Hamsik would be a cracker obviously.
Vittek or Mintal?
[quote=“Rocko”]Hamsik would be a cracker obviously.
Vittek or Mintal?[/QUOTE]
Moravcik?
Fox could prove to be a classic signing.
Fox is the best striker of a dead ball I’ve seen in northern Europe since Nakamura moved to Spain. Just hope we can get him signed and sealed now.
Fox is mint to have a wicked free kick on him all right.
Check out the ‘Honours’ section of Fox’s Wiki:
25 minutes odd to get some cunt(s) registered for Dynamo Moskva. But the Sky Sports News ‘yellow’ breaking news bar isn’t even on the screen at the moment, Daddy.
Nothing official on Donal Mac an tSionnaigh but Graham Spiers has him as a Celtic player in The Times. Welcome to Celtic, Danny Bhoy:
In distinctly harassed circumstances, Tony Mowbray is still trying to hit the ground running at Celtic, so much so that tonights opening fixture against the Egyptian champions, Al-Ahly, in the Wembley Cup is probably the least of the managers concerns right now.
After a frantic day of activity, Mowbray last night completed the 1.5 million deal to make Danny Fox, 23, the Coventry City defender, his third signing for Celtic, in time for player to be eligible to face Dynamo Moscow in next weeks Champions League third qualifying round, first leg in Glasgow. Fox will make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in the Wembley Cup.
On top of that, and watching his side play in London this evening, Mowbray hopes to catch a flight to Moscow tomorrow morning to watch next weeks opponents play Lokomotiv Moscow before returning to London on Saturday night.
With 4 million already spent on bringing Marc-Antoine Fortun, the striker, from Nancy, Mowbray admitted that any further spending would be tight, and that he may have to sell while attempting to attract players.
The fact is, this club needs to balance the books, Mowbray said. If we are going to try to spend money on players, then we also need to try to get some money coming back. Weve got a little bit more money to spend but down the line well also need to get some money in.
As for new signings, Im still pretty relaxed about it. Its not just about numbers, its about getting the player that you want. If the right guy comes in in time, great, but the wider process is all about the team moving on.
A surprising piece of good news for Mowbray yesterday was that Scott Brown, who recently underwent surgery on an ankle injury, may be fit in time to face Dynamo in the second leg in 12 days time, while Mowbray still has not ruled him out of making the first leg in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Scott is back on the training ground, running, kicking, and twisting, so there is every chance hell be ready for the second leg against Dynamo, Mowbray said.
Celtic desperately need to savour European football this season, yet their manager already looked drawn and weary yesterday from a pre-season trip to Australia and now this London event where Celtic face Al-Ahly and Tottenham over three days let alone in Mowbrays efforts to buy new players.
The Celtic manager claimed yesterday that he had not been short of advice on certain players, and hinted that one of them, Massimo Donati, may be given a second chance at Celtic following his disappearance under Gordon Strachan.
Right now there are so many people giving me opinions on players whether it be journalists, or members of my family in Glasgow, or members of the staff at Celtic, Mowbray said. Everybodys got an opinion on these things but, to be honest, I have got to let much of that wash over me and judge things here for myself.
Donati was very, very good the other night against Cardiff City. From the day Ive walked in he has been a very focused guy. I dont know why he wasnt involved last year, but my first impressions from seeing Donati in training is that he is a very talented boy. Against Cardiff he showed a desire to the point where he was going to get sent off the game meant that much to him.
Ive heard a fair bit of negativity thrown my way about certain players, but Ive yet to see that for myself. Ive been pretty pleased with all the players Ive got at Celtic, and Massimo has shown me that he has the quality to be a part of our set-up.
Mowbray, meanwhile, repeated his assertion that both Rangers and Celtic would enhance the Premier League in England were they invited to play in it.
We had 25,000 Celtic supporters watching us at our game in Australia that shows you the worldwide audience this club has, he said. I believe the Old Firm playing in England would have huge drawing power and enhance the product.
Just about to post that Bandage. Seems like another player can still be added up until next Tuesday also.
Jan Durica? This is deadly - we could conceivably have three separate transfer windows over the next 5 weeks; tonight, before the final qualifying round if we overcome Dynamo Moskva and then August 31. And what a start - a left back from Coventry. Ah lovely.
See Mogga’s quotes above:
- He’s heading to Moscow on Saturday morning to watch Dynamo and will be back on Saturday night in time for the Spurs game on Sunday.
- Scott Brown’s back in training and could even play a part next Wednesday, although Wednesday week is more likely.
- He’s praised Donati for his performance and desire last night. I thought Donati was all right without being anything better than average-good. But he’s showing up well, according to Mogga (who could be bigging him up to attract buyers?)
- There is money to spend.
Landry NGuemo looked very much a player last night. Looking forward to seeing him again against Al Ahly and Spurs before the real thing on Wednesday.
Fox still not confirmed anywhere. What are you hearing Bandage?
Positive quotes on Brown but I don’t expect him to start on Wednesday. N’Guemo and Donati or Crosas I expect?
it’s official Daniel fox has signed for 1.5 million
Yet again, TFK was ahead of the rest when it came to transfer news.
Still trying to find out who the apparently imminent Slovakian arrival is.
[quote=“Bandage”]Yet again, TFK was ahead of the rest when it came to transfer news.
Still trying to find out who the apparently imminent Slovakian arrival is.[/QUOTE]
Martin Skrtel?
Super news. Thanks for confirming pukey.
Welcome to the club Danny Bhoy.
The next Adam Virgo has signed so.
Danny Fox speaking to TFK (and other media outlets):
“I’m a bit shellshocked, but I’m really grateful to the manager and the coaching staff for bringing me here. It’s a dream come true.”
4 year deal.
[quote=“Rocko”]Danny Fox speaking to TFK (and other media outlets):
Im a bit shellshocked, but Im really grateful to the manager and the coaching staff for bringing me here. Its a dream come true.
4 year deal.[/QUOTE]
He’s supposed to have a bit of potential this lad. Could work out well.
Leeds were after him last season, think Staunton spotted him at Coventry and thought he looked a decent prospect