'Smart moves' or 'a bit of a joke'? Your views on Celtic's January window
[BBC]We asked for your thoughts on Celtic's business in the January transfer window.
Here's what some of you said:
Ray: It was always going to be difficult getting players in with a temporary manager, so I'm happy with who we got.
Darren: I feel it is a smart move to sign players on loan. In January you are signing players who are surplus to requirement at their clubs. Motivates the player and means the club can have a good look at them before committing significant sums of money. Don't want another Michel-Ange Balikwisha situation. Glad a right sided winger was signed but feel a defensive midfielder should have been signed to provide cover for Callum McGregor. Not worried about the striker position as Tomas Cvancara looks good and Benjamin Nygren playing just off him could be very potent.
Gordon: I can understand the loans, given we'll have a new manager once again come the summer, but are they quality additions? Only time will tell. I do think we missed an opportunity to make some quality permanent additions this window.
David: So disappointing. We should have been making signings in the first or second week of the window not panic buying at the last minute.
George: Despite what some may say, Celtic already have a decent squad which can play well under the right manager. These additions can only add to that, giving the manager options. If two of them do well, Celtic should see some silverware this season.
Sean: I think Celtic's transfer window was a bit of a joke. Have we seriously reached a new low of not buying players anymore? Just loan and hope for the best. We have yet to try and convince a decent manager to join us in the summer so that Martin O'Neill can continue his happy retirement. I don't see what kind of manager wants to come to a club not willing to buy a player and improve. Maybe someone from the MLS? The board will also look at turning down £25million for Arne Engels as something to be proud of and say that is as good as a signing. Embarrassing. Hopefully the lads we have brought in will get us over the line and, with Martin, can win the league for us.
