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Youssouf Mulumbu

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by The Thumb, Aug 31, 2018.

Discuss Youssouf Mulumbu in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. G_portillo

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    Could go on all day about this signing..

    Totally bewildered as to why it would take so long to sign a free agent we knew about all along. Only conclusion that can be drawn is that BR told the board he needed more before the close of the window, Lawell didnt want to part with cash and the scouting team had nothing to offer.

    Underwhelming when compared to a signing we may have reasonably expected, but i still hope he is a resounding success nonetheless. He is still a good player and has something to offer.
     
  2. Mevin Gold Member Gold Member

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    Brendan: Is he Black?

    Peter: AND French....

    Brendan: this is why I’ll never stop loving
    you Peter
     
  3. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Great interview.
     
  4. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    YOUSSOUF Mulumbu vowed to do everything possible to please Brendan Rodgers and the Celtic support and said his experience of playing in the Scottish Premiership will allow him to reach his full potential as a Celt.

    The 31-year-old Congolese midfielder signed a two-year deal with the Scottish champions today after completing his medical.

    Mulumbu spent last season playing under Steve Clarke at Kilmarnock but opted not to renew his contract and remain a free agent.

    After putting pen to paper on his contract with Celtic, Mulumbu said his first priority was to show the fans and manager why he was deserving of a place in the team.

    “I know the supporters will demand big things from me so I will work hard to make sure I please them,” he said.

    “To speak with a manager like Brendan Rodgers who has coached so many great players at big teams was just amazing. I never hesitated for one second to come here. I wanted to assure him and that fans that I’m going to do my best to show all my qualities.”

    The former West Brom man said he believed the experience of playing in the Scottish Premiership last season will stand him in good stead to make a valuable contribution at Celtic.

    “I know the Scottish league so I have a good understanding on the kind of opponents we will come up against,” said the former PSG youth academy graduate. I work very hard always and I want to help the young lads here.

    “I walked on to the pitch when I signed and it felt amazing. These are the reasons we play football. My immediate focus is to stay fit and ready and be 100 percent ready. I’ve played at Celtic Park as the opposition and it’s a special place to play so I’m looking forward to being part of the team and playing there.

    “We have so much to achieve. We need to do well in the Europa League, retain all the domestic trophies and continue winning the Glasgow Derbies. It’s amazing to be part of that.

    “For me, if I can continue the kind of performances I had at Kilmarnock then, with the quality we have in the Celtic dressing room, hopefully I can help the team.”
     
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  6. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    You look at how well he played at Kilmarnock, just think how good he’ll be in behind Rogic, McGregor, Eddy, Moussa(maybe), Forrest etc. His experience will be huge.
     
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    I really like him. Really wanted him last season, he has that bit of dig and steel in the middle. Think he will be very good for us. Still quite disappointed with how this window has gone but happy with this
     
  9. bkk bhoy

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    has he got any relations who can play CB?
     
  10. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Should be a good backup for Broony. Welcome, hope he does well here.
     
  11. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Rated him since his west brom days, was Killie's beat player by a distance last season, especially against us.

    Mon the Youssouf!
     
  12. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    all we ask is that he tries his best
     
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    Welcome big man. Go prove the doubters wrong!
     
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    His experience will be a big help in the dressing room and on the pitch as we currently don't have enough fighter's and leader's..

    He seems like Broony in the respect he leads by example by his 100% tenacity on the pitch..
     
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    * me, the club could have saved the 2.5m on lights by smashing a couple of his teeth in and hanging them up in the stand
     
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    Aye- Brown is the only midfielder that knows when and how to cynically foul. Youth players cannot be the backbone of a serious team.
     
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  19. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Excellent signing. Pity it's been clouded by a stagnant window but this really is a smart signing on a free.
     
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    Is that you, Alan Hansen?