But the long-term thinking behind Celtic’s signings and those project-like captures are now bearing fruit, with 2024 January arrival Nicolas Kuhn a prime example.
For a while, the supporters have called for the powers that be to spend money on more ready-made signings and that is expected to come true this month.
Unless you have been living under a rock, Kieran Tierney has been the talk of the town and he is expected to leave Arsenal with his contract expiring in the summer.Ferguson also wanted to touch upon the number of games Tierney has played since leaving Celtic and how it’s a lot more than it’s made out given his injury record.
“He is only 27,” said Ferguson. “I seen a stat, he has actually played more football than I thought. He has averaged 25-30 games a season since he left, so that’s 25 games a season. It’s not as bad as you would think with the length of time he has been out injured.
“But listen, you know my thoughts on him. I think he is a quality player. He is a quality operator. A fully fit Kieran Tierney, I think he is a top-class defender.”The 27-year-old picked up a hamstring injury for Scotland at Euro 2024 and returned to action for Arsenal last month.
But Mikel Arteta has only played him once and left him on the bench since, as he craves and needs those regular starts.
Tierney left Celtic for Arsenal in 2019 and here is a breakdown of the number of matches he has played in all competitions.
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