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16/05/2006, 8:21 AM
drinkfeckarse

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Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

Looks like that could be us :D Seems fair though, we give you's a donkey defender, you's give us one back (although admitidly I've never really seen Varga play)

From what I've seen though, I'd rate Varga a better player. I honestly don't think he's that bad. It's just unfortunate for him that he was made the scapegoat for the disastrous defensive start to the season when the whole defence was all over the shop IMO.
16/05/2006, 8:22 AM
eirebhoy

It's the lad that broke the Riordan story so I'd say there's something in it:
http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29074
16/05/2006, 8:33 AM
Junior

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Robbie Keane said in one of the Ireland fanzines at the Sweden match that Strachan was the best manager he's worked with.

Wouldn't be touting himself for a move north of the border would he????

Can't recall exactly but earlier in the season he wasn't first choice (nor indeed captain) and yet again people were assuming he was for the off.

I shouldn't be so cynical should I..........................
16/05/2006, 8:45 AM
geysir

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Originally Posted by Junior

I shouldn't be so cynical should I..........................

You're only half hearted :) otherwise you would be suggesting to Eirebhoy that Nakamura probably hasn't received a decent offer from a Spanish club.
16/05/2006, 9:50 AM
Junior

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Originally Posted by geysir

You're only half hearted :) otherwise you would be suggesting to Eirebhoy that Nakamura probably hasn't received a decent offer from a Spanish club.

Your right - The ole concentration isn't what it used to be!!!
16/05/2006, 11:48 AM
Hibs4Ever

Tractor Boys after Mogga

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...wn/4985882.stm
16/05/2006, 12:15 PM
Junior

It would be a loss for Hibs and the Scottish game if he goes to Boro, Ipswich etc...
16/05/2006, 12:43 PM
Hibs4Ever

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Originally Posted by Junior

It would be a loss for Hibs and the Scottish game if he goes to Boro, Ipswich etc...

Yeah, not as confident of him staying as I was though. If the board insist on letting our best players go for pennys it must be difficult for the him
16/05/2006, 1:01 PM
londonirish17

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Originally Posted by Junior

Perhaps you're right;) but quite frankly from what I've seen to date none of the three signings will bring much in terms of added quality to the squad. If thats the case, free or not, why bring them in? If Strachan wouldn't have paid money for them, then they are not good enough. So whats the point??

Im not saying they will be on massive wages but they are young players, making a move to a bigger club, knowing they have been purchased on a 'free'. Their agents will have undoubtedly negotiated better packages than their existing ones.

I hope the guys come good - Im just not convinced. We've seen how tough it is in the CL and at the moment we could be going out with next to feck all points. Thats not being a pessimist just a realist. We need to sign at least two Very Good players

With regards to the players going on release. Correct about Thomson in terms of wages but Im not aware of Camara, Dublin or Telfer being let go. Varga, only if someone dumb enough buys him.

Agree with you on that point. They should invest in quality not quantity.
At this stage if Barca doesn't win the CL tomorrow it will be even difficult (again) to pass the qualifying stage... (Am also a realist)
17/05/2006, 7:57 AM
Stuttgart88

There was debate above about Celtic full-backs. Just saw this this morning:

Sparta Prague claim Celtic are favourites to land Czech Under-21s star Michal
Kadlec.
Gordon Strachan is believed to have targeted the 21-year-old full-back and
despite competition from German outfit Hannover 96, the Scottish champions
appear to be in pole position.
Sparta spokesman Lukas Pribyl told the Scottish Express: ``We have heard of
interest from Hannover in Michal but it looks like Celtic are in a stronger
position right now.
``We know that they are interested and we will probably have a meeting next
week to talk to Celtic, Michal and his agent.
``At the moment we have only discussed a potential transfer with his agent.
``He has, we believe, been speaking to Celtic also.''
end
17/05/2006, 10:18 AM
geysir

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

That's just for the seedings. If Barca win the CL, there's no qualifier for Celtic. If Osasuna get 4th spot in Spain Celtic are into Pot 2.

I see that Osasuna held onto 4th place level on points with Sevilla. Some confusion because Osasuna have an inferior goal difference, maybe it's done in alphabetical order.
17/05/2006, 11:11 AM
eirebhoy

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Originally Posted by geysir

I see that Osasuna held onto 4th place level on points with Sevilla. Some confusion because Osasuna have an inferior goal difference, maybe it's done in alphabetical order.

hehe. :) It's down to head to head like most leagues in Europe. :)
17/05/2006, 2:18 PM
geysir

It was kind of obvious that it wasn't a corner count :)
I was curious when you wrote 'most'
Of the big leagues,
Italy have the head to head system but have a play off if something like a cl place is depending. France, Germany, Portugal are goal diff. traditionalists, the Dutch don't count.
Any revision of the use of 'most' ?
17/05/2006, 3:35 PM
Plastic Paddy

You don't like value judgements, do you Geysir? :D

:ball: PP
17/05/2006, 9:30 PM
geysir

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Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

You don't like value judgements, do you Geysir? :D

:ball: PP

Depends on the quality of the value PP, doesn�t it :)
I liked Rikkard's tonight best of all.
18/05/2006, 7:07 AM
londonirish17

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Thanks in recent times, er, to Henke, Barca, MO'N :rolleyes: & Rangers FC.;)

Thank God ;)
18/05/2006, 4:07 PM
Hibs4Ever

Oh well :(

It was beautiful while it lasted

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?h...ted+Town+talks
18/05/2006, 6:43 PM
Plastic Paddy

He'll go to Portman Road to continue his development and then he'll step up again to an assistant's role at his real home in Scotland, Celtic Park. ;)

:ball: PP
19/05/2006, 8:50 AM
Hibs4Ever

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Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

He'll go to Portman Road to continue his development and then he'll step up again to an assistant's role at his real home in Scotland, Celtic Park. ;)

:ball: PP

its well known that after the way he was treated by celtic after his wife died, that his feeling for the club ain't as strong as you think :rolleyes:
19/05/2006, 8:56 AM
Hibs4Ever

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Originally Posted by gonzo

But can we humbly remind you of post #684.......as for Asst.at CP......If you excuse the unfortunate analogy :rolleyes: he's being 'groomed' for the top job on Teeside, his hometown? club! :eek:

I still believe he WANTS to stay at ER. But how can he with a board that has no ambitions and only want to sell players. Even now I reckon all they're thinking about is the compensation money we'll get for Mogga.

Agree about Teeside, Boro is his club, his DREAM job, he'll end up there eventually

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