While Maribor were clearly second best at home to Celtic last week they remain a potent threat to our season. You can be sure they’ve watched every minute of every game Celtic have played this season and will have dissected each defensive lapse. Our acknowledged weaknesses – primarily a defence which has yet to find cohesion – will be well-known to each of them.
The vast acreage of Celtic Park should suit the mobile, pressing, game Ronny Deila has brought to our play. It will be difficult for Maribor to cover all defensive zones, so with Celtic certain to play without a target-man, I expect the visitors to concede territory on the wings, defend their penalty area and force Celtic to play through them.
We will inevitably leave space at the back, in particular down the wings. How attentive we deal with this risk could determine the outcome of the tie.
Maribor’s schedule since facing Celtic on Wednesday suggests their biggest challenge will be to maintain energy levels late in the game. Thursday will have been a rest day, only light training would have taken place Friday and the bulk of the first team had a league game on Saturday evening. Yesterday would be another rest day, and they will travel today before a light job on Celtic Park this evening.
By contrast, the bulk of those who will start for Celtic tomorrow will have had normal preparatory training Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with some light work tomorrow. Those who made substitute appearances on Saturday will not have made a significant debit on energy levels.
We need to keep the ball moving early on, curtail rest times and have Maribor accessing their reserve tanks as early as possible.
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Is Orkney or Shetland next for self determination? I imagine they will not regard non Islanders as representative of their needs?
commonly known as the ulster innuendo.
HH
JFH apologies mate not getting on your case, btw think that is a great idea re the signings of the twoplayers, assuming we get them. Must meet up for a beer. Hail Hail Hebcelt
Bawsman,
Earlier this year, on 2 consecutive days, I had conversations with a lady from Shetland and a man from Annan. So, from the 2 extremities of Scotland. Each said that no one they knew would be voting Yes; indeed, the lady from Shetland said they felt more affinity with Norway. So, if they had their own self-determination, what would happen to all that oil up there???
Happy Birthday to Weefratim.. Just a boy…z
Bet on here would love to do this with Judith
https://twitter.com/judithralston/status/503931762473701376
ChapelhatpegsCSC
nctim
Weekend good I hope?
Apart from news from Inverness I mean…
:o)
Bawsman
16:50 on
25 August, 2014
quonno
16:41 on
25 August, 2014
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Shall I list the comments of nationalists who supported the ‘evening’ of arrests, appoached HMRC to ‘put a word in’ for the brethern, cup final with a ‘great’ atmosphere…..and on and on?
A YES vote has little or nothing to do with Alec Salmond and the present Nationalist administration at Holyrood.
It has however all to do with Scotland getting a government of its choice. Be that Nationalist, Labour, Tory or whatever.
If however you are happy at the next election to vote Labour and be lumbered with Cameron, Osborne, with input from Nigel and Boris, then on your head and that of your children be it.
quonno
16:50 on
25 August, 2014
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The Spanish won’t allow Scotland access to the EU.
If they did, this would, at a stroke, galvanise the Catalans and Gibraltarians to seek independence.
North Sea oil will probably be dwarfed by fracking in England, if what we here is true.
hebcelt. No apology required fella I just didnt know where you were coming from.H.H.
Awe Ffs the referendum mob are taking over, clean the needle Ffs .
When it’s time ti vote jist go an vote, it’s boring, repetitive, ground hog day crap every day, give us a break Ffs.i I’m not really interested in who your voting for and your reasons, on an on an on very day for the last six months, we get it, some vote yes some vote no, and no one is changing their mind, thing is when it’s over no matter how the vote goes we’re going to have another six months with more moaning, diz ma fekin nut in honestly.
Jamesgang
Too late…you’re getting it at playtime
Bawsman,
Some people prefer to ignore the likes of MacKaskill, claiming that after Independence the SNP won’t be in power. That strikes me as the kind of simplistic assertion we’ve constantly had to endure from Salmond throughout this process: it’ll be alright on the night tripe. This Debate hasn’t been worthy of the name, seeing as the future of Scotland is at stake.
Bawsman
16:56 on
25 August, 2014
If what we are told is true.
The release of papers under the thirty year rule tend to tell us that politicians seem to be incapable of telling us the truth.
Just received a text from Celtic that my card has been activated for tomorrow…nice touch.
jamesgang
Fantastic news mate.
Jamesgang
Delighted for you and your family.
HH
CRC
Parkheadcumsalford
16:58 on
25 August, 2014
It will be entirely up to the Scottish people who will be in power after Independence.
Just remember it was Labour incompetence that brought about the situation of the SNP having absolute power at Holy rood.
tonydonnelly67
When you overuse this site as much as you do, you’ve got some nerve telling others what they can and can’t post.
Let the people spin!
Thanks for all the birthday wishes today. This really is a special place. :-))
Weefra HH praying to Wee Oscar.
beatbhoy
Have you had a chance to take a look at House of Cards (Kevin Spacey version)? If you liked The West Wing I don’t think you will be disappointed, very good series.
WeefratheTim
Happy Birthday sir ! Hope your team wins tomorrow for you.
WeefratheTim I am surprised at your age you still celebrate birthdays.Have a great day auld yin and all the best. H.H. :- )
up_over_goal
17:03 on 25 August, 2014
tonydonnelly67
When you overuse this site as much as you do, you’ve got some nerve telling others what they can and can’t post.
Let the people spin!
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I take it from that post your on in here the same amount of time I am, oxymoron ?
How did this not win the BBC’s greatest rift?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M2jSzLBzK4
Or indeed this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7vW6dgnUY
Too many youngsters voting (anyone under 50) …ahh the generations all take their mark from their birthday rather than look at the greater spectrum.
This was recorded in 1958 in Paris when music was creative….. that’s 57 years ago!!!! Original or what?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT3kCVFFLNg
jamesgang,
Great news mate, chuffed to bits for your mum and all your family. HH
Ma Team Selection fur the Morra……..
Gordon
Lustig Izzy
Efe, Virgil,
Kayal, BItton, Steffi, Henderson, McGregor
Beget.
Play..
DEEFENSE, DEEFENSE, DEEFENSE..
Hit oan the Break.
That’s it.
Kojo
Still,Laughin
I’m not telling the people what to or what not to post, I’m just asking them to change the record, it’s the same old sh!te every day, never changes, it’s been exhausted as far as I’m concerned, boring and empty, it’s all been said, enough already only my opinion
Tonydonnelly67
Do you know yet if you are going to the Brazen tomorrow?
JJ
beatbhoy
16:51 on 25 August, 2014
Iki
The West Wing
Now there we can agree. . . Fantastic series.
Bought the entire DVD package a couple of months ago and watched all of it, 4 shows a night until finished. I was absolutely addicted to it. Frau Gerrybhoy was amazed at my staying power (fur wance! See whit ah said there?). Brilliant production.
Gerry
Thought we had problems getting rid of dead wood but just read that chelski will have to pay up Torres contract if they want him to move on (£16 million). LG could buy a lot of runners with that little nest egg!
HH
Weefra
Im hoping to give you a huddle for your birthday at CQN corner tomorrow night
then im hoping you get a victory to celebrate in style
Jamesgang
Celtic flag is being flown even higher now to celebrate the excellent news of your mother`s improvement. Long may it continue,
JJ
Kojo
So just to clarify, you think we should be cautious?
HH
Jamesgang
Great news.
Tony Donnelly
Pal…
It is always the Same ole.. Same Ole.
Naethin the Maitter wi THAT~
Ah widnae Hae it any ither wey~
That is the REASON.. Why We awe Luv this Sainted Spot oan the Blogosphere..
Viva , The Same Ole .. Same Ole~
Kojo
Still Laughin.
WeefratheTim – A Very Hoopy Birthday to you; and many Hoopy Returns!
HH
Gerry
Bawsman
16:56 on
25 August, 2014
When it comes to Scotland’s entry into the EEC, Spain will do as it is told by Germany and France.
Kojo, Not convinced by Biton, (one t), Henderson got a run against Calley and was only fair Only changes I’d make to your team is to play Denayer in central defense and push Efe into midfield. I’d also play Charlie as a defensive midfielder. So for me Denayer & Charlie in, Biton and Henderson out.