Jamie Vardy to Celtic has to be the most bizarre rumour of the summer.
At 39, Vardy has somehow found himself being mentioned for a move to Celtic.
And I get it. Celtic are desperate for a striker and Vardy is desperate for a club.
Since he left Leicester in May, there have been no takers for the former England forward until the Celtic rumours started. Funny that.
And it appears that journalist, Pete O’Rourke, knows how Vardy feels about a move to Celtic now just as the strange rumours seem to be dying down.
Jamie Vardy is ‘quite relaxed’ about Celtic rumours
This site has consistently said Celtic should avoid signing Vardy as he doesn’t fit with the style of player the club requires. Plus, at 39, he has no future resale value.
However, it appears that Vardy is not as desperate to move to Celtic as some news sites would have fans believe.
O’Rourke told The Inside Track, “I don’t think it’s as advanced as people are suggesting. Obviously, my understanding is Jamie Vardy is quite relaxed over his future. He’s obviously not going to rush in to anything.
“He will wait and see what offers do come in for him. And then if the season, if the window was to close and he’s a free agent, and maybe other options open up, then he could really move in. And if clubs are in desperate need of strikers as well.
“It’s a surprise that he’s still without a club having left, lesser than the last season. We know what a prolific striker Jamie Vardy is and what he can offer to teams. It’s an obvious link with Celtic due to the Brendan Rodgers connection.
“And obviously Celtic are in the market for new forwards. Obviously they have struggles, they’ve been lacking in depth up front as well. Maeda has been playing up there, Adam Idah as well.
“But I think they obviously want to move Maeda back to his left wing position as well.
“So look, Celtic will need to bring in more forwards, there’s no doubt about that.”
Celtic do need to bring in forwards but let’s reiterate again, the striker question the club has, Vardy is not that answer.
Let’s hope this is the last we hear of this nonsense.
QUIZ: Celtic’s Biggest Wins Over Rangers
Test your knowledge on some of Celtic’s most famous victories over Rangers. Find out if you know your history!
1. What is Celtic’s biggest ever victory over Rangers?
- a) 5-0
- b) 6-2
- c) 7-1
- d) 4-0
Correct Answer: c) 7-1
The 7-1 win is a historic result and is Celtic’s largest margin of victory against their rivals. It is also a record for a British domestic cup final.
2. In which competition did Celtic secure their historic 7-1 win over Rangers?
- a) Scottish Cup Final
- b) Scottish League Cup Final
- c) Scottish Premier League
- d) Friendly match
Correct Answer: b) Scottish League Cup Final
This famous match took place in the final of the Scottish League Cup.
3. In what year did Celtic achieve their 7-1 victory over Rangers?
- a) 1967
- b) 1957
- c) 1971
- d) 1988
Correct Answer: b) 1957
The match, famously known as “Hampden in the Sun,” was played on October 19, 1957.
4. Which player scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the 7-1 demolition of Rangers?
- a) Billy McPhail
- b) Sammy Wilson
- c) Bobby Collins
- d) Willie Fernie
Correct Answer: a) Billy McPhail
Billy McPhail scored three goals for Celtic, all with his head.
5. What was the nickname given to the 7-1 match by Celtic supporters?
- b) Hampden in the Sun
- a) The Demolition Derby
- c) The Thrashing at Ibrox
- d) The Glorious Final
Correct Answer: b) Hampden in the Sun
The phrase “Hampden in the Sun” was coined by Celtic fans and is the title of a popular terrace song about the game.
6. In a famous 2000 league match, Celtic defeated Rangers 6-2. Who was the Celtic manager at the time?
- a) Neil Lennon
- b) Brendan Rodgers
- c) Martin O’Neill
- d) Gordon Strachan
Correct Answer: c) Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill led Celtic to this dominant victory in his first Old Firm match as manager.
7. Which Celtic legend scored a memorable chipped goal in the 6-2 victory in 2000?
- a) Henrik Larsson
- b) Chris Sutton
- c) Paul Lambert
- d) Lubomir Moravcik
Correct Answer: a) Henrik Larsson
Henrik Larsson scored two goals in the match, but his beautifully chipped goal over the goalkeeper, Stefan Klos, is particularly remembered by fans.
8. What was the score when Celtic clinched the league title with a convincing home victory over Rangers in 2018?
- a) 4-0
- b) 5-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 6-1
Correct Answer: b) 5-0
Celtic won the game 5-0 at Celtic Park to secure their seventh consecutive league title under manager Brendan Rodgers.
9. Who scored twice in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers in 2018?
- a) Moussa Dembele
- b) Olivier Ntcham
- c) Odsonne Edouard
- d) James Forrest
Correct Answer: c) Odsonne Edouard
French striker Odsonne Edouard scored two goals, while James Forrest, Tom Rogic, and Callum McGregor also scored.
10. In the 2017 Scottish Cup Semi-Final, what was the score when Celtic thrashed Rangers to reach the final?
- a) 5-0
- b) 4-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 2-0
Correct Answer: b) 4-0
Celtic won this match 4-0 at Hampden Park, with goals from Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Sinclair, and a late strike from Moussa Dembele.
You have finished the quiz!
He’s 38, the question is could he do a job for this season at Celtic and the answer is definitely yes……..
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