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Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink Retires

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Smileyy, May 15, 2012.

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  1. CFC_67_88

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    Cause weve got big yan and the king of japan and all youve got is nacho novo!
    Enjoy youre retirment big man :50:
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    Cost me a fortune in jersey printing :56:
     
    CFC_67_88, May 15, 2012
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  2. slowburner

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    Skelped a hun, he lived the dream! All the best Jan.

    Last minute winner was my first OF game, that memory will stay with me forever!
     
    slowburner, May 15, 2012
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  3. WonderKid7144

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    NO WAY! what player i wish he would go to the MLS or something too :/ great player in his day! his last min winner will never be forgotten
     
    WonderKid7144, May 15, 2012
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  4. Shane1888

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    I would take him back here any day. I know some folk will immediately shoot me down and say that he's too old and we need to keep investing in younger talent, but he could probably still do a decent job for us, even in Europe. He could link up with Hooper, the same way he linked up with Skippy, under Strachan a few years ago.

    Purely hypothetical though, as I'm sure his decision is final. All the best in retirement big man :shamrock:
     
    Shane1888, May 15, 2012
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    Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.
    Jan Vennegoor, Jan Vennegoor.
    JAN VENNEGOOR OF HESSELINK!
     
    MarleyBhoy, May 15, 2012
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  6. DutchCelticFan

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    Sorry mate but the guy is really past it. This season at PSV he came on as a sub a few times but the guy is just done. He brought less than nothing for PSV. Think he retires at the right moment. He had great years up here and we should stick with those great memories:50:
     
    DutchCelticFan, May 15, 2012
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  7. HendoBhoy67

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    would love him to come back here as part of the coaching staff and show our strikers how to head a ball!
     
    HendoBhoy67, May 15, 2012
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    Loved Jan. 3 goals in his first 3 games, two being winners, one at OT, awesome! Never forget his later winner against them and the SPL winning goal at Tannadice in 08.
     
    Ricardinho, May 15, 2012
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  9. Shane1888

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    I admit that I haven't sat down and watched him play since he left here a few years ago, but I didn't think his quality would have diminished that much.

    If you watch Dutch football, you'll evidently know more about his current situation than I do :50:
     
    Shane1888, May 15, 2012
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    Suffered a few injuries over the last couple of seasons. It was the right time for him to retire. Could maybe see him doing a coaching role at PSV. Although, part of me wishes he could just make one last substitute appearance for Celtic.:icon_mrgreen:
     
    Fritz, May 15, 2012
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    good striker ,strange name ..slan
     
    erie32c, May 15, 2012
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    I remember big Jan looked immense for PSV when they reached the champions league semi-final. He signed for us two years later and started off looking just as immense, what a goal against Man U at Old Trafford. But then he got injured and came back slower and less mobile, I spent the rest his spell at Celtic waiting for the old form to come back but it never quite happened. Still a good player for us though. Take it easy big man
     
    hiphopaddict, May 15, 2012
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  13. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    All the best big man. Really enjoyed his time up here.
     
    Overkill187, May 15, 2012
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  14. fluffyhamster

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    He's big, he's strong his name is very long ........ Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink!
     
    fluffyhamster, May 15, 2012
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    Aww man i loved big jan, good luck to him
     
    Jamesy Bhoy 7, May 15, 2012
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    All the best big chap :shamrock:
     
    The Prof, May 15, 2012
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  17. Seosamh Máirtín

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    Aye, definitely. We need a designated player in Colorado, as well.

    But haven't seen him in a couple of years, so may not be in the best condition physically.
     
    Seosamh Máirtín, May 15, 2012
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    The guy was brilliant :icon_mrgreen: Loved him, all the best big man :50:
     
    Slaw, May 15, 2012
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    Loved the guy, was one of my favourite players during the Strachan era. All the best to him :shamrock:
     
    Celtic abu, May 15, 2012
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    Incredible to think that the played in the semi-finals of the Champions League, isn't it?

    Tore Rio Ferdinand a new *, too :notworthy
     
    TheBatPencil, May 15, 2012
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