After an ominous start, Celtic coped well with PSG’s superstars before they retired at halftime. The midfield, in particular, looked effective. Mohamed Elyounoussi, Callum McGregor and Olivier Ntcham were always comfortable. The latter must be wondering, what more for a regular starting place? I would not know how to answer that question.
The first half goals were irritating as inattentiveness contributed to them, taking the shine off what I thought was a really good demonstration of why we should play three at the back. I know the club are busy with recruitment targets, but the shape of the team Neil Lennon wants to play will feed into details, like how many central defenders we need. At least two, I suggest. Nir Bitton does well, especially in possession, but his instincts are not those of a central defender.
It was great to see Tom Rogic back and looking the part. We missed his presence in midfield for much of 2019, to the extent that my expectations of him have lowered. It will be interesting to see how his fitness builds from this point onwards.
Hamilton Accies a week on Sunday will be a different challenge, alas.
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ROCK TREE BHOY on 22ND JULY 2020 3:14 PM
“Celtic are close to agreeing personal terms with AEK Athens goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas, according to a report from Greek outlet. Whilst Celtic reportedly had their opening bid for the 26-year old rejected by AEK, the report claims that the Hoops have been in dialogue with the Greek international about the terms he’d like if a fee can be agreed and that the club and the player’s agent are close to agreeing a deal”…
…but we haven’t agreed to pay their asking price yet,
Hi RTB
What is your source for above?
Thanks
HH
FESS19 on 22ND JULY 2020 3:50 PM
62 reserves
Back row ?, Willie O’Neil,Frank connot,Billy Price Ian Young ? John Coltian
Front Charlie Gallagher, Mike Jackson, ? McBride John Diver and Frank Brogan
*back row right could be as Bada said John Curran who joined us fae Duntocher Hibs, he only played 4 games one of those was our biggest win that year 5-0 up at Arbroath where we fielded at the time our youngest ever 11, in between Ian Young is Tarbolton’s finest Billy Price who allegedly started the Celtic Cha Cha Cha chant and Aberdonian Don McMillan who was regarded as a coup when we signed him and the centre is George McBride signed from Greenock Juniors in 1961, played mostly with our Combined Reserve side and was released at the end of that season going back to Greenock.
From the Herald
Celtic have had an initial £3.2m bid for Vasilios Barkas rejected by AEK Athens.
Hun game delayed till 8pm because of covid results , Motherwell announced a short while ago that their results are negative
My disappointment with the game last night, was in how easily we often gave away possession
Basics in holding the ball
And without any dentifying individual players
The lack of pace in some of players was clearly visible, and costing us space
PR67
As funny as the possibility of Huns failing, would get even funnier as it would stop them starting the season. Isolation for 14 days😂😂😂
Prestonpans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53503114
Fess19…we had another CH around that time, John Jack, who, like John Kurilla and Billy McNeill, was of Lithuanian descent…
4-1 dundee united vs rangers B at murray park today
being written off now as “just a run out for those on the fringes of the squad, and acadamy prospects”
Gene
I sure the negative results will be announced shortly😱😵😂😷😷😷😷
John in Greenock, has 4 season tickets, and talks about COVAD, embarrassed that the worldclass PSG beats the vry poor celtic cos we wont spend money on a goalkeeper.
Hysterical.
Not in a laughing way, just hysterical.
Mullions and Mullions we got in, and we cant buy a goalkeeper.
Before a ball is kicked in a competetive game.
jees oh.
People will be out of a job if we dont get 10 in a row, always celtic that canny buy, it just goes on and on and on ,
take a chill pill John.
embarrasing call.
SOUTH OF TUNIS
Let us all know you are out there and well.
We have all missed you, so get your arse in gear and let us know you are OK
KINGLuBO
AN TEARMANN on 22ND JULY 2020 5:54 PM
https://readceltic.com/2020/07/22/vasilis-barkas-close-to-agreeing-personal-terms-with-celtic/
It was always going to be a tough ask for Celtic after months of inactivity to play those pre-season matches against French opposition, the home of the World Champions and one of the top leagues in Europe. Celtic did ok in the opening matches. Initially when I heard The Hoops were due to meet PSG my reaction was yuck, do we really have to play these guys and quite frankly I never want to see this financially doiped crew again. I hope the oil rich Arabs who control this club rewarded Celtic handsomely for their efforts. Rangers avoided PSG so I presume it was a special invitation to Celts
Has Celtic got their own testing facility
Formidible, 5 top level, trophies in only 8 years, including breaking a european record by acheiving a cup that no other past, present of deceased scottish club has ever done.
Celtics efforts over that 8 years dont even compare.
We are doomed.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdjBA9SXoAsmhNI?format=jpg&name=900×900
Saint stivs
Need more stars for the closed season cups
Son in law reckons that O’Neill has £1m bonus for keeping Stoke in the championship.
GENE on 22ND JULY 2020 7:22 PM
Has Celtic got their own testing facility
As of a couple of weeks ago, Celtic bought 2 Covid Testing Kits,and Ross County 1,seems they are about 40k a time.
Thought that was his job 🤔
People who go on Radio shows and moan about losing a meaningless friendly to a top European side deserve a swift kick in the RS McColls….
Bada – thanks knew Ross county had one
This is a bit of a long read, but I did find the story both fascinating, and sometimes breath taking.
No matter how many times I read or see the slaves trade stories told it still has me reeling.
The connection with Andrew Watson, the Victorian Black Footballer is incredible.
Have a read if you want to pass the time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/3k9u8lh178/Searching_for_my_slave_roots
Searching for my slave roots
By Malik Al Nasir, as told to Ed Thomas
The bigot fans forums up in arms yet ?
Steven Craighun cheerleader out in force. HUN f***wit !
We need everyone to play their part this close season.
Other teams will be up for this and go all out to topple the Champions. We will have a fight on our hands.
We need to make our financial advantage and experience count.
No excuses.
When we stopped their corrupt 10 we were underdogs going into that season – always good to remember these things – keep your eyes on the prize Bhoys
ROCK TREE BHOY on 22ND JULY 2020 7:14 PM
AN TEARMANN on 22ND JULY 2020 5:54 PM
https://readceltic.com/2020/07/22/vasilis-barkas-close-to-agreeing-personal-terms-with-celtic/
Thanks for reply and source.
I don’t take clickbait.sites like that to seriously.especially at this time,between now and Oct 5( I think:-) we are going to be signing everyone and their mammy,but I never read any more than reporting speculation,nothing from Celtic.
Bet you now I say that he will be paraded tomorrow.😊
Stay safe mate
HH
Uncle Jimmy
Others might have a tasknon their hands.
HH
task on
1962 reserves.Bit of research:
Back row
Jim Curran
Willie O’Neill
Frank Connor
Billy Price
Ian Young
Don McMillan
Front row
Charlie Gallagher
Mike Jackson
Ian Lochead
Johnny Divers and Frank Brogan.
Not Jim Curran but John moved to Derry City,known by nickname ‘john Charles’ because of his height and built.
BHOYJOEBELFAST on 22ND JULY 2020 9:34 PM
Not Jim Curran but John moved to Derry City,known by nickname ‘john Charles’ because of his height and built.
Very good friends with his sons,lovely family
I don’t think Ryan Christie’s long term future lies at Celtic Park. Reckon he ‘ll be at Southampton sooner rather than later.
BHOYJOEBELFAST on 22ND JULY 2020 9:28 PM
1962 reserves.Bit of research:
*as I mentioned above NOT Ian Lochhead but George McBride.
Incidentally former Duntocher Hibbee John Curran after retiring worked for Celtic Boys Club before scouting for us.
He was also an Assistant Director of Personnel with Strathclyde Regional Council, then the largest local authority in Europe.
Wish I had known that, having worked in public service for many years I might not have emigrated.
TT- I was at hospitality with John and his Bhoys, in walks Big Billy, Bobby Lennox and immediately made a bee line for John,was lovely to see.
Ian Lochead,according to one source left 1960 and another said 1961, and the photo is 1962.As John Dunn use to say in his radio 2 drive time show wwrroonngg!!!
Mon the hoops!