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Old 22-08-2008, 01:26 PM
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I like many other fans are bemused by the return of shaun maloney to Glasgow.

Is it because he turned his back on the club who had stood by him through injury plagued years?

Is it because he thought the grass was greener elsewhere?

Is it because he thought that he was better than he is?

The answer to all the above questions is of course a resounding NO.

The main reason for the bemusement is the fact that we appear to have paid, or will pay, more than twice what we sold him for.

Bear in mind that when he left he was playing excellent football and playing regularly, so we let him go for a million.

Now of course he hasnt been getting a game which by any other teams reckoning should mean he would be cheaper as he obviously hasnt displayed the same kind of form that persuaded MON to steal him from us. But hey its MON, so that makes it alright.

I do not and never will understand how a club who constantly whinge on about finances and how we cant compete with the EPL can then go and sign a player they sold, whilst on top form, for double that when he hasnt kicked a ball for months.

Good business that one.

Wonder if he is on a better contract than the one he turned down? Wouldnt surprise me.

Leaves me wondering what will happen next.

Virgo for £5 Million anyone??


It's simply the way business is between the SPL and the EPL. They don't need to sell players because they have money. It is a simple case of "what the market will bear". Like you and most others, I liked Maloney when he was here before. However, also like you and most others, feel he has some grovelling to do to win back the fans. Buying players is about improving the squad you have. We just did that today. We did it regardless of whether or not we paid more than we should have. We still need a solid left back and a solid back-up goalie. Brown isn't that guy. I have faith in this management team. They have done outstandingly well on the shoestring budget they operate under compared to thne ridiculous amount O'Neil had at his disposal. Credit where credit is due. Strachan and Lawwell have brought pride back to Celtic. Long may it continue.
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