29 Aug 2014 16:14:44
So with the Europa League Group stage draw concluded we have an excellent chance of progressing to the knock-out stages. I know a lot of fans are still hurting that we aren't going to be competing in Europe's top tier competition, but like I've said before I believe this is our level at least for the next year anyway.

With the inclusion of Gordon, Denayer, Tonev, Wakaso and Scepovic to be concluded as well I'm still hoping for a few more signings (I'm not to confident there will be any). With RD's 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 formation I think it's obvious we need a creative midfielder. He's tried Johansen there and I think he's more of a box to box midfielder in the same mould as Broonie. Izzy needs competition that's for sure and I would like to see another CB coming in.

With players coming in, players need to go out as well. I think we can all agree that Leigh Griffiths time at Celtic has been pointless and is not the level of striker we need. I wouldn't be too bothered with Matthews leaving either with his injuries he's too much of a liability and I would like to see Fisher pushing Lustig at right back. I think Derk is in the same boat as Matthews too many injuries and not enough game time. It doesn't seem likely this season but I think RD may well look to offload Mulgrew next season. He has been useless and hasn't shown any leadership skills to warrant the captains armband.

Players I would like to stay at celtic are: Pukki, in my opinion he can come good, he has shown glimpses of his skill set and hope he gets the chance this season. Biton as far as I have seen is calm on the ball and plays a simple game in midfield never looking for complicated passes unlike some in our team who would rather give the ball away than pass 2 meters to the side of them. I think Stokes is going to stay regardless but he just doesn't do enough for me he moans and groans has a touch like an elephant and just can't hold the ball up. He's the only striker I know that spends more time out on the slide lines than through the middle.

I think a lot of you may disagree with me on the players staying ect but this is my opinion.

P.S let's see how RD's formation and tactics plays out rather than judge him on a team that isn't his.

1.) 29 Aug 2014
Totally agree with your comment on Pukki and Biton.

Pukki puts an excellent shift on and I think he would work well in a two. Big guy little guy.

Biton reminds of Busquets very tidy on the ball always looks languid and lazy but he can read the game.

Mulgrew's time is really up in my eyes.

Hail Hail

2.) 29 Aug 2014
I agree with you Chris

3.) 29 Aug 2014
I'm not sure why anyone would want to keep pukki. He's had more than enough chances and glimpses of talent are simply not good enough

4.) 29 Aug 2014
Chris the hoop,

given biton's age and busquets age perhaps we could do a straight swap?

just saying….

5.) 29 Aug 2014
I agree with you Bobby Pukki realises the weight of the jersey and cannot handle it!

Never even made the bench on Tues

6.) 29 Aug 2014
I heard pukki is away on loan to a German team, anyone else hear the same?