Paddy McCourt (Celtic)

Pool jump on Paddy wagon

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Premier League giants Liverpool are preparing to rock Celtic this week by making a formal bid for their Northern Ireland playmaker Paddy McCourt.

The Reds are understood to have made a tentative enquiry about McCourt’s availability on Thursday, less than 24 hours after his stunning goalscoring performance for Northern Ireland against the Faroe Islands.

But Celtic boss Neil Lennon immediately issued a “hands off” warning to Anfield chief Kenny Dalglish.

Liverpool will now consider upping the ante and offer a firm cash bid for a player who is also wanted by Wolves and Blackpool.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/pool-jump-on-paddy-wagon-16036324.html

He's gash

He's gash

Disagree.

He's a very good footballer but consistency and whether he could produce in the premier league are doubts that could be raised about McCourt.

Disagree.

He's a very good footballer but consistency and whether he could produce in the premier league are doubts that could be raised about McCourt.

Couldn't produce at Rochdale ffs isn't even a first name on the sheet at Celtic he's gash.

Couldn't produce at Rochdale ffs isn't even a first name on the sheet at Celtic he's gash.

He is a talented footballer and there are plenty of them who couldn't produce it consistently at a high level and Paddy may be one of them but he is not gash as you put it.

I'm a talented footballer, but in premier league terms I'm gash same as paddy.

Have to agree with Gazza here, he is nowhere near LFC standard. He's in tbe same league as the likes of Osman and co.

Celtic fans even laugh at how rubbish he is.

If some are to be believed we'll probably sign this guy to sell Suarez, got such financial constraints at LFC didn't ya know. Sounds like rubbish to me this, column inches needed filling.

Liverpool consider shock swoop for Celtic winger

Published 22:56 14/08/11
By Jeremy Butler

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is considering a shock move for Celtic winger Paddy McCourt.

The Northern Ireland international hit the headlines last week with a stunning goal in his country’s 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands.

Liverpool had been monitoring the 27-year-old and their interest has been flushed out by the attention McCourt is now receiving from other clubs. He joined the Bhoys in 2008 but has struggled to hold down a starting spot in the SPL.

He has outrageous talent but his lack of consistency has held him back throughout his career.

Dalglish is aware of the damage he can do and is keen on adding his flair to the Reds squad.

McCourt would be an unlikely starter but is capable of coming off the bench and making an explosive impact.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-consider-swoop-for-Celtic-winger-Paddy-McCourt-article785664.html

Is he the one they were calling the Derry Pele last week?

Is he the one they were calling the Derry Pele last week?

Did you know that Pele in Gaelic means football, he"s definitely no pele though.

Did you know that Pele in Gaelic means football, he"s definitely no pele though.

No, I didn't.  Was a very good goal last week against the Faroe Isles but I know nothing else about him.  Can't see any truth in these out of the blue headlines.

Porborbsky scored a good goal in an international once

Anyone from the SPL should be hands off.

I replied to this in the Transfer Rumours thread but... NO! NO! NO! Smokes like a chimney. Doesn't track back. Doesn't even start for Celtic, I mean Scott Brown and Kris Commons ahead of him. 27 and he has played only like 60 games for Celtic in 3 years. Good dribbler that is it!

if its wolves and blackpool we are battling for a signature... probably not the greatest sign.... not always the case but generally a good rule of thumb

I like the lad, the talent is there, the consistency perhaps not. Would defo have him on the bench though.

Ha ha this is a pis take is it he is not even a regular at Celtic.  Does score a wonder goal every so often but no where near good enough for the premiers never mind us

Cracking player but doubtful fitness. Would've been a decent signing at the START of the summer if we set the training lads on him, regardless, for the pennies they'd be looking I think he'd be a good addition.

He is 27 and a bit part player at Celtic how in all honesty would he be a good  addition for us.Paddy mccourt is what you tube was made for

I'm a talented footballer, but in premier league terms I'm gash same as paddy.

 

He is very talented, no doubt about that.

Celtic fans, the one's who's opinion I trust, seem to be divided on him; some pointing out that he's lazy/doesn't track back, (for e.g.): others happy to afford him the benefit of the doubt because "when he does turn it on he's F***ing brilliant". As a Northern Ireland fan - I fall into the latter camp. He's something N.I. have been lacking for years and a luxury we can afford.

I live in an age where the watchwords are 'graft', 'work-rate' and 'tracking back' but I come from an age where skills, like McCourt displays, were commonly praised, luxuries afforded and mavericks lauded. I don't know if he'd succeed or fit in but (personally speaking) the old romantic in me would still give him and players like him the chance.

Okay, I am going to try and be as objective as possible. I like the guy. He is a very talented footballer and he has his head screwed on. He has done very well for Northern Ireland and Celtic. Maybe decent as a back-up. However, a close mate of mine is Derry City fan, who he played for over here, and he claims that while he is very good, he tends to run a lot with his head down and not necessarily a great team player. I also believe he performs well against less talented teams cause he can almost take them on himself, as opposed to top teams who he may require help from teammates. In another words, he tends not to pass. Personally, I would find this quiet a strange move.

F**k him, we have Maxi, Cole, Henderson, Kuyt... We dont need winger, we need CB.

We should only buy him if he grows his hair like he had when he joined Celtic

This may have some legs, considering we were in for Marvauex and missed out on him to Newcastle, as a squad player he could come in handy especially if we do end up moving Joe Cole on. CB is a priority and i do believe we will get one as past rumours and bids have shown we are looking at one ( the Phil Jones bid ) but as i said we were in for Marvauex also so that says to me we are looking at another winger for a squad player. Shifting the fringe players is proving to be a little more difficult than i expected but there is 16 days left in the window and i expect a few more players to arrive and be moved on.

I agree he has lot of skill but wouldn't think he has more thanthan say Joe Cole. He struggles with the tempo of the game in the spl i for the life of me couldn't see how he would cope with the pace of the premiership.  That is a good observation. Semple as well he runs runs with his head down

Not what we need by a long shot.

Late twenties.

Inconsistent.

Not a centre back.

I've actually never heard of him until now.

I just went on YouTube to have a look and I agree with corbally - he's what YouTube is made for.

If he was like 20 or something it might have been worth a punt. But 27?

This would be a really odd transfer.

Overated up here if you ask me. People think that he's sublime but whenever I've seen him he's been average, and that's in a p*ss poor SPL.

McCourt would provide depth as far as the left-hand side is concerned. I watch Celtic very often and I must say that he is one of the players that I have always admired when I've seen him play.

That being said, he's 27 years-old (not a typical player targeted by FSG) and I question whether or not he would be able to make an impact in the Premier League. However, if the King wants him, I'm not gonna complain and I will fully support McCourt as a Liverpool player.

I will be embarrassed if we sign this lad, nowhere near good enough for us.

The lad struggles against decent teams in the SPL, people couldnt honestly really believe he would be a success here. Youtube was invented for players like McCourt

I've just told my mate who is a Celtic Fan.

His reply 'Hahahaha how much we paying you to take him?'

If our scouts are that easily impressed by a goal against the Faroe Islands, i'd be worried

The lad struggles against decent teams in the SPL, people couldnt honestly really believe he would be a success here. Youtube was invented for players like McCourt

Don't forget Jovanovic.

If our scouts are that easily impressed by a goal against the Faroe Islands, I'd be worried

No need to be so dramatic. You know fine well that the Liverpool scouting department and Kenny Dalglish did not make a bid on the basis of one game against the Faroe Island!!

I'm a Northern Ireland season ticket holder. I've seen this kid play at Derry City and keep an odd eye on the SPL. However much I'd love to see an Ulsterman sign for Liverpool I really doubt what he could bring to the club, apart from adding depth to the left side.
There is no question he has incredible feet and trickery. He made his first competitive start for Norn Iron against the Faroes and had a fantastic game, however he has featured very little for the Celts. At his best Paddy could be a very good impact player but at 27 and not impressing in the SPL I'd doubt what the lad could honestly bring to the pool.

He could very well be overwhelmed by a move to Liverpool and I just cant see it being a great move.

Potential similarities to a 25 year old Ivan Sproule, snatched from obscurity in Norn Iron by Hibs, became a hero, great pace and trickery, scored 3 against the Gers, moved to Bristol City where he did nothing, loaned to Yeovil Town and now a squad player again with Hibs................

Just my thoughts....

Bhoys warn Reds off McCourt

Celtic keen to keep hold of winger

Skysports.com understands Celtic have rebuffed Liverpool's enquiry for winger Paddy McCourt.

Liverpool are believed to have made a tentative enquiry about McCourt's availability following his stunning showing for Northern Ireland against Faroe Islands last week.

The 27-year-old scored two superb solo goals in the 4-0 win over the Faroes and his performance alerted scouts from Liverpool.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is thought to be keen on adding some creativity to his attacking options and he sees McCourt as someone who can unlock defences with his skilful runs.

However, Celtic are thought to have warned Liverpool off making a move for McCourt as Neil Lennonis keen to keep the 27-year-old in Glasgow.

McCourt has struggled to establish himself as a regular in the Celtic side since arriving from Derry City in 2008, but he is highly regarded within the corridors of Parkhead.

Celtic insist McCourt is not for sale, but it remains to be seen if Liverpool will firm up their interest with a bid for the winger to try and force the Bhoys' hand.

Never seen him play, but by what people're saying he's not good enough+he's 27. The good news here is we're trying to bring more people in, hopefully a CB, a RW and a striker.

Don't believe this story for one second

Just to wind Corbally up...

Paddy McCourt - Five of the Best

I'm a Northern Ireland season ticket holder. I've seen this kid play at Derry City and keep an odd eye on the SPL. However much I'd love to see an Ulsterman sign for Liverpool I really doubt what he could bring to the club, apart from adding depth to the left side.
There is no question he has incredible feet and trickery. He made his first competitive start for Norn Iron against the Faroes and had a fantastic game, however he has featured very little for the Celts. At his best Paddy could be a very good impact player but at 27 and not impressing in the SPL I'd doubt what the lad could honestly bring to the pool.

He could very well be overwhelmed by a move to Liverpool and I just cant see it being a great move.

Potential similarities to a 25 year old Ivan Sproule, snatched from obscurity in Norn Iron by Hibs, became a hero, great pace and trickery, scored 3 against the Gers, moved to Bristol City where he did nothing, loaned to Yeovil Town and now a squad player again with Hibs................

Just my thoughts....

your thoughts are very welcome mate.. not seen much of him if i'm honest, so its good to get the view point from someone who has.

some boss goals in that vid

Another one

Paddy McCourt Compilation

I'd rather have Paddy in my team than Joe Cole.

really dont know anything about this lad till he scored those two against the faroes,and looking at the goals posted on here,looks worth a punt on his ability alone .

 Many things can happen in football  ,but this 

Many things can happen in football

Indeed...

Another one

Paddy McCourt Compilation

I'd rather have Paddy in my team than Joe Cole.

Yeah but, I'd rather have Heather Mills in my team than Joe Cole!

What are we bloody Aston Villa? This is not the 50s. There's no bloody waterlog field to bloody hoof it up field, we need quality.

Just to wind Corbally up...

Paddy McCourt - Five of the Best

I work for a shower of "Celtic Season Ticket Holder's". They don't even rate as a first choice 11.Great at time's average at best. Non runner in my opinion.

Never going to happen.

Think those defences are making him look like Maradona.

But....... you can see from those youtube clips he's World Class. Certainly better than Messi

Nay chance

Think those defences are making him look like Maradona.

There are still plenty of players who couldn't do that even against defences like those though.

Like I said in my original post on McCourt he is a talented footballer but as some also have said in here he is very inconsistent and may struggle in the Premier League.

Anyone think he'd be worth a punt if it was a small fee £500K-£1M?

I would not sign this guy, he is 27, by the time he has settled it wont be worth it.

This would definitely be the strangest signing I have ever seen if it happened.  If he was 20/21 then it might be worth a gamble but at 27 and only a bit part player at Celtic?!?

And he's only just got into the Northern Ireland team!  I do know Kenny was in Northern Ireland just last week though.

All I can hope for Paddy is that he gets in the Celtic team and keeps showing off those silky skills at Windsor Park.

What are we bloody Aston Villa? This is not the 50s. There's no bloody waterlog field to bloody hoof it up field, we need quality.

Why would McCourt hoof it up field? He is a dribbler fella.

 I've never heard of him, but he sounds like a character from a Roy of the Rovers comic strip.

its a romantic notion of bringing in a speedy and spindly Northern Irishman but he just isn't good enough.

Lovely goal against the Faroe Islands but it was against THE FAROE ISLANDS! Perspective please.

I've never heard of him, but he sounds like a character from a Roy of the Rovers comic strip.

Watch the youtube videos, you will think he is like a Messi/Ronaldo hybrid!

but it was against THE FAROE ISLANDS! Perspective please.

They're right up there with Wales - ranked 112 - so fair enough. 

I really don't think this will happen, yet I would love it to. This lad is untried at Prem level BUT he would probably be sold for anything over 2 mill I reckon so is it really that ludicrous? Joe Cole earns over 5 mill a year from us- we could buy him and pay him for less than this and we would have an exciting player to come off the bench and do the unexpected. Youtube is hardly anything to go by- however the lad clearly has undeniable talent. SPL defenders are not world class but how many players have you seen beat up to 6 players singlehandedly before slotting home. IMHO the lad's got talent that I believe KK could get the best out of!!!!

Anyone from the SPL should be hands off.

Our new no.26 once played his trade north of Hadrian's wall

 

I really don't think this will happen, yet I would love it to. This lad is untried at Prem level BUT he would probably be sold for anything over 2 mill I reckon so is it really that ludicrous? Joe Cole earns over 5 mill a year from us- we could buy him and pay him for less than this and we would have an exciting player to come off the bench and do the unexpected. Youtube is hardly anything to go by- however the lad clearly has undeniable talent. SPL defenders are not world class but how many players have you seen beat up to 6 players singlehandedly before slotting home. IMHO the lad's got talent that I believe KK could get the best out of!!!!

Why would we sign him? Good Sunday league player at best. I once Scored a cracker for my local team against a postman but he wasn't an international for the "Faroe Island's". Would that make world class if he was from the "Faroes". Ahh no.

how many players have you seen beat up to 6 players singlehandedly before slotting home.

Come on... I'd back meself to beat 6 fellas whose boots spend more time in sheep sh*t than playing football.  And I'm crap.