Muff 245 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 CELTIC have agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona to sign veteran Sylvinho in January. The former Brazil star last week revealed he is willing to leave the Nou Camp for Parkhead if an agreement can be reached between the clubs. It’s understood Bhoys chiefs have now struck a deal with the Catalans. And if personal terms are thrashed out, 34-year-old left-back Sylvinho will become a Hoops player in the New Year. The former Arsenal star joined Barca from Celta Vigo in 2004 and won two La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League. He alternated the left-back spot with Gio van Bronckhorst and then Eric Abidal. But with new boss Pep Guardiola using a 3-4-3 formation, Sylvinho has found himself surplus to requirements. And on the back of the capture of Marc Crosas, Celtic have moved to capture a second Barca player. Sylvinho would not be eligible to play in the last 16 of the Champions League should Celts qualify after turning out for second-round certs Barca in Basel. However he would be free to play if the Hoops drop into the UEFA Cup. Young midfielder Jeffren Suarez, an ex-reserve colleague of Crosas, is also on the Parkhead radar. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/s...d-Sylvinho.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekbear93 3 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Let them have him. He's past it anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestDillinger 9 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 So what, are they not hiding the fact they are the new Barcelona 'C' squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Brilliant! He was finished two years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I think he'll do a decent enough job, especially in our pishy league - 34 but look at Weir! He's better than the likes of Naylor, Wilson and even Robson who has been playing at LB. He's got plenty experience, likes to get forward and decent enough defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,578 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 still sceptical tat they will get him he wont go if they drop out of europe altogether which is looking more and more likely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,297 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 As a left back (or right) don't you need pace? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,869 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He may be old but hes better than that pile of shite Naylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,578 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He may be old but hes better than that pile of shite Naylor. loovens is still better than that pile of shite caldwell and mcmanus but he cant get a game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers4eva 12 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He is past it but would still walk the spl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Radio Scotland spoke to their "Celtic source" and they say it's rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 That's ashame. Sylvinho is a cracking person and is also a pretty damn good left back. He isnt as fast as he once was, but he can still move. He captained Barca in their 5-0 rout of FC Basle a few weeks back in his 100 appearence for the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 will walk the spl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose_Pete 4 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 you guys seem to think hes past it... remember we play in the SPL!! he will walk it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He ain't going. NOTW, FFS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 CELTIC have agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona to sign veteran Sylvinho in January. The former Brazil star last week revealed he is willing to leave the Nou Camp for Parkhead if an agreement can be reached between the clubs. It’s understood Bhoys chiefs have now struck a deal with the Catalans. And if personal terms are thrashed out, 34-year-old left-back Sylvinho will become a Hoops player in the New Year. The former Arsenal star joined Barca from Celta Vigo in 2004 and won two La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League. He alternated the left-back spot with Gio van Bronckhorst and then Eric Abidal. But with new boss Pep Guardiola using a 3-4-3 formation, Sylvinho has found himself surplus to requirements. And on the back of the capture of Marc Crosas, Celtic have moved to capture a second Barca player. Sylvinho would not be eligible to play in the last 16 of the Champions League should Celts qualify after turning out for second-round certs Barca in Basel. However he would be free to play if the Hoops drop into the UEFA Cup. Young midfielder Jeffren Suarez, an ex-reserve colleague of Crosas, is also on the Parkhead radar. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/s...d-Sylvinho.html I'm more worried about them getting Jeffren Suarez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I can't see them getting Suarez tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 lol, 34 year old. Let them waste there money on him like they did Loovens. Just as long as we get a CB come January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Is he not out of contract in the summer - if so then they'll get him for peanuts. Just have to look at Davie Weir, 34 is nothing compared to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,578 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 is he up to the physical side of our game though is he prepared to roll about in a mudpit on a pishy saturday getting the shit kicked out of him ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianGer 1 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 is he up to the physical side of our game though is he prepared to roll about in a mudpit on a pishy saturday getting the shit kicked out of him ? fair question. Same could be asked of Laudrup when he arrived with us. Made the rest of the SPL look silly. I will not be chuffed if Sylvinho shows up at the phiggery. Then again, News of the Screws isn't the most accurate source ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 He may be old but hes better than that pile of shite Naylor. loovens is still better than that pile of shite caldwell and mcmanus but he cant get a game Loovens is pish, even compared to Caldwell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringonthbarca 25 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Brilliant! He was finished two years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezrfc1 26 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 jammy beggers what a player theve landed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinViesel 399 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hopefully fuck all comes of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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