Saint Charlie Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 Instagram which is private not Twitter I follow him on Instagram and checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 I follow him on Instagram and checked. ah ok fair one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 Apparently Celtic have stated no deal has been done with any club and that he plays for them this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 Apparently Celtic have stated no deal has been done with any club and that he plays for them this week. has to be to take any nonsense away from him with a huge game..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 Transfer windows are set by FIFA and do vary but generally most major European Leagues have the same or very similar window to England. The issue is not the date of the window, but the start of the leagues. Spain, for instance, generally starts 2 weeks later than England. So setting a transfer window to close 31 July (which I agree makes sense) means Spanish clubs would have to have their squads set up more than 3 weeks before their season starts. The transfer windows need to be co-ordinated nowadays because of the internationalisation of the top professional leagues. It would be difficult to have England close its window end July and Spain 3 weeks later, how would transfers be managed between the two countries? My view is that at least the window if it is perceived to be necessary should at least close one week before the start of the latest major league, so this season that would probably have meant 15 August, still not ideal, but better than the current stupid date of 31 August/1 September which this season even corresponds to the international break. It corresponds with international break pretty much every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 In other Instagram/VVD-related news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 what is the fuss with twitter. why would anyone care for that picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 what is the fuss with twitter. why would anyone care for that picture? Can you stop taking it off-topic please? I was sharing an Instagram post... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 24 August, 2015 Share Posted 24 August, 2015 what is the fuss with twitter. why would anyone care for that picture? Everton's twitter feed is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-man-united-6313975 Deila: We don't need to sell Van Dijk Celtic boss Ronny Deila insists Virgil Van Dijk’s future does NOT depend on Champions League progress. The Scottish champions face Malmo tonight with Van Dijk set to be involved, despite increased speculation linking him with Southampton. “We don’t need to sell Virgil,” said Deila ahead of tonight’s clash. “I have said that a thousand times and I am tired of talking about him. “He is still a Celtic player and hopefully he’ll be that for a long, long time.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-man-united-6313975 There is no way as far down the line as people think with this transfer, this is going to go to deadline day. Also, if Celtic qualify and we get knocked out on Thursday I think that could see him staying at Celtic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-man-united-6313975 Fully expect him here come Thurs morning then!! Nice little cameo in directors box in Denmark!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Monk says it's on, that's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 There is no way as far down the line as people think with this transfer, this is going to go to deadline day. Also, if Celtic qualify and we get knocked out on Thursday I think that could see him staying at Celtic. I think many people have overlooked this possibility, and how that might affect how 'attractive' we appear to potential incoming players (in the abscence of stupid money to compensate of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 I think many people have overlooked this possibility, and how that might affect how 'attractive' we appear to potential incoming players (in the abscence of stupid money to compensate of course). Saints can offer him bigger wages than Celtic, managed by a Dutch defensive legend and a much higher profile domestic league to help him progress in the eyes of the Dutch national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 There is no way as far down the line as people think with this transfer, this is going to go to deadline day. Also, if Celtic qualify and we get knocked out on Thursday I think that could see him staying at Celtic. Well if it's getting announced tomorrow then it won't matter if we got knocked out or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 There is no way as far down the line as people think with this transfer, this is going to go to deadline day. Also, if Celtic qualify and we get knocked out on Thursday I think that could see him staying at Celtic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Voetbal International report that Virgil van Dijk wants to seal a move to a Premier League club this week: http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/week-van-de-waarheid-voor-virgil-van-dijk.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Voetbal International report that Virgil van Dijk wants to seal a move to a Premier League club this week: http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/week-van-de-waarheid-voor-virgil-van-dijk.htm Sounds like its pretty far down the line with us but wonder if anyone else will make a serious attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Sounds like its pretty far down the line with us but wonder if anyone else will make a serious attempt. Pretty much! I don't see it, and I think it'd need to be someone who finished above us last time out - with guarantees of starts - to derail it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Pretty much! I don't see it, and I think it'd need to be someone who finished above us last time out - with guarantees of starts - to derail it. Yeah most of those clubs have enough defenders. Everton could be in for a CB and potentially one or two others so Celtic could get the bidding war they want but ultimately players go where they want to, so hopefully that works in our favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Saints can offer him bigger wages than Celtic, managed by a Dutch defensive legend and a much higher profile domestic league to help him progress in the eyes of the Dutch national team. But as we all know the champs league is a far higher standard and what every player on the planet wishes to participate in, just ask Lovren and Lallana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pengi Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Arsenal are in need of some defensive replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Arsenal are in need of some defensive replacements They have 4 centre halves, they won't bid for Van Dijk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/25/southampton-virgil-van-dijk-celtic-transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/25/southampton-virgil-van-dijk-celtic-transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 https://twitter.com/CelticReporter9/status/635531275743436800/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/9249762/1/ Great read. Celtic fans love him, I'd say they're a good judge of player up there. He looks like he's going to be a hell of an addition for us going by how they describe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Stones to Chelsea, VVD to Everton then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Stones to Chelsea, VVD to Everton then... Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Total paranoia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 As I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Very much hope we close this one out - they seem to think we'd be getting ourselves an absolute diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Very much hope we close this one out - they seem to think we'd be getting ourselves an absolute diamond. Could be a defining moment of the season ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/topic/9249762/1/ Great read. Celtic fans love him, I'd say they're a good judge of player up there. He looks like he's going to be a hell of an addition for us going by how they describe him. Indeed, a good read - apart from the part where we are described as a 'non-entity'! [emoji15] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Stones to Chelsea, VVD to Everton then... Seems they see Johnny Evans as the ideal replacement. If VVD wants a move this week I can't see them quick enough off the mark for him. I'm fully confident this will go through, a Malmo win I'll be even more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 So why when RK says "not for sale" are we told not to panic about losing our players, and when Delia says "not for sale" we are told that this is definitely on and to expect an announcement imminently? If people were reading a Spurs forum and seeing someone saying Big Vic is definitely going there this week, it'd be laughed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 It will be a waste of time if Saints only bid around £8mill. Celtic will be happy to wait until January for the sum they want, by which time other clubs will be competing for his signature. We would have lost a great opportunity to improve our team, and perceptions of Saints ambitions will plummet again. His value is £15m, especially if Stones is rated at £25m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 It will be a waste of time if Saints only bid around £8mill. Celtic will be happy to wait until January for the sum they want, by which time other clubs will be competing for his signature. We would have lost a great opportunity to improve our team, and perceptions of Saints ambitions will plummet again. His value is £15m, especially if Stones is rated at £25m We have got to pay the going rate. Failure to land this target will show complete lack of ambition and could see a mass exodus in the next 12 months including the manager. As I said this is a defining moment of intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 The report I read says we've been in contact since June so I'm sure we know what they will accept. Hopefully we are happy to pay it or can successfully negotiate a fee we're both happy with. Sounds the perfect acquisition if the Celts forum is believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Given the style of his game, I don't think there's a coach in the world more likely to improve him than Koeman. With that kind of guidance, "World class" is not beyond him. And given the CD challenges of some of the PL big boys, I still can't believe we're in with a good chance of getting him. But perhaps the "Koeman factor" is the key element. If he comes, let's just enjoy his time with us in the full knowledge that he's likely to end up at one of the real elite clubs - more so than any player we've had so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Indeed, a good read - apart from the part where we are described as a 'non-entity'! [emoji15] Much as I consider myself a long standing (and often long suffering!!) Saints fan, I don't have a particular issue with Celtic fans viewing us as a smallish provincial club. In comparison to Celtic and Rangers we are and so, to be fair, are almost all English clubs apart from perhaps Man Utd and Liverpool. It seems rather strange that, in recent years, Celtic have been viewed by some as a Southampton feeder club (and of course we have Steven Davis from Rangers too) Actually I'm quite proud of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Malmoe vs Celtic starts soon 20.45 Swedish time - VvD starts but that's expected so let's hope this is his last game in green/white shirt ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Malmoe vs Celtic starts soon 20.45 Swedish time - VvD starts but that's expected so let's hope this is his last game in green/white shirt ; ) More to the point, lets hope he doesn't get injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 VvD has started very solid and controls the defence in a promising way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Why was he yellow carded there? (got the TV on in the background but missed the incident) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 malmo winning 1-0 (ahead on away goals now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 He delayed the game - stupid yellow. 1-0 Malmoe now on a corner and VvD missed his marking : / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 25 August, 2015 Share Posted 25 August, 2015 Seems he doesn't like to jump too much for defensive headers from corners. Cough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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