Celtic FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014/15 Mod Warning post #6011

PauloMN

Dempsey wrote: »

The transfer rumour of Del Piero to Celtic is starting to gather pace. I admit the idea of him in a Celtic shirt has me excited but I cant see it happening.

Mixed feelings about it here. He's 38 this year, so obviously will be hanging up the boots soon. I just get a sense of Ljungberg, Keane, Gravesen etc. about these deals.

I'd be happy on two conditions:
1) That a deal for him did not cost a lot i.e. did not take from the pot for other players.
2) That a deal for him in no way would affect the real need for a long-term striker, and a long-term centre back.

If he was going to be in addition to planned players in, then I'm all for it.

blahfckingblah

PauloMN wrote: »

Mixed feelings about it here. He's 38 this year, so obviously will be hanging up the boots soon. I just get a sense of Ljungberg, Keane, Gravesen etc. about these deals.

I'd be happy on two conditions:
1) That a deal for him did not cost a lot i.e. did not take from the pot for other players.
2) That a deal for him in no way would affect the real need for a long-term striker, and a long-term centre back.

If he was going to be in addition to planned players in, then I'm all for it.

well hes a free agent so its not going to cost a lot and i heard hes not looking for mad wages. point number 2 is a concern though

TheBuilder

Del Piero at 20k a week would be an absolute steal, and vital experience for the champions league (which will probably sway him more than the big wages at Sion).

the realpigiron

https://twitter.com/#!/search/?q=%23Celtic&src=hash

We're in pole position to sign Juventus legend Del Piero according to Sky Sports on twitter. Don't know where the 20 grand a week story is coming from, I'd imagine Del Piero was on a hell of a lot more than 20 grand a week with Juve.

TheBuilder

20k a week is reportedly what he wants/is being offered.

Its not like anyone is going to pay him the 60+ he was on at Juve, he's 38 years old.

the realpigiron

Roy Keane was on 40K a week when he was here that time. Del Piero for 20k would be a steal, we'd make it back on shirt sales in no time

Dempsey

Maya Yoshida has signed for Southampton on a 3 year deal. He was a player Celtic had registered interest in with VVV

blahfckingblah

the realpigiron wrote: »

https://twitter.com/#!/search/?q=%23Celtic&src=hash

We're in pole position to sign Juventus legend Del Piero according to Sky Sports on twitter. Don't know where the 20 grand a week story is coming from, I'd imagine Del Piero was on a hell of a lot more than 20 grand a week with Juve.

i have a feeling its more tokenistic i.e he only has 1 year or 2 max so he wants a club to end out his career with and also make an impact

Dempsey

Del Piero played 31 games for a strong Juventus team last year. He looks after himself and his game is not based around speed or strength. His age isnt a major factor for me. 1-2 seasons of a player thats done everything in the game is something our squad can benefit from.

blahfckingblah

please god let us get group E with the chelseac*nts

Dempsey

Real Madrid & ManC in the same group, my plan is nearly complete....

blahfckingblah

Group A: Porto, Dynamo Kiev, PSG,

Group B: Arsenal, Schalke, olympiakos,

Group C: AC Milan, Zenit St Petersburg, anderlecht,

Group Real Madrid, Manchester City, ajax,

Group E: Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk, juventus,

Group F: Bayern Munich, Valencia, lille,

Group G: Barcelona, Benfica, spartak Moscow, Celtic

Group H: Manchester United, Braga, galataseray (**** spelling),

Dempsey

Ah nuts, PSG into Group A!

Savage Tyrant

Group B - Arsenal, Shalke, Olympiacos would choice if I was put on the spot.
Group D to avoid.
Not long now anyway.

Savage Tyrant

Group G - Barcelona, Befica, Spartak, Celtic

TheBuilder

Could've been worse, Barca will win the group, second and third are anybody's. Results are Parkhead are vital.

Jelle1880

Tough group, but I do think that, give the necessary reinforcements 3rd is possible for you lot.

Savage Tyrant

It's a group we could win!

Interesting to see McGeady back in Parkhead too. Does he play regularly for Spartak?

PauloMN

TheBuilder wrote: »

Could've been worse, Barca will win the group, second and third are anybody's. Results are Parkhead are vital.

Pretty much sums it up. Will be great to see Barca back in Parkhead.

Anything could happen in the games v Benfica and Spartak. Lenny should be aiming for 3rd place at the very least in that group, and results going well at Parkhead, 2nd is a possibility.

the realpigiron

Barca no problemo:D.

Like to play Barca at home early in the competition. When are the fixtures decided?

Savage Tyrant

PauloMN wrote: »

Lenny should be aiming for 3rd place at the very least in that group, and results going well at Parkhead, 2nd is a possibility.

4th is a possibility too! Ha

henke

You know the big European nights are back when Messi and Co. roll up to parkhead .

We should give this group a right good go and 2nd or 3rd are possible.

RoryMac

Not a bad group, glamour game v Barca, McGeady back. Although the trip to Russia won't be great.

Decent chance of getting 3rd

Dempsey

2nd & 3rd place is wide open tbh.

Lawwell still hasnt gotten the finger out :mad:

TheBuilder

Dempsey wrote: »

2nd & 3rd place is wide open tbh.

Lawwell still hasnt gotten the finger out :mad:

Are there even any hints of players coming in? It seems quite quiet.

CSF

Awkward draw for Celtic with 2 low-glamour, high-difficulty ties. Still, it could have been worse.

the realpigiron

Group D group of death

Jelle1880

Messi will be ****ting it, in case Mulgrew mistakes him for a kid and locks him in a burning hot car.

TheBuilder

the realpigiron wrote: »

Group D group of death

Makes a mockery of the whole competition when four champions can be drawn against each other in a seeded draw, and only one of the top seeds actually wont their league.

Shows UEFA up for what they are, even with Platini's idea to include the wee countries.

Dempsey

TheBuilder wrote: »

Are there even any hints of players coming in? It seems quite quiet.

They confirmed interest in a good few players but nothing more than that.

Yoshida & Henriksen have already gone to other clubs

I'm just hoping that we dont panic buy tbh

Paul Tergat

Good luck in the CL lads.

Enjoy the ride!

blahfckingblah

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Messi will be ****ting it, in case Mulgrew mistakes him for a kid and locks him in a burning hot car.

remember when your club used to represent scotland in europe... ah well

Eirebear

blahfckingblah wrote: »

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Messi will be ****ting it, in case Mulgrew mistakes him for a kid and locks him in a burning hot car.

remember when your club used to represent scotland in europe... ah well

You're just keeping our seat warm for a few years.
Make the most of it.

Dempsey

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Messi will be ****ting it, in case Mulgrew mistakes him for a kid and locks him in a burning hot car.

It was actually -7 that day :pac:, the child was fine and the case was thrown out. A case of Michelle Mone looking for attention

TheBuilder

Lennon says Del Piero is not happening -STV

Dempsey

TheBuilder wrote: »

Lennon says Del Piero is not happening -STV

We've a fair idea of whats not happening, did he say what is happening?

TheBuilder

Dempsey wrote: »

We've a fair idea of whats not happening, did he say what is happening?

No idea, that was just a quote my wee brother just showed me.

Jelle1880

blahfckingblah wrote: »

remember when your club used to represent scotland in europe... ah well

Aw bless, can't take a joke :pac:

Dempsey

TheBuilder wrote: »

No idea, that was just a quote my wee brother just showed me.

I see comments on Twitter now. Says we had talks with Del Piero but its not happening. Oh well.

Dempsey

Samaras & Brown are out for the game at the weekend, Rogne & Mulgrew are doubts.

lubo_moravcik

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Messi will be ****ting it, in case Mulgrew mistakes him for a kid and locks him in a burning hot car.

Enjoy Falkirk tonight

lubo_moravcik

Lenny saying on STV that the move for Del Piero is dead in the water

Dempsey

Robbie Thomson ‏@robbiethomson93

“@itvfootball: Bye bye Celtic. They've drawn Barcelona, Benfica and Spartak Moscow.” can see itv loosing viewers! #dontdisrespectceltic

Bit of a PR disaster happening for ITV on twitter.

I like millions of other Celtic fans will be avoiding any coverage of UCL football on ITV for while after that. TBH I wouldnt have been watching that shít channel to begin with

EDIT

To Celtic fans out there - we mean no disrespect. An ill-advised way of us saying we think you've got a very tough draw. Apologies.

45 minutes too late for many :pac:

blahfckingblah

Eirebear wrote: »

You're just keeping our seat warm for a few years.
Make the most of it.

yeah i heard there was a few rangers fans in parkhead last night keeping seats warm. I'd like to take this opertunity to than the onion bears csc for buying tickets (wonder if they have season tickets)

blahfckingblah

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Aw bless, can't take a joke :pac:

jelle im over the moon here,,, your joke is nothing for me. filling out an application to renew my passport as we speak

The_Kew_Tour

Celtic have nothing to lose, tough group, but you never know. UL spot is well within them at least.

The ITV thing was only telling truth, no need to go all crazy

TheBuilder

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Celtic have nothing to lose, tough group, but you never know. UL spot is well within them at least.

The ITV thing was only telling truth, no need to go all crazy

It might well be the truth, but its not something a professional organisation in Britain should be saying about a British club.

SeantheMan

What's the best way to get a ticket for Celtic Champions League games ?
How are they given out, is it members first / members only / public sale ?

I wouldnt mind getting 1 or 2

The_Kew_Tour

TheBuilder wrote: »

It might well be the truth, but its not something a professional organisation in Britain should be saying about a British club.

its really nothing to go all hyper about.

lubo_moravcik

TheBuilder wrote: »

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Celtic have nothing to lose, tough group, but you never know. UL spot is well within them at least.

The ITV thing was only telling truth, no need to go all crazy

It might well be the truth, but its not something a professional organisation in Britain should be saying about a British club.

Yup, and the only one from their country to have won the big cup, and the only one to be representing their country in it this year.