The sight of Mikael Lustig checking in at Glasgow Airport this morning was welcome, but we should be pragmatic, six days is little time for a hamstring to remedy itself from what was clearly a concerning injury on Wednesday. Mikael should go through some stringent tests tomorrow morning but if there is any doubt of his fitness, he should not be risked.
Football is a 13 or 14 man game. Ronny will want to make two, possibly three, fatigue or tactical changes. Losing a player early to injury would severely hamper his options, allowing Ronny only one change, if he wants to keep a sub for late game, or extra time, contingencies. For what it’s worth, I believe the knocks taken by Lustig and Griffiths in the first leg cost us fresh legs, and ultimately territory, leading up to Malmo’s second.
Celtic’s perpetrations went a lot better than Malmo’s over the weekend. A comfortable win with what for all intents and purposes is our second 11, while Malmo put a full-strength team out, restored those suspended for last week’s Celtic game, and lost to lowly Hacken.
Journalists close to Malmo assure me the Swedes hope to tempt Celtic into an attacking formation, just as they did to Salzburg in the last round. Salzburg arrived full of confidence but were picked apart on the break. Celtic’s own pace on the break is one worry for Malmo, who want Celtic to play high up the field. The other is defending set-pieces. Hacken, who don’t have the height advantage of Celtic, scored from a corner kick on Saturday.
Winning free kicks 30 yards from goal would be useful. This is Kris Commons territory. Kris knows how to put his body between ball and man, and wait for the barge, although James Forrest displayed the same tactical-awareness in the first leg. I’d have Kris holding a training session tonight: “This is what to do with your first touch, this is where you put your bum, then wait….”
Protect the defence, break quickly through Forrest, Johansen and Griffiths, and allow van Dijk, Boyata, Bitton, Griffiths and Lustig/Ambrose to give Malmo something to worry about at set-pieces, and we’ll win this game.
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Mr Pastry
You must be a hun on the wind up.
I’ve never heard any celt talk down our chances, management or players with such glee.
Thoughts with TCR. A right tim.
Hope the cowardly bastards who perpetuated this act get their comeuppance.
HH
Also Mr P.
Whenever I read your comments with all the “” around the clichés you seem to think are worthy of some sort of special attention, I always hear them in Hugh Keevins’ voice, as he speaks like you type.
Mr Pastry
Another puff piece from you.
Your conclusion is flaky.
I trust you will come on here tomorrow night and apologise to Ronny………
And US.
Alfie, after tomorrow you do realise that the small support you gained will have evaporated just like your 1872/3 team.
Die another day huns, but not today.
This is a Celtic day.
Acgr
Howye doin mucker :)
Hope all is well in yir head haha.
Aye, shit news.about TCR, a man I’ve never met but DD speaks highly of as do
many others.
Thebarcamole
I heard your little piece of heaven maybe under threat of severe bad weather, hope not pal
I’m going up into the loft this weekend to dig out “thee ole Karaoke machine” in readiness for one of your virtuoso performances when you visit haha, it’s getting closer by the day.
Sounds silly that last sentence, obviously
it’s a day closer, eh,. tiredness kicking in.
See you soon ;)
Just catching up.
Coorslad……..shocking news re TCR
TCR hope you make a full and quick recovery. A wee prayer said.
YNWA
HH
Mr pastry
GIRFUY.
MR PASTRY
No need to worry about Ronny’s state of mind. Here’s a piece from your favourite rag telling how Malmo’s boss’ mind should be of more concern to you.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/watch-malmo-boss-age-hareide-6311246
Mr Pastry – It must be a difficult time for Sevconians looking on to The Famous Glasgow Celtic attempting to progress in The Champions Cup while fawning fake excitement at involvement in the Petrofac Cup and the diddy stages of the League Cup. If only Ronny had a (laughable) ‘magic hat’.
Stupid stupid Huns.
Mr Pastry
You will disappear for a couple of weeks after tonight’s victory and then appear to inject some more of your wisdom before our next massive game- in the Champions League. As you see from the responses most posters clearly see what you are about .
Ronnie said it is good to have nerves before such a game- not fear! You obviously fear a successful outcome for us!
Good Morning Timland.
The markets are in free fall,a Celtic victory will restore
confidence.
theregoesmapensionCSC.
Tricoloured Ribbon
Shocking news. Get well soon Danny Bhoy.
MWD
Good morning friends from a very dry, bright, calm, mild and, most importantly, optimistic looking East Kilbride.
A day for the ole butterflies and lullabies ;-)
Thoughts with TCR for a speedy recovery
Tricoloured Ribbon: get well soon. Terrible news.
Sorry to hear the news about TCR, get well soon bud
P
Stunningly good sunrise here this morning.
Calm.blue sky.
It’s gonna be a celiac day
Had this in my head since about 9.40pm last Wednesday
“You’ve got to grow, you’ve got to learn by your mistakes
You’ve got to die a little every day just to try and stay awake
When you BELIEVE, there’s no mountain you can’c climb
And if you get it wrong you’ll get it right next time…”
Enjoy your day.
https://youtu.be/SXW-sL5gzHQ
Stunning morning.
Thank you Jobo
Still shocked about TCR news. Still worried. Still praying.
Agent provocateur – good for lingerie, pants on a blog. Do as yer uncle tony d tells you!
HH jamesgang
TD67
Come on now, just say what you mean… Hahahahahahah. Actually made me really snort out loud in the office there that did.
Hail Hail,
KevinBhoy.
Good morning CQNers,
Åge Hareide, now there’s someone we need to be very careful about. This man coordinated the tactics that saw Scot Brown and James Forrest targeted to be the victims of some tackles that could be best described as provocative, both reacted well to the challenges although Scot did get a little tetchy at one point, tonight its a nailed on certainty we can expect some more of the same
He is the guy whose post-match comments were designed with the sole purpose of being confrontational, it’s how he operates.
As always, the team and manager must be disciplined in everything they do. Ronny Deila mentioned the Celtic’s European experience and 6 months unbeaten record in his interview, very astute and I’m sure he’ll be hammering home both these in all the team talks leading up to the game.
I thought the Malmo team we saw at Celtic Park were poor and posed little threat, what they did benefit from was some nativity from us, we should have shut up shop at 2/0 or even at 3/1. They did score twice and their centre forward and captain returns so tonight’s game has to be build on a solid defensive display, one that sees the full backs hold their position and are offered a degree protection from the midfield.
Time and again the midfield all scurry back to protect the 18 yard box when our opponents have the ball, so when the ball is cleared we’ve no one to pick it up and it gives the opposition another chance to gain possession and create another attack. I really would like to see a change in this tactic that would enable us to retain possession and relieve the pressure that builds and builds until, usually, we concede a goal.
We’re too good for Malmo, but, lack of discipline or respect for them could prove embarrassing.
C’mon you bhoys in green.
Tri-coloured ribbon, thoughts are with you, hoping you make a speedy recovery.
Herod by Bowie on spotify this morning
Good omen
As I pass paradise
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Top Ten Fallen Football Giants..
NB: No 7 went bust for Selling there Top Players..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNMIpRDyE_8
Summa
Morning all.
Just over twelve hours to ko.
Cannae wait.
COYBIG!
Best wishes to TCR.
HH!!
Havent been on for days and just caught Coorslads post about the attack on TCR.
I hope TCR comes back ok and somebody finds those scumbags
Too early and no specs on and as I come back into the sunlight its bill withers lovely day. 8)
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
Like Adolf, Herod has never been a popular weans name for some reason. :-)
#PredictiveTextingCSC
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Anyone know How many Celtic Fans in Malmo..?
TIA..
Summa
Was that our very own gentle giant jamesgang I heard on the gramophone news during my short drive to work? He didn’t sound nervous at all.
Work time now…
Jobo
Like Ronnie says, a little nerves is good!
Wait till this evening! Then I’ll be paving the floor!
HH jamesgang
Excellent post murdochbhoy
Currently in Gaios, Paxos. I have checked the Celtic bars list but no luck on finding a bar to watch tonight’s game.
Anyone been here and have a suggestion?
If the players do their jobs tonight and the ref does his, we should get through.
Let’s do it to them before they do it to us
StanJablonskiCSC
Morning all.
Bright down here. The putting green has merely several puddles today; mind you, a couple of these seem permanent.
Big day for every Celtic person. Let’s hope we are all happy tonight.
WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED.
Pacing the floor!!!
Floor paving is Fridays!
HH jamesgang
Goooood morning CQN
TCR still in all our thoughts and Prayers bhud
This is the day, this is the day ……………………….
We will Rejoice, we will rejoice ……………………..
Busy day, so catch you all for the game :-)
Hail Hail
REILLY1926
I don’t know why I even bother now 8-)