Celtic Banter Archive December 23 2020

23 Dec 2020 21:24:34
What a difference that quick forward pass from soro out of midfield makes . and with turnbull always looking to turn to goal when he picks it up stops all that side to side crab football we where seeing now if all the rest in all departments could follow suit.

24 Dec 2020 11:25:33
Turnbull and Soro are showing up well every time they play. Seeing as we have been so disjointed all season they need to be included in every game because they do make a massive difference. If that means other so called 'big names' have to sit it out then so be it. Both these lads are showing the difference between interested players and those who can't be bothered. HH.

23 Dec 2020 20:07:32
We'll take the 3 points but we aren't finishing teams off great goal by the griff soro excellent again ajer did well. On a negative that 3 mill pitch isn t helping us it's a disgrace.

23 Dec 2020 20:29:49
I hope they kept the receipt, can't remember ever seeing the new pitch look good 2games in a row. The old 100% grass pitch was much better, consistently.

23 Dec 2020 17:06:25
Does anyone know a good stream for tonight? Hail hail.

23 Dec 2020 17:13:01
Normally hesgoal. com is good sparky.

23 Dec 2020 17:33:08
Thanks TER just tried that one and it won’t seem to load, but will persist as I really think tonight will be a good night for us 👍.

{Ed007's Note - It won't start until nearer kick-off time.}

23 Dec 2020 17:38:41
Ok thanks pal 👍.

{Ed007's Note - No probs.}

23 Dec 2020 23:21:42
next time use FBStreams. eu its a lot more reliable than hesgoal.

23 Dec 2020 13:09:06
Cmon the hoops all guns blazing we need to be a well oiled machine no slacking in about it make us proud bhoys 🍀🍀🍀hh.

23 Dec 2020 10:14:29
Hazard
Aajer. Julien Bitton laxalt
Soro
Christie. Turnbull. Mcgregor
Eddie. Griff

Torn between hazard/ barkas I know hazard young at start of career But few wobbly moments Sunday. We need top level keeper now . I don't think we would have spent money on whim for barkas he Greek international he has to come good. Maybe not settling? Soro patrolling front back 4.who positioned tad deeper than usual Shouldn't get caught counter so easily 3/ 4 defenders six foot plus and shouldn't be losing headers coming into box Between remaining 5 there's creativity and goals with Eddie getting griff up top with him And aajer laxalt joining flanks when feesible.

23 Dec 2020 11:57:37
P73 Barkas was scouted for long enough and I believe we have a goalkeeping coach whose opinion I’d like to think was canvassed? We paid good money too.

Communication? Language? He certainly didn’t look vocal enough for me but in fairness he has had the keystone cops playing in front of him at centre half.

23 Dec 2020 12:59:12
@jfp1888. It's a tricky one. Stick or twist. Greeks all about strong defence. He looks as if turned up in wrong movie at times but your not getting caps for Greece if not real deal I wouldn't have Forster anywhere near us as his indecision led to barkas and current situation. Anyone think Martin Boyle worth a punt? He fit now. Knows league and is ideal backup to jamesey who we have sorely missed on right But for the here and now I reckon he worth a punt. Probs 1 million?

23 Dec 2020 14:56:33
Lads l don't think hazard has done too bad. One he has only played 3 senior games and won all three. Yes one on pens. And secondly look at What s in front of him in regards of a defence. Think the lad deserved a chance. All the rest were given there's.

23 Dec 2020 15:48:34
Why laxalt . I've never seen a more average player getting raved about . the guy is the epitome of flattering to deceive. Taylor is the better of the two.

23 Dec 2020 15:57:02
Barkas has been learning english so he can communicate with the Defence. The way the defence has been playing it looks like they are all short of confidence. Were not going to write off a keeper we paid millions for. Hopefully Stevie Woods gets the best out of him. Fans are to quick to judge players after a few bad games and want them out the door.

23 Dec 2020 16:37:16
Taylor is chronic.

23 Dec 2020 16:51:08
Its not communication that's letting Barkas down its his ability to keep the ball out the net. His shot stopping which has nowt to do with communication, has been very poor.

23 Dec 2020 09:46:03
Hopefully that is the team back on track and confidence restored after our history making cup win.
Only thing that still worries me going forward is the team's fitness, we all saw on Sunday in extra time a lot of our players were almost out on their feet and others like Brown, Duffy, Ajer all admitted after to muscle strains, that is caused by poor fitness levels, at least under Rodgers our players could play 120 minutes and STILL be running at final whistle, Lennon does not seem to place a lot on this side of the game, despite telling players like Griffiths" to "get fitter" but THAT is the manager's job to have players in best fitness thay can be in.

23 Dec 2020 12:30:43
If as Lennon says the pressure of the quadruple treble was taking it's toll, then fair enough we should see an unshackled, free-flowing Celtic take the SPL by storm. Just stringing some wins together would be good enough for me right now.
I agree we have faded in many games this season - even after an hour or so - but at the same time I think our players should know the stamina and energy levels required to play for Celtic by now and perhaps should work on their own fitness to a certain extent; or do they all have to be treated like moody kids on 'bath-night'?
If the management team don't apply proper standards, then they are at fault as well and don't get me started on timing of substitutions.