Celtic Banter Archive July 11 2014

11 Jul 2014 19:43:54
My team to play KR Reykjavík: Forster; Lustig, Van Dijk, Mulgrew (c), Izaguirre; McGeouch, Kayal, Johansen; Commons; Pukki, Stokes

(4-3-1-2)

Thoughts?

One change for me Henderson for kayal

Forster

Lustig O'Connell Van Dijk Izaguirre

Kayal Johansen Mulgrew

Pukki (rw) Stokes Commons (lw)


That's how I think Deila will line up.

I didn't think mulgrew and johannsson worked in a 433

11 Jul 2014 21:41:50
Never saw the game 2night but I would have question marks over commons, stokes, kayal and mulgrew. I think Henderson and mc geoch should be starting the game. Full of energy and not players to complain when things aren't going there way

Anyone know what's the story with watt cause as a striker with possibly Griffiths and pukki either side we would create plenty of chances and full of pace up there aswel

Played last quarter

I reckon RD’s team will setup as a 4-3-3 on Tuesday and the starting XI will be:

GK: Forster

RB: Lustig
CB: van Dijk
CB: Mulgrew
LB: Izaguirre

RM: Henderson or McGeouch
CM: Johansen
LM: Commons

RW: Stokes or Griffiths
FW: Pukki
LW: Boerrigter

12 Jul 2014 10:46:55
Keegan you mention players that don't complain then you mention Watt?
Stokes will be POTY this year and possible captain

12 Jul 2014 10:54:36
Mulgrew captain? Ok. Ambitious indeed.Apart from contributing to Glasgow's hairdressing community he offers little. I'd assume if our new manager is the genius that some think, Charlie will have a short shift even taking his "I can play in any position" grovelling tabloid outburst into consideration.

12 Jul 2014 12:09:01
Nice to see everyone realising where does our players fit in? A think with the papers today indicating our back 4 will be lustig, ambrose, vvd, izzy
for this game a think he will play mulgrew, johansen kayal. and leigh g (FL) Stokes , Pukki (FR) ATB

I'd start - Forster
Mathew lustig VVD izzy
Biton johanson
Commons
Griffiths pukki stokes

Give big effe a chance to get some training in. formation 4-5-1/ 4-3-3 counter.

11 Jul 2014 19:06:06
Well that was horrible!never controlled the game barely created a chance and just played horribly! Let's hope something gets sorted before this CL qualifier.

That wasn't good enough, our midfield and attack tonight couldn't handle the quick passing game .
At the end of the day it was just a pre - season friendly but I wouldn't like the DUP to get one over us.

11 Jul 2014 18:16:22
0-0, sloppy, not very good watching, some pluses on tour so far but one big worry is that commons looks out of place in a 4-3-3

It is horrible watching! Not seeing any of this game control passing! Long ball clearances hoping for a better second half.

11 Jul 2014 13:47:12
For any Lanarkshire bhoys/ghirls, or those of you looking for a wee afternoon out next weekend - Celtic's U20's are playing Lowland League team EKFC* up at K Park (Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride) on Sat 19th July at 3pm. Tickets are £6 for adults and £2 for concessions, can be picked up from Legends bar in the Village!

* This is the club that were launched by John Hartson and John Brown a few years ago. Their ground is relatively wee, 400 standing or something.

11 Jul 2014 21:37:54
That's my home town and I'm off next Saturday May pop down and watch

11 Jul 2014 09:27:06
Morning ed, what a lovely hot Friday it is, am just really buzzing cause I stop the day for a month ( sorry if nobody's on holiday ) anyway back to football .

Broony will be missed badly for champions league games ( as proved last year )

But surely this must now give big Briton a chance to step in rather than kayal, as I think we have enough diggers in midfield, would love to see the big guy as playmaker as I thought last year he really came on to a game after playing 4/5 games on the trot, think we need a player who can make that pass & would love big Briton in there, don't know if anybody would agree but that's my thinking

Transfers . If possible spend the dish & bring in forward & central defender that's all we r missing as Matthews can cover for izzy as can Charlie, we have plenty in midfield but a bit of talent up top would be a great addition .

Today's poll . don't think Ronnie is bringing in the young bhoys to sell, think maybe he will give youth a chance but at the end of the day it's titles & cups he needs, not £ in kitty

I stop for a month 2 wks today. Can't wait!

I don't think Broony will be missed as much this year as last based on the new managers style.

I assume you mean Nir Biton and not Gerry Britton lol?! I think this season we'll see CM strengthened by the fringe and youth players - Biton, Rogic, McGregor, McGeouch, Henderson, etc. It's make or break time for some!

Same goes for the strikers, I'm sure there'll be plenty chances to claim their stake - Balde, Fridjonsson, Watt, Atajic and so on!

Agree with you on the last point, we need players not money. Money may bring financial success, but it doesn't bring football trophies and we are after all a football club!

What we need and what we will get are two totally different things as usual! But I think we need another lb, cm, wingers cb, and a cf but some of these positions may be filled by Ronnie's emphasis on using existing use but we do need strengthening in these areas from last years squad.

Sorry Hamiltonbhoy slight spelling mistake with the biton bit, but thanks for your views m8

Haha, no worries mate!