sadoldgit Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 You know you are clutching at straws. We were supposed to have a loan with option-to-buy agreeement in place and f**ked that up; there is no evidence the same group of incompetent fools will cold-sell this club to someone else at such a late stage. VVD would be a complete bellend to come here now. He's got Euro football at Celtic, and can probably re-negotiate his contract there to get more money if he wants. Christ you really do not get it do you? We did not f-ck anything up. Toby decided to go to Spuds full stop. When are you going to stop rewriting history to suit your own sad agenda? You really ought to go and support another club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Reading RK quote in the Echo is a tad concerning. Glad that the window shuts on Tuesday so we know nobody is gone. It might be his English but it doesn't seem he believes no player will be sold, if his words are interpreted correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Reading RK quote in the Echo is a tad concerning. Glad that the window shuts on Tuesday so we know nobody is gone. It might be his English but it doesn't seem he believes no player will be sold, if his words are interpreted correctly. How the hell do you come to that conclusion. Says quite the opposite. I'm negative at mo but no point making things up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I agree with Old Nick. That is exactly what I thought when I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_emu Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Or maybe.. whilst he is confident no means no... - he doesn't have to put up with disruptive player-agent antics - the whole squad can focus on football - he doesn't have to deal with responding to countless transfer rumours at every presser - all of the above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 TRANSFER EXCLUSIVE: @ManUtd have agreed a fee with @celticfc of £10m + Tyler Blackett for the services of Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk So says someone called Simon Rowntree on Twitter. No idea on reliability... That'll bring the window lickers out in force.... oh they're already out in force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 How the hell do you come to that conclusion. Says quite the opposite. I'm negative at mo but no point making things up! RK words in the Echo 'I will be happy 6pm on Tuesday- then we know nothing more can happen. If he was certain nothing can happen I would suggest he would not even worry about the window shutting. it is not making things up, it is my viewpoint on what RK has said. As I said it may be his English but...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 1/ Agree with Roger. 2/ RK doesn't talk in absolutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RK words in the Echo 'I will be happy 6pm on Tuesday- then we know nothing more can happen. If he was certain nothing can happen I would suggest he would not even worry about the window shutting. it is not making things up, it is my viewpoint on what RK has said. As I said it may be his English but...... I think this qualifies as a situation where whatever Koeman said people would put a negative spin on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RK words in the Echo 'I will be happy 6pm on Tuesday- then we know nothing more can happen. If he was certain nothing can happen I would suggest he would not even worry about the window shutting. it is not making things up, it is my viewpoint on what RK has said. As I said it may be his English but...... No he just means it will be the end of window so that the speculation will all die down and can concentrate on football. He gave his word that no one would be sold last week. I believe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 No he just means it will be the end of window so that the speculation will all die down and can concentrate on football. He gave his word that no one would be sold last week. I believe him. I believe RK more than anybody at te club. When he said nobody would leave I was 100% sure that was the case. His wording in the Echo did not give the same assurance a few days later. It may be as I said his way of using our language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 We have just over three days to wait. I'll wait until Tuesday evening before wetting the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 We have just over three days to wait. I'll wait until Tuesday evening before wetting the bed. What, at your age?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 But isn't there an element of FFP that limits a club's ability to increase it's wage bill ? I believe ours is well under our limits (look at recent salaries offered by Palace and Stoke) hence the more reason a lot of our players see leaving as a reason to better their income when they see what their peers achieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 We have just over three days to wait. I'll wait until Tuesday evening before wetting the bed. My sheets are dripping as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I wonder if VvD will be at SMS tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I wonder if VvD will be at SMS tomorrow? You would assume he won't play for Celtic today. Will find out fairly soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Hanegem Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Again VvD is not selected for the Dutch national team: he's not good enough... Instead of VvD the Orange coach Danny Blind selected Riedewald (a 19 year old Ajax defender with no experience), Martins Indi (who doesn't get real playing time at Porto as he's not good enough) and de Vrij (logical) as central defenders. Oh, and his little kid Daley can play in this position if you want to believe Lois van Gaal, the family friend of the Blinds... I heard some Dutch pundits say that VvD was rubbish in the european games for Celtic and this would be the reason for his dismissal but that would be shortsighted IMO. It probably has to do with the fact that Danny Blind wants to play with a right footed CD and a left footed CD. If I had to choose between de Vrij and VvD I would go for the latter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Van Dijk starts for Celtic today so obviously a move isn't that close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Van Dijk starts for Celtic today so obviously a move isn't that close. Ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 (edited) If we get him its going to be deadline day, but surely there is a risk of them just saying no, they want to keep him at least til Jan. I wasn't expecting he would start for them today. Edited 29 August, 2015 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pengi Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Maybe the club now think that VVD is rubbish and are looking elsewhere. Better to dodge a bullet now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 We have just over three days to wait. I'll wait until Tuesday evening before wetting the bed. How about a little premature dribble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Maybe the club now think that VVD is rubbish and are looking elsewhere. Better to dodge a bullet now That isn't the case. He is the no1 target and the one signing they want to make before the window shuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Van Dijk starts for Celtic today so obviously a move isn't that close. Cue press reports of Saints ****ing up the transfer no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 S-Clarke has been adamant that this deal was all but done and that Celtic just needed to qualify for Champs League or not. How can it be that with 3 days of the transfer window left, he's still playing for Celtic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 There seems to be an awful lot of people thinking he's the answer to our defensive problems. I remain unconvinced. Why the club would leave it so late in the window to replace Alderwiereld anyway is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 S-Clarke has been adamant that this deal was all but done and that Celtic just needed to qualify for Champs League or not. How can it be that with 3 days of the transfer window left, he's still playing for Celtic? Is a tad baffling. I wonder if he is really second choice/backup, and we're hoping to get someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 him playing for celtic suggest we have not agreed a deal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 him playing for celtic suggest we have not agreed a deal at all. which is what his manager said on Wednesday is it not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Celtic have said all along that he's not for sale to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Koeman said we will sign one more player definately. If we don't will be a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berudenot2 Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Anyone else think he's not coming now that we are out of Europa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Anyone else think he's not coming now that we are out of Europa? the europa league is hardly a draw for players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 A lot can and will happen between now and Tuesday though! At Saints and all clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 A lot can and will happen between now and Tuesday though! At Saints and all clubs. Gonna be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berudenot2 Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Young players with potential would surely find it more appealling than not playing in a European competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Koeman said we will sign one more player definately. If we don't will be a disaster. Did he really say "if we don't it will be a disaster"? We can still sign Vlaar, even after Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisspahars Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RD: Listen, I know you had a disappointing week but we had a worse one and we don't want to kick the fans again just yet. Let him play with two cigars out instead of the usual one against St Johnstone, we'll gub them, he can wave bye bye then sign for you, everyone's happy (er).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Did he really say "if we don't it will be a disaster"? We can still sign Vlaar, even after Tuesday. He is injured until 2016 so its a moot point. We will get a CB in, but hypothetically if we didn't and therefore didn't replace Toby then even the most positive fan would surely admit it was very poor. But we will get one and it won't come to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I still believe VvD will sign in the next few few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Means very little that he's playing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No 2 to Maybush Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Just can't get my head round why the club leave signings in crucial positions so late in the transfer window? They have known since the Toby deal fell through that they needed to get a high quality CB in and yet, here we are, two and a half days away from the closure of the window, and they still haven't got anyone in. How can RK get the team set up for the start of the season when there are clear holes in our 1st 11? Doesn't the almighty Les understand the importance of getting the team settled yet? How long has he been in football? The Board seem quite sanguine about sacrificing the start of the season and the qualifying of the Eoropa - for what? Saving pennies in the grand scheme of things. Have to say we come across as amateurish in our transfer dealings - AGAIN! Every transfer window has been the same for years - we **** about and then end up in a panic on the last day. as for the fabled Black Box.....what a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Just can't get my head round why the club leave signings in crucial positions so late in the transfer window? They have known since the Toby deal fell through that they needed to get a high quality CB in and yet, here we are, two and a half days away from the closure of the window, and they still haven't got anyone in. How can RK get the team set up for the start of the season when there are clear holes in our 1st 11? Doesn't the almighty Les understand the importance of getting the team settled yet? How long has he been in football? The Board seem quite sanguine about sacrificing the start of the season and the qualifying of the Eoropa - for what? Saving pennies in the grand scheme of things. Have to say we come across as amateurish in our transfer dealings - AGAIN! Every transfer window has been the same for years - we **** about and then end up in a panic on the last day. as for the fabled Black Box.....what a joke. Can you remember which day we signed Toby last summer? I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I still believe VvD will sign in the next few few days Well that's a load off my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 They've completed the signing of Tyler Blackett. @celticfc: BREAKING NEWS: Delight as Tyler Blackett signs for the hoops, http://t.co/6KHby5u2lk (SC) http://t.co/7ptv0PYFVm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Just said on 5 live Tyler Blackett from Man U has signed for Celtic on a year's loan. A sign that VVD will be leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Any volunteers to keep an eye on a stream of the Celtic game to see if VvD does a 'lap of honour' at the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Well that's a load off my mind. honestly mate, with a load off your mind now, the world can sleep easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Just can't get my head round why the club leave signings in crucial positions so late in the transfer window? They have known since the Toby deal fell through that they needed to get a high quality CB in and yet, here we are, two and a half days away from the closure of the window, and they still haven't got anyone in. How can RK get the team set up for the start of the season when there are clear holes in our 1st 11? Doesn't the almighty Les understand the importance of getting the team settled yet? How long has he been in football? The Board seem quite sanguine about sacrificing the start of the season and the qualifying of the Eoropa - for what? Saving pennies in the grand scheme of things. Have to say we come across as amateurish in our transfer dealings - AGAIN! Every transfer window has been the same for years - we **** about and then end up in a panic on the last day. as for the fabled Black Box.....what a joke. Because if that's how long it takes to get the right player, then there's not a lot they can do about it. It's not worth rushing and throwing away millions of pounds like we have done numerous times in the past. Tbf as ****ed off as I still am with Koeman and Thursday nights result, I was happy with our dealings in the transfer window prior to the first game of the season so still am now. I think we've signed decent young players with a lot of potential which is exactly what we should be doing and have signed them all for very good prices, can anyone say any of our signings this summer were overpriced? I think our biggest problem this season has been Koemans team selections and tactics, which have been absolute f#cking sh#te, accompanied with the squad needing time to gel. I know they clicked instantly last summer, but its blindingly obvious seeing them play that they look like strangers atm and need time to settle. I'm concerned about Koeman at the moment though, he really does seem dissinterested and I was angry that he said Thursday night was a good performance and just blamed the ref, he just seems lazy and complacent so far this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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