Celtic bring in Duran, Høgh & Hassan but is it enough for Europe? // ACSOM // A Celtic State of Mind
Summary
The hosts mock Rangers CEO Jim Gillespie for comparing Derek McInnes to Jürgen Klopp, calling it absurd. They analyze Celtic’s squad depth, criticizing the lack of midfield cover and questioning the valuation of potential sales like Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels. The episode concludes with concerns over Celtic’s readiness for their upcoming Champions League qualifier against LASK.
Topics discussed
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Welcome and Jim Gillespie's 'Klopp type' manager comments
Critique of Rangers' board culture and decision making
Celtic's title race dominance and squad turnover
Midfield needs: Replacing Moy and Engels' performance
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Transfer rumors: Engels, Bauer, and squad depth concerns
Squad thinness and backup player issues
Kilmarnock match review and team assessment
LASK preview and winger options (Yang, Tineke, Jota)
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Neil McCann praise and transfer fee inflation
Alistair Johnson and Engels transfer valuations
Premier League spending bubble and squad deadlines
LASK defensive concerns and progression chances
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European ambitions and Europa League potential
Board criticism: Unity, inflation, and transfer strategy
Dundee United preview, score predictions, and sign-off
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