Fordy62 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I've heard that AS isn't far from the truth here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, CiderCraig said: 25sAndy Stockhausen @AndyStockhausen Both Luke Ayling and Kieran Agard could leave @bcfctweets by the end of this week, one of them as early as tomorrow, as Robins trim squad. Would seem he's off, and Mr Agard. Would rather we got rid of Little not Ayling. Would seem strange considering he played on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I did hear last season that Ayling was told he had no future at the club following Cheltenham. No idea if it's fact just passing it on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 We obviously need rid of a right back. I'd prefer to keep Ayling and let Little go as think he's better and more versatile. However, that would also make Ayling more attractive to other clubs. If the Celtic story is true then it's kind of fair enough and can't really stand in his way as much as I'd like to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 He started on Sat as he's fitter than Matthews and had more pre-season with us. I expect LJ agrees that Ayling is second choice but he's also easier to shift than Little. If a club have come in with an offer than I can kind of understand it. In an ideal world it would be Little that leaves but it doesn't always work out like that. This isn't FM it's real life with real people and their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Not saying it isn't true but somewhat surprising, given the nature of Glasgow's goldfish bowl media, that there isn't a single mention of this up there. No doubt that one of him or Little will be off this month, maybe the racecourse incident hasn't been forgotten or forgiven by LJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcity1981 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Ayling was poor for most of the game Saturday but we have to take into account towards the end of last season he never played after he was injured. Clearly short of match fitness. I do like him & wouldn't want him to leave. I have a feeling LJ will mix things up a bit as he finds his best team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Andersons dietician Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Maybe as simple as we can get a fee for Ayling and can't get a fee for Little. Both would be back up to Matthews when he is 100% match sharp so would make sense I guess. Have to say though that the destination being Celtic is an odd one. They have Mikael Lustig (Swedish international) and Saidy Janko (played well on the weekend) already there as right backs. I'm not convinced they want / need Ayling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Maybe they made an offer we couldn't refuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyboy Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Heard from a reliable source going to Celtic deal to be done next 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolBEAT Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 The right backs don't want to play second fiddle. 4 players 1 position. I wouldn't be surprised if they've asked to leave if something comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 BBC reporting Ayling is going to Celtic. Always liked Ayling, popular in the dressing room and plays the game with a smile on his face. Another Wagstaff though maybe, and I don't mean that in a bad way, but just maybe good enough for the Championship but not outstanding. Will do well in League One, but Celtic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 27 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Not saying it isn't true but somewhat surprising, given the nature of Glasgow's goldfish bowl media, that there isn't a single mention of this up there. No doubt that one of him or Little will be off this month, maybe the racecourse incident hasn't been forgotten or forgiven by LJ? Given the nature of Glaswegians, I'd imagine them singing "he's one of our own". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 This reminds me of the Greg Cunningham situation. He was a good Chanpionship standard player who couldn't get into the team, so it was natural for him to want to leave. If Ayling thinks he's going to be just back up for Mathews I imagine he'll want to go as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Bowie said: has he? Yes he has by the looks of it maybe people should get off his back every now and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 38 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Not saying it isn't true but somewhat surprising, given the nature of Glasgow's goldfish bowl media, that there isn't a single mention of this up there. No doubt that one of him or Little will be off this month, maybe the racecourse incident hasn't been forgotten or forgiven by LJ? I'd imagine that incident went down a lot worse with SL than LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Not overly excited about this from a Celtic viewpoint. Wouldn't put Ayling above Lustig or Janko at fullback and wouldn't put him ahead of Sviatchenko, Lustig, Boyata, Simunovic, Toure or O'Connell at centrehalf. Albeit a lot of those are currently injured and O'Connell is still very raw. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 With Rodgers being Celtics manager l, if this is true, I'm sure we can rinse every penny out of this deal & then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 So Stockhausen was right then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 33 minutes ago, ballwinningcentrehalf said: Not overly excited about this from a Celtic viewpoint. Wouldn't put Ayling above Lustig or Janko at fullback and wouldn't put him ahead of Sviatchenko, Lustig, Boyata, Simunovic, Toure or O'Connell at centrehalf. Albeit a lot of those are currently injured and O'Connell is still very raw. :/ He's no Danny McGrain mate. Not yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 No way would Luke ask to leave, he loves it here. Will be gutted to see him leave personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Wasn't there speculation somewhere that Celtic were interested in Agard? and that looks like it proved to be a crock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 31 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: He's no Danny McGrain mate. Not yet... Forget Danny McGrain, he's not even a Paul Telfer yet. Would be mildly amusing if we signed an Adam Matthews understudy when Matthews himself couldn't even cement the full-back spot at Celtic. Oh well, in Brendan we trust (if it happens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Wasn't there speculation somewhere that Celtic were interested in Agard? and that looks like it proved to be a crock. don't remember that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Monkeh said: don't remember that This was dated in January this year and there was also re hashed during the summer. HITC is reporting that the Scottish champions are interested in Bristol City forward Kieran Agard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 minute ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: This was dated in January this year and there was also re hashed during the summer. HITC is reporting that the Scottish champions are interested in Bristol City forward Kieran Agard. ahhh, HITC they aren't the most reliable, I was thinking Stockhausen and i don't recall him reposting it to be fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, bristolcity1981 said: Ayling was poor for most of the game Saturday but we have to take into account towards the end of last season he never played after he was injured. Clearly short of match fitness. I do like him & wouldn't want him to leave. I have a feeling LJ will mix things up a bit as he finds his best team. Totally disagree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Anyone considered that the striker or centre half (alledgedly) coming in could be from our green-striped cousins in the north and Ayling is a make-weight in the deal? Unfortunately I know nothing about Celtic's squad so I have no idea who that might be. However, given the size of our squad, if Ayling and Agard are off this week, the players who will replace them won't be far behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, chipdawg said: Anyone considered that the striker or centre half (alledgedly) coming in could be from our green-striped cousins in the north and Ayling is a make-weight in the deal? Unfortunately I know nothing about Celtic's squad so I have no idea who that might be. However, given the size of our squad, if Ayling and Agard are off this week, the players who will replace them won't be far behind Only out-and-out striker we'd want shot of is probably Ciftci, and although his physical presence would be a decent compliment to the likes of Kodjia and Abraham, I don't think City should be interested. There is barely a fit centrehalf at Celtic currently so very much doubt any would be moving in the very near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCKWOOD RED Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 No way should we let Luke Ayling leave, he's a young footballer that plays the game the way it should be played, I for One do not want to go back to Huffball, why not develope the talent we have and keep building on the team spirit that Cotts brought to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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