Gribz 743 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think the bellamy deal will depend on McAvennie Jnr being sold. If that is the case i hope he doesnt go, Bellamy is far far a better player. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,502 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Aiden McGeady has completed his �£9.5m switch from Celtic to Spartak Moscow and agreed a four-and-half-year contract with the Russian club. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder is the most expensive ever export from Scottish football. "It's what he wanted to do and sometimes you can't stand in the way of that," said Celtic boss Neil Lennon. "It's a huge offer and I think it's the right offer. It's good business for Spartak and good business for us." McGeady's departure will provide Lennon with funds to bolster his squad and may see Celtic revive their interest in Stoke winger Liam Lawrence. The money generated from the record transfer could also help facilitate a loan move for Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy. However, speaking on Thursday, the manager expressed sadness at losing such a talented player. MY SPORT: DEBATE Give your reaction to this story "I'm sorry to lose him, he is one of the entertainers in the game," said Lennon. "We'll probably miss out on his peak years but he came to us and said that he felt at the end of the season it would be better for him to move on. "It's difficult to stand in the way of someone who doesn't want to be here." One player hoping to benefit from McGeady's exit is Pat McCourt, a winger who has been on the fringes of the first team for two seasons now. "We've probably lost the best player in the league," said the Northern Ireland international of McGeady. "I'm sure it's going to be a big hole. But it's up to someone to step up to the plate and fill it. "It's up to whoever gets a shout and gets the jersey to hold on to it, and I'm hoping it'll be me. This year's the year I really want to kick on and be a regular in the side." Spartak, managed by former Russian World Cup star Valery Karpin, lie in eighth position in the Russian Premier League, having won only five of their 15 matches. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8896037.stm 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim White 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Aiden McGeady has completed his move from Celtic to Spartak Moscow on a four-year deal. More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 According to Paddy McCourt, the SPLs best player has been sold to Spartak...... "We've probably lost the best player in the league," said the Northern Ireland international of McGeady. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 delighted about this... fookin great news! Enjoy freezin' cold Russia ya wee tit!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim White 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Aiden McGeady has expressed his delight at leaving the goldfish bowl that is Glasgow for Spartak Moscow. More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,502 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 No as delighted as Liewell is 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 the forty grand a week seems to be the last thing that was on his mind!!!!!!! personally im gutted hes left. utter shite. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flying Hippo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 He was the only player they had who particularly worried me. Everyone goes on about how he has no end product but he put in a cracking cross for McDonald's opener in the 1-1 draw last season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 He was the only player they had who particularly worried me. Everyone goes on about how he has no end product but he put in a cracking cross for McDonald's opener in the 1-1 draw last season. Fair point - but how often did he actually do that during the course of a season ? Not THAT often I dont think. IMO Celtic STOLE Moscow's money. McGeady was the type to put in a quality performance evry 7 or 8 games. Not consistent enough. Wish he had stayed as their finances would be all the worse for it - and their team wouldnt be overly enhanced either. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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