Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to Kerrydale Street. We hope you enjoy your visit.

You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use.

If you decide to register, please be aware that we don't accept email addresses from free web accounts like gmail, Hotmail, live.co.uk etc. Sorry, but almost all of the abuse and spam that we get is from free web accounts. The software on the forum will automatically block any requests using a free email account.

Upon Registration, you will be given access to all our varied Forums, and you will be expected to comply with our fairly stringent Rules and Regulations. Meantime, enjoy your visit

If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Odsonne Édouard - AKA the Remy ITK thread; Fishal. 4 Year Deal.
Topic Started: 30 Aug 2017, 10:35 PM (392,853 Views)
Luca
Member Avatar
Off treasure hunting in Holland
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
kngen67
4 Dec 2017, 06:43 PM
TheHumanTorpedo
4 Dec 2017, 05:39 PM
He'll join permanently as part of the Dembele deal. :ph43r:
I've had a nasty feeling for a wee while that this is the deal that has already been struck ...
If Edouard is anywhere near his hype or fulfilling his potential then that's a good deal and no nasty feeling is required!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
CaltonBhoy1967
Member Avatar
Billy McNeill - "Mr Celtic"
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
TheHumanTorpedo
4 Dec 2017, 05:39 PM
He'll join permanently as part of the Dembele deal. :ph43r:
Dembele isn't at Mbappe/Cavani/Neymar levels by a long way yet but if PSG come in for him with others PSG is his team and would be his choice.

Hope there is a bidding war when it does happen.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
oneillsrevolution
Member Avatar
but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
screen73
First team training
[ *  *  * ]
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
Hope they buy him on a 4 year deal and loan him straight back to us for the first season.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Hoops_in_Paris
Member Avatar
crazy diamond

oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
MBappé's finishing is often erratic/inconsistent too. :thumbsup:
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
CaltonBhoy1967
Member Avatar
Billy McNeill - "Mr Celtic"
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
Don't think many would argue he was good enough just now but if they want him and think they can improve him to their standards Celtic won't be bothered in the slightest as long as the pay the biggest transfer fee.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
arklys
Member Avatar
i'm not even listening
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Hoops_in_Paris
4 Dec 2017, 08:33 PM
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
MBappé's finishing is often erratic/inconsistent too. :thumbsup:
Also, Fox in the box
Edited by arklys, 4 Dec 2017, 08:54 PM.
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bob Loblaw
Member Avatar
Off treasure hunting in Holland
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
arklys
4 Dec 2017, 08:54 PM
Hoops_in_Paris
4 Dec 2017, 08:33 PM
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
MBappé's finishing is often erratic/inconsistent too. :thumbsup:
Also, Fox in the box
When he’s bad, he’s effing rotten :lol:

Shame he didn’t play like that against us :(
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
SaMule
Member Avatar
NSFW
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
On this hypothetical Dembele to PSG deal, was he with them for long enough and at the right ages to qualify as a home-grown player? That could swing it for him if so, with the way they spend money they probably don't have many home-grown players in the squad.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ste
Member Avatar
The Eagle Has Landed
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
The likelihood is that Cavani or Neymar will be off soon though.

I'd say more likely Cavani.

As for Dembele not being good enough... disagree. Imagine him with Mbappe and Neymar beside him. Frightening. He'd give them exactly what they'd need in replacing Cavani without spending another 200m.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
One sharp cookie
Member Avatar
Getting on a bit
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Ste
5 Dec 2017, 10:05 AM
The likelihood is that Cavani or Neymar will be off soon though.

I'd say more likely Cavani.

As for Dembele not being good enough... disagree. Imagine him with Mbappe and Neymar beside him. Frightening. He'd give them exactly what they'd need in replacing Cavani without spending another 200m.
Dembele is potentially an awesome centre forward but he has a long way to go before he can think about replacing Cavani. At the moment his performances still vary wildly between unplayable and poor. His injuries have stalled his progress during this calendar year but the potential is frightening.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ned Rise
Member Avatar
These boots were made for hunbustin'
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
It's about 6m at today's exchange rate I think. For every Dembele we have signed a Cole, Balde, Bangura, Pukki, Guidetti, Lassad and probably another couple of imposters I've managed to blank out.

For those prices you don't get the finished article - and certainly not from PSG.

Even going from his first start where he got a goal but the ball was bouncing off him you can see the improvement in this guy where he was full of confidence from the word go.
If Celtic have already agreed a fee then we'll pay it IMO. The deal is as much to protect us as anything else. We saw Dembele being written off by more than a few last year (up to and even after he got his first goal) with plenty concerned about having to rely on him again the zombies when Griffiths was injured.

Since then he's gone on to be 'worth' anything from 20 - 50million, depending on the day of the week and the strength of his hamstring. A hat trick for Edouard against the same mob and a few European goals would have the same effect.

If Celtic can afford it ( we can) and we need a striker ( we will) and the manager rates him highly (he absolutely does) then all this is all moot and fretting about the price tag an unnecessary worry. It's all been taken care of.

The only thing that will change anything is if any of those things above change. As it stands, we have a very good young talent learning the Brendan Rodgers way, just like Ajer, and that's pretty much the perfect situation when you have a functioning conveyor belt of youth players. Comparisons with Tierney don't really work because Izzy, much as I liked him, was ripe for replacing. Even Dembele had to be patient and take his chance when Griffiths got injured.

This is the strongest and most organised we've been when it comes to young players in my memory. It's working a treat and if part of the plan means spending 6m on a player it'll be well thought out .
Edited by Ned Rise, 5 Dec 2017, 10:55 AM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ste
Member Avatar
The Eagle Has Landed
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
One sharp cookie
5 Dec 2017, 10:39 AM
Ste
5 Dec 2017, 10:05 AM
The likelihood is that Cavani or Neymar will be off soon though.

I'd say more likely Cavani.

As for Dembele not being good enough... disagree. Imagine him with Mbappe and Neymar beside him. Frightening. He'd give them exactly what they'd need in replacing Cavani without spending another 200m.
Dembele is potentially an awesome centre forward but he has a long way to go before he can think about replacing Cavani. At the moment his performances still vary wildly between unplayable and poor. His injuries have stalled his progress during this calendar year but the potential is frightening.
Players raise their games when they play with better players. Dembele would absolutely 100% excel in the PSG side.

They can't sell Cavani and replace him with another 100m player. They'll need to go cheaper for the purposes of FFP. The 130m or whatever for Mbappe is due next season.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bloater
Member Avatar
First-team starter
[ *  *  *  *  * ]
arklys
4 Dec 2017, 08:54 PM
Hoops_in_Paris
4 Dec 2017, 08:33 PM
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
MBappé's finishing is often erratic/inconsistent too. :thumbsup:
Also, Fox in the box
:rubeyes:

WTF lol - I didn't realise that was the same game until it looped.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
El_Beachio
Member Avatar
First-team captain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Ste
5 Dec 2017, 11:42 AM
One sharp cookie
5 Dec 2017, 10:39 AM
Ste
5 Dec 2017, 10:05 AM
The likelihood is that Cavani or Neymar will be off soon though.

I'd say more likely Cavani.

As for Dembele not being good enough... disagree. Imagine him with Mbappe and Neymar beside him. Frightening. He'd give them exactly what they'd need in replacing Cavani without spending another 200m.
Dembele is potentially an awesome centre forward but he has a long way to go before he can think about replacing Cavani. At the moment his performances still vary wildly between unplayable and poor. His injuries have stalled his progress during this calendar year but the potential is frightening.
Players raise their games when they play with better players. Dembele would absolutely 100% excel in the PSG side.

They can't sell Cavani and replace him with another 100m player. They'll need to go cheaper for the purposes of FFP. The 130m or whatever for Mbappe is due next season.
It's a bit of an open secret that Cavani will be sold and Neymar will play as their main striker next season. I think that is why the likes of Alexis Sanchez keep being linked with PSG, presumably to replace Neymar on the left.
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ste
Member Avatar
The Eagle Has Landed
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
El_Beachio
5 Dec 2017, 01:29 PM
Ste
5 Dec 2017, 11:42 AM
One sharp cookie
5 Dec 2017, 10:39 AM

Quoting limited to 3 levels deep
Players raise their games when they play with better players. Dembele would absolutely 100% excel in the PSG side.

They can't sell Cavani and replace him with another 100m player. They'll need to go cheaper for the purposes of FFP. The 130m or whatever for Mbappe is due next season.
It's a bit of an open secret that Cavani will be sold and Neymar will play as their main striker next season. I think that is why the likes of Alexis Sanchez keep being linked with PSG, presumably to replace Neymar on the left.
Didnt know Neymar wanted to play through the middle - would have thought if that was the case then he'd already be there considering the money they've paid for him and the other concessions they've made.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Midfield Maestro
Member Avatar
Retired and now a BT Sports pundit
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
There are inconsistencies in his game and lots of things he needs to improve to get anywhere near PSG's level, but I don't think his finishing is one of them. He's an excellent finisher.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Hairytoes
Member Avatar
First-team captain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Midfield Maestro
5 Dec 2017, 02:28 PM
oneillsrevolution
4 Dec 2017, 08:10 PM
Dembele isnt good enough for PSG. Finishing far too erratic/inconsistent.
There are inconsistencies in his game and lots of things he needs to improve to get anywhere near PSG's level, but I don't think his finishing is one of them. He's an excellent finisher.
His heading is pretty poor for a big guy, really has a lot to work on with that.
He'd do well to stay with us for a while longer.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Deco
Member Avatar
Venom "Punished" Rusev
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Anyone suggesting Dembele can replace Cavani is a effing rocket. I love the big man but for eff sake.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
SaMule
Member Avatar
NSFW
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Deco
5 Dec 2017, 03:33 PM
Anyone suggesting Dembele can replace Cavani is a effing rocket. I love the big man but for eff sake.
Yeah, I didn't like to say it but ffs :lol:

Cavani's probably the best out and out centre forward in the world right now. Dembele's good, but he's not that good.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · Celtic Football Club Discussion Forum · Next Topic »
Add Reply