Just as a year ago, we lost the first game of the season against Newco, but the similarities end with the result. Celtic bossed the first half and created the better chances in an even second period. Goals change games and when Kyogo Furuhashi centred a cross for Odsonne Edouard, the game should have changed. Instead, Odsonne took his eye off the ball, which bounced off his heel and ran to safety.
One week ago today, despite scoring six against St Mirren, I urged Ange Postecoglou to play Kyogo through the middle, if necessary moving Odsonne to the left. He started Kyogo on the left yesterday and although Celtic enjoyed the bulk of possession, they were blunt in front of goal; Odsonne’s miss starkly demonstrating the point. It was a foreseeable error from Ange, which he later accepted.
Although Newco were unable to keep possession throughout the first half, at home, exclusively in front of their own fans, news of their demise was exaggerated. They survived the torrent when required and adjusted their game plan at halftime. From that point, Celtic were no more than equal in the contest until Kyogo moved into the middle on 70 minutes.
After Kygo shot from a tight angle, Ryan Christie reacted animatedly towards his teammate, presumably complaining that the Japanese striker did not square the ball for him to finish in front of goal.
I’m never keen on Celtic players shouting at each other and suspect this show of agitation contributed to Kyogo passing instead of shooting moments later, when the clear shot at goal was on. Our Imperious Icon could be forgiven for wondering why bother laying chances on a plate for others after Edouard’s earlier miss.
Just like the first goal we lost to Newco last season, yesterday’s goal was lost from a set piece but I’m not pressing the panic button on this one. Last year we were unable to form a straight defensive line, it was largely the central defenders who were causing the problems. The defenders were correctly marshalled yesterday, the goal was lost because none of the others picked up a late runner.
The transformation in Celtic in such a short period has been beyond any of our expectations. We will continue to improve and I expect will top the table after Newco’s visit on 2 January. In losing twice so early, however, we have put ourselves under unwelcome pressure. Playing the beautiful stuff is not always rewarded.
Last week they came after the Japanese, yesterday, they came after the Irish. Racism in Scotland is in spate, it was even given a police escort post-match in Glasgow yesterday. It is not the responsibility of Celtic to win so often that the mob have no opportunity to wreak havoc on the city.
Our political leaders and police cannot ignore this problem away. Scotland is home to many cultures, creeds and ethnicities. All will suffer unless the laws of the land are enforced.
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ROLLING_STONE on 30TH AUGUST 2021 10:30 PM
@ CELTIC40ME on 30TH AUGUST 2021 10:22 PM
Neither Starfelt or McCarthy are renowned for their skill or ability on the ball.
Starfelt wasn’t signed as a big physical center half. Or if he was someone didnt do their job We were led to believe he was more than capable with the ball at his feet, all the defenders are being encouraged to play out.
I really don’t know why you’re arguing with me about the type of players who fit in to Ange’s system. Have you been watching the way we play or have any understanding about his footballing style and philosophy? We play quickly, on the ground, from the keeper all the way through the team. Defenders need to be able to take the ball under pressure and pass to a midfielder who can do likewise and move the ball forward quickly. We defend high up the park, press with intensity, win the ball back as quickly as we can and play the game in the opposition half, regardless of the opposition
The type of players you describe just don’t fit in with that sort of system
It’s not exactly revolutionary these days, but the lack of compromise and the intensity for the whole game that Ange demands is not normal
I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I’ll get on my knees and pray
We don’t get fooled again
Don’t get fooled again, no, no
Yeah
Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
Bada
Huns never apologise to anybody.
And therein lies the problem.
Why should they, when they have carte blanche from government and police to be the fountainhead for the racist, poisonous filth that neither government not police could get away with, for fear of international sanctions?
Easiest thing is to get yourself a proxy. Oh, look!
I’ve lived in various countries in Africa, east Asia and elsewhere – places commonly sniffed at as ‘banana republics’, and I laugh hollowly when I look at Scotland.
Because Scotland’s right up there.
Is that loast???
Tourist?
Zombie?
Nugget.
Why was Bitton getting a game ahead of Welsh at the start of the season?
CELTIC40ME
Maybe Ange felt he was experienced international and welsh is a kid?
He does play there for Israel
Celtic40me
You’ll forgive me if I highlight this paragraph as being heavy on denial
“We conceded goals in the Netherlands from two ridiculous defensive mistakes. Otherwise we didn’t concede over 180 minutes against a decent technical side”
How could I have forgotten about Ntcham when I listed players that have gone in past 7 months 🤔😂
CELTIC MAC on 30TH AUGUST 2021 9:13 PM
They were missing 3 players 2 of which were left backs.
We played them missing our 1st pick, centreback, leftback, rightback, rightwinger and arguably one of the best midfielder main scotland in mccarthy based on his playing career. That is half a team pal, a handful of player, but I am sure you will find a reason why none of that matters.
So long as we replace Christie with a good left winger/ midfielder I will be happy, will not miss him.
Eduard has come to his celtic end, great until 18 months ago not so much of late. Replace him with targetman with desire to get in the box and attack the ball will we will be fine.
Would like a leftback with pace, stamina and crossing ability and a dominant centreback who is comfortable on the ball.
HH
Interestingly enough, ‘meet the new boss, same as the old boss’ is the only really negative line in what is an incredibly positive and inspiring song.
SNAKE PLISSKEN on 30TH AUGUST 2021 10:58 PM
CELTIC40ME
The logical explanation, given what we’ve seen from Ange’s Celtic, is that he places technical ability ahead of defensive ability.
That’s just the defence. It’s likely to be even more the case in midfield
L
Tictaewin
Funny I was thinking the same.
Not sure PLB understands positive though.
Celtic is just something he wants to kick.
Unlike many I don’t think think he is a hun. Just someone who needs Celtic custodians to shout at and take his frustrations out on.
UNCLE JIMMY on 30TH AUGUST 2021 11:00 PM
Celtic40me
You’ll forgive me if I highlight this paragraph as being heavy on denial
How so? It’s pretty factual isn’t it?
Celtic40me
So, apart from the 2 goals we conceded, we didn’t concede any goals?
Yes I suppose it is
Adidas v Castore looks like going to a 5th set at the US Open Tennis tonight as Tsitsipas v Murray is living up to the billing.
3:30pm on a Tuesday?
The club and, more importantly, the supporters, have been screwed.
UEFA’s precious champions League TV schedule can’t possibly be contaminated.
Police Scotland – complete with bigoted officers who think we are “puddle drinkers” – can’t do two matches in a day.
Too busy escorting racists to the Racist FC match.
As for our club?
A note to the person wrote the update on the website.
Change the record. Change the tone.
“We tried awfy hard but there’s yir cauld dinner” doesn’t hack it.
For once just tell the supporters you’re p1ssed off at bureaucrats from UEFA & ScotGov and freemasons from Police Scotland treating the “best fans in the world” (actual club quote) like second class citizens.
UNCLE JIMMY on 30TH AUGUST 2021 11:22 PM
“Otherwise”might be doing a lot of heavy lifting in that statement but in the context of the discussion it makes sense
The two goals were individual errors, poor judgement and technique, not tactical or systemic.
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Why does ange not see we need a quality tough centre half or two . At one of there many set pieces on Sunday I noticed a sevco line up of 4 6ft 4 in plus guys ready to challenge for the cross , a ploy they have used against us constantly . Other teams too know were weak in defence . alas our old failings raised its head on Sunday again , Our weakness in midfield , mcgregor . Christie, turnbull gave us nothing ,again overawed by the rough tough sevcoites .they have bullied our lot for the past couple of seasons . I thought our new boss would have done his homework on our rivals and tackled our deficiencies.
Carl will come GOOD.
VROOM VROOM.
We have a Hard Man as well as a Coach.
We Will do well this Season.
Mad Cyril. HM featuring.
stebhoy
I thought two o em were right backs
Two keepers too. They had injuries as well. And the last time their replacement goalie played against us, for Livingstone, we put six past him!
Not sure I’d count James McCarthy as a miss, as of now he has less game time than Marvin (Morton) Kompnner, remember him? Boerrigter played nearly a full half, I was there to witness it. Never did see Hughie Maxwell though, you’ll need Tontine Tim for that.
And while I think Greg Taylor was missed, many on here thought it was a blessing in disguise, though it showed me we didn’t sign him as a left back.
Good effort though, and I do appreciate any well intended response, and any in good spirit.
Hail Hail
That ones got Lazyitis.
Wr are Gonnae win this League.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2uzQ0A8RAk
CELTIC just dae yer thang. WIN. ;)
Ange TIME.
Celtic Mac,
Callum is at the moment our Best Player…..Hopefully others, as the Season progresses, make me re-evaluate my stance.
Callum is Always there……he is getting Curtley Ambrose to the Maestro in mind.
BACK TO BASICS.
Will dig out the judgement on famine song.was reading it earlier tonight.
BOURNESOUPRECIPE
Je suis BSR.some fine postin in recent days.
Celtic
HH
FRIESDORFER on 30TH AUGUST 2021 11:52 PM
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Thats deep friesdorfer.:-) working lots recently.was good bumping into you and Mrs f last week.am sure you all had a good hoot.:-)
HH
ANGE
https://twitter.com/ScotlandSky/status/1431926179670413312?s=19
HH
Big Mhan that is essential Viewing.
We are on the cusp of Something very Special. I thought young Adam was magnificent when he was thrown into that Unique arena.
GOALS GOALS GOALS,,,,,
SABRINA.CsC
There is only one King Billy and thats McNeill.
We also huv wee jimmy JimmyJohnstone on the wing on the wing.
Ange is the Man,
Some essential listening if ye like dance Music.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GAXnFZ3anlE
SHAUNAMURA on 30TH AUGUST 2021 3:54 PM
Troy Deeney when I saw his availability I thought he could be just the fit for us but then instantly dismissed this because of wages etc
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Does the etc. refer to the fact that this Birmingham born and lifelong supporter is fulfilling his dream?
Nah, didnae think so.
HH
An Tearmann
Likewise, good to see your fine self, along with Norrie M. The Hoot wis, as you’d expect…
HH
Carpe diem, Celtic.
So it’s farewell to Eddie and probably Christie. Good luck to both. They contributed enormously to the success of Celtic during the nine in a row years.
To the point it was inconceivable they would ever be out of the starting eleven.
Now, it feels strange to not be concerned with their departure. Eddie just hasn’t recovered in football terms since COVID. Christie was ruined by the positions he was asked to play and by a shoot on sight policy.
Getting good money for them with so little left on the contracts is good business.
It’s a funny old game.