The status of Liel Abada at Celtic has recently become a topic of fervent discussion after Stephen McGowan’s Mail Sport piece about the heat being placed on Liel from outside sources. Amidst speculation, Celtsarehere provides a clear-eyed view of the situation, dispelling myths and presenting the current state of play regarding the talented Israeli winger.
Overnight, the rumour mills churned with talks of a potential loan move for Abada, stirring the Celtic fanbase. It’s crucial to clarify that, as of now, no discussions have taken place between Liel and the club about a possible departure, sources have confirmed to CeltsAreHere. Celtic’s stance remains firm, indicating a continued belief in Abada’s role at the club. Despite the rumour frenzy, the reality within the club’s walls tells a different, more stable story.
The situation, however, isn’t without its complexities. From Israel, voices have been rising, calling for Abada to cut ties with Celtic. This stems largely from the vocal and visual support many Celtic supporters have shown for the Palestinian cause, creating a tense backdrop against which Abada’s career at Celtic is being scrutinised. This external pressure adds a layer of precariousness to his tenure at the club.
Returning from injury, Abada’s recent appearance as a late substitute against The Rangers was met with a thunderous reception from the Celtic faithful. This moment underscored his popularity and the affection the fans hold for him. At just 22, Abada is not just any player; he’s a young talent dedicated to forging a successful football career, as evidenced by his commitment to a new 4-year deal with Celtic last year. This shows a clear mutual investment between the player and the club.
While the football world is ever-changing, and an exit can never be completely ruled out, especially given the delicate circumstances, it’s vital to acknowledge the current reality. As it stands, there are no bids or plans in place for Liel Abada to leave Celtic.
I think the pressure being exerted on Liel Abada by certain influencers in Israel is showing the Israelis in a very bad light. He’s a young footballer who obviously loves his country, but he’s not a politician or political activist and he should be left to get on with his own life and choices.
Celtic has 60,000 fans crowding into Parkhead and among so many people there will always be a couple of hundred or so who attend for reasons other than the sport. That this minority chose to use Celtic for political agitation at a sensitive time is a cause of great regret. I said at the time, and maintain now, that the Celtic Board should have banned that subversive political element for life.
On the other hand, Israel has responded to the attack on its people with what looks like a protracted programme of vengeance against the Palestinian people. According to reports, some 20,000 Palestinians, many women and children among them, have died in Gaza since the Israeli offensive began. That’s way beyond self defence and just war and it completely discredits the Israeli cause. Add to that the propagandist efforts of those trying to influence Liel Abada and it really does begin to smack of a concerted effort to publicly vilify all Israeli figures, both inside and outside of Israel, who don’t react to criticism against the Zionist cause with the expected feigned outrage.
Liel has a decision to make, stay and play or listen to his homeland and go, it’s his decision. Israel is slaughtering Palestine and people rightly stand up where they can against such atrocities.
His agent has been touting him in England since October …That I have been told by a very reliable source…
He’ll be leaving like our wee Greek forward for peanuts…Celtic have been told to sell, no choice in the matter…Well be lucky to receive what we paid for him…Price apparently appears to be as little as 4 million …
His government have put so much pressure on their FA…it’s not if he’s going ,it’s when…
Cultural Marxist agitators have sadly hijacked the sport of football and are using it as a platform for their subversive political agenda. We saw it with the Black Lives Matter programme, the Stonewall programme and the Palestinian protests, among other things. The innocence and fun of the sport as a means of relaxation for individuals and families is rapidly disappearing under the influence of these subversives who are determined to divide peoples and nations with their carefully choreographed propaganda, aimed at exciting the emotions of the ignorant.
In such a toxic atmosphere, the sport now devoid of its once-relaxing status of political indifference, it may well be that Abada will be pressured into leaving Celtic. If that happens then Celtic will have to seriously reflect on whether it can afford to recruit future Israeli players of quality, given the constant tension and explosive nature of Israel/Palestine situation. The club certainly wouldn’t want to go through these kinds of controversies on a regular basis, especially given the presence of the Red Brigade and a largely Socialist fanbase. Other clubs in England and Europe afflicted with the left wing or right wing extremist disease may also have to factor in the political looney element when considering recruitment of players from controversial and/or unstable nations.