Kenny Miller Son Of God?

With Kenny Millers, phoenix from the ashes like resurrection in the eyes of some supporters, the Scottish media and even by the player himself then you would get the feeling that we have saved the few million quid that we were going to shell out on a “blue-chip” striker signing.

So how come I don’t think so? The player himself says

"At the moment, the club have six strikers and that's maybe one or two too many.I want to know I'm part of the plans, one of the four first-choice strikers the manager will maybe rotate. Beyond that, I want to get a starting position.

If Celtic are going to sign another forward, as is rumored, then that means seven forwards for what the player sees as four positions. Now, maths is not my strong point, which means three for the exit door.

So Magic has shot his bolt and will take his sulky coupon to somewhere in Europe, Hesselink, no matter how bad he plays, is a stick on starter, Skippy McDonald has just been signed and so has Chris Killen. So that leaves Kenny.

Selling Kenny would probably cause a mass outbreak of “to the car park” style comments from Celtic cyberspace. Thing is no matter how much Kenny is on fire just now he was also on fire last season after his first goal. He went on a wee run of great games and scoring goals.

The fact of the matter is he is a player, which appeals as he is a tryer- a trait us Scottish fans love- and I’m sure he is a great professional to work with- an attribute, which means managers will be willing to spend dosh on him, no matter his failings- but his failings are as honest as the day is long. Poor touch, prone to panic in front of goal and struggles to hold his water at times.

I’m sure deep down we all would wish him to carry on this form and for him to score 20 goals this season. Deep down we know that is not going to happen but if it does happen then we will benefit, but do we really think Kenny has 20 goals in his locker?

The realist I me sees an average striker, who I want to do well, but one that I think we be replaced by a better and more consistent option one way or another.

I will enjoy his goalden spell at the moment though.

Forza