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Are we getting left behind ?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by selbybhoy, Jul 22, 2011.

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  1. Heb Celt

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    Did we attract better players after MON got us to Seville?Did we attract better players when WGS got us to last 16 in CL?Its money that attracts the better player,look at Porto i bet they've lost better players than they brought in since winning Europa.
     
  2. mjdoyle

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    I faced up to some harsh financial facts at the end of last season in that Celtic don't have a great deal of money to go out and spend.

    I even said at that point that I'd be happy with the squad as is, as long as we didn't lose Kayal, Izaguirre or Hooper.

    Saying that, given that Forster isn't with us, I'd be happy now with a decent keeper.
     
  3. selbybhoy

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    I think by having a good run in europe it highlights the potentail of the club, why do so many players that sign mention celtics history and the fact that we won the euro cup ?
     
  4. Liam Scales

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    Bumming up to the fans and the fact that they have signed for us may effect them. However the amount of times we have been snubbed for more money at dross little clubs that don't have a chance in * of European football or winning a trophy is countless.

    It's an added extra but it's not the real reasons nowadays, it's all about the boodo.
     
  5. faw cough Gold Member Gold Member

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    You think we are going to win the European cup anytime soon ?

    Top players will go to the top Leagues with the top wages.
     
  6. selbybhoy

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    No i think it will never happen in my life time but what ia m trying to say is we can not offer massive wages so a good * run in europe will help our chances of attracting better players as i think the chance of a good run in a team thats in europe is a massive boost any way thats what i think
     
  7. DiVHoops

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    We have about 300 players just now so we should have a big push at punting a few or sending them on loan. Lenny obviously isn't keen on Juarez, Hooiveld, O'Dea and Thompson so they should be loaned out or sold.

    Loovens and Murphy are nowhere near good enough and are probably on decent wages so should leave by any means.

    I think we should keep the likes of McCourt and Samaras as they are usefull in certain situations.

    We need a goalie and a big striker and that's it IMO.
     
  8. selbybhoy

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    I aint playing anymore
     
  9. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    Celtic have always been like that during summer. No need to get nervous.
     
  10. faw cough Gold Member Gold Member

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    :56::56::56:
     
  11. selbybhoy

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    Dummys out I am off home
     
  12. adiadi

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    remember we have signed many players over the last few seasons when they have been buying nobody and the exact reason they have beaten us is becasue they are a team, last season we were showing signs of becoming a team but to be honest this summer i want to buy the absolute minimum we need(a keeper, a centre back, cover for kayal and a target man) if we go signing 7, 8, 9 players then its just going to be like last season where it takes us months to gel.
     
  13. mjdoyle

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    Absolutely spot on mate:50:
     
  14. CheGuevara

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    I am more confident this year than last. I think Rangers will be relying on their aging team and duffers like Healy, Weir and James Beattie.

    Wallace is a decent player, but their other signings are total nobodies.
     
  15. John Bhoy79 Head in the clouds. Mind in the gutter.

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    We should try and get Goodwillie IMO. On the pitch the guy is quality and would only get better playing for us. If we don't get him he'll only end up at snake mountain and him and Jelavic would run riot in the SPL.
     
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    Celtic simply don't have a big budget to bring in class players. The squad is settled and fairly strong for the league. Only a couple of more additions needed. Then its about building on that for the future in bringing in better players but that needs CL money. Our squad is not good enough to get to the final stages of a European competition but by doing well in Europe will generate more money to spend on better players.

    Celtic have done well last seasons with the signings and this year its good. There is about 38 days left to bring in a much needed GK, another CB perhaps and a striker. Apart from that our squad has depth and decent quality.

    No need to go rushing and buying lots of players just for the sake of it.
     
  17. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Exactly this. I'm happy with the quiet way in which the club conduct their transfer business.
     
  18. mairilouise

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    Sort of agree with you, i don't see any of our siginings as a massive boost, probably only Wilson will be a starter out of the 3 of them!
     
  19. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Did you watch the Cardiff match?
     
  20. Sloany

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    I also think we should have looked at Goodwillie, cup tied for europe now though?