Rather than file an official complaint or take any meaningful action Celtic do what they do best, get a source to brief their legacy media partners about their anger and outrage while doing SFA to damage their cherished O** F*** brand.
Last season O’Riley delivered the pass for Jota to net spectacularly past Jon McLaughlin in the 4-0 Glasgow Derby victory, a similar pass in the 21st minute was flighted perfectly for Kyogo to drive in Celtic’s second goal.
That Celtic has valued Matt O’Riley much higher and therefore rejected the bid with a demand that they would only sell the 23-year-old profile for 25 million pounds,
It’s been amazing to see Matt’s progress. It’s a joy because when you meet Matt you sense that he is a player who wants to make the most of his career.
Two years on from his move to Scotland O’Riley is in absolute top form, Celtic fans know what is likely to come next but that can’t be considered in mid-season as Sutton pointed out as he reacted to the story that broke just before lunchtime today.
Anthony Joseph believes that Celtic are in a strong position over interest in Matt O'Riley.
This evening Sky Sports broke the new of serious interest coming in from Girona but their own Celtic specialist doesn't think that a departure is imminent.
With just under a fortnight…
Sky Sports are reporting that Inter Milan are leading the race to sign Matt O'Riley when the January transfer window opens.
West Ham and Aston Villa are also credited with an interest by Sky are reporting that Inter lead the race with an offer to take the midfielder…
It wasn’t until midway through the second half that the equaliser arrived but after Johnston broke into the penalty box the ball fell to Callum McGregor who found the net with a fierce half volley from 16 yards out. The joy matched the relief.
International football is very much double-edged, next week O’Riley will be mingling with players from across Europe when money and contracts are bound to be a topic of conversation.
That move and the execution set the tone for what was to come. Celtic played some exquisite football that their hosts had no answer to.