19 Oct 2017 10:01:48
Thoughts on last night:
Didn’t expect a result. We were playing a European powerhouse with endless talent.
However disappointed in the way we conceded our goals. We simply can’t defend. Injuries to Jozo (and Erik) didn’t help. We really should have signed a CB in the summer – there is no excuses for why we didn’t! Must be a priority come January.
We looked much better with Dembele, Forrest and Rogic on the park. Rogic is stronger than Armstrong and can take the ball on the turn. Paddy is by far the better player and done well on the ball but Forrest quicker and more direct, and overall more suited to the game last night. Dembele created a couple opportunities once he came on and his physical presence made a big difference.
19 Oct 2017 12:10:36
NC its more than a centre half. On the 2nd goal they had 3 men free with no celtic player within 5 yarfs of any of them. A new centre back can't do much when thst happens. The entire defensive set up must be wrong. Has been for years but agree we need better defenders. Gamboa got ripped to shreds so at this level we are mince but badly organised at the back.
19 Oct 2017 15:31:02
I agree mate. We need to strengthen in a few areas, just CB should be our priority.
RB is another position as you mentioned. Gamboa got roasted and Lustig is getting on, so that's def another area that needs looked at.
If we could get another Wanyama type player in the middle of the park, would be great for these tough CL games.