Strachan laughs off Becks talk
30 Oct 2006 - 09:24:09
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has dismissed reports suggesting he wants to bring former England captain David Beckham to Parkhead.
A combination of losing his first-team place at Real Madrid and the slow progress of negotiations about a new contract has left Beckham unsettled.
Real are thought to be prepared to consider selling the ex-Manchester United star in January but Strachan insists he has no plans to launch a bid for the midfielder.
"I can see the scenario. Victoria (Beckham), myself and Lesley [Strachan's wife] sitting in the Tunnock's cafe in Uddingston [Lanarkshire]," said the Bhoys boss after Sunday's victory against Kilmarnock.
"I know the rhubarb tarts are great but I don't know if it's enough to bring Becks and Victoria up here.
"What I said was that he is still a very good player and he can play for five more years but I can't imagine it and none of you can. But it's kept me on my toes this morning.
"And you wonder why I try to keep myself to myself and don't speak off the record."
