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Early doors, but successful window?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by idlewildered, Aug 31, 2011.

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  1. frank67

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    lennon can only work within a budget and 3 million is a complete joke
     
    frank67, Aug 31, 2011
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  2. die_hard_bhoy

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    Lennon had players he coulda moved to raise capital- Rass, Hooiveldt, Juarez, etc...

    also if the money is not there, its not there
     
    die_hard_bhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  3. Rosleabhoy

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    It's about moving players out too. If you think £3m is a joke then you are obviously detached from reality as no SPL club will spend much more than that from now on.
     
    Rosleabhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  4. mickmcl1888

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    Exacty!!!!
    Realistically how much worse can we possibly do in the current SPL climate than finish second plus get knocked out of Europe at the first attempt?
    There are then fellow celtic fans who would accuse anyone that complains about our signing policy as being "unrealistic". Well I'm sorry but 40,000 odd season ticket sales, milions of fans worldwide, merchandising, matchday hospitality, etc etc taking money money money of our loyal fans and we still cant even get to the same round in Europe as * Shamrock Rovers.
    I really think its a disgrace:31::47::38:
     
    mickmcl1888, Aug 31, 2011
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  5. Rosleabhoy

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    Ok...show us where this so called money is then? The books don't lie.

    Delusional
     
    Rosleabhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  6. frank67

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    if we lose this league people will click on we have more money too spend but the board just wont spend it we are debt free ffs
     
    frank67, Aug 31, 2011
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  7. Rosleabhoy

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    The "billionaire" board is irrelevant. We are a PLC.

    I can only assume after all the chat that we have alot of thick people amongst our support ;-)
     
    Rosleabhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  8. scottythetim

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    fairly happy, a new cb would have been good, but hey ho, hope we line up a quality cb for january
     
    scottythetim, Aug 31, 2011
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  9. Rosleabhoy

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    We are not debt free. We are at least £3m in debt now.
     
    Rosleabhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  10. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Cut out the smart arsed remarks.
     
    The Prof, Aug 31, 2011
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  11. die_hard_bhoy

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    - $1m from Maloney deal (i think)
     
    die_hard_bhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  12. Rosleabhoy

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    Diawara had a visa issue
     
    Rosleabhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  13. jigraptor

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    We've done a lot more business this window

    sent 7 out on loan

    Juarez, o'dea, hooiveld, mcginn, towell, Murphy, thompson

    sold 3 Maloney, mcgowan,conroy

    released 3 hinkel, hutchinson, ljunberg


    loaned in 2 Forster, El Baddouri

    signed 4 (2 free) Bangura, Wanyama, Matthews, Wilson


    Their is a policy at the club to only invest in cheap young players we can sell on with a profit, and has been for years.

    Another CB wouldve been great but what would we do next summer with 10CBs when all the loanees return, we would need to find buyers for about 7 CBs or release them for nothing,
     
    jigraptor, Aug 31, 2011
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  14. RabS Aw fuck it Gold Member

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    Goalkeeper - Would've liked us to get rid of Zaluska and bring Sandomierski for £1.4M, as well as Forster on loan. That way if Sandomierski was good we could've let Forster go back to Newcastle next season and signed a cheaper back up. Likewise if Sandomierski wasn't up to the job we could've signed Forster on a permanent basis and kept Sandomierski as back up since he's so young anyway.

    Right Back - Was happy enough with Wilson and Cha so Matthews was a bonus, looks like he could be a good player. Will also allow us to let Cha go at the end of his contract with a replacement already in place.

    Centre Back     - K.Wilson already looks like our first choice centre back and Wanyama could well prove a good signing but would've liked someone with experience, and better than Maj, to play alongside Wilson until Rogne and Wanyama are up to scratch. As much as I like Mulgrew, and he's definitely good enough for the SPL, he'll get torn a new one if we take Sion's place in Europe. Would've liked to have seen Loovens and Hooiveld leave too.

    Left Back - Only really needed someone to cover for Izzy's injury so hopefully El Kaddouri does the job. With any luck we'll sign Paul Dixon on a pre contract in Jan.

    Right Mid - Happy with Brown and Forrest on that wing, as long as Brown's new contract doesn't drag on for much longer.

    Centre Mid - Just glad none of Kayal, Ki and Ledley left tbh. And sending Towell and Juarez out on loan was the right thing to do as they could still have something to offer in the future.

    Left Wing - Happy enough with Commons and McCourt and glad to see the back of Maloney.

    Striker - Said all along that we needed two new strikers so despite signing Bangura I'm still pretty disappointed we pulled out of the Diawara deal, although I suppose that can't really be helped if we can't get rid of Sammy or Ras. Shame Murphy's deal isn't permanent as well.
     
    RabS, Aug 31, 2011
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  15. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    Hope they are any good. Somehow I have a great feeling about them guys. :50:
     
    Vinnie BBQ, Aug 31, 2011
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    Aye mate anyone with a different opinion or view to yours on the board must be thick. :rolleyes:
     
    PaoloDiCanio, Aug 31, 2011
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  17. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    great post, RabS. have to agree, although i'd put it more elegantly in regards to Maloney lol.

    i think us getting two strikers in was contingent on Samaras leaving, something that didn't materialise.

    i was more disappointed with those who didn't leave than happy with those coming in. maybe i should have a beer and look on the bright side of things?
     
    Hammy89, Aug 31, 2011
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  18. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    wish we got another striker
     
    James, Aug 31, 2011
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  19. Metrobhoy

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    Gutted. I'm more excited about Glen Loovens' return from injury.
     
    Metrobhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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  20. Rosleabhoy

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    Well I don't talk about "billionaires" as if it's relevant to my club as PLC. So on that, yeah
     
    Rosleabhoy, Aug 31, 2011
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