COMMENTARY
The summer has come around and for Celtic fans that means dealing with the speculation of who might be coming and going at Parkhead. It is always a busy time of year for the Hoops, not least because of their Champions League qualifying clashes which leave them facing a much shortened summer break than their rivals. With new signings likely to be high on Neil Lennon’s list of tasks, the Scottish Daily Mail, as relayed by the Daily Record, claim that the Bhoys are eyeing up a move for Manhcester City winger Brandon Barker, the 22-year-old heading into the final year of his contract at the Premier League champions. A fringe figure in the north west of England, it is fair to say that the rumours of a reunion with Neil Lennon, having managed the forward at Hibernian, have not gone down well with the Parkhead support, who appear to think he is lacking the necessary quality to make a difference in Glasgow. With two goals and two assists during a loan spell at Preston North End last season, you have to wonder whether they might have a point. Yes, Celtic are limited in terms of budget but you would imagine they could set their sights a little higher this summer.
This is Futbol has gathered a selection of the Celtic faithful’s tweets:
Brandon Barker is honkin – Jordan Jones is better. Literally. Grim
— The Mire CSC (@TheMireCSC2002) June 5, 2019
as Grim as it is. not sure i agree but neither the answer.
— Gaz (@gaz8467) June 5, 2019
Lawell not fit for purpose
— Jack McGregor (@JackMcGregor88) June 5, 2019
Lawwell Out
— Liam (@LiamPaterson_98) June 5, 2019
Couldn't get a regular game for Hibs. Brutal signing.
— Scott Mackay ???? (@Mackay1981) June 5, 2019
If this is a level of player we are gone times are tough
— Peter Dickson (@peterdickson06) June 5, 2019
Jesus H Christ. Did okay for Hibs but never Celtic class. This is all sounding pretty ominous.
— Marc McArdle (@marcmcardle1) June 5, 2019
‘Celtic have opened talks over a move for Sheffield United right-back George Baldock – and are also lining up a cut-price deal for former Hibernian winger Brandon Barker.’
This summer is actually going to be so much worse than I thought????????
— Jamie (@Jamie67_) June 5, 2019
A winger, a poor one at that, is just what we need. Can add him to the other 8 we have.
— Gary H (@Garyham67) June 5, 2019