Scott McKenna

Big mooy came back to Scotland as the sexiest midfielder on the planet *according to some sexy * star + me*

So never doubt a returning Scottish star. I'd take him and imo think he'll do great. It's about the only defender we can sign that I think rodgers would play instead of his pal scales

 

What self respecting player would accept such a deal

 

If you offer a decent wage then who knows?
As I am clearly not a football player or agent but a mere punter, have we not invested decent wages on long term contracts on too many donkeys over the years, maybe we have to a bit street smarter on the clubs dealings, McKenna could be a revelation or another oxygen thief like McCarthy.

 

Hes better than Scales

 

Absolute carthorse of player who instantly got booked and then risked a 2nd yellow/red card in less than 30mins for Scotland v Swiss.
Jack Hendry is picked before him - let that sink in.

 

That's actually FRIGHTENING.

Jack Hendry has to be up there as one of the worst defenders I've ever seen in a Celtic shirt...and I include donkey extraordinaire Gary Caldwell in that.
I remember going ape * when Rodgers signed him, and people giving it the "calm Doon, Rodgers wants him to play out from the back, he'll develop him into a pler".

How he makes the national side is anyone's guess, but for him to be on ANY field of play before McKenna gives the absolute fear.

and McKenna is a player I actually wouldn't mind, as long as he's not first string.

 

Jack hendry is right footed and plays right of a back 3.

Scott mckenna is left footed and plays left of a back 3 and is back up to a £25m EPL player in KT

But whatever suits the narrative

 

Jack hendry is where he is because Clarke is looking to play out from back he’s actually not a good defender but a good passer of the ball that’s how * up it is


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McKenna has a commanding and physical presence about him which Scales doesn't have, most times I see Scales on the ball He looks scared and doesn't know what to do next, sign McKenna and another CB, make Scales 4th choice and get rid of Kobayashi and Lagerbielke, problem solved.

 

I actually thought he was quite good when he came on, aye he got booked but I think he made the right call as the player seemed rapid

 

If he's seen by the board as anything other than a squad player we are *.

 

Fair enough, and maybe I'm being a little harsh.
Overall however, I think we can and should do much, much better. Like to CCV level or even better.

I'd be genuinely delighted for both Scotland and Celtic (if he signs) if he proves me wrong, starting with Hungary on Sunday.

 

It all comes down to the fact that none of the names we're being linked with are good enough.

Some, like McKenna, might "improve" us, but certainly by no great leaps and bounds. McKenna should be seen as a better option than Scales or Welsh, but not as a partner for CCV.

 

Perhaps, but I'd wager he'd improve himself if he was played alongside CCV. I'm not a huge fan, but I think that if we don't at least run serious numbers on the deal when he's free and a homegrown player it's a missed opportunity. Get him in, keep CCV and Rocky, get another of around CCV quality, Scales kept as support. That's a decent outfit in defence for Europe and the SPFL/cups combined.

 

That's the ideal scenario.

We won't though. That's the point. If we sign Mckenna, that's it. He won't be a back up for another incoming transfer. McKenna will be the clubs "solution" and BRs first pick.

Obviously the narrative is "we could do worse", which is true.
But we could do a * of alot * better too.

 

Scott McKenna’s immediate future looks like it is close to becoming clearer after the Scotland defender was recently linked to Celtic.

Released by Nottingham Forest at the end of the season, the former Aberdeen man was recently linked to a move to Parkhead

Former Aberdeen hero and club legend, Willie Miller, believes Celtic should look to sign McKenna as the 27-year-old looks set to play a big part in Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign against Hungary tonight.

But it seems that the former Forest man looks set to make a decision on his future according to a report in The Mirror.

With 35 international caps to his name, McKenna has made two appearances in this summer’s Euros and is likely to start against Hungary tonight due to the injury to Kieran Tierney

McKenna is a left-sided central defender and could provide competition, or even an upgrade, on current Celtic stopper, Liam Scales.

The Republic of Ireland international had a super season for Celtic under Brendan Rodgers but was starting to show signs of fatigue and lack of concentration towards the end of a campaign where he helped deliver a league and Scottish Cup double.

But according to the report this morning, The Mirror states, “Forest’s Scottish defender Scott McKenna, 27, has been given a free transfer and is likely to join Copenhagen.”

 

Better than ccv? He's litterly went seasons now without barely a mistake. He's imo as a defender the best we've had. Spend.30/40m and imo couldn't get as good or consistent. So drop your expectations. I'd take big mkenna in a heart beat. He'll make everyone eat there words.

 

That's part of the issue, expectations have been set so low by the board over the years it spreads to the fans.
Why shouldn't we be aiming for someone as good as CCV - or even better?
CCV cost us £7M not £30-£40M
There are excellent players out there like CCV, Jota, Kyogo, MoR etc that ARE within our reach.
We should be looking for opportunities to improve every single position, every single season - that's what continuous improvement looks like.

 

I just don't think there's anyone as good as ccv. A better ball player is what we should aim for yes. As a pure physical defender imo we can't get better. Maybe I'm blinded by his perfection but that's being realistic. Nobody even expected him to be this utterly solid. Go for a vvd, ajer etc to bring it out yes. Even those are not as good as ccv at pure defence. That's talking about a defender voted best in the world.