Last month Efe Ambrose and Saidy Janko played in what will be some of the biggest games of our season. It didn’t go well. Saidy has since moved out on loan, while Efe is behind Toure, Sviatchenko, Simunovic, O’Connell, Boyata and (maybe) Lustig for a place in central defence.
From that list, Simunovic and Boyata are unlikely to be ready for the Camp Nou, but O’Connell will be no less prepared than John Kennedy was 12 years ago when he deputised for suspended Bobo Balde at the same location. Central defence has gone from being our weakest department to our strongest in a matter of weeks.
My expectation is that Brendan will play Toure, Sviatchenko and Lustig as a back three, with Kieran Tierney and Cristian Gamboa as full backs. That will be a leap of faith for Cristian, who, only five days from Barcelona, has yet to even train with the club. He’ll arrive in Glasgow today after last night’s national team game in Costa Rica.
Despite this schedule, we should look to give Cristian some game time on Saturday, I’d be reluctant to throw him into the Camp Nou cold. This would allow us to rest Mikael Lustig, who played for Sweden on Tuesday, and who will need to be at the top of his game for Barcelona.
Another player who could do with a rest on Saturday is Tom Rogic. Tom has played in Australia and the UAE since we last saw him, eclipsing whatever jetlag Cristian will go through. I’m not sure Brendan will see it the same way, as an offensive midfielder like Tom may be sacrificed for a more defensive player at the Camp Nou. We’ll touch on how to attack later.
I watched Israel-Italy on Monday. Nir Bitton did well against a superior team; it was a good run-through for the Champions League, as he will be asked to play a similar, tactically disciplined, role for Celtic. As the game was Monday, I don’t think he’ll need a rest at the weekend, although we should perhaps consider giving him around 60 minutes.
Football’s a squad game, let’s remember that this week. It’s been nearly three years since we’ve been to the Camp Nou, these occasions don’t come round often, so we need to prepare properly.
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Zombies are going DOWN.
Ring a Ring ring
It is always Satisfying to bring people out into the Open When You Promote Christ Resurrected.
Being given a wrong Time is not an Issue, hey – I missed a game.
Spidey Senses.
Laurent
Got in for Free 2nd hauf.
Another loss of talent in 2016, Ska great , Prince Buster, has passed away.
A man whose music inspired the likes of the Specials and Madness.
If you’re not in the mood to dance , step back and take a seat
RIP Prince Buster.
The Motley Crew
Totally Disfunctional.
Who needs Information?
Kojo was Brilliant for CQN.
I went tonto at his Re-incarnation jibber jabber. He never held a Grudge.
Come on the Celtic against the New Huns. MAUL them, on the field.
twists n turns,
I told the Story about the horse and the lonely horsebox.
I might not have Won either Time from the Tips. I tell you what the Reasoning was Priceless.
The Wee Guy loves that Rudi Vata.
Patrick is wanting to score One for Sure.
Moussa is desperate to show HE is the Man @ Celtic.
Big days ahead for Celtic.
God Bless the Celts.
RIP Prince Buster
Madness
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDEMFhFEuaWXjAP-iCFXw4AUbA¶ms=OAI%253D&v=EZC6Ot1MLP0
Enjoy yourself
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDEMFhFEuaWXjAP-iCFXw4AUbA¶ms=OAFIAVgC&v=iibpewIA_ik&mode=NORMAL
I seem to remember I paid a £10 for the dishevelled crew. Fair price for watching a 2nd Hauf.
You could walk into the Bellsmyre End of Boghead after half time, or be a rogue and Rampage through my Grandas garden to get in for the whole game.
I don’t blame anyone who does not have Money.
Not good – I am thinking he went to his happy Place
Kieran Tierney
He has so much to Learn as well.
:))
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KTF
Guess Whois paw marks are all over this one? I’ll leave that to CFC supporters, I’v been saying it for years, the enemy is within, I doubt if they’ll have banners up tomorrow, they just haven’t got a clue, left wing? More like wing nuts.
http://thecelticblog.com/2016/09/blogs/unites-little-stunt-against-celtic-has-overshadowed-the-rightness-of-their-cause/
TONYDONNELLY67 on 9TH SEPTEMBER 2016 7:10 AM
Can`t access that one , mate.
Loved both the Specials and Madness
Madness first single I ever bought..
Accessed now , Tony.
Interesting.
Thanks.
Right no laughing now,…. I travelled up from Birmingham yesterday in the hope of getting a ticket for the match, unfortunately it has not materialised, I know it’s a long long long shot but if anyone hears of one going spare I can be in Glasgow later.
HH.
Makes a good point lurking Huns GIRFUYs
http://www.indycelts.com/they-died-for-nothing/
Good morning friends and a Big Happy Kano Golf Day FRiday from a less than gorgeous looking damp, windy and grey East Kilbride. A day for keeping the high balls low.
Prince Buster – Cecil Bustamente Campbell – Dead and Gone..Voice of The People.
Soundtracked my youth and then graced my deck for evermore..
Shaking up Orange Street.
Respect !
Oh! Prince Buster rip, my fav. Prince Buster was this one, I bought it early 60s great number to dance too, I loved Him.
https://youtu.be/DDfvXrMnJu0
Morning all.
Saddened to hear of the passing of Cecil Bustamente Campell, aka Prince Buster.
Rest in peace.
HH!!
Its Friday music posting will start early in respect to the Prince
Earthquake in orange street
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDEMFhFEuaWXjAP-iCFXw4AUbA¶ms=EAEYATgBSAFYGmILN1hTTHlpcE1ZUDBoGA%253D%253D&v=pUnc3sSMIHA&mode=NORMAL
A beautiful love song Prince style :), wonder if it will be deleted
The big 5
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDEMFhFEuaWXjAP-iCFXw4AUbA¶ms=OAFIAVgb&v=e00WGcJepsc&mode=NORMAL
Remember the late penalty about the Dons taken and scored by Sinclair and with Demebele going in a bit of a huff. Was anything cleared ute up after that about who our default penalty taker is? I remember back to the last minute European one Dembele scored whilst Leigh was on the pitch and Leigh explaining in his post match interview that, basically, if Dembele’s on the pitch then he takes the penalties.
I might be asking all of this in preparation for any goalscorer bets I may or may not place on Saturday ;-)
Jobo
We won’t get a penalty for Dembeli to go in a strop over if he doesn’t get to take it.
MWD
Petec
Park with impunity in the retail park. 100% you’ll get a ticket; 100% it’s unenforceable in Scotland. I’ve got a mighty fine collectionof them, possibly the best in Scotland!
Plenty about this on moneysavingexpert and other sites. The trick is never, ever respond to any correspondence.
That works in life in general too, I find :-)
Looking for 3 tickets for the borussia game.travelling from Canada. Long time member of the Bramalea CSC.
ANY HELP APPRECIATED
FIELDOFDRAMS on 9TH SEPTEMBER 2016 8:12 AM
‘Petec
Park with impunity in the retail park. 100% you’ll get a ticket; 100% it’s unenforceable in Scotland. I’ve got a mighty fine collectionof them, possibly the best in Scotland!’
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Morally indistinguishable from shoplifting, if you stop to think about it for a moment.
So clearly Petec could not possible follow such advice.
The Old Firm league derby is returning after a four-year gap
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/37300102
Here’s one journalist who didn’t get the memo. Hope his house has CCTV.
Apols is already
From the sounds of the police reports, I think I’ll be having to leave ole EK at 9am tomorrow if I want to get to the game!!
Keep safe everyone.
HH. KTF
Brendan knows the score, take on the challenges one at a time as they come and be cool.
http://videocelts.com/2016/09/blogs/latest-news/rodgers-spells-out-why-beating-sevco-matters/
Jobo!!!
Usually so sage!
Like Danny Bhoy says we’ll not be getting no stinking penalties!
HH jamesgang
BECELTIC on 9TH SEPTEMBER 2016 8:19 AM
Looking for 3 tickets for the borussia game.travelling from Canada. Long time member of the Bramalea CSC.
ANY HELP APPRECIATED
I’m assuming someone else got the clubs season tickets?
Celtic will get a penalty…
21-5-79 on 9TH SEPTEMBER 2016 7:31 AM
Right no laughing now,…. I travelled up from Birmingham yesterday in the hope of getting a ticket for the match, unfortunately it has not materialised, I know it’s a long long long shot but if anyone hears of one going spare I can be in Glasgow later.
HH.
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Oh no they won’t!
PantoSeasonCSC
HH jamesgang