They always knew Denayer was 12 months only and Van Dijk was being sniffed after before the season started so that was entirely down to Celtic not preparing for the change. All fans want the club to bring through their own players but if the quality isn't there then what can they do? Celtic can't afford the facilities that we have.Some fair points but have to disagree on you saying it works for Celtic.
Take last year for example they had a settled defensive pairing of Van Dijk and Denayer,come summer they got a offer from Southampton for Dijk that they couldn't refuse and we recalled Denayer,so they started the season with a makeshift defence and flopped in champs league qualifiers which is still causing ructions at the club.
I know some Celtic fans who would much prefer the club to bring through prospects and stick with them as domestic domination is guaranteed anyway.
I have a feeling Roberts move will benefit neither party in the long run.
No point in answering most of this since @Rolee posted this immediately prior (probably at the same time) to yours which is correct:Good post while I think the relationship with Celtic can be beneficial for both clubs we will be sending out a player on loan that will become the most expensive player in the Scottish league.
I would have thot that this was most certainly not the original plan and that he perhaps has not lived up to expectation.For the fee involved and the standard of player we would have been expecting this stage should have been by-passed and if he was going on loan it should have been to a higher technical standard.
Don't think this does Scottish football any favours either as Celtic already have a massive financial advantage and being able to take on loan a player of Roberts value makes the imbalance even greater.
@EsteemedKompany: Little tit-bit... Roberts was meant to go on loan abroad immediately, but impressed MP a lot so he wanted a closer look for six months
I believe the initial fee was £2million ( with add ons )which isn't all that expensive, relatively speaking.
Is it just me who can't see how it can help to develop young improving players?
Is it just me who can't see how it can help to develop young improving players?
Good post while I think the relationship with Celtic can be beneficial for both clubs we will be sending out a player on loan that will become the most expensive player in the Scottish league.
I would have thot that this was most certainly not the original plan and that he perhaps has not lived up to expectation.For the fee involved and the standard of player we would have been expecting this stage should have been by-passed and if he was going on loan it should have been to a higher technical standard.
Don't think this does Scottish football any favours either as Celtic already have a massive financial advantage and being able to take on loan a player of Roberts value makes the imbalance even greater.
Stupid Stupid deal, 18 month loan wtaf!
Paid 12M for him and he's on 25,000 a week.
Are Septc paying that 25,000 a week? Putting him on same wages as Sloth Brown.
What if Guardiola wanted him, disgusted by this transfer.
Not to mention the terrible human lessons he will learn and exposure to bigots
Yes i'm not happy about this loan move!
@EsteemedKompany: Little tit-bit... Roberts was meant to go on loan abroad immediately, but impressed MP a lot so he wanted a closer look for six months
I believe the initial fee was £2million ( with add ons )which isn't all that expensive, relatively speaking.
Do you mean the Daily Mirrors £12m fee , is wrong , surely not
Not a fan of either Rangers or Celtic but fucking hell give it a restStupid Stupid deal, 18 month loan wtaf!
Paid 12M for him and he's on 25,000 a week.
Are Septc paying that 25,000 a week? Putting him on same wages as Sloth Brown.
What if Guardiola wanted him, disgusted by this transfer.
Not to mention the terrible human lessons he will learn and exposure to bigots
Yes i'm not happy about this loan move!
Would you have been happy if we'd loaned him to Aberdeen? (now that would have been a dumb loan)Nail on the head as an Aberdeen fan it's absolutely sickening.
His weekly wage (£25,000) is higher than the entire Aberdeen squad weekly wage summed (£22,500)
Aye you probably going to say boo hoo but it ain't very fair is it?
ANd folk wonder why most people in Scotland non Old Firm affiliated think Scottish football is better without Celtic and Rangers
Not a fan of either Rangers or Celtic but fucking hell give it a rest
Stupid Stupid deal, 18 month loan wtaf!
Paid 12M for him and he's on 25,000 a week.
Are Septc paying that 25,000 a week? Putting him on same wages as Sloth Brown.
What if Guardiola wanted him, disgusted by this transfer.
Not to mention the terrible human lessons he will learn and exposure to bigots
Yes i'm not happy about this loan move!
Nail on the head as an Aberdeen fan it's absolutely sickening.
His weekly wage (£25,000) is higher than the entire Aberdeen squad weekly wage summed (£22,500)
Aye you probably going to say boo hoo but it ain't very fair is it?
ANd folk wonder why most people in Scotland non Old Firm affiliated think Scottish football is better without Celtic and Rangers
You're missing the whole point of what I'm saying.Yes Celtic knew they were probably going to lose both players hence why the fans are upset as they would have preferred developing players who may or may not show a loyalty to the club.They always knew Denayer was 12 months only and Van Dijk was being sniffed after before the season started so that was entirely down to Celtic not preparing for the change. All fans want the club to bring through their own players but if the quality isn't there then what can they do? Celtic can't afford the facilities that we have.
I think the move is perfect for all parties given that it's for 18 months.
Would you have been happy if we'd loaned him to Aberdeen? (now that would have been a dumb loan)