The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[Minder]

Im sure Mowbray has Duncan Fergusons best wishes too.

[the colonel]

12 month rollin contract is what the last 2 managers where on. Not surprising really

[fred the red]

12 month rollin contract is what the last 2 managers where on. Not surprising really

Obviously all real fans would know this!!

[Rav67]

It is risky the 12 month contract - Celtic have just paid £2m to get their man, any club could get him for nothing at the end of next season or indeed the season after.

[lynchbhoy]

It is risky the 12 month contract - Celtic have just paid £2m to get their man, any club could get him for nothing at the end of next season or indeed the season after.

not really, I'm sure that whatever contract mowbray was on at west brom - 3 or 4 year fixed or rolling contract, his moving to Celtic shows that all contracts are easily broken.

a lot of clubs use the rolling contract, as Celtic have done. It works both ways. It is not a one year contract, it is long term contract that must get a years notice from either party as an indication that the contract is going to be ended in 12 months from there.

It safeguards the club from having to pay huge compensation in the event of a manager being rubbish.
Downside is that another club taking that manager wont have to pay big compensation to the club to swipe their manager.

I thought everyone knew and understood the standard 12 month rolling contract ever since the time it was announced Martin ONeill was on one. He stayed a further three years I think it was ...

[DennistheMenace]

The majority of big clubs however do not use a 12 month rolling contract concept.

Basically saves the club from paying compensation if they sack their manager.

[Main Street]

Looks like Mobray has made a statement of intent as regards McGeady,  to put a hold on any lingering momentum as regards his decision to leave if Strachan stayed on.

"he is essential to his Celtic blueprint, provided he sticks to the demands of the team"

The new Celtic boss spoke warmly of McGeady's ability yesterday in a manner that Gordon Strachan never delivered comfortably.
"He has the ability to beat men and create chances and opportunities for others. I want to try to get the best team on the pitch"

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mcgeady-gets-mowbray-lift-1778179.html

[Clown]

wot a nice fella this man seems to be -

http://www.randalstowncsc.net/home/modules/news/article.php?storyid=422

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Mowbray seemingly reported in the press at the weekend as saying that one of thte "big" name players may have to go to help fund 3 new players (can assume he has a transfer kitty of 5-7 million), was wondering who you would see the back off and why?

[lfdown2]

celtic have big name players??where are they 

i would have thought with Bobo and Naka's wage gone that would have freed up a £ or 2, could see venegor and sami going maybe one of these is who he's talking about?

[lynchbhoy]

Mowbray seemingly reported in the press at the weekend as saying that one of thte "big" name players may have to go to help fund 3 new players (can assume he has a transfer kitty of 5-7 million), was wondering who you would see the back off and why?

I'd say caldwell because I dont think he is good enough, BUT I dont think that Celtic and def the scottish press feel the same way.
I'd expect that JVOH and potentially Boruc are maybe on the way out.
Boruc might still command a big transfer fee and we have at least one good replacement for him to step in (the other polish keeper signed from Dundee utd), JVOH might also get a transfer fee, but half because he is too inj prone these days.
I'd also sell Killeen as Sheridan is as good if not better than him, and nakamura is going to athletico madrid.
I also think that Hartley's contract is not being renewed and he is either going to sheff utd or a greek club.
thats a lot of wages reduced!

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Have the Yank and the Pole coming in between the sticks so imho the bookies choice would have to be Artur, plenty of back up and we'd still get a bit of cash for him.
Personally I hope he stays, as LB has listed above, there are plenty heading out the door this summer and so hopefully this should free up a good bit of cash.

[T Fearon]

Does anyone see any first team opportunities for Mc Court or Mc Ginn this season? Mc Court in particular must be disappointed not to have made more of an impact to date

[Muzz]

McCourt has a bad run of injuries so potentially he could figure more if he manages to stay fit.  With Naka going it frees up one more competition place for him.  But I would assume if everyone is fit Mowbray will play Maloney and McGeady.

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Does anyone see any first team opportunities for Mc Court or Mc Ginn this season? Mc Court in particular must be disappointed not to have made more of an impact to date

Tone I always saw Paddy as a squad player, Niall McGinn on the other hand hopefully may come into his own this year, but he'll have to get in line behind Koko, Hutchinson, Sheridan etc...