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What we need in the Summer

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by HTG, Feb 1, 2022.

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  1. Lupis Gold Member Gold Member

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    As has been said already it depends on whether Jota and CCV sign. If not we need 2 quality replacements for them.

    On top of that we need a LB and a back up LW as it is looking less and less likely MJ is ever going to get over his issues. If Dembele signs a contract extension I'd say we'd have enough cover at RW with him and Doak. If not we'll probably need another RW as well unless Forrest starts showing some semblance of getting back to the player he was a few years ago. We'll also need to see how Jullien is before we make a call on another CB. If we have CCV (hopefully), Jullien, Starfelt, Welsh and Murray I can't see us bringing in another. If we send out Welsh and Murray on loan though, as they really need game time to develop, we would need cover there as well.
     
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  2. Wee Baldy

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    Totally agree with that however, and I hope I'm totally wrong, a big tall ball winning CH just in case big Julien doesn't regain his form.
     
  3. celtic warrior

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    Obviously move heaven and earth to keep Jota and CCV.

    After that...you could look at positions that need supplementing. Another CB as despite how much I rate him...don't think Welsh will be getting a look in.

    Clearly another LB as for all the good Taylor has been doing...we can and should be doing better.

    Then perhaps a LW AND RW to supplement Jota and Abada.

    Center mid and Strikers are covered I'd say. I think there is enough about Kyogo, Maeda and Giakoumakis to fine there and rotate to help manage injuries and overplaying.
     
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  4. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Can't bear the thought of losing out on both Jota and CCV. Not getting either of them would be brutal enough alone.
     
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    Jota & CCV

    First choice LB
    Backup LW (unless Ange fancies playing Maeda there)
    RW to compete with Abada (unless Dembele signs a new contract and him or Forest show they can push for a starting slot)
    If Julien doesn't get back to his best another CB too.
     
  6. StainseyBhoy

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    All depends on Jota & CCV, keep them and we look very pretty and all other signings become a luxury (winger, lb, centre half).
    Lose them and suddenly there's severe urgency
     
  7. Twisty Rodgers out !!! Gold Member

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    Hopefully Doak gets more game time so we can gauge how he would handle being rotated when required next season. Same would go for Dembele.

    Johnstone and Forrest, I'm not sure will even be with us next season. So that may need addressed as well as CCV, Jota and a LB.

    I can see us going for 5 or 6 and about 8 or 9 going out the door.
     
  8. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Forrest is going nowhere.
     
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    Because nobody will want him :fear:
     
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    1st choice left back that's upgrade on Taylor
    Reliable back up goalkeeper that's not Scott Bain
    Maybe another right winger depending upon whether Forrest can return to form or if Dembele signs a new deal
     
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    I also think we could with a CH that can carry out the ball, like Ajer use to do.
     
  12. BigDoggyWoofWoof

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    LB and a CH and further replacements for Jota and CCV if we don't sign them.
     
  13. craigtheceltic

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    We need Ange doing Ange things. That is all.
     
  14. LectersLuncheon

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    Concur with the overall thread sentiment.

    First choice LB.
    Promising keeper to challenge Hart in a year or two
    A new striker as Ajeti is pish and jury still out on jackie.

    If Mikey cant get over his Mr Glass complex, a new winger too.

    It will all be highly dependant on whether we make the CL next year. That goes for Jota and CCV too imo.
     
  15. Guchi Gucci Gold Member Gold Member

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    Definite:

    LB.
    CCV.
    Jota.
    GK. (Although it does look like we are trying to create better pathways for our youth so maybe Oluwayemi for this)

    Potential:

    Forrest replacement.
    Mikey replacement.

    Given they are both debatable suggests we need a dead cert over and above them.
     
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    1 LB
    2 LW
    1 CB
     
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    Jota ccv, a forrest replacement and a wanyama
     
  18. DonnyCelt

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    We need to give Ange a 4 year contract.
     
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    This one’s before the summer but what we really need is someone like Dimitri De Conde from Genk.

    Ange obviously has an eye for a player and is a very good coach but given we are getting close to a strong squad, picking up gems to compliment it and for the near future will be vital. Ange is used to working with an elite scouting system in the City Group one, so complimenting his expertise would be a very wise move.

    The twitter thread below shows some of his excellent work over recent years as technical director.

     
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  20. craigtheceltic

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    I haven’t really followed Genk or the Belgian league this year, but I do know Genk are way off the pace this year. Think some of their recruiting looked poor in the off-season.

    Edit: there’s no doubt he’s done some good business.