Can we all just agree to change nothing? I know it was a dead rubber and I know it’s different playing against a 10 man defence, but honestly, just, change, nothing.
We had a defender at the right side of defence, not a frustrated winger. That subtly rebalanced the team; Kristoffer Ajer (22) was not 20 yards further upfield to connect to a Mohamed Elyounoussi pass, but he was back to provide cover and balance to the two to his left.
Christopher Jullien and Shane Duffy had their most assured game together – although Shane, you were never winning that ball, you should have shown the player down the line instead of committing to the foul. It was a mistake that would have been sore on another day.
David Turnbull (21) got one goal, one assist and got the assist for the penalty. That is an incredible return for a player who has been sitting in the stand or out through illness all season.
After a couple of substitute appearances in 11 months at the club, Ismaila Soro (22) made his starting debut and was even more influential than Turnbull to the flow of Celtic’s play. The deep lying central midfield player has several jobs: protect the defence, intercept opposition moves, get the ball forward quickly and accurately. A lot of off the ball work is also required; the best in the business are in position to stop moves before an interception is required. Ismaila did all of this very well.
Like Soro, the lack of opportunities afforded to Patryk Klimala (22) made me think he was less effective than our other strikers have been recently. Apparently not. Patryk is all about movement. He can take a ball, bring others into play and – effectively last night – win corner kicks. At no time did he try to beat three players on his own, take note, Odsonne.
After THAT pass at Tynecastle in 2019 you may have wondered what happened to Ewan Henderson (20). The player had a lost 18 months but, like the rest of the midfield last night, he was on his game. He was tidy and intelligent in possession. Use him.
The biggest compliment to the midfield and defence is that Conor Hazard (22) had little to do. Blameless at either goal, he got a foot to a dangerous ball, handled and distributed well throughout.
I don’t know who deserved the win more, the players, the manager or you and me, no doubt someone has been busy running a poll on the subject….. Onto Sunday!
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Today is a poignant but proud day for all Cork people.
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horse racing trainer and Cork man Mick Winters won a big race at cheltenham an hour ago so quite apt
though you struggle to understand a word he ways!!
says
The Board will make promises, do not be taken in by their promises as this and season ticket time is the only time they show any inclination to communicate with the support.The board we have elects itself what have any of that Board from Bankier down done for Celtic to make the team and the club better, I am not talking about employees who can be disciplined and dismissed if they arent doing it ,but ,I dont think this is a capable board, capable of moving the club forward getting us the best manger coaches and infrastructure we can afford, and likewise in the running of the club getting us a Chief Executive whose bonus is based on CL qualification and nothing else.
Thought Ajer was MOTM.
ronnie osullivan is looking more like milton jones every time i see him
he needs to hire a personal groomer!
Supersutton @12.56
I didn’t take any offence Bhud, just responding and outing myself as the non Soro voter 🤔
Of more importance and looking at next season
Will
Kerr McInroy & Scott Robertson, be given a chance in midfield ?
I think we will be losing 4 or 5 of the midfield before next season
Broonie, Ntcham, Christie, Elyanousi & Rogic ?? Will McGregor also go to fund new purchases ???
Hopefully Mikey Johnson is back fully fit and bulked up a bit
No Bobby Does It Petta @ 12:38 pm
“Five managers who could replace Neil Lennon.
This boy knows his stuff. Very good watch”
Not so sure he is that well informed
He refers to the O** F*** early on and praises the wage bill value of the Ibrox club too.
Later refers to managers who could promote our younger players, Ewan Henderson and Walsh (sic)
Nostalgic Championship Manager stuff- little reference to finacial reality
Hopefully Mikey Johnson is back fully fit and bulked up a bit
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with ‘bulked up a bit’ being an important phrase
we need to get away from having so many feeble wee boys in the team, who fall over at a breath
more like don’t be surprised that broonie is starting tomorrow if Lenny is still in charge.
Corkcelt, Phil mac has an article on the burning of Cork.
Hazard
Ajer Welsh Julien Taylor
Turnbull Soro Laxalt
Kilmala Ajeti Griff
Eratic and Dbhoy – I never got to watch it all there as my brother called with some bad news about a family member, but I will watch it a couple of times before Christmas.
HH
D :)
Hope to hell this a goer, i’m desperate………
https://thecelticstar.com/proposal-to-assist-the-great-grandchildren-of-irish-emigrants-letter-to-taoiseach/
CORKCELT on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 2:33 PM
My GRANDFATHER PATRICK GLANCY CORK MAN.
NO BOBBY DOES IT PETTA
Guy knows his stuff alright
Someone should send that to Lawwell
I really think that North Curve Celtic and the CST have misinterpreted the mood of the mainstream Celtic supporters.
HH and COYBIG
SFTB
I’m pretty sure the boy is a Tim. Plenty of Celtic fans still use/slip up with references to the OF.
Re the wage bills, he wasn’t praising TRIFC, rather, comparing to ours and questioning value for money.
Thought he made some valid points re potential candidates. Marcelino was interesting.
HH.
St Tams
👍
Greenpinata
Every Celtic supporter I know is of a similar opinion: the Board have misjudged the mood of the mainstream Celtic support. We could all be wrong of course.
HH
And, the North Curve and Celtic Trust are completely separate entities.
HH
GREENPINATA
I don’t think they are
Corkcelt
Enjoyed. My aul maw’s (90 now) family..came from cork.
Connell
Toney scores again
NO BOBBY DOES IT PETTA on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 12:38 PM
Five managers who could replace Neil Lennon.
This boy knows his stuff. Very good watch.
https://youtu.be/MhAVkV02Nww
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Enjoyable watch. The kid knows his stuff.
Begs several questions….one of which would be, why don’t we talent spot young managers with a view to a subsequent bonus when they’re bought up by EPL moneybags. ie same as we do with our players.
I guess Ronnie D could be construed as a failed attempt to do so.
HH jg
FRIESDORFER on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 4:39 PM
And, the North Curve and Celtic Trust are completely separate entities.
HH
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Yes they are, but I think both entities calling for protest have totally misjudged the mood.
Two separate protests when we are second top of the league and on the eve of an historic national cup final just before a must win game seems OTT.
I am working with Aberdeen, Dundee, Middlesbrough, Everton, Spurs, Newcastle, Sunderland supporters and all they perceive is massive entitlement.
It’s a massive own goal at this time.
HH.
SFTB
‘He refers to the O** F*** early on and praises the wage bill value of the Ibrox club too.’
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I’d have thought that the case for the ibrox wage bill delivering far better VFM thus far this season, compared to our own, was pretty unarguable? 🤷🏼♂️
HH jg
Jamesgang
I’d like to think someone at the club keeps tabs of managerial talent. Maybe expecting too much!
HH.
Hazard
Ajer Jullien Duffy Laxalt
McGregor Soro
Henderson Turnbull Elyounoussi
Edouard
Tomorrow apparently
Not wishing to tempt fate etc. but IF Neil Lennon was sacked or walked away, I wouldnt be surprised if the Board/ Peter Lawwell went after Derek McInnes at Aberdeen as our next manager ?
He would be a cheap option, and the Celtic Board would claim that he has done a great job at Aberdeen, and he has vast knowledge of the game in Scotland…Blah Blah…Blah.
Of course, I could be totally wrong , but it wouldnt surprise me .
HH.
Robert Duvall at the Manchester Derby.
Raves about wee Jinky Johnstone!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLRWqPTNojc&ab_channel=SkySportsRetro
GNP
One thing I would say is no Aberdeen, Dundee, Middlesbrough, Everton, Spurs, Newcastle, Sunderland supporters will fully ‘get it’ like we do….
1) They’ve not been sat there watching (sometimes from behind the sofa!) the inexorable decline in our play under NFL.
2) And they didn’t endure the ‘stolen 9’ so they can never understand why the 10 is the holy grail grail for hunslayers.
😉
HH jg
Thanks for the HeadsUp Notaclue,
Favourite Uncle ,always thought you were a sensible guy, that explains it,
Glancy isn’t a common Cork name, the Glancys originated from County Clare.
Adi, Lots of O’Connells & a small few Connells in Cork. It is basically the same name, it is a very Gaelic clan name, in Irish O’Connaill, it means As strong as a Wolf.
BadaB
Henderson instead of Christie?
Interesting.
NO BOBBY DOES IT PETTA on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 5:20 PM
I’ll like to think so too! 🤷🏼♂️🤞
Bada
Good team, if that’s the one. I’m a fan of Polish Paddy. I hope features at some point.
Big Jimmy
FFS – what you trying to do to me!!!!🙀
HH jg
Superb 15th goal of the season from Ivan Toney today. Anyone who thought Ajeti was better than this guy is not a football scout. If he keeps up this rate of scoring, he will not be long at Brentford.
Am trying not to get involved in the “protest” stuff … but if so many Celtic fans .. Trust, GB and any other fans had be so annoyed about the Celtic board why not “protest” after trebles and league after league ??
Auldheid & his 3 compatriots have been trying to tell their fellow Celtic fans for years about the “off the park” stuff … or are the protesters just raging that the Huns are in front of us ??
Res 12/11 only important if the team isn’t winning
Even Kevj (who was never far away :-) was correct … the majority of Celtic fans were happy when we were pumping the Huns …
INIQUITOUSIV on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 5:27 PM
Ironic to think PL baulked at paying £2/3 million more for for Toney than we payed for Ajeti. He will never again be remotely within our price range.
Corkcelt
Thanks. Might be another reason names wrre changed here
HH