SPL Discussion Thread

We all know Celtic don't have that kind of money.:D

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

1 million for best midfielder in Scotland, if that was the case Petrov would be worth 20 grand

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Now don't be getting silly Hibs4Ever, good player that Thompson is, he actually hasn't done anything yet and hasn't been around too long so you can't say he's been consistently good. I know he missed approx a year and a half with injury though.

Petrov on the other hand is proven quality and for me, one of the best box to box midfielders around. I'm just surprised that some of the top teams haven't been linked with him.

[QUOTE=drinkfeckarse]Now don't be getting silly Hibs4Ever, good player that Thompson is, he actually hasn't done anything yet and hasn't been around too long so you can't say he's been consistently good. I know he missed approx a year and a half with injury though.

Petrov on the other hand is proven quality and for me, one of the best box to box midfielders around. I'm just surprised that some of the top teams haven't been linked with him.[/QUOTE]


Because he's not very good;)

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Because he's not very good;)[/QUOTE]

....resisting the urge to bite;) :D

Hibs4Ever, I read this on another Board. Is it true do you know ?

"A lad who plays for Hibs in the scottish league,great player,heard he may have an Irish grandparent(s).For some unfathomable reason he hasnt been capped for Scotland,even though he is contending with dross like Nigel Quashie and barry ferguson who play same position.So Mr Staunton,if you read this board,get yourself over to Edinburgh!"

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Originally Posted by OwlsFan

Hibs4Ever, I read this on another Board. Is it true do you know ?

"A lad who plays for Hibs in the scottish league,great player,heard he may have an Irish grandparent(s).For some unfathomable reason he hasnt been capped for Scotland,even though he is contending with dross like Nigel Quashie and barry ferguson who play same position.So Mr Staunton,if you read this board,get yourself over to Edinburgh!"

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Too be honest I haven't heard anything about that. Looking through our midfield top players I can't think of anyone who hasn't been capped already. Will look into it though.

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Originally Posted by OwlsFan

January 30, 2006

Roy Keane ducked off to the toilet late on in Saturday’s Bank of Scotland Premierleague clash with Dundee United – just as manager Gordon Strachan was preparing to introduce him in an attempt to preserve a 3-1 lead.

The Corkman, out of action for a week with a hamstring strain, was deemed fit enough for a place on the bench against the Tangerines.

And, with his side 3-1 up with ten minutes remaining, Strachan was ready to send Keane on to add more defensive solidity to his side.

But by the time Keane’s call of nature had been answered, Celtic had conceded one goal – and the underdogs plundered another before the finish to take a point back to Perthshire.

Said Strachan: “The first time we were going to put Roy on he disappeared to the toilet somewhere and then we had to think about it again. We had one plan at 3-1 but another one at 3-2. By the time we spoke to Roy about it the other one went in.

“It was going to be a shutting up job at 3-1, but at 3-3 I decided we had to keep all of our attackers on.

"It’s happened before. It’s not Roy’s fault. I felt a bit sorry for him, but he has taken it well.” ((very decent of the manager :eek: If I was the manager I'd be the one who would need to take it well))

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Roy must have been p*s*ed off about that !:D

its articles like this that have some Celtic fans on the back of Strachan for 'lying'. Strachan said the first time he was going to bring Roy on he had gone to the toilet. That could have been the 70th minute for all anyone knows. He said he came back when it was still 3-1 and Keane was stripped off to come on but they scored.

He brought him on last night for the last 2 minutes after Maloney scored and put him in defence.

Why sign a player of Keane's calibre and not play him?? Celtic were crap again last night. Major major problems in defence.

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Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse

He brought him on last night for the last 2 minutes after Maloney scored and put him in defence.

Why sign a player of Keane's calibre and not play him?? Celtic were crap again last night. Major major problems in defence.

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He will play him, hopefully at the expense of Lennon. Strachan said last nights performance was the worst ever. They just don't seem to be able to handle being pressurised. IMO, Nakamura is the best player in the league at his best but he can't hack 2 or 3 players on him. Teams have copped onto how to beat Celtic and its just about putting them under pressure. They'll have to get used to it.

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Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse

He brought him on last night for the last 2 minutes after Maloney scored and put him in defence.

Why sign a player of Keane's calibre and not play him?? Celtic were crap again last night. Major major problems in defence.

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Without Boruc you's would be fcuked this year, he's a QUALITY keeper

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

Without Boruc you's would be fcuked this year, he's a QUALITY keeper

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having only seen celtic play last saturday and last night - he has been celtic's worst player over the two games (well maybe lennon who was also awful). he has looked all at sea under the high ball.

on saturday, the defence started quite well, but after boruc flapped badly at a cross, panic stations seemed to set in with the defence for the rest of the game. last night was even worse..

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Originally Posted by ColinR

having only seen celtic play last saturday and last night - he has been celtic's worst player over the two games (well maybe lennon who was also awful). he has looked all at sea under the high ball.

on saturday, the defence started quite well, but after boruc flapped badly at a cross, panic stations seemed to set in with the defence for the rest of the game. last night was even worse..

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Trust me, Boruc is the best keeper Celtic have had in the last decade. Last night he was tripped, nothing he can do about that. Last night he was poor with kickouts too but its unlike Boruc.

It's nice to know the Old Firm won't win the Scottish Cup this season. My money's on Hibs. I say a Hibs-Hearts final. It would be a cracker!!

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Originally Posted by superfrank

It's nice to know the Old Firm won't win the Scottish Cup this season. My money's on Hibs. I say a Hibs-Hearts final. It would be a cracker!!

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Agree with that actually, I'd like to see Hibs win it. Good to watch and a good manager.

What a day:D

What a team:D

What a manager:D

What a p**s up back in Edinburgh after the match



GGTTH

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

Tough one for Hibs alright, but we've nothing to be afraid of. Already done the double over Rangers this season (including 3-0 at Ibrox) Will most likely be televised on Sky Sports too

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How right you were :cool:

Thought the Hibs Right Back (Whittaker) looked very decent on Saturday. Also despite what you say H4E, Caldwell also looked a decent player (Can't say I've seen that much of him in the past) hopefully he'll be a decent signing for Celtic.

Rangers were muck, missed a few decent first half chances, then nothing. Boyd was well marshalled by Caldwell and Co.

I'd be happy enough with Hibs winning the cup this year (its been 92 years afterall!!).

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Originally Posted by Junior

Thought the Hibs Right Back (Whittaker) looked very decent on Saturday. Also despite what you say H4E, Caldwell also looked a decent player (Can't say I've seen that much of him in the past) hopefully he'll be a decent signing for Celtic.

Rangers were muck, missed a few decent first half chances, then nothing. Boyd was well marshalled by Caldwell and Co.

I'd be happy enough with Hibs winning the cup this year (its been 92 years afterall!!).

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I think you'll find its been slightly longer than 92 years:(

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

I think you'll find its been slightly longer than 92 years:(

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thought thats what they said on sky sports on sat, just checked though and 1902 is the year so 103 years!!