Brendan Rodgers post-match press conference in Yokohama was interesting on two fronts. Almost a year after sustaining a shoulder injury, the manager revealed Kyogo did not start the game as the same issue left him short of the fitness levels even his team-mates were at. If the medics have not resolved the issue by now, it is likely Kyogo will have a persistent weakness in the joint.
A more positive note was struck when discussing Daizen Maeda, Rogers said, “I thought Daizen was outstanding. I like him more through the middle. I think he does a good job on the side, but there is a reason he plays for Japan through the middle.”
This could be taken for a platitude to a player who scored a hat-trick, but Brendan added detail, “I like players at the top end who can really press the game and Daizen can definitely do that.
“It’s just about adding to players’ development. Daizen is still a young player who can improve. Of course, his strength is running in behind, but sometimes there won’t always be that space. So, can we develop his game and get him into areas he can work the defenders?”
That last point is critical. In 90% of Celtic’s domestic games there is no space for Daizen to exploit, at first pass, his greatest asset is unsuited to our game. “Can we develop his game and get him into areas he can work the defenders?”
I have no idea what that will look like. The best example of Daizen at Celtic was at Ibrox in January, when he ran through the opposition defence to open the scoring, but that game was ultimately rescued by the innate ability of Kyogo to find space inside the box. When fit, Kyogo will remain out top striker this season.
It has been four years since Brendan watched a bank of five defenders on the edge of their box with another four a few yards in front, so close, they could almost hold hands, his memory of what’s in store may be more generous to our standard opponents than they deserve. Working them is entirely desirable, I just don’t see where Daizen will do this, if not on the wing.
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Kinglubo
Jimmy is fine. He’s saving up jokes for the new season. Help ma boab. 🙄
Brendan said in the media recently that he did not come back to Celtic on the promise of transfer fund riches an was at pains to dampen down any expectations that we are sitting on a lot of money.
I take that with a pinch of salt.
Selling clubs will set the buying price high if they think you are a reckless spender. The Swiss club set a price of 13m Euros for a guy that Moenchengladbach bid 8.5m Euros for. So, if you’re Celtic- do you bid 13m? Or do you try to go in at 10m or even 9.5m for the guy? Every half million saved allows you to employ a 10k a week player for a year, so it pays to be careful. It does not matter what Young Boys FC set the fee at- it is not a triggering clause figure- it is just an aspiration of theirs. The trick is finding what they will settle for below that aspiration AND in knowing whether Reider is willing to come to us.
SFTB 4.27pm
Or … both players & mainly agents will be holding out for better deals … (us) fans just want signings/players agents & players just want … more cash 💰or in their eyes the best deal
Can’t believe some are still calling for David Turnbull to be punted. Granted he won’t be a starter every week but what a talent to have on the bench. A regular game-changer when a goal is needed.
Tom Mc 4.58pm
I am looking forward to see if/when Brendan works his magic on DT, I think David has been unlucky with injuries with us (& obviously just before signing) I still think he has plenty to offer in the hoops
TOM MCLAUGHLIN on 23RD JULY 2023 5:19 pm
Tom I noticed that you had went to Oppenheimer recently, we were talking about going this week but then saw it was 3 hours long with NO intermission, did you feel it too long
Tom,
Turnbull didn’t change any game last season. Came on late, scored 5 goals overall (including that gimme from the Huns), none of which made a material difference in terms of the result. Has one season left on his contract, can sign a pre-contract in January. We’ve added another 2 CMs into the mix and will hope to add another. He’s in danger of losing his place on the bench.
Lots to like in his game (shooting from distance) but we should be looking to sell this summer and upgrade. We should have managed his contract situation better as I suspect we’re in danger of getting no fee.
HH
Down with these £5M signings we deserve kwality CL players we’re pure minted
looking forward to the new season, i have a wee interest in how barry will do at aberdeen, i think he will do someting.
goodwin on again, the guy is a hopeless manager,
9 Scotland 36.900
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CH=Celtic 31.000 (CL-GS)
N2=Glasgow Rangers 54.000 (CL-Q3nc)
N3=Aberdeen 8.000 (EL-PO)
N4=Hearts FC 7.280 (ECL-Q3)
N5=Hibernian 7.280 (ECL-Q2)
£38m for Barnes to Newcastle – mad
Gene
Brian Barnes?🤔
Gene
And he’s 59 years old 🙃
Since when has the open champion been called championship golfer of the year.
John Barnes of course
From UEFA –
Celtic in the EUROPEAN CUP and CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.
Most appearances – 8th place on 29 (more than all the english teams)
Matches played – 12th place on 222 (more than the giants Inter, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, PSG).
Matches won – 13th place on 102 (more than dortmund, city, atletico madrid. , psg)
Most goals scored – also 13th place with 334.
There was no point in comparing the combined RANGERS GROUP OF CLUBS, we beat them on every stat execpt 3.
Highest losing score in a semi final 12-4.
Most defeats in a group stage – 6 consecutirve.
Most red cards – 16th place with 16.
celtic are a very poor 51st, with 8 having played 49 games more.
as an aside – name the 8 sent off ?
Anyone recommend a bar in Palma (Majorca) for the League opener v Ross County in couple weeks??
https://www.celticbars.com/celtic-bar/finnegans-can-pastilla/
Good evening all from the Vicky Bar. Another beautiful Sunday. It’s a great life. 👍
Evening all.
Just back from an informal family gathering, celebrating my Father in Law’s 80th birthday.
John Joseph McGhee, born in Glelmavis, butcher to trade, the hardest man I’ve ever known,
Loves White & McKay, roll ups and Cowboy movies.
He only greets when John Wayne gets shot.
HH
The posts about drug taking in cyclingPersonally I admire them.
When I was full of drugs,I would never have even found my bike !!!!!!
BelmontBrian
He’s some man for one man. 👍😆
Turkeybhoy
😆
Gene
¡Muchas Gracias!
Tutkeybhoy still spouting pish patter🚀🚀🚀🚀
Have we signed the centre half yet…
Philbhoy
Jutro
Got chatting in my local with a Spanish couple from the Basque reguon. They’re over for the Red hot chillies gig at Hampden.
‘We absolutely love how friendly you city is and we are laughing at how little clothes you wear when it’s cold’
‘If you don’t mind I have to say your country is as famous for religious problems than it is for its wonderful scenery’
I told them I totally understood and that we were a country dragged back constantly by institutionalised bigotry.
I added that as is the modern way, why not pass on your reviews to the Scottish tourism board or the Government at Holyrood.
TURKEYBHOY on 23RD JULY 2023 10:26 AM
CCV and Tony back in full training.
Hi TB,I think another poster asked you the same question?
Source?
HH
AT
Would guess this:
“the Daily Record reports:
Celts will also be further boosted by the return of Cameron Carter-Vickers, who this weekend resumed full training back at Lennoxtown, along with Anthony Ralston, with the pair set to step up their fitness fights next week.”
PRESTONPANS BHOYS on 23RD JULY 2023 8:52 PM
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Nice one! Cheers PB.
Although, from that rag, it’s likely a load of bull$*?t!
Hope it’s true though. 😃👍🍀🇮🇪
In Queens Park Cafe. Anarkali for a curry methinks.
Apologies for my nonsense on the blog Friday evening
MOD
Whit happened ? :O) hh
VOGUEPUNTER
Aye lol
Mod
I thought you was being sensible. 😆
That ffs
BRRB
I will try to be more sensible…..
I have asked Paul for another mod to take some stress off (and delete my ass on an evening)