You could see Celtic mature during last night’s game. They were defensively solid during the first half, and Craig Gordon was assured throughout, but for the best part of an hour we scarcely tested St Johnstone.
That changed after the goal, which arrived just as St Johnstone were enjoying their best period of the game. Kris Commons didn’t have his most productive night but it was his pressing which led to the break through.
During the second half Ronny Deila replaced Commons, Stokes and the tiring Forrest with Boerrigter, Inge Berget and Kayal. Even before the home team were reduced to 10 men moments after the final substitution, Celtic were clearly in a more comfortable shape. Players were finding space which didn’t exist earlier.
Maribor made seven changes for last night’s Slovenian Super Cup Final, which they won comfortably against opponents who are pointless in the league after four games. Celtic’s scouts are unlikely to have learned too much useful information ahead of next weeks’ game.
What is clear about Maribor is their aerial threat. Five of their 12 goals this season have been headers, which may influence Ronny’s team selection. They also break quickly down the flanks, so maybe a 4-5-1, offering protection to our full backs, is the way to go. Hopefully we’ve learned we’re not quite ready for 4-3-3 away from home in Europe.
The Slovenian media are dismissive of Celtic’s chances, encouraged, it seems, but continuing celebrations from Maribor that they pulled an “easy” draw. I suspect they’ve yet to see the Celtic who will take the field on Wednesday.
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burghbhoy
No bother
Been a decent few days
– Couple of new players in
– One albeit young sounds like a top player
– UEFA decision
– Back to winning ways
– Berget looking actually pretty good
– free Maribor game for SB holders
– Callum scoring, again
Let’s build on this.
(start by bringing in Declan Sanchez as our wildcard)
Awe_Naw, it is always a mad Hoose in the summer.
Even the WC didn’t calm it down this year.
But footballs back, it’ll settle down now.
Mibees:-)
Very well don’t to celtic putting the Maribor game in the season books. A good and sensible gesture.
And Tom McLaughlin have you apologised to me yet??????
RWW
at 18.31
Ah bet ye didnae know..
That
C&A..(Actually, a German Firm.. called.. Named ,using, the Initials of the First Names of the Founders… Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer.)
Only. HIred.. wait fur it.. Catholics..
This wiz told tae me by a gal.. who worked at the Colloseum,n….who
Wiznae a Catholic.. n..so She wiznae Hired at C&A Modes.
So it Must be Trew?
Right?
Whether the C& A are still in the Biz or the Biz of Hiring only .. Catholics
Ah hiv no idea,though.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Gotta go,joe
Seeya
Kojo
Kojo
Still,Laugn
Ok lads who do you want to see in as the wildcard,? Personally would be over the moon wae hooper back or a jevalic please!
Minx -sorry just back on ,good luck
seanoc
Whers does Dec hang out??
seanoc
18:49 on 14 August, 2014
Been a decent few days
– Couple of new players in
– One albeit young sounds like a top player
– UEFA decision
– Back to winning ways
– Berget looking actually pretty good
– free Maribor game for SB holders
– Callum scoring, again
Let’s build on this.
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GOOD MAN! COME ON THE CELTS!
What are Celtic thinking, giving away the Maribor game on the ST!!!!!
How are they going to raise the money to buy a new striker if they keep giving us freebies!!!!!!!
Disgraceful.
Charge us, and put the price up too!!
:-)
Well done Celtic.
Houl yer wheest
if it is cost effective accomodation I would pass on details, get my mail
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
In the inside pocket of PL’s European suit jacket
Wild Card…. Pedro Crouchy
Anton Dec brings it all on himself.
Auldheid
Thanks. It never made sense that a broke club with no accounts and an unpaid tax bill of millions could get a Uefa licence, but then we find out that Uefa had delegated the licensing authority to the SFA.
They have been taught to believe that that is how rule breaking is viewed – as long as they are the perpetrators.
One Country – Two Standards
So Minxy
Who is your favourite Ant or Dec? :-).
Glad you are really enjoying these family day outs.
HH
CRC
kevjungle is a celtic fan…not a supporter.
18:09 on 14 August, 2014
17p
seanoc
Oh right doh!!!
Mubarak Wakaso
Plays in Russia for Ruban Kazan.
Celtic looking to get him
Declan Suarez was actually christened as Anton Declan Suarez
The UEFA verdict was just and right. We have a second chance.
http://www.onfieldsofgreen.com/the-second-chance-saloon/
Let’s try not to blow it, Celtic …
RogueLeader
17:09 on
14 August, 2014
bamboo – they are right though. It was our fault. It was because of this
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/08/07/article-0-05FD2CE6000005DC-415_468x500.jpg
I wish that I had a tenner -well double a fiver- for every time I posted here that the rot began on 25th of May 1967.
THEY have never got over it and THEY never will.
El Maestro
Agree with Ruggy, bid for Chris Martin at Derby.
tom mclaughlin
18:29 on 14 August, 2014
Who will be first to find fault in Celtic announcing the play-off as a season book game?
Neganon 4/6
Madmitch Evens
Bada Bing 2/1
KevJ 7/2
Pf Ayr 5/1
Get the money on.
Selective memory is your strong point.I posted that IMO the LW game at Murrayfield should have been on the ST,you came on and bitched “what’s wrong? Are Celtic not allowed to make any money…” I’m sure you won’t accept this folly of a gesture,and insist on paying £20 at the gate.
Snake Plissken
7 goals in 7 years, tell me this is a wind up Snake!!
Somebody has hacked Neganons account :)
Doubting Thomas
Thanks for the info on Craig Gordon’s shouting.
Not clear from the Celtic TV coverage.
Very glad to hear it too. A commanding keeper will be keeping on top of his back four to ensure that they continue to work as a unit and avoid leaving him too exposed.
Craig: Just one thing I noticed. Work on kicking out from passbacks – with both feet. I know you have a dodgy knee, but still…
Otherwise, great job last night and welcome to Celtic (belatedly)
HH
doc
18:53 on 14 August, 2014
FGS, don’t tell KevJ……
delaneys dunky
19:01 on 14 August, 2014
El Maestro
Agree with Ruggy, bid for Chris Martin at Derby.
With the average Shane Long and McCormack going for £11-12 mil,i think other fees will rocket too mate,i like him btw HH
Ive just seen that the club have put the home maribor tie on the sb. I cant make the game as I,ll be playing sclaffbaw in spain with ma pal TET.
If anyone wants my ticket for the game email me at acg@hotmail.co.uk
First email gets the ticket. Its NS 404 row B.
HH
Bollox!!!
acgr@hotmail.co.uk
Stokes is powder puff. Baldie Gezzuzz wept. Pukki? maybe could maybe cld!! Sami? yipp!! Ciftci? Yipp!! Forrest? If he turns up!!
Parkheadcumsalford
17:28 on
14 August, 2014
bournsouprecipe,
A timely reminder of what we face daily in Scotland. The only solution I have is: avoid the smsm in all its forms. The less their audience, the less the money they make; the quicker they may go out of business (hopefully).
Am I on FFs substances, or are there really people posting here that they agree with me.
No excuses for saying twice on the one day. Kick them in the pocket. Far more effective than kicking them in the stones.
setting free the bears for Res. 12 & Oscar Knox but saying no to CQN racists
18:45 on
14 August, 2014
If HT goes to CP instead of going to A & D, will he end up in A & E?
MadMitch csc
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:-)))
Doc
with ä bit of luck maybe we can meet up on our European adventures this year. If its the EL perfect long weekend excuse.
HH
Nae joke,
Had my dinner and came on to mention who I’d like as a wild card and I’ve been beaten to the punch.
Chris Martin all the way.
Winter wouldn’t be I problem as I hear he can play in the cold ;)
james forrest is praying for the unconquerable oscar knox
Read your piece the other day when you were doing a number on Celtic. You stated you have not paid to see Celtic in 6 years.
To me your no different from,Keevins,Spiers, Jackson ect. You maybe be able to write fancy articles but your a no-Mark in my book.
rwe- i posted similar re Gordon v Spurs,watched game on a sausage with no commentary,the mics behind the goal picked up CG barking constantly at the back 4,even when the ball was up the park.We need a few leadersHH