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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BMCUW
Thanks fellow Tim.
THEGREENMAN
I’ll take your word for it,bud!
CALLEYROADBHOY
Yer welcome. You can tell us yer three favourite games,then yer in. Makes up for dodging a certain question(!)
Those suggesting the return of Artur Boruc should Craig Gordon leave have not been watching
Him in action over the last four or five games. IMO , he is lucky to be playing as he has made some absolute howlers and his fellow players appear to have no confidence in him.
No-one pays 10 million pound for an understudy goalkeeper as you can hardly use him in a different position if he turns out to be mince. I think Eddie Howe is of the same opinion as I am if he is willing to pay that much…. he could have got De Vries for a twentieth of that to be an understudy:).
CalleyRoad
Great road. Look forward to meeting you in Lisbon, if not before. Failtè
TGM
God thats a hard qeustion. 69 sc final was the first OF game I was allowed to go with my mates. So thats up there. Stopping the 10 was special , oh and the 4-2 game. You know what its like though, as you’re typing, the home games on the road to Lisbon. Semi against Leeds. Och the list is endless. How did I do? HH
DD
That would be great, thanks. HH
CalleyRoad
I have only seen the games you were at on video. I respect my seniors. :-))
Bada Bing
Beyond funny Fhriend!
;-)
HH jamesgang
Breaking News from the Daily Rectum
WHYTE & McKAY in $6Billion Fraud
Jamesgang-HH
Warbiola warning their ‘stars’ won’t be sold on the cheap…..sounds like what Brendan said a few weeks back…..still holding onto our coat tails Jabba?
DD
yir a bad Mhan……..
HH
Night bhoys, could be an interesting few days ahead….HH
Tam Dalyell. RIP
!!Bada Bing!! on 26th January 2017 10:38 pm
https://twitter.com/delbhoy007/status/793209138637570050
I’m sure some of the curtain twitchers will be offended…
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callyroadbhoy57
Welcome mate to the best celtic site ever!
BSR @ 6:7
I dropped the 5 and the PM.
What a podcast I listened to tonight. I’d forever and ever Encourage EVERYONE to have a wee Gander into that New Testament. I have a problem reading Books as it actually sends me to sleep – Praise the Lord Almighty for Audio Books.
;))
Kieran looked like he had never been away.
Scottie Sinclair was excellent, the GB got him going first chant, perhaps time to get Moussa Dembele going again?
Or is he Tchaikovsky?
Aah, it all these little intricacies that test, Everyone.
In Brendan I trust he will do Everything he can to make Celtic as best as it possibly can be.
The Lord Almighty has to use Prophecy to hide from the Fallen Angels…. or the most wicked Angelic beings would tear Mankind up for A***paper.
Don’t Ever Forget That……. Christians will Judge the Angels…… The ALMIGHTY is giving the power of the lowest to Judge the mightiest.
Just how Fair is God the Almighty?
The Word
Incredible.
Incredible
Celtic played well on Wednesday, very well in fact. My Son is getting annoyed at the angry, annoyed supporters…. and that is in 415. FFS
Keep the baw.CSC
For those that are in LOVE
EBOUE.CSC
nannanannananna
Celtic is So Good.
Good Governance can’t ever be attained.
The World is Fallen.
Get to Celtic Park and watch (Tommy), Brendan, Celtic Sparkle. FORGET EVERYTHING ELSE. If you don’t want to go – Don’t.
CELTIC
Superb
Always wondered how they arrived at a price.
https://mobile.twitter.com/CelticF1rst/status/824725731372568576/photo/1
SAINT STIVS on 26TH JANUARY 2017 7:56 PM
came across this today, hadnt seen it before, if you have a half hour , and your an Barack fan, quite brilliant.
“Obama out:” President Barack Obama’s hilarious final White House correspondents’ dinner speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxFkEj7KPC0
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Thanks for posting , St. Stivs.
If ever there was a blinding moment of realisation for the American electorate that they needed more than an amateur comedian for president , then this may well have been it.
Smug smartass conceit personified , he preaches to the converted hacks in their designer gowns and tuxes.
Try two or so minutes in , when Obampot signals the inevitable arrival of the future presidentess to the glowing applause of the fawning press corps lovies .
The in joke . Haw Haw.
They sure ain`t laughing now.
But the forgotten and ignored American unemployed are.
Hail Trump.
Now , live up to your rhetoric.
MACJAY
I’m quite concerned about the prospect of 20% import taxes if they were to apply to the UK.
How would Trump’s voters be able to buy all these bridges I’ve got for them?
Macjay
If I may……your views on Trump make me wonder….
How far into the 1930s – or was it the 1940s – before you had reservations about hitler being rather more than a useful counterweight to left wing extremism?
HH jamesgang
Good morning friends and a Big Happy Friday from a very cold and frosty but dry and clear skied East Kilbride. Allow time to scrape the ole windscreen… ‘-)
Good morning CQN from a cold, cloudy but dry East Devon.
Morning Jobo, you’re early this morning.
Jamesgang
Genisis or (Disturbs cover of )
Land of confusion
And
Aztec camera’s
Good morning Brittain (my favourite anti government song (in my head anyway)
Are as apt today …..
A wee song for the happy couple jocyln and Jg
Carly ray jepsom ” call me maybe ”
Ps … good morning.
Ianbhoy29 –
I’ve a reputation to maintain but I welcome the chase ;-) ;-)
Was watching an old German documentary about football in Glasgow circa 1974.
During the legitimate 9IAR – Minimum 600,000 people in Scotland were playing Ranges pools on a weekly basis!
Some loot pouring into the coffers, even then over a decade before the dead club went into full scale fraud mode.
Extraordinary how Celtic were winning everything in spite of this – it just goes to show how great a manager Mr.Stein was.
Old Glasgow Lord Provost William Gray spoke like Craig White, said aye after every few words lol.
Historian Cliff Hanley was absolutely outstanding.
Willie Waddell was rather funny, even though he wasn’t trying to be funny.
Stein was Stein – exemplary.
Few other notable characters were Jimmy Reid and Desmond White, also an old chairman of the dead club.
Interesting and enjoyable programme – not the usual “Old Firm” tripe.
HH.
DELANEYS DUNKY on 26TH JANUARY 2017 10:25 PM
TGM
One of the many funny moments on CQN happened tonight. You being branded a champagne socialist. Hahaha
If only they knew you like I know you.
So funny.
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I think it was just me that said that. It was intended as a wee joke – hence the smiley hings at the end of it.
I won’t give up the day job just yet…..
:-)))
Very nippy here in the old east end of London again.
Was out last night and the locals were wrapped up like the Russian army in the old films from WW2, however in a more Shoreditch style. They really don’t handle cold weather well down here, it was only -1?
Another day looms, be careful out there. HH
Word of The Day
Accede /ækˈsiːd/
verb (intransitive)
1. to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract.
2. to attain or assume an office, title, or dignity.
3. to accede to the throne.
4. (international law) to become a party (to an agreement between nations, etc), by signing a treaty
Derived Forms
accedence, noun
acceder, noun
Word Origin
C15: from Latin accedere “approach, enter upon,” from ad- “to” (see ad- ) + cedere “go, move” (see cede ). Latin ad- usually became ac- before “k” sounds. Related: Acceded ; acceding.
KTF
Marspapa
Good morning to you (and all of timdom, excuse my manners) – I messaged you a wee while back to make sure you were ok.
Hope life is being kind to you Sir.
HH jamesgang x
Marspapa
Get yerself into PV Sunday if you can’t attend the match
There is a few Bacardi n coke waiting for you
You can bring TBM if he is in town