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BRENDAN RODGERS has refused to rule out a shock move for Steven Caulker — after revealing he is helping him beat his demons.

The Celtic boss is supporting his former Swansea player as he battles gambling, depression and drink problems.

Rodgers admits he is a massive fan of QPR defender Caulker — but insists the 25-year-old’s health is the sole priority.

He said: “I spoke to Steven as a former manager. The kid messaged me. He has been suffering for the last period of time and he looked to me as someone who looked after him when he was 19.

“I was only too happy to reach out and help him.

“We spoke at length about his life, his situation and where he’s at.

“He’s a boy that, if he can get it together and find a peace, then he is an awesome talent.

“He is 6ft 3ins, quick, strong, he can play. You would take him to WAR with you.

“Steven is unbelievable in both boxes. He is an incredible young footballer, but he is suffering.

“Having had experience in trying to help him then, I was only too happy to do that. At this stage there is nothing more than that.

“He is obviously a QPR player.

“I was only too happy to speak to him and help him try to shape his life.”

Rodgers could be in the market for a centre-half with Dedryck Boyata out for the next three months.

He has already added Jonny Hayes, Kundai Benyu and £4.5million Olivier Ntcham to his squad this summer.

And Rodgers insists the signing of French kid Ntcham proves the Hoops mean business in Scotland and in Europe.

He said: “Hopefully. For me, it is hopefully a signature that allows us to kick on over the next couple of seasons.

“I was asked to come here and help Celtic dominate Scottish football and qualify for the Champions League and European football and for that you need players.

“With Olivier, I’ve been looking for this type of player for about a year.

“One of the key things I recognised when I came in was I needed speed and power in the team.

“We brought in Moussa Dembele and we got Scott Sinclair and then I felt in midfield, especially at the highest level, it is very important to have a high level of technique with that speed and power.

“With Olivier being 21, like Moussa, he has that hunger to succeed. He has great qualities and this is a perfect environment for him to develop.”

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Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has extended a helping hand to troubled England defender Steven Caulker, but believes any talk of signing the 25-year-old is premature given the player’s public mental health problems.

The 25-year-old was mentored by Rodgers when the Celtic manager was in charge at Swansea, with the player taken under his wing following a loan move from Tottenham. Caulker, currently under contract at QPR for another year, has recently gone public with his battle against depression, gambling and alcohol addictions and revealed that in his darkest episodes he had contemplated suicide.

Caulker has sought professional help for his mental health problems but has been training on his own after he was omitted from QPR’s pre-season training tour. Rodgers has left the door ajar for a possible move for the defender but believes the priority is for the player to find his feet before re-focusing on his career.

There were reports circulating yesterday afternoon that Celtic had already opened talks with the player, but Rodgers has maintained that his interest for now is purely on a pastoral capacity.

“I spoke to him as a former manager,” said Rodgers. “The kid messaged me. He has been suffering for the last period of time and he looked to me as someone who looked after him when he was 19 and I was only too happy to reach out and help him. We spoke at length about his life and his situation and just where he is at.

“He is a boy that if he can get it together and find a peace then he is an awesome talent. He is 6 foot 3, quick, strong, he can play. You would take him to war with you. He is unbelievable, both boxes, he is an incredible young footballer but he is suffering. Having had experience in trying to help him then I was only too happy to do that.

“At this stage there is nothing more than that. He is obviously a QPR player and I was only too happy to speak to him and help him try to shape his life really.”

Dedryck Boyata is facing a three-month injury lay-off after damaging his knee ligaments, which could prompt Rodgers to make another move into the transfer market to supplement the defensive cover available to him.

Caulker has one cap for England and having worked with the player already, Rodgers would know what he was getting from the defender.

“Not at this stage,” said the Celtic manager, when asked about a potential move the player. “He is a boy that I have spoken to him. It was only recently, the last few days. He is a big, talented player and he is only 25 but bless him, we’ll see with that. Initially it is a cry for help. I don’t think it is worth going there yet.”
http://www.heraldscotland.com/Rodgers_will_help_Steven_Caulker
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Fair play to Rodgers..

thailandceltic, Jul 13, 2017

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If he signs for us or not I hope the kids gets sorted and gets back enjoying his football

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I don't think that immediately rules out any potential move in the future.

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Yes please.
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Nah,just nah...

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Think this possibly could be a goer, in the near future..

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Dear Hunter said: ↑

Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has extended a helping hand to troubled England defender Steven Caulker, but believes any talk of signing the 25-year-old is premature given the player’s public mental health problems.

The 25-year-old was mentored by Rodgers when the Celtic manager was in charge at Swansea, with the player taken under his wing following a loan move from Tottenham. Caulker, currently under contract at QPR for another year, has recently gone public with his battle against depression, gambling and alcohol addictions and revealed that in his darkest episodes he had contemplated suicide.

Caulker has sought professional help for his mental health problems but has been training on his own after he was omitted from QPR’s pre-season training tour. Rodgers has left the door ajar for a possible move for the defender but believes the priority is for the player to find his feet before re-focusing on his career.

There were reports circulating yesterday afternoon that Celtic had already opened talks with the player, but Rodgers has maintained that his interest for now is purely on a pastoral capacity.

“I spoke to him as a former manager,” said Rodgers. “The kid messaged me. He has been suffering for the last period of time and he looked to me as someone who looked after him when he was 19 and I was only too happy to reach out and help him. We spoke at length about his life and his situation and just where he is at.

“He is a boy that if he can get it together and find a peace then he is an awesome talent. He is 6 foot 3, quick, strong, he can play. You would take him to war with you. He is unbelievable, both boxes, he is an incredible young footballer but he is suffering. Having had experience in trying to help him then I was only too happy to do that.

“At this stage there is nothing more than that. He is obviously a QPR player and I was only too happy to speak to him and help him try to shape his life really.”

Dedryck Boyata is facing a three-month injury lay-off after damaging his knee ligaments, which could prompt Rodgers to make another move into the transfer market to supplement the defensive cover available to him.

Caulker has one cap for England and having worked with the player already, Rodgers would know what he was getting from the defender.

“Not at this stage,” said the Celtic manager, when asked about a potential move the player. “He is a boy that I have spoken to him. It was only recently, the last few days. He is a big, talented player and he is only 25 but bless him, we’ll see with that. Initially it is a cry for help. I don’t think it is worth going there yet.”
http://www.heraldscotland.com/Rodgers_will_help_Steven_Caulker
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Not for much longer.

I think this will happen.

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Wanted this one to happen when we were linked with him last year. An excellent defender who's lost his way but we all know how good Brendan is at getting players back to their best. Really hope he signs.

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Speaks very highly of him, would love to see him here.

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Plenty of footballers struggle with drink, gambling and depression. Says a lot that he's had the strength to come out publicly.

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We would have a great bunch of centre backs if Rodgers builds Caulkers confidence up.

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CelticKurd said: ↑

We would have a great bunch of centre backs if Rodgers builds Caulkers confidence up.
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That is all in my opinion anyway that Caulker is missing, an arm around the shoulder. I reckon Brendan would get this boy feeling loved again and playing his best football. With Rodgers behind him and him thriving from out great support I think he'd go from strength to strength, really can't see how this wouldn't be a fantastic acquisition. Really hope it happens.

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For someone struggling with depression gambling and alcohol problems, Glasgow is the perfect place to go
Seriously though, I remember when he first broke through, he was a top defender.
Admittedly, I haven't been watching too much English football this last few years so I couldn't tell you much about where he's at now, but if we can get him back to his best and even improve on that, then I think we could be on to something good here.
No better man than BR to turn him around either.
I don't see it as a big risk either, I'm sure it'll be a fairly low fee, if any?!

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If he finds form I think he will be bang on and Boyota might struggle to get his place back. Posses a goal threat too.

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Maybe a change if scenery would do him good, possible loan deal for the last year of his contract and see where he's at after that..

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Great defender on his day, and as has been said if there's one manager to get you enjoying your football again it's Brendan.

Could be a shrewd signing, even if he wasn't on top of his game I think he'd be fine at SPFL level.

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Let's be honest if he gets even a touch of form back he'd stroll the Scottish game.

An absolute unit, leader at the back, goal threat and monster in the air. He has enough to handle anything up here.

Looking at the few videos of him available, he was captain in so many. Captain of Cardiff in the prem at age 22..

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Let's be honest if he gets even a touch of form back he'd stroll the Scottish game.

An absolute unit, leader at the back, goal threat and monster in the air. He has enough to handle anything up here.

Looking at the few videos of him available, he was captain in so many. Captain of Cardiff in the prem at age 22..
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Can't get enough leaders in the team. We've relied on Broony far too much in that respect.

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Get him signed! Big Brendo will have him on the straight and narrow.

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