13 Jul 2024 15:21:51
I don't think I can ever remember Celtic going through this period were we can't score direct from a set piece.
I don't think we scored a single goal from a direct free kick last season which is shocking.
The season before,
Turnbull scored an indirect free kick away to St. Johnstone in injury time to make it 4-1.
Jota also scored a cracker in Madrid.
The last one I can remember before that, was Turnbull during lockdown, I think against Hibs but they scored an injury time.
I'm hoping we can sign a free kick specialist because it's boring knowing we're not going to score when we get a free kick.
13 Jul 2024 15:40:22
I agree for a team that has dominated domestically for over a decade, it is very unusual not to have a 'dead ball specialist' to capitalize on free kicks - or penalty kick taker come to think of it. Plus, when you consider the lack of goals we score from corners, if and when we address these issues we are going to be some team.
13 Jul 2024 15:46:27
There are not a lot of pops from outside the box. Seems you have to walk the ball into the net.
13 Jul 2024 16:39:33
It is worrying as set pieces are vital for us in Europe as it is much harder to score from open play.
13 Jul 2024 16:51:06
Imagine a free kick specialist who can also score Pens ?
☘️ ? ☘️.
13 Jul 2024 16:51:06
Imagine a free kick specialist who can also score Pens ?
☘️ ? ☘️.
13 Jul 2024 17:15:36
I agree that we need to score more set piece goals, but for most of the season it is very difficult to coach and practice different approaches to taking set pieces which is necessary for getting a return . Playing twice a week makes training and practicing very. difficult .
H L said he never practised any as doing so after training could cause injury . Abada took just one kick as he left training and he was out for over 6 mths . It seems injuries occur after hard training and standing around between kicks.
13 Jul 2024 20:51:53
I’d actually like Roger’s to bring in a set piece specialist, I know a few sides in the English prem have them inc arsenal., who have scored more from
Set pieces than any other team have. Let’s be honest when we step up against better opposition in Europe to be dangerous from set pieces would be a massive weapon for us .
14 Jul 2024 21:02:22
Charlie Gallagher was a brilliant dead ball specialist and Jock Stein rarely. Played him.