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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Petec 4.31am
“This site has been reeking of honking huns lately”
Funnily enough some of my workmates & in-laws now want to talk about football after a long time with no fitba chat …
If the Huns keep winning fair play, but this league is far from over …
Even the Neil Lennon dissenters surely realise our number 18 knows how to collect trophies
Mon the Lenny “cult” :-)
God Bless Neil Francis Lennon.
Who’s hand is on the Tiler/Tiller.
Lets Go Celtic.
God Loves an awesome Story.
KEEP the Amazin’ Celtic Faith.
If yer in Barney Rubble… be Sincere in asking….just ask for Jesus. Oh My Days.
I liked Marvin Andrews Bach in the Day.
Just Believe – not gonnae go down well with so many.
Time is Eternal.
Currently listening to Hardfloor X-Mix Jack the Box.
CELTIC
CELTIC
Gerry keep Talking about Football.
Win Lose or Draw.
CELTIC
CELTIC
Hopefully when the Support is Bach Neil will take his Lads Westside First for a change.
HENRY JOY on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 3:28 AM
Neil Francis Lennon will pick the team he thinks will get him a win. All the rest of the crap is bollocks.
He’s been picking the team that will get him a win since the beginning of the season – how has that worked out?
The team against Lille was picked by the fans, make no mistake about it. Let’s see what happens next. Will NL have the courage to stick with that team or will PL try to have his way and NL will give in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=JP&hl=sw&client=mv-google&p=B606E12CE7075711&v=hbe3CQamF8k&app=desktop
2 sides to Every Story.
Gods the Judge.
The Public Image is bad/good/nasty/nice/nuts/normal.
And jusr…..
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=unhvmkhQgZ8
The best battle Unit against the Bad wans manouvres…….
The actual Family. Not the Mafia.
DAVID66 on 11TH DECEMBER 2020 10:23 PM
Jobo a brilliant turnout, must be a record??
Also is the 2 players Soro and Turnbull to keep in? If so I think most would agree with that.
Melbourne Mick I can just imagine you and Big Jimmy strutting your stuff like 2 male models along a beachfront boardwalk with your Celtic tops on impressing the Shipbank sheilas down Melbourne way. 😂
D :)
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Aye right…MICK and Me with our Celtic taps on…strutting along the Beach in our Green and White Thongs….now, wouldnt THAT be something ? LOL ?
ive known a few Saltmarket Sheilas….and Glesga Gals in my time…not forgetting Sheilas from USA, Sweden, Latvia, India…and the Gallowgate/ Calton…My 1st wife was a Gallowgate Gal…I binned her in 1981.
I used to be a Male Model…..for Gloves.
Neil son…just play Soro, Turmbull, Hazard and Ajer at Right Back on Sunday…and IF its not working out then throw on the subs at the right time…dont wait too long Lenny mate.
HH.
My friends in Celtic,
I really don’t buy PL wanting to play the ” wantaway ” players.
Why would he ?
Every appearance decreases their value.
Our future is playing players who are totally committed.
HH.
MELBOURNE MICK on 11TH DECEMBER 2020 11:10 PM
DAVID66
If BIG JIMMY ever gets over here, PADDYMAC will have competition
fighting off the Sheilas.
I’ll just be the pimp lol.
…………………….
As long as PADDYMAC doesnt try to steal my Glesga Patter…he will still do okay…he can have my Cast Offs LOL !
if I ever venture to Oz, PLEASE keep the Aussie Sharks away from me…Me NO like sharks…..
In 1975 the original ” Jaws” Movie came out in the Cinemas. i took my girl friend ( Two years later she was my 1st wife), along to the ABC Picture Hall in Sauchiehall Street.
Such was My FEAR of Sharks….when we got to the Pay Desk…the girl behind the Counter said…” Yes, Sir” ?
” Give me Two for the Shallow End Darlin”….was my reply LOL.
HH.
The Finest Fighting Unit against Satans devices is the small Family unit.
God is awesome.
The Bad Lad is getting Madeline Albright.
Dinnae Worry be Happy.
Kevjunglism is Alive.
Good morning cqn from a dark and wet Garngad
Big Jimmy – Brilliant.😂😂😂
D :)
I know how ” Arthur Daley” Died…..
He Fell Aff the Back of a Lorry LOL.
Trivia…
In an episode of of the OLD Minder, Arthur Daley is in Court and he is asked to confirm his Name, Address, and Date of Birth…..
The bold Arthur rhymes off his Name, address etc…but when it came to his Date of Birth….He said…12th July 19 whatever.
So old Arthur was a Hun LOL.
Come to think of it…NO Tim could ever be such a selfish, stupid, greedy, lying Bassa…could they LOL ?
HH.
HH
DAVID66.
Morning my ole Mucker, I hope your enjoying your long weekend aff work ?
Now…IF only the Pubs were open and selling DRINK ?
I could Murder numerous pints of Beer right now…Its an Injustice so it is !
Boo feckin Boo.
LOL
HH.
Good morning Jimmy – I am indeed enjoying a long weekend off.
I know I could go a pub swally.
Just made the auld fry up for the whole house. My bhoy is here with his Gal and wee Riley the grandson as well.
Here’s the most important trivia question…..is it beans or tomatoes wi a fry up?
D :)
Jobo.
83 people voted. 4 didn’t rate Soro in their top 3 and 2 didn’t rate Turnbull in their top 3. Extraordinary.
It’s a funny old game.
David66
Does it have to be one or the other? Could be both.
Beans.
GFTB
“Even the Neil Lennon dissenters surely realise our number 18 knows how to collect trophies”
Let’s get after them! If we start playing with belief and confidence, they’ll crumble, por cierto.
Tomatoes or beans, sometimes it’s Tomatoes and sometimes it’s Beans, so mibbes aye and mibbes naw! por cierto
Supersutton- that’s wrong just wrong
D :)
SUPERSUTTON
Just confirms what I thought about some on here. Don’t have a clue about the game
Come on Neil & Celtic.
Hard work is ahead. Work Harder than Ever.
Odsonne is easily 1 of the Best players Gracing the Hoops.
Oneday@aTime.csc
Tomatoes for me. Mmmmm.
D :)
St Tams 9.17am
Couldn’t agree more …
Although I would say the lot of us and not just “some” on here :-)
Por Cierto 8.50am
If we don’t believe .. what’s the point
By the way defo tomatoes with the fry up … keep the beans for between the toast & cheese for cheesy beanos
Soro & Turnbull must start tomorrow
DAVID66…
NO beans for ANY Breakfast for me…Sorry but its just SO English LOL.
I ONLY like Tomatoes in my Spag bol….again NOT part of a fry Up..
I dont like eggs, beans and/or tomatoes as part of any Breakfast.
HH.
My wee granny that brought me up would sometimes give me Cornflakes with Sliced Bananas… and milk obviously…
No wonder I had so much energy as a youn un.
HH
Por Cierto surely you mean “used to know how to win trophies” , as the saying goes People who live in the past have future, I’d love Neil to turn it round but the odds are not on his side. H H Hebcelt
David66 and Supersutton –
There’s a wee bit more to it than that. 2 voters emailed me with 2 of their picks but said they couldn’t decide their 3rd pick between X and Y asking me to give a half to each. I replied in true gameshow fashion pushing them for the “player that they want to keep” but didn’t get their replies till after 10pm. 1 other poster mistakenly included Taylor in his 3. I was pretty sure he meant Turnbull but as Trump has taught us we are only interested in legally cast votes. Again I emailed for confirmation but the reply was too late.
Had those votes been adjusted, Turnbull would have secured 100% and only 1 voter left out Soro.
Aff oot…
ps Good morning, friends from a wet and grey East Kilbride ;-)
Talk of the Atlantic League doing the rounds again this morning.
Seems Desmond isn’t keen – has he got his eye on a larger prize?
FRIESDORFER on 11TH DECEMBER 2020 11:15 PM
Missed your reply last night as I had gone to bed to lie awake worrying that Lennon won’t play Soro, Turnbull and Hazard and Ajer at right back on Sunday.
All good here otherwise!
Hope you and yours are safe and well too!
Take care.
I ddnt have Soro in my top 3
Ajer
Turnbull
Laxalt
My opinion
NORRIEM on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 10:10 AM
It’s all about opinions of course but I’d ask what Laxalt did to edge Soro out.
Laxalt didn’t have a bad game – in fact, I thought he was quite good with lots of energy and running but there was no tangible contribution. He got turned by his man quite often and showed why he’s not an out and out left-back and his crosses rarely hit a target.
I think Soro’s contribution was key to us winning the game.
Like you say though, it’s all about opinions.
I honestly didn’t think Soro had a great first half- gave the ball away to often, it did improve in the 2nd half
Also thought he wandered around out of position too often, accepting he was putting out 🔥
As you have stated, Laxalt was quite good, I thought other than losing his man for first goal, he was good, and stopped a very good Lille team from getting in from the left hand side ?
I had Soro & Klimala as joint 4 th 👍
Breakfast was black pudding, haggis, square sausage, beans, all resting on a double tattie scone.
Later I’ll have a look at the gin bottle and find out how much I drank last night😱😵
Prestonpans Bhoys
With a breakfast like that, I can see why you have the plural in your Blog name :-))
PRESTONPANS BHOYS on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 10:32 AM
Breakfast was black pudding, haggis, square sausage, beans, all resting on a double tattie scone.
and for your main course? ;-))))