Someone will say it, but no Victor Wanyama wouldn’t improve our squad…
More than a few eyebrows were raised when former Celtic hero Victor Wanyama signed for Dunfermline Athletic late yesterday afternoon.
The Kenyan signed a short term deal with the Pars as he joined former boss Neil Lennon in Fife after being without a club since January after his time in Canada came to a close.
Someone will utter the phrase ‘he could’ve done a job for Celtic’
It’s clearly a great coup for the championship strugglers and one that should be applauded, but you can bet your life someone will utter the phrase ‘he could’ve done a job for Celtic’. Victor of course might prove that to be the case by spearheading the Dunfermline survival cause but the football is Championship level and there’s quick a gap between that division and the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Yes we are lacking a physical presence in the middle of the park, the proverbial midfield enforcer so to speak, and Victor Wanyama is renowned for possessing those attributes, but would he be an answer to our shortcomings in that area? No, would be the right answer. Celtic actually need a player like Victor Wanyama but not the man himself. Sadly that ship has sailed.
Victor Wanyama was a fantastic player for Celtic
Victor was a fantastic player for Celtic, that’s not in question. He earned a big money move down south and showed his qualities in the EPL with both Southampton and Spurs. He’s a player with international and top level European experience. He has played in a Champions League final. His pedigree is not in doubt.
But as we know his career has been hampered by injuries, and at 33 his best days are firmly behind him, and he hasn’t kicked a ball in a competitive match for many months. Victor has also been without a club since leaving CF Montreal in January. So to say he’ll be a bit rusty is an understatement.
Victor wouldn’t enhance our side, he would ultimately struggle. Indeed he might even find the fast paced frantic Championship a daunting proposition as he bids to regain full fitness. I hope he succeeds, I really do, but could he do a job for Celtic? No chance, those days are sadly gone.
Selected your Old Bhoys XI
Now here’s a challenge for you. Starting with Jota and Kieran Tierney, our two returning heroes, put together a Celtic team from former players who are still playing, using a 4-3-3 formation.
Forster; Frimpong, Ajer, Starfelt, Tierney; Christie, O’Riley, Wanyama; M Johnston, Kyogo, Jota…who could you suggest to improve this team?
Just an Ordinary Bhoy
I never got all the hype over Wanyama. I always thought that he was a total bomb-scare.
Hail Hail.