Celtic Banter Archive August 18 2020

18 Aug 2020 21:46:29
Great win I think the lads dead on there feet. 10;days without a game.

Elhamed brilliant problem area solved.
I want frimpong to take forests roll at least try it out. Forrest needs competition

Moi man of the match he was more in the middle with a free role.

Lenny could have made subs around 60 min mark but he knows best.

Julien still clumsy and messing around in the panalty box putting pressure on goalie and defence.

All in all pass marks for everyone but we need Moi and elhamed to stay injury free all season.

18 Aug 2020 22:05:20
That must have been the easiest European opponents since I went to The FC Kokkolla game and we could have had 9 again easily.
Having said that; we played at a terrific tempo in the first half, great inter-passing and movement, although maybe tried to walk it in rather than shoot more at a nervy goalie.
El Hamed, Moi, Broony (for his hour) and Barkas - who had to act smart-ish a few times due to defensive lapses, were all excellent.
I also thought he would have made changes at HT or just after, with the tie over, but he does seem to like the 60+ min changes.
Ntcham was majestic for his half hour or so and it would be a shame to lose him as he has qualities others do not have.
The lack of match-continuity did show in the second half at times but we still managed to control the game and score three more.
Got to be happy with that tonight, but we need to make full use of the squad with these 5 subs allowance to help avoid injuries?

19 Aug 2020 12:12:18
I was at the Kokkolla game as well Celtic_mad. Think that was big Roy's home European debut at 16 years of age. Can remember Paul Wilson having a stormer that night.

18 Aug 2020 19:34:10
Peter sign Duffy and McLean from Free Derry and I will no longer grudge my families £2k commitment to Celtic or the fact that we've paid that only to to watch us on the wan feckn telly. after 4 months of no wages. I bet you were paid. A club like no other. prove it Peter.

18 Aug 2020 22:23:45
Mcclean is pish though.

18 Aug 2020 22:42:33
Quality over commitment any day of the week quality allways shines through.

19 Aug 2020 11:24:56
JFP1888, £2000 is a huge amount to pay out agreed. If you didn't want to and keep that money for something else, you could and should have. Peter Lawell is not interested in your views so get used to it and don't spend money that you begrudge. You will feel lot happier in life.

18 Aug 2020 18:42:26
Interesting team selection. Players who have been in poor form like Christie and Broony retain their spot while Frimpong and Ajer drop out.

18 Aug 2020 19:42:18
That's usual for Lennon, just go back to his first stint as manager to see that he would never drop his pals no matter how bad they played.

18 Aug 2020 22:12:46
To be fair; Broony was outstanding - even tho the opposition was amateur. However, I do think NL is very reluctant to drop his favourites or indeed make changes early-doors when required and this happened at Killie and will happen again, if he doesn't learn?

19 Aug 2020 14:35:01
Jonbhoy71. I doubt if NL picks his pals to play . It’s more likely he picks the players he trusts best to get result for him. These may be different than what u think . He doesn’t risk his reputation and job by playing his pals.

18 Aug 2020 18:11:05
This might seem like a daft question, but do away goals still count in the one legged qualifiers?

18 Aug 2020 18:17:11
That's a great question that I've heard nothing about since they decided on this format. Possibly it would still be a factor if the game ends in a draw?

18 Aug 2020 18:25:30
I’m sure it’s extra time and penalties and will be played to a finish tonight.

18 Aug 2020 18:29:21
No away goals don't count until the playoff game. As they are all one off games till then.

18 Aug 2020 19:16:09
I get that they are one off playofff games, but Celtic have the advantage of playing at home so it would make sense that the away team has the advantage of the away goals rule.

18 Aug 2020 19:19:38
That is just the luck of the draw gbhoy.

19 Aug 2020 01:15:03
Hasn't playing at home got to do with being seeded in the draw?

18 Aug 2020 15:12:03
Is ajer out tonight?

18 Aug 2020 18:31:52
Bitton in for Ajer keV.

18 Aug 2020 18:56:06
How did you know that Kev, so early?

18 Aug 2020 14:04:18
Barkas

Elhamed
Ajer
Jullien

Forrest

Mc Gregor
Ntcham
Christie

Taylor

Mio
Edouard.

18 Aug 2020 15:10:52
Don't think there's any doubt brown will start rich.

18 Aug 2020 08:42:37
Could Lennon be temped to go with a three at the back tonight

Barkas

Elhamed
Ajer
Jullien

Forrest
McGregor
Ntcham
Christie
Taylor

Mio
Edouard.

18 Aug 2020 09:03:21
That looks a good starting 11.I would give Kamalyia and Dembele a run out after 60 mins and use the other 3 subs when he wants providing no injury scares.
I think Lenny really missed a trick against Killie by not using the subs better as we have the strongest squad and it must be a huge advantage against teams of this calibre.

18 Aug 2020 10:21:55
For some reason he always waits until at least 63 minutes to make tactical substitutions and with five now available, it gives us every opportunity to alter things earlier, still keeping some in reserve?
That would be a very good team and I'd love Ntcham to start; but I think he will play Broony and probably Frimpong as per usual.

18 Aug 2020 11:40:26
I really like the way Frimpong goes forward but it seems to lessen the impact Forrest has on games. Elhamed is a better defender in my view so I would rather play him and let Forrest do the attacking.
I think in the long run we would be stronger defensively although hopefully it won't matter too much tonight.

18 Aug 2020 12:20:08
Bit presumptuous to think we can throw on the young ones after an hour think ad wait to see how the game goes.

18 Aug 2020 13:00:39
Think they might be dangerous opponents, this isn't a normal home game, without a crowd, it depends on what team can keep their motivation and concentration, it is asking for trouble writing this team off.

18 Aug 2020 13:16:06
I think ajeti and eddy will start upfront together tonight.

18 Aug 2020 14:25:52
Marco he has already said they're not.

18 Aug 2020 14:44:13
I think our manager will stick with the same line up but Gerryc does make a good point about playing Elhamad and letting Forrest work his magic on the wing.
Instead of Forrest moving inside and making room for Frimpong on his outside.