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Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Callum McGregor, Dec 19, 2017.

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Sean Daleer, Dec 20, 2017

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Derek Rae: Marvin Compper's best days are gone, but he can still be real leader for Celtic

Even though I’m now USA based, I still spend a big chunk of the year in Germany as one of the commentary voices for the Bundesliga’s international TV feed. In fact I’m just back from a spell of covering four games in five days to round out the calendar year.

It was no surprise to me when preparing for Stuttgart v Bayern, to receive a raft of tweeted questions from Celtic fans about the ability of RB Leipzig defender Marvin Compper. The highly respected Kicker magazine, my own football bible, first broke the news of a possible Compper-Celtic tie up a week ago.

Not even the most ardent Celtic fan would deny that the Hoops’ defence is the weakest area of the team. This has been exploited by many a side in the Champions League and also by Hearts in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing that ended Celtic’s unbeaten domestic run at 69 games.

So where would Compper fit by way of improving a wobbly rearguard? First of all there needs to be a reality check. Celtic are not getting a defender whose services are in demand by countless Bundesliga clubs. Compper has played for his country, but a long time ago and his best days are behind him.

Curiously, the 32-year-old spoke recently of his affection for Leipzig and his desire to see his career out with a club whose dynamic counter pressing style has done much to enliven the Bundesliga scene since promotion 18 months ago.

But Compper is yesterday’s man at the Red Bull Arena. His acquisition in 2014 was an important statement of intent from a side realising a dream. He brought credibility and substance, having spent 18 months at Fiorentina, 5 years at Hoffenheim and with international nous.

This season he has been on the outside looking in at Leipzig. It’s hardly a shock to those of us who have watched their rapid rise at close hand. The policy is to sign only players between 19 and 23, so Compper no longer fits the profile of a Leipzig player. That he has appeared in just two Bundesliga matches this term, starting only the week five loss in Augsburg, tells its own story.

But here are the positives. Compper is an experienced, left footed central defender who is a slight improvement over what Brendan Rodgershas already at his disposal. He’s strong in the tackle and will win his share of duels plus he’s a decent enough passer from the back. He has played left back too but I doubt very much that’s where he’ll line up for Celtic.

Perhaps as important as anything will be Compper leadership qualities and the fact that he is naturally inquisitive. When he joined Hoffenheim in 2008, it was to sign up to a new and interesting project. Having helped them win promotion just months after arriving at the club, he built a reputation for being a good guy to have in the dressing room.

His move to Fiorentina in early 2013 also showed a willingness to try something different. Similarly his decision to join Leipzig for their promotion assault. I can imagine Compper feels Celtic would be an interesting new challenge in keeping with his previous career decisions, a chance to sample a new culture and football style.

Sometimes, a club needs a different sort of player once established in the upper echelon of any top flight league. That is true of Ralph Hasenhüttl‘s Leipzig, who will expect to be playing European football season in, season out.

A few have asked why bother signing a player who’s ineligible for the Europa League? I don’t think Brendan Rodgers has gone after Compper just for two games and let’s remember he‘s 32, not 42.

In short, Celtic fans expectations should be modest in this case. They are getting an old hand, someone who knows his way around a football pitch and wants to test himself in a brand new environment. But he’s not someone the rest of the Bundesliga is queuing up to sign.

There is respect for Celtic and their supporters in Germany, enhanced by the last couple of years of meeting Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Every player and fan you speak to describes Celtic Park as an unforgettable place.

One last note, to pronounce Compper’s name properly just say the word ‘compare’ and you’ve nailed it. The comparison with his fellow central defenders at Celtic Park should be more than favourable.

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport...__but_he_can_still_be_real_leader_for_Celtic/
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I hate when ‘experts’ try and give you informed opinions on players these days.

Ballague does it constantly with guys everyone sees on Sky twice a week - it should be up to an individual to form their own opinions.

Small example right off the bat - he says centre half is the weakest area of the team. I watch every minute of every Celtic game and I’d say it’s the goalkeeper, many would disagree with me. Football is a game of opinions, the Lubo comparison is the best one - where were all the experts saying he was an absolute genius with 2 wands attached to his feet when Dr Jo signed him? Naewhere to be seen...

PaulM1888, Dec 20, 2017

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check for malaria please.

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Notorious said: ↑

Derek Rae: Marvin Compper's best days are gone, but he can still be real leader for Celtic

Even though I’m now USA based, I still spend a big chunk of the year in Germany as one of the commentary voices for the Bundesliga’s international TV feed. In fact I’m just back from a spell of covering four games in five days to round out the calendar year.

It was no surprise to me when preparing for Stuttgart v Bayern, to receive a raft of tweeted questions from Celtic fans about the ability of RB Leipzig defender Marvin Compper. The highly respected Kicker magazine, my own football bible, first broke the news of a possible Compper-Celtic tie up a week ago.

Not even the most ardent Celtic fan would deny that the Hoops’ defence is the weakest area of the team. This has been exploited by many a side in the Champions League and also by Hearts in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing that ended Celtic’s unbeaten domestic run at 69 games.

So where would Compper fit by way of improving a wobbly rearguard? First of all there needs to be a reality check. Celtic are not getting a defender whose services are in demand by countless Bundesliga clubs. Compper has played for his country, but a long time ago and his best days are behind him.

Curiously, the 32-year-old spoke recently of his affection for Leipzig and his desire to see his career out with a club whose dynamic counter pressing style has done much to enliven the Bundesliga scene since promotion 18 months ago.

But Compper is yesterday’s man at the Red Bull Arena. His acquisition in 2014 was an important statement of intent from a side realising a dream. He brought credibility and substance, having spent 18 months at Fiorentina, 5 years at Hoffenheim and with international nous.

This season he has been on the outside looking in at Leipzig. It’s hardly a shock to those of us who have watched their rapid rise at close hand. The policy is to sign only players between 19 and 23, so Compper no longer fits the profile of a Leipzig player. That he has appeared in just two Bundesliga matches this term, starting only the week five loss in Augsburg, tells its own story.

But here are the positives. Compper is an experienced, left footed central defender who is a slight improvement over what Brendan Rodgershas already at his disposal. He’s strong in the tackle and will win his share of duels plus he’s a decent enough passer from the back. He has played left back too but I doubt very much that’s where he’ll line up for Celtic.

Perhaps as important as anything will be Compper leadership qualities and the fact that he is naturally inquisitive. When he joined Hoffenheim in 2008, it was to sign up to a new and interesting project. Having helped them win promotion just months after arriving at the club, he built a reputation for being a good guy to have in the dressing room.

His move to Fiorentina in early 2013 also showed a willingness to try something different. Similarly his decision to join Leipzig for their promotion assault. I can imagine Compper feels Celtic would be an interesting new challenge in keeping with his previous career decisions, a chance to sample a new culture and football style.

Sometimes, a club needs a different sort of player once established in the upper echelon of any top flight league. That is true of Ralph Hasenhüttl‘s Leipzig, who will expect to be playing European football season in, season out.

A few have asked why bother signing a player who’s ineligible for the Europa League? I don’t think Brendan Rodgers has gone after Compper just for two games and let’s remember he‘s 32, not 42.

In short, Celtic fans expectations should be modest in this case. They are getting an old hand, someone who knows his way around a football pitch and wants to test himself in a brand new environment. But he’s not someone the rest of the Bundesliga is queuing up to sign.

There is respect for Celtic and their supporters in Germany, enhanced by the last couple of years of meeting Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Every player and fan you speak to describes Celtic Park as an unforgettable place.

One last note, to pronounce Compper’s name properly just say the word ‘compare’ and you’ve nailed it. The comparison with his fellow central defenders at Celtic Park should be more than favourable.

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport...__but_he_can_still_be_real_leader_for_Celtic/
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Derek Rae always comes across as highly intelligent when doing the commentary on BT Sport and ESPN prior to that. I’ll take his word on Compper here, which by all accounts is pretty positive.

I look forward to seeing him in action for the Celts!

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Bit surprised Rodgers hasn't gone for Flanagan though.

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Bit surprised Rodgers hasn't gone for Flanagan though.
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I think this will be a good signing, we are all shouting for an experienced defender which this guy is, we can’t afford an European experienced centre half still in his prime or in demand.

Also think he gives us more options and more balanced defence with him being left footed. Especially if we play a back 3 at stages through the season this guy will certainly solidify the defence.

Just please wrap it up Celtic.

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PaulM1888 said: ↑

I hate when ‘experts’ try and give you informed opinions on players these days.

Ballague does it constantly with guys everyone sees on Sky twice a week - it should be up to an individual to form their own opinions.

Small example right off the bat - he says centre half is the weakest area of the team. I watch every minute of every Celtic game and I’d say it’s the goalkeeper, many would disagree with me. Football is a game of opinions, the Lubo comparison is the best one - where were all the experts saying he was an absolute genius with 2 wands attached to his feet when Dr Jo signed him? Naewhere to be seen...
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I think both areas are the weakest part bud, need to replace both centre halfs and keeper.

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That’s it official now...

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If the whole of the Bundesliga were lining up for him we wouldn't be in for him anyway, Derek, bit of a blank statement.

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CELTIC are delighted to announce that Marvin Compper has joined the Scottish Champions. The German internationalist has signed a two-and-a-half year contract and will officially join up with his new team-mates on January 1, 2018.

The 32-year-old defender is an experienced Bundesliga player, and has signed for Brendan Rodgers’ side from RB Leipzig, with whom he’d helped finish second in the German league last season, their highest ever finish.

Marvin Compper becomes the third German to play for Celtic, following in the footsteps of Andy Thom and Andreas Hinkel. And he will make his first appearance at Celtic Park tonight (Wednesday) at the game against Partick Thistle when the Hoops fans will be able to give him a warm Paradise welcome.

FACTFILE
Name: Marvin Compper
Age: 32
Position: Defender
Previous clubs: Borussia Monchengladbach, 1899 Hoffenheim, Fiorentina, RB Leipzig
International experience: One cap for Germany
Bundesliga appearances: 195
Did you know? Marvin Compper became the first Hoffenheim player to be capped by Germany when he made his international bow in a 2-1 defeat to England in November 2008 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

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I wonder how involved Lee Congerton was in this signing.

Smells a bit different to the type of player and league we've been looking at previous to his appointment.

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Wonder how he and Bitton will get on

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