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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1-1 por cierto
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Hot Smokie and Turkey………………..earlier.
Thanks Bhoys.
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CELTIC40ME on 13TH DECEMBER 2020 12:34 PM
So why didn’t Brentford, who are becoming renowned for their scouting and smart recruitment go for Ajeti?
That year Toney was scoring in the third tier, Ajeti was wasting away in the reserves having his attitude and fitness questioned.
If that’s a Celtic GK losing that,he would get crucified
When wull they git thur penalty tho’…………….
Remember when ” Ernest Suanders” said
“If rainjurz need goals thull git goals!”
Aye.
If hey don’t get a Pen, then an offside goal will have to do!, por cierto
Goodson was offside when that free kick was taken. McLean is a cheat
Never a free kick….
Today at United was one of those unexpcted spots where I was hoping we might see a surrise result.
The Sevco game plan is usually to go very direct and intense in the first fifteen minutes of each half and , if they get to 2:0 up it is game over.
Well they got their first goal- with United keeper at fault but United scored a very good equaliser. If they held out to half-time and could resit the 15 minute onslaught- they had a chance but a last minute set piece header, with a possible offside being ignored sees it go 2:1 at half-time.
I cannot see United scoring more than one other goal AND keeping a clean sheet, so it looks like the gap is not closing this week- makes it ultra important that we send out the message that “We’re Back!” against Killie later
Petec 12.30pm
I hear you mate
Geebee 12.26pm
Pretty sure Ajetti was included in the Swiss squad after he joined us … again I don’t disagree about Toney and pretty sure Turkeybhoy was convinced the Bhoy wanted to join us (through the Gavin Strachan link) … just been sent the Morelos “yellow” total joke … if the ref “sees” that, questions should be asked … I would be disgusted if any of our players done that
bournsouprecipe
Brilliant post! Reminded me of (why) the town I love so well.
Get beat today get stuck in third place with a real possibility of dropping down to fourth next weekend while we are on Scottish Cup Final duty. If that is not an incentive for today I do not know what is.
https://twitter.com/tmcglad36/status/1338097023904518145?s=08
MacLean the serial cheat….
cheating hun bastard
….see when we hear from regular 2characters” how poor we are an’ how glorious ra teddies ur………………..
………….can sumbdy keep remindin’ thum how much they rely…and still rely on bent decisions and guid luck to get thum thru…………..
and,…..and we’re no’ yet too far behind thum.
HH
Just saw the HT analysis from sky, good grief how was moreorless still on the park
Well…they can lose goals afterall
GEEBEE1978 on 13TH DECEMBER 2020 12:40 PM
CELTIC40ME on 13TH DECEMBER 2020 12:34 PM
So why didn’t Brentford, who are becoming renowned for their scouting and smart recruitment go for Ajeti?
I don’t know. Maybe they did?
Is that our new benchmark for potential signings?
If that Elbow from The Kolombian Kris Boyd….had been attempted by one of our one…..scoddland woulda combusted and the Tim would have been banned already………
The huns are still going on aboooot that freekick Naka got at St Mirren………….
how would 10 men huns fare against DUFC………..we’ll never know an’ the glorious rekord books won’t tell more lies than is totally necessary…………..
Aye
Morelos is NOT using his arms as leverage to jump ,it’s a deliberate elbow in the DU player’s face .
I presume ‘Red Card Ross’ isn’t running the line .
VAR will never be introduced in Scotland …fact
Still actually in shock that MacLean saw wee Fredos elbow and thought a yellow was appropriate… I think it would have looked more realistic if he totally ignored the assault of the elbow
Gftb
Booking him means no retrospective punishment – you need to keep up with the plan. 🤭
CELTIC40ME on 13TH DECEMBER 2020 1:13 PM
Brentford have a much-lauded scouting and recruitment system that sees them sign players on the cheap and sell them on making tens of millions in profit while keeping a team on the pitch that punches well above its weight.
Our recruitment recently has been much-criticised with players who are simply not good enough or not trusted by our coaching team.
I’d say it’s not a bad benchmark and there’s a lot more that goes into it than “hindsight”.
For all those that dipped in to watch the dark side did you hear that bit of commentary 5 mins ago re Moronorelos? He’s on a yellow for an elbow to the face and just did it again. Ref has a wee chat to huns captain saying “tell him to calm down or I’ll have no choice but to boot him” and the commentator says great refereeing there. He shouldn’t be on the pitch. They expect refs top treat them like this.
Mental.
Gene 1.21pm
Exactly ….
I was just looking for a bit of fairness
more fool me :-)
<4.
To send a hun off and then the opposition manage a draw would end your career in the SFA
If our players really want motivation, tell them to look at Morelos’ face then picture him grinning with a medal and his hands on the SPFL trophy.
It’s enough to turn my stomach…
Bankiebhoy1 1.27pm
-4
Is that less than 4 red cards
By the way you have been spot on with that prediction :-)
Ghuys a little genuine question.
Have Sevco ever been awarded a penalty before a match started.?
HH
Phil.
Phil cool 1.40pm
Don’t give the ref any ideas for the 2nd January 2021
Any wikiteamleaks ?
How are we so far behind this shower? They are pish. Two set pieces. Both controversial.
Shankland. What was all the fuss about him. Did he touch the ball the whole game.
Taylor
CELTIC: Hazard, Jullien, Taylor, Duffy, Soro, Turnbull, Edouard, Elyounoussi, Frimpong, Ajer, McGregor.
Subs: Barkas, Brown, Griffiths, Ajeti, Klimala, Christie, Rogic, Johnston, Laxalt.
@CelticFC starting line up v Kille……
Hazard Frimpong Jullien Duffy Ajer Taylor Soro McGregor Turnbull Elyounoussi Edouard
Subs: Barkas Brown Laxalt Griffiths Ajeti Christie Rogic Johnston Klimala