Pat McCourt, the new George Best?

I have never seen a player, since Best, dribble a ball in that unique way that Georgey boy did (Maradonna being the exception) until Paddy came on the scene and with that ability he must be seriously lacking in other departments if he can't make our stumble-* side.

I would love to know if he is in Celtic's long term plans or is he just a cheap bit of cover when all else fails. If he doesn't get a run out next season I hope his head will rule his heart and leave Celtic as he could be a brilliant asset to an SPL or Championship team.

I would like to know what you all think of him as I may be slightly biased in my opinion being a Norn Iron man.

 

I think the fact that Best with a drink in him could last longer than McCourt might have something to do with it. Or the fact that he is not as good, either one of those.

 

Hahahahaha No.

 

If McCourt had fitness and helped a bit more defensively he'd be at a bigger club than celtic.

 

Slooooooooooooooooow down there buddy.

 

ah come on hunskelper, he does that thing where he rides tackles, refuses to fall and looks like he's strolling rather than running, you just don't see it anymore, its mesmerizing. I will concede that he is unbelievably unfit and is not what you would describe as a team player, but he has serious skills.

 

His skills are second to none. Unfortunately skills ain't everything in football anymore, you gotta be capable of so much more these days.

if McCourt had played 40 years ago, he would be considered a legend today.

but he plays now, he ain't a football legend, but he's good enough to be my fav Celtic player :icon_mrgreen:

 

has the ability to be amasing!
has to work hard and be ready though

 

Paddy is superb ,,who are the staff training him 1 n a haf years they have said he aint fit enuf get your fingers out lads..we could use him,,if he simply has the fitness of on oap bring him on as a sub every single game not 1s every 6 games that just makes the bhoy rusty...GIVE THE GUY A CHANCE NXT SEASON,HE SAYS HE IS FIT!!!!!!!

 

Paddy needs a long run of games like McGeady, we should treat him like a big signing, play him week in week out, he has so much Magic.

 

overated ! nothing else , a couple of dribbles and some folk are comparing him to george best , thats nearly as good as mowbray saying we will play like barcelona with him at the helm lol !

 

i get it, yer havin a laugh

 

got to agree wit OP, there are striking similarities, although mccourt is no where near as good a player as best

 

The game has changed a lot and McCourt just doesn't fit in, his lack of teamwork and inability to carry out any defensive work, excludes him from starting any games in my opinion. A fantastic impact sub but sadly that's all he'll ever be.

I agree there are similarities but there are more differences, McCourt isn't and never will be, half the player George Best was.

 

Mccourt's a great player i cant understand how he doesnt get into the team
His dribbling is just so different it throws defenders off imo he should be subbed on every game

 

dont think so

only comparison

mccourt=injured everyday of the week

best=mad wae it everyday of the week

 

that is the worst thread i have ever seen

thats like saying is samaras the new larsson ffs


NO

 

His goals to minutes played ratio must be up near the top of our playing staff.And hes the only member of our team with the ability to constantly make defenders look stupid.All this and on 40 * and a bottle of bucky a day if some posters are to be believed......