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Squad changes for next season

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by shaunm, May 2, 2018.

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  1. shaunm

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    Squad needs thinned our,far to many players not needed,would save the club a fortune in wages getting rid of these guys,not going to name them all but pretty sure we would all list pretty much the same players,with the money saved,bring in 4 good proven first team players.
     
  2. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    I also expect that another striker will be getting looked at, especially with the uncertainty surrounding Griff, but I still don't think we should be loaning out Bayo at this stage. Maybe in January if he isn't getting game time.
     
  3. bhoy81

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    Thing is he is not going to get game time is he? Lennon will pick Eddy as our forward and when the Thumb is back on track he will be playing and by the looks of it the reports in the news he wants Hooper back.

    Where is Bayo going to fit in? I would like to see him get a game but I’ve got a bad feeling he is not going to see the light of day and that’s why I’ve said loan him out he needs game time.
     
  4. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    I wouldn't read too much into the Hooper rumours, and Griff picks up a lot of injuries and Eddy picks up a few as well (so does Hooper if you want to go down that route), so I can easily see him getting game time, especially coming back off European ties. Whether he is deemed good enough to get the game time is the unknown factor for me.
     
  5. bhoy81

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    I’m just saying about the New manager coming in will want to put his own stamp on the team, this normally means people don’t get a chance.

    If it’s Lennon, which I honestly think it will be, he rates Eddy who is our most expensive player, he also rates The Thumb as well. When Bayo was fit before being injured some of the games he could have brought him on and he didn’t even get a sniff.

    Now I’ve said it before I would like to see him get game time but I can’t see it happening anytime soon and I would loan him out.
     
  6. McChiellini..

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  7. bhoy81

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    Just seen the Izzy thread. If it’s true then I really do have the * fear for next season.

    Lennon trying to give his old favourites contracts. If he brings Hopper back as well!!!!! What’s Tony Stokes up tae these days?

    Edit - Efe the second coming as well!!!!!! That’s the centre half problem sorted as well.
     
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  8. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    All I'm saying is the bulk of our games come in the first half of the season, so it would make sense to keep him until January to see if he can make an impact, and if he is either not cutting it or not getting game time loan him out then.
     
  9. ChrisMoh

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    We have most of the garbage out of contract.But stil need to get rid of jack hendry &comper.Think comperss finishes janaury.Thats another one of soon enough.I could be wrong with comper but sure he was signed on a 2 year deal.

    Eboue & bayo not sure whats happening with them.Morgan wil get another loan easily.
     
  10. bhoy81

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    I know what you are saying, but I can’t see it myself. It’s a shame he has come in during this massive transition.
     
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    Hazard got dropped to bench for last 5 games for Partick. If he cant get a game for Partick is he good enough for Celtic
     
  12. Metrobhoy

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    We need CMs for next SEASON, a GK, a RB and a Wide first pick player! Back-up for Lustig too if we can keep him!

    I fear Scott Brown won't be at it and I'm a huge fan of the player. Massive loss if the case.
     
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  13. Pearse67*

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    No centre back?
    Benkovic, boyata gone.
    Hendry, compper useless.
    Literally have ajer who is young and simunovic who suffers from confidence, reliability issues.
    Also need rid of lustig and izaguirre, rb, 2cbs and a decent backup lb are all needed.
     
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    Played right, we only need two first 11 signings with 2/3 qaulity back ups on top.

    RB is by far and away the single biggest priority, then a CB or two depending on what the * happens with Boyata.

    After that we can look at bringing in guys that could help strengthen the squad, like a new winger that might put a fire in Sinclair, someone who can play deeper with Brown to allow McGregor to fight it out with Rogic.

    Things aren't looking that bad, although this me being naive and believing the board and the new manager will work together and get what we need.
     
  15. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    Commper signed 2.5 year deal. Hendry also has a while left on his deal.
    I think 1 cb in perm plus a loan. Instead of a backup lb I would aim for a winger who is comfortable in that position, only * aim to be KTs backup. A rb is needed with Lustig as back up. Cm depends on who leaves and maybe an extra striker.
     
  16. Jacob knows Gold Member Gold Member

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    Bit unsure of the new season. Would lime to think Shved could have a big impact, but after thinking the same about Morgan I'll wait and see.
    Went into this season hoping we'd seen the last of Lustig as our 1st choice right back, and I've a feeling he'll be our 1st choice for the forthcoming season. Hope I'm wrong.

    Ideally I think we need a CB,RB,LW and a CF.
     
  17. CodyBhoy

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    My thoughts on next season's squad.

    Craig Gordon -Sell
    Jack Hendry - Sell/release
    Jozo Simunovic - keep
    Nir Bitton - sell
    Scott Brown - keep
    Leigh Griffiths - sell
    Bayo - keep
    Scott Sinclair - sell
    Daniel Arzani - keep
    Jonny Hayes - keep
    Ryan Christie - keep
    Tom Rogic - keep
    Olivier Ntcham - sell
    Odsonne Edouard - keep
    * Mikael Lustig* - release
    Scott Bain - keep
    Marvin Compper - sell
    Kris Ajer - keep
    Callum McGregor - keep
    James Forrest - keep
    Tony Ralston - keep
    KT - keep
    Mikey Johnston - loan out
    Eboue Kouassi - loan out
    Lewis Morgan - depends on pre season
    Kundai Benyu (Loaned out until February 2020) - release
    Youssouf Mulumbu - release
    Calvin Miller - release
    Conor Hazard - keep
    Marian Shved - keep
    Henderson - keep

    Buy
    GK
    Rb
    CB X2
    Lb
    Cm
    Winger
    Striker X 2

    I know it's unrealistic but that would be the ideal for me with also possibly promoting some other youth players if they are good enough. Starting team next season would hopefully be something like

    Bain
    New RB
    Ajer
    New CB
    KT
    McGregor
    Christie
    Forrest
    Shved
    New winger
    Eddy/new striker
     
  18. jpr21

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    Lets get Bayo , Griffiths, Shved, Christie, Tierney and Forrest fit and firing then add 3 or 4 of real quality and a new manager.
     
  19. Blochairnbhoy

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    Tierney
    McGregor
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    Forrest

    Will all be subject of interest in the summer they may wish to move on themselves (unlikely) but you never know in football!
     
  20. Blochairnbhoy

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    Gordon - sell
    De Vries - end of contract
    Bain - keep

    Lustig - end of contract
    Toljan - end of loan
    Gamboa - end of contract
    Ralston - sell
    Perez - jan 2020 before we see him

    Tierney - keep
    Emilio- end of contract
    Gutman - jan 2020 before we see him
    Miller - release

    Boyata - end of contract
    Benkovic - end of loan
    Ajer - keep
    Simunovic - keep
    Compper - release
    Hendry - release

    Forrest - keep
    Morgan - sell
    Shved - keep
    Benyu - on loan to 2020

    Hayes - sell
    Sinclair - sell
    Burke - end of loan
    Arzani - keep
    Johnstone - full season loan

    Brown - keep
    McGregor - keep
    Bitton- sell
    Ntcham - sell
    Rogic - sell
    Mulumbu - release
    Allan - end of contract
    Christie - keep
    Kouassi - sell

    Edouard - keep
    Bayo - keep
    Griffiths - keep

    When you see it like that looks like a massive massive rebuild for anyone in summer imo I would only keep 13 of the current squad 15 in you include the 2 American boys!

    That turnover is never going to happen but get £20m for all the lot with sell and you should top that up by £10m and give new gaffer £30m isn’t rocket science!