The story that just will not go away. Larsson to Celtic.
Romance. Memories. Pride.
Celtic fans of my age will always talk of Larsson as being one of the greatest Celtic players of all time and I hope this generation of fans at the club will get a figurehead like the Swedish legend that they can look back on fondly.
But if Jordan Larsson was to come to Celtic, just how much pressure would he be under?
This question was put to Hugh Keevins and in his answer he made two huge claims about Larsson himself and if Ange would sign him, “The greatest pressure you could ever imagine.
“His father is, for some people, the best player ever to have worn Celtics jersey. So, that’s pressure.
“But I don’t think Ange Postecoglou does sentimentality.
“He will be very well aware of Henrik Larsson and what he meant to Celtic supporters and what he achieved at Celtic.
“But he will not sign Jordan Larsson unless he believes that, not just rising above the whole of his father’s reputation, he will need to believe that Jordan Larsson has something to offer.
“You’re getting a free hit. If you want to take the free hit.
“I’m sure Jordan Larsson would welcome the chance to go to Celtic Park.
“But Ange Postecoglou will not take him on a sentimental basis. He’ll only take him if he feels he adds to the squad.”
I’m also sure Larsson would love to come to Celtic but the stumbling block will be just that.
Ange Postecoglou.
I bet the board would love that move. Think of the merchandising.
But ultimately, the decision will be based on the team. Not money.
If the manager believes that Larsson can’t offer anything to the team, that will end all talk of a move.
And rightly so.
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Only if your stupid enough to think he would be half the player his father was,fans ain’t that stupid ! The boy is a good player who would command a hefty transfer fee if he hadn’tbeen released from his contract.
In Ange we trust…