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Matt O'Riley

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Notorious, Jan 20, 2022.

Discuss Matt O'Riley in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. horseshoe

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    100%. It's absolutely baffling to me that some of our fans can still be in complete denial about the relative level of scottish football and that it's not a factor in attracting/keeping players, we're a big club in a very small pond and guys with real talent and ambition coming here are rarely going to view the SPFL as their top destination unless there's massive changes from the ground up. People like McGregor spending thier whole career here are a massive exception, and him being scottish to begin with probably plays a big part. As long as we're in this league we're always going to be a stepping stone to players with O'Riley's potential. We are a 'selling club', and so is everyone else outside of the elite.
     
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  2. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Great response. I can't quote you @10/4 Kemosabe

    If you'd read most of my posts on here I've been quite vocal in my feelings towards the board.

    Fact is you're naive as * to think we can afford to keep these players in the modern era.

    The evidence is there. Choose to ignore it if you like it makes no difference to me if you think players would rather play Ross County or perform against Man United.
     
  3. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Yep.

    Ajax are a selling club, Benfica are a selling club etc. It's pretty obvious. I must admit I thought we were all on the same page with that now.
     
  4. Bangarangura

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    That's more like it
     
  5. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    What's more like it mate?
     
  6. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Think we'll leave him out tomorrow and everyone will read too much into it.
     
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  7. Bangarangura

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    Upping the price and not being pushovers
     
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  8. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    Said last week Celtic should just name our price and tell Atlanta if they can't meet it, eff off...

    But upping the price and not even responding to their bids is even better... :BR1:
     
  9. Von_Esper

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    BREAKING! Atalanta admit Matt O'Riley transfer defeat as Italians 'lose patience' over Celtic star pursuit
     
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  10. TheHappyLoss

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  11. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Atalanta have decided to drop Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley and instead can conclude their swoop for Udinese and Serbia international star Lazar Samardzic.

    O’Riley had been their first choice to replace Juventus-bound Teun Koopmeiners, but the Scottish club’s decision to turn down offers up to €27m made them lose patience.

    Instead, they turned towards a player who is already familiar with Serie A and available at a cheaper fee.

    Samardzic is also younger, having turned 22 in February, and has 11 senior caps for Serbia.



    According to multiple sources, the Serbian is going to be left out of the Udinese squad for this weekend’s Serie A opening fixture against Bologna, suggesting the move is imminent.


    The cost of the operation should be €20m plus add-ons to reach the €25m asking price.

    One has to be cautious when it comes to Samardzic, as he has been on the verge of transfers before only for them to collapse over personal terms, most notably with Inter last season.
     
  12. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    Fantastic news.
     
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  13. Bangarangura

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    * it , give him a million bonus for staying this window
     
  14. McChiellini..

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    Good. * them..

    Tried to get him with vouchers and got told to bolt..
     
  15. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    Did they actually offer 27m Yoyos? Or was it 17 plus add ons and sell on fees and bottle caps etc...

    What was their last official bid anyone know?
     
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    Hope if he does stay he's not * off about us not agreeing a fee. His performances dropped off a cliff after the Atletico interest at Christmas.
     
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  17. horseshoe

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    Ripping the * out it with their bids thinking we'd buckle. Be delighted if he stays, but be very surprised if another team doesn't come in for him tbh.
     
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  18. avitar Gold Member Gold Member

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    I still think he will be away before the window closes again i think it will be a chain on our side or one of the bidding teams side like we want 2 or 3 player so need the money or some one gets sold and the buying team has the money
     
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    £21.7m
     
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    Tried to get him on the cheap the *