Milton Red Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 From the Daily RecordFOOTBALL: STRACHAN SWOOPS Jun 2 2005 Celts boss moves for Niemi, Riordan and Miller could join them GORDON STRACHAN'S Celtic revolution sparked into life last night when he made a move for Antti Niemi and Derek Riordan.And Record Sport also understands Lee Miller is another possible target for thenew Parkhead boss. Although the Bristol City striker could be in line for a shock move to Glasgow, Strachan is determined to move quickly for Southampton keeper Niemi and Hibs starlet Riordan - and they could be snapped up within the next few days.Celtic have this week spoken to the Edinburgh club about the Young Player of the Year and an offer of £750,000 would be enough to take him from Easter Road.Hibs boss Mowbray said: 'There has been interest in Derek, as you would expect for a young boy who has scored great goals over two seasons. He's proved he's no one-season wonder' We have had snippets of interest from a couple of clubs.'They've tried to sound us out and we've talked some sort of figures but they have been dismissed out of hand.'Sources insist a fee of around £3million would be enough to persuade Saints to part with Niemi.Last night the former Rangers star's agent, Richard Cody, said: 'There is an interest from Celtic and if the opportunity arose for Antti to move there,he would certainly be keen to talk to Strachan.'It's not widely known but he was almost a Coventry player under Strachan before he opted to join Rangers and they have the utmost respect for each other.'As well as the Celtic interest, there are a couple of Premiership clubs keen on him but he will definitely move from Southampton this summer.'It is clear Strachan does not share Martin O'Neill's tendency to leave transfer dealings until the last minute.The Scot and the Irishman spoke frequently recently about players they thought could help Celtic's ageing side.And Record Sport can reveal Miller, wanted by a number of clubs, was another player on O'Neill's wish-list.Much depends on whether Craig Bellamy remains at Parkhead but despite the new manager's optimism, insiders hold out little hope of the Welshman signing a permanent deal.Reports which suggested the Bristol City man was Rangers-bound were well wide off the mark as the 22-year-old has a far better chance of winning a dream move to Glasgow's east end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex1089 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Please say Celtic and Rangers get into a bidding war and with Miller due to make his first Scotland cap on saturday then city should add even more money on top of the deal, WIN-WIN situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 lets all hope he scores for Scotland on Saturday just to boost his Value up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest we8thegas Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 hat-trick for miller mega bucks,ker ching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Lee Miller + Hat-Trick = Ching Ching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 what i don't understand is this, has he returned to us yet like he was meant to after last Hearts game? or will he return to us after scotland game or what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRed Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I heard that Sporting Lisbon were after Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan8 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I heard that Sporting Lisbon were after Miller.← , where did you hear this to then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hairyshamrock Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 what i don't understand is this, has he returned to us yet like he was meant to after last Hearts game? or will he return to us after scotland game or what??←I think its just a metaphorical "returned" now, as in we now pay his wages again. Other than that, he'll probably just return with the other dirty rotten scoundrils with their deep tans and beer belly's in 3 weeks time for preseason training... unless he's sold.I'd wanna know one thing, if he is on fire, and he is doing as well as he is, would it not be worth giving him another go in the first team here till the end of the transfer window (end of sept or aug is it?)? If he doesn't shine then flog him but surely we invested in a young player for the future as much as the present...? You don't buy 'em young and expect miracles surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebes Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Would be great to see Miller at Celtic (eh Whitey!), but I can't see it happening unless Sutton, Hartson etc decide to move on.Great weekend of football to come - come on the celts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StapleHillPhil Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I heard that Sporting Lisbon were after Miller.←I heard that City were after Figo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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