Celtic Banter Archive September 20 2020

20 Sep 2020 20:38:47
I’m happy we are playing a 3-5-2 formation and I’m fine with the fact we will give away more chances to the opposition because I still feel Celtic will score more goals.
With the squad of players Lennon has at his disposal, I think Celtic have an advantage over all the other clubs especially with the 5 substitution rule.
But I don’t think he used the subs to our advantage yesterday.
With the way the game was finishing yesterday, I was certain when Lennon brought on Elyounoussi and Turnbull with only 5 minutes to go, we were going to change to a 4-2-3-1 and get more control and see out the game. Especially when it was our 5th substitution.
I thought he was putting Ajer right back, Bitton in the middle with Duffy and Elyounoussi, Turnbull and Forrest behind Klimala up top.
I just thought it was a strange decision by Lennon to put Elyounoussi up front with Klimala with 5 minutes to go.

20 Sep 2020 22:37:25
The guy has had more experiments than Marie Curie Buzz.

I'm losing my hair with all the head scratching of late.

21 Sep 2020 10:19:18
I am trying not to think of it Stubbs just stresses me out He should never be our permanent manager.

21 Sep 2020 13:57:23
I said at the time when he got the job permanently, that no matter what success N L bought to Celtic, regrettably there would be many who would claim to be Celtic supporters, who would pay more attention to their Rangers supporting fan and the Main Stream Scottish Media rather than the evidence of what NL has achieved as Celtic Manager and would want him replaced by someone who knows nothing about Scottish Football or else is a managerial weakling.

20 Sep 2020 18:43:00
Just doing my usual look through at scores etc on the live score app and noticed that omar elabdellaoui has signed for galatasaray. Checked transfer market site and he sign for free? At only 28 would of been a fantastic signing especially in the 3-5-2 formation. Hope everyone has had a great weekend 👍, HH.

20 Sep 2020 15:58:10
It looks like the manager has a problem with 3 double acts and trying to squeeze as many of the 6 players into a formation is what he is trying to do. Forrest or Ping-Pong? Christie or Nchamp? Eddie or Ajeti or both? Personally I believe he can fix the Nchamp/ Christie dilemma by resting his captain and playing both. The striker conundrum is easily solved by a 352 formation which makes sense, getting 2 of our best players on the pitch together. Forrest/ pingpong is more difficult and I think he should just play the form player with the other keeping him on his toes. That doesn't bring into play the LWB issue and that has to be resolved by buying someone as its the only position we don't have covered. I don't think Taylor is bad wee player at left back but he is never a wing back and we simply don't have one as playing Forest there is just square pegs in round holes and against decent opposition will be exploited. Up to PL to get the finger out and fill that position and for Lennon to step up to the plate and start making some big decisions. IE dropping Brown and seeing how we play. IMO we will be a far more dynamic team.

20 Sep 2020 17:01:35
I agree with your post. As much as I love Brown, Lennon needs to give Ntcham more consistent playing time. Also, Taylor is definitely not a wing back, and he looks quite uncomfortable as times. In my opinion, it is now time to start the respectful phasing out of Scott Brown in the center of midfield. We have young promising talents that need a chance to flourish.

20 Sep 2020 22:04:43
I've not seen ping pong yet, is he any good?

20 Sep 2020 15:30:09
Genuine query to gauge people's thoughts

Ps, thought ajeti looked really good yesterday in spells

3 questions

Do you think we will see Griff again in a Celtic starting line up?
Does a fit Griff get in to 1st eleven?
Would you like to see Griff back in the team or at least around the 1st team squad?

20 Sep 2020 15:36:11
It's an overall no from me. Lubi. No point going back over old ground. Talent's one thing but not enough on its own.

20 Sep 2020 15:44:47
Lubo, you may be aware I asked a similar question the other week about LG. My gut feeling is that his days at Celtic Park are numbered. He has a few factors blocking his path to the first team;- personal issues/ lifestyle choices, fitness issues and 3 players in the queue in front of him. Time will tell.

20 Sep 2020 15:53:48
Lubo a definite yes from me a natural goalscorer dead ball expert, Duffy would relish his crosses from corner kicks I can’t understand fans not wanting him in the team.

20 Sep 2020 15:55:48
Unfortunately lubo the position giffs is in is all of his own making. We needed him this season for Europe and the guy comes back over weight and unfit. Celtic have backed him all the way but the lad just doesn't seem to learn. I think a lot of fans have lost faith with the guy and who could blame anyone. The lad needs to get his head and life in order big time. As for Celtic l can't see how he comes back in unless we have a list of our C. F. out injuried.

20 Sep 2020 15:56:10
Even when he came back and scored in the latter stages of the 9-in-a-row, there were signs he was never going regain his 40 goal vintage best challenge and injury apart, his discipline is still very suspect.
A lot may depend on Eddy staying; but with Ajeti, Klimala and Elyounnoussi in front of him at present, he is not even on the bench.
Maybe a loan-move to Hibs or similar would work for both parties?

20 Sep 2020 15:57:33
If we desparately needed a goal I'd be much more confident in Griffiths scoring than Klimala. The dilemma is, what message does it send to the guy who's worked his backside off during lockdown if he misses out to the guy who was publicly criticised by the gaffer for not pulling his weight?

20 Sep 2020 15:57:42
Griffiths is the best finisher we have. His dead ball qualities are second to none and a definite miss. If he gets his finger out and hits form then it will be hard for Lennon not to select him👍.

20 Sep 2020 16:04:22
I actually think if he is fit he is our third choice striker. If as hoped he finally starts playing Eddie and Ajeti together (hopefully Eddie has had a nice we rest and is ready to join us again) then he is first onto the pitch if one of the other pair gets injured or is playing crap. I don't think he can be far away now as the Polish lad just doesn't cut the mustard for me. It would be interesting to see a fit LG and Ajeti playing up to together. It could potentially be a lethal combo. stokes and Hooper im thinking!

20 Sep 2020 16:16:40
Griff will come back we can play upto 5 subs so squad at moment until either new contract for Eddy is signed or 5th of Oct comes and goes and we still have Eddy i would not be getting rid of griff just yet till Jan at least just in case Eddy does go.

20 Sep 2020 16:32:55
He is a squad man. don't think we can say he is best finisher. Early days but ajeti looks like an unbelievable finisher. He would be third choice for me.

20 Sep 2020 18:53:50
He would be 3rd choice I think. Klimala has worked hard but think if I was looking for one of the 2 to come on and nick a late winner I'd bet on Griffiths.

20 Sep 2020 14:06:49
For me neither our claim nor the penalty that was given were actually penalties.

20 Sep 2020 14:37:55
Where hand was in the air it was a pen and ours was to imo the ball is going towards the goal and stops because of his hand or arm both unintentional but pens.

20 Sep 2020 14:45:36
Theirs was a penalty
Ours wasnt a penalty

They got a penalty
We didn't

Funny that.

20 Sep 2020 15:12:08
Lubo
You are correct about the penalties.
But Paul Hanlon only received a yellow card for his challenge across Hagi today.
It was a very similar challenge to what Douglas Ross Red, Red, Red gave against Jozo when Morelos went down.

20 Sep 2020 15:32:37
Buzz, that was a LONG time ago . I dig out the VHS video recorder and check back

Apparently, ross didn't say or shoot red red red . he said REF REF REF .

Its in his book . true blue . from. touchline to frontline politics.

20 Sep 2020 11:27:27
I see Robertson set up what was eventually Gillinghams winner against Wigan yesterday. Hoping this loan spell does wonders for the boy like it done with Christie and McGregor and he comes back ready to kick on.

20 Sep 2020 14:19:27
It can only be good for him and the club to develop his skills in a competitive league. Really hope he makes the breakthrough after this?

20 Sep 2020 14:50:50
Some forget that Callum did the notts county thing

I think it was his speeding offense or drink driving that saw him turn a corner

Hopefully here for the 10 and then he can see how he measures up down south with a leicester or Everton etc.

20 Sep 2020 08:53:24
Apparently we've got a psychologist on board now to emotionally massage the players.
Apparently we aren't playing as well as we can because there are no fans watching.
Am I the only one to notice that all other teams seem to be playing under the same circumstances?
Against St. Mirren and Livingston we have looked flippin shocking. Yes we got 2 wins but we won't when we play the better sides. At the moment Hibs and the Sheep as well as the Sevs would seriously fancy their chances against us. HH.

20 Sep 2020 10:04:15
He’s not got a settled team or formation Ajer is never a centre half and Taylor is a Kilmarnock player in a Celtic top brown has to sit out and get Christie McGregor and Turnbull in that midfield with Ajeti and Eddie up front he can make any excuse he wants but it’s the same for every team.

20 Sep 2020 10:44:38
To be fair the wee teams are used to very little atmosphere and this situation helps them when they come to play us - particularly when Celtic are struggling to find their best team, formation and form - while part of the reason players join Celtic is to perform in front of 60,000 at Celtic Park (especially in big games) .
I'm not saying it's an excuse for the performances (which have still put us top of the league btw) , but it's a factor in motivation and even attitude, when every game seems like a training exercise?

20 Sep 2020 02:44:10
Edouard not being able to start after he claimed to be tired Lennon saying that we have a plan in case Edouard goes that would be the biggest kept secret so much so that there will be no one waiting in the wings haha.

20 Sep 2020 14:08:35
Big, strong rumour out here. I accept may be wrong but Eddie off to the Arsenal.