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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A question:
Is the PRE-match protest tomorrow a good idea?
Should it:
a) Go ahead as planned;
b) Be postponed;
c) Be cancelled.
I am aware that many posters feel they can make their own minds up and are are not influenced by outside factors. Why, therefore, am I suddenly hungry?
:-)))
HOT SMOKED on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 10:45 AM
See what the line-up is first :)
Got to leave space for lunch which is spinach & ricotta tortelloni with a arrabbiata sauce @ 2pm😂
The planned protest tomorrow is
(Socially distanced), against the board, and its actions (or inactions)
Good to see theyhave their media outlets trying to deflect and criticise the plan
It’s Not against the team and players ?
That’s what I read into the protest ???
GLENDALYSTONSILS,
sooooooooo,jealous of that breakfast.Mooths watterin. .
If Soro and Turnbull don’t start , that’s worth a protest on it’s own .
No rain for 6 months,then we are getting the lot in a 3 day period.Anyway,a full lockdown here from Friday to Monday,so not such a problem.Think its gonna be soggy there for tomorrow’s game.
Are Dundee Un,still hamstrung with Covid?
Geebee1978 @ 10:54am
Nice one !
:-))))
GFTB on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 5:24 AM
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” :-)
GFTB & Petec, yeah this is what happens when their so called Fans,who have been hidden in the woodwork,
for nine Seasons, they need to come out for a bit of daylight. Their so called fans, are now bombarding YouTube, with up loads of, aye we are back, going for fifty-five under a new name ‘The Rangurs International’
hee-hee-hee/bubble-bubble-bubble Celtic are in a mess, gloat-gloat-gloat.
I hope their gloating comes to an abrupt ending, yeah soon. Go-On-The-Hoops.
a) Go ahead as planned;
Good morning all.
Looking forward to tomorrow.
As for today, had the misfortune to switch on the TV to catch the 11 o’clock news.
Clearly the spitfires aren’t getting it done.
The Goebbels Broadcasting Corporation now dragging out the Cod Wars.
Compared to the Brexit soap opera following Celtic is a breeze.
Hail hail
Keep The Faith
Norriem
It does say ON and off the park.
Perhaps there is tactical advantage in shifting the Celtic Trust protest to 10 am on Monday, immediately prior to the AGM?
HH
Bada
I am in two minds so I suppose I would go for postponement.
My main gripe re The Board is Res 12.
Friesdorfer
I would be all for that.
For me, if they really care about Celtic and not just their own personal perspective of the structure of our club, it should be cancelled.
Otherwise it’s a bit like Life of Brian with peoples’s front of Judea and the Judean peoples’ front
When traveling (early 2000s) I was suprised to find there were three Celtic Supporters Clubs in Melbourne (perhaps Mick can clarify the current status) I was told this was not to do with size it was because they fell out and splintered- different ideas on Celtic, our great club 🍀
MARTIM1980 on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 11:29 AM
“For me, if they really care about Celtic and not just their own personal perspective of the structure of our club, it should be cancelled.”
I doubt they don’t really care. Isn’t anyone’s opinion on anything their own personal perspective? por cierto
POR CIERTO
Yes exactly of course they have the right to their opinion, but probably more damage than good imo and they do not represent the entire voice of the Celtic support.
So I still say cancel.
Not up to me though, it’s their call i was just answering the poll 😉
Turkebhoy
`Are Dundee Un,still hamstrung with Covid?`
I asked my United supporting mate and he thinks all the players are OK now. They had two first teamers in isolation but, like I said, he thinks they are available now.Apparently their assistant manager is unwell, though.
MARTIM1980 on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 11:40 AM
Sorry, bud, didn’t even realise there was a poll, apologies, por cierto
My main concern is that our players who’ve just won feel like their reward is a fans’ protest (I accept that’s not the main reason for said protest). And their performance suffers 🍀
POR CIERTO
No worries 😉
NORRIEM
Soro wasn’t wandering out of position. He was doing what a defensive midfielder should do and that was protecting the central defenders by mark space and anticipating where the opposition where going.
Laxalt was very poor at first goal and also at the chance that Hazard save with his foot.
Not opinion facts.
Prestonpans
Wee cafe 5mins from me, owned by a Scottish lass does a mean Scottish breakfast. Can barely move after it, it’s a belly buster.
Linksx2, baconx2, eggs x2, toastx2, squarex1, beans, haggisx1, hash brownx1, Black pudding x1 for $23.00 or about £10.00. After rolling out the cafe I normally skip lunch.
HH
HOT SMOKED on 12TH DECEMBER 2020 10:43 AM
Made me chuckle..:)
HH
HS- I wouldn’t cancel it,as that’s what the Board want.
St Tams
Why was Calumn McGregor playing behind Ismael Soro ?
Were we playing with 2 defensive midfielders ?
Soro did not hold any position in the first half
Probably to eager to impress ??, so was wandering chasing the ball
That’s what I seen, in my opinion
And I’m sticking with my top 3, Jobo has counted 😂
Bada
Agree, the board want this cancelled
Don’t want a light shined on their roles in where we find ourselves
Again my opinion
So
a)
DBhoy, that breakfast list, is a Man V Belly Buster Breaky.
DBHOY
“Linksx2, baconx2, eggs x2, toastx2, squarex1, beans, haggisx1, hash brownx1, Black pudding x1 for $23.00 or about £10.00. After rolling out the cafe I normally skip lunch.”
For 3 days!!! por cierto
Trust demo should still go ahead
St Tams @ 11:46am
`Not opinion facts.`
My opinion is that your `facts` are `opinions` and that`s a fact.
I think a demonstration, on how the board are running the club, should be held before the AGM, not before a football match. The team needs all the support we can muster at the moment, there’s a league to be won here! por cierto
Re Sunday
How long will it take for Killie players whacking Soro and Turnball? I reckon both will need trainer services by 20 mins played and Power given a talking to by the MIB
DBhoy- Ffs that is some Breaky.
PP – yours isn’t far behind DBhoy
I would go ahead with the protest although it will just be what Celtic haters want.
Bottom line is we need change.
But we need wins on the park more than anything, there should be some sort of banners saying support for team not the board.
D :)
Right I have dropped the good lhady off at the hairdresser’s now I’m going to watch Its a Wonderful Life for the 18th time.
I love it.
D :)
AKBW1888 ,POR CIERTO
Funny replies, thanks. To be honest, I’ve had it twice and cleared the plate, but I did feel like I overate. Recently been getting a couple of rolls n sqwerr with tattie scone and onion, that does me fine.
HH