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For once, I'm pleasantly surprised by the boards ambition...(Maybe spoke too soon)

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  1. The Thumb

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    Jullien 7m..
    Mbombo 3m..
    Connell 350k..
    Possibly Smith on his way 2.5m.

    All by early July..

    Pretty clear before he signed on permanently, Lennon sought assurances that he would be given a significant transfer budget. So far to their credit, the board and Lawwell has delivered..
    Hopefully more to come.
     
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  2. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Yeah its encouraging.

    But still a fair bit to do. Jullien is the big one for me. Seriously pleasant surprise.

    I'm unconvinced on the smith signing but hopefully we have eyes on another RB too.

    Intrigued to see what we do after Sawyer is hopefully in as well. Next position to target. Things have slowed a bit the past number of days but wouldn't be surprised for something to pop out of nowhere.
     
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  3. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Still need another RB, CB, DM, ST..

    Punt Ntcham and get Sawyers in.

    That and holding on to our best players, would be an amazing window.
     
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  4. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I dont necessarily see Sawyers as an upgrade on ntcham on top form but definitely agree he has to go and WILL go now.

    Annoying but that's the way of it. Can hopefully strengthen further with his transfer fee.
     
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  5. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    And to all those who made Lenny out to be a spineless yes man who the board were only picking so they could fill the teams with loans and SPFL fodder must be questioning how the * they could come to that conclusion after knowing the man’s personality over the last 20 years.
     
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  6. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    Too much too little too late.
    Songquest thread
     
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    Still a good bit off for me.

    Alot of money come in through the door the last few years with little invested back in to the team.

    We can't * about and need another 3 or 4 players who can make a real difference to the team
     
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  8. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    It's been a good start, and assuming both Sawyers and Smith come in, that would leave us needing

    1 CB
    1 RB
    1 LB (if Tierney Leaves)
    1 CM (If Ntcham Leaves)
    1 CDM


    I don't think we need another ST or LW but i could see us potentially going for a ST
     
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  9. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think now if we only just hold onto the best ones I will be relieved & look on it as a very good window.
     
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  10. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    When does the window shut?

    Sorry I ask this every year.
     
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  11. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    After Smith and Sawyers I would say;

    - CB/RB
    - ST
    - DM

    Is what will come in. We may see another big spend on one player if we qualify for the CL.
     
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  12. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    You know you've been shafted over the years when it's pleasantly surprising that we invest decent money in badly neglected areas of the team :giggle1:
     
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    It is good to see and I wonder if it's a case of the board knowing for sure Lenny is Celtic Mad and won't be going anywhere so they're willing to invest in his managerial skills by giving him the players he/we need.

    Lustig was a mistake but it looks like the RB position is being taken as seriously as the rest, we just need a bit of fortune to get the players we would like which is always tricky but the whole attitude is great at this moment in our history but also as an ongoing business/sporting philosophy.
     
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  14. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye, I've been a real defender of Ntcham, but looks like people were right and he is everything that's been said about him..

    Shame, because he is quality. Sawyers may not be an upgrade in class but if we get him I think he'll be very effective and become a favourite..
     
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    Not bad so far, but a lot of work still to be done.
     
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    Unless Hendry is punted there’s no chance we bring in another centre half IMO. Especially with Bitton still in the squad, leaves your options as; Ajer, Jozo, Jullien, Hendry, Bitton for 2 positions.

    Right back is absolutely crucial, we clearly are after a centre mid and Lenny says he wants 4 strikers so that’s another 3 you would say are pretty critical signings from this point. Again, particularly if Ntcham does go.
     
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    Smith will add a bit of leadership, which is obviously needed with Lustig gone. As I've mentioned in his transfer thread, if he can recapture his 2016-2017 form, he'll prove a astute signing..
     
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  18. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    Did lennon not say he was targeting another CB? Could be wrong mind you
     
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  19. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    We've spent a decent chunk of money but we still haven't sorted the right back position, which we've known needed fixed for a year at least.

    Happy with the signings we've made but got a long way to go yet.
     
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    Still a long way off for me.

    Not only do we still need a competent RB, CB and another goal-scoring midfielder, we need to do this while keeping hold of players like Tierney, Rogic and McGregor. I'm fine with Ntcham going, but if any others are sold then it won't have been a good window at all.
     
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