I think one of the things that comes out of it for me is the fact that we can't fully judge a player based on their first season with us. Celtic tends to be a club who make superstars as opposed to signing them.
There have been more than a few examples in recent years but as much as we all love Daizen (and I've always thought he was better technically than given credit for) few would have predicted this seasons elevation. And similar to Henrik, there has been an evolution over a few years to a significantly high level.
Kuhn is a bit different because he was a bit of a nearly man at previous clubs, was just about written off by many fans last season (even though he was still scoring and assisting) and just found a real groove this season.
Even if we go back to Matt O'Riley, many were criticising him for his lack of productivity the season before his 'break out' even though the numbers were there and he was still contributing in other intangible ways that fans refused to see.
We need to be more patient with players and not be so quick to make a final judgement.
But it's having the squad and the process that allows us to evolve these players, which might also help youth development, that means that we can manage a dip in form or transition period without it affecting our form and results. As this will hinder the player's confidence and fan reaction to them.
Having said that, I agree about Trusty. He's good for what he is just now but the type of player he is, I'm not convinced he is able to add to his game to push him to the next level. Hope I'm wrong.
You are spot on. Sometimes we do need to be patient with players. That is something the club need to manage. Brighton are very good at it, often signing a player a bit earlier and allowing them a period of time to settle in. Then they will move on the starter and insert the player they bought in the previous window.
The attached document is the sort of thing the club should have.
I think we all know that the club have the following strategies
1. Buy lots and buy cheap as one good player offsets the outlay
2. Players the manager knows
3. Players our favored agent/agency knows - Unique Sports are this era's Dudu Duhan
I will also bang this metaphorical drum again - in my view the main strategy of the board is managed stagnation
Desmond/The board see us unable to compete in Europe so Domestic successis the be all and end all. We can't get too far ahead of Rangers as the "Old Firm" brand is capable of creating (parochial) excitement
Good read.
I think one of the things that comes out of it for me is the fact that we can't fully judge a player based on their first season with us. Celtic tends to be a club who make superstars as opposed to signing them.
There have been more than a few examples in recent years but as much as we all love Daizen (and I've always thought he was better technically than given credit for) few would have predicted this seasons elevation. And similar to Henrik, there has been an evolution over a few years to a significantly high level.
Kuhn is a bit different because he was a bit of a nearly man at previous clubs, was just about written off by many fans last season (even though he was still scoring and assisting) and just found a real groove this season.
Even if we go back to Matt O'Riley, many were criticising him for his lack of productivity the season before his 'break out' even though the numbers were there and he was still contributing in other intangible ways that fans refused to see.
We need to be more patient with players and not be so quick to make a final judgement.
But it's having the squad and the process that allows us to evolve these players, which might also help youth development, that means that we can manage a dip in form or transition period without it affecting our form and results. As this will hinder the player's confidence and fan reaction to them.
Having said that, I agree about Trusty. He's good for what he is just now but the type of player he is, I'm not convinced he is able to add to his game to push him to the next level. Hope I'm wrong.
Morning Dominic,
You are spot on. Sometimes we do need to be patient with players. That is something the club need to manage. Brighton are very good at it, often signing a player a bit earlier and allowing them a period of time to settle in. Then they will move on the starter and insert the player they bought in the previous window.
Excellent Ross
The attached document is the sort of thing the club should have.
I think we all know that the club have the following strategies
1. Buy lots and buy cheap as one good player offsets the outlay
2. Players the manager knows
3. Players our favored agent/agency knows - Unique Sports are this era's Dudu Duhan
I will also bang this metaphorical drum again - in my view the main strategy of the board is managed stagnation
Desmond/The board see us unable to compete in Europe so Domestic successis the be all and end all. We can't get too far ahead of Rangers as the "Old Firm" brand is capable of creating (parochial) excitement
Thanks Thomas