pablofarmer 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Sorry can''t do links on the iPad, but here you go! http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/499847/EXLCUSIVE-Norwich-City-line-up-4m-bid-for-Celtic-s-Kris-CommonsWhat do people think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted August 16, 2014 Very good news, if true.I''ve actually muted this one a couple of times before as he would, hopefully, link up again with Gary Hooper. The combination was prolific at Celtic.It would be Adams''s best signing so far and would markedly improve spirits and our chances of success this season.BUT! Where is that defender we need so badly to bolster that defence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted August 16, 2014 Always liked Kris. Fear we may be a few years late to get him at his best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablofarmer 0 Posted August 16, 2014 The express say we are looking at £4m, but transfer market place his value at £3m.If that is all true, then looks like we could be paying over the odds for someone with a year left on contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted August 16, 2014 He''s only thirty?! Thought he was far older than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted August 16, 2014 A tough character who would be a great addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 16, 2014 Any more than £2.5m will be a bit much. Good player tho. Signings like that will all depend on how Celtic get on in there next champs league qualifier games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brentwood Yellow 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Would be an excellent signing for this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
# 0 Posted August 16, 2014 But he''s 30 ffs and just wants a last big pay day. [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splutcho 173 Posted August 16, 2014 And how do you know that Wiz? Are you his gardener or something? Stop making out as though you have some sort of insight. You don''t have a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
# 0 Posted August 16, 2014 [quote user="splutcho"]And how do you know that Wiz? Are you his gardener or something? Stop making out as though you have some sort of insight. You don''t have a clue.[/quote] Its called intuition and past experience splutcho.[:|] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splutcho 173 Posted August 16, 2014 So every player we''ve ever signed of the age of 30 was here for a final payday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted August 16, 2014 Was disappointed we got Hooper instead of him when we were originally linked with a Celtic striker. Saw him a couple of times in the Champions League against decent opposition and really liked the look of him. For the right price, yes please - as long as there''s something left in the kitty for a couple of defenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 16, 2014 He isnt a striker tho..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
# 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Hmm? http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144330&page=10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voice of Monkey Island 0 Posted August 16, 2014 It''s all well and good looking half decent in the SPL pub league but how many decent SPL players have we signed compared to the legions of unmitigated disasters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted August 16, 2014 in attacking options we have (currently) fer, redmond, bennett, grabban, howson, wes, murphy x2 & surman. Will adding Kris (a talented player at champs level) really add to this? This signing of attacker after attacker while leaving the back 4 thread bare and thin on quality seems to becoming obsessive.When are we going to realise its not the who but the how that is preventing us from scoring goals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted August 16, 2014 Whilst Commons is a good player I cannot see this happening.We will not pay £4 million for a player that will have little or no resale value due to his age (31 this month)Effectively he will cost us over a million a year in depreciation plus his wages on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 16, 2014 I listed him in possible replacements for pilkington. I don''t agree with you Molly tbh, I think we need to buy quality; if a 30 year has the quality to get us promoted then £4m for a key member of the squad then we''ll be laughing at the end of it, however as I say in the thread (link below, but there''s no reason why people would be interested) I''m not sure if K. Commons has the quality to help get us up, £4m seems an awful lot for a player of his ability.http://services.pinkun.com/forums/pinkun/cs/forums/1/3160615/ShowPost.aspx#3160615 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted August 16, 2014 He does look to be a very similar player to Hooper, not sure where we would play him, who`s place he would take or what he would add.If we have £4 million to spend I would rather we used it on a top class right back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted August 16, 2014 [quote user="pablofarmer"]The express say we are looking at £4m, but transfer market place his value at £3m.If that is all true, then looks like we could be paying over the odds for someone with a year left on contract.[/quote]What?Transfer market doesn''t have real transfer values. Its a website. Its not run by the clubs who put up their selling price. Even If he''s valued at £3 million he''s obviously going to go for more as why would Celtic sell one of their stars for the going price? They wouldn''t. Hooper, Forster, Wanyama etc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Well we need to replace pilks with a left footed winger and we also need a CB (unless people want Martin at CB all season which is a scary thought) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeps 0 Posted August 16, 2014 people moan we need a no 10 than when we get linked to one people still moan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubai Mark 0 Posted August 16, 2014 "if" true, then no complaints from me, he is quality and if he has looked after himself is not old and has a few years in him, check out the like of Gerrard, Lampard and several others, many players now go on in the EPL beyond 33, even 34.......particularly midfield players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 76 Posted August 16, 2014 Is he the reason we are cashing in on Fer?Cheaper replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Cheap Cheap Canaries 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Adams said he knows nothing at all about the Commons rumours , so yes he will probably sign next week . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Commons can play out wide or as a number 10. We need another wide-midfielder (only Redmond and Bennett left as senior options) and we need someone to challenge Hoolahan for that number 10 role. What''s not to like? (other than his age, but 31 isn''t as old as some people seem to think it is in the modern game) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 76 Posted August 16, 2014 Agree with age not being an issue - old or young. The issue is if the commitment and hunger are there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites