Lack Of New Bhoys Is All Down To Mad English Clubs Says Gordon Strachan

Jul 25 2008 By Hugh Keevins In Portugal With Celtic Celtic Latest... IF Celtic supporters are looking for someone to blame for their club's lack of transfer activity, Gordon Strachan suggests they should point the finger at England. The wages explosion down south has had footballers from all corners of the globe eyeing the British market and some seem to think the Old Firm can pay the same kind of money as clubs such as Manchester United. Strachan simply can't compete for the top stars and isn't prepared to sign lesser talents just to keep the fans happy. A deal for Auxerre defender Gabriel Tamas fell through and so the Hoops boss has added just £150,000 Derry City winger Paddy McCourt to his SPL-winning squad of last season. Strachan said: "Transfers are hard work now because England has made it a mad world. "You have to... [read full story]