Celtic Banter Archive February 12 2018

12 Feb 2018 22:00:10
I cannot believe the confidence, bordering on arrogance, i see in some posts. let's face it, in my opinion, we are not certain to win this league. The cup is also up for grabs. What is the argument for the confidence, because i don't see it.

I will concede that we have been extraordinarily hit by injuries, creative players which always hurts, but other than flashes we don't look at it. As for our defending. we all see it.


Our big problem is other teams know how to play us, i posted that we give chances, and in some cases real gifts, they sit in and pass out. This team is also young, mistakes will be made. Never forget the usual amount of 'honest mistakes'as well.

All things considered we should be favourites, rightly so, but certainties? not for me. Is this why some sections of our support moan so quickly at every loose pass? They think it should be easy? Get last season outa your heads, a one off never to be forgotten season we were lucky enough to witness.

It will NEVER be repeated.

12 Feb 2018 22:11:40
GJ I know the point your trying to make that people are being unrealistic and that's causing all the complaints. I think that although nothing is ever certain. When you loose two games in the space of two seasons and still when playing poor are winning that's showing the mark of champions. I do think people have been over critical but don't let the expectations drop. If we take a treble this season we have walked away again progressing on last year. Footballs a game based on merits. If BRs side walk away wirh European football after Xmas with (fingers crossed) a treble its been progress.

12 Feb 2018 22:59:01
GJ the confidence comes because we have by far a better calibre of player than any other team in Scotland . Tell me if we're not going to win the title who Is? Our closest challengers Aberdeen couldn't get anywhere near winning it when we were rank rotten under Ronny and points wise they haven't improved since then. If you think we're not certain to win this league then go to the bookies and they"ll give you 66/ 1 on either Aberdeen or the Sevies, must be worth a couple of quid if you think there's a chance we won't win it.

12 Feb 2018 23:24:15
Guys, im not saying we wont, im just saying we could. look at us two up and cruising until a gift arrives and other teams get energy and belief. I will concede to holding the team to account until we are full strength, Rogic and Paddy have been a real miss, but eight points? Two losses and two draws? Just saying we need to spark and quick.

13 Feb 2018 00:09:08
This is he inverse of the Ronny Roar, a guy who couldn't manage but with a team that was far superior to the opposition, that even when playing poorly they still managed to win the league with points to spare, now we have Brendan, someone who is a manager, but the team has been disrupted by injuries and loss of form, and some, a combination of both, and we are still top of the league, the league is a certainty, the cup might be not so, but I think out of all the quarter finalists, The rangers are also rans, the zenit game is more important, I think, if Celtic turn up, they can win it in the first leg, and then the whole season takes on a new complection.

13 Feb 2018 08:39:44
Gj even if we do lose a couple and draw a couple of games, your assuming that either the sheep or sevco will win all theirs, not going to happen in my opinion.

13 Feb 2018 10:25:21
Steph, i don't think it will but a bad bounce an off day. mclean as a ref! who knows? Look at the amount of times we have players booked for a first tackle this might add up with three-four games to go.

13 Feb 2018 10:30:43
@4leafclover I get it on paper if we win a treble this year that we have made progress with Europe after Christmas BUT there shouldn't be any doubt from fans that we are in actual fact behind last year.
1. We have dropped more points in the league.
2. We have received more defeats in Europe and heavy ones at that.
3. Our recruitment is definitely behind the previous year.

Sure there are reasons why we aren't as consistent this season but you cannot say we are progressing surely.

13 Feb 2018 12:10:33
@GJ, the tone of your past few posts has surprised me, why so negative. Yes Celtic have not been as fluent as last year, but our injury list this season has been horrendous, that is not an excuse by the way, just another reason. Also Sevco, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen have added a bit more competition to the league, which we Celtic fans should welcome and see it as an opportunity to raise our game.
Once Griffiths, Rogic, Roberts, Armstrong all come back, and Dembele and Odsonne get more game time, added to Commper and young Hendry and also Ralston improving our defence we should be OK.

13 Feb 2018 12:11:42
He is saying that jim and don't call him surely😂🇮🇪.

13 Feb 2018 17:50:45
Good comments and some valid points to discuss, my take is like most, injuries, new players, loans signing, changes in formations to accomadate the team all this must have an impact on the dynamics of the team and playing style. With all that going on we are still Numero uno, the big cheese, el honchos. last season is gone, were on target this season. anything else is a brucey bonus. stroll on thursday and right team and right tactics and the fans at home we can do them. if not we had a good euro run in my eyes. hail hail.

13 Feb 2018 23:05:17
What an inappropriate time to post your negative thoughts . The wee crowd on Saturday last were very vocal with groaning and abuse giving . That and negative posting doesn't encourage our team to play better.

12 feb 2018 20:27:33
anyone know if there’s still tickets available for thursday. my bhoy wants to go to his first european game.

12 Feb 2018 20:34:16
@Stuart I don't think game is a sell out, check either with ticket office or Celtic shop in Argyle Street Glasgow.

12 Feb 2018 20:41:46
Yes go onto Celtic website there's still tickets available.

12 Feb 2018 21:10:15
Thanks Tim, BS, i’ll Get on it 1st thing tomorrow.

12 Feb 2018 14:01:52
Has anyone seen the new limited edition QPR jersey?
Green and white hoops. Really smart
I'd would have been over the moon for it to be a Celtic jersey.

12 Feb 2018 16:14:25
QPR originally a catholic club in london used to be called ST JUDE, in the 1920 wore the famous green and white hoops.

12 feb 2018 16:31:31
they wore them from 1890 odd to the 1920s mcgarvey67.

12 Feb 2018 18:15:08
Woolies window springs to mind with my a#rse sorry. Mon the proper hoops.

12 Feb 2018 18:24:09
It's a decent looking top though Kev.

12 Feb 2018 19:48:20
I like how simple it is and the collar is smart viking.

12 Feb 2018 21:04:52
You are forgetting one key element here, it has the words Rangers on it :S.

12 Feb 2018 10:24:21
Looking ahead to Thursday who do we start with?

De Virse

Lustig / Hendry
Ajer
Jozo / Hendry
Tierney

Brown
Ntcham

Forrest
McGregor/ Musonda
Sinclair

Dembele/ Edourad?

12 Feb 2018 11:05:21
De Vries

Lustig
Hendry
Ajer
Tierney

Brown
Ntcham
McGregor
Forrest
Sinclair

Dembele.

12 Feb 2018 11:48:51
4231

De Vries

Lustig
Ajer
Jozo
Tierney

Brown
Ncham

Forrest
Musonda
Sinclair

Dembele

I wouldn't change a thing. I think that's the strongest team we can put out. It'll also go toe to toe with the way Zenit set up. Jozo had a poor game against Partick, but he needs to go out and atone himself. He, like the rest of the team need to be made damn well aware that Europe is our frontier and they need to be able to stand up and be counted. I'd play Musonda also, that's why he came in and he'll be afforded a bit more time hopefully on this stage. Forrest will be kept busy with Criscito so Musonda could well end up being a bit of an outlet. I'd perhaps just ask a bit more discipline in Ncham's role, we'll need to keep an eye on Korkorin and Paredes down the middle linking up. We need to try and be a little bit more direct in their half whenever we think we can see half an opening, it's on our patch, I want to see us go for the jugular. Oh and bhoys don't make stupid backpasses.

12 Feb 2018 12:31:44
Devries

Tierney Hendry jozo ajer lustig

Forrest mcGregor brown Sinclair

Dembelle

It time Brendan shows he isn't blind to our defensive frailties and makes us hard to beat first, then we try and nick something. For me brown and nitcham don't protect a back four against good teams so pack out the defence and take a goalless draw at worst.

12 Feb 2018 13:11:15
DeVries has to start no other option back four of Lustig KT Ajer and Jozo. Jozo hasn't become a donkey overnight and there's no way you can throw young Hendry in with Ajer. Far too inexperienced. Brown Ntcham and Forrest are stick ons. Sinclair on the left but he must turn up on Thursday. Not suggesting the lads not trying but there's others coming back from injury to take his place. Hopefully SS turns it on. I would have McGregor in front of the midfield for his work rate alone.

Games probably too soon for Stuart Armstrong and maybe not suited either for Musondas flashy tricks. Moussa or Edourd. probably just Moussa. Remember lads there will be a decent bench for back up and I think I read somewhere that a draw home or away earns enough points for us to be seeded at some stage in the qualifying rounds. Praying for a home no goals against win but a nil nil wouldn't be a disaster bhoys. Just my humble opinion ☘.

12 Feb 2018 13:13:50
Looking at those line ups I still think we need more dig in midfield alongside Brown and Ntcham.

12 Feb 2018 14:05:50
De Vries
Lustig Boyata Jozo Ajer kt
Brown Ntcham Kouassi
Edouard or Musonda
Dembele

1st half v hearts was best we’ve been we wer urgent going forward and urgent in getting the ball back. To stand any chance if progression we need to win this leg imo. I can understand people asking to shut up shop and nick something not for me get out there play your best and have a go.

12 feb 2018 16:52:15
i agree think kouassi bosses every game he plays. made for these types of games.

12 feb 2018 17:28:49
no forrest welshbhoy?

12 Feb 2018 18:09:29
De vires
Kt
Auer
Hendrey

foresst
Ntcham
Broony
Mcgregor
Sinclair

Moussa
Eduardo.

12 Feb 2018 19:32:31
Welsbhoy, Boyata? 😂.

12 Feb 2018 19:44:41
would rather no chinks lol but think this could be too big for hendry just now tho would love to be proved wrong.

12 Feb 2018 22:42:30
He is out for weeks injured tho?

12 Feb 2018 07:40:05
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 12th February 2018