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GK Next Season: Fraser Forster, Shay Given or Artur Boruc

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Markybhoy, May 27, 2011.

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  1. Given. Simply because we couldn't afford to buy Forster, nor would Pardew sell him now after the well he played up at CP, and Arthur won't come back because other clubs will come in for him that can offer CL.
     
    #41 Cville1989, May 28, 2011
  2. Is the 2nd choice keeper at a midtable Italian side really what Champions League teams are after man?
     
    #42 GazF1888, May 28, 2011
  3. Given if we have the choice. We cannot pass up the opportunity to sign someone of his quality.

    I wouldn't be adverse to Forster returning though but I would never sign Boruc back.
     
    #43 PaulM1888, May 28, 2011
  4. Arguably no, but if they were looking for a good cheap goalkeeper why not?

    Either way, Boruc left Celtic to help his career, which he felt was stagnating, I can't see him come back, although I would embrace him with open arms.
     
    #44 Cville1989, May 28, 2011
  5. Bourc for me
     
    #45 MartinR, May 28, 2011
  6. would love boruc but he wont be back. my favourite player when he was here and best keeper we have had in my lifetime unarguably.
     
    #46 We named the dog Indiana, May 28, 2011
  7. Shay given, it would give the whole team confidence having him in goals, i think he'd gladly take a wage cut aswell.
     
    #47 Jamesy Bhoy 7, May 28, 2011
  8. I think that is a very good point. The impact of having a big name like Shay Given join the club would be a huge boost and, for a defender, knowing that the man in nets is very, very good helps the confidence level.

    He kept Newcastle in the EPL for about 5 years when their defence was crap too, imagine what he would be like for Celtic with a half decent defence in front of him?

    I starting to let me mind run away with me here but with Given and a decent centre half, we could win the Europa league.
     
    #48 Cville1989, May 28, 2011
  9. Artur "big safe hawns" Boruc please
     
    #49 moanthetic, May 28, 2011
  10. definitely given
     
    #50 Paddy67, May 28, 2011
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    #51 jcwelsh, May 28, 2011
  12. given with a young hot prospect for given to mentor
     
    #52 Silent Singer, May 28, 2011
  13. Would love boruc back but he said on his twitter he isnt interested.

    I want us to get Given, think he could do great for us.
     
    #53 DannybhoyCFC, May 28, 2011
  14. Artur wont come back and he shouldnt really. He belonged to uniquely successful era with loads of titles and great CL runs. Why would he come back and spoil the memories in a young team who have done little and who cant be in the CL for at least 18 months?

    Shay Given probably costs more in fees and wages than we pay now. I would say 3m tops fee and he needs to take a drop in wages to the sort of level our current top players are on. Cant see us buying him otherwise.

    Forster is a decent goalie in the making but far from fully developed. Again, it would be crazy if his club want more than 2-3 million for a guy in that stage of development.

    MY feeling is that we wont pay the money for either Shay or Fraser because you just dont get value for money in EPL players. IN my experience the general standard of goalie is far higher in a lot of continental countries and you get better value there.
     
    #54 gunt, May 28, 2011
  15. Would have the holy goalie back in a second.
    Forster did ok but no more. Poorest mobility I've ever seen in a pro keeper.
    Given too old and too expensive.
     
    #55 paulie walnuts, May 28, 2011
    Would love to see Boruc back but would also love to see Given here
     
    #56 Conor1888, May 28, 2011
  17. Is everyone oblivious to the fact that Shay Given is 35?
     
    #57 Callum McGregor, May 28, 2011
  18. Boruc or Given. Although in the real world I would have Westwood.
     
    #58 Gabriel, May 28, 2011
  19. Would love to have Given. Hope that Westwood guy is better than Tim Westwood.
     
    #59 Overkill187, May 28, 2011
  20. 35 isnt that old for a keeper, especially if hes a good one.
     
    #60 Jamesy Bhoy 7, May 28, 2011
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