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Marking referees at corners, take more risks at the back

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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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  5. NatKnow on

    GLENDALYSTONSILS on 26TH JANUARY 2017 8:29 PM

     

     

    NATKNOW on 26TH JANUARY 2017 8:25 PM

     

     

    KumQuats? Artichokes?

     

     

    The mods will be after ye for language like that!

     

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    Glad I never mentioned Kentish Cobnuts…

     

     

    :-)))

  8. blantyretim is praying for the Knox family on

    Wits

     

    As Ernie does he took my point out of context

     

    My point was that we should keep Craig but as Ernie(Alastair Campbell) does we don’t get the full picture

  9. thetimreaper on

    I remember that game at Tynecastle, we were 2-1 up, Craig Beattie scored, must have been 2005.

  10. Jimmynotpaul on

    B.T.

     

    I reckon that must be a great bit of trivia about your Dad.

     

    Three cup winners medal all in the same year. 1969 being the year.

     

    League cup v Hibs, postponed in 1968 because of fire at Hampden.

     

    Played on 5th April 1969 6.2, Scottish cup final v Huns 4.0 played 26th April and league cup final v St J. in Oct 1969. 1.0.

     

    I’m guessing no other goalie at Celtic has done that. As ever I won’t go in a huff if I’m wrong. :8)))

  12. !!Bada Bing!! on

    You would like to think the University of Hull aren’t paying to be advertised on an EPL Club jersey?

  24. thetimreaper on

    BOURNESOUPRECIPE on 26TH JANUARY 2017 9:26 PM

     

    THECLUMPANY @ 9.23

     

     

     

    Blog / Page down

     

     

     

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    Think about it ;)

  25. bognorbhoy on

    2012 Olympic high jump results …

     

     

    Gold Mexico

     

    Silver. Mexico

     

    Bronze Mexico

     

     

    :-))

  27. bognorbhoy on

    2020 Olympic high jump results …

     

     

     

    Gold Mexico

     

     

    Silver. Mexico

     

     

    Bronze Mexico

     

     

     

    :-))

  32. Jimmynotpaul on

    B.T. 9.37.

     

    I’m going to say he is then.

     

    I know the League cup has been played in the same year a few times, but I don’t think Celtic have won the league cup x2 and Scottish Cup x1 in the same year apart from 1969.

     

    I think the trolls on his Facebook might appreciate that. :8)))

  33. timbhoy3 on

    Craig Gordon,is a good goalkeeper,but like a lot of goalies,instead of punting the ball up the park,he has to kick it out to one of his players,he is being coached to do that,so the coaches,have share the blame,for some dodgy,kick outs,as for him when he was at Hearts,up trying to score ,for god’s sake he is a professional footballer,he wants his team to win,as for James Forrest,in my opinion,he didn’t have the best of games,but he set up a few good crosses,for someone to score,but when we are not playing well,but we still win the game,James like a few players down the years,he is the Scapegoat,

  35. !!Bada Bing!! on

    The Craig Gordon interest has come from nowhere and surprised us all.If we have been proactive in scouting GKs , the Club might take £4-5 mil and move on,and get a new GK, don’t think de Vries is the answer.

  36. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Margaret McGill on 26th January 2017 9:51 pm

     

     

    bognorbhoy on 26th January 2017 9:47 pm

     

     

     

     

    What were the trumpoline results?

     

     

    When my trampoline lessons got moved inside, i hit the roof….

  38. nally81 on

    I think Gordon might well leave.

     

    I don’t he’s in the same league as FF or AB.

     

    I don’t think Brendan rates him as a shot stopper firstly, and then the playing out from the back tactic as well.

     

    Obviously just my opinion and maybe I’m wrong but I think the on loan guy at Aberdeen is good.

     

     

    Would be great if we could get Bojan from Stoke or a signing like that to bed in before the CLQs.

     

     

    HH

  41. !!Bada Bing!! on

    Nally81- if we can get Boruc for nothing at the end of the season, i would take it if CG leaves, but seen THG making howlers trying to play football at the back…

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