Kieran Tierney

[Ramshock]

Celtic PR machine in overdrive.

Are you a zombie?

 

[TinFoil]

Are you a zombie?

Come again?

 

[Ramshock]

Come again?

a teddy bear? a ger?

 

[Glaswegian]

a teddy bear? a ger?

Currant bun.

 

[Lawman]

Currant bun.

A Rangers supporter

 

[KM]

So it's looking more and more like that he's our prime target for the LB position.

 

[Manutd1990]

Should we really be looking to the SPL, for our new starting left back? I have never seen the lad play. Is he that good?

 

[roonster09]

Should we really be looking to the SPL, for our new starting left back? I have never seen the lad play. Is he that good?

I don't think we should think so much about what league he is playing. If our scouts/coaches rate the player then it makes sense to go for him.

VVD, Wanyama are from SPL and then players like Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Eriksen are from Dutch league.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

So it's looking more and more like that he's our prime target for the LB position.

According to the papers.

I think Jose would rather go for Sandro

 

[RoLo]

According to the papers.

I think Jose would rather go for Sandro

Sandro is several levels above Tierney currently and would clearly be the better short term signing. Tierney would be the more traditional United signing due to his British roots. If I had to put money on it I'd say that Jose is more likely to prefer the ready made option.

 

[Flytan]

Sandro is several levels above Tierney currently and would clearly be the better short term signing. Tierney would be the more traditional United signing due to his British roots. If I had to put money on it I'd say that Jose is more likely to prefer the ready made option.

Sandro is 27. He's a long term signing too

 

[Bestietom]

Tierney is a very good player who always gives 110%. He would improve even more here, IMO

 

[RoLo]

Sandro is 27. He's a long term signing too

Short term was probably the wrong phrsae but he's 7 years older than Tierney so he's a shorter term signing. Would probably have 5 years left in the game as opposed to a dozen for Tierney.

For the record I'd prefer Sandro of the two.

 

[izec]

i would buy them both if possible

 

[Super Mokh]

Tierney is a good player imo. Always committed and gave 100%, plus he is already captained celtic and scotland if im not mistaken. If SAF was still in charge he would have love this type of signing.
Sandro is good but Tierney has the potential.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

From the very few games I've watched of him (~7 matches) - I think he'll do us wonders.

 

[Dr. StrangeHate]

Just get Sandro. I don't want to see Young back in at left back as soon as Kieran has a bad game. Jose doesn't trust younger players in important matches, don't put him in that position again. Just get him established players.

 

[Deleted member 101472]

Just get Sandro. I don't want to see Young back in at left back as soon as Kieran has a bad game. Jose doesn't trust younger players in important matches, don't put him in that position again. Just get him established players.

Did you not see Scott McTominay start against Sevilla away, and both the Chelsea and Liverpool home games?

 

[Sanche7]

I feel we will be buying two LBs, a starter and a backup.
We have been linked with many LBs in the past month or two. If we look at some of them and their rumored prices, it seems we are looking for a cheap lb and a costlier option

Rose : 40-50 mill
Sandro : 50 mill plus
Ghoulam : 30-35 mill euros
Tierney : 25-30 mill
Kurzawa : 25-30 mill euros

Maybe I'm reading too much into this or maybe we are after two FBs.
The second one could be someone like Sidibe even who can play RB and LB. Same with Tierney who can play LB/RB
It does make sense to go for two LBs if we have the funds as Shaw is most probably gone along with Blind and Young alone is not enough.
Also if we sell Darmian, we will have no back up to Valencia for RB
My prediction would be a top LB with someone who is primarily a LB bit can also play RB & Valencia / Young for the next year

 

[Dr. StrangeHate]

Did you not see Scott McTominay start against Sevilla away, and both the Chelsea and Liverpool home games?

I saw him getting dropped at home in our most important match of the season despite playing very well before as soon as an experienced player was available.
I am sure Kieran is a good player but when the team is against it Jose turns to experience. That is just who he is. We can't risk Ashley Young being our first choice left back if there is a deficiency in Kieran's game due to his lack of experience.

 

[TheFlagStaysDown]

How much would he cost? Surely, they'd accept 20-25mil. For a young prospect coming from Scotland I think it would be a great price. Only seen highlights on YT but looks to be guaranteed TOP6 player. If the likes of Davies/Trippier/Rose can make it for Tottenham... if not us, someone will sign him and his price will rise but I think Celtic might like the money.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Is Tierney playing better than Demi Mitchell at Hearts?

 

[Inigo Montoya]

How much would he cost? Surely, they'd accept 20-25mil. For a young prospect coming from Scotland I think it would be a great price. Only seen highlights on YT but looks to be guaranteed TOP6 player. If the likes of Davies/Trippier/Rose can make it for Tottenham... if not us, someone will sign him and his price will rise but I think Celtic might like the money.

Great goal but didn't Mitchell score a similar effort?

Point is,defenders sometimes score great goals but ultimately it's their defending that's the key. How is he at that though?

 

[Dante]

Mourinho is like Fergie in that he likes to have 11 captains on the pitch. If Tierney has those leadership skills as a 21 year old, he'll be right up Jose's street.

Assuming he's got the requisite engine and technique, everything else can be ironed out.

 

[Kag]

I don't like how the Shaw situation has been handled but it's time to accept that it hasn't worked and it isn't going to work while Mourinho remains in charge.

With that being the case, we need a reliable left back desperately. I'm sure Tierney is talented, but by bringing him in alone we're essentially replacing potential with potential (albeit attitude may be better).

I'm coming to the conclusion that we need to do a bit of a City re. full backs this summer. Bring in Tierney as cover and competition, by all means - the less I see of Young the better. But if we're doing that then a more experienced, 'short term' option is also needed. Be it Alex Sandro or whoever the next flavour of the month is.

There's no excuse for Ashley Young at left back all of next season. Needs sorting.

 

[TheFlagStaysDown]

Great goal but didn't Mitchell score a similar effort?

Point is,defenders sometimes score great goals but ultimately it's their defending that's the key. How is he at that though?

I don't disagree with you, it might be hard to see how the player is defensively from the compilations but I reckon that even defenders should have something extra in them and should know how to attack for fullbacks for sure. Because defending can be learnt but that extra bit of flair, great dribbling, cross or a shot usually comes with talent and is very hard to train.

As for Mitchell, would love to be given chance but I don't think Mourinho fancies him, he's too short and not strong enough. Also he's injury prone which will eventually mean if he makes or breaks it in the premier league

 

[ROFLUTION]

Just get Sandro. I don't want to see Young back in at left back as soon as Kieran has a bad game. Jose doesn't trust younger players in important matches, don't put him in that position again. Just get him established players.

Rashford and Martial are young and both starting big games..

 

[TrebleFan99]

Rashford and Martial are young and both starting big games..

They’re not playing every game though. I’m not sold on bringing Tierney in to play half of our games either.

I think it makes sense to bring in the finished article for LB like Sandro. Maybe Tierney can be backup or we promote a youth player as backup.

 

[Kostov]

Can those who have followed Alex Sandro describe what are his outstanding qualities that make him such a clear candidate for the 50-60m quoted?

I haven't seen him regularly and I can't comment with certainty, but what are his strengths compared to other candidates? For the record I'd take Tierney, before anyone available on the market.

 

[Fingeredmouse]

Is Tierney playing better than Demi Mitchell at Hearts?

Yes I’d say and comfortably.

 

[Deleted member 101472]

Had a good first half v Rangers

 

[Ole90+3]

I love his crossing technique. Puts it into the most dangerous area in the box; between the keeper and 6 yard line.

 

[FlawlessThaw]

I think it makes sense to bring in the finished article for LB like Sandro. Maybe Tierney can be backup or we promote a youth player as backup.

On the flipside Mourinho bought Bailly when he was 22 and he players most matches when he is fit and he bought Mkhitaryan as a finished article and stopped playing him when wasn't delivering.

 

[golden_blunder]

Had a good first half v Rangers

I could have a good first half versus rangers

 

[Swift Football]

As big no to Scottish players, they have technical ability of a cabbage.

 

[Castia]

Still think we’ll end up with Danny Rose but Tierney could be a good option especially given his age and potential.

 

[FlawlessThaw]

Rose has barely played for Spurs and when he has, hasn't been that impressive. I doubt we will go for him given the price Spurs would want.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Rose has barely played for Spurs and when he has, hasn't been that impressive. I doubt we will go for him given the price Spurs would want.

He's second choice there too.

 

[Deleted member 101472]

I could have a good first half versus rangers

That’s true, they are woeful.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

As big no to Scottish players, they have technical ability of a cabbage.

He's from the Isle of Man. Have you got any sweeping generalisations about Manx footballers?

On a more serious note, I assume you have never seen him play, as his technical ability is solid. Kid is good.