It might put a nail in the Greg Taylor coffin but I could live with that.
Left-Painter-9172 on
Signing a left back who can’t stay fit on (I’m assuming) large wages to play instead of your outgoing left back who is always available seems…like a Rangers 2016-2023 move.
Sure I’ll be proven wrong but can’t see how this one works out.
Horse_and_Fart on
The amount he’s injured he is probably best signing for Rangers.
GuyIncognito211 on
Don’t see it in January. Summer possibly
TheGoodRebel5 on
This only makes sense if we have another good left back – Taylor if he signs a new contract / Valle if he kicks on and signs permanent / another new left back brought in – and we wrap KT up in cottonwool and manage his workload. KT would be a CL level player we’re crying out for and the only reason we are even entertaining the idea of getting him back is because he’s crocked. Have the other left back (preferably Greg Taylor) play most of the league matches, keep KT for CL and big domestic games. He’ll still obviously pick up knocks but if we’re sensible the risks can be massively reduced.
I also realise this is still all very unlikely and I have an extremely simplistic view on this, but let a b(h)oy dream!
BananaSoprano on
I think it’s a certainty that he comes back next summer. It’s not a coincidence that Celtic are dragging their heels on a new deal for Greg Taylor.
It’s a massive gamble. He comes in and stays fit he’s probably the best player in the league, but there’s every chance he makes about ten appearances a season for four years.
cipher_wilderness on
I really do worry about his injury record – we’ve seen how bad it can be, given how responsible for it we are.
If we could sign him and then give him a good rest to get him back to full fitness then maybe. He’d need a good back up, in any case, cause there’s every chance he gets crocked again.
RadialRacer on
Resigning him should be a priority if he is available. Even if he only plays in European games and priority domestic fixtures.
DisasterouslyInept on
He’s still only 27, and even with his injury problems you’d expect a club in a decent league to make him an offer. A slower-paced league would hopefully see him stay fit for longer too, he’d be a walking target up here.
MediocreEquipment457 on
No doubt that when fit he’s a top top talent . He will make a massive impact on those 3 games each season
dheidshot on
Lets bring him back and fill him full of painkillers again, great idea!
1207554 on
Would be a crazy move unless he is willing to play for peanuts. Hip injuries to knee injuries and now three consecutive hamstring injuries, it’s not looking good for him.
r05590 on
Confirmed: Celtic are the new cursed perma-crock team.
Disastrous_Cup_3279 on
Its a very very Rangers type signing
Playful-Listen6011 on
I believe this would be a mistake
iainrwb on
Think there are better leagues than Scotland where he could be effective
OriginalMarty on
24/25 Hamstring injury 119 days –
23/24 Adductor injury 17 days
23/24 Hamstring injury 29 days
23/24 Hamstring injury 54 days
21/22 Knee surgery 98 days
21/22 Ankle problems 16 days
20/21 Knee injury 32 days
20/21 Knee injury 28 days
20/21 Virus 9 days
20/21 Groin injury 14 days
19/20 Shoulder injury 96 days
18/19 Groin surgery 33 days
18/19 Hip injury 13 days
18/19 Calf stiffness 5 days
18/19 Hip injury 77
That is aggressive
Rosco212121 on
Seems like a risk for Celtic, even if he takes a wage cut he’s still gonna be on very good money and is made of glass.
JiveBunny on
I got the impression, from reading articles about his time with Real Sociedad, that he wasn’t feeling really settled in London for whatever reason (the injuries can’t have helped). He seemed to absolutely thrive on loan even though he was never fully fit [Kieran Tierney: ‘I was up against Mbappé … it helps you in the long run’ | Real Sociedad | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/14/kieran-tierney-i-was-up-against-mbappe-it-helps-you-in-the-long-run)
Yerdas_Selzavon on
Rodgers will not rest until he has fully broken Tierney
Aedan9 on
He’s been absolute dog shit at Arsenal. Celtic better be made to reimburse every penny the Gunners spent on him 🔴⚪
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Good backup for Valle when he’s fit.
It might put a nail in the Greg Taylor coffin but I could live with that.
Signing a left back who can’t stay fit on (I’m assuming) large wages to play instead of your outgoing left back who is always available seems…like a Rangers 2016-2023 move.
Sure I’ll be proven wrong but can’t see how this one works out.
The amount he’s injured he is probably best signing for Rangers.
Don’t see it in January. Summer possibly
This only makes sense if we have another good left back – Taylor if he signs a new contract / Valle if he kicks on and signs permanent / another new left back brought in – and we wrap KT up in cottonwool and manage his workload. KT would be a CL level player we’re crying out for and the only reason we are even entertaining the idea of getting him back is because he’s crocked. Have the other left back (preferably Greg Taylor) play most of the league matches, keep KT for CL and big domestic games. He’ll still obviously pick up knocks but if we’re sensible the risks can be massively reduced.
I also realise this is still all very unlikely and I have an extremely simplistic view on this, but let a b(h)oy dream!
I think it’s a certainty that he comes back next summer. It’s not a coincidence that Celtic are dragging their heels on a new deal for Greg Taylor.
It’s a massive gamble. He comes in and stays fit he’s probably the best player in the league, but there’s every chance he makes about ten appearances a season for four years.
I really do worry about his injury record – we’ve seen how bad it can be, given how responsible for it we are.
If we could sign him and then give him a good rest to get him back to full fitness then maybe. He’d need a good back up, in any case, cause there’s every chance he gets crocked again.
Resigning him should be a priority if he is available. Even if he only plays in European games and priority domestic fixtures.
He’s still only 27, and even with his injury problems you’d expect a club in a decent league to make him an offer. A slower-paced league would hopefully see him stay fit for longer too, he’d be a walking target up here.
No doubt that when fit he’s a top top talent . He will make a massive impact on those 3 games each season
Lets bring him back and fill him full of painkillers again, great idea!
Would be a crazy move unless he is willing to play for peanuts. Hip injuries to knee injuries and now three consecutive hamstring injuries, it’s not looking good for him.
Confirmed: Celtic are the new cursed perma-crock team.
Its a very very Rangers type signing
I believe this would be a mistake
Think there are better leagues than Scotland where he could be effective
24/25 Hamstring injury 119 days –
23/24 Adductor injury 17 days
23/24 Hamstring injury 29 days
23/24 Hamstring injury 54 days
21/22 Knee surgery 98 days
21/22 Ankle problems 16 days
20/21 Knee injury 32 days
20/21 Knee injury 28 days
20/21 Virus 9 days
20/21 Groin injury 14 days
19/20 Shoulder injury 96 days
18/19 Groin surgery 33 days
18/19 Hip injury 13 days
18/19 Calf stiffness 5 days
18/19 Hip injury 77
That is aggressive
Seems like a risk for Celtic, even if he takes a wage cut he’s still gonna be on very good money and is made of glass.
I got the impression, from reading articles about his time with Real Sociedad, that he wasn’t feeling really settled in London for whatever reason (the injuries can’t have helped). He seemed to absolutely thrive on loan even though he was never fully fit [Kieran Tierney: ‘I was up against Mbappé … it helps you in the long run’ | Real Sociedad | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/14/kieran-tierney-i-was-up-against-mbappe-it-helps-you-in-the-long-run)
Rodgers will not rest until he has fully broken Tierney
He’s been absolute dog shit at Arsenal. Celtic better be made to reimburse every penny the Gunners spent on him 🔴⚪