Celtic supporters react on Twitter after bid is reportedly rejected

Thu 26 January 2017 17:21, UK

By Amir Mir

Celtic have reportedly turned down a bid from Chelsea for Craig Gordon – and fans on Twitter have provided mixed views.

The Scottish Sun have claimed on Thursday afternoon that the Scottish giants have rejected an offer from their English counterparts and that they do not want to sell.

It is believed that the Blues are now looking for a backup to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with current deputy Asmir Begovic looking likely to head to Bournemouth in a £12million deal.

Gordon, who is a first team regular, recently played for the Hoops in their 1-0 win against St Johnstone on Wednesday night.

One fan stated that as long as he is a regular at the club then he will not be leaving Scotland to go to England and be a backup.

While another supporter believes that manager Brendan Rodgers will find it difficult to replace the shot stopper so late into the window.

Gordon spent a five-year period playing in the Premier League for Sunderland, but he did spend a large amount of time on the sidelines as he struggled with injury and game time.

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That is why a certain section of the Celtic support cannot see him leaving because they believe he will be back up to number one keeper Courtois.

Furthermore, another fan stated that even if the Belgian were to leave the current Premier League leaders then he cannot see Gordon claiming the number spot.

Overall, supporters provided mixed views on their player and the reported rejected bid from the London-based club.

Here is a selection of their messages on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Mark_Lucas18/status/824636402965086208

No. But the correct value has to be paid. To replace Gordon like for like now, let alone better, would cost a fair bit.
— Gastro Celtic (@Gastro_Celtic) January 26, 2017

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Gordon rumour is a win win for Celtic. Keep him and we still have our no.1 keeper. Sell him and we get cash for a 34 y/0 we signed for free
— marc (@marc_celtic) January 26, 2017

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In my opinion Gordon is a good keeper. He's improved as well over the past 6 months. We have a solid unit at the minute. Can't see him going
— 64 and counting! ???? (@cfcss85) January 26, 2017

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https://twitter.com/CelticFanSam/status/824628696720048128

Celtic should do their utmost to ensure Craig Gordon remains at the club long term. Good goalkeepers are difficult to replace!!!! ????⚽????????
— Mark McGuire (@markmcguire04) January 26, 2017

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wonder if Gordon would take the move. Number 1 at Celtic bench @ Chelsea. Does that mean Begovic goes?
— Jamie Mason (@jam1ema5on) January 26, 2017

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https://twitter.com/CelticFanSam/status/824623177632481282

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