The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

illdecide · July 08, 2009, 10:42:43 AM

Well he def took his time over the deal alright and obviously weighed up all his options, if he was a hungry hoor he would have signed for one off the premiership teams weeks ago but he choose Celtic (has he actually signed yet?). At the end of the day he has took a chance going to Scotland which could backfire on him or it could earn him a mega bucks move in a few years if he knocks the goals in and I'd say thats his intention...score goals, play well and a top premiership team will buy him and he'll be a big earner...

nifan · July 08, 2009, 11:13:02 AM

Illdecide - hes already 28, so id say a few years and he may be too old for a real big move to a top prem club.

illdecide · July 08, 2009, 11:39:45 AM

Quote from: nifan on July 08, 2009, 11:13:02 AM
Illdecide - hes already 28, so id say a few years and he may be too old for a real big move to a top prem club.

Jasus i thought he was only 23...dunno where i picked that up

T Fearon · July 08, 2009, 12:34:20 PM

I think this is very encouraging and shows we have the ability to attract players ahead of some of the dross in the EPL with their big cheque books, but obviously Fortune's past relationship with Mowbray has counted for a lot here.

Particularly encouraging that we can go and spend £4m on a player when the Huns still have the For Sale signs up

Gaoth Dobhair Abu · July 08, 2009, 01:37:45 PM

Neil's staying by thte looks of it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stockport/8140162.stm

Gold · July 08, 2009, 02:01:48 PM

what is the attraction of supporting a soccer team from a different land that plays in a league where the only challenge comes from the same team year in, year out?

do you feel you have an affinity with japanese or dutch (etc) mercenaries who play for celtic?

how anyone can seriously support any soccer team in another land is beyond me

i have friends who say "come on boys" etc when Liverpool etc are playing --i have never seen the attraction

thewingedlady · July 08, 2009, 02:05:50 PM

Quote from: Gold on July 08, 2009, 02:01:48 PM
what is the attraction of supporting a soccer team from a different land that plays in a league where the only challenge comes from the same team year in, year out?

do you feel you have an affinity with japanese or dutch (etc) mercenaries who play for celtic?

how anyone can seriously support any soccer team in another land is beyond me

i have friends who say "come on boys" etc when Liverpool etc are playing --i have never seen the attraction

Sometimes people fear what they do not understand

If a foreign national happened to be an Architect or a Doctor working in Scotland would he be a 'mercenary?'

T Fearon · July 08, 2009, 02:09:11 PM

Good to see Lennon staying. He'd be on a hiding to nothing going to shite like Stockport with everything to lose.

the colonel · July 08, 2009, 02:45:06 PM

even better news!!!

the bumbles are back

http://www.kitbag.com/stores/celtic/products/kit_selector.aspx?selector=65&portal=V9KK6LM7

reddgnhand · July 08, 2009, 06:51:53 PM

Quote from: T Fearon on July 08, 2009, 12:34:20 PM
I think this is very encouraging and shows we have the ability to attract players ahead of some of the dross in the EPL with their big cheque books, but obviously Fortune's past relationship with Mowbray has counted for a lot here.

Particularly encouraging that we can go and spend £4m on a player when the Huns still have the For Sale signs up

We as in Spurs?? Or is Spurs some of the dross in the EPL?

Dannymcfella · July 08, 2009, 08:27:37 PM

Quote from: Gold on July 08, 2009, 02:01:48 PM
what is the attraction of supporting a soccer team from a different land that plays in a league where the only challenge comes from the same team year in, year out?

do you feel you have an affinity with japanese or dutch (etc) mercenaries who play for celtic?

how anyone can seriously support any soccer team in another land is beyond me

i have friends who say "come on boys" etc when Liverpool etc are playing --i have never seen the attraction

What is the attraction of coming onto a thread which you have no interest in and leaving stupid remarks like you just have?!
Go home you troll!!

the colonel · July 08, 2009, 09:08:40 PM

CELTIC Football Club is delighted to announce the latest signing of the summer, with centre forward Marc-Antoine Fortune signing on a three-year contract.

The 28-year-old French Guiana-born striker joins Celtic from French Ligue 1 side, AS Nancy, after a six-month loan spell with manager Tony Mowbray's former club West Bromwich Albion.

Fortune scored on his debut at Albion and impressed during the second half of the league campaign.

After undergoing a successful medical yesterday (Tuesday, July 7) the Frenchman pledged his future to the club and is thrilled by the prospect of challenging for the Scottish Premier League title with his old boss.

"This is where I want to be," said Fortune. "Having met the people at the club and knowing all about the club's fantastic pedigree and support, this is where I saw my future.

"I am looking forward to the challenge of winning the league title, competing for the cups and playing in Europe, in front of the Celtic supporters.

"I am also looking forward to working with my manager, Tony Mowbray, once again. I had a great experience with him, Mark Venus and Peter Grant in the Premiership last season and I am looking forward to now working with him at one of Europe's biggest football clubs."

Tony Mowbray is equally enthused about the prospect of being re-united with his former charge and added: "Marc is a quality player and at West Brom he was a privilege to work with.

"Some of his play in the second half of the season was phenomenal and, if you look at our goals ratio as a team after he joined, you can see the impact he made.

"He is a team player, we were delighted with the way he performed in the Premiership and are looking forward to working with him at Celtic."

Fortune will officially join up with the first-team squad today, ahead of the team's trip to Australia for the pre-season game against Brisbane Roar.

Gold · July 08, 2009, 11:16:44 PM

Quote from: Dannymcfella on July 08, 2009, 08:27:37 PM
Quote from: Gold on July 08, 2009, 02:01:48 PM
what is the attraction of supporting a soccer team from a different land that plays in a league where the only challenge comes from the same team year in, year out?

do you feel you have an affinity with japanese or dutch (etc) mercenaries who play for celtic?

how anyone can seriously support any soccer team in another land is beyond me

i have friends who say "come on boys" etc when Liverpool etc are playing --i have never seen the attraction

What is the attraction of coming onto a thread which you have no interest in and leaving stupid remarks like you just have?!
Go home you troll!!

its not a stupid comment--im asking a genuine question

i just cant see the attraction and would appreciate if someone could explain it

the colonel · July 10, 2009, 01:40:47 PM

Funniest thing I have heard in years!!

Juventus striker David Trezeguet's agent says he knows nothing about a potential move to Rangers.

Reports in Italy have suggested the SPL champions are keen to sign the £8.5m-rated former France international as speculation continues about his future.

However, agent Antonio Caliendo insists he is unaware of any firm interest.

"For the time being, I have not been called into this matter," he told Radio Milan.

"Regarding Trezeguet, there are many rumours because he appeals to many clubs.

"If there is a team that the player likes and that club is strongly interested in him, it will be no surprise.

"But only certain offers can be evaluated."

High level
He added: "He is aware that he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone.

"He has won a World Cup, a European Championship, three Serie A titles, the

Capocannoniere title (as the top scorer in Serie A in 2001/02).

"As long as the teams that want him play at a high level, there will be no problems."

T Fearon · July 10, 2009, 03:34:22 PM

Trezeguet is a cracking player.Saw him scoring two great goals against Celtic for Juve in that famous 4-3 win and also for Juve against Lazio in late 2007.