No-one knows the ability of Kyogo better than Ange Postecoglou who put his faith in the Vissel Kobe winger to replace the goals of Odsonne Edouard as he rebuilt the Celtic team, almost from scratch
Celtic wouldn’t be able to match Fraser’s current wages but could put in a decent offer alongside the prospect of first team football and a route back into the Scotland squad.
Micky Beale was expected to revive Kamara’s career after being part of the management team that identified and signed a player from Dundee, quickly turning him into a transfer target for Juventus.
Clancy knows that he can get away with those subjective honest mistakes, he’s had a decade on the circuit, collecting the top match fees, generous expenses and European jollies.
The recently returned manager knows as well as anyone what will be required for the Derby match which is followed by a demanding autumn schedule around Champions League midweeks.
Next up for Elfsborg is a visit from Mjallby, the team not the defender, next Sunday but it seems likely that Lagerbiekle will be in Ayrshire as his new club take on Kilmarnock in the Viaplay Cup.
Clubs from Italy, Germany and Portugal have been linked with Welsh over the last couple of windows but Celtic’s asking price and conditions have put them off.
It is refreshing to see genuine comments from players rather than the usual bland reactions which tend to thank the fans, great win for the lads, tough place to go and we go again.