Neil Lennon accepted responsibility for the tactical decision to start yesterday’s game with three at the back, saying, “We thought the three would suit us, but that didn’t seem to be the case. We looked a little bit flat the first 10-15 minutes and I don’t know why.”
Hibernian scored during this period, which may or may not have been a result of the defensive line-up, but if anything, Celtic were even flatter after they went to four at the back. The game was a throwback to the days when Gordon Strachan’s teams worked hard but seldom inspired.
The midfield didn’t dominate enough of the ball to prevent Hibs creating several good chances and was unable to craft a clear-enough opening. With Charlie Mulgrew on the field we are always dangerous, and Kris Commons has a better sense of where the goal is than anyone at the club, but without them we grasp to Paddy McCourt, who only seems to get the call when we’re in trouble.
So where do we need to strengthen next month……………?
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Kayal33
22:40 on
30 December, 2012
Not convinced Mckay Steven, is better than what we have, including in youths coming through, although can see point.
I would take Russell first, and monitor Mckay.
Only my opinion
Hail Hail
Mickybhoy
Aye you’re probably right!
awe_naw
I believe them more than I believe mickbhoy…
he called HT a liar…
oops
missed the smiley… o))
philbhoy – it’s just the beginning!
22:12 on 30 December, 2012
Good night and God bless all!
Special thanks to those who replied to my posts.
It disney happen very often!
If i upset anyone it was not meant.And noone upset me!
I love this blog.
Thank you again Paul67!
……..
Good post pal
V
TET
Happy Birthday and may you and your wife have good health in the New Year.
praecepta
Just read it 5 mins ago, will get back to you in the morning.
Thanks
HH
BT
He is he intimated that I am not a spotty yoof and only yesterday ;-)
HH
BT are ye good?
Pass on my best wishes to yir mum n dad, love from me n Wee Mag.
V
Please tell me phil taylor is a sevcovian. I would never tire in punching the man.
Goodnight fellow Tims
Some decent discussion tonight, and peace has broke out
Hail Hail
travelbhoy
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aw naw
the rhyming slang wasn’t far off..
Doc is Neil Lennon – thanks – much appreciated
TB
HOOPS – should have added
Best wishes TET, and all the best for 2013
V
will do, give weee Derryghirl a big BT hug…
Awe Naw
I don’t count Charlie Nic as a Scottish fitba pundit- he has barely seen 10 games here in the past 20 years.
And I don’t count Pat Nevin as one of ours. Pat belongs to the Tom English school of Kelts on the make.
Craig Burley, Like Kev’s favourite, Murdo McLeod, was only ours while we paid him money. He never caught or got Celtic .
So mickbhoy can only get Andy Walker’s job and I think the quota for ex-tims in the media is 1 and Andy has that job for as long as he is willing to bad mouth our club. Guys like Tosh McKinlay and Tom Boyd will not get the gigs as they are unwilling to pay the price.
TET,
Many happy returns.
Any Greenock Celts on the blog tonight?
Apologies for the songs …… F you sevco …probably not the song to sing but hey!
V
BT – enough you have the “Power!” :-)
Gene’s a bhoys name – think the minxjinx is working :-)
HT prob not Joey would have been too young :-)
to not too – before the red pen comes out :-)
SFTB
Yup
BT
;-) its cos I’m so handsome and well kept
HH
Some of the best CQNers in here right now.
Not naming you as you all are the best. So wish all of you a Happy and healthy New Year from Blackpool to Blantyre.
two, too or to?
never get that right,wright or correct…
where or were, don’t get me started…
Minx
Even better….it should be ‘too’ :-))))))
SFTB
John Hartsons descendency into soup should not go unheeded
HH
Blackpool, Blantyre and Beyond.
HT
few buses tipping up at KSC Wednesday morning, should be able to thumb a lift to paradise,, as it is midweek mini and I shall be in attendance..
Setting free the bears
Thank you for the explanation but honestly, none was needed. I know what you mean and certainly did not mean to upset the applecart.
However just because someone is a professional football coach doesn’t mean they know best, coaches lose their jobs regularly, even at our Did John Barnes know best?
Also I have a nice job outside of football and have no wish to change that and am probably too old anyway
And are there enough clubs out there for all the experts to get involved
Can’t we just come on here and say our piece
googybhoy
you also give mrs googy a loving BT hug..
not that she deserves anything as bad as that…
blantyretim
23:11 on
30 December, 2012
googybhoy
you also give mrs googy a loving BT hug..
not that she deserves anything as bad as that…
Cheers mate
I got that and god bless you innaw
BT
Not sure if I’ll be here mate. I haven’t seen my mum over Christmas so had planned to go down for a few days leaving on the 2nd.
If I’m still here I’ll be in for a drink.
My thinking in Mr Barton..
He is better player than everyone at Celtic, except Vic Sammi and Commons.
He is big game player and would give grit in CL –
He would brick it from Lenny
Everyone deserves a chance to prove themself
HT
u have my number kiddo.. o))
BT up there with your and you’re – and there is always a smart one with a red pen lurking!
BarneyCSC
HT
Treasure yir mammy
V
Charlie Nic says he is a far gooder pundit than given credit for!