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Kelechi Iheanacho

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Notorious, Sep 2, 2025.

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  1. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    Really does sound like his age is fake, remember years back that under 16 world cup with the 20 year old saudis beating scotland lol then stories of african players "especially" with dodgy birthdays

    im kind of hoping its rodgers thats pulled this one out the hat as hes worked with him, but other wise dennis looked the better option because of his versatility
     
  2. MagicBallBhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    cannae say it enough he was very good when he came on at the weekend best weve had this season, deserves his chance hope he gets a few easy goals to start him off confidently
     
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  3. Zander

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    He looked like a little boy in 2010. So he's very likely the age he says he is
     
  4. Mr Shelby Administrator Administrator

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    The fact he has a 1 year deal would suggest we have our own reservations about his fitness levels tbh.
     
  5. Luis1967

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    For sure.

    He picked Boro over us not that long ago too so his options were probably extremely limited and we maybe give him a bit more out of desperation but only for a year.

    It’s actually bizarre that a so called big club would sell their 2 main strikers for £17m and replace him with a free agent agent on a 1 yearndeal who’s scored a handful in the last few years. This is a club that’s supposedly wanting to move forward in Europe too.
     
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  6. Dianbobo Balde

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    Need to be wary of a wage thief with this guy I fear.

    Been warned he was a serial slacker at Seville and Boro.

    Hopefully Rodgers wont accept any *
     
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    I think he'll regret putting him ahead of Shin in the europa squad
     
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    It's just another embarrassment in a long line of * ups. He might be unreal but I'm really sceptical.

    Even if he is, doesn't mean it's as a result of the Boards insane strategy. This was Rodgers and 100% him.

    Again I use the example of clubs we should be looking to rival for players. Feyenoord, Ajax, Brugge for example. Would they be touching this guy? Not a chance in *. Brugge sold emmanuel Dennis 6 year ago and we are being linked with him as a free agent in desperation.
     
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    The board clearly don't know how to work to a deadline or plan for a transfer window in advance. So we are left with the scraps after it closes
     
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    We will have won the lotto if hes even ok I think. Was literally a last resort with 90mins til deadline. Nobody else wanted him and Seville delighted to terminate his contract early to get rid. Seems to have a reputation as a slacker. The omens are poor.

    If he is *, I hope Rodgers is fair enough to give him the chop and doesnt give him special treatment due to their history. If hes anyway decent Il be delighted.
     
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    Did he play any part in pre season for Sevilla?

    It will be interesting to see who Rodgers goes with up top for Kilmarnock. I'd imagine Iheanacho will take a good month to get up to speed if he wasn't involved in any pre season games with Sevilla. He's up against guys with 7 games under their belt and also a few for their countries and a full pre season. He is likely miles behind.
     
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    I've watched a few videos and think he'll come good.

    I think he'll offer more than Idah but that's not hard.

    The issue is bigger than this signing though. It's a * huge elephant in the room.
     
  13. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Scored v Shalke, video earlier in thread.
     
  14. ILoveTheCeltic

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    He isn't really a slacker though.

    People think why isn't he running about more, why is he not faster, he got bulky and lost his pace because they think they are watching someone in his mid 20s but it's not been the case.

    They've not been watching a lazy or unfit 25/26/27/28 year old but just a regular 30/31/32/33 year old.

    Even Nigerians are slagging him....

    https://x.com/UnkleAyo/status/1963209516352250158
     
  15. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Mind this *, 18 when that photo was taken :56:
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    Why you ignoring the pic from 2010 when he was about 5ft 0 and looked young, instead continuing to spout this unsubstantiated rubbish?

    He was 13 playing in the NFF U13s and won the golden boot. He looks 13. Noticeably shorter.

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  17. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Check that guys elbow, clearly AI :fear:
     
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  18. trip2themoon Concomitant Allez-Vous?

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    FFS after seeing his goals to games average I would rather have brought in Dessers. Won't be surprised if him from Aberdeen the Huns brought in scores more this season.
     
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    Scott sinclair scored 3 in 4 seasons before us. Long shot, but if rodgers believes then * it. All aboard. No choice now anyway.
     
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  20. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Poor comparison because Scott Sinclair has been a consummate pro his whole career, full time athlete.