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Welcome to Celtic, Carlton Cole

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by BelfastCelt88, Jun 10, 2013.

Discuss Welcome to Celtic, Carlton Cole in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Murph-E

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    85 goals in nearly 400 career games. Turns 32 next month. 11 goals in the last 3 years.

    But of course we have to sign free agents nobody else wants, because as well all know we WILL go bankrupt and out of business if we actually spend money during transfer windows.
     
  2. HWGTIAR!

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    He's had some fairly respectable returns at a high level:

    2002-03 - 6 in 16 (Premier League, F.A. Cup, League Cup)
    2008-09 - 12 in 32 (Premier League, F.A. Cup, League Cup)
    2009-10 - 10 in 32 (Premier League, F.A. Cup, League Cup)
    2010-11 - 11 in 43 (Premier League, F.A. Cup, League Cup)
    2011-12 - 15 in 43 (Championship, F.A. Cup, League Cup)

    He's not prolific by any means but I reckon he could hit one in two or one in three up here and he'd bring a different dimension to our attack.

    Some people have been clamouring for Steven Fletcher for years now and he makes Carlton Cole look like Lionel Messi in front of goal.
     
  3. HWGTIAR!

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    I understand the sentiment but the transfer window isn't open and free agents are the only players available to us. Why not take a punt on him? If he's awful, we don't stand to lose much.
     
  4. Murph-E

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    He's obviously not a bad player at all, just really really don't think we need him atm.
     
  5. Cena Never Give Up Gold Member

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    Rather samaras back
     
  6. celtic warrior

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    I would agree with you and others who have said that.

    Sammy just seems like a player who would work well for Ronny where as Cole may be a bit to static.

    Granted I'm intrigued to see how this one pans out of true as I think he could get some important goals for us.
     
  7. packybhoy Administrator Administrator

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    Rather have the big lad than not. If we go two upfront he will be a perfect foil for Griff or Cifti. Big bully striker is always good to have there.
     
  8. Shane1888

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    We need a striker, and although he's not prolific, we could do worse.

    At least we're signing someone with actual name value, rather than a guy from the Turkish second division.
     
  9. callumrae1967

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    Who?
     
  10. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    He'll be impressed with what he saw today.
     
  11. TheHolyGoalie

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    Worth a pop.
     
  12. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    He's training with the club with a view to signing.
     
  13. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Decent player I imagine he'll need to take a paycut though
     
  14. Celtic_renard News Writer News Writer

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    Carlton Cole is the only striker I've ever saw get a feature on MOTD because he scored a brace. Guy is an absolute dud.
     
  15. Liam Scales

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    He's not got a club, you can't cut zero :smiley-laughing002:
     
  16. HWGTIAR!

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    To be honest, I just like the excitement of a new player signing. :smiley-laughing002:
     
  17. Shaun

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    Would be a TOP striker in the SPFRFCSLS or whatever it's called these days.
     
  18. Liam Scales

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    Picked a good game to watch didn't he? :56:

    The Carlton Cole effect :smiley-laughing002:
     
  19. Celtic_renard News Writer News Writer

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    Henrik Larsson comes to watch a game at parkhead we beat Aberdeen 9-0

    Carlton Cole comes to watch a game at Celtic park we beat Dundee 6-0

    Coincidence?!?! I think not.


    :fear:
     
  20. Liam Scales

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    :smiley-laughing002:

    Aye mate, you're forgetting it's Henrik's birthday. It's still the Henke effect :icon_mrgreen: