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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VFR,
Is the facials (ooer missus) compensating fur the baldness ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
Marspa
That bhoy Naka could hit a free kick, but he had so much more to his game than that. Magical video thanks.
TLT I still have a decent head of hair!
KTF
Marspapa –
your musical offerings tonight have been quite superb. Thanks for the links.
Song of the night (so far) – God Only Knows. Close to perfection in terms of lyric, melody and harmony. But then, you knew that already!
Fair cheered me up after learning that Gilbert O’Sullivan’s end of May, Jobo-bucket-list Glasgow Pavilion’s gig has been cancelled…
Still, at least on Saturday 26 May I again get to see The Rutles at the Oran Mor….
QUINCY JONES
Soul Bossa Nova
https://youtu.be/T5ALPzS0QfQ
Marspapa
You’re the new Roy Croppie…
JOBO BALDIE
Glad you enjoyed it , funnily enough i nearly played Ticket to the moon as my ELO track .
Natknow- May your Uncle Peter RIP
Remember him fondly.
VFR,
Beardy….hairy….. chapelly…..motorcycally…..are u real hells angelly ;-))….;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
ZZ TOP
Sharp dressed ( Jamesgang ) man
https://youtu.be/7wRHBLwpASw
FLEETWOOD MAC
GYPSY
https://youtu.be/glStPHUErJU
For DELANEYS DUNKY
SARAH
https://youtu.be/lfgyivefgHE
marspapa on 13th April 2018 11:08 pm
Wonderful memories …thank you Celtic ???
https://youtu.be/_h7SnghD6wM
……………………………………………………….
Njoi yer night….. on Sunday.
Cracking link
Sorry
Shiulda been RHIANNON
Come on the MIGHTY GLASGOW C E L T I C.
Lets Make more H I S T O R Y.
So I can now officially say…..am not gonna second guess BR tomoz….I trust he’ll pick a team to pick apart der Hun…..keeping our double treble dreams alive….;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
Alison Krauses the lucky one
https://youtu.be/1SCOimBo5tg
HH
GUTENBERG on 13TH APRIL 2018 11:53 PM
Marspapa
You’re the new Roy Croppie…
IN MY DREAMS ? …the ghuy is a LEGEND !!
If he’s looking in, RC thank you for being patient with me in the early days of me trying to post my songs and you being the gentleman you are took time to put the songs up for me ?????????
PETEC
PRODIGY
OUT OF SPACE
https://youtu.be/a4eav7dFvc8
Love the drums in this – I think Fleetwood said he just interprets his drumming to the tune, unconventional.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ul-cZyuYq4
MIT,
dunno if you are aware….but there’s a 12 part history of Jazz on PBS America…..from the 1800’s through to 1960’s…..might be worth a watch….;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
…oh and my sister sang this at her own wedding with the live band…..not bad either.
Celtic have a problem……
The Hun might be deploying Kenny Miller.
Oh Sh!t….
https://youtu.be/yK0Zqt8mXs4
ARTMESIA
BITS N PIECES
Oops….60’s to Present….sorry ;-))
H.H.
MARSPAPA on 13TH APRIL 2018 11:56 PM
It’s like looking in the mirror!
KTF
marspapa,
You gonnae send Murtz to outer space?
CELTIC Sunday
THELURKINTIM on 13TH APRIL 2018 11:55 PM
I ain’t no angel! The rest is true though …,,..
KTF
https://youtu.be/OJWOtL-PZiE
Peter Green genius
Blew my mind….Foo’s featuring Prick Askly….
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IdkCEioCp24
FTSFA
Itsamadmadworld;-))
H.H.
WEET EEET WEET
Alisons voice is angelic , hope your well mucker ?
Which brought me to this guy (whom i miss so much )
A Different corner GEORGE MICHEAL
Sublime voice
https://youtu.be/VfPSNKb0Ahc
Neil and his newly promoted squad getting 2nd.
WTF
Something really Special if that happened.
respect
The ptb in Scotland are trying to butter up Stevie Clarke for the hun job. LOL
The Corruption runs so deep.
VFR
You are reknowned for your dress sense and intellect ..oh , and your i.t. skills and your ..oh i could on …top guy sums you up nicely .
And with that i bid the blog a goodnight ,i’m up at my daughters in the morning (7-45 ) to watch my Grandaughter.. the joys
??????
Am a lazy bustard at heart….saw some chat about the Buckley’s….my first introduction was a fluke….to Jeff….wouldn’t mind a link….ta….;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
Marspapa – you’re too kind. I’m just an ordinary Joe!
KTF
Marspapa,
Loved the pic of the dugs, is the puppy still with u? ps VFR willnae give us a ride….for insurances purposes ;-))
FTSFA
H.H.
Canamalar points out the Real Reason for a Referee……
Hmmm how long has the Sky contract to go to bury news.
What kind of organisation would sign up for so long on such a Sh!t deal?
aye Ok ready OK.
I get H&S rammed down my throat 24/7 – then Witness Celts get assaulted.
Refs – This is Dangerous