transfers, rumors or confirmed

[TedNolan]

Post your transfer rumors or confirmed fransfers related to scottish league teams, there wasn't a place reserve for it so taught i'd set one up.

I know that khalidou fadiga from french club auxerre has been linked with celtic.

Also that Rab Douglas might be on his way out of celtic park, While Avier Broto going on to be the full time goaltender of the celts.

Anything you know would be great. thanks.

[Shed Boy]

There's not been much action on the transfer front but i've posted what I could find by going through the SPL website and checking all the clubs official sites.

Newest updates in red

Aberdeen

Jamie McQuilken (Falkirk)

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Celtic

None as far as I know.

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Dundee

None as far as I know.

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Dundee United

Barry Robson (Inverness)
Scott Paterson (Partick Thistle)
Alan Archibald (Partick Thistle)
Tony Bullock (Ross County)
Mark Kerr (Falkirk)

Also After:

Lee Miller (Falkirk)
Derek McInnes (West Brom)

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Dunfermline

None as far as I know.

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Hearts

None as far as I know.
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Hibs

None as far as I know.

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Kilmarnock

None as far as I know.

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Livingston

None as far as I know, but i'm pretty sure that's not correct as it's not like Livvi to not go buying a dozen or so foreigners during pre season.

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Motherwell

Gordon Marshall (Kilmarnock)
Stephen Craigan
Alex Burns.

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Partick Thistle

Grant Murray (St Johnstone)
Emmanuel Panther (?)
Stephane Bonnes (?)
David Rowson (Chelsea)
David Ross (Chelsea)
Eddie Forest see http://www.soccer24-7.com/forum/?showtopic=15372&

Also After:

Derek Lilley
Alan Smart (Both Released By Dundee United)

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Rangers

Zura Khizanishvili (Dundee)
Nuno Capucho

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If you know of any confirmed transfers that i've missed out on then post them here and i'll edit them into this post.

[TedNolan]

Thanks for the update Shed boy. James Mcfadden has been rumored to join celtic. could this happen?

[Shed Boy]

I think Celtic would like to add McFadden to their squad as he is a very good young player but as far as I know they have not cam out and said that they wanted him, all the players i've added to the also after are players that a club have came out and said that they wanted to sign.

[Blue]

There is talk of Giovanni von Bronkhorst being a target of....not his old club Rangers but Celtic!
(Some of the 'Gers boards are rife with the rumor)





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[TedNolan]

Originally posted by USA Blue@Jun 26 2003, 01:58 AM
There is talk of Giovanni von Bronkhorst being a target of....not his old club Rangers but Celtic!
(Some of the 'Gers boards are rife with the rumor)





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Heard this one too. It has been said that the reason for this is that larsson is great friends with him and bringing von Bronkhorst in would keep him around for one more year.

[Shed Boy]

Thanks for all the updates people. Hadn't heard about Van Bronkhorst either. Funny how someone in the US and someone in Canada seems to know more than me.

PS- Like the sig test blue, i've sent you a PM.

[Blue]

Originally posted by Shed Boy@Jun 26 2003, 06:38 AM
Thanks for all the updates people. Hadn't heard about Van Bronkhorst either.  Funny how someone in the US and someone in Canada seems to know more than me.

PS- Like the sig test blue, i've sent you a PM.
:laugh
Well Ive got more time on my hands than yerself m8.

[pyrtas]

Rangers FC have signed Georgian international defender Zura Khizanishvili from Scottish Premier League rivals Dundee FC.

[Shed Boy]

Zura hasn't officially signed yet as he is still under contract to Dundee unitil the 30th but it is a forgone conclusion apart from the money.

Dundee have been offered £120,000 which is an insult as he is a very good player.

[Gez]

Well Mark Kerr has gone to Dundee United, not sure how much though, but Falkirk will be demanding compensation.

[Shed Boy]

I'm sure we can sort out one big huge compensation packet for taking their manager, assistant manager, head coach, and one of their players off thier hands. Hehe.

Hopefully Lee Miller to follow soon.

[CelticBhoy]

I do not normally get involved with Who going to sign and when, BUT strong rumour that Alexander Hleb (vfb Stuttgart) is going to sign for the tic. I seen him V in in the uefa, looked good IMO if I can remember without getting out the video.

[FCBfurimmer]

Originally posted by CelticBhoy@Jul 7 2003, 10:02 PM
I do not normally get involved with Who going to sign and when, BUT strong rumour that Alexander Hleb (vfb Stuttgart) is going to sign for the tic. I seen him V in in the uefa, looked good IMO if I can remember without getting out the video.
Under 2m€ are only dreams about Hleb,... (http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=155051&cpid=22&title=Bhoys+keen+on+Hleb)

[CelticBhoy]

Originally posted by FCBfurimmer@Jul 18 2003, 01:15 PM

Under 2m€ are only dreams about Hleb,... (http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=155051&cpid=22&title=Bhoys+keen+on+Hleb)
This rumour has been kicking around Celtic web sites for a while now with no sign of being rubbished, the price would not bother us FCBFurimmer "WE'RE RICH"

[Shed Boy]

Anyone care to post any completed transfers that they know of. I've not updated this for a wee while so its gotten on top of me. If people give me a push in the right direction then i'll get this list updated again.

[TedNolan]

Atletico Madrid have ended their interest in Rangers Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta.

The Scottish champions were prepared to sell the youngster just a year after signing him from Barcelona.

Atletico sporting director Tony Munoz confirmed the club failed to reach an agreement with Rangers for Arteta, who took time to settle to life in Scotland.

"Yes it's true we have changed our minds about Arteta," said Munoz.

"We have not reached an agreement with Rangers so we have decided to drop him from our list of possible signings.

"It would also have been a problem to cope with his annual salary even though Arteta was willing to take a pay cut to join us."

[Van Der Vaart 23]

Originally posted by Shed Boy@Jul 19 2003, 01:27 AM
Anyone care to post any completed transfers that they know of. I've not updated this for a wee while so its gotten on top of me. If people give me a push in the right direction then i'll get this list updated again.
http://www.planetfootball.com/transfers.as...eague+Transfers (http://www.planetfootball.com/transfers.asp?clid=&cpid=14&Title=Scottish+Premier+League+Transfers) :)

[Shed Boy]

Thanks very much for the link.

[TedNolan]

Partick Thistle have completed the signings of Faroe Islands goalkeeper Jakup Mikkelsen and French defender Jean-Yves Anis.

Mikkelsen was released by Norwegian club Molde for a new career in Scotland while free agent Anis is a former Chelsea player.

The pair, who have already played for Thistle in friendly games, are expected to be paraded at Firhill on Thursday afternoon.

A club spokesman said: "The players have today agreed terms with the club and have signed professional contracts."

Mikkelsen has warned current Thistle keeper Kenny Arthur that he faces a fight for the number one jersey at Firhill next season.

He said: "It is an exciting challenge for me and I am very much looking forward to it.

"I have been made to feel very welcome by the other players and the supporters so I cannot wait to get into action.

"I know that I will have a challenge to keep Kenny Arthur out of the side but I am there at the moment and I intend to stay there."

[Gez]

Rangers have decided against buying David May and Emerson Thome on free transfers

[Firhill_Faithful]

Kilmarnock have signed Danny Invincible.

[TedNolan]

Danny Invincible

Excellent name.

[Gez]

CELTIC youngster John-Paul McGovern is set to join Livingston after agreeing a three-year deal at Almondvale.
Despite a host of sides monitoring the youngster's progress, Livi have won the battle for his signature.

Lions' chairman Dominic Keane revealed McGovern could have a big future in the game, if he applies himself and works hard.

"He is a young Scot with a real chance in the game," said Keane. "He has been well groomed at Celtic, but it is so difficult to break through there.

"We are delighted to have the opportunity to give him the chance to progress to the next level although he is well aware that he will have to work hard here."

While chances at Celtic Park were limited, McGovern did gain experience last term after featuring in 18 games on loan for Sheffield United.

See Scottie ,Livingston, do get some Celtic players!

[Firhill_Faithful]

Excellent name

Aye, but i just can't see him in the Kilmarnock team :rolleyes:

[Gez]

Trinidad and Tobago international Brent Sancho insists Dundee were his first choice, despite interest from clubs in England and mainland Europe.
Sancho was paraded as a Dundee player on Wednesday afternoon after the SPL club were finally successful in obtaining a work permit for the player.

The 26-year-old said that he was sold on the club as soon as he met manager Jim Duffy and the rest of the squad.

Sancho first caught Duffy's eye during Dundee's winter-break trip to the Caribbean in January.

"There was speculation that clubs in Europe and in England too wanted to have a look at me, but Dundee were always my first choice," he said.

"From the minute I met up with the manager and the rest of the guys I liked them and knew this was the place for me.

"Moving to Europe has always been my dream and I think the standard in Scotland is quite high, so hopefully I can learn more about the game and improve myself."

Sancho has signed a two-year deal at Dens Park.

He has experienced European football before, having spent a season with Finnish side Mypa 47, before returning to the United States to play for Portland Timbers.

[doppelganger]

rafael van der vart to celtic this coming week!!!!! for 13million and larrsson goes in the other direction in a player plus cash deal

[CelticBhoy]

Originally posted by doppelganger@Aug 4 2003, 01:23 PM
rafael van der vart to celtic this coming week!!!!! for 13million and larrsson goes in the other direction in a player plus cash deal
? Where did this news come from :o

[Blue]

Originally posted by doppelganger@Aug 4 2003, 08:23 AM
rafael van der vart to celtic this coming week!!!!! for 13million and larrsson goes in the other direction in a player plus cash deal
That would be a hell of a coup for Celtic....would be suprizing though to be honest.

[Shed Boy]

I can't see there being any substance in that rumour to be honest.

[TedNolan]

I think it's impossible. I can't see any sense for it, but where did you hear that anyway?

[Blue]

ITALIAN striker Arturo Di Napoli is vying to win a contract with Rangers after being given the chance to train with the Treble Winners for a short peiod.

The 29-year-old frontman worked with the top team squad at Murray Park this morning and McLeish will assess him over the coming days. Di Napoli played in Serie B last season with Palermo and is available for free as his contract has expired. He previously played with Vicenza and Napoli.

[Ross420]

Originally posted by USA Blue@Aug 22 2003, 04:15 PM
ITALIAN striker Arturo Di Napoli is vying to win a contract with Rangers after being given the chance to train with the Treble Winners for a short peiod.

The 29-year-old frontman worked with the top team squad at Murray Park this morning and McLeish will assess him over the coming days. Di Napoli played in Serie B last season with Palermo and is available for free as his contract has expired. He previously played with Vicenza and Napoli.
Its come to this?

Trying to pick up free transfers from Serie B?

:censored

[Gez]

DUNDEE will complete the capture of Mark Fotheringham from Celtic once he passes a medical this week.
The 19-year-old has seen his opportunities at Parkhead limited since breaking onto the scene three years ago.

Dark Blues boss Jim Duffy has been tracking the teenager for some time and has finally thrashed out a package with Celtic for the midfielder.

Fotheringham has already accepted a contract offer from Dundee and should sign on the dotted line as long as his medical throws up no surprises.

[Ross420]

I heard Fotheringham was a prospect a couple of years back, dunno what hes like now though...

[Gez]

Yeah he just didn't break through, probably a good move for him, might get to be a regular at Dundee

[Gez]

Livingston have opened talks with Celtic about the possibility of bringing former favourite David Fernandez back to the club on a one-year loan deal.
Fernandez left Livingston for Celtic Park in a £1m deal in June 2002, but has seldom featured in Martin O'Neill's plans and scored just one goal last season.

"We'll have further discussions with Celtic Park over the next few days in an attempt to agree a deal before the transfer window closes at midnight on Sunday, but we're hopefull that a deal can be concluded before then," Livingston chairman Dominic Keane told the club's website.

"However, even if those negotiations are successfully concluded before then, David will definitely not feature for Livingston during this Saturday's visit to Parkhead."

Meanwhile, Canadian international striker Davide Xausa has left Livingston to join Falkirk.

Xausa, who still had one year left on his contract at the City Stadium, had fallen down the pecking order with the West Lothian side, following the arrivals of Derek Lilley and Guy Impoua over the summer.

[Gez]

CELTIC have launched a last-ditch bid to wrestle Brazilian midfielder Emerson from the grasp of Wolves.
The Premiership new boys have agreed a deal to sign the Atletico Madrid ace but the move is on hold while Emerson resolves a wrangle with the Spanish side.

Wolves had hoped to tie up the loose ends of their swoop on Thursday after Emerson passed a medical and concurred on personal terms to move to Molineux.

But Dave Jones's plans to have the 31-year-old available for Saturday's clash with Portsmouth could be thwarted by Celtic's late bid.

The Scottish giants have offered Atletico the same fee as Wolves - in the region of £1 million - and Emerson the same personal terms.

Emerson now faces a choice between Wolves and Celtic with the Black Country outfit waiting on the former Middlesbrough midfielder's decision with baited breath.

"Last night (Wednesday), we were informed by agents that Celtic had come in with an 11th hour bid," Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey told the club's website.

"Apparently Celtic's bid matches the terms of our bid exactly.

"Emerson is to meet officials of Atletico Madrid this morning to sign a termination agreement on his existing contract.

"I guess he will then make a decision as to where he will play his football this season - at Molineux or Parkhead.

"All we can do now is wait for his decision."

*Hmmm, Wolves or Celtic, i know where i'd rather play. I hope we do get him, he's a good player.

[Ross420]

Originally posted by gez@Aug 28 2003, 12:06 PM
I hope we do get him, he's a good player.
Was a good player. Hes not really done much over the last few years but I think at that price he'd be worth the gamble.

[Gez]

Emerson, is going to Wolves now as O'Neill has pulled out of the deal because of Emersons wage demands.

[Ross420]

Originally posted by gez@Aug 28 2003, 05:22 PM
Emerson, is going to Wolves now as O'Neill has pulled out of the deal because of Emersons wage demands.
Prolly for the best :clap

[Ross420]

3 stories doing the rounds on the BBC website:-

Dundee are poised to table a £900,000 bid for Motherwell forward James McFadden.

Rangers poised to snatch Brazilian Emerson from under Celtic's nose?

Blackburn Rovers agree a £7.5m fee with Rangers for Barry Ferguson.

[Ross420]

(bbc.co.uk)

Gers close in on Emerson
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Emerson has experience of British football with Middlesbrough
Rangers are on the verge of signing Brazilian midfielder Emerson on a pay-as-you-play deal, BBC Scotland understands.

Glasgow rivals Celtic had made enquiries about the former Middlesbrough man but were scared off by his wage demands and Wolves will be disappointed having agreed terms with the player earlier this week.

Having sold skipper Barry Ferguson to Blackburn Rovers, Rangers manager Alex McLeish is anxious to fill the gap in the middle of the park and the Ibrox club have offered Emerson a two-year deal based on appearances.

"We do have a player at Murray Park having talks, a player of some calibre and that is the Brazilian midfielder Emerson," said Rangers chairman John McClelland.

"Emerson is a very, very experienced and talented player that we did watch and have had an interest in over a long period of time.

"We have a multi-national squad it is hard to see a team anywhere else made up of more multi-nationals so we are experienced with dealing with multi-nationals."

Wolves thought the player was on his way to Molineaux, after Emerson agreed terms and underwent a medical with the Premiership newcomers.

The Midlands club said on Wednesday that they were close to tying up a deal for Emerson, who spent last season at Atletico Madrid, following a £4m move from Deportivo La Coruna.

But the switch was held up by a dispute between the player and the Spanish club and that gave the agents of the 31-year-old Brazilian time to alert other clubs.

A Celtic spokesman said on Thursday: "Martin O'Neill did make enquiries for Emerson, however, in the course of discussions it became clear that a Dutch auction was already taking place and that the wage demands of the player were well beyond the manager's valuation."

When told of Celtic's interest, Wolves boss David Jones said he knew nothing about it and told Glasgow's Evening Times: "I believe he is signing for us. I will wring his neck if he isn't."

He added: " "There was a snag at his end which needed to be sorted out but I was under the impression we are just tying the loose ends up.

"If we lose out on him that will be disappointing because we have put a lot of hard work into it."



Personally I wouldnt want him, hes too old and too cr*p :angry:

[Foley87]

this guy is very talented skillfull and amusing

good coup for rangers

[Ross420]

Originally posted by Foley87@Aug 29 2003, 04:58 PM
this guy is very talented skillfull and amusing

good coup for rangers
He was but is he still?

That is the £20,000 p/w question...

[Ross420]

Well the Emerson deal is done so we'll just have to see what hes like....

But more importantly:-

"Millwall have signed Australia international defender Kevin Muscat on a free transfer from Rangers.
Muscat, capped 43 times by the Socceroos, will join his fourth British club after starting his career with South Melbourne.

The abrasive Australian joined Crystal Palace in 1996 before moving onto Wolves, and then joined Rangers in July last year.

But after 25 appearances for the Scottish champions he has returned south of the border on a three-year deal."

He'll fit in well down there :laugh

[LennyTheBruce]

Kevin Muscat was Mel Sterland in disguise. Have Rangers got a transfer fee for this joker or have they just given him away?

[CeresRoyal]

Rangers have signed the Norwegian striker Egil Østenstad, Blackburn on a 1 year contract (free transfer)

"This is my big chance....in Blackburn I was not in the first team now I'll play Champions League with Rangers...I know alot about the team, Henning Berg is a good friend of mine"

This article is in Norwegian !:

http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=74105

[Ross420]

Originally posted by CeresRoyal@Aug 30 2003, 09:20 PM
Rangers have signed the Norwegian striker Egil Østenstad, Blackburn on a 1 year contract (free transfer)

"This is my big chance....in Blackburn I was not in the first team now I'll play Champions League with Rangers...I know alot about the team, Henning Berg is a good friend of mine"

This article is in Norwegian !:

http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=74105
Hes free, so thats good.

Hes 31 and hasnt played well recently, thats not good...

[CelticBhoy]

I've posted it elsewhere, but it should be in here, the talk is Motherwell have sold McFadden to Everton, bugger it , I wanted him at Celtic.

£1 Million, worth a chance at that money.

[TedNolan]

£1 Million, worth a chance at that money.


I wanted him too. There's something going on at the celtic board, dunno what it is.

[CelticBhoy]

I have not got a clue what the board are doing :crying The "rumour" is that we were going to unveil a "sexy" new signing. WHEN and WHO.

I have been telling everyone that I believe we will bring someone in before the deadline, well I'm wrong and slightly pissed off :angry:

The board should fear a backlash should we "underperform"

[Celticrugby]

I'm dissapointed we didn't get anyone. I was really looking forward to see who it is. Well, no worries we'll get Nistelrooy next year..... :rolleyes:

Celtic needs to spend money!

[Ross420]

Originally posted by CelticBhoy@Aug 31 2003, 10:36 PM
I have not got a clue what the board are doing :crying The "rumour" is that we were going to unveil a "sexy" new signing. WHEN and WHO.

Rachel Stevens has been signed to work in the Stadium shop :clap

[Gez]

David Fernandez has gone back to Livingston on loan for the rest of the season.

[Scottie_G]

Originally posted by gez+Jul 28 2003, 09:36 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (gez @ Jul 28 2003, 09:36 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> See Scottie ,Livingston, do get some Celtic players! [/b]
Bout bloody time it went the other way lol

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David Fernandez has gone back to Livingston on loan for the rest of the season.&nbsp; [/quote]

Lets see if he can do any better this time!!!!! :banghead

[Celticrugby]

It was just reported that Monaco made a bid for Larsson. Thank God this didn't go through. They got Morientes on loan from Real instead.

article: Planetfootball Larsson article (http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=161472&clid=61&cpid=14&title=Monaco+failed+in+Larsson+bid)

[Ross420]

(Press association)

The Dundee director, Giovanni di Stefano, has revealed that Paul Gascoigne was offered a player-coaching role at Dens Park before the transfer deadline.

Gascoigne was approached by the Tayside club after they failed in bids to sign Motherwell's James McFadden, Georgi Kinkladze, Deportivo La Coruna's Djalminha and an unnamed Atletico Madrid player who failed to turn up at Edinburgh airport where Dundee manager Jim Duffy was waiting.

They were also unsuccessful in bringing Gascoigne to the club, with the midfielder opting to stay with his current club, Al Jazira in the Middle East.

Di Stefano said: "Mr Duffy made a more-than-generous offer to Mr Paul Gascoigne to join Dens as a player/assistant coach.

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Shame, it wouldve been nice to see Gazza :king back playing at Ibrox :clap

[Ross420]

Dundee chase Ravanelli

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39325000/jpg/_39325112_burleyravanelli203.jpg

Dundee are chasing the signatures of former Derby County pair Craig Burley and Fabrizio Ravanelli.

Dundee were holding talks on Thursday afternoon with Burley's agent about the possibility of the former Scotland international joining the Scottish Premier League club.

And BBC Sport can also confirm that Dundee are vying with Coventry City for the signature of former Italy international Ravanelli.

The 34-year-old former Derby, Juventus and Middlesbrough striker has been out of action for much of last season with injury.

New Dundee director Giovanni di Stefano, presently in Italy, has promised part of his personal fortune to strengthening Duffy's squad, although talk of bringing in the likes of Georgi Kinkladze and Paul Gascoigne has so far failed to produce concrete signings.

Di Stefano will hope that his Italian connections will help persuade Ravanelli to head for Dundee instead of Coventry, who expect an answer from the striker in the next couple of days.

Midfielder Burley also has firm offers from a couple of clubs in the English First Division and tentative interest from a Premiership outfit.

Agent Gordon Smith told BBC Sport: "Jim Duffy has expressed an interest and we said we would talk after the Scotland game on Wednesday.

"Craig wants to play at the highest level possible and, if he is not going to Dundee, he has firm offers from other teams.

"So we could make a decision by the end of the week."

The 31-year-old Burley, like Ravanelli released by cost-cutting Derby, had been involved in talks with Dundee United during the summer, but Duffy's city rivals have now dropped their interest.

Duffy told his club's website: "This kind of speculation about players in the media is inevitable, but I want the fans to know that we're not responsible for it.

"We're not going to fuel it and we're not going to let it affect our preparations for the Celtic game.

"I've made it clear before that I won't make any comment on this kind of speculation as I believe it to be unfair to our supporters, to the players and the club."

[Celticrugby]

It looks as if De La Pena is going to Celtic.

[Ross420]

Originally posted by Celticrugby@Sep 12 2003, 12:00 AM
It looks as if De La Pena is going to Celtic.
Eh?

I thought he announced he was pulling out? :nono

[Celticrugby]

Planet-football said that his family said he is signing for Celtic, and the Qatar FC trip was just to be nice.

[Celticrugby]

Here's the article: http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?...9;+Celtic+bound (http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=162958&clid=61&cpid=14&title='Little+Buddha'+Celtic+bound)

[Celticrugby]

I just saw on the bottom of Sky Sports ticker, that Ivan De La Pena will sign for celtic if they give him a contract w/o another trial.

Also, who is that Hot blonde that is one of the reporters?

[Ross420]

Originally posted by Celticrugby@Sep 16 2003, 12:26 AM
I just saw on the bottom of Sky Sports ticker, that Ivan De La Pena will sign for celtic if they give him a contract w/o another trial.

Also, who is that Hot blonde that is one of the reporters?
pic of blonde?

[Celticrugby]

I don't know her name so I can't get a pic! She is on my Fox Sports World Sky Sports News. I'm guessing its the same one you get.

[Ross420]

Fox Sports World Sky Sports News?

That sounds like 3 channels in 1....

[Celticrugby]

Its Sky Sports News. Except they play it on the Fox Sports World channel. FSW is the american equivalent to maybe a Eurosport or Sky. They play soccer, rugby, cricket, and more world sports.

[Ross420]

(bbc)

Dundee plan to announce the signing of Italian striker Fabrizio Ravanelli on Monday.

The veteran frontman held talks with Dundee director Giovanni di Stefano on Wednesday.

After "extremely positive" discussions, Di Stefano has instructed the club to organise a news conference for 22 September to announce Ravanelli's arrival.

A Dundee spokesman said: "We will carry out his instructions within the course of the next 24 to 48 hours."

The former Juventus player is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Dens Park club.

:laugh

This has 'bad idea' written all over it.