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Thomas Henry

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by HTG, Aug 9, 2021.

Discuss Thomas Henry in the Transfer Rumours area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. JamesM09

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    If we really want his guy it’s stupid as * to not sign him while we wait for Eddy to leave.

    If Eddy doesn’t go, they’ll lose him for nothing next summer and we’ll need to spend money on a replacement anyway.

    We save virtually nothing by refusing to spend money now.

    It’s £4m now on a guy you want during a huge year or £4m next summer on a second choice target after we’ve lost..
     
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  2. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Its quite telling for me that the daily record and the Sun are the main two who have ran with this in Scotland since the start.

    Now it's the "celtic dealt massive blow" headline kicking about.

    People pick and choose when they like to believe these charlatans. If its a negative story we often call out * so why should we believe all the time purely if its positive.

    The fact he's moving to Gent, who btw finished 7th last year in Belgium, makes me think his agent was worried about an Edouard type situation of no big sides being interested. Hence the using of our name.

    Wanted him, but I firmly believe if we actually were interested we would have him here at that price. Maybe postecoglou didn't like the look of him, or, as we have all been saying, this was dependant on a striker or Edouard leaving.
     
  3. Wee Baldy

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    You've missed your chance to join the famous Glasgow Celtic big man. Now off you go and play for some lightweight Belgium team with little or no history and fade into obscurity.
     
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  4. shaw1888 Gold Member Gold Member

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    How has he if we never bid for him?
    No reputable source even said we were interested.
     
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    Wasn't a big fan if I'm honest looked a bit slow
     
  6. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    Not too disappointed with this.

    I've got every faith our Senior European Scout - Craig Strachan - will have other options lined up.

    "When you are hunting for gemstones patience is a virtue”
    Ian Bankier
     
  7. Wee Baldy

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    I was under the impression that he, along with several others, were looking likely to join us but, as per usual, it doesn't look like it. So, basically, does anyone actually know anything that's happening re signings or is everything just hearsay as, if so, we would be as well just doing away with the transfer rumour type threads in that is the case
     
  8. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    It is the transfer rumour section for a reason tbf mate :giggle1:
     
  9. Wee Baldy

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    So, it's really just a thread for building up hopes only to get them dashed again, again and again. I reckon it appeals to the * elements of our support or those who play Football Manager :giggle1:
     
  10. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    "We should be hunting Ian Bankier with sharp double edge stones attached to big sticks....the horrible weasel faced *..."
    ThailandCeltic
     
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  11. Liam Scales Gold Member Gold Member

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    Or just stay away from them, don’t read them, and be happy when somecunt signs.
     
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    As I said, I will now wait until there's an actual photo of our latest signing physically standing in Parkhead with his Celtic top on and holding a scarf above his head together with his name on the "welcome to Celtic thread". So, as they say, patience is a virtue, unfortunately, my patience with this Celtic board wore out long ago as they are now taking the *.
     
  13. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Tonight is the kind of game we could do with a ST like him, IMO.
     
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    100%. I think he’d add a really important extra dimension to our squad.
     
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    Supposedly Gent are struggling to negotiate payment structures.. and are looking at other targets.
     
  16. horseshoe

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    Has there been anything else actually linking us to him past the initial rumour?
     
  17. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Celtic could revive their interest in French striker Thomas Henry after Gent baulked at paying OHL’s £5.1 million asking price.

    Ange Postecoglou was keen on the Belgian-based striker but the Scottish Premiership looked to be beaten in the race by his current club’s Jupiler Pro League rivals.


    However, the move is on the rocks over a disagreement between the two clubs over the payment plan for the 26-year-old.

    Leuven are demanding the fee is paid in one instalment while Gent are wanting to pay it up in stages



    Henry has been a sensation at Leuven having netted 24 goals in 34 league starts for the Belgian club and who has been likened to Jamie Vardy.

    Now Gent have reportedly turned their attention to Serbian striker Darko Lemajic, who plays in Latvia for FK RKS and had scored eight goals in just six matches already this season.


    FK RFS sporting director Maris Verpakovskis said: "There is serious foreign interest for Darko and we are already in negotiations with big club.”
     
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    Agent quoted as saying he wants to move to us
     
  19. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Very strange situation this.

    If Gent never actually agreed to deal then what put us off?

    Why would he want to stay in Belgium at 26 and why Gent?

    People are worried about the Giakoumakis deal because it’s only Bremen and us reportedly interested, but not worried about Henry staying in Belgium. A mid-table Belgian team competing in the Conference League.

    Something is off.
     
  20. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    If, and it's a big if, that story is to be believed Gent did agree with regards the fee for him. They just wanted to pay it up over a period, which isn't that uncommon, where the selling club are wanting all the money up front.

    I really can't see Gent pulling out of the deal if that were the case, it's in both parties interest to compromise, unless the selling club are in really deep financial problems at least. In other words, if Gent did agree a deal and have pulled the plug on it, it's not likely to be because of that reported reason.
     
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