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02 Aug 2016 22:43:33
Is tomorrow's game on season ticket I didn't think it was but was told it is . I think they are at the wind up .
02 Aug 2016 23:17:35
No buddy it's not.22 quid a ticket. just the first game against the imps on the ticket.
02 Aug 2016 22:29:04
I can see efe ambrose being picked tomarrow fs hope i'm wrong.
03 Aug 2016 00:56:33
I agree, I believe 100% that Ambrose will start. I feel there is always a goal coming for the opposite team when Ambrose and Gordon start their S***e.
02 Aug 2016 22:20:46
Big result in Dublin where Dundalk defeated Bate 2-0 to win 2-1 on aggregate and qualify for Champions League play off round If we could win through tomorrow night we could draw Dundalk in the next round.
02 Aug 2016 23:02:06
I don't know a lot about Bate but I'm sure that's the mob a lot of fans they were saying they specifically wanted to avoid! Great result for Dundalk regardless and what a great tie that would be if we do the job tomorrow night.
03 Aug 2016 01:36:46
3-0 Dundalk.
02 Aug 2016 22:18:13
What a result for Dundalk tonite by the way! Brilliant result against a good team! Saying that I'd bite your hand off to get Dundalk in the next round! lol.
02 Aug 2016 22:41:35
great result for dundalk beav81, i was just commenting earlier hoping to avoid bate in the draw, then dundalk take them out like that.
every team left in the draw is capable of beating each other.
bhoys better be on it tomorrow night!
02 Aug 2016 23:25:06
Really good result for them mate! Sure bate have been in the CL groups the past few years! 3-0 is a cracking score! Out of the possible teams we could get I would take Dundalk! But this is assuming we turn up tomorrow and do our jobs properly!
03 Aug 2016 06:19:58
If we get through I'd like to avoid them. I still have flashbacks of the night in Oriel Park in 1979. European Cup, we had won the first leg 3-2 at home and drew 0-0 away. They threw everything at us and we were lucky to escape that night.
02 Aug 2016 22:10:52
Just looking at the scores in tonight's qualifiers what a result for dundalk 3 nil against bate Boris johnsonov.
02 Aug 2016 22:04:19
5-1 to the colts excellent game some really good players on show. Ajer shown up by Scottish / Irish youth Ralston, Maccart, Miller Nesbitt Hendrey and Aitchson all could develop into a great players.
02 Aug 2016 23:00:47
All young scots tonight apart from ajer.
02 Aug 2016 23:05:10
Thought ajer and Thompson had a very good unglamorous game holding and breaking g play allowing the front four to shone.
03 Aug 2016 05:22:14
where did ajer play lads, was it CB or his natural DM?
03 Aug 2016 08:42:53
def mid.
03 Aug 2016 10:17:24
cheers DRB.
02 Aug 2016 21:41:16
Really enjoyed that game tonight our under 20s have some cracking players! 5-1 the stand outs were- McCart, Ralston, Miller, Aitchision and man of the match Nesbitt!
CELTIC Under 20s v @AnnanAthleticFC: Doohan; Ralston, McCart, Wardrop, McIlduff; Ajer, Thomson; Nesbitt, Hendry, Miller; Aitchision. (LA)
02 Aug 2016 23:03:32
I'm surprised young Ajer played tonight, I guess he won't be playing tomorrow.
02 Aug 2016 20:31:11
Some good football getting played by the under 20s, joy to watch. 3-1 hopefully a few more goals to come.
02 Aug 2016 20:53:05
guys the work rate of the u 20 squad is great to see. I know BR is there and i'm sure they are all trying to impress, but the young bhoys are working hard .
02 Aug 2016 21:41:04
The work rate of the bhoys was terrific, non stop movement from start to finish. Very promising future some of these bhoys have in front of them.
02 Aug 2016 22:04:56
5-1 against a team sevco only beat 2-0.
02 Aug 2016 22:22:18
Under 20's won 5-1 against Annan . Was this the team that The Rangers first team beat 2-0.
02 Aug 2016 20:15:51
Aidan Nesbitt scored for u20s 1-1 now.
02 Aug 2016 20:13:26
Watching this under 20s game is better than watching the first team from last year. good to see Rodgers at the game aswell.
02 Aug 2016 19:21:43
great site ed first stop when stuck out on rigs for news keep up good work. Am i the only one who thinks it might be better to have a run in europa league this season and build our team under rodgers than get into cl and get trousered by most teams.
{Ed007's Note - Welcome to the site, Alan. I'm not too fussed what competition we're in as long as we are playing European football after Christmas. Other posters say the CL results don't matter as long as we're in it, they have no problem seeing us humiliated.}
02 Aug 2016 20:25:03
Disagree, if we're good enough to qualify we should be involved. it's a no-brainer on so many levels!
02 Aug 2016 20:28:21
i ask the same question every yr also alan, a bit like Ed on this one, as a team i'd say were europa level and would rather be in a competative group than being pumped . if we get into champs league this yr if we don't get in that bit of quality i could see us getting damaged tbh, welcome to the site pal.
02 Aug 2016 19:34:29
Davie Moyes spoke to Celtic several times before walking away. there is a God!
02 Aug 2016 20:42:53
Totally agree. Non news on any level. We didn't want him anyway.
02 Aug 2016 21:05:41
He was spoken to by Celtic like other candidates, he was never offered the job but as usual the media have put their usual anti-Celtic spin on it to make up a non-story as per usual. I'm glad he's not our manager his boring tactics would get football stopped.
02 Aug 2016 23:06:48
Bullshit story, Just the Scottish MSM doing there usual and trying to under mine BR by saying he wasn't first choice.
02 Aug 2016 19:28:21
Guys I see Ajer he is playing for the U20 squad tonight, don't think he would be playing there if he was included in the team for Astana game.
02 Aug 2016 19:56:50
Was thinking the same mate.
02 Aug 2016 19:16:25
Anyone know if the under 20s game is on the telly tonight I see Ajer is starting surely rules him out of tomorrow's game!
02 Aug 2016 19:29:30
Just seen it is on premier sports if anyone's interested!
02 Aug 2016 20:01:51
Just seen BR at the u20 game tonight.
02 Aug 2016 20:22:57
Very impressed with development squad here totally bossing the game, would love to see 4 or 5 of those guys becoming first team regulars.
02 Aug 2016 21:26:09
gaz,
goo.gl/UWtpEx
is anyone else watching the u20 game some really good play going on.
ATM 3-1 up.
02 Aug 2016 18:35:31
I'm guessing tomorrow night is a sell out, as Celtic TV have made the game available live to UK subscribers? Can't see them doing that unless it was a full house.
02 Aug 2016 19:41:16
over 50k tickets sold for the Astana game.
02 Aug 2016 17:37:00
Fair enough letting allan go on loan but at least get rid of mcgregor first.
02 Aug 2016 18:29:28
The fact is we have a quantity problem rather than a quality issue. Last season, Forrest, Bitton, Johansen, Brown, Commons, McGregor, Armstrong and GMS were all very poor, while Christie, Allen and to an extent Rogic had limited games and Henderson was farmed out.
The balance and consistency will only come when the squad is trimmed, players played in their best position and better quality added to replace the ineffective or inferior.
02 Aug 2016 19:39:15
Got to disagree with the mcgregor comments. Guys really got potential and think we'll see it this season.
02 Aug 2016 16:49:48
Adebayour (spelling) name been mentioned? . would any1 take him on. wits your views on him ed. would you put him in our team
HH
Chris1888.
{Ed007's Note - No.}
02 Aug 2016 17:04:00
Straight simple answer ther ed. take it u don't want to go into detail about him lol
HH
Chris1888.
{Ed007's Note - Nope lol.}
02 Aug 2016 17:24:42
Probably the most infuriating footballer I have witnessed moving grass with his feet.
02 Aug 2016 17:43:42
Guy is just a waste of space.
02 Aug 2016 17:44:00
it's also a No from me . I think we may not have many Ayes for him.
02 Aug 2016 18:08:04
Very good player when he's in the mood but very rarely is anymore and brings a lot of baggage.
So it's a no fae me tae.
02 Aug 2016 18:37:41
n its fur that raisin am oot?
02 Aug 2016 16:37:56
Hi fellas I don't know about all of you? But I for one am sick n tierd of hearing how a nice guy Ambrose is! That's all fine n dandy but as a team worker he ant got it! We would be as well going out on to the field with a Rockie or a injerd player! The Guy might be nice helpful funny but not when it comes to 90mins! I don't want to dislike the guy but our pond is to big and I also think the same about Boyatta as well we won't get much dish for ether of them that's why I believe we should be dragging n turning away defenders all summer till we can find what was needed before it got to this!
02 Aug 2016 17:52:18
Ambrose is a nice guy, but I haven't heard anyone say that unless someone on the wind-up . All Amboses's mistakes are not down to him . Firstly he just goes around minding his own business training away and making himself available for selection .
The managers in turn do the selection, and on Saturday evening it appears Gordon didn't advise him as to what was happening or not happening behind him .
Some people blamed him for not preventing Squarez's. Cross for the 3 rd goal.
Hallo Squarez, there are many top class centre defenders that he can trick and get his cross in .
02 Aug 2016 18:18:00
In my opinion it wasn't Gordon who had the best view. O'connell -if he was a commanding centre back- should be screaming at him to miss it or screaming that it was his ball to clear. It was a quick counter attack against a world class team. In defence of ambrose he didn't know what was going on behind him and tried to clear and tucked it away nicely. O'Connell culpable but some like to Scapegoat the easy target rather than picking on the golden boy.
02 Aug 2016 18:20:05
The guy hasn't recovered from past mistakes imo, will he make more?, of course he will when the supporters start booing one of there own, i hope efe finds another club tbh, but also that he recovers.
02 Aug 2016 18:29:00
Oldbhoy disagree good CB should have a bit of awareness to what's round about him even having a wee look to see although agree a shout would help, second goal nothing to do with suarez being brilliant he simply cut the ball back Efe should have stopped it full stop imo.
02 Aug 2016 18:33:27
Maybe we should try him up front then as it was a goal in a half😤😤😤😰😰😰.
02 Aug 2016 18:54:00
Totally agree old bhoy, and if you ask me, you should never boo your own player off the park, our support are getting like the govan mob, and as for signing quality players, how can we compete with the English leagues.
02 Aug 2016 19:19:28
I would look at the kind of player who is modest clean good at his job professional someone that might be getting on abit that just needs to sit and do the job n get medals at the end of meany years at the EPL / Championship that has made some money but nothing more exciting to tell the grand kids at the end of there time. Or in Europe as well ie. CBs CMs AT fill the flanks with young n fit! Bhoys!
02 Aug 2016 16:17:59
Saw on facebook Allan is off to Rotherham on loan. You should see the comments,
What does everybody see In him?
The abuse celtic are getting for. letting him go is ludicrous.
02 Aug 2016 16:47:14
Best thing for club and Allen imo, never good enough with so many other players vying for this position. Henderson too should be loaned out again, maybe to a Scottish premier team if possible to see what he can do in this division on a weekly basis rather than the odd appearance for us. As for Astana, we should really be beating them with the squad we have, even with defensive injury crisis, then we would probably need 1 or 2 more in for last round of qualifying. Hope we don't draw bate borisov or whatever there called, would love a crack at legia again, let ourselves down against them badly last time, made them look a lot better than they really are.
02 Aug 2016 16:54:06
Guy ain't good enough unless being a Championship stand out is our level.
Hopefully turn into a permanent deal.
02 Aug 2016 17:09:48
Allan out on loan. Well that puts that particular bone of contention to bed. Quite literally a 'marmite ' player. me being an admirer. Hey Ho, he's gone. Don't think he really got a fair crack but who knows all that goes on. Guess he should have made a stronger case for himself but not sure how you do that off 300 odd minutes of football. Doubt very much he will be coming back. Good luck to him and I hope he makes the most of his chance if he plays him!
Starting to get the funny feeling in the pit of my stomach about tomorrow. can't wait!
02 Aug 2016 17:56:36
Maybe playing for Stubbs again will get a more working man's performances out of him . Although quite useful as play maker, he isn't so good that he doesn't have to work off the ball as everyone else at Celtic has to do under R D and B R .
02 Aug 2016 18:21:47
if people can't see that allan was signed to wind up rangers then more fool them, kind of feel sorry for him.
02 Aug 2016 15:37:14
For me if its possible still 7 to leave and 3 quality to come in and I will be very happy, hard to do as we know but its early days so patience is key.
Quick 1 ed is Erik fit for tomoz.
{Ed007's Note - Sviatchenko and Bitton are both struggling. Johansen is back in the squad.}
02 Aug 2016 16:34:20
Rodgers said at his press conference earlier that Sviatchenko will probably not make it for Astana game. Here's hoping he's fit for the Hearts game on Sunday.
02 Aug 2016 18:18:53
Ed do you or anyone else have any details of Eric's injury? Seems a bit hush hush to me?
{Ed007's Note - He picked up a groin strain the day before the Leicester game.}
03 Aug 2016 10:21:01
Really starting to love Sviatchenko, Did anyone see his pic of his son and himself with the hoops on, seems like he's fell in love with us.
02 Aug 2016 15:46:08
Right guys when was the last time a player left our club on loan and then came back and made a real positive impact on the squad?
CallIum mcgregor is only one I can think of and he slips the fans a wee bit.
Anyone else?
02 Aug 2016 15:56:27
Technically stokes mate.
Went on loan to hibs then left club, I would class that as a positive impact on squad lol.
Other than that man I honestly can't think, it's a good point.
02 Aug 2016 15:58:58
I reckon Henderson would if he ever gets a chance.
02 Aug 2016 16:02:04
Splits fans*.
02 Aug 2016 16:23:39
Kev 83 I think letting a player go out on loan is of more benefit to the lending club, than to developing player for his club . A player loaned out is likely to be in shop window and his club are more likely to be able to sell him or move him on.
02 Aug 2016 17:48:13
Charlie Mulgrew.
02 Aug 2016 22:31:12
Was Charlie Mulgrew not contracted to Aberdeen and not loaned to them .
Anyway the number of players Celtic have loaned this century must be over one hundred the number who have come back here and made a contribution would be less than 10.
03 Aug 2016 08:35:12
Charlie mulgrew went to wolves and Aberdeen before resigning on a free for us.
02 Aug 2016 15:34:39
Hi! I read this Site regular but its my first post here, how about Marvin Johnson he is in great form and would be a lot cheaper than Sinclair, i think he would do the job with us.
02 Aug 2016 16:25:22
Welcome Jure Celtic I hope u enjoy your posting here .
We seem to be attracting loads of new posters just now .
02 Aug 2016 18:08:24
Thanks man.
02 Aug 2016 19:24:42
Jure welcome!
Think most fans and the Bhoys on here are fed up with signing SPL players
Been a while since one turned into Agathe or McNamara level.
02 Aug 2016 21:24:02
Thanks Kev, I know that but they are a lot cheaper than balde, bangura, scepovic, boerrigter. Right now i'm watching U20 Game its 4:1 fifteen minutes to go and must said I am impressed, Brendan also watch the Game so he could give Some of them a chance.
02 Aug 2016 14:04:27
I am really frustrated with the lack of transfer activity. Other teams have strengthened. Why are we dithering about like lost souls. Brendan by now should know what he requires and who goes. In the past, certain tabloids are very quiet about celtic before a major announcement. Geez, if this keeps up, it's going to be one massive announcement. Lol. I previously read and agreed with someone, why continually chase a player when a club continues to knock you back. You don't keep all your eggs in one basket, so to speak. That is if there is any truth in those rumours. If we don't qualify for champions league football, then it isn't the players fault this time, as they can only do what they can. The good players need help from other good ones brought in. Some may say I am worrying about nothing. But this group of players just scraped home last season. Rant over. One frustrated hoopy.
02 Aug 2016 14:36:33
This same group of players would have romped it domestically last season and qualified for the CL if they had a better manager and if they don't get past Astana then it is 100% their fault as well as BR's. We've already signed one of the top prospects from the Championship, a league of better quality than our own, and a vastly experienced, Premiership winning centre back. We need to get rid of the dross and it's not always easy to find clubs willing to take dross, which might also be holding things up. There are too many folk having a go at the club for not doing the business when there are over 4 weeks left of the window and we don't know what they are or aren't doing behind the scenes. If things still aren't up to scratch by August 31st then fair enough but I'll wait and see what we end up with before being too critical. We're in the financial position where CL qualification might be the difference between getting Number 1 or Number 2 on the wishlist.
02 Aug 2016 15:24:33
Kevin that's all well and good waiting till end of window, but I wonder if we' ll be saying that on wed night if we're out on our arse because we dithered again, have we learned nothing these last 2 years.
02 Aug 2016 15:25:04
Guys BR knows the premiership well, he also knows the market well. He will be well aware the big boys spill the cash first and towards the end of it they have to get rid of players due to requirments and squad size.
Just maybe he is cleverer than us, what a thought eh lol.
02 Aug 2016 15:26:04
Reports online Allan away to Rotherham on loan.
02 Aug 2016 15:56:34
Mallythetally no disrespect to Astana but we shouldn't need anymore than the 2 good players we've already brought in to get past them. We were the better team in the first leg in my opinion so if we throw it away tomorrow it's not because we didn't spend big. What is there to learn from the last 2 years? We were 2-0 up after 10 minutes and threw it away due to a complete lack of game management, not lack of spending. And the season before that RD forced the players into a totally new system instead of trying to get through the qualifiers first and then easing them into it over time.
02 Aug 2016 16:32:17
Kev bhoy, I never thought there was a competition to get most numbers in . I never wanted that many in anyway as it blunts the opportunities that our young bhoys have I would rather have one of our youngsters getting game time rather than arguably slightly better player who was bought in .
Maybe another two in this window and at least 4/ 5 out.
02 Aug 2016 16:36:39
Point is Kev all am saying is if we had signed better players earlier and they were bedded in surely you have a better chance of qualifying the ladt 2 years suggests we're getting it wrong mate.
02 Aug 2016 17:18:54
That's fair enough and I agree with you to an extent but I think at times blaming lack of money being spent is a bit of a cop out. As I mentioned, we had Malmo beaten after 10 minutes at CP but didn't manage the game at all after that. If I had my way we'd have all our targets in already but we need to appreciate that it's not always that simple, especially for a team in Scotland. Like it or not there will be some players who will want to wait and see what our European prospects are before committing etc and sometimes the club gets stick when maybe they're doing the best they can. Obviously there have been numerous times where they've made awful decisions but all I'm saying is I don't think it's always the club's fault all the time. We might have been able to get a winger in by now but perhaps it's a guy who's played at a far lower level than Scott Sinclair (as an example) . So do we take the guy who is more of a gamble because we can get him quicker and cheaper or do we bite the bullet and play the waiting game for our obvious first choice target? It's a difficult job they have and at times it's a catch 22, especially if they go for the cheaper option and he doesn't perform well.
02 Aug 2016 18:02:06
Sufficiently better players within our price range have a large number of options they are not going to sign for us on the Ist of July, as maybe their WAG s may want more leisure time with them and an option of somewhere more glamourous than Glasgow .
02 Aug 2016 18:02:07
Totally agree with you Kev about waiting for the right player, I don't want signings for the sake of it I want the right players and I appreciate it takes time but with us it always seems like we're penny pinching and we're shutting the gate once the horse has bolted but regardless think we'll be OK tomorrow night.
02 Aug 2016 13:59:45
So celtic tv will be showing the game for those not going.
What the chances Premier Sports pops up at last minute to show it?
Want to go but now have no way of getting back at night.
Hate midweek games.
02 Aug 2016 19:46:02
Any idea of any pubs in town that have Celtic TV?
{Ed007's Note - Get yourself down The Gallowgate and into The Hoops Bar. An Spiorad are playing from about 5/5.30 until just before the game and then they're back on after the game.}
02 Aug 2016 13:22:55
Hi Ed, any idea what's happening with Henderson. Always impressed with him when I see him but doesn't look as if he's going to get any game time?
{Ed007's Note - Henderson will be shipped out before the window closes, whether that's on loan or permanent hasn't been decided yet.}
02 Aug 2016 13:28:14
Kind of gutted about that. There's others I'd rather see go before him. Cheers.
{Ed007's Note - (yes)
02 Aug 2016 13:44:57
A lot of fans seem to be impressed with Henderson, far more than R D and B R, this is a pity as it looks that we will lose a good prospect.
02 Aug 2016 15:26:41
Bit like Allen last manager and this one just don't fancy them who's right time will tell.
02 Aug 2016 16:12:27
Seems to be. Got to trust the managers judgement. Same with Allen.
01 Aug 2016 18:24:55
Another new poster ed. lotsa talk about centre halfs, strikers and wingers but the most important thing we need to do in the next few weeks is find a quality keeper. A blind man can see the back 4 (or 3) have no faith in Gordon. We need someone that can command a box. That and someone who can actually boss the midfield will make a massive difference to us.
{Ed007's Note - Welcome aboard mate. You won't get any arguments from me about Gordon, I've said since the day he signed he wasn't good enough and he has cost us dearly in nearly every important match since then. I have no doubts in my mind that he'll do the same this season.}
02 Aug 2016 12:13:04
You'll get pretty much the same from me too, Viking. Who would you like to see? I think we could do a lot worse than see how much the likes of Vorm, Romero and Schmeichel are wanted by their clubs. Ideally there's the next FF we have our eye on somewhere though.
02 Aug 2016 12:28:11
always impressed with worm jim, good solid keeper, schmeichel would be a dream signing imo, but no chance for me as we wouldn't spend the 10 mill plus to get him here, i would like marshall tbh, think there's a chance we could get him too.
02 Aug 2016 12:28:50
welcome to the site viking.
02 Aug 2016 12:50:15
First time poster long time supporter, pisses me off the time it takes to get players in these days! All players seem to hang off for better offers as do the clubs selling, you either want to play for us or not! If you are driven by cash then F off! If you come here as a stepping stone then please refer to the above! There is no loyalty in the game at all now days .
I also see in the DR that moyes turned down the chance to manage the hoops as he wants a bigger challenge! Thank fook for that!
Rant over oh and hello abiddy
Hail Hail.
02 Aug 2016 12:43:51
You're probably right bhoywonder. Even though they've signed Zieler they could command big money for a league winning keeper.
02 Aug 2016 12:45:45
Never been a fan of Gordon either and said so on his arrival. He never impressed me when we played against him and we should be looking at far better, younger guys.
02 Aug 2016 12:46:29
Jim I think the likes of Vorm would not even consider us as he will be on a hefty wage at his current club and we've got more chance of getting Kaspers Dad to come to us.
I have a soft spot for keepers as that was my position but I think Gordon gets a bad press on here, yes he has let us down a few times and this has occurred in important games but the fact is he has saved us more than he has cost us. On Wednesday we could and probably should have been looking to make up a 2 goal deficit if it wasn't for Gordon and before people start stating that that is his job we all know a goalkeepers mistake usually leads to w goal or a sending off unlike other positions in the team (except Big Efe, who unlucky is that guy) . I would love to get Vorm, he was outstanding at Swansea and he does like BR. Hail Hail to all.
{Ed007's Note - Come on, TTT1, tell me one important game you have watched and said we'd have lost that if it wasn't for Gordon? Making a couple of good saves doesn't matter when he's already cost us a goal by deflecting the ball into the strikers path - again, flapping at a cross - again or simply being caught out of position - again.
I can't think of one occasion when Gordon has saved us in Europe, from Maribor to Inter to Astana last week he's made blunders. And we'll not even mention his horror shows at Hampden against Ross County and TRIFC.}
02 Aug 2016 13:28:34
I and most of us here are not surprised that the D R reports that Moyles turned down Celtic . In fact bearing in mind that we have a difficult and important game tomorrow night it would a major surprise if that was the only negative story they post before the game . D R and truth do not have a good relationship.
02 Aug 2016 13:50:00
Gordon is quite lucky, he has cost us many goals and many results but still hasn't to suffer abuse and booing from our so called fans . I hope he doesn't have to, as it reflects badly on the best fans in the world booing and shouting abuse at any player.
02 Aug 2016 15:31:54
Am with TTT on that Ed, Nothing splits this board barring the Inter game he was probably our best performer in the EL IMO again best signing for me under RD matbe with the exception of big Eric
No way would have he got the deal he got mate had been that level of deal he got had he been that level of a liability he was up for awards first season and I don't buy into that being a sympathy thing having said this he is not performing at that same standard and as you are well aware I would like Fasan to get a chance y.
{Ed007's Note - Craig Gordon conceded 15 goals in that EL campaign.}
02 Aug 2016 16:46:41
Gordon is decidedly average . My heart goes into my mouth every time the ball crosses in front of him . He makes most saves that you would expect him to make, I
Expect it might be diddicult to get much better within our price range . Most league are full of his standard of keeping, getting a Forster or a Boric isn't easy .
Maybe Fasan in time.
02 Aug 2016 09:13:06
Morning Lads. This is the team i would like to see on wed,
. gordon.
lustig toure teirney
roberts brown ajer armstrong izzy
griffiths dembele.
A lot of people think were crying out for a DM, which is what ajer is, stick him in his natural position and let's see what he can do,
02 Aug 2016 10:34:21
Wouldn't have izzy wide he can't cross a baw.
Put oconnell in push Tierney up.
02 Aug 2016 11:35:04
Gordon
Janko
Lustig
O'Connell
Ajer
Tierney
Brown
Bitton
Roberts
Griffiths
Dembele
We'll see wing backs to deal with their threats. Bitton has to play. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ambrose to start. Dembele to score.
02 Aug 2016 12:13:08
Biton is struggling with an ankle knock jimtim.
02 Aug 2016 12:50:07
Bitton has been very poor for a long time and is lazy, slow and loses possession too often and when paired with Brown we play in slo-mo.
We should not need two holding midfielders anyway as long as the wide men do their defensive work.
02 Aug 2016 12:57:39
Is Johansen fit? Starting to think he might be on the move.
02 Aug 2016 13:53:03
I would be surprised if Toure plays anything more than the last 20 mins of the match, if he plays at all. Playing Toure from the start would be the same type of gamble as playing Ambrose v Juventus.
02 Aug 2016 15:31:28
Playing Toure wudnt worry me, the Ambrose sitiation was totally different as he had just travelled back a long way and was our only real option at the time and we all knew he was prone to a mistake wether he was away or not.
Toure as long as he fit is a different matter as he got loads of experience and came into the Liverpool side many times without playing for weeks.
Also was a stand out in Europa final which is a step up from Astanna, so he could stroll thro it maybe.
02 Aug 2016 16:50:15
Most of us knew Ambrose to be a very reliable defender before Juventus and we were hoping that he would play . Of course after the game everyone knew it was stupid to play him and Lennon and Efe were really stupid .
02 Aug 2016 09:06:34
Do not like the way everyone is assuming we are through already because of the 1-1 away draw. Did we not draw 1-1 last time against Maribor then lost 0-1 at home.
We need to be more focused defensively as well as getting balance right in attack.
My team to start game would be
Gordon
Lustig, Ajer, McConnell, Tierney,
Brown, Johansen,
Rogic, Armstrong,
Roberts, Griffiths
Subs, Fasan, Toure, Dembele, Izziguirre, Christie, Forrest
If we score early well and good but if not after half time bring on Toure to stiffen back line and then bring Dembele on to help Griffiths and Roberts in attack.
02 Aug 2016 11:32:49
Thats what iv been saying, yes we have the away goal advantage and the home advantage but with us having a sketchy defence atm it takes 1 goal from them and tht away goal is canceled out and then they have the advantage so as for the little advantage we have, i say forget about it, its still all to play for, i'm happy we got that away result though.
02 Aug 2016 11:37:01
Who's assuming we're through already? We are favourites and should be confident not complacent. All we have to do is win at home as I don't want to rely on 0-0 from players available, be positive and look to score at least twice in front of 55000 fans. If we are knocked out we shouldn't say complacency is to blame just players not up to it and possibly manager depending on how it goes.
02 Aug 2016 12:56:31
It's been a good few seasons since I was confident in any of these early qualifiers or play-off games.
It's pretty obvious we lack the quality of teams in the past and our record in recent seasons means we can't take anything for granted.
True, we have given ourselves the advantage, but as, has been the case for a while - we have defensive frailties.
However with Griffiths and Roberts finding early form, I really hope we can get a much-needed result?
02 Aug 2016 13:59:07
If Brendan Rodgers is worried about our defence the best thing we can do is go at them like we did Lincoln Imps . Tear them to pieces for the first half and we won't have any problem later on .
Play in a more defensive mood with midfield dropping back to protect our defenders only gives them confidence and hope.
02 Aug 2016 14:20:37
I could a swore we did that against Malmo, how did that work out for us.
02 Aug 2016 16:54:47
Was Brendan Rodgers in charge against Malmo . For nearly 60 years of watching Celtic I doubt if I could count 10 top Celtic performances from Celtic who played in a defensive mode . Celtic have always been at their best whilst playing at a high temper . One bad result against Malmo hardly proves anything .
02 Aug 2016 18:15:10
OB it proves we struggle to defend in Europe even when ahead.
So with most of our defence out it might not be best to go gung ho and leave us wide open because that has cost us every time in Europe recently.
02 Aug 2016 22:40:33
So Rayman with our weaken. Defence you want to encourage the opposition to play in our half and trust our weak defence to keep them out and Gordon control his area catching all the balls that come in .
I must say I would be climbing down beneath the seats if that was the case.
02 Aug 2016 09:08:10
The whole team needs to put in a shift, as does the crowd. Lookin forward to a great night.
02 Aug 2016 13:59:55
Crowd can play a very big positive role.
02 Aug 2016 08:45:39
Whats the chances of signing patrick roberts.
02 Aug 2016 09:07:57
none i feel if he keeps performing the way he is, even if man city don't want him a string of clubs with stupid cash will be able to offer him far more than us.
02 Aug 2016 09:42:58
Yeah its a shame, he's a star.
02 Aug 2016 09:47:57
i think so too topbhoy, think he will be top drawer,
02 Aug 2016 10:40:46
As much as I'd love us to be able to I just can't see it happening.
This is the reason I don't think we should be using loan deals unless there is an option to buy clause.
Roberts looks like he is going to be one of our best and more creative players and next season we are going to have to replace him, which won't be easy.
Just like what happened with denayer.
02 Aug 2016 11:39:09
I agree kev, i just find it funny that possibly our best player isn't even ours, we need to buy quality over quantity and i do believe BR is trying that but its not that easy with whatever the transfer budget is, does anyone know.
02 Aug 2016 11:58:09
It's usually something around the make a profit sort of mark top bhoy.
02 Aug 2016 11:59:47
i wouldn't mind the loans if we could secure them for 18mnth/ 24mnth instead of 12.
02 Aug 2016 13:39:51
Roberts is our player now, and a wee run in the CL might tempt him. It is a sorry business when the chances of holding onto something like quality evaporates before it materialises tho. We need to show talent like this what it is to be a Tim whne we have the backing and the exposure. Then I guess its up to the lad himself.
02 Aug 2016 16:04:56
No chance of signing Roberts bhoys.
Even IF he was interested we couldn't afford a fee, any epl club and most championship clubs would give man city the cash back they paid for him.
02 Aug 2016 22:42:14
I am sure that question is asked after every game, the better Paddy plays the less a chance we have of signing him.
02 Aug 2016 08:24:35
Reading di matteo saying they'r not looking to sell Sinclair! Really don't know what to believe now to be honest. if it's true we should move on straight away to another target! Far to much ****n about with this! Anybody no the date we can sign players up to for the next round of CL?
02 Aug 2016 09:18:53
we don't know the ins and out tho beav or how far through the negotiations are, could be something stupid holding it up, As far as i'm aware the boy wants to come here so i'd imagine he will be signed b4 the next champ league qualifier.
02 Aug 2016 09:45:51
Just saying what di matteo has supposedly said mate. i'm sure the boy does want to come, but if there not wanting to sell then what's the point dragging this on! Might be wrong and he mite we'll sign, but I feel this is going to drag on and on!
02 Aug 2016 10:59:58
Maybe, just maybe he is a player BR definitely wants and the board are doing all the can to get it done.
People just automatically assume the worst.
02 Aug 2016 11:55:14
Obviously he's going to say they don't need/ want to sell, otherwise it would weaken their position in negotiations. If he goes on TV and says he wants rid then PL would be rubbing his hands and would be able to get him on the cheap.
02 Aug 2016 11:57:26
thank god were not signing paul pogba lol, the drama that's causing would make half our supporters brains implode ;)
02 Aug 2016 17:17:38
Beauv 81
What is your source of the statement that Di Matteo is alleged to have made . If there is any link with the MSSM, then it doesn't surprise me, during the week leading up to an important game, for Celtic, truth goes out the window, more important to report anything that will dampen the spirits of Celtic fans.