Kolo Toure: I think Celtic can go unbeaten

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/hotline/sports-hotline-unbeaten-season-kolo-8505632#ICID

Hotline reaction to this claim, July 2016

(For you guys who won't click on the link, transcript below)

THERE’S been a delayed reaction to Kolo Toure’s claim that Celtic can go through the season unbeaten.

The remark was made during his unveiling on Monday and the Hotline reacted in predictable fashion.


Andy Paterson, Bellshill, said: “Toure should engage his brain before he opens his mouth as he had made a rod for his own back with the ‘unbeaten’ remark.

“He’s heaped pressure on himself before a ball has been kicked as Celtic aren’t capable of getting back to back wins at the moment, never mind an entire season."

George Wilson, West Sussex : “Someone really ought to have a word with Toure. He obviously hasn’t seen his new team play. I remember last year or the year before when Celtic lost a big game and of the players said they would make up for it by winning the last 10 league games.They lost the next one.

John Bruce, emailed: “Toure, has said that he wants to go through the entire season unbeaten. Did he mean an entire month unbeaten? He obviously hasn’t seen any footage of his new team’s defence - especially their European antics.

Grant McPherson, Kilsyth, said: “Celtic fans should know that Toure is over the hill and is only moving to Scotland as he’s no longer up to playing down south.


“His comments are laughable and he’ll soon end up with egg on his face."

Edward Lowe, emailed: “Maybe Scottish Football would improve if today’s players played with their feet like a Jimmy Johnstone or a Willie Henderson and a bit less with their mouth’s."




Then the Hotline goes on to more pressing matters;


Rab Easton, Cumbernauld, said: “Some of the football Rangers played against Stranraer was sensational and the likes of Joey Barton and Niko Kranjcar have added a real touch of class.

“I know it’s early in the campaign but the signs are positive for a successful season but i’d like a penalty box striker brought in to finish all the chances that are being created."

Gary Beattie, Shotts, said: “Rangers have been decent against lower league clubs in the League Cup but we need to stop playing the ball from side to side.

“Kranjcar looks a real star and with the likes of Barrie McKay and Harry Forrester we should be going forward at every opportunity and playing to our strengths."

Eric Simpson, Wishaw, said: “Kranjcar looks capable of being the player of the year in Scotland this season and Barton won’t be far behind him.

“I’m convinced Rangers are going to get their crown back and be champions next summer as we have a stronger squad than Celtic and boss Mark Warburton has assembled a side oozing with class."



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