Stuart Armstrong

If he doesn't sign it before the England game, I might start to worry..

Had a dream he scored the winner last night and if that happens he may be offski..

Still confident he'll sign before..

 

Even if scores hattrick and gets MOTM he will sign, it´s just negotiations about details.

 

JOHN KENNEDY, the Celtic first-team coach, expects Stuart Armstrong will place “happiness and winning things” above financial gains by committing his long-term future to the club. The forward has been an integral figure in Celtic’s treble-winning season but has now entered the final year of his contract. Talks are securing an extension are now underway and Kennedy believes Armstrong will turn his back on a move to England to stay with Celtic.

“Stuart loves his time here and is thoroughly enjoying being where he is at the moment,” said the former Celtic defender. “From speaking to him he wants to be here. It’s just a case of getting things ironed out contractually.

“Stuart is playing the best football of his life, he’s broken into the international scene, and he’s just won three trophies, so I think he sees being here is a good thing for him. You know you go somewhere else and it might not work out so well. He’s a clever boy and he’s been making all the right noises in terms of where he wants to play his football. So let’s hope we get that sorted sooner rather than later.

“Obviously financially there are big incentives moving to England but the most important thing in football, and outwith that, happiness. All of our players are in a terrific place. They all really enjoy coming into work every day, going in playing in front of 60,000 fans who are the best in the world and you go and win trophies.

“When you’re in your football career the three things you want are happiness, being in a good place and winning things, and our players are enjoying that at the moment. It’s important we keep this group together, we keep moving forward. The morale and happiness within the group has been great all season.”

Kennedy believes Armstrong could also become Celtic captain one day. “Yes, potentially. The manager has given him the opportunity to do that at times this season. He’s that type. When he steps on the training pitch he's a bit like Scott Brown - a different type in terms of how he applies himself - but he’s a super professional, very intelligent and the more time he spends here he gets a greater understanding of what this club is about.

“When you become captain of this club it’s important you understand that, the expectation of the fans, the history of the club and the actual feeling you get here. It’s very special. He is now getting to that point. He’s had a few seasons and let’s hope he can have a few more and you never know what will happen in the future with him.

“He’s an important player for us. The manager has spoken to him - everyone has – and he’s made a big impact this season in terms of what he’s done on the pitch. But off the pitch he is a terrific character and the type of personality you want to have at your club.

“We want to make sure contractually we’ve got him tied down and he can concentrate on his football again rather than worrying about what’s going on off the pitch.”

 

Thanks pal. Stuey has been a revelation this year and an amazing advert for how if you work hard, the sky is your limit in life.

 

i said the exact same thing to my mate, makes no sense to let it go beyond then, as that game puts him in the shop window more than ever.

 

Named in the SPL team of the year.

 

For the sake of his football career he should sign another contract here. If he's good enough he'll be sold this time next year and still make all the money he's going to make.

I reckon he will flop if he leaves now for a cut price. He's a confidence player that needs a good manager and good teammates around him.

I think he knows that though. He's probably just making us sweat to make sure he gets the best deal.

He just needs to be careful we don't sign a new midfielder and forget about him.

 

Will be relieved when he's signed a new contract.

 

He's waiting to see what happens with GMS

In all seriousness though, not worried about him leaving at all.

 

Huge risk having him not tied down before England game.

 

Would instantly become one of the most sought after midfielders in the UK.

 

Needs done ASAP

 

Only a matter of time now.

 

He is commited to Celtic, you will see him signing up in the next days.

 

He's not daft, he'll be a Celtic player for years or he'll get us a big fee when he leaves. Good lad.

 

Give him whatever he needs. Proved this season he deserves to be in amongst our top earners. Only right we recognise that when negotiating new terms.

 

Agreed..

Although some are sure he's already signed a deal.

 

Yes, and some make things up because it makes them feel big and important. Kennedy said he hasn't signed yet, I think I'll go with that version.