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Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2024/25

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  • #2
    celticbest
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    Fletcher offered a one year contract, thoughts?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53675841

    8 Aberdeen players self-isolating - 2 with confirmed Covid-19, what affect will this have on the season?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/53683597


  • #3
    weldoninhio
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    celticbest wrote: »
    Fletcher offered a one year contract, thoughts?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53675841

    8 Aberdeen players self-isolating - 2 with confirmed Covid-19, what affect will this have on the season?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/53683597

    The "others" will be raging. 14 days isolation means the 8 will miss the game against us.


  • #4
    US2
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    celticbest wrote: »
    Fletcher offered a one year contract, thoughts?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53675841

    8 Aberdeen players self-isolating - 2 with confirmed Covid-19, what affect will this have on the season?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/53683597

    Not sure how much game time he would get but it'd be no harm, great finisher. Would like to see a bit of cover at fullback now


  • #5
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    Copied this from the older thread. Our first game of the season

    Videos courtesy of bonfigli from the Huddleboard

    1-0 Edouard
    https://streamable.com/se7vm1

    2-0 Frimpong
    https://streamable.com/yopvrd

    3-1 Edouard
    https://streamable.com/ztl129

    4-1 Edouard
    https://streamable.com/2rhg6r

    5-1 Klimala
    https://streamable.com/2avqh8

    MOTM
    https://streamable.com/kk2bi1

    Lenny
    https://streamable.com/0q7ldq


  • #6
    celticbest
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    weldoninhio wrote: »
    The "others" will be raging. 14 days isolation means the 8 will miss the game against us.

    Will their games go ahead or be postponed and played at a later date when all players are available?


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  • #7
    bobmalooka
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    US2 wrote: »
    Not sure how much game time he would get but it'd be no harm, great finisher. Would like to see a bit of cover at fullback now

    I see some fans are up in arms at the prospect of this over in twitterland - because rangers have signed 2 promising looking strikers.

    The scenarios are different - they need to replace their main man who is either off or agitating to be off. Defoe can still finish but he isn’t anywhere near capable of being the main man every week anymore - his role will continue to reduce.

    It appears we are in the market because 4th choice striker Bayo is a dud and 2nd choice striker Griffiths is good but unreliable.

    Assuming Edouard is staying for now (or a separate plan in place to replace him if he’s being sold) Fletcher makes perfect sense. Cheap/enthusiastic/fairly good/allows a different style of play.


  • #8
    weldoninhio
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    celticbest wrote: »
    Will their games go ahead or be postponed and played at a later date when all players are available?

    Their game against St Mirren this weekend is going ahead. Their own fault. No one forced their players into a pub.


  • #9
    weldoninhio
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    bobmalooka wrote: »
    I see some fans are up in arms at the prospect of this over in twitterland - because rangers have signed 2 promising looking strikers.

    The scenarios are different - they need to replace their main man who is either off or agitating to be off. Defoe can still finish but he isn’t anywhere near capable of being the main man every week anymore - his role will continue to reduce.

    It appears we are in the market because 4th choice striker Bayo is a dud and 2nd choice striker Griffiths is good but unreliable.

    Assuming Edouard is staying for now (or a separate plan in place to replace him if he’s being sold) Fletcher makes perfect sense. Cheap/enthusiastic/fairly good/allows a different style of play.

    Eddie will be gone this time next year. Realistically we should be signing his replacement this season to give time to bed in.


  • #10
    bobmalooka
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    weldoninhio wrote: »
    Their game against St Mirren this weekend is going ahead. Their own fault. No one forced their players into a pub.

    Aberdeen situation is easy to dismiss - you can clearly link the outbreak to their own wrong behaviour.

    What happens when we see team outbreaks where there is no known breach of protocol? Is it fair that those teams suffer.


  • #11
    weldoninhio
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    bobmalooka wrote: »
    Aberdeen situation is easy to dismiss - you can clearly link the outbreak to their own wrong behaviour.

    What happens when we see team outbreaks where there is no known breach of protocol? Is it fair that those teams suffer.

    If that situation arises, it'll have to be looked at. But when you are meant to be operating within a "footballing bubble" and you decide to hit a pub then you deserve what you get. I'd go as far to say that if you do that, and don't get infected, you should get an SFA ban.



    Aberdeen game now called off.


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  • #12
    US2
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    bobmalooka wrote: »
    I see some fans are up in arms at the prospect of this over in twitterland - because rangers have signed 2 promising looking strikers.

    The scenarios are different - they need to replace their main man who is either off or agitating to be off. Defoe can still finish but he isn’t anywhere near capable of being the main man every week anymore - his role will continue to reduce.

    It appears we are in the market because 4th choice striker Bayo is a dud and 2nd choice striker Griffiths is good but unreliable.

    Assuming Edouard is staying for now (or a separate plan in place to replace him if he’s being sold) Fletcher makes perfect sense. Cheap/enthusiastic/fairly good/allows a different style of play.

    celtic fans on twitter are the worst of any club I've seen to be fair.
    You can't assume anything with celtic but if he is a replacement for Edouard it'd be an absolute disgrace.


  • #13
    duffman13
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    Highly doubt hes a replacement for Edouard, most likely for Griffiths, if the reports of his return to training in an awful state are through, its time to cut him off. He's got huge support from fans and the club.

    Given loss of income, I dont think the club will be spending huge money on Edouards replacement if they plan on holding him for one more year which is why Fletcher as back up is a sensible move.


  • #14
    bobmalooka
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    US2 wrote: »
    celtic fans on twitter are the worst of any club I've seen to be fair.
    You can't assume anything with celtic but if he is a replacement for Edouard it'd be an absolute disgrace.

    I think Toney could potentially be an immediate or future replacement type of signing (a bit underwhelming compared to Edouard but has goals in him)

    What would spook me a bit was the attempt to sign Parrot on loan - thats a short term move that would cost quite a bit, doesn’t make sense if he wasn’t viewed as a starter


  • #15
    bobmalooka
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    duffman13 wrote: »
    Highly doubt hes a replacement for Edouard, most likely for Griffiths, if the reports of his return to training in an awful state are through, its time to cut him off. He's got huge support from fans and the club.

    Given loss of income, I dont think the club will be spending huge money on Edouards replacement if they plan on holding him for one more year which is why Fletcher as back up is a sensible move.

    I’d agree, fletcher looks to be a reaction to the fact griffiths can’t be relied on. Then we have Kilmala who is improving and bayo who’s a dud.


  • #16
    duffman13
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    bobmalooka wrote: »
    I’d agree, fletcher looks to be a reaction to the fact griffiths can’t be relied on. Then we have Kilmala who is improving and bayo who’s a dud.

    I'd love to through Bayo out on loan to another SPL side, might work out but not sold on that. Klimala looks decent and improving but Lee has to be out the door at this stage. Someone will take a chance on Griffiths but he's had a few chances now with Celtic.

    I just can't see much being spent this summer particularly until after qualifiers for champions league and seeing how we go there


  • #17
    eire4
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    duffman13 wrote: »
    I'd love to through Bayo out on loan to another SPL side, might work out but not sold on that. Klimala looks decent and improving but Lee has to be out the door at this stage. Someone will take a chance on Griffiths but he's had a few chances now with Celtic.

    I just can't see much being spent this summer particularly until after qualifiers for champions league and seeing how we go there

    Griffiths looked very good when he came off the bench in the last pre-season friendly and was praised by Lennon for knuckling down so I would not write him off just yet at Celtic. Hopefully he is on the bench this weekend and gets on against Kilmarnock as we really need 3 proven strikers and right now we only have Edouard. Klimala shows promise but is far from proven so it would be massive if we got a fit and firing Griffiths back.


  • #18
    bobmalooka
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    More Griffiths drama.
    Hosted a birthday party for his girlfriend - looks like a breach of Covid restrictions (someone with a better idea of Scottish restrictions might correct me)
    After the Aberdeen fiasco he should have more sense.

    The guys a talent but at what stage do you draw the line.


  • #19
    bobmalooka
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    Today’s line up v Killie.

    No big surprises, Barkas makes his debut between the sticks.
    Rogic and Johnston carrying knocks but no room for Luca Connell in the squad. Karamoko makes the bench - it’s well documented how promising he is, 17 now so we should start seeing more of him.


  • #20
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    1-1 Kilmarnock equalise with a peno after Julien hauled down the Kilmarnock player


  • #21
    duffman13
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    bobmalooka wrote: »
    Today’s line up v Killie.

    No big surprises, Barkas makes his debut between the sticks.
    Rogic and Johnston carrying knocks but no room for Luca Connell in the squad. Karamoko makes the bench - it’s well documented how promising he is, 17 now so we should start seeing more of him.

    I'd love to see a bit more of Dembele this year, as bizarre as it sounds though, a move abroad on loan might work for him, hes still a bit of growing to do. I seen him 3 years ago at the hibernia Cup and he was incredible, ive seen some players at that age through the years but he was easily the best at that age. A game like today might suit him tbh, but he's a huge hype behind him and I'm happy the club haven't chucked him in yet. Developing him well so far


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  • #22
    SomethingElse
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    Toothless display so far today, struggling to create any decent chances.


  • #23
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    Quite flat today


  • #24
    PauloMN
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    Brutal stuff. Out of ideas v Killie. Just glad it's early season but pre-season like performances aren't going to win the league.

    Credit to Killie, had the measure of us all the way. Stiffle our full backs and we're in a bit of trouble.

    Onwards and upwards hopefully.


  • #25
    rockatansky
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    3-5-2 Neil.


  • #26
    US2
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    Title race is on


  • #27
    eire4
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    A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »
    Quite flat today

    It is always a dreadful game to watch on that plastic pitch but I agree even allowing for that we were very flat and slow in the final third on Sunday.


  • #28
    US2
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    Podcast with Henrik released today. Havnt listened to it yet but I have been looking foward to it.


  • #29
    bobmalooka
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    Bolongoli - absolute clown


  • #30
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    I cannot believe how stupid some footballers are, there is a real danger that the Scot Gov will pull the plug for now


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  • #31
    bobmalooka
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    A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »
    I cannot believe how stupid some footballers are, there is a real danger that the Scot Gov will pull the plug for now

    I think there’s a real chance that the European qualifier isn't allowed go ahead.

    Won’t be deferred either - just out.


  • #32
    US2
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    What's going on lads fill me in


  • #33
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    'The Scottish football season is in serious jeopardy of being called to a halt after Boli Bolingoli broke strict quarantine rules and travelled to Spain before playing against Kilmarnock.

    The Celtic defender did not tell anyone at the club of his trip and now chiefs are furious at the player for risking the campaign and the safety of his teammates, coaching staff and opposition. Bolingoli breached the rules put in place by the Scots government where anyone travelling from Spain should self-isolate for two weeks.

    Last night a Scottish government spokesperson confirmed the blunder could force a pause in the Premiership season after only two matches. "The Scottish Government is aware of reports of a Celtic FC player having broken quarantine rules last week," the spokesman said. "We are currently in discussion with the club and football governing bodies to establish the facts. '


  • #34
    neilc
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    US2 wrote: »
    Podcast with Henrik released today. Havnt listened to it yet but I have been looking foward to it.

    Which podcast, you have a link?


  • #35
    DavidLyons_
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    US2 wrote: »
    What's going on lads fill me in

    Bolingoli decided it'd be a good idea to break the rules and head off to Spain last week with out informing the club nor self-isolating for 14 days upon his return.

    Lenny was unaware of what the idiot did when he gave him game time on Sunday. Was surprised he brought him on at the time. He's a donkey.

    I really hope the consequences for this are not too severe for Celtic. It could cost us points in the league or have the plugged pulled altogether. Also Champions League participation is in jeopardy too now if we're ordered not to field a team for any length of time.

    The guy is hopeless - get him to fcuk out of the club.


  • #36
    duffman13
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    What an absolute clown, seriously, in what right mind would you think a) that its OK, b) not tell anyone and c) think on one would find out. Poor judgement and given his on field performances, not one that surprises me


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  • #37
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    Celtic would be wise to publically suspend him for at least 14 days and do it this morning before the wheels come off


  • #38
    US2
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    neilc wrote: »
    Which podcast, you have a link?

    Sorry, forgot the link

    https://twitter.com/FootballCFB/status/1292783334054035458?s=19


  • #39
    bobmalooka
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    A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »
    Celtic would be wise to publically suspend him for at least 14 days and do it this morning before the wheels come off

    The isolation horse has bolted. He’s been in contact with both Celtic and killie squads.

    They’ll be trying to convince authorities that isolation is not required in this scenario by testing everyone and hoping all are negative.

    Difference with Aberdeen is that they had 2 confirmed Covid tests and the other players were considered close contacts of a confirmed case - so if all Celtic and killie tests are negative there hopefully could be scope for isolation not being required

    Absolute mess


  • #40
    DavidLyons_
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    Statement from the club.

    http://www.celticfc.net/news/18417


  • #41
    rockatansky
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    A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »
    Celtic would be wise to publically suspend him for at least 14 days and do it this morning before the wheels come off

    Anything less than a dismissal is unacceptable.

    They can test all they want but the virus can still develop up to 14 days.

    He's well and truely f*cked us.


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  • #42
    pjohnson
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    Why wasnt that statement just chucking him out of the club alltogether


  • #43
    duffman13
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    pjohnson wrote: »
    Why wasnt that statement just chucking him out of the club alltogether

    There is a cost associated with rash decisions, im sure its on the cards but getting all your legal ducks in a line would take a bit of time


  • #44
    Bridge93
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    Sturgeon has urged Celtic and Aberdeen games to be called off for the week


  • #45
    DavidLyons_
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    pjohnson wrote: »
    Why wasnt that statement just chucking him out of the club alltogether

    Presumably because there needs to be a full investigation and the club need to be certain of their legal position regarding his contract etc.

    You'd hope his agent has been told to find him a new club in the very least.

    Additionally, what do we do if one of the other players fcuks up? Precedent needs to be considered. Say Eddy or Christie breach the rules next week. Is it in the club's interests to terminate their contract too?


  • #46
    weldoninhio
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    Untwist the panties. He made a mistake. Legally he's liable for a £480 fine and a talking to. He's been tested twice since he got back and was negative both times. Silly mistake, but no harm, no foul. Fine him a few weeks wages and get on with it.


  • #47
    pjohnson
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    duffman13 wrote: »
    There is a cost associated with rash decisions, im sure its on the cards but getting all your legal ducks in a line would take a bit of time

    My arsé in this situation I doubt he'd have a leg to stand on. Hes possibly fùcked an entire league with his stupidity. Fifa allow for sackings under "just cause" clause. This would surely qualify.


  • #48
    Bridge93
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    DavidLyons_ wrote: »
    Presumably because there needs to be a full investigation and the club need to be certain of their legal position regarding his contract etc.

    You'd hope his agent has been told to find him a new club in the very least.

    Additionally, what do we do if one of the other players fcuks up? Precedent needs to be considered. Say Eddy or Christie breach the rules next week. Is it in the club's interests to terminate their contract too?

    Precedent is one thing but to my eye anyway, the breach is bad but the deceit in this case is as bad and as dangerous. That’s worthy of dismissal. Didn’t just go up the road either and accidentally broke it. He intentionally went abroad to an at risk country and decided to tell nobody and then play.

    I suppose what I’m saying is there are levels of breach. If a Kilmarnock player were to test positive now post match there will be war


  • #49
    DavidLyons_
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    Bridge93 wrote: »
    Sturgeon has urged Celtic and Aberdeen games to be called off for the week

    Looks like our next two games (St. Mirren & Aberdeen) are off. Very serious in terms of losing ground in the league - games in hand are not as reassuring as points in the bag.

    Participation in the Champions League under threat too.

    What a mess this pr!ck has caused.


  • #50
    weldoninhio
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    St Mirren and Aberdeen postponed, Aberdeen would have most likely been rescheduled anyway. A full weeks training for the CL qualifiers with hopefully no injuries. Grand job. Nothing so serious as to throw the toys out of the pram. :D


  • #51
    A Dub in Glasgo
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    weldoninhio wrote: »
    Untwist the panties. He made a mistake. Legally he's liable for a £480 fine and a talking to. He's been tested twice since he got back and was negative both times. Silly mistake, but no harm, no foul. Fine him a few weeks wages and get on with it.

    It is a lot more serious than an ordinary punter ignoring the self isolation rules. The whole premise of the Scottish govt allowing football to restart for the new season was that the players & club staff must stringently adhere to stricter rules. Now two games in, we have already seen

    Rangers testing irregularities
    Aberdeen players out in the pub
    Griffiths throwing a house party
    Bolingoli nipping off to Spain and not telling anyone

    The above are the actions of braindead individuals who will jeopordise the season completing


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