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Marvin Compper; So good that he exists on an etheric plane far beyond that of Scottish football
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Topic Started: 19 Dec 2017, 10:30 AM (136,716 Views)
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19 Dec 2017, 10:34 PM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight.
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19 Dec 2017, 10:43 PM
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- 19 Dec 2017, 11:19 AM
Hope he eats zombies for breakfast and uses their bones for soup.
Never heard of him though. Any of our German posters with info? Spoke wi' a German earlier the day and all he said was 'Das klingt nach scheisssuppe'
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19 Dec 2017, 10:48 PM
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- 19 Dec 2017, 06:02 PM
We getting a Commodores song for him ?
Hope it’s no Slippery When Wet Brick House
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19 Dec 2017, 10:50 PM
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- 19 Dec 2017, 10:32 PM
Good endorsement of Compper from that German journalist on the BBC. Horgenstein is usually pretty decent on the totally football podcast
He knows his stuff
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19 Dec 2017, 10:50 PM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight. Thread was opened 12 hours ago
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19 Dec 2017, 11:13 PM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight.
Thread was opened 12 hours ago I think Bawman knows what’s going on.
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19 Dec 2017, 11:26 PM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight.
Thread was opened 12 hours ago
I think Bawman knows what’s going on.
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20 Dec 2017, 12:09 AM
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We getting a Commodores song for him ? Nothing comppers to Ewe.
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20 Dec 2017, 12:15 AM
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And that's the way we like it...
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Hope he eats zombies for breakfast and uses their bones for soup.
Never heard of him though. Any of our German posters with info?
Spoke wi' a German earlier the day and all he said was 'Das klingt nach scheisssuppe' Now yer talkin 👍🏽
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20 Dec 2017, 12:17 AM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight. Can it happen that quickly if the window isn't even open?
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20 Dec 2017, 01:13 AM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight.
Can it happen that quickly if the window isn't even open? Don't worry, RBL have left him in the wheeliebin and put a note through the door.
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20 Dec 2017, 02:33 AM
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Seems to be taking time to get this finished. Hopefully there'll be some sweet sounds coming down on the nightshift tonight.
Can it happen that quickly if the window isn't even open?
Don't worry, RBL have left him in the wheeliebin and put a note through the door. Key under the brickhouse
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20 Dec 2017, 03:30 AM
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CHRIS DAVIES insists the imminent arrival of defender Marvin Compper from RB Leipzig will be a huge boost for Celtic. Compper, 32, jetted into Edinburgh for a Hoops medical and signing talks over a £1million switch. The one-time German international is expected to sign a two-and-a-half year deal before officially joining the Scottish champs’ title defence next month. And Hoops No 2 Davies said: “We’re talking to him and he’s obviously arrived in the country. “He’s a centre-half, which is an area we’re looking at. “Bringing someone in with pedigree is always interesting and if it happens it will improve us a team. “He’s experienced and you saw the benefits of having Kolo Toure last season, with the experience he has. We’ve got guys like Craig Gordon, Scott Brown, our captain, guys with experience. “It’s not something we are lacking but it’s good to have that balance. “Our recruitment has looked at all areas of the pitch. He’s a player being spoken about now and from what I’ve seen, he is a guy who fits the profile of what we would like in a central defender. “He is used to playing a high defensive line, he is technically good on the ball, athletic and fast. He understands the model of play we like.” Compper, ineligible for the Europa League because Leipzig are also in it, will become the first of the signings Brendan Rodgers wants in January. Lewis Morgan is also expected to agree a Hoops deal — then return to St Mirren on loan until the summer. While as SunSport revealed last week Chelsea star Charly Musonda, 21, is still a major target. Davies added: “As always in the January window we’ll be looking to add only things that we think will really improve us. “We’ve got a good squad, what we need is to improve and evolve it in terms of quality.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/compper-huge-boost/
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20 Dec 2017, 06:16 AM
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20 Dec 2017, 06:40 AM
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Even though I’m now USA based, I still spend a big chunk of the year in Germany as one of the commentary voices for the Bundesliga’s international TV feed. In fact I’m just back from a spell of covering four games in five days to round out the calendar year. It was no surprise to me when preparing for Stuttgart v Bayern, to receive a raft of tweeted questions from Celtic fans about the ability of RB Leipzig defender Marvin Compper. The highly respected Kicker magazine, my own football bible, first broke the news of a possible Compper-Celtic tie up a week ago. Not even the most ardent Celtic fan would deny that the Hoops’ defence is the weakest area of the team. This has been exploited by many a side in the Champions League and also by Hearts in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing that ended Celtic’s unbeaten domestic run at 69 games. So where would Compper fit by way of improving a wobbly rearguard? First of all there needs to be a reality check. Celtic are not getting a defender whose services are in demand by countless Bundesliga clubs. Compper has played for his country, but a long time ago and his best days are behind him. Curiously, the 32-year-old spoke recently of his affection for Leipzig and his desire to see his career out with a club whose dynamic counter pressing style has done much to enliven the Bundesliga scene since promotion 18 months ago. But Compper is yesterday’s man at the Red Bull Arena. His acquisition in 2014 was an important statement of intent from a side realising a dream. He brought credibility and substance, having spent 18 months at Fiorentina, 5 years at Hoffenheim and with international nous. This season he has been on the outside looking in at Leipzig. It’s hardly a shock to those of us who have watched their rapid rise at close hand. The policy is to sign only players between 19 and 23, so Compper no longer fits the profile of a Leipzig player. That he has appeared in just two Bundesliga matches this term, starting only the week five loss in Augsburg, tells its own story. But here are the positives. Compper is an experienced, left footed central defender who is a slight improvement over what Brendan Rodgers has already at his disposal. He’s strong in the tackle and will win his share of duels plus he’s a decent enough passer from the back. He has played left back too but I doubt very much that’s where he’ll line up for Celtic. Perhaps as important as anything will be Compper leadership qualities and the fact that he is naturally inquisitive. When he joined Hoffenheim in 2008, it was to sign up to a new and interesting project. Having helped them win promotion just months after arriving at the club, he built a reputation for being a good guy to have in the dressing room. His move to Fiorentina in early 2013 also showed a willingness to try something different. Similarly his decision to join Leipzig for their promotion assault. I can imagine Compper feels Celtic would be an interesting new challenge in keeping with his previous career decisions, a chance to sample a new culture and football style. Sometimes, a club needs a different sort of player once established in the upper echelon of any top flight league. That is true of Ralph Hasenhüttl‘s Leipzig, who will expect to be playing European football season in, season out. A few have asked why bother signing a player who’s ineligible for the Europa League? I don’t think Brendan Rodgers has gone after Compper just for two games and let’s remember he‘s 32, not 42. In short, Celtic fans expectations should be modest in this case. They are getting an old hand, someone who knows his way around a football pitch and wants to test himself in a brand new environment. But he’s not someone the rest of the Bundesliga is queuing up to sign. There is respect for Celtic and their supporters in Germany, enhanced by the last couple of years of meeting Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Every player and fan you speak to describes Celtic Park as an unforgettable place. One last note, to pronounce Compper’s name properly just say the word ‘compare’ and you’ve nailed it. The comparison with his fellow central defenders at Celtic Park should be more than favourable. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/real_leader_for_Celtic/
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20 Dec 2017, 06:49 AM
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....give us a glimmer......
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Yup, he will be a decent acquisition for the league.
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20 Dec 2017, 11:29 AM
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Even though I’m now USA based, I still spend a big chunk of the year in Germany as one of the commentary voices for the Bundesliga’s international TV feed. In fact I’m just back from a spell of covering four games in five days to round out the calendar year. It was no surprise to me when preparing for Stuttgart v Bayern, to receive a raft of tweeted questions from Celtic fans about the ability of RB Leipzig defender Marvin Compper. The highly respected Kicker magazine, my own football bible, first broke the news of a possible Compper-Celtic tie up a week ago. Not even the most ardent Celtic fan would deny that the Hoops’ defence is the weakest area of the team. This has been exploited by many a side in the Champions League and also by Hearts in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing that ended Celtic’s unbeaten domestic run at 69 games. So where would Compper fit by way of improving a wobbly rearguard? First of all there needs to be a reality check. Celtic are not getting a defender whose services are in demand by countless Bundesliga clubs. Compper has played for his country, but a long time ago and his best days are behind him. Curiously, the 32-year-old spoke recently of his affection for Leipzig and his desire to see his career out with a club whose dynamic counter pressing style has done much to enliven the Bundesliga scene since promotion 18 months ago. But Compper is yesterday’s man at the Red Bull Arena. His acquisition in 2014 was an important statement of intent from a side realising a dream. He brought credibility and substance, having spent 18 months at Fiorentina, 5 years at Hoffenheim and with international nous. This season he has been on the outside looking in at Leipzig. It’s hardly a shock to those of us who have watched their rapid rise at close hand. The policy is to sign only players between 19 and 23, so Compper no longer fits the profile of a Leipzig player. That he has appeared in just two Bundesliga matches this term, starting only the week five loss in Augsburg, tells its own story. But here are the positives. Compper is an experienced, left footed central defender who is a slight improvement over what Brendan Rodgers has already at his disposal. He’s strong in the tackle and will win his share of duels plus he’s a decent enough passer from the back. He has played left back too but I doubt very much that’s where he’ll line up for Celtic. Perhaps as important as anything will be Compper leadership qualities and the fact that he is naturally inquisitive. When he joined Hoffenheim in 2008, it was to sign up to a new and interesting project. Having helped them win promotion just months after arriving at the club, he built a reputation for being a good guy to have in the dressing room. His move to Fiorentina in early 2013 also showed a willingness to try something different. Similarly his decision to join Leipzig for their promotion assault. I can imagine Compper feels Celtic would be an interesting new challenge in keeping with his previous career decisions, a chance to sample a new culture and football style. Sometimes, a club needs a different sort of player once established in the upper echelon of any top flight league. That is true of Ralph Hasenhüttl‘s Leipzig, who will expect to be playing European football season in, season out. A few have asked why bother signing a player who’s ineligible for the Europa League? I don’t think Brendan Rodgers has gone after Compper just for two games and let’s remember he‘s 32, not 42. In short, Celtic fans expectations should be modest in this case. They are getting an old hand, someone who knows his way around a football pitch and wants to test himself in a brand new environment. But he’s not someone the rest of the Bundesliga is queuing up to sign. There is respect for Celtic and their supporters in Germany, enhanced by the last couple of years of meeting Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Every player and fan you speak to describes Celtic Park as an unforgettable place. One last note, to pronounce Compper’s name properly just say the word ‘compare’ and you’ve nailed it. The comparison with his fellow central defenders at Celtic Park should be more than favourable. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/real_leader_for_Celtic/
Yeah, agree that he's just what we needed and I think a bargain at that price.
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20 Dec 2017, 11:52 AM
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Find Honigstein very irritating but the guy certainly knows his football. If he rates him then good enough for me.
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20 Dec 2017, 12:06 PM
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Even though I’m now USA based, I still spend a big chunk of the year in Germany as one of the commentary voices for the Bundesliga’s international TV feed. In fact I’m just back from a spell of covering four games in five days to round out the calendar year. It was no surprise to me when preparing for Stuttgart v Bayern, to receive a raft of tweeted questions from Celtic fans about the ability of RB Leipzig defender Marvin Compper. The highly respected Kicker magazine, my own football bible, first broke the news of a possible Compper-Celtic tie up a week ago. Not even the most ardent Celtic fan would deny that the Hoops’ defence is the weakest area of the team. This has been exploited by many a side in the Champions League and also by Hearts in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing that ended Celtic’s unbeaten domestic run at 69 games. So where would Compper fit by way of improving a wobbly rearguard? First of all there needs to be a reality check. Celtic are not getting a defender whose services are in demand by countless Bundesliga clubs. Compper has played for his country, but a long time ago and his best days are behind him. Curiously, the 32-year-old spoke recently of his affection for Leipzig and his desire to see his career out with a club whose dynamic counter pressing style has done much to enliven the Bundesliga scene since promotion 18 months ago. But Compper is yesterday’s man at the Red Bull Arena. His acquisition in 2014 was an important statement of intent from a side realising a dream. He brought credibility and substance, having spent 18 months at Fiorentina, 5 years at Hoffenheim and with international nous. This season he has been on the outside looking in at Leipzig. It’s hardly a shock to those of us who have watched their rapid rise at close hand. The policy is to sign only players between 19 and 23, so Compper no longer fits the profile of a Leipzig player. That he has appeared in just two Bundesliga matches this term, starting only the week five loss in Augsburg, tells its own story. But here are the positives. Compper is an experienced, left footed central defender who is a slight improvement over what Brendan Rodgers has already at his disposal. He’s strong in the tackle and will win his share of duels plus he’s a decent enough passer from the back. He has played left back too but I doubt very much that’s where he’ll line up for Celtic. Perhaps as important as anything will be Compper leadership qualities and the fact that he is naturally inquisitive. When he joined Hoffenheim in 2008, it was to sign up to a new and interesting project. Having helped them win promotion just months after arriving at the club, he built a reputation for being a good guy to have in the dressing room. His move to Fiorentina in early 2013 also showed a willingness to try something different. Similarly his decision to join Leipzig for their promotion assault. I can imagine Compper feels Celtic would be an interesting new challenge in keeping with his previous career decisions, a chance to sample a new culture and football style. Sometimes, a club needs a different sort of player once established in the upper echelon of any top flight league. That is true of Ralph Hasenhüttl‘s Leipzig, who will expect to be playing European football season in, season out. A few have asked why bother signing a player who’s ineligible for the Europa League? I don’t think Brendan Rodgers has gone after Compper just for two games and let’s remember he‘s 32, not 42. In short, Celtic fans expectations should be modest in this case. They are getting an old hand, someone who knows his way around a football pitch and wants to test himself in a brand new environment. But he’s not someone the rest of the Bundesliga is queuing up to sign. There is respect for Celtic and their supporters in Germany, enhanced by the last couple of years of meeting Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Every player and fan you speak to describes Celtic Park as an unforgettable place. One last note, to pronounce Compper’s name properly just say the word ‘compare’ and you’ve nailed it. The comparison with his fellow central defenders at Celtic Park should be more than favourable. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/real_leader_for_Celtic/
Yeah, agree that he's just what we needed and I think a bargain at that price. So this guy knows German football, but what does he know about Celtic to say that Compper is an improvement on what we already have?
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Yeah, agree that he's just what we needed and I think a bargain at that price.
So this guy knows German football, but what does he know about Celtic to say that Compper is an improvement on what we already have? He heard it through the grapevine.
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