be straight into the first team squad tbh

Done abit of digging myself

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2190897/Nir-Biton-set-Tottenham-switch-ahead-Manchester-City.html

Military Service seems to have been the issue. If that was the deal breaker when City & Spurs tried to sign him, I'm very happy! Not even Scott Brown will mess with him! :pac:

remi gershon had to do the same, its compulsory over there

Not G.R · 29-08-2013 07:17PM

blahfckingblah wrote: »

remi gershon had to do the same, its compulsory over there

Dave probably had the same. Compulsory in Korea too.

RoryMac · 29-08-2013 07:21PM

Not G.R wrote: »

Dave probably had the same. Compulsory in Korea too.

Dave never did his, it was hanging over him when he was at Celtic but after Korea's performance in the Olympics all players involved were given exemption

Dempsey · 29-08-2013 07:22PM

blahfckingblah wrote: »

remi gershon had to do the same, its compulsory over there

I'm aware its compulsory, didnt realise he was doing it whilst playing professional football last year.

Not G.R wrote: »

Dave probably had the same. Compulsory in Korea too.

Dave got exemption when S.Korea medalled in the Olympics

Think the IDF draft you when you finish school whereas S. Korea can call you up anytime before your 30 or something. Not 100% sure. It was hanging over Dave for a while and one of the reasons Celtic were wary about renewing his contract before the exemption

magherakid · 29-08-2013 07:23PM

Celtic CL group fixtures

Milan away 18 sept
Barca home 1 Oct
Ajax home 22 Oct
Ajax away 6 Nov
Milan Home 26 Nov
Barca away 11 Dec

BohsCeltic · 29-08-2013 07:57PM

Very tough draw, I was hoping for an away trip to somewhere i haven't been yet but no luck there either. Should be fun all the same

finbarrk · 29-08-2013 09:56PM

Some great occasions to look forward to.

ActingDanClark · 29-08-2013 10:24PM

if anyone for any reason could sort me with a ticket for the home game v barca itd be much appreciated????????:D

Carroller · 30-08-2013 12:00AM

Flights have quadrupled on the last few hours

Dempsey · 30-08-2013 12:05AM

Inside The SPFL ‏@AgentScotland 3h

Nir Biton completed his medical, Celtic now just awaiting formality of their work permit application £675k - 4 year deal - no sell on clause

A good deal, glad the sell on clause didnt get in there. Cant wait to see this guy in action. We'll probably have to wait because all our new signings seem to get injured before they can actually play for us!

EDIT

Signed, looking forward to seeing him in the hoops!

Celtic Football Club ‏@celticfc 1m

Celtic are delighted to announce that Israeli internationalist Nir Biton has signed for the club on a four-year deal. (PC)

Lennonist · 30-08-2013 12:40PM

I take it Biton is signed as a replacement for Wanyama, as in he's a Wanyama type - athletic and versatile.

CL fixtures in article below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23869184

Should see plenty of Celtic coverage on RTE and TV3 for the CL this season. Celtic are in the most exciting Group, the Group of Champions. They also play on opposite nights to RTE's favourite Man United.

Dempsey · 30-08-2013 12:50PM

Been compared to Yaya Toure when he was linked with Man City. Here's some youtube video of him in action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yruJz1WoNLg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pTmXYWI37M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDstqtpmUl0

RoryMac · 30-08-2013 12:58PM

Lennonist wrote: »

I take it Biton is signed as a replacement for Wanyama, as in he's a Wanyama type - athletic and versatile.

CL fixtures in article below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23869184

Should see plenty of Celtic coverage on RTE and TV3 for the CL this season. Celtic are in the most exciting Group, the Group of Champions. They also play on opposite nights to RTE's favourite Man United.

Hopefully they do a small bit of research before the games so they at least know the positions of the players.

Good to see Biton signed up, looks a decent signing from the little I've seen. Hopefully we can get another few signings in before the SFA transfer window stupidly closes tomorrow

ColeTrain · 30-08-2013 01:30PM

Does anyone know how much Biton cost?

Looks a player.

Dempsey · 30-08-2013 01:38PM

ColeTrain wrote: »

Does anyone know how much Biton cost?

Looks a player.

According to the source I posted last night, "£675k - 4 year deal - no sell on clause".

Officially, an undisclosed fee which suggests there is add ons of some description to me.

EDIT

He was in his last year of contract and most other source were saying prices of less than £1m aswell so yea, it looks like we have gotten another bargain!

karma_ · 30-08-2013 02:39PM

Dempsey wrote: »

According to the source I posted last night, "£675k - 4 year deal - no sell on clause".

Officially, an undisclosed fee which suggests there is add ons of some description to me.

EDIT

He was in his last year of contract and most other source were saying prices of less than £1m aswell so yea, it looks like we have gotten another bargain!

You have to hand it to the Celtic scouting team, they keep finding good quality players at value prices.

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