Popular Post FoxinNotts Posted 15 January 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 15 January 2021 1 hour ago, rachhere said: This always seemed an inevitable one. With Slimani definitely gone for good, it's time to bring someone in who can really help ease the strain on Vards. Odds on, you might say 👀 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonFox Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: No it wouldn't Iheanacho is mince. With £15m in our pocket or whatever it is we'll be able to find plenty players better than Iheanacho. Is “mince” Glasgow rhyming slang for mince pie, top guy? Kels on form is good, he’s just not been on form for a little while but not had a run. Underrated link up player too. 3 hours ago, Muzzy_Larsson said: I wouldn't want him anywhere near Celtic park, ever. I struggle to ever see anything he is actually effective at other than disappearing like a ghost. I know Scottish football is crap but plenty of players from down south have came up and struggled and he has this written all over him. A lot of people told me on here Andy King would be like Zidane in the SPFL and he couldn't make Rangers bench. The standard is crap but it's so blood and thunder that a lot of players who have done well in England struggle. Like Benkovic couldn’t make the Cardiff bench? Wales > Scotland 🎣 😝 kidding aside, thanks for sharing your insights 2 hours ago, SecretPro said: My old man is currently sat behind him on a Plane from Glasgow to EMA. Your old man is BIG DADDY?! Edited 15 January 2021 by HoustonFox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 Would be a good deal if could get him now for 20 mill giving him some game time in the Europa league and off the Bench in the prem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 Definitely has the talent to make it down here despite being a little off the boil this season, on another rung to that clown Morelos who gets a few on here stiff. If he's happy to recognise his position in the squad and the numbers add up he'd be a very tidy addition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 1 hour ago, hackneyfox said: Risk missing out european qualification should something happen to Vardy? If we've identified him as a player that uits our needs then why wait, sooner a player arrives and gets aclimatised the sooner they can help u. More likely to happen now than in the summer. 18 months on his contract and not staying gives Celtic a bit more leverage. It also suits Leicester as we have a really heavy schedule if we progress in both cups and I think BR has given up on Iheanacho so if we can bring in the right quality for the right price then just do it. BR also came here mid season to adjust so there is form for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 I would think we'll clearly be looking to negotiate with Benkovic as part of the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 6 hours ago, UpTheLeagueFox said: Alex Crook, talkSPORT. Not good enough for you? No. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TJB-fox Posted 15 January 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 15 January 2021 Kelechi not good enough for Celtic you having a laugh be one of their best players and would score plenty of goals. Say what you what about Iheanacho but his goal scoring record is pretty excellent. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelve84 Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 25 minutes ago, splinterdream said: I would think we'll clearly be looking to negotiate with Benkovic as part of the deal Not sure it would be this season then, as I'm sure your only allowed to play for 2 clubs in any one season so celtic couldn't play him for rest of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winteriscoming Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 If we are looking at signing him in this window please don’t drag it out until the last day. Get it done as early as possible. Would imo be a good signing. Worked with Rodgers at Celtic and a young player with something to prove in the premiership. The figures being mentioned seem a reasonable price as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Dykes Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 6 minutes ago, Chelve84 said: Not sure it would be this season then, as I'm sure your only allowed to play for 2 clubs in any one season so celtic couldn't play him for rest of season While that's true, we could still agree to hand Benko over, either on loan or permanent, in the summer as part of a deal now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heymister2015 Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 Can he play wide right? Otherwise he’ll be on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 34 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: Kelechi not good enough for Celtic you having a laugh be one of their best players and would score plenty of goals. Say what you what about Iheanacho but his goal scoring record is pretty excellent. Ability is only part of it. Mentality is important too. Like @Muzzy_Larsson said above, I dont see him handling the physical side to the scottish game. You southerners like the phrase "a cold rainy night on stoke" but I can guarantee you that a big hairy arsed centre half/part time scaffolder kicking you up and down the highlands of Inverness in the dead of winter is a completely different ball game (quiet literally) and I just dont see Nacho having the stomach for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 2 minutes ago, Foxy_Bear said: Ability is only part of it. Mentality is important too. Like @Muzzy_Larsson said above, I dont see him handling the physical side to the scottish game. You southerners like the phrase "a cold rainy night on stoke" but I can guarantee you that a big hairy arsed centre half/part time scaffolder kicking you up and down the highlands of Inverness in the dead of winter is a completely different ball game (quiet literally) and I just dont see Nacho having the stomach for it. Interesting. For me, young lad coming over from Nigeria to England to make it in the prem for Man City and Leicester City implies that his mentality/stomach is pretty darn good! Always done well in the cup games v lower league opposition too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 1 hour ago, splinterdream said: I would think we'll clearly be looking to negotiate with Benkovic as part of the deal You mean the player on loan at OHL?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinterdream Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 Just now, Steve Earle said: You mean the player on loan at OHL?!? okay, last time i read an article Celtic were showing interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 40 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: Interesting. For me, young lad coming over from Nigeria to England to make it in the prem for Man City and Leicester City implies that his mentality/stomach is pretty darn good! Always done well in the cup games v lower league opposition too. The point being perhaps though is that he hasn't made it with Manchester City or Leicester though has he really or we wouldn't be discussing him in the manner we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 6 hours ago, filbertway said: If Iheanacho started week in week out in the SPL for Celtic he'd be hitting 25-30 a season no sweat Goals or minutes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 13 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: The point being perhaps though is that he hasn't made it with Manchester City or Leicester though has he really or we wouldn't be discussing him in the manner we are. He’s a first team squad player on around 40+ grand a week having made 16 appearances this season so far, and if Vardy got injured he’d most likely to be first in. I think he’s done ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 1 hour ago, TJB-fox said: Interesting. For me, young lad coming over from Nigeria to England to make it in the prem for Man City and Leicester City implies that his mentality/stomach is pretty darn good! Always done well in the cup games v lower league opposition too. You're absolutely right. Leaving behind abject poverty and moving to Manchester as an 18 year old, earning more money than your family has ever saw whilst living out your dream must have been absolutely horrible for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 5 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: He’s a first team squad player on around 40+ grand a week having made 16 appearances this season so far, and if Vardy got injured he’d most likely to be first in. I think he’s done ok. If earning 40k a week as a very limited occasional or cover substitute throughout his contract is classed as 'made it' then yes, he completely fits the bill. Personally though, being a first choice striker or having at least progressed to standard after such a length of time here that we could possibly see a future regular first team player would be a more suitable use of the definition for me personally. It's subjective I suppose. I like most people I think were really excited when we got him but sadly, he just doesn't seem to have fulfilled expectations for the majority of people I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach0000 Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 Iheanacho would tear the Scottish league apart. The amount of chances Celtic create he would get 40+ goals a season. I don’t think he would go there though. He’s above that level IMO. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 13 minutes ago, Foxy_Bear said: You're absolutely right. Leaving behind abject poverty and moving to Manchester as an 18 year old, earning more money than your family has ever saw whilst living out your dream must have been absolutely horrible for him. What a shit and terribly dated attitude to take towards footballers. 5 minutes ago, volpeazzurro said: If earning 40k a week as a very limited occasional or cover substitute throughout his contract is classed as 'made it' then yes, he completely fits the bill. Personally though, being a first choice striker or having at least progressed to standard after such a length of time here that we could possibly see a future regular first team player would be a more suitable use of the definition for me personally. It's subjective I suppose. I like most people I think were really excited when we got him but sadly, he just doesn't seem to have fulfilled expectations for the majority of people I think. If he’d scored that pen v Palace I doubt we’d even be having this conversation now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispinLA in Texas Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 Lets just buy OE in 18months time when we can save 20m and have him for nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 15 January 2021 Share Posted 15 January 2021 10 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: What a shit and terribly dated attitude to take towards footballers. Is it? He left a hard life life in Nigeria where he faced some rough challenges at a very young age and got the opportunity to leave that behind for a better future whilst bagging his family abton of cash as Man City effectively bought him from his dad. I'm not saying young footballers don't go through tough times, I'm saying the part of his life that your talking about was when his future opened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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