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Celtic's 2025/26 Summer transfer window: Stage: Petrol. Flames. Burning.

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Sgt Neppers*, Mar 16, 2025.

Discuss Celtic's 2025/26 Summer transfer window: Stage: Petrol. Flames. Burning. in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. The_Bhoy

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    I think tactics is what * us against them last year. Not sure what Rodgers was thinking, maybe too over confident?

    im not so sure nygren is actually suited to playing our midfield as he is. Also never played there regularly before so feels like we’re maybe trying square pegs in round holes with him. Just looked too he’s played RW for Sweden and RW/also ST for nordsjaelland. So not got a clue why we’re playing him CM other than Rodgers doesn’t think he’s fast enough for out wide

    pace in midfield is always a plus but i wouldn’t say diomande,raskin (and can’t remember who else played) are generally that fast.
     
  2. McChiellini..

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    A bit of that but our lack of energy also..

    I think he is. McGregor maybe a bit of a problem if it's Hatate and Nygren possibly and would help to have someone with more legs who could get across when teams break. Whatever trio we go with is still a bit of an issue just now when looking at that list..

    They certainly have more legs than ours those 2..
     
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  3. The_Bhoy

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    Aye you’re probs right with that phrasing instead. Energy is definitely the right term. I DID think Engels would be that but doesn’t seem so.

    if that’s what you’re thinking we need nygren definitely isn’t that for central midfield. I added another bit to my post after checking his games^ and he’s just not a central midfielder in any way at all.

    very strange if we don’t then play him in his positions that have got him Sweden apps in a solid attack. Especially atm when we know our winger options are dire.
     
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  5. themouth1888

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    Even if we pull off a master stroke and sign 4 quality players it's too late for any goodwill for the board.

    We are now at the point we are gambling our champions league status this season which is unacceptable.
     
  6. McChiellini..

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    He adds physicality, leadership, ability to play out a press and creativity. Things that definitely need in the middle but it still lacks pace..
     
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  7. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Even if we do that, change is needed. As I'm sure you'll agree.

    Kuhn was allowed to leave, as we had "plenty" of time to fins a replacement, yet Tilio can't leave until we get a winger in, a guy thats absolutely baws. We are honestly all over the place.

    I cannot believe there hasn't been movement this week. It just gets worse and worse.

    Once this window ends we deserve answers on what the * is going on, but we won't get them.
     
  8. freederry20

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    Them comments are embarrassing. Celtic hierarchy should be ashamed.
     
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  9. neilly1987 Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is embarrassing and depressing. The huns(or indeed any team, just mentioning them cause they're our main rival and also cause we usually laugh at them for being a mess) identify areas which need strengthened and players who can do it, are given an asking price, pay it and then the players come in and make a difference in their qualifier.
    What the * are we actually doing?
     
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  10. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    If we don't sign anyone for this Qualifier and go out, the fallout should be atomic.
     
  11. FrankMcCallum

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    We won’t get answers as you’ve said.

    The most depressing thing about this is that we are completely powerless. It’s so exasperating knowing the potential of the club, and simultaneously knowing that it won’t be capitalised on.

    We’re in huge danger of going in to complete oblivion in European football if we’re run like this for another 5 years.

    Minnows like Union Saint Gilloise, Midtjylland, and others like them will by pass us due to the difference in professionalism and expertise.
     
  12. Buster Gold Member Gold Member

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    Celtic in the transfer market shop like they're on Gumtree or FB Market place
     
  13. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    That's a complete riddy.
     
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  14. The Crow Gold Member Gold Member

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    We’ve just announced Johnny Kenny has signed a new contract


    Kenny 2029
     
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    Think it's pretty clear it's not just how cosmically bad we are at transfer windows, it's the fact that other clubs realise and our reputation precedes us.

    I've often been angry at how it feels like we go back to that same well over and over again, but the reason for this is so blindingly obvious to me now.

    Once we finally find someone who is willing to put up with our utter, penny-pinching drivel, our board think they have made it, relax and only use these people.

    Most clubs probably have us blocked from the outset.

    I really cannot believe we are heading into the 2nd game of the season, with the CL qualifier deadline looming having not signed 1 winger. Our supporters are infuriatingly passive with the board.

    It's honestly this same * every window.
     
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    I joked about this a few days ago, but because it ended up happening it now means I’m the resident ITK on talk Celtic … you report to me now Crow :BR1:
     
  17. themouth1888

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    Kenny signing a new contract screams that we are *.
     
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  18. The Crow Gold Member Gold Member

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    I don’t report to anyone
     
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  19. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Aye couldn't agree more.

    It's all so easily avoidable as well. If we'd signed even 2 or 3 more first team ready signings by this stage and had to maybe wait for another 2 due to UCL qualification, fair. But right now there's still so much to do.

    They really don't make it easy for themselves.
     
  20. MynameisEarl

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