I really like the way we split our central defenders either side of Craig Gordon’s box at a goal kick. It induces teams to press us higher than they otherwise would, which opens up the game and allows us to build a quick break, but we’ve not got it right yet.
With his central defenders wide on the wings 6 yards from the goal-line, Craig will pass to them, but increasingly opponents push two attackers wide to cover this option. This forces Craig to seek one of our fullbacks, both of whom take up positions on the wing, near the halfway line.
This play is not a good use of the ball as possession is often lost. Worse, it’s lost while the opposition have men forward.
The space in front of the 18 yard box is crucially important. One of both of our central mids need to be there – close enough to collect a short pass and move it on. Look out for this happening. You’ll see a reticence in Craig to play short passes in a dangerous area, and in Scott (and whoever else) to want the ball in this position.
It’s dangerous, but when it works it’s transformational. Our old pal, Unai Emery, has built an impressive managerial career on getting this specific play right (it doesn’t lie behind any of PSG’s current woes).
Marking referees at corners
Another standard play against Celtic in recent months has been clearly visible when we defend corner kicks. Several Premiership teams are putting a player right in Craig Gordon’s midriff. Even before the kick is taken, the keeper is shoved and obstructed.
Craig always makes this situation highly visible. Theirs is shouting and shoving back. Arms flay, indignation peaks. But still, referees must be checking their Facebook status.
We are now unrecognisably better at defending corner kicks than we were a year ago, but if the keeper is fouled and the ball delivered into his zone, there is real danger. Two officials are employed to watch this area of play, how do we make one of them pay attention?
Craig answered this question last night by buying a yellow card for a necessary protest; a small price to pay in order to wake a dozing official from his slumber. Maybe if, as well as marking opponents at corners, we put a man on the referee, who could point and shout when the incident first arises?
Ridiculous, I know, but it might actually be effective.
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BSR
I don’t drive but I’m proud of 99.9999999% of everyone who was blessed and good enough to have worn the hoops if only once
Lots on hear know they where more talented than lots who wore the hoops but at the end of the day we/they didn’t wear the hoops for real…
I think most know whom I missed out
Hear?
Cowiebhoy spellcheck
JAMESGANG on 26TH JANUARY 2017 7:45 PM
Enjoy your cleaning. :)
HH
Does THG know Bairds is shut….
Bada Bing
He is a new man don’t u know ☘️☘️☘️
MIKE IN TORONTO on 26TH JANUARY 2017 7:55 PM
Spot on Mike. :)
Jamesgang
Aye away and get yer big duster oot and have that hoose spotless. You are in training for husbandry ya know.
Ex Cathedra what I would say is that last night Forrest was constant movement when he was on the park. He had their left back and left mid constantly running and looking where he was going.
My son commented that it was clear he was trying so hard.
Imagine the position where the left back has been ran up and down for 65 minutes only to see Wee Jamsie head off and Paddybhoy come on?
A wholly different packet of biscuits. Quicker feet, twists and turns more and fresh legs.
If you have been running for an hour that must be a bit of a numbing experience.
I don’t have a clue what the Man U fans are singing but they’ve been singing it for 25 min solid, impressive.
Need Hull to score to make this game worth anything
BROGAN ROGAN TREVINO AND HOGAN on 26TH JANUARY 2017 8:08 PM
Good point re Forrest/Roberts, and one which I had not considered as a genuine tactic,tire them out then refresh.
Not sure it applies re Dembele,I think his Interest/Application has been off over 7 games despite 2/3 goals.
All of that apart still well pleased.
Penalty Hull
1 nil Hull, game on.
Penalty wasnt really one though, strange decision ref
seen a fan shared clip from the lisbon lions end, showing the saint johstone player stamping hard on broonys foot , and immediately he pushes him
BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 26TH JANUARY 2017 7:52 PM
natknow
Every Celtic player rests somewhere on a scale of:
Great………………….to………………” I’d drive him to the airport masell ” scale.
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Whit?? Ah never said nothin’ about players!
Ah wiz jist callin’ out a CQN Champagne Socialist who gave himself away by admitting of knowledge with respect to the price of artichokes and kumquats in The Waitroses in Byres Rd. No doubt he can tell us the price of organic spelt at the Farmer’s Market off Dumbarton Rd. as well…
:-)))
JF was anything but ineffectual last night,if Armstrong,Sinclair or Dembele had put away the chances set up for them by Forrest we would be talking about 3/4 assists
Pogba £89 million, shocking. Doesn’t look like he should even be on the pitch, total passenger in the game.
Patrice Evra plays 2 1/2 seasons for Juve and then leaves for Marseille … the following is the statement that Juve published, thanking him for his service. The Italains in general, and Juve in particular, can get a bad rap for some stuff (I know, I’ve said some of it )… but, I have to admit, this statement is pretty classy. Well done Juve…
“It was not merely on the pitch that Evra made his mark for the Bianconeri, but undoubtedly in the dressing room too, his bubbly, larger than life personality rubbing off positively on his peers, whilst he also showed genuine leadership qualities and a more serious side when the time was right,”
“It comes as no coincidence that it was Patrice, alongside captain Gianluigi Buffon, who led the rallying cries to the rest of the team after full-time of last season’s chastening away defeat to Sassuolo — a result which would immediately trigger the champions’ unstoppable surge to a history-making fifth successive Scudetto title.
“With Uncle Pat around, as he is affectionately known, there’s been no lack of light-hearted humour, his jokes and authentic imitations of team-mates in the J|Challenge bringing smiles to the faces of supporters and everyone associated with the club.
“Evra would be the first to admit, however, that comedy should never come at the cost of victory. Indeed, our number 33 departs Juventus with his status as natural-born winner even further enhanced.
“Merci, Patrice.”
NATKNOW on 26TH JANUARY 2017 8:25 PM
KumQuats? Artichokes?
The mods will be after ye for language like that!
thetimreaper on 26th January 2017 8:27 pm
Pogba £89 million, shocking. Doesn’t look like he should even be on the pitch, total passenger in the game.
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Italian league is awful, always buyer beware when dipping into that pool
NATKNOW
Champagne Socialist..Ha
Been called a lot of things, but that takes the biscuit.
I will get booted out the Surrealist/Anarchist Commune(Me):)
HH
BLANTYRETIM, I always dreamt of pulling on the hoops jersey at home at Parkhead. Nearest I got was in the pro-am tournament at Vale of Leven in 1969/1970. We wore the green and white hoops, and our professionals were Billy McNeil, Bobby Lennox, and a couple of hopefuls.
B.T. 7.58.
Has to be Judas?
You are correct about the dream of wearing the Hoops.
Ron Bacardi
Pop into BV if u get a minute tomorrow
We disagree usually on Cqn but better to do so when we know whom we are disagreeing with
why does trump think the mexicans are going to pay for a wall?
JNP
Who else, I am friendly with his father in law( who lurks )and went to school with his wife but still can’t say his name
Bye the way RB
I’ve not had a scurmish since P7 so not a challenge ☘️☘️☘️
i’vehadtochangemyname on 26th January 2017 8:41 pm
why does trump think the mexicans are going to pay for a wall?
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Probably means cutting any aid/investment the US currently makes in Mexico.
Trump has a knack of sort of saying the truth but he’s not really :O)
I.vehadtochangemyname
The Donald will just tax them….simple as.
Im sure the cartel will have a reply
HH
BLANTYRE, can’t remember disagreeing with you. I am based in England shire but occasionaly visit Glasgow and drink in The Oriental Bar. Where is BV?
B.T.
I totally understand. I’m the same, people laugh because I will only call him Judas, but hey I can cope with being laughed at.
RB
Glassford St
Thought we disagreed re Catholic Church and your opinion on my father
Ron Bacardi
Here’s the Blane Valley you can just make out
ole Blantyre Tim at the bar in the photo.
HH
SAINT STIVS
That’s what Craig Gordon got booked for, telling the ref about the stamp:))
Only in Scotland as they say!
BSR
You know me better tan to see me at the bar
Although the bhoy is skinny and has more hair than I
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 26TH JANUARY 2017 7:14 PM
Is this the same Craig Gordon who had the temerity to come up for a corner when his team where a goal down at Celtic park???
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It was at Tynecastle.
Ernie
Thank you
You are indeed the fount of all Wikipedia
Ernie
You sure about that? I thought Celtic park too.
There’s my answer.
Yeah I though Celtic Park as well, he also through the ball into the net at Parkhead ;O)