After the defeat at Ibrox on 29 December, we anticipated changes, but the most significant decision Brendan Rodgers made was the most unexpected. Celtic’s man of the match that day was goalkeeper, Craig Gordon, without whom the score would have been significantly worse than the 1-0 defeat. Remarkably, he was dropped and has not played since.
The reason for this has nothing to do with Craig’s ability between the sticks, it gets to the reason we lost control of the game: how quickly and accurately we move the ball. Despite a man of the match performance, Craig was dropped because Brendan realised our game plan can be easily dismantled if we are pedestrian in possession.
While Scott Bain is better with the ball at his feet than Craig, and Craig’s liability in this area is limited, central midfield was significantly more culpable for what went wrong at Ibrox.
Since then Callum McGregor has been restored to his normal midfield berth, Scott Brown has retained his place and Olivier Ntcham has been absent through injury, so the manager has had no major selection choices to make in this area. Olivier is now fit and in with a chance of making his first appearance of the year in Sunday’s Scottish Cup tie, while just as we were at Ibrox, we are short at left back, where McGregor moved to fill in.
Brendan has some big decisions to make this week. A central mid of Brown and Ntcham is not right for the football we play. In taking the least expected decision, to drop Gordon for Bain, I hope we saw a sign that Brendan values the velocity with which we circulate the ball.
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Regular MOTM noo.
Magical – My Dad is the best ever at being proven wrong.
Callum will irritate Valencia, IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tIgN7eICn4
TLT
Bell`s .
Lets get 8.
Some fecker ask the players that gets that .1 percent?
THE LURKIN TIM
I once got Bell’s palsy in Cartagena Colombia.
Caused by a virus that paralyzed the L5 nerve.
After 2 long flights got back to USA and wife made me tea,
As one side of face didnae work i drooled allover myself.
Wife who comes from family of doctors panicked and had me at the hospital sharpish thinking i had a stroke.
They gave me steroids and antibiotics in huge doses and i was lucky to have no lasting effects.
They did do a brain scan to check for damage but found nothing under the skull.
I could have told them that and saved time and money.
Fan a tic-….that was a story, always enjoy your opinions on here HH
Always good to see that prk Jabba having a sleepless night…
BADA BING
Cheer
That fat slob looks like he is in a permanent state of anger and has no time for sleep.
HH
FANTASTIC Home Celtic
The Cheat with the Whistle will Love the daylight.
Anywan that thinks it will be a 5 goal Win for Celtic……..
The Dreadful McInnes comments before and especially after their game should be a REAL wake up call.
Sickening.
If we win 8 – I’ll be doing my little bit to be making Celtic Park like the Broomloan of Yesteryear.
INCREDIBLE
Come on the Magical Celtic.
This 8 is Mega.
Every little thing that helps Every Celt pulling on a hooped shirt is magic.
Infinity is Timeless & 7 was perfecto, remixinho.
Roar the Bhoys to a G8, too early dissenting voices @ the Holy Ground on Wednesday.
Come on you Bhoys in Green!!!!!
FAN-A-TIC on 9TH FEBRUARY 2019 1:22 AM
L5
Bell`s palsy of the bum ?
:-)
macjay1,
Ephesians 6:12
Celtic is Absolutely Magical.
Love is the Ki.
PETEC on 9TH FEBRUARY 2019 4:13 AM
How are you , Pete ?
Don`t need to ask .
Celtic good. You good.
Just like me .
Celtic is a cause. And that`s not a cliche. Its a fact .
macjay1,
I’m an alcoholic,
Celtic,
Incredible.
Fleming is annoying more than anythibn. ever.
Sickened with CQN when Love was so Magical.
INCREDIBLE
Brexit is Good, IMO.
A no Deal Brexit would be IMO Good.
You Believ e – that Sh!t
CELTIC INREDIBLE – oops – Utterly Incredible.
We need mega Support Like No Other.
This isnae a Project.
Cracjking Support against the Hibs.
PeteC
How you doin mate? You were talkin of Renton rd down your way.,speed in cars etc,it was last week.
The only road I know down your way is the main roads to loch lomond.its mad enough
Keep good mate
HH
An Tearmann,
You Sir, are Massive in mair ways than 1.
Letting Youtube run
I see a Big Strong Man – Have you Heard og him?
Ridiculous/a>
XI in ordine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Wd9-TLERo
Fidem servate. Ave Ave
Celtic/a>
PETEC on 9TH FEBRUARY 2019 4:26 AM
A very common complaint.
Apparently the first challenge is accepting the fact.
And you have .
You obviously have some good pals .
A huge asset .
Favourite line of this song is a no brainer………
“How you feeling hun?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V4nmNwFTfg
Ave Ave
Callum is Monumental right here, right now, it annoys me when i criticise Ryan. He is getting the goals. Adored him 2018.
Incredible without Dr Ugs
VVVVrendan has been toying….. IMO
Love is the Ki
I really hope Brendan is here for 9. assuming he gets the 8.
Knob (petec) bangs the Drums
Callum is a delight to watch. Exquisite. Consummate professional and gentle on the mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpS9V5koSLw
Ave Ave
Love is the Ki.
I’m going radio Rental @ games now because of mega cheating by the Offical – paid a fortune to be Sh!te, I dinnae think so.
2 minutes Injury Time Summed up Craig ThompsHUN.
You are a disgrace.
Official, apologies.
Compassion knows no bounds on CQN.
God bless ye Morelos…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb4P-MZMzJs
Ave Ave
Shout Louder than Ever before
Please for petes sake.
The haters ar3 All in.
Dinnae let the Cheats with whistles annoy Celtic too much in Winning Every game.
The Compliance Officer was “swayed” sez Sumonivic…….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx0ekVnQEn8
Ave Ave
5 Fake stars.
Reality TV – SG – are you for Real. Using your own Son to ingratiate to Sevco.
I know nothing.
So very sad. I really liked SG as a Leo Sayer.
Being Sevco Manager – Monster
Let’s dedicate this one to the Referees Panel that finally upheld a Hun being sent off and one not (penalty at stake).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv9PSkNkUfs
Ave Ave
We are incredibly Blessed having Brendan Right here and Right now.
8 will be Mega.
If he leaves without going to a mega Club.
CELTIC – MAGICAL.
One for Macjay et al and memories of their beloved UK ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_QSMTtUQYY
Ave Ave
God Bless Gary,
The amazing dude that is just full of Love.
Thinking of the workm8 an being put in that position.
Treatment is 80% successful doon in Liverpool.
So sad. pedro is so sad.
Gary, Keep yer Eye and Praise the Lord forever more.
We haven’t gone away you know ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5rusicEnc
XI In Ordine
Der Compliance Officer issues no further comment in relation to LRA’s decision to uphold Hun being sent off in sanctioned SFA match involving membership clubs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2S1I_ien6A
Ave Ave