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| Stuart Armstrong; 'Fishel: Signs for Southampton on a 4 year deal. | |
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| Hybrid Moments | 10 Jul 2017, 12:42 PM Post #3181 |
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In the Sign of the Octopus
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I'll bet his bird is in his ear. |
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| ronny_is_not_da_man | 10 Jul 2017, 12:44 PM Post #3182 |
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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Kinky!!!
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| Joe the Baker | 10 Jul 2017, 12:46 PM Post #3183 |
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It feels like yesterday... I wish it was tomorrow.
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I'm stunned. |
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| GetFunky | 10 Jul 2017, 12:53 PM Post #3184 |
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Local Hero
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There's a lawyer on the scene as well is there not? |
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| Firefly | 10 Jul 2017, 12:55 PM Post #3185 |
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He's not married, so I doubt he'll be basing such a big decision on what 'his bird' says. |
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| ballbhoy | 10 Jul 2017, 03:30 PM Post #3186 |
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Club Captain
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Armstrong and Brown actually have similar career paths towards and whilst at Celtic. Both signed for us when they were 22 after impressing at Scottish clubs. Armstrong had a half season to bed in compared to the full season that Brown had. In Brown's second season he was Players POTY compared to the poor 2nd season Armstrong. In Brown's third season he was made captain while in Armstrong's third season he played exceptionally well. I always like to see Scottish players of a good standard retained at the club as they have an understanding of the club and country. I think this is important not only for that player but in integrating new players into the squad. I've often argued that it's not just his on-field abilities that make Brown a great captain but the way he applies himself in training and off the field that are equally important. Armstrong has a similar approach off the field and isn't your typical footballer out on the town. I'd agree that there is the chance for Armstrong to eventually captain the club. However Brown has another 3 years in him by which time Armstrong would be 28. I'd also argue that Tierney may be the natural successor. My worry has always been that when Brown steps down we need other leaders to move forward. For that reason I'd like to see a dynasty built that includes both Tierney and Armstrong. These are players who would have worked with Brown and Brendan and know what it means to be successful. That's vital. For what it's worth I think we may lose Armstrong. I don't think we will notice a major difference in the team in the short term. But long term (for reasons above) I'd rather retain him. Ultimately Brendan Rodgers will know of Armstrong's leadership qualities off the park best of all and he'll decide how much of a premium he needs to pay to retain that. Tt was a surprise to a few that Mackay-Steven was still here and went on pre-season tour. Now Mackay-Steven and Armstrong are very tight - after the 5-1 Rangers game both players removed themselves a good distance away from Glasgow to celebrate in relative anonymity. I wouldn't be surprised if Brendan was using every trick in the book to sign up Armstrong. Armstrong App Goals 17 2 (signed January) 39 4 47 17 Brown App Goals 48 3 48 7 30 1 (injury) |
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| macfleeto | 10 Jul 2017, 10:38 PM Post #3187 |
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Starting to get pretty nervous about this. He's nowhere near as easily replaceable as a few posters on here have suggested. His ability and work rate is good, his potential is great, but on top of that it's his goals tally from the middle of the park.
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| Tubbytubthumper | 10 Jul 2017, 10:43 PM Post #3188 |
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Club Captain
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We are the pinnacle of his career he will not be as good anywhere else |
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| Neil Jung | 10 Jul 2017, 11:31 PM Post #3189 |
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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Yes, and he won't ever get near as big a club as ours but he will be able to earn a lot more money. He isn't a Celtic fan or, seemingly, a player, unlike Scott Brown, who is happy just to be a big fish in a small pond. He is looking out for himself and will do well out of whatever happens. That is the nature of the game. |
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| Wailer | 10 Jul 2017, 11:36 PM Post #3190 |
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Rebel music.
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How do I contact him to save that hair for a cushion? |
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| Green Ink | 11 Jul 2017, 01:18 AM Post #3191 |
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Getting on a bit
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Has he signed ? No ! Punt !!! The World won't spin off its axis, if history is anything to go by, other players will come in we'll forget about him, he'll regret leaving us. This isn't true in an infinitely small amount of previous scenarios. |
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| MON's Left Eyebrow | 11 Jul 2017, 01:43 AM Post #3192 |
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First name on the team-sheet
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I'd say that's a bit of a petty comment to be honest. We've had no communication from anyone regarding what's actually happening but everyone is getting itchy feet and forgetting he contributed as much as a CM has in years for Celtic. I'd rather these things weren't rushed through and i'm still confident that he'll end up staying on. If not, I hope we get more than he's worth and wish him well. I'd much rather he stay though. |
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| Connolly's Rhebels | 11 Jul 2017, 06:32 AM Post #3193 |
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First-team captain
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I guess this means bye bye Stuart too. GMS off on loan |
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| TheRealTimShady | 11 Jul 2017, 06:43 AM Post #3194 |
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Mohammed I'm 'ard Bruce Lee
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Get him on a 3 year and look to extend after 12 months. Even a 2 year contract gives us plenty time to get a replacement in. It'd be silly to let him go right now, he's a key part of our midfield no matter how BR sets the team up. When BR was talking about his preference of a midfield 3 with 2 runners and one sitting, Armstrong and Ntcham look ideally suited to being the 2 runners. |
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| Jimmy_Quinn's_Hattrick | 11 Jul 2017, 06:46 AM Post #3195 |
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Same story was taken down by The Sun. GMS can't go on loan to Aberdeen because Christie is there. Not sure what it has to do with Stuart Armstrong, right enough. |
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| Peco | 11 Jul 2017, 07:10 AM Post #3196 |
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Club Captain
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Also, is he not named in our UEFA squad for the preliminaries, despite there being a few dispensibles in there. |
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| mick82 | 11 Jul 2017, 07:12 AM Post #3197 |
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Retired and now a BT Sports pundit
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So is Boyata and he's out for 3 months |
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| McStay | 11 Jul 2017, 07:47 AM Post #3198 |
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Espanyolification
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I've been complimentary of Brown all year, admitted I was wrong about him and said he should have been POTY. But don't let that get in the way of a snide post. |
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| Larbertbhoy | 11 Jul 2017, 08:43 AM Post #3199 |
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Everyone's Fantasy Football first pick
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It's like comparing apples with bananas, pointless. Comparing Brown to Armstrong that is.
Edited by Larbertbhoy, 11 Jul 2017, 08:43 AM.
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| Smiley | 11 Jul 2017, 09:56 AM Post #3200 |
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Off treasure hunting in Holland
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Yep, that's the old saying. |
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