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18 Aug 2018 21:55:55
Two games today, 1st 70 mins in control most of the time but no real zest or urgency
P T scored and our bhoys were stung into action
The main thing that I hope comes from today is if there was a split between manager and Board both sides can either resolve their differences amicable or else both completely forget them .
We won two trebles in a row because we were United .
A divided club won't be successful.
18 Aug 2018 20:47:02
Everything alright ed007? missed your usual team line up post today š.
{Ed007's Note - Everything's fine mate thanks, I had a funeral this morning and ended up sitting catching up with some family I haven't seen since the last family funeral lol.}
19 Aug 2018 08:33:08
Condolences ED.
{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate. It was aunt's sister (my dad's brother's wife's sister lol) but when I was a pup I thought she was my aunt too, I think everybody's got aunt's or uncles that they aren't really related to you.}
19 Aug 2018 11:53:52
That's funerals for you. At my dad's I ended up on a two day bender with cousins I forgot I'd even had. Ha ha. Glad to hear you're OK though ha ha.
{Ed007's Note - Thanks š
18 Aug 2018 18:39:25
Ed this ones a bit left field but do you know if there's any interest in James McCarthy. I know his name was mentioned last week on this page. He was heavily linked with us in the January window in BR's first year before his injury. Not even sure if he's back fit yet but don't think he'll get near the Everton team given the amount of CM's they have now. Think a wee loan option would be a good shout similar to McGinn and could slot in for Broony if necessary.
{Ed007's Note - He's been back in light training for a few weeks but I think there's still a good bit to go before he's ready to play. I think our interest in him cooled after the injury, I think it would be January before he'd be ready to move on.}
18 Aug 2018 22:37:20
Hi Ed what do u think to BR bringing back Boyata for Thursday? I am prob looking into this all wrong but my opinion is that no one has been identified to take Boyatas place or BR has been told there won't be anyone coming in to replace Boyata so he is staying.
{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't let Boyata near the team even if he offered me nude pictures of Martine McCutcheon.}
18 Aug 2018 22:49:34
Am surprised at BRs stance on it but he BR did say we will c over the weekend. Cause let's face it BR really holds Boyata in high regard he put him back into the team praised him every game so BR must have been the most pissed off let down so for BR to let him back possibly is very strange to me. There' must be more to this what do u think Ed.
{Ed007's Note - I don't think there can be anything more to, everyone's cards are on the table and the situation needs to be dealt with asap imo.... kgb MIB BBC.....
18 Aug 2018 23:18:18
They can't be serious about keeping him can they?
18 Aug 2018 23:14:13
The thing is ed, Brendanās comments today regarding boyata were clear however can you picture the atmosphere the first time he struts out in front of the Celtic fans? Weāve got fans on here calling for unity etc but how could there be when thereās a guy like boyata kicking about when we all know fine well his hearts not in the cause. Then when the inevitable does happen and the support slaughter him weāre the bad guys for not supporting our player. Brendan just canāt play that guy itās that simple for me.
19 Aug 2018 10:31:18
BR should not have chucked him under the bus then unless he was getting rid of him. Now after turning everyone against him is bringing him back. Poor from BR, either get rid or don't publicly hang him out to dry. He will never be accepted by the supporters now.
19 Aug 2018 11:38:02
Wasn't there talk in the last few years, of moving Lustig into the centre of defence, where he has played before, because of his knees or his hip or something, he just doesn't have it as s fullback any more, there should be no place for sentimentality, and the same goes for midfield, just because we are double treble winners, does not mean that everything was perfect, the midfield had been lacking for the last two seasons, and longer, there is no creativity, Rogic is just a more talented version of Windass, Paddy Roberts was just a good dribbler, there hasn't been a top class creative midfielder, someone who can be the focal point, the brains, the master in the middle of the field, McGinn could have been that, but he is gone, and it will cost a lot more than four million, to get his equal.
19 Aug 2018 11:58:49
I too agree that Boyata should be hunted. I am also convinced our EL participation is doomed with our defence without him. Itās down to Lawell, so that means feck all will happen between now and Thursday and if thevchouce is play Boyata it go out, then Boyata plays. We would be confounding a disastrous start to the season to feel vindicated and thatās not a smart move.
Being in a situation where we need to play the big twat is Lawells fault. Do we miss out on any euro football because our Dithering cheapskate CEO has failed us all? I would rather Boyata left and he took Lawell with him. If Kawell can pick up his Ā£1m bonus after what he has done then Boyata can play. We are in this situation because of Lawell not Boyata. He betrayed us more than Boyata ever coukd. We will play him because Lawell has given us no choice.
If he wants his disco lights to be used at all then we need to win this tie. Hendry will derail that and that wonāt be the boys fault. It was a terrible signing on Rogers part and his career long failure to be able to sort a defence needs to stop.
Boyata will play unless we buy someone good this week. If anybody believes that will happen, that they will be match fit, that the lid of the tin will be cranked open, you need to make an appointment with the doc tomorrow morning.
Spite rarely works out the way we hope. Winning this tie is paramount. That sticks in my craw, but, being out of Europe would be much, much worse. Thanks for putting us in this position Lawell. I got one wonāt forget where the responsibility for our current situation lies. Right outside your office door.
19 Aug 2018 01:55:20
Dont worry ed i chuckled at your reply. š.
{Ed007's Note - At least someone appreciates it š
19 Aug 2018 19:58:11
I think the Board are working with Boyata and agent for Boyata to play both Euro Qualifliers and in return Celtic and Boyata's agent will do everything possible to get Boyata's transfer before September 1st .
The alternative is for Boyata and agent to veto every suggestion of a deal Celtic come up with.
18 Aug 2018 20:11:43
Gonna get slack here, i will welcome Boyata back, everyone deserves a second chance. But, he has a lot of redeeming to do.
18 Aug 2018 20:33:09
If he doesnāt sign a new contract then itās s no for me.
18 Aug 2018 20:36:53
Personally I would not involve Boyata for the following reasons -
You have to assume he is still trying to get a move in the current transfer window. That being the case what would his level of commitment be in say Thursday nights Eruropa League play-off tie? Would he be playing while trying to avoid injury and threaten any transfer?
Also what message would you be sending out to the players who want to play for the club if Boyata is allowed back after betraying his team mates, supporters, manager and club. Success in top flight football can only be gained through a team ethos and unfortunately Boyata has proved not to be a team player.
18 Aug 2018 20:42:00
Aye I will welcome him back if he "crosses the field, present himself before the fans, put his head between his legs, and kiss his own a**e. " Then I may welcome him back and whilst he's at it a public announcement of the sacking of his agent. Otherwise he can rot in the under 19s or be punted to the next club that offer >8million for him.
No one's bigger than the club. He lacks the quality to even make a step up from a team like Celtic. person that he is.
18 Aug 2018 20:49:51
Also he's not that good.
18 Aug 2018 20:55:02
I will never support this guy. He let everyone associated with the club down when he refused to play. How can anyone refuse to play for Celtic itās absolutely unforgivable. If he gets an opportunity to wear our great jersey again I will feel wholeheartedly let down by the club. The whole ethos of our club should determine that Boyata never plays for us again. The late great Tommy Burns once said āWhen you pull on that jersey youāre not just playing for a football club, youāre playing for a people and a causeā.
18 Aug 2018 20:58:04
Spot on four leaf.
18 Aug 2018 20:59:26
There is no doubts Boyats is working his ticket. Not impressed. However we are in deep trouble. We are really in danger of going out of Europa. We have Rangers in 2 weeks and take off the green tinted specs, we are poor. today was in no way acceptable. Moving forward, Rangers are better organised than us. Why is that? Because BR has the hump. If PL won't sanction any further transfers then get on with it. BR, you need to park the I'm not being backed and get to work. You started the Boyatta episode. Either take the money from Fulham and replace or sort this out. you decided not to sell him and we are now in a difficult position. It was your call. Get rid or play him, this let him rot in reserves is a load of s###e. I don't think BR has handled the last few weeks very well. We as a team have been average since january 2018. BRENDAN, you need to step up pretty quick. His face today told me a worrying story. A disenchanted man. that's no use to us and Brendans attitude is being reflected in the teams pergormances. BR sort yourself out. Get 100% focused becsuse if you don't matters are going to get worse.
18 Aug 2018 21:32:04
I wouldn't have Boyata back either our great club has always had high standards.
18 Aug 2018 21:40:41
Surely we will sign someone even on loan to fill this position, must be a multitude of decent ch down south kicking their heels dying to play regularly this season? This would be the preferred option. However if we do not this is the real crime here and Bogoffyata may play!
18 Aug 2018 21:55:16
One other thing I forgot to mention they guy is absolute dug rubbish. Biggest bomb scare at the club.
18 Aug 2018 21:58:14
The English transfer market has shut Johnny.
18 Aug 2018 21:59:04
our defence is that bad he is the best of the bad lot. so i would tend to agree that he will have to play until we have a replacement. if that's the way its going then i feel we haven't got anyone lined up.
18 Aug 2018 21:59:17
Heās better than Hendry.
18 Aug 2018 22:47:23
Get him to **** Judas.
18 Aug 2018 23:13:38
He's a bad egg and will seriously affect morale if he's allowed near the first team. I'm not one for booing our players but this (unt will get pelters and deservedly so.
19 Aug 2018 00:20:43
Henriks Tounge i am perfectly aware the EPL has closed for business.
19 Aug 2018 06:57:41
It will be shocking if he comes back. It's all well and good BR saying if he apologies. What does that prove nothing. The guy and his muppet agent have made it very clear. The guy took a dive like a young kid who didn't get what they wanted.
Does he or BR expect that his team mates will just accept him as say "ah come pal all forgiven! " Not a chance with guys like Brown and KT who bleed green and white.
If he was at any other big club and done this he would be out. Celtic is a massive club and for me the club, manager and staff, his team mates and the best fans in the world deserve better and l for one will be so annoyed if he comes back. He doesn't care about Celtic so we should give him a taste of his own medical and try get him out asap. If not let him train alone. Our defence is poor at the minute but l would still hate to see that traitor play.
19 Aug 2018 10:26:04
I will accept him back if he does a few things. 1. Sign a new contract on the same wages. 2. Publicly apologise to every Celtic fan on social media for us being dumped out of Europe and unsettling the team and 3. Scores 3 goals in the first 5 minutes against the persons. HH.
19 Aug 2018 10:35:55
Ter 161 its BR decision to bring him back. I can understand why because we are in danger of going out of Europa with this defence. But to publicly accuse him then ask him to play is baffeling.
19 Aug 2018 11:37:53
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Boyata refused to play for us. No one is bigger than Celtic. Would be saying the same if it was Larsson. He's finished at Celtic.
19 Aug 2018 11:39:58
Shouldn't be bad mouthing his abilities, although I agree, his bad games much outnumbered his good games, might be a concentration, mental thing with him, but he did play well for Belgium in the world cup, the better others think he is, the bigger the transfer fee should be.
19 Aug 2018 12:50:07
We are blaming Boyata for a situation Lawell caused. If he had got off his arse and brought in better CBās then we would have a better defence and Ā£12m from Fulham to offset the cost. We have neither and thevfact Rogers has to consider him is because he knows EL participation is vital and his ceo has made CL group stage history but is also in the frame for fecking up EL participation for the same reason.
Itās Lawells fault. All of it. Donāt blame Rogers or even Biyata for the position we are in, had Disco done his job we would be in the CL. He didnāt. Itās his responsibility. As I said before, if Lawell can cash his bonus cheque after his total failure, then Boyata can play because Lawell and Lawell alone shot us in the head.
19 Aug 2018 15:21:30
Well if that is the case johnnymac l am not sure what BR is doing. I can remember plenty of people on here slating boyata including myself for some of his nightmare performances he put in last year. Yes he did perform well at the end of the season but tells u where we are if he's the best CB. Still think it's poor whoever brings him back but understands you point pal.
19 Aug 2018 20:04:14
There is too much nonsense posted about how bad Hendry is . I am not saying he is likely to be player of season, but he is given too much grief .
Our big problem is that Brown who is allegedly our defensive midfielder leaves his position too often following the ball right up to 25 yards from opponents goal . With K T rightly attacking we are short numbers covering each other at the back.
18 Aug 2018 19:36:28
Does anybody else think our set pieces are really poor? For a team with our fair share of six foot plus players we seldom seem to threaten the opponents goals from corners. Our free kicks are devoid of any invention and we appear to be totally reliant on a strike from Griffiths. Why do we appear not to be working on this area on the training ground?
18 Aug 2018 20:31:31
I've seen dembele smash free kicks in for France I don't know why he doesn't do it for us. Set pieces should be having some time set aside in training, we get a lot of corners and free kicks around the box that if we capitalise on we would be under a lot less pressure at the back.
18 Aug 2018 20:33:41
Itās actually embarrassing how bad we are set pieces.
18 Aug 2018 21:33:42
Yes we are bad and it looks we don't work on our set pieces, except may be to stop quick counter attacks.
19 Aug 2018 09:09:13
The best way to stop them is stick the ball in the net.
18 Aug 2018 18:39:10
I Just can't understand what happened to simunovic? 16/ 17 he was an absolute boss! now he's 3rd-4th choice!
18 Aug 2018 20:11:12
It could be physiological as he is extremely injury prone, can't play on plastic pitches etc so not surprised if his number one priority is looking after himself.
18 Aug 2018 21:36:00
I wonder has he still a problem with artifical pitches .
I think he has a major problem showing any emotions, he never seems to smile or frown.
18 Aug 2018 18:30:27
What about the tackle on Scott Brown today? It was an absolute shocker and straight Red Card. I honestly believe our Captain is going to get a bad one this season. Some of the opposition players are going out their way to get him and make a name for themselves.
There was a few challenges last season on Broony yet I can only remember the Red Card given to the Aberdeen player.
I really hope I'm wrong but far too many tackles are going unpunished.
18 Aug 2018 19:18:12
As long as honest mistake merchants and cheats like Thomson and Beaton allow this thuggery Brown or any other target in hoops is in danger of serious injury.
18 Aug 2018 19:39:53
There has undoubtedly been a concerted effort to take Broon out as itās the one position we have no natural replacement for and which would potentially do the greatest damage to our pursuit of a treble treble. There has been absolutely no protection from referees either last season or this which makes them complicit in the objective. Itās time Brendan, Peter Lawell and Celtic to speak out.
18 Aug 2018 21:38:54
C Levien got away with a terrible remark last season, about Brown who seems to be fair game for the thug in the opposing Scottish teams .
Of course refs do not protect him.
18 Aug 2018 18:08:30
Press now asking who BR was talking about given his comment 'that some people will do their best to dismantle his relationship with the board'. Are they having a laugh with calls for him to name names? PS: My nomination for the manager of the day is Neil McCann.
18 Aug 2018 21:42:09
My nomination for first manager to be sacked this season is Neil McCann.
18 Aug 2018 17:15:49
It's all very well Brendan willing to give boyata another chance, for me from a fans point of view he can do one. He has let our manager, coaching staff, fans, and more importantly his fellow professionals down big time and I'd much rather take my chances with the dodgy defence that we have rather than put him back in for these Europa games. That guy clearly wants out, refuses to play when fit According to Brendan and clearly has no interest or intentions of staying and signing a new deal. For me he's done at Celtic. this is boyata we're talking about here not VVD.
18 Aug 2018 17:29:00
We need someone who can defend.
18 Aug 2018 17:41:18
Will be finished with Rodgers if he plays Boyata again. I put Boyata in the same bracket as Viduka.
18 Aug 2018 17:44:35
Garry. I don't agree. I think the manager should put out the strongest team he can and if Boyata's attitude is spot on then we should use him whist he is on our books.
I've no doubt he should and will be sold, but if a replacement hasn't been signed then we have to use what is available to us.
The fact that Boyata didn't play against AEK didn't make me feel any better about going out, and I think that I would rather qualify for the Europa league with Boyata playing, than playing a weaker team and going out.
I accept I am probably in a minority of one over this.
18 Aug 2018 17:50:20
Agree 100% Garry. Not only did he refuse to play he then lied about by claiming to be injured which BR quickly shot down. As far as Iām concerned heās done at our club. Anyone who refuses to pull on those famous green and white hoops is fit to wear the jersey anyway.
18 Aug 2018 17:58:04
Got to agree about getting shot of any disruptive and damaging individuals - whoever they think they are. Only last season he was costing goals left right and centre and only our forward players saved his ineptitude. BR has shown him tremendous loyalty and faith, for some reason - and he repays him with virtually going on strike. Maybe the manager is only feeding the press bull crap, knowing full well he will be out the door soon?
18 Aug 2018 18:16:44
If the manager deems it necessary to play boyata then I think he has earned the right for the fans to trust him.
18 Aug 2018 18:22:54
We donāt have an alternative. By not buying any defenders he has to play even though heās a feckin rat. Thanks once again Peter.
18 Aug 2018 19:07:29
Kev83
Disagree Rodgers was brought up a Tim. He knows the fans are faithful but won't except someone refusing to pull the Celtic Jersey on. Boyata is finished at Celtic my only hope it's all spin to move him on.
18 Aug 2018 20:00:57
Gerryc, I totally respect you opinion but letās remember Brendan and Celtic needed boyata in Greece and according to Brendan boyatas bull s**t about being injured was nonsense. That being the case there is no place ever for him in our team. What made it equally worse was that ajer was suspended so our need was greater. Boyata is a disgrace and I think Brendan can expect or should I say boyata should expect nothing short of a frosty reception from the majority of fans if he wears the hoops again. Big Hartson was right today, boyata shouldnāt have had a choice, he shouldāve been told to get on that plane to Greece. Celtic pay his wage on a contract he was happy to sign, and for me by refusing to go he shouldāve been suspended and fined the maximum he possibly couldāve been.
18 Aug 2018 20:54:39
Garry I don't disagree with anything you say. The Ideal outcome would be to get a decent replacement in, sell Boyata and move on.
My point though is if we don't sign anyone then Boyata apologises and makes himself available, should we play a weaker team and risk elimination from the Europa league? . I'm not sure we should.
After saying all that, I would be astounded if Boyata played on Thursday. I would have thought behind the scenes they will be trying to sell him and bring in someone as soon as possible.
18 Aug 2018 21:40:23
Gerryc, Celtic took the risk with our defence. We new boyata ( before his carry on) was at the World Cup, same with lustig. Our defence has been a cause for concern for a few years now Iād suggest especially on a European level. We shouldāve brought in a centre half anyway, there was no guarantees boyata wouldāve signed a new deal, Brendan clearly doesnāt fancy big jozo which leaves us with young hendry and ajer ( not to mention the non existent comper. For me boyata doesnāt pick and chose his games and by allowing him to come back into the fold is playing a risky game and doesnāt show a good example to the rest of the squad. What message does it send out to the rest of the squad?
18 Aug 2018 21:44:06
B R is here 2 yrs . 6 mths ago he said he couldn't be happier with Board D D and P L who got him all his targets including 2 centre halves, he was really happy . Yet now he is talking about playing a c b who doesn't want to be with us.
18 Aug 2018 22:00:11
He should never get near the team again. If rather play a boys club player than him. Absolute disgrace.
19 Aug 2018 11:32:19
Agreed get Boyata out!
19 Aug 2018 11:34:29
To me Brendan has made an absolute balls up of this and for the first time since he came in Iām doubting his decision! Boyata in my eyes is done and there will be no forgiveness or 2nd chances! The guy is a 2nd rate player and an even worse man judging by his actions!
His agent has said he wonāt be signing a new deal and heāll sign a pre contract as soon as January comes! Heās lied about being injured and refused to play in our most vital game of the season so far. if Rodgers is serious about playing him again then I will not back this player! And donāt give me the back your team at all costs pish either!
This donkey, and thatās exactly what this guy is! A piss poor defender who thinks heās paolo Maldini. if this donkey thinks he can stroll back on that park as if nothingās happened then he couldnāt be more wrong! The first mistake he makes, and we all know we wonāt wait long for that he will be hounded! Brendan has handled this whole thing so poorly, and hasnāt covered himself in glory with his constant bumming up of this diddy!
Sorry for the rant guys but Iām disgusted with this, and along with the lack of transfers And CL exit it puts such a downer on things!
19 Aug 2018 11:36:49
If he plays in europe and we keep a clean sheet then the manager is right Happy hoopy.
18 Aug 2018 17:01:48
What's this about Boyata may play Thursday sounds like he's going nowhere and we are not getting any new players in?
18 Aug 2018 17:29:49
We may get a loan but that's about it.
18 Aug 2018 18:27:10
Play Boyata and Lawell in central defense and take bets who gets the most abuse ha ha.
18 Aug 2018 16:17:17
Good to see us back to winning ways and an interesting interview by Brendan Rodgers.
He maybe realises the once comfy relationship he had with the spiv hacks has been shelved for now as they are all Gerards darlings at the moment. The worm will turn soon enough pressure will be applied over the next 2 weeks.
HH.
18 Aug 2018 18:19:51
Rogers is a Celtic fan, so he knows the press are Sevco lovers, always have been. The interesting thing is he told the truth about a mostly poor performance. We looked crap for 75 minutes and the players need to hear that. Also he seemed resigned to the tin remaining sealed. Although to be fair to him heās not alone on that score. It will be a last day scramble for a third rate player for washers as is the Lawell way. And if thatās the best he is going to do weāre better off with nobody. Feckin shambles. Sevco cannot believe their luck. We can, but they canāt. We knew it was on the cards eventually and PL delivered.
18 Aug 2018 16:13:18
Today I've eaten a few wee crumbs of humble pie with regards to Gamboa. I slated him during the WC as a guy who has a few good games every 4 years and then disappears. His past 2 or 3 performances have been very impressive to the point I reckon we would still be in the CL had he played instead of Lustig. He's still got a good way to go if I'm going to eat the entire pie but I hope he does! Honourable mention to SS also, thought he was excellent.
18 Aug 2018 16:50:52
Played well. But won't be here next season.
18 Aug 2018 16:54:35
Partick got at least 6 crosses in from the right in the first half alone. Thought he was better once Forrest came on.
Personally put him in the same bracket as Tavinear looks good going forward but defensively poor. Been a good defender is a RB/ LB first priority.
18 Aug 2018 21:48:52
Once Gambo is given licence to take up his starting position at around the half way line . With his and Forrest pace and Forrest guile in passing, no team will dare to attack us down their left wing as they need at least 3 watching Forrest and Gamboa.
19 Aug 2018 11:32:54
It adds a lot in an attacking sense that he goes beyond the right winger. Gets into better crossing positions than big Mika as he just can't get up and down. Gamboa has mistakes in him, but he's the in form right back so. in my opinion should continue to start.
18 Aug 2018 15:14:27
Totally dominant as expected today but took a while to turn total superiority into, almost the scoreline it merited - indeed it took a wee fright to jolt them into top gear.
Still think we need more pace, speed of pass and directness, but a lot of things were encouraging today considering the changes Gamboa came onto a great game in their half of the field but lacks height/ strength in defence and lost a few challenges. Izzy was like he'd never been away and gave the very influential Sinclair great support.
Griff and Moose did what they're paid for and Rogic who was in second gear for most of the game should have had more goals.
I still think we have defensive issues but if we can get back on song in front of goal and capitalise on all the possession we have every game - we can out score any opponent and that would do me fine until we get the defence stronger and settled. Great way to end a disappointing week and a wee timed 'clamp' to detractors and Huns.
18 Aug 2018 14:12:33
THATS THE CELTIC WE KNOW! this is a turning point today! WELL DONE GAMBOA, OUR NEW RB!, bring on the huns, excellent.
18 Aug 2018 14:44:18
Excellent going forward today Brendan but still major question mark over Gamboa defensively for me. Just heard BR interview the impartial Scottish media are desperate to manufacture a problem between him and the board.
18 Aug 2018 14:45:39
Rogers or I donāt agree with you. Too slow, Hendry again a nightmare. Only after they scored in the 75th minute did we start to move the ball quickly. Before that it was turgid. Last 15 minutes ok, first 75 looked sluggish.
Two great goals doesnāt hide the fact that for most of the game against a weakened Jags was nowhere near how we need to play.
We cannot play Hendry away on Thursday, same for Lustig. Gamboa needs to play.
18 Aug 2018 14:50:24
That's what I heard to JFP (Y)
18 Aug 2018 15:16:24
Magic why are you picking Hendry out when big ajer was just as bad and was more at fault for the goal?
18 Aug 2018 15:48:23
We'll struggle all season if that's going to be our partnership with jozo can't keep clean sheets.
18 Aug 2018 15:55:18
They way I see it we have 5 centre halves and not one of the is good enough imo.
18 Aug 2018 16:30:07
Hendry is the worst defender I seen wearing the hoops in a long time. Letās not mess about, we are powder puff in defence.
18 Aug 2018 17:08:42
It's been glaringly obvious for a while we need a leader and organiser with presence and experience to help one of these young players become better. Simunovic seems to have lost interest and has went backwards, becoming a liability, Hendry makes wrong decisions and dithers on the ball while Ajer could be as good a defender as he was midfielder if he was mentored by a guy like Rieper for argument sake and there must be decent Scandinavian stoppers out there we can afford?
18 Aug 2018 17:30:52
Hendry deserves to be singled out he was honking. He MAY turn in to a half decent CB in a few years time but can't see him being anything more than a squad player at best for us. I can't remember sitting watching and thinking he had a really good performance. With the money pocketed since BR arrived is Hendry the best we can afford?
18 Aug 2018 17:43:19
Iām picking Hendry out because heās a bombscare. He didnāt even stuck a foot out. He got caught again thinking heās Beckenbaur that he just managed to get himself out of. Iām with Sutton, he needs to give the ball to the players who can actually play without causing mayhem.
He shouldnāt be on the park, he should never have been signed and thatās why I picked him out. Heās awful. Truly awful and at nearly 24 is too old to get the heās still young and learning rubbish.
We need to get shot of the defensive dross and he is in that category. Heās had chances and every game he makes a potential game losing feck up. Had enough of the patience game. We are rubbish defensively and he contributes the most toward that. Ajer? Heās not the real deal either, but better than Hendry and five years younger.
I canāt believe we will go into the qualifier for the wee tourney with him maybe in there. Boyata if fit should play as going out is a real possibility with our defence that canāt defend. Lustig is also done and Gamboa needs to play. Rogers seemed resigned to getting feck all new signings. So Boyata it is.
18 Aug 2018 20:26:57
I actually think I would pick Oliver Tebley over Hendry, thatās how bad the guy is!
18 Aug 2018 20:49:17
Going with izzys performance today I would be happy with him at left back if teirney is fit I would have him in at cb with ajer until we sort out the defence.
19 Aug 2018 11:23:38
Fair play to Gamboaš.
19 Aug 2018 11:25:41
Gamboas best game in the hoops. He should be given a run of games as he's a lot quicker and a better passer of the ball than Lustig. Izzy is ideal cover for KT. We got a bit sloppy for Particks equaliser but kicked once& won comfortably.
18 Aug 2018 13:40:33
What is it with Scottish football?
Naismith for Hearts now Storer for the jags, wee neds the pair of them!
18 Aug 2018 12:57:23
Sinclair seems to have a lot more room to play out wide today because Izzy is sitting back and not bombing forward like Teirney does.
18 Aug 2018 13:22:52
I like izzy I really do.
18 Aug 2018 13:30:39
I ain't his biggest fan but he will do a job when called upon.
Played some lovely balls up the line In the 1st half.
18 Aug 2018 13:32:34
Sorry blackhill bhoy but that's exactly what he's here for. To cover Teirney incass of injury or needing rest.
18 Aug 2018 13:36:34
A great 2nd debut by Izzy has really given dinky a boost, unfortunately not having same effect on other wing due to inexperience - but Johnston looks good. Only dissppointment first half is score and need more from Rogic with all this possession.
18 Aug 2018 16:15:06
Need to disagree dennybhoy about Johnstone. Though he was too greedy and his decision making was poor and that's me being kind to him! I stated after watching him previous, he was getting in griffs way and hoped he would make better decisions with experience. But again today there was chances to play in players notabley griff who was in a better position but went for glory .
18 Aug 2018 17:33:40
Agree with Delbhoy, I don't think Johnston would be in Griffs good books today. Could've set him up no end but went alone. Looks a player though and the decision making will come with experience.
18 Aug 2018 18:07:05
Sincy looked as if heās getting his mojo back. Johnson will never be s first team pick for me. Heās too skinny and too greedy. Every time he was in close contact with somebody who weighed more than six stone he was brushed aside. He has technical ability, but in todayās game thatās not enough and heās not got enough to make it with us. He will go out on loan either now or January before moving on to Hibs or Kilmarnock of this world. The Academy is producing nothing of real quality. All of the xurrrnt crop arenāt good enough and anybody kidding themselves they are needs a reality check. Think how bad the defenders are in the academy if they canāt get a game in front of our current defenders. Jesus H they must be awful.
Morgan is twice the player Johnson is and I look forward to getting him back from his operation to give a bit of competition for the wide berths.
19 Aug 2018 11:24:01
Move KT into CB with Izzy at LB, surely has to be a better option than Hendry and Ajer as they two will never be good enough!
18 Aug 2018 12:30:16
Absolutley chuffed to bits seeing izzy in the famous hoops again! hope bain can make a claim for 1st gk, mon the hops ;)
18 Aug 2018 13:09:52
Definitely brendan, love the guy. Mon the hops š š».
18 Aug 2018 13:25:42
This might sound daft but izzy isn't here to give KT a rest honestly love izzy great player.
18 Aug 2018 13:38:29
Sorry blackhill bhoy but that's exactly what he's here for. To cover Teirney incass of injury or needing rest.
18 Aug 2018 12:01:01
Not been a massive fan of his but it's time to give gamboa a run and not just a one off game.
18 Aug 2018 15:07:46
Kev I felt Izzy and Gamboa played well today good performance by both.
Like you said though Izzy here to support KT when he needs rested or injured.
Gamboa you could see his confidence growing as game went on. He must play infront of Lustig.
Sinky looking good again and Rogic another good performance.
18 Aug 2018 16:05:31
Gamboa was great and should definitely get a run
Izzy is a safe signing in my eyes
Did sinky play better because he had a lot more room because he didn't need to make space for Teirney?
Rogic done ok but still isn't grabbing games by scuff of the neck and controlling them the way he should.
18 Aug 2018 11:43:11
With the last two results, this is a brave team selection from Brendan . No second chance in cup games and everyone will be looking at us waiting for us to slip up again. c'mon celts, get back on form . Win today then settle down and push on to get ready to put the people back in their box.
18 Aug 2018 11:35:23
So Izzy, Gamboa, Johnston and Sinclair will be on the flanks today. Hopefully they can provide Griffiths with a handful of goals today and give the team a boost.
18 Aug 2018 11:18:44
Just looking through a list of free agents and Diego Reyes caught my eye, played for Porto in champs league and a couple of seasons in la liga, 53 caps for Mexico. Maybe worth looking or getting him on trial?
18 Aug 2018 16:00:35
Saw him myself haven't seen him play but 50 odd caps for Mexico so must have good quality I also saw Pogba's older brother (27) left sided CB is free too.
18 Aug 2018 17:53:22
Is that the brother that got knocked back from a German team for being too fat, or the other one?
18 Aug 2018 17:53:55
As for Reyes, he was also linked to some EPL teams during the summer.
18 Aug 2018 20:52:49
Did pogbas brother not play for Partick or someone like that. Miby am thinking of someone else.
18 Aug 2018 03:15:51
Don't know if any of you agree.
My feelings are that Champions league qualification along with the monkey on our shoulder excuse the pun of 10 in a row is causong anxiety now its so close preparing properly for a season now its a must going for 8 in a row.
The world cup screwed us up and we were not even there the rubbish we get in the media about our players are worth this and that. Every player we have is getting punted right now or wants out.
Setting champions league qualification for what amounts to a quarter of a league seasons fixtures over a few weeks, just to get into the group's. It's crazy.
We will come good in the Europa league as we are a good side but it's sad large corporations are wrecking clubs chances of building decent sides all over Europe.
Man City seem to own every player linked to us at the moment but England's elite they have sold their souls time will tell.
Our turnover and wage structure in any other league in Europe would get us straight into the group's but we have to increase what we pay as the the vultures are watching in England.
Good luck to John Mcginn getting around 30k a week that's why he's not with us the days of paying 3-4 million then paying them 15-20K a week have cought up with us if we want to look like a Epl side with a top class gaffer stadium with all the glitz and bull shi$ then pay up
I say keep the faith, and principles of wee Fergus it's kept us in decent nick this century.
History dictates that bubbles burst balloons burst and even the Blue Baw heeds went burst.
HH back to winning ways in this afternoon.
18 Aug 2018 10:08:53
Why would out turnover and wage structure get us into the groups?
18 Aug 2018 13:48:49
Why would it not? do Belgian, Dutch, Romanian, swiss and Greek clubs with half our revenue regularly gain access to Europe's top tournaments.
Reason being they have access to a wider market we are dictated to by English rules salary scales being part of this wonderful island run by Murdoch's sky Chinese and Russian backed corporations who are paying anyone with a pair of football boots 50k a week. Not rocket science is it.
18 Aug 2018 17:31:58
Rubbish.