30 Apr 2022 10:00:25
Looking forward to tomorrow folks. Lots of decisions for the manager with players returning. I'd go with:
Hart
Ralston CCV Starfelt Taylor
McGregor O'Riley
Jota Rogic Maeda
Giakoumakis
That still leaves Turnbull, Hatate, Abada and Kyogo to come off the bench.
30 Apr 2022 10:28:17
Bitton is back training and he could make the bench.
I would’ve played a fully fit Bitton in our midfield tomorrow because he was badly missed in the Semi Final.
30 Apr 2022 10:30:39
Close enough kev bhoy.
I thought we missed bitton. In the semi.
Kyogo for maeda.
Then put maeda on run then ragged.
But you know this game is always unpredictable.
In the semi we missed to many sitters rangers scored that was it.
30 Apr 2022 10:52:29
Oriley and rogic too light Weight to play against them, Bitton is a good shout but I think it will be hatate or turnbull to start.
{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't say Wee Orally is lightweight, Mally. I think he has a decent bit of dig about him and Rogic certainly didn't look too lightweight against them at Ibrox when he was pretty much unplayable, especially in the first half.
If you don't let them get near you the physical side of it doesn't come into it.}
30 Apr 2022 11:09:44
@buzzbomb
Very similar tactics you and me. Very similar post.
Great minds and all that.
Bitton has the dig we missed in the semi.
We missed his presence he is also mainly the only one who tries to pass to our forward line with we chips etc fro. center midfield.
Some thing I wish calmac would do more of rather than side to side. Not being negative here troops just we go to the when sometime the simple killer pass is right in front of you as our 3 front men are always ready.
30 Apr 2022 11:20:54
Unlike the Semi Final, I’m expecting our substitutions to make an impact on Sunday.
If O’Riley/ Rogic or Kyogo/ Giakoumakis come off the bench along with Turnbull and possibly Bitton and Abada Etc, it will be better than McCarthy, Soro and young Ben Doak that came off the bench in our 3-0 win in February.
I don’t see Celtic taking their foot of the gas this time because we will have the players to come off the bench to seriously hurt them and finish the job off with ease.
I’m convinced it will be another easy home victory for Champions elect Celtic.
30 Apr 2022 11:26:44
I agree with big GG to start with we need his height and physicality
In second half bring on Kyogo for his speed and alertness and bring Biton on to strengthen midfield.
30 Apr 2022 11:43:32
GG and Biton were outstanding at Sevco, the only problem with Biton is getting booked or sent off. The two of them were sorely missed in the semi.
{Ed007's Note - McGregor has the same amount of yellow cards as Bitton (CCV is one behind) and is a stick on to be booked again. Nobody ever comments on the amount of times McGregor is walking that yellow/red tightrope that people use to have a "pop" at Bitton.}
30 Apr 2022 12:49:48
Nir just stands out because he’s had his marching orders against them. Although he was played out of position.
{Ed007's Note - It's one of the reasons I don't like McGregor playing in that deeper position, his tackling is very poor and usually ends up in a foul at least. I'm not knock McGregor btw I just prefer him playing in a more advanced role where he is more effective.}
30 Apr 2022 12:51:33
Take your point ed, just the semi final we hit bullied a bit, but uts celtic Park so maybe no a bad shout.
{Ed007's Note - ?