Orjasaeter happy to avoid January move to Celtic
Reported Celtic target pleased to miss out on January switch, as former player critical of 'coasting' tone set by champions' board...
Norwegian midfielder Sondre Orjasaeter, 21, says he is relieved a January transfer to Celtic from Sarpsborg did not materialise, admitting he wasn't ready for such a move. (Glasgow Times), externalFormer Celtic striker Chris Sutton accuses those in charge of the club of complacency following the decision to sell Kyogo in January and the failure to recruit a replacement. (Daily Record), externalLooking ahead to the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final away to Athletic Bilbao, Rangers hero Ally McCoist says Barry Ferguson has to "pick a team with Thursday in mind" when it comes to Sunday's game at Aberdeen, knowing defeat at Pittodrie could well hand Celtic the title. (TNT via Scottish Sun, external)Ally McCoist also urges Aberdeen to secure a deal for on-loan striker Kevin Nisbet, saying they should "do everything they can to get him up the road permanently". (Press & Journal- subscription), externalCentral defender Declan Gallagher, 34, wants a new contract at Dundee United after revealing that he is taking his first steps into coaching at Tannadice. (The Courier - subscription), externalCrystal Palace are among a number of clubs plotting a move to sign Liverpool and Scotland forward Ben Doak after missing out with a £15m bid for the 19-year-old in January. (Football Insider), external
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