Patrick Roberts is back and fit, and has previous good form against Newco, but Brendan has relied heavily on James Forrest this season, so may be disposed to prefer the latter for Sunday. I am usually clear on which of the two I prefer against any opposition (James for teams who press us, leaving space for him to exploit, Patrick for teams who defend deep), but I am pulled two ways this time.
If pushed, I would go with James, leaving Patrick as a option when legs are tired.
We don’t usually have chats about which goalkeeper to play, but Scott Bain and Craig Gordon will both be hoping to start. Craig is fit, so If Scott gets the nod, it may indicate that the ongoing first choice keeper slot is up for grabs.
I expect we will see the return of a more recognisable back four, with Michael Lustig returning in place of Jack Hendry. How Brendan deploys Dedryck Boyata will be crucial. The opening goal we lost at Ibrox last month came from a ploy Newco have used repeatedly against us since the 2016 Scottish Cup semi-final.
Their players will often stand off Celtic but press Dedryck whenever he is in possession. Dedryck needs options available or he should go Route One.
Tom Rogic travelled a lot of miles and played a lot of football in March, so I am sure he was rested at Hamilton to ensure he would be in prime shape for Sunday. Brown and Ntcham will sit behind him and Dembele will lead the line.
This leaves one place to be filled by Sinclair, Armstrong or McGregor. My preference would be to favour the middle of the park. Control passing in the central area and we will win comfortably. We failed to dominate there in each of our three draws against Newco (2-2, 1-1, 0-0). McGregor would get the nod for this task, where I would ask him to play a conserved, always-available, role.
The manager has had a week at Lennoxtown with his team – a rare luxury for Celtic. So chill, we will be ready.
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PHILBHOY, enjoy, good night and god bless.hh.
STATUS QUO
https://youtu.be/Yw_sJifUYgM
Big Packy didn’t see you on the quiz???
D. :)
I like this one from Benny & Graham
Among the Birks
And here they are as Ronnie Lane’s backing band
Slim Chance
https://youtu.be/Up4WjdabA2c
E.L.O
PETEC on 13TH APRIL 2018 10:08 PM
oli certainly can be a big player on his day .
The midfield battle will be crucial ,as I say they kick the ball up and have their players running towards it
Wattie smith style (think murty has him on speed dial )
We just need a player in the space behind their advancing 5 as an out ball and their tactic is toast
HH
In October, Shay Logan took the piss on social media as we suffered in Munchen. Our players noted the disrespect and destroyed him and his team one week later.
The Huns cheered as they drew us in the semi final. It’s been noted. I expect us to be up for this, big time.
JIMMYNOTPAUL
No,mate. I got up about 730. My mate was sparko on the settee,he’s not been that great all week. Persuaded him to go to A&E.
Drove him up and waited with him for a bit,he’s got suspected pneumonia. Poor sod. Just taken him up some vital supplies.
“Didnae want to bother the doctor…”
CLIMAX BLUES BAND
https://youtu.be/iwnC_8_ZeYE
https://youtu.be/NGFToiLtXro
FRANKIE VALLI
David 66
2.30pm kick off what in the name of the wee man is that all about
I will have to be up the road before the slosh comes oan
HH
MTM,
Quality lol at the 3rd round quiz questions….more power to yer elbow ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
DAVID17 on 13TH APRIL 2018 10:23 PM
B
D17 I think Brendan referd to that in his presser about Huns cheering.
I think and hope they have talked about that in training and are right up for it.
D. :)
THE SKATALITES
https://youtu.be/cPv_BAKIhlo
Jobo,
or even a double red pot in one….that question should be voided ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
DAVID17 on 13TH APRIL 2018 10:23 PM
Brendan hinted at that in his press conference today
THIS IS THE GAME THEY ALL CHEERED FOR
He and scoosh will have the bhoys rearing to go
HH
FSTB did you no take the Monday aff?
We will be pished before kick off, I better record the game.
D. :)
Right whit horses are wearing green and white the morra in national??
D. :)
DAVID66, takes me 2 hours to type 5 words . smiley thing.hh.
fergusslayedtheblues,
The dude sitting next to me made a very good point, he said that Oli disnae make an impact coming on as a Sub, I hadn’t really thought about that. He is definitely right though….. So far.
We had been talking about the last midweek game.
Celtic Supporters know their stuff thats for sure.
;))
DAVID66
Naw last time I took the day off they gubbed us on pens
Wake me up at the goals
HH
@ the last midweek….
Big Packy no probs, It was good I enjoyed it, but I was crap at it.
D. :)
FSTB. Ffs aye you have done the right thing.
D. :)
CURTIS MAYFIELD
https://youtu.be/6Z66wVo7uNw
BMCUW, Wee prayer said to Our Lady for your mate to get better soon.
Deary me….don’t watch much telly….just caught big Judith….some of yees need to change yer glasses prescriptions;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
DAVID66,you were still better than me. good night and god bless.hh.
THE WALKER BROTHERS
https://youtu.be/koO-rnus45M
THE SFA have brought out their finest exponents of SFA OFFICIATING – Fast Tracked ahead of so many others.
Celtic
GLASGOW CELTIC
BELFAST CELTIC
Celtic
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Do yer Worst
BP goodnight
Hail Hail
D. :)
THE BEACH BHOYS
https://youtu.be/AOMyS78o5YI
David66
None of the horses are wearing green and white- they’re no dugs ye know? :-)
The jockey sporting green and white quarters will be on top of Perfect Candidate
There are several jockeys with green and yellow hoops on top of Anibale Fly, Carlingford Lough, Regal Encore, and Pendra
You can have yellow and green quarters on the jockey of Warrior’s Tale
But there are 2 shades of green on the jockey of Ucello Conti- bit of a Hibs strip stylee though.
MilansBar is dark green and yellow
The noise when the ball hits the net …
Awesome .
https://youtu.be/eSzYcLBIXfo
SFTB ha ha ffs as delbhoy would say I’m a plooonker..Better wi Dugs woof woof.
Thanks
D. :)
Goodnight ghuys
Off to watch a new Netflix show Lost in Space
God bless all
D. :)
Said goodbye to the greatest Celtic man I’ve known. My Uncle Peter ran a bus from Shawhead for years and followed the team home and away. He was well dressed as he went into the ground, but had his Celtic top and scarf with him as well as photos of him with various players over the years. Also the first time I’ve hear Rodgers and Hammerstein on a church organ.
Peter – You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Hail hail.